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5 networking devices that are officially too old for anything in 2026
That old Wi-Fi router you've had for 15 years? It's time to replace it. Oh, and that DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem you bought in 2015? Yeah, it's time to replace that, too. Here are five networking devices that are officially too old to be using in 2026.
5 great classic shows I wish I had watched sooner
We all have our blind spots when it comes to streaming. I've admitted the classic movies I was late to, including L.A. Confidential and To Live and Die in L.A. Now, it's time to come clean about the classic TV shows I wish I had watched sooner. Some of these I can blame on my age — two of these shows premiered before I was born.
How to watch Auger-Aliassime vs. Djokovic online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Auger-Aliassime vs. Djokovic in Wimbledon 2026 for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The Wimbledon quarter-final stage is showcasing some pretty epic matchups, including Auger-Aliassime vs. Djokovic.
Without Alcaraz, this could be a real opportunity for Djokovic to roll back the clock and win another Grand Slam. It's going to be tough for the Serbian legend, because Auger-Aliassime has been in great form in this famous tournament.
If you want to watch Auger-Aliassime vs. Djokovic in Wimbledon 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.
How to watch Auger-Aliassime vs. Djokovic for freeAuger-Aliassime vs. Djokovic in Wimbledon 2026 is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.
BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock free live streams on sites like BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Wimbledon 2026 for free by following these simple steps:
Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK
Visit BBC iPlayer
Live stream Wimbledon 2026 for free from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees and free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock BBC iPlayer without committing with your cash. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it gives you plenty of time to live stream Wimbledon 2026 before recovering your investment. It's a sneaky trick, but it works.
ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for Wimbledon, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.
What is the best VPN for Wimbledon?ExpressVPN is the best choice for streaming live sport on free platforms like BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 105 countries including the UK
Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure
Fast streaming speeds free from throttling
Up to eight simultaneous connections
A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of Wimbledon.
Enter the Mashable Big Guessing Game to win a new Apple Watch
Before Apple WWDC 2026, we asked you to predict some of the biggest moments in Mashable’s Big Guessing Game: Apple Edition. (Big shoutout to the one reader who successfully guessed the name of macOS 26, Golden Gate!) As we prepare for the biggest hardware launches of the year, we’re back with a second chance to participate.
Remember: Every correct guess gives you another entry in a drawing to win the new Apple Watch announced in September. So, if you’ve been following our coverage of the latest iPhone rumors and MacBook news, don’t miss your chance to win. Round 2 ends on Tuesday, July 21 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Mashable Big Guessing Game — Apple Edition: How it worksJust like in Round 1, Mashable readers can submit guesses to five questions about upcoming Apple products. The third and final round will take place in late August ahead of the annual Apple fall event. In each round, every correct guess gives you one additional chance to win. So, you only need to enter once to get a chance to win, but answering more questions correctly will improve your odds.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to enter or win the "CNET Group Big Guessing Game" Giveaway. Open to legal U.S. residents in the 50 U.S. & D.C., 18+ yrs of age. Other restrictions apply. Begins May 19, 2026 at 12:01 pm ET and ends Sept. 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET. Void where prohibited. Subject to Official Rules: https://www.mashable.com/article/mashable-big-guessing-game-apple-edition-official-contest-rules/. Sponsor: Ziff Davis, LLC.
Apple is not a sponsor of, affiliated with, or endorser of this sweepstakes. Apple Watch is a trademark of Apple Inc.
The hybrid SUV that finally gets three rows right
The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid is quietly becoming one of the hottest family SUVs around. In March 2026 alone, 8,275 buyers took one home, pushing first-quarter sales to 20,532 units—an 86.9-percent jump from the same period last year.
Anthropic is bringing Claude Cowork to mobile and web
Anthropic announced Tuesday that Claude Cowork, its agentic tool for delegating multistep work tasks, is expanding beyond desktop to mobile and web platforms, according to the company's blog post. Beta access is rolling out first to Max plan subscribers over the coming days, with availability expanding to additional plans in the following weeks.
SEE ALSO: Anthropic finally, officially launches Claude Sonnet 5Cowork allows users to hand Claude a task spanning files, calendar, email, messaging apps, and other connected tools until the job is complete. Per Anthropic, more than 90 percent of Cowork usage has come from everyday knowledge work rather than software development, with business operations and content creation representing roughly half of all activity — tasks like reconciling quarterly spending, converting contracts into renewal trackers, or building presentations from call transcripts.
The company said the expansion allows sessions to span devices, so users can start a task on a desktop and check progress or retrieve finished work on a phone. Tasks can also continue running in the background without a device connected; scheduled jobs, for instance, can run overnight and be ready for review by morning. Anthropic emphasized that Claude will still pause and ask for input when a decision requires human judgment, and that no output is finalized without user review.
On web and desktop, chat and Cowork will now share a single unified interface, with projects and artifacts accessible across both experiences from launch. The desktop app remains the most complete version of Cowork, retaining access to local files and browser integration, while the mobile and web versions extend access to users who previously could not install the desktop application.
To coincide with the launch, Anthropic said it is doubling Cowork usage limits through Aug. 5.
Australias kid social media ban is ineffective, study suggests
A study by a team of advisers to the Australian government has suggested that the country's social media ban for children under 16 is ineffective, Reuters reported.
Australia enacted the ban in Dec. 2025, requiring social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok to take "reasonable steps" to prevent those under 16 from creating accounts. The fine for noncompliance was originally up to $AU49.5 million ($US33 million), but in June Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the maximum fine would be doubled to $AUD99 million ($US68.2 million).
SEE ALSO: Meta is pushing for social media exclusions in new child safety regulation"It is clear that social media platforms are adopting tricks straight out of the big tech playbook and doing the bare minimum to get by," Minister for Communications Anika Wells said in an official statement at the time.
Now, news comes that the bans are failing in test environments. A team of software testers found that platforms didn't ask for proof of age for any of the 50 accounts it opened after the law went into effect. The dummy accounts claimed to be 16, and apparently, the initial vetting process (which estimates age based on online activity) doesn't flag young users for further checks.
Director at testing firm KJR, Andrew Hammond, told Reuters, "You should be asked to demonstrate how old you are, and not once have we been asked to verify our age or use age-assurance measures."
Researchers tested these accounts on platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, and TikTok. One account that signed up for X and claimed to be 16 was shown pornographic content, according to Reuters, and X didn't respond to Reuters' request for comment.
Google, which owns YouTube, also didn't respond to Reuters' request for comment. Snap and TikTok declined to comment.
A Meta spokesperson told Reuters that the test seemed inconsistent with Australia's guidance of escalating "to formal age verification when behavioral indicators suggest they may be underage, or when an account is reported." The spokesperson also said it was unclear if the dummy accounts "posted content or engaged in a way a true under-16-year-old user would."
Australian streaming platform Kick, meanwhile, refused to let them make accounts without proof of age. A spokesperson for Kick said it's not possible to rely on age inference (guessing age depending on behavior) because the platform is new and doesn't have enough data to do so.
Social media bans like Australia's are criticized due to how difficult they are to enforce, and because of potential violations to free speech and expression. Yet, more countries plan to enact such bans, such as Canada, Indonesia, and the UK.
Nothing Ear (3a) earbuds have dropped to under $100 — what’s new and how to buy
Nothing is back with a new pair of affordable earbuds, and the Nothing Ear (3a) are designed to stand out in a sea of lookalike wireless earbuds.
The latest entry in Nothing’s (a) series keeps the company’s transparent design language while adding new features focused on better sound, smarter recording tools, and everyday convenience.
Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing Nothing Ear (3a) $99 at NothingShop Now Nothing Ear (3a): What’s new?
Nothing’s latest earbuds build on the company’s popular (a) series with a handful of upgrades focused on smarter everyday use, better sound, and a more comfortable fit.
The biggest addition is Audio Snapshot, a new feature that lets you capture short audio moments directly from the earbuds. With a simple pinch gesture, Ear (3a) can save what you’re listening to, whether that’s part of a lecture, a useful conversation, or something you want to revisit later.
The earbuds also introduce call recording, allowing users to record calls and meetings directly from the earbuds without reaching for their phone. Recordings sync automatically to the Nothing X app, where they can be replayed, edited, and transcribed.
Beyond the new software tricks, Nothing has also refreshed the design with a new pink color option, a redesigned charging case, and an added XS ear tip size for a more comfortable fit.
Nothing Ear (3a) features and specsBigger drivers and Hi-Res audio supportThe Ear (3a) comes with a new 12mm dynamic driver designed to deliver stronger bass and clearer detail. The earbuds also support Hi-Res Audio Wireless and LDAC, allowing compatible devices to stream higher-quality audio.
For listeners who like to fine-tune their sound, the Nothing X app includes an 8-band equalizer with customizable profiles.
Credit: Nothing Upgraded noise cancellationNothing says the Ear (3a) offers up to 45dB of Wideband Active Noise Cancellation, helping block out more everyday distractions like background conversations and city noise.
When you need to stay aware of your surroundings, Transparency Mode lets outside sounds come through. The earbuds also use three microphones on each side with AI-powered noise reduction to improve call clarity.
Credit: Nothing Battery life that lasts all dayThe Ear (3a) delivers up to 10 hours of playback on the earbuds alone with ANC turned off, and up to 42 hours total with the charging case. With ANC enabled, battery life drops to up to six hours on the earbuds and 25 hours with the case. A quick five-minute charge gives around one hour of playback, which is handy when you’re running low.
Transparent design with a more comfortable fitNothing kept its recognizable transparent look but refined the design with a rounder charging case and improved ergonomics. The earbuds now come with an XS ear tip option, making them a better fit for more users. The updated LED indicator also makes it easier to check charging status, battery levels, and pairing progress.
Nothing X app and Nothing phone integrationThe Nothing X app gives users access to EQ controls, firmware updates, Find My Earbuds, and other customization options. If paired with a Nothing smartphone, Ear (3a) also supports features like quick ChatGPT access and Essential News for hands-free updates.
Credit: Nothing Price and availabilityThe Nothing Ear (3a) are available from Nothing’s official website and select partners. They’re priced at $99 in the US, £99 in the UK, and €99 in Europe.
Credit: NothingStreaming deal: This code unlocks ad-free Paramount+ for less than a dollar
SAVE $13 PER MONTH: As of July 7, new and former Paramount+ subscribers can score two months of ad-free Premium for just 99 cents per month instead of the usual $13.99 per month with the code SAVE992MPREM.
Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount+ Paramount+ Premium (ad-free) $0.99/month for 2 months with code SAVE992MPREM Get DealIf you spaced on Prime Day and didn't secure a streaming deal, you have another opportunity, thanks to Paramount+. For an unspecified, but likely limited time, you can score two months of the ad-free Premium plan for just 99 cents once again. Here's the scoop.
As of July 7, new and former Paramount+ subscribers can get two months of the ad-free Premium plan for just 99 cents per month with the code SAVE992MPREM. That's $13 per month in savings. Select the monthly Premium plan, then enter the code under "Have a promo code?" on the checkout page to unlock the discount.
Paramount+ has a surprisingly robust library and Premium subscribers get access to everything it has to offer. That includes the upcoming UFC 329 event with Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway, as well as the new season of Big Brother as it unfolds live, Paramount+ Originals like Landman and Among Us, Showtime series like Dexter Resurrection and Yellowjackets, nostalgic shows from Nickelodeon, MTV, and Comedy Central, and thousands of movies (including Paramount Pictures films straight from the theater). That's a whole lot of content for under $2 — just what you need to pass the time this summer out of the heat.
A Premium subscription also unlocks ad-free streaming, the ability to stream your local CBS network live, and the ability to download shows and movies for offline viewing.
Just remember to set a calendar alert reminding you to cancel before your first two months are up if you want to avoid paying the full cost of $13.99 per month.
EA College Football 27: Road to Glory review
Sports games are so iterative that at times it's hard to see the forest for the trees. In this instance, we're three years into the return of college football to video games, with EA College Football 27 set for a July 9 release, and its two major game modes have received major changes. Well, one mode got a major change, and the other is somehow even more annoying to play than last year's version.
Dynasty continues to build on the momentum of the last two years, layering in enough new wrinkles to feel like a genuine step forward. Road to Glory, meanwhile, feels like EA looked at last year's foundation, shrugged, and decided "good enough." The result is a mode that's simultaneously more bloated with ideas and somehow more tedious to actually play.
Starting our Road to Glory Loving the new menu screen. Credit: EALet's start with the good news — the gameplay is still great. College Football has always felt smoother and looser than Madden, which, by comparison, feels stiff, over-polished, and weirdly lifeless. The core experience of just playing a down hasn't lost a step.
That said, in terms of iterative development, Road to Glory drew the short straw against Dynasty this year.
College Football 26's big pitch for Road to Glory was high school football. Build your reputation, get recruiters interested, boost your star rating before you even set foot on campus. Good idea, especially since skipping high school entirely in College Football 25 was one of the most common complaints.
The execution was bad. Instead of playing six to 12 real high school games and earning your reputation the way the old NCAA Football series let you, you get four games built around random, preset "moments," short bursts of gameplay where you're told to do something specific, like "audible a hot route and gain 15-plus yards." How well you pull these off determines how much colleges want you. God forbid a coach wants you to scramble for 50+ yards, but you accidentally throw a first-play touchdown pass. You'll get the points for the TD, but you'll fail the moment.
It was the worst part of College Football 26, second only to Ultimate Team. At least you could turn it off and go back to picking a school the old-fashioned way.
I still don't get why EA thought this was good, especially since nothing about it has changed in CFB 27. "But Chance, it's called College Football, not High School Football." Sure, sorry for wanting an immersive career mode to actually be immersive.
The real changes this year are one extra game and a basic NIL system tied to scholarship offers. Instead of just grinding to get offered QB2 over QB3 on the depth chart, schools now sweeten offers with perks like better academics or more brand exposure. North Texas might offer you the starting job, but their exposure package (10,000 followers) doesn't compare to Florida's, which doubles that and includes better facilities and conditioning.
You can see the scholarshop bonus from schools that offer you. Credit: EAOne thing I do like is that schools you're interested in will actually contact you and tell you where you stand. I made Texas my top choice, and Steve Sarkisian flat-out told me they didn't need a quarterback and I'd struggle to even make the roster as a backup given my lowly three-star rating. But when I switched to Edge Rusher, one of three new positions along with Tight End and Free Safety, Sarkisian couldn't stop talking about landing a four-star pass rusher because the roster desperately needed one. It's a small touch, but it makes recruiting feel real instead of just filling up a meter.
Thanks coach. Credit: EASo all in all, the High School Experience still kind of sucks. Just let me play some high school games and keep the new recruiting process, and I'll be a happy camper. NCAA 14 did it 13 years ago, I don't understand why EA won't do it now. You'll have'll a better time turning off High School Experience and starting in college based on star rating alone.
RTG's Gameplay ProblemsThe actual RTG experience once you've picked a school is death by a thousand cuts. You need the patience of a Tibetan monk not to throw a controller at your TV.
The UI is a pleasure to look at compared to last year, especially with the action shots next to the headlines, but the in-game experience is hell on Earth. I don't even play on Heisman difficulty — All-American alone is a gauntlet. I can only imagine the horrors waiting on Heisman.
Credit: EAThe same RTG complaints I've had since CFB 25 still exist. Horrific pass blocking, brain-dead running back AI, wide receivers who drop the ball at the slightest whiff of contact, and total dependence on the AI's playcalling mercy.
I know some Reddit warriors will tell me to use my pass-blocking adjustments. That shit doesn't matter. The AI linemen just don't block — they get stuck in an animation and slide around the field, a friendly reminder that your All-American left tackle is just polygons and code. I've ended games with 7-plus sacks and 40 pressures purely because the AI whiffed every assignment.
For another taste of the AI's mediocrity, running backs still can't find the open hole. They seek out contact or bolt for the sideline instead of hitting the lane when they're not busy colliding with their own teammates — a persistent AI plague. Running an HB screen is nearly impossible since the back hop-skips just far enough to still be standing directly behind an edge rusher, so the second you throw it, he's tackled instantly. Crossing routes and posts get murdered the same way, receivers tangling with defenders or linemen, leaving you as bait for the edge rushers to commit literal homicide.
Left: Look at where the RB starts compared to where he ends up. Credit: EA Sports Right: Rage-inducing behavior. Credit: EA SportsNone of this would matter as much if the AI didn't sit in zone defense the entire game. Beating zone means stacking underneath routes to move the linebackers, or punishing them when they play too deep. Meanwhile, your receivers play like they're scared of contact — and unlike the Derek Carrs of the world, I'm not trying to get mine decapitated. But speed and separation are everything in the passing game this year, which means your guys rarely separate, which means every throw turns into a jump-ball animation.
The problem with jump balls is that receivers drop them on contact regardless. Two hands on the ball doesn't matter — clip the smallest part of their body midair, and it's on the ground. Hell, even wide open, they'll drop anything that isn't a 100% accurate throw, which is a tall order when you're getting pressured on every snap because the O-line CANNOT BLOCK ANYTHING.
Then there's the small stuff still broken. The infinite injury-timeout bug turns clock management into a nightmare. The wear-and-tear system keeps triggering injuries all game, so if you've got the ball with two minutes left and want to run the clock, good luck. Go three-and-out, and maybe 15 real seconds pass because the AI keeps getting phantom stoppages it doesn't even have timeouts for. Pray you're not in a close game. And even up 50 points, you can't kneel it out if the opponent still has timeouts — normally, under 1:30, you can kneel and let the clock expire, but not here. Been broken since CFB 25. Still broken now.
Immersion, InterruptedI mentioned earlier that immersion is huge for me in this game. It's part of why I get addicted to Football Manager and why I hated how FM26 stripped out so many little details that fed that immersion. Here, EA has at least tried to make RTG feel like being an actual college student.
Credit: EAMost of the non-gameplay RTG experience is functionally unchanged. You've got a weekly agenda where you spend 6 or 8 energy points (6 in-season, 8 on bye weeks) across Academics, Leadership, Health, and Brand Exposure. The new addition is Fitness, replacing Training. Instead of boosting XP, Fitness gives passive stat buffs or nerfs based on how much energy you sink into it. Stay conditioned, and you get better composure, XP boosts, coach happiness, and less wear and tear. Slip into Sluggish or Out of Shape, and it's the opposite, plus it costs more energy to dig out. Small win: the old Academics penalty for investing in Brand is gone.
The real problem is there's not enough energy to go around, especially since you're constantly bombarded with scenarios, and NIL offers drain it before you can breathe. NIL offers you can decline. The scenarios, though, are always some version of "spend 3 energy to study," or "cheat off old test answers, or spend 1 energy studying yourself." Either way, it's spend energy or eat a GPA hit — four of these a week. So there are stretches where I'm out of energy, my Fitness craters to Sluggish, and it costs 3 energy just to nudge the meter — except all 3 of my remaining energy already went to an NIL deal promising 100 skill points in eight weeks. By this point, I'm not immersed. I'm just annoyed.
Speaking of skill points, CFB 27 ditched its old upgrade system for an NBA 2K-style progression model — including skill caps on ratings. Skill caps. On a single-player career mode. That barely makes sense for 2K, where MyCareer is woven into online multiplayer and caps exist for balance. I'm just playing the AI. Why do I need a cap at all? Now, starting RTG means allocating player potential like it's 2K. Which is a whole new can of worms, due to the potential of microtransaction creep.
Credit: EAPreviously, skill points were bought into six main rating categories, so one point in Accuracy would bump every related attribute at once. Now SP functions like tokens, upgrading attributes one at a time. Cap breakers and overall boosts come from your Legacy Score, driven by milestones like rivalry wins, bowl wins, and awards. Transferring schools docks your legacy — inconsistently. Going from North Texas to Florida dropped my score; Florida to Texas somehow raised it.
The simulation is still broken, same as always. Case in point: undefeated 10-0 Memphis ranked No. 3 nationally despite playing in the non-Power 4 American Conference — one spot above 10-2 Texas, and three ahead of 11-1 Tennessee. The Volunteers share a conference with Texas and already beat them this season, yet sit at No. 5 behind a Memphis team whose best win was unranked South Florida. I don't even mind an underdog story, but it's immersion-shattering, because the real-life CFP committee would never rank a non-Power 4 team this high. Ever.
These rankings don't make any sense. Credit: EAFor comparison, Army went 9-0 in the same conference as Memphis in 2024 and finished Week 12 ranked No. 24. In my RTG universe, Memphis kept its playoff spot after losing the conference title game 42-7 to a 10-2 North Texas squad. BYU, in real life, lost its playoff spot after a conference championship loss — and they're in the Big 12.
I'm still upset to this day about the unjust outrage towards James Madison and Tulane for winning their conferences and making the CFP last year. Imagine the reactions if North Texas and Memphis made the CFP from the same conference. It's immersion-breaking to the point of hilarity.
Closing Thoughts (For Now)So, where does that leave Road to Glory in College Football 27? Pretty much exactly where it left off last year, just with a shinier coat of paint and a few new toys duct-taped on top of the same broken frame.
The gameplay foundation is still genuinely good — I want to be clear about that, because it's easy to lose sight of it after 2,000 words of me screaming about o-linemen who forgot how football works. When the game lets you actually play football, it's still smoother and more satisfying than anything Madden's put out in years. That's not nothing.
But RTG keeps finding new ways to get in its own way. The high school experience is still a glorified skill-check simulator wearing a letterman jacket, the NIL implementation is a half-measure dressed up as a full one, and the actual on-field AI — pass blocking, route running, zone coverage, the whole nine — feels like it hasn't been touched since 25, bugs and all. I shouldn't still be losing games because my left tackle decided to interpretive-dance his way out of a block, and I definitely shouldn't have to still deal with the wear-and-tear system manufacturing injury timeouts out of thin air.
It's a mode built on good ideas surrounded by bad execution, propped up by a gameplay engine that deserves better than what's being asked of it. EA clearly knows what players want — real high school games, honest recruiting, an AI that doesn't actively sabotage you — and just as clearly keeps choosing not to deliver it.
Next time, we'll dig into Dynasty.
iFixit made a toolkit for repairing your home appliances and building furniture
You might associate iFixit with tools to repair your electronics, but now it's taking on a bigger challenge: helping you with all the mid-size DIY projects around your home. The company has released a Megalodon Driver Kit that sits between its precision gadget toolsets and the power tools reserved for heavy-duty jobs.
6 Excel features I wish I'd learned years earlier
You can spend years using Excel without realizing some of its biggest time-saving features are hiding in plain sight. Looking back, these are the six tools that would've saved me the most time, clicks, and frustration if I'd discovered them sooner.
Amazon is packed with outdoor deals for summer from Coleman
It's full-on summer fun these days. Heck, we're even watching World Cup matches in the backyard on the portable projector. However, we have limited weekends remaining in the summer 2026 season, so it's time to take full advantage of long days spent at the campground, campfires with friends, and floating the river.
By now, you've probably realized what elements of your outdoor gear are getting close to needing a replacement. Nothing lasts forever, and we tend to be especially tough on outdoor gear. We saw tons of great outdoor deals during Prime Day, but Amazon seems to understand we're still spending time outside, and the outdoor deals are still rolling in. I've scrolled the live deals and compiled my favorite Coleman outdoor sales that are worth shopping at Amazon.
Best grill deal Opens in a new window Credit: Coleman Coleman RoadTrip 285 Portable Stand-Up Propane Grill $249.99 at Amazon$424.99 Save $175 Get Deal Why we like it
With wheels and collapsible legs, the Coleman RoadTrip Portable Stand-Up Propane Grill is a great model for weekends at the campground or using in the backyard. It has three adjustable burners, instant ignition, and 20,000 BTUs of power for cooking up the best outdoor meal. In total, you'll have 285 square inches of grilling space. The grill usually sells for $424.99, but Amazon has it discounted to $249.99, which is the lowest price we've seen within the past year.
More Coleman grill dealsColeman Triton 2-Burner Propane Stove — $83.99 $129.99 (save $46)
Coleman Fold ‘N Go 6,000 BTU Portable Propane Grill — $127.59 $141.99 (save $14.40)
Coleman Classic 3-Burner Propane Camping Stove — $156.18 $220.99 (save $64.81)
$219.99 Save $66 Get Deal Why we like it
Coleman's latest summer essential is the Snap N Go Collapsible Hard Cooler. Fill it with up to 76 cans or 200 pounds of chilled goodness to take on a camping trip. Once the contents dwindle, fold it up and easily pack it away for the trip home. The Coleman cooler folds down into just one-third of its expanded size for great portability. Coleman mentions the 45-quart size can keep items cooled for up to 55 hours.
Amazon has the new cooler on sale for $153.99, marked down from the list price of $219.99, which works out to a 30% discount.
More cooler dealsColeman 316 Series Wheeled Ice Chest (62 quart) — $59.99 $74.99 (save $15)
Coleman Vintage Steel Belted Cooler (54 quart) — $149.99 $199.99 (save $50)
Coleman Pro Wheeled Premium Hard Cooler (55 quart) — $209.99 $299.99 (save $90)
$139.99 Save $43.97 Get Deal Why we like it
Camping can often feel like an expensive activity, but shop today's outdoor deals at Amazon and you can snag the four-person Coleman Skydome Tent for only $96.02. The waterproof tent comes with its own rainfly and carrying bag. Coleman mentions this tent is designed to go up in just five minutes with the pre-attached poles. Plus, it can withstand winds of up 35 miles per hour.
More Coleman outdoor dealsColeman Rugged XL 700 Lumens Lantern — $42.50 $64.49 (save $21.99)
Coleman Pro Rocker Chair — $62.99 $89.99 (save $27)
Coleman Skyshade Screened Shelter — $97.99 $129.99 (save $32)
Coleman Oasis Instant Pop-Up Canopy Tent — $188.99 $279.99 (save $91)
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: Whats actually new (and whats not)
Leaked images of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 are everywhere, and while the design looks nearly identical to the original, there's a lot happening under the hood. We're talking a potential jump to 5,000 nits of brightness, a bigger battery, a new Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite chip with 5G RedCap, and a tighter Samsung Health integration. Iyaz breaks down everything leaked so far.
Whip up frozen sweet treats with $70 off the Black+Decker Ice Cream Maker
SAVE $70: As of July 7, get the Black+Decker Ice Cream Maker for $149.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $219.99. That's a discount of 32%.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Black+Decker Ice Cream Maker $149.99 at Amazon$219.99 Save $70 Get Deal
If you find yourself wanting to snack on ice cream but don't want to leave the house for it, there are options. You could pick up a pint from the supermarket, or you could make your own frozen desserts at home, courtesy of a machine like the Black+Decker Ice Cream Maker. With it, you can make your own flavors and treats all from the comfort of your own kitchen.
As of July 7, get the Black+Decker Ice Cream Maker for $149.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $219.99. That's $70 off and a discount of 32%.
SEE ALSO: Our favorite kitchen gadgets are on sale for Prime Day: Shop Ninja Slushi, Breville espresso machines, and moreThis easy-to-use ice cream maker can help you put together a variety of frozen treats, with the end result being thick ice cream you can scoop like the handmade flavors at your favorite restaurant. Add your own mix-ins to each pint, with the ability to build your perfect treats with Oreo or fruit and everything in between.
If you're health-conscious and watching the amount of sugar or calories you're taking in, you can also use the machine to whip up high protein, keto, low sugar, or dairy-free desserts as well. With the three-step process, it's all about making your frozen desserts quickly and efficiently, so you have more time to enjoy them.
Tired of store-bought ice cream or just want to make your own treats? Grab this ice cream maker and start creating while it's on sale. You'll be glad you took the plunge, as homemade ice cream is often the best you'll taste.
Stop forwarding ports on your router—here are 2 safer alternatives
Are you port forwarding tons of ports on your home network? Well, you shouldn't be. It's a risk just to have one port forwarded, let alone dozens. Instead, you should use Cloudflare Tunnels or Tailscale—here's why.
Pluto TV brought back something I didn't realize I missed from cable
I spend most of my workday in front of a screen. I'm developing projects, reading, editing, writing, and making decisions for hours at a time. Since I work from home and my wife doesn't, the end of my workday usually means feeding and walking the dogs, making dinner, and getting things ready for the next morning.
The Roborock Q7 M5 is back at its record-low price — buy it for under $150
SAVE $80: As of July 7, the Roborock Q7 M5 robot vacuum and mop combo is on sale at Amazon for $149.98, down from $229.99. That's a 35% discount and one of the best prices we've seen on this LiDAR-equipped robot vacuum.
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Robot vacuums don't have to cost a fortune. Right now, the Roborock Q7 M5 Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo is on sale for $149.98 at Amazon, down from $229.99. That's 35% off or $80 in savings, matching its record-low price and sitting just $7.50 above its Prime Day all-time low.
The Roborock Q7 M5 handles both vacuuming and mopping, so it can pick up dust, crumbs, and pet hair before wiping away the finer dirt left behind. Its strong suction is designed to pull debris from carpets and hard floors, while an anti-tangle brush system helps prevent long hair and pet fur from constantly wrapping around the rollers.
SEE ALSO: I found the best robot vacuums for every floor, budget, and level of lazinessNavigation is another highlight. Instead of wandering around, the Q7 M5 uses LiDAR mapping to quickly learn your home's layout and clean in a more efficient pattern. Through the Roborock app, you can schedule cleanings, adjust suction and water levels, create no-go zones, and tell the robot which rooms to prioritize.
The built-in water tank lets you choose between three mopping levels depending on your flooring, and the battery can run up to 150 minutes on a single charge — enough to cover larger homes before needing to recharge. It also runs fairly quietly, making it a good option if you work from home or have pets that spook easily.
If you're ready to spend less time vacuuming, grab the Roborock Q7 M5 Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo at Amazon today.
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SCOTUS allows Texas age-verification law for app stores (for now)
On Monday, the Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce a state law requiring app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors who want to download apps or make purchases on their phones, the Associated Press and others reported.
The law is called the Texas App Store Accountability Act, or SB 2420, according to SCOTUSblog. SB 2420 requires app stores, primarily Apple's and Google's, to use a "commercially reasonable method" to verify the age of account users, though the law doesn't specify what those methods could be. If the account belongs to someone under 18, it must be linked to a parent or guardian's account to obtain permission to make downloads or purchases.
SEE ALSO: All the states Pornhub is blocked in nowTwo groups have sued to block the law: the Computer and Communications Industry Association and Students Engaged in Advancing Texas. Both have claimed that the law violates the First Amendment right to free speech.
In Dec. 2025, U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman temporarily blocked enforcement of the law, but last month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit put those orders on hold, SCOTUSblog reported. This prompted the groups to file a petition with the Supreme Court.
On July 6, Justice Samuel Alito denied both petitions, allowing the law to stand for now.
"Every day the law is enforced, Applicants are denied their basic rights to organize, advocate, express ideas, and discover new perspectives through the most important medium for human communication," attorneys for Students Engaged in Advancing Texas wrote in their filing.
In their own filing, attorneys for the Computer and Communications Industry Association stated, "No State has ever required its citizens to prove their age before reading a newspaper, entering a bookstore, or even accessing the internet. Texas Senate Bill 2420...does exactly that — for every mobile app on every mobile phone."
On June 1, when the Court of Appeals issued its decision, Attorney General Ken Paxton, the defendant in both cases, stated, "Parents deserve to know what their children are downloading and to have the ability to stop them from accessing harmful or inappropriate content."
Last year, SCOTUS upheld Texas's age-verification law, requiring similar age checks to view explicit content.
This self-hosted Raspberry Pi audio book server syncs progress across every device I own
I was tired of Amazon getting all of my audiobook listening history (and money), so I knew there had to be a better way. Taking an old Raspberry Pi I had lying around and installing Audiobookshelf on it was just the ticket to building the private audiobook server I had always wanted.


