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How to watch Czechia vs. South Africa online for free

Mashable - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 15:32

TL;DR: Live stream Czechia vs. South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN or Proton VPN.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered its second round of fixtures. Czechia and South Africa both suffered defeats in the first round, so this matchup is absolutely vital. A defeat here could make it very difficult to move into the knockout rounds.

If you want to watch Czechia vs. South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Czechia vs. South Africa?

Czechia vs. South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 12 p.m. ET on June 18. This fixture takes place at the Atlanta Stadium.

How to watch Czechia vs. South Africa for free

Czechia vs. South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup 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 BBC iPlayer to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Czechia vs. South Africa for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN or Proton VPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

  4. Visit BBC iPlayer

  5. Watch Czechia vs. South Africa for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Czechia vs. South Africa (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

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. Fortunately, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on 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 secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to 10 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.

Live stream Czechia vs. South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

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Mystery CDs Unveiled: A Father's Hidden Treasures

How-To Geek - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 15:30

A few years ago, my father unexpectedly passed. In the difficult weeks and months that followed, I found myself with the task of going through his stuff, both physical items like tools and plenty of computer stuff, including old media, laptops, and external hard drives.

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These 3 Raspberry Pi projects actually save you time once they're done

How-To Geek - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 15:00

This weekend, you should definitely spend some quality time with your Raspberry Pi. Whether you build an offline media travel kit, NFC-powered jukebox, or an automatic chicken coop door, these three Raspberry Pi projects are sure to keep you busy.

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The Pokémon TCG Gengar Mega Moonlit Tin is at a record-low price on Amazon — save over $5

Mashable - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 14:46

TL;DR: You can now buy the Pokémon TCG Gengar Mega Moonlit Tin for only $42.99 on Amazon, with $6.96 cut off its standard $49.95 list price. This price gets you four booster packs, a Mega Gengar ex promo card, and a code card for Pokémon TCG Live. 

Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Moonlit Mega Gengar ex Tin $42.99 at Amazon
$49.95 Save $6.96   Get Deal

Collection tins are a great way to get a selection of Pokémon TCG boosters from different expansions at a reasonable price, and Amazon has delivered a price cut to its new Mega Gengar version right before Prime Day. 

As of June 18, the Pokémon TCG Mega Moonlit Tin Mega Gengar ex edition is listed on Amazon for $42.99. That’s 14% off its typical $49.95 price, saving you $6.96 on the sealed collector tin.. 

The $42.99 listing is shipped and sold by BigCityCards, with free delivery estimated for June 26 to July 2 at the time of writing. If you want it sooner, Amazon’s main buy box is sitting slightly higher at $43.99 from Champion-Gaming, with free delivery listed for June 22-23. Other Amazon sellers are also close, including Hero Collect at $43.99, Collectors Expedition at $44.45, and Red Rocks Distributing at $44.99. 

Inside the tin, you’ll get one foil promo card featuring Mega Gengar ex, four Pokémon TCG booster packs of trading cards (two Chaos Rising, one Perfect Order, and one Phantasmal Flames), and one code card for Pokémon TCG Live. 

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Based on the $42.99 Amazon price, that works out to about $10.75 per booster pack before factoring in the Gengar promo or the digital code — which marks a nice saving compared to the usual $12-$17 price range we’re seeing for single packs on Amazon these days. 

You can also buy the Pokémon TCG Mega Moonlit Clefable ex Tin on sale at Amazon. For more Chaos Rising booster packs, you can grab the Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box for under $90 while stocks last. 

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T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 Pro for free — how to claim now

Mashable - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 14:45

TL;DR: The iPhone 17 Pro is available for free with T-Mobile. You can claim by switching to an Experience More or Experience Beyond unlimited plan.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPhone 17 Pro Free when you switch to an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan (no trade-in required). Shop Now

Look, we know the iPhone 17 Pro isn't exactly the shiny new kid on the block. It has spent the last nine months dominating our social media feeds thanks to that distinct camera module and the viral Cosmic Orange finish. But the iPhone 18 launch is looming, and that means carriers are officially entering clearance mode. This is the time for savvy shoppers to shine.

If you don't care about having the absolute newest phone, T-Mobile has launched a massive late-cycle push on this current-gen handset. For a limited time, you can secure the iPhone 17 Pro for free. And you don't even need to trade anything in to qualify.

To score the iPhone 17 Pro for free, you just need to switch carriers and activate a new line on T-Mobile’s Experience More or Experience Beyond plans. If you're already an existing customer, you can get the exact same deal by trading in an eligible handset (like an iPhone 15 Pro) on those same plans.

It's important to note that T-Mobile doesn't just hand over an $1,100 phone without strings attached.

The retail price is financed over 24 consecutive monthly statements, and T-Mobile applies a promotional credit each month to bring that specific line item down to $0. If you decide to bounce to another carrier or try to upgrade early to the iPhone 18 in September, those monthly credits vanish instantly. You will be stuck footing the remaining bill for whatever is left on the phone's 24-month payment cycle.

It was recently announced that only iPhone 17 Pro users will get some of iOS 27's AI tools. If you really want to experience Siri AI's most advanced features, it might be time to upgrade.

Score the iPhone 17 Pro for free with this latest offer from T-Mobile.

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Chevy kills its most iconic truck engine to build two massive new V8s

How-To Geek - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 14:45

The 5.3-liter V8 has been a defining aspect of the Silverado 1500 lineup since 1999. For more than two decades, it’s been the engine many Chevy truck buyers and enthusiasts have gravitated to, as it provides the right balance of power and fuel economy. However, for better or worse, the 2027 Silverado will not continue that trend.

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New York Knicks parade today: Parade route, start time, livestream details

Mashable - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 14:34

TL;DR: The New York Knicks 2026 NBA championship parade starts on Thursday, June 18 at 10 a.m. ET. Coverage is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. ET on Peacock through NBC New York News, while additional coverage will air on MSG Network, ABC7 New York, NBC 4 New York, and NBCSN Extra via YouTube TV.

It actually happened. After a painful 53-year wait, the New York Knicks are NBA Champions.

Finals MVP Jalen Brunson put away the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5, ending the longest active championship drought among teams that had previously won an NBA title. Predictably, the city has lost its mind. Now it's time to party.

Whether you plan on skipping work to stand 10-deep on the sidewalk or want to stream the entire historic moment from the comfort of your living room, here is everything you need to know about the logistics, the route, and how to watch.

What time does the Knicks parade start?

The parade is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026. The floats are set to begin rolling at exactly 10 a.m. ET.

What is the Knicks parade route?

The procession will follow New York City’s legendary Canyon of Heroes pathway in Lower Manhattan. The parade kicks off at The Battery (Bowling Green) and travels directly north along Broadway before culminating at City Hall Park.

SEE ALSO: Knicks' Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mike Brown thank fans on 'The Tonight Show'

Following the float progression, Mayor Mamdani will host a civic ceremony outside City Hall to present keys to the city to Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and the rest of the roster. Keep an eye out for Mitchell Robinson driving his own custom raised pickup truck in the parade lineup. That's the kind of unhinged energy that Knicks fans relish.

How to watch the Knicks parade from home

If you aren’t willing to brave the swarms of fans taking over the subways (we get it), coverage is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. ET on Peacock through NBC New York News. Additional coverage will air on MSG Network, ABC7 New York, NBC 4 New York, and NBCSN Extra via YouTube TV.

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It finally happened—I’m running out of phone storage space for the first time ever

How-To Geek - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 14:31

For years, I watched friends and family play smartphone Tetris, rushing to delete apps or videos just to download a software update, or constantly asking me for help to free up storage space. I always smiled on the inside, never understanding the struggle, all thanks to my storage habits and plenty of space.

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5 things that are surprisingly easier on Linux than Windows

How-To Geek - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 14:15

Windows is the de facto desktop OS for most people, so the way it does things is the norm. However, the Windows way is not always the best, or the easiest.

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13 Harlan Coben shows are streaming on Netflix right now, and his twists keep getting darker

How-To Geek - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 14:00

Harlan Coben is one of the most prolific writers of the 21st century. With over 40 titles to his credit, audiences can’t get enough of his hallmark dark secrets unearthed from the past, twists upon twists that lead to even more twists, and shady characters who inexplicably connect to one another. In 2018, he signed a deal with Netflix to adapt many of his bestselling books into original TV productions in multiple languages.

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Midjourney is working on an full-body ultrasonic scanner. For real.

Mashable - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 13:54

One of the popular ideas related to artificial intelligence is that it'll pave the way for vastly cheaper, advanced medical exams. A movie version of this is the home MRI-like machine, with the protagonist stepping inside it and getting a full body scan and an assessment within minutes (remember the healing med-bay in Elysium?).

Now, Midjourney, the company known primarily for its powerful AI image generation tech, is trying to turn that dream into reality with a new project: a full body, ultrasonic scanner.

SEE ALSO: Midjourney launches AI video model. How to try V1, how much it costs.

Yes, we're talking an actual, full size, medical scanner, and it's so far removed from what Midjourney did so far, that in an introductory blog post, the company itself admitted the project is "a little weird and a little crazy, but also spectacular and filled with hope."

The Midjourney Scanner project is still in a fairly early stage. The company says it will work like this: You step onto a platform, which slowly submerges your body into water. A ring of underwater sensors send ultrasonic waves through your body, and create an image of everything that's happening inside it (the tech is related to how dolphins use echolocation to explore their surroundings underwater).

The entire process shouldn't take more than 60 seconds; which is a lot faster than a traditional MRI, which needs 60 to 90 minutes to perform a full body scan.

The machine takes the picture, the AI figures out what's what. Credit: Midjourney

The key — and this is where Midjourney's AI expertise comes in — is in the terabytes of data produced by the sensors every second of the scan. The company's post is a little short on the details, but it says the scanner will require immense computational power and AI smarts to turn the sound waves into images. When that's done, you'll get a very precise 3D map of your body — and a lot faster than an MRI.

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Also, according to Crypto Briefing, Midjourney isn't going it alone; in 2025, the company signed a licensing agreement with Butterfly Network, a company that specializes in handheld ultrasonic scanners. Also notable is Midjourney's head of hardware Ahmad Abbas, who has previously worked on Vision Pro at Apple.

Midjourney says it's moving the project forward at the "maximum speed that’s physically possible." In practical terms, this means that the first Midjourney Spa with hot tubs, saunas, and Midjourney Scanners, should be opening "in the heart of San Francisco" in 2027. The idea is that you could enjoy the company's spa facilities as you would in any other spa, but you'd also effortlessly leave with a full scan of your body, and a "huge library of data about your health."

Welcome to the spa, enjoy your time here, and don't forget to pick up your scan. Credit: Midjourney

Before it can open a commercial spa like this, Midjourney will have to spend the next 12 months refining the algorithms and hardware, then building a "research spa," upgrading to a second-generation scanner, and getting FDA approval for the project. If all goes well, in 2028, Midjourney Spas could start opening in more cities, and that's also when the company hopes to upgrade to a third-generation scanner. "Gen3 is where it gets 'serious,' the silicon for this design will be completely custom and image quality and scan times will be night-and-day," the post says.

By 2031, Midjourney's goal is to have a fleet of over 50,000 scanners worldwide, with a total scanning capacity of a billion scans every month. It's a very ambitious goal for a company that hasn't produced any hardware so far, let alone medical hardware. Midjourney says it will document its journey (sorry) by publishing regular updates about the project; beyond that, Midjourney says there will be more "exciting projects" to show in the future.

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How to quickly fix CSV files in Excel using Power Query

How-To Geek - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 13:31

Web apps love exporting CSV files, but they don't always play nice with Excel. Leading zeros disappear, dates break, and text fields merge together. Most people waste time fixing these problems manually, even though Excel includes a built-in Power Query tool that automatically cleans and reshapes messy data in seconds.

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

Mashable - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 13:23

We're always looking for new and inventive ways to hit you with big savings on popular items. We cover hundreds of deals every month. You can find these deals on site, on socials, and on our newsletter. We've also launched a Mashable Deals text group. The daily deals that we send to this group are researched and assessed by the team with the same level of care that we dedicate to the rest of our shopping content.

You can find a live hub for those deals right here.

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The Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box is now under $85 on Amazon — save over $25

Mashable - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 13:07

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box is on sale for $87.21 on Amazon. This is through a third-party marketplace seller, Strike Zone Online, but takes 31% off the sealed ETB before delivery.

Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box $87.21 at Amazon
$123.98 Save $36.77   Get Deal

Chaos Rising has not been out in the Pokémon TCG for long, but the expansion’s Elite Trainer Box has already moved from launch-week premium into more affordable territory — making the go-to box more budget-friendly than ever.

As of June 18, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box is available at Amazon for $82.22 via Strike Zone Online. That’s initially $36.77 off the $118.99 list price, though this lowest listing has $4.99 delivery currently scheduled for June 26 — costing you $87.21 altogether

If stock happens to run out at this low price, Prime Picks has the same ETB listed at $87.99 with free delivery, while other Amazon marketplace options are sitting around $89.

TCGplayer is even cheaper if you are happy to shop outside Amazon. Unopened Chaos Rising ETB listings are currently starting from $77.99 with shipping included, going only just higher than its market price of $76.75. 

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Inside the box, you’ll get nine Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising booster packs, one full-art foil promo card featuring Fennekin, 65 card sleeves, 40 Energy cards, a player’s guide, six damage-counter dice, one competition-legal coin-flip die, one plastic coin, a collector’s box with six dividers, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card. 

You can pull valuable single chase cards that would look great in any binder (or you can buy individually on TCGplayer) — including SIR Greninja, Mega Hyper Rare Greninja, SIR Cinccino ex, Mega Dragalge ex, and Mega Floette ex. 

To get the lowest cost per pack, you can grab the Pokémon TCG’s 36-pack Chaos Rising Booster Display Box for under $265. If it’s only a few extra boosters you want, you can also buy the Chaos Rising Booster Bundle for around $50

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Fuzzy skin is the best 3D printing trick you’re not using

How-To Geek - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 13:01

It may sound like a medical condition, but fuzzy skin is a slicer trick that can “fix” one of the biggest complaints about 3D printing. It’s easy enough to enable the setting, but there are some things you should keep in mind when deciding whether or not to use it and which settings are best.

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How to unblock Pornhub for free in Australia

Mashable - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 12:39

TL;DR: Unblock Pornhub for free with a VPN. The best services for unblocking porn sites from Australia is ExpressVPN.

The world of porn continues to be impacted by age-verification laws. Back in early 2025, more than a third of U.S. states introduced age verification laws for online adult content. Pornhub hit back by blocking users from those locations. A similar situation took place France and the UK, and now Australians are facing the same set of challenges.

The porn blocks arrived just days before new online safety codes came into effect, requiring organisations to verify the ages of users. It's the same story we've seen before, with the same straightforward workaround.

SEE ALSO: T-Mobile just dropped the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to claim

If you want to unblock porn sites like Pornhub for free from Australia, we have all the information you need.

How to unblock Pornhub for free in Australia

VPNs are tools that can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to secure servers in other locations. This process bypasses geo-restrictions so you can access sites like Pornhub from anywhere in the world.

Unblock Pornhub from Australia by following these simple steps:

  1. Sign up for a VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location that supports access to Pornhub

  4. Visit Pornhub

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The best VPNs for unblocking porn sites are not free, but most do offer free-trial peiods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock porn sites like Pornhub without spending anything. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you the opportunity to temporarily retain access to Pornhub before recovering your investment. The situation may have changed before the free-trial period comes to an end.

If you want to retain permanent access to sites like Pornhub, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for bypassing content restrictions is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for Pornhub?

ExpressVPN is the top choices for unblocking porn sites like Pornhub, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in locations all around the world

  • Easy-to-use apps available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policies so your data is always secure

  • Fast streaming speeds free from throttling

  • Multiple simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantees

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. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Unblock Pornhub for free in Australia with ExpressVPN.

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These 4 alien Linux concepts confused me when I switched from Windows

How-To Geek - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 12:30

Switching from Windows to Linux isn’t like switching from one app to another, where the concepts stay the same and only the layout changes. Linux introduces a lot of unique and unfamiliar ideas that can clash with years of intuition and muscle memory you’ve built up as a Windows user. Here are four of the most alien concepts that left me completely disoriented when I was new to Linux.

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Turn your kitchen into a cafe with the DeLonghi Magnifica Evo — now $350 off at Amazon

Mashable - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 12:21

SAVE OVER $300: As of June 18, the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo automatic espresso and coffee machine is on sale for $549.95 at Amazon. This is $350 off its full price of $899.95.

Opens in a new window Credit: De'Longhi De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Automatic Espresso and Coffee Machine $549.95 at Amazon
$899.95 Save $350   Get Deal

A fresh cup of coffee is always a great way to start your morning. If you've been searching for a machine that can help elevate your at-home cafe by brewing up coffee and espresso drinks, the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo deserves your attention.

As of June 18, it's on sale for $549.95 at Amazon ahead of Prime Day.

It's usually listed at $899.95, so you'll save $350 overall by taking advantage of this deal. Before Prime Day, that's an excellent discount to jump on. Since it's currently marked as a limited time deal, the clock is already ticking to make a move on it. Don't miss out on this opportunity.

SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime in time for Prime Day

Whether you're in the mood for a cappuccino, latte macchiato, or a straightforward coffee to start your morning, the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo can help brew it up. It actually features seven one-touch recipes that you can work with. Alongside the three previously mentioned, it can also help you make espresso, iced coffee, hot water if you want something like a tea, or you can personalize and save a recipe through the My Latte function.

It also comes with a conical burr grinder that features 13 grind settings for your beans and a LatteCrema System that can froth up milk, or a milk alternative, for your favorite drinks. See? Who needs to go on a coffee shop run?

Be quick to grab this great De'Longhi Magnifica Evo automatic espresso and coffee machine deal at Amazon ahead of Prime Day.

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Grab this Anker MagGo 3-in-1 wireless Apple charger for under $70 ahead of Prime Day

Mashable - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 12:18

SAVE $22.50: As of June 18, the Anker MagGo 3-in-1 wireless charging station is on sale for $67.49 at Amazon. That’s a 25% discount off the list price of $89.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charger $67.49 at Amazon
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If there are too many cables cluttering your nightstand, this Anker MagGo 3-in-1 charger is an easy way to clear things up. As of June 18, it’s down to $67.49 at Amazon, marking its lowest price this year, just ahead of Prime Day. It’s not the absolute lowest we’ve seen, but it’s still very close to the bottom of its usual discount range.

This Anker MagGo 3-in-1 charger delivers up to 15W fast wireless charging, giving your phone a quick power boost, and it’s designed to charge your phone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the same time, so you can replace multiple separate chargers with one setup.

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The stand supports fast charging for the Apple Watch, getting it from 0 to 100% in about 1 hour and 13 minutes, according to the brand. It tilts up to 45 degrees, so your phone is easy to view while it charges, which is useful for notifications or StandBy mode. It also includes a USB-C adapter and cable in the box, along with a 24-month warranty.

Get this Anker MagGo 3-in-1 charger deal at Amazon.

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The 2TB Samsung 990 PRO SSD is down to under $400 — act fast to score this rare discount

Mashable - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 12:09

TL;DR: The Samsung 990 PRO 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD is on sale for $369.99 at Amazon, cutting $270 off its $639.99 list price. That takes 42% off one of Samsung’s fastest internal SSDs, with read and write speeds of up to 7,450/6,900 MB/s.

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 990 PRO SSD 2TB $369.99 at Amazon
$639.99 Save $270 Get Deal

Finding a new internal SSD for your PC or PS5 has been an incredibly pricey endeavour with the ongoing memory crisis in the tech industry right now. In the build-up to Prime Day, however, Amazon has started dropping some deals that can make the cost of upgrading your gaming storage a little less painful. 

As of June 18, the Samsung 990 PRO SSD 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4 is on sale at Amazon for $369.99, down from its $639.99 list price. With this $270 saving, you’ll be buying one of Samsung’s most popular high-end internal SSD — the 2TB model is a high-speed solid storage boost for gaming PCs, PlayStation 5s, and even creative workstations. 

Depending on your budget and specific needs, Amazon has other 990 PRO options discounted. The standard 1TB model is listed for $219.99, down from $319.99, while the 4TB model is currently $895

If you want the built-in heatsink version instead, Amazon has the 1TB model for $299.27, the 2TB model for $495.49, and the 4TB model for $730 after a much larger cut from its $1,139.99 list price. 

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As for how well this will suit your gaming rig, the 990 PRO is built around PCIe 4.0 performance, with Samsung promising sequential read speeds up to 7,450 MB/s and write speeds up to 6,900 MB/s. That makes it a strong fit for large game installs, fast boot drives, video editing, 3D work, data-heavy projects, and anyone moving beyond older SATA SSDs or slower Gen3 drives. 

If you’ve been eyeing up an m.2 SSD for your PlayStation setup, the version of the 990 PRO with the added heatsink was made specifically with the PS5 in mind — which is a must for managing the high heat it generates and stabilizing its temperature. With that, you’ll be ready to manage the ever-increasing size of Fortnite and the Call of Duty games. 

Check out the best PlayStation deals to grab before Prime Day — including new deals on top games and even the PlayStation Portal. If you’re eyeing up a whole new gaming setup, you can buy the ASUS TUF F16 gaming laptop at $600 off among other new gaming laptop deals. 

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