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YouTube Is the Most Valuable Streaming Services—So Why Don't People Want to Pay For It?

How-To Geek - Fri, 06/13/2025 - 23:15

YouTube is one of the most interesting things to come out of the whole internet thing. It's basically like community TV, but with a global reach. Anyone can upload content to YouTube, and it changes the whole balance of power when it comes to video content.

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GameStop class-action settlement: How to get your free $10 GameStop voucher

Mashable - Fri, 06/13/2025 - 22:53

If you received a GameStop settlement email, then you may be entitled to compensation. Just manage your expectations — this isn't a get-rich-quick type of opportunity.

GameStop has been a savior recently. For many of us, the gaming-centric retailer was a means to snag the coveted Nintendo Switch 2. They also gave the best trade-in offer for those of us who were ready to part with the older console to make room for the new one. But, according to the plaintiffs of the class-action lawsuit Aldana v. GameStop, Inc., the company may have done some customers dirty. And thanks to a settlement in the case, GameStop customers can now claim some payback from the company.

If you bought a game online at GameStop between Aug. 18, 2020 and April 17, 2025 and you have an active Facebook profile (and did so at the time of purchase) that uses your real name, you might entitled to some cash back. If you're eligible for a payout from the lawsuit, you get to choose between a $5 cash payment or a voucher for $10 to use at GameStop's website. To get either of these benefits, you'll need to submit a claim form by Aug. 15.

How to file your claim

If you're eligible for the settlement offer, you should have received an email with details of how to file your claim. The email is titled "Aldana v. GameStop - Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement," in case it ended up your spam folder. So, if you're wondering if the GameStop settlement email is legit, it is.

To file your claim, you'll need to head to the class-action lawsuits official webpage. From there, you'll need to scroll to the bottom and hit "Start Your Claim." Enter your personal details, including the Unique ID that's listed in the email notice. If you didn't get an email notice, but you think you're eligible, you'll need to fill out a paper claim form and mail it to the listed address. Otherwise, follow the online form to enter in your name, address, and proof of your Facebook account. You can do this by either providing your account's URL or uploading a screenshot.

If you opt for the cash payment, you'll be prompted to provide your Venmo username, PayPal email address, or Zelle email address.

If you go the GameStop voucher route, it'll be sent to the GameStop account associated with the email you listed on the claim form. Remember: you must file this claim by Aug. 15.

While $5 of cash or a $10 GameStop credit won't get you far these days, free money is free money, so there's really no downside to filing your claim. And hey, a $10 GameStop voucher will take some of the sting out of that $80 Mario Kart World purchase.

The gritty details

The lawsuit, brought about by Alejandro Aldana and Scott Gallie, claims GameStop wrongfully gave Facebook information about its online customers without their consent. GameStop claims they've done no wrong, but has agreed to settle the class-action lawsuit in the sum of $4.5 million. Companies often do this to avoid a (more) costly legal process.

SEE ALSO: The best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories include an irresistible Piranha Plant webcam and an upgraded controller

In case you're interested in the fine print, here's how this all went down: The lawsuit says GameStop gave personally identifiable information (PII) of online customers to Facebook via the Facebook Tracking Pixel without the consent of these customers. If that did actually happen, it would be in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). This law was passed way back in 1988 and forbids companies like GameStop from disclosing PPI without consent. (That's the year that Crocodile Dundee II came out, for reference.) The law mostly talks about information from video rental and purchase history, but the language makes it still applicable to today's world of video game purchases.

The final step of this settlement is set to take place in a fairness hearing on Sept. 18 at the Supreme Court of the State of New York. There, the court will hear any objections and determine the fairness of the case.

The settlement GameStop agreed to also requires the company to stop using the Facebook Tracking Pixel on any page of its website that could capture information that would violate the VPPA, according to Top Class Actions. If you feel like doing a deep dive, you can read the entire 56-page settlement here. You can also check out an FAQ.

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Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Are Currently a Neat $60 Off

How-To Geek - Fri, 06/13/2025 - 22:40

Smart glasses are a concept that's not really popular yet, but while we wait for fancy AR glasses, things like the Meta Ray-Bans are here to tide us over. If you've been eyeing one, it's now the perfect time to get it.

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How to Repurpose an Old or Unsupported Chromebook

How-To Geek - Fri, 06/13/2025 - 22:30

In case you didn't know, every Chromebook has an AUE or Auto Update Expiration date. After this date, your Chromebook will keep working, but it will no longer receive software support or updates.

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PSA: You Don't Need a Switch 2 to Play Console Games With a Mouse

How-To Geek - Fri, 06/13/2025 - 22:00

Everyone's excited about the Switch 2 (myself included) and one of the coolest features are the included mouse sensors in the new Joy Cons.

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RIP, Dyson air-purifying headphones that no one asked for

Mashable - Fri, 06/13/2025 - 21:56

Wow, Dyson discontinued its Age of Ultron-looking air-purifying headphones? That's crazy. No one ever could have predicted that they'd be too ridiculous to catch on.

Dyson is informally recognized as the final boss in product categories like cordless stick vacuums, hair dryers, and air purifying fans. And every so often, Dyson attempts to further capitalize on that expertise with spinoff products in those core categories... and misses the mark. The Zone headphones combined some of Dyson's air purification skills with over-ear noise-canceling headphones. There's just one little issue: The face mask part simply cannot be worn seriously. It turns out that most people with allergies would rather be a little sniffly than walk around their neighborhood looking like General Grievous' cousin.

The magnetic visor part can come off, but at that point, just buy a normal pair of headphones. Credit: Dyson

Surprisingly enough, Dyson didn't invent the Zone headphones in response to Covid and mask mandates. They were released in 2022 after an alleged six years in production. The Zone's mask part doesn't filter viruses, anyway — it's mostly meant to combat air pollutants and allergens.

The Zone originally cost $949 upon release. Hilarious. Despite the Zone going on sale for as low as $260 in the past year, it seems that consumers would rather spend a few hundred dollars on a more practical pair. They've officially been scrubbed from Dyson's website, leaving Woot as the only real retailer where they can still be purchased (unless you count places like eBay, where multiple people are trying to get rid of theirs).

SEE ALSO: Skullcandy Method 360 ANC vs. Bose QuietComfort: Comparing Bose-powered earbuds

Did the Zone headphones actually have pretty nice audio quality? Sure, but who cares when they're survived by the Dyson OnTrac? These 2024 Dyson headphones are a much more normal-looking option with incredible sound quality and noise cancellation. Between those and all of the other noise-canceling headphones that we love — and actually like to wear — it was only a matter of time until the Zone officially flopped.

(I'm calling it now: The next Dyson product up for discontinuation is the 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum, which is similarly cyborg-looking and way too expensive for what it can do.)

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locate vs. find vs. whereis: Linux Search Commands Compared

How-To Geek - Fri, 06/13/2025 - 21:00

Linux offers more than one way to find what you're looking for, including commands like locate, find, and whereis. Knowing when and which command to use can save you time and frustration. Let's dive into each one and see which performs better in different situations.

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The 7 iOS 26 features only available for newer iPhones

Mashable - Fri, 06/13/2025 - 20:51

Apple announced a whole host of new features at WWDC 2025 earlier this week for iOS 26, including its fancy new Liquid Glass design, live translations, and updates to CarPlay and Messages.

The newest iOS will be available to most users who have an iPhone, but according to Engadget, if you have the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or iPhone XS Max, all three of which were released in 2018, you won't be able to download iOS 26. If you have an iPhone released in 2019 or later, you'll be able to download the new iOS, but that doesn't mean you'll be able to use all of the features announced.

SEE ALSO: The 7 hidden iOS 26 features I'm excited to try

9to5mac reported that you'll need an iPhone 12 or newer to access the new Lockscreen 3D effect. As for the features listed below, you'll need an iPhone 15 Pro or newer:

  • Visual intelligence with screenshots

  • Live translation in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone

  • Shortcuts actions with AI powers

  • Reminders, suggestions, and organization powered by Apple Intelligence

  • Apple Wallet order tracking

  • New Genmoji and Image Playground upgrades

  • Messages background creation and poll suggestion

"The Apple Intelligence features detailed require supported devices, which include all iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad mini (A17 Pro), and iPad and Mac models with M1 and later that have Apple Intelligence enabled and Siri and device language set to the same supported language: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese, Korean, or Chinese (simplified). More languages will be coming by the end of this year: Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Swedish, Turkish, Chinese (traditional), and Vietnamese," Apple's website reads.

While these new features might make you want to buy a new phone — or at least update it to get what you can — there's one really important reason users might want to ensure their iPhones are running on the latest iOS: security updates.

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8 Games That Need to Be Turned Into TV Shows

How-To Geek - Fri, 06/13/2025 - 20:30

Shows like The Last of Us and Fallout have proven that games can also make for excellent TV shows. When looking at how successful they are, one can't help but wonder which other franchises could become critically acclaimed TV adaptations.

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Bought a New Windows PC? Change These 8 Settings Now

How-To Geek - Fri, 06/13/2025 - 20:30

When you get a new Windows computer, it's important to tweak a few things before you start doing anything productive with it. From personalization and optimization to storage management and data protection, let's look at several settings you should change to enhance your experience. It shouldn't take long to do.

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10 Netflix Movies to Watch With Your Dad

How-To Geek - Fri, 06/13/2025 - 20:00

It's Father's Day weekend, which means there's no better time to kick back with your dad (and your family) with a good movie, and Netflix has tons. I've pulled together this list of father-centric family movies, ranging from comedies, dramas, comedy-dramas, animations, and even stand-up specials, that you can watch with your dad for some quality time.

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Over a Million Anker Battery Packs Are Getting Recalled

How-To Geek - Fri, 06/13/2025 - 19:47

With how commonplace battery packs are, when a particular range of packs suddenly starts blowing up, it's a source of concern. Now, Anker is recalling a battery pack, of which it sold over a million units. Yikes.

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The internet went down on Thursday: Heres what we know now

Mashable - Fri, 06/13/2025 - 19:16

We're getting a better picture of what happened on Thursday, when large swaths of the internet went down. And it's painting a picture of how fragile our internet ecosystem really is when key cogs malfunction.

One crucial fact to understand: Lots of commonly used sites and services rely on a few major hosting providers — and if something goes wrong, the downstream effects can prove substantial. As the outage event unfolded Thursday, early speculation centered around problems with two popular hosting platforms Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Cloudflare.

Any major problems with providers like this will result in lots of your favorite online sites and apps going down. Down Detector on Thursday saw user-reported issues at Twitch, Gmail, Discord, Nintendo Switch Online, Spotify, and dozens more platforms. (Disclosure: Ziff Davis owns both Mashable and Down Detector.)

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It's too soon to fully declare what caused such widespread issues. The internet we take for granted every day is complex. But a representative from Cloudflare did blame Google Cloud for its issues as the outages persisted on Thursday. And in a company blog post, it pointed to a "third-party vendor" as the source of errors.

"This is a Google Cloud outage," the spokesperson wrote in a statement to Mashable. "A limited number of services at Cloudflare use Google Cloud and were impacted. We expect them to come back shortly. The core Cloudflare services were not impacted."

SEE ALSO: Massive internet outage: Google services, Cloudflare, Spotify all down, users report

An initial incident report from Google Cloud noted it had issues with its API management system. The company reported the issues had been fully resolved about three hours after they began.

"In the coming days, we will publish a full incident report of the root cause, detailed timeline and robust remediation steps we will be taking," the company wrote on its GCP status page.

And Google Cloud's CEO, Thomas Kurian, did apologize for the issues in a post on X.

"We have been hard at work on the outage today and we are now fully restored across all regions and products," Kurian wrote. "We regret the disruption this caused our customers."

Cloudflare also apologized for the outage even as it laid ultimate blame elsewhere.

"We’re deeply sorry for this outage: this was a failure on our part, and while the proximate cause (or trigger) for this outage was a third-party vendor failure, we are ultimately responsible for our chosen dependencies and how we choose to architect around them," it wrote in a blog post.

Whatever the root cause, people across the globe once again had full access to the internet on Friday — after a bit of widespread panic the day prior.

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All the Switch 2 games that you can buy (and actually play) right now

Mashable - Fri, 06/13/2025 - 19:16

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally in everyone's hands, and so far, it's a smashing success. Now, it's time to start loading up on all the new games you can play to get the full Switch 2 experience — and yes, there's more to check out than just Mario Kart World (though that game is fantastic).

Even if the first-party lineup at launch is a bit thin — the next release, Donkey Kong Bananza isn't out until July 17 — there's a decent amount of third-party titles and upgrades to original Switch games that you can play around with right now.

SEE ALSO: The best Nintendo Switch 2 deals you can get right now

Check out all the Nintendo Switch 2 games you can play at launch (that aren't Mario Kart World) below.

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Credit: Nintendo

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is a lot like Astro's Playroom in that it serves as an intro to the new console, but in a gamified way. In it, you'll be able to walk around a virtual Switch 2 as a kind of interactive exhibit, learning about all the handheld's features. That's way more fun than reading the instruction manual.

Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo 'Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour' $9.99 at Nintendo
Shop Now Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Credit: CD Projekt Red

Cyberpunk 2077 had a rocky launch, but at this point, it has fully recovered and solidified itself as one of the best RPGs in recent memory. The Switch 2 edition comes with all the updates, as well as the stellar Phantom Liberty DLC.

Opens in a new window Credit: CD Projekt Red 'Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition' $69 at Amazon
Shop Now Fast Fusion Credit: Shin'en

If you have racing game aspirations beyond Mario Kart, Fast Fusion may be the perfect match for you. Mashable Tech Reporter Alex Perry has deemed it one of the most underrated Switch 2 launch games, and it's only $15.

Opens in a new window Credit: Shin'en 'Fast Fusion' $14.99 at Nintendo
Shop Now Split Fiction Credit: Hazelight Studios

Split Fiction is co-op gaming perfected. Play through the engaging tale side-by-side with a friend, guiding each other through each wacky level and game mechanic that only get more interesting as the journey continues. It's one of the best games of 2025 so far, and it's on Switch 2 at launch.

Opens in a new window Credit: Hazelight Studios 'Split Fiction' $49.99 at Best Buy
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How I Improved My YouTube Recommendations in 3 Simple Steps

How-To Geek - Fri, 06/13/2025 - 19:00

When YouTube's recommendations work, they can highlight great content that you enjoy watching. But over time, they seem to get less and less relevant. When my YouTube recommendations started serving up junk, I delved into the Watch History to fix them.

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The best Nintendo Switch 2 power banks weve found on sale this week

Mashable - Fri, 06/13/2025 - 18:57
Best Nintendo Switch 2-compatible power banks we’ve found on sale this week: Best deal overall Anker Nano Power Bank $35.99 (save $4) Get Deal Best for portability VEEKTOMX Mini Power Bank $23.99 (save $6) Get Deal Best high capacity deal INIU Portable Charger $26.97 (save $5.24) Get Deal

If you were lucky enough to get your hands on the brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 (it’s out of stock at most retailers), you’ve probably realized that the handheld battery life isn’t exactly the greatest. (Though, this wasn’t a surprise, as Mashable’s Alex Perry puts it, “more horsepower and a better display also mean more drain on battery.”)

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 restock tracker (June 13): Walmart has the console in stock, but there's a catch

Through testing, we’ve found that you can get around three hours of battery life at best, which isn’t ideal if you’re traveling or don’t have a wall socket nearby. The good news is that the Switch 2 can be powered via a USB-C charger, so just about any standard power bank should, in theory, work.

Of course, we’re expecting some Nintendo-specific chargers to hit the market soon, but in the meantime, we thought we’d save you some time and effort by rounding up some of the best Nintendo Switch 2-compatible power banks we’ve found on sale this week.

Best deal overall Anker Nano Power Bank, 10,000mAh Portable Charger with Built-in USB-C Cable, PD 30W Max Output with 1 USB-C, 1 USB-A, Compatible for iPhone 15/15 Plus/15 Pro/15 Pro Max, MacBook, Galaxy, iPad $39.99 at Amazon
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The Anker Nano Power Bank has a built-in USB-C cable, so if you forget to bring one, you can still charge your Switch 2 without having to scrounge for a spare. At 10,000mAh, you should be able to get at least one full charge out of it, which is pretty great considering how small and compact it is (4.09 × 2.06 × 1.02 inches).

It has bidirectional charging, meaning you can charge your devices from the power bank and charge the power bank itself from a separate power source at the same time. According to the manufacturer, you can get it to 50 percent in just 45 minutes.

SEE ALSO: The best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories include an irresistible Piranha Plant webcam and an upgraded controller

The case is made from 80 percent post-consumer recycled plastic, and it comes in multiple color options, (most power banks do not). It also has a 24-month “worry-free” warranty.

Get it now for $35.99, down from $39.99, at Amazon. That's a 10% discount and $4 off.

Best high capacity deal Why we like it

The INIU Portable Charger has a 20,000mAh battery, meaning it can fully charge a Switch 2 at least two times. But, keep in mind, that at 22.5W, it will be noticeably slower than the Anker Nano, especially if you're playing a more demanding game.

It has one USB-C port and two USB-A ports, so you can charge multiple devices at once, and it features a three-mode LED flashlight, which could come in handy in a pinch. You’ll also get a three-year warranty with this one.

Get it now for $26.97, down from $32.21, at Amazon. That's a 16% discount and a $5.24 savings.

Best for portability VEEKTOMX Mini Power Bank 10000mAh, 22.5W Fast Charging Small Portable Charger with PD 3.0 & QC 3.0,USB C Slim Lightweight iPhone Charger, Dual Output Compatible with iPhone, Samsung,Travel Must Haves $23.99 at Amazon
$28.99 Save $5 Get Deal Why we like it

If you’re looking for something that’s a little more compact, the VEEKTOMX Mini Power Bank is one option. (It weighs 5.8 ounces.)

It has a 10,000mAh battery and features one 20W USB-C port, one 22.5W USB-A port, and one 18W micro input port. It also has a little LED display that shows how much battery is left.

SEE ALSO: My day one Nintendo Switch 2 review: It's here, and it's awesome

This portable charger doesn’t charge up as quickly as the Anker Nano Power Bank (you’ll get a full recharge in about 2.5 to 3 hours), but it is smaller and more lightweight, making it a better option for portability.

Get it now for $26.97, down from $29.99, at Amazon. That's a 20% discount and $6 in savings.

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Chris Evans and Dakota Johnson weigh in on Materialists big street fight and their cocktails of choice

Mashable - Fri, 06/13/2025 - 18:43

As follow-up to her critically heralded romantic drama Past Lives, writer/director Celine Song offers Materialists. The romantic comedy stars internet favorites Chris Evans, Dakota Johnson, and Pedro Pascal as three New Yorkers looking for love in a cynical world.

In the film, Johnson plays Lucy, a matchmaker whose job is to pair wealthy clients with a could-be mate who checks all the boxes, from income to politics to height! When she meets Harry (Pascal), a suave man in finance, she tells him he's a "unicorn" — the ideal that all of her female-seeking-male clients are dreaming of. So when he asks her out, what could possibly distract her from his attention? John (Chris Evans), her first love, who is passionate but poor, a struggling actor working as a cater waiter.

SEE ALSO: Pedro Pascal recites famous Mr. Darcy quote in rom-com quiz with Dakota Johnson and Chris Evans

The battle between love and money has been at the heart of romantic stories since at least the Regency era of Jane Austen and Bridgerton. But in the streets of Manhattan, such tensions spark a fight between John and Lucy in the middle of the street. Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko asked Materialists stars Chris Evans and Dakota Johnson what it was like shooting such an emotionally intense scene on location in New York City.

The pair also touched on another crucial moment of John and Lucy's onscreen relationship. He knows her favorite drinks: a beer and a Coke. So what do these two stars favor when it's time to order at the bar? Tune in to find out!

Materialists debuts in theaters June 13.

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Take $300 off the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop at Amazon and leave chores behind

Mashable - Fri, 06/13/2025 - 18:21

SAVE $300.01: As of June 13, get the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop for $399.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $699.99. That's a discount of 43%.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop $399.98 at Amazon
$699.99 Save $300.01 Get Deal

If you live in a home where you're constantly vacuuming and mopping, you're probably tired of the seemingly endless cycle of dirt, clean, repeat. But we live in the future, which means you don't have to worry about manually pushing a stick vacuum or dunking a mop into a bucket for tidy floors. You can just have a robot do the dirty work for you. And right now, you can do so at a significant discount.

As of June 13, get the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop at Amazon for $399.98, down from its usual price of $699.99. That's $300.01 off and a discount of 43%.

SEE ALSO: Eufy E20 shoutout: The most underrated robot vacuum of 2025 so far doubles as a stick vacuum

This all-in-one vacuum and mop combo can handle every part of the cleaning process on its own, from vacuuming on a schedule and making its way around your home to mopping and drying as it goes. It offers 7,000 Pa of suction with a rolling brush and side brush to cut through hair and other dirt and debris. It also features a mop that features 180 rotations per minute and 6N of pressure so it can scrub tougher stains, mopping and drying with room temperature air as it goes along.

You can control the vacuum and mop with the Eufy app, set up cleaning schedules, safe zones, and much more for a customized cleaning plan that doesn't have to involve you. Plus, when it's full, it can handle emptying its dustbin on its own so that's one less chore you have to focus on.

This could make a great gift or an auspicious addition to your smart home setup, especially since it can work with virtual voice-controlled assistants. And at this price, it's even nicer than usual.

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Best Buy is handing out free Sony Bravia X90L 4K TVs — heres how to get one

Mashable - Fri, 06/13/2025 - 18:04

SAVE $1,199.99: Through June 22, Best Buy will give you a free Sony 65-inch Bravia X90L 4K TV when you buy a Sony 98-inch Bravia 5 mini LED TV at full price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Free Sony 65-inch Bravia X90L 4K TV with purchase of Sony 98-inch Bravia 5 mini LED 4K TV Get Deal

You can usually find some decent deals on TVs at any given time. But even the biggest discounts on record still won't beat free.

If you're in the market for a fancy TV upgrade and want to splurge on a huge 98-inch Sony Bravia 5 — the company's latest mini LED TV — Best Buy will give you a gift: a free Sony 65-inch Bravia X90L. To qualify, add both the 98-inch Bravia 5 and 65-inch Bravia X90L to your cart on the promo page. Best Buy will then automatically apply the discount for your free TV, knocking the $1,199.99 price tag down to a satisfying $0.

Nothing hits like watching the price drop from $1,199.99 to $0. Credit: Best Buy

So, what's the catch? (There's always a catch). While the deal is straightforward — buy one TV and get another completely free — the catch is that the new 98-inch Sony Bravia 5 comes with quite the sticker shock at $6,499.99. A free 65-inch X90L TV valued at $1,199.99 takes a little bit of that sting out, but that's still a very expensive TV. Granted, our friends at ZDNet (also owned by Ziff Davis) called it the best big-screen Sony TV. "The Bravia 5 is a solid option for creating a movie theater in your own home. The updated Mini LED panel supports automatic HDR tone mapping for console and PC gaming, a 120Hz refresh rate, and enhanced picture and audio processing," their reviewer wrote. In other words, since it's brand-new, you'll be future-proofing your home theater setup and shouldn't have to buy a new TV for many years.

The free Bravia X90L TV hails from 2023 and remains one of the best-performing TVs in its price range. ZDNet wrote that while it "might not set any records for picture quality, it does feature some of the best audio you can get."

If you're already in the market for a new big-screen TV and you're looking to splurge on the latest technology, this is a pretty sweet deal. If you're looking for a more budget-friendly model, we certainly wouldn't recommend dropping $6,499.99 just to get a free TV.

Regardless, both TVs offer everything you've come to expect from high-end models, like excellent picture and audio quality, innovative features like preloaded streaming apps and voice controls, impressive refresh rates, and Sony upscaling. Through June 22, you can upgrade two rooms in your home for the price of a single (albeit expensive) 4K big-screen TV.

The best TV deals to shop this week
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Spend at least $50 on a Google Play card and get $5 in promo credit at Amazon

Mashable - Fri, 06/13/2025 - 17:33

BUY $50, GET $5: As of June 13, spend $50 on a Google Play card and get $5 in promo credit at Amazon.

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Father's Day is just two days away. If you forgot to pick something up or you're buying for a picky dad, now's the time to start considering last-minute gifts. One great idea is a Google Play gift card. That way Dad can choose what he wants from the Google Play Store. And if you're thinking of grabbing one, now's a good time thanks to this Amazon deal that sweetens things even further.

As of June 13, spend $50 on a Google Play card and get $5 in promo credit at Amazon. Just add Google Play cards from the promo page to your cart, making sure to spend at least $50. When you're finished, go to your Amazon cart, check out, and you'll see your $5 promo credit automatically applied. You have to spend at least $50 in a single order, however, so make sure you aren't breaking those purchases apart.

A Google Play card is a versatile gift that you can send digitally, so you don't have to worry about hand-delivering it if you're short on time or Dad lives a little too far away. You can use it to make in-app purchases, buy apps, movies, books, games, music, and plenty of other stuff from the Google Play Store.

If you're going to grab a card anyway, might as well get some money back while doing so. This offer is only available for a limited time, so make sure you get those last-minute gifts in while you still can. Or stock up on some Google "cash" for yourself.

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