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The start of July means it's time for Netflix to unveil its latest lineup of new shows. Per usual, it's a mix of returning shows and brand-new programs. Kicking things off is a new iteration of Netflix's Worst Ever franchise, and this version will make you look at your neighbor differently. Then, the streamer launches an adaptation of beloved children's novels.

Running your own LLM is surprisingly easy. Using software such as Ollama or LM Studio, you can install and run local AI models that work completely offline. The size and speed of the models will depend on your hardware, but you can run small models even on modest hardware; the real challenge is deciding what to do with your local LLM once you have it up and running.

The internet is an amazing thing. You can build incredible internet-connected projects using cloud services, but there's always a risk that if your internet connection goes down, your project will stop working. There are plenty of useful ESP32 projects that don't depend on cloud servers and can communicate locally or directly with other devices, so they'll keep working even when you can't get online.

TL;DR: Live stream McNally vs. Rybakina in Wimbledon 2026 for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Some of the big stars are in action at Wimbledon today, including No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina. She plays U.S. hopeful Caty McNally in the second round.

Rybakina, who won Wimbledon in 2022, has been in good form this season, winning the Australian Open for the first time. But she was also among the big names eliminated from the French Open by a lower-ranked opponent. Will the same thing happen again when she faces the unseeded McNally? Or will Rybakina score the expected win and challenge for a second Wimbledon title?

If you want to watch McNally vs. Rybakina in Wimbledon 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

How to watch McNally vs. Rybakina for free

McNally vs. Rybakina 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:

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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

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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

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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.

TL;DR: Live stream Royer vs. Zverev in Wimbledon 2026 for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Germany might have been eliminated from the World Cup but the country's No. 1 tennis player, Alexander Zverev, is eyeing a second Grand Slam trophy this year as he takes to the court at Wimbledon.

Zverev just won the French Open — his first-ever Grand Slam title. And with Alcaraz out of action right now and Sinner looking shaky for a second straight tournament, Zverev will feel confident about going all the way. But first he must get past unseeded French opponent Valentin Royer in the second round. Can Royer cause an early upset or will Zverev continue his momentum?

If you want to watch Royer vs. Zverev in Wimbledon 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

How to watch Royer vs. Zverev for free

Royer vs. Zverev 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:

1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly 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 the UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Live stream Wimbledon 2026 for free from anywhere in the world

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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.

Using text suggestions when writing on a physical keyboard? Is that even a thing? That was my exact thought until I started using it myself. What started as a curious experiment ended up being a daily convenience.

Donald Trump made over $1 billion from cryptocurrency in 2026, with his business dealings laid out in a 927-page mandatory report released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. But what exactly are Trump's crypto ventures and how does regulation play out here? In an article published by The Conversation, Marta Khomyn senior lecturer, finance and data analytics, Adelaide University, explains everything we need to know.

US President Donald Trump once called cryptocurrency a "scam". It's now a major moneymaker for him: his just-released annual financial disclosure shows he made more than US$1 billion from cryptocurrency last year.

This news has raised the ire of Trump's critics. Juliana Stratton, the Illinois lieutenant governor and a Democratic Senate candidate, accused Trump of using his public office “to make billions while American families struggle to afford their basic needs. His infinite greed is disgusting.”

The White House denied Trump or his family has engaged in conflicts of interest. Deputy press secretary Anna Kelly said “all actions by President Trump and his administration are taken in the best interest of the American people”.

But how exactly has Trump earned so much money from cryptocurrency?

Donald Trump uses the office of the president to make billions while American families struggle to afford their basic needs. His infinite greed is disgusting.

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— Juliana Stratton (@julianastratton.bsky.social) 1 July 2026 at 00:15 How does cryptocurrency work?

A cryptocurrency is simply digital money. It differs from traditional money in two ways.

First, traditional currencies are issued by central banks of each country, while cryptocurrencies are issued according to rules written in computer code.

The computer code behind crypto may be controlled by a company. Or the code may be predefined ahead of time (for example, in a “white paper” that sets up the algorithm behind crypto) and controlled by no one at all.

Second, transactions in traditional money happen via the banking system, while transactions in cryptocurrency happen on blockchains, which are databases that store information on who owns what.

Bitcoin is the oldest and best-known cryptocurrency, with a decentralised structure and no single entity controlling its issuance or making profits off it.

Aside from Bitcoin, there are tens of thousands of privately issued coins, which run on public blockchains such as Ethereum or Solana. But private coins, unlike Bitcoin, are issued by private companies to make money.

Transactions on a blockchain can involve transferring many different versions of private crypto assets – anything that can be written into a piece of code, regardless of whether that digital asset has any value at all.

What are the Trump’s crypto businesses?

Trump and his family are involved in three kinds of digital assets: the $TRUMP memecoin, a governance token called WLFI, and a stablecoin called USD1.

Memecoins are coins with no real business behind them. They derive their value from investor attention – a digital equivalent of buying a kid’s scribble because it's your kid, not because the scribble has value in the outside world.

Stablecoins, by contrast, are a digital equivalent of a fiat currency like USD. For example, each unit of USD1 is designed to be worth exactly US$1. To maintain this value, stablecoins are typically backed by short-term government bonds and cash.

Governance tokens are yet another type of coin, which give holders voting rights over a crypto project, but no ownership over the project itself, and no claim on its profits.

The $TRUMP memecoin launched three days before Trump's inauguration in January 2025. About 80% of its supply is held by Trump-affiliated companies, which also collect a fee every time the coin changes hands.

WLFI and USD1 are issued by World Liberty Financial, cofounded in 2024 by the Trump family and business partners. A Trump business entity owns about 60% of the company and is entitled to 75% of net proceeds from token sales.

Trump's annual financial disclosure shows World Liberty brought him more than $500 million last year, while the memecoin business brought in more than $600 million. Forbes now estimates Trump’s net worth at $6 billion, up from $2.3 billion in 2024.

How do you make a billion dollars from tokens?

Let's start with the stablecoin, USD1.

As a stablecoin issuer, you take in dollars, hand out coins, and use the dollars to buy US Treasury bonds. Then, you earn interest on Treasury bonds. The more coins you issue, the greater the amount of money you earn interest on. So the main trick is to convince someone to use your stablecoin and hand in the dollars to you, preferably in large amounts.

For USD1, that someone handing in the dollars was Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, which had pleaded guilty to US money-laundering violations in 2023. Binance reportedly wrote the computer code underpinning USD1 and promoted it on its platform.

Then, in May 2025, MGX – an Abu Dhabi state fund chaired by the United Arab Emirates' national security adviser, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan – invested $2 billion in Binance and paid in USD1. This instantly created $2 billion of interest-earning reserves for the Trump venture, worth an estimated $80 million a year.

Binance today holds 87% of all USD1.

The Securities and Exchange Commission dropped its lawsuit against Binance days after the exchange listed USD1, and in October 2025 Trump pardoned Binance's founder, Changpeng Zhao. A Wall Street Journal investigation later revealed Sheikh Tahnoon had also secretly bought a 49% stake in World Liberty itself for about $500 million, four days before Trump's inauguration.

The $TRUMP memecoin required even less effort.

With memecoin, you simply let speculators buy a digital asset that is effectively pure hype packaged as a currency. You make money on every trade. And because anyone, anywhere can buy the coin anonymously, legal experts warn that it operates as a channel for untraceable gifts to Trump and his family.

Some buyers openly spent $148 million in memecoin for seats at a dinner with Trump.

Like most memecoins, $TRUMP collapsed after the initial hype: it now trades at about 98% below its peak.

A Reuters investigation of Trump and his family's four main crypto ventures – World Liberty, the memecoin business, American Bitcoin and AI Financial Corp – found the family has gained about $2.3 billion since Trump retook office, almost exactly matching the amount lost by more than a million investors.

Without precedent

Some of the crypto regulations issued under Trump are good policy.

For example, the GENIUS Act clarifies the rules of the game for all – something the crypto industry had sought for years.

But all the useful crypto regulation is at risk of being undermined by stories of special favours and institutionalised corruption in Trump's crypto ventures.

It’s also likely to undermine the US reputation for the rule of law, as Trump’s crypto dealings are without precedent in US history: anyone seeking presidential favour can simply buy the president's coin.

Author: Marta Khomyn, senior lecturer, finance and data analytics, Adelaide University.

The original article was published July 2 on The Conversation.

Disclosure statement: Marta Khomyn does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

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SAVE $17: As of July 2, the Lexar ES3 1TB Portable SSD is on sale for $152.99 at Amazon. That's a 10% discount and $17 in savings.

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Amazon just knocked the Lexar ES3 1TB Portable SSD down to $152.99 from its usual $169.99 price, saving you $17 for a limited time. A 10% discount might not sound huge at first glance, but it lands at a useful moment. Reports are warning that AI-driven demand is putting pressure on memory and storage-related components, with prices expected to climb further in the coming months.

The Lexar ES3 is built for quick file transfers, with enough speed to move large photos, videos, game files, and other bulky folders without making you sit around waiting. It works with a wide range of devices, including newer iPhones, laptops, game consoles, and cameras, so you can use it across multiple setups instead of buying separate storage for each.

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It's also designed with portability in mind. The drive is light and slim enough to slip into a pocket or bag without taking up much space, and it comes with a USB-C cable so you can plug it in and get started right away. For anyone storing more personal files, it also includes built-in file protection features for an extra layer of security.

Grab the Lexar ES3 1TB Portable SSD on Amazon before your next "storage full" jump scare.

SAVE $150: As of July 2, Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. headphones are on sale for $229.99 at Amazon. That marks a return to their lowest-ever price.

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The Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. headphones are a pair our reviewer said "are some of the best I've tried." If they've been on your radar, now is a great time to grab them as Amazon has slashed their price down from $379.99 to $229.99.

This saves you $150 on these awesome headphones, but that's not all. That's the lowest-ever price at Amazon. It's not just the black model on sale at this price, either. You can also save on the cream colorway.

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Mashable's Bethany Allard found a lot to love with the Marshall Monitor III headphones, highlighting that they offer "The best on-ear controls I've ever tried." Allard adds that they're "Incredibly customizable, from ANC to spatial audio." Sound quality and balance stood out as well, with Allard noting, "As someone who prefers a more mid-heavy mix, the Monitor III headphones felt like the audio match I've been looking for."

On top of that, the Marshall Monitor III headphones have a truly stellar battery life that lasts up to 70 hours with active noise cancellation enabled or up to 100 hours without it.

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TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart Booster Box is on sale for $129.99 at Amazon, down from its $167.76 list price.

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Marvel Super Heroes has finally landed in Magic: The Gathering, and if you’re looking for the best launch pricesfor the crossover set’s easiest pick-up-and-play box, Amazon continues to dominate the market.

As of July 2, the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart Booster Box is on sale at Amazon for $129.99. Against its $167.76 list price, that saves you $37.77 and takes 23% off the 24-pack box — equal to paying only $5.41 per pack before tax.

This listing is shipped and sold by Amazon directly, rather than a third-party marketplace seller, with free delivery for as soon as July 8 at the time of writing. Amazon is marking the item as final sale with no returns, so double-check that you’re happy with everything before buying. 

This deal price is beating TCGplayer’s market price of $147.44. As for buying from the dedicated trading card selling platform, TCGplayer listings for this box are only going as low as $152.43 with shipping included. 

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Inside the box, you’re getting 24 Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart Boosters, each containing 20 cards. Every pack is built around one of 51 possible Marvel Super Heroes themes, with all the land cards already included. That means you can open two packs, shuffle them together, and start playing almost immediately. 

That makes this one of the simpler ways to try Magic’s Marvel crossover without building a deck from scratch. The packs are also compatible with other Jumpstart products in Magic, so there’s room for fun deck combos if you already have some lying around. 

The MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender Beginner Box is now on sale for under $20. Plus, the 30-pack Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Play Booster Box is at its lowest-ever price on Amazon. 

SAVE $50: As of July 2, the Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Bluetooth Speaker is on sale for $79 at Amazon, down from $129. That's a 39% discount, knocking $50 off the regular price.

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Portable speakers can get surprisingly expensive, but Amazon just knocked the Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) down to a much easier sell. It's on sale for $79 instead of its usual $129, saving you $50. That's the lowest price we've seen for the compact Bluetooth speaker so far.

The Bose SoundLink Micro may be small enough to fit in your hand, but it punches well above its weight in sound. Bose managed to squeeze surprisingly full sound and deep bass into a compact design, making it a solid option for everything from beach days to kitchen playlists.

The speaker is waterproof and dustproof, so rain, splashes, or sandy conditions aren't likely to end the party early. Bose also doubled the battery life compared to the original model, with up to 12 hours of listening time, which means you can get through a full day without worrying about recharging halfway through.

If you prefer more bass in playlists or want voices and podcasts to sound clearer, the companion app lets you adjust bass and treble to better match your listening. And if a single speaker feels a little too small for a larger room or outdoor setup, you can pair two compatible Bose speakers together for a bigger, more immersive sound.

Grab the Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) on Amazon while it’s still under $80.

In an era of endless reboots and sequels, The Devil Wears Prada 2 managed to do the impossible: stay true to its roots while evolving for a new generation. In our latest episode of How It Hits, we take a look at the "legacy sequel" phenomenon through the lens of one of cinema's most stylish comedies.

Senior editor Shannon Connellan breaks down the return of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt, and look at how the shift from print to digital journalism provides the perfect backdrop for the continued power struggle between Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs. Groundbreaking? Actually, yes.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video. This story was originally published on May 1 with the film's release in cinemas.

Silo Season 3's premiere is now only a day away, and we already have some more clues to work with.

On Wednesday, Apple TV released the above video showing green fields gradually decaying over 20 minutes, intercut with news bulletins and clips from the show. "STAY TUNED FOR A LIVE CELEBRATION OF THE SILO'S ORIGINS" reads the central caption. Spliced in with this is footage from both the Season 2 finale and, presumably, the start of Season 3, showing glimpses of still-alive(!) Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson) as well as congressman Daniel Keene (Ashley Zukerman). We also get a hint of a new character, billionaire Per Stensen (Colin Hanks), along with a news story about him purchasing a large parcel of land in Georgia. Intriguing!

The video ends with a link to howdidwelosethisworld.com, a site containing more images and clips to pore through ahead of the season's premiere. The plot thickens.

Silo Season 3 premieres Friday 3 July on Apple TV, with new episodes dropping each week.

SAVE $201: As of July 2, the 55-inch Hisense S7 Canvas TV is on sale for $698.99 at Amazon. That's a 22% discount on list price.

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TVs aren't just about screen size and how well they display your favorite TV shows and movies anymore. These days, just as much thought goes into how they blend into your space when they're not in use.

This is why art TVs are becoming increasingly popular, transforming your boring, dark screen into colorful images. One of the most popular option is the Hisense Canvas, and as of July 2, the 55-inch Hisense S7 Canvas TV has dropped to its best-ever price of $698.99 at Amazon. With this deal, you'll save $201.

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When choosing what to display on the TV, you'll get a choice of over 1,000 complimentary artworks and photographs, not to mention, you can upload your own images to make it a more personalized experience. And it's easy to switch different pictures or styles, so you're not stuck with one decision for months. It also has a Hi-Matte anti-glare display to really enhance the images, making artwork truly look like the real thing.

For performance, it features a native 144Hz refresh rate with AI Smooth Motion for sharp action in sports and gaming. Plus, audio is delivered through a 2.0.2 multi-dimensional system with DTS Virtual:X for immersive sound. And for streaming, it runs on Google TV, so access to your favorite apps and live channels is nice and easy.

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Two decades and the invention of smartphones and social media later, The Devil Wears Prada is back. It's triggering — I worked at a fashion magazine in the 2010s and it was Miranda Priestly–inspired hell — but it's a high-heeled reboot I frankly welcome on my neck.

Everything we loved about the 2006 original finds reinvention here: Runway's coveted closet, star-studded runway shows, Meryl Streep destroying editorial staff with laconicism. The Devil Wears Prada director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna return, treating their shimmering sequel like an event, one that's just as meme-worthy and acerbic 20 years down the runway.

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Offering the season's most anticipated collection of high fashion, celebrity cameos, and sweeping statements on modern media, The Devil Wears Prada 2 delivers an expertly tailored sequel, made-to-measure and unmistakably its own brand.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 reinvents the original film for 2026. Back to that coveted "Runway" closet. Credit: Macall Polay / 20th Century Studios

Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), former Runway assistant in the 2000s, is now an investigative journalist who goes viral for an impassioned "journalism still f***ing matters" speech at an awards ceremony. However, when her whole team gets laid off by text during the same event, Andy needs a job — and the illustrious fashion magazine Runway needs some good PR.

Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) still reigns as Runway's imperious editor-in-chief (don't you forget it). With a little help from her new Gen Z Emily/Andy, Amari (Simone Ashley), she's begrudgingly toned down her signature superciliousness for an obligatory tolerance — ugh, progressive labor laws. However, she's still the most formidable fashion editor on the planet. Alas, Miranda is currently the internet's "villain du jour" after covering a fast-fashion brand linked to sweatshop conditions (it's called SpeedFash, so the clues were there). Going viral puts Andy back on Condé Nast Elias-Clark Publications' radar, so whether the EIC likes it or not (she doesn't), she's Runway's newest (returning) employee.

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Understanding the fierce power of The Devil Wears Prada as a pop cultural moment, Frankel and Brosh McKenna stack the sequel with references to the original film. Some are subtle: a Central Park vendor selling seemingly identical cerulean belts (I said seemingly!). Some are overt: Runway's Met Gala–style benefit being groundbreakingly themed "Spring Florals." But where there's past, there's present. Those Motorola RAZR V3s and T-Mobile Sidekick IIs have been replaced with Samsung's latest Galaxy smartphones. The soundtrack's KT Tunstall and Jamiroquai make way for Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, and Doechii — though, of course, Madonna's "Vogue" makes its requisite appearance. Plus, Andy's ultra '00s pageboy cap gets a full scene nod.

Miranda Priestly: Forever en vogue. Credit: Macall Polay / 20th Century Studios

The Devil Wears Prada cinematographer Florian Ballhaus also returns with nostalgia in hand. The sequel's opening sequence, in which we reconnect with Andy, is nearly identical to the original film, from teeth-brushing to sweeping shots of New York City. Production designer Jess Gonchor (who worked on the original film), art director Robert Guerra, and set decorator Regina Graves meticulously refresh the world of Runway and the '00s New York it thrived in. 

Walking back into Miranda Priestly's hallowed office feels like we never left, though the interior has been updated in the editor's style. The film takes us for drinks at Bubby's, the favored bar where Andy and her friends toast to "paying that rent." It's unmistakably The Devil Wears Prada, but make it 2026, and it's matched by the film's unparalleled cast.

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt make The Devil Wears Prada 2. "Runway" editorial team, assemble! Credit: Macall Polay / 20th Century Studios

Let's get this clear: The Devil Wears Prada is nothing without its cast. Triumphantly strutting back into their iconic roles, Streep, Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt are who we're here to see, decked out in covetable couture from costume designer Molly Rogers (who worked with Patricia Field on the first film) and armed with more ruinous reads than a Drag Race mini challenge.

Streep slips back into Miranda Priestly's Valentinos with ease, delivering withering glares and critiques with the restrained demeanour that launched a thousand reaction GIFs. 2026 brings with it distasteful developments for the editor-in-chief; watching Streep spit out words like "bum bag" in disbelief at current fashion is worth the ticket price. But legacies like Miranda's defy frivolous trends, and Streep's EIC feels eternally en vogue as a woman still at the top of her game, confident in her exquisite taste, and loath to completely bow to a changing industry.

Dazzling in Annie Hall-inspired style, Hathaway returns to her earnest Andy Sachs roots wholeheartedly, moving her protagonist from naive newcomer who can't spell Gabbana to respected journalist, outwardly shrugging off Miranda's signature shade while desperately seeking her approval. Dismissive as always, the editor doesn't recognise her former assistant at all — it's been 20 years and this is Miranda Priestly. However, eventually, the power dynamic between them reverts to muscle memory: Miranda waiting for Andy to fail, Andy determined to succeed whatever the impossible task (there's no secret Harry Potter book, but something more editorial).

Yes, it's Dior, thanks so much for asking. Credit: Macall Polay / 20th Century Studios

The tailored twinkle in The Devil Wears Prada's eye, Tucci's Nigel Kipling, is sublime returning as the charming art director whose dress-downs still rival Miranda's. A darling in Dior, Blunt's Emily Charlton remains serving curt, with the star's sharp comedic timing hitting every mark as Miranda's scorned former assistant — "May the bridges I burn light my way," she declares, genuinely. 

Though there's been 20 years between the events of the first film and its sequel, director Frankel authentically addresses ancient grudges between characters — a moment of camaraderie between Miranda and Nigel had me misty-eyed.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 rolls out the glossiest supporting cast. The list everyone wants to be on. Credit: Macall Polay / 20th Century Studios

Beyond the core four is a dazzling supporting cast, with Simone Ashley impeccable as Miranda's latest first assistant, Amari, responsible for keeping her boss uncanceled, with the help of a delightful Caleb Hearon as second assistant Charlie. Rachel Bloom lights up her all-too-brief appearance as Andy's book publisher friend who is "editing a memoir by one of Paris Hilton's chihuahuas." 

B.J. Novak plunges The Devil Wears Prada 2 into Succession territory as the heir to Runway's parent company, and Lucy Liu is serene as Sacha Barnes, the one designer who won't do press. 

Meanwhile, Andy's plunged into yet another strained romance storyline with real estate agent Peter (Colin From Accounts' Patrick Brammall), a plot distraction that feels wildly unnecessary, but one that sees Brammall in fine comedic form (a joke about Australians needing to say hello to each other literally anywhere landed only with me, but reader, it landed). 

Ultimately, watching Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs back on screen is the competency porn we deserve without another season of The Pitt just yet. Though The Devil Wears Prada might be a time capsule of pre-internet publishing, its sequel cleverly reinvents the franchise for the now with its meme-worthy one-liners and undying love for fashion and journalism. That's all.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video. This review was originally published on May 1 with the film's release in cinemas.

You've likely noticed that journalism has transformed in the 20 years since The Devil Wears Prada distilled the profession into a pop-cultural moment. Based on Lauren Weisberger's novel, this iconic satire, alongside fellow fashion media gems Ugly Betty, The Bold Type, and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, inspired a generation of wide-eyed, early-internet journalists. (Me, I'm talking about me.)

Now online metrics keep editors up at night, with virality that all-important talking point in editorial meetings, the higher-ups insistent on "gaining online traction," and the impact of AI overviews and chatbots a pervasive thorn in all of our sides. Legacy media has, of course, transformed with the internet, especially fashion journalism. Recently taking the hallowed reins from Miranda Priestly–inspiration Anna Wintour, Vogue's head of editorial content is former Vogue.com editor Chloe Malle, and the publication's Met Gala is an internet moment as much as an in-person event. 

And it's now, in 2026, that The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives — refreshed, but ever-committed to old-school media ethics and making Big Bads out of corporate tech bros who value profit over authenticity.

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From the film's very first moments, the current state of media is on full display by director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna, whether championed or dismissed as yesterday's news.

Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) is still very much the formidable editor-in-chief of the illustrious Vogue Runway magazine. Owned by Condé Nast Elias-Clark Publications, Runway now has a social media and video strategy. In the plot, Miranda's job could potentially evolve from EIC into a "global head of content" (essentially mirroring Wintour's path to being Condé Nast's chief content officer). Only slightly showing grief at her industry's evolution, she's now answering to the Elias-Clark chairman Irv Ravitz (Tibor Feldman) and his corporate tech bro son Jay (B.J. Novak) along with an ever-evolving world of online advertisers. 

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathway in "The Devil Wears Prada 2." Credit: Macall Polay / 20th Century Studios

Meanwhile, Andy Sachs (Anne Hathway) is winning awards for her work at investigative outlet Vanguard and going viral for acceptance speeches in which she declares "journalism still f***ing matters." Through Miranda and Andy, the film spends ample energy on the difficulties of balancing "pieces with gravitas" and editorial integrity with corporate demands, as well as how hard it can be for editorial teams to argue the value of a publisher's authentic point of view. As Andy says, "They keep sucking the soul out of everything and repackaging it."

To keep Miranda and Andy in esteemed company, there’s a wave of cameos from renowned editors, journalists, and authors including Edward Enniful, Tina Brown, Vanessa Friedman, Kara Swisher, Jia Tolentino, Suleika Jaouad, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Tomi Adeyemi, and Molly Jong-Fast.

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But not everyone's on the same "yay journalism!" page. "Remember when magazines were a thing?" asks Emily (Emily Blunt), a disgruntled but still chic ex-Runway employee who has since moved into high-fashion retail. (No one in this movie says the word "Substack" or mentions the overlap between the creator economy and fashion, for what it's worth.)

Emily Blunt in "The Devil Wears Prada 2." Credit: Macall Polay / 20th Century Studios

Again and again, The Devil Wears Prada 2 satirises extremely specific, problematic elements of the current state of media. The excessive spending of the pre-2020s industry is mourned. A moment early on in the film, when Andy's entire editorial team is fired by text at a journalism awards event uncomfortably mirrors the too-many newsrooms gutted by top-down layoffs in recent years. (Succession Season 2 even parodied this sad reality with Kendall Roy's brutal Vaulter layoffs.) Corporate euphemisms like "downsizing" and "consolidation" for layoffs go hand in hand with insistent pressure from the top. "Let's show the markets we are ready to crank that EBITDA!" Jay Ravitz says in a moment of dialogue that's way too real.

At times, the film tips over into grandstanding (watching Andy declare journalism more important than real estate to an agent she's into feels ridiculous). And at times, the film also falls into romanticising the practicalities of the job: Andy helming Runway's well-funded, hallowed features department without a staff writer or freelancer in sight? Unlikely.

But, for a film whose main drawcard is the glossy high fashion world, celebrity cameos, and a magnificent cast, The Devil Wears Prada 2 goes unexpectedly hard examining the challenge of maintaining editorial integrity in today's media industry. That job "thousands of girls would kill for?" It's changed.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video. This story was originally published on May 1 with the film's release in cinemas.

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The list of cameos in The Devil Wears Prada 2 is so long it takes up an entire length of the movie screen in the end credits.

The glossy, glamourous sequel invites the A-list to the world of Runway, with fashion designers, creative directors, stylists, models, Hollywood stars, comedians, creators, musicians, athletes, journalists, and authors appearing in scenes involving fashion shows, long Hamptons lunches, and VIP birthday parties. You know, Donatella Versace and Lady Gaga's cameos are brilliant.

SEE ALSO: How to watch 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' at home: When and where the sequel is streaming

Here's every cameo we could spot in The Devil Wears Prada 2, a valiant task if we do say so ourselves.

Donatella Versace

Lady Gaga

Marc Jacobs

Brunello, Camilla, and Carolina Cucinelli

Domenico Dolce

Stefano Gabbana

Naomi Campbell

Winnie Harlow

Ashley Graham

Karolina Kurkova

Amelia Gray Hamlin

Anok Yai

Calum Harper

Law Roach

Wisdom Kaye

Heidi Klum

Jon Batiste

Ciara

Karl-Anthony Towns

Ronny Chieng

Hannah Berner

Paige DeSorbo

Rory McIlroy

Erica Stoll

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Sarah Tanno

Frederic Aspiras

Edward Enninful

Vanessa Friedman

Tina Brown

Kara Swisher

Tomi Adeyemi

Suleika Jaouad

Jia Tolentino

Molly Jong-Fast

Jenna Bush Hager

Amelia Dimoldenberg

Brigitte Lacombe

Richard Kirshenbaum

Adam Pendleton

Marc Glimcher

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video. This story was originally published on May 1 with the film's release in cinemas.

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