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I’m not the person on our team with access to a Galaxy Z Fold 7, but I am someone who writes every word I publish from a Galaxy Z Fold 6. This is my everything device, and since the software is largely the same, I’m here to offer you tips on how to make the most of your new Galaxy Z Fold. Welcome to the family.

I'm always on the lookout for better software to get the most out of my Linux computers. Here are a few free and open source apps I've come across recently that I think are worth giving a try, whether you spend most of your time browsing the web, using a terminal, or modifying files.

What happens when K-pop idols and global music legends join forces to reimagine iconic hits? Chaos, chemistry, and straight-up bangers.

Apple TV+ just released the trailer for the eight-episode series, premiering August 29, which pairs some of the biggest names in Western pop with top K-pop groups for bold, cross-genre performances.

Hosted by actor-comedian Soojeong Son (Search Party, Servant), the show is led by PSY (of "Gangnam Style" fame) and Megan Thee Stallion, who also serves as executive producer alongside Lionel Richie and Korean entertainment mogul Miky Lee.

SEE ALSO: How a fictional girl group and a demon boy band made 2025's biggest K-pop hits

Each episode brings together a Western hitmaker — including Megan, Patti LaBelle, the Spice Girls' Mel B and Emma Bunton, Eve, Kylie Minogue, J Balvin, TLC, and Vanilla Ice — with a top-tier K-pop group, including ITZY, ATEEZ, STAYC, Billlie, Kep1er, Kiss of Life, BLACKSWAN, and JO1. The goal? Rework a signature hit into a high-energy, K-popified collaboration, all in just a few days.

Standout pairings include ITZY and the Spice Girls — two generations of "Wannabe" royalty — as well as ATEEZ with J Balvin and Kylie Minogue, and a genre-blending team-up of TLC, Boy George, and STAYC.

A live Seoul audience picks the winner of each head-to-head, but honestly, we all win when "Savage" gets a K-pop makeover and "Motownphilly" finds a glittery new groove.

Google has officially announced the date of the next Made By Google event, which will take place on Aug. 20. That's when we expect to see the official debut of the Pixel 10 series.

As is typical for Google, the whole Pixel 10 lineup has been leaking like a busted pipe. Last week, the full Pixel 10 lineup leaked, and we're expecting to see the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold make their debut on Aug. 20. And that's just the tip of the leak iceberg, if you'll forgive us for mixing our metaphors.

Google makes some of the best Android phones on the market, so the latest Pixel launch is a very big deal. Based on the rumors so far, the Pixel 10 series of phones won’t be a massive departure from the previous generation of Pixel 9 devices. For the most part, it seems like some spec updates and feature shuffling are in order.

With the launch less than a month away, here is everything we know (and everything we think we know) about the Pixel 10 series so far.

Pixel 10 release date and price

Barring a massive shock, the Pixel 10 announcement will come on Aug. 20, with a full launch on Aug. 28. This lines up with last year's launch of the Pixel 9 series. In addition, there will almost certainly be a Pixel 10a at some point, but its launch date will likely be 2026. After all, we only recently got our hands on the Pixel 9a (which we named "the budget phone to beat").

For pricing, it seems Google may be shaking it up a bit. Despite initial rumors that prices might actually be lower, that now seems very unlikely. Noted leaker Roland Quandt posted on Bluesky that the prices will increase for virtually the entire lineup. Don't forget that Google makes Pixel devices in China, India, and Vietnam, so tariffs may further impact pricing.

Earlier this summer, Android Headlines reported on a leak that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold model would drop in price by a few hundred dollars. However, that no longer seems to be the case. On July 30, Android Headlines reported that there would be no price increases with the new Pixels, with the base Pixel 10 starting at $799 and the Pro Fold remaining at $1,799.

Magnets? Magnets!

Have you heard? There's a new Qi wireless charging standard, Qi2. To make wireless charging more efficient, Qi2 wireless chargers will utilize magnets (like Apple's MagSafe devices and accessories) to ensure proper alignment between devices. And because the new Pixels are slightly heavier and thicker, we believe the devices may incorporate magnets into their design. Alternatively, we could see a new PixelSnap line of magnetic accessories.

Our first official look at the Pixel 10 A screenshot from a promo video posted at the official Pixel store. Credit: Google

At first, our only glimpse of the Pixel 10 came from one of the most interesting leaks of all time, where someone apparently nabbed photos of Google shooting a commercial with the new Pixel 10. However, on July 22, the official Pixel store posted a video of the new Pixel 10 in all its glory. As we reported at the time, "In any case, the photo shows the Pixel 10 in a silvery color, with a large, horizontal camera bump on the back hiding three cameras. The entire thing doesn't really look all that different from the Pixel 9 Pro, which also has a triple rear camera, though it's not available in this color."

More Pixel 10 design change rumors

Based on everything we've seen, the Pixel 10 series won’t look too different from the current Pixel 9 lineup. It’ll still have Google’s patented camera bump, and the sensors appear to be in the same spots as well. More recent rumors seem to confirm this. 

The same holds true for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, as it appears to be about the same as last year. Leaked specs point to a bigger screen and a larger battery. On the whole, the two could be twins. That could give Samsung a major edge, as the newly launched Galaxy Z Fold 7 is significantly thinner than its folding predecessor.

Android Headlines also reported recently that the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold will be heavier, though not by much. Except for the foldable, we expect the new Pixels could also be thicker. However, the differences reported thus far are pretty minuscule — about 1 mm and 1 to 11 grams, respectively. As we mentioned already, the adoption of magnets for Qi2 wireless charging could explain the change.

What colors will the Pixel 10 phones come in?

For colors, rumors state that the phones will come in the following colors:

• Pixel 10: Obsidian (black), Indigo (purple), Lemongrass (yellow), and Frost (blue)

• Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL: Obsidian (black), Jade (green), Moonstone (gray), and Porcelain (white)

• Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Jade (green), Moonstone (gray)

The colors seem to be consistent among the rumors, but the color names aren’t. In some leaks, Frost is referred to as just “Blue” while Jade is referred to as just “Green”. Moonstone has also been referred to as Sterling (as in silver), and Lemongrass has been referred to as Limoncello. However, it seems black, purple, yellow, blue, green, gray, and white seem to be the colors Google is going with this year. 

Google Pixel 10 specs From left to right: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

Unlike the colors, specs have been pretty consistent amongst all the rumors. Google’s new Pixel smartphones are likely to have a TSMC-made Tensor 5 chip, which will power the entire Pixel 10 series. As per the norm, the Tensor 5 will no doubt be Google’s most powerful chip to date, scoring significantly higher than the Tensor 4 in leaked benchmarks. This will be a boon for mobile gamers, AI adopters, and power users.

Other rumors point to modest bumps in various specs, including a peak brightness boost to 3,000 nits (from 2,700 nits), and a boost in regular brightness to 2,000 nits (from 1,800 nits). There have also been some whispers that Google will include higher PWM when dimming the display, an improvement for those who were sensitive to the display dimming of previous Pixels. 

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to get a bump in battery to 5,015 mAh, a decent bump over last year’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold and its 4,650 mAh. Pixel 9 users have complained about low battery life (a long-running problem), so we'll have to wait and see if the new battery and Tensor 5 chip resolve these problems.

Notably, Android Headlines notes that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold could be the first foldable with a full IP68 waterproof rating, which is genuinely exciting for foldable fans. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Motorola’s foldable both sport IP48 ratings. 

The rest of the specs should be about the same. Rumors say that the RAM and storage options will remain the same as they did last year, and the overall design and screen sizes will too (sans the Fold). The batteries will receive a modest (roughly 5 percent) bump in size, and charging speeds are rumored to increase as well. These bumps aren’t huge though, as the Pixel 10 is slated to go from 27W charging to 29W charging. 

Google Pixel 10 camera changes

Much like the specs, the Pixel 10 camera system will see small changes from last year’s Pixel 9. Rumors for this come from Kamila Wojciechowska (via Android Authority). There is a lot to unpack here, so let’s get right to it. 

The Pixel 10 is slated to get some new hardware here, including a 50 MP Samsung GN8 wide-angle lens, a 13 MP Sony IMX712 ultrawide lens, an 11 MP Samsung 3J1 telephoto lens, and the same Samsung 3J1 as the selfie lens. 

The cameras on the Google Pixel 9. Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

While the Pixel 10 would gain a telephoto lens, something that the base Pixel 9 did not have, the rest of the lineup is widely considered to be a downgrade. Last year’s Pixel 9 had the same wide-angle and ultrawide sensors as the Pixel 9 Pro XL but left out a telephoto. This year, the Pixel 10 is slated to get a telephoto but a downgrade in the wide and ultrawide sensors. 

Moving on, the Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL are rumored to house a 50 MP Samsung GNV wide-angle lens and a trio of 48MP Sony IMX858 lenses handling the telephoto, ultrawide, and selfie cameras. The selfie camera got a slight bump, but otherwise, the camera system will be mostly the same. 

Finally, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is slated to have a virtually identical camera system to last year. In case you forgot, that includes a 48 MP wide-angle lens, a 10.5 MP ultrawide lens, and a 10.8 MP 5x telephoto lens with two 10 MP selfie cameras on both screens. 

Google Pixel 10 software Highlights from Android 16. Credit: Google

This one is pretty easy. Google will certainly launch the phones with Android 16. That's not much of a rumor: The latest OS is already in the wild, so it just makes sense. Per the norm, there will likely be a bunch of Pixel-specific features.

One such feature is Pixel Sense, an on-device assistant that’ll be able to read data from other apps, such as media apps, your calendar, messages, Maps, email, and others. Many expected this feature, previously referred to as “Pixie,” to be unveiled with the Pixel 9, but it seems the Pixel 10 will be the one. In addition to the above, the assistant will be able to take notes, suggest personal data when you need it, complete tasks and routines faster, and more. Per Android Authority, it’ll adapt to your interests as well. 

In addition, there are some new wallpapers and new sounds coming with the device.

New AI features with the Pixel 10 series

We also expect a treasure trove of AI improvements and features. One such example is “Speak to Tweak,” which likely allows Gemini (or another LLM) to edit your photos based on your suggestions. A similar rumored feature is “Sketch to Image,” where you can draw a rough outline of something and AI will fill in from there. There have also been whispers of a Magic Editor for video, some generative AI video editing features, and related tools

One possibility we're watching closely? A bonus subscription to Google AI subscriptions. Currently, when you buy the Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, you get a 12–month free trial for the Google AI Pro plan. That unlocks one year of access to Gemini Advanced as well as Gemini features in apps like Gmail and Google Docs (you also get 2 TB of cloud storage). In the same way, the new Samsung phones also come with access to Google AI Pro, including access to Google Veo 3, Google's new AI video generator.

We're waiting to see exactly what AI goodies will come with the new Pixel 10 devices, but we're hoping for good news here.

It seems the Pixel 10 lineup is shaping up to be mostly a minor improvement over the Pixel 9 series. There are two caveats to that. If rumors hold, the Pixel 10 camera system will be a slight downgrade, while the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will actually be a sizable upgrade in everything but design. In any case, we only have one more month to wait (allegedly) to see what happens. 

UPDATE: Jul. 31, 2025, 2:34 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with additional information on the new Pixel phones.

Are you taking full advantage of your Amazon Prime Video subscription? It grants access to a wealth of TV shows, some of which make for perfect weekend viewing—the types of shows that you can speedily binge and don't require a huge time commitment.

As with almost every programming language, JavaScript treats various types of values differently. A string like “Hello world” is very different from a number like 42. But what types are available, and why do they matter?

As recently promised by CEO Elon Musk, Tesla has launched its Robotaxi service in the Bay Area — but the "robo" part is a bit dodgy right now.

Tesla's AI account on X posted a coverage map on Thursday, with a big chunk of San Francisco, San Jose, and everything in between being covered by the service. Musk retweeted the tweet, saying that "you can now ride-hail a Tesla in the SF Bay Area, in addition to Austin."

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Tesla fans will undoubtedly be happy to see the service expand so quickly - it launched less than two months ago in Austin, and the coverage area was expanded to a wider area in Austin after a couple of weeks.

SEE ALSO: Review: To Live and Dine at the Tesla Diner in L.A.

But as Electrek pointed out, in Bay Area the Robotaxi service is very different from the one in Austin, where the cars are really driving themselves, with no one present in the driver's seat (though the company does use human supervisors in the passenger seat).

In the Bay Area, however, there's a driver in the driver's seat. Their job is to basically use Tesla's Full-Self Driving set of autonomous driving features, allowing the car to drive itself but constantly supervising what it does, always ready to take over if the car makes an error.

Politico noted that Tesla doesn't have a permit to run an autonomous driving service in California, meaning that it can't launch a truly driverless Robotaxi service there.

The news comes after Alphabet's Waymo picked up its expansion plans. The company recently announced it will launch its autonomous ride-hailing service in Dallas next year, on top of previously announced expansion in Miami and Washington D.C.

SAVE OVER $30: As of Aug. 1, the Lego Marvel Spider-Man Final Battle set is on sale for $76.99 at Amazon. This is 30% off its list price of $109.99, allowing you to save $33.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day may not be releasing until next year, but if you're searching for some Spidey in your life right now, look no further than Amazon. The retailer is offering a limited-time discount on the Lego Marvel Spider-Man Final Battle set, so you can relive the iconic fight from Spider-Man: No Way Home brick-by-brick.

The Lego Marvel Spider-Man Final Battle set is currently on sale for $76.99. This is 30% off its list price of $109.99, but more importantly, it marks a new low price for this set. If you've had your eye on it, now is a great time to grab it.

SEE ALSO: Score the Lego Botanicals Orchid on sale for under $40 right now

This Lego set is recommended for ages 10 and up and comes with 900 pieces, including nine minifigures of the three Spider-Men, Electro, Doctor Strange, Green Goblin, Ned, MJ and Doc Ock. It has plenty of cool features as well, including supports for three minifigures to fight midair, a removable roof which reveals Sandman, a flip-open rear that reveals a portal, and a soft web to catch the villains. If you're a Spidey fan, it looks like a very fun set to piece together.

It's currently marked as a limited-time deal, so be quick to grab the Lego Marvel Spider-Man Final Battle set at its lowest-ever price. And if you're looking for another fun Marvel set to work on, the Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet set is also on sale right now at Amazon.

If you're looking for a little something-something on TV that you can throw on and get through in a couple of days this weekend, then you've come to the right place, because I've done much of the legwork for you—all you have to do is sit and binge.

Sasheer Zamata has earned fans for her Saturday Night Live impersonations of Michelle Obama, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Tyra Banks, and Beyoncé. But she's become a force all her own through stand-up specials like The First Woman and her critically heralded portrayal of midwife/witch Jennifer Kale in the musical MCU spinoff Agatha All Along, for which the actress earned the Breakthrough Performance Award at the Critics' Choice Association's 2nd Annual Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television.

Following the award ceremony, Zamata sat down with Mashable Entertainment editor Kristy Puchko for Say More to discuss her career, online obsessions, and — of course — witches. You can watch the full interview on YouTube. The clip above focuses on how Zamata was already falling down a witchy rabbit hole in writing The First Woman before Agatha came knocking.

Zamata also shared the research she did on how mystics, witches, and women have been "demonized" in trying to better understand their own bodies and the world. "I hope we get to see more coverage of that because it's fascinating, and also it still happens," she said.

Could we see more of Jen in a second season of Agatha All Along? Zamata would be game. "I'm so interested," she said, "I've made it very clear that I would love to keep playing this character in any capacity. But I haven't heard anything. We'll see."

Zamata also spoke to how she uses stand-up to share her own story, which creates a space in her sets where people can relate and feel seen. "I kind of like comedy for that reason," she said, "I think it connects people in a way you wouldn't usually get to connect on that level."

For more from Zamata, including what it was like to play a costumed character at a Disney theme park, check out our full interview on YouTube.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for August 1 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Capability

• Green: One letter is not pronounced

• Blue: Old movie stars

• Purple: Common sayings

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Aptitude

• Green: Silent "W"

• Blue: Legends of classic Hollywood

• Purple: Hit the ___

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #782 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Aptitude: BENT, FACULTY, FLAIR, GIFT

• Silent "W": PLAYWRIGHT, SWORD, WRAP, WREATH

• Legends of classic Hollywood: DEAN, GABLE, GARLAND, TEMPLE

• Hit the ___: HAY, JACKPOT, ROAD, ROOF

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 1

Are you also playing NYT Strands?

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferrined pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 1 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 1 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Slithering away

The words are animal-related.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words are types of reptiles.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Serpent.

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• Viper

• Anaconda

• Rattler

• Cobra

• Serpent

• Adder

• Python

• Mamba

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Strands.

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for August 1 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for August 1, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A stringed instrument.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter B.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

BANJO.

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 1

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Wordle.

Seth Meyers has been focussing on the Trump/Epstein scandal lately, but on Thursday's Late Night he also found time to draw attention to the president appearing to casually nod off at work during a White House event with Medicare administrator Dr. Oz.

Meyers shows footage of the president, his eyes slowly drifting shut before snapping open again, while Dr. Oz talks next to him.

"Hold on, I think I might have to do what my teachers used to do to me in math class," says Meyers, picking up a large book and dropping it onto the Late Night desk. "Mr Trump? Care to join us?

"I mean that was very brutal," Meyers adds. "You know when he finally opened his eyes he looked around and thought to himself, 'Oh f***, I'm still president.'"

On Thursday, Donald Trump signed an executive order to revive the Presidential Fitness Test for school children across the U.S., a move The Late Show's Stephen Colbert joked as meaning "now children will have to be as fit as President Trump."

Bringing out a whistle during Thursday's monologue, Colbert channelled his inner gym teacher to mock Trump's order: "Alright everyone, hop on that golf cart and start poppin' nuggets till your ankles swell like a balloon full of chilli. And dip, and munch, and dip, and munch. Now watch TV and yell, yell, yell."

Colbert noted that the Presidential Fitness Test has been around since 1966, but as the Associated Press reports, "The program changed in 2012 during the Obama administration to focus more on individual health than athletic feats."

"BOOOO!" said Colbert. "Make the children perform athletic feats for our amusement! I had to do it in school and so did all of you. And I think every child should have a chance to struggle through timed sit-ups while the meanest boy in school sits on their feet and farts. Think about it! If they don't have to do that, where will the future comedians come from?"

SAVE OVER $100: As of Aug. 1, the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro earbuds are on sale for $99.99 at Best Buy. This is $130 off their list price of $229.99.

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If summertime travel plans have you itching to buy some new earbuds for your trips, there are thankfully some standout deals available right now. If you're quick, Best Buy's Deal of the Day — which is, as the name states, a one-day-only price drop — is offering an excellent discount right now on Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro earbuds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro earbuds are usually listed for $229.99, but Best Buy's offering them for $99.99 right now. That saves you $130 on list price. This deal only lasts through the rest of Aug. 1, so act fast to secure this low price.

SEE ALSO: The 9 best earbuds to buy in 2025, selected by Mashable audio experts

We consider these earbuds to be "a no-brainer for Samsung fans," as we explained in our review. Featuring Active Noise Cancelation, you can block out any outside noises and stay focused on what's playing. These earbuds are great for turning up for favorite tunes or getting lost in an audiobook. They even boast 360 Audio that makes it seem as if you are surrounded by the sounds. We're all about that immersion.

Act fast to save $130 on the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro earbuds at Best Buy as part of its Deal of the Day. And if you're looking for more earbud deals, Apple users can enjoy the AirPods 4 for under $100 right now at Amazon.

SAVE $100: As of Aug. 1, the DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo is on sale at Amazon for $619. This is $100 off its list price of $719.

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If you've had your eyes on the skies and are looking for a drone to help you capture some aerial shots, Amazon's here to help. The retailer is offering a very nice discount at the moment on the DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo, which comes with everything you need to kickstart your journey with a new drone.

While it's usually listed for $719, the DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo is on sale right now for $619. This is a discount of 14%, allowing you to pocket $100. If you've been hoping to pick up one of these mini drones, this is a great bundle offer to jump on while it's still available.

SEE ALSO: The DJI Mini 4K drone is selling fast — here’s where to buy

Alongside the DJI Mini 3 drone, this combo deal also comes with a shoulder bag, the DJI RC, and two additional flight batteries with a two-way charging hub. With the help of these extra batteries, you can get up to 114 minutes of flight time. It can also film in 4K HDR, features Level 5 wind resistance to keep it steady, and can shoot up to 32,800 feet in the air.

It also features a very neat "GPS Return to Home" system, which will command the drone to fly back to its place of origin automatically. So even if you've got a little lost during your flight, you can always retrieve your drone safely.

If you've had your eye on a drone, this bundle deal is worth a look. Don't miss out on $100 off the DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo at Amazon. If you'd prefer to just get the drone on its own, the DJI Mini 3 drone is $60 off at Amazon right now as well.

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Driven largely by word-of-mouth and the franchise's loyal fanbase, Final Destination: Bloodlines has become the unexpected hit of the summer. The sixth installment in Jeffrey Reddick's long-running horror franchise managed to find new and creatively horrific ways for people to perish. And audiences and critics alike are loving it.

It's notably one of the last cinema roles of the late horror legend Tony Todd, reprising his Final Destination recurring character William Bludworth. It also stars Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, and Rya Kihlstedt.

If you missed it in theaters, there are now a few different ways you can dance with death at home. Here's everything you need to know to watch Final Destination: Bloodlines.

What is Final Destination: Bloodlines about?

Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, the newest Final Destination film follows Stefani Lewis (Santa Juana), a college student haunted by visions of her family's horrific deaths through outrageous accidents. She heads home in hopes of getting help to break the cycle and save her family from their inevitably grisly demise. As it turns out, she's not the only one in her family with the gift, as her grandmother Iris (Gabrielle Rose) skirted her own death in the '60s — and she's got the book Stefani will need to face her own.

Check out the gruesome trailer for a sneak peek:

Is the new Final Destination worth watching?

The latest movie in the Final Destination franchise was made on a $50 million budget and managed to gross around $285 million (so far) at the worldwide box office. That not only makes Bloodlines the highest-grossing Final Destination film ever, but also the second-highest grossing horror film of the year (after Sinners), and the 11th highest grossing film of any genre in 2025. It's not easy to succeed as the sixth movie in a franchise, but it truly exceeded expectations and became an unexpected summer hit.

Final Destination: Bloodlines is also the best-reviewed film in the entire franchise, scoring an impressive 93 percent critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and an 87 percent audience score.

Mashable's own reviewer sums it up nicely: "If watching all of the ways the human body can get exploded is your cuppa, then have I got the hehe-sicko movie for you. You'll cringe, hoot, and holler. You'll wipe the phantom viscera off your face. And you'll spend the entire ride home convinced everything's out to kill you. It's horror movie nirvana."

Read our full review of Final Destination: Bloodlines.

How to watch Final Destination: Bloodlines at home Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Final Destination: Bloodlines hit theaters on May 16, 2025. If you missed out on the full theater experience or if you can't wait to watch it again, there are now a few different ways to watch it at home: purchasing via digital video-on-demand, renting via digital video-on-demand, and of course, streaming.

Buy or rent Final Destination: Bloodlines on digital

As of June 17, the latest Final Destination movie is available to purchase or rent on digital video-on-demand platforms like Prime Video. You can purchase the movie for your digital collection or rent it for 30 days. If you choose to rent, just be aware that while you'll have 30 days to watch, you only get 48 hours to finish once you begin.

You can purchase and rent the film at the following retailers:

• Prime Video — buy for $12.99, rent for $5.99

• Apple TV — buy for $12.99, rent for $5.99

• Fandango at Home — buy for $12.99, rent for $5.99

• Google Play — buy for $12.99, rent for $5.99

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As a Warner Bros. Pictures film, it's no surprise that Final Destination: Bloodlines made its streaming debut on HBO Max — the Warner Bros.-owned streaming service that keeps changing its name. You can stream the horror franchise's latest entry beginning Aug. 1, 2025.

HBO Max subscriptions start at $9.99 per month, but there are a few different ways to shave a few bucks off your plan. Check out the best HBO Max streaming deals below.

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If you choose to pay upfront for an entire year of HBO Max, you can save about 16% compared to the monthly plan. The Basic plan with ads typically goes for $9.99 per month, but if you go annual, that cost drops to about $8.33 per month — a yearly total of just $99.99.

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Similarly, for those who prefer an ad-free experience, you can opt for the annual HBO Max Standard or Premium plans and save about 16%. The Standard tier costs either $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year (about $14.16 per month), while the Premium tier costs either $20.99 per month or $209.99 per year (about $17.50 per month). While both tiers offer ad-free viewing, the Premium tier goes a step further with 4K Ultra HD video quality, Dolby Atmos immersive audio, and the ability to download more offline content.

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Looking for a way to get HBO Max for free? Switch your phone plan to Cricket's $60 per month unlimited plan. HBO Max Basic (with ads) is included for no extra cost. When you open up the HBO Max app, you'll just select Cricket as your provider and use your credentials to log in. That's all, folks.

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Another way to get HBO Max for free in 2025 is by signing up for DoorDash's annual DashPass plan for $96 per year ($8 per month). A DashPass membership gets you $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on eligible DoorDash orders all year long. You'll just have to activate your HBO Max Basic (with ads) subscription through your DoorDash account to get started. If you'd rather watch ad-free, you can upgrade for a discounted rate as well.

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College students can expand their movie horizons with an entire year of HBO Max Basic (with ads) for half price. Just verify your student status with UNiDAYS and use the unique discount code you receive to drop the price from $9.99 to $4.99 per month. After 12 months, your subscription will go back up to full price unless you cancel.

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Want the most bang for your buck? Check out the Disney+ bundle deal that includes Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max for only $16.99 per month with ads. That lineup of streamers would usually cost you $25.97 per month, so you'll keep an extra $9 in your pocket monthly.

Rather go ad-free? The ad-free bundle will run you $29.99 per month as opposed to $48.97. That's up to 38% in savings for access to all three streaming libraries — arguably the best deal in the entire streaming-verse.

The CMF Buds 2 Plus are a vaguely more premium version of what recently became my go-to pair of in-ear earbuds. This pair is technically superior, but is the difference something you’ll notice? For most people, I’d wager no.

SAVE $30: Walmart has the Apple Pencil Pro on sale for $99, down from its usual $129 price tag — a $30 discount on Apple's newest, most advanced iPad stylus.

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$129 Save $30 Get Deal

This latest Apple deal at Walmart is hard to ignore if you’ve been looking to level up your iPad creativity. As of Aug. 1, Walmart has knocked $30 off the Apple Pencil Pro, bringing the price down to just $99. Normally $129, this is one of the best early discounts we’ve seen on Apple’s most powerful stylus yet.

The latest Apple Pencil Pro isn’t just a minor upgrade. It’s packed with intuitive tools designed to make digital art, note-taking, and precision work feel more natural than ever. For instance, it introduces new gestures like Squeeze and Barrel Roll, giving you quick access to brushes, tools, and stroke adjustments without digging through menus. Haptic feedback adds a subtle tactile response when snapping shapes or aligning elements, making your workflow smoother and more satisfying.

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For artists and power users, pixel-perfect precision, tilt and pressure sensitivity, and low latency ensure every stroke feels exactly how you intend it. Hover functionality on supported iPad Pro and iPad Air models (M2 and newer) lets you preview your marks before you commit, making it perfect for detailed sketching or photo retouching. 

And if you’ve ever misplaced a stylus, support from the Find My feature should help save you from the hunt.

The Apple Pencil Pro even attaches magnetically to compatible iPads for pairing and charging, keeping your setup clean and ready to go. Just note that it only works with the latest iPad Pro (M4) and iPad Air (M2 and M3) models, so double-check compatibility before buying.

If you’re still browsing for upgrades, you can check out our 2025 roundup of the 10 best tablets that are worth your money. And if you’re all-in on the Apple ecosystem, don’t miss our weekly list of top Apple deals — featuring fresh discounts on iPads, MacBooks, and more.