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Honda has built its reputation on more than just reliable engines and fun-to-drive cars. Some of its smartest engineering has gone into making everyday vehicles feel far roomier and more practical than their size suggests.

I like to give Windows a lot of grief when it deserves it, but when it comes to File Explorer, even with some questionable changes to it, it's still a powerful application. Even though I'm mainly a macOS user these days, File Explorer is the better app compared to Apple's Finder if you ask me.

Some smart home automations are simple but effective. When I walk into my home office, the lights will turn on, and when I leave, they turn off again. While I have plenty of functional automations like this, there are also some slightly weird ones that I use on a daily basis.

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max will have a significantly larger battery than its predecessor.

We know this because a leaker called Digital Chat Station noticed the regulatory filings for the upcoming iPhones in China (via MacRumors).

Starting with the iPhone 18 Pro, it's apparently going to have a 4,056mAh battery in China and a 4,288mAh in the U.S. (the difference is there due to the SIM tray, which the iPhones still have in China; the SIM tray takes up some space that would otherwise be allocated to the battery). That's an increase compared to the iPhone 17 Pro which has a 3,988mAh and 4,252mAh battery, respectively, but it's hardly sensational.

SEE ALSO: Apple iPhone 18 Pro leaks are about to get a lot more intense

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is a different story. The Chinese database filings reveal that it's going to have a 5,391mAh battery in China, and a 5,567mAh battery in the U.S., a decent leap from the 4,823/5,088mAh battery on the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

There's one caveat to this: The leaker says that the battery capacities for the iPhone 18 Pro Max is "questionable and needs further verification."

If the report is accurate, iPhone 18 Pro Max buyers can expect a decent increase in battery life. The battery capacity is roughly 10 percent larger compared to last year's model, though that doesn't directly translate into battery life as it also depends on the chips powering the device, the display, and various optimizations to conserve battery life. The good news is that Apple is very good at these optimizations, so we wouldn't be surprised to see an even bigger leap in nominal battery life on the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max will likely be unveiled in early September, alongside Apple's first foldable phone, which will probably be named the iPhone Ultra.

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Milwaukee is one of the most popular power tool brands on the market, and you'll be happy with just about anything you buy. The company delivers powerful tools with a solid reputation, often at a higher cost than many competitors. With that in mind, here are some expensive Milwaukee tools worth saving up for.

SAVE OVER $10: As of July 7, the Lego Ideas Polaroid OneStep SX-70 set is on sale for $65.66 at Amazon. That's $14.33 off its full price of $79.99.

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Amazon has been dropping some excellent Lego deals lately, and it's certainly not slowing down yet. If you're looking for an adult set to piece together this summer, the Lego Ideas Polaroid OneStep SX-70 is a truly delightful pickup that's incredibly close to its lowest-ever price right now.

As of July 7, the Lego Ideas Polaroid OneStep SX-70 is marked down to $65.66 at Amazon. Usually it's listed for $79.99, so this is a great opportunity to save just over $14. It's just a few dollars away from its lowest-ever price point of $63.95, so what better time to grab it?

SEE ALSO: Lego's Olivia Rodrigo collab just dropped: Where to buy, preorder details, price

If you have a big love of cameras, particularly vintage models, this Lego set is sure to brighten your day. It's a 516-piece build that creates the Polaroid OneStep SX-70 camera, complete with a viewfinder, Color Spectrum, exposure compensation dial, and stickers to add.

Another really fun element is that it actually comes with three illustrated "photos" that can be loaded into the camera and ejected with the red button. That certainly helps it feel like the real thing.

This discount may not last for long. Don't miss out on this chance to save on the Lego Ideas Polaroid OneStep SX-70 set at Amazon.

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An SSD is obviously a lot faster than an HDD, but there are ways to absolutely fry its performance without meaning to. Worse yet, some of these are things many of us are guilty of doing, and some are invisible -- you won't know it's happening until you dig deeper.

Roku has been making streaming players since 2008, so some of the earliest models are almost two decades old. While many of these devices still work perfectly well, some older models are not supported by Roku anymore. It's worth checking if your faithful streaming device is due for retirement.

A handful of early Android apps had a hold on the community that we don’t see anymore. They brought powerful features to the platform that weren’t built-in, but things change. Pushbullet is a classic Android app that went from indispensable to invisible.

Android is based on Linux, but that doesn't mean the two are the same. If you want to use desktop Linux apps on your Android phone, you have to jump through a few hoops. Fortunately, it isn't impossible, and it's getting easier by the day.

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

There are two Americans left in the Wimbledon women's singles draw, and they're playing each other in the quarter-final stage. Pegula vs. Gauff is a rrally exciting matchup on paper, and a really difficult game to predict. The winner will be whoever delivers their best performance on the day.

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

How to watch Pegula vs. Gauff for free

Pegula vs. Gauff 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.

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

Wimbledon has already delivered a lot of surprise results, including Naomi Osaka confidently beating Sabalenka in the last round. Now Osaka faces off against Muchová for a place in the semi finals. It's going to be an epic battle between two talented stars.

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

How to watch Osaka vs. Muchová for free

Osaka vs. Muchová 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

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

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but 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.

Single Board Computers (SBCs) like the Raspberry Pi and 3D printing technology go together like peanut butter and jelly, and the cost of entry into the world of 3D printers is lower than ever. You can buy a basic 3D printer for as much as a high-end Raspberry Pi, but if you haven't yet made this particular connection, there are more than a few good reasons to take the 3D printer plunge.

Most programming languages exist to be used. They want to be readable, fast, deployable, and friendly enough that someone will actually choose them at work, like Python. However, there are a handful that never had that problem because they were never trying to be useful, just interesting.

If you're considering having children, are about to have a child, or have just recently had a child, you may want to give Nightborn a wide berth.

That's certainly the impression given in the trailer for Hanna Bergholm's Finnish horror, which sees young couple Jon (Rupert Grint) and Saga (Seidi Haarla) moving into a remote house in the forests of Finland to start a family.

But is there something wrong with Saga, their new baby, or all of them? Yes.

Nightborn is streaming on Shudder from July 31.

TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Play Booster Box is on sale for $124.98 at Amazon, down from its $209.70 list price.

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Magic: The Gathering’s Marvel Super Heroes set has already been through a few rounds of strong discounts, but Amazon has now dropped the Play Booster Box down to the lowest price we’ve seen for this 30-pack display. 

As of July 7, the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Play Booster Box is on sale at Amazon for $124.98. That means instead of its $209.70 list price, you’ll be saving $84.72 with 40% taken off the sealed box altogether. What’s more, this new drop marks the Marvel Super Heroes Play Booster Box’s lowest price yet, as confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel.

Sold and shipped by Amazon directly, free delivery is listed at the time of writing for as soon as July 13, or July 9 for Prime members. Just take note that Amazon is marking this listing as final sale with no returns. 

At this price, you’re paying roughly $4.17 per Play Booster before tax, which is a sharp drop for a fresh crossover set that only launched at the end of June. 

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Walmart currently has the same box for $124.98 through marketplace seller Cataclysm Games, fulfilled by Walmart, with other sellers starting from $124.95. TCGplayer is even cheaper on paper, with unopened listings as low as $115.90 with shipping included — going even lower than the box’s $118.15 market price. 

For anyone catching up, Marvel Super Heroes brings the comic-book universe into Magic: The Gathering, with heroes and villains jumping from the page to the battlefield. This is both a great set for current players and beginners, as you can build around Marvel heavy hitters, equip them with recognisable gear, and use their abilities across casual games, Limited play, and drafts. 

Inside the box, you’ll get 30 Play Boosters, with 14 Magic trading cards in each pack. Every pack includes one Traditional Foil card and one to four rare-or-higher cards, alongside commons, uncommons, and a land. There’s also a chance of pulling a Foil Borderless Mythic Rare, while a Traditional Foil Land replaces a regular land in 20% of boosters. 

This isn’t the only Magic: The Gathering deal live right now. You can score the Avatar The Last Airbender Beginner Box on sale for $18.10 at Amazon. Plus, you can still pre-order Magic: The Gathering's Reality Fracture Play Booster Box at $10 off on Amazon. 

SAVE OVER $20: As of July 7, the Polaroid Now+ 3rd Generation I-Type instant film camera is on sale for $126.63 at Amazon. That's $23.36 off its full price of $149.99.

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Instant film cameras are a very fun way to capture your favorite memories. Sure, digital photos are quick and easy to snap, but there's something really nice about a physical photo you can have in your hand right away. If you're looking around for a model for this summer, the Polaroid Now+ 3rd Generation I-Type instant film camera is worth a look. That's especially true right now, as Amazon has it on sale.

As of July 7, the Polaroid Now+ 3rd Gen I-Type camera has been marked down to $126.63 from its original price of $149.99. That's just over $20 in savings, and not far at all from its lowest-ever price at the retailer. It's actually not the only color on sale. The arctic blue, white, and coral models are on sale for a few dollars extra at $129.99, if you'd prefer a splash of color.

SEE ALSO: The Polaroid Go Gen 3 has arrived, and it's under $90

This Polaroid Now+ 3rd Gen I-Type camera boasts some very cool features. It actually connects to the Polaroid app via Bluetooth, which can be done by pressing the plus button on the front of the camera to link it to your phone, allowing you to access extra features for the camera. These include aperture priority, remote controls, manual mode, and more.

If you're curious what types of film it works with, you can use Polaroid i-Type and 600 film for capturing your favorite moments. Plus, it comes with a built-in USB-C rechargeable battery that lasts over 15 film packs.

Who knows how long this deal will be around for, so be quick to save on the Polaroid Now+ 3rd Generation I-Type instant film camera while it's still on sale at Amazon.

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The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching the quarter-final stage. Only two spots are undecided, with two all-important games on the schedule for July 7.

It all kicks off at 12 p.m. ET. Interested in watching the final two fixtures from the Round of 16? We've got all the information you need.

FIFA World Cup schedule today: July 7

• Argentina vs. Egypt (Atlanta Stadium) — kickoff at 12 p.m. ET

• Switzerland vs. Colombia (BC Place Vancouver) — kickoff at 4 p.m. ET

How to watch FIFA World Cup games todayWatch Argentina vs. Egypt

The defending champions will be expected to overcome Egypt and advance to the next round, but they did struggle to beat Cape Verde in the Round of 32. Egypt will be banking on a strong performance from Salah, but this matchup might be a step too far for the Pharaohs.

Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

Watch Switzerland vs. Colombia

This is a tricky matchup to predict. Colombia probably have the edge, but Switzerland are one of those teams without a real weakness. They're strong across the board, but they'll need to be at their best to stop Luis Díaz and James Rodríguez taking control of this game.

Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

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Not interested in signing up for a standalone streaming service like Fox One or Peacock? You can sign up for a live TV cable replacement service, like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV.

These services carry over 100 live channels, but run off a WiFi connection. You'll get live access to Fox and FS1, plus a whole lot more. Here are some options to consider:

• YouTube TV — 10-day trial, then $67.99/month for 3 months

• Fubo Sports — 1-day trial, then $45.99/month for 1 month

• Hulu + Live TV — 3-day trial, then $89.99/month

Watch the World Cup for free with a VPN

It's possible to watch the World Cup for free on international services like ITVX, BBC iPlayer, NOS, or RTÉ. Our global World Cup watch guide can walk you through the process.

You will need a VPN to live stream the World Cup on these free streaming services. We recommend ExpressVPN — a Mashable-tested service and an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Europe — as our VPN of choice for sport. It offers servers in 105 countries, a user-friendly app available on all major devices, a speedy connection, and up to 10 simultaneous connections.

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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, July 7, 2026:

AcrossBody part exposed in a sandal

• The answer is Toe.

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With 7-Across, zen state of mind

• The answer is Inner.

See 4-Across

• The answer is Peace.

Goldman ___ (investment bank)

• The answer is Sachs.

Many a kid's gift

• The answer is Toy.

DownHits the "15%" or "20%" button, say

• The answer is Tips.

___-Day (vitamin brand)

• The answer is One A.

Vote into law

• The answer is Enact.

Word shouted into a canyon

• The answer is Echo.

Table booking website

• The answer is Resy.

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

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

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

SAVE OVER $200: As of July 7, the iRobot Roomba 105X robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $219.99 at Amazon. That's $250 off its full price of $469.99.

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Summer can be a very busy time, and if you're finding it difficult right now to keep up with cleaning your floors, a robot vacuum can be a helpful purchase. This is particularly true of the combo cleaners. If their high price tags have kept you from making a move, Amazon's actually offering some solid deals on select models right now. This includes the iRobot Roomba 105X, which has received a huge 53% discount.

Normally, this cleaner is listed for $469.99. As of July 7, and for a limited time, it's had its price cut to $219.99. This deal price isn't far off its lowest-ever price. According to price tracker camelcamelcamel, that was $199.99, so you're looking at just a $20 difference.

SEE ALSO: Get ready to fight for your life: Starbucks is dropping a new Pink Drink Bearista Cup

The iRobot Roomba 105X boasts power‑lifting suction that's 70x stronger than the Roomba 600 series. With the help of a three‑stage cleaning system, it combines that suction with a multi‑surface brush and an edge‑sweeping brush to make sure every surface and corner is clear of any dirt or debris.

Its built‑in microfiber mop helps scrub out stains on harder surfaces. And there's no need to worry about it getting carpets wet, as it automatically detects them to avoid mopping. On top of that, its AutoEmpty Dock even holds up to 75 days worth of debris, so you don't have to constantly empty it. Plus, it features ClearView LiDAR that helps map out your home for an even clean.

This deal may not last for long considering it has a "limited-time deal" tag. Act fast to save on the iRobot Roomba 105X robot vacuum and mop at Amazon.

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