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The only thing more surprising than Paramount+'s sudden release of the Among Us TV show is how much I enjoyed it.

Look, it's 2026. That means it's been six years since Among Us' peak popularity, when everyone from Twitch streamer Pokimane to U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez locked in on sniffing out who was truly sus. By the time CBS Studios announced it was developing an Among Us show in 2023, the game's viral popularity had already faded. The move to TV seemed like a bizarre attempt to milk a somewhat dated IP.

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However, there were some bright spots during Among Us' development phase that hinted that it wouldn't be a lazy cash grab. First was the announcement of its creator Owen Dennis, the mind behind Cartoon Network's endlessly inventive (and gone too soon) Infinity Train. Then came the reveal of the voice cast, stacked with big names like Elijah Wood, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Randall Park. Even as the years-long wait between the show's announcement and its eventual release stretched on and on, I wondered, did these tidbits of information mean there was a chance an Among Us show could actually be... good?

The answer, thankfully, turns out to be yes! Among Us is a ridiculously fun adaptation of the game, complete with enough Easter eggs to satisfy the most diehard fans, as well as a surprising sharpness.

How does Among Us adapt the game to TV?

Among Us takes the basic premise of the game — a spaceship crew hunts down the parasitic alien Impostor among them — and fleshes it out. Now, the monochromatic astronauts players inhabit have clear personalities and roles within their crew. Red (voiced by Park) is The Skeld's incompetent captain, Orange (voiced by Brown) is an overly enthusiastic HR rep, and Green (voiced by Wood) is the crew's eager unpaid intern.

Other Crewmates (and suspects) include nepo baby White (voiced by Patton Oswalt), hippy gemologist Cyan (voiced by Kimiko Glenn), cynical geologist Black (voiced by Liv Hewson), sketchy security guard Purple (voiced by Ashley Johnson), conspiracy theorist Lime (voiced by Wayne Knight), sexy ship doctor Blue (voiced by Dan Stevens), and The Skeld's cooks — and sole union members — Brown (voiced by Phil LaMarr) and Yellow (voiced by Debra Wilson).

Among Us plays up these archetypes in ridiculous fashion, jamming as many laughs into each 15-minute episode. Sight gags abound too, with Dennis playing with the Crewmates' appearances, from their one big bone to their ever-present backpacks. (What happens when they take them off? The show gives a fittingly silly answer.)

Amid the laughs, Among Us emphasizes that the show's villain isn't just the Impostor. (Or Impostors.) It's also corporate greed, present here in the form of MIRA, the mining company behind this mission. Bearing shades of the Alien franchise's malevolent Weyland-Yutani, MIRA looms over the crew thanks to Orange's cloying company loyalty, which Dennis counters with Yellow's pro-labor screeds. Among Us is the one of the last places I'd expect to see such staunch anti-corporate messaging, but chalk that up as one of the show's many welcome surprises.

Among Us gets delightfully weird.

Some of these other surprises come from how Among Us chooses to engage with the visual language of the game. For example, when Crewmates move from room to room in the ship, the show mimics the game's camera style and the characters' 2D walks, a choice that both delighted me and catapulted me back to playing Among Us with my friends in 2020. Elsewhere, Dennis nods to everything from the game's specific tasks to its voting mechanics.

But some of Among Us' best moments have less to do with the game itself, and more to do with just getting weird with it. Perhaps the best example is the Impostor alien itself. When it first unveils its true self, it unleashes some unsettling body horror that takes Among Us' classic eye stab kill animation to new heights. Just like the rest of the show, it's a bizarre, welcome surprise.

All 10 episodes of Among Us are now streaming on Paramount+.

Emergency meeting! No, this isn't a gathering to sniff out the impostor in our midst. It's an announcement that the Among Us animated TV series is now streaming in its entirety on Paramount+. Series stars Yvette Nicole Brown and Liv Hewson revealed the surprise drop at Summer Game Fest in Los Angeles.

Released in 2018 by Innersloth, social deduction video game Among Us became a smash hit in 2020. Streamers flocked to it during the COVID-19 pandemic, with even U.S. Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar getting in on the impostor-seeking fun.

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In 2023, CBS Studios announced that it was developing an animated series based on the game, with Infinity Train creator Owen Dennis heading up the adaptation. In 2024, the show revealed its stacked voice cast: Randall Park, Yvette Nicole Brown, Elijah Wood, Ashley Johnson, Dan Stevens, Liv Hewson, Kimiko Glenn, Debra Wilson, Patton Oswalt, Phil LaMarr, and Wayne Knight.

In October 2024, Dennis told Deadline that the show was "all finished and wrapped in a bow." However, updates on the series slowed in the following years as the show sought distribution.

Now, Among Us has found distribution on Paramount+. And while Among Us is six years past its cultural prime, the series is still a charming ride, and far sharper and funnier than you'd expect an Among Us show to be.

Just like the game, Among Us follows a crew of colorful aliens on a mission through space. There's just one huge problem: An alien impostor lurks among them, looking to kill them all and sabotage the mission. Who could it be? Is it unpaid intern Green (voiced by Wood)? Incompetent Captain Red (voiced by Park)? Enthusiastic HR rep Orange (voiced by Brown)? To figure out who's truly the sussest of them all, you'll just have to watch the show.

All 10 episodes of Among Us are now streaming on Paramount+.

When it debuted at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, BMW positioned the M2 as a smaller, more agile alternative to the M3 and M4. It was the M car for people who wanted a pure, connected-to-the-road driving experience without the extra weight, complexity, or cost that all-wheel drive brings.

While everyone else was getting ready for the weekend, Bitcoin took a plunge.

The popular cryptocurrency was trading below $60,000 for at least part of Friday. This marked the first time since Donald Trump's reelection in late 2024 that Bitcoin had dropped below that line, per Bloomberg.

It's also more than half the value of Bitcoin's all-time peak, in October 2025.

At time of writing, Bitcoin has rebounded a little and stands slightly above $60,000. Still, it's an ominous sign at a time when the U.S. government's executive branch is highly supportive of cryptocurrency.

SEE ALSO: Was Bitcoin's creator unmasked by the New York Times? Don't bet on it.

Bitcoin reached a peak of $126,000 last October, but the decline has been steep. As to why investors are losing confidence in the cryptocurrency, Bloomberg cites geopolitical concerns such as the war in Iran. But that's not the whole story. Bitcoin has been on this trajectory for a while now, as we took note of its crashing value back in February.

One other potential reason: new advances in quantum computing have put traditional crypto mining techniques at risk, according to Google.

But if it continues declining at this rate, Bitcoin may not even be worth a future quantum computer hacker's time.

HBO Max has been keeping the folks at Kleenex in business over the past weeks, with everyone bawling over the series finale of Hacks and divided over that controversial ending to Euphoria. A great way to recover from all those emotions is with something real and fascinating, like a good documentary, and luckily HBO Max has a library full of them.

My history with Samsung Galaxy Watches goes back to before Wear OS, but I took a break from them for a couple of years. I recently strapped a Galaxy Watch to my wrist again, and I might have done it sooner had I known about a few handy features.

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Netflix's release slate for June packs a punch, with exciting new titles and nostalgic watches alike coming to the platform. And whether you're looking for an underdog story, a family comedy, or a historical romance, Netflix has a string of award-winning movies worth adding to your watch list.

Billion dollar tech company Google is embracing bugs. Literally. Not digital ones, but real, living insects that the Silicon Valley giant plans to release into the air.

It's an initiative known humorously as the "Debug Project." First announced a decade ago, the latest iteration of the project aims to introduce 64 million mosquitoes — male mosquitoes, to be clear, entirely sterilized by the miracle of a naturally occurring bacteria — across California and Florida in the near future.

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in the midst of reviewing the proposed release, according to a new filing in the Federal Register. Google's plan is to use these selectively infected bugs to curb the spread of dangerous diseases, including dengue, which have been introduced to U.S. areas primarily by non-native mosquito populations. The hoard of non-reproductive bugs would reduce spawning rates and shrink the population over several generations, and, as Google explains, male mosquitoes cannot bite or spread disease themselves.

Google calls them the "good bugs."

"Mosquitoes kill more people than every other animal combined," the company explains on the Debug Project homepage. "One species, Aedes aegypti, carries diseases such as dengue, Zika, yellow fever, and chikungunya, which make hundreds of millions of people sick every year. And these diseases are spreading faster than ever."

Controlling the spread of mosquito-transmitted diseases has been a global goal for decades. Scientists and vector control specialists have successfully introduced male bugs sterilized by radiation in the past. Other methods to reduce mosquito populations, such as draining standing water and using pesticides, have been in place for even longer. But the bugs are outpacing human efforts.

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Google has already completed field trials of their bug army, including a 2018 Fresno, California study that resulted in a 95 percent drop in the wild female mosquito population during peak season. The company has collaborated with outside partners on the project, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), and National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore.

More in line with its reputation as a tech leader, Google is also designing new software and monitoring tools to aid the project, the Los Angeles Times reported, like sensors and traps to track releases and pinpoint treatment areas.

The compact SUV segment has become one of the most competitive corners of the market, but also one of the most predictable. Many models prioritize practicality, comfort, and reliability above all else, often at the expense of design flair and driving engagement. As a result, buyers looking for something more premium or enjoyable to drive are frequently pushed toward higher-priced luxury alternatives.

GM's refusal to support Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on its EVs might be irksome, but there is a way around it if you're willing to take a chance. EV Play is selling an adapter, the $199 EV Play LT, that provides wired and wireless versions of both technologies on electric cars from Cadillac, Chevy, and GMC.

The stock Jellyfin Android app gets the job done, but it's hard not to notice just how much more polished the Plex app feels. Frankly, it's no contest—and it’s one of the reasons so many people drift away from Jellyfin. Fortunately, Jellyfin’s open-source nature has allowed developers to build their own clients, offering far more refined ways to stream your content.

Best early Prime Day deals Best Apple Deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $299 (Save $100) Get Deal Best headphone deal Sony WH-CH720N $88.58 at Amazon (Save $91.41) Get Deal Best speaker deal Sonos Era 300 $379 at Amazon (Save $100) Get Deal Best portable power station deal Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station $749 at Amazon (Save $750) Get Deal Best TV deal Hisense 55-inch U6 4K Smart TV $397.99 at Amazon (Save $150) Get Deal Best robot vacuum deal Eufy C28 Robot Vacuum and Mop $529.99 (Save $270) Get Deal Best home and kitchen deal Cuisinart 2.6-Quart Air Fryer $48.20 (Save $41.75) Get Deal Best Lego deal Lego Classic Large Creative Brick Box $39.49 (Save $20.50) Get Deal

No matter what type of shopper you are, whether you use sales to stock up on household essentials like dish soap and paper towels or as a time to splurge, the time is nigh because Prime Day is coming.

Usually taking place in early July, Amazon has decided to shake things up this year and run the sale in June. Amazon Prime Day 2026 runs from June 23 to 26, and while the timing may have changed, we're still expecting the same great savings.

Even though we still have a few weeks until the official start of Prime, the deals kicked off as soon as the sale was announced. Each day we get closer to the sale, more deals go live. Look for early savings on Amazon devices, toys and games, kitchen appliances, and gadgets from Sony, Sonos, and Apple.

So if you're eager to start saving, we rounded up the top early Prime Day deals to start shopping now.

Best early Prime Day Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $299 at Amazon
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Leading up to Prime Day, we're obviously hunting for the best Apple deals. Unfortunately, there aren't a ton of stellar deals yet. Right now, the best one is on the Apple Watch Series 11, which is down to $299. That's the lowest price ever on the smartwatch savings of $100. The latest Apple Watch is one of our favorite fitness trackers and is even waterproof, so you can record all your summer swims.

Don't forget: While most of the Apple deals we found are currently at record-low prices, there's still a chance prices will drop lower during Prime Day itself. The M5 MacBook Air is currently on sale for $949, but we expect it to reach $899 or lower by June 23.

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Apple Watch deals

• Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) — $219 $249 (save $30)

AirPods deals

• Apple AirPods 4 — $99 $129 (save $30)

• Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $199 $249 (save $50)

• Apple AirPods Max 2 — $499 $549 (save $50)

iPad deals

• Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, 128GB, WiFi) — $299 $349 (save $50)

• Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 128GB, WiFi) — $474 $499 (save $25)

Best early Prime Day headphone deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-CH720N $88.58 at Amazon
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When Prime Day actually starts, our attention will be on the big names in headphones: the Sony WH-1000XM6s and the Bose QuietComfort Ultras. But leading up to it, those big brands still have lots of savings to give. Right now, the best deal on headphones is on the Sony WH-CH720N, an affordable pair of over-ear noise-cancelling headphones. Normally $179.99, the WH-CH720N just dropped under $100 ahead of Prime Day. Snag them now for as low as $88.58 and save $91.41.

More headphone deals

• Sony WH-CH520 — $38 $69.99 (save $31.99)

• Soundcore Space Q45 — $119.99 $149.99 (save $30)

• Logitech G735 — $141.53 $259.99 (save $118.46)

• Sennheiser Momentum 4 — $219 $299.99 (save $80.99)

• Sony WH-1000XM5 — $278 $399.99 (save $121.99)

• Sonos Ace — $299 $399 (save $100)

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra — $329 $429 (save $100)

• Sony WH-1000XM6 — $398 $459.99 (save $61.99)

• Apple AirPods Max 2 — $499.99 $549 (save $49.01)

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• Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones — $26.99 $49.99 (save $23)

• Sony WF-C510 — $48 $69.99 (save $21.99)

• Technics AZ100 Earbuds — $247.99 $299.99 (save $52)

Best early Prime Day speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sonos Sonos Era 300 $379 at Amazon
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Whether you're hosting summer movie nights or dinner parties, if you want to upgrade your home's audio, early Prime Day deals are coming in clutch. The advanced Sonos Era 300 is equipped with Dolby Atmos and powered by six drivers for surround sound. Right now, grab it for just $379, saving you $100 off its $479 price tag.

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• Bose Soundlink Flex — $119.99 $139 (save $19.01)

• Sonos Roam 2 — $134 $179 (save $45)

• Sonos Era 100 SL — $169 $189 (save $20)

• Sonos Era 100 — $189 $219 (save $30)

• Sonos Move 2 — $399 $499 (save $100)

• Sonos Bean Gen 2 — $369 $499 (save $130)

Best early Prime Day portable power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station $749 at Amazon
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Ready for summer adventures? If you're gearing up to pack the car and head into nature, don't forget to invest in a portable power station to keep your campsite powered. Plus, it can serve as an at-home power backup in an emergency.

Right now, there's an outstanding deal on the Anker Solix C2000, which is 50% off. That takes it from $1,499 all the way down to $749. Ahead of Prime Day, that saves you $750.

More portable power station deals

• Jackery Explorer 1000 — $449 $799 (save $350)

• Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 — $499 $799 (save $300)

• Bluetti Elite 200 V2 — $799 $1,070 (save $271)

• Anker Solix F3800 Plus — $2,499.99 $2,699.99 (save $200)

Best early Prime Day TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 55-inch U6 4K Smart TV $397.99 at Amazon
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Getting ready for the World Cup? If you want to watch every heart-racing moment in 4K and your TV isn't up to par, then shop the early Prime Day deal on the Hisense 55-inch U6 4K Smart TV. Normally $547.99, it's down to $397.99, saving you $150. It's an exceptionally bright TV (good for summertime viewing) with Dolby Atmos sound and Alexa built in.

More TV deals

• Google TV Streamer — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)

• Roku 65-inch QLED 4K Smart TV — $379.99 $449.99 (save $70)

• TCL 75-inch T7 QLED 4K Google TV — $739.99 $899.99 (save $150)

• Hisense 65-inch U7 ULED 4K Google TV — $948.99 $1,499.99 (save $551)

• Samsung 65-inch S90F OLED 4K Smart TV — $1,397.99 $1,697.99 (save $300)

Best early Prime Day vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Eufy Eufy C28 Robot Vacuum and Mop $529.99 at Amazon
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Mashable in-house vacuum expert Leah Stodart named the Eufy C28 Robot Vacuum and Mop the best affordable vacuum-and-mop combo. Despite its budget price, Stodart says it's the most heavy-duty robot mop you'll find, and delivers spotless cleans. Ahead of Prime Day, get the Eufy C28 for just $529.99. That's just $30 above its lowest price ever, but still provides $270 in savings.

More robot vacuum deals

• iRobot Roomba 105 Robot Vacuum — $248.98 $449.99 (save $201)

• Shark AV2501AE AI Robot Vacuum — $289.99 $448 (save $158.01)

• Dream X50 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop — $849.99 $1,049.99 (save $200)

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• Bissell Little Green Mini — $86.65 $99.99 (save $13.34)

• Shark HV322 Rocket Pet Plus Corded Stick Vacuum — $149.99 $199.99 (save $50)

• Shark PowerPro Plus Cordless Vacuum — $219.99 $349.99 (save $130)

• Bissell PowerClean FurGuard Cordless Vacuum — $229.99 $299.99 (save $70)

• Kenmore 600 Series Canister Vacuum — $284.99 $349.99 (save $65)

Best early Prime Day home and kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Cuisinart Cuisinart 2.6-Quart Air Fryer $48.20 at Amazon
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Here's a summer hack to keep your house cool: Don't turn on the oven. That doesn't mean only eating cold salads all summer. What you really need is an air fryer. My air fryer has saved me countless times in the summer, letting me cook dinner without breaking a sweat. Ahead of Prime Day, grab the Cuisinart 2.6-Quart Air Fryer for just $48.20, its lowest price ever, according to Camelcamelcamel.

More home deals

• Levoit Mini-P Air Purifier — $39.97 $49.99 (save $10.02)

• Levoit 36-inch Tower Fan — $54.95 $74.99 (save $20.04)

• Dreo Oscillating Standing Fan — $69.95 $79.99 (save $10.04)

• Dreo 36-inch Tower Fan — $69.96 $79.99 (save $10.03)

• Lasko 42-inch Tower Fan — $75.99 $88.99 (save $13)

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• Ninja Blast Max Portable Blender — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30)

• Ninja UltraCrush Professional Blender — $89.98 $109.99 (save $20.01)

• Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker — $89.99 $109.99 (save $20)

• Ninja NeverClog Cold Press Juicer — $129.95 $149.99 (save $20.04)

• Ninja Hot & Iced XL Coffee Maker — $139.99 $159.99 (save $20)

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While novelty Lego sets are fun, there's something special about a set that gives you full creative control. The Lego Classic Large Brick Box has 790 pieces to build the neighborhood of your dreams. Just in time for summer break when kiddos need some entertainment, this box set is on sale for 34% off. Grab it now for under $40 ahead of Prime Day.

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• Lego Botanicals Happy Plants — $18.39 $22.99 (save $4.60)

• Lego Botanicals Mini Orchid — $23.95 $29.99 (save $6.04)

• Lego Botanicals Bonsai Tree — $39.98 $49.99 (save $10.01)

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• Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon — $67.99 $84.99 (save $17)

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Most people think of a NAS as a box that stores backups, media, documents but undersells what a NAS can do when it is already sitting on your network all day.A NAS is one of the few machines in a home lab that is usually powered on, connected by Ethernet, and stable enough to trust with small infrastructure jobs. That makes it a good place to run a private DNS server.

Automating a bedtime routine is harder than you might expect. You don't want your smart home to shut down for the night when someone is still up, or you're reading a book in bed. An NFC tag stuck under the nightstand was all it took to solve the problem.

Paramount+ is having a loud start to the summer. The Taylor Sheridan machine is still purring along with Dutton Ranch, The Madison, and Marshals, Michael Fassbender's The Agency is back for a second season, and, whether you like it or not, the whole streaming platform is bracing for June 14, when the UFC descends on the White House lawn.

SAVE $40: The Igloo Kool Tunes (red) is on sale at Amazon for $99.99, down from the normal price of $139.99. That's a 29% discount and the lowest we've ever spotted at Amazon.

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Summer has finally arrived. If you'll be packing up the cooler and heading out to the lake for a day outside, you'll probably be packing beverages for hydration and a portable Bluetooth speaker for vibes. Instead of packing both, consider this two-in-one option that's on a great discount ahead of Amazon Prime Day.

As of June 5, the Igloo Kool Tunes (red) is on sale at Amazon for $99.99, down from the normal price of $139.99. That's a 29% discount and the best price we've seen at Amazon.

Last summer, Mashable Senior Shopping Reporter Haley Henschel reviewed the Igloo Kool Tunes and mentioned it was one of her favorite products she reviewed in 2025. "It's not a gimmick, but a fun fusion of summer party gear that's priced mostly fairly. All the better if you can find it on sale," she wrote in the review. And since it's on sale, it's a great time to make the upgrade for summer.

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One of the strongest pros of the cooler is that it still had ice after 24 hours of Henschel's testing. That's something we'd expect to see in an Igloo cooler since the brand excels at making insulated coolers. But how's the speaker? According to Henschel, "I really do think the KoolTunes' audio is pleasantly clear and crisp, not tinny or muffled. Music playing from it sounded balanced, while voices on podcasts were undistorted."

The Igloo Kool Tunes is a 14-quart cooler with the classic Igloo cooler design that uses a molded-in handle for the upper part of the cooler, making for easy carrying. Igloo mentions this size is capable of holding 26 cans (without ice) and says playtime reaches about 10 hours per charge. Igloo includes a three-foot USB charging cable with the cooler. Plus, its water-resistant rating of IP56 makes it beach and pool-worthy.

Snag the Igloo Kool Tunes for your own camping adventures this summer, or consider it as a thoughtful Father's Day gift that'll cost you under $100.

Meta can't build AI data centers fast enough, so the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has resorted to running these computing facilities inside tents.

According to data center tracker Cleanview (as reported by TechCrunch), Meta is currently running six AI data centers just outside of New Albany, Ohio in recently erected tents. 

Michael Thomas, founder of Cleanview, posted photos on X showing the construction and finished tents. Thomas said it appeared that Meta had scrapped its original plans to build out the data center buildings and instead went with "rapid deployment structures" as they're officially called.

"The AI race has officially entered its Mad Max phase," Thomas posted on X alongside the photos.

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According to Thomas, he reviewed city permits that show that Meta began building five 125,000 square foot tents between April and June. In contrast, the first five buildings that Meta built as part of its original plans in New Albany, Ohio took approximately two to three years to build out.

Thomas says Meta has also signed a decade-long deal to build off-grid power plants to power the data centers. The power plant construction started last year and is almost built.

As TechCrunch points out, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg previously told The Information that the company was going to build weatherproof tents for its data centers. Meta isn't done utilizing tents for its AI data center construction strategy either. According to Thomas, the company is building data center tents at its AI data center site in Tennessee as well.

Big Tech companies like Meta have announced massive increases in capital expenditures to build new data centers to power AI products. However, a growing backlash to data centers, combined with normal bureaucratic obstacles, has put some data center rollouts behind schedule, the Wall Street Journal recently reported.

You probably don’t think about your subscriptions until the moment you do—and when you finally add them up, it’s never a comfortable number. The good news is that you can replace many of these subscriptions with free, open-source software. Here are three FOSS apps that can help you save money by canceling some of the subscriptions you’re probably paying for right now. The only catch is the setup, which can take a couple of hours—but that’s exactly what weekends are for.

NASA astronauts briefly sheltered in their SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule on Friday during a Russian repair attempt on a leaky transfer tunnel of the International Space Station. 

The work was later halted for further analysis, and the crew resumed their normal tasks on the space station, which orbits about 250 miles above Earth.

The cracks in the Zvezda service module's transfer tunnel, known as PrK, are the latest sign of aging infrastructure at the 26‑year‑old outpost, which has already weathered a separate coolant leak on a docked Soyuz spacecraft. These incidents have forced NASA and Russia's Roscosmos space agency to coordinate on protecting the crew and keeping the station operational.

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The PrK tunnel on Russia's Zvezda service module "has suffered from cracks and leaks for some time, and has been mitigated by Roscosmos as much as possible to date," NASA press secretary Bethany Stevens said in a statement on X. She said the cracks "have always been a concern that NASA watches very closely."

New leaks led Roscosmos to start a more extensive structural repair on June 5, prompting NASA to direct the four Crew‑12 astronauts — Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, Russia's Andrey Fedyaev, and Europe's Sophie Adenot — and NASA's Chris Williams, who flew to the space station separately in November 2025, to take shelter inside the Dragon capsule as a safety precaution. 

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In an update about one hour later, Stevens said Roscosmos had paused the repair effort to take measurements and assess the data. With hands‑on work interrupted, NASA told the crew they could go back to business as usual.

"We continue to work with our Russian counterparts, along with the rest of the international community that supports the space station, to arrive at a more permanent resolution," she said, adding that NASA intends to work with Roscosmos on a collaborative approach to address the leaks.

In a separate incident involving different hardware about 3.5 years ago, NASA and Roscosmos juggled a coolant leak on the Soyuz MS‑22 spacecraft docked to the station, which investigators attributed to a likely micrometeoroid strike on an external radiator line. Russia launched a replacement Soyuz to get the crew home. 

NASA plans to operate the space station through 2030 before deorbiting it into the Pacific Ocean, while Roscosmos has committed to the partnership until at least 2028. Both agencies plan to transition to new destinations.