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3 stand-out Paramount+ movies to watch this week (June 22-28)

How-To Geek - 1 hour 34 sec ago

If you're not at least a few episodes into the new season of The Agency, or haven't started watching all the Scream movies in order on Paramount+ yet, then you're either too busy enjoying the weather (good on you) or those selections just might not be your jam.

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Underdog joy is the heart of this World Cup

Mashable - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 23:27

Since it began in 1930, the World Cup's most memorable moments are rarely the ones that end with a team lifting a trophy. And the 2026 FIFA World Cup is no exception.

So far, this tournament has been defined by its underdog celebrations: Curaçao fans erupting after their team walked away with a draw, Cape Verde exploding into a global fan favorite team in just two games, and lesser soccer powers like DR Congo, Haiti, Uzbekistan, and Egypt hitting milestones they've awaited for decades.

To bring you up to speed, here are our picks of the best underdog moments from this World Cup so far.

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In Willemstad, Curaçao’s capital city, fans gathered to watch their national team play Ecuador in its first-ever World Cup. The match ended 0-0 — but for Curaçao, a draw still meant history. The team had earned its first point in the tournament standings.

That point mattered even more because of how the match played out. Curaçao had opened the tournament six days earlier with a 7-1 loss to Germany. Ecuador controlled most of the team's second game, finishing with nearly 30 shots and more than three expected goals.

But goalkeeper Eloy Room kept Curaçao in it, making 15 saves and helping the team hold on for the draw.

By the final whistle, Curaçao had not scored, but it had done enough to give fans something to celebrate. The country has a population of about 156,000, making it the smallest nation ever to play at a World Cup, so its presence at the tournament was already historic. Its first ever point made the moment feel even bigger.

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Cape Verde has been one of the easiest teams to root for at this World Cup, and not just because it is making its tournament debut.

The team, nicknamed the Blue Sharks, arrived with a fanbase already ready for the moment, with Cape Verdean communities around the world watching a small island nation see its name on soccer’s biggest stage.

But the games gave everyone even more reason to pay attention. Cape Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw in its first-ever World Cup match, then followed it with a 2-2 draw against Uruguay. Kevin Pina scored the country’s first World Cup goal with a long-range free kick from 31 meters out, and Hélio Varela came off the bench to score the second-half equalizer.

The team has also found a breakout star in Vozinha, its 40-year-old goalkeeper. After helping shut out Spain, he became one of the viral names of the tournament, with his Instagram following jumping from around 50,000 to more than 15 million.

Vozinha's virality also brought attention to one of the tournament’s most touching off-field stories. The keeper revealed he was crying after the Spain game because his mother could not attend because of visa costs. But with some help from the State Department and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, she was able to get a visa in time for Cape Verde’s match against Uruguay in Miami.

That's not the only amazing underdog story in the Cape Verde team. Another player, an Irishman with dual nationality, found himself in the squad after being recruited by its coach on LinkedIn — via a DM he initially thought was spam.

With a final group match against Saudi Arabia still ahead, the Blue Sharks now have a chance to turn one of the tournament’s best stories into something even bigger, and potentially make it into the final 32 teams.

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Not every touching moment has looked like fans running into the streets.

After Iran’s 0-0 draw with Belgium at SoFi Stadium, the team’s most-shared moment came from the locker room. Before leaving, Iran left behind a handwritten note thanking Los Angeles for its hospitality and thanking Iranian fans who gave their “heart, voice and soul.”

“We came to Los Angeles with pride, competed with honour, and leave with dignity,” the note reads.

The message stood out because Iran’s tournament has unfolded under unusual circumstances. The team has been based in Tijuana, Mexico, and traveling into the U.S. for matches because of restrictions around its stay, with some staff and officials reportedly banned from entering the country. Iran arrived in Los Angeles the night before the Belgium match, played at midday, and was expected to leave again that night.

On the field, Iran still managed to hold Belgium scoreless and leave Los Angeles with a point. Off the field, it left a note that gave the result a different kind of weight, turning a 0-0 draw into one of the tournament’s more human moments.

Uzbekistan lost, but still made history View this post on Instagram

Uzbekistan’s World Cup debut did not end with a win, but that was not the only thing people were watching for.

The game against Colombia marked the country’s tournament debut and the first-ever World Cup appearance by a Central Asian nation — and its first goal. The game drew public screenings and early-morning crowds, and gave fans a debut they had waited years to see, even with a 3-1 loss.

Haiti returned after more than five decades View this post on Instagram

Haiti is back at the World Cup after a 52-year absence, and its return this year has been about more than just soccer.

The team also qualified despite playing every match away from home, which has made its presence in the tournament feel especially meaningful for Haitian supporters.

For fans, the World Cup gives Haiti a chance to be seen through football, pride, and family, rather than the crisis narratives that often surround the country in international coverage.

Egypt finally got its first World Cup win View this post on Instagram

Egypt is not a tiny newcomer in the same way Curaçao or Cape Verde is, but its victory against New Zealand still belongs in this roundup — because the country has been waiting 92 years to win at the World Cup.

Mohamed "Mo" Salah, star of mighty club team Liverpool FC, helped Egypt beat the Kiwis 3-1, handing the African team its first-ever World Cup victory. Reuters reported that celebrations continued in Vancouver and in Cairo, where fans went into the streets even though the match ended around 6 a.m. local time.

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Were tuned into the best Prime Day headphones deals: Sony XM6 and AirPods Max 2 lead the pack so far

Mashable - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 23:12
Best early Prime Day headphones deals Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM6 $398.00 at Amazon (save $61.99) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) $249 (save $50) Get Deal Best open earbuds deal Sony LinkBuds Clip $199.99 at Amazon (save $30) Get Deal

Amazon's annual Prime Day sale is back for the 12th year running, and this time it's going down from June 23 to 26 instead of its usual July time slot. Many deals also arrived early, with a strong showing from premium and budget headphones brands alike. Now that the week of Prime Day 2026 has arrived, Mashable's audio experts are closely watching the best Prime Day headphones deals.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2026: Live updates on Apple, Samsung, DJI, Kindle, and more Amazon deals

Some early standouts at Amazon include the Bose QuietComfort Ultra line on sale (both earbuds and headphones), Sony's flagship XM6 earbuds and headphones, and two of our favorite open earbuds. Soundcore also has a solid early selection, with the budget-friendly Space One headphones and the dual-form open/ANC AeroFit 2 Pro earbuds also on sale. We're also tracking prices on Apple AirPods and other popular audio products to make sure Mashable readers are the first to know about new price drops.

On this page, you can find all of the best early Prime Day deals on headphones and earbuds. If nothing catches your eye just yet, check back on June 23, as we'll be updating this guide before, during, and after Prime Day 2026. You can also visit our Prime Day 2026 hub for all the latest updates and price drops.

Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM6 $398 at Amazon
$459.99 Save $61.99   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

In the face-off between the Sony XM5 vs XM6 headphones, most times I'd recommend the XM5s, especially if you don't care about folding ear cups. However, while both headphones are on sale at the moment, the XM6s are currently down at their lowest price ever, while the XM5s are sitting a good $35 away from their record low. If you're looking to buy sooner rather than later, the new headphones are the better bet — and you'll get the best blend of sound quality and noise cancelling available on the consumer market.

Read our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones.

More headphones deals Best earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) $249 at Amazon
$299 Save $50   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds are some of the best I've tried, but even at their sale price, they're a hefty investment. While the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds don't quite match up in sound quality, they still have some of the best noise cancellation available, and are the most comfortable earbuds I've ever tried. For roughly $50 less, they're the deal to beat leading up to Prime Day.

Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) earbuds.

More earbuds deals Best open earbuds deal Sony LinkBuds Clip $199.99 at Amazon
$229.99 Save $30   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Bose was the near-undisputed champion of open earbuds with top-notch sound — that is, until the Sony LinkBuds Clip came along. In my head-to-head testing of the earbuds, I found that while the Bose buds can get louder (an important feature in open earbuds), the clarity and detail of the sound in the Sony buds surpassed that of the Bose. Even though the $70 price discrepancy is smaller with both buds on sale, the sub-$200 price point on the Sony earbuds is hard to pass up.

Read our full review of the Sony LinkBuds Clip.

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We will be regularly updating this guide with the best Prime Day headphones deals, so keep checking back! You can also visit our Prime Day 2026 hub for all the latest updates and price drops.

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Which streaming services offer free trials in 2026?

Mashable - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 23:00

I think I speak for everyone when I say that streaming prices are getting out of hand. Every year, the monthly fees go up, as does the number of services you need to watch the shows and movies you love.

Fortunately, a good chunk of these streamers will let you test the water before diving in and paying full price for their service. These trials give you the opportunity to sample the streaming library to decide whether it's right for you — or even binge-watch a whole season of a show for free. And watching something for free is a special type of dopamine hit.

SEE ALSO: The best TV shows of 2026 (so far), and where to stream them

Most of the big dogs in the streaming world — Disney+, Peacock, Paramount+, and most recently, Hulu (RIP 30-day trial) — no longer offer free trials, following in the footsteps of Netflix and HBO Max. But plenty of other smaller, lesser-known services let you try before you buy. Plus, Prime Video's add-on subscriptions generally come with free trials. Here's a list of all of the streaming services that offer free trials in 2026, updated with the latest pricing and trial length details.

Best free trial: Prime Video Opens in a new window Credit: Prime Video Prime Video (30-Day Trial)   Get Deal Why we like it

Prime Video can sometimes be an afterthought, as it's just one perk of an Amazon Prime membership. However, the streaming service is actually home to plenty of excellent shows — like one of our favorite shows of 2026, Bait, as well as some of our favorites from the last few years, like Overcompensating, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and Fallout. Plus, you can't forget the library of hit movies, like Hedda, Sinners, Challengers, Wicked, Conclave, and Blink Twice.

It's $14.99 per month if you choose to subscribe to Prime or just $8.99 per month for Prime Video on its own. Either way, you'll get a free 30-day trial to kick things off. And the best part is that it's not just for newbies; returning Prime members are eligible for free trials as well. So if you cancel every so often, you'll be eligible for another trial period.

Every streaming service that offers a free trial in 2025Acorn TV AMC+Apple TV+BritboxCinemax

The Cinemax trial is only available via Prime Video as an add-on.

Criterion ChannelCrunchyrollDiscovery+DirecTV StreamDisney+

Though Disney+ does not offer a free trial on its own, it’s included in Hulu + Live TV. So, you can try it for free with that trial.

ESPN

Though ESPN does not offer a free trial on its own, it’s included in Hulu + Live TV. So, you can try ESPN Select for free with that trial. There is no trial for ESPN Unlimited.

Fox OneFrndlyTVFubo TVHallmark+Hulu + Live TVMLB+MovieSphere+

The MovieSphere+ trial is only available via Prime Video as an add-on.

MubiNBA League PassParamount+

The Paramount+ trial is only available via Prime Video as an add-on.

Peacock

Though Peacock no longer offers a free trial directly, a free trial of Instacart+ will unlock two free weeks of streaming. There's also a Peacock trial available via Prime Video as an add-on.

Prime VideoShudderStarzSundance NowYouTube TV

UPDATE: Jun. 22, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDT This article has been updated to reflect current pricing and remove Hulu as our top pick. The 30-day trial is sadly no longer available.

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How to watch Norway vs. Senegal online for free

Mashable - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 23:00

TL;DR: Live stream Norway vs. Senegal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen some big performances from big players in the group stage. And they don't come much bigger than Erling Haaland, the Norweigan striker who netted two goals in Norway's opening game against Iraq.

With the second round of group games well underway, Norway now face tougher opposition in Senegal, a team looking to bounce back from a loss to France. Manchester City's Haaland is a goal-scoring machine but Senegal are a strong team, reaching the final of the African Cup of Nations earlier this year. A win for Norway would see them reach the knockout stage. A win for Senegal would keep the West African nation in the running to advance.

If you want to watch Norway vs. Senegal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Norway vs. Senegal?

Norway vs. Senegal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on June 22. This fixture takes place at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

How to watch Norway vs. Senegal for free

Norway vs. Senegal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

ITVX 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 ITVX to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Norway vs. Senegal for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to 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 ITVX

  5. Watch Norway vs. Senegal for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Norway vs. Senegal (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

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 sport, 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 ITVX?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ITVX, 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 secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to 10 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 the World Cup.

Live stream Norway vs. Senegal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

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Messi makes World Cup history — the internet reacts

Mashable - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 22:49

Days before his 39th birthday, legendary striker Lionel Messi gave Argentina fans an unbeatable gift — by becoming the top goalscorer in World Cup history.

Just one goal in Argentina's game against Austria would have put Messi on top of the all-time goalscorer list, at 17 goals. Messi managed two, scoring his second in the last minute of added-on stoppage time.

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Google was ready for the historic moment. Fans noted that searches for "Messi" produced a shower of virtual confetti from the search giant.

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Messi's 18th World Cup goal puts him two ahead of Miroslav Klose, a German player whose last World Cup was in 2014. That's how long we've been waiting for a new goal record.

One fan in the stadium, however, seems to have been preparing for this moment since 1926.

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During the game, Messi also missed a penalty kick — and it wasn't his first time. The Argentine striker hit another record when he became the first player to miss a penalty in three separate World Cups. But some fans argued Messi didn't want to claim the record via a penalty — and if anything, the miss made him more of a social media legend ...

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As did his height. (Messi is 5 ft. 7 in. tall).

Messi is the best short person of all time

— JP Acosta (@acosta32jp.bsky.social) June 22, 2026 at 12:02 PM

Some fans wryly noted Messi has scored almost exactly the same goal multiple times in his club career.

Meanwhile, at least one Austrian was downhearted about his sartorial choices.

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Still, whether or not he is the GOAT, Messi needs to watch his back. Kylian Mbappe, France's top goalscorer, is sitting pretty on an all-time World Cup count of 14 goals — and has plenty of games left to go. As fans are quick to point out, Mbappe has nothing but praise and humility for his rival, recently declaring Messi a better player.

Mbappe vs. Messi World Cup final, anyone?

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The 11 best gaming deals Id buy before Prime Day — Switch 2 bundles and Asus gaming laptops on sale

Mashable - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 22:41
Best early Prime Day gaming deals at a glance: Best gaming monitor deal 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 $189.99 (save $140) Get Deal Best gaming-worthy TV deal 65-inch TCL ClassQM6K QLED TV $527.99 (save $272) Get Deal Best gaming mouse deal Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse $30.99 (save $18.96) Get Deal Best gaming keyboard deal Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard $182.99 (save $47) Get Deal Best gaming speakers deal Klipsch Reference R-40PM Bookshelf Speakers $316.99 (save $232.01) Get Deal Best Nintendo Switch deal Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle $499 (Get Free Game) Get Deal

We're just a few hours away from one of the biggest shopping events of the year.

This year, Amazon decided to launch into Prime Day a bit early, and we're in for big savings between June 23 and 26. But I've been covering Prime Day deals for nearly five years now, and I can tell you with certainty that those dates are merely suggestions. You can find plenty of great deals before the sale starts, and others that linger on into the days after the sale.

SEE ALSO: Shop the best Nintendo Switch deals ahead of Prime Day 2026

Anyone who's looking for gaming upgrades is likely in for some treats from Amazon. Before the sale starts, I've spotted some excellent gaming deals that are already live. Since I'm not one to enjoy strong mid-day summer sun, you can find me inside gaming until it's time for dinner in the backyard.

If you're shopping ahead of the sale, these are the top gaming deals to grab before Prime Day hits.

Best gaming monitor deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 $189.99 at Amazon
$329.99 Save $140   Get Deal Why we like it

A gaming monitor has the power to change the whole gaming experience. Go curved, and you'll never go back to a dull, flat screen. Lucky for us, the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 has a 1000R curve, and it's on sale for a massive 42% off ahead of Prime Day, coming in at just under $190 instead of the list price of $329.99. It's also worth noting the 27-inch model is on sale for about $200, which makes the cheaper price on the 32-inch model a fantastic snag.

The Samsung Odyssey G5 comes with game-worthy specs like a 165Hz refresh rate, AMD Radeon FreeSync, and a glare-free display.

Best gaming-worthy TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch ClassQM6K QLED TV $527.99 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $272   Get Deal Why we like it

We often think of gaming as an expensive hobby, but it doesn't have to be if gaming items are multi-functional. For example, the 65-inch TCL ClassQM6K QLED TV can serve as your gaming display as well as your TV. Pair this with the sale price of $527.99, and things are looking a lot more realistic, price-wise.

The TCL has a native refresh rate of up to 144Hz for crisp and quick gaming. The refresh rate is also excellent if you're sitting down to enjoy watching World Cup games this summer. TCL has the list price for the 65-inch ClassQM6K QLED TV set at $799.99, but Amazon's early Prime Day sale takes 33% off.

Best Nintendo Switch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle $499 at Amazon
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This Nintendo Switch 2 bundle may not technically be an actual Prime Day deal, but it's still worth picking up if you're looking to buy the console. Not only do you get the Switch 2 itself as well as a pair of included Joy-Con controllers, but you also get a game of your choice. You can select from titles like Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World, and Pokémon Pokopia, which can save you some additional cash. It's cheaper to buy this bundle than the Switch 2 base console and a game, and we can vouch for all three titles as excellent starter games. And if you're going to buy a Switch 2, now's the time to do so: it's raising in price from $449.99 to $499.99 on September 1.

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Prime Day 2026: Live updates on Apple, Samsung, DJI, Kindle, and more Amazon deals

Mashable - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 22:40

Amazon's annual Prime Day sale runs from June 23-26 this year. That's right, Amazon has shifted the event from mid-July to late June.

Without a doubt, Prime Day 2026 will be one of the biggest sales events on the shopping calendar, second only to Black Friday. This huge event will go hard on just about every category: You can expect significant savings on Apple MacBooks, limited-time price cuts on Bose headphones, and all-time lows on Samsung OLED TVs. Our professional deal hunters are ready and waiting to help you save, and we'll be cross-checking prices at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart to make sure you get the lowest prices.

We've lined up all the best deals from Prime Day. Keep scrolling for the full schedule of events and the latest live updates, price drops, low-stock alerts, and news from the Mashable shopping team.

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3 excellent Netflix movies to get you through the week (June 22-28)

How-To Geek - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 22:30

My wife and I have been binging our way through the great new Netflix series I Will Find You that everyone's been talking about, but like with any intense binge, sometimes you need to take a break and watch something different. We like to do that by throwing on a movie to change things up—they're one-and-done, and nicely wrapped up (usually).

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The Mazda hybrid that runs on RAV4 tech without the markup

How-To Geek - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 22:30

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is one of those SUVs dealers don’t need to try very hard to sell, which usually means one thing: markups. It’s become a familiar story in the hybrid space, especially for high-demand models where supply just can’t keep up.

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AMD FSR 4.1 just made your older Radeon GPU worth keeping

How-To Geek - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 22:09

AMD is acting on its promise to keep your existing hardware relevant, and not just by reviving old products. The company has released an Adrenaline Edition 26.6.2 driver update for Windows that brings FSR Upscaling 4.1 to Radeon RX 7000 series GPUs.

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The family hybrid SUV more buyers should be paying attention to

How-To Geek - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 21:30

Hybrid SUVs have never been more popular. With fuel prices staying unpredictable and EVs becoming harder to justify for many buyers, more Americans are looking for something that delivers better efficiency without changing the way they drive.

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Valve's Steam Machine is available now—but you won't like the price

How-To Geek - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 20:50

Several months after its November 2025 introduction, you can finally order Valve's Steam Machine. However, you'll have to brace yourself for the high price — while expected, it's not the bargain living room PC some were hoping for.

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This 472-horsepower American sports sedan makes BMW M3 owners regret their choices

How-To Geek - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 20:30

Performance sedans have never been quicker, more capable, or more technologically advanced. The problem is that many of them have become so focused on lap times and acceleration figures that they've lost some of the personality that once made them special. In the pursuit of outright speed, driving involvement has often taken a back seat.

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The internet keeps telling you to 3D print these—don’t

How-To Geek - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 20:10

When you first gain access to a 3D printer, you might be tempted to print everything and anything you can. This urge can be amplified by the number of models available online and the passion of the 3D printing community.

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3 exciting Netflix thrillers to watch this week (June 22-28)

How-To Geek - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 20:00

What's new on Netflix? Last weekend, Voicemails for Isabelle, a new rom-com with Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson, went to No. 1. The same might happen this upcoming weekend with Little Brother, a buddy comedy starring John Cena and Eric André.

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Valves Steam Machine officially has a price, and its a doozy

Mashable - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 19:46

Oof. Ouch. Yikes. We now have an official price for the Valve Steam Machine, a pre-built console-esque gaming PC that's meant to live in your living room instead of under your desk — and it will cost you more than twice the price of a gaming console.

Here are the eye-popping numbers:

  • Steam Machine 512GB: $1,049

  • Steam Machine 512GB with controller: $1,128

  • Steam Machine 2TB: $1,349

  • Steam Machine 2TB with controller: $1,428

SEE ALSO: A Samsung phone price increase could be on the way. Thank RAMageddon.

The device will go on sale starting June 29, and you can register for one now on Valve's store page.

Valve's price reveal coincided with several outlets sharing their reviews and impressions of the device based on pre-launch testing. The Verge, for one, found it to be a quality device, but with performance that roughly matches that of a PS5.

That's not the worst review in the world, though it needs to be emphasized that the PS5 is currently $599 and launched six years ago. On the other hand, the Steam Machine can play a wider variety of games (and do other PC-centric things, so long as you're tech-savvy enough).

Valve would not sell this device for more than $1,000 if it had any choice in the matter. PC hardware components have become exorbitantly expensive thanks to the push for AI data center reconstruction, a phenomenon we've come to refer to as RAMageddon.

A memory chip shortage is affecting everything in tech right now, and Tim Cook has admitted it will raise the price of Apple products. Even the aforementioned PS5 costs $100 more than it did at launch.

In short, Valve launched what seems to be a very good device ... at the worst possible time.

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Stop using external hard drives for your home server

How-To Geek - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 19:30

External HDDs are perhaps the easiest way to add storage to a home server. Plug one in, point a share at it, and suddenly your server has a whole lot more room for media, backups, or whatever else it is that you feel like hoarding at the time.

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SpaceX stock price: Where it stands, what you need to know

Mashable - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 19:23

After a hot start with its IPO two weeks ago, SpaceX stock has seen almost all of its gains erased.

SpaceX stock has fallen for three consecutive trading days as of Monday, dropping 8 percent in one day alone. It is now trading at under $170 a share — roughly where it was on the day SpaceX went public.

Elon Musk's space exploration and AI company went public on June 12 with the biggest IPO in history, one which made Musk a trillionaire. On June 16, SpaceX stock hit a high of more than $225. Days later, SpaceX announced that the company had acquired AI coding agent Cursor. Shortly after the $60 billion acquisition announcement, SpaceX stock fell and has been tumbling ever since.

What's the problem with SpaceX stock?

There are an increasing number of red flags on SpaceX stock that seem to be sending some investors running the other way — not to mention orange ones.

MSCI, the finance company and index provider, has slapped SpaceX with a score of one out of 10 in its “controversies” category. SpaceX has received an “orange flag” due to this score, which notes if a company is involved in one or more severe controversies. 

SEE ALSO: Elon Musk seemingly found the cheat code for capitalism. The SpaceX IPO proves it.

A score of zero out of 10 and a "red flag" would have been awarded if SpaceX was found to be “directly involved in one or more very severe ongoing controversy cases,” according to the Financial Times. For example, Volkswagen received a MSCI red flag in 2022 after allegations of forced labor at an assembly plant in China.

Worse for SpaceX was MSCI awarding the company with the lowest possible environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating, a Triple-C ESG rating. ESG is often used by investors and funds looking for the most ethical, least problematic stocks — helping them avoid tobacco companies and firearm manufacturers, for example.

Musk's company is "lagging its industry based on its high exposure and failure to manage significant ESG risks," MSCI notes. For example, SpaceX's IPO revealed $3 billion in new gas turbines for an AI data center project in Mississippi — where the company is already being sued for running gas turbines without an air permit.

SpaceX's Triple-C grade is the same one given to Russia, on MSCI's international government version of the scale, after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Other MSCI concerns include SpaceX's limiting of shareholder rights, its concentration of control (Musk has 40% of shares but 80% of voting rights), conflicts of interest with his other companies, and a lack of independent board members.

MSCI's ESG rating for SpaceX is likely to catch Musk's attention. Musk has previously lashed out when Tesla was removed from the S&P 500 ESG Index in 2022 due to claims of racial discrimination at the electric vehicle company, as well as scant details on Tesla's low-carbon strategy.

Back then, Musk called the whole ESG concept a "scam" that was "weaponized by phony social justice warriors" — so if history is any guide, expect a torrent of rage tweets direct at MSCI.

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From Ghostbusters to Spider-Man: 3 iconic movies filmed in New York City

How-To Geek - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 19:07

What is the formula for the ideal New York City movie? For starters, the movie should be filmed in New York City. That sounds obvious, but you would be surprised to learn how many movies use other cities as a stand-in for NYC. Not every scene has to be filmed in New York City, considering many interior scenes are shot on a sound stage. At the very least, there should be some action captured in the busy streets of the Big Apple.

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