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As our phones have become more powerful, they have evolved into much more than devices for making calls. However, just because our phones can do something does not mean they are the best tool for the job. As someone who turned an old Android phone into a dashcam, I can say that I regret doing it and will be switching back to a dedicated dash camera.

SAVE $490: As of June 24, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) is down to $2,099.99 at Amazon. That’s $490.01 off a high-end gaming laptop built for serious gaming and heavy workloads.

Opens in a new window Credit: ASUS ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) $2,099.99 at Amazon
$2,590 Save $490.01   Get Deal

Prime Day is officially here, and if you've been waiting for the right moment to upgrade your gaming laptop, this might be it. Amazon has cut the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) to $2,099.99, knocking nearly $500 off the regular price and bringing the high-performance gaming laptop down to its lowest price this year.

This is a high-end gaming laptop built for people who want serious speed without waiting around for things to load. It runs on Intel’s Core Ultra 9 processor paired with NVIDIA’s RTX 5070 Ti graphics, which basically means it can handle demanding games, creative work, and heavy multitasking without slowing down. You also get 32GB of memory and a 1TB solid-state drive, so apps open quickly, and there’s plenty of space for a full game library.

On the experience side, the 16-inch display is designed for fast, smooth gameplay, which helps keep motion clear in fast-moving games. It also has an advanced cooling system designed to maintain steady performance during long gaming sessions instead of throttling under pressure.

The RGB lighting is mostly for looks and customization, but you can switch it off or tone it down if you want a more simple, work-friendly setup.

Grab the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) on Amazon before your laptop starts charging emotional damage fees.

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Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $179.00 (List Price $249.00)

Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds With Active Noise Cancellation — $148.99 (List Price $179.00)

Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Silver, 2025 Release) — $299.00 (List Price $349.00)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $279.00 (List Price $399.00)

Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones — $378.00 (List Price $459.99)

55" Amazon Ember 4-Series 4K HDR10+ Smart Fire TV (2025 Model) — $279.95 (List Price $459.99)

Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)

Meta Quest 3S 128GB With 3-Month Trial of Meta Horizon+ — $296.79 (List Price $349.99)

The best Prime Day iPhone deals at a glance: Best iPhone 17 Pro deal Apple iPhone 17 Pro (256GB) Free with Experience More or Experience Beyond at T-Mobile (save $1,099.99) Get Deal Best iPhone Air deal Apple iPhone Air (256GB) $839.99 at Best Buy (save $160) Get Deal Best budget iPhone deal Apple iPhone 16e (128GB) $489.99 at Best Buy (save $110) Get Deal Best renewed iPhone 17 Pro deal Apple iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Renewed Premium) 999.99 at Amazon (save $249) Get Deal

Amazon Prime Day has kicked off earlier than ever this year. Amazon must know we're all looking for a good deal in an economy with ever-rising prices. If you're on team iPhone, those price increases aren't expected to chill out anytime soon. Tim Cook just announced iPhone price hikes are "unavoidable," citing a chip problem that doesn't seem to have a solution.

Our recommendation is to shop for deals as soon as possible if you need an iPhone upgrade. Amazon doesn't currently have any new iPhone deals, but we're seeing some great options elsewhere, including Best Buy and T-Mobile.

Here's where to snag the best iPhone deals before the price increase. If you're shopping for other Apple devices like AirPods or a MacBook, check out the best Apple deals this Prime Day.

Best iPhone 17 deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPhone 17 Pro $0 at T-Mobile
$1,099.99 Save $1,099.99   Get Deal Why we like it

It doesn't get better than free. With no trade-in required, T-Mobile has an excellent deal if you're eyeing the new iPhone 17 Pro. It's free! Of course, there's a slight catch, but it's not terrible. All you need to do is sign on to a T-Mobile Experience More or Experience Beyond plan for 24 months. Over these consecutive months, T-Mobile applies a promo credit to bring the price of the phone to zero. Plus, the Cosmic Orange colorway makes a statement.

Best iPhone Air deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPhone Air (256GB) $839.99 at Best Buy
$999.99 Save $160   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the iPhone Air.

For those who want slim but durable, the new iPhone Air is ideal. It's Apple's thinnest-ever iPhone at 5.6mm while having an ultralight titanium frame. Battery life measures about 27 hours and it's compatible with eSIMs if you'll be traveling soon.

Shop Best Buy this Prime Day to snag the 256GB iPhone Air while it's on sale for $839.99.

Best budget iPhone deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPhone 16e (128GB) $489.99 at Best Buy
$599.99 Save $110   Get Deal Why we like it

Your old iPhone no longer holds a charge but you're not looking to spend much to get a new model. If that's the case, consider the Prime Day sale on the iPhone 16e for $489.99. You'll be getting 128GB storage, a 6.1-inch display, and the A18 chip. While this isn't the newest model, it's only one generation behind.

Best Renewed iPhone 17 Pro deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Renewed Premium) $999.99 at Amazon
$1,249 Save $249.01   Get Deal Why we like it

If you’re okay skipping the brand-new box experience, this is one of the easiest ways to save on a higher-storage iPhone 17 Pro. The 512GB Renewed Premium iPhone 17 Pro is down to $999.99 on Amazon, cutting $249 off the usual price and bringing a top-tier storage option below the $1,000 mark.

Because it’s listed as Renewed Premium, it also comes with stricter quality checks than standard refurbished models, so it’s closer to a “like-new” experience while still costing significantly less.

More Prime Day iPhone deals

• Apple iPhone Air (512GB) — $1,039.99 $1,1999.99 (save $160)

• Apple iPhone Air (1TB) — $1,239.99 $1,399.99 (save $160)

• Apple iPhone 17 Pro (256 GB)(Renewed Premium) — $934.15 $1,099 (save $164.85)

Most of the time when you press Shift it is just to capitalize a letter or word, but it also gives you access to dozens of different shortcuts in Windows 11 that can speed up your workflow.

Best Amazon Prime Day sex toy deals so far: Best overall Tracy's Dog OG Lick $29.99 (save $16) Get Deal Best bullet vibrator deal plusOne vibrating bullet $10.62 (save $5.37) Get Deal Best wand vibrator deal Tracy's Dog Cordless Vibrating Hammer Wand $39.99 (save $6) Get Deal Best clitoral suction toy deal Satisfyer Penguin Holiday Edition $39.96 (save $29.99) Get Deal Best male sex toy deal TENGA Easy Beat Egg Hard Boiled (6-Pack) $35.65 (save $6.29) Get Deal

Prime Day is officially here (yes, Amazon bumped the official sale up to June this year), and it's my pleasure, as well as journalistic duty, to give you the deets on where to find the best sex toy deals.

As I've noted in years past, buying sex toys on Amazon is a gamble. If you don't know what to look for, you could end up with something that does more harm than good (think porous jelly materials or chemical-laden vibrators). On top of that, Amazon isn't allowed to promote sex toys on Prime Day the way it does for TVs and air fryers, which means you have to dig to find the discounts.

SEE ALSO: I've tested 100+ sex toys. Here are the 15 most mind-blowing toys I've ever owned.

Luckily, you have me to do the research for you. To be transparent, while the official sale is live, the best sex toy deals right now aren't actually on Amazon — they're hiding at competing sales from trusted retailers and brands like Lovehoney, LELO, Bellesa Boutique, and Hello Nancy.

Happy shopping!

Best Amazon Prime Day sex toy deal so far Tracy's Dog OG Lick $29.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $10.00   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

This year, the pickings on Amazon are slim, but Tracy's Dog is almost always marked down. It's one of my favorite sex toy brands for people who crave intense clitoral stimulation but aren't willing to pay more than $50. This is one of the only times I feel confident saying you'll get more bang for your buck.

Right now, you can get Tracy's Dog OG Lick (also known as the Juicy Clitoral Licking Vibrator) for $29.99 at Amazon. It doesn't have a "Prime Day deal" badge or even a "discount" listed, but $29.99 is a good deal. For context, it normally retails for $45.99 on the official Tracy's Dog website, so you're saving 35% by grabbing it on Amazon instead.

The OG Lick includes a remote and has seven licking modes and 10 vibration patterns. It's also waterproof and super easy to use hands-free (I actually love using mine while I'm giving my partner head; it's fun for everyone involved). Note: This is a "licking" vibrator; if you want suction, I recommend buying the OG Sucking Vibrator (which isn't available on Amazon for some reason).

More Prime Day sex toy deals hiding on Amazon

• plusOne vibrating bullet — $10.62 $15.99 (save $5.37)

• Cosmopolitan x plusOne Read My Lipstick Vibe — $11.95 $17.97 (save $6.02)

• Satisfyer Pearl Diver — $24.95 $49.95 (save $25)

• plusOne vibrating wand — $29.72 $35.99 (save $6.27)

• Satisfyer Pro 2 — $39.95 $44.67 (save $1.77)

• Satisfyer Penguin — $39.96 $69.95 (save $29.99)

• Tracy's Dog Cordless Vibrating Hammer Wand — $39.99 $45.99 (save $6)

• Tracy's Dog Swirlii Vibrator — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)

• Liberator Wanda Sex Toy Mount — $79.99 $84.99 (save $5)

• Liberator BonBon Mount — $86.61 $130 (save $43.39)

• Liberator Jaz Duet Foam Positioning Pillow Set — $169 $195 (save $26)

• Liberator Black Label Wedge/Ramp Combo with Cuff Kit — $269 $299.99 (save $30.99)

• Dame Products Lay Panty Vibrator with Remote — $63.20 $79 (save $15.80)

Deals on condoms, lube, and other sexual wellness essentials

• Dame Aloe Body Wipes for Women — $9.60 $12 (save $2.40)

• SKYN Elite Ultra Thin Lubricated Latex-Free Condoms — $7.22 $8.99 (save $1.77)

• Trojan Bareskin Latex Thin Condoms — $17.99 $23.99 (save $6)

• Dame Products Plant-Based Aloe Lube — $28.80 $32.40 (save $3.60)

All the other sex toy deals you can shop right now

• Adam & Eve: Get 50% off two items with code 50GRAND

• Babeland: Get up to 50% off dildos and more through June 30

• bellesa: Get up to 60% off with code JUNE60

• biird: Get up to 40% off select toys

• b-Vibe: Get up to 40% off best sellers

• The Cowgirl: Get five FREE attachments with The Cowgirl The Unicorn

• FemmeFunn: Get 20% off sitewide from June 23rd to June 24th

• Foria: Get 25% off Intimacy Melts

• Good Vibes: Get 15% off a single item with code PRIDEVIBE

• Hello Nancy: Get up to 50% off select toys

• The Handy: Get up to 55% off The Handy with code HANDY55

• Je Joue: Get 20% off with code LOVE20

• LELO: Get up to 50% off, plus a free toy

• Le Wand: Get up to 65% off best sellers

• Lovers: BOGO 50% off

• Lovehoney: Get up to 70% off

• Magic Wand: Get up to $90 off select wands

• Mila: Get the Aura Pleasure Accessory for $135 (save $44.99)

• MysteryVibe: Get up to 50% off select toys

• PinkCherry: Get up to 80% off clearance, plus 40% off everything else with code PRIME

• Satisfyer: Get 30% off all travel-sized toys

• Smile Makers: Get up to 30% off vibrator bundles

Are you still looking at walls of Home Assistant notifications instead of a nice summary? What about your Home Assistant voice commands—do they work how you want? It's easier (and cheaper) to integrate AI with your smart home than you might think.

I used to joke that auditioning for Love Island is a better alternative to dating, and now Tinder is taking it seriously. The app just announced that it's partnering with TikTok to launch a full-on reality dating show this summer called Double Date Island.

The concept is a little different from most dating shows. Instead of sending single people out to navigate an island or competition alone, Tinder is asking contestants to bring a best friend along for the ride. It's all part of Tinder's attempt to be relationship-focused while promoting its Double Date Mode. They're casting single duos from various countries (the U.S., UK, Brazil, Australia, France, Spain, Italy, and Germany), according to the press release, and flying them to Portugal for a summer of on-camera courting.

The show will follow real Tinder users as they go on double dates and participate in challenges and other activities, the app told Mashable. It's (unsurprisingly) inspired by the Double Date feature, and will be unscripted.

SEE ALSO: App fatigue is real. I tested the best dating apps of 2026 to find the ones that really work.

I'm not sure if Tinder is taking a page out of InStyle's book — The InTern mockumentary series went viral soon after its first episode, and now it's so popular that celebrities like Drew Barrymore and Sarah Sherman have appeared in it — but a dating show built just for TikTok sounds like something I'd binge while huddled under my covers.

If you want to try out for it, you have to move fast. According to a LinkedIn post shared by Tinder's Global Communications and Social Media Manager, Francisco Gonçalves, the casting window opened on June 22 and closes at midnight local time on June 28, this Sunday.

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If you're 18 or older, all you have to do is open up Tinder. A special casting card will randomly pop up right in your usual profile stack over the next few days, and if you want to apply, you literally just Swipe Right on it.

Applications will then be reviewed by the production team, Tinder told Mashable. Selected applicants may be invited to participate in further casting stages, such as interviews, additional social or video submissions, social media reviews, background checks, welfare assessments, and other standard production checks.

The show will culminate in an international finale featuring contributors from multiple countries, according to Tinder. Double Date Island will premiere exclusively on TikTok (not Tinder or another streamer) this summer — apparently, if you're 18 and older.

It might be a promo for the app, but hey, traveling to Portugal with your best friend "for the plot" sounds way better than normal swiping.

There’s just so much to do in Summer, and a lot of it happens outdoors under the blazing sun, which makes adequate hydration both important and easy to overlook. After all, if you’re having fun, who remembers to drink?

In online spaces where people talk about video games, the necessity (or lack thereof) of remakes is pretty well-worn discourse. Any given remake needs to have some reason to exist beyond just being new, so the argument goes. If we are to accept that framing with regards to Nintendo's new Star Fox reboot for Switch 2, I'd say the multiplayer mode is a solid enough reason to exist.

Between playing the new online Battle Mode at a preview event a few weeks ago and then getting some more hands-on time with it during the review process, I've come away thinking that it's much more than just a tacked-on bonus for this Star Fox 64 remake. While Battle Mode is ultimately too limited in scope to become anyone's new multiplayer obsession, matches are big and chaotic enough (thanks to some added Mario Kart elements) to make it a worthwhile diversion once you're done racking up high scores and collecting medals in the single-player campaign.

SEE ALSO: The biggest announcements from the June 2026 Nintendo Direct 'Star Fox' battle mode is a frenzied take on dogfighting

Star Fox for Switch 2 is far from the first game in the series to experiment with competitive multiplayer. Its chief inspiration, Star Fox 64, had a very basic split-screen dogfighting mode that is a source of nostalgia for some, but, frankly, it was never the appeal of that game for me. Some later entries, like Assault for GameCube and the 3DS version of 64, expanded on the number of modes and vehicles, but the Switch 2 reboot is the first time since Command for the Nintendo DS that the series has allowed online play.

Given its history, Star Fox for Switch 2 is easily the most the franchise has ever delivered on the potential of online dogfighting with strangers or the homies. Battles take place between two teams of four, with one team stepping into the boots of team Star Fox, and the other inhabiting the role of the rival crew Star Wolf. These battles take place in extremely large arenas full of obstacles to maneuver around, enemy NPC ships that you can shoot down for small point bonuses, and wormholes that you can use to quickly teleport around.

SEE ALSO: This Nintendo Switch 2 bundle is leading the way on Prime Day — how to score a free game today

It can be a lot to take in at first, and you might find yourself getting shot down frequently if you get a little too adventurous before learning how the game works. The skies of the Lylat System aren't especially forgiving.

Given that the single-player modes in Star Fox are entirely beholden to a game from 1997, Battle Mode is the main avenue for the developers at Velan Studios to flex their creative muscles. That's done primarily via random weapon pick-ups a la Mario Kart; you don't know what you're getting until you've collected it, and it's gone once you use it. These can range from small drones that accompany your craft and augment your weapon fire, a quick teleport you can activate at will, homing cluster missiles, or my personal favorite, a giant f***-you laser beam that just wipes out anything it touches.

At its best, Battle Mode feels like Mario Kart in the air. A rough stretch can quickly turn around if you happen to collect the right weapon, and that can snowball into a come-from-behind victory if enough things go right. All of that combines with truly excellent flight mechanics to make something that's tremendously easy to pick up and play for a few minutes, provided you've at least played the tutorial for this game.

But there just isn't enough of it Oh yeah, you can use characters' faces in GameChat, too. Credit: Nintendo

Star Fox for Switch 2 fills a nice little niche for multiplayer dogfighting that's more approachable and family-friendly than something like Ace Combat or any of the myriad online military sims you can play on PC. Sadly, in accordance with the game's relatively low $50 price tag, there just isn't a ton of it to chew on.

Specifically, there are only three modes:

1. Capture a zone of the map before the enemy does

2. Avoid falling meteorites and collect pick-ups from their impact craters to score points

3. Steal cargo from space pirates and carry it to your enemy base

That'd be a decent enough selection of modes if not for the fact that each one is tied to a certain map, meaning there are a total of three maps in Battle Mode. Nintendo and Velan have also not indicated any plans for DLC, so there's a good possibility that this is all we'll get. While all three maps are fun enough to play on their own, it's just too meager an offering to be something that anyone but a handful of die-hards will want to play for longer than a couple of weeks.

SEE ALSO: I played 'Star Fox' on Switch 2. Multiplayer mode rules.

In a vacuum, that's not a bad thing. I'm always in favor of games being intentional with scope and not demanding that players give over their entire lives to them. I don't need Star Fox to be the next Fortnite. But this is the first Star Fox game in a decade, and the first good one in much longer than that, so it's kind of a bummer that Battle Mode is as good as it is while also being extremely limited.

But hey, at least you can also use a webcam to plaster an AR Falco model that roughly follows your facial movements in GameChat lobbies. That's funny, if nothing else.

You may have heard of ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory before, but have the impression that this special type of RAM is only meant for workstations and data center servers.

The best Prime Day deals under $25: Best earbuds deal Soundcore P30i $23.69 (save $26.30) Get Deal Best Lego deal Lego Botanicals Mini Orchid $23.95 (save $6.04) Get Deal Best streaming stick deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus $24.99 (save $25) Get Deal Best smart home deal Govee LED Smart Light Bulbs $15.99 (save $10) Get Deal Best water bottle deal Owala FreeSip $23.99 (save $6) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple AirTag (2nd gen) $24 (save $5) Get Deal

Attention shoppers: Amazon Prime Day is underway. The sale officially runs through Friday, June 26, but if you want to ensure you lock down the deals you want, we recommend adding them to your cart ASAP.

For those sticking to a budget this Prime Day, consider that some of our favorite items are sitting at under $25. A great pair of budget earbuds, fancy smart bulbs, and an emotional-support water bottle are all on sale for impressive lows.

We scoured the pages of Amazon and rounded up all the best Prime Day deals you can score for less than $25. And be sure to check back throughout the sale, as we'll be adding to and updating this list.

Best deal under $25 Opens in a new window Credit: Soundcore Soundcore P30i $23.69 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $26.30   Get Deal Why we like it

The Soundcore P30i earbuds fall well within a budget price but don't skimp out on features. As a Prime Day treat, Amazon has them on sale for only $23.69 in all colorways, down from the list price of $49.99 at Soundcore.

According to Mashable's list of the best budget earbuds, the Soundcore P30i have the most impressive sound for an option under $50 (now under $25). "The active noise cancellation on them is impressive for their price, able to block out the bustle of busy streets or the noisy gym," wrote Mashable Shopping Reporters Bethany Allard and Samantha Mangino.

More deals under $25

• Jisulife 3-in-1 Mini Fan — $11.70 $13.76 (save $2.06)

• Dawn Powerwash Spray Starter Kit — $11.78 $17.50 (save $5.72)

• Blink Mini 2 — $12.99 $39.99 (save $27)

• Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask — $15.96 $24 (save $8.04)

• HydroJug Everyday 14 oz Tumbler — $15.99 $19.99 (save $4)

• Govee LED Smart Light Bulbs (2 pack) — $15.99 $25.99 (save $10)

• Cascade Platinum Plus Dishwasher Pods — $16.09 $22.99 (save $6.90)

• Topicals Faded Brightening Under Eye Masks — $16.50 $22 (save $5.50)

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select — $17.99 $39.99 (save $22)

• Blink Mini 2K+ — $17.99 $39.99 (save $22)

• Life 360 Tile Bluetooth Tracker — $17.99 $24.99 (save $7)

• Logitech Signature M550 Wireless Mouse — $18.99 $29.99 (save $11)

• Logitech POP Wireless Mouse — $18.99 $39.99 (save $21)

• Frost Buddy Can Cooler — $19.43 $39.99 (save $20.56)

• Loop Quiet 2 Ear Plugs — $19.95 $24.95 (save $5)

• Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go — $19.99 $34.99 (save $15)

• Anker Zolo Power Bank (10,000mAh) — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10)

• Amazon Echo Glow — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10)

• Silent Hill 2 (PS5) — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20)

• Stanley Quencher H2.0 Tumbler — $20 $40 (save $20)

• Soundcore Select 4 Go — $21.99 $34.99 (save $13)

• Owala FreeSip 24 oz — $22.78 $29.99 (save $7.21)

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

• HydroJug 40 oz Tumbler — $23.99 $39.99 (save $16)

• Apple AirTag (2nd gen) — $24 $29 (save $5)

• Hamilton Beach Go Sport Portable Blender — $24.95 $34.95 (save $10)

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25)

Over the course of the years, a recurring cloud storage subscription can easily cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. And what does that subscription fee get you? A finite amount of storage and convenient access whenever you want it.

Polylactic acid, or PLA for short, is the world’s favorite 3D printing material. It’s cheap, easy to work with, and relatively safe to be around. Unfortunately, it also has undesirable properties that make it unsuitable for all use cases.

The best Prime Day gaming laptop deals: Best overall Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI $1,599.99 (save $600) Get Deal Best MSI deal MSI Katana 15 HX $1,829.99 (save $370) Get Deal Best budget deal Acer Nitro V 16S AI $1,099.99 (save $300) Get Deal

Amazon’s Prime Day sale is officially into day two, and the retailer’s gaming laptop deals are dropping hard across various brands to save you cash on top-tier models.

Now that the main sale is in full swing, we’re seeing major discounts on machines built for much more than just everyday browsing. These include RTX-powered laptops, high-refresh-rate displays, sizeable SSDs, and models that can handle the latest PC games without needing a full desktop setup.

SEE ALSO: Amazon Prime Day is here: We found 75+ deals on Apple, Sony, Kindle, and Lego favorites

Gaming laptops can be tricky to shop for during a big sales event, with specs, third-party sellers, and inflated list prices all worth checking carefully so you don't get stuck with an outdated processor. Mashable has gone through the live offers and picked out the best gaming laptop deals worth considering before the sale wraps up.

With that, here are the very best Prime Day deals you can find right now.

Best overall deal Opens in a new window Credit: Acer Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,599.99 at Amazon
$2,199.99 Save $600.00   Get Deal Why we like it

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI is a strong pick if you want an upper-midrange machine that handles modern titles without settling for baseline graphics. For Prime Day, Amazon has it on sale for $1,599.99, knocking a full $600 off the $2,199.99 list price.

That price drop buys you a 16-inch display driven by an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card. While many laptops on sale around this price bracket default to lower-tier 5050 or 5060 cards, the 5070 Ti tier offers a step up in performance. This means you can run demanding single-player games like Cyberpunk 2077 or competitive multiplayer shooters at higher graphical settings while safely using features like ray tracing and DLSS upscaling.

Best MSI gaming laptop deal MSI Katana 15 HX (Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,829.99 at Amazon
$2,199.99 Save $370.00   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The Katana 15 HX isn't carrying an official Amazon Prime Day badge, and its 17% discount isn't the deepest cut we've seen this week, but we're highlighting it here based on its performance history.

PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) named it the best gaming laptop for most people in its 2026 testing, and this specific configuration brings current-gen hardware down to $1,829.99 from its $2,199.99 list price. While price trackers show that lower-spec SKUs of the Katana have dropped as low as $1,369.99 in the past, this particular build justifies its price tag if you want better components out of the box.

With that $370 savings, you get a 15.6-inch QHD+ display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy, a 24-core Intel Core i9-14900HX processor, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card with DLSS 4 support.

More gaming laptop deals

• Acer Nitro V 16S AI (AMD Ryzen 7 260, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,099.99 $1,399.99 (save $300)

• MSI Cyborg 17 (Intel Core 7-240H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,219.99 $1,399.99 (save $180

• ASUS ROG Strix G18 (AMD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,239.99 $1,699.99 (save $460)

• ASUS ROG Strix G16 (Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,269.99 $1,339.99 (save $70)

• MSI Crosshair A16 HX (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,279.99 $1,439.99 (save $160)

• Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,959.99 $2,099.99 (save $140)

Summer is officially here, and Netflix has plenty of interesting Originals lined up to keep your watchlist full for the season. Whether you're looking for a feel-good romance or a comedy with a chaotic plot, the streamer is rolling out a variety of new films for its summer slate.

SAVE $200: As of June 24, the Apple 2026 MacBook Pro (M5 Pro) is down to $2,399.99 at Amazon. That’s a $200 discount on a high-end MacBook with 2TB SSD.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple 2026 MacBook Pro M5 $2,399.99 at Amazon
$2,599 Save $199.01   Get Deal

With Prime Day officially underway, Apple’s 2026 MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro chip has dropped to an all-time low price. It’s down to $2,399.99 on Amazon, saving you $199.

This MacBook Pro is powered by Apple’s M5 Pro chip, which is built to handle heavy workloads like large creative projects, development work, and AI-assisted tools without slowing down when things stack up.

A key shift is that more AI-related tasks can now be handled directly on the device. Apple’s system is designed to run these workloads locally where possible, with some heavier tasks still supported through external processing. It’s also paired with faster storage and memory, which helps reduce delays when opening large files or moving between apps and projects.

The display is one of the stronger parts of the experience. The 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR screen is tuned for high brightness and strong contrast, which helps text stay sharp and visuals look defined across different lighting conditions. Despite the performance jump, it still maintains the usual MacBook Pro balance of long battery life and an easy-to-carry design for day-to-day use.

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Fast charging has transformed the way we use our smartphones. Instead of waiting hours for your battery to fill up, many phones can now charge from nearly empty to 50% in as little as 15 minutes. So why does it sometimes feel like it's taking forever to charge your phone?

Nintendo's new Star Fox reboot for Switch 2 has all the trademarks of something that should be totally creatively bankrupt.

It's a gussied-up remake of Star Fox 64, a game that Nintendo has already remade once before for the 3DS. On top of that, its existence feels like a big attempt at corporate synergy with the distressingly awful Super Mario Galaxy Movie, in which Fox McCloud made his surprise cinematic debut. Instead of reviving the long-dormant Star Fox series with something new, Nintendo has gone and just given us the same game for the third time.

And the wildest part is that it totally kicks ass. Nintendo and new development partner (and Troy, New York's own) Velan Studios have done the impossible and made a big, Hollywood-style remake of a classic arcade-style rail shooter that really, truly works once you sit down and play it. Star Fox for Switch 2 marries timeless levels and mechanics with gorgeous visuals, a breathtaking soundtrack, and just enough new flavor to make me excited about the future of Star Fox for the first time since the Bush administration.

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If you haven't been following along closely, I should probably clarify a few things about Star Fox for Switch 2.

First, yes, this is a one-to-one recreation of Star Fox 64 in terms of level design and mechanics. Enemy placement, boss strategies, the branching path system, and the way scoring works are all retained here, exactly as they were in 1997. It's still a rail shooter with some open-zone segments, and you can still finish it in roughly half an hour. I have played through the original game dozens of times in my life, so I can speak pretty authoritatively on this subject.

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What Star Fox lacks in innovation, it makes up for in pure, timeless arcade-style gameplay. Controlling the Arwing spacecraft has, in my mind, never felt better than it does here. It took all of 30 seconds for me to feel totally comfortable with everything I was doing, and a new, extended tutorial should be pretty good at easing newcomers into the fun, too. Using a charged shot to eliminate a group of enemy ships and then quickly barrel rolling out of the way of an incoming obstacle was thrilling 29 years ago, and it's still thrilling now.

I am largely uninterested in conversations about whether a remake is better or worse than the original. In my mind, remakes are either additive or can be safely ignored, so long as the original is readily, legally available on modern hardware, as Star Fox 64 is on Switch.

This is the first time Aquas has been a fun level to play. Credit: Nintendo

Having said that, there are actually a couple of aspects of this new Star Fox that I feel elevate the experience beyond what the N64 was capable of. The new visuals, for example, add personality to some levels that badly needed it. Corneria, the game's opening level, regardless of which branch you choose to pursue, is downright apocalyptic here, befitting of a planet undergoing a violent invasion from an evil empire. I'm also a fan of the new take on Katina, which turns that level into a wetland marsh environment rather than the nondescript brown smudge that defined it on N64.

I'm also particularly fond of how reactive each environment is to player actions. Shooting basically any surface in the game produces a satisfying graphical effect, such as space dust on meteorites or sparks from metal surfaces. In one section, you can shoot pine trees on the ground to set them on fire. It all looks and feels right in that respect, and frankly, I think the new character designs are kinda cool. I like how much more animal-like they are.

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Arguably, the best aspect of this remake, and the one thing that I would say is a straight-up upgrade over the original, is the soundtrack. Star Fox 64's score was, and remains, extremely well composed, but the N64's sound hardware just wasn't particularly good at producing artificial orchestral sounds. Nintendo has gone and re-recorded the entire thing with a real orchestra for this remake, and I would say every single song is better here than it was before.

There are also new cutscenes sprinkled in between every story mission. These are typically pretty quick mission briefings that serve to add a little bit of flavor to the Star Fox universe, and they're mostly successful at that. I enjoy seeing the crew hang out with each other between battles, and I particularly like how often Fox makes it clear that his main motivation is getting paid because he's a mercenary. Making the world of Star Fox feel a little more grimy is cool.

As a fun bonus, you get different cutscenes based on which branching paths you choose in the campaign, so there's another little reason to play it over and over again.

These visual and audio changes work in concert to make the new Star Fox feel "cinematic," a term that has evolved into a pejorative for glossy AAA productions. In this context, though, Star Fox earns the compliment. A rail shooter ought to feel cinematic, given the genre's inherent reliance on heavy scripting while still preserving interactivity. Star Fox 64 also felt cinematic in its day, but I do believe the new version does that particular thing better than the original.

New modes are fun, but some changes fall a little flat

Of course, Nintendo and Velan also made a bunch of changes, as you'd expect from a full-on remake. Most of them are fine, but some of them are not.

I'll start with the bad. The new voice acting is generally done fairly well, in line with how modern video games and cartoons sound. That is to say, the tone on each line read is usually a bit more muted and less theatrical than the original. It can often be jarring if the lines from 1997 are imprinted on your brain like they are on mine, but I have to imagine anyone starting their Star Fox journey with this version will not notice anything wrong.

Still, it was hard for me not to notice how many lines that were previously screamed dramatically are now spoken more casually. I prefer the original reads, but that's to be expected of someone who has been hearing them for three decades. I also want to bemoan the lack of a weird robot voice saying "GOOD LUCK" when you start each level. There was no need to take that out.

The Landmaster is still rad. Credit: Nintendo

Other than that, though, most of the additions are worthwhile. Challenge Mode adds a bunch of achievement-like objectives to each level, giving you even more reason to replay them after you've earned all the medals in the story mode. Battle Mode is a new, expanded multiplayer experience that offers online 4v4 dogfights across three maps, with a different team objective on each map.

I'm pretty into what I've played of Battle Mode, but I can easily see it wearing a little thin after a week or two, given the lack of maps and (thus far) lack of indication that there will be any more added to the game. Regardless, the dream of online Star Fox dogfights has finally been realized in a console game, and that counts for something.

Star Fox for Switch 2 might not be the franchise revival many of us had in mind when rumors of its existence started trickling out months ago. But on its merits, this is a mostly excellent take on a tremendous N64 classic, and one that I think would be a fantastic starting point for anyone who has ever been Star Fox-curious. Given the way Nintendo has treated remakes made by external studios in the recent past, I also fully expect this to be an on-ramp to a new, original game in the near future.

And for the first time in a very long time, I'm actually excited by the prospect of a new Star Fox game.

A new wave of wellness influencers, biohackers, and MAHA-aligned creators are promoting nicotine pouches, patches, gums, and lozenges as cognitive enhancers.

The claim, from influencers like Dave Asprey, goes like this: Nicotine can help you focus, make you sharper, more alert, more productive, and more locked in. And, unfortunately, this is the exact kind of thing the internet is designed to make irresistible, since it’s rooted in a shred of truth and then blown out of context. Like, remember mouth taping and color analysis?

Doctors told The New York Times that many claims around nicotine are exaggerated or misrepresent the research. It’s both a stimulant and a relaxant, and really can make people feel more alert. Some studies have shown nicotine may have potential benefits in very specific medical contexts, but with the tobacco industry funding many studies, things can be a little murky here.

And notably, over time, people can build a dependence on nicotine. In any given year about half of all smokers try to quit, but only six percent actually accomplish that. Eventually, the thing that initially makes you feel "locked in" can become quite literal.

In this episode of Mashable's Trending Now series, Christianna Silva and Teodosia Dobriyanova unpack this eyebrow-raising trend.

SAVE $103: As of June 24, the Acer Aspire 14 AI laptop is on sale for $479.99 at Amazon, down from its typical price of $582.99. That's an 18% discount on a laptop with 16GB RAM, a 512GB SSD, and Intel's latest Core Ultra processor.

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Prime Day deals are already rolling in, and if you’ve been putting off replacing an aging laptop, Acer just dropped a pretty tempting option into the mix.

Right now, the Acer Aspire 14 AI is down to $479.99 on Amazon, saving you $103 on Prime Day. That's an 18% discount and an easy way to get a new everyday laptop without crossing into four-figure territory.

The Aspire 14 is for people who want a dependable everyday laptop without spending premium laptop money. It has a 14-inch display with a little more vertical screen space than the usual setup, which makes a difference when you're bouncing between documents, browser tabs, and spreadsheets.

The lightweight aluminum build helps if you're carrying it between work, school, or coffee shops, instead of keeping it desk-bound. You’re getting 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD, which is enough for smooth multitasking and a healthy amount of storage for files, photos, and apps.

Acer also says the battery can last up to 22 hours under certain conditions, though real-world use will likely vary depending on what you're doing. AcerSense puts AI tools in one quick shortcut so you can tweak settings, clean up video calls, and adjust performance without digging through menus.

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