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Best Prime Day projector deals at a glance Best overall deal Hisense M2 Pro 4K projector $949.99 (save $350) Get Deal Best portable projector deal Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser $509.99 (save $240) Get Deal Best backyard bundle deal XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser Projector Outdoor Collection $629 (save $270) Get Deal

Movies are a serious topic at my house. As part of our attempt to not wither away while mindlessly scrolling social media, we've implemented movie nights, and the phones are not invited. Since going to the movie theater takes effort, wearing outside clothes, and a good chunk of money, we've done our best to recreate a movie-theater environment at home. A huge elements of this is using a projector instead of a standard TV.

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Watching your favorite movies or shows on a 200-inch projector brings on an entirely different experience compared to a 65-inch TV. It's an immersive feeling that makes everything that much more enjoyable. If you're feeling like your home movie setup could use an upgrade, Amazon Prime Day has some excellent options on projectors.

I've scrolled the sale and compiled the best Prime Day projector deals that'll make summer movie nights the best yet.

Best overall projector deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense M2 Pro 4K Projector $949.99 at Amazon
$1,299.99 Save $350   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Hisense M2 Pro Projector.

Some people have an emotional support water bottle. I do, too, but I also have an emotional support projector, which I didn't know was possible until I tested the Hisense M2 Pro. Now I feel lost if I'm away from it for too long.

The Hisense M2 Pro is a 4K laser triple-laser projector with up to 1,300 ANSI lumens. Not only does that brightness mean you can watch a movie in daylight, it's a great option for gaming. The Hisense has a 240Hz refresh rate and low lag input. Plus, it can adjust between 65 and 200 inches. The Amazon Prime Day price of $949.99 is the lowest we've seen in 2026.

Best portable projector deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Nebula Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser $509.99 at Amazon
$749.99 Save $240   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Projector.

If you love to travel, take road trips, visit friends, and still have epic movie nights, the Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser is travel-ready. I've packed it along to Japan and Europe, and it also comes with me during Christmas break because watching holiday movies is highly important to my family.

The Nebula Capsule 3 Laser weighs about two pounds and is a bit bigger than a 16-ounce can. During Prime Day, snag it on sale for $509.99, down from the normal price of $749.99 for a 32% discount.

Best backyard bundle deal Opens in a new window Credit: XGIMI XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser Projector Outdoor Collection $629 at Amazon
$899 Save $270   Get Deal Why we like it

If your idea of summer fun is hanging out in the backyard until bedtime, you've probably considered how to make outdoor movie nights happen. Amazon Prime Day has the perfect bundle in store with the XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser Projector Outdoor Collection. The bundle includes the XGIMI MoGo 4 laser projector, a powerbase stand, a 70-inch screen, four filters, and a carrying case.

That all comes from the sale price of $629, down from the list price at XGIMI of $899 for a savings of $270. If the weather's not suitable for an outdoor movie, set up the included screen inside or forgo the screen and watch a movie on the ceiling from a cozy couch. The XGIMI MoGo 4 has a 360-degree pivoting function, so you can project onto the ceiling.

More Prime Day projector deals

• BenQ GV50 Laser 4K Projector — $467 $599.99 (save $132)

• LG CineBeam Q 4K Smart Portable Projector (HU710PB) — $799.99 $999.99 (save $200)

• BenQ TK705i 4K HDR Projector — $1,399.99 $1,599.99 (save $200)

• BenQ TK705STi 4K HDR Short Throw Projector — $1,599.99 $1,799.99 (save $200)

• AWOL Aetherion Pro 4K Projector — $2,799 $3,499 (save $700)

• Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro 4K Home Projector — $3,999 $4,999 (save $1,000)

Tech industry pioneer IBM just broke a record for chip design that could have far-reaching consequences for your next PC or phone. The company has introduced what it says is the first sub-1 nanometer chip technology, crossing a symbolic but important hurdle.

The best Prime Day iPad deals: Best iPad Air deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $519 (save $80) Get Deal Best iPad deal Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $299 (save $50) Get Deal Best iPad Pro deal Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) $899 (save $100) Get Deal Best iPad mini deal Apple iPad mini (A17, WiFi, 256GB) $499.99 (save $99.01) Get Deal

iPads have everything you love in a MacBook, just in a more portable package, which makes them perfect for summer travel. They fit easily in a personal item or carry-on but still bring Apple's signature speedy performance.

Unfortunately, the entire iPad lineup just got some big price hikes. Apple made its tablets (and laptops) more expensive on June 25, citing soaring memory and storage costs because of AI data center demand. All models are at least $100 more expensive than before.

SEE ALSO: MacBooks and iPads just got more expensive. Lock in Prime Day Apple deals before it's too late.

On the bright side, Amazon isn't matching the Apple Store's newly higher iPad prices just yet. Better still, every model is on sale there for Prime Day this week. If you've been thinking about buying a new iPad, the right time to buy is right now, before Amazon adjusts its listings. It's last call for cheap iPads starting at just $299.

Read on for our full list of the best Prime Day iPad deals; we'll continue to update it through the end of the sale on June 26. If you're thinking of buying any other Apple products, be sure check out our separate guide to the best Prime Day Apple deals, too.

Best Prime Day iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $519 at Amazon
$599 Save $80 Will soon cost $749. Get Deal Why we like it

Our beloved iPad Air is the best tablet money can buy, and it's an even better value on sale. Amazon has the base model marked down to just $519 during Prime Day, which is a new record-low price. You save $80 on its current MSRP of $599. For comparison's sake, the Apple Store just bumped the same model to $749. (If it sells out on Amazon, look for it at Best Buy. The tech retailer was price-matching its Prime Day deal at the time of writing.)

This is an incredible tablet, as powerful as a laptop. So while you can do the tablet basics — streaming, internet browsing, reading, and gaming — it can handle more. For creatives, that means graphic design, illustration, and photo and video editing.

Read our full review of the M4 Apple iPad Air.

More Prime Day iPad Air deals

• Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) — $669 $709 (save $40), will soon cost $899

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M4, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) — $849 $949 (save $100), will soon cost $1,099

Prime Day iPad deals

• Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $299 $349 (save $50), will soon cost $449

• Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) — $449 $499 (save $50), will soon cost $599

More Prime Day iPad Pro deals

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $899 $999 (save $100), will soon cost $1,199

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi + cellular, 256GB) — $1,099 $1,199 (save $100), will soon cost $1,399

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,199.99 $1,299 (save $100), will soon cost $1,499

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi + cellular, 256GB) — $1,379 $1,499 (save $120), will soon cost $1,699

• Apple iPad Pro 13-Inch (M4, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,249.99 $1,499 (save $249.01)

Prime Day iPad Mini deals

• Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 256GB) — $499.99 $599 (save $99.01), will soon cost $699

• Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) — $549.99 $649 (save $99.01), will soon cost $749

A broken mug sits on a desk in the Division of Digital Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Printed across the surviving ceramic shard are the words: "This was made by AI." Our team thinks that the story of this mug neatly captures the hype, hope, and even harm surrounding artificial intelligence. 

At the Division of Digital Psychiatry, we spend our days studying how digital technologies are shaping mental healthcare. Through our research, clinical work, and MindBench.ai — a collaboration with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) — we examine how AI systems respond when people seek mental health information, support, and guidance. The project brings together researchers, clinicians, and NAMI's nationwide community of people with lived experience, families, advocates, and volunteers to better understand where AI tools are helpful, where they fall short, and how they can be evaluated safely and transparently.

So, we were naturally curious when we heard chatter in the news about Andon Market, the first retail store run entirely by an AI agent named Luna. As AI systems take on increasingly autonomous roles, the questions raised by an AI-run storefront are not entirely different from those emerging in mental healthcare. Where should these systems be trusted? When should humans remain in the loop? And what happens when things go wrong?

The project comes from Andon Labs, whose website describes its mission as building "autonomous organizations without humans in the loop," an endeavor that may have implications for mental health in the near future. But after our experience, we think Luna could have used a few more humans in that loop of hers. 

According to Andon Labs, Luna was given a bank account with $100,000, a lease, and broad responsibility for operating a profitable business in San Francisco. Luna handles staffing decisions, inventory management, marketing materials, and all things in between. The goal is to see how much of a real-world organization can be delegated to an AI system and what questions arise when they try.

SEE ALSO: 4 reasons not to turn ChatGPT into your therapist

It is an experiment that raises many of the same questions now emerging in mental healthcare. As AI systems become more capable, where should they be trusted? When should they be supervised? Where do they fail? And what infrastructure do we need to evaluate and understand the risks of using these tools in places where the stakes are much higher than shopping? 

In her few months of "life," Luna has made some, dare we say, creative choices. She ordered 1,000 toilet bowl covers for the employee bathroom. Naturally, she stocked the store with the extra 999. She also tried to hire a painter for the store, which showed initiative, except the painter was based in Afghanistan. Drop-down menus on Yelp are hard for an LLM to get past the letter "A," it seems.

Still, the hype around the project left us with high expectations when we decided to try the shopping experience for ourselves. What an autonomous storefront looks like now may offer some glimpse into how close we are to AI autonomy in more sensitive spaces.

We decided to buy two mugs that featured Luna's subtle smiley-face logo. If Luna were real, what happened next would not leave her smiling.

Purchasing these two mugs was more difficult than selecting them from the far end of the metal shelf. Customers place orders by picking up a wired blue telephone and speaking directly to Luna. We tried to make our purchase, but the AI system was down, and the order could not be completed. This was our first failure point. It was akin to arriving at a mental health clinic and finding it devoid of any clinicians, leaving the patient completely helpless.

The human employee (yes we live in an era where we need to make that clear) tried to reset the internet and even Luna. But she was offline or off somewhere. We offered to pay by cash, credit card, PayPal, or Venmo, but the human employee was not authorized to accept any of them.

Determined to get the mugs, we followed up by email. What should have been a straightforward customer service interaction (one of the tasks AI is destined to revolutionize) turned into roughly two weeks of back-and-forth. Payment links failed, instructions became confused, and at various points, Luna had forgotten to respond entirely. If this were Dr. Luna and we were the patient, this would again be a critical point of failure. Regardless, it was perhaps a test of sheer perseverance.

Eventually, persistence prevailed. The order was processed, the mugs were shipped, and it appeared that the experiment had reached its happy ending — until the box arrived. Picking up the box made a song of broken pieces, foreshadowing bad news.

The mugs were wrapped in two sheets of tissue paper, then placed together in a brown bag, which was taped shut and placed in a larger cardboard box. Inside was a pile of broken mugs. A mug is a fragile thing to pack, but we are well aware that mental healthcare and the well-being of patients are even more fragile. Even Luna was no longer subtly smiling on one of the mugs; the reality of the real world and shipping had chipped off her subtle grin.

Luna's stakes were mugs, and she still managed to fumble every step of the process. The thing is, if you had asked us to design a perfect illustration of what it looks like when an AI system fails someone in mental health, this would fit pretty close to it: the unreachable first contact, the broken intake, the contradictory guidance, the forgotten silences, and an outcome that left patients who entered without help and even perhaps some harm.

We went to Andon Market to see what AI running a store looked like, and left with a memorable saga and eventually two broken mugs. Luna does not claim to be a therapist, but the parallels are potent. Much of the conversation around AI swings between extremes, but the reality is more nuanced as these systems are remarkably capable in some contexts and surprisingly fragile in others.

Within digital mental health, AI offers enormous potential to expand access to information, services, and mental health support, but their failures can scale just as quickly. Rather than relying on what we are told about AI, we need to put it to the test and see what happens. Luna did not cause us harm, and rather amused us, but it's easy to imagine people soon turning to AI-managed systems for mental health, where the idea is fantastic but the reality is also chipped and broken.

For us, the broken mug has become an unexpectedly useful reminder of why our work in the Division of Digital Psychiatry is important. It sits in the lab as a small artifact of failure from an ambitious AI autonomy experiment. It is also a reminder that capability and reliability are not the same thing.

As AI tools are already being used in mental healthcare, and we look towards a future of increasingly autonomous systems, we must develop ways to safely evaluate them before they also set up storefronts and take on expanded duties. We don’t plan to ask Luna for new mugs and will be keeping the fragments as relics of the early days of AI autonomy and a tangible parable of hype, hope, and real-world considerations for deploying AI.

Dr. John Torous, MD, MBI and Jill Noorily, BA are part of the Division of Digital Psychiatry, a collaborative research group at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Harvard Medical School affiliate in Boston.

This article reflects the opinions of the authors.

The best Prime Day fitness tracker deals: Best fitness tracker deal Fitbit Charge 6 $85.45 (Save $74.50) Get Deal Best smartwatch deal Garmin Epix Pro (47mm) $499.99 (Save $500) Get Deal Best Apple Watch Deal Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm) $279 (Save $120) Get Deal Best Samsung Galaxy deal Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (44mm) $246.99 (Save $133) Get Deal

Prime Day deals can be totally overwhelming with the sheer volume of products on sale, but the smartest way to shop is to go for what you really need. If you've been in the market for a new fitness tracker in time to hit your summer fitness goals, Prime Day is the best time to buy.

Right now there are a wealth of fitness trackers and smartwatches on sale. Find Fitbits, Garmin smartwatches, and Apple Watches dropping to new lows during Prime Day.

Best Prime Day fitness tracker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Charge 6 $89.95 at Amazon
$159.95 Save $70.00   Get Deal

Fitbits are one of the OG fitness trackers, helping people get on their feet and stay active. The Charge 6 displays your daily steps and heart rate. It automatically detects activity and can even link to compatible exercise machines to display your heart rate. And right now, the Fitbit Charge 6 is 38% off ahead of Prime Day.

Grab it for just $89.95 and save $70 off its $159.95 list price. This early Prime Day deal also brings the Charge 6 down to its lowest price ever.

More fitness tracker deals

• Fitbit Inspire 3 — $66.45 $99.95 (save $33.50)

• Fitbit Sense 2 — $199.94 $249.95 (save $50.01)

Best Prime Day smartwatch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Epix Pro (47mm) $499.99 at Amazon
$999.99 Save $500   Get Deal

Garmin smartwatches are a staple among runners who want elite GPS tracking alongside health monitoring. The Garmin Epix Pro is usually a big investment at $999.99, but ahead of Prime Day, it's been cut in half, down to just $499.99, saving you $500.

It has 1.3-inch always on AMOLED display with a built-in LED flashlight. It's for true endurance athletes, providing a hill score for big climbs and endurance scores as you train. For a complete picture of your health, it'll monitor your health 24/7, providing pulse ox and HRV status.

Grab it now ahead of Prime Day for its lowest price ever.

More smartwatch deals

• CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro — $61.75 $99 (save $37.25)

• Whoop Activity Tracker — $189 $239 (save $50)

• Garmin Vivoactive 5 — $189.99 $299.99 (save $110)

• Apple Watch SE 2 (44mm) — $229 $279 (save $50)

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm) — $218.49 $349.99 (save $131.50)

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (44mm) — $246.99 $379.99 (save $133)

• Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm) — $279 $399 (save $120)

• Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (47mm) — $344.75 $649.99 (save $305.24)

• Garmin Venu X1 — $599.99 $697 (save $97.01)

• Garmin Forerunner 970 — $649.99 $749.99 (save $100)

• Apple Watch Ultra 3 (49mm) — $649 $799 (save $150)

I thought I had a pretty good handle on what was connected to my home network. Then I actually made a map of it, and suddenly my router's device list looked less like a tidy inventory and more like a drawer full of cables I swear I had already sorted. (I do actually have a drawer full of networking gear, but that's beside the point.)

Are monthly software subscriptions draining your wallet? Wondering whether you can replace your premium tools with free alternatives? Well, here are five free, open-source apps that don’t just match their paid counterparts—they often surpass them.

A new Nothing Phone is on the way and you won't have to wait too long to find out more.

On Thursday, the British design firm posted a video that ostensibly showcases some teaser images of their upcoming smartphone, Phone (4b). The post, published on X, mentions July 7, all but announcing that's when the official unveiling will take place.

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Wondering what the difference is between this Nothing Phone (4b) and the Nothing Phone (4a), currently on sale? Essentially the Phone (4b) will be a more affordable model of the Phone (4a) — just as Google makes the Pixel 10 and the lower-priced Pixel 10a model.

The video that Nothing posted does show some design differences between the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Nothing Phone (4a).

"Phone (4b) blends a unibody design and clear camera bump of Phone (4a) Pro with the Glyph Bar from Phone (4a) to create a minimal rear design that feels distinctly Nothing and smooth in your hands," Nothing wrote on the community forum on its website.

Notably, the Phone (4b) teased in the video comes in a blue color option.

Mashable previously reviewed the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and lauded the features the company managed to pack into a $499 smartphone. It'll be interesting to see how much lower Nothing goes with its cheaper phone model.

Bad news for Nothing Phone fans in the U.S., however. According to 9to5Google, Nothing does not plan to sell the Phone (4b) in North America.

The best Prime Day MacBook deals at a glance: Best MacBook Air deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $949 (save $150) Get Deal Best MacBook Pro deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,549 (save $150) Get Deal Best MacBook Neo deal Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $589.99 (save $9.01) Get Deal

Prime Day 2026 is here — and so are the price hikes that Apple teased last week. As of June 25, select Apple products are at least $100 more expensive than before. That includes the full MacBook lineup: the MacBook Air, the MacBook Pro, and even the budget MacBook Neo. Bummer.

Now for some good news. While Apple's price changes are now live in the Apple Store, Amazon hasn't adjusted its own listings to match them just yet. In other words, the best Prime Day MacBook deals we've seen so far this week are still up for grabs, and looking even better than before.

Take the MacBook Neo. The base model is marked down to $589.99 this Prime Day. Originally, that was only a $9.01 discount on its $599 MSRP. But as of today, it's really a $109.01 savings given the Apple Store's new starting price of $699.

SEE ALSO: Apple price increases arrive: How much MacBooks and iPads will cost you now

MacBook prices as low as these will probably be very rare going forward, so if you're on the fence about an upgrade, I would absolutely recommend shopping Amazon's Prime Day MacBook deals. I've rounded up the best ones below and will continue to update my list based on current pricing and availability. (I'm marking any record-lows I encounter with a 🔥.)

I'd also encourage you to check out competing retailers' anti-Prime Day sales — namely, Best Buy's Tech Fest. It's matching a lot Prime Day MacBook offers, so if they sell out on Amazon, you've got a fallback plan.

Best Prime Day MacBook Neo deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $589.99 at Amazon
$599 Save $9.01 Will soon cost $699. Get Deal

Apple's colorful new budget laptop is faster than most Windows laptops in basic single-core workloads, and it has the same premium build quality as Apple's other MacBooks. Amazon has been selling the base configuration for $589.99 (normally $599) for a few weeks now. That hasn't been a great deal until today, when the Apple Store bumped its price by $100. Once Amazon matches Apple's MSRP, it will only be available at $599 for college students, their parents, and teachers on a regular basis, so this is a real last-chance steal. Take your pick from four colors: silver, blush, indigo, and citrus.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple MacBook Neo.

Best Prime Day MacBook Air deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $949 at Amazon
$1,099 Save $150 Will soon cost $1,299. Get Deal

The new M5 MacBook Air is a class-leading ultraportable with a zippy processor, two full workdays' worth of battery life, and a premium, polished design. (Haptic touchpad? Check. Crisp Liquid Retina display? Check. Speakers that sound better than anything you'll find on the average Windows laptop? Checkity-check.) The 13-inch base configuration is on sale for $949 this Prime Day, which is $150 off its $1,099 sticker price. It will soon cost $1,299, or $350 more, once Apple's price hikes are reflected on Amazon.

Best Buy was matching this deal at the time of writing. Both retailers have all four colors in stock: starlight, silver, midnight, and sky blue.

Read Mashable's full review of the M5 Apple MacBook Air.

More MacBook Air deals

• Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,149 $1,299 (save $150), will soon cost $1,599

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,149 $1,299 (save $150), will soon cost $1,499

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,349 $1,499 (save $150), will soon cost $1,799

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,549.99 $1,699 (save $149.01), will soon cost $1,999

Best Prime Day MacBook Pro deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,549 at Amazon
$1,699 Save $150 Will soon cost $1,999. Get Deal

The M5 MacBook Pro is a creative-forward upgrade with a gorgeous 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED) display, a longer battery life, and extra ports like an SDXC card slot. It also has built-in fans, unlike the MacBook Air, so you're less likely to experience thermal throttling when you run demanding software on it. Amazon has the base model listed for $1,549 this Prime Day — another $150 savings. (Best Buy is also price-matching Amazon here.) It will soon cost $1,999, or a whopping $450 more.

Read Mashable's full review of the M5 Apple MacBook Pro.

More MacBook Pro deals

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,749 $1,899 (save $150), will soon cost $2,199

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,944 $2,099 (save $155), will soon cost $2,399

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro, 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $2,399 $2,599 (save $200 🔥), will soon cost $2,999

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Pro, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,494 $2,699 (save $205), will soon cost $2,999

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Pro, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,857 $3,099 (save $242), will soon cost $3,599

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Max, 36GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $3,649 $3,899 (save $250 🔥), will soon cost $4,399

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Max, 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $4,149 $4,399 (save $250 🔥), will soon cost $4,999

Which MacBook should you buy?

The MacBook Air is my favorite MacBook for most people, including most college students and office workers. The MacBook Neo is my top pick for frugal buyers, casual users, and younger students (grades K through 12). The MacBook Pro is my No. 1 choice for content creators and other creative professionals, especially photo and video editors.

For more detailed buying tips, check out my dedicated guide to the best MacBooks.

You're about to have fewer EV choices in the American car market. The U.S. Department of Commerce has banned new car sales for Polestar, a Volvo spinoff, starting with the 2027 model year.

I tried using my Galaxy Watch as a sleep tracker, but it never really stuck. So, I went in the opposite direction and turned an old Google Pixel 6a into a dedicated bedside sleep companion instead. After making a few specific optimizations, it not only helped improve and stabilize my sleep schedule but also did a decent job of tracking my sleep.

A proposed change to FCC rules may make anonymous burner phones a thing of the past.

That's because the federal regulatory agency is introducing plans that would require the collection of names, addresses, and government identification numbers for nearly every U.S. cellphone user in a bid to curb escalating robocalls and scams.

The proposal mandates phone companies connect identifying information to numbers originating on their networks, including pre-paid phones, and flag suspicious activity associated with devices, such as cryptocurrency payments and phone numbers not listed to residential addresses. That information would then be officially verified and stored for up to four years if the number is deemed suspicious.

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Initial public comment on the proposal closes today. The FCC will then open up a reply period, with a deadline of July 27, before making its final decision. There's no timeline yet for implementing the new rules should the agency proceed.

The proposal was first introduced in May and stoked immediate concerns among consumer privacy advocates. In the month since, other civil society advocates have warned that expanding Know-Your-Consumer rules could spell disaster for a wide range of privacy seekers in the digital age.

Domestic violence resource groups, for example, have filed statements to the FCC arguing that data privacy and the use of anonymous devices is an essential safety tool for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence, the FCC's proposed red flags "implicate practices that survivors routinely use to protect themselves from being monitored or harmed by abusive actors.”

In addition, the new rules could effectively disconnect millions of Americans who do not have government-issued identification, including undocumented residents.

"For decades, civil libertarians have looked overseas at authoritarian countries where the government requires people to register to get a mobile phone to ensure they can be tracked. We never thought that would happen here," Jay Stanley, ACLU senior policy analyst, told CNET.

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Where I live, internet outages and power outages are both common, so I cannot realistically keep everything on my home server. At the same time, I still want to reliably self-host my services, so I'm keeping critical stuff on a virtual private server (or VPS for short). It took some trial and error to figure what is going where, so if you're in a similar spot, this list might help.

Grindr's been peeving off its customers, and other dating apps are starting to take note. Since its "AI era" announcement and the introduction of an astronomically priced premium tier, Grindr's competitors have stepped up to the plate to give people what they want: hookups, now.

Squirt, a cruising site that's been around since 1999 BG (Before Grindr), launched its first iOS app (SQ Dating) in April, and now it's adding new features to encourage you to download the app and check out the site, including a revamped "Video Chat" experience and a "New Guys" grid.

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According to a press release shared with Mashable, "Video Chat" has been rebuilt for a "smoother, faster, and more reliable 1:1 experience." It's easier to jump between the web and mobile app; you can also switch between your front and rear cameras and receive incoming call notifications (no matter what page you're on) across both platforms.

"Bringing back Video Chat gives members a more immediate way to flirt, tease, verify chemistry, and decide what happens next," Andrew Nolan, Head of Dating Businesses at Squirt's parent company, Pink Triangle Press, said in a statement. "Whether they're browsing on the website or using the app, we want the experience to feel direct, easy, and hot.”

To make it even easier to see who's brand-new to the app, the company launched a "New Guys" grid. This is essentially a grid of guys who've joined in the last 30 days or who've been online "recently" and explicitly flag that they want to meet up right now — which helps if you're tired of seeing the same local faces over and over again.

Squirt's new user layout interface. Credit: Squirt

Squirt also says it's planning to add an integrated "Map" feature later this summer (taking a page from Sniffies' book, I see) to give you another way to connect with nearby profiles. You'll find it under "Dating" on the app and "Cruising Listings" on desktop, where you can check into locations and browse nearby activity.

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

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockouts ready to kick off, Ecuador need a win over Group E leaders Germany for a chance of advancing.

It sounds like a big ask but it's not impossible — Germany looked vulnerable at times in their last game and only just nicked a win. Ecuador will have to give it everything they've got. But is it too little, too late?

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

When is Ecuador vs. Germany?

Ecuador vs. Germany in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 4 p.m. ET on June 25. This fixture takes place at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

How to watch Ecuador vs. Germany for free

Ecuador vs. Germany in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Ecuador vs. Germany 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 BBC iPlayer

5. Watch Ecuador vs. Germany 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 Ecuador vs. Germany (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 BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is 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 Ecuador vs. Germany in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

TL;DR: Live stream Curacao vs. Ivory Coast in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. 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 knockouts are on the horizon, and Curacao are looking to turn their campaign into a Cinderella story. After losing to Germany then drawing with Ecuador, a win in this last group game against Ivory Coast could see them advance. But it won't be easy. Ivory Coast are solid and took Germany to the limit in their last fixture.

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

When is Curacao vs. Ivory Coast?

Curacao vs. Ivory Coast in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 4 p.m. ET on June 25. This fixture takes place at the Philadelphia Stadium.

How to watch Curacao vs. Ivory Coast for free

Curacao vs. Ivory Coast in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Curacao vs. Ivory Coast 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 BBC iPlayer

5. Watch Curacao vs. Ivory Coast for free from anywhere in the world

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

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but 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 Curacao vs. Ivory Coast (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 BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is 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 Curacao vs. Ivory Coast in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

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The best Prime Day Apple deals at a glance: Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods Max 2 $399 (save $150) Get Deal Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $279 (save $120) Get Deal Best iPad deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $519 (save $80) Get Deal Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $949 (save $150) Get Deal Best AirTag deal Apple AirTag (2nd Generation), 4-pack $89 (save $10) Get Deal Best Apple Accessories deal Apple MagSafe Charger $28 (save $21) Get Deal Best iPhone Deal iPhone 17 (256GB or 512GB) Free with T-Mobile (save up to $1,029.99) Get Deal

If you're shopping for some new Apple gadgets this Prime Day, your timing couldn't be better: Today, Apple raised some of its prices because of the global RAM shortage. AirPods and Apple Watches are unaffected (for now), but all MacBooks and iPads are now at least $100 more expensive than they were yesterday — even the budget MacBook Neo.

Here's the good news: The price changes haven't gone into effect on Amazon yet, only in the Apple Store. So, procrastinate at your own risk. For now, you can still shop Prime Day deals on Apple Watches, AirPods, iPads, and MacBooks. That includes a record-low price on the M4 iPad Air. (It's only $519 on Amazon right now, down from $599, but the Apple Store is charging $749.)

SEE ALSO: The top 30+ Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by a tech editor on a budget: Save 50% on Bose headphones

We'll continue to monitor Amazon's best Prime Day Apple deals through the end of the week, and we'll make note if/when Amazon adjusts Apple products' MSRPs. For now, the deals we've gathered reflect MacBooks and iPads' original launch prices (before today's increase).

We're also checking prices at other major retailers like Best Buy and Walmart to make sure you're truly getting the lowest prices available. If they manage to beat one of Amazon's Prime Day Apple deals, we'll note that and link to the competition.

Note: Products marked with a 🔥 are at their lowest-ever price. Deals marked with a strikethrough weren't available at the time of writing, but could return later this week.

Best Prime Day AirPods deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max 2 🔥 $399 at Amazon
$549 Save $150   Get Deal

Apple's stylish over-ear headphones were updated in April with the H2 chip, bringing better noise cancellation and support for software features like Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, and Live Translation. This Prime Day, Amazon has them marked down to just $399 — a 27% savings and their lowest price ever (by a lot). This is a shockingly good deal, considering the original AirPods Max took several years to hit the same price. Only Walmart's managed to match it so far.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple AirPods Max 2.

More AirPods deals

• Apple AirPods 4 (pre-owned) — $65 $98 (save $33)

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

• Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $148.99 $179 (save $30.01)

• Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $179 $249 (save $70)

Best Prime Day Apple Watch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) 🔥 $279 at Amazon
$399 Save $120   Get Deal

The Apple Watch Series 11 has a new record-low price for Prime Day. Amazon marked it down to just $279, which is 30% off its usual $399 MSRP. (It was $20 more expensive during Amazon's Big Spring Sale a couple of months ago.) Apple's latest flagship wearable supports features like hypertension notifications and Sleep Score. Compared to its predecessor, it has a more scratch-resistant display and a longer battery life. Choose from four different case and band combinations, including one with the new space gray finish.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple Watch Series 11.

More Apple Watch deals

• Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) — $199 $249 (save $50) 🔥

• Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + cellular, 49mm) — $499 $799 (save $300) 🔥

• Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + cellluar, 49mm) — $649 $799 (save $150) 🔥

Best Prime Day iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) 🔥 $519 at Amazon
$599 Save $80 Will soon cost $749. Get Deal

The M4 iPad Air is our favorite Apple tablet for most people, especially artists and other creatives, combining a beautiful design with laptop-level performance at a reasonable price. Right now, it's more reasonable than usual: The 11-inch base model with 128GB of storage has fallen to a record low of $519 for Prime Day, which is 13% off its current sticker price on Amazon. (Pick up an on-sale Apple Pencil or Magic Keyboard while you're at it, too.) If it sells out on Amazon, you can score the same deal at Best Buy.

Read Mashable's full review of the M4 Apple iPad Air.

More iPad deals

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

• Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) — $399.99 $499 (save $99.01)

• Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 256GB) — $499.99 $599 (save $99.01)

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) — $699.99 $799 (save $99.01)

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $899 $999 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,199 $1,299 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,249.99 $1,499 (save $249.01) 🔥

Best Prime Day MacBook deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $949 at Amazon
$1,099 Save $150 Will soon cost $1,299. Get Deal

If you need a new laptop that's sleek, portable, and powerful, the MacBook Air is sooo easy to recommend. Its thin all-aluminum design (available in four colors) features a haptic touchpad, a 12MP webcam, and a punchy Liquid Retina display. Its M5 chip makes it faster than most Windows laptops in just about any scenario. The 13-inch base model currently costs $1,099 on Amazon, but it's down to $949 for Prime Day. It's now $50 away from its record-low price from Memorial Day. You'll find the same deal at Best Buy this week.

Read Mashable's full review of the M5 Apple MacBook Air.

More MacBook deals

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,149 $1,299 (save $100)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,549 $1,699 (save $150)

Best Prime Day AirTag deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag (2nd Generation), 4-pack 🔥 $89 at Amazon
$99 Save $10   Get Deal

Here's our first-ever discount on the second-generation AirTag, Apple's recently updated Bluetooth tracker. It doesn't look any different from the original version that launched in 2021, but it has a louder speaker and a much wider range. Grab an $89 four-pack for the best value (normally $99) — that works out to $22.25 per AirTag. If you only need one or two, you'll pay $24 for them individually during Prime Day (typically $29). Best Buy and Walmart were matching both of those deals, FYI.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple AirTag 2.

More Apple accessory deals

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

• Apple MagSafe Charger — $28 $49 (save $21) 🔥

• Apple Pencil USB-C — $59 $79 (save $20)

• Apple Magic Mouse — $59.99 $79 (save $15.01) 🔥

• Apple AirTag 1 (4-Pack) — $69.99 $99 (save $29.01)

• Apple Pencil Pro — $99 $129 (save $30)