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My automatic wet cat food feeder is so comforting when Im gone overnight — get it for $99.99 on Prime Day

Mashable - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 23:54

SAVE $30: As of July 11, the Petlibro Polar automatic wet cat food feeder is still $99.99 for Prime Day. That's 23% off its usual $129.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Petlibro Petlibro Polar automatic wet cat food feeder $99.99 at Amazon
$129.99 Save $30.00 Get Deal

I'm a helicopter cat mom, but I'm also a diehard hanger-outer — meaning I'm frequently in a position where I won't be home for a feeding time or two. The idea of simply overfilling my cats' bowls with kibble doesn't sit right with me, and neither does the concept of relying solely on an automatic dry food feeder. I'll be far too paranoid about lack of hydration-related health issues if my girlies don't get their wet food, and stumbling across Petlibro's automatic wet cat food feeder a few years ago has been such a comfort for all of us. I can't help but recommend it harder than I usually do now that it's on sale for under $100 this Prime Day.

Unlike dry food, the tricky thing about wet food is obviously that it gets gross after sitting out for too long. This automatic wet feeder is both refrigerated and sealed when feedings aren't happening, ensuring that wet food will stay fresh for up to three days. It works with paté, chunks in gravy, whatever gets your cat jumping on the counter in the morning.

SEE ALSO: Stock up on the boring stuff this Prime Day: Toilet paper, cleaning products, you know

Inside, there's a rotating dish with three sections for up to three meals. You can set a feeding schedule in the Petlibro app, which will open the lid for a set amount of time for your cat to chow down. I was unsure whether my cats would even know they were supposed to eat out of this thing, but they do — the app tracks when your pet comes to eat and for how long they were there.

Amazon's sale officially ends tonight, so I'm fully urging cat parents to grab this genuinely-great Prime Day pet deal before it's gone. (There's also an upgraded version with a stainless steel bowl instead of a plastic one, which I wish I had. That one's on sale for $110.49.)

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The best travel deals to bag on Prime Day 2025

Mashable - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 23:25
The best Prime Day travel deals at a glance: BEST TRAVEL EXPERIENCE DEAL Budget car rentals save up to 30% on base rates + get 10% back in an Amazon gift card Get Deal BEST LUGGAGE DEAL Amazon Basics 3-Piece Luggage Set $58.50 (save $21.49) Get Deal BEST TRAVEL ACCESSORY DEAL Tile by Life360 Essentials $50.34 (save $24.65) Get Deal BEST CHARGING DEAL Anker 633 MagGo portable charger $37.99 (save $22) Get Deal BEST NOISE-CANCELLING HEADPHONES DEAL Bose QuietComfort headphones $199 (save $150) Get Deal BEST TABLET DEAL Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, 128GB, WiFi) $479 (save $120) Get Deal

Amazon Prime Day may be on its last of the four-day megasale, but the deals are far from winding down.

One seasonally appropriate category that's popping off is travel deals. Whether you're looking to upgrade your luggage or in-flight entertainment, there are plenty of discounts to help you do so on a budget. Heck, Amazon has even partnered with travel companies like Budget and Expedia to offer Prime Day deals on travel experiences. So you can book a trip and get all of the gear you need to make it successful, all while saving some money.

Mashable's shopping experts are keeping track of all the best travel deals Prime Day has to offer, including luggage, noise-cancelling headphones, Kindles, charging accessories, and more. Don't see what you're looking for? Check back for more as we get closer to the big day(s).

Best Prime Day travel experience deal Opens in a new window Credit: Budget Our pick: Budget car rentals save up to 30% on base rates + get 10% back in an Amazon gift card Get Deal Why we like it

Instead of relying on Uber and Lyft to get around on your next trip, you can rent your own wheels and save. For Prime Day, Amazon customers get exclusive car rental benefits at Budget. Sign in to your Amazon account on Budget's website to unlock up to 30% off base rates on rentals for your next trip. Plus, 10% of the time and mileage charges incurred will be returned to you in the form of an Amazon gift card. You'll receive your gift card at the email associated with your Amazon account about 48 hours after your rental is complete. Head over to the promo page for more details on terms and conditions.

More Prime Day travel experience dealsBest luggage deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Our pick: Amazon Basics 3-Piece Luggage Set $58.50 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $21.49 Get Deal Why we like it

If you're in need of a new set of luggage, it'll be hard to find a better value than this three piece Amazon Basics set. For just $58.50, you'll get a 22-inch hardside carry-on suitcase, a 15-inch tote bag, and a 10-inch compact bag. It's true to its name as a relatively basic set, but it'll keep you from spending hundreds on new luggage.

That said, if you are looking to upgrade your luggage experience, you can grab both carry-on and checked bag sizes from Away on sale.

More Prime Day luggage dealsBest travel accessory deal Opens in a new window Credit: Tile Our pick: Tile by Life360 Essentials $50.34 at Amazon
$74.99 Save $24.65 Get Deal Why we like it

With the four-pack AirTag deal being officially sold out at Amazon, travelers wanting to score a deal will have to look to other Bluetooth trackers. Thankfully, Tile's essentials pack, which comes with four different trackers in three different styles, is on sale for just $50.34 — its lowest price ever.

More Prime Day travel accessory dealsBest charging deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Our pick: Anker 633 MagGo portable charger $37.99 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $22 Get Deal Why we like it

Portable power is essential for travel, but you can't trust any old power bank on Amazon. Anker's portable charging gear is some of the best, and you can't go wrong with the 633 MagGo — especially while it's down to just $37.99. It's compact, can attach to your phone via magnets, doubles as a foldable stand, and can juice up your phone quickly, thanks to its 20W USB-C output.

More Prime Day charging dealsBest noise-cancelling headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Our pick: Bose QuietComfort $199 at Amazon
$349 Save $150 Get Deal Why we like it

The Bose QuietComfort headphones are a solid pair of traveling headphones, with great active noise cancellation, foldable ear cups that make them easy to fit in a backpack, and comfort that allows for hours of continuous wear. At $199, they're a competitively priced pair of headphones you can wear during the work day or on a long-haul flight.

More Prime Day noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds dealsBest tablet deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, 128GB, WiFi) $479 at Amazon
$599 Save $120 Get Deal Why we like it

Read our full review of the 2025 Apple iPad Air (M3).

We fancy the iPad Air as the best Apple tablet for most people. It's more budget-friendly than the iPad Pro, but can still handle tough design jobs, as well as streaming, reading, and other creative projects. You could even use it as a laptop substitute and it'll work swimmingly. It's also lightweight, has impressive battery life at over 14 hours, and features a brilliant 11-inch display.

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This Alexa-Compatible Canon Printer Is 58% Off Right Now

How-To Geek - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 23:17

The Canon PIXMA Inkjet Printer is currently on sale with a big 58% discount, knocking the price down to just $59.00 on Amazon. This is a huge discount considering it normally costs $141. The printer is also compatible with Alexa, making it a great choice for smart homes.

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Prime Day is coming to a close: Shop the best noise-cancelling headphones deals while you can

Mashable - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 23:04
Best Prime Day noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds deals: Best Bose deal Bose QuietComfort 🔥 $199 (save $150) Get Deal Best Sony deal Sony WH-1000XM5 $298 (save $271.99) Get Deal Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods Pro 2 🔥 $149 (save $100) Get Deal Best Beats deal Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian $169.95 (save $180.04) Get Deal Best headphone deal under $100 Sony WH-CH720N $78 (save $71.99) Get Deal Best earbuds deal under $100 Beats Studio Buds + 🔥 $89.95 (save $80) Get Deal

We're nearing the end of Amazon's Prime Day event, and after sifting through thousands of "deals" (some great and some not-so-great) we can officially say it: Prime Day actually delivered the goods this year.

However, while the best Prime Day deals on noise-cancelling earbuds are truly wild, the top Prime Day deals on noise-cancelling headphones aren't quite as strong. If you're shopping for wireless earbuds with ANC, prices have never been better. On the headphones front, there are some notable absences this year. Cough, Bose, cough. And while Apple AirPods Max headphones were briefly on sale for $399 at Amazon, that's no longer the case, sadly — though you can still grab them at Walmart for the record low.

Overall, this is an awesome time to pick up a new pair of noise cancellers. The AirPods Pro 2 just hit $149, a true all-time low price that's an incredible bargain. For those wanting the over-ear experience, you can get flagship headphones from Sony and Beats on sale.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2025: Live updates on the top deals

Check out our full, curated list of the deals that are actually worth your money below. If something catches your eye, grab it ASAP — most of these deals will likely disappear tomorrow once Prime Day ends.

Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to new record-low prices, while struck-through deals were sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Best Prime Day deal on noise-cancelling headphones Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM6 $428 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $21.99 Get Deal Why we like it

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

Mashable's Tech Editor Timothy Werth raved about the new flagship Sony headphones in his review. We were hoping these cans would get a discount for Prime Day 2025, and Amazon delivered. These headphones just got their first-ever discount, and although it's not a huge one, it might just be enough to pull you off the fence. Our testers have found that these headphones have best-in-class noise-cancellation and stellar sound, while offering improved portability and call quality over the XM5 version.

If the XM6s are out of your price range, we recommend the previous generation Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, which are down to just $298 (reg. $399.99) for Prime Day, or the Bose QuietComfort, which are at a record-low $199 (reg. $349).

SEE ALSO: Sony WH-1000XM6 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5: Is it worth the upgrade? More noise-cancelling headphones dealsBest noise-cancelling headphones under $100 Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-CH720N $78
$149.99 Save $71.99 Get Deal Why we like it

Our pick for the best noise-cancelling headphones under $100? We have to give it up to Sony, once again. The brand really does have killer ANC, and if you can't spare $400 on a new pair of headphones (and trust us, we get it), then this is your best bet. These mid-range headphones still offer strong sound and good noise cancellation, even if they won't win any awards over premium cans from Bose, Sony, or Beats.

More noise-cancelling headphones under $100Best noise-cancelling earbuds deal Apple AirPods Pro 2 🔥 $149 at Amazon
$249 Save $100 Get Deal Why we like it

Read our full review of the AirPods Pro 2 noise-cancelling earbuds.

Right now, Amazon has dropped the price on the AirPods Pro 2 all the way down to $149, which is a full $100 off their regular price. This is a record-low price for what many consider the best all-around earbuds for Apple users, thanks to their best-in-class noise cancellation and features like Adaptive Audio. This isn't just one of the best deals on noise-cancelling headphones, it's also one of the best Prime Day deals of 2025, period.

SEE ALSO: AirPods 4 vs. Airpods Pro 2: Which Prime Day deal should you buy? More noise-cancelling earbuds dealsBest noise-cancelling earbuds deal under $100 Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Studio Buds + $89.95 at Amazon
$169.96 Save $80.01 Get Deal Why we like it

We love the retro-tech vibes of transparent gadgets like the Beats Studio Buds+. And right now, these famous Beats earbuds are more affordable than they've ever been. As in, ever, ever. While they're not the newest product on the market, they still offer seamless integration with Apple products, but they play nice with Android devices, too.

More noise-cancelling earbuds under $100 SEE ALSO: We've found Apple devices at record-low prices for Prime Day: Shop AirPods, MacBooks, iPads, and more The best Prime Day deals to shop this week
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Windows 11 Has a New Way To Fix Itself

How-To Geek - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 23:03

Windows 11 25H2 is shaping up, and it's going to be one big feature-packed update with a lot of stuff. We've seen a lot of it, but new things are still popping up. And now, it's getting something actually useful—and for once, not related to customization.

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I Tweaked These iPhone Settings for Better Nighttime Browsing (You Should Too)

How-To Geek - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 23:00

I have a habit of catching up on social media updates, checking the news, and reading newsletters in bed before going to sleep. However, using an iPhone at night with the lights turned down often feels uncomfortable and leaves my eyes strained.

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The best deals on Samsung smartphone accessories from Prime Day 2025: Chargers, cases, mounts, and more

Mashable - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 22:40
Best Samsung smartphone accessory deals from Prime Day 2025 Best charger deal Samsung 15W Wireless Charger $32.77 (Save $27.22) Get Deal Best phone case deal Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Standing Grip Phone Case $40.98 (Save $) Get Deal

Yeah, getting a new phone is fun and all, but what's even more fun is buying a bunch of cute and helpful accessories to make your experience that much better. If you recently got a new Samsung smartphone, you're in luck, because Prime Day 2025 is chock-full of last-minute deals on Samsung accessories — from chargers, to car mounts, and more. You'll also find plenty of phone cases on sale, and you should probably pick one up. Let's be real, none of us have no-phone-case money in this economy.

SEE ALSO: 175+ best Prime Day deals: We found last-chance offers on Apple, Yeti, and Samsung — score over 60% off

Read on to find our favorite Prime Day accessory deals for your Samsung smartphone below. Snag the ones you want now, because it's the final day of the sale, and we aren't certain how long these offers will last.

Best charger deals Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 15W Wireless Charger $32.77 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $27.22 Get Deal Best phone case deals Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Standing Grip Phone Case $40.98 at Amazon
$54.99 Save $14.01 Get Deal More Samsung phone accessory deals
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Last chance to get the 99 cents Paramount+ deal

Mashable - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 22:30

SAVE $24: Through July 13, new and returning subscribers can get two months of Paramount+ Premium or Essential for just 99 cents per month. Usually $12.99 or $7.99 per month, you'll save up to $24 total.

Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount+ Paramount+ Premium (with Showtime) $0.99/month for two months (save $24) Get Deal

Prime Day isn't exactly known for its streaming deals, but this year, we were blessed with quite a few. While most of those deals are only available for Prime Video members as add-on services and expire at the end of Prime Day (today, July 11), this Paramount+ deal is live through July 13, meaning you still have through the weekend to pull the trigger.

Here's the scoop: new and returning subscribers can score two months of Paramount+ Premium (that's the ad-free tier that includes Showtime) for just 99 cents per month. Typically $12.99 per month, that ends up saving you $24 total. Even better, you can score the deal on its own through Paramount+, so you don't need to be a Prime member to take advantage of the savings.

For what it's worth, the deal is also valid on the Essential tier, but we recommend going with the Premium tier as you'll get a whole lot more for 99 cents — including ad-free viewing, access to the entire Showtime library, the ability to stream CBS live and download movies and shows for offline viewing, and 4K, UHD, Dolby Vision, and HDR10 quality.

Either option you choose, remember that the cost per month will jump back up to full price (either $12.99 or $7.99 monthly) after the two-month promotional period ends. Be sure to cancel ahead of that deadline if you want to avoid charges.

What can you watch with your 99-cent Paramount+ Premium subscription? Glad you asked. Big Brother Season 27 just started, which means you can watch new episodes and live feeds on Paramount+. Dexter: Resurrection also premieres on Showtime this weekend. Paramount+ with Showtime is also where you'll find new movies like Smile 2, Gladiator II, and Love Me, as well as shows like Yellowjackets, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, and Criminal Minds Evolution.

Best Prime Day deals
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Multiple Samsung Galaxy S25 phones from the winter Unpacked event are still on sale for Prime Day

Mashable - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 22:27
The best Prime Day deals on Samsung Galaxy S25 phones at a glance Best S25 Ultra deal Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (unlocked, 256GB) $949.99 ((save $350)) Get Deal Best S25+ deal Samsung Galaxy S25+ (unlocked, 512GB) $819.99 ((save $380)) Get Deal

A Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event happening right in the middle of Prime Day week could cause some confusion about which Samsung phones are actually on sale for Prime Day. The new foldable ones aren't, of course, but there are some good Prime Day deals on 2025 Samsung phones: the S25 models. Just released in February after the winter Unpacked event, these are still the newest non-foldable Samsung flagship phones, and several options like the S25+ and S25 Ultra can be found for up to 29% at Amazon for Prime Day.

SEE ALSO: Mashable's top 11 best-sellers from Prime Day 2025 — AirPods, LifeStraw, and Crest

If you do see one of these phones still on sale and in stock, upgrade while you can. July 11 is the last day of Prime Day, and we've already seen the deal on the 256GB S25+ disappear. We're also tracking other Samsung Galaxy deals through the end of Prime Day — as of this writing, the Z Flip6 is still under $900.

Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.

Best Samsung S25 phone deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (unlocked, 256GB) $949.99 at Amazon
$1,299.99 Save $350 Get Deal Why we like it

There's a lot going on in this few month-old phone for less than $1,000. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is fueled by the most powerful Samsung chipset that's out right now, the Snapdragon Elite 8. Thankfully, the new battery is also powerful enough to keep up with such high-end performance on such a large screen, which is compatible with the S Pen stylus (that's included!) Among the Ultra's rear camera collection is a 200MP wide lens.

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If youve been waiting for the M5 MacBooks, we have bad news

Mashable - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 22:10

Apple's next batch of upgraded MacBooks might not come out until next year, but it might be smart to buy one right now anyway.

A new report courtesy of Bloomberg's Mark Gurman indicated that MacBooks with the as-yet-unreleased M5 chip may not ship later this year as initially expected. Instead, they could be delayed to 2026. While we don't know this for sure yet, it's worth considering as you think about what you want your next laptop purchase to be.

SEE ALSO: The best Prime Day MacBook deals: MacBook Airs start at just $599 on day 4

With that in mind, it's worth pointing out that there are plenty of good Prime Day (or Prime Day-adjacent) deals on MacBooks right now. For instance, you can get the M2 MacBook Air for just $699 at Best Buy right now. I reviewed that one back when it launched in 2023 and actually still use it as my personal device on a daily basis. It's just as fast and user-friendly now as it was then, too.

Heck, if you have a bit more cash on hand, the M4 MacBook Air is just $849 right now on Amazon. These are expensive machines normally, so if you don't feel like waiting until next year, it might be smart to hop on one of these deals now.

Shop MacBooks on sale M2 MacBook Air $699 at Best Buy (save $100) Get Deal M4 MacBook Air $849 at Amazon (save $150) Get Deal
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8 Forgotten Game Boy Classics Worth Digging Out Your Old System For

How-To Geek - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 22:00

After the arrival of the Nintendo Switch, console gamers could finally play "real" console games on both their televisions and portably. Just like that, the days of Big N producing separate handheld systems like the Game Boy became a thing of the past.

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I use my phone less at night thanks to this alarm clock (which is on sale for Prime Day)

Mashable - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 21:48

SAVE 18%: As of July 11 (the last and final day of Amazon's Prime Day extravaganza), you can get the Hatch Restore 3 for $139.99, down from $169.99. That's an 18% discount and $30 in savings.

Opens in a new window Credit: Tabitha Britt Hatch Restore 3 $139.99 at Amazon
$169.99 Save $30 Get Deal

Today, July 11, is the last and final day of Amazon Prime Day (this year, it was a four-day event, starting July 8), but Amazon isn’t holding back on the deals. We’re still seeing new record-low prices on products from Apple, Sony, Samsung, and more.

One of the best deals I’d like to point out is on the Hatch Restore 3, which is down to $139.99, a $30 savings from its usual $169.99 price. In fact, it's proven to be one of the most popular Prime Day deals of 2025. This is the best price we’ve seen on this smart alarm clock since its release in January of this year (which is exactly when I got mine).

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2025: Live updates on the top deals

The Hatch Restore 3 is an alarm clock, but it’s also much more than that. And as a person who is chronically online for work and doom-scrolling before bed, I was looking for a way to break my phone addiction and get more sleep. (One second it’s 11 p.m. and the next thing you know it’s 2 a.m.?!)

The coolest feature of this alarm clock is that it has an unwind mode, so you can prep for bed. It gives you the option to listen to literal bedtime stories or set meditations to help you wind down and clear your head. I just set the green noise to two hours, and that usually does the trick. (It's worth noting that the premium content, like bedtime stories and guided meditations, requires a Hatch+ subscription, but a free trial is included so you can test it out.)

The Hatch Restore 3's light is fully customizable to match your mood or routine. I chose a fun, vibrant pink here to show off its features. Credit: Tabitha Britt

As for the actual alarm itself, it’s not a jarring buzzer like we had in our rooms as kids (at least I did). This alarm clock gradually brightens with soft light and plays gentle sounds to help you wake up. You can choose from multiple tones, set the volume, and change the color of the light to help you wake up how you want. And while you set these routines up in the app, the clock itself is designed for sleepy hands — you can start your routine or hit snooze with a large, simple button right on top, so you never have to reach for your phone.

If you're looking to reclaim your evenings and mornings from your phone, this record-low price makes today the perfect day to finally do it.

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X faces criminal investigation in France over potential algorithm manipulation

Mashable - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 21:44

French officials have launched a criminal investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform, X, following a probe exploring whether or not the platform's algorithm was manipulated for the purposes of "foreign interference."

The platform is accused of altering its algorithms and fraudulently extracting data from users, said Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau. The investigation will look into possible "organized data system manipulation," or what is considered under French law to be criminal hacking, a crime that carries a sentence of 10 years in prison and a $350,000 fine. French officials are investigating the platform itself, a legal entity related to the company, and several unnamed individuals. The case was brought forth by a lawmaker and a civil servant, reported Politico, joining other members of the French Parliament who have raised issue with Musk's X, including recent antisemitic comments by AI chatbot Grok.

SEE ALSO: Linda Yaccarino is out as X CEO

The Paris prosecutor's office said in a statement issued Friday that France's national gendarmerie, a branch of the armed forces, was assigned to the case earlier this week. Investigators will be looking for evidence that X altered its content display algorithms to highlight themes favorable to the far right, Le Monde reports, and promoted posts from far-right candidates in recent European elections. Earlier this year, Musk made a virtual appearance at a rally for the German far-right party Alternativ für Deutschland (AfD), saying he believed the party was "the best hope for Germany."

France first opened up the inquiry in February, in response to a letter sent by French lawmaker Éric Bothorel. "Elon Musk's personal involvement in the management of the platform, but also in several elections concerning European countries, represents a real danger and threat to our democracies," he wrote. The probe was also investigating a complaint that X has experienced a surge in "hateful, racist, anti-LGBT+, and homophobic political content," which could "skew the democratic debate in France."

In 2023, the European Union Commission opened an investigation into Musk for breaching multiple provisions, including "information manipulation," of the recently passed Digital Services Act (DSA).

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Own a Meta Quest 3? One of the Best Routers For Wireless VR Is 47% Off

How-To Geek - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 21:30

The Meta Quest 3 is still the most approachable, budget-friendly VR headset out there, but it requires you purchase a few things to get the most out of it. If you want to use it wirelessly with a PC, one of the best things you can do is buy a dedicated wireless router.

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Yes, its the last day of Prime Day — dont miss last-chance deals

Mashable - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 21:27

We made it to day four out of four, everyone. There are now just hours left on Amazon Prime Day 2025 — the longest Prime Day to date.

With this sale, Amazon brought us everything from new record low prices on AirPods, first-time price drops on robot vacuums, cheap TVs, plenty of deals under $50, and of course, a good selection of deals on the boring essentials. The deals have been so good that Mashable's team couldn't resist picking up a few for ourselves.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2025 ends tonight! Get live updates on the top deals.

As expansive as the deals have already been, the sale isn't over just yet. With the clock ticking down to the end of Prime Day day four, here's what you need to know.

When does Prime Day end?

Amazon Prime Day may not end at midnight, depending on where you live — the sale officially ends at 2:59 a.m. ET on July 12 and 11:59 p.m. PT on July 11. We typically see a handful of deals stay live after a major sale, but not generally those that go on sale especially for Prime Day, like Kindles and Echo devices. If you've been waiting to score the best possible price, we recommend shopping before the sale ends tonight while many of the deals that were live on day one are still live.

Amazon's competitors are doing their best to compete with the mega-retailer by extending their counterprogramming past July 11. Target Circle Week is on through July 12, while Walmart and Best Buy's sales are on through July 13. While Amazon does have the greatest volume of deals, they don't have the best in every category. Walmart has had the USB-C AirPods Max down to $399 for days (though they're now coming in and out of stock) while Best Buy dropped the M2 MacBook Air down to $699 during their sale.

Best Prime Day deals still live

Some of the best deals of Prime Day are still live as we head into the final hours of the sale, but it's likely many of them won't be come tomorrow. With so many deals still live, it's easy to get overwhelmed, which is why we've pulled our top 10 deals still live, from TVs to Kindles to streaming deals. Check them out below:

Best Apple deal Our pick: Apple AirPods Pro 2 $149 at Amazon
$249 Save $100 Get Deal

Read our full review of the Apple AirPods Pro 2.

If we had to pick just one Apple deal to shop during Prime Day 2025, it would be this: The newest AirPods Pro are marked down to the we-can't-believe-it price of $149.

"These are pretty much must-have wireless earbuds if you're in the Apple ecosystem. If you're on a budget — or if you really don't like noise-cancelling — you can grab the regular AirPods for the also-insane price of $89. But for most of us, it's the AirPods Pro 2. They sound great and have stellar noise cancellation — what more do you need to know?" — Timothy Beck Werth, Mashable Tech Editor

Best laptop deal Our pick: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $988 at Amazon
$1,399.99 Save $411.99 Get Deal

Read Mashable's full review of the 13.8-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop 7.

"Microsoft's 13.8-inch flagship PC is our favorite Windows laptop, combining a slick, sophisticated design with peppy performance and an all-day battery life. (Literally: It lasted nearly 23 hours in our testing.) This variant has a high-end Snapdragon X Elite processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage — our ideal baseline specs for most everyday users.

Prime members can snag the Platinum colorway on sale for just $918.99, which is 34% off its $1,399.99 MSRP and a new all-time low by a couple bucks. For comparison's sake, Amazon's deal is $181 cheaper than competing discounts at the Microsoft Store and Best Buy (where it's currently sold out)." — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter

Best tablet deal Our pick: Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $279.99 at Walmart
$349 Save $69.01 Get Deal

"As much as we love the affordable iPad Mini, it's really hard to argue with a $279 iPad. And so we're not even going to try. While the base model iPad is missing the latest Apple silicon (the M series chips), do you really want your tablet to feel like a laptop? Then you might be tempted to get some work done instead of playing The Sims." — Timothy Beck Werth, Tech Editor

Best TV deal Our pick: Samsung The Frame 55-inch QLED Art TV (2024 model) $812.99 at Amazon
$1,497.99 Save $685 Get Deal

"Samsung's famous Art TV really is something special. It has a matte, anti-glare display you'll only find on a couple other flagship Samsung TVs, and the art mode really is a genius innovation. The ultra-thin frame also looks very impressive up on the wall.

"I attended the launch event for the 2024 edition of The Frame, and it's been my favorite TV ever since. This model got an upgraded AI processor for smoother action, plus some other key upgrades, and you're not missing anything crucial versus the 2025 model. When friends and family ask for TV recommendations, this is my top pick." — Timothy Beck Werth, Tech Editor

Best Kindle deal Our pick: Amazon Kindle (16GB) $109.99 at Amazon
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"If you're looking for the best possible deal on a Kindle e-reader, then you're looking for the base model, which gets a rare price drop for Prime Day. Kindles typically only go on sale during big events like Prime Day and Black Friday, so this is a rare chance to get a new Kindle for under $100. In her review, Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino said this is the 'best e-reader on a budget,' and that's doubly true when it's on sale." — Timothy Beck Werth, Tech Editor

Best headphones deal Our pick: Sony WH-1000XM5 $313 at Amazon
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"While the brand new Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones may be enjoying a modest $20 discount, the real deal is $150 price cut on the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. Barring some minor upgrades (including slightly improved sound and folding ear cups), the XM5 headphones are very similar to their newer counterpart, with 30 hours of battery life, great ANC, and the same degree of comfort for long hours of wear. The major difference? These headphones hold their own with $400+ options while being priced at nearly half the cost. This $248 marks a brand new best price ever for these headphones, beating their $249.99 sale price we saw only once before earlier this spring." — Bethany Allard, Lead Shopping Reporter

Best robot vacuum deal Our pick: Roborock Q7 M5+ robot vacuum and mop $429.99 at Amazon
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"This budget Roborock model was also just released this year, but it's been living in the shadow of the big bad Saros trio. Nevertheless, it deserves a spotlight for the value that it packs, especially now that it's under $300 for Prime members this of Prime Day. The most impressive feat of the Roborock Q7 M5+ is its 10,000 Pa of suction power — that's far stronger than the norm for cheap robot vacuums. That matches the power of my favorite robot vacuum from 2024, the Roborock Qrevo Master, and is the baseline number I'd recommend for keeping up with substantial pet hair.

"Note that the Q7 M5+ does mop and does self-empty, but doesn't wash and dry its own mopping pad like the more premium Roborocks." — Leah Stodart, Senior Shopping Reporter

Best gaming deal Our pick: 'Final Fantasy XVI' for PlayStation 5 $22.95 at Walmart
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Read Mashable's full review of Final Fantasy XVI.

"Final Fantasy XVI is unlike any FF game that came before it, and honestly, we think that's a good thing. That's because FFVI is a truly fantastic character action game that combines engaging combat and an intriguing story with the visual spectacle we've come to expect from the series. It's an incredibly worthwhile adventure for all PS5 owners to experience." — Dylan Haas, Lead Shopping Reporter

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"New and returning subscribers can get their first two months of Paramount+ Premium — that's the ad-free tier with Showtime — for just 99 cents per month. Typically $12.99 per month, that saves you $24 total. Even better, you can score the deal on its own through Paramount+ or as a Prime Video add-on. For what it's worth, the streamer typically offers a $2.99 per month deal for six months during Black Friday. While the Prime Day discount is only valid for a third of the time, it'll cost you $2 less per month, making this a pretty epic deal.

The Premium tier gives viewers an ad-free experience (except with live TV), access to the entire Showtime library, the ability to stream CBS live and download movies and shows for offline viewing, and 4K, UHD, Dolby Vision, and HDR10 quality. The discount is only valid through July 13, so be sure to sign up ASAP. Also, remember that the cost per month will go back to full price ($12.99 per month) after your two-month promotional period unless you cancel." — Christina Buff, Mashable contributor

Best household essential deal Our pick: Arm & Hammer Power Sheets (50-count) $12.98 at Amazon
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"Laundry detergent is one of those things you'll always need more of. This $10 box of Arm & Hammer detergent sheets can cover up to 100 small loads — spend $40 or $50 and you won't have to stock up on detergent for the foreseeable future." — Leah Stodart, Senior Shopping Reporter

Check out our full list of Prime Day deals you can still pick up before the sale ends.

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Apple adds Mac Pro, iPads, and more to its vintage and obsolete products list

Mashable - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 21:22

Once again, Apple has updated its list of vintage and obsolete products. This update include the iconic, yet infamous "trash can" Mac Pro from 2013.

The 2013 Mac Pro was a complete design departure from its predecessors (and successors) with its cylindrical design that looked like one of those sleek mini trash cans. It was praised at the time for its performance and cooling system due to its unique design. But the shape of the 2013 Mac Pro was also its downfall, since there was so space for Apple users to upgrade or replace its hardware. When Apple introduced a new Mac Pro in 2019 to replace the 2013 model, it was decidedly rectangular in shape and also drew comparisons to a cheese grater.

SEE ALSO: 175+ best Prime Day deals: We found last-chance offers on Apple, Yeti, and Samsung — score over 60% off

Apple discontinued the 2013 Mac Pro in 2019, and has now officially designated it a vintage Apple product, according to MacRumors. What that technically means is Apple stopped selling them more than five years ago. For users with vintage devices, Apple can no longer guarantee parts or support and the devices may not support new system updates.

Obsolete products are ones that were discontinued seven years ago. Devices relegated to this list stop receiving all hardware support.

What other products did Apple move to the vintage and obsolete pile recently? Here's the list:

Apple devices added to the vintage list

  • 2019 13-inch MacBook Air

  • 2019 iMac

  • 2018 11-inch iPad Pro

  • 2018 third-generation 12.9-inch ‌iPad Pro‌

  • 2013 Mac Pro

  • 128 GB iPhone 8

Apple devices added to the obsolete list

  • AirPort Express (2nd generation)

  • AirPort Time Capsules, 2TB and 3TB versions

  • AirPort Extreme 802.11ac

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3 new Android 16 features to try thanks to Android Canary

Mashable - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 20:56

Android 16 is here and there are already a bunch of fun new features to try out, but more are on the way.

You can actually try some of them right now thanks to Android Canary, Google's brand new delivery mechanism for upcoming feature testing for Android. Per 9to5Google, the first Android Canary update is here, bringing with it a small handful of minor new features. They aren't big, game-changing additions, but they do sound nice. Here are three you should try.

SEE ALSO: Pixel owners report Android 16 lock screen issues

Before we get started, a brief word of warning: Installing unfinished Android builds on your personal device can be dangerous for reasons that I hope are obvious. Do it at your own risk.

1. Hide the AI button

Easily the most appealing new feature in the latest Android Canary update to me, personally, is the ability to hide the AI button from the Pixel search bar that sits on your phone's home screen. Typically, the search bar just has two buttons: One for voice search and one for photo search. These days, there's a third button that activates AI mode, but a new toggle in the settings menu lets you turn that off entirely so you never accidentally press it.

2. Enhanced HDR

It's not clear yet how profound an effect it has, but there's a new "Enhanced HDR Brightness" toggle in the settings menu that is supposed to improve image quality on anything that supports HDR. Specifically, as its name suggests, HDR content should be brighter after you turn this on. HDR is great when configured correctly, but it can sometimes produce dimmer images, so this is a good setting to have, assuming it works.

3. A new, separate parental controls menu

This last one is less a new feature and more a reorganization of the settings menu, but there's now a dedicated "Parental Controls" menu where there wasn't before. Previously, parental controls were bundled into the "Digital Wellbeing" menu, which still exists, but is now separate from parental controls. Again, it doesn't seem like there are any new parental control options at the moment, but it's nice that this is now its own separate part of the settings menu.

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How to get free Amazon Prime: Switch to this Metro by T-Mobile phone plan

Mashable - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 20:55

SAVE $14.99/MONTH ON PRIME: Metro by T-Mobile customers with the Metro Flex Unlimited Plus plan get free Amazon Prime included in their $60/month plan. Amazon Prime usually costs $14.99/month, or $139 per year if you pay all at once.

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A lot of subscriptions out there come with other subscriptions for free, like how you can get free HBO Max with a DashPass subscription. But the final boss of subscriptions — Amazon Prime — is almost never included for free with anything. Unless it's T-Mobile's Metro Flex Unlimited Plus phone plan, in which case you really do get free Amazon Prime. Imagine realizing you have access to that while Prime Day is still happening.

So, that's $14.99/month (the price of Prime) that you don't have to pay with your $60/month phone plan (already quite affordable compared to other phone plans). A free Prime membership unlocks so many more savings that go way past that free Prime shipping. For instance, Prime members get a free Grubhub+ subscription, which unlocks $0 delivery fees on every order. Prime members are also frequently offered free months of Amazon subscriptions like Kindle Unlimited and Amazon Music Unlimited — that's happening for Prime Day as we speak.

SEE ALSO: Stock up on the boring stuff this Prime Day: Toilet paper, cleaning products, you know

This deal is not just exclusive to Prime Day, which ends at 2:59 a.m. ET or right before midnight for west coasters. It's been around since April, when T-Mobile launched the Metro Flex Unlimited Plus and its "$250 in added value." The plan secures a five-year price guarantee at $60/month, so you won't have prices raised on your unlimited 5G data or unlimited talk and text. Also included with Metro Flex Unlimited Plus is 25GB of hotspot data, HD video, and the big one for people who travel a lot: unlimited international texting in over 210 countries. That's a rare one.

If you're already a paying Prime member, you'll be able to link your existing membership to your Metro account.

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Your Switch 2 Could Get a Nintendo Ban if You Buy Used Games

How-To Geek - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 20:30

Nintendo is cracking down hard on game piracy, but this is accidentally affecting people who own legitimate, secondhand Switch 1 game cartridges. So if you bought a secondhand cartridge, even from GameStop, you might want to read this before you put it on your Switch.

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How Magnets Make Modern Gadgets Great

How-To Geek - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 20:00

When I was growing up, magnets were the enemy of technology. They could erase your homework on a floppy disk, make your tube TV's colors go funny, and most of the time you probably wanted to avoid them.

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