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Against all my personal expectations that the fad would pass, vinyl records continue to be popular and there are hobbyists all over the world saying "no thanks" to digital music and prefer dropping a needle onto a vinyl disc.

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SAVE $151: Walmart's onn. 50-inch 4K Roku TV is on sale for just $178 as of May 15. That's nearly 50% off its list price of $329.

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There's two kinds of people in the world: those who splurge on fancy specs and those who opt for the cheapest model they can find that'll still get the job done. I fall into that second category.

Nearly three years ago, I moved to a new place and needed a bigger (and newer) TV to fill the space a bit better than my old 32-inch model from college (don't judge me). I ended up grabbing the onn. 50-inch 4K Roku TV, which is Walmart's own TV brand, because it was on sale for only $238. After years of watching endless hours of New Girl and literally hundreds of NHL games, I can honestly say I love this thing. It's reliable, looks great, and is equipped with the best smart TV platform (in my opinion), Roku TV. The one thing I don't love? It's now way cheaper than when I bought it.

As of May 15, the onn. 50-inch 4K Roku TV is on sale for an outrageously low $178. That's nearly 50% off the list price of $329 and $60 less than when I found it on sale back in 2022.

Specs wise, the Walmart brand TV isn't anything spectacular, but if you just want a way to stream your favorite shows, movies, and sports, you probably won't care. It's equipped with 4K UHD and HDR10, so it looks good to the average viewer. It's compatible with Apple AirPlay, Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa, includes plenty of connections for your peripherals (3 HDMI inputs, 1 composite, 1 USB, 1 LAN, 1 coaxial/cable, 1 optical, and 1 headphone jack), and can be set up in minutes. The sound isn't going to wow you, but you can always connect external speakers or a soundbar to boost it up a few notches like I did. With all the money you'll save on the TV itself, you can splurge on a sound system.

If you're concerned about buying a Walmart brand TV instead of a well-known brand like LG or TCL, a two-year limited warranty should ease your mind. Plus, mine has been kicking for nearly three years and I've never had a single complaint or issue. If you're like me and don't care much about specs and just want something reliable, it's going to be hard to beat a 50-inch 4K TV for only $178.

The best TV deals to shop this week

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)

• Amazon Fire TV 4-Series (43 inches, 2024) — $269.99 (List Price $329.99)

• 55-inch Sony Bravia 3 4K LED Smart Google TV (2024 Model) — $578.00 (List Price $699.99)

• LG 65-inch Class UR9000 Series 4K Smart TV — $496.99 (List Price $629.99)

• Hisense 85-Inch Class U8 Series Mini-LED ULED 4K UHD Google Smart TV — $1,697.96 (List Price $1999.96)

The biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States just confirmed that it was hacked.

On Thursday, Coinbase confirmed that their systems were breached by unauthorized users and that internal company documents along with customers' personal data were accessed. The company was made aware of the breach via an email from the threat actor on May 11.

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Coinbase disclosed that in the email that the company received from the hackers was a demand for a $20 million ransom in exchange for not publicly leaking the stolen data. Coinbase says it will not pay the ransom and will instead establish a $20 million reward fund for anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the criminals behind the breach. The company also said it's cooperating with law enforcement.

The news of a data breach at Coinbase was first disclosed in legally required filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 

Coinbase believes the intrusion occurred after cyber criminals recruited a group of overseas contractors and support agents. Coinbase detected workers with authorization to access its systems "accessing data without business need." 

The crypto exchange says it immediately fired contractors who were involved with the breach and warned customers whose information was accessed.

Less than 1 percent of the exchange's monthly transacting users have been affected by the breach, according to Coinbase. Based on previous company filings regarding its user data, that means around 100,000 Coinbase users were affected.

According to Coinbase, no user login credentials such as passwords, personal keys, crypto wallets, or exchange funds were accessed.

However, the affected data is still quite concerning. Coinbase says the hackers obtained names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of its users. In addition, customers' masked bank account numbers, photos of government IDs such as driver's licenses and passports, as well as the last four digits of social security numbers were stolen. Furthermore, the bad actors accessed certain user account data such as balance snapshots and transaction history.

As for company information, Coinbase says the hackers received limited corporate data such as training materials, support agent communications, as well as other internal documents.

In a video statement posted by Coinbase CEO Brain Armstrong, the Coinbase head describes changes being made to ensure a similar breach doesn't happen again. For example, the company is revamping its customer support systems and relocating its customer support operations as a result of the breach.

Armstrong also pledged to reimburse any customers who were socially engineered due to the breach and lost funds as a result.

SAVE $30: As of May 15, get the Google Nest Security Cam for $69.99, down from its usual price of $99.99. That's a discount of 30% and the lowest price we've seen.

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If you want to make sure everything is copacetic around your home, it's a good idea to invest in a security camera. Just to see what's going on when you don't want to get up and look outside, or when you're away. And here's the good news: you don't to spend a bonkers amount of money on one if you're ready to make a purchase. Not if you shop at Amazon right now, anyway.

As of May 15, get the Google Nest Security Cam for $69.99, down from its usual price of $99.99. That's $30 off and a discount of 30%. It's also the lowest price we've seen. This price applies to all colorways, including Fog, Linen, and Snow.

This is a wired camera that gives you crisp 1080p HDR video as well as night vision, so you can still see what's going on when the sun goes down. What's more, it comes with 3 free hours of event history so even if you do happen to miss something, you can go back and review it. A Nest Aware subscription gives you 60 days of history if you prefer to pay though, so you have more options there.

You can access your camera feed 24/7 via app, and it uses AI to determine whether humans or animals or cars are passing by your home at any given time of day. That determines what types of alerts it'll send so you're not bothered all day by false positives.

This is a wired camera so you'll have to be strategic about placement, but it's worth picking up for the money saved alone. You can stay on your couch and keep a safe home. What a concept.

SAVE 31%: The De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Automatic Espresso and Coffee Machine is on sale at Amazon for $549.95, down from the listed MSRP of $799.95. That's a savings of $250 that matches the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon.

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Coffee is one of life's greatest pleasures. You can ignore that statement if you're not a fan of coffee, but if you are, you know how it goes. No morning is complete without a perfect cup of coffee. Sometimes it's not even the caffeine we crave, it's simply the routine of having something nice to enjoy each morning. If you're not in the mood to put on real clothes and head out the door to the local cafe, become your own at-home barista thanks to this deal at Amazon.

As of May 15, the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Automatic Espresso and Coffee Machine is on sale at Amazon for $549.95, marked down from the listed MSRP at De'Longhi of $799.95. That's a savings of $250 and a sale price that matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

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• Skylight Frame 10-inch Digital Picture Frame — $99.90 (List Price $159.00)

• Skylight Calendar 15-inch Digital Calendar & Chore Chart — $319.99

• Ninja Crispi Air Fryer — $159.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Birdfy AI Smart Solar Powered Bird Feeder with Camera — $179.99 (List Price $249.99)

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Convenience with quality is everything you need to know about the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo automatic espresso and coffee machine. With one touch, you'll be in line for a frothy cafe latte, a bold espresso, or an iced coffee. The built-in conical burr grinder has 13 settings which means you'll be able to grind beans to your exact desire. Plus, the De'Longhi LatteCrema system is friendly with both milk and milk alteratives.

Instead of getting dressed and heading to the coffee shop, snag the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo automatic espresso and coffee machine while it's back at the lowest price ever. For just $549.95, you can become your own at-home barista making perfect morning coffees and awesome espresso martinis come evening.

SAVE $8: As of May 15, preorder a digital copy of Elden Ring Nightreign for $31.99 at Newegg, down from its usual price of $39.99 ahead of release with promo code ERNSAVE. That's a 20% discount.

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There's a new Elden Ring adventure in town, and it's set to debut later this month. Elden Ring Nightreign is the first Elden Ring spinoff, and it's a co-op multiplayer adventure that changes things up significantly. There's still time to preorder if you want to get your game on with friends, but if you want to save some cash while doing so, Newegg has you covered.

As of May 15, preorder a digital copy of Elden Ring Nightreign for $31.99 at Newegg, down from its usual price of $39.99 ahead of release with promo code ERNSAVE. That's $8 off and a 20% discount.

This preorder is for the digital edition, so you'll be getting a code delivered to you via email, so you'll need to watch out for it after your purchase. The code won't go live until the game does, so there's still a bit of a wait left until May 29, but saving almost $10 on a brand new game is a good idea no matter how you slice it.

Journey to the land of Limgrave, now renamed Limfeld, and explore procedurally-generated versions of the area as one of a few premade characters with your friends. You can play in a single-player mode if you wish, but the game was created for teams of three to work together and clear out sections on their way to defeat a final boss.

If you're ready for another slice of Elden Ring, albeit in a different form factor, don't miss out on getting some cash off a game you probably planned on buying anyway.

Google today announced a suite of new accessibility features in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, including AI-powered and personality-driven settings for users' most popular assistive tools.

SEE ALSO: Apple adds accessibility labels to App Store, braille options to hardware

Earlier this week, the company also announced new AI-powered scam prevention tools in Chrome browsers, as it tries to overhaul the public's perception of tech and its encroachment into our lives, Black Mirror-style.

Gemini for Talkback can carry a convo

For Android users, Google is enhancing the Talkback experience — the company's in-house screen reader tool for people who are blind or have low vision — with more Gemini features, including the ability to ask questions about Talkback's descriptions. Users can also get live information about their entire screens by asking specific questions to Gemini while using Talkback.

Google first announced Gemini for Talkback in 2024, intended to provide support for onscreen images without alt text.

More human captions

Google is also revamping its Expressive Captions feature, introduced in December to provide a more accurate captioning experience that includes the vocalizations and emotions of the speaker within the caption's text, such as gasps, raised voices, and background noise context. The new expressive captions will now add the flair of a speaker's vocal stylings, such as elongated vowels or dragged out sounds, and even more sound labels, like whistling.

New accessibility tools for students, and more

For Chromebooks, the company is collaborating with College Board — the national nonprofit that oversees AP, SAT, and college admissions curricula — to integrate Google's accessibility tools into the Bluebook testing app. Students will be able to use their Chromebook's assistive features, like ChromeVox screen reader and Dictation, when taking a College Board test.

In addition, mobile Chrome users will now be able to zoom in on just the text of a webpage, instead of the entire screen, with Page Zoom. And the company is also introducing Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for PDFs, which will allow screen readers to interact and understand scanned PDFs.

Philips is embracing the "right to repair" movement.

The Dutch tech company has started up a new program called "Philips Fixables," per Tom's Hardware. The idea behind Philips Fixables is that users will be able to 3D print their own replacement parts for Philips products, using exact Philips specifications, at home. The plan is for Philips to put the files up on Printables.com, a popular home for 3D printing information, for free.

SEE ALSO: A popular YouTuber tore open the Google Pixel 9a and found a big red flag

There are, of course, a few catches to this. One is that it's seemingly only available in the Czech Republic right now, though it will obviously expand to other regions over time. Another is that the only replacement part that's currently available for 3D printing is a 3mm comb for one of Philips' shavers, so Philips didn't launch with a particularly exhaustive list of parts for users to print.

The right to repair personal electronics has gained a ton of momentum over the past several years. Some manufacturers, like Framework, produce laptops that are meant to be opened up and messed around with by users. On the flip side, Google received some criticism this week for making it nearly impossible for users to perform their own battery replacements on the recently launched Pixel 9a phone.

With the spread of accessible 3D printing tech (as well as economic concerns about inflation and tariffs), don't be surprised to see this kind of thing become more popular over time.

SAVE $179.01: The EcoFlow River 2 Max portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $289.99, down from the MSRP of $469. That's a 38% discount and the lowest price we've seen at Amazon.

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Summer camping season is just weeks away which means you might be considering the logistics of how you'll stay powered up while off-grid. Instead of packing countless portable power banks to keep your phone charged, consider upgrading to a portable power station. And thanks to today's deal at Amazon, you won't have to spend a fortune.

As of May 15, the EcoFlow River 2 Max portable power station is on sale for $289.99, down from the list price of $469. That's a 38% discount that takes $179.01 off the normal price. It also happens to be the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon for the River 2 Max.

Fully recharging in just one hour means the EcoFlow River 2 Max might just be more important to pack on the camping trip than the s'mores supplies. While we don't recommend forgetting either, the EcoFlow River 2 Max is around to keep your fully charged up with three USB-A and one USB-C port. You'll also get four AC ports, two with grounding.

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• Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender — $89.99 (List Price $119.99)

• Skylight Frame 10-inch Digital Picture Frame — $99.90 (List Price $159.00)

• Skylight Calendar 15-inch Digital Calendar & Chore Chart — $319.99

• Ninja Crispi Air Fryer — $159.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Birdfy AI Smart Solar Powered Bird Feeder with Camera — $179.99 (List Price $249.99)

• KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer — $349.95 (List Price $449.99)

• Eufy Omni C20 Robot Vacuum and Mop With Self-Emptying Base — $399.99 (List Price $699.99)

Like all EcoFlow portable power stations, you can also recharge via solar panels, but you'll want to grab those separately.

There's also plenty of reason to keep an EcoFlow River 2 Max portable power station at home and ready to keep you charged up during storms that knock out power. You'll want to make sure your phone has juice in any scenario.

SEE ALSO: Save $700 on the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max portable power station at Amazon

Instead of worrying about how you'll stay charged while camping this summer, score the EcoFlow River 2 Max portable power station while it's at the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon of just $289.99. Everyone in your camping party will be thankful you made the investment.

On May 15, Sony launched its latest flagship product, the noise-cancelling WH-1000XM6 headphones. It's been three long years since the previous-generation XM5 headphones were released, and there is one major design change: The headphones now fold up for easy portability.

Otherwise, I'd class the changes as more iterative than innovative, but if you want best-in-class noise-cancellling headphones and pristine audio quality, the headphones deliver — with a catch. The new Sony XM6 headphones are about $50 more expensive than the XM5s.

The most likely explanation for the price increase? Tariffs, of course. There's been a rash of tech price hikes lately, but let's not go there.

So, how do the new Sony headphones sound? I've been testing the headphones ahead of their official launch, and I believe they (mostly) justify their $449.99 price tag. We'll be updating this review as we spend more time with these wireless headphones, but let's dive into my first-hand impressions.

You can also watch my Sony XM6 headphones review in video form, if you prefer:

Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones review: How do they sound?

When testing the XM6 headphones, I compared them to other elite wireless headphones and earbuds. Specifically, I've also tested the Sony XM5 headphones, Dyson OnTrac headphones, Bose QuietComfort Ultra, and Panasonic Technics AZ100s, among others. Sony's new flagship headphones definitely hold their own among other flagship cans and buds, but do they offer the best sound I've ever encountered? Not quite.

The new Sony headphones offer impressive audio quality, and they definitely improve on the XM5 models. The active noise cancellation is particularly phenomenal (more on that below). I really appreciated the overall balance, depth, and quality of the audio. For the XM6, Sony audio engineers worked with music mastering engineers here in the United States, and the results are clear when you listen to music. Like all headphone reviewers, I have a dedicated playlist for testing new audio products, and I found that vocal-heavy tracks sound particularly great, with noticeable improvements over the XM5s.

The new Sony XM6 headphones (left) next to the previous-gen XM5 model (right). Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

While I tend to have weaker bass hearing, I had no trouble picking out the bass line in my favorite Radiohead tracks. As for the mid- and high-frequency range, the vocals on tracks like "Hello" from Adele and "Someone You Loved" by Lewis Capaldi rang out clearly, as did the strings in classic Mozart symphonies.

However, I did have one small problem with the audio, which is a disappointment for a pair of $450 headphones. On extremely layered tracks like "National Anthem" from Radiohead or "Outro" by M83, I found the sound a little lacking in clarity. I wouldn't go so far as to call it muddy, but the soundscape did blur a touch. I also found that to truly appreciate all the richness of the XM6 sound, I had to turn the volume up a little higher than I'd like.

Honestly, I think the Technics AZ100 earbuds have just ruined me for other audio products, as the latest Technics driver really has no equal in terms of clarity. Still, these headphones do sound very impressive, and they pass the "bop" test. As in, how much did I bop my head and play air drums while listening to my favorite music? If you're a music lover, I don't think you'll be disappointed with these cans.

One more note: If you love big-thumping bass, as I noted in my video review above, opt for the Sony ULT headphones, which prioritize bass.

Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones review: What's new? The newly released XM6 headphones fold up for portability. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

Sony introduced one major design change with the XM6 headphones: They now fold up for portability. The travel case is also sturdier (the XM5 travel case was truly terrible), with a magnetic closure instead of a very breakable zipper. The case may not look that much smaller in photos, but when you're stuffing them into a backpack, the compact size and shape make a big difference.

The new storage case (left) and the old (right). Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

Sony also added a new processor to the headphones. The new Sony QN3 processor is seven times faster, according to Sony, and powers improved adaptive noise cancellation and better call quality thanks to "AI beamforming" tech. Sony also added additional microphones (12 versus the eight in the XM5) for improved noise cancellation. For phone calls, there are six dedicated mics instead of four.

The headband design has also been tweaked for improved comfort, and I have to say these headphones are extremely comfortable. Even while wearing them all day at the office, I didn't have any issues with comfort or ear fatigue.

The Sony XM6 headphones have easy-to-use touch controls and a redesigned ANC button. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable The new storage case is also more compact. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones review: What's not new?

After three years, you might have hoped for bigger changes. I certainly did. While the foldable design is a much-appreciated change, and while there are improvements to sound, those are differences of degrees, not miles. Sony also made no improvements to battery life. The XM6 headphones have the same 30-hour battery life (with ANC engaged) as the last model. In my Dyson OnTrac review, I noted that Dyson hid extra battery packs in the headband to power its incredible 55-hour battery, but Sony seems to have opted for foldability over a battery improvement.

The overall aesthetic is still recognizably Sony, so if you liked the look of the XM5 headphones, you'll like the new design as well.

Can you tell the difference between the XM5 and XM6 at a glance? Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

To me, they also prove that headphones have somewhat plateaued. Just look at the newest Apple AirPods Max headphones, which added USB-C charging and not much else with their most recent update. I imagine Sony and Apple audio engineers reluctantly telling their bosses, "We can't make the drivers any better than they already are!" That's not entirely fair, as Sony did make some tweaks for improved vocals (which you can really hear), but I do think we're reaching the peak of headphone quality, barring a big advancement in audio technology.

Two more important notes: First, the multi-point pairing here is absolutely seamless. I could switch between my iPhone and MacBook with no issues. Second, you can now listen to music and charge the headphones at the same time.

Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones review: The ANC is incredible

Sony's flagship headphones have always been at the head of the pack with noise cancellation, and that legacy continues here. The ANC in the XM6 is as good as or better than any I've ever heard.

Good noise cancellation should feel a little bit like magic. When the ANC engages, you should instantly step into a bubble of silence, and that's what you get here. With music playing, the noise cancellation is near perfect. Sure, on the subway, some sounds get through, but under normal listening conditions, it's spooky how sounds disappear. I like to use these headphones at work for their noise cancellation (with no music playing) just so I can focus better.

The ANC on the new flagship Sony headphones works like magic. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

On the downside, while Sony says these headphones have adaptive noise cancellation, they don't really offer much personalization. Some Bose headphones (and the Technics earbuds I mentioned) let you fine-tune the ANC settings to your liking, which would have been a nice addition.

The new Sony XM6 Headphones: Just the specs

• Processor: Sony QN3

• Microphones: 12

• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 (LDAC support)

• Battery: 30 hours with ANC (40 hours without)

• Charge time: ~3.5 hours

• Noise cancellation: Active noise cancellation

• Spatial audio: Yes

• Colors: Midnight blue, black, silver

• Inputs: USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack

• Quick charge: 3 hours in 3 minutes

Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones: Are they worth it?

I say yes, absolutely. While I wouldn't say these headphones deliver the best sound I've ever heard, they come close. Add to that elite noise cancellation, a comfortable fit, and a travel-friendly design, and you have flagship headphones that justify their $450 price tag. That being said, they're not an instant upgrade if you already own the XM5 headphones. But if you have an older pair, want LDAC support, or just like the Sony product ecosystem, they're a worthy purchase, no doubt.

While we don't love seeing a price increase, it has been three years since we got the XM5s. On top of that, other flagship headphones from brands like Bose, Dyson, Sonos, and Apple have all come in at $449 and above. If you're a music lover who wants the best possible sound, that's the new price of admission, folks.

You can buy the new Sony headphones now for $449.99 at Sony, Amazon, and Best Buy.

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On May 15, Sony released its newest flagship headphones, the noise-cancelling WH-1000XM6 headphones. The new headphones have improved noise cancellation and sound, but there's a catch — they cost $449.99. That's about $50 more than the previous version, and hardly a surprise in the tariff era. Still, that's a big ask for music lovers.

As I noted in my full review, "other flagship headphones from brands like Bose, Dyson, Sonos, and Apple have all come in at $449 and above. If you're a music lover who wants the best possible sound, that's the new price of admission, folks."

Mashable has been testing the new wireless headphones over the past couple weeks, and you can read our full review of the new cans (spoiler alert: they sound fantastic). But if you're ready to pass go, drop $450, and collect your new headphones, you can already purchase them at Sony, Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers.

Sony's flagship headphones always rank among the very best noise-cancelling headphones, and the XM6 are no exception. In this post, we'll cover what's new, what's not, and other need-to-know details on the latest Sony noise cancellers.

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You can't release a new product in 2025 without adding some type of AI feature, even if you have to use the term AI liberally. However, Sony really did add a faster chip (seven times faster, the company says), the Sony QN3 processor. That chip powers improved noise cancellation, particularly for phone calls. The other improvements definitely fall into the iterative category, with one big exception: these headphones now fold.

Meet the new Sony flagship headphones. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

And here are the specs:

• Processor: Sony QN3

• Microphones: 12

• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 (LDAC support)

• Battery: 30 hours with ANC (40 hours without)

• Noise cancellation: Active noise cancellation

• Spatial audio: Yes

• Colors: Midnight blue, black, silver

The Sony XM6 Headphones: What's new?

For the new headphones, Sony audio engineers worked with mastering engineers here in the United States to improve the overall audio quality. And when directly comparing them to the XM5 headphones and wireless earbuds, there is a noticeable improvement. (How much better? Read our full XM6 review to find out.)

For call quality, additional microphones and "AI beamforming" provide clearer, more directional sound. For calls, the headphones also feature two additional microphones.

Most importantly, the new headphones are more travel-friendly. The case is slimmer and smaller than the XM5 case. They also trade the terrible, easily broken zipper for a magnetic latch. While the case might not look much smaller, in person, it's significantly more compact. And here's the big news: The headphones now fold up for storage.

The XM6's case is more travel-friendly. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable Unlike the previous model, the XM6 headphones fold up for easier storage. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable The XM6 Headphones: What's not new?

While Dyson's OnTrac headphones were able to achieve a mighty impressive 55 hours of battery with ANC, the XM6 headphones have exactly the same battery life as the previous model. That's pretty disappointing. (Though, unless you're taking back-to-back 20-hour flights, I'm not sure anyone really needs more than 30 hours of playback at a time.) I would also class the noise cancellation and audio improvements as a matter of degrees, not miles. Considering it's been three years since the previous model, I was hoping for a little more.

Honestly, it's looking like noise-cancelling headphones like this have pretty much plateaued. Just look at the non-existent changes Apple made to the "new" AirPods Max headphones. At least Sony included noticeable audio quality improvements, a new processor, and a big new design change.

Where to buy the Sony XM6 Headphones

If you've been eagerly waiting for Sony's new headphones, you can order them now from Sony, Amazon, and Best Buy. The headphones have a $449.99 price tag and come in three colors, Midnight blue, black, and silver.

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TL;DR: Stream Espanyol vs. Barcelona in La Liga for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Barcelona are on the cusp of winning La Liga, and they can confirm the title against their local rivals Espanyol. It doesn't get much sweeter than that for Hansi Flick's squad of young stars led by Lamine Yamal.

This feels like the start of something special for another generation of La Masia products.

If you want to watch Espanyol vs. Barcelona for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Espanyol vs. Barcelona?

Espanyol vs. Barcelona kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET on May 15. This fixture takes place at the RCDE Stadium.

How to watch Espanyol vs. Barcelona for free

Espanyol vs. Barcelona will be broadcast live on ITV4, with free live streaming available on ITVX.

ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK. This process makes it look like you're connecting from the UK, so you can access ITVX from anywhere in the world.

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SAVE $650: The 16-inch Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro business laptop (Intel Core 7 Ultra, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is on sale at Amazon for $1,399.99, down from the standard price of $2,049.99. That's a 32% discount.

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Work-worthy laptops come with a specific set of must-haves. You'll need something powerful enough to run a presentation while streaming video and editing charts. But you'll also want something that's travel-friendly, easily going from the office to your house or with you to the conference across the country. Thankfully, there's a model that ticks all those boxes and it's on sale today.

As of May 15, the 16-inch Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro business laptop (Intel Core 7 Ultra, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is on sale at Amazon for $1,399.99, marked down from the usual price of $2,049.99. That saves you (or your employer) $650 thanks to the 32% discount.

The best laptop and tablet deals to shop this week

• Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet — $89.99 (List Price $139.99)

• Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Android Tablet — $199.99 (List Price $269.99)

• Amazon Kindle Colorsoft — $279.99

• Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $999.00

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With a 1TB SSD and a 3K AMOLED touchscreen display, you'll be in great shape for presentations with the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro. The 16-inch laptop is also equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, but it only weighs 3.44 pounds so you won't feel bogged down when stashing it in your work bag. Plus, you'll get access to two Thunderbolt 4 ports.

If you're already in the Samsung Galaxy family, you'll find seamless connections to your Galaxy smartphone and Galaxy tablet, easily sharing files between the devices. You can also connect your Samsung Tab to operate as a second screen with the Galaxy Book4 Pro.

SEE ALSO: The cheapest gaming laptop we recommend is on sale for a record-low $450

Instead of dishing out over $2,000 on a work laptop, snag the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro while it's on sale for $1,399.99. You'll be getting a hefty 32% discount and a laptop with specs that hold up to your busy workload.

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It's a plight of the modern era, constantly searching for an outlet so you can charge your phone or laptop. Plus, because we have so many devices to charge and only so many outlets, you might be stuck in a constant rotation of plugging and unplugging. Luckily for you, there is a solution and even better, it's on sale.

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Best laptop and tablet deals

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President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs will soon mean higher prices at Walmart — and that's coming directly from a top executive at the retail giant.

Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey told CNBC in an interview that tariffs were "still too high" and that American customers would shoulder that cost in the coming weeks.

SEE ALSO: Want to avoid tariff price hikes? Shop our giant list of 81 refurbished tech deals.

"We're wired for everyday low prices, but the magnitude of these increases is more than any retailer can absorb," he told CNBC. "It’s more than any supplier can absorb."

Rainey said he was "concerned" that consumers were "going to start seeing higher prices" as a result of the tariffs. Those hikes could come as soon as the end of May, he said, "and then certainly much more in June."

Rainey confirmed to CNBC that a recent deal between the U.S. and China — temporarily dropping tariffs from 145 percent to 30 percent — was not enough of a cut to keep prices flat.

SEE ALSO: Walmart denies tariffs caused reinstatement of 'basket fee'

Walmart recently made headlines when it reinstated a $6.99 "basket fee" for certain grocery orders, which some claimed was due to Trump's tariffs. The company told Mashable, however, that the fee was unrelated to tariffs.

But as Walmart's own CFO confirmed, that doesn't mean tariffs won't cost you at Walmart — and very soon.

SAVE $150: As of May 15, the 13-inch Apple M4 MacBook Air is still hanging out at $849 at Amazon. That's 15% or $150 off the list price and its lowest price on record. Some color options are already selling out, so act quick.

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For a laptop that's only been out two months, a $150 discount is pretty outrageous. Especially when said laptop is a MacBook.

We were pretty dang shocked when Apple's new M4 MacBook Air dropped from $999 to $899, but then it dropped $50 more and our jaws were on the floor. The fact that this deal price is still hanging around over two weeks later is quite the blessing. However, certain color options are now selling out and low stock warnings are starting to pop up. If you want to upgrade your MacBook, we recommend jumping on the deal before it disappears, which could be any day now.

As of May 15, the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air base model, which packs 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, is still chilling at $849 at Amazon. That's 15% off asking price and its lowest price on record.

Called the "best-buy Apple laptop, period," by Mashable's reviewer Stan Schroeder, the M4 MacBook Air is so powerful it's almost overkill. It's 24 percent faster than the already fast M3 Air and in the top five speediest laptops we've tested at Mashable. It's not only our top pick for a MacBook, but one of our top picks for a laptop in general in 2025.

The M4 Air operates near silently, packs an improved 12MP Center Stage FaceTime camera, features open-lid support for two external displays, and lasts for up to 18 hours on a full charge. It's no surprise it earned a Mashable Choice Award and a glowing 4.5 out of 5 stars.

If you're sporting an older MacBook, upgrading for only $849 is practically a no-brainer. But you might want to act fast, as this deal may or may not disappear tomorrow.

The best laptop and tablet deals to shop this week

• Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet — $89.99 (List Price $139.99)

• Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Android Tablet — $199.99 (List Price $269.99)

• Amazon Kindle Colorsoft — $279.99

• Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $999.00

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What are looking forward to streaming this week? Watching along to Eurovision or getting ready for another episode of The Last of Us? We can tell you where to watch all the latest hits, and now we even have a suggestion on how to watch. If you're looking for a new TV, may we suggest this Roku Smart TV with 4K resolution?

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Crank up your air conditioning and find the coziest spot on your couch, because it's time for summer television.

SEE ALSO: Summer Movie Preview: What's coming to theaters and streaming?

This summer promises a boatload of TV coming our way, be it old favorites or new obsessions. Beloved smash hits like Squid Game, The Bear, and Wednesday are almost back, while new comedies like Adults and Overcompensating aim to make you laugh your summer vacation away. And keep your eyes peeled for sci-fi series, mystery thrillers, and romances.

All this TV can be daunting, so we've picked out 43 titles for you to peruse across a wide variety of genres. Plus, we've sorted everything by streaming service, so you can figure out which shows you'll have access to, or which streamer you'll need to get in order to catch an upcoming series that strikes your fancy (if you're not second-guessing your subscription costs). Here are the TV shows you should keep an eye out for this summer.

What's coming to Apple TV+ this summer?

Apple TV+ has you covered across a wide range of genres this summer. Hungry for sci-fi? Feast your eyes on Murderbot. What about a historical epic? Check out Chief of War. More in the mood for a sports comedy? Stick should be right up your alley. But there's even more where that came from.

The Buccaneers, Season 2 Josie Totah, Alisha Boe, Aubri Ibrag, and Kristine Frøseth in "The Buccaneers." Credit: Apple TV+

You might have ventured into The Buccaneers' first season to satiate your thirst between seasons of Bridgerton without expecting much. However, this Regency romantic drama created by Katherine Jakeways, based on Edith Wharton's final novel, quickly found its own footing, offering diabolical narrative twists, long-simmering love stories, and a Taylor Swift-packed anachronistic soundtrack. 

And now, it's back for a second season on Apple TV+, with the show's core American expats — Nan St. George (Kristine Frøseth), Jinny St. George (Imogen Waterhouse), Lizzy Elmsworth (Aubri Ibrag), Mabel Elmsworth (Josie Totah) and Conchita, Lady Brightlingsea (Alisha Boe) — all returning. But where these England newcomers felt like fish out of water last season, they're now either in positions of immense power or on the run. Drama will ensue! — Shannon Connellan, UK Editor

Starring: Kristine Frøseth, Alisha Boe, Aubri Ibrag, Josie Totah, Imogen Waterhouse, Christina Hendricks, Mia Threapleton, Josh Dylan, Guy Remmers, Matthew Broome, Barney Fishwick, Leighton Meester, Jacob Ifan, Grace Ambrose, Maria Almeida, and Greg Wise

How to watch: The Buccaneers Season 2 premieres June 18 on Apple TV+.

Chief of War Jason Momoa in "Chief of War." Credit: Apple TV+

Jason Momoa takes on acting, writing, directing, and executive-producing duties in Chief of War, which he co-created with Thomas Pa'a Sibbett.

Based on true events, Chief of War transports viewers to Hawaii at the end of the 18th century, when the Hawaiian Islands are at war with one another. Enter warrior Ka'iana (Momoa), who undertakes a bloody campaign to unite the islands in the face of Western colonization. Prepare yourself for epic historical action, and to see the story of Hawaii's unification told from an Indigenous perspective. — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

Starring: Jason Momoa, Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale‘o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka, and Te Kohe Tuhaka

How to watch: Chief of War premieres Aug. 1 on Apple TV+.

Murderbot

Martha Wells' Hugo–winning The Murderbot Diaries series comes to TV in this sci-fi comedy about an android who claims to despise humanity — but who may actually have more in common with humans than it cares to admit.

Alexander Skarsgård plays the titular Murderbot, a rogue security android who's gained autonomy by hacking its own governor module. Instead of using its newfound freedom to destroy the humans it works for, Murderbot tries its best to keep a low profile and watch all the TV it wants, including the space-set soap opera The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon. But when a mission it's chaperoning goes haywire, Murderbot finds itself getting closer to its scientist clients and facing its most daunting challenge yet: emotions. Come for another high-quality Apple TV+ sci-fi show, stay for Murderbot's snarky —yet super perceptive — inner monologue. — B.E.

Starring: Alexander Skarsgård, Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna, Tattiawna Jones, and Tamara Podemski

How to watch: Murderbot premieres May 16 on Apple TV+.

Smoke Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett in "Smoke." Credit: Apple TV+

In 2022, Taron Egerton and Dennis Lehane teamed up for the riveting true crime miniseries Black Bird. The pair look to recreate the magic in the upcoming miniseries Smoke.

Inspired by true events and the podcast Firebug, Smoke stars Egerton and Jurnee Smollett as an arson investigator and a detective investigating two serial arsonists. Smollett earned an Emmy nomination for her leading role in Lovecraft Country, while Egerton received one for his role in Black Bird, so their team-up here sounds extra promising. — B.E.

Starring: Taron Egerton, Jurnee Smollett, Rafe Spall, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Hannah Emily Anderson, Anna Chlumsky, Adina Porter, Greg Kinnear, and John Leguizamo

How to watch: Smoke premieres June 27 on Apple TV+.

Stick Owen Wilson and Peter Dager in "Stick." Credit: Apple TV+

Apple TV+ struck gold in the realm of feel-good sports comedies with Ted Lasso. Can the streamer do it again with Stick?

This golf-centric comedy series stars Owen Wilson as Pryce Cahill, an ex-pro golfer whose career ended prematurely. Now, 20 years down the line, his marriage has collapsed, and he's lost his job at a sporting goods store. So Pryce gambles his future on one last big move and decides to focus all his energy on coaching troubled golf prodigy Santi (Peter Dager). Can these two beat the odds? — B.E.

Starring: Owen Wilson, Peter Dager, Marc Maron, Mariana Treviño, Lilli Kay, and Judy Greer

How to watch: Stick premieres June 4 on Apple TV+.

What's coming to Disney+ this summer?

Get ready for a double dose of Marvel on Disney+ this summer, with a bit of nostalgia on the side. Beloved stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb make their triumphant TV return, while new MCU titles like Ironheart and Eyes of Wakanda await.

Phineas and Ferb

Ferb, I know what we're gonna watch this summer. The Phineas and Ferb reboot, of course! The new season promises 104 more days of summer vacation, reuniting viewers with stepbrothers Phineas (voiced by Vincent Martella) and Ferb (voiced by David Errigo Jr.) as they dream up new ways to spend their summer.

Once again, their sister Candace (voiced by Ashley Tisdale) is on the warpath to bust their shenanigans, and once again, platypus Perry (aka Agent P) must thwart supervillain Dr. Doofenshmirtz (voiced by Dan Povenmire) from taking over the tri-state area. Brace yourself for boatloads of nostalgia — and boatloads of bangers. — B.E.

Starring: Vincent Martella, David Errigo Jr., Ashley Tisdale, Caroline Rhea, Dee Bradley Baker, Alyson Stoner, Dan Povenmire, and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh

How to watch: Phineas and Ferb premieres June 5 at 8 p.m. ET on the Disney Channel, and the first 10 episodes are streaming on Disney+ June 6.

Eyes of Wakanda The Lion in "Eyes of Wakanda." Credit: Marvel

The four-episode animated miniseries Eyes of Wakanda takes us back into the history of Wakanda and the MCU. Directed by Todd Harris and executive produced by Black Panther director Ryan Coogler, the series follows the Wakandan warriors known as the Hatut Zeraze as they retrieve dangerous vibranium artifacts from across the globe. Maybe we'll even see the Black Panthers who preceded Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa, or older iterations of the Dora Milaje warriors.* — B.E.

Starring: Winnie Harlow, Cress Williams, Patricia Belcher, Larry Herron, Adam Gold, Lynn Whitfield, Jacques Colimon, Jona Xiao, Isaac Robinson-Smith, Gary Anthony Williams, Zeke Alton, Steve Toussaint, and Anika Noni Rose

How to watch: Eyes of Wakanda premieres Aug. 6 on Disney+.

Ironheart Dominique Thorne in "Ironheart." Credit: Jalen Marlowe / Marvel

Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) steps into the spotlight in Ironheart, created by Chinaka Hodge. First introduced in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Riri is a genius inventor who's hoping to make a mark on the world. Honestly, she already has! As an MIT student, she built a suit of armor on par with Tony Stark's — and she's just getting started. In Ironheart, she returns to her hometown of Chicago, where she'll cross paths with the mysterious Parker Robbins (Anthony Ramos), aka The Hood. What comes next is a collision between magic and technology that will lead Riri down a dangerous path.* — B.E.

Starring: Dominique Thorne, Anthony Ramos, Lyric Ross, Alden Ehrenreich, Regan Aliyah, Manny Montana, Matthew Elam, and Anji White

How to watch: Ironheart premieres June 24 on Disney+.

What's coming to Hulu/FX this summer?

Strangers, chefs, and aliens are just a sample of the fascinating characters you'll meet on Hulu (and FX on Hulu) this summer. Get ready for the comedy Adults, the Alien prequel Alien: Earth, and The Bear Season 4.

Adults Amita Rao, Lucy Freyer, Malik Elassal, Jack Innanen, and Owen Thiele in "Adults." Credit: Pari Dukovic / FX

Created by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon), Adults is an ensemble comedy about five twentysomethings in New York trying to become good people, even if they're barely fully fledged "people" yet. Samir (Malik Elassal), Billie (Lucy Freyer), Paul Baker (Jack Innanen), Issa (Amita Rao), and Anton (Owen Thiele) all crash in Samir's childhood home, where they experience the highs and lows of early adulthood together. From dating drama to work woes, Adults looks to paint a heightened picture of a pivotal moment in everyone's lives — and the groups of friends who are able to see us through.* — B.E.

Starring: Malik Elassal, Lucy Freyer, Jack Innanen, Amita Rao, and Owen Thiele

How to watch: Adults premieres May 28 on Hulu.

Alien: Earth

The Alien franchise comes to TV with Alien: Earth, a prequel series from Fargo's Noah Hawley. Set two years before the events of the original Alien, the show kicks off when a mysterious spaceship crash lands on Earth. As a group of ragtag tactical soldiers investigates, they'll come face to face with Earth's greatest threat. We're guessing face-hugging, chest-bursting, and more delicious sci-fi horror is in store. We’re also guessing the Weyland-Yutani corporation is going to be totally normal about this!* — B.E.

Starring: Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Samuel Blenkin, Essie Davis, Adarsh Gourav, Kit Young, David Rysdahl, Babou Ceesay, Jonathan Ajayi, Erana James, Lily Newmark, Diêm Camille, Adrian Edmondson, Moe Bar-El, and Sandra Yi Sencindiver

How to watch: Alien: Earth premieres Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. ET on Hulu and FX.

The Bear, Season 4 Jeremy Allen White in "The Bear." Credit: FX Networks

Perhaps The Bear can overcome its underwhelming third season and get back to top form in Season 4. After all, Season 3 left us with a ton of unanswered questions: What did the restaurant review of The Bear really say? Will Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) finally talk things over with Claire (Molly Gordon)? Did Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) accept a job offer at another restaurant? Who knows! One thing’s for sure: I bet we’re in for a healthy serving of mouthwatering cooking scenes. Here’s hoping they just come with a side of much-needed evolution.* — B.E.

Starring: Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Abby Elliott, Matty Matheson, Edwin Lee Gibson, Corey Hendrix, Oliver Platt, Molly Gordon, Ricky Staffieri, and Jamie Lee Curtis

How to watch: The Bear Season 4 premieres June 25 at 8 p.m. ET on Hulu.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Season 17

The gang's all back in Season 17 of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, which celebrates the 20th anniversary of its series premiere this August. On the docket is the conclusion to Always Sunny's crossover with Abbott Elementary, this time told from the gang's perspective. Surely their volunteer time at Abbott couldn't have been that bad of a catastrophe, right? Right? — B.E.

Starring: Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson, Danny DeVito, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, and David Hornsby

How to watch: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 premieres July 9 at 9 p.m. ET on FXX, with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu.

Nine Perfect Strangers, Season 2

If you desperately want The White Lotus to do a ski resort-themed season, then check into Season 2 of Nine Perfect Strangers.

Set at a wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps, Season 2 re-introduces enigmatic guru Masha Dmitrichenko (Nicole Kidman). Joining her are nine new strangers seeking spiritual well-being, played by big names like Crazy Rich Asians' Henry Golding, Schitt's Creek's Annie Murphy, The Gilded Age's Christine Baranski, and The White Lotus' Murray Bartlett. — B.E.

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Henry Golding, Murray Bartlett, Christine Baranski, Annie Murphy, Dolly De Leon, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, King Princess, Aras Aydin, Lucas Englander, Mark Strong, and Lena Olin

How to watch: Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 premieres May 21 on Hulu.

Rick and Morty, Season 8

Rick & Morty returns with more high-concept sci-fi mayhem! Season 7 saw Rick face down his vicious nemesis Rick Prime, and Morty tackle his own personal Fear Hole. What could Season 8 possibly do to top those heart-wrenching yet hilarious episodes? Well, for starters, a weird-ass Easter episode, as previewed in Season 8's teaser. 

The trailer above revealed even more, including a death race car, a scream-worthy Matrix-like experiment involving Morty and Summer, a Space Beth adventure, and a clutch of alternate dimension Ricks and Mortys that seem to have escaped Evil Morty's annihilation at the Citadel of Ricks. And if you're aching for more clues for what Season 8 has in store, check out the titles teased for the upcoming episodes: "Summer of All Fears," "Valkyrick," "The Rick, The Mort, & The Ugly," "The Last Temptation of Jerry," "Cryo Mort a Rickver," "The Curicksous Case of Bethjamin Button," "Ricker Than Fiction," "Nomortland," "Morty Daddy," and "Hot Rick." — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor

Starring: Ian Cardoni, Harry Belden, Sarah Chalke, Chris Parnell, and Spencer Grammer

How to watch: Rick and Morty Season 8 premieres May 25 at 11 p.m. ET on Adult Swim, and streams on Hulu starting Sept. 1. It also begins streaming on Max Sept. 1.

Washington Black

Based on the novel by Esi Edugyan, limited series Washington Black tells the story of George Washington "Wash" Black (Ernest Kingsley Jr.), an 11-year-old boy who escapes from a 19th-century Barbados plantation. On the run after a shocking death, Wash crosses paths with a number of new characters on his adventures, including gregarious refugee Medwin Harris (Sterling K. Brown), the de facto mayor of Black Halifax, Nova Scotia. — B.E.

Starring: Ernest Kingsley Jr., Sterling K. Brown, Iola Evans, Eddie Karanja, Edward Bluemel, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Rupert Graves, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Tom Ellis, and Charles Dance

How to watch: Washington Black premieres this summer on Hulu.

What's coming to HBO/Max this summer?

Several major Max shows return this summer, including And Just Like That..., The Gilded Age, and Conan O'Brien Must Go. On the new shows front, get ready to roll with crime thriller Duster.

And Just Like That..., Season 3

And just like that... there's a third season of the Sex and the City reboot. After those major cameos, anti-Android sentiments, strangely minimal use of Carrie Bradshaw's (Sarah Jessica Parker) voiceover, and big moments of the finale, And Just Like That... Season 2 threw a lot at us. Season 3 picks up in the summer, with Carrie enjoying her new place in Gramercy Park — and narrating again! Things between her and Aidan (John Corbett) remain fairly undefined, but anything's possible in New York in the summer, right?* — S.C.

Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Mario Cantone, Sarita Choudhury, Evan Handler, David Eigenberg, Nicole Ari Parker, John Corbett, Sebastiano Pigazzi, Dolly Wells, Mehcad Brooks, Jonathan Cake, and Logan Marshall-Green

How to watch: And Just Like That... Season 3 premieres May 29 on Max.

Conan O'Brien Must Go, Season 2

There's something deeply enjoyable about watching Conan O'Brien interacting with other human beings, whether they're fans from his podcast, former colleagues that he shares a deep love/hate relationship with, or random celebrities like Javier Bardem and Taika Waititi. All of these feature in Season 2 of comedy travel show Conan O'Brien Must Go, which sees the former late night host visiting the home countries of random people he's met on his call-in podcast Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend — this time Spain, New Zealand, and Austria. The show has plenty of slapstick humor (O'Brien singing and dancing in costume is a regular occurrence), but it's in the more low-key, improvised moments with everyday people in the street that this show really shines. — Sam Haysom, Deputy UK Editor

Starring: Conan O'Brien

How to watch: Conan O'Brien Must Go premieres May 8 on Max.

Duster

Crime drama Duster promises high-octane thrills courtesy of J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan (Shameless, The Walking Dead). Set in the American Southwest in the 1970s, the series centers on the FBI's first Black female agent (Rachel Hilson, Red, White & Royal Blue), who teams up with a getaway driver (Josh Holloway, Lost) in order to take down a formidable crime syndicate.* — B.E.

Starring: Rachel Hilson, Josh Holloway, Keith David, Sydney Elisabeth, Greg Grunberg, Camille Guaty, Asivak Koostachin, Adriana Aluna Martinez, and Benjamin Charles Watson

How to watch: Duster premieres May 15 on Max.

The Gilded Age, Season 3

The 1800s-set period series The Gilded Age returns for more old money versus new money squabbles, gorgeous gowns, and lauded Broadway stars sinking their teeth into Julian Fellowes' scripts. Here's hoping that we get more petty beefs between America's uber-wealthy, and that Bertha and George Russell (Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector) get whatever they damn well want.* — B.E.

Starring: Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Morgan Spector, Cynthia Nixon, Louisa Jacobson, Denée Benton, Harry Richardson, Taissa Farmiga, Blake Ritson, Taylor Richardson, Phylicia Rashad, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jordan Donica, Victoria Clark, Merritt Wever, Bill Camp, Leslie Uggams, LisaGay Hamilton, Paul Alexander Nolan, Hattie Morahan, Andrea Martin, Jessica Frances Dukes, Dylan Baker, Kate Baldwin, Michael Cumpsty, John Ellison Conlee, Bobby Steggert, and Hannah Shealy

How to watch: The Gilded Age Season 3 premieres June 22 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and Max.

What's coming to Netflix this summer?

Two of Netflix's biggest titles get new seasons this summer: Squid Game closes out its run with its third and final season, while Jenna Ortega gets creepier and kookier in Wednesday Season 2. But that's just the tip of the Netflix iceberg.

Big Mouth, Season 8 Nick and Andrew in "Big Mouth." Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

With its eighth season, Big Mouth becomes Netflix's longest-running series. But now it's time to say goodbye, as this is also the animated comedy's final season. 

Kicking off in 2017, Big Mouth followed a batch of mixed-up middle schoolers (voiced by the likes of John Mulaney, Nick Kroll, Jessi Klein, and Jason Mantzoukas) through the highs and lows of puberty. Along the way they've faced social disasters, changing bodies, sexual urges, hormone monsters, and a whole array of emotion-centric critters who got their own spinoff with Human Resources. But in Season 8, besties Nick and Andrew have new misadventures and fresh anxieties to tackle. How will they climax? You'll have to tune in to find out. — K.P.

Starring: Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Jessi Klein, Jason Mantzoukas, Ayo Edebiri, Maya Rudolph, Fred Armisen, Jordan Peele, and Andrew Rannells

How to watch: Big Mouth Season 8 premieres May 23 on Netflix.

Forever

For decades, the books of Judy Blume have spoken to kids and teenagers on their level about life, loss, love, and much, much more. Her frankness about things like sex and menstruation has made her a controversial figure whose books have been banned — as covered in the documentary Judy Blume Forever. Now, one of her most frequently banned books is a new Netflix series. 

Published in 1975, Forever… sought to demystify and destigmatize teen sex by centering on a pair of high school seniors who fall in love and explore that love through physical intimacy. While a lot has changed since this novel first hit shelves, producer Mara Brock Akil felt the story at its core was timeless. So, she reconceived Forever..., setting it in 2018 Los Angeles, where two Black teens, Keisha (Lovie Simone) and Justin (Michael Cooper Jr.) fall for each other, flirting through text messages and facing modern concerns about dating and balance. From the looks of Forever's first trailer, this series will be a must-watch. — K.P.

Starring: Lovie Simone, Michael Cooper Jr., Xosha Roquemore, Marvin Lawrence Winans III, Wood Harris, Barry Shabaka Henley, Niles Fitch, Paigion Walker, and E’myri Crutchfield

How to watch: Forever premieres May 8 on Netflix.

FUBAR, Season 2 Arnold Schwarzenegger in "FUBAR." Credit: Christos Kalohoridis / Netflix

Arnold Schwarzenegger rings in the summer with a whole lot of action in FUBAR Season 2.

Season 1 ended with the bombshell reveal that the show's central CIA operatives' covers have been blown. Now, Luke Brunner (Schwarzenegger) and his daughter Emma (Monica Barbaro) will have to clean that mess — and more — to survive. But they're not alone. Joining the cast this season is The Matrix legend Carrie-Anne Moss, who plays a former East German spy (who's also Luke's ex). — B.E.

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Monica Barbaro, Carrie-Anne Moss, Travis Van Winkle, Fortune Feimster, Milan Carter, Scott Thompson, Fabiana Udenio, Andy Buckley, Jay Baruchel, Adam Pally, Tom Arnold, Aparna Brielle, and Barbara Eve Harris

How to watch: FUBAR Season 2 premieres June 12 on Netflix.

Ginny & Georgia, Season 3

Buckle up, Peaches! We're heading back to Wellsbury, Massachusetts, for Ginny & Georgia Season 3, and things are only going to get more complicated for our titular mother-daughter pair.

Season 2 ended with Georgia (Brianne Howey) under arrest for the murder of Tom (Vincent Legault), and you can bet Season 3 will pick right back up with her trial. Meanwhile, Georgia's daughter Ginny (Antonia Gentry) tries to piece her life back together after her mother's arrest. In true Ginny & Georgia fashion, expect even more drama on the horizon. — B.E.

Starring: Brianne Howey, Antonia Gentry, Felix Mallard, Sara Waisglass, Diesel La Torraca, Jennifer Robertson, Scott Porter, Raymond Ablack, Katie Douglas, Chelsea Clark, Nathan Mitchell, Katelyn Wells, Ty Doran, and Noah Lamanna

How to watch: Ginny & Georgia Season 3 premieres June 5 on Netflix.

Leanne

Looking for a classic multi-cam sitcom? Netflix has you covered with Leanne, co-created by Leanne Morgan and Chuck Lorre (The Big Bang Theory, The Kominsky Method). The series kicks off when Leanne's (Morgan) husband of 33 years leaves her for another woman. Now, she has to pick up the pieces of her marriage and start over, which is the last thing she expected! Luckily, she has the rest of her family to help her through. — B.E.

Starring: Leanne Morgan, Kristen Johnston, Graham Rogers, Hannah Pilkes, Ryan Stiles, Celia Weston, and Blake Clark

How to watch: Leanne premieres this summer on Netflix.

Long Story Short Credit: Netflix

Anyone who's seen BoJack Horseman will know the power held by creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg to make you cry-laugh at cartoons, so the news that he has a new animated show coming out is a big deal. Details on Long Story Short are fairly slim, but the Netflix series will tell the story of a family over time, including — according to Bob-Waksberg — "the shared history, the inside jokes, the old wounds." In other words, prepare yourself for more clever visual gags and smart humour mixed with the occasional side of crushing despair. — S.H.

Starring: Lisa Edelstein, Paul Reiser, Ben Feldman, Abbi Jacobson, Max Greenfield, Angelique Cabral, Nicole Byer, as well as recurring guests Dave Franco and Michaela Dietz

How to watch: Long Story Short premieres Aug. 22 on Netflix.

The Sandman, Season 2

The Sandman comes to an end in its second and final season, finishing up the story of Dream (Tom Sturridge) as he works to rebuild his kingdom of the Dreaming. This season of the fantasy epic covers the Brief Lives and Seasons of the Mist portions of The Sandman graphic novels, introducing new members of the Endless family, as well as Greek gods like Loki, Odin, and Thor. This season is also the first adaptation of Neil Gaiman's work to be released following allegations of sexual misconduct. — B.E.

Starring: Tom Sturridge, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Mason Alexander Park, Donna Preston, Esmé Creed-Miles, Adrian Lester, Barry Sloane, Patton Oswalt, Vivienne Acheampong, Gwendoline Christie, Jenna Coleman, Ferdinand Kingsley, Stephen Fry, Asim Chaudhry, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Razane Jammal, Ruairi O’Connor, Freddie Fox, Clive Russell, Laurence O’Fuarain, Ann Skelly, Douglas Booth, Jack Gleeson, Indya Moore, and Steve Coogan

How to watch: The Sandman Season 2 Volume 1 premieres July 3 on Netflix. Volume 2 premieres July 24.

Sirens

Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, and Kevin Bacon swim into the star-studded limited Netflix series Sirens. This dark comedy hinges on the mysterious Cliff House, a sprawling mansion on a lush island, where preppy-in-pink staff manager Simone (Alcock) handles things for glamorous owner Michaela (Moore). Simone's flustered sister Devon (Fahy) turns up on Labor Day weekend, pretty pissed her sister didn't show up after she told her about their father's diagnosis of early onset dementia. But there's something more afoot here, as pastel-clad guests turn up and Michaela wields a scepter to address them all. — S.C.

Starring: Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, Kevin Bacon, Glenn Howerton, Felix Solis, Bill Camp, Josh Segarra, Trevor Salter, Britne Oldford, Lauren Weedman, and Jenn Lyon

How to watch: Sirens premieres May 22 on Netflix.

Squid Game, Season 3 Lee Jung-jae in "Squid Game." Credit: Noh Ju-han / Netflix

Still reeling from the cliffhanger ending of Squid Game Season 2? Don't worry, you won't have to wait another three years to find out what happens next. The show's third and final season is already shot, and it premieres this summer. 

Hopefully, this season will gives us some answers to our biggest questions: What are the full consequences of Gi-hun's (Lee Jung-jae) rebellion? What happens when he finds out the Front Man's (Lee Byung-hun) true identity? And perhaps most importantly, will Jun-ho (Wi Ha-jun) ever get off that damn boat?* — B.E.

Starring: Lee Jung-jae, Wi Ha-jun, Lee Byung-hun, Gong Yoo, Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Park Sung-hoon, Jo Yuri, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, and Roh Jae-won

How to watch: Squid Game Season 3 premieres June 27 on Netflix.

Too Much Meg Stalter in "Too Much." Credit: Ana Blumenkron / Netflix

Lena Dunham's return to TV eight years after Girls ended comes with Too Much, a romantic comedy co-created with her husband Luis Felber. The Netflix series sees Megan Stalter in the lead as Jessica, a woman who leaves New York for London after a messy breakup. Here, she meets the dashing Felix (Will Sharpe, The White Lotus, A Real Pain), and you know the rest. But prepare for twists and turns along the way — Notting Hill ain't a straight road. — S.C.

Starring: Megan Stalter, Will Sharpe, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Adwoa Aboah, Andrew Rannells, Daisy Bevan, Dean-Charles Chapman, Emily Ratajkowski, Janicza Bravo, Kaori Momoi, Leo Reich, Michael Zegen, Prasanna Puwanarajah, Rhea Perlman, Richard E. Grant, Rita Wilson, and Stephen Fry

How to watch: Too Much premieres this summer on Netflix.

The Waterfront Holt McCallany in "The Waterfront." Credit: Dana Hawley / Netflix

A new dysfunctional family is hitting our screens in The Waterfront, starring The Iron Claw's Holt McCallany. McCallany plays Harlan Buckley, the patriarch of the Buckley family, who have ruled the fishing town of Havenport, North Carolina, for decades. But the Buckleys' grip on the town is loosening as Harlan recovers from two heart attacks. In order to regain the family's foothold, Harlan's wife Belle (Maria Bello) and son Cane (Jake Weary) take some dangerous risks. Will they pay off? Or will the Buckleys sink beneath the waves? — B.E.

Starring: Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Jake Weary, Melissa Benoist, Rafael L. Silva, Humberly González, Danielle Campbell, and Brady Hepner

How to watch: The Waterfront premieres June 19 on Netflix.

Untamed

Eric Bana stars as a special agent for the National Parks Service in Netflix mystery thriller Untamed. And honestly? You had me at "National Parks mystery." The series centers on Kyle Turner (Bana) as he investigates a brutal death, uncovers dark park secrets, and confronts his own past. Here's hoping we'll get some gorgeous National Parks scenery to go along with his case. — B.E.

Starring: Eric Bana, Sam Neill, Rosemarie DeWitt, Lily Santiago, and Wilson Bethel

How to watch: Untamed premieres this summer on Netflix.

Wednesday, Season 2

Da-da-da-da! Click click! We've been tormented by the tiny clues and behind-the-scenes snippets from Season 2 of Tim Burton's Netflix series, but finally, Wednesday is returning to Netflix. Jenna Ortega is back in the braids and pinstripes as our spooky eponymous queen, returning to the Nevermore Academy with her best teen werewolf friend Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers) and siren Bianca Barclay (Joy Sunday). But what lies in store for the students this time around? We don't know much, but we do know there's going to be a bunch of new faces (just check out that cast list). Remember that dance? It's probably time to break it out again.* — S.C.

Starring: Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Bianca Barclay, Moosa Mostafa, Georgie Farmer, Victor Dorobantu, Hunter Doohan, Isaac Ordonez, Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo, Jamie McShane, Fred Armisen, Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, Noah Taylor, Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Lumley, Thandiwe Newton, Frances O'Connor, Haley Joel Osment, Heather Matarazzo, and Joonas Suatamo

How to watch: Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 premieres Aug. 6 on Netflix, with Part 2 premiering Sept. 3.

What's coming to Paramount+/Showtime this summer?

What do the Star Trek franchise and Dexter Morgan have in common? They're both major players on Paramount+ this summer.

Dexter: Resurrection

Contrary to what the Dexter: New Blood finale would have you believe, Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) isn't dead. Dexter: Resurrection fittingly resurrects the serial killer antihero for one more (last?) ride. This time, he's following his son and would-be killer Harrison (Jack Alcott) to New York City, where I'm sure we're in for a sweet, loving family reunion.

Dexter players like David Zayas, John Lithgow, and Jimmy Smits are all returning for Resurrection, with Peter Dinklage and Uma Thurman joining up as some of Dexter's new enemies. Who will prevail, and who will leave this season in a body bag? — B.E.

Starring: Michael C. Hall, James Remar, David Zayas, Jack Alcott, Peter Dinklage, Uma Thurman, Krysten Ritter, Neil Patrick Harris, David Dastmalchian, Steve Schirripa, John Lithgow, and Jimmy Smits

How to watch: Dexter: Resurrection premieres July 11 on Paramount+ with Showtime.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Season 3

Paramount+ has a dazzling array of Star Trek shows and movies old and new, including 2025's film spinoff Star Trek: Section 31 starring Michelle Yeoh. But only one of these series can be called the delightfully horniest of the bunch, and that'd be Strange New Worlds. 

Centering on a time when Spock (Ethan Peck) was not only young and hot, but also everyone (including Carol Kane as a flirtatious engineer) was hot for him, Strange New Worlds doesn't take itself as seriously as some of the classic Trek shows. To that point, this series has already offered a musical episode that including move-busting Klingons and a crossover episode with the animated comedy Lower Decks, which resulted in all kinds of epic adventure and hilarity.  

What does Season 3 have in store? Paramount gave a glimpse of some of the action and drama to come out of New York Comic Con last fall. But we suspect the show's biggest surprises are being held close to their coms badges. We can't wait to see them.* — K.P.

Starring: Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, Babs Olusanmokun, Bruce Horak, Rebecca Romijn, and Martin Quinn

How to watch: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 premieres July 17 on Paramount+. 

What's coming to Peacock this summer?

This summer, Peacock delivers the second seasons of Rian Johnson's whodunnit Poker Face, starring Natasha Lyonne, and video game adaptation Twisted Metal, starring Anthony Mackie.

Poker Face, Season 2

Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne put a delightful spin on Columbo in Poker Face, which sees Lyonne sniffing out crime as "human lie detector" Charlie Cale. In Season 1, she solved murders everywhere from racetracks to dinner theaters, so who knows what's in store for her next?

One thing's for sure: Like in Season 1, Poker Face Season 2 will be packed with high-profile guest stars. Among the faces you can expect are John Mulaney, Ego Nwodim (Saturday Night Live), Sam Richardson (Veep), Giancarlo Esposito (The Boys), Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Kumail Nanjiani (Only Murders in the Building), and Margo Martindale (The Sticky). There's even more where those came from, and that's no lie.* — B.E.

Starring: Natasha Lyonne, John Mulaney, Ego Nwodim, Sam Richardson, Giancarlo Esposito, Katie Holmes, Gaby Hoffmann, Kumail Nanjiani, Sherry Cola, Kevin Corrigan, Ben Marshall, Kathrine Narducci, Cynthia Erivo, BJ Novak, and Margo Martindale

How to watch: Poker Face Season 2 premieres May 8 on Peacock.

Twisted Metal, Season 2

Peacock's adaptation of the Twisted Metal games continues in Season 2. Based on the end of Season 1, we'll be seeing the titular tournament in action, so strap in for some serious car-on-car violence. Plus, get ready to learn more about John's (Anthony Mackie) mysterious sister Dollface, last seen on the hunt for her brother.* — B.E.

Starring: Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Samoa Joe, Will Arnett, Michael James Shaw, Saylor Bell Curda, Lisa Gilroy, Anthony Carrigan, Richard de Klerk, Patty Guggenheim, and Tiana Okoye

How to watch: Twisted Metal Season 2 premieres July 31 on Peacock.

What's coming to Prime Video this summer?

YA drama, crime thrillers, and more await on Prime Video this summer. Teen romance The Summer I Turned Pretty brings its love triangle to a close, while college comedy Overcompensating and crime series The Better Sister are just kicking off.

The Better Sister

Alafair Burke's crime novel The Better Sister gets the TV treatment with Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks in the lead. In the new eight-part series from Prime Video, the pair play estranged sisters Chloe (Biel) and Nicky (Banks), whose reunion comes after Chloe's husband, Adam (Corey Stoll), is brutally murdered.

But there's more going on under the surface here, as Adam is actually also Nicky's ex, who married her sister and lived with her along with Nicky's teen son Ethan (Maxwell Acee Donovan). Bit awkward. Suffice to say tensions are high. Chloe and Nicky must wade into family secrets as Detectives Nancy Guidry (Kim Dickens) and Matt Bowen (Bobby Naderi) investigate his death, and the sisters try to keep the press off their lawn. — S.C.

Starring: Jessica Biel, Elizabeth Banks, Corey Stoll, Kim Dickens, Maxwell Acee Donovan, Bobby Naderi, Gabriel Sloyer, Gloria Reuben, Matthew Modine, and Lorraine Toussaint

How to watch: The Better Sister premieres May 29 on Prime Video.

Countdown Uli Latukefu, Jensen Ackles, Elliot Knight, and Jessica Camacho in "Countdown." Credit: Elizabeth Morris / Prime

Jensen Ackles, Eric Dane, and Jessica Camacho lead Countdown, an action series about the murder of a Department of Homeland Security Officer, and the LAPD detective (Ackles) tasked with investigating it. He joins a secret task force of undercover agents who discover a sinister plot that could kill millions. What follows is an explosive race against the clock — but hopefully not too explosive, for the sake of the citizens of L.A. — B.E.

Starring: Jensen Ackles, Eric Dane, Jessica Camacho, Violett Beane, Elliot Knight, and Uli Latukefu

How to watch: Countdown premieres June 25 on Prime Video.

Motorheads Mia Healey and Michael Cimino in "Motorheads." Credit: Samantha Falco / Prime

Rev your engines if you're in the mood for YA drama, because that's what Motorheads looks to deliver in spades. The series takes place in a once-thriving rust belt town, where a group of high schoolers form an unlikely bond over street racing. Could Motorheads join The Summer I Turned Pretty in the ranks of Prime Video teen drama royalty? — B.E.

Starring: Ryan Phillippe, Nathalie Kelley, Michael Cimino, Melissa Collazo, Uriah Shelton, Nicolas Cantu, Drake Rodger, Josh Macqueen, Mia Healey, Matt Lanter, Audrey Gerthoffer, and Johnna Dias-Watson

How to watch: Motorheads premieres May 20 on Prime Video.

Overcompensating

Mourning the loss of The Sex Lives of College Girls and searching for another college-set comedy? Look no further than the absolutely hilarious Overcompensating, created by comedian Benito Skinner and produced by A24. 

The semi-autobiographical series focuses on Benny (Skinner), a closeted former football player and homecoming king navigating the ins and outs of college life, including frat houses, fake IDs, and embarrassing hookups. Oh, and Charli XCX is involved too, wearing multiple hats as executive producer, executive music producer, and star. The mastermind behind brat summer plays herself, yelling in the trailer, "Do you think I want to play fucking 'Boom Clap' in a fucking college? Are you joking?" (Maybe she'll play "365" instead?) — B.E.

Starring: Benito Skinner, Wally Baram, Mary Beth Barone, Adam DiMarco, Rish Shah, Andrea Martin, Connie Britton, Kyle MacLachlan, Kaia Gerber, Julia Shiplett, Tommy Do, Alexandra Beaton, Claire Qute, Elias Azimi, Maddie Phillips, and Charli XCX

How to watch: Overcompensating premieres May 15 on Prime Video.

The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy, Season 2 The crew of "The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy." Credit: Courtesy of Prime

It’s the year 14,002 in a space hospital in the Ergulon galaxy. Alien surgeons and BFFs Dr. Sleech (Stephanie Hsu, Everything Everywhere All at Once) and Dr. Klak (Keke Palmer, One of Them Days) have one doozy of a case on their hands — with the chance to cure anxiety for good. From showrunner, writer, and executive producer Cirocco Dunlap comes The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy, a new animated series with major talent backing it up — Maya Rudolph, Natasha Lyonne, and Danielle Renfrew Behrens are on board as executive producers. Plus, the voice cast and cameo lineup for this one is stacked. — S.C.

Starring: Keke Palmer, Stephanie Hsu, Kieran Culkin, Sam Smith, Maya Rudolph, and Natasha Lyonne

How to watch: The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy Season 2 premieres May 27 on Prime Video.

The Summer I Turned Pretty, Season 3

Prime Video's teen drama The Summer I Turned Pretty comes to a close in its third and final season, and the question remains: Which of the Fisher brothers will be Belly's (Lola Tung) endgame?

For now, the answer appears to be Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), whom Belly chose over his brother Conrad (Christopher Briney) at the end of Season 2. Season 3 picks up at the end of Belly's junior year of college — that's right, it's a time jump! — and she and Jeremiah are still happily together. But when a surprise turn of events brings Conrad back into her life, Belly will once again have to choose between brothers. We can't guarantee how faithfully The Summer I Turned Pretty will follow the end of Jenny Han's book series, but we can guarantee one thing: There will definitely be Taylor Swift on the soundtrack. It wouldn't be The Summer I Turned Pretty without it. — B.E.

Starring: Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman, Rain Spencer, and Jackie Chung

How to watch: The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 premieres July 16 on Prime Video.

What's coming to Starz this summer?

The biggest story on Starz this summer is the release of Outlander prequel, Outlander: Blood of My Blood.

Outlander: Blood of My Blood

Outlander fans know all about the time-traveling love story of Claire (Caitríona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) — but what about their parents' love stories?

Prequel Outlander: Blood of My Blood weaves the romances of the two couples together and delivers origin stories for key Outlander players. Claire's parents, Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine), cross paths during the horrors of World War I, while Jamie's parents, Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy), meet in the Scottish Highlands in the 18th century. Before Outlander airs its eighth and final season, Blood of My Blood is sure to tide over Outlander fans' cravings for sweeping romance. — B.E.

Starring: Hermione Corfield, Jeremy Irvine, Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Tony Curran, Séamus McLean Ross, Sam Retford, Rory Alexander, and Conor MacNeill

How to watch: Outlander: Blood of My Blood premieres Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Starz, with new episodes streaming Fridays on the Starz app and Starz streaming and on-demand platforms.

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