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SAVE $15: As of June 10, get the Amazon Echo Dot for just $34.99, down from $49.99. That saves you $15 for 30% off.

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When you're in the throes of cooking dinner, chopping and sautéing, you don't have a second to reach for your phone to queue up music or look up (for the millionth time) how many tablespoons are in a cup. That's where a smart speaker comes in to help you out with hands-free answers. We're big fans of Amazon's Echo line-up, which are easy to use and affordable. And right now, you can get one of its cutest models on sale.

As of June 10, get the Amazon Echo Dot for just $34.99. That saves you $15 off of its normal $49.99. This 30% savings brings it down to its lowest price of the year. Its lowest price ever is $22.99, which came last Prime Day. With another Prime Day right around the corner, we're bracing ourselves for another price drop, but in the meantime, this is the best deal on the Echo Dot right now.

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The Echo Dot is the ideal Echo for small spaces. It's more compact than the flagship Echo but still has the same perks, able to process voice commands. Plus, it's compatible with other smart devices, so you can set routines like adjusting your smart thermostat at certain hours or making sure your smart lightbulbs come on as you come home from work.

And speaking of smart light bulbs, Amazon is running a promotion with the Echo Dot. With your purchase, get a free Wiz Smart Light Bulb. Just add both to your cart and the discount will automatically be applied.

Shop the Amazon Echo Dot for $34.99 at Amazon and save $15.

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Generative AI is new enough that its training data seems to be constantly up for debate — and that debate is heading to the courts in the UK in a new, sure-to-be landmark case between Getty Images and Stability AI.

In January 2023, Getty Images announced it was suing Stability AI for allegedly using its photos to train AI models without permission, violating existing copyright law. Getty accused Stability AI of copying and processing "millions of images protected by copyright and the associated metadata owned or represented by Getty Images absent a license to benefit Stability AI’s commercial interests and to the detriment of the content creators," the company said in a press release at the time.

Getty Images noted that they have provided licenses to other tech companies seeking to use their photos "for purposes related to training artificial intelligence systems in a manner that respects personal and intellectual property rights." Stability AI, the company said, didn't pursue a license with them "and instead, we believe, chose to ignore viable licensing options and long‑standing legal protections in pursuit of their stand‑alone commercial interests," the press release read.

In response, Stability AI told Out-Law at the time that it takes "these matters seriously" and that it the company only learned about the lawsuit "via the press."

Now, on June 9, London’s High Court is finally hearing the case.

Getty brought a similar lawsuit against Stability AI in the U.S., according to Reuters, but it has yet to hit the courts.

Stability argues that the training didn't take place in the UK and that the images generated from the AI don't use Getty's copyrighted works, Hack Read reported. According to the Associated Press, Stability said just a "tiny portion" of the outputs from its image-generator "look at all similar" to Getty images.

Reuters reported that a spokesperson for Stability AI said before the trial that "the wider dispute is about technological innovation and freedom of ideas."

"Artists using our tools are producing works built upon collective human knowledge, which is at the core of fair use and freedom of expression," the spokesperson said, according to Reuters.

Stability AI lawyer Hugo Cuddingan argued that Getty's lawsuit poses an "overt threat" to "the wider generative AI industry," but Getty's lawyers argue that this isn't about AI; it's about copyright law.

"It is not a battle between creatives and technology, where a win for Getty Images means the end of AI," Getty's lawyer Lindsay Lane told the court, according to Reuters, adding: "The two industries can exist in synergistic harmony because copyright works and database rights are critical to the advancement and success of AI ... the problem is when AI companies such as Stability want to use those works without payment."

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

GET A FREE $119.96 AMAZON CREDIT: The Ninja Luxe Café Premier 3-in-1 Espresso and Coffee Maker in stainless steel is selling for $599.95 at Amazon, and comes with a free Amazon credit worth $119.96.

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Coffee: some people can't stand the stuff and others can't image a morning without it. For those who do enjoy it, the drink specifics can get complicated. If you live in a home where coffee preferences differ, you'll want a versatile machine that can handle producing crema-rich espresso shots but also a perfect cup of brewed coffee. If that's the case, check out this deal at Amazon.

As of June 10, the stainless steel Ninja Luxe Café Premier 3-in-1 Espresso and Coffee Maker is selling for $599.95, which is its standard list price. However, Amazon is offering a free Amazon credit worth $119.96 with your purchase. This credit shows up in your Amazon account 30 days after the Ninja Luxe ships and you'll need to spend it all before Dec. 30.

We could list out what the Ninja Luxe Café Premier 3-in-1 Espresso and Coffee Maker can do but it seems easier to list what it can't do — and that's make bad coffee. The Ninja Luxe Café Premier is an overachiever in the best way, and it's versatility means it's worthy of your precious counter space.

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With whole coffee beans, the machine's built-in grinder uses Ninja's Barista Assist Technology which takes care of the complicated process of finding the correct grind size, time, and dose. The Conical burr grinder has 25 grind settings and the machine will decide on the best fit for your beans using a built-in scale. All of this will be incredibly helpful in making your own perfect espresso shots.

If you're not in the mood for making your own mocha with the espresso shots and help from the Dual Froth System to make microfoam, you can also take advantage of the machine's drip coffee feature. And on hot summer days, go with the machine's cold brew function. And why not top that with some rich cold foam?

In Mashable's roundup of the best Ninja appliances, the Ninja Luxe Café Premier 3-in-1 Espresso and Coffee Maker earned the top spot for best espresso and coffee machine. Mashable Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino wrote, "If you've ever felt intimidated by using an espresso machine, the Ninja Luxe Café Premier strikes the perfect balance of user-friendly design with high-end settings."

Mangino mentions that in addition to the beginner-friendly design, the machine excels in automated milk frothing and the adjustable grinder is a huge selling point.

Instead of arguing over an espresso machine or a drip coffee machine, go with a model that includes both like the Ninja Luxe Café Premier 3-in-1 Espresso and Coffee Maker. While it's not technically on sale today, it comes with a free Amazon credit that'll give you $119.96 to spend at the mega retailer. If we apply girl math, that's a $120 discount.

GET $100 OFF: June 10th, the GoPro Hero13 Black Action Camera Bundle is currently on sale for $379.99, down from its full price of $479.99, for a savings of $100 off.

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Whether as a Father's Day gift for an outdoorsman or a strategic summer purchase for yourself, right now is a great time to nab the GoPro Hero13 Action Camera Bundle. With two batteries, a hand grip, connections, and more included, this pack brings you the famously rugged versatility of GoPro, plus everything you need to get started.

Right now, the GoPro Hero13 Black Action Camera Bundle is on sale for $379.99, for a savings of $100 off.

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GoPro cameras are famous for their ability to survive the elements. With extreme waterproofing, shock-proofing that helps them survive falls, and native "Horizon Lock" image stabilization, they'll follow you into the sea, through cave systems, and down serpentine mountain bike trails.

These cameras aren't only rugged, however, they also take impressive photos and videos, shooting in HDR with 10 bit color. They're also smart: use voice commands to begin capture.

Currently, June 10th, the GoPro Hero13 Black Action Camera Bundle is available for $379.99, down from its normal price of $479.99. Get it now and save $100.

The Hero13 has wide connectivity. Pair it using Bluetooth for livestreaming, or record video in formats upwards of 4K and retrieve it from a Micro USB. The device will also send videos straight to your phone over WiFi.

SAVE $87.04: As of June 10, the Sony ULT Field 5 is down to just $242.95 at Amazon, a 26% drop from its list price of $329.99. That's a new record-low price for the speaker.

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Just two months ago, Sony added the ULT Field 5 to its speaker lineup. Just a month later, Amazon dropped its price by 25%. Now another month has passed and, keeping with the pattern, the price has dropped once again.

As of June 10, you can pick up the Sony ULT Field 5 at Amazon for only $142.95. That's 26% off its list price of $329.99 and a new best-ever price for the speaker.

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While we haven't had a chance to do hands-on testing with the ULT Field 5, Mashable's Deputy Reviews Editor Miller Kern spent some time with the ULT Field 1 and ULT Field 3 and is impressed with the speakers as a whole. The entire lineup was designed for bass lovers. So, if heavy bass isn't your cup of tea, the ULT Field 5 (or any of the ULT Field speakers for that matter) is probably not for you.

The Field 5 is completely waterproof, dust-proof, and rust-proof, with an IP67 certification. It can stand vertically or lay horizontally to suit your space and comes with a removable shoulder strap. While still technically a portable speaker, it's a bit on the hefty side (about 7.3 pounds) and "would be better for more stationary uses like house parties," Kern writes. The Field 5 also packs a slightly longer battery life than the smaller Field 3 (25 hours versus 24), has more customizable audio, more output, deeper bass, and fun party lights.

Based on the sheer power and impressive bass of the ULT Field speakers we have tested, we don't think you'll be disappointed in the ULT Field 5. And at $87 off, you certainly won't be disappointed in the price.

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Hereditary and Midsommar writer/director Ari Aster pits Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix against one another in the critically heralded thriller, Eddington.

Eddington returns audiences to May of 2020, when COVID-19 brought the world to a standstill and protests over racial division and the murder of George Floyd rocked the US.

In the small town of Eddington, New Mexico, the convergence of these issues has created a major rift, with Pascal's progressive Mayor Ted Garcia on one side and Phoenix's Sheriff Joe Cross on the other. When Joe challenges Ted in the next mayoral election, their rivalry sparks a powder keg that could have disastrous consequences for the entire town. (All 2,345 citizens.)

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While Aster made his name in horror, the trailer for Eddington suggests it's more of a Western thriller, with the titular town not being big enough for both Joe and Ted's ambitions. Between Western staples like stand-offs and shootouts, the trailer above also re-visits the pandemic bubble of 2020, featuring everything from COVID-19 nasal swabs (ouch) to discussions of social distancing.

The 2020 setting also allows Aster to explore the increased role social media and conspiracy theories played during social isolation. But Eddington goes beyond mere doomscrolling. Emma Stone plays Joe's conspiracy-obsessed wife Louise, while Austin Butler portrays the cult leader she latches onto. Get a sneak peek of their unsettling performances in the trailer above, which threads the needle between absurdity and the all-too real anxieties of 2020.

Eddington also stars Luke Grimes, Deirdre O'Connell, Micheal Ward, Amélie Hoeferle, Clifton Collins Jr., and William Belleau.

Eddington hits opens exclusively in theaters on July 18.

SAVE $50: As of June 10, get the HyperPack Pro for $149.99, down from its regular price of $199.99, at Amazon. That's a discount of 25%.

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If you're prone to losing things, you probably already have an Apple AirTag setup for your most important belongings. What if your things already had an AirTag's functionality baked in without the need to buy and attach one? That's exactly what you get with the HyperPack Pro, which lets you use Apple's Find My functionality to track your backpack when you need to get it back in your hands. And you can get one on sale right now.

As of June 10, get the HyperPack Pro for $149.99, down from its regular price of $199.99, at Amazon. That's $50 for a discount of 25%.

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This slim travel backpack fits up to 22L. It can hold up to a 16-inch laptop and has plenty of space for all of your stuff. What makes it special, however, is its built-in Hyper Location Module that lets you track it with Apple's Find My app — so it functions the same as an AirTag without any extra effort on your part.

It's crafted from weather-resistant materials, including 1260D Cordura, so it's water-resistant and ready to hold up to stormy weather or the occasional drop in a puddle. It has tons of pockets and compartments to store your things as well, all tucked away in a slim profile that looks nice and organized instead of a duffle bag that's baggy and falling in on itself while you carry it.

Summer's here and travel season is in high gear. So if you have trouble losing things, consider grabbing one of these backpacks so you can stop worrying about keeping track of your luggage or your belongings and focus more on what you're up to for the summer.

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At the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, Apple unveiled a host of features coming to iPadOS 26. These include the Liquid Glass user interface, a new window system that unlocks new levels of multitasking, updates and additions related to system apps, and several features that can be handy when creating content using an iPad.

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Apple's new tvOS 26 has a very cool feature you may have missed in yesterday's news onslaught that was the WWDC opening keynote.

If you're not familiar with it, Apple Music Sing is a feature in Apple Music on the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV 4K, introduced in 2022, that lets you sing along to a song's lyrics.

On the iPhone, the feature isn't particularly advanced; it boils down to the ability to turn down a song's vocals while reading its lyrics in real-time.

However, in tvOS 26, which just became available as a developer beta, Apple has taken Sing a little further with several new features. Most importantly, you can now use an iPhone as a hand-held microphone, and have your voice amplified and reproduced alongside the music. Yes, just like a real karaoke session.

Others can join in with their iPhones too, even without an Apple Music subscription, as long as they have an iPhone 11 or later, running the latest iOS.

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You can sing along to a tune even if you don't know the language; a feature called Lyrics Translation and Pronunciation will guide you. It's only available for select songs and in a handful of languages; for a full list, check the fine print here.

Another year, another macOS update, another batch of features and overhauls. This year’s headliners include a new name, a new look, productivity and workflow improvements, and even tighter integration with the iPhone. Here’s what’s coming in macOS 26 Tahoe.

ChatGPT is experiencing a partial outage Tuesday morning, OpenAI confirmed.

A partial outage affecting ChatGPT, Sora and APIs is currently under investigation, according to OpenAI's status page.

The outage was first reported about five hours ago and reports of users experiencing errors has steadily increased since, according to Downdetector, a service owned by Mashable parent company Ziff Davis.

Users on social media highlighted "too many concurrent requests" as the error message appearing when they attempt to use ChatGPT.

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At 8:35 a.m. ET, OpenAI said it identified the root cause of the error and is implementing a fix.

This is a developing story and will be updated as new details emerge.

The Criterion Channel is usually excellent at coming up with timely collections, and they haven’t disappointed this month. For June, the industry-renowned film distribution company and streaming service has covered several bases for summer fare, including films centering around swimming pools and a stellar selection of queer cinema to celebrate Pride Month. Criterion is also paying tribute to Gene Hackman by featuring some of the best classic films of the late actor's career.

Your iPhone is getting a big update come the fall with the release of iOS 26, the yearly refresh of Apple’s mobile operating system. Free for all iPhone owners with a supported device, iOS 26 signals a change to Apple’s naming convention and brings a fresh new look to your iPhone. Here’s everything you need to know.

Anker, a household name in chargers and mobile accessories, just announced its latest Nano charger and Nano 5K MagGo Slim power bank, and you'll probably want both of them. These new products are packed with ports, fast charging capabilities, and slim designs for those on the go.

In an online landscape where AI is everywhere, including dating apps, it's not shocking that some singles are using AI to meet a partner.

Just over a quarter, 26 percent of singles, are using artificial intelligence to enhance their dating lives, according to Match's latest Singles in America study. This is a whopping 333 percent increase from 2024.

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Match and the Kinsey Institute surveyed around 5,000 U.S. singles between the ages of 18 and 98. According to the report, nearly half of Gen Z singles have already used AI in their dating lives, whether to better craft their profiles or messages, or to screen for compatibility. Out of all singles, 44 percent said they'd like AI to help filter matches, and 40 percent want help creating the perfect dating profile. 

According to the report, nearly half of Gen Z singles have already used AI in their dating lives, whether to better craft their profiles or messages, or to screen for compatibility.

Meanwhile, 44 percent consider it a dealbreaker to use AI to alter their photos, and 36 percent consider it a dealbreaker to use AI to generate conversations. Some daters Mashable spoke to earlier this year believe AI shouldn't be used in dating at all, as it's disingenuous, but others see it as another tool of the trade.

"AI isn't replacing intimacy, it's giving singles an edge," said Dr. Amanda Gesselman, psychologist at Kinsey and Match's director of sex and relationship science, in the press release. "For a generation overwhelmed by options, tools that bring clarity and efficiency are more than welcome."

While Gesselman says AI isn't replacing intimacy, Match found that 16 percent of singles have engaged with AI as a romantic companion. This soars to 33 percent of Gen Z and then 23 percent of millennials. A different, non-Match survey from April found that 8 in 10 members of Gen Z would marry an AI. An expert told Mashable at the time that it makes sense given that younger people are digital natives, but it comes with risks. Some researchers say AI companions are dangerous for minors because they could develop an emotional dependence on them.

It seems that singles are leaning into both technology and romance. Seven in 10 respondents said that they believe in destiny when it comes to relationships, with 73 percent of singles believing in forever love. Belief in love at first sight has increased to 60 percent, up from 34 percent in 2014.

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But people may not actually be seeing this play out IRL. Thirty-nine percent of singles say they don't know anyone in their life who represents "relationship goals." People are looking to social media for their ideas on modern love.

"Reality TV and Instagram have made love feel more like a highlight reel than a lived experience," said Gesselman. "The pressure to find something picture-perfect can be paralyzing."

Reality TV, Instagram — and AI. Forty-five percent of survey respondents said AI partners make them feel more understood, and active daters are three times more likely than inactive daters to turn to AI for companionship. And 40 percent say having an AI boyfriend or girlfriend is cheating — a debate that Mashable has weighed in on.

But will daters even want a human companion if AI "understands" them? We might have to wait for the 2026 survey to know.

See more survey results at Singles in America.

It's official: iOS 26 will roll out later this year, along with its other operating system siblings. But why did Apple change the years-old naming convention? Is it because the current numerical monikers are confusing, an all-new Liquid Glass user interface that unifies the design across different platforms, or something else entirely? Let's find out.

The stairs of Air Force One were often cruel to Joe Biden, and now it appears they've come for Donald Trump.

Over the weekend a clip of the U.S. president tripping up the stairs has gone viral, and Stephen Colbert's The Late Show responded in the only way it could: with a parody GOP ad claiming Trump is waging war on staircases across America.

So silly.

Do you know what self-hosting is? If not, it’s when you take an online service and host yourself on your own computers. Not everyone knows about it, and I want to change that.

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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To mentally prepare.

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PYSCH

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Reversed.

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UNDID

Hurdle Word 3 hint

A hungry hungry mammal.

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HIPPO

Hurdle Word 4 hint

A type of lizard.

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GECKO

Final Hurdle hint

Grants wishes.

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GENIE

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