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Pre-order the new OnePlus Pad 3 and get $250 worth of free goodies

Mashable - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 18:24

FREE SMART KEYBOARD + FOLIO CASE WITH PURCHASE: As of June 5, pre-order the OnePlus Pad 3 for $699.99 at OnePlus and get a Smart Keyboard ($199.99 value) and Folio Case ($49.99 value) for free.

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Looking to add a new tablet to your collection? If you're looking to give something beyond what Apple and Samsung have to offer, you might consider testing out tech from OnePlus. The OnePlus Pad 3 is available to pre-order now, and it's got an enticing offer that comes along with it when you buy your new device straight from OnePlus: some goodies that can make using your new tech even better.

As of June 5, pre-order the OnePlus Pad 3 for $699.99 at OnePlus and get a Smart Keyboard ($199.99 value), Folio Case ($49.99 value) for free. To get your freebies, just add them to the cart from the item page (where it says "Free Gift. Pick 2 items from below"), and the discount will automatically be applied. Your items have an estimated delivery of July 15.

SEE ALSO: The Google Pixel Tablet is back down to its lowest price ever at Amazon

This lightweight tablet boasts a 13.2-inch LCD screen with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, 12GB of RAM, a 12,140 mAh battery, and a 13MP rear camera with 8MP front-facing option. It's just 1.49 pounds, and runs on Android 15 with OxygenOS 15. It's an attractive package with a slimline form factor, and a smaller, more nondescript camera bump than some of its rivals.

It uses facial recognition to get you logged in, features an eight-speaker setup that gives you better, more crisp audio than the usual four-speaker arrangement from its competitors, and a feature called Holo Audio that offers positional sound. This tablet does a lot of things better than the other tablets on the market, with a laundry list of additional features you'll want to make use of.

But what really makes it a great buy are the freebies you can get with it, so grab yours while they're still available.

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The Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven is down to a record-low price at Amazon

Mashable - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 18:15

SAVE $70: The Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven is on sale at Amazon for $229.99, down from the normal price of $299.99. That's a 17% discount that matches the lowest price we've ever seen.

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$299.99 Save $70 Get Deal

I'm not a great chef. My arsenal of dinner recipes includes maybe 10 meals that I make on repeat to keep things simple. I'm more of a person who eats to stay alive rather than enjoying getting creative when it comes to dinner. However, the Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven has changed my meal rotation significantly, and it's on sale now at Amazon.

As of June 5, the Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven is on sale for $229.99, marked down from the list price of $299.99. That's a 17% discount that takes $70 off the cost. It also matches its record-low price at Amazon.

The Ninja Artisan Pizza Outdoor Pizza oven is a miracle machine when it comes to whipping out restaurant-quality pizzas. I was blown away by what I was able to create with the oven, even on my first attempt. The Ninja Pizza Oven can reach a whopping 700 degrees, and it comes with an included pizza stone, which are immediate cheats when it comes to making great pizza. Because of that high temp, you only want to use this oven outside, but that's what summer is for.

If I can make this, you can too. Credit: Lauren Allain / Mashable

The pizza oven has several options to make your perfect pie including Neapolitan, Thin Crust, Pan, and New York. There's no flame involved with this model and instead, the electric heat can alter from 90 (perfect for proofing pizza dough) to 700, which is awesome for getting crisp crust in just three minutes.

SEE ALSO: Take $100 off the Shark Clean & Empty stick vacuum and get a free $14 Amazon credit

But the Ninja Artisan Pizza Oven isn't just for pizza. You also get a 12x12-inch baking tray that you can use on the oven's bake, broil, and warm settings. I've baked up chicken, roasted a tray of vegetables, and baked a loaf of bread.

I know what you're thinking — this looks awesome, but it's still over $200. That's true, but if we compare this to the price of a frozen pizza at the grocery store, you don't have to make many pies to break even. That becomes even more true if you're stopping by the local pizza parlor for take-out once a week. I use a super simple pizza dough recipe from King Arthur Baking that takes just oven an hour to combine, knead, and proof. All in all, it's a minimal effort event that comes with delicious payout.

Impress yourself, your family, friends, and neighbors by making incredible backyard pizza thanks to the Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven. It's a great day to score this versatile oven, since it's back at the lowest price we've ever spotted at Amazon. Plus, it's made with weatherproof materials so you won't have to stop using it when the weather turns cold in the fall.

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23andMes DNA data is going up for sale again

Mashable - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 18:01

Bankrupt genetic testing company 23andMe is looking to sell its assets — most notably its customers' DNA data — for more than $300 million.

The company told a bankruptcy judge this week that it wanted to re-open bidding for its assets after co-founder and ex-CEO Anne Wojcicki put forth a $305 million bid, Reuters reported. The company last month agreed to sell most of its data to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for $256 million. Now, 23andMe is looking to back away from that deal. Regeneron's lawyer called the "do-over" unfair but indicated the company was willing make another offer, according to Reuters. Regeneron did request a $10 million breakup fee if the new Wojcicki-led bid is ultimately accepted.

"The auction was over, the rules were clear," Regeneron's lawyer Emil Kleinhaus told the judge, via Reuters.

SEE ALSO: 23andMe data breach settlement could give up to $10K to victims

It is, of course, a bit unsettling for 23andMe customers to see their DNA info up for sale. Regeneron promised in a press release at the time of the initial agreement that it would "process all customer personal data in accordance with the consents, privacy policies and statements, terms of service, and notices currently in effect."

Still, it's been a rough time for 23andMe and its users over the past few years. The company had a major data breach, saw its valuation plummet, and is now ultimately bankrupted and up for sale.

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The newest generation of Amazon Echo Buds are on sale for less than $35

Mashable - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 17:42

SAVE $15: As of June 5, the Amazon Echo Buds are on sale at Amazon for $34.99 down from $49.99. That's 30% in savings and just $10 shy of their best price ever.

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Amazon didn't reinvent the wheel when they dropped the budget-friendly Echo Buds in 2023, but they did completely overhaul the design of the previous version. They're super simple earbuds, but they still hold their own — especially for less than $50.

As of June 5, you can grab a pair for even less — just $34.99 at Amazon. That's 30% off their list price of $49.99, and just $10 shy of their best price ever.

SEE ALSO: My favorite Beats earbuds are $30 off for a limited time

As Mashable reviewer SaVanna Shoemaker noted, "For the price, the Echo Buds are a solid pair of wireless earbuds." They may not offer noise cancellation or have the most comfortable fit on the market, but they sound great, last up to 20 hours, are simple to set up, and seamlessly pair with your other Alexa gadgets. The controls are easy to use — just tap to pause or play, double tap to skip to the next track, triple tap to go back, or long press to talk to Alexa — but being able to ask Alexa to do things for you is especially helpful.

The Echo Buds look and feel pretty similar to basic AirPods, but they're only a fraction of the price. They probably won't wow you if you're an audiophile, but for casual listeners, they'll definitely get the job done.

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The Dreame L10s robot vacuum just reached its lowest price — over $200 off at Amazon

Mashable - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 17:28

SAVE $200.01: As of June 5, get the Dreame L10S robot vacuum at Amazon for $399.98, down from $599.99. That's $200.01 in savings for 33% off.

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$599.99 Save $200.01 Get Deal

Sick of hauling out the vacuum every week to keep your floors clean? Even if you go for a cordless option, you still have to make sure it's charged and then empty out the dust bin after every use. If you need to take one thing off your to-do list each week, it's time to turn to a robot vacuum. The best robot vacuum deal we've spotted this week is on the Dreame L10S Ultra.

As of June 5, shop the Dreame L10S Ultra robot vacuum at Amazon for $399.98. That saves $200.01 off the list price of $599.99 for a 33% discount. It's also the lowest price we've spotted on the Dreame L10S Ultra this year.

SEE ALSO: Take $180 off the Roborock Q10 X5+ robot vacuum and mop at Amazon and outsource your chores

The Dreame L10S Ultra robot vacuum comes at an affordable price tag but possesses features you'd find in much more expensive robot vacuums. It's a combo model that, in addition to vacuuming, also mops floors. Its docking station keeps things exceptionally hands-free. In addition to auto-emptying, it will also wash and dry mop pads and add water and cleaning solution.

Grab the Dreame L10S Ultra robot vacuum for $399.98 at Amazon and save $200.01.

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Still need a Nintendo Switch 2? This Costco bundle may be your best bet

Mashable - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 17:27

SAVE $54.98: As of June 5, get the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle for $524.99 at Costco. That's a 14% discount. This deal is only available to Costco members.

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$579.97 Save $54.98 Get Deal

The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially here. Miss out on preordering your own? You've still got a chance at snagging one, and you don't have to venture out into the world to fight for the few precious leftover units at a GameStop or other local destination. If you're a Costco member, you can stroll right on over and lock in an excellent bundle deal on a Switch 2 right now. But you're going to want to hurry, because it won't be around for long.

As of June 5, get the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle for $524.99 at Costco. That's $54.98 off and a 14% discount. This deal is only available to Costco members.

This bundle includes the base Nintendo Switch 2 console, Mario Kart World, and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. It's everything you need to start playing today. The standard Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle is $499.99, but it's much less easier to find out in the wild right now. This is a safe bet to get the console and some extra goodies for a discount. Plus, it's, you know...available.

To say the Switch is highly in demand right now is a huge understatement. If you're a Costco member, you'd better grab this deal while you still can. And if you happen to miss out, you might still have some luck elsewhere, even as folks are receiving their systems via delivery today. There's still a chance!

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Switch 2 fans shocked by punctured screens as preorder mayhem continues

Mashable - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 17:15

A new day has dawned for Nintendo fans, as the gaming company's highly anticipated Switch 2 officially releases for eager U.S. gamers.

The journey wasn't easy, with the console hit by the Trump admin's high-flying tariffs and disappointing delays for those looking to pre-order the console. With hundreds lining up outside GameStops and Targets around the nation over a month later, the saga wasn't yet over.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 preorder guide: Track latest restocks, see our first-hand impressions

As the clock struck midnight, social media posts began trickling in from fans who, after spending hours waiting in line at the Staten Island Game Stop location, opened the brand new boxes to find their screens punctured by small holes. Fans claimed the damage was from store employees stapling preorder receipts directly onto the box, tearing through the cardboard, a thin plastic envelope surrounding the unit, and straight into the Switch 2's LCD screen.

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In a now-deleted post on the GameStop subreddit, users said the mishap affected everyone who had pre-ordered units at their local store, potentially hundreds of Switch 2 consoles.

While some were quick to direct their anger at GameStop employees, others took the issue up with Nintendo itself, arguing that the company had skimped on the packaging and shipping protection, including boxing up the $450 console with its 7.9 inch screen facing directly up. Neither GameStop nor Nintendo have publicly comment on the snafu.

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The 65-inch Hisense QD7 is under $500 at Amazon just in time for summer streaming

Mashable - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 17:13

SAVE $100: The 65-inch Hisense QD7 QLED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $499.99, down from the normal price of $599.99. That's a 17% discount.

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$599.99 Save $100 Get Deal

Summer break is just around the corner. Even if you have plenty of trips booked, you'll find yourself home on the couch occasionally. When that happens, you're probably tuning into your favorite streaming platform to catch up on this summer's latest releases. If you're displeased with your current TV, there's a great deal at Amazon today.

As of June 5, the 65-inch Hisense QD7 QLED 4K TV is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon, marked down from the normal price of $599.99. That's a 17% discount that shaves $100 off the list price.

A small TV doesn't really cut it anymore and these days, most people will want to outfit their living rooms with a TV that's at least 65 inches. Hisense makes some of the best budget-friendly models without skimping out on picture quality. That's all true when it comes to today's deal on the Hisense QD7 QLED.

SEE ALSO: Roku's 65-inch QLED TV is half off at Amazon

The mini-LED display focuses on great contrast and it features full array local dimming. QLED TVs tend to be a great option if you'll be watching in a bright room or you tend to watch TV during daylight hours.

The Hisense comes with a built-in Fire TV so your streaming platforms will all be organized into a simple home screen.

Get ready for summer streaming by scoring the 65-inch Hisense QD7 QLED 4K TV while it's on sale for under $500. Since this sale price comes within $10 of the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon there's probably no need to wait until Prime Day to upgrade.

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Take $180 off the Roborock Q10 X5+ robot vacuum and mop at Amazon and outsource your chores

Mashable - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 17:10

SAVE $180: As of June 5, get the Roborock Q10 X5+ robot vacuum and mop for $319.99, down from its usual price of $499.99, at Amazon. That's a discount of 36%.

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$499.99 Save $180 Get Deal

If you're tired of pushing around a vacuum like it's your full-time job, there's an easy alternative. Robot vacuums are literally made to keep you from having to deal with this chore, and they're getting more affordable all the time. And now they can mop, too. If that's something you're interested in, it's time to head to Amazon.

As of June 5, get the Roborock Q10 X5+ robot vacuum and mop for $319.99, down from its usual price of $499.99, at Amazon. That's $180 off and a discount of 36%.

SEE ALSO: The 3 best Shark robot vacuums beat Roomba competitors

The Roborock Q10 X5+ can hold up to 7 weeks of dirt and debris, so you can let it go about its merry way without having to empty its dustbin. That's already a little peace of mind that you can add to your routine, not having to worry about cleaning a vacuum filter or changing anything out. It has 10,000 Pa suction power as well, so it'll fill its bin up with dirt, crumbs, hair, and more out of those floors.

To keep hair from slowing it down, it has a special system that helps keep things from tangling and clogging up. Plus, when you need to switch from vacuuming to mopping, you don't have to do any kind of special procedure to get everything changed over. It can vacuum and mop simultaneously, with adjustable water flow to handle different types of messes.

With LiDAR to help map out your home and detect obstacles, deep carpet cleaning with wet and dry modes, and a self-emptying bin, this is a robot vacuum and mop combo that you'll be glad to have. You may never have to actually lift a finger to vacuum again.

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I found Chappell Roans iPhone case, and its currently on sale

Mashable - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 17:04

Google's Search by Image feature is low-key one of my favorite shopping tools. It takes a split second to identify products and logos in photos that might otherwise take me hours to track down.

Case in point: When I wanted to know which iPhone case pop superstar Chappell Roan was rocking in some mirror selfies she shared to Instagram this week, a reverse image search immediately pulled up the source. It's the Sparkle Girl case from Wildflower, which just so happens to be on sale right now for up to 40% off.

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$35 Save $7 Get Deal

The Sparkle Girl is available for most iPhone models dating back to 2019's iPhone 11, and the majority of its sizes are discounted to well under $30. The iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 14 Pro sizes are the cheapest at $21 apiece, down 40% from their usual $35. Our "Pink Pony Club" CEO appears to have the iPhone 16 Pro, judging by the size and layout of her handset's camera, which is marked down to $28 — a 20% savings.

The Sparkle Girl is a limited-edition design (as are all Wildflower styles) that features a twinkling blue bow embellished with a pink rosette — very cutesy, very coquette. Per the description on its product page, it has a solid outer shell made from "sandblasted polyurethane" and a raised bumper around its edges to protect the phone's screen.

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A few Sparkle Girl sizes were sold out at the time of writing, but interested shoppers can sign up to get in-stock notifications via email. If you aren't patient, you can also find some of them on Amazon — but only one size was on sale there the last time I checked. Good luck, babe!

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Almost all of Amazons devices for kids are on sale for up to 48% off

Mashable - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 16:57
The best Amazon kids device deals at a glance: BEST KINDLE DEAL Kindle Paperwhite Kids $139.99 (save $40) Get Deal BEST ECHO DEAL Echo Pop Kids $25.99 (save $24) Get Deal BEST FIRE TABLET DEAL Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids $129.99 (save $60) Get Deal

There actually is a cure for the summertime blues, and it's a new device. Keep your kids entertained all summer long with fun, interactive, and age-appropriate digital experiences through Amazon's Fire Kids tablets, Echo Kids, and Kindle Kids devices. They're built to grow with your little ones for years with trusted content for kids and easy-to-use parental controls — and as of June 5, they're almost all on sale for up to 48% off.

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$179.99 Save $40 Get Deal Why we like it

While the Kindle Kids is more affordable ($105 vs. $140 on sale), it isn't waterproof. That's the main reason we prefer the Kindle Paperwhite Kids instead. The newest model was released last fall and comes in its thinnest, fastest form yet. Yet it's still heftier than the adult Kindle Paperwhite, so it's able to withstand kid shenanigans. It packs a seven-inch display with a higher contrast ratio, 25 percent faster page turns than its predecessor, and a free six-month subscription to Amazon Kids+, which is loaded with age-appropriate books. At 22% off, it's down to its best price on record.

Best Echo deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Pop Kids $25.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $24.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The Echo Pop Kids is a fun and affordable way to introduce your kids to Alexa. Our pals at PCMag (which is owned by Mashable's publisher, Ziff Davis) named it "Amazon's top smart speaker for children" and gave it the PCMag Editor's Choice honor. It's packed with age-appropriate content, stories, audiobooks, and music for your little ones and encourages independence, while still keeping parents in charge via parental controls. The only downside is it only comes in Disney-licensed designs. But if you've got a kid who's a Disney princess or Marvel fan, you're in luck. It's usually $49.99, but you can snag it on sale for only $25.99. That's nearly half off, and just $3 shy of its best price ever.

Best Fire tablet deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids tablet $129.99 at Amazon
$189.99 Save $60 Get Deal Why we like it

The Fire HD 10 Kids is our favorite tablet for kids. It features a large 10.1-inch 1080p full HD display, 3GB of RAM, up to 13 hours of battery life, and is 25 percent faster than its predecessor. Its durable case with a built-in kickstand ensures it can handle kid-friendly adventures, while the included year of Amazon Kids+ ensures your kid will never be bored. Sure, the HD 8 Kids is newer, but the HD 10 Kids still wins for its bigger and better screen, as well as its ability to run more robust apps and games.

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Pornhub stops operating in France

Mashable - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 16:43

Pornhub has blocked access in France as of yesterday, the BBC and other news outlets reported. The tube site reportedly exited the country, which is its second biggest market according to CNN, because of a French age-verification law.

The law states that, by June 7, porn sites must install a technical system to verify users' ages beyond a "yes or no" checkbox, according to Radio France Internationale. This must be done by a third party and comply with "double anonymity," meaning the porn site doesn't know the user's exact age and the verification system doesn't know what sites the user visits. The system requires a user's credit card or a government ID.

SEE ALSO: How to unblock Pornhub for free in France Why is Pornhub blocked in France?

Pornhub, along with YouPorn and Redtube (all owned by parent company Aylo, formerly MindGeek), restricted access in France on June 4.

"We've made the difficult decision to suspend access to our sites (user-uploaded content platforms, including Pornhub, YouPorn, Redtube) in France and instead use our platforms to speak directly to the French people," Pornhub's VP of brand and community, Alex Kekesi, said in a statement.

"For years, we have attempted to collaborate with the government, by consultation, data sharing and offering pilot project participation," Kekesi continued. "The results of all of this have been clear — site-based age verification does not work. It does not protect children, and it exposes the data of millions of French people to privacy breaches and hacks."

The statement goes on to advocate for device-based filtering, and argues that people won't stop looking for porn, and will instead go to non-complying websites.

"The Aylo group has chosen to shirk the imperative of protecting minors by suspending access to its content in France, including for adults, even though there are numerous technical solutions on the market that allow users' age to be verified while ensuring the protection of their personal data," Arcom, France's communication regulator, stated in its own press release.

"Au revoir," France's minister for gender equality, Aurore Bergé, wrote on X, stating that Pornhub, YouPorn, and Redtube refuse to comply with the law.

Age-verification laws in the U.S. and abroad

Age-verification laws have swept the U.S. in recent years, with nearly a third of states enacting them. Typically, these laws require a proof of age like a facial scan or a government ID. As with France, Pornhub has blocked itself from most of those states, citing the burden to comply.

But free speech advocates that Mashable has spoken to claim that age-verification laws won't function as intended as they can be worked around with software like VPNs, and can cause privacy and security risks. A recent study out of NYU suggested age-verification laws don't work for these reasons.

In January, the Supreme Court heard about the constitutionality of Texas's age-verification law. The decision is expected this month.

Mashable has reached out to Pornhub for comment.

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 just reached its all time low price in a new size

Mashable - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 16:35

SAVE $100: As of June 5, grab the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 in 44mm for just $229.99. That saves you $100 for 30% off. Shop now at Amazon.

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$329.99 Save $100 Get Deal

As you get ready for summer adventures, whether it be heading out on vacation, trying new hiking trails, or jumping in the ocean, you may want to track all that activity and its impact on your body. A smartwatch puts all that information on your wrist, while also delivering texts, answering phone calls, and recording all your health data.

Earlier this week, we spotted the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 in the 40mm size on sale for its lowest price ever. As of June 5, find the 44mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 on sale as well. It's down to $229.99, taking $100 off of its $329.99 list price. That saves you 30%, which isn't quite as good savings as the 40mm Galaxy Watch Deal, but it's still the lowest price ever on the 44mm.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is the latest smartwatch from the brand. It was released in 2024 alongside the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. The Galaxy Watch 7 is one of the most advanced smart watches available, offering a sleep apnea sensor, blood pressure monitor, and electrocardiogram. But beyond the the clinical health data, the watch will also report on daily activity, workouts, and sleep to produce a daily energy score with Galaxy AI.

Shop the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 in 44 mm for $229.99 at Amazon now and save $100.

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The versatile 32-inch Samsung M8 monitor is nearly half off at Amazon

Mashable - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 16:12

SAVE 43%: The 32-inch Samsung M8 Smart Monitor (M80D, warm white) with an adjustable stand is on sale for just $399.99 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $699.99. That's a savings of $300.

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$699.99 Save $300 Get Deal

We all have so many pieces of tech and gadgets to keep track of. The phone, tablet, work laptop, personal laptop, TV, smart speakers, and the list continues. Instead of adding to the chaos, streamline your collection by scoring a versatile monitor that ticks several boxes.

As of June 5, the 32-inch Samsung M8 Smart Monitor (M80D, warm white) is on sale at Amazon for $399.99, marked down from the usual price of $699.99. That's a major 43% discount that shaves $300 off the price.

In the world of monitors, not all of them are smart enough to earn a spot on our desk, but the Samsung M8 is a worthy addition. For starters, this sale model comes with an adjustable stand that pivots and rotates. Raise it up, turn it into a vertical display, or angle it out to your liking. It also comes with a remote control that has solar charging.

SEE ALSO: The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is back to its best-ever price at Amazon

In terms of performance, the Samsung M8 also aims to please with UHD resolution. You can also stream content directly to the monitor to take advantage of the 4K AI upscaling. That's especially useful since the Samsung monitor comes with Samsung TV Plus, giving you a dashboard for all your favorite streaming platforms. If you live in an apartment and are short on space, or simply want to cut down on your electronics, the Samsung M8 is ready to serve as your work monitor by day and your TV by night.

The ports on the Samsung M8 are also noteworthy since they consist of two USB-A options, an HDMI, and a USB-C which gives you more options for connecting other devices or charging up from the monitor.

Plus, the Samsung M8 is built for low-vision users, offering several tools to help with visibility like screen magnification, color switching, and audio descriptions.

If you're in need of an upgraded monitor, or you're looking for a model that's worthy of serving as your TV, snag the Samsung M8 while it's on sale at Amazon. You'll be grabbing a 32-inch model with tons of features and upgraded like a USB-C port and a pivoting stand.

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Snag a small fleet of Lego F1 collectible cars for 33% off

Mashable - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 15:51

SAVE $9.95: As of June 5, get the Lego F1 Collectible Race Cars 6-Pack for $19.99 at Amazon. That's down from its usual price of $29.94, saving you 33% on list price.

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Ever wish you could have an entire fleet of F1 race cars, but aren't a millionaire? There's a solution to this problem: Lego kits. Yes, you could be the proud owner of several F1-worthy racers with a special deal at Amazon right now. You just have to be quick to claim it for yourself.

As of June 5, get the Lego F1 Collectible Race Cars Six-Pack for $19.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $29.94. That's $9.95 off and a discount of 33%.

SEE ALSO: Lego is giving away a free Paddle model ahead of Father's Day. Here’s how to get yours on June 8.

This collection of six mystery F1 Lego building sets comes from an assortment of 12 different models: Aston Martin, Alpine, Williams, Mercedes-AMG, Ferrari, McLaren, VARB, Haas, Sauber, F1, or F1 Academy cars. Each lets you build a complete car, with special team colors, logos, and an included team helmet in the cockpit.

These Lego F1 racers are comically oversized with a fun, "arcade" feel to them. If you want to get the entire set, know that you're going to need to buy multiple kits to try and collect them all. Either display them when finished or get some play in with the kiddos. No matter what you decide to do with them, this Lego kit is a much more realistic way to collect all the F1 cars of your dreams.

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Alien: Earth trailer teases new, horrifying aliens

Mashable - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 15:46

If you're looking for a peaceful night's sleep, we suggest you stay far, far away from the trailer for FX's Alien: Earth. But if you're looking for grotesque science fiction and the promise of some gnarly new monsters, you've come to the right place.

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Created by Noah Hawley, the Emmy-winning creator of Fargo and Legion, this Alien prequel doesn't take us to the deepest reaches of space. Instead, it brings extraterrestrial terror right to our home planet.

The horrors start when a Weyland-Yutani deep space research vessel crash lands in Prodigy city, named for the Prodigy Corporation. Prodigy CEO Boy Kavalier (Samuel Blenkin) decides he wants to take possession of whatever is on that ship, so he sends a team of soldiers to take stock of the wreckage.

These aren't ordinary soldiers, though. They're hybrids: humanoid robots implanted with human consciousness. That sets them apart from the Alien films' synthetics, which are humanoid robots with artificial consciousness.

Prodigy's team of hybrids may be faster, stronger, and more resilient than other humans, but they're about to meet their match as they explore the crashed USCSS Maginot. As Alien: Earth's trailer reveals, the Maginot collected five monstrous life forms from across the universe. But now they're escaped captivity, meaning Earth is in serious trouble.

Alien: Earth's trailer doesn't spoil too much about its alien adversaries, but there are enough hints at their appearance to send chills up your spine. Tentacled eyeballs, egg sacs, and goo abound, along with flashes of the iconic Xenomorph.

Produced by Alien director Ridley Scott, Alien: Earth also stars Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Babou Ceesay, Adrian Edmondson, David Rysdahl, Essie Davis, Lily Newmark, Erana James, Adarsh Gourav, Jonathan Ajayi, Kit Young, Diêm Camille, Moe Bar-El, and Sanda Yi Sencindiver.

Alien: Earth premieres Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. ET on Hulu and FX in the U.S. and Aug. 13 on Disney+ in the UK.

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Grindr is testing AI chat summaries for paid users

Mashable - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 15:09

Grindr just dropped new product updates like features for faster hookups (Right Now) and to hide users from their exes (Profile Hide), and it's not stopping. The most well-known gay dating app has a long product roadmap for 2025, including AI-powered chat summaries that look a bit like Gmail's.

AI is everywhere right now, including dating apps. Tinder's incoming CEO, Spencer Rascoff, mentioned the app leaning into AI both on LinkedIn at the Wall Street Journal's Future of Everything conference. At the event, Grindr CEO George Arison said much of the same, following a report in the Journal last October that stated Grindr is testing an AI "wingman."

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While the full-on wingman is still in testing to 10,000 users (of Grindr's 14.5 million average monthly active users), the app is releasing AI-driven features at an increasing clip — both in beta and in full. Right Now, a feature to check who is online and available at that moment (hence "right now") has recently launched to all Grindr users.

A feature currently in beta is A-List, a short list of best matches curated by AI. A-List also includes both profile and chat summaries with "key takeaways." Users can also filter matches by Online, Met Up, and Contenders. The A-List beta is currently only available to around a quarter of Grindr's Unlimited users, the more expense paid tier on Grindr at $39.99/month (XTRA is $19.99/month.)

In an interview with Mashable, Arison said that the initial reaction to A-List has been positive. Users signing up for Unlimited and reactivating it have increased, though the Grindr CEO wouldn't say by how much. 

On Reddit, however, the reaction to A-List is mostly negative, with multiple users complaining that it's "useless" and that its preceding feature — favorites — was free. Grindr clarified that the free favorites feature is still available; its placement has shifted. The app also reiterated to Mashable that more than 70 percent of early access users reported they found A-List useful. 

Even more AI on Grindr

Another Grindr feature in beta is Discover, which lets users look at profiles from around the world (as opposed to only in their area). This, along with Travel Pass (which lets you Roam a travel destination before getting there, and boost your profile) and the Explore Heatmap (which shows gay hotspots around the world), aims to help users find others on Grindr when they travel. 

For You, yet another feature on the roadmap, gives users curated match choices. 

Arison hinted at other features that aren't on the extensive roadmap, too. While Right Now fits well within Grindr's reputation as a hookup app, Arison said that, according to Grindr's own surveys, people have other intentions on the app too, like trying to find a partner. In a survey last fall of 1,200 gay and bi men, Grindr found that around a quarter under 35 want to have kids. 

Grindr intends to test more features (incorporating AI, of course) with these varying intentions in mind by the end of the year. It's part of Grindr's plan to be the app users spend the most time on in a sea of other options.

Last year, Mashable reported that complaints about Grindr are rising, given more paywalled features and product issues.

UPDATE: Jun. 5, 2025, 11:37 a.m. EDT This article was updated with clarity from Grindr about its favorites feature.

 

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How to watch Boisson vs. Gauff online for free

Mashable - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 15:00

TL;DR: Live stream Boisson vs. Gauff in the 2025 French Open for free on 9Now, France TV, or Servus TV. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2025 French Open semi finals are everything we wished for at the start of the tournament. Sabalenka takes on Swiatek in an all-star showdown, and we've got Gauff going up against the home favorite. Lois Boisson has shocked everyone this year by progressing through to the semi-final stage. Could she make the final and give the French fans something to celebrate?

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Meta shows just how much tech it crammed into its Aria Gen 2 smart glasses

Mashable - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 14:58

Meta's got a pair of smart glasses that are so packed with bleeding edge tech, they truly deserve the "smart" moniker.

Announced earlier this year, the Aria Gen 2 are Meta's "research glasses," meaning they probably won't be available to the general public any time soon. However, the technologies used will probably bleed into Meta's other projects like Orion. In a new blog post Wednesday, Meta revealed some of the capabilities it managed to build into these fairly regular-looking glasses.

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The Aria Gen 2 glasses are equipped with an array of cameras, including one for eye-tracking and four computer vision cameras, seven spatial mics, a barrage of sensors including an ambient light sensor, a barometer, a heart rate monitor, and stereo speakers. The glasses themselves are fairly lightweight, weighing 74 to 76 grams, depending on size.

Meta puts all that hardware to good use. The company says the four computer vision cameras produce a wider field of view and enable advanced 3D hand and object tracking. The new ambient light sensor also aids computer vision and processing, as its ultraviolet mode can distinguish between indoor and outdoor lighting.

The four CV cameras cover a wider field of view with a larger overlap compared to Aria Gen 1's two CV cameras. Credit: Meta

The company says it uses SubGHz radio technology to broadcast timing information, so that it can align time and minimize delay between other Aria Gen 2 devices or compatible devices that support this tech.

The glasses also have an advanced eye tracking system that knows when the wearer is blinking or when their pupils dilate. And the photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor, built into the nosepad, enables the glasses to track the wearer's heart rate.

Meta says it will open up applications that work with Aria Gen 2 "later this year," and researchers who'd like to try out the tech can sign up for the Aria Gen 2 interest list.

The advances listed above are notable as other manufacturers, including Apple, reportedly race to build their own version of lightweight smart glasses. Judging by the work that Meta's engineers have put into the Aria Gen 2, Apple will have to push hard to match or surpass them.

We'll probably find out more about the Aria Gen 2 smart glasses in a week, as Meta plans to showcase them during the Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Conference (CVPR) which starts June 11 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Lunar landing livestream: Watch moon landing attempt live today

Mashable - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 14:35

A private Japanese space company will try to land an uncrewed robotic spacecraft on the moon and deliver a rover to its surface today, after a failed attempt in April 2023. 

Landing on the moon remains onerous — demonstrated by numerous flopped landings. Though Firefly Aerospace succeeded in landing in March, another U.S. company, Intuitive Machines, didn't fare as well, ending up on its side in a crater less than a week later. 

Tokyo company ispace has been waiting for this day for the so-called Hakuto-R mission for roughly 4.5 months. Its spacecraft, Resilience, was one of two spacecraft headed to the moon on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in mid-January. Its travel companion, Firefly's Blue Ghost lander, took a faster route and touched down on the surface March 2. Though Firefly wasn't the trailblazer — the first private robotic lander to make the journey to the surface happened last year — it was the first to get its lander there upright and in one piece.

But ispace's lander has taken a longer journey to save on fuel — and the company knows all too well how crucial that is: After a post-flight investigation, the company said its first lander crashed because it ran out of fuel on the way down, unable to control its landing. 

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The Hakuto-R mission is gearing up for a landing near the center of Mare Frigoris, aka the Sea of Cold, at 3:17 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 5 (that's 4:24 a.m. on June 6 in Japan).

Livestream coverage will begin about one hour earlier, at 2:10 p.m. ET, with English translation.

The public can also watch on X, the social platform owned by SpaceX founder Elon Musk. 

Or you can bookmark this story and come back here to watch the broadcast below:

Landing on the moon is difficult because of its exosphere, which provides virtually no drag to slow a spacecraft down as it approaches the ground. What's more, there are no GPS systems on the moon to help guide a craft to its landing spot. Engineers have to compensate for those challenges from 239,000 miles away.

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