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SAVE OVER $80: As of May 29, Sony WH-CH720N headphones are discounted to $93.88 at Amazon. This is $86.11 off their full price of $179.99.

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Thinking about buying new headphones, but don't want to deal with a hefty price tag? The good news is you don't have to wait for Prime Day to score a good deal on a top pair.

Amazon has some excellent offers available at the moment. Even the Sony WH-CH720N headphones — which landed on our list of the best headphones — have been heavily discounted.

As of May 29, Sony WH-CH720N headphones are on sale for $93.88 at Amazon. That's over $80 off their full price of $179.99, and incredibly close to their lowest-ever price of $91.95. They're not the only pair on sale for under $100. If you prefer the pink or white models, these are also on sale for $98 each.

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If you're shopping on a tighter budget, the Sony WH-CH720N headphones are a worthy pickup for their price tag. Writer Alex Bracetti reviewed them and said, "they strike the rare balance of quality, comfort, and affordability." As mentioned before, they've even earned a spot on our overall list of the best headphones as the best headphones under $100.

From sound quality to noise-canceling features, these headphones truly impressed us. Our best headphones roundup said they: "Perform much better than you'd expect a pair of $100 cans to perform. They have surprisingly impressive ANC and multipoint pairing, as well as impressive sound — hardly a surprise with a pair of Sony headphones." Plus, they have a battery life that can last you up to 35 hours.

If you've been searching for new headphones, this deal on the Sony WH-CH720N headphones is one you don't want to miss.

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SAVE $700: As of May 29, the Roborock Qrevo Slim robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $699.99 at Amazon, marking a return to its lowest-ever price. This is $700 off its full price of $1,399.99.

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With Memorial Day sales behind us and Amazon Prime Day on the horizon, we're in a bit of a quiet point between sale events at the moment. However, that doesn't mean deals have disappeared completely. Amazon still has quite a few worth taking advantage of, and if you've been searching for a robot vacuum, this offer on the Roborock Qrevo Slim robot vacuum and mop is one that's absolutely worth a look.

As of May 29, the Roborock Qrevo Slim has returned to its lowest-ever price of $699.99 at Amazon. Considering it normally comes with a massive price tag of $1,399.99, this offer gives you the opportunity to save $700 on this combo robot vacuum and mop. Plus, it even comes with a free four-pack of microfiber mop cloths when you purchase, which is a nice bonus.

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With summer coming up fast, a combination robot vacuum and mop like the Roborock Qrevo Slim is an incredibly helpful addition to your home's cleanup routine. This cleaner boasts powerful suction for vacuuming your floors, and its all-rubber brushes help keep hair from getting too twisted up inside. Its dual spinning mops will shine up harder surfaces as well, offering a spinning speed of 200 rotations per minute.

It also features a StarSight dual light solid-state LiDAR system that helps detect objects in its way, so it can avoid obstacles while it cleans. And on top of all that, it truly lives up to the "slim" name thanks to its short 3.23-inch height. Because of this, it can easily scoot underneath couches, beds, and more to clear up any dust, dirt, or debris that's made its way under.

Since it's marked as a limited time deal, this offer may not be available for long. Act fast to save on the Roborock Qrevo Slim robot vacuum and mop at Amazon.

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SAVE $200: As of May 29, the Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar is on sale for $899 at Amazon. This is $200 off its full price of $1,099.

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Nothing beats having a premium sound system to pair with your TV. A soundbar can truly elevate what you're watching, and if you're searching for a high-quality pick to join your home theater setup, the Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar is the one to go for. It's our best overall pick for a soundbar, and it's currently $200 off at Amazon.

As of May 29, this discount has dropped the price of the Sonos Arc Ultra from $1,099 to $899. This price is incredibly close to its lowest-ever price at the retailer, so if it's been on your radar, now is an excellent time to grab it.

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Like most Sonos products, the Sonos Arc Ultra features a sleek design that blends in nicely beneath a TV setup. But it's not just its design that stands out. This soundbar offers big sound that's perfect for setting up with a big TV in your home. Our review from Mashable's Timothy Beck Werth says it boasts "room-filling sound that makes you feel like you're in a movie theater."

This powerful sound delivery is one of the reasons why we consider it the best overall option in our roundup of the best soundbars. It's a soundbar that can "effortlessly handle the 3D requirements of Dolby Atmos and the brand's Sound Motion technology is responsible for the most powerful bass we’ve ever heard without a separate subwoofer."

If you've been searching for a soundbar upgrade, this deal on the Sonos Arc Ultra is well worth jumping on while it's still available.

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Apple's Siri is about to undergo a massive redesign, and Bloomberg has images showing us what that might look like.

The images, shared by Bloomberg on Thursday, aren't leaks; instead, they're unofficial renders and illustrations created by Bloomberg, based on information viewed by folks at the outlet and by people reportedly with knowledge of Apple's plans.

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First, some context. As we've previously written, Apple is working on an AI-infused version of Siri that will be much smarter (think ChatGPT-style) than before and will come with a standalone app for the first time. None of this is official, but we've seen numerous reports that this is the case, and Apple itself is teasing big Siri-related changes for its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), which kicks off on June 8.

Now, thanks to Bloomberg's renders, we can get an idea of what this actually might look like. Siri will mostly live inside the iPhone's Dynamic Island, which will expand with a special animation if you invoke Siri with voice or with a long press of the iPhone's power button.

The other way to invoke Siri will be to pull down from the top center of the iPhone's display, which will show a new "Search or Ask" interface. From here, you'll be able to perform various tasks with Siri's help, including launching apps, starting text messages, and adding calendar appointments, but also search the web with AI's help, and ask various questions. You'll get the results as text cards that "pop up" from the Dynamic Island. Swipe down further, and you'll open a conversation with Siri, as you would with any AI chatbot.

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And it won't be just Siri on offer here; Apple will reportedly let users choose a different chatbot, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT.

This will probably require getting used to, as the Notification Center will now be invoked by pulling down from the top left of the iPhone's screen.

Then there's the new Siri app, which will work similarly to chatbots such as Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT, with a home screen that hosts a history of conversations and an interface that lets users type queries, use voice commands, and submit attachments. As previously reported, Siri will place greater emphasis on privacy than is typical for these apps, with an option to automatically delete previous chats.

SEE ALSO: Apple's new Siri will have auto-deleting chats, report claims

None of this would be very useful if it were the old Siri, which can only handle very simple queries. The new, revamped Siri will reportedly be able to perform far more complex tasks, including writing emails and creating text notes on various topics. Siri will also be integrated into the iPhone's Camera app, replacing the Visual Intelligence features. We've previously written about other improvements that are reportedly coming to the iPhone's Camera app.

All of this should be announced in less than two weeks at this year's WWDC opening keynote. And most of it should become available in iOS 27, which will likely launch in September, alongside new iPhones.

When I turned my old laptop into a makeshift NAS earlier this year, the idea was simple: turn it into a Plex media server by plugging in a few USB drives loaded with movies and shows.

Ahead of Computex 2026, Acer has announced a new Windows laptop called the Swift Air 14. Its name evokes Apple's mid-tier PC, the MacBook Air, but its price positions it as a strong alternative to the budget MacBook Neo: It will start at just $699.

Like the Neo, the Swift Air 14 will have an all-metal build and come in some fun color options, including sage green, frost blue, blossom pink, and lilac purple. It will be just as thin as the Neo and only slightly heavier.

The Acer Swift Air 14 comes in (left to right) sage green, frost blue, lilac purple, and blossom pink. Credit: Acer

The Swift Air 14 will run on Intel's new Core Series 3 chips (previously code-named "Wildcat Lake"), the entry-level counterparts to its flagship Core Ultra Series 3 chips ("Panther Lake"). In the coming months, they'll pop up in a lot of new cheap laptops, giving the class-leading MacBook Neo more direct competition.

The Swift Air 14 will start with a Core 5 processor, 8GB of memory, and 512GB SSD, matching the RAM and storage of the Neo's $699 configuration. Its 14-inch 1200p display won't be as sharp as the Neo's, but it will have a smoother 120Hz refresh rate.

The Acer Swift Air 14 weighs 2.76 pounds, making it just a hair heavier than Apple's MacBook Neo (2.7 pounds). Credit: Acer

It's rated at up to 19 hours of battery life, which would make it longer-lasting than the Neo. Acer said it charges fast, hitting 50 percent battery after 30 minutes plugged in.

The rest of the Swift Air 14's spec sheet includes a 1080p webcam with a physical privacy shutter, quad speakers with DTS X:Ultra 3D spatial audio, and older wireless tech (WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3). It has two USB-C ports on the left side of its base, plus a USB-A port and headphone jack on the right.

The Acer Swift Air 14's display will have a buttery 120Hz refresh rate. Credit: Acer

The Swift will be available in North America starting this August. As far as I can tell, it's the first Wildcat Lake laptop announced for U.S. buyers. A couple other models debuted in China earlier this month.

Some smart home devices are expensive and can only do a single job. Other devices can cost less than the price of a smart bulb, and yet you can use them in multiple different ways. One of the most useful smart home devices I own is a cheap smart button.

Sharing an Excel workbook usually means playing tech support later when a coworker accidentally deletes your formulas. But you don't have to just hope for the best. These straightforward security tweaks will lock down your layout and reduce the risk of accidental edits.

When you’ve got a 3D printer, it can be tempting to try and 3D print everything. Sometimes, the best solution is to buy instead of printing. A little restraint and forethought can save you from making a costly mistake.

If you ever wished you could make a buck while getting off, Joi AI (an AI companion platform) is here to make that dream a reality. Apparently, the startup is actively looking for 10 "masturbation consultants" to test its latest feature: Daily Guided Masturbation.

The "consultants" would be responsible for documenting how regular masturbation affects their stress, sleep quality, mood, and confidence levels for four weeks. To apply, you have to be 18 or older and based in the US or the UK. Oh, and the pay is $2,000 (so far, it sounds pretty good, right?).

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In an article published by Decrypt, Joi AI head of brand and communication Julie Levin says the new feature uses mood-matched AI voice sessions to guide users through the experience.

"The role involves testing and giving feedback on the mood-matched AI voice-guided sessions, and providing feedback on the overall user experience," says Levin. Basically, you complete the guided sessions and submit written questionnaires directly to the team.

The application process is pretty simple

The application is a simple Google Form (apparently it was a Typeform, but applicants reportedly "broke the link." It asks for your name, age, location, email, phone number, gender identity, and whether you can commit to a full four weeks. Other questions include when you'd most likely be doing the work (e.g., morning, evening, or at varying times) and whether you've done anything like this before.

The final three questions ask why you'd like to be a consultant, what you hope to learn about yourself, and whether or not you'd be open to being interviewed or quoted if your story is "interesting." They also give you an option to add additional info, which is nice.

"I've been training for this my whole life." - Same, buddy. Same.

The original job posting said candidates should be "articulate, observant, and impossible to blush” and be able to describe sensations “better than a sommelier describes a wine.” (I mean, it's a solid job posting.)

"The role is real, and we've had great responses since the posting went live," Levin told Decrypt.

According to a recent X post, Joi has received over 103,284 applications so far. The application closes May 31, so if you want to join the thousands of others, you'd better hurry! The company's also been posting its favorite cover letter openings, which included phrases like "this is my calling" and "I've been training for this my whole life."

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Despite the total dumpster fire of ending The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Paramount+ managed to have a solid month of May on the streaming side of things. Dutton Ranch, the latest Yellowstone spinoff, debuted as the biggest original series launch in the platform's history with a reported 12.9 million viewers in the first week. Selfishly, the inclusion of Battlestar Galactica on the platform early in the month was the biggest coup, as far as I'm concerned, and I've been enjoying a rewatch immensely.

Google now allows users to change their Gmail name without losing emails, files, or account data. The update makes it easier to move on from outdated usernames while keeping everything connected to the same account. Here’s how the new feature works.

I've been using Windows long enough to remember when installing antivirus software felt like one of the first things you had to do on a new PC. You set up Windows, installed your browser, and then immediately went looking for something to protect the whole thing before you did anything even slightly risky online. It wasn't paranoia, either. For a long time, Windows had a reputation for being the platform malware loved most, and running without some kind of extra protection felt like asking for trouble.

Netflix has had a busy and fruitful May. Nemesis is getting comfy at the top of the Top 10, The Boroughs has grown-ups thanking the Duffer Brothers for helping to make a more age-appropriate Stranger Things, and Sally Field is quietly making everyone sob into their pillows with Remarkably Bright Creatures. BUT, there's still a little more the streaming service has to squeeze out of May.

Every time you reach for the mouse to navigate a file tree or click through a menu, you lose more than just a few seconds. You break the momentum of your work. It is a persistent, low-level drain on your focus that turns hours of coding into a series of interrupted fragments. The Command Palette is better than Windows search and the alternatives.

House of the Dragon Season 3 is now on the horizon, and it's been a minute since Season 2 fluttered its scaly wings over our screens.

The good news? Stars Emma D'Arcy and Tom Glynn-Carney (aka Rhaenyra and Aegon) are here to give a (very non-biased) recap of the main events.

Whether you're Team Green or Team Black will probably influence whose version you choose to believe.

House of the Dragon Season 3 is streaming from June 21 on HBO Max.

Vendors, invitations, bridesmaids' looks, napkin colors — there's a lot that goes into preparing your wedding day. Many opt to hire someone to corral the chaos, and if they can't afford that, then ChatGPT is their wedding planner.

But a pricey planner and an LLM aren't your only two options. The internet is rife with apps ready to help, and just as many people ready to share what works and what doesn't. Here are seven apps and sites designed for planning the perfect matrimony. 

SEE ALSO: Inside the world of sponsored wedding events Zola

Far and away, the most-mentioned website on r/wedding and various other subreddits is Zola. Users praise its dashboard, where you can track your budget, guest list, RSVPs, and more. You can also create your registry on Zola, use it for your invitations and wedding website, and find vendors, making it a one-stop shop for wedding planning.

Zola is free to use, and the app told Mashable that couples can plan their entire wedding on the app for free. Registry, vendor search, wedding website, budget tracker, and guest list manager are some free services. There are some add-ons couples can choose to buy, like animated monograms or wedding dates, to their wedding site homepage for $9.99.

Download the Zola app on iOS or use it on your browser. (Mashable spotted a fake Zola app on Google Play, which Zola stated wasn't legitimate.)

Joy

I asked my Instagram followers what wedding planning app they used, and Joy came up the most. Like Zola, Joy is another one-stop shop: Use it to create your invitations and wedding website, add to your registry, track RSVPs, and more. There's also a blog full of wedding tips and expert advice.

Joy is available as a browser version and as an app on Apple's App Store and Google Play. According to the site's FAQ, Joy's wedding websites, planning tools, and registry are free. There are hundreds of free designs for save-the-date cards and invitations, too. Upgrades that'll cost extra include custom domains for your wedding website, premium paper designs, and text messaging.

Hitched

For the UK brides among us, Redditors across the Atlantic recommended Hitched. Like the others, Hitched has planning tools, a venue and supplier search, and tools to create a registry and wedding websites. Hitched even has wedding forums in case you want to chat with other betrothed couples who know what you're going through. You can also find inspiration for the big day, and even find dresses for you and your wedding party — including accessories.

Hitched is available on desktop, and on the App Store and Google Play.

Seatplan.io

If you're looking for a more specialized guest list tool, consider seatplan.io. You can import your guest list and rearrange seating however you want, so you can visualize what the room will look like on your wedding day. In addition to importing your list, you can export the seating chart and even generate a QR code to make it easy for your guests. One review on the site states, "200 guests. 8 dietary requirements. 4 wheelchair users. 1 complicated family tree. SeatPlan.io handled all of it."

Seatplan.io is free to use if you just want to design the seating chart and import your guest list, but if you want to save your work and export it, it'll cost you $8. If you want more features like collaborating with others and generating the QR code, it'll cost $14.

Wedding professionals also use seatplan.io, so you know it's legit.

The Knot

The Knot is the classic wedding planning hub, and according to Reddit, it still holds up. Use The Knot for a checklist, budget adviser, vendor search, wedding website and invitation setup, registry setup, guest list and RSVP tracking, and advice. You can also look at wedding dresses and attire for everyone, from grooms to the mother of the bride. 

The Knot is usable on the browser, but you can also find the app on the App Store and Google Play.

Google Sheets

A surprising number of people, including someone who responded to me on Instagram, opt for an old-school spreadsheet. Many free spreadsheet templates exist out there that can help with budgeting and other organizational needs you'll likely have when planning your wedding. If you want a more bare-bones approach or want to maintain more control of how your budget (or whatever other sheet) looks, Google Sheets (or even Microsoft Excel) may be a good option. 

The organizational tool Notion receives an honorable mention here, too, as Redditors who didn't use another app likely went with Google Sheets or Notion. 

Reddit

When all else fails, you can do what I do whenever I need advice: Google whatever I need help with and add "reddit" at the end. There are thousands of people on r/wedding, r/weddingplanning, r/weddingsunder10k, and more nuptial-related forums. If you have a question about your big day, there's a good chance someone has asked and received answers on Reddit. 

The midterms are getting closer, and — according to some polls — Donald Trump's approval rating is lower than ever before.

"He is now down to 34 percent. He has the same approval rating as Paul Blart: Mall Cop," says Jimmy Kimmel in the monologue above from Thursday night's show. "Not only is Trump at his lowest point, he's also two points behind JD Vance. I don't have a joke for that, I just want to make sure he knows he's two points behind JD Vance."

Kimmel goes on to bring up White House spokesman Davis Ingle's official response, in which he pointed to Trump's win in the 2024 election as "the ultimate poll."

"OK, yeah," says Kimmel, "but now it's May of 2026 and everybody hates him."

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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you have a sensitive nose.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for May 29, 2026 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Seas

• Green: Bad odors

• Blue: Found in an estate

• Purple: Acronym

Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Oceans

• Green: Sources of distinctive smells

• Blue: Kinds of rooms in a mansion

• Purple: What "PA" might refer to

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #1083 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Oceans: ARCTIC, ATLANTIC, INDIAN, PACIFIC

• Sources of distinctive smells: AMMONIA, BO, DURIAN, WET DOG

• Kinds of rooms in a mansion: BILLIARD, DRAWING, POWDER, READING

• What "PA" might refer to: FATHER, PENNSYLVANIA, PROTACTINIUM, PUBLIC ADDRESS

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 29, 2026

Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're an animal lover.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 29, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: E-I-E-I-O

The words are related to animals.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe barnyard animals.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Farm Animals.

NYT Strands word list for May 29

• Cows

• Farm Animals

• Goats

• Chickens

• Sheep

• Horses

• Ducks

• Pigs

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Strands.