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The best early Memorial Day 2026 deals: Best Amazon deal Ninja Slushi $259 (save $90.99) Get Deal Best TV deal Toshiba 65-inch C350 LED 4K Fire TV $264.99 (save $265) Get Deal Best tech deal Bose QuietComfort headphones $229 (save $120) Get Deal Best home deal Ruggable save up to 25% sitewide Shop Now

The unofficial start to summer is almost here, but you don't have to wait until Memorial Day itself on May 25 to find those Memorial Day deals.

There are already deals live at Amazon, where you'll find savings of up to 40%. There are also plenty of savings from other online shopping destinations, with deals on products such as mattresses, TVs, furniture, and outdoor patio items. Plenty of brands are getting in on early MDW action — you can grab the Dyson Airwrap i.d. for $150 off and the Bose QuietComfort headphones for $120 off.

We'll be updating all the best Memorial Day deals throughout the weekend, so be sure to keep checking back on this page for the biggest and best savings.

Best Memorial Day Amazon deals Ninja Slushi $259.99 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $90   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it

What says start of the summer better than slushies on demand? When Mashable's Leah Stodart reviewed the Ninja Slushi, she pointed out the merits of the Slushi over a regular blender: no ice is required, and it keeps drinks frozen while in its cooling cylinder. From cola slushies to frosé, this might just be the ultimate summer drink machine. It has some downsides (sugar-free beverages are a no-go), but if you're a frozen drink enthusiast, this deal is worth a closer look.

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• Nekteck Massage Gun — $19.95 $45.99 (save $26.04)

• Stanley Quencher ProTour (40 ounces) — $33.75 $45 (save $11.25)

• Shokz OpenMove — $54.95 $79.95 (save $25)

• Levoit Tower Fan for Bedroom — $54.96 $74.99 (save $20.03)

• Coop Original Adjustable pillow (queen size) — $71.20 $89 (save $17.80)

• Bose QuietComfort headphones — $229 $349 (save $120)

• Sony WH-1000XM5 — $248 $399.99 (save $151.99)

• Technics EAH-AZ1000 — $249.99 $299.99 (save $50)

• Ninja Slushi — $259 $349.99 (save $90.99)

• Ninja FrostVault Cooler — $279.99 $349.99 (save $70)

• Sonos Move 2 — $399 $499 (save $100)

• Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 portable power station — $428.99 $799 (save $370.01)

• Anker SOLIX C1000 portable power station — $428.99 $799 (save $370.01)

• Dyson Airwrap i.d. — $499.99 $649.99 (save $150)

Best Memorial Day TV deals Opens in a new window Credit: Toshiba Toshiba 65-inch C350 LED 4K Fire TV $264.99 at Best Buy
$529.99 Save $265   Get Deal Why we like it

Best Buy and Amazon have been racing to match prices on this Fire TV. Best Buy was initially $75 cheaper than Amazon, so Amazon dropped its sale price to keep pace. But that's only a piece of the picture demonstrating just how good this deal is. Our resident TV expert, Leah Stodart, pointed out that this $264.99 price point is so good that it's less than the sale price of the 43-inch version of Amazon's most basic Ember 4K Fire TV. In other words, if you're looking to score a solid deal on a smart TV this Memorial Day, this could be the one for you.

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43-inch to 50-inch TVs

• Hisense 43-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV — $209.99 $349.99 (save $140)

• Amazon 43-inch Ember 4-Series 4K TV — $269.99 $329.99 (save $60)

• Amazon 50-inch Ember QLED 4K TV — $419.99 $479.99 (save $60)

• Hisense 50-inch S7 Canvas QLED 4K TV — $798.99 $1,299.99 (save $501)

55-inch TVs

• Insignia 55-inch F50 LED 4K TV — $199.99 $349.99 (save $150)

• Hisense 55-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV — $278.99 $429.99 (save $151)

• Hisense 55-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $399.99 $549.99 (save $150)

• TCL 55-inch QM6K Mini-LED 4K TV — $499.99 $799.99 (save $300)

• Hisense 55-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $599.99 $849.99 (save $250)

• LG 55-inch B5 OLED 4K TV — $799.99 $1,499.99 (save $700)

65-inch TVs

• Pioneer 65-inch 4K Roku TV — $249.99 $499.99 (save $250)

• LG 65-inch 70A QNED AI 4K TV — $429.99 $579.99 (save $150)

• Hisense 65-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $547.97 $679.90 (save $131.93)

• Samsung 65-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $597.99 $899.99 (save $302)

• TCL 65-inch QM6K Mini-LED 4K TV — $649.99 $999.99 (save $350)

• Hisense 65-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $949.99 $1,499.99 (save $550)

• Hisense 65-inch S7 Canvas QLED 4K TV — $1,099.99 $1,999.99 (save $900)

• Samsung 65-inch S95F OLED 4K TV — $2,199.99 $2,599.99 (save $400)

• Sony 65-inch Bravia 8 II QD-OLED 4K TV — $2,598 $3,299.99 (save $701.99)

70-inch TVs and up

• Pioneer 70-inch 4K Roku TV — $299.99 $509.99 (save $210)

• Insignia 75-inch QF QLED 4K TV — $399.99 $649.99 (save $250)

• Hisense 75-inch E7 Mini-LED 4K TV — $749.99 $1,299 (save $549.01)

• TCL 75-inch QM6K Mini-LED 4K TV — $899.99 $1,299.99 (save $400)

• Hisense 85-inch U6 Mini‑LED 4K TV — $1,199.99 $1,999.99 (save $800)

• TCL 85-inch QM6K Mini-LED 4K TV — $1,199.99 $1,999.99 (save $800)

• LG 77-inch B5 OLED 4K TV — $1,499.99 $2,399.99 (save $1,500)

• Sony Bravia 5 85-inch Mini-LED 4K TV — $1,798 $2,999.99 (save $601.99)

Best Memorial Day mattress deals

• Avocado: Get up to 20% off organic mattresses, bed toppers, and bedding.

• Amerisleep: Get up to $1,000 off all mattresses and 40% off bundles

• Bear: Get 35% off sitewide, plus $275 worth of free accessories

• Casper: Get up to 30% off select mattresses and 35% off bundles

• Purple: Get up to $900 off a mattress and a base

• Helix: Get 25% off sitewide with code MEMDAY25

• Leesa: Get 30% off select mattresses

• Mattress Firm: Get up to 60% off select mattresses with queens starting at $189.99

• Nectar: Get up to 50% off select mattresses and 66% off bundles

• Saatva: Save up to $650 on mattresses, including the Saatva Classic and Memory Foam Hybrid mattresses

• Serta: Save up to $600 on select mattress and adjustable base sets

• Sleep Number: Save up to $1,200 on ClimateCool and ComfortNext mattresses, BOGO free Ultimate Shape Pillows, and BOGO 50% off sheets

• Tempur-Pedic: Save 40% on the Tempur-Cloud Mattress or up to $500 on adjustable mattress sets, plus free gifts

Best Memorial Day home deals

• Brooklinen: Refresh your bedding for summer with 25% off sitewide

• Buffy: Save up to 25% sitewide

• Caraway Home: Save up to 30% on cookware and bakeware

• Cozy Earth: Save 20% sitewide or 25% when you buy three or more items

• Crate & Barrel: Save up to 60% on rugs, 35% on kitchen brands, and 30% on furniture

• Cuisinart: Save 15% on $99.95+, 20% on $149.95+, and 25% on $249.95+

• Home Depot: Save up to 40% on select appliances, 20% on select patio furniture, and up to $175 off on select tools now through May 27

• Joybird: Take up to 45% off on bestselling furniture and up to 35% off sitewide through May 25

• Kohl's: Save up to 50% sitewide on clothes, kitchen appliances, bedding, patio furniture, and more

• Lovesac: Save 40% sitewide through May 31

• Lowe's: Save on appliances, grills, patio furniture, gardening supplies, and more through June 3

• Mellow Sleep: Get $20 off $100, $50 off $200, or $100 off $300

• Nest New York: Save 25% sitewide with code 25OFF

• Parachute: Save 25% sitewide plus 30% on bundles

• Ruggable: Save up to 25% sitewide

• Rugs Direct: Save up to 80% sitewide on brands like Safavieh, Chris Loves Julia, Loloi, Rifle Paper Co., and Rugs USA

• SharkNinja: Save up to 30% on Ninja kitchen appliances and Shark vacuums, hair tools, and fans

• Target: Target's Hello Summer Sale brings deals on summer favorites, including up to 20% off kids' outdoor toys and up to 45% off patio furniture and garden essentials

• Wayfair: Save up to 70% sitewide

Best Memorial Day tech deals

• Best Buy: Save on TVs, Apple products, laptops, monitors, Sony cameras, Bluetooth speakers, and more

• HP: Save up to 72% on OmniBook laptops, Omen gaming PCs, All-in-One desktops, and more

• Lenovo: Save up to 30% on ThinkPad, Yoga, ThinkBook, IdeaPad, and Legion laptops

• LG: Save up to 44% on TVs, 40% on monitors, and up to 58% on appliances

• Tile: Save up to 40% on trackers

Best Memorial Day beauty deals

• Dyson: Save up to $150 on the Dyson Airwrap i.d., Airstrait, and Supersonic Nural

• FabFitFun: Save 40% on your first box, plus get a free Vacation bonus box ($250 value) with an annual membership signup

• L'ange: Save 44% sitewide with code MEMORIAL

Best Memorial Day outdoor deals

• Columbia: Save up to 40% on "almost everything"

• Dick's Sporting Goods: Save up to 50% on bikes, kayaks, tents, grills, and golf gear, save up to to 40% on Nike and adidas

• Rumpl: Save 25% sitewide

• Solo Stove: Save 15% on select fire pits and pizza ovens

It's that time of the week again, so let's dive into three more fun homelab projects to try this weekend! Today, I'll be talking about setting up a home energy usage monitoring system, a private Pastebin alternative, and a retro LAN party box!

Tech giants Google, Meta, and TikTok are facing European scrutiny for their alleged role in a growing number of financial scams targeting users.

The three companies are accused of failing to proactively remove fraudulent ads from their platforms and notify users in an appropriate manner, outlined in complaints filed to regulators by the European Consumer ⁠Organisation (BEUC) and 29 of its members in 27 European countries, Reuters reported.

SEE ALSO: Child safety organizations accuse Roblox of violating FTC rules

The consumer group flagged 900 ads that they deemed violated EU laws, but said that only 27 percent of those ads were removed by platforms. More than half of the reports were rejected or ignored.

The complaints were submitted under the EU's Digital Services Act, and regulators could levy hefty fines if the companies are found in violation.

"This complaint misrepresents how we fight scams and is inherently flawed. We take extensive measures to keep scams off our platforms, blocking over 99% of policy-violating ads before they are ever seen," a Google spokesperson said in comment to the press.

"We ​invest in advanced AI, ⁠tools, and partnerships to stop them. Last year we found and removed over 159 million scam ads, 92% before anyone reported them to us," Meta responded.

Meta was recently accused of making tens of millions of dollars off of scam ads targeting older Americans and Medicare recipients. Last year, a Reuters investigation found that Meta made billions from fraudulent ads, also referred to as "high risk" advertising. AI-powered scams are proliferating across platforms, including Google-owned YouTube and TikTok.

The Digital Services Act — a broad set of laws that impose more transparent reporting and consumer protections on online service providers — went into effect in 2022. Since then, the European Union has initiated multiple inquiries against large tech companies, including a recent Google antitrust probe, an investigation into Meta's child safety policies, and a sweeping audit of TikTok's algorithm and data policies.

UPDATE: May. 21, 2026, 4:18 p.m. This story was updated with a new statement from Google.

A Wi-Fi router works best when it’s placed in a high, central spot in your home. Unfortunately, reality and pre-existing cabling often dictate where it ends up, leaving it stuck in corners or behind obstacles where coverage suffers.

Many Android fans will tell you that the signature requirement for apps outside the Google Play Store, even with the 24-hour sideloading exemption, represents the latest betrayal of the platform's open-source philosophy. You're supposed to have full control over what software you install and when, unlike the more closed-off iPhone experience, where Apple usually has the final say.

These days, scoring concert tickets can feel like entering a digital Hunger Games. Fans log on the second tickets go on sale, only to watch seats disappear instantly — many of them seemingly snapped up by scalpers and resellers before actual fans ever get a chance.

Now, Spotify wants to change that by rewarding the people who stream the most.

SEE ALSO: Spotify has a new Wrapped-like experience that covers its entire history

Today, May 21, the streaming platform announced Reserved by Spotify, a new ticketing initiative aimed at helping dedicated fans access concert tickets before they go on sale to the general public. The program is launching for Premium subscribers in the U.S. who are 18 or older.

Credit: Spotify

The idea is simple: Instead of forcing fans to battle through chaotic on-sale queues or complete elaborate fan-verification games, Spotify will identify an artist's most dedicated listeners through streaming activity and reserve tickets specifically for them. Eligible fans will receive a purchase window before the public on-sale begins, with up to two tickets held in their name.

Importantly, Spotify says the reserved tickets will not include additional Spotify service fees.

The company says the number of fans selected — and the number of tickets available — will vary depending on the artist, tour, and market. But Spotify says allocations are intended to be substantial and to scale with an artist's fanbase.

Credit: Spotify

The move reflects the growing importance of superfans to the music industry, where artists and platforms alike are increasingly trying to reward the fans who engage most deeply. In recent years, fandom has become one of the most powerful forces shaping touring, chart performance, and even marketing strategies, particularly in pop and K-pop spaces where highly organized fan communities already treat streaming like participation.

Reserved by Spotify also expands the company's broader ambitions in live music. Spotify says it has already driven more than $1.5 billion in ticket sales through its platform via partnerships with more than 40 ticketing companies, alongside features like Concerts Near You and Venue Search.

SEE ALSO: Why the Spotify icon is a disco ball

The bigger question, though, is whether programs like this can meaningfully combat the frustrations fans increasingly associate with modern ticket-buying in the U.S. As ticket prices continue to climb and resale markets remain difficult to control, many fans have grown cynical about whether fair access to concerts is even possible anymore.

Spotify is betting that listening history — not luck — might be the closest thing to a solution.

Google has announced a successor to the Chromebook, introducing a class of computer that merge together Android and Chrome OS, with a thick layer of Gemini on top. The first Googlebook, titled simply the Googlebook, is an attractive showpiece of a laptop—but I wouldn't feel comfortable buying one.

I used to be a Synology die-hard fan, but that's recently changed. While I think Synology still makes a solid NAS, they're no longer the best option around, and my favorite NAS brand might just surprise you.

Microsoft has identified some nasty exploits that could affect your Windows machine if you let them.

Bleeping Computer reported on the exploits, which are specific vulnerabilities in Windows Defender, the built-in anti-malware software in Windows. The company has detailed reports on its security website for both vulnerabilities. While it can be a bit difficult for a layperson to understand what's going on from those reports, the main thing to know is that vulnerable Windows machines can be subjected to denial-of-service attacks using these exploits.

SEE ALSO: Microsoft Teams won’t put everyone in a virtual room anymore — no more 'Together'-ness

The good news is that Microsoft has already revealed these exploits, and a fix is in the pipeline. If you have automatic updates for Defender turned on, it should have installed the Malware Protection Engine versions 1.1.26040.8 and 4.18.26040.7 to address these exploits.

Bleeping Computer also included a helpful set of instructions for making sure these updates are turned on:

1. Open Windows Security

2. Select "Virus and threat protection"

3. Click "Protection Updates" and then "Check for updates"

4. Select "Settings" and then "About"

5. Check the Anti-malware Client version number and make sure it matches the two numbers above

Hopefully, everything is properly set up, and your machine is good to go.

The best Memorial Day robot lawn mower deals at a glance: Best overall deal Dreame A3 AWD Pro Robot Lawn Mower $2,946.98 (save $553.01) Get Deal Best deal for smaller yards Segway Navimow i110N Robot Lawn Mower $849 (save $250) Get Deal Best deal for fast recharging Sunseeker S4 LiDAR Robot Lawn Mower $1,399 (save $400.99) Get Deal

Some people love to mow the lawn. Others, especially those with allergies, would be thrilled to never touch a lawn mower again. If you fall into the second camp, there's a great solution. Hiring a robot lawn mower means there's an on-demand solution that's ready and willing to mow at any time.

Much like robot vacuums that we rely on indoors, a robot lawn mower maps your yard and sets off to mow according to your desired schedule. Since Memorial Day is nearly here and backyard hangs on are on the agenda, check out these robot lawn mower deals at Amazon.

Best overall deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dreame Dreame A3 AWD Pro Robot Lawn Mower + Free Mower Garage $2,946.98 at Amazon
$3,499.99 Save $553.01   Get Deal Why we like it

Dreame makes some of Mashable's favorite robot vacuums, so it only makes sense the brand is producing some of the best robot lawn mowers. The Dreame A3 AWD Pro Robot Lawn Mower is designed to tackle grass that covers up to 1.25 acres with a width that measures 15.8 inches for efficient mowing. This model uses 360-degree LiDAR binocular AI vision to help with navigation and obstacle avoidance for over 300 common items it might encounter in the yard.

In rush mode, the Dreame can cover 0.2 acres per hour and it can maneuver over curbs, roots, or stepping stones that measure up to 2.2 inches tall without getting stuck.

Today's on-page coupon brings the price of the Dreame A3 AWD Pro Robot Lawn Mower down to $2,946.98, and Amazon is throwing in a free Dreame robot lawn mower garage which helps protect the robot from harsh sun and rain. The garage ordinarily sells for $299.99, which makes this Memorial Day deal just that much sweeter.

Best deal for smaller yards Opens in a new window Credit: Segway Segway Navimow i110N Robot Lawn Mower $849 at Amazon
$1,099 Save $250   Get Deal Why we like it

Covering an area of up to 0.25 acres, the Segway Navimow i110N Robot Lawn Mower is more than happy to take over the task of keeping the lawn trimmed this summer. It can mow as quietly as 58 decibels while identifying and avoiding over 150 types of obstacles. Plus, it's designed to handle multiple zones in your yard. You'll be able to set zones like the front yard, back yard, and side areas while indicating an ideal schedule to mow each area. In addition to using the Segway app, you can also set up voice control of the robot lawn mower.

Select the desired heigh of the grass between 2 and 3.6 inches, and the Segway Navimow will take care of the rest. It'll take about 120 minutes for the Navimow i110N to get a full recharge. As a unique feature, the Segway has a new doodle feature that allows you to write messages in the lawn.

Best deal for fast recharging Opens in a new window Credit: Sunseeker Sunseeker S4 LiDAR Robot Lawn Mower $1,399 at Amazon
$1,799.99 Save $400.99   Get Deal Why we like it

Just in time for Memorial Day, the Sunseeker S4 LiDAR Robot Lawn Mower is 22% off at Amazon, shaving $400.99 off the list price. This Sunseeker model can mow yards up to 0.25 acres and navigate sloes that measure up to 42 degrees. You're able to set up to five mowing zones with the Sunseeker S4 and select mowing heights for each zone between 1.6 and 3.2 inches.

When it comes time to recharge, the Sunseeker takes just 90 minutes to get back to 100% and ready to mow again. It also has a smart rain sensor and will return to base should the weather turn soggy.

SAVE $210: As of May 21, you can score a 70-inch 4K Roku TV from Pioneer for $299.99. That's more than 40 percent off its usual $509.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Pioneer Pioneer 70-inch 4K Roku TV $299.99 at Best Buy
$509.99 Save $210   Shop Now

Best Buy's Memorial Day sale is home to a ton of good TV deals, including a Prime Day-level doorbuster the month before Prime Day 2026. I'm talking about a Pioneer 70-inch 4K Roku TV on sale for $299.99, down $210 from its usual $509.99. And if this were Prime Day, this feels like a deal that would've sold out within hours.

This quieter deal should last longer, but it's set to expire in the wee hours of May 22.

SEE ALSO: What's new to streaming this week? (May 22, 2026)

You're unlikely to find a 70-inch TV for less than $300 elsewhere. $299.99 would even be a decent price for a smaller 65-inch model. That's exactly how much the 65-inch Insignia 4K Fire TV is currently going for at Amazon, if you want to take the classic Fire TV vs. Roku TV route — so opting for this Roku deal at Best Buy is kind of like getting five extra diagonal inches for free. For reference, the 70-inch Insignia 4K Fire TV is $20 more at $319.99.

This Pioneer Roku TV has three HDMI ports, a 60Hz refresh rate, and supports HDR 10. While it's unrealistic to expect groundbreaking brightness or contrast from a TV this budget-friendly, take comfort in the fact that this model has 4.8 out of five stars at Best Buy (from more than 300 reviews, too). It gets good marks for easy set up, a lightweight and thin build, and clear picture quality for the price.

As someone who has grown up watching Pixar and witnessed the evolution of animation, there have been many times where I think I’m watching the company's peak, as in "This is the best movie I’ve ever seen." Often, when it comes to Pixar, I’ve noticed many people believe the earliest portion of its life, in the 2000s, was when it peaked, but I’m here to say that’s false.

The best Sonos Memorial Day deals at a glance: Best portable speaker deal Sonos Roam 2 $134 (save $45) Get Deal Best home speaker deal Sonos Era 300 $379 (save $100) Get Deal Best soundbar deal Sonos Arc Ultra $899 (save $200) Get Deal

We're massive fans of the Sonos audio ecosystem. The brand's speakers and soundbars are some of the best in the business, but their expensive prices make them hard to recommend in this economy. When a major sale takes place, on the other hand, we want to scream about it.

Sonos doesn't offer a ton of discounts on its products throughout the year, so it's kind of a big deal that nearly every product in its lineup is on sale for Memorial Day. While the brand new Sonos Play speaker isn't on sale, the beloved Roam 2, Arc Ultra, Move 2, Era 300, and plenty more are up to $200 off.

Check out our top picks from the Amazon Memorial Day sale below.

Best Sonos portable speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sonos Sonos Roam 2 $134 at Amazon
$179 Save $45   Get Deal Why we like it

The portable Bluetooth speaker market is crowded, but the Sonos Roam 2 stands out thanks to its impressive audio performance and dependable voice assistance.

We also love the Sonos Move 2, but it's not nearly portable enough and is far too expensive. "The market for waterproof speakers with voice activation is incredibly small," writes Mashable's reviewer. "If you’re looking for one, the Roam 2 answers the call with striking sound and unique features that appeal to Sonos users." You can expect sound that feels similar to a home speaker, but in a package small enough to fit in your hand. It's down to just $134 from $179, which is its best price ever. The speaker has only reached this all-time low once before.

Best Sonos home speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sonos Sonos Era 300 $379 at Amazon
$479 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

While it's a few years old at this point, the Sonos Era 300 is still an impressive home speaker. And at $100 off its list price, adding it to your home is a bit more accessible. When Mashable's Stan Schroeder reviewed the Era 300 in 2023, he deemed it the "king of sub-$500 smart speakers." It's Sonos' first speaker to support spatial audio and it can connect seamlessly with other audio products from Sonos — not that it needs help from anything else. Its sound is absolutely booming on its own. We're not particularly captivated by its design, but its incredibly loud and precise sound makes up for it.

Best Sonos soundbar deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sonos Sonos Arc Ultra $899 at Amazon
$1,099 Save $200   Get Deal Why we like it

If you want the best and don't mind a little splurge, the Sonos Arc Ultra got a near-perfect rating from Mashable's tech editor Tim Beck Werth. Even at full price, he says the soundbar justifies its price of admission. "While a single soundbar can't compete with the booming speakers you'll hear in a movie theater," Werth writes, "This speaker gave me the closest match to that experience I've ever had in my living room." Typically $1,099, you can slash $200 off at Amazon, Sonos, and Best Buy for Memorial Day. That's just $20 away from its best-ever price.

More Sonos deals

• Sonos Era 100 SL — $169 $189 (save $20)

• Sonos Era 100 — $189 $219 (save $30)

• Sonos Ace headphones — $299 $399 (save $100)

• Sonos Move 2 — $399 $499 (save $100)

• Sonos Beam 2 soundbar — $369 $499 (save $130)

• Sonos Five — $479 $599 (save $120)

Do you still have a drawer full of Raspberry Pis? Well, get them out, because here are three fun and simple Pi projects for you to do this weekend.

The "Android Market" from 2008 became the Google Play Store in 2012 and now offers over 1.8 million apps for download. A lot has changed in the world of Android since then, but some things (and apps) have stayed the same. Did you know many of your favorite and long-forgotten apps are still available? More importantly, some are still worth downloading.

A recent Hertz survey found that 64 percent of Americans are planning a road trip this summer, with nearly three-quarters planning to take at least one trip between June and September. That's tens of millions of people about to spend hours behind the wheel, many on highways they don't usually drive, in weather they aren't always prepared for, and pushing through fatigue to make the most of their vacation time.

Tesla has brought its Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite of driver assistance features to China – or it's at least close to doing so.

The company announced the news in a tweet on Thursday, listing all of the countries where FSD is currently available. Besides China, also new on that list is Lithuania, the second European country to get FSD after the Netherlands.

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The total list of countries where Tesla FSD is available is now as follows: Australia, Canada, China, Lithuania, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, South Korea, and the United States.

Tesla did not share any other details about FSD availability in China. Launching FSD in the vast, busy automotive market that is China would surely be a win for Tesla, especially given that many other local automakers, such as Xpeng and Xiaomi, have a similar suite of semi-autonomous driving features in the country already.

As CNBC pointed out, Tesla previously offered its Autopilot and Enhanced Autopilot suites of driver assistance features in China, while the FSD was only available to select users, and in limited fashion. China Daily, however, claims that the complete version of FSD isn't available in China yet, though "progress is under way," citing insider sources.

SEE ALSO: Someone drove a Tesla Cybertruck into a lake to test 'Wade Mode.' It didn't end well.

The news comes shortly after Musk, alongside several other American businessmen and President Donald Trump, visited Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.

Tesla customers in China currently have to pay a high price to access the most advanced autonomous driving package the company has to offer. As it stands on Tesla's Chinese website, the "Intelligent assisted driving" package costs a one-time fee of 64,000 yuan or $9,409. In the U.S., FSD is only available as a monthly subscription, at a price of $99 per month.

I've gone back and forth between Obsidian and Notion for as long as I can remember. Spending a few months in one, then a few months in another is just how I do things—but the switch was never easy. That is, until I found out Codex could handle it for me.

A new trailer for Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender adaptation is here to set the record straight: There is no war in Ba Sing Se. Copy?

SEE ALSO: 2026 Summer TV preview: Every TV show you need to know about now

The iconic line from the animated show's Book Two: Earth gets its live-action debut in the new trailer, promising that the series will tackle the Dai Lee and their insidious propaganda dead-on. Brace yourself for some political intrigue, including the perils of Lake Laogai.

That's not all. The trailer also highlight Aang's (Gordon Cormier) earthbending training under the tutelage of Blind Bandit Toph Beifong (Miya Cech). Boulders are flying throughout — and I'm not just talking about the Earth Rumble VI fighter.

Elsewhere, the trailer recreates several instantly recognizable Book Two fight scenes. There's Aang, Zuko (Dallas Liu), and Azula's (Elizabeth Yu) fiery showdown from "The Chase," as well as the season finale battle in Ba Sing Se's Crystal Catacombs.

Strangely, the trailer also features a shot of Katara (Kiawentiio) in her full Painted Lady get-up from Season 3 of the original series. Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender is no stranger to smashing episodes together, with its first season incorporating elements from Book Two. However, in the animated series, Katara doesn't adopt the Painted Lady persona until she and the Gaang are fully in the Fire Nation. Does this mean we'll be getting a Fire Nation detour early? Or has the live-action show shifted that episode's entire events to the Earth Kingdom to free up room in their third and final season?

Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 premieres June 25 on Netflix.

If 2025 was the year of the ultra-thin phone, then 2026 is the year of the foldable phone. And the new Motorola Razr line arrives with a big head start. Motorola has been making flip-style foldables since 2020, and it also has the first foldables on the scene this year.

Of course, being first isn't always the wisest strategy. Just look at Apple, which has been building monumental hype around the first folding iPhone.

But we're not here to talk about Apple. This one's for Android users (and the Android-curious).

I put the new Motorola Razr Ultra and Motorola Razr+ to the test, and while the Razr+ has some problems, I'm loving the Razr Ultra so far.

The verdict: The Motorola Razr Ultra is a pricey but impressive flip phone Motorola Razr+ (left) and Motorola Razr Ultra (right). Credit: René Ramos / Mashable

What I loved: The flagship Razr Ultra has a gorgeous display, a killer battery life, and a true smorgasburg of AI features. I love that it fits in my pocket, and I love the phone's design.

What I hated: This phone costs an obscene $1,499.99. The less-capable Razr+ had some sluggishness.

By the numbers:

• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform

• Battery: 5000mAh battery / 36 hours

• Display: 4-inch pOLED cover display / 7-inch AMOLED inner display

• Cameras: 50MP wide, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP inner camera

• Charging: 68W charging, reverse charging, 24 hours battery in 8 minutes

• Special features: Pantone Validated display, HDR peak brightness of 5,000 nits, 10-bit color, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3

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Now, I still need to spend more time with the Razr Ultra before we lock in its review score. I plan to update this review twice. First, a couple of weeks after spending more time with the device, and again in July or August, after the Samsung Galaxy Flip 8 arrives.

But if you need a new phone now, I think you can purchase this phone with confidence. I've said repeatedly that the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) was the most underrated phone of the year, and the new model is even better.

When I first picked it up, I thought it was thinner than last year's version, but my eyes told me otherwise. The dimensions proved me right, however. Motorola shaved off a few millimeters from the design, and the phone is just a smidge thinner than last year. The phone also has a new textured back panel, which I think was a smart upgrade for both visual appeal and security in your hand.

The screens are also a little bigger and have a slightly higher resolution. The HDR10+ AMOLED displays offer 10-bit color and look incredible. Both the main and external displays now offer 165Hz refresh rates and deliver significant brightness upgrades. The main display has 5,000 nits, and the rear display has 3,000 (a 2,000 increase and a 1,300 increase, respectively).

Credit: René Ramos / Mashable

Finally, the battery has been upgraded from 4,500 mAh to 5,000 mAh. The battery was a standout feature last year, easily offering more than 24 hours on our video playback test. This year's battery is rated for a mighty 36 hours.

But here's the big question: Are all those improvements worth a $200 price increase? Last year's excellent Razr Ultra was already pricey at $1,299, but this year's arrives with a RAM-ageddon price hike to $1,499.99.

Let's talk about that price

Most U.S. phone shoppers don't pay full retail price. Typically, we get a trade-in offer, or you take advantage of carrier deals that can drop the price to $0 (with conditions, of course).

Motorola has raised prices across the board because of the AI-fueled memory shortage. I strongly recommend taking advantage of every deal and launch offer you can.

It's not that the phone isn't worth it. The $1,500 price tag is likely going to be the new standard in this category. But it still hurts.

The Motorola Razr Ultra is a joy to use Credit: René Ramos / Mashable

Here's what I really like about this phone: It's fun to use.

There's just something satisfying about a flip phone, especially one that can pull off so many neat tricks. I love lining up the perfect selfie on the external display, shooting a camcorder-style video, or bringing up an app without opening the phone. And as someone who hates big phones, I love how it fits in my pocket and hand. It still feels like a two-hand phone when opened, but the size is a huge attraction for me.

The everyday experience will be familiar to Android users, though Motorola offers additional AI tools such as Perplexity, Copilot, and Moto AI (more on this in a moment).

Foldable phones are also novel enough that they still feel cool. And the phone looks cool, too. The colors and design of the phones are very impressive this year.

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Here are the AI tools you get with the new Razr lineup:

• Gemini

• Perplexity

• Microsoft Copilot

• Moto AI

Frankly, it's a bit much. I found myself sticking entirely to Gemini. At CES 2026, Lenovo and Motorola laid out their vision for Moto AI — a personal AI that acts as your personal assistant. And, in theory, it has some cool features. But am I ready to hand over my email, photo library, browsing history, and Google Drive to yet another tech company? Not quite. I'm already nervous about how much Google knows about me, and how it's using my data.

This is also a phone built for AI superusers. Here's an example: Long-press what should be the power button, and it brings up Gemini Live. Long-press the side button (the Razr+ has no extra side button), and it fires up Moto AI. When I needed to power off the Razr+, it took me a ridiculous amount of time to find the power off option.

You can change these settings, of course, but this is a phone that wants to put AI constantly at your fingertips. That's either a pro or a con, depending on how much you use tools like Gemini.

That said, being able to quickly fire up Gemini to answer questions is helpful at times. I also made good use of Android's Circle To Search feature. After bringing home the flowers, I used Circle To Search to identify them. Another time, I asked whether it was safe to use two household cleaners together. (Spoiler alert: It was not!)

Credit: Timothy Beck Werth Credit: Timothy Beck Werth Motorola Razr+ is too big a step down

With a new starting price of $1,099, the Razr+ better be a damn fine phone, but my early testing has been frustrating. Once, the camera app simply refused to open. At other times, the phone was noticeably sluggish. I sometimes found that apps or features were slow to appear.

Instead of the Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Elite, the Razr+ has a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform, and I could feel the difference, unfortunately. As you'll see in the camera test, image processing also takes a hit. Photos were oversaturated, and the phone struggled a bit in very bright sunlight.

Credit: René Ramos / Mashable

So, is the Motorola Razr+ worth it? While I can happily endorse the Razr Ultra, I'm not sold on the Razr+.

One word of warning: Treat your foldable with care

Lastly, I should note there have been user complaints on Reddit and the Motorola website about the durability of the Razr Ultra (2025). Users report that hinges and displays begin to fall apart after about 12 months of use. However, the phone should hold up just fine, as mine has.

I suspect there's some user error involved here, as flip phones are inherently more delicate. Be careful not to get your foldable wet, and avoid overstressing the hinge.

For its part, Motorola has outfitted the Razr+ with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus; the Razr Ultra has the brand-new Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3, which debuts with this foldable phone.

Motorola Razr+ and Razr Ultra: The camera test Credit: René Ramos / Mashable

As a reminder, here are the camera arrays with each phone:

• Razr Ultra: 50MP wide, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP inner camera

• Razr+: 50MP wide, 50MP ultrawide, 32MP inner

Foldables aren't known for having the best cameras, but the Razr Ultra's are better than fine. For the camera test, I took macro, portrait, digital zoom, and selfie photos. All of the photos you see here are unedited.

Overall, I found that the Razr Plus sometimes oversaturated my photos, which is a pet peeve of mine. In some cases, the Razr Ultra clearly took the better photo. In the photos with sliders, you'll find the Razr Ultra version on the left. Thanks to the Elite processor, the Razr Ultra handled color much better, and photos taken in bright sunlight weren't super washed out.

The ultimate selfie mode

Foldables may not have the best cameras, but it's incredibly satisfying to line up the perfect selfie using the external display.

Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

The finished result:

Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

Overall, the Razr Ultra took surprisingly good photos for a foldable. The Razr+ didn't have bad cameras by any means, and I took a lot of photos I liked, even if the Ultra clearly has the edge.

Left: Razr Ultra (left) Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable Right: Razr+ (right) Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

I also went to my local flower-and-skateboarding store — the most Brooklyn store ever — to test the color fidelity. (Shoutout to Park Deli flower shop, which isn't affiliated with Mashable or Motorola in any way.)

Left: Razr Ultra (left) Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable Right: Razr+ (right) Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable Left: Razr Ultra (left) Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable Right: Razr+ (right) Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

Finally, I have to show off my latest origami creations.

A dinsoaur, rat, Scottish terrier, and snails. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable The Motorola Razr Ultra: Would I buy it?

So, would I spend my money on the Razr Ultra? I have to admit, I'm still an iPhone user, possibly due to peer pressure. But the Motorola Razr Ultra is the phone that really tempts me to make the switch, and I enjoy every minute I spend with this phone.

While the new $1,499.99 price tag is a major blow, the phone's feature set, display, and design are all elite for the category. If you can take advantage of some launch offers or trade-ins, I think you'll also be very happy with this trendy little flip phone.

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