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Stephen Colbert and The Daily Show have been talking about the growing Donald Trump/Jeffrey Epstein scandal all week — but if you need a recap on the many developments, Seth Meyers has you covered.

In the Late Night clip above the host goes through the big news of the week, from the Wall Street Journal reporting that Attorney General Pam Bondi informed Trump he was in the so-called "Epstein files" back in May, to the Trump administration's failed attempts to divert attention to other stories.

"Whatever's in those 'Epstein files' must be really ***ing bad," says Meyers. "They must be finding so many mentions of Trump they're gonna have to change the name to 'The Trump Files Featuring Jeffrey Epstein.'"

The host goes on to play a clip of CNN anchors discussing the breaking WSJ story and how the context of Trump's name reportedly being in the files is important.

"Yes, the context matters!" says Meyers. "For example, maybe Jeffrey Epstein kept a list of innocent people who did nothing wrong. Epstein had a little black book full of names labeled, 'People Who Refused to Participate in Sex Trafficking But Still Want to Come to My Island for Snorkeling.'"

SAVE $16: As of July 25, the Lego Ideas The Insect Collection set is on sale for $63.99 at Amazon. That's 20% off its list price of $79.99.

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I'm a very big fan of Lego, and even more so when I can find a good set on sale. If you've been looking to pick up something new to build, the good news is there are quite a few sets that are discounted at the moment. One of our favorite sets, the Lego Ideas The Insect Collection, has even received a price drop at Amazon.

The Lego Ideas The Insect Collection set usually retails for $79.99, but it's currently marked down by 20% to $63.99. This allows you to save $16, which is a very nice discount to take advantage of while it's still live.

SEE ALSO: The new Lego Game Boy is peak nostalgia for '90s kids

As mentioned before, this set is included among our list of favorite Lego sets. It comes with 1,111 pieces that come together to create three models: a blue morpho butterfly, a Hercules beetle, and a Chinese mantis. Each model boasts a variety of lovely colors, which is sure to make it an eye-catching display piece to have around your home.

Don't miss out on 20% off the Lego Ideas The Insect Collection set right now at Amazon.

If you're on the hunt for even more Lego sets, another great discounted pick that caught our eye recently was this Wednesday Addams Lego set. If you're a fan of Netflix's Wednesday and can't wait for season 2, it's worth a look.

SAVE $50: As of July 25, Beats Solo 4 headphones are on sale for $149.95 at Amazon. That's a saving of 25% on list price.

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Looking for some new headphones? Well, right now you can get the Beats Solo 4 for less at Amazon. As of July 25, choose from black/gold, cloud pink, matte black, and slate blue at the new price of $149.95, a saving of $50 on list price.

As with all Beats products, the Solo 4 are an incredible option for sound. Top features include a battery life of up to 50 hours and a super-quick 10-minute charge time. They also have a new, personalized Spatial Audio with head tracking. This is a really great feature that creates a 3D surround sound and a more immersive listening experience by adjusting the sound based on your head movements. So music, movies, and calls feel more lifelike and high quality, just what you'd expect from Beats.

SEE ALSO: Anker’s Space Q45 noise-cancelling headphones are down to their lowest-ever price

And while we're talking sound quality, enjoy a punchy bass and balanced sound, whether you’re listening to music, podcasts, or watching TikToks. They also benefit from dual compatibility, including one-touch pairing for both iOS and Android devices.

Comfort-wise, they're designed with UltraPlush cushioning, so you can get the most of your 50 hours of listening without any discomfort.

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We currently sit in that glorious period between Apple’s WWDC and the tech giant’s autumn iPhone release, which means there’s a lull in the action. Where’s there’s a lull, there is speculation, and while we’re pretty certain the iPhone 17 is coming — along with everything announced at WWDC 2025 — there may still be some things in the pipeline for Apple.

The below products are mostly rumors until Apple actually announces them. After all, delays happen and that’s certainly been true of Apple products the last few years. The Vision Pro, for instance, was delayed multiple times before its eventual release in 2024. 

In any case, if you’re fiending for some Apple tech, late 2025 may be the time for you as there are plenty of products that may come out by then. 

Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and new SE

When Apple released the Apple Watch 10, it was a mild disappointment for many, since it was essentially the same design as earlier versions but with upgraded internals. This was despite rumors that some redesigns were coming. Additionally, the Apple Watch 10 launched alone, with the SE and Apple Watch Ultra not receiving upgrades. 

According to rumors, that may change this year. For starters, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 may be the first watch in the series to feature Apple Intelligence. In addition, it’s rumored that the Apple Watch 11 and a new Apple Watch SE are in the works. For the new SE model, Apple has reportedly run into production issues so it may be delayed another year. However, until September’s alleged release date, we won’t know for sure. 

AirPods Pro 3

Apple launched the AirPods 4 in late 2024 with some neat new features like a built-in hearing test along with hearing aid features. In 2025, it seems like the AirPods Pro is getting its turn in the spotlight with the rumored debut of the AirPods Pro 3. The series hasn’t been updated since the AirPods Pro 2 released in 2022, so it’s definitely due for an upgrade. 

For the AirPods Pro 3, the rumored upgrades are about what you’d expect. Apple is reportedly improving audio quality and active noise cancelling, while also inheriting the hearing aid features from the AirPods 4. It’s likely getting a new chip to improve performance across the board and may borrow some design elements from the AirPods 4, such as the capacitive touch pairing button. 

SEE ALSO: Which AirPods are best for travel? I compare the noise-canceling features. Apple TV 4K

The Apple TV 4K will be the first Apple TV device released since the prior generation dropped in 2022. The current model is powered by an A15 bionic chip, the same one that’s found in the iPhone 14, so it’s probably due for an upgrade. Per rumors, the upgraded model will likely sport an A17 Pro, A18, or A19 chip, which should boost performance quite a bit. 

The rumors also say that the device will support Apple Intelligence, and since that requires 8GB of memory, that means the amount of memory will double from the current model's 4GB. Additional Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple may be working on Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 versions of its wireless chips. If that upgrade makes its way into the Apple TV 4K it should help keep the product relevant if the next generation takes three more years to drop. 

HomePod mini 2

Much like the Apple TV 4K and AirPods Pro 2, Apple hasn’t launched a new HomePod mini in a long time. Unlike those other two, it’s been an even longer five years since its last release. That could change in 2025 with the rumored release of the HomePod mini 2. Rumors of this started with Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, where he said that the new device should be coming by the end of the year. 

Not too much is known about the mini 2. Allegedly, it’s coming with an Apple-designed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip, which will support Wi-Fi 6E. Nothing else has been confirmed, but, after five years, it feels safe to assume that Apple will pop-in a different processor and do something to improve sound quality. New colors aren’t outside the realm of possibility either. 

Apple’s smart speaker with a display

Speaking of HomePods, Cupertino has allegedly been working on a smart display similar to the Google Nest Hub that is basically a speaker with a screen. This new device would blend the HomePod, iPad, and Apple TV tech together and push Apple more into the smart home space alongside Amazon and Google. It’s codenamed the J490, at least according to rumors. 

Of all the products on this list, the smart display is the least likely to come out in 2025. It was originally supposed to be introduced in March 2025, per Mark Gurman, but software issues delayed the product. A late 2025 release date is expected but rumors suggest the company could also wait until 2026.

AirTag 2

The original AirTag was a piece of tech that helped launch a whole industry of trackers. AirTags launched in 2021, and despite being a little boring, they were found to be supremely useful for finding lost items. The upgraded AirTag 2 is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 17 later this year. For the record, we don’t know how Apple will name the AirTag 2 and we’re just calling it that for simplicity's sake. 

The rumors came from 9to5mac and just like the HomePod mini 2, we still don’t know a ton of the details. The new tag will apparently be compatible with iOS 18.6, so it’ll work with older iPhones. It’s also expected to have better connectivity, longer range, better security, and improved battery life. It’ll allegedly come in an “anti-tamper” form factor, which means it might have a rechargeable battery, but that hasn’t been confirmed. We’ll know more in September if the rumors are true. 

SEE ALSO: Apple's AirTag 2 to probably launch alongside iPhone 17, report says M4 Mac Pro

With the launch of the new Mac Studio, that leaves the Mac Pro as the only device left in Apple’s Mac product lineup without the company’s M4 chip. That is likely to change this year. Per Mark Gurman, both the Mac Studio and Mac Pro were on pace for a 2025 release. Since the Mac Studio did, in fact, release in 2025, it stands to reason that the Mac Pro is also coming. 

Gurman says that it should arrive in the “second half” of 2025, so anytime between now and the end of the year. With this upgrade, it’ll be the first time that Apple has ever brought its latest chip to the entire family of Mac products. That’s about the long and short of the rumors about the Mac Pro. We haven’t seen much in terms of expected prices or specs, but we imagine that the specs will be good and the price will be expensive. 

Devices with the M5 chip

Per MacRumors, several devices are slated to launch in 2025 with the upcoming M5 chip. These devices include a new iPad Pro, an upgraded version of the Vision Pro, a new MacBook Pro, a new Mac mini, and a new iMac. 

These rumors stem from a few assumptions. For instance, Apple released the new MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini simultaneously, so it’s likely that the company will do so again. The Vision Pro is expected to get the new chip but remain otherwise identical, so it’s more of a refresh than a new product. Finally, the iPad Pro was redesigned just last year with an OLED display and a thinner design, so it’s likely this year’s release will mostly focus on the M5 chip. 

More from Apple

While the list above is everything we could find, it is by no means exhaustive. We focused mostly on rumored devices that are not the iPhone 17, since everyone fully expects it to be released. In any case, nearly all of these releases are allegedly slated for late 2025, so if they’re going to make it to market, there’s a high chance we’ll learn more about them around the same time the iPhone 17 launches. 

SAVE $30: Snag Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 for just $39.99 on PS5 or Xbox Series X — 43% off and its lowest price ever.

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If you’re the type of player who likes to wait for a massive discount before buying a new game, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is finally ready for purchase. As of July 25, physical copies of Space Marine 2 on Amazon have been knocked down in price to $39.99 on both PS5 and Xbox Series X — a whole $30 off compared to when it launched in September last year.

According to price tracker camelcamelcamel, this is the lowest price since launch.

A long-awaited sequel to 2011’s Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, Space Marine 2 is a third-person action shooter that has you again play as Ultramarine lieutenant Titus — him and his comrades taking on the monstrous Tyranid swarms both in single-player and co-op modes. It’s within the same gameplay realm as the Gears of War franchise, but with an added focus on hack-and-slash combat.

SEE ALSO: The best video games of 2024

Although indeed a sequel, the general consensus among the fanbase is that playing the 14-year-old original game isn’t required — since Saber made an effort to make it understandable enough for newcomers. 

While our Assistant Editor Chance Townsend has pointed out some issues with the game in our Space Marine 2 review — including issues with the campaign and the PvP multiplayer — its visuals, PvE co-op, and faithfulness to Warhammer 40,000 lore are top tier, along with gameplay combat as a whole making for a rip-roaring good time. It was enough to even be declared as one of our best games in 2024.

$39.99 is the perfect price for a game like this. We don’t know how long this sale price will last on Amazon, so pull the trigger now if this has been in your ‘need to buy’ backlog for some time.

If you’re looking to upgrade your gaming headset, find out why the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X is perfect for playing on all platforms.

SAVE OVER $90: As of July 25, the AirPods Max (USB-C) headphones are on sale for $449.99 at Amazon. That's $99.01 off their list price of $549.

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Sale events aren't the only time when exciting deals pop up. Even after the big summer sale events, we're still finding some deals worth checking out. For Apple users, the AirPods Max (USB-C) have received a great price drop at Amazon.

AirPods Max are 18% off right now at Amazon, down to $449.99 for a limited time. This allows you to save $99.01, which is a discount worth taking advantage of if Apple's over-ear headphones have been on your radar. A few different colors are on sale at this price as well: midnight, blue, orange, and starlight.

SEE ALSO: We put the top 10 headphones of 2025 to the test

For Apple users who have been looking for a solid pair of noise-canceling headphones to fit within their ecosystem, the AirPods Max are a worthy purchase. Boasting excellent sound quality and noise-canceling features, these headphones will keep you immersed in what you love to listen to. Our review from writer Brenda Stolyar praised their sound and easy-to-use controls, but did find that "their size isn't a good fit for everyone."

Despite this, she concluded that, "When it comes down to it, the AirPods Max check off almost all the boxes for what makes an excellent pair of headphones: great sound quality, ideal battery life, easy controls, and a stylish design."

If the AirPods Max have been on your shopping list, now is your chance to pick them up for almost $100 off.

These aren't the only discounted headphones worth checking out right now. The Mashable-approved JLab JBuds Lux ANC headphones are also on sale right now as a more budget-friendly pick.

SAVE $50: As of July 25, the Apple iPad (10th Gen) is on sale for $299 at Walmart. That's a 14% saving on the list price.

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The release of newer iPads has meant that the beloved 10th Gen iPad has been discontinued. While you can still find models at some retailers, it's been removed from the Apple website. But newer isn't always better, and I'm still a big fan of this now "outdated" model. And Walmart still has some in stock and on sale.

As of July 25, you can find the iPad (10th Gen) reduced to $299 from $349, saving you $50 on list price. All colors except silver have sold out, so don't hang around too long. It's also specific to just the WiFi-only 64GB option.

SEE ALSO: Not a fan of Apple's new Phone app in iOS 26? Here's how to change it back.

The Apple iPad (10th Gen) boasts a sleek, modern design, perfect for work or entertainment on the go. It has a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display and the A14 Bionic chip that delivers super powerful performance for multitasking, whether you're browsing, gaming, or working.

I've been using this iPad model for well over a year, and the battery life still never fails to impress. If you're someone on the go a lot, this is the model for you.

And the cameras are impressive, too. The 12MP Ultra Wide front camera is ideal for video calls and keeps you centered, so you always look your best. The back camera is also 12MP and can shoot in 4K video.

Get this deal from Walmart before it sells out.

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have responded to their Season 27 premiere, which saw a less-than-impressed reaction from the White House to the show's depiction of President Donald Trump.

The episode, which aired on Wednesday night and is streaming on Paramount+, depicts Trump in bed with Satan, makes references to the president's urging for people to move on from the so-called "Epstein list", and features a deepfake PSA sequence in which Trump is portrayed as stumbling through the desert, getting naked, and revealing a talking micropenis, which states, "I'm Donald J. Trump, and I endorse this message."

The White House's angry reaction to the South Park episode was palpable, with White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers saying in a statement published by ABC News, "This show hasn’t been relevant for over 20 years and is hanging on by a thread with uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention."

Parker and Stone appeared on a panel at San Diego’s Comic-Con International on Thursday, during which the pair were asked if they had anticipated the reaction to their South Park episode. "We’re terribly sorry," Parker responded, staring out to the audience.

SEE ALSO: 'South Park's Trump-bashing Season 27 premiere has the White House fuming

During the panel, Parker said South Park's producers requested the animated micropenis in the deepfake sequence be blurred.

"They like, 'OK, but we’re gonna blur the penis,' and I'm like, ‘No you’re not gonna blur the penis,’” Parker said. Stone chimed in saying, "We put eyes on the penis. If we put eyes on the penis, we won't blur it. That was a whole conversation with grown-up people for about four fucking days."

"Because then it's a character!" said Parker.

The Season 27 South Park premiere, aptly titled "Sermon on the 'Mount," also took jabs at Paramount, days after Parker and Stone signed a $1.5 billion deal with the company for global streaming rights to South Park and 50 new episodes over five years. In particular, the episode roasts Paramount's $16 million settlement with Trump, in which the president alleged "deceitful" editing of a 60 Minutes interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris. The settlement has been criticised by press freedom advocates and notably, The Late Show host Stephen Colbert, the latter who labelled it a "big fat bribe," days before his show was unceremoniously cancelled by Paramount-owned network CBS — which claimed it was unrelated.

In the South Park episode, there's a 60 Minutes segment showing reporters terrified to make anti-Trump statements ("he's probably watching") and a storyline in which Trump sues the town, resulting in the residents being slapped with a hefty settlement fee and an order to run pro-Trump PSAs like the aforementioned NSFW deepfake nude scene.

"You guys saw what happened to CBS? Yeah, well, guess who owns CBS? Paramount," says Jesus (yes, Jesus) during a key scene in the episode. “Do you really want to end up like Colbert?"

Josh Johnson is on his third day hosting The Daily Show, and the focus is still very much on the Donald Trump/Jeffrey Epstein story — and the fact it's only getting bigger, despite the president's best efforts.

"At this point, forget about excuses," says Johnson. "Trump is going to need psychoactive drugs to get people's minds off Epstein."

Cue a parody ad for "Ozempstein", the "revolutionary new drug from the Trump administration that suppresses the body's natural urge to know more about Jeffrey Epstein."

The Daily Show isn't the only late night show focussing on this story — Stephen Colbert has been going scorched earth on Trump all week.

Apple's new iOS 26 public beta is officially out, and having tested it out, I can confess that I love the most controversial thing about it: The new Liquid Glass design. Yes, it can make your phone feel a little sluggish at times, but it makes everything transparent (in case the default look isn't liquid enough for you, here's our tutorial on how to really make everything transparent).

But after using iOS 26 beta on my main phone for a while, I've realized that there is a feature that's almost always in the way, instead of being helpful.

I'm talking about the new, Unified look for the Phone app. It's not enabled by default, but the iPhone will ask you if you want to enable it, to which (of course) I said yes. The Unified look combines your Recents, Favorites, and Voicemail into one page, and it also removes the search bar from the top of the screen and replaces it with an icon in the bottom right.

SEE ALSO: Apple's new iPad Pro might solve an old camera issue with the simplest solution ever

It may seem a logical change that streamlines the Phone app and reduces clutter, but the way I use my phone, it's just been confusing. Typically, I'll either open the Phone app to respond to a missed call, or to call one of the relatively few people that I call on a regular basis. And I often do that in a hurry — perhaps a delivery is at my door and I missed the call, and now I'm frantically scrambling to call the guy to see if he's driven off already. And in most situations, I don't need Favorites or Voicemail, I just need a clear, simple list of recent callers with a search bar on top.

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Fortunately, this still exists. It's called the Classic look, and you can bring it back it by going to the Calls tab, tapping on the three lines icon in the top right, and choosing Classic. Boom — everything is as it once was.

As a bonus, the Classic look also offers an easy, one tap filter between All and Missed calls on top of the screen, which isn't available in the Unified look.

Apple likely knew the new look might take some getting used to, which is why the old version is still available. But I bet there will be a lot of people, like me, who will get annoyed by the new design without even realizing they can switch back. So there you have it: If you like the Unified look, by all means turn it on; but if you prefer to stay in the Classic view, it's still available.

SAVE $500: As of July 25, the Roborock Qrevo Edge robot vacuum is on sale for $1,099.99 at Amazon. That's a 31% saving on the list price.

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Amazon's Daily Deals are the perfect excuse to finally take the plunge and get a robot vacuum for less. Don't miss out on banishing vacuuming from your weekly chores. And this latest deal on the Roborock Qrevo Edge is sure to twist your arm.

As of July 25, this impressive vacuum is down by $500 to $1,099.98. You may be thinking that $1,000 is still a hefty price tag for a vacuum, but with seriously advanced vacuuming and mopping functions, this robot can truly transform your cleaning routine.

SEE ALSO: Robot vacuums vs. stick vacuums: Shopping advice from someone who has both

The Roborock Qrevo Edge boasts 18,500Pa suction power, aiding the main brush speed by 10% for maximum cleaning efficiency. The all-rubber spiral brush design also prevents tangling, making it ideal for homes with carpets or for dealing with pet hair and long hair. It even has pet-friendly settings that reduce sounds to 55dB to keep your furry friends happy and calm.

There's also no need to guide the vacuum around your house. Powered by PreciSense LiDAR technology, this vacuum works its way around each room, avoiding obstacles and navigating even the most cluttered of spaces.

This deal is available at Amazon for a limited time only.

SAVE OVER $20: Snag the Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed wireless gaming mouse for just $43.49 — 38% off and its lowest price in 2025.

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As of July 25, Amazon is selling the Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed Wireless Gaming Mouse for just $43.49 — that’s 38% off its typical $69.99 price and the lowest price it has hit all year according to price tracker camelcamelcamel.

For gamers eyeing a wireless upgrade without splurging, this is a standout deal. The Basilisk V3 X combines ergonomic comfort with serious functionality, making it a strong contender for both casual gamers and competitive players alike. The mouse features Razer’s signature form factor, optimised for various grip styles and long play sessions. It also packs in nine programmable controls, giving you quick access to commands, macros, and weapon swaps — making this perfect for MMO hotkeys or FPS on-the-fly settings.

SEE ALSO: The best mouse in 2025

All in all, that makes this versatile enough for games from a variety of genres. Whether you’re a shooter fan who loves playing Valorant, or want to dig more into strategy games like Sid Meier's Civilization VII — the appeal of the Razer Basilisk V3 X is that this wireless mouse offers something for all types of gamers.

On the connectivity front, Razer promises the best of both worlds with HyperSpeed Wireless for ultra-low latency and Bluetooth mode for longer battery life. Speaking of which, it boasts up to 285 hours on HyperSpeed and a staggering 535 hours on Bluetooth — no more mid-match battery anxiety.

Under the hood is Razer’s 5G Advanced 18K Optical Sensor, presents pixel-precise tracking with no spinouts, plus Gen-2 mechanical switches that are built to last up to 60 million clicks. Whether you're lining up sniper shots or grinding through spreadsheets, the performance stays consistent.

Of course, no Razer mouse would be complete without Chroma RGB lighting. Like most models, you can even sync it with other gear or let it pulse in-game with dynamic effects from a library of supported titles.

This deal likely won’t last long — and at under $45, it’s one of the best value wireless gaming mice you can grab right now.

If you’re still shopping around, take a look at our roundup of the best mouse models in 2025. For those only wanting to keep things gamer-specific, we’ve also got a list of the best gaming mice for upgrading your experience — including Razer, SteelSeries, and Logitech models.

SAVE $50: Snag the Soundcore by Anker Space Q45 headphones for $99.99 — 33% off and their lowest-ever price on Amazon.

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As of July 25, the Soundcore by Anker Space Q45 noise-canceling headphones are down to $99.99 on Amazon — that’s 33% off the usual $149.99 and their lowest-ever price according to price tracker camelcamelcamel.

If you're craving peace and quiet on your daily commute, long-haul flight, or just around the house, this deal is worth a closer listen. Anker's Space Q45 headphones promise to pack a powerful punch in both performance and value, delivering premium features typically reserved for headphones twice the price.

The star of the show is the adaptive active noise cancelation, which reduces ambient noise by up to 98% — whether it's a jet engine, office chatter, or a neighbour’s dog. It even adjusts dynamically based on your surroundings, or you can fine-tune it yourself using the companion app, which offers five customisable ANC levels.

SEE ALSO: The best headphones in 2025

Like other great headphones, these don’t just block sound, either — they also try to bring it to life. With 40mm dual-layer drivers (crafted from silk and ceramic), the Q45s produce rich bass and crisp treble, and support LDAC for Hi-Res Wireless Audio. So, audiophiles on a budget can rejoice.

Battery life is another standout: 50 hours with ANC on, or up to 65 hours in standard mode. If you’re in a rush, just five minutes of charging gives you four hours of playback. That’s more than enough to get you through a flight, a workday, or even a weekend trip. Add in Bluetooth 5.3, clear call quality, and a comfortable, travel-friendly design, and you’re looking at a seriously capable pair of wireless headphones that are now at an unbeatable price.

This deal is live for a limited time, so don’t miss your chance to upgrade your sound without breaking the bank.

For more audio options, take a look at our roundup of the 10 best headphones in 2025 or the best headphones designed for noise-cancelling.

SAVE $130: As of July 25, the Bose QuietComfort headphones are on sale for $229 at Best Buy. This Deal of the Day saves you $130 on list price.

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Finding a good deal on headphones doesn't just happen during big sale events like Prime Day. If you've been on the lookout for a way to save on a solid pair of noise-canceling headphones, Best Buy's here to help with its Deal of the Day. Right now, they're offering a very nice limited-time discount on Bose QuietComfort headphones.

The Bose QuietComfort headphones are usually listed for $359, but you can score them for $229 right now at Best Buy. That saves you $130 on list price. Considering its part of the retailer's Deal of the Day program, this discount will only stick around through July 25. So if you've had these headphones on your radar, now is a great time to scoop them up for less.

SEE ALSO: We put the top 10 headphones of 2025 to the test

Alongside a comfortable fit, the Bose QuietComfort headphones boast great sound quality and noise-canceling features for you to enjoy all of your favorite songs, audiobooks, podcasts, and more without the outside world interrupting. These features include Quiet and Aware Modes, which allow you to either block out external sounds or have more awareness of the sounds around you. On top of that, they also boast a stellar battery life of up to 24 hours on a single charge.

This deal only lasts through today, so act fast to save on the Bose QuietComfort headphones at Best Buy.

Looking for more great headphone deals? The Mashable-approved JLab JBuds Lux ANC headphones are also on sale right now for just $52, if you want a more budget-friendly option to check out.

The Late Show may have been canceled, but Stephen Colbert is still on the air until next May — and he's not going to stop talking about Donald Trump and convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

In the clip above, the host starts by mentioning a recent Wall Street Journal report about Attorney General Pam Bondi informing the president that he was in the so-called "Epstein files" back in May.

"I, for one, was shocked," says Colbert. "What are you going to tell me next? That the Pope is in the Catholic files? That a bear is on the cover of this month's Modern Woodspooper?"

He goes on to play a resurfaced clip from a 2010 deposition, in which Epstein chooses to invoke his "Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment rights" rather than answering a question about whether he and Trump ever spent time together with "females under the age of 18."

"Not a great sign when the paedophile is being asked if you're doing a pervert ride-along, and their response is, 'I'd like to invoke the entire Constitution, the Magna Carta, the Napoleonic Code and, just to cover my bases, let's throw in the entire Cheesecake Factory menu."

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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's The Mini crossword answers for July 25 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: Discreet

• Green: There are 50 of them

• Blue: Heard at an MLB game

• Purple: Woman in charge

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Hush-hush

• Green: State abbreviations

• Blue: Baseball calls

• Purple: Queen ___

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 #775 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Hush-hush: MUM, PRIVATE, QUIET, SECRET

• State abbreviations: IN, MA, OH, OK

• Baseball calls: BALL, FAIR, FOUL, OUT

• Queen ___: BED, BEE, MARY, MOTHER

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 July 25

Are you also playing NYT Strands?

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If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands 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.

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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 preferrined pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 25 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 25 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Step to it!

The words are school-related.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words are associated with learning choreography.

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 Dance Class.

Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for July 25

• Teacher

• Recital

• Costume

• Dance Class

• Choreography

• Music

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

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. 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 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for July 25 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for July 25, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A go-getter.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter G.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

GOFER.

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

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, 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 the latest 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 Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. 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 Mini crossword answers, hints for July 25, 2025 Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Cool metrics

• Green: Regionally specific

• Blue: Receiver destinations

• Purple: Contextually defined

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Hockey statistics

• Green: Southern California teams

• Blue: Teams Jerry Rice played for

• Purple: What "cut" could mean

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 Sports Edition #305 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Hockey statistics - GOALS, PENALTY MINUTES, PLUS/MINUS, SHOTS

• Southern California teams - ANGELS, CLIPPERS, DUCKS, SPARKS

• Teams Jerry Rice played for - 49ERS, MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE, RAIDERS, SEAHAWKS

• What "cut" could mean - CHANGE DIRECTION, GASH, RELEASE, SWING

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.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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.