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Gaming platforms like Steam and Itch.io are deindexing and removing adult-only, NSFW games, following concerns from payment processors and pressure from the organization Collective Shout.

Itch.io creator Leaf Corcoran said that the platform has "deindexed" NSFW content from its browse and search pages, explaining the circumstances in a blog post. The move came after scrutiny from the platform's payment processors, with Corcoran saying that their ability to process payments is "critical" for Itch.io's creators.

The move also comes after pressure from Collective Shout, an Australian organization that has a history of campaigning against NSFW content available on gaming marketplaces. The organization called on companies like Visa and Mastercard to stop processing payments for adult-themed games containing disturbing themes.

Itch.io will now conduct a comprehensive audit of the games available within its marketplace. New compliance measures will be introduced and some pages will be permanently removed. Creators were not given any warning before the changes.

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"We understand this action is sudden and disruptive, and we are truly sorry for the frustration and confusion caused by this change," reads the post.

Steam purged its platform of NSFW content last week, also due to payment processing partners like Visa and Mastercard. The gaming marketplace said it will now "[disallow] games that violate the rules and standards set forth by payment processors and card networks, or internet network providers." Mashable has reached out to Visa and Mastercard for comment.

SEE ALSO: What is Itch.io? This oddball indie games store is a vital source of creativity.

On X, users condemned this censorship, criticizing the new rules implemented by both Itch.io and Steam, and likening the situation to Tumblr banning porn back in 2018.

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Banks have varying rules against NSFW content, previously refusing services to the likes of OnlyFans over concerns of "reputational risk."

It's getting to the point where I'm not sure there even needs to be a Made by Google event in late August anymore.

That event will largely focus on the Pixel 10 series of phones, the details of which have been leaking to a concerning degree in recent weeks. This most recent leak comes directly from Google, as Android Authority noticed a promotional banner image in the Play Store that seems to just straight up show all four models of Pixel 10 that we expect to see on Aug. 20: Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

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The image doesn't contain specs or pricing info, necessarily, so it's not a full leak. But we can at least see the phones and know for certain that there are four of them. Android Authority has the full high-res render if you want to check it out, but basically, they look a lot like last year's Pixel 9 phones. Most of them are in boring colors, save for one, which is in a nice blue hue. There was a part of me that thought maybe the Pixel 9a would be a preview for a new Pixel design language, but that seems to not be the case, at least not this year.

In fairness to Google, there will probably be more shown at Made by Google than just phones. We also expect to see a new Pixel Watch and perhaps new Pixel Buds, as well. Everything will become certain and the leaks will stop on Aug. 20.

Data breaches are way more common than you think, and millions, if not billions, of people have had their info leaked on the dark web because of them. Chances are, your info is out there, too. But don't fret; there is something you can do to counter this problem.

A truly immersive home theater experience is about more than just having a big screen and cozy seats; it depends heavily on the quality of your sound. If you neglect to optimize your speaker system, even high-end audio video equipment won’t perform at its best.

I like the idea of having a regular phone that unfolds into something resembling the same shape as a regular tablet—but after over a year of using a foldable, I've found that I actually prefer the aspect ratio of my folding phone over that of any Android tablet I’ve owned.

A newly redesigned luxury sedan is making waves in 2025, aiming to shake up a segment dominated by long-standing rivals. With sharp styling, upgraded tech, and refined performance, it’s positioned to make a serious impact.

Updated on July 24 at 9:30 a.m. ET — Mashable's Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth originally tried the beta version of the Google Shopping "Try it on" feature in May, back when it first became available for testing. And as of this writing, Google is launching the feature to all users in the United States on desktop and mobile devices. You can try this digital Clueless closet for yourself within Google Shopping now — just click on an apparel product and look for the "Try it on" button.

At Google I/O 2025, the tech company announced a ton of new AI features, and one of the most interesting is a virtual clothing try-on tool.

The Google Shopping "Try it on" feature lets users upload a photo of themselves and then virtually try on clothes, basically the IRL version of the Clueless closet millennials have been dreaming about since 1995. Or, as Mashable Shopping Reporter Haley Henschel put it, "Google's latest shopping feature makes Cher Horowitz’s computerized closet a reality."

Almost as soon as the feature was released, users started trying to "jailbreak" the tool, which is becoming a fun little tradition for tech writers every time a new AI model or tool is released. On Friday, The Atlantic reported that "Google’s new AI shopping tool appears eager to give J.D. Vance breasts." Hilarious, right? What's less hilarious — the same tool will also generate breasts for photos of underage users, again per The Atlantic.

I decided to give the "Try it on" feature a test spin, and I'll explore the good, the bad, and the mortifying below. As a shopping tool, I have to say I'm impressed.

How to use Google's "Try it on" AI shopping tool

The virtual try-on feature is one of the free AI tools released by Google this week, and users can sign up to participate now. Officially, this product is part of Google Labs, where users can test experimental AI tools. Signing up is simple:

1. Sign in to your Google account

2. Head to Search Labs and click to turn the experiment on

3. Take a full-body picture of yourself and upload it

4. Navigate to Google Shopping and click a product you want to "try on"

5. Look for the "Try it on" button over the product image

The "Try it on" button appears over the product image. Credit: Screenshot courtesy of Google As a fashion tool, Google's "Try it on" feature really works

Purely as a tool for trying on clothes, the new virtual try-on experience is pretty damn impressive. The tool uses a custom image generation model trained for fashion, per Google.

I'm always skeptical of new AI tools until I've tried them myself. I also care about my own personal style and consider myself up-to-date on men's fashion trends, so I wasn't sure what to expect here. However, the tool does work as advertised. In a flashy I/O presentation, Google showed models seamlessly trying on one outfit after the next, and while the actual tool is a little slower (it takes about 15 seconds to generate an image), the actual product experience is very similar to the demo.

To show you what I mean, let's compare some selfies I recently took on a trip to Banana Republic here in New York City to the AI photos generated by Google for the same clothes. For reference, here's the original photo I uploaded (and remember that I'm a Tech Editor, not a fashion model):

The photo I used to virtually try on clothes. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

In this first photo, I'm wearing a blue cashmere polo, and the AI image looks more or less like the real one taken in the Banana Republic dressing room:

Trying on a blue polo... Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable And here's how Google imagined the same shirt. AI-generated image. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

I found the AI shopping tool came pretty close to capturing the overall fit and style of the shirts. It even changed my pants and shoes to better match the product. If anything, the virtual try-on tool errs on the side of making me slimmer than I am IRL.

I ended up buying this one. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable AI-generated image. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable Yeah, I bought this one, too. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable AI-generated image. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

In this photo, Google added a necklace around my neck that I would never wear in real life, and the AI-generated shirt is a little more slim-cut than it's supposed to be, but in general the overall style is accurate.

I decided this isn't my style. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable Neither is the imaginary necklace, watch, and matching white sneakers. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

While the images are generating, you see a message that says: "AI images may include mistakes. Fit and appearance won't be exact."

But for an experimental tool, it's surprisingly on point. People have been hoping for a tool like this for decades, and thanks to the age of artificial intelligence, we finally have one.

Of course, not all of the mistakes made by this tool are so flattering...

Google also removed my shirt and imagined my chest hair

Here's where things get interesting. In The Atlantic piece I mentioned before, the authors found that if you asked the tool to generate an image of a revealing dress or top, it would sometimes generate or augment breasts in the original photo. This is particularly likely to happen with women's clothing, for reasons that should be obvious.

When I used this tool with a pink midi dress, the results were mortifyingly accurate. I bet that's pretty much exactly what I would look like wearing that particular low-cut midi dress.

I'll spare you from the actual image, but to imagine me in the dress, Google had to digitally remove most of my shirt and picture me with chest hair. Again, I'm surprised by how accurate the results were. Now, when I "tried on" a pink women's sweater, Google did give me some extra padding in the breast section, but I've also been open about the fact that that's not entirely Google's fault in my case. Thankfully, this feature was not available for lingerie.

What can be done about these problems by Google? I'm not sure. Men have every right to wear cute pink midi dresses, and Google can hardly prohibit users from choosing cross-gender clothing. I wouldn't be surprised if Google eventually removes the tool from any product that shows too much skin. While The Atlantic criticizes Google for altering images of them when they were underage, they were the ones who uploaded the images, and in violation of Google's own safety policies. And I suspect the offending results would also be the same with almost any AI image generator.

In a statement to Mashable, a Google spokesperson said, "We have strong protections, including blocking sensitive apparel categories and preventing the upload of images of clearly identifiable minors. As with all image generation, it won’t always get it right, and we’ll continue to improve the experience in Labs.”

Could people abuse the virtual try-on tool to cyberbully their peers or create deepfakes of celebrities? Theoretically, yes. But that's a problem inherent to AI in general, not this specific tool.

In its safety guidelines for this product, Google bans two categories of images, in addition to its general AI content guidelines:

• "Adult-oriented content, child sexual abuse imagery, non-consensual sexual content, and sexually explicit content."

• "Inappropriate content such as dangerous, derogatory, or shocking."

Again, you can try out this tool at Google Search Labs.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 has been notoriously hard to find since it launched earlier this year. And while we’ve been keeping our eye out for restocks (the Mario Kart World bundle is still available for shipping at Target), a new special-edition bundle has just surfaced.

As of July 24, you can preorder the Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends: Z-A bundle at Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart for $499.99. The bundle (which includes the console itself, dock, and a full download of Pokémon Legends: Z-A) is expected to ship on its release date of October 16, 2025.

SEE ALSO: My favorite Nintendo Switch 2 accessory is the Belkin charging case

The Switch 2 features a larger, 7.9-inch 1080p screen and can output video to a TV at up to 4K resolution. The redesigned Joy-Con 2 controllers now snap into place with magnetic connectors.

There's also a new software feature called GameChat that lets you voice chat, share your screen, and video chat with friends using a compatible camera. This feature will be free for all users until March 31, 2026, after which you'll need a Nintendo Switch Online membership to use it.

In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, you’ll return to Lumiose City, but it’s been enhanced for the Switch 2 with improved resolution and frame rates. You'll start your adventure by choosing Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile as your first partner Pokémon. And, for the first time in the Pokémon RPG series, you can catch, battle, and even Mega Evolve all in real time, making the action more dynamic than ever. You can also test your skills against other trainers in the Z-A Royale to prove you’re the strongest in town.

The animatronic nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza has become legend in the trailer for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2.

Director Emma Tammi is back with a sequel to her 2023 film (the highest grossing horror film of that year, and Blumhouse's best opening weekend ever). Based on Scott Cawthon's game series, the film sees the cursed, animatronic-filled lair of a pizzeria a sort of dark tourism spot, with the tale of the first film inspiring the first ever Fazfest. What could possibly go wrong?

Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Lail are back as former Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza security guard Mike and cop Vanessa, who survived the first film and haven't quite told Mike's sister Abby (Piper Rubio) what really went down with haunted animatronic fiends Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy. Trying to reach her friends on the radio, Abby hears the creepy voices Mike and Vanessa thought long defeated. Yep, they're baaaaaack.

Matthew Lillard reprises his role from the first film, with his Scream co-star Skeet Ulrich joining for the sequel (Billy and Stu reunited!). Theodus Crane is also back, with new cast additions including Jurassic Park/Seinfeld legend Wayne Knight, Shadow and Bone's Freddy Carter, and Annabelle Comes Home's Mckenna Grace.

Here's how to watch the first Five Nights at Freddy's film, but just know Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko wrote in her review, "Five Nights At Freddy's gets so bogged down in a soggy plotline about dream theory, guilt, and child custody that it forgets to be entertaining." Maybe the sequel will be better?

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 hits cinemas Dec. 2.

Today, Google announced a new AI shopping feature that can suggest outfits and home decor ideas, plus connect users with products that look similar to its recommendations. The feature will be available to U.S. users within the Google AI Mode search experience this fall.

The feature is an expansion of Google's "Vision Match" tool, which previously only worked on singular garments. Users could describe a piece of clothing in Search, and the feature would generate images of the garment based on the prompt before finding shoppable items that resembled it. Now, Vision Match will soon be able to devise entire outfit suggestions and room design ideas.

Tag yourself, I'm "Boho Chic Gardenista." Credit: Google / Mashable composite

"Our Vision Match technology will generate a range of visual options for your query and use the 50 billion products in the Shopping Graph to show product listings or visual matches we think you’ll like," said Danielle Buckley, Google's Director of Product, Consumer Shopping, in a company blog post.

SEE ALSO: I tried Google's new 'Try it on' AI shopping tool. I'm equally impressed and mortified.

Interior design, in particular, is already a popular use case for AI image generation; dedicated tools like VisualizeAI and RoomsGPT exist for that specific purpose. Unlike those tools, Google's Vision Match won't be able to produce ideas based on uploaded images — just text prompts. But its real-life buying recommendations should streamline the process of turning a concept into reality. (Notably, Vision Match's new capabilities will also be completely free to use.)

The news comes alongside Google's formal launch of the Clueless-esque "try it on" tool it first announced at Google I/O in May. (It's now available to all U.S. users on mobile and desktop.) To use it, simply tap the "try it on" icon on Google's product listings for shirts, pants, or dresses and upload a full-length photo of yourself. Google's AI will then show you how the garment might look on you. Mashable's Timothy Beck Werth was "equally impressed and mortified" by its results when he tested the beta version of the tool this spring.

Google's "try it on" feature turns you into a virtual mannequin. Credit: Google / Mashable composite

Google has also timed its Vision Match upgrade with a useful update to its price alerts feature. U.S. users can now pick their preferred size, color, and/or budget when they start tracking a product's price. (Waiting to buy some Puma Ballet Speedcats until they're at least 20% off? Google can flag you when the moment strikes.)

Google's price alerts tool makes it easer to snag good deals on products you're coveting. Credit: Google

"The Shopping Graph has products and prices from all across the web — so we’ll let you know when there’s an offer that meets your criteria," Buckley wrote in the blog post. "No more constantly checking to see if that bag you’re eyeing is finally at the right price for you or forgetting to come back to a product you loved!"

SAVE $272: Get the 2023 Apple Mac Studio (Renewed Premium, M2 Max chip) for $899 — its lowest price ever on Amazon.

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As of July 24, the Apple Mac Studio (2023, Renewed Premium) with the M2 Max chip is down to $899 — that's 23% off its usual $1,171.14 price, and the lowest it's ever been according to camelcamelcamel.

If you’ve been holding out for a powerful Mac desktop that won’t empty your wallet, this is a major budget-friendly opportunity. This renewed premium model offers flagship-level specs at a mid-tier price — perfect for creatives, developers, or home office professionals who want top-tier performance without the brand-new price tag.

Inside its small yet powerful build, this desktop packs Apple’s M2 Max chip with a 12-core CPU and a 30-core GPU — more than enough to chew through 4K video edits, 3D rendering, and intensive multitasking. According to Apple’s own performance benchmarks, the M2 Max delivers up to 1.8x faster CPU performance and 3.6x faster GPU performance than the old 27-inch iMac — a huge leap for any professional setup.

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You also get 32GB of unified memory, a 512GB SSD, and a 16-core Neural Engine for machine learning tasks like AI model training or intelligent photo processing. And while it’s powerful, it still keeps Apple’s signature compact form factor — the Mac Studio fits cleanly on any desk without the usual bulk of a workstation tower.

Part of the reason that this deal is so good is its “Renewed Premium” status, meaning the unit — although previously used — has been professionally inspected, cleaned, and comes with a full year of Amazon’s satisfaction guarantee. It’s basically the closest you’ll get to “like new,” with none of the risk.

This is a limited-time deal and a rare chance to snag pro-level Apple hardware at entry-level Mac pricing. 

You can also get a refurbished MacBook Air at 60% off. And for everything else, take a browse through the best Apple deals this week for bargains on AirPods, iPads, and more.

TL;DR summary:

• Galaxy AI on the S25 and S25 Ultra adds an intelligence layer to everyday tasks like photo cleanup, multitasking, and morning briefings.

• Functions like Seamless actions across apps[1], Now Brief[2], and multimodal voice search take the friction out of your day-to-day phone use.

• It’s simple to get started exploring these features — just open your usual apps, and let Galaxy AI[3] work its magic.

When most people think of smartphone AI tools, their minds jump straight to fancy photo-editing tricks. And while, yes, Galaxy AI delivers those capabilities in spades, the real magic is in the everyday minutiae.

Galaxy AI infuses seamless smarts into your daily routine: things like perfecting the meme you’re sending your sister, streamlining your news updates when you want to skip the daily doomscroll, and pulling up specific photos from years ago in a snap.

With the Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra, all these little tasks are just a little bit smoother — and quite a bit smarter compared to other Galaxy handsets. Here’s how Galaxy AI changes the way your phone helps you through the day.

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Galaxy AI on the S25 and S25 Ultra Harness the power of AI to streamline your everyday phone operations Learn More One-step results with Seamless action across apps

Seamless actions across apps on the S25 Series allows you to become the ultimate multitasker. Let’s say you’re watching a clip of a live concert online, and you want to know if the artist is playing at a venue near you in person sometime soon. Instead of opening a browser, searching for tour dates, copying the info, and setting an alert to buy tickets, you can simply ask: “Who is this band, and are they playing somewhere near me in the next six months?” 

On the Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra, Seamless action across apps lets you instantly search for tour dates — and even send a text to your crew of concert-going pals to gauge who’s in. It can also populate reminders on your calendar to check for ticket sales at a later date.

In another moment, you might come across a video of your favourite foodie influencer making what looks like a killer noodle dish. You want to try it out, so you could ask: “Find the viral ‘chili garlic udon’ recipe, add the ingredients to my shopping list, and block time on Thursday night for me to make it.” Seamless action across apps can surface the recipe, check your Notes or Shopping app, add what you need, and drop a calendar reminder in place.

Your phone, but better at mornings

Nobody wants to start their day in a state of information overload, but in our day and age, waking up to a wall of notifications has become the norm.

Galaxy AI allows you to skip the noise and start the day with the info that matters most using Now Brief and Now Bar features that create a personalised summary of the stuff that’s actually worthy of your attention — the day’s weather, your upcoming calendar items, and a quick summary of the most important news updates. 

Now Brief and Now Bar curate this information and deliver it in one streamlined view, which is a lot less stressful than piecing together the day’s most important events and to-do items across ten different apps. Better yet, Now Brief and Now Bar are fully customisable: simply tap 'Content to include' to select the information you want to see.

When it’s time to wind down for the day, Now Brief2 can summarise your evening schedule, give you a snapshot of health metrics — like how many steps you took throughout the day, with even greater insights if you have the Galaxy Ring — and offer suggestions for relaxing music or podcasts to nod off to.

To set up Now Brief, navigate to Settings >Galaxy AI>Now Brief, tap Content to include, and select your preferred content categories. Here, you can also enable Expand Now Brief without unlocking. 

To access Now Brief after set-up, swipe down from the top of the lock screen to reveal the Now Bar, then tap the Now Brief card to expand it. Alternatively, tap the Now Brief widget on the Home screen, or open it via the Edge panel.

To set up Now Bar, head to Settings>Lock screen and AOD>Now bar >View more, and toggle on the items (e.g. Clock, Samsung Health, Maps). To interact, wake the screen, swipe up the bar on the lock screen, and tap or long-press.

Give your phone commands in plain language

You know that moment when you're trying to show someone a photo and end up swiping through a chaotic scramble of screenshots and memes from three years ago? 

Galaxy AI spares you the scroll with multimodal search in the Gallery[2]. Multimodal search lets you say what you’re looking for in simple, human language. For instance: “Find that epic sunset photo from my 2019 trip to Santorini,” or “Show me pictures of Ava’s birthday party with the cake shaped like a dinosaur.” Multimodal search filters by both visuals and context, so you can actually find what you’re after without the thumb workout.

Multimodal voice control works in Settings2, too. So the next time you need to make your device’s text larger or turn on dark mode, you can just ask. To ensure Multimodal voice control is switched on, go to Settings>Accessibility>Interaction & dexterity>Voice Access, toggle it on, allow the required permissions and 'Start Listening' button, and optionally assign a shortcut (e.g., Side button or Volume Up) for quick activation. To use the feature in Gallery, open Gallery and navigate to your photos, then long-press the side button (or use your Voice Access shortcut) and begin speaking your commands.

Instant video edits without the manual editing

Creating short, snappy videos on your phone used to mean scrubbing through lengthy clips and making dozens of decisions about where to trim or how to time transitions. The Auto Trim feature on the S25 and S25 Ultra handles this for you by identifying key moments in your footage and stitching them into a clean, shareable clip. If you’re filming your kid’s school concert, for example, Auto Trim can pull out the highlights and skip the shaky parts.

Access Auto Trim by opening the Gallery app, tapping the hamburger menu to access Go to Studio>Start New Project, and select the video you want to edit. Then, tap the scissors icon to activate Auto Trim options and generate highlight clips.

Audio, too, gets an upgrade on these devices. If you need to quiet down the background in a crowded space, Audio Eraser[4] offers a useful quick fix. Audio Eraser lets you strip out noise from video recordings — so the conversation, music, or narration is actually what people hear. 

Play around with Audio Eraser by opening your video in Gallery, tapping Edit (pencil icon)>Audio (speaker icon)>Audio Eraser, then selecting noise types (Voice, Crowd, Music, etc.) or auto removal. Tap 'Apply edits' and then 'Save a copy' to generate your optimised video.

Crisper, cleaner content at your fingertips

Galaxy AI’s ProScaler[5] feature on S25 Ultra helps elevate the content you capture. If a shot comes out a little soft or just underwhelming, ProScaler uses real-time AI upscaling to enhance detail and boost overall clarity without you needing to reshoot or edit. Whether it’s a quick selfie or a filmed moment at a concert, your multimedia comes out looking crisp and polished, ready to post or share straight from the Gallery — no need to touch up manually or run through a third-party app.

ProScaler is a default feature that operates behind the scenes of S25+ and S25 Ultra devices, so long as you’re using QHD+ resolution — so there’s no need to activate it manually. To ensure your display is in QHD+ mode, open Settings>Display>Screen resolution, and select QHD+.

AI that just works

That level of unobtrusiveness is probably the best part of these Galaxy AI features. You don’t need to open a dedicated app or learn a new system. The features are tucked inside the tools you already use: your Gallery, your camera, the apps you rely on every day, and even your settings.

With Galaxy AI on the S25 series, Samsung isn't just adding 'AI' for the buzzword. These tools are genuinely helpful upgrades to how you use your devices on a daily basis — and that’s the kind of smart tech that actually earns its name.

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[1] Compatible with select languages only. Google account login and network connection required.

[2] Samsung account login and network connection required.

[3] Samsung account login is required for certain AI features.

[4] Samsung account login required. Six types of sound can be detected; voices, music, wind, nature, crowd and noise. Results may vary depending on audio source & condition of the video.

[5] Supported on Galaxy S25+ and Ultra. Image quality can be enhanced up to QHD+, depending on the screen resolution setting of the device.

If you’re wondering what Galaxy AI[1] actually does, here’s the short answer: It’s Samsung’s intelligence layer baked into the Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra — and it’s designed to help you accomplish more with less effort.

These features streamline things that used to take five steps and three different apps into fewer, context-aware interactions. (For example: turning your shaky 20-minute concert video into a Reel-worthy highlight — without rage-quitting your editing app.)

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Here’s a breakdown of what Galaxy AI can do and how its most impressive features work.

Built-in tools for fast content capture

From removing distracting objects to perfecting dynamic lighting, Galaxy AI makes your phone’s camera feel like a professional photo assistant in your pocket. 

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Better yet, many of these tools are woven directly into the user experience, quietly improving your shots behind the scenes — no need to fiddle around with third-party apps and filters.

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Here's a breakdown of these features and their most helpful attributes:

Ditch basic filters for pro-grade footage

Got footage that needs a glow-up? Whether you’re creating videos for work, school, or just your social feed, Galaxy AI gives you more polish with less prep. Tools like Auto Trim turn raw videos into watchable highlights by automatically identifying the most interesting clips and skipping the fluff.

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Galaxy AI ProScaler, on the other hand, takes your just-okay footage and sharpens it on the fly. So if that product demo you filmed came out soft, it’ll still look crisp in the edit. Another feature, Audio Eraser, cleans up noisy backgrounds (e.g. chatter, wind, or the drone of a crowd) so you don’t have to re-record or dig for filters.

Here’s an overview of these features:

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The idea of phone-based productivity used to be a little oxymoronic, but Galaxy AI flips that script. No more bouncing between apps and getting derailed by a never-ending onslaught of notifications when you’re trying to maximise your afternoon.

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Take Seamless actions across apps, for example. Let’s say you’re watching a video of a new gadget, and want to send the product link to a friend, save it to your shopping list, and check if it fits your budget this month. Previously: three apps, five actions. Now: just ask.

This is AI that understands context, not just commands.

Below is an overview of some of these features and what they entail:

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Whether you’re a creative professional juggling multiple client accounts or just an everyday user who wants a device that’s a little more art direction and a little less attention-sapping distraction, Galaxy AI delivers.

The S25 and S25 Ultra are devices that strike an impressive balance of creative intuition and common sense, so you can stay in the zone without getting stuck in the weeds.

Discover the newly released Samsung Galaxy Foldables Z Fold7 and Z Flip7.

[1] Samsung account login is required for certain AI features.

[2]Samsung account login is required. Requires network connection.

[3] Results may vary depending on light condition, subject and/or shooting conditions.

[4] Supported on Galaxy S25+ and Ultra. Image quality can be enhanced up to QHD+, depending on the screen resolution setting of the device.

[5] Samsung account login required. Six types of sound can be detected; voices, music, wind, nature, crowd and noise. Results may vary depending on audio source & condition of the video.

[6] Samsung account login and network connection required.

[7] Samsung account login and network connection required.

Samsung's most affordable flip phone ever, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, is an easy recommendation for anyone looking to buy their first foldable. However, so is Motorola's Razr 2025. So, if you're on the market with a limited budget, which one should you choose? Let's figure it out.

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.

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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 24 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: Huge

• Green: A swift departure

• Blue: Discussed with a realtor

• Purple: Two-in-one

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: Colossal

• Green: Leave quickly

• Blue: Parts of a basketball hoop

• Purple: Homophones of synonyms for "Nab"

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 #774 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Colossal: GIANT, GREAT, MAMMOTH, TITANIC

• Leave quickly: BOUNCE, DIP, JET, SPLIT

• Parts of a basketball hoop: BACKBOARD, NET, POLE, RIM

• Homophones of synonyms for "Nab:" KNICK, LUTE, RABE, STEEL

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 24

Are you also playing NYT 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.

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 24 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 24 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Back away slowly

The words are animal-related.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words are animal gestures.

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 Warning.

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• Snarl

• Growl

• Hiss

• Warning

• Stomp

• Screech

• Spray

• Huff

• Rattle

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.

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 24 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 24, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Tremble.

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 Q.

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...

QUAKE.

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 24

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

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 Wordle.

HDMI cables are an integral part of any home theater or modern display setup. However, shopping for the best HDMI cables for you can become overwhelming due to the sheer number of choices and marketing fluff surrounding them.

Tesla's Robotaxi autonomous taxi service is currently serving only one, penis-shaped area of Austin, but the company's ambitions are much, much bigger than that.

Speaking during the company's earnings call on Wednesday, CEO Elon Musk said he thinks the company will "have Robotaxi in half the population of the US by the end of the year," while noting that this is subject to regulatory approvals.

"We're getting the regulatory permission to launch in the Bay Area, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, and a number of other places," said Musk.

During the call, Musk did also say that the company is being "very cautious" with Robotaxi expansion, but that the service areas and the number of vehicles in operation will increase at a "hyper-exponential rate."

Musk previously said the Robotaxi service would expand to the Bay Area in a "month or two", but this new plan is ambitious, even for Musk's own (often unrealistic) standards. Tesla is currently offering its Robotaxi service in a reported 10-20 Model Y vehicles (the number might have increased since launch), and only to a limited number of participants.

Alphabet's Waymo is currently available in several major U.S. cities, including Austin, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Atlanta. The company also plans to launch its self-driving service in Miami and Washington D.C. in 2026.

SEE ALSO: Tesla Diner & Drive-In opens in California

Tesla does have a big advantage over other self-driving taxi services — it uses stock Model Y cars as its Robotaxis, while Waymo, Zoox and other competitors use highly modified cars with added sensors such as cameras, radars, and lidars. This means that Tesla could technically expand a lot faster than its competitors, though none of it will happen until regulators give it the green light.

SAVE $230: For a limited time, Amazon has the Samsung 27-inch S80UA 4K monitor for just $219.99 — 51% off its regular $449.99 list price.

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As of July 24, the 27-inch Samsung ViewFinity S80UA 27-inch 4K UHD monitor is a powerhouse for creatives, professionals, gamers, and anyone craving pixel-perfect visuals whilst upgrading their setup. And at just $219.99, it’s officially a no-brainer.

With four times the resolution of Full HD, this monitor’s 4K display offers stunning detail and ample screen real estate for multitasking across multiple apps or documents. The IPS panel in particular promises to deliver bold, accurate colours with a 178-degree wide viewing angle, making it ideal for design work, spreadsheets, and binge-watching Netflix and Disney+ shows alike.

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And it's not just about the looks; the S80UA also boasts comfort and connectivity. With USB-C, this monitor can charge your laptop (up to 90W) while sending video and data — all through a single cable. That’s less clutter on your desk and fewer headaches when switching between devices, thanks to Automatic Source Switch.

Colour lovers will appreciate its HDR10 support and over a billion colours, while long workdays feel a little easier on the eyes thanks to Eye Saver Mode and flicker-free tech. Adjustable height, tilt, swivel, and pivot options round out the ergonomic perks — plus, it’s VESA-compatible for clean wall or arm mounting.

While its max 60Hz refresh rate doesn’t make it the best gaming monitor in the world, it should still make for jaw-dropping 4K-resolution displays when playing Cyberpunk 2077 and Stellar Blade — as long as you’re not bothered about a max FPS of 60.

Nevertheless, energy-efficient and future-proofed with a three-year warranty, the S80UA is built for work, play, and everything in between.

And while you're in upgrade mode, check out our guide advising on the other best monitors for upgrading your visuals. And take a look at our overall list of best monitors in 2025 — covering all budgets.