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Tech companies tend to make their devices lighter and thinner with each new generation, but the upcoming Pixel 10 smartphones from Google seem ready to buck that trend.

Details on the next-gen Pixel phones have been leaking like a faucet (catch up on the latest Pixel 10 rumors) ahead of their August launch, and now Android Headlines is reporting that the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold will likely be slightly heavier than their predecessors. And except for the Pro XL model, all these devices could also be thicker. The differences in thickness and weight are expected to be small — about 1 mm and 1 to 11 grams, respectively.

Rumor has it there's a simple reason why Google is adding weight for the new Pixel smartphones — magnets.

As Mashable has reported, the Wireless Power Consortium released new standards for Qi2.2 wireless charging. To make these next-gen wireless chargers more efficient, Qi2 devices utilize magnetic alignment to reduce power loss. For iPhone users, Apple MagSafe technology provides a ready solution. Since the iPhone 12, new Apple smartphones have already featured a ring of magnets around the wireless charger. Now, the Android world seems poised to follow Apple's lead. Frankly, we're surprised it hasn't happened sooner.

Hence, the rumors that the new Pixel 10 smartphones will come with built-in magnets to support wireless charging.

If this rumor bears out, then we expect other smartphone manufacturers to follow suit. The first Qi2 wireless chargers were announced earlier this month, with companies like Belkin and Ugreen set to release faster and more efficient charging products in the months ahead. The Qi2 standard also allows for 25W wireless charging, which will let users juice up their phones more quickly.

Of course, we're speculating, and Google could instead release cases with magnets. 9To5Google has reported on a rumored Pixelsnap series of charging accessories that would mimic Apple's MagSafe products.

Notably, mobile nerds like us have already declared 2025 the year of the ultra-thin phone, and Samsung's new Z Fold 7 is significantly thinner than the Z Fold 6. So, if Google is moving in the opposite direction, we expect they have a good reason why. We don't have to wait long to find out, as the new Pixel 10 phones will be officially unveiled at the Made by Google event on Aug. 20.

And, hey, who doesn't love magnets?

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 not only blessed us with brand new phones and watches, but also served as a catalyst for plenty of deals. Of course, it didn't hurt that it overlapped with Amazon Prime Day. While most of those Prime Day Samsung deals evaporated shortly after the event, a bunch of new discounts and promotions have popped up, offering lots of new ways to save.

Below, we've rounded up the best Samsung deals we could find this week, including the brand new foldables and Galaxy watches.

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The latest foldables from Samsung are officially available and if you order through Amazon (or Best Buy), you'll get free money in the form of a gift card. The smaller of the two new foldables, the Z Flip7, got a major facelift this time around. The most notable change is the new exterior cover display, which is larger and goes edge-to-edge for the first time. It also features a new 120Hz refresh rate, the ability to interface with AI features without opening up the phone, and the option to use the camera to show things to the onboard AI. It comes in three colors — jet-black, blue shadow, and coral red. Grab the base model with 256GB of storage for $1,099.99 and get a free $200 gift card at Amazon. If you order through Best Buy, you'll get a free $100 gift card.

A similar gift card deal is available on the larger Z Fold7, but the starting price is much higher at $1,999.99.

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Ordering the new Galaxy Watch 8 at Amazon or Best Buy will also get you some free cash. The eighth-generation Samsung Galaxy Watch is the first smartwatch with Google Gemini. It features a squircle design and is lighter and more comfortable than previous models, yet loaded with more advanced features like Bedtime Guidance and Vascular Load monitoring. When you purchase at Amazon or Best Buy for $349.99 (for the base model with Bluetooth only), click on "redeem" next to the free promotional credit and you'll receive an email from Amazon with instructions on how to redeem your $50 credit. The deal ends on Aug. 5, though, so you'll want to add it to your cart soon.

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• Samsung Galaxy S25 (128GB) — $719.99 $799.99 (save $90)

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (128GB) + $100 Amazon gift card — $899.99 $999.99 (save $100)

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (256GB) + $100 Amazon gift card — $959.99 $1,059.99 (save $100)

• Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (256GB) — $999.99 $1,099.99 (save $100)

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 (512GB) + $200 Amazon gift card — $1,219.99 $1,419.99 (save $200)

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (256GB) + $200 Amazon gift card — $1,999.99 $2,199.99 (save $200)

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (512GB) + $200 Amazon gift card — $2,119.99 $2,319.99 (save $200)

Earbuds deals

• Samsung Galaxy Buds FE — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30)

• Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro — $199 $249.99 (save $50.99)

Smartwatch deals

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (LTE, 44mm) + $50 Amazon gift card — $429.99 $479.99 (save $50)

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic (Bluetooth, 46mm) + $100 Amazon gift card — $499.99 $599.99 (save $100)

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic (LTE, 46mm) + $100 Amazon gift card — $549.99 $649.99 (save $100)

• Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm) + $100 Amazon gift card — $649.99 $749.99 (save $100)

Tablet deals

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (64GB, WiFi) — $209.99 $329.99 (save $120)

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (128GB, WiFi) — $279.99 $399.99 (save $120)

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (256GB, WiFi) — $669.99 $919.99 (save $250)

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ (256GB, WiFi) — $875.01 $999.99 (save $124.98)

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• Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (512GB, WiFi) — $1,119.99 $1,319.99 (save $200)

Monitor deals

• Samsung 32-inch ViewFinity UJ59 — $249.99 $339.99 (save $90)

• Samsung 37-inch ViewFinity S8 — $429.99 $599.99 (save $170)

Laptop deals

• Samsung Galaxy Book4 (Intel Core 7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $599.99 $899.99 (save $300)

• Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge (Snapdragon X, 16GB RAM, 512GB eUFS) — $649.99 $799.99 (save $150)

• Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro (Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,099.99 $1,349.99 (save $250)

• Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro (Intel Core Ultra 7, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,449.99 $1,749.99 (save $300)

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• Samsung 55-inch The Frame QLED TV — $999.99 $1,499.99 (save $500)

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Comic-Con International took place in San Diego over the weekend, and fans of geeky film and TV got fed.

SEE ALSO: The 10 best TV shows of 2025 (so far), and where to stream them

Between new trailers, exclusive clips, and first look images, there's an immense amount of nerdy news to take in. But don't feel overwhelmed: We've got you covered. We've rounded up the biggest film and TV announcements below, so you can get up to speed on everything from new Alien and Predator titles to upcoming shows like Gen V and Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Let's get into it.

Robert Kirkman updated fans on Invincible Season 4.

Invincible creator Robert Kirkman unveiled key information about two major villains fans can expect to see in Invincible Season 4. First, he announced that The Americans star Matthew Rhys will be voicing Dr. David Anders/Dinosaurus. Then, he confirmed that Grand Regent Thragg, ruler of the Viltrum Empire, will be making his debut. All of Thragg's lines have been recorded, but Kirkman is keeping his voice actor under wraps for now.

How to watch: Invincible Season 4 is expected to premiere in 2026. Season 1 - 3 are now streaming on Prime Video.

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues got a rocking trailer.

Director Rob Reiner dialed Comic-Con up to 11 with the trailer for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, the long-awaited sequel to 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap. Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer all return as members of heavy metal band Spinal Tap, which is reuniting for one final concert. Check out the full trailer above to see cameos from Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Questlove, whom the band desperately tries to recruit as a new drummer. Wisely, he declines, saying he doesn't want to die like all the other drummers. Good call.

How to watch: Spinal Tap II: The End Continues hits theaters on Sept. 12.

South Park's Trey Parker and Matt Stone addressed the show's Trump-heavy Season 27 premiere.

South Park's Season 27 premiere pulled no punches on President Donald Trump. The episode showed Trump in bed with Satan, gave him a micropenis, and made references to him being on the "Epstein list," all culminating in a naked AI deepfake of Trump. The premiere also took major shots at Paramount's $16 million settlement with Trump over alleged "deceitful" editing of a 60 Minutes interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. All this came just hours after South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone signed a deal with Paramount valued at $1.5 billion.

At a Comic-Con panel, Parker and Stone addressed the reaction to the episode. "We're terribly sorry," Parker told the audience.

How to watch: South Park Season 27 is now streaming on Paramount+. New episodes air Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET on Comedy Central, and stream the next day on Paramount+.

The Strangers - Chapter 2 unveiled a new clip.

The Strangers - Chapter 2 brought a healthy dose of slasher horror to Comic-Con with a brand-new clip, which shows The Strangers: Chapter 1 final girl Maya Lucas (Madelaine Petsch) running for dear life once again. In the clip, a masked stranger puts his own twist on Mortal Kombat's Scorpion "Get Over Here" move, yanking Maya towards him by her hair. My scalp's smarting just watching it.

How to watch: The Strangers - Chapter 2 hits theaters on Sept. 26.

Twisted Metal Season 2 revved fans up with exclusive clips.

In its second season, Twisted Metal finally dives into its titular demolition derby tournament, run by new character Calypso (Anthony Carrigan). Twisted Metal cast members Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Joe Seanoa (AEW's Samoa Joe), and Carrigan showed Comic-Con attendees exclusive clips of the car-on-car action, including one where a missile blows up a competitor's car. While the clips aren't available to watch, you can always sate your Twisted Metal cravings by watching the trailer above.

How to watch: Twisted Metal Season 2 premieres July 31 on Peacock.

Nickelodeon revealed new artwork for Avatar: The Seven Havens. Artwork from "Avatar: Seven Havens." Credit: Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon celebrated Avatar: The Last Airbender's 20th anniversary by unveiling a first look at its upcoming series, Avatar: Seven Havens. The series follows the Earth Avatar, who comes after Korra, in a world rocked by a cataclysm. Now, the Avatar is viewed as humanity's destroyer instead of its savior, so our new Avatar and her long-lost twin find themselves on the run from human and spirit enemies alike.

SEE ALSO: 6 things we want to see in 'Avatar: Seven Havens'

The artwork above reveals the new Avatar, one of her friends, and a cat-like creature sure to join the likes of Appa, Momo, Naga, and Pabu as a beloved Avatar companion. Equally intriguing is the city behind them, the clusters of crystals growing out of the ground, and the aurora borealis-esque lights circling above. What has happened in the world of Avatar to make it look so different?

How to watch: Avatar: Seven Havens has no release date yet. However, The Legend of Aang: The Last Avatar hits theaters on Oct. 9, 2026.

Critical Role released first looks at The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4 and The Mighty Nein Season 1.

Comic-Con was a feast for fans of Critical Role, which revealed major news about two of their upcoming animated series. First up was The Legend of Vox Machina, based on Critical Role's first-ever live-streamed Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Critical Role unveiled a sneak peek of the show's fourth season and also revealed that it had been renewed for a fifth and final season.

As The Legend of Vox Machina comes to an end, a new Critical Role show is only just beginning. The Mighty Nein, based on Critical Role's second campaign, premieres on Prime Video this fall. Check out a chaotic sneak peek above.

How to watch: The Mighty Nein hits Prime Video Nov. 19. The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4 will premiere in 2026. Season 1 - 3 are now streaming on Prime Video.

The Toxic Avenger unleashed a wild first look at Peter Dinklage's superhero transformation.

Almost two years since its world premiere at 2023's Fantastic Fest, Macon Blair's remake of Troma's The Toxic Avenger finally gets to see the light of day. What better way to celebrate than by watching an absolutely bananas clip from the film?

The clip (above) shows janitor Winston Gooze (Peter Dinklage) getting a toxic waste makeover. You'll just have to see it to believe it. Click for the bizarro transformation, stay for the killer juggalos, and see Elijah Wood channeling Danny Devito's take on the Penguin.

How to watch: The Toxic Avenger opens in theaters on Aug. 29.

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 released a spooky new trailer.

Everyone's favorite killer animatronics are back in Five Nights at Freddy's 2, which sees Freddy Fazbear and friends step out of their rundown pizzeria and into the real world. Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Lail reprise their roles from Five Nights at Freddy's, which earned Blumhouse's best opening weekend ever and became the highest-grossing horror film of 2023.

How to watch: Five Nights at Freddy's 2 hits theaters on Dec. 5.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 got a brand-new trailer and release date.

It's almost time to go back to Camp Half-Blood! Percy Jackson and the Olympians returns to Disney+ on Dec. 10, and we've got a teaser trailer to tide us over until then. The series adapts Rick Riordan's The Sea of Monsters, which sees Percy (Walker Scobell) and Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries) heading to the Bermuda triangle to find a missing Grover (Aryan Simhadri) and the Golden Fleece. Also along for the ride is Tyson (Daniel Diemer), Percy's cyclops half-brother.

Riordan also shared exciting casting news at the panel. Nico and Bianca di Angelo, the children of Hades, have been cast for Season 3. Levi Chrisopulos will play Nico, and Olive Abercrombie will play Bianca.

How to watch: Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 hits Disney+ on Dec. 10.

Ahsoka Season 2 dropped a first-look image.

Ahsoka Season 2 is currently in production, so there are no trailers yet. However, for anyone yearning for Ahsoka crumbs, the Star Wars Comic-Con panel did release an image from the upcoming season. The image shows Eman Esfandi as Ezra Bridger, whom Ahsoka (Rosario Dawson) finally found at the end of Season 1.

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How to watch: There is no confirmed release date for Ahsoka Season 2. Season 1 is now streaming on Disney+.

Breaking Bad's Vince Gilligan revealed Pluribus, a new show with Rhea Seehorn.

Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator Vince Gilligan returns to TV with his upcoming series Pluribus, starring Better Call Saul's Rhea Seehorn. As if the promise of that pairing weren't enticing enough, Pluribus boasts a fascinating premise. According to the show's official logline, it's "a genre-bending original in which the most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness." Between that and the bizarre first look above, consider me intrigued.

How to watch: Pluribus hits Apple TV+ on Nov. 7.

Starz teased Outlander's eighth and final season, along with prequel Outlander: Blood of My Blood.

The epic love story between Jamie and Claire Fraser (Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe) comes to an end in Outlander's eighth and final season, set to premiere in 2026. Starz released a new teaser for the season at Comic-Con, above. However, if you can't wait until next year for Droughtlander to be over, don't worry. Prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood is just around the corner. Chronicling the romances of Jamie and Claire's parents, Blood of My Blood is sure to deliver more swoon-worthy time travel.

How to watch: Outlander Season 8 premieres in 2026. Seasons 1 - 7 are not streaming on Starz. Outlander: Blood of My Blood premieres on Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Starz, with new episodes streaming Fridays on the Starz app and Starz streaming and on-demand platforms.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 3 got a new trailer.

AMC's Walking Dead universe keeps chugging with The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. Season 3 sees Daryl (Norman Reedus) and Carol (Melissa McBride) continuing their journey through post-apocalyptic Europe, this time headed from England to Spain. On top of releasing a trailer for the new season, the show's Comic-Con panel also confirmed that The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon would be back for a fourth and final season.

How to watch: The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 3 premieres on Sept. 7 at 9 p.m. ET on AMC and AMC+. Seasons 1 - 2 are now streaming on AMC+.

Rick and Morty reveals President Curtis spinoff. The first look at "President Curtis." Credit: Adult Swim

Fan-favorite Rick and Morty character President Curtis (voiced by Keith David) will be getting his own spinoff, co-created by Rick and Morty executive producers Dan Harmon and James Siciliano. According to the show's official logline, "President Curtis follows the Commander-in-Chief and his eccentric staff as they tackle the kind of crises that Rick Sanchez could never be bothered with – from interdimensional diplomacy to paranormal investigations and unexplained phenomena."

How to watch: There is no confirmed release date yet for President Curtis.

Alien: Earth screened its first episode.

One of 2025's most anticipated TV titles is Alien: Earth, an Alien prequel series from Fargo's Noah Hawley. Lucky Comic-Con attendees got to watch the very first episode of the show, which follows a group of hybrid soldiers (human consciousnesses in synthetic bodies) on a mission to investigate a Weyland-Yutani ship that's crash-landed on Earth.

What's on that ship? Five terrifying life forms from the deepest reaches of space, with the Xenomorph among them, of course. While the episode won't be available to the public until Aug. 12, you can get pumped for Alien: Earth by watching the trailer above.

How to watch: Alien: Earth premieres on Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. ET on Hulu and FX.

Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk released a new trailer.

2025 is a big year for Stephen King adaptations, from It: Welcome to Derry to The Running Man to The Long Walk. The latter introduces a dystopian death race, one where a pack of teenage boys must walk for as long as they can. If they fall below a certain speed, they're killed. Last walker standing wins. My feet already hurt thinking about it.

Director Francis Lawrence is no stranger to films about death games, having directed four Hunger Games films, but this promises to top even those movies' bleakness. The movie also stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonson, Ben Wang, Judy Greer, and Mark Hamill. Catch them in action in the trailer above.

How to watch: The Long Walk hits theaters on Sept. 12.

The Boys spinoff Gen V showcased its Season 2 trailer.

School's back in session in Gen V Season 2, which returns viewers to supe university Godolkin. This time around, Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair) and her friends have a sinister new dean (Hamish Linklater) to contend with, along with the mysterious Project Odessa. In the trailed released at Comic-Con, Marie also crosses paths with Annie/Starlight (Erin Moriarty) from The Boys, hinting at a greater crossover between the two series.

The trailer also addresses the loss of Andre, whose actor, Chance Perdomo, passed away in 2024.

How to watch: Gen V Season 2 hits Prime Video on Sept. 17.

Dan Trachtenberg teased Predator: Badlands.

The trailer for Predator: Badlands is already out, but the film's Comic-Con panel saw director Dan Trachtenberg diving further into what audiences can expect from the latest Predator film. Badlands makes a Predator into a protagonist, a first for the franchise. That led to another first: lead Predator warrior Dek's (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) face isn't practical, as digital effects were needed to create nuanced expressions.

"We wanted to make sure we could go to emotional places, so we developed a unique system, Trachtenberg told audiences, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The system involved practical body suits in addition to the digital face.

Comic-Con attendees also got to watch the first 15 minutes of the film, in which runt Yautja Dek is sent to the planet Genna, where he must hunt and kill the "unkillable Kalisk."

How to watch: Predator: Badlands hits theaters on Nov. 7.

Tron: Ares unveiled exclusive footage.

Tron sequel Tron: Ares took the stage at Comic-Con with a laser show and teases of Nine Inch Nails' score for the film. (Nine Inch Nails takes over from Daft Punk, who scored Tron: Legacy.)

The Tron: Ares panel showed audience members exclusive footage from the movie, including a light cycle chase and a new digital world created by Julian Dillinger (Evan Peters). The film also stars Jared Leto as AI Ares, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, Cameron Monaghan, Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges, reprising his role as Kevin Flynn. While the Comic-Con footage isn't available to the public, you can check out the trailer above.

How to watch: Tron: Ares hits theaters on Oct. 10.

Coyote vs. Acme finally got a release date.

The story of the Looney Tunes film Coyote vs. Acme is one of the most memorable entertainment sagas of the past few years. In 2023, Warner Bros. scrapped the completed movie in favor of a tax cut. It then tried to sell the title to companies like Netflix and Amazon. But when Warner Bros. rejected their offers, it seemed like Coyote vs. Acme would be shelved for good.

Thankfully, Ketchup Entertainment — which also released The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, another film that Warner Bros. chose to shop around instead of releasing — stepped in and bought the film. Now, finally, it has a release date: Aug. 28, 2026. That's not all that was confirmed at Coyote vs. Acme's panel, though: Turns out Bugs Bunny himself will be making a cameo in the movie. Bring it on.

How to watch: Coyote vs. Acme hits theaters on Aug. 28, 2026.

James Gunn and John Cena debuted the Peacemaker Season 2 trailer.

John Cena took to the Comic-Con stage in full costume to premiere the trailer for James Gunn's Peacemaker Season 2, which takes place a month after the events of Superman. The trailer reveals that Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo) is hunting Chris/Peacemaker for killing Rick Flag Jr. (Joel Kinnaman) in The Suicide Squad. It also introduces multidimensional portals, promising more chaos for Chris and his crew.

Aside from the trailer reveal, Gunn made another massive Peacemaker announcement at Comic-Con. The intro song for this season will be Foxy Shazam's "Oh Lord," and it'll be accompanied by a whole new dance sequence.

How to watch: Peacemaker Season 2 hits HBO Max Aug. 21.

Interview with the Vampire teased rock god Lestat and spinoff series Talamasca.

AMC's Interview With the Vampire is switching things up for its third season, renaming itself The Vampire Lestat after the Anne Rice novel of the same name. Just like in the novel, The Vampire Lestat follows Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) as he embraces a new life as a rock star, and the above teaser showcases Reid in full rock god mode. The show's Comic-Con panel also revealed that Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) would still be playing a major role in the series after Season 2, even more so than in the book.

But that's not all. AMC also offered up a teaser trailer for Talamasca: The Secret Order, a new series set in the world of Interview With the Vampire. The latter introduced the Talamasca in its second season, giving viewers a taste of the secret society that monitors the world's supernatural activity. Talamasca dives into that society head on, with a cast that includes Nicholas Denton, William Fichtner, Elizabeth McGovern, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, and Jason Schwartzman. Eric Bogosian also reprises his Interview With the Vampire role of Daniel Molloy, suggesting major overlap between the shows.

How to watch: The Vampire Lestat is set to premiere on AMC in 2026. Interview With the Vampire Season 1 - 2 are now streaming on AMC+. Talamasca: The Secret Order premieres Oct. 26 at 9 p.m. ET on AMC and AMC+.

UPDATE: Jul. 28, 2025, 9:40 a.m. EDT This article has been updated to include new announcements out of Comic-Con 2025.

Users have already found a workaround to bypass the UK Online Safety Act's new age verification system.

According to PC Gamer, it only took 24 hours after the law went into effect for someone to get past the age requirement on Discord. All they needed was a little help from the video game Death Stranding. X user DanySterkov discovered that using a selfie of Death Stranding character Sam Porter Bridges (portrayed by actor Norman Reedus) successfully granted access to Discord's adult-only channels.

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PC Gamer replicated it and was also able to "verify their age" with a Sam Porter Bridges selfie.

SEE ALSO: Reddit users in the UK must now upload selfies to access NSFW subreddits

The UK Online Safety Act, which went into effect last Friday, requires platforms hosting adult content like Reddit, Discord, and Pornhub to implement age verification methods. The law seeks to restrict users who are under 18 years old from accessing adult content. Critics of the law highlight the privacy risks of sharing personal information with the platforms, and say age-verification laws might not be that effective, since there are workarounds like using a VPN.

Discord offers two ways of age-verification for UK-based users: ID matching, or uploading an image of themselves which is scanned to determine how old they look. Clearly, choosing the latter option gives users a relatively easy way of circumventing the age-verification system. As one redditor joked about the workaround, "60% of the UK population is now Norman Reedus."

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SAVE $40.01: The Dreame Pocket hair dryer is on sale for $89.98 at Amazon, down from the list price of $129.99. That's a 31% discount that matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

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It's no secret that Dyson makes some of the most sought-after hair dryers. They're excellent if you're over taking heat damage, and they come with great attachments. This greatness, however, comes at a steep price, and if that's not something you're interested in, check out this awesome dupe that's on sale at Amazon.

As of July 28, the Dreame Pocket hair dryer is on sale at Amazon for just $89.98, marked down from the normal price of $129.99. That's a 31% discount that takes $40.01 off the price. It also matches the record-low at Amazon.

With a super compact size and included carrying case, the Dreame Pocket is a a must-have for those who travel often. On Mashable's roundup of the best Dyson Supersonic dupes, Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard named the the Dreame Pocket as the must-have for those who also want a Dyson Airwrap. That's correct — the Dreame combines two Dyson hair dryers at a fraction of the cost.

"As the midpoint between the Supersonic and Airwrap, the Dreame Pocket does sacrifice a bit from both designs, but it makes an excellent fit for someone who wants to blend the best of both words," Allard wrote in the review. It uses the same Coanda technology that Dyson uses in the Airwrap, which is the element that "grabs" hair and wraps it around the curling barrel.

SEE ALSO: The new Dyson Airwrap comes with updated attachments and tech

Allard also commends the Dreame Pocket's travel-friendliness. "For folks who are short on space or travel a lot, this is the most compact hair dryer I've ever tested — and the included carrying case makes it even easier to store," she wrote. Plus, it weighs just 0.66 pounds, so it's unlikely to tip your luggage over the allowed weight.

However, the small size doesn't mean it skimps on performance. Allard found it to dry her hair is just over 15 minutes, which was just a minute or two more than when using the Dyson Supersonic.

If you're in the market for a top-of-the-line hair dryer but don't feel like shelling out hundreds of dollars, the Dreame Pocket is your new best friend. Snag it while it's back down at a record-low price at Amazon of just $89.98. A fresh fall look is just what 2025 ordered.

Save $200: As of July 28, the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is on sale at Amazon for just $999. That 17% discount marks a new best price ever for the laptop, which is $1,199 at full price.

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It's a great day to be a person in the market for a MacBook Air.

We just saw the 13-inch Air drop below $800 for the first time ever, but it looks like Amazon didn't want to leave its larger counterpart out. As of July 28, Amazon has the 15-inch M4 Apple MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of built-in storage down to $999 — $200 cheaper than its regular $1,199, and the lowest price on this laptop to date.

Even at its full price, Mashable's Stan Schroeder called this laptop, "a really good deal" in his review, thanks to it being "impressively powerful." It's easy to see why — Apple's M4 chip is the latest and best from the brand (exempting the upgraded M4 variants found on the Pro models). While you might find the built-in storage of 256GB restrictive down the line, this power combined with the larger display real estate makes this is a great laptop for multi-tasking, multimedia editing, and pretty much most daily tasks.

It does top out at a 60Hz refresh rate like previous Airs, and can get hot under heavy processing mode due to its passive cooling (which keeps it quiet), so if you need something a bit more supercharged for tasks like intensive video editing, we recommend going with the Pro instead. However, for most folks that don't have a specific need for a Pro, the Air is a workhorse, even with its flaws, which is why we recommend it as our favorite MacBook overall.

Plus, it offers support for two external display alongside its own display and a 12 megapixel camera. And for all it offers, its still relatively portable at just 3.3 pounds. At the time of writing, you can grab this deal on all four of this laptop's available colorways.

The best Apple deals you can shop this week Best MacBook Air deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $799 (save $200) Get Deal Best MacBook Pro deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,299 (save $300) Get Deal Best iPad deal Apple iPad 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $299 (save $50) Get Deal

If you thought the window for record-low Apple deals closed after Prime Day, we've got good news. A surprising number of those discounts are still live at retailers like Amazon and Best Buy, giving you a second chance to save. With back-to-school shopping in full swing, now's the perfect time to grab that MacBook Air or iPad you've been eyeing.

Below, we've rounded up the best Apple deals you can still get for the week of July 28.

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The Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) just reached a new record-low price. For the first time ever, you can get the MacBook Air M4 (in any color) for just $799. That's a 20% discount and a $200 savings. But, you'd better hurry: Amazon's listing this as a "limited time deal," so it likely won't last long.

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If you need more power, the 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is on sale for just $1,299.00. That's a new all-time low for this model and a full $300 off its list price. Amazon also confirms it's the lowest price for this specific laptop in the last 30 days.

More MacBook deals

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $999 $1,199 (save $200)

• Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $999 $1,199 (save $200)

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,199 $1,399 (save $200)

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,399 $1,599 (save $200)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,608.16 $1,799 (save $190.84)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,699 $1,999 (save $300)

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The 11-inch Apple iPad 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) is still holding strong at its impressive price of $299. The best part of this week's deal? The discount that previously only applied to select models now includes all colors — yellow, pink, silver, and blue.

Deals on Apple accessories and more

• Apple AirTag — $25.99 $29 (save $3.01)

• Apple Pencil (USB-C) — $69 $79 (save $10)

• Apple Pencil (1st Generation) — $78.91 $99 (save $20.09)

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $79.98 $99 (save $19.02)

• Apple Pencil Pro — $99 $129 (save $30)

• Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) — $99 $129 (save $30)

• Apple Magic Keyboard and Case (iPad Pro 11-inch) — $238.80 $299 (save $60.20)

• Apple Magic Keyboard and Case (iPad Air 13-inch) — $287.09 $319 (save $31.91)

SAVE $300: The MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, silver) is on sale at Amazon for $1,499, down from the list price of $1,799. That's a 17% discount.

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And here we are at the end of July. Like every summer, somehow it's flown by and in just a few weeks, the kids (and adults) will head back to the classroom. If you'll be part of that group and you're shopping for a new laptop, check out this great deal at Amazon.

As of July 28, the MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, silver) is on sale for $1,499 at Amazon, marked down from the standard price of $1,799. That's a 17% discount that shaves $300 off the price.

When it comes to the best MacBook, the Pro is your go-to if you're looking for a splurge-worthy machine. Today's deal on the 2024 model includes the seriously upgraded M4 processor and it comes packed with 16GB RAM and a major 1TB SSB. Just be sure to go with the silver colorway to score the $1,499 sale price.

What's to love about the MacBook Pro? For starters, it has the longest battery life of any MacBook Pro and that's gonna come in handy during long days on campus. The high-quality webcam will be an asset during meetings about group projects, and the speaker system sounds amazing for late-night studying sessions. "With Apple's speediest and most powerful processor to date, the new Pro is game to tackle any task," wrote Mashable Senior Shopping Reporter Dylan Haas when comparing MacBook models.

SEE ALSO: The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has hit its lowest-ever price on Amazon — save over $100 right now

While the MacBook Pro does come in a 16-inch model, today's deal applies to the 14.2-inch version. The compact size can be a major benefit if you'll be taking the MacBook back and forth from home to the classroom.

While it's $300 off, upgrade to the powerful MacBook Pro with 1TB of storage. The M4 chip is is speedy and the battery life on the Pro is super impressive. You'll be in great hands for the upcoming school year and many more to come.

Apple's iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max might come with some very unexpected camera upgrades.

This is according to MacRumors, which cited a source allegedly familiar with an Apple iPhone ad in the making, which references some of the new features.

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According to the tipster, the new iPhone Pro models will reportedly have an improved telephoto lens with up to 8x optical zoom, up from 5x optical zoom on the iPhone 16 Pro models. The tipster also claims the phones will have a new Camera Control button on the top edge of the phone, which will make it easier to quickly access the camera. If the rumor is accurate, this new button will co-exist with the Camera Control button on the bottom right of the phone, which was introduced with the iPhone 16 models.

Finally, the tipster told MacRumors that Apple will launch a new, pro-oriented camera app for photos and videos, which would be on the level of camera apps such as Halide, Kino, and Filmic Pro. This app could either come as a new, standalone app or an upgrade to the existing Final Cut Camera app.

None of this is official, of course, and should all be taken with a gigantic chunk of salt. The additional Camera Control button, in particular, sounds very fishy to us, as it's a fairly big hardware change we haven't heard of in previous leaks and rumors.

That being said, the new iPhones are expected to come with a redesigned camera system, so it's quite possible that Apple is planning some big upgrades. So far, we've heard that the Pro models will have a triple 48-megapixel camera on the back, as well as video recording improvements.

All will be revealed when Apple officially introduces the new phones, which should happen in September. Until then, fingers crossed?

Action camera company Insta360 has collaborated with partners to launch brand new drone brand Antigravity. Announced on Monday, Antigravity states it will offer the world's first aerial drone with inbuilt 360-degree video capture — and we won't have long to wait. 

SEE ALSO: Insta360 is coming for GoPro with the X5, a new 8K 360-degree action camera Credit: Antigravity

Set to be unveiled in August, few details about Antigravity's debut drone have yet been released. However, the company has stated that the drone will weigh less than 249g, which is about as heavy as the DJI Mini 4K or Mini 4 Pro. Antigravity's drone will also capture 360-degree footage at 8K resolution, just like Insta360's recent X5 camera launched in April. 

Antigravity notes that it has placed emphasis on making its drones intuitive to operate for beginners as well as experts, ensuring users don't need extensive experience with such gadgets.

"Ease of use is the starting point for all Antigravity products," Antigravity said in a press release. "It's for everyone who's ever wanted a drone, but felt it would be too big of an investment for something they may never be able to use to its full potential."

A videography-focused drone brand, Antigravity states that its devices will include safety features such as the capability to detect whether it's carrying a payload, which is intended to "prevent misuse or unauthorized modifications." 

The company further announced the Antigravity Hub, a co-creation program inviting users to offer ideas and feedback on its products. The company states that people who offer suggestions which inspire new products or features "will be rewarded accordingly."

Insta360 previously appealed to drone videographers with 2022's Insta360 Sphere. Designed to be mounted onto a DJI Mavic Air 2 or 2S, the camera enabled users to film 360 aerial video without the drone being visible at all. Now Antigravity hopes to offer such capabilities independently, aiming to dominate the skies and "redefine aerial exploration and storytelling."

Shop new Anker Nano devices New Charging Station Anker Nano Charging Station (7-in-1, 100W) $89.99 Shop Now New Power Bank Anker Nano Power Bank (10K, 45W) $59.99 Shop Now New Power Bank Anker Nano Power Bank (5K, 20W, MagGo) $54.99 Shop Now

Anker just dropped three new chargers in its popular Nano line-up. The Nano collection focuses on portable, streamlined devices that make charging devices a breeze, whether you're at home or on the go.

The drop includes three devices: two power banks and one charging station, all of which deliver quick charging capabilities for multiple devices. Anker makes some of our favorite chargers, so here's everything you need to know about the new Anker Nano devices.

All products are now available for purchase at Anker and Amazon.

Anker Nano Charging Station (7-in-1, 100W) The new Anker Nano charging station includes retractable USB-C cords. Credit: Anker

The new Anker Nano charging station brings serious speed to the charging game. It includes three USB-C ports, 1 USB-A port, and three AC outlets within the station. The brand says it can charge a 16-inch MacBook to 50 percent in 33 minutes, a claim we would love to test ourselves.

Notably, the Nano charging station comes with two built-in and retractable USB-C cords. Mashable's tech editor recently reviewed a charger with a retractable cable, and he called for more brands to add this feature. Retractable cables solve the most annoying problem with chargers (the annoying tangle of cords), but they're still pretty rare.

The station also has a screen that displays each port's real-time charging percentage. It has a five-foot AC cord, 300J surge protection, and offers up to 100W power.

The Anker Nano charging station costs $89.99.

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Alongside the charging station comes a new power bank in the Nano collection. The Anker Nano power bank with up to 45W of power. Just over three inches long, it's extremely portable, even including a lanyard for easy toting around. It includes one retractable USB-C cord, so you don't have to worry about forgetting a cord at home.

In addition to the included cord, it also has an additional USB-C port and a USB-A port. It holds 10,000mAh at a time, enough power to charge your device multiple times.

The Anker Nano power bank (10K, 45W) costs $59.99.

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For iPhone users, you can go completely cordless with the latest power bank in the Nano Collection. The last new release from Anker is a slim power bank that charges iPhones through a MagSafe attachment. It's a slim profile, not much bigger than a credit card, and snaps to the back of the phone through MagSafe.

With an included USB-C port, you can also attach a cord for a wired charge too. It supports up to 20W of power and includes temperature control. It's sensitive to heat, and the device will stop charging if its outside shell reaches over 38 degrees Celsius. This feature is common among other MagSafe power banks we've tested from the brand.

This Anker Nano power bank (5K, 20W, MagGo) costs $54.99.

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The trailer for Peacemaker Season 2 dropped on Sunday, and at the time of writing, folks have watched it 6.6 million times on HBO Max's channel and 2.4 million times on DC's channel on YouTube.

The follow-up to James Gunn's lauded Peacemaker series lands with eight episodes at the end of August, heralding the return of John Cena's The Suicide Squad character and the impeccable Season 1 cast.

The teaser, which movingly uses the late Ozzy Osbourne's "Road to Nowhere," teases a storyline revolving around Rick Flag Sr (Frank Grillo), whose son Rick Flag. Jr. was killed by Chris Smith/Peacemaker in The Suicide Squad. But the teaser also suggests we're going to be dabbling in a "parallel world" accessible by interdimensional portals and Chris trying to join the Justice Gang, which means the DCEU crossover with Gunn's recent Superman ain't over.

Peacemaker Season 2 premieres on Aug. 21 on HBO Max.

SAVE $12: As of July 28, the Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant set is on sale for $47.99 at Amazon. That's $12 off its list price of $59.99.

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If the recently-announced Lego Game Boy set caught your eye and you're itching to find more gaming-themed Lego sets to tide you over until it's actually available, Amazon's here to help. Amazon has quite a few Lego sets on sale right now, but this deal on the Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant is one worth checking out if you're into Nintendo.

The Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant is usually listed for $59.99, but you can scoop it up for 20% off right now, down to $47.99. This is only a few cents away from its lowest-ever price of $47.95, so now is as good a time as any to grab it.

SEE ALSO: Score a rare discount on the Lego Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ house set

Recommended for ages 18 and up (though adults can always help out a younger Mario fan), the Super Mario Piranha Plant Lego set comes with 540 pieces. The head, mouth, stalk, and leaves can be posed, which makes this a very fun display piece. It even comes with two coins as a fun little bonus.

Don't miss out on 20% off the Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant at Amazon. And if you're looking for another great Lego set deal at the retailer, the Lego Ideas The Insect Collection set is $16 off right now.

FREE $50 CREDIT: As of July 28, you can redeem a free $50 promotional credit from Amazon when you buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8.

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Amazon's offering a treat for those who are interested in buying the newly released Samsung Galaxy Watch 8. For a limited time — until Aug. 5, to be exact — shoppers can take advantage of a free $50 promotional credit from Amazon when they purchase the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8.

If you don't mind dropping $399.99 on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm, LTE), this is a great bonus offer to take advantage of. After the watch has shipped, you'll receive an email from Amazon to tell you that the credit has been added to your account, then you're free to redeem and shop away. Again, this offer only lasts until Aug. 5, so don't delay.

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The first smartwatch with Google Gemini, this popular model features a lighter design and boasts plenty of advanced features. This includes Advanced Sleep Coaching to help you maintain a good sleep schedule, a Running Coach to help you prep for your next big race, and even Vascular Load monitoring, which can help you keep an eye on your stress levels.

Don't miss out on this bonus $50 promotional credit from Amazon when you buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 for $399.99. And if you're looking for more smartwatch deals, check out this $100 discount on the Apple Watch Series 10 at Amazon.

Moon enthusiasts, tonight is your night. After days of only slivers of light, there's finally something to see on the moon's surface.

See what's happening tonight, July 28.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Monday, July 28, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent. There's still not much to see tonight, with only 9% of the surface visible to us on Earth (according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation).

It's the fourth day of the lunar cycle, and there are sights to see tonight. With the unaided eye, enjoy a glimpse of the Mare Crisium and the Mare Fecunditatis. Add binoculars or a telescope, and you'll see the Endymion Crater too.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon will be on August 9. The last full moon was on July 10.

What are moon phases?

According to NASA, moon phases are caused by the 29.5-day cycle of the moon’s orbit, which changes the angles between the Sun, Moon, and Earth. Moon phases are how the moon looks from Earth as it goes around us. We always see the same side of the moon, but how much of it is lit up by the Sun changes depending on where it is in its orbit. This is how we get full moons, half moons, and moons that appear completely invisible. There are eight main moon phases, and they follow a repeating cycle:

New Moon - The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The moon starts losing light on the right side.

Last Quarter (or Third Quarter) - Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

Having your name on a mysterious criminal database that leads to your detainment is the stuff of nightmares — but for an increasing number of people in the U.S., it's becoming a reality.

The gang databases responsible are the subject of Sunday's episode of Last Week Tonight, with John Oliver discussing everything from people being flagged as gang members for innocuous posts on social media to outdated databases leading to people being detained years later.

"It is pretty clear that gang databases are way too easy to get on, way too hard to get off, and can turn people's lives upside-down. So what do we do? Well I'd argue we get rid of them. And if you think, 'Well hold on, how will police then stop gang violence?' I say, with police work. They could and should do actual police work focussing on where violence is concentrated, instead of fixating on labels," says Oliver.

"I'm not saying that violence associated with gangs isn't real or isn't a problem. I'm just saying the answer needs to go beyond policing and way beyond these databases."

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said during a Q2 earnings call last week that Tesla's long-rumored "lower cost" new car will, in fact, be a stripped-down Model Y. Now, the details about the upcoming car are leaking.

Tesla enthusiast Luca Presti (via Teslarati) shared a Chinese video on Saturday detailing some of the alleged changes to the more "affordable" Model Y.

SEE ALSO: Tesla to launch Model 3 Plus with massive range

Presti's list of differences compared to the currently available Model Y is quite long, but it boils down to using cheaper materials, as well as removing some of the more luxurious features to make the car less costly to manufacture.

By far the biggest changes on the exterior are lack of glass roof, which has been replaced by a solid panel in the same color as the rest of the vehicle, as well as no light bar on the front or back. The reflective part of the tailgate is also gone. And even though we've seen rumors of this version having a shorter wheelbase and less legroom, it appears to be roughly the same as the current Model Y in the video Presti shared.

Inside, the rear display has been removed, the seats are partially covered in textile (instead of vegan leather) and the number of speakers has been reduced. The center console is now divided into two parts. In what appears to be a particularly stingy change, even the coat hooks are gone.

NotaTeslaApp has put together a list of changes in the lower cost Model Y, which includes those that can't be seen in leaks, but includes stuff that's fairly easy to remove, such as heated and ventilated seats and power reclining rear seats.

Tesla already did something similar with the Mexican version of the Model 3, which also has textile seats and no rear infotainment screen. Whether the new, cheaper Model Y will be more widely available remains to be seen.

Whether such a stripped-down Model Y will be worth buying is another matter, and it largely depends on price. Tesla's standard models include a lot of premium features not typically seen on entry-level variants of competing vehicles, so Tesla can afford to remove some of these and still be competitive (at the right price). But if the leaks are accurate, this really is a heavily stripped-down Model Y, and the missing features might be a tough pill to swallow for some buyers.

The Donald Trump/Jeffrey Epstein scandal has been the topic of choice for most late night hosts this week — but if you need a recap, John Oliver has you covered.

During his intro to Last Week Tonight on Sunday, the host went through all the latest developments around the relationship between the U.S. president and the convicted child sex offender — one Trump has urged his followers to move on from.

SEE ALSO: Seth Meyers recaps the Trump/Epstein scandal in 10 damning minutes

Oliver unpacked everything from the 50th birthday card Trump allegedly sent Epstein — "'May every day be another wonderful secret' is absolutely what would be inside a Hallmark card if they had a subcategory called Birthday For Prolific Sex Traffickers," said Oliver — to the resurfaced footage of a 2010 deposition in which Epstein invokes various Amendments rather than responding to attorney Jack Scarola's question on whether or not he had "ever socialized with Donald Trump in the presence of females under the age of 18."

"If the answer's no, just say that!" commented Oliver. "Instead Epstein started listing Amendments like he was ordering off the value menu."

Ultimately, Oliver concluded that despite his best efforts, Trump being unable to escape the Epstein scandal is offering a small measure of something that's been absent in the entire case so far.

"Look, maybe those files show nothing more than that Trump and Epstein are two creeps who enjoyed one another's company. Do I think that's possible? Though I'd like to answer that question, I'd like to plead the fourth, 12th and 22nd Amendment," Oliver said. "But even if that's the case, and Trump eventually ends up consumed by a conspiracy monster he cynically helped create and now can't control, then at least that'll be a slither of something that's frankly been in short supply in this whole Epstein story — and that is actual justice."

For more late night coverage of the growing Trump/Epstein story, check out Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers and The Daily Show.

SAVE $149.01: The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is down to $649.99 on Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price on this popular model.

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For those who can’t get enough of good-looking fitness tech, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 might finally be worth the splurge — especially now that it’s $649.99 on Amazon as of July 28. That’s a full $149 off the usual $799 list price, and according to camelcamelcamel, the cheapest this watch has ever been.

This deal is specifically for the 49mm GPS + Cellular models paired with the indigo alpine or olive alpine loop (both in medium sizing). These aren’t just straps made for style; they’re designed for endurance athletes, backcountry explorers, and underwater adventurers alike.

A significant upgrade from the Ultra 1, the Ultra 2 is one of Apple’s toughest, most capable smartwatches to date. Its rugged titanium case, MIL-STD 810H testing, and 100m water resistance make it fit for nearly any extreme. You’re also getting a sapphire front crystal, customisable Action button, and incredibly bright Always-On Retina display — one of the brightest Apple’s ever made.

SEE ALSO: The best Apple deals this week: MacBooks, AirPods, and more

Serious athletes will appreciate the precision dual-frequency GPS, advanced cycling and running metrics, offline topo maps, and automated workout tracking. There’s even cellular connectivity baked in, so you can leave your phone behind and still call, text, stream music, or get directions on the go (just remember to activate a service plan).

Battery life also outperforms most other smartwatches: up to 36 hours on a full charge, or a whopping 72 hours in Low Power Mode.

Altogether, if you’ve been eyeing this beast of a watch, now’s a smart time to snag one. 

If you’re planning to upgrade more of your tech setup, check out the best Apple deals of the week — including Macbooks, Airpods, and more. For those still choosing which brand they prefer, check out our list of smartwatches for every wrist among Apple, Samsung, FitBit, Garmin, and more.

A tiny red star not far from Earth is turning out to be a heavyweight in the search for rocky worlds.

Nestled just 35 light-years away in space, the star L 98-59 is home to a tight-knit pack of exoplanets, including one that now appears to orbit at just the right distance to harbor liquid water. 

Using data from NASA’s TESS space telescope and a pair of high-precision instruments in Chile, scientists led by the Université de Montréal have confirmed a fifth planet in the system — and this one is in the so-called habitable zone. The team thinks it could receive as much warmth from its star as Earth does from the sun.

And it’s not alone. The L 98-59 system already has a reputation for its wide variety of intriguing exoplanets. 

"With its diversity of rocky worlds and range of planetary compositions, L 98-59 offers a unique laboratory to address some of the field’s most pressing questions," said René Doyon, one of the study's researchers, in a statement. "What are super-Earths and sub-Neptunes made of? Do planets form differently around small stars? Can rocky planets around red dwarfs retain atmospheres over time?"

SEE ALSO: NASA spacecraft snaps a rare photo of Mars and its moons together

Red dwarf stars like L 98-59, sometimes referred to as M-type stars, are the most ubiquitous kind in the Milky Way, yet nobody knows whether planets closely orbiting them can hold onto atmospheres, Néstor Espinoza, a Space Telescope Science Institute researcher, previously told Mashable. Though these host stars aren't as hot as the sun, nearby worlds would be exposed to their extreme stellar radiation.

Most astronomers agree that detecting atmospheres in general is crucial in the search for habitable worlds. NASA has playfully called Earth's own atmosphere its "security blanket": Without it, the type of life flourishing here wouldn't exist. This cocoon holds oxygen in the air and filters out harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun, all while keeping the world warm. Furthermore, it creates pressure that allows liquid water to pool on the surface.

Espinoza is a leader in the new massive James Webb Space Telescope study of rocky worlds, specifically to find out if planets around red dwarfs could have air. The campaign, first reported by Mashable, will take a closer look at a dozen nearby-ish planets outside the solar system over the next two years.

One of the exoplanets in the L 98-59 system, located in the constellation Volans, has already gotten a first look from Webb. A separate research team revealed that L 98-59 d, a bit larger and heavier than Earth, could have a sulfur-rich atmosphere that reeks of burnt matches and rotten eggs. Agnibha Banerjee, one of the researchers, said the team will need more observations to confirm those findings.

"If these findings can be confirmed and turn out to be true, this planet won't be pleasant on human noses," Banerjee previously told Mashable. "Then again, if a human in the far future were to ever visit, the smell would be the least of their problems — in the midst of crushing pressure, boiling temperatures, and toxic gases."

The latest discovery by the Montreal team of a fifth planet, known as L 98-59 f — along with insights into its planetary neighbors — will be presented in a new paper accepted for publication in The Astronomical Journal.

"These new results paint the most complete picture we’ve ever had of the fascinating L 98-59 system," said Charles Cadieux, first author of the paper, in a statement. "It’s a powerful demonstration of what we can achieve by combining data from space telescopes and high-precision instruments on Earth, and it gives us key targets for future atmospheric studies with the James Webb Space Telescope."

This study uses data from two ground-based telescopes and two space telescopes. From top left to bottom right: European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope; ESO 3.6-metre telescope with the HARPS instrument; NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS); and the James Webb Space Telescope. Credit: G. Hüdepohl / ESO / NASA illustrations

To discover the planet, the scientists didn't need new telescope time. Instead, they used cutting-edge techniques to squeeze more juice out of existing data. For instance, L 98-59 f doesn’t cross in front of its star from Earth's point of view, making it invisible to planet-hunting cameras. But researchers were able to detect it through subtle wobbles in the star’s motion, caused by the tug of the unseen planet’s gravity. 

By combining and reanalyzing records, they also dramatically improved estimates of the other planets’ sizes, weights, and orbits. One planet is smaller and lighter than Earth — a rare confirmed "sub-Earth" — while others show signs of being rich in water or heated by internal volcanic activity like Jupiter's moon Io, thanks to gravitational stretching. 

Many planet hunters haven't been this optimistic about the search for habitable worlds since the tantalizing TRAPPIST-1 system.

"With these new results," said coauthor Alexandrine L'Heureux in a statement, "L 98-59 joins the select group of nearby, compact planetary systems that we hope to understand in greater detail over the coming years."