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Buy the Bowers & Wilkins new colorway lineup: Vintage Maroon Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 $479 at Bowers & Wilkins Shop Now Dark Burgundy Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 $499 at Bowers & Wilkins Shop Now Pearl Blue Px8 S2 Over-ear noise-canceling headphones $799 at Bowers & Wilkins Shop Now

Black headphones are everywhere, but Bowers & Wilkins is making a case for something a little more interesting. The premium audio brand just rolled out new colorways across its Px7 S3, Px8 S2, and Pi8 earbuds, adding richer shades like Vintage Maroon, Midnight Blue, Pearl Blue, Pale Mauve, and Dark Burgundy to its lineup.

While the colors are the headline, these are still the same high-end headphones and earbuds travelers already know for their noise cancellation, premium builds, and high-quality sound. If you’re upgrading your carry-on tech, here are the new shades to know about.

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The new Vintage Maroon Px7 S3 gives Bowers & Wilkins’ premium over-ear headphones a fresh look, but the focus remains on the same high-end listening experience. The headphones use Bowers & Wilkins’ latest audio technology, backed by nearly 60 years of engineering experience, to deliver detailed sound with deeper bass and improved clarity compared to the previous Px7 S2e model.

The Px7 S3 comes with adjustable active noise cancellation powered by eight microphones to help block out everything from airplane noise to busy commutes. The headphones also feature a slimmer design with refined earcups and an updated headband for a more comfortable fit during longer listening sessions.

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Bowers & Wilkins’ flagship Pi8 true wireless earbuds are getting two new finishes: Pale Mauve and Dark Burgundy. As Bowers & Wilkins’ flagship earbuds, the Pi8 use carbon-cone drive units to reduce distortion and bring out more detail in your music, from vocals and instruments to subtle nuances you might miss with standard earbuds.

The earbuds come with four ear tip sizes and offer up to 6.5 hours of battery life, with additional power from the charging case. The Pi8 also comes with adaptive noise cancellation that adjusts based on your surroundings, plus three microphones per earbud for clearer calls.

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The flagship Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones are now available in two new finishes: Midnight Blue and Pearl Blue. The color refresh adds more style options to the brand’s premium over-ear headphones, while keeping the same focus on detailed sound, comfortable materials, and noise cancellation. The Px8 S2 delivers rich, detailed audio with custom-built drivers and high-resolution sound support.

It uses eight built-in microphones to improve call quality and power its active noise cancellation, helping block outside distractions while keeping your music sounding natural. The headphones also offer up to 30 hours of battery life, with a quick 15-minute charge adding around seven hours of playback.

Head to the Bowers & Wilkins website to explore the new Px and Pi color options.

TL;DR: The Samsung 27-inch Odyssey OLED G5 gaming monitor is on sale for $349.54 at Amazon, down from its $499.99 list price.

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OLED gaming monitors are becoming easier to find below $500, but getting one from a major brand with QHD resolution and a genuinely fast response time can still cost plenty. Amazon’s latest Samsung deal makes that jump much easier to justify. 

As of July 15, the G50SF version of Samsung’s 27-inch Odyssey OLED G5 gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $349.54 — with a sizable 30% cut taking $150.45 from its $499.99 list price. Shipped and sold directly from Amazon, and arriving at your door as soon as July 16 at the time of writing (if you’re a Prime member), the OLED G5 grants you a fantastic QHD panel with a 2560x1440 resolution for just under $350.  

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Whether you’re watching movies on Netflix or playing the latest single-player titles, like Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, this will make any desktop experience far sharper and more immersive than standard HD. That’s thanks to Samsung’s display combining deep OLED black levels with HDR10, brighter highlights, and more detailed shadows. It's even Pantone Validated, with support for more than 2,100 colours and over 110 skin-tone shades.

What’s more, its 180Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms GtG response time are built for smoother motion and faster reactions in multiplayer games like Fortnite, Marvel Rivals, and Overwatch. NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility and AMD FreeSync are included as well, helping the screen stay in sync with your GPU to reduce tearing, lag, and choppy-looking action.

Plus, Samsung’s Glare Free coating is designed to cut reflections from external light, while OLED Safeguard uses thermal modulation, logo and taskbar detection, and a screen saver to help reduce burn-in risks. Black Equalizer, Virtual Aim Point, and Auto Source Switch+ round out the gaming extras.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Display Box is on sale for $219.55 at Amazon, down from its $279.99 list price.

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Chaos Rising has already seen its Booster Display Box tumble through several price points, but Amazon has now made it so you can grab the expansion’s biggest sealed product for under $220, while stocks last.

As of July 15, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Display Box is available at Amazon for $219.55. That cuts $60.44 from its original $279.99 list price, taking 13% off the complete 36-pack display. Although it is being shipped and sold by a third-party seller, this box still comes with Amazon’s 30-day refund or replacement window. At the time of writing, free delivery is currently listed for July 17-21.

At $219.55, each of those 36 Chaos Rising boosters will cost you roughly $6.09 before tax, and Walmart’s lowest listing has matched that as well — also $219.55 with free shipping.

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TCGplayer sellers have gone even lower, with unopened boxes available for $206.94 shipped from Health Points TCG. That’s even under the current $208.03 market price. 

Like other Booster Display Boxes, Chaos Rising's contains 36 booster packs from the Mega Evolution expansion. The set has more than 120 cards to collect, over 25 Trainer cards, and more than 35 Pokémon and Trainer cards featuring special illustrations.

If it’s the high-value chase cards you’re looking to pull, you can also buy them individually from TCGplayer — including SIR Mega Greninja ex, Mega Hyper Rare Mega Greninja ex, SIR Cinccino ex, Mega Dragalage ex, and Mega Floette ex. 

If you've been on a dating app, your friend has likely stolen your phone to swipe for you or change your profile. Now, a new Hinge feature lets them officially do the latter.

Today, Hinge launches Friend's Take, a feature where users can invite their loved ones to add a text prompt, voice note, or image to users' profiles. The point is for your friends (or co-worker, family members — whomever) to reflect and share their thoughts about you that potential matches can see.

SEE ALSO: All your Hinge questions, answered

According to internal Hinge data, 79 percent of users rely on friends and family for advice about their dating lives. Now, there's a way for them to literally add their opinion to daters' profiles.

"Until now, there hasn't been an easy way for the people who know you best to be part of creating your Hinge profile," Hinge's chief product and technology officer, Ben Celebicic, said in a press release shared with Mashable. "Friend's Take makes room for those who are always alongside you as you date and gives potential matches a richer, more authentic sense of who someone is before they meet."

Users can send a unique link to anyone to add a Friend's Take. No Hinge account is required on the other person's end, but they do have up to 72 hours to add their take before the link expires (or, until up to 10 people add a take).

The user can then pick and choose which takes to add to their profile, and have up to three displayed at one time.

Credit: Hinge

In a preview of Friend's Take attended by Mashable, Hinge representatives discussed how a dater's friends may be able to speak to their positive qualities better than the person themselves. In response to a question of whether someone can technically add their own take, pretending to be someone else, they said yes. (Though, like any dating profile fakery, the buck would stop when you meet someone IRL and realize their profile wasn't truly representative of them.)

"Your friends see you clearly, often more clearly than you see yourself," Hinge's lead relationship scientist, Logan Ury, said in the press release. "They know the qualities you'd never think to mention, like 'She's the sweetest dog mom' or 'He’d never admit this, but he's the person everyone calls in a crisis.'"

Hinge is introducing Friend's Take shortly after the official launch of the purple heartbeat feature, Signals, a literal signal of "thoughtful" dating behavior of the app. Hinge also recently released Date Ideas to make planning a meetup easier.

Friend's Take launches globally today, excluding India.

How to add a Friend's Take to your Hinge profile Total Time

• 5-10 minutes

What You Need

• Smartphone
• Hinge account

Step 1: Tap to add a "Friend's Take" in the Edit Profile section of your Hinge account

Step 2: Send the link to whomever you want to add a Take to your profile.

Step 3: Your loved one adds a text, video, or photo response.

They have 72 hours to do so before the link expires, or until up to 10 people submit one.

Step 4: Review the takes and choose up to three to add to your profile at one time.

Spooky season starts now — at least according to the Home Depot. Today, the hardware superstore unveiled nearly 30 new Halloween decorations and animatronics for 2026, including an app-controlled version of "Skelly," its iconic 12-foot skeleton prop.

The full Home Depot Halloween collection will be available online and on the Home Depot app this Thursday, July 16, while supplies last. There's no set start time, but past drops have gone live between 6 and 7 a.m. ET. Select products will arrive in stores sometime in August.

The new 12-foot App-Controlled Skelly costs $100 more than the 6.5-foot Ultra Skelly, which has similar smart features. Credit: The Home Depot

The new 12-foot Giant-Sized Animated LED App-Controlled Skelly marks the biggest update to the oversized lawn decoration since its viral debut in 2020. You can talk to trick-or-treaters through it in real time using a voice modulator on a companion mobile app. You can also record up to 30 voice lines for it to play. Servo motors make its head and jaw move, and LED lights inside of its ribcage produce a colorful glow. Additionally, its LCD LifeEyes can cycle through 20 different effects.

The Home Depot has introduced smaller upgrades and new accessories for Skelly over the years, but the big guy has never been this interactive or high-tech before. Last year, the retailer released a prototype of sorts with the 6.5-foot Ultra Skelly, which also had app-controlled voice effects, movements, and lighting. It will return this year as a web exclusive at the same price of $279.

The 12-foot app-controlled Skelly will cost $379 and also be sold online only. For those who don't want to splurge, the Home Depot will continue to sell the standard Skelly in stores and online at its usual price of $299. It has eight eye settings but is otherwise a static prop.

Skelly is getting some new giant-sized friends The Home Depot's 11-foot mummy is $50 cheaper than its 12-foot counterpart at Lowe's. Credit: The Home Depot

The Home Depot's 2026 Halloween collection features five more new giant animatronics. An 11-foot Mummy ($299) has motion-activated lights, posable shoulders, and removable cloth wrappings. It's a clear answer to the popular 12-foot mummy sold by competitor Lowe's for $349.

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The new eight-foot Perilous Plant Monster ($299) is a viny, tricephalous beast with motion-activated head movements and sound effects. It joins the Home Depot's "Wicked Woods" decor line, along with an evil nine-foot tree named Dry Rot Dennis ($299).

The 8-foot Perilous Plant Monster and 9-foot Dry Rot Dennis animatronics are both embedded with bones. Credit: The Home Depot Dry Rot Dennis has color-changing lights inside of his eyes, mouth, and chest. Credit: The Home Depot

The new eight-foot-long, motion-activated Zombie Velociraptor ($299) is tailor-made for a Jurassic Park-themed display.

Clever girl. Credit: The Home Depot

Finally, the 8.5-foot Knight Frostbane is a headless horseman with a skeletal steed. It has three different animations and five preset voice lines. At $399, it's the most expensive new giant in the Home Depot's 2026 Halloween lineup, and you can only buy it online.

Knight Frostbane's noble steed has a moving head and a light-up ribcage. Credit: The Home Depot

Other fresh additions to this year's Home Depot Halloween collection include a five-foot Rotwing Parrot ($179) that answers yes or no questions, a 7.5-foot Soul-Stealing Reaper ($199), a six-foot Creeping Spider ($249), and an app-controlled version of the seven-foot "Lethal Lily" witch animatronic ($299) it sold in 2023 and 2024.

A few of these props were briefly up for grabs in April during the Home Depot's annual Halfway to Halloween sale. Most others will be available for purchase for the first time this week, and they'll probably sell out fast. The retailer's Halloween animatronics have a zealous fandom on Facebook, where users discuss new releases and flag annual restocks with "Code Orange" alerts.

The new five-foot Rotwing Parrot responds to yes or no questions. Credit: The Home Depot Check out the full list of the Home Depot's new Halloween decorations below:

• 12-Foot Giant-Sized Animated LED App-Controlled Skelly — $379, online only

• 11-Foot Grave & Bones Giant-Sized LED Mummy — $299

• 9-Foot Wicked Woods Giant-Sized LED Dry Rot Dennis — $299

• 8.5-Foot Grave & Bones Giant-Sized Animated LED Knight Frostbane — $399, online only

• 8-Foot Wicked Woods Giant-Sized Animated LED Perilous Plant Monster — $299

• 8-Foot-long Grave & Bones Giant-Sized Animated LED Zombie Velociraptor — $299

• 7.5-Foot Grave & Bones Animated LED Soul Stealing Reaper — $199

• 7-Foot Wicked Woods Animated LED App-Controlled Lethal Lily — $299

• 7-Foot Wicked Woods Animated LED Macabre Witch — $159

• 2-Piece Dead Water Animated LED Duo — $199

• 6.5-Foot Grave & Bones Animated LED Grave Robber — $199

• 6.5-Foot Wicked Woods Animated LED Stalking Scarecrow — $159

• 6-Foot Wicked Woods Animated LED Creeping Spider — $249

• 6-Foot Grave & Bones Animated LED John the Last Call Mixologist — $179

• 6-Foot Wicked Woods Color Changing LED Scowling Sapling — $179

• 5.5-Foot Wicked Woods Animated LED Evil Pixie — $199

• 5.5-Foot Grave & Bones LED Gargoyle — $129

• Animated LED Gremlins 3-Piece — $249

• 5-Foot Dead Water Animated LED Rotwing Parrot — $179

• 5-Foot Wicked Woods LED Wishing Well — $149

• 4.5-Foot Grave & Bones Color Changing LED Groundbreaker — $199

• 4-Foot Animated LED Flying Monkey — $199

• 3.5-Foot Animated LED Mohawk — $179

• 3.5-Foot Wicked Woods Animated LED Hell Hound — $159

• 3.5-Foot Wicked Woods Animated LED Plague Rat — $129

• 3.5-Foot Wicked Woods Animated LED Baby Troll — $119

• 3-Foot Animated LED Stitch — $199

• 2-Piece Grave & Bones Animated LED 'Til Death Duo — $99

• 2-Piece Wicked Woods Animated LED Burlap Twins — $99

SAVE OVER $10: As of July 15, the Lego Botanicals Succulents have hit a new low price of $36.49 at Amazon. That's $13.50 off its full price of $49.99.

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The Lego Botanicals Succulents are a fun pick-up if you're someone who wants plants in your home, but aren't exactly an expert at caring for the live kind. That's the beauty of Lego's Botanicals line, after all. If this brick-built display has caught your attention, now is actually an excellent time to grab it. You can now buy for a new low price at Amazon.

The Lego Succulents are usually listed for $49.99, you can pick it up for $36.49 right now at the retailer. That's a discount of $13.50 on list price.

SEE ALSO: Lego's Olivia Rodrigo collab just dropped: Where to buy, preorder details, price

This Lego Succulents display is sure to add a nice little pop of color into your home. It's a 771-piece set, recommended for adults ages 18 and over. That creates nine little plant models that you can arrange however you like. Since they each come in their own container, you can move them around for different displays, whether you want them bunched together or to show them off individually.

This is an excellent offer to jump on, so don't miss out on the Lego Botanicals Succulents on sale right now at Amazon.

If you're hoping to find even more Lego sets to piece together this summer, check out our rundown of the 10 best Lego sets of 2026 so far.

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TL;DR: The new Motorola Razr is free with T-Mobile. Activate a new line on an Experience More plan to qualify for this limited-time promo.

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Foldable phones are all anyone can talk about. Samsung has confirmed that new foldables will be announced in the upcoming Samsung Unpacked, Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra is on track for a September release, and Motorola has edged ahead of the competition by launching a range of nostalgia-inducing flip phones.

If you simply can't for Samsung and Apple to get involved, Motorola is your best bet. And better yet, mobile carriers like T-Mobile are giving away some of the best foldables from Motorola for free.

For a limited time, T-Mobile is giving away the new Motorola Razr for free. You don't need to trade anything in to qualify. You simply need to activate a new line on T-Mobile's Experience More plan. It's that easy.

It's important to note that T-Mobile isn't simply handing you the phone without a few strings attached.

Each month, your statement will display a standard finance charge for the phone, immediately followed by an equal promotional credit that balances that charge. What's happening here is you are entering a two-year commitment with the network. If you decide to cancel your service, move to a competing carrier, or upgrade to something else before the end of the 24-month period, the remaining unpaid balance on the phone's retail value will become due immediately.

So why the Motorola Razr? It offers a massive 3.6-inch Extreme AMOLED cover screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,700 nits. It also packs a massive 50-megapixel main sensor alongside a highly capable 50-megapixel ultrawide lens. It's all powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7450X processor, with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of built-in storage, and a robust 4,800mAh battery.

Score the new Motorola Razr for free with T-Mobile.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Booster Display Box is available to pre-order for $254.95 at Amazon, down from its $279.99 list price.

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Pitch Black is almost ready to bring Mega Darkrai ex out of the shadows, and Amazon has cut the expansion’s biggest sealed booster product by more than $20 just before launch.

As of July 15, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Booster Display Box is available to pre-order at Amazon for $254.95. That’s $25 off its $279.99 list price, taking around 9% off the full 36-pack box ahead of the Mega Evolution expansion’s July 17 release. At that price, you’re paying roughly $7.08 per booster pack before tax. While that’s still a sizeable upfront spend, the per-pack cost here is far lower than either buying six-pack Booster Bundles or buying individual booster packs. 

This Amazon listing is sold and shipped by third-party seller CCGCastle rather than Amazon directly. However, it still includes free delivery, currently listed for July 22, alongside Amazon’s 30-day refund or replacement window. 

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Each Pitch Black Booster Display Box contains 36 packs, with 10 random trading cards inside each. The expansion has more than 115 cards to collect, including over 20 Trainer cards and more than 35 Pokémon and Trainer cards featuring special illustrations.

Mega Darkrai ex leads the set, with Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, and Mega Excadrill ex also joining the lineup. Special Illustration Rare and gold Mega Hyper Rare versions of Mega Darkrai ex are among the major pulls collectors will be looking for when the expansion arrives.

You can buy individual Pitch Black cards right now on TCGplayer. To get even more out of the expansion, you can also pre-order the Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box for around $100 on Amazon.

The best ice cream maker deals at a glance: Best Chefman Deal Iceman by Chefman Trio Ice Cream Maker $169.99 (save $80) Get Deal Best Ninja Deal Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine $279.99 (save $70) Get Deal Best BLACK+DECKER Deal BLACK+DECKER Ice Cream Maker $149.99 (save $70) Get Deal

This summer is a hot one, but the good news is National Ice Cream Day is right around the corner on Sunday, July 19. And honestly, what better time to enjoy some tasty, chilly treats?

Better yet, why bother going out for ice cream when you can whip it up right at home? That's where an ice cream maker comes in handy, and thankfully, there are some great models on sale right now at select retailers.

To help you bring the Ice Cream Day festivities into your home, we've gathered up some of the best ice cream maker deals available at the moment. These include the Ninja CREAMi Scoop and Swirl Soft Serve machine, the Iceman by Chefman Trio ice cream maker, and a few more that you can see below.

We'll be keeping an eye out for any more offers that pop up, but if there's something below that catches your eye, now is the time to shop.

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The Iceman by Chefman Trio Ice Cream Maker has received a huge $80 price drop at Amazon. This has brought its price down from $249.99 to $169.99. It's actually not terribly far away from its lowest-ever price at the retailer, either. According to price tracker camelcamelcamel, that was $149.99. There's also two colors available at this price right now, so you can choose between the delightful aqua model or the pistachio model.

As for its ice cream making capabilities, this machine can whip up ice cream, frozen yogurt, or Italian ice without needing to pre-freeze ingredients. It features a sleek touch panel with presets, so you can easily get it started churning your favorites.

More ice cream maker deals

• Cuisinart FastFreeze Ice Cream Maker — $79.95 $99.95 (save $20)

• NutriBullet Chill Ice Cream Maker — $149.62 $199.99 (save $50.37)

• Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker — $199.99 $229.99 (save $30)

• Instant Pot InstantChill Ice Cream Maker — $219.99 $249.99 (save $30)

• Ninja CREAMi Deluxe Ice Cream Maker Pint Bundle — $259.99 $277.96 (save $17.97)

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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Wednesday, July 15, 2026:

Across___ shrimp (classic oxymoron)

• The answer is Jumbo.

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Love, to a Frenchman

• The answer is Amour.

Tale from Aesop

• The answer is Fable.

Friend, to a Spaniard

• The answer is Amigo.

Provokes, with "up"

• The answer is Riles.

DownDisney villain between Gaston and Scar

• The answer is Jafar.

The so-called "fifth taste"

• The answer is Umami.

Gas brand that merged with Exxon

• The answer is Mobil.

Stick out noticeably

• The answer is Bulge.

Milkshake mix-ins that might get stuck in your straw

• The answer is Oreos.

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

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

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to the latest Mini Crossword.

Donald Trump has already shared his rambling and confusing response to the death of Lindsey Graham, but now he's also given his thoughts on the senator's cause of death too — and they're just as bizarre.

"According to President Trump, Lindsey died from a specific medical— you know what, let's let the president just delicately explain it," says Daily Show host Michael Kosta in the monologue above, before playing a clip of Trump telling Newsmaxx's Greg Kelly that "a certain part of his body literally blew up."

"That's right, part of his body blew up," says a deadpan Kosta. "The New England Journal of Medicine calls it 'Spontaneous Kablooey Syndrome.'"

For what it's worth, Graham died of a tear in his main artery, according to a Washington DC medical examiner's preliminary findings.

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TL;DR: IKEA’s Kompishäng collection includes 11 lightweight furniture pieces designed for frequent movers, from college students to renters. Made with materials like solid pine, powder-coated steel, and canvas, the lineup arrives in IKEA U.S. stores July 31 and online Aug. 15.

Moving into a new apartment is exciting. Moving all your stuff? Less so. IKEA’s new Kompishäng collection is designed for those who are constantly in-between spaces — whether that’s a college student moving into a dorm, a renter switching apartments, or a young professional relocating for work.

The 11-piece collection focuses on lightweight, easy-to-carry furniture that can move with you rather than be left behind. Made with materials like solid pine, powder-coated steel, and durable canvas, the pieces are designed to fit into smaller spaces, assemble quickly, and adapt as your living situation changes.

Credit: Ikea Credit: Ikea

IKEA says the collection was shaped by spending time with young adults from 20 to 28 living in central London, where designers saw the realities of rental life: moving boxes used as makeshift furniture, limited storage, and a small group of items people carried from one home to the next.

Credit: IKEA

The result is a collection built around portability, without making a space feel like a temporary stop.

The 11-piece collection includes:

• Kompishäng Desk — $99.99
  Solid pine desk with a built-in handle designed for easier moving.

• Kompishäng Stools — $60 for a set of 2
  Stackable birch stools that can also create a compact surface when combined.

• Kompishäng Side Table — $39.99
  Solid pine side table designed for smaller spaces.

• Kompishäng Mirror — $29.99
  Pine mirror with side grooves for adding photos, notes, and keepsakes without wall mounting.

• Kompishäng Back Cushion — $29.99
  Foldable cushion with a washable polyester cover that can be used against a wall, on a bed, or on the floor.

• Kompishäng Plant Pot — $49.99
  Jute plant pot designed with handles and a protective cover to make moving plants easier.

• Kompishäng Door Hanger — $19.99
  Powder-coated steel hanger with polyester pockets for extra storage.

• Kompishäng Door Hanger — $14.99
  Solid pine and steel hanger with 12 hooks.

• Kompishäng Hanging Storage — $9.99
  Hanging organizer designed to add storage without taking up floor space.

• Kompishäng Shopping Bag — $12.99
  Rolling storage bag with a maximum load of 33 pounds.

• Kompishäng Bookend — $11.99
  Powder-coated steel bookend designed for keeping books organized without a traditional shelf.

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The IKEA Kompishäng collection will be available exclusively in IKEA U.S. stores from July 31 through Aug. 14, before launching online on Aug. 15.

Prices range from $9.99 to $99.99, with each piece designed to be packed up, carried, and reused wherever you move next.

Apple's flagship smartphone hasn't taken a year off from its updates since 2007, and barring a massive surprise, 2026 won't be any different.

The Cupertino-based tech giant is widely expected to launch a new lineup of iPhones later this year, including the new iPhone 18, the 18 Pro, and the rumored iPhone Ultra, the company's first-ever foldable.

As we await the iPhone 18 — and its updated operating system, iOS 27 — tidbits of news and rumors continue to trickle out. The pace of leaks on the iPhone 18 Pro in particular is likely to increase after a massive hack exposed thousands of Apple's internal documents, reportedly including iPhone 18 Pro suppliers and tests.

Still, we won't see any of the new Apple phones in the wild for months — but we can at least bring you the most substantiated and most likely updates in one place.

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If you're in the market for a new iPhone, you should circle September in your calendar. That has been the month for Apple's big showcase event for a very long time, and there's no reason to believe Apple will change that in 2026.

Expect to see new Apple CEO John Ternus take the stage to introduce it; his term of office officially begins Sept. 1.

What he'll be introducing, alas, may put more of a dent in your wallet. Thanks to the ongoing RAM shortage caused by the AI industry (also known as RAMageddon), tons of smartphones, laptops, and gaming consoles are seeing huge price hikes. Experts who've spoken to Mashable say that trend isn't going to stop anytime soon.

As the world's number one smartphone maker, Apple has some advantages over its rivals, but a price increase is definitely coming. We had hoped otherwise — Apple raised prices on its new MacBooks earlier this year, while also introducing a low-cost $599 laptop that put big pressure on its Windows rivals.

But then outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook took the unusual step of preparing us for a pricier iPhone. "Price increases are unavoidable," Cook told the Wall Street Journal in an interview. The Journal quoted an analysis showing that the memory chip components in the iPhone 18 Pro will cost Apple $150 more than those in the iPhone 17 Pro.

So should you expect the phones to cost just $150 more than their predecessors (see the iPhone 17 prices here)? You wish. There's the pesky fact that Apple is a for-profit company, and the iPhone is the #1 smartphone in the world for a reason, even though it's already pricier than Samsung's.

How much of an increase will Apple fans bear? We may be about to find out, but the Journal estimated $1,299 for the iPhone 18 Pro ($200 more than last year).

iPhone 18 models

Barring a huge turn under Ternus, Apple will release a base iPhone 18, an iPhone 18 Pro, and an iPhone 18 Pro Max in late September or early October. One thing that might be a surprise (depending on how much tech news you follow) is that Apple may launch or announce a foldable iPhone alongside the normal iPhone 18 models.

That phone is rumored to be called the iPhone Fold, or iPhone Fold Ultra. It's not strictly a member of the iPhone 18 family, at least by name, so head to our hub for all things iPhone Fold/Ultra to read more about it.

iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro design

Again, Apple has not released any official teasers or other imagery for the iPhone 18 lineup yet, so anything reported to date could be wrong. Still, from the sum total of all reports, it sounds like Apple isn't really reinventing the wheel, design-wise. But Ternus, a hardware guy, is reportedly bringing the company's industrial design group into the center of the Apple fold.

Looking further into the future, the iPhone 20 is said to bring big changes, including a curved waterfall display.

Per our friends at CNET (Mashable and CNET are both owned by Ziff Davis), the display sizes will be roughly the same as last year:

• iPhone 18: 6.3 inches

• iPhone 18 Pro: 6.3 inches

• iPhone 18 Pro Max: 6.9 inches

However, the display quality might be a little different this year. Prominent leaker Instant Digital shared on Chinese social media that Apple's brightness demands are unusually high this year, so it would be reasonable to expect much brighter displays than in previous years.

The base iPhone 18 could also have a smaller camera bump compared to previous models. There are reports of a slightly redesigned Dynamic Island on the screen itself, with the pill-shaped notification hub potentially being made smaller in the iPhone 18 models. One alleged leaked image purports to show an iPhone 18 Pro with a downsized Dynamic Island cutout.

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Wondering about the iPhone 18 color options? For the iPhone 18 Pro, at least, it seems the color options have already leaked. Previous rumors indicated Apple was experimenting with a "deep red" color for the iPhone 18 Pro, and a new report from MacWorld backs that up. According to their reporting, the color lineup for the iPhone 18 Pro will be silver, gray, light blue, and a color called "dark cherry" — likely the deep red previously reported.

Sadly, we think fans of black iPhones are out of luck again.

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So we know the software the iPhone 18 will run: iOS 27, introduced at WWDC 2026. Time to start talking about some of the internal hardware changes Apple is reportedly making to the iPhone 18 lineup.

For starters, it sounds like the lineup will have a standardized 12GB RAM count across the board. In previous years, the Pro models had 12GB of RAM, while the base model had only 8GB. According to Korean outlet The Bell, Apple will be upgrading the base model so that it matches the Pro models in that regard. It's also widely expected that Apple will adopt new A20 and A20 Pro chips for the base and Pro models, respectively.

It's also expected that the new iPhones will have a new C2 modem for improved cellular connectivity, and they may also have 5G satellite support. Also reported: a new N2 chip for better WiFi performance.

Latest iPhone 18 Pro rumors

For the iPhone 18 Pro, the current expectation is that Apple will improve the battery size in the premium iPhone 18 models this year.

Leaker Digital Chat Station on Weibo reported that the batteries could exceed 5,000mAh, which would be an improvement over the iPhone 17 Pro.

In addition, the smaller camera cutout reportedly applies only to the base model. It's expected that Apple will retain the bigger plateau seen on the iPhone 17 Pro last year for the iPhone 18 Pro.

Instant Digital posted in a separate Weibo leak that the back glass of the iPhone 18 Pro has been altered, resulting in a new unified look, as opposed to the two-tone look of the iPhone 17 Pro. Whether that change will affect durability (or if it's just an aesthetic difference) remains to be seen.

What about the iPhone 18 Pro Max?

Several reports out of China say the iPhone 18 Pro Max will have a much larger battery — and be a bit of a chunky boy as a result.

We're not talking about a huge increase in weight and width: a quarter of a millimeter thickness and 7 grams more respectively. Still, every gram counts on the heftiest iPhone model you can get — so iPhone 17 Pro Max upgraders may want to check that their pocket linings can bear the larger bulk of the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

The iPhone 17 Pro has helped Apple break sales records in 2026. Credit: Stan Schroeder / Mashable

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iPhone 18 camera rumors

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a source of many spot-on iPhone reports, says the iPhone 18 Pro, in particular, will have "some of the biggest camera hardware upgrades in the lineup's history."

Why? First, the telephoto camera has a larger aperture. But more important is the variable aperture.

First reported by Digital Chat Station on Weibo, variable aperture is a huge deal. It would let the iPhone 18 Pro camera capture different amounts of light for different situations — potentially leading to a huge leap in photo quality, if you know what you're doing.

For instance, the bokeh effect famously associated with portrait mode on iPhones would be possible in-camera rather than through software processing, resulting in more natural and generally better-looking shots.

What about AI Siri?

Of course, one of the first things many users will want to know about the iPhone 18 when they get their hands on one: what is the new, revamped, AI-upgraded Siri experience like?

We've been waiting for the answer for some time. Apple first promised users a newer, smarter, Apple Intelligence-powered Siri two years ago, and the company has since faced lawsuits after it failed to deliver. (The company settled a class action suit related to these claims for $250 million.)

Well, post-WWDC, we know a lot more about Apple Intelligence in general. We know Siri will understand what's on your screen. We know Siri will be smarter in general, powered by Gemini. And as Apple daddy Craig Federighi has been at pains to point out, AI Siri will not try to suck you into conversations and be your friend.

"Siri really wants to say, 'I can help you get things done. I can help you learn about the world," Federighi said. "But if you try to engage Siri as a romantic partner, Siri's not up for that. Siri's 100 percent not into that."

There you have it: If you want to fall in love with an Apple product, fall in love with the all-new iPhone 18, not its chatbot.

The best refurbished phone deals at a glance: Best iPhone deal Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) $749.99 (save $30) Get Deal Best Google Pixel deal Google Pixel 8 (128GB) $279.99 Get Deal Best Samsung Galaxy deal Samsung Galaxy A16 (128GB) $134.44 (save $45.55) Get Deal Best Motorola deal Motorola Moto Razr (256GB) $237.78 (save $181.01) Get Deal

If you've been thinking about upgrading your phone, you've probably noticed one thing: it's getting expensive. Between Ramageddon driving up memory costs, Apple raising prices across parts of its lineup, and electronics becoming pricier across the board, buying a brand-new flagship isn't as easy on the wallet as it used to be.

People aren't rushing to buy new phones right now — and higher prices are a big reason why. If you're looking for an upgrade without the sticker shock, a refurbished phone is one of the easiest ways to save.

We've rounded up the best refurbished phone deals available right now, so you can upgrade without paying full price for a brand-new device. However, some of the deals below are sold by trusted third-party retailers on Amazon. We've prioritized offers from sellers with strong ratings and clear return policies.

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The iPhone 16 still feels like a modern flagship without the flagship price. It packs Apple's A18 chip with Apple Intelligence support, a sharp 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, and a capable 48MP main camera that handles everything from everyday snapshots to 4K video. Since it's unlocked, you can use it with virtually any major carrier, and this refurbished model comes with 256GB of storage, giving you plenty of room for apps, photos, and videos. It's an easy pick if you want a recent iPhone experience while saving hundreds compared with buying new.

More refurbished iPhone deals

• Apple iPhone 12 — $194

• Apple iPhone 14 — $299.98

• Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max —$809

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The Google Pixel 8 gives you a lot of what people still look for in a modern phone without the usual flagship price. It has a 6.2-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Google’s Tensor G3 chip, 8GB of RAM, and a dual-camera system with a 50-megapixel main sensor and Google’s photo tools like Magic Eraser and Night Sight. You also get an unlocked phone that works with major carriers, plus Google’s security and Pixel Drop updates.

More refurbished Google Pixel deals

• Google Pixel 7 — $188.77

• Google Pixel 8 — $256.91

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Not everyone needs a $1,000 phone. The Galaxy A16 5G gives you a bright AMOLED display, dependable all-day battery life, 5G connectivity, and expandable storage for photos, videos, and apps. Add years of software support and a refurbished price, and it's an easy pick for anyone who wants a reliable refurbished Android phone without overspending.

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• Samsung Galaxy S23+ — $314.99 $449.84 (save $134.85)

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Foldables are still expensive, which makes buying renewed a much smarter way to try one. The Motorola Razr (2024) gives you a large 6.9-inch OLED display that folds into a compact design, plus a handy 3.6-inch outer screen for checking notifications, replying to messages, and using apps without opening the phone. You also get a solid 50MP camera, all-day battery life, fast wired charging, and wireless charging, making it one of the best-value foldable phones you can buy for hundreds less than new.

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Adam McIntyre is no stranger to the internet.

"From probably seven years old, I have had some sort of online presence, which is horrifying to admit," McIntyre said.

That extensive first-hand experience with internet culture worked in his favor, though. These days, McIntyre is an established commentary YouTuber and Twitch streamer, with 541,000 subscribers and 47,000 followers, respectively. He edits his streams into his YouTube videos, resulting in a prolific catalog. If there's an internet controversy you're familiar with, chances are, McIntyre has made a video about it.

McIntyre and Mashable Reporter Bethany Allard discuss what brought him to making commentary videos, how he found his voice in a crowded space, why he does it all without a team, and the major benefits on turning Twitch streams into YouTube content.

He also talks about how he takes care of his mental health, how he approaches what to cover, and why the best advice he can offer content creators is usually frowned upon.

Watch the full interview above.

From YouTubers and TikTok stars to streamers and podcasters, Mashable talks to creators about how they built their platforms, the gear they swear by, and the trends they see coming next. Read more of our creator coverage or see more of this year’s Mashable 101 to discover the internet's most exciting voices. 

Last chance: Get Audible for just $0.99 per month and claim a free $20 credit before this limited-time deal ends.

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We're more than halfway through the year, so if the reading goal you set yourself back in January is looking demanding, this Audible deal might just be the helping hand you need.

Right now, new members can get Audible Standard for just $0.99 a month for the first three months. That saves you more than 80% compared with the usual pric). Even better, you’ll also get a bonus $20 Audible credit to spend on audiobooks.

As part of the Standard membership, you’ll be able to select one audiobook every month and keep it in your library for as long as you’re a member. There are no long-term commitments with this deal, and you can cancel at any time. But just remember that the membership will automatically renew after the first three months at the regular price of $8.99 per month unless cancelled.

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The $20 credit will be emailed to you after you sign up, and any audiobooks purchased with cash or credits will remain yours to keep even if you decide to end your membership. However, access to membership-only titles and monthly audiobook selections may be paused until you resubscribe.

Interested? This deal ends on July 15, so you’ll need to act quickly if you want to lock in three months of Audible for this lower price.

The Acer Swift Edge AI 14 surprised me every time I picked it up. I knew it only weighed 2.18 pounds and I’d marveled at its barely-there design countless times, and yet, it impressed me each time I held it. This laptop is simultaneously lightweight and well-built, with features that rival more expensive Windows alternatives.

In addition to its commuter-friendly form factor, Acer’s Swift Edge AI 14 boasts incredible battery life, a stunning 2.8K OLED display, and a keyboard that feels and sounds great. It also has a lovely variety of ports, though it unfortunately houses both of its USB-C ports on the left side, which isn’t the best for charging convenience.

It has greater flaws than just a lack of double-sided USB-C ports, too. The quality of its built-in webcam and two down-firing speakers left a lot to be desired, but despite these cons, I’d still say the Acer Swift Edge AI 14 is one of the best OLED laptops we’ve reviewed so far.

Acer Swift Edge AI 14 price and specs 

For what it offers, Acer’s 14-inch Swift Edge AI is a well-priced mid-range laptop. Our Acer Swift Edge AI 14 review unit is $1,499.99 via Amazon and comes with the following specs: 

• Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor

• Integrated Intel Arc 140V graphics 

• 32GB RAM

• 1TB of SSD storage

• 14-inch 2.8K (2880 x 1800) touch display

You can also find this specific Swift Edge AI 14 configuration at the same price directly through Acer’s online store. Occasionally, the laptop dips to $1,399, but for the most part, it sells for its advertised sale price. 

A good-looking, lightweight contender for travelers

Weighing just 2.18 pounds, the Acer Swift Edge AI 14 feels like one of those paper display laptops you’d see sometimes at big box stores when a model was sold out or not yet debuted. It’s also an incredibly thin 14-inch laptop, measuring 12.35 x 9.03 x 0.65 inches. 

This laptop looks sleek and is super portable. Credit: Sarah Chaney / Mashable

A laptop with commuter-friendly specs like these sometimes has a tradeoff of being a bit of an eyesore, but not the Swift Edge AI. It has a shimmery, white magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis that’s aptly described as pearl white, with a simple dual arrow pattern and the Acer Swift logo on the top lid, both etched in a gorgeous gold shade. 

Plus, this eye-catching design stays looking great with excellent fingerprint resistance. I dramatically dragged my hands along the top lid, trying to leave behind fingerprints, and nada. It still looked brand new.

Considering its low weight, I was surprised by how sturdy this laptop felt. The hinges are strong, and there was zero give in the keyboard deck. The top lid, however, is super bendy — but who’s going to be twisting the display?

This 2.8K OLED display puts other mid-range laptops to shame The Acer Swift Edge AI 14's display looks incredible. Credit: Sarah Chaney / Mashable

The Acer Swift Edge AI 14 features a 14-inch 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED touch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and it’s just as gorgeous as it sounds. The picture is sharp, there’s great contrast with rich, true blacks, and colors appear vibrant and realistic, not overly saturated.

From watching YouTube videos and streaming Broadchurch to messing around with fun colors in a personal Google Sheet and reading articles online, this display was always pleasant to look at. At 400 nits max brightness, it was more than bright enough for indoor use, even in front of a window with the sun shining in.

This is also Acer’s first laptop touchscreen equipped with Corning Gorilla Matte Pro glass, which has anti-glare and anti-reflection properties. To put these claims to the test, I turned on a bright ceiling light and held the display directly under it — and I couldn’t see the light reflected in the display at all. 

It has all the ports I want… with one exception

On paper, the Acer Swift Edge AI 14 has a beautiful port array: two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, an audio jack, and an HDMI port. That’s a perfect variety of ports — for me, at least. But alas, the USB-C ports aren’t evenly distributed, which is much less convenient for charging purposes.

Left side ports. Credit: Sarah Chaney / Mashable

On the left side, you’ll find: 

• HDMI 2.1 port

• USB-A 3.2 port

• Two USB-C ports (Thunderbolt 4)

Right side ports. Credit: Sarah Chaney / Mashable

And on the right: 

• Audio jack

• USB-A 3.2 port

Disappointing audio quality

Acer’s Swift Edge AI 14 is equipped with two bottom-firing speakers positioned along the left and right edges. This speaker placement means that if you put the laptop on a blanket or your lap, the audio will 100 percent be muffled.

The speakers and fan are located on the underside of the laptop. Credit: Sarah Chaney / Mashable

Even when the speakers are given their best chance to shine, with the laptop on a hard surface, they’re not great. Listening to dialogue in YouTube videos and other media was generally OK, albeit quiet, and listening to music was just disappointing.

The laptop is equipped with DTS: X Ultra, so you can adjust preferences via the pre-installed app, but the Music preset didn’t do much for my favorite songs. Everything I listened to came through a bit strained and one-note, and I opted to listen to music on my Pixel 10 Pro XL over this laptop.

A velvety keyboard and solid trackpad

I’m a big fan of the velvet-like, soft-touch keyboard on the Swift Edge AI 14, which Acer says is due to its “unique UV-cured coating.” This luxurious coating also helps the keyboard stay wear- and stain-resistant, though I spotted some fingerprints on the most-used keys after a few weeks of use.

This keyboard feels amazing and is designed to be wear- and stain-resistant. Credit: Sarah Chaney / Mashable

Past how the surface of the keys feels, this keyboard offers a decent amount of travel, a pleasant clacky sound with each keypress, and a decently crisp tactile experience. Overall, this is quite a nice keyboard for a mid-range laptop set at $1,499.

Below the keyboard sits a pretty standard trackpad. It’s a good size, responds well to gestures, and has no weird gaps near the edges when clicking. The only thing I think it’s missing is customizable haptics, but this feature is a rarity in laptops right now. 

Not the most impressive webcam

For those who absolutely need a webcam for school, work, or personal use, the Acer Swift Edge AI 14’s webcam will get the job done. Its 1080p IR webcam delivers a fairly clear picture in well-lit environments, but colors can be quite oversaturated. 

A webcam selfie of the author, taken on the Acer Swift Edge AI 14. Credit: Sarah Chaney / Mashable

On the plus side, this laptop’s webcam supports Windows Hello and a slew of helpful notifications from Acer, like posture reminders, automatic screen locks when you leave, and alerts when someone else is looking at your laptop.

Ultimately, I’d recommend pairing the laptop with one of the best webcams available if you need high-quality video.

Acer Swift Edge AI 14 benchmarks and performance

This laptop isn’t blowing the competition out of the water with its Geekbench performance results, but when it has so much else going for it — stellar battery life, just over two-pound weight, and a gorgeous 2.8K OLED display — the scores it delivers are alright. 

Powered by a 2024 Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor and tested using Geekbench 6, the Acer Swift Edge AI 14 earned a multi-core score of 10,802, slightly higher than that of Framework Laptop 13 with an AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 processor. Looking at single-core performance, the Swift Edge AI 14 notched a score of 2,717, almost exactly what the Framework Laptop 13 scored.

If you’re looking for a strong performer in this price range that’s also travel-friendly, Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air might be a better fit. On the Geekbench 6 benchmark, the 15-inch MacBook Air equipped with an M5 chip delivered a multi-core score of 16,099 and a single-core score of 4,025.

In addition to Geekbench testing, I used the Swift Edge AI 14 as my daily driver for a few weeks, and it performed beautifully. The laptop starts getting a little hot and the fans lightly kick up when loading new tabs, frequently switching pages, or charging. But it never stuttered or lagged for me during typical daily use or stress testing, which involves running over 20 Chrome tabs and multiple apps simultaneously.

Acer Swift Edge AI 14 battery life

The Acer Swift Edge AI 14 notched an impressive 20 hours and 44 minutes during our standard battery test, which involves looping a 1080p video at 50 percent brightness and 50 percent speaker volume.

Does this laptop’s battery life pale in comparison to the 2026 HP OmniBook 3 16’s rundown that lasted 40 hours and 14 minutes? Yes. But does Acer’s Swift Edge AI 14 still have amazing battery life that, paired with its two-pound weight, makes it a traveler’s dream? Also yes. 

Is the Acer Swift Edge AI 14 worth it?

The Swift Edge AI 14 is a promising addition to Acer’s lineup. It has a beautifully sharp, vivid 2.8K OLED display, battery life of 20+ hours despite that OLED display, a smooth and satisfying keyboard, and a healthy array of ports. And all of that is in addition to its best feature: a bafflingly thin and lightweight design.   

Especially for frequent travelers, commuters, and students, this laptop’s 2.2-pound weight and slim profile are attractive qualities. Plus, its internal specs are more than enough to tackle basic productivity tasks, even with its mildly dated 2024 Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor. That chip, 32GB of RAM, 1TB of SSD storage, and all the Swift Edge AI 14’s top features mentioned above only cost $1,499 full price. 

If you’re searching for a Windows laptop, that’s a great value. If you’re on the fence between Windows and macOS and want stronger performance, better speakers, and a sharper webcam than the Swift Edge AI 14 can offer, the M5 MacBook Air (starting at $1,299) may be a smarter option. 

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SpaceX has launched Starlink V5, a satellite internet kit that comes with a smaller dish that's also more power-efficient than its predecessor.

If you're hoping for faster downloads, stop right there: Internet speeds have actually gone down a little: from 400+ Mbps to 375+ Mbps.

Still, the V5 dish has a significantly lower footprint than the V4 version, and it's also lighter than before. The V4's dimensions are 594 x 383 x 39.7 mm, while the V5 is 384 x 306 x 34 mm. The new version weighs just 1.1 kg, while the old one was nearly triple that at 2.9 kg.

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The difference in size and weight shows why the Starlink V4 dish, which was launched in 2023, needed an upgrade.

As for power consumption, the V4 version used an average of 75 - 100 W, while the new one is far more efficient at 35 - 50 W.

Starlink V5 kit is available in "select areas" in the U.S. starting today. There's no details on which areas these are, but the company did say that as production ramps up, Starlink V5 will be available in "additional areas."

SEE ALSO: SpaceX AI device prototype: What we know so far

Notably, SpaceX points out that Starlink V5 is not intended for in-motion use; for that, you'll have to wait for the new Starlink Mini kit, which the SpaceX CEO Elon Musk briefly demoed in June.