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Seth Meyers spends 5 minutes roasting Trumps sleeping habits

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 13:48

With Secretary of State Marco Rubio getting a grilling over Donald Trump's apparent mid-day napping habits, Seth Meyers decided to dig into the issue himself on Late Night.

"If there's one thing we know about Trump it's that he's a keen judge of character, he's alway paying close attention to the habits and qualities of the people around him," says Meyers over footage of Trump with his eyes closed in the Oval Office. "We've all seen him in meetings, razor sharp, laser-focussed, locking eyes with everyone around him, carefully scrutinising every word and every gesture, taking the true measure of the men and the soon-to-be-fired women who make up his administration and sure, to you it looks like he's asleep, but everyone looks like they're sleeping when you're so woke."

Cue five minutes of detailed analysis on the president's sleeping habits.

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Sony ULT Wear headphones have dropped below $150 at Amazon. Dont miss out on over $100 off.

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 13:27

SAVE OVER $100: As of June 5, the Sony ULT Wear headphones in black are discounted to $144.95 at Amazon. This is $105.04 off their list price of $249.99.

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Sony's ULT Wear headphones are a pair we have a lot of love for. Landing on our list of the best noise-canceling headphones, they've actually earned the spot as our favorite pick for bass lovers. If they sound right up your alley, you don't actually have to wait until Prime Day to score a good deal, as they're currently on sale at Amazon.

The black pair of Sony ULT Wear headphones has dropped to $144.95 at Amazon, a discount of just over $100 from their full price of $249.99. They're not the only color on sale, though. For a few dollars extra at $148, you can also save on the off-white pair, if you prefer those.

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If big bass is a high priority for you in headphones, the Sony ULT Wear can deliver. Mashable's Miller Kern noted in her original review that the "booming sound makes other (decidedly good) headphones sound flat, and the option to punch the bass up two levels is something I didn’t even know I needed in a pair of headphones."

She does mention that the "design is not as sleek as other headphones I’ve worn or seen, but that’s a fair tradeoff for amazing sound and a more affordable price." They'll last you quite a while through any long journeys you have planned as well, as they offer up to 30 hours of battery life.

Why not treat yourself to a pair of new headphones this summer? Save big on the Sony ULT Wear headphones at Amazon.

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Preorder the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Play Booster Box at its lowest price yet

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 12:53

TL;DR: Amazon has dropped the preorder price of Magic: The Gathering’s Marvel Super Heroes Play Booster Box to just $129, a $10 cut from its $139.55 base price. At $10.55 on the 30-pack box, this is its lowest price ever ahead of its June 26 release date.

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As MTG’s Marvel Super Heroes expansion comes ever closer, you and other trading card collectors can now grab its high-value box of 30 packs at a new all-time low price point. 

As of June 5, the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Play Booster Box is available to preorder on Amazon for $129, down from $139.55. This listing is shipped and sold by Amazon directly, with free delivery currently set for Monday, June 29 — shortly after the expansion’s launch on June 26. 

This also includes Amazon’s preorder price guarantee. So, if Amazon drops the price again before release, you should pay the lowest price offered between checkout and launch.

As confirmed by the price-tracking site camelcamelcamel, this $10.55 saving brings the Play Booster Box to its lowest price ever — after dropping to $140 only in late May. Now, you’ll only be paying $4.30 per pack instead of $4.65.

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What’s more, this even takes the price of the Marvel Super Heroes Play Booster Box to under market value, also being over $10 lower than TCGplayer’s market price, and undercutting the dedicated trading card platform’s own lowest $140.38 listing.

Inside, you’ll get 30 Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Play Boosters, with 14 cards in each pack. Every pack includes one Traditional Foil card and one to four cards of rare or higher rarity, alongside commons, uncommons, and one land. There’s also a small chance of pulling a Foil Borderless Mythic Rare, while a Traditional Foil Land replaces the regular land in 20% of boosters. 

Speaking of preorders, you can also buy the 30-pack Magic: The Gathering Reality Fracture Play Booster Box on sale as well — for only $154.99. If you’re newer to MTG, you can also grab the 24-pack Jumpstart 2025 Booster Box for only $99.62.

If you’re also a Pokémon TCG fan, although currently not available on Amazon, the newly announced Pitch Black expansion — Booster Packs, ETBs, Display Boxes, and Booster Bundles — is available to preorder at TCGplayer.

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 5, 2026

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 12:33

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a cinephile.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section.

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Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for June 5, 2026 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

  • Yellow: Children's tale

  • Green: Breakfast grains

  • Blue: An iconic actress

  • Purple: Ways to get around

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Here are today's Connections categories

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

  • Yellow: Associated with Hansel and Gretel

  • Green: Bit of cereal

  • Blue: Demi Moore movies

  • Purple: Ending in methods of transportation

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #1090 is...

What is the answer to Connections today
  • Associated with Hansel and Gretel: BREADCRUMB, FOREST, OVEN, WITCH

  • Bit of cereal: CLUSTER, FLAKE, LOOP, PUFF

  • Demi Moore movies: DISCLOSURE, GHOST, STRIPTEASE, THE SUBSTANCE

  • Ending in methods of transportation: INCUBUS, OSCAR, QUATRAIN, SITUATIONSHIP

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 5, 2026

Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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

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NYT Strands hints, answers for June 5, 2026

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 12:33

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're confrontational.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 5, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: You wanna go?

The words are related to battling.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe combative words.

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NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Fighting Words.

NYT Strands word list for June 5
  • Clash

  • Scuffle

  • Scrap

  • Melee

  • Fighting Words

  • Skirmish

  • Brawl

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

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

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 5, 2026

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 12:32

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a good person.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 5, 2026 Where did Wordle come from?

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

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

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What's the best Wordle starting word?

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

What happened to the Wordle archive?

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

Is Wordle getting harder?

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for June 5, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Honorably.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter N.

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

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

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

NOBLY

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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

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

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Best Apple Watch deal: Save $100 on Apple Watch Series 11 before Prime Day

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 12:20

SAVE $100: As of June 5, the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) is on sale for $299 at Amazon, marking its lowest price yet at the retailer. This is $100 off its full price of $399.

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This year's Amazon Prime Day sale is coming up soon, but there are already quite a few exciting deals available, including on some Apple tech. The Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) is one discounted item that's crossed our radar, as it's returned to its lowest price so far at the retailer for $299.

If you've had your eye on this Apple smartwatch, this is an excellent deal to jump on. Overall, you're saving $100 compared to paying its full price of $399, which is some excellent savings before Prime Day. It applies to every available color as well, so you can save on your preferred style.

SEE ALSO: 3 burning questions we still have before WWDC 2026

The Apple Watch Series 11 is filled to the brim with health and fitness features, from hypertension notifications and a sleep score to safety features and more. Plus, it also has quite a beefy battery life. Mashable's Stan Schroeder wrote in his review: "After nearly a full week of use, I can say that the Apple Watch Series 11 is easily a one-and-a-half-day smartwatch now, and it's possible to extend that to a full weekend if you carefully use Low Power mode."

This is also how it earned the spot as 'Best Apple Upgrade' in our roundup of the best smartwatches. Mashable's Timothy Beck Werth said in this piece: "OK, so you really, really do want all-day battery life? Then you really do need to upgrade to the $399 Apple Watch Series 11."

Don't wait for Prime Day, save big on the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) at Amazon today.

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The Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Bundle is now well under $60 on Amazon

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 12:09

TL;DR: You can now grab the six-pack Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution — Chaos Rising Booster Bundle on Amazon for $51.98, working out to $8.66 per pack. However, you can also find this bundle for as low as $47 across TCGplayer and Walmart

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Chaos Rising’s price fluctuations across the Pokémon TCG market continue; as a silver lining, though, this means you can score a lower cost-per-pack if you buy from the right retailer. 

As of June 5, the Pokémon TCG’s Chaos Rising Booster Bundle is on sale at Amazon for $51.98, taking 13% off its usual $59.99 list price. At the time of writing, this listing is shipped and sold by Amazon directly, with free delivery available for June 12-17, or as soon as June 12-15 if you choose the fastest delivery option.

Stock is quite low, with back-up listings from third-party sellers on Amazon slightly more expensive at $57.35. 

Although if you’re willing to shop outside of Amazon, you can get the Chaos Rising Booster Bundle for as low as $47.10 at TCGplayer — which is only 28 cents above its $46.82 market price. Alternatively, Walmart is selling the six-pack box for $49.75 via Cash Cards Unlimited.

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With those lower prices, you could be paying as little as $7.85 per pack before taxes, compared to Amazon’s $8.66 based on its lowest price of $51.98. 

Whichever seller you go for, though, each of the Chaos Rising Bundle’s six packs contains 10 trading cards from the new expansion. If you’re after the big-value chase cards — like Mega Greninja ex, Mega Floette ex, Mega Pyroar ex, and Mega Dragalge ex — you can also buy those individually at TCGplayer.  

To get more from this expansion, the Pokémon TCG’s Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box is also on sale for under $100. Plus, to give you 36 packs at a reasonable price, the Chaos Rising Booster Display is on offer for $265.

Although currently not available on Amazon, the Pokémon TCG’s newly announced Pitch Black expansion — Booster Packs, ETBs, Display Boxes, and Booster Bundles — is available to preorder at TCGplayer.

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Kane Parsons gives Jimmy Fallon advice on how to survive Backrooms

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 11:58

If you found yourselves in the Backrooms, the nightmarish liminal space dimension found in Kane Parsons' movie of the same name, how would you survive?

The director himself has some tips. In the Tonight Show interview above, Parsons tells Jimmy Fallon that the three items he'd take with him would be "a hydrogen bomb, a really big magnet, and a toaster."

And as for his advice for anyone who does find themselves trapped in those endless yellow rooms?

"Make peace with it," says Parsons. "Don't give yourself hope."

Yikes.

For anyone who's seen Backrooms and is looking for an ending explainer, we've got you covered.

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The Bluetti AC70 portable power station is $100 off at Amazon ahead of Prime Day

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 11:46

SAVE OVER $100: As of June 5, the Bluetti AC70 portable power station is on sale for $328.99 at Amazon. This is $100.01 off its full price of $429.

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Whether you're planning to head out into the great outdoors on a camping trip this summer or just want to be prepared at home in case the power goes out, a portable power station is worth considering. If the thought has crossed your mind, the good news is Amazon has some great deals available on select models before its big Prime Day sale even kicks off. As of June 5, the Bluetti AC70 is one of them.

Bluetti's AC70 portable power station has dropped down to $328.99 at Amazon. This is a $100 price cut from its full price of $429, but it's worth noting that it's marked as a "limited-time deal" right now. There's no knowing how long it will stay at this price, so now is as good a time as any to scoop it up and save.

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The Bluetti AC70 boasts plenty of power when you need it, too, with a 768Wh capacity, 1,000W AC output, and a 2,000W power-lifting mode, so it can power a wide range of devices. You can also use the Bluetti app to monitor its status, set charge/discharge mode, and update its battery.

Of course, it also has a top handle, making it easy to carry. Especially if you're planning a camping trip, this makes packing it up to take on the go a little more simple.

If you've been searching for a portable power station, this deal on the Bluetti AC70 at Amazon is worth a look.

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The Eufy Robot Lawn Mower E15 is at its lowest-ever price at Amazon

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 11:31

SAVE $850: As of June 5, the Eufy Robot Lawn Mower E15 is on sale for $949.99 at Amazon. That's a 47% discount on the list price.

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The Eufy Robot Lawn Mower E15 is back on sale at Amazon, and if you're looking for a hands-free way to keep your lawn neat, this is the answer. As of June 5, this robot lawn mower is down to just $949.99 at Amazon, saving you $850 on the list price.

This model uses Pure Vision Navigation, stereo cameras, and AI algorithms to self-navigate your yard. This means there’s no need for boundary wires or an external station. It also uses a 3D obstacle-avoidance system that combines stereo cameras and Vision SLAM to detect and navigate around objects such as rocks, toys, trees, and yard borders.

In rain or low-light conditions, the mower will automatically return to its base and can then resume mowing on schedule. And everything can be controlled via the Eufy app, from scheduling to zone adjustments. 

This model is designed for lawns up to 0.2 acres, grass under 3.5 inches tall, and slopes up to 18°. It is not suitable for St. Augustine or dense Zoysia grass.

You can find this Eufy deal at Amazon now.

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Why everyone online wants to live like Dua Lipa

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 11:24

Dua Lipa has become a very specific kind of modern pop star. Yes, she’s famous. Yes, she is smart with incredible taste. Yes, she’s beautiful and rich. Yes, she is constantly on vacation. But her version of celebrity leisure doesn’t read as empty in the way a lot of celebrity leisure does.

Lipa's Instagram is basically a mood board for a dream version of adulthood: travel, food, dancing, friends, books, outfits, activism, beaches, museums, a really, really hot fiancé. She doesn’t really seem to be selling luxury, but she does seem to be selling the idea that pleasure is a perfectly fine end-goal. And not just through Instagram — Lipa's editorial platform Service95 positions itself as "the ultimate cultural concierge" through its website, newsletters, podcast, and popular book club.

Right now, the internet is obsessed with a certain fantasy of living beautifully without turning every single part of your life into work. Think Euro summer mood boards. Think Anthony Bourdain nostalgia. Think "it girl" reading culture. Think travel TikTok. Think the creator economy fantasy that your life could be both your job and your art.

Writer Madison Huizinga called this "the Dua Effect": a brand built around abundance and being a student of life. And Lipa's building it at the right time. Because for a lot of young people, the fantasy is to just have enough time, money, and emotional space to pursue curiosity. To read, travel, go to dinner, learn a language, make art and be social. Ultimately, to have a life that doesn’t feel completely consumed by productivity. Gen Z is less likely to be interested in hustle culture than previous generations — "the grind" is losing its appeal. That's not to say Lupa doesn't work extremely hard (she does) — it's just not visible on her Instagram feed.

Lipa's leisure feels different from, say, an influencer posting a sponsored hotel stay or a billionaire giving a tour of their closet — and that's despite Lipa partnering with tech giants like Google for sponsored, curated restaurant lists around the world. Her life is obviously excessive, but it’s framed as enrichment. Of course, that’s also the tension. Lipa's life is not replicable for most people. Most of us cannot casually build an international existence out of beaches, books, parties, and perfectly lit dinners. And the obsession with her probably won’t last — it never does. 

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The Google TV Streamer 4K is back on sale at Amazon. Save $20 now.

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 11:22

SAVE $20: As of June 5, the Google TV Streamer 4K is on sale for $79.99 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount on the list price.

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Streaming sticks are a simple way to add apps and streaming services to older TVs that don’t already have them built in. There are lots of options, but if you're looking for access to the Google TV platform, the Google TV Streamer 4K is the right choice.

This streaming device is a great way to get easy access to entertainment from both apps and live TV. You'll get access to over 800 free channels from services such as Pluto TV and Tubi, and you can watch them (and everything else) in 4K HDR with Dolby Vision.

This deal is for a newer generation of the device, with this one featuring a 22% faster processor and double the memory. The redesigned remote also allows voice control for searching content, managing smart home devices, and accessing functions via a customizable button. It even has a feature that helps you locate it if it gets lost, making a ringing sound.

You can also manage other smart home devices through a clever home panel that lets you adjust lighting or view security cameras without interrupting what you're watching.

This streaming deal is available at Amazon right now.

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Is eharmony free? What you can do without a credit card.

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 11:15

Curious about eharmony but not yet ready to dish out your credit card details? You're not alone, and the good news is that the dating site is reasonably generous in the scope it gives to non-paying members. 

In fact, there's almost no aspect of the user interface that is totally restricted to paid accounts, so if you want to get a sense of how the site operates and the emphasis it places on matchmaking assessments, testing the waters with a free account is a great idea. 

Here's everything you can and can't do with a free eharmony account:

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With a free account, you can create a profile, upload photos, fill out important facts about yourself, from whether or not you have children to what you like to do in your free time, and even take eharmony's proprietary personality quiz, which the site uses to compare you with other members and assign your potential match a "compatibility score."

Apply (some) search criteria

In the Discover section of the site, eharmony will present you with the profiles of various singles that fit your match criteria, helping you narrow down your search for a significant other. For free members, however, there are only a limited number of filters that you can apply. 

These include height range, age range, and whether or not someone is a smoker or has/wants children. If you upgrade to a premium account, however, you'll unlock many more filter options, including ethnicity, religion, income range, and education level.

SEE ALSO: The best hookup apps for 2026: I swiped until my thumb hurt

And most frustratingly of all, while free account members can select which regions of their country they want to view profiles from, they cannot filter these profiles by distance, whereas paying members can elect to be shown only people within a certain distance of their location. 

Read profile bios

With a free account, you don't get full access to people's profiles, but you can generally get a very thorough understanding of who they are as a person, since key details like their hobbies, marital status, gender, location, height and body type, and even dating preferences are all visible. 

Verify your account

To get your eharmony account verified, follow these steps:

  • Click on the SMS Verification button on your profile

  • Enter your mobile phone number and click "Start the SMS verification"

  • You will receive a verification code via text

  • Enter the verification code in your eharmony prompt screen

If you follow the above steps, you'll earn a verification symbol on your profile, which is like a little vote of confidence to help potential matches trust in the authenticity of your account. 

Get matches

Free accounts are every bit as visible in the Discovery section as paid accounts, and they're allowed to like and dislike others, so don't be surprised when you start getting notifications that other people you've liked have returned your interest. 

There is a catch, though … there's still a lot you can't do with a free account.

What you can't do with a free accountView profile photos

If you're into blind dating, this might not be an issue, but the average online dater still wants to see what their match or potential match looks like, and eharmony blurs the profile photos for non-paying accounts, not enough to totally hide the photo — you can usually make out face shape and even hair color, for example — but enough to heighten the mystery. 

Initiate chats

As a non-paying member, you can send a message whenever you like an account, which is a great way to improve your odds of a match, and you can send matches an Icebreaker, eharmony's interactive photo-pairing game to help start a conversation, but you won't actually be able to send back-and-forth messages without giving up your credit card details.  

SEE ALSO: Is AdultFriendFinder safe to use? What a cybersecurity expert says.

Worse, still, if you are sent a message by someone who happened to like your profile, you won't be able to read it without upgrading your account, which can be quite tortuous when the person you've been eyeing finally shows up in your inbox.

This is why eharmony's free accounts are really a "trap," because even though there's a fair amount of stuff you can do on the site for free, benefitting from your efforts really requires an upgrade. 

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The Eufy C28 robot vacuum $250 cheaper ahead of Prime Day

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 11:12

SAVE $270: As of June 5, the Eufy C28 robot vacuum is on sale for $529.99 at Amazon. That's a 34% discount on the list price.

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Prime Day is fast approaching, but if you're looking for a robot vacuum deal now, you're in luck. Amazon's Daily Deals is still offering great discounts, like this latest on the Eufy C28 robot vacuum. As of June 5, this robot vacuum is down to $529.99 from $799.99. That's a savings of $270.

And this is a seriously impressive model. It features an 11-inch HydroJet roller with 24 water ports that spin at 270 RPM for self-cleaning during mopping. It also has a built-in scraper that removes dirt into a separate tank, keeping the roller clean while in use.

And if you have fluffy pets at home, this vacuum can more than cope. The DuoSpiral brush system is designed to handle hair up to 30 cm long without tangling. It also delivers up to 15,000Pa turbo suction, so all kinds of dirt can be picked up easily.

After it's full, the vacuum will return to its all-in-one docking station, where it can provide up to 75 days of hands-free maintenance by emptying dust into a 3L bag, washing the mop, drying it with 120°F hot air, and collecting wastewater. So, there's hardly any work for you to do.

Get this robot vacuum deal at Amazon now.

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How to sign up for Amazon Prime in time for Prime Day

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 11:09

Prime Day is coming, and if you want to shop all the best deals, you'll need an Amazon Prime account.

Amazon's flagship sale kicks off June 23 and runs through June 26. The now annual four-day event is an exhausting extravaganza of deals. The retailer is likely to drop millions of deals during the sale, but to shop them, you must be a Prime member.

Not yet a Prime member? Want to revive your old Prime account? You can sign up for a free 30-day trial and unlock access to the sale. And nothing is stopping you from canceling before the 30-day promo period ends to avoid paying full price — just saying. Students (and anyone between the ages of 18 and 24) can also sign up for a 6-month trial for $0.

Regardless of whether or not you stick around, here's how you can sign up for Amazon Prime:

Total Time
  • Under 5 minutes
What You Need
  • Internet access
  • Email address or phone number

Step 1: Go to the Amazon Prime sign-up page and click on Start your free 30-day trial.

Head to Amazon Prime's sign-up page.

Step 2: Input your email if you have an existing Amazon account or click on Create Your Amazon Account.

A new sign-in page will open up on the website. Input your email or mobile number and password if you have an existing Amazon account, or click on Create Your Amazon Account. If you make a new account, you'll need to provide some basic information such as name, email, and password.

Step 3: If you're creating a new account, follow the steps to verify your email with a One-Time Password.

If you choose to create a new account, Amazon will send an OTP to your respective email address or mobile number for account verification. If you are using an existing account, skip to Step 5.

Step 4: Input the OTP and click on Verify.

Once the OTP verification page appears on the screen, input the code and click on Verify.

Step 5: Sign up for your 1-month trial or purchase a full subscription.

New users have two options: sign up for a one-month trial for $0 or purchase a full subscription. Remember: you may not qualify for a free trial if you have already used this offer in the past with the same email or phone number.

What are your Prime membership options?

If you are purchasing a Prime membership subscription, you have four plan options:

  • Monthly Prime Membership — $14.99 per month

  • Annual Membership — $139 per year or under $12 monthly

  • Young Adult Monthly Membership — $7.49 per month (young adults are also eligible for exclusive offers, including a 6-month no-cost Prime trial)

  • Prime for government assistance recipients — $6.99 per month (must verify eligibility)

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Daily Show roasts Trump talking about how big his new memorial pool will be

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 11:02

It may have been overshadowed by his extremely expensive ballroom, but did you know Donald Trump is also renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool?

He's been banging on quite a bit about it at recent press events, with one notable moment seeing the president using a chart to compare the pool's size to that of the world's tallest buildings.

"What the f*** is happening right now?" asks Daily Show host Michael Kosta in the clip above. "Why did you make that chart? Our pool is bigger than skyscrapers? Those are two totally different things? I'd say you're comparing apples and oranges, but at least those are fruits. This would be like putting up a chart that says 'This sandwich is louder than haircuts.' What the f*** are we talking about?"

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How to watch Arnaldi vs. Cobolli in the French Open online for free

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 11:00

TL;DR: Live stream Arnaldi vs. Cobolli in the 2026 French Open for free on France TV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

With the women's semi-finals done and dusted at the 2026 French Open, it's time for the men to step onto the clay courts and decide who goes to the grand final.

The big semi-final match is Alexander Zverev vs. Jakub Mensik, with No. 2 seed Zverev a hot favorite to go all the way and win his first Grand Slam. But the other men's semi-final match, the all-Italian showdown of Matteo Arnaldi vs. Flavio Cobolli, could be a sleeper classic.

Both men are entering a grand slam semi-final for the first time, and both have shown serious fire in the tournament. Arnaldi entered Roland-Garros unseeded and has battled his way through, while Cobolli eliminated the No. 4 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime. Both young Italians will now give it their all to reach the final.

If you want to watch Arnaldi vs. Cobolli in the 2026 French Open for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

How to watch Arnaldi vs. Cobolli for free

Arnaldi vs. Cobolli in the 2026 French Open is available to live stream for free on France TV.

France TV is geo-restricted to France, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in France, meaning you can stream the 2026 French Open for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream the 2026 French Open for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in France

  4. Connect to France TV

  5. Watch the 2026 French Open for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer pretty generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Roland-Garros without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream the 2026 French Open before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming platforms from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for sport?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to 10 simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Arnaldi vs. Cobolli in the 2026 French Open for free with ExpressVPN.

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How to watch Mensik vs. Zverev in the French Open online for free

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 11:00

TL;DR: Live stream Mensik vs. Zverev in the 2026 French Open for free on France TV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2026 French Open continues with one of the most anticipated days of the entire tournament — the men's semi-finals. The first semi-final sees No. 2 Alexander Zverev continue his chase for his first ever Grand Slam title with a match against No. 26 Jakub Mensik.

German superstar Zverev is favorite to win the tournament following the shock early exits of other top seeds — including No. 1 Jannik Sinner — but Mensik will prove tough competition. The 20-year-old Czech has fought hard and already eliminated No. 8 seed Alex de Minaur — and lower-ranked players have repeatedly eliminated top seeds this year at Roland-Garros.

All eyes will be on Zverev, however. Tennis fans are well aware that this is the 29-year-old's big chance to win that all-important first major. However it plays out, this is a match not to miss.

If you want to watch Mensik vs. Zverev in the 2026 French Open for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

How to watch Mensik vs. Zverev for free

Mensik vs. Zverev in the 2026 French Open is available to live stream for free on France TV.

France TV is geo-restricted to France, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in France, meaning you can stream the 2026 French Open for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream the 2026 French Open for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in France

  4. Connect to France TV

  5. Watch the 2026 French Open for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer pretty generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Roland-Garros without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream the 2026 French Open before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming platforms from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for sport?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to 10 simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Mensik vs. Zverev in the 2026 French Open for free with ExpressVPN.

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How to watch Apple WWDC 2026 event live

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 11:00

June is here, and Apple fans know what that means: It's time for the annual Worldwide Developers Conference, better known as WWDC.

While most of the event is catered to developers, the opening keynote address is traditionally way more consumer-oriented than most of Apple's competitors' developer events. Apple usually saves its big software announcements for WWDC (and also announces some of its most powerful desktop computers, like the Mac Studio, during the event).

So, if you want to watch Tim Cook's final WWDC as Apple CEO — and the potential debut of iOS 27, an all-new Siri, and potentially some new Mac devices — here's how to watch the keynote live.

Watch Apple WWDC 2026 live

WWDC 2026 takes place from June 8 to June 12. The big keynote, however, opens up the show on Monday at 10 a.m. PT (or 1 p.m. ET).

Apple fans will be able to watch the keynote live at Apple.com, on Apple's YouTube channel, and the Apple TV app. You can also join Mashable at the CNET WWDC livestream watch party, where tech editors from Mashable, CNET, and PCMag will break down the biggest announcements after the event wraps.

This will be Tim Cook's final WWDC as CEO

Held in Cupertino, WWDC is shaping up to be even bigger than usual. Apple is expected to announce details of the next operating systems for its entire hardware lineup, which should include iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27.

Apple hasn't provided any information about what to expect. However, the long-awaited relaunch of Siri as a full-fledged AI assistant has been rumored to make its debut at this year's WWDC.

Also, beyond Apple's products, this is expected to be Apple CEO Tim Cook's very last keynote as head of the company. Apple's current Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering John Ternus will become Apple CEO just in time for its big iPhone event in September.

SEE ALSO: 3 burning questions we still have before WWDC 2026
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