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For the first time ever, Percy Jackson and the Olympians book fans will get to the see the events of The Titan's Curse, the third book in Rick Riordan's series, play out in live action.

While the first two seasons of Percy Jackson and the Olympians covered books that had already been adapted into films, The Titan's Curse has yet to come to life onscreen. That changes with Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3, and, based on the teaser released at San Diego Comic Con, the show will be pulling no punches.

The teaser cuts right to the chase with a pivotal moment from late in The Titan's Curse, when Percy (Walker Scobell) shoulders the Titan Atlas' burden of holding up the entire sky. (It is, quite literally, the Titan's Curse.)

"It was my choice to hold the weight. The Titan's Curse," Percy thinks in the teaser. "I knew the risk, but if I needed to sacrifice myself to save the world, to save my friends... Was it really a choice?"

Between the talk of self-sacrifice and Percy's anguished screams, it looks like we're in for a dark season. But don't worry: In an interview with Mashable, Scobell confirmed that we would be getting the fan-favorite dam jokes from the book.

He also confirmed that Season 3 is "even better than I imagined," so the hype is real. Bring on the dam jokes, the Titan's Curse, and the arrival of beloved demigods Bianca and Nico di Angelo (Olive Abercrombie and Levi Chrisopulos) in their live-action debut.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 premieres Nov. 20 on Disney+.

Johnny Depp has cleared his Instagram grid and replaced it with three posts carrying a message for his nearly 30 million followers: Prepare to be humbugged.

As of July 23, the actor has wiped his previous posts, updated his profile picture, and transformed his account into an advertisement for Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, his upcoming movie based on Charles Dickens' holiday classic.

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Depp's feed now contains only three branded images that combine to spell "BAH HUM BUG." Read in order, the captions announce: "This November..." "Prepare to be..." and "Humbugged." His bio has also been replaced with a reference to his character: "Before he was Scrooge, he was Ebenezer."

Depp is playing Ebenezer Scrooge in the movie, which Paramount Pictures will release in theaters on Nov. 13. Fans immediately caught on; this is unusual for Depp, who posts sparingly and hasn’t changed his profile picture in years.

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Social media wipes have become a go-to move for celebrities announcing new projects. Taylor Swift famously cleared her accounts in 2017 before teasing Reputation with snake imagery, and musicians like Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, Madonna, and Normani have all deployed similar resets before dropping new work. Olivia Rodrigo just pulled the same trick to promote her new album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, which dropped June 12, 2026.

This strategy works especially well on Instagram, where you can transform an account with millions of followers into a clean advertising canvas. In Depp's case, the three remaining images function as a miniature billboard — visitors need to scroll through all of them to grasp the full message.

Actors have occasionally used this tactic for movie promotion, too. Blake Lively wiped her Instagram posts and changed her bio to "What happened to Emily?" while promoting the 2018 thriller A Simple Favor.

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Depp's version is less mysterious, but it's still getting fans excited.

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Directed by X, Pearl, and MaXXXine filmmaker Ti West, Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol presents Dickens’ story as a supernatural ghost tale. Written by Nathaniel Halpern, the film is produced by Emma Watts, with West among its executive producers.

Depp plays Scrooge, a miserly businessman whose encounters with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come force him to confront the life he has lived and fight for a second chance. The cast also includes Andrea Riseborough, Ian McKellen, Severance star Tramell Tillman, Rupert Grint, Daisy Ridley, and Sam Claflin.

Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol arrives in theaters on Nov. 13.

Months after it first debuted to a select group of testers, OpenAI is now making ChatGPT Health available to the public, the company announced Thursday.

The product allows users to connect Apple Health and eligible medical records to ChatGPT. In return, users can view recent trends, browse their records, and try suggested prompts.

Health queries are massively popular on chatbot platforms. OpenAI said Thursday that more than 300 million people ask ChatGPT health-related questions every week. Roughly 1 in 3 U.S. adults have turned to a chatbot for health information in the last year, according to recent polling by KFF Health.

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OpenAI said in a media briefing that its latest models have significantly improved abilities to accurately answer health prompts, outperforming doctors in some cases. A Science study published in the spring found that OpenAI's reasoning model o1 could diagnose real-life medical scenarios as well as or better than physicians.

OpenAI's vice president of health product Ashley Alexander described expanding access to ChatGPT Health as an urgent matter given that many people can't get quality medical care in a timely manner.

"Everyone should have a right to have access to this kind of support in their health," Alexander said.

Lawsuit alleges ChatGPT gave near-fatal medical advice

However, a lawsuit filed Wednesday against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman requested an injunction that would require the company to pause its operation of healthcare-related consumer products, including ChatGPT Health.

Scott Winters, a 55-year-old Florida pastor, alleged that an older model of ChatGPT gave him "personalized and inaccurate" medical advice that nearly led to his death from a pulmonary embolism, in 2025.

Winters consulted the model 4o, which has since been retired and is the subject of multiple wrongful death lawsuits. Altman publicly acknowledged in April 2025 that updates to 4o made it "sycophant-y."

ChatGPT stepped into doctor role

Winters first turned to ChatGPT with questions about his health in 2024. Two years prior, he experienced a series of health problems and felt unvalidated by doctors. By the fall of 2024, Winters began asking ChatGPT deeply personal questions about his health and test results, which the chatbot attempted to triage.

"Fully stepping into the role of a medical practitioner, ChatGPT-4o began to offer specific care directives without including the disclaimer to consult a medical provider," the lawsuit argues.

Ultimately, ChatGPT recommended treatments and medications. While it originally leaned into a holistic approach to Winters' health, the chatbot pivoted to offering a detailed protocol of prescription drugs to manage his symptoms. The chatbot also adopted a spiritual tone, according to the filing.

When Winters reported groin tenderness, a symptom that marked the onset of his pulmonary embolism, ChatGPT largely dismissed the sensation, though it did note a few symptoms that would warrant immediate care. ChatGPT also addressed the "spiritual truth" of the situation.

"You will not step into eternity until HE decides," ChatGPT wrote, per a transcript of the conversation in the lawsuit.

Hours later, Winters went to the emergency room, where he was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism due to multiple blood clots in both of his lungs. One of his physicians said the embolism likely occurred because Winters had been immobile. ChatGPT recommended he limit movement to manage symptoms that included dizziness and blood pressure instability.

What OpenAI said about the lawsuit

When asked by Mashable about the lawsuit, Alexander did not directly comment on the injunction request. Instead, she objected to focusing on a specific case at the expense of ChatGPT Health's potential benefits.

"We think that treating chatbots as the whole story behind people's medical decisions just really oversimplifies everything here," Alexander said. "It really risks actually getting in the way of us getting the beneficial impact of this in the hands of as many people as possible, in ways that can really aid them in their health journey."

Alexander also said that the company is "very clear" that ChatGPT is not to be used for diagnosis and treatment.

What to know about ChatGPT Health

Dr. Robert Wachter, professor and chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, told Mashable that it was hard to know what to make of the lawsuit, adding that it involved an outdated version of ChatGPT. He characterized the current GPT models as more trustworthy than older ones.

Nonetheless, even if AI tools are extremely accurate, they will get it wrong on occasion, Wachter said.

"We shouldn't be comparing them to some mythical state of perfection (which clearly the current system does not achieve) but to the alternative," Wachter said in an email. "I think they are far better than the status quo in many situations and are getting better quickly."

Wachter, author of A Giant Leap: How AI is Transforming Healthcare and What That Means for Our Future, expects ChatGPT Health to be able to assess concerns such as the meaning of symptoms, a photo of a rash, or new lab tests or X-ray results. Any severe or worrisome symptoms, like new chest pain or weakness on one side, means you "should close your computer and see a doctor," he said.

How to prompt ChatGPT Health

Dr. Ashwin Ramaswamy, an instructor of urology at Mt. Sinai, and Dr. Girish N. Nadkarni, chief AI officer​ of the Mount Sinai Health System, have both studied AI's ability to respond to consumer health inquiries.

In one peer-reviewed advance paper published in Nature Medicine earlier this year, they found that ChatGPT Health's recommendation to the user shifted when the prompt included statements about friends or family downplaying the symptoms in question. In those instances, the chatbot was 11 times more likely not to send the patient to the emergency room, even when their symptoms indicated a life-threatening condition. 

Both physicians told Mashable that while AI health tools like ChatGPT Health have real value, consumers should use them carefully.

This includes remaining mindful of the framing, voice, or emotion given to AI alongside the facts. Ramaswamy and Nadkarni said users should concretely describe what's happening and omit statements like "I'm probably overreacting" or "My wife thinks it's fine."

Start a new conversation every time

Based on new research currently under peer review, both physicians also recommend starting a fresh conversation for each new health concern instead of mentioning it within a long-running chat.

Their study found that extended conversations were associated with responses drifting away from nursing and physician triage standards.

"When in doubt, a clean conversation is the safer default," they said.

Push back against ChatGPT Health

Ramaswamy and Nadkarni also urge consumers to challenge any AI's answers to health questions.

Forcing ChatGPT to defend its response can reveal whether the chatbot will reverse itself immediately under mild pressure. If it does, that may indicate that the original answer reflected agreeableness rather than confidence, Ramaswamy and Nadkarni said.

Here are some related prompts to consider:

• Can you show me your evidence?

• Are you sure you are correct?

• What would make this an emergency?

• What is the most dangerous thing this could be?

• What would a doctor want to know that I haven't mentioned?

More research on ChatGPT Health needed

Ramaswamy and Nadkarni told Mashable that, despite marked improvements in AI models over the last two years, the field still lacks peer-reviewed support for the claims AI companies make about their performance.

They both called for OpenAI to open their products to independent evaluation.

"We are not critics of health AI," they told Mashable. "We are trying to measure it. If the systems are as good as the statements claim, independent measurement is the fastest way to prove it."

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

Creators have another sign that major financial companies increasingly view them as business owners: Mastercard is helping launch a debit card built specifically for the creator economy.

Manifest Financial announced Thursday that it has partnered with Mastercard on the Manifest Business Debit Mastercard, which combines a business bank account and card with tools for managing creator income, expenses, invoices, taxes, and payments.

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The card is intended for creators whose finances can look very different from those of a traditional employee. Instead of receiving one predictable paycheck, creators may earn money through platform payouts, brand partnerships, subscriptions, merchandise, affiliate links, appearances, and other projects. Those payments can arrive at different times, from different companies, and sometimes in different currencies.

Manifest says its platform is designed to bring more of that financial work into one place. Creators can use it to accept payments, access faster payouts, send invoices, monitor expenses and cash flow, prepare for taxes, and manage income from multiple sources. The platform also supports cross-border payments for creators working with international brands, platforms, or audiences.

Because it is a debit card, users spend money held in their Manifest business accounts rather than borrowing through a line of credit. The card is issued by MVB Bank, an FDIC-insured institution, and operates on Mastercard’s network.

Cardholders also receive several existing Mastercard business benefits, including automated merchant discounts through Mastercard Easy Savings, fraud monitoring, identity-theft protection, zero-liability protection for qualifying unauthorized transactions, and access to certain dining, travel, and entertainment experiences.

"Creators are building some of today’s most dynamic small businesses," Ginger Siegel, Mastercard’s North America small and medium business lead, said in the announcement. "They’re managing customers, cash flow, taxes, global audiences, and multiple income streams often without tools designed for how they work."

Creators have business problems, too

Financial companies have been laying the groundwork for this pitch for several years as more creators have attempted to turn their audiences into sustainable businesses.

Creators face many of the same costs and administrative responsibilities as other entrepreneurs, but their income can be especially unpredictable. A brand may take weeks or months to pay an invoice, while earnings from livestream gifts, subscriptions, affiliate sales, and platform revenue may follow different payout schedules.

Visa research in April 2026 found that 86 percent of creator-run businesses are self-funded, and 49 percent have experienced late payments. Late payments affect companies working with creators, too: in a 2025 study, 97 percent of marketing and creative agencies encountered them, leading some to postpone or cancel plans for growth.

Siegel made a similar case in a 2025 Mastercard profile of sports creator Tyler Webb, who turned a teenage football account into a marketing career and later co-founded the sports agency Uncle Charlie.

"Creators transforming their passions into professions need to start thinking of themselves as small businesses," Siegel said at the time.

That means separating personal and business expenses, setting aside money for taxes, monitoring cash flow, and covering production costs while waiting to get paid — parts of the creator career that rarely appear in the finished TikTok or YouTube video.

Webb put it more plainly: "I don’t think it’s ever been easier to make a career as a creator, but I can’t just fall out of bed, post a video of myself, and I’m a millionaire."

Mastercard is not the only card company chasing creators

The Manifest card arrives three months after Visa partnered with TikTok on its own creator-focused debit card in the UK.

Announced in April, the TikTok Creator Card is designed for creators who earn money through TikTok LIVE, where viewers can purchase virtual gifts that creators can exchange for income. Those earnings typically arrive in bursts rather than as a regular salary, and the card gives eligible creators faster access to their payouts while helping them separate business and personal spending.

Visa has also explored a partnership with creator financial platform Karat and worked with payments company Lumanu to provide real-time payments to creators and contractors.

Mastercard has developed its own creator efforts beyond the Manifest partnership. Its previous programs have included Business Builder debit and credit cards with small-business resources, educational materials about brand partnerships and business operations, and creator-focused events such as the Mastercard Creator Studio at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

The interest from both card networks reflects how far the business surrounding online content has expanded. Adobe estimates that more than 300 million people worldwide identify as creators, while Goldman Sachs projects the creator economy could reach $480 billion by 2027.

That does not mean every person posting online is operating a profitable company. But established creators increasingly employ teams, negotiate contracts, sell products, manage customers, and build businesses that extend well beyond their social media accounts.

Manifest, which publicly launched in April 2025, has expanded its platform across content, music, college athletics, NIL, talent representation, and creative agencies. Its new Mastercard is an attempt to become the account connecting all those different forms of creator income.

"Creators are the next founders," Manifest co-founder and CEO Michael Cavallaro said.

Creators have spent years being told to treat themselves like businesses. Now, Mastercard and Visa want to make sure they have the cards to match.

SAVE $1,050: The Dell 14 Plus laptop (Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB) is on sale at Dell for $999.99, down from the normal price of $2,049.99. That's a 51% discount.

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Tell your friends, neighbors, and your favorite high-school grad who's entering college: there's a shockingly good deal on a Dell laptop live right now. At a time when tech prices are on the rise and memory is short, this deal feels a bit bonkers.

As of July 23, the Dell 14 Plus laptop (Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB) is on sale at Dell for $999.99, marked down from the normal price of $2,049.99. That's a massive 51% discount that shaves $1,050 off the price.

Shopping for a budget laptop feels pretty challenging these days without making major sacrifices on specs. But thanks to this Dell deal, we're all in line for pretty awesome specs at a budget price. For starters, the Dell 14 Plus comes with an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor. Additionally, the $999.99 model has 32GB of RAM and top-tier 1TB storage.

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The 14-inch display has anti-glare, and it can get up to 300 nits of brightness. Perhaps one downside to this model is it's not a touch screen. But the backlit keyboard is also a great feature, as is the four-cell battery.

If you need more convincing, the latest Dell 14S earned a top spot in Mashable's 2026 review of the best laptops for college students. The Dell 14 Plus is last year's model of this machine.

Considering this price comparison, today's $999.99 deal on the older Dell 14 Plus is pretty awesome. We're not sure how long this deal will last, so hop on it if you've been shopping for a worthy Dell laptop.

Apple just launched the public iOS 27 beta 2, mostly centered around small quality-of-life updates.

The iOS 27 beta 2, which should be identical to the fourth developer beta released earlier this week, isn't as momentous as the first beta was. That one brought over the bulk of iOS 27's new features, including the Siri AI beta experience, while the second beta seems more focused on making everything the first beta introduced work a little better.

Still, there are some new things to try. If you want to check them out, read our guide for how to install public betas first. As always, make sure you create a fresh device backup ahead of time.

SEE ALSO: Apple Store app will soon get an AI shopping assistant Keep your Apple TV library stocked with fresh downloads

If you love Apple TV shows like Widow's Bay, and you find yourself away from reliable internet access regularly (in other words, you travel a lot), there's a new option in the Apple TV app to enable automatic downloads. This will, as its name suggests, automatically download the next two episodes in any show in your "Continue Watching" queue, and then delete them when you're finished watching.

This might take up some space in your device storage, so keep that in mind, but it'll also ensure you have something to watch when the airplane WiFi isn't working.

New and enhanced Siri voices

Siri AI is the headliner for all of iOS 27, and the new public beta added a couple of things to try out with regards to voices.

Specifically, you can now mess with the Pace and Expressivity sliders for two American-accented Siri voices to give you an idea of how much customization each voice will have once Siri AI is fully baked and iOS 27 is really out. If you want to do this with other Siri voices, you'll have to wait, and the sliders are apparently shown as "coming soon" for every other option.

Speaking of other options, the new update apparently adds some new voices and kinds of English accents to try out. You won't be able to customize those yet, but they might be worth experimenting with anyway.

Increased AirPods control in Control Center

Lastly, as far as new additions go, Apple made a small but meaningful change to Control Center. If you own a pair of AirPods Pro and use the Adaptive Audio feature, you can access the slider to adjust how much outside audio the AirPods allow in within Control Center now. This isn't massive, obviously, but it will save time since you won't have to go into the AirPods settings menu anymore.

As a bonus, try Siri AI

The new iOS 27 public beta 2 doesn't introduce any major changes to Siri AI beyond what we've seen before, but as a general reminder, the enhanced version of Siri is available to try in the iOS 27 beta, as long as you have an iPhone 15 Pro or newer.

Once you have the iOS 27 beta installed, what you'll need to do is ensure Apple Intelligence is turned on in your Settings menu. After that, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings

2. Tap Siri

3. Tap "Try the new Siri (beta)"

This will put you on a waitlist to try Siri AI. No, you won't be able to try it right away, but it shouldn't take more than five to 10 days at the absolute maximum to get approved.

The best cordless power tool deals at a glance: Best Ryobi deal Ryobi ONE+ 2-battery starter kit $99 + get a free tool (save $129) Get Deal Best DeWalt deal DeWalt ToughSystem 6-Tool Cordless Combo Kit $549 (save $350) Get Deal Best Milwaukee deal Milwaukee M12 FUEL Cordless Hammer Drill/Impact Kit $279 (save $171) Get Deal

Planning some home improvement projects while you're inside in the AC this season? You're probably going to need better tools. That basic screwdriver and leftover hardware from the Amazon furniture you put together last year aren't going to cut it. It's time you get some tools that'll actually help you get the job done.

It's an excellent time to build out your power tool arsenal, as The Home Depot has a wide selection of cordless tools on sale. From drills to sanders to nailers — or a huge kit that includes all of the above — there are plenty of discounted options to choose from. We've rounded up our top picks from three of our favorite brands: DeWalt, Ryobi, and Milwaukee.

Here are some of the best deals on cordless power tools at The Home Depot.

Best DeWalt cordless power tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: DeWalt DeWalt ToughSystem 6-Tool Cordless Combo Kit $549 at The Home Depot
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If you're overhauling your entire toolkit, DeWalt's ToughSystem Combo Kit is a worthy upgrade. It includes a hammer drill/driver, impact driver, circular saw, grinder, random orbital sander, oscillating multi-tool, two batteries, a charger, and a TouchSystem rolling storage box. It would cost you over $1,500 to purchase each of these tools separately, but this deal brings the total to only $549. Whether you're a pro or a home DIY beginner, this kit is built for flexibility across projects and materials, as well as efficiency and performance. DeWalt tools also come with a three-year warranty.

More DeWalt deals

• DeWalt Atomic Compact 1/4 in. Impact Driver Kit — $99 $179 (save $80)

• DeWalt Atomic Compact 1/2 in. Hammer Drill Kit — $149 $199 (save $50)

• DeWalt Atomic Compact Drill/Driver Combo Kit — $169 $249 (save $80)

• Free tool with purchase of Battery Starter Kit — $299

• DeWalt ToughSystem 6-Tool Cordless Combo Kit — $549 $899 (save $350)

• DeWalt 9 Tool Cordless Combo Kit — $799 $999 (save $200)

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Ryobi tools are known for offering durability and superior performance at affordable prices, making them a top choice for everyday home projects. During Ryobi Days, the brand's summer sales event, you can get a free tool with the purchase of the 2-battery starter kit for $99. This is the best option if you're seeking one specific tool for a bargain. The following tools are available for free: cordless leaf blower, hedge trimmer, reciprocating saw, oscillating multi-tool, orbit sander, angle grinder, and more.

More Ryobi deals

• Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder — $99 $129 (save $30)

• Ryobi ONE+ 18-Gauge Cordless AirStrike Brad Nailer — $99 $149 (save $50)

• Ryobi ONE+ 3/8-inch Impact Wrench Kit + 1 4Ah battery and 1 2Ah battery — $99 $341.97 (save $242.97)

• Free tool with purchase of Ryobi ONE+ 3-battery kit — $179 $361.97 (save $182.97)

• Ryobi ONE+ Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill Kit with 3-battery kit — $199 $490.97 (save $291.97)

• Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit with 40-piece Impact Drive Kit — $211.97 $364.97 (save $153)

Best Milwaukee cordless power tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: Milwaukee Milwaukee M12 FUEL Cordless Hammer Drill/Impact Kit $279 at The Home Depot
$450 Save $171   Get Deal Why we like it

Milwaukee's M12 tools are built for portable productivity and high performance in tighter spaces. This combo kit includes the essentials for a compact DIY project: a 1/2-inch drill driver, 1/4-inch hex impact driver, 3/8-inch ratchet, 23-piece drill bit set, and two batteries. If you're building your arsenal from scratch and want to invest in long-lasting tools you'll actually use, this Milwaukee kit is a steal at $279. The tools even come with a five-year warranty.

More Milwaukee deals

• Free battery with purchase of M18 Tool Kit

• Free tool with purchase of M12 Kit

• Free tool with purchase of M18 Kit

• Milwaukee M18 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit — $119 $199 (save $80)

• Milwaukee M12 FUEL Hammer Drill Driver Combo Kit with 3/8-inch Ratchet — $249 $409 (save $160)

• Milwaukee M18 FUEL 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder w/Paddle Switch — $299 $569 (save $270)

• Milwaukee M18 FUEL Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit — $349 $399 (save $50)

• Milwaukee M18 FUEL 6-Tool Cordless Combo Kit — $399 $999 (save $600)

TL; DR: Technics and The Rolling Stones have teamed up on limited-edition EAH-AZ100 earbuds, timed to the band's new album "Foreign Tongues." Only 5,000 units exist worldwide, each individually serial-numbered, with a case featuring the band's Lips & Tongue logo. They're priced at €299 in Europe and £259 in the UK.

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Rolling Stones fans have a new way to hear "Foreign Tongues," and it's built to last well past the album's release. Technics just launched a limited-edition version of its flagship EAH-AZ100 earbuds, designed specifically for fans of the Stones' new album. Only 5,000 exist worldwide, and they're priced at €299 in Europe and £259 in the UK.

Sound-wise, you're getting the same tech that makes the standard EAH-AZ100. It runs on a Magnetic Fluid Driver, a first for the industry, engineered to deliver ultra-low distortion, deep, controlled bass, and clarity across the entire frequency range.

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What makes this a collector's piece, though, is the packaging (surprise, surprise). Each pair ships in a specially designed gift box, with the earbuds in Technics' signature black finish and an exclusive rubber case stamped with the Stones' iconic logo.

This is where it gets personal: every single unit is laser-engraved with its own serial number, running from 0001 to 5000, on the back of the case. You don't get to pick your number — it's the luck of the draw. These limited-edition earbuds aren't something you're going to stumble across at a big-box retailer, either.

Given the limited run, if you want one, the move is to not sit on it too long.

It's only rock 'n' roll, but you'll like it — grab the limited-edition Rolling Stones EAH-AZ100 earbuds at Technics while stock lasts.

SAVE $90: The DJI Mini 4K drone combo is on sale at Amazon for $299, down from the list price of $389. That's a 23% discount and the best price we've seen at Amazon.

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If you've never flown a drone before to capture footage of your best outdoor adventures, today's the day. Since we're taking advantage of the summer weather and getting outside, the season marks a great opportunity to become a drone expert. For those looking to snag a compact model, check out this deal.

As of July 23, the DJI Mini 4K drone combo is on sale at Amazon for $299, marked down from the standard price of $389. That works out to a savings of $90, marking the best price we've ever seen at Amazon.

Weighing under 249 grams, the DJI Mini 4K is loaded with beginner-friendly features. The combo deal includes two batteries for a total flight time of 62 minutes and a transmission radius of a bit over six miles.

SEE ALSO: Vtoman just dropped new power stations that prioritize speed — score the best launch deal at Amazon

The DJI RC-N1 remote controller makes for easy maneuvering, and DJI excels in convenient features like a one-touch return-to-home function. In terms of portability, the folding body and included shoulder bag make for easy transporting. Wind resistance is rated at level five or about 23 miles per hour. Another desirable feature is the ability for the drone to take off at altitudes up to 13,000 feet.

Since the DJI Mini 4K drone combo is both in stock and on sale at Amazon, snag it for just $299. It's a great deal to jump on if you want to capture footage while hiking, out on vacation, or for selling property.

Seattle may need to prepare for the possibility of multiple Jimothys — Jimothies? Jimothem? Jimothi? The internet has not yet settled on the plural.

The unusually shaped raccoon became an internet celebrity after footage of him walking through the city’s Ballard neighborhood went viral. But as residents continue sharing possible sightings — including some they claim date back to 2017 — wildlife experts are questioning whether every round raccoon caught on camera is actually the same animal.

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Jimothy first captured widespread attention after Seattle resident Kiana Hall encountered him during a walk through Ballard on July 13. Hall initially mistook the animal beneath a parked car for a cat, then started recording when the creature emerged with the masked face of a raccoon and a noticeably shortened torso and neck. She named him Jimothy because, as she later explained to Today, he simply looked like one.

The brief video accumulated millions of views and made Jimothy an almost immediate Seattle celebrity. Fans declared it “Hot Jimothy Summer” and created memes, murals, tattoos, and merchandise in his honor, while local organizations joined in with government PSAs and an honorary doctorate from the University of Washington. A costumed Jimothy even defeated four oversized fish during the Seattle Mariners’ seventh-inning Salmon Run. Google has even joined in on the fun — if you look up "Jimothy" or "Jimothy the raccoon" in the search box, an animation of Jimothy will scurry across your screen.

Experts believe his unusual appearance may be caused by a congenital spinal deformity resembling short spine syndrome, although he has not been examined by a veterinarian and does not have a confirmed diagnosis. Despite his compressed build, videos show him walking, climbing, finding food, and independently navigating the neighborhood.

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But as Jimothy’s following grew, Ballard residents began digging through old photographs and security-camera footage for previous sightings. That is where the plot thickens.

Ballard resident Rebecca Sorenson raised the question in an interview with FOX 13 Seattle after noticing conflicting accounts of Jimothy’s age.

“There’s posts now that say that he was born a year ago and then other people with posts that saw him in 2017,” Sorenson said. “I’m curious now if there are more than one?”

Those dates would be difficult to reconcile if every video showed the same raccoon. Wendi Mallo, an animal keeper who cares for two raccoons at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, told the station that three to five years would already be a long lifespan for a wild raccoon. Many do not survive their first year because of cars, dogs, disease, and other dangers.

A raccoon spotted in 2017 would therefore need to be at least 9 years old today, making it unlikely — although apparently not impossible — that Seattle has been following the same Jimothy for nearly a decade.

“Yeah, that seems like a very long-lived raccoon to me for the wild,” Mallo told FOX 13 Seattle. “But who knows, there’s magic in the wild. We’ve just got to look for it.”

Another possibility is that Ballard has been home to multiple raccoons with similar spinal abnormalities. The theory remains speculation, however. No one has confirmed that multiple short-spined raccoons are living in the neighborhood, just as no one has established that all the reported sightings show the same animal.

The uncertainty complicates the story of Jimothy’s life. Residents have collected old security-camera footage, photographs, and backyard sightings they believe show the distinctive raccoon at different ages. One set of videos reportedly captures a young Jimothy living with his mother and siblings in 2025, while other residents have attached different ages and origin stories to raccoons they believe are him.

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Without an examination or another reliable way to identify the animal, there is no definitive answer. Seattle could be following one exceptionally resilient raccoon, several similarly shaped relatives, or a mixture of genuine Jimothy sightings and mistaken identities.

Whoever appears in the recent videos seems to be doing well. Mallo added that the raccoon’s body appears to be in good condition, despite the challenges his unusual build may create.

Wildlife officials have advised residents to continue observing Jimothy — or any possible Jimothys — from a distance. People should not approach, feed, capture, or attempt to pet the animals, especially as increased attention could draw more visitors into the neighborhood, creating more hazards for racoons as well.

Until someone solves the mystery, “Jimothy” may be less one raccoon’s name than a title passed among Ballard’s roundest residents.

Seattle may need to prepare for the possibility of multiple Jimothys — Jimothies? Jimothem? Jimothi? The internet has not yet settled on the plural.

The unusually shaped raccoon became an internet celebrity after footage of him walking through the city’s Ballard neighborhood went viral. But as residents continue sharing possible sightings — including some they claim date back to 2017 — wildlife experts are questioning whether every round raccoon caught on camera is actually the same animal.

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Jimothy first captured widespread attention after Seattle resident Kiana Hall encountered him during a walk through Ballard on July 13. Hall initially mistook the animal beneath a parked car for a cat, then started recording when the creature emerged with the masked face of a raccoon and a noticeably shortened torso and neck. She named him Jimothy because, as she later explained to Today, he simply looked like one.

The brief video accumulated millions of views and made Jimothy an almost immediate Seattle celebrity. Fans declared it “Hot Jimothy Summer” and created memes, murals, tattoos, and merchandise in his honor, while local organizations joined in with government PSAs and an honorary doctorate from the University of Washington. A costumed Jimothy even defeated four oversized fish during the Seattle Mariners’ seventh-inning Salmon Run. Google has even joined in on the fun — if you look up "Jimothy" or "Jimothy the raccoon" in the search box, an animation of Jimothy will scurry across your screen.

Experts believe his unusual appearance may be caused by a congenital spinal deformity resembling short spine syndrome, although he has not been examined by a veterinarian and does not have a confirmed diagnosis. Despite his compressed build, videos show him walking, climbing, finding food, and independently navigating the neighborhood.

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But as Jimothy’s following grew, Ballard residents began digging through old photographs and security-camera footage for previous sightings. That is where the plot thickens.

Ballard resident Rebecca Sorenson raised the question in an interview with FOX 13 Seattle after noticing conflicting accounts of Jimothy’s age.

“There’s posts now that say that he was born a year ago and then other people with posts that saw him in 2017,” Sorenson said. “I’m curious now if there are more than one?”

Those dates would be difficult to reconcile if every video showed the same raccoon. Wendi Mallo, an animal keeper who cares for two raccoons at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, told the station that three to five years would already be a long lifespan for a wild raccoon. Many do not survive their first year because of cars, dogs, disease, and other dangers.

A raccoon spotted in 2017 would therefore need to be at least 9 years old today, making it unlikely — although apparently not impossible — that Seattle has been following the same Jimothy for nearly a decade.

“Yeah, that seems like a very long-lived raccoon to me for the wild,” Mallo told FOX 13 Seattle. “But who knows, there’s magic in the wild. We’ve just got to look for it.”

Another possibility is that Ballard has been home to multiple raccoons with similar spinal abnormalities. The theory remains speculation, however. No one has confirmed that multiple short-spined raccoons are living in the neighborhood, just as no one has established that all the reported sightings show the same animal.

The uncertainty complicates the story of Jimothy’s life. Residents have collected old security-camera footage, photographs, and backyard sightings they believe show the distinctive raccoon at different ages. One set of videos reportedly captures a young Jimothy living with his mother and siblings in 2025, while other residents have attached different ages and origin stories to raccoons they believe are him.

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Without an examination or another reliable way to identify the animal, there is no definitive answer. Seattle could be following one exceptionally resilient raccoon, several similarly shaped relatives, or a mixture of genuine Jimothy sightings and mistaken identities.

Whoever appears in the recent videos seems to be doing well. Mallo added that the raccoon’s body appears to be in good condition, despite the challenges his unusual build may create.

Wildlife officials have advised residents to continue observing Jimothy — or any possible Jimothys — from a distance. People should not approach, feed, capture, or attempt to pet the animals, especially as increased attention could draw more visitors into the neighborhood, creating more hazards for racoons as well.

Until someone solves the mystery, “Jimothy” may be less one raccoon’s name than a title passed among Ballard’s roundest residents.

After a rough try in May and a scrubbed launch last week, SpaceX will attempt to launch Starship on its 13th test flight Thursday. 

The launch follows a scrubbed attempt on July 16 — canceled because some of the engines didn't start, triggering an abort, company founder Elon Musk said in a post on X. SpaceX officials say they're ready to give it another go, but weather conditions could foul their plans.  

As previously reported by Mashable, this test will seek to prove the rocket booster can separate cleanly from the ship in the air, swing around the right way, fire its engines again, and splash down in the Gulf of Mexico. They've changed how engines light and tweaked the landing sequence, which plops the ship into the Indian Ocean. 

The modifications follow the 12th flight's botched flip and several engine restarting failures.

This launch marks the latest step in SpaceX's campaign to turn the most powerful rocket ever built into a reusable workhorse — one that can haul heavy cargo into space, survive the fiery return trip, support NASA's moon landings, and eventually execute Musk's personal Mars ambitions.

SEE ALSO: Astronomers think some asteroids have been comets all along. Here's why.

SpaceX says it will stream the South Texas launch on its website and X, the social media platform owned by Musk. The broadcast is expected to start as early as 5:15 p.m. CT. If any delays occur, the company will provide updates on X.

Once it gets off the ground, Starship will try to deploy 20 satellites, then attempt to restart a single engine while coasting, a skill SpaceX says it will need for future missions that change course or head to the moon. The cargo includes Starlink V3 internet satellites. 

"The thing that separates us from a lot of other companies is that we test fast and we test often, and that includes launches," said Tim Southerton, director of Starship launch engineering, in SpaceX's latest mini documentary. "We want to make sure the vehicle's all ready to go. We want to make sure the ground's all ready to go, but we also don't want to be caught in analysis paralysis."

While waiting for ignition, viewers can watch SpaceX's short documentary, called "Critical Path." The film follows engineers and pad crews through the final days leading up to the previous flight. 

During the film, Musk doesn't say much. 

"I personally have never felt any pressure from Elon of like, 'It doesn't matter, hell or high water, we're flying this rocket.' Like, absolutely not. That's not his style," said Justin Styer, the company's senior Starship launch director, in the film. "And, like I said, the critical path to Mars is not blowing up rockets."

Our favorite Walmart Collector Con collectibles: G.I. Joe Night Force Psych-Out Figure $27.97 Pre-Order Here Disney Collector Maleficent Fashion Doll $39.97 Shop Now Transformers Dark Energon Megatron Figure $42.97 Pre-Order Here Marvel Spider-Man 1:10 Scale Collectible $39.97 Shop Now Star Wars Black Series Clone Troopers Dogma & Hardcase $55.97 Shop Now Superman 2.0 Figure — Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice $59.99 Pre-Order Here

Collectors, mark your calendars: Walmart Collector Con is back July 23-24 with a fresh lineup of collectibles to hunt down, including action figures, dolls, Funko POP! figures, Hot Wheels sets, Lego builds, and more from fan-favorite franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, DC, and beyond.

Below are some of our favorite Walmart Collector Con finds, including the collectibles we expect fans to grab quickly.

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars fans can add two members of the 501st Legion to their shelves with the Star Wars Black Series Clone Trooper Dogma and Clone Trooper Hardcase 2-pack. Inspired by the animated series, the 6-inch figures feature detailed designs, multiple points of articulation, and character-specific touches that make them stand out from the rest of your clone collection.

Dogma and Hardcase come with animation-inspired face markings, removable helmets, and their own gear — including two blasters for Dogma and a rotary laser cannon for Hardcase.

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Superman fans can bring home a detailed recreation of the Man of Steel with the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Superman 2.0 figure. This collector piece features a highly detailed head sculpt that captures Superman’s determined expression, along with a premium fabric cape and textured suit design inspired by the film’s iconic armor.

With 22 points of articulation, collectors can pose Superman in everything from mid-flight displays to battle-ready stances. The figure also includes four interchangeable hand sets — fists, open hands, holding hands, and relaxed hands — making it easy to recreate different moments from the DC universe.

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Spider-Man fans and collectors will want to take a closer look at this Spider-Man 1:10 Scale Collectible, which brings the classic villain from Amazing Spider-Man issue #318 to life in 1:10 scale. The figure comes with an environmental base and backdrop scene that makes it easy to turn it into a proper display piece, plus a collectible art card signed by Todd McFarlane himself.

With Scorpion’s upgraded, deadlier tail and comic-inspired details, this collectible is hard to ignore if you’re building out a Marvel shelf or just have a soft spot for Spider-Man’s iconic villains. The Spider-Man 1:10 Scale Collectible goes live for sale on July 24 at 10 a.m. ET.

More Walmart Collector Con collectibles to buy

• Hot Wheels Zamac — $20.99

• Hot Wheels Legends — $21.99

• Masters of the Universe Vintage Figure — $23.72

• Funko POP! Premium Godzilla Collectible Vinyl Figure — $24.95

• G.I. Joe Classified Series JJ Montaro Figure — $27.97

• Marvel Legends Doctor Doom Figure — $27.97

• Street Fighter Ken Figure — $27.97

• Marvel Scorpion 1:10 Scale Collectible (Metallic) Gold Label — $34.97

• Hot Wheels Pantone — $35

• Disney Collector Villains Ursula Doll — $39.97

• Disney Collector Villains Cruella Doll — $39.97

• Disney Collector Villains Evil Queen Doll — $39.97

• Disney Collector Villains Maleficent Doll — $39.97

• Marvel The Incredible Hulk 1:6 Scale Collectible Gold Label — $49.97

• Jada Toys Street Fighter II Guile vs. M. Bison 2-Pack — $50

• Lego Gum Gum Fruit — $69.99

• G.I. Joe Classified Series Cobra Range Viper Action Figure (6 in) — $128.72

• Hot Wheels Boulevard 25-Car Factory Set — $128.99

• Hot Wheels Car Culture Team Transport Factory Set — $159.97

• Lego Editions FIFA World Cup Official Trophy — $199.95

Ready to add something new to your shelf? Head to Walmart Collector Con to shop the full lineup.

I've been using PlayStation consoles for almost 30 years. So in this PS5 vs. PS5 Slim face off, I'll be helping you decide which console is best for you.

With the recent launch of the upgraded PS5 Pro console, now might be the perfect opportunity to snag a slightly older — yet still incredibly powerful — PS5.

With potential sweet deals, or even permanent price drops on the horizon, it’s essential to know exactly what you’re getting (and not getting) with the PS5 and PS5 Slim.

SEE ALSO: The price of Sony's PS5 Pro is 'brutal' and the internet hates it PS5 vs. PS5 Slim: price

For context, the original, non-slim PS5 has two versions: a digital one (without a disc drive) and one with a disc drive. The same can be said for the PS5 Slim; it's got a digital version and a disc one.

For whatever reason, Sony decided to not drop the prices of the new PS5 Slim models. The PS5 Slim with a disc drive is still $499, while the PS5 Slim without a disc drive is $449 — or a $50 increase over the original PS5 digital-only console.

• PS5 Slim (no disc drive) - $449

• PS5 Slim (with disc drive) - $499

• Original PS5 (no disc drive) - $399

• Original PS5 (disc drive) - $499

PS5 Slim (no disc drive) $494.40 at Amazon
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With that in mind, yes, the digital-only PS5 Slim is a money-saver in comparison to the one with a disc drive, but not in comparison to the digital-only model that launched in 2020.

The new price also means that buying a digital model before purchasing the additional disc drive would cost more than just snagging the version with a built-in drive. I don't really have a good explanation for that.

My only advice is this: If you want a PS5 that only costs $399, you better get one now. This is an important note: Once the existing stock of both original models sells out, the new slim models will replace them on store shelves.

PS5 vs. PS5 Slim: size

Obviously, size is what many gamers are most concerned about here, so let's get right to it. Looking at Sony's stated dimensions, you can see that the new PS5 is indeed smaller than the original:

• Original PS5 (disc version): 104mm (height) x 390mm (width) x 260mm (depth)

• PS5 Slim (disc version): 96mm (height) x 358mm (width) x 216mm (depth)

• Original PS5 (digital version): 92mm x 390mm x 260mm

• PS5 Slim (digital version): 80mm x 358mm x 216mm

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In other words, per Sony's announcement blog post, that's about a 30 percent reduction in total volume. That's definitely an improvement, but there's some important context missing in just those raw numbers. The Verge ran a digital size comparison and discovered that both new models are still substantially larger than the Xbox Series X.

In other words, this "slim" console is still pretty dang big.

For a visual comparison, check out this awesome PS5 Slim vs. Regular Reddit post.

PS5 vs. PS5 Slim: performance and storage

Another important aspect of the new PS5 models to get out of the way is that they have the exact same internal capabilities as the originals. This isn't a PS4 vs. PS4 Pro situation. Games will run exactly the same across the spectrum of PS5 consoles.

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One little internal bonus that owners of the new PS5s get, however, comes in the form of expanded storage. For some reason, the original PS5 only had 825GB of onboard storage, with the option to expand via external SSDs. The new ones have a full 1TB of built-in space, so you can install a few extra games depending on how big they are.

PS5 vs. PS5 Slim: disc drive

Just like at the PS5's launch in late 2020, there are two PS5 Slim models. One of them has a built-in disc drive and the other one is digital-only.

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Well, sort of, anyway. There's an optional detachable disc drive you can buy for $79.99. It's a little goofy looking, but it should do exactly what you think it does. For physical media collectors, the disc drive is a must-buy.

It's worth noting, however, that the PS5 Slim, unlike the OG PS5, does not come with a vertical stand in the box. However, seasoned gamers will tell you that you should keep your PS5 to be stationed horizontally anyway.

SAVE $800: The Mova Lidax Ultra 3000 robot lawn mower is on sale at Amazon for $2,199, down from the list price of $2,999. That's a 27% discount and the best price we've seen at Amazon.

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We wait all year for long summer nights spent outside. It's the best time of the year to gather friends and family in the yard for some relaxation or an outdoor movie night. It's also an ideal time to finally catch up on Kindle books reclined in a lawn chair. If you love being out in the yard, but don't love the maintenance that comes with it, check out this deal.

As of July 23, the Mova Lidax Ultra 3000 robot lawn mower is on sale at Amazon for $2,199, marked down from the normal price of $2,999. That's a 27% discount that takes $800 off the price. This marks the lowest price we've seen at Amazon.

Similar to how we use robot vacuums to keep the floors clean indoors, a robot lawn mower is willing to take over the chore of keeping the grass cut. The Mova Lidax Ultra 3000 is designed to tackle yards that have 0.75 acres of grass. It can handle mowing on slopes that measure up to 80 degrees, and it can get over obstacles that measure up to 2.4 inches tall, like rocks and tree roots.

SEE ALSO: The Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum is down to its lowest-ever price — save $210 at Amazon

The Mova uses six blades on each of its two cutting disks, and its AI features include avoidance of over 300 common obstacles, such as lawn games, pots, and shrubs. From the app, you can set up to 150 mowing zones to keep the front yard mowed once a week and the back once every 10 days. You can also select cutting heights between 1.2 and 3.9 inches.

Since the Mova Lidax Ultra 3000 robot lawn mower is sitting at the lowest we've seen at Amazon, make the upgrade to automated lawn care. It's perfect for keeping a lawn well-manicured.

TL;DR: Laifen is expanding its P3 lineup with the P3-Blade Electric Shaver, featuring a twin linear motor at 12,000 x 2 cuts per minute and a 0.55mm ultra-thin foil. It launches Aug. 3 for $159.99 in four colorways.

Laifen is following up its popular P3 Pro Electric Razor with a new model: the P3-Blade Electric Shaver. It launches Aug. 3 for $159.99, and it's built to be more travel-friendly and lightweight than its predecessor, while packing some notable upgrades.

The biggest change is the motor — Laifen developed a twin high-speed linear motor that delivers 12,000 cuts per minute on each side, designed to give you a close shave without the buzzy vibration you'd normally feel.

Pair that with a 0.55mm ultra-thin foil and angled inner blades, and it's designed to cut through thick, coarse hair without much resistance. The shaving head itself also got wider — Laifen's calling it "ArcBlade," and it covers a 146.2-degree surface, which the brand says increases coverage by 54% compared to before.

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If you've got sensitive skin, this one's for you: the foil is precision-forged stainless steel with an ultra-low nickel release, making it hypoallergenic. The Travel Mode that locks the shaver so it doesn't accidentally turn on in your bag, which is a small but useful fix for anyone who's dealt with a razor draining its battery mid-flight.

Battery-wise, you're looking at 100 minutes of runtime on a full charge, and it charges via USB-C — a three-minute quick charge gets you seven minutes of shave time if you're in a hurry. The P3-Blade comes in four colorways: black, white, blue, and gray.

The P3-Blade launches Aug. 3 for $159.99 at Laifen — if you want a vibration-free shave in a shaver small enough to pack, this is the one to watch.

After months of rumors and leaks, Samsung finally told us everything we wanted to know about its new marquee foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra was officially announced during a Galaxy Unpacked showcase in London, where the company also debuted two more foldable phones and two new Galaxy smartwatches. In a twist to its usual naming convention, the Z Fold 8 Ultra is the successor to last year's excellent Z Fold 7. That means it's a new book-style foldable with some hardware and software improvements over the Z Fold 7. (The newly announced Z Fold 8 is an entirely new model with a wider body.)

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In keeping with the Ultra name, and the general state of the tech industry, the Z Fold 8 Ultra is also the most expensive of the new foldables announced on Wednesday. It starts at a staggering $2,099.99, a $100 price increase over the Z Fold 7. Mashable got the chance to demo the new foldable smartphones ahead of their release, and we can finally share all the details and our first impressions.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: By the numbers An Ultra display. Credit: Joseph Maldonado / CNET Group

This year, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra rumors and leaks were pretty spot on. As expected, the new device features a new Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset (the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy), an improved battery, upgraded cameras, and some new AI features. Remarkably, it's even thinner than last year's model.

The specifications for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra:

• Inner display: 8-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate

• Outer display: 6.5-inches AMOLED display 120Hz refresh rate

• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset

• Colors: Violet shadow, graphite, cream, green shadow

• Unfolded dimensions: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm

• Folded dimensions: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm

• RAM: 12GB to 16GB RAM

• Storage: 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage

• Battery: 5,000mAh battery

• Charging: 45W wired, 20W wireless

• Cameras: 200MP wide, 50MP ultrawide, 10MP selfie camera

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: The key upgrades Yep, still thin. Credit: Joseph Maldonado / CNET Group

The Z Fold 8 Ultra is not a huge upgrade over the Z Fold 7 in terms of hardware, but there are some enhancements worth covering.

First, Samsung managed to shave an additional millimeter off the thickness of the device, and it's a mere 4.1 mm when unfolded, though it weighs the same as last year's Z Fold 7.

The most noteworthy upgrade is probably the updated battery. Last year, the Z Fold 7 had a measly 4,400mAh cell, and the phone's mediocre battery life was really the one and only big knock we had against it. A new 5,000mAh battery is on the high side for most flagship smartphones, so hopefully the Z Fold 8 Ultra can hold a charge longer than its predecessor.

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Another big upgrade worth mentioning: the new 50MP ultrawide camera lens, up from just 12MP a year ago. We haven't had enough time to properly test this out yet, so we can't say if it's really a noticeable improvement or not. But it's basically the only other number on the spec sheet that's substantially bigger than it was a year ago. This brings the phone a lot closer to matching the Galaxy S26 Ultra's pro-level camera array. The Z Fold 8 Ultra can also shoot 8K video, so it's capable of supporting most creators' and professionals' workflow.

Finally, Samsung did make one big display change: the introduction of Flex Titanium, a new technology that allows for nearly invisible creases on foldable displays and a more durable hinge. Mashable got to get hands-on with the new Samsung devices, and we can confirm the crease is basically nonexistent now. That would've been unthinkable five years ago.

Our first impressions: An impressive — and expensive — new king of the hill Credit: Joseph Maldonado / CNET Group

As of July 22, this is the most advanced foldable phone in the world. Not only that, but it probably still will be when Apple eventually announces its highly anticipated iPhone Fold Ultra in September. The foldable iPhone will be smaller and have fewer cameras (we think), which means the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will comfortably outrun it in key areas.

Samsung has also added some new AI and software features into the mix. Two that we're particularly excited about: My Fan Cam and Cine LUTs. My Fan Cam is an AI editing tool that uses Galaxy AI to automatically make vertical video edits from horizontal videos. In the example Samsung showed, it could even isolate the performance of a single dancer in a group performance. Cine LUTs give video makers four preset LUTs that give videos a more professional, cinematic appearance. We're excited to test them both out, and we'll have a full review of the new Galaxy foldables in the weeks ahead.

There's really just one problem with this phone that's immediately apparent to us: the price tag. The $2,099.99 price is going to be a tough sell for a lot of shoppers, and there's no way around it. The fact that Samsung launched a new Galaxy credit card to help people finance the phone doesn't bode well.

Where to buy the new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The new smartphone is available for pre-order today, starting at $2,099.99 for 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage. The phone will be available starting Aug. 7.

Of course, you can pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra from Samsung, but you can also check out the best Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra launch offers from mobile carriers like T-Mobile and Verizon, where you can save up to $1,100 if you meet certain terms and conditions. Finally, you can get a $350 e-gift card if you purchase the phone from Amazon.

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TL;DR: Hulken has launched its first-ever Target-exclusive colorways: a Large Rolling Tote in Forest Green with Midnight Blue handles for $125, and a Medium Rolling Tote in Midnight Blue with Forest Green handles for $110.

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Hulken, the cult-favorite rolling tote brand, is rolling onto campus with its first-ever exclusive colorways for Target. The drop includes the Large Rolling Tote in Forest Green with Midnight Blue handles for $125 and the Medium Rolling Tote in Midnight Blue with Forest Green handles for $110.

These totes are made for the chaos of college life — move-in day, dorm runs, laundry hauls, and grocery trips. They fold flat and hold more than you'd expect, so you (or your kid) can stop lugging everything by hand and just roll with it instead.

SEE ALSO: Google's AI Search is a minefield for schools

Both totes are built around a patented design that keeps them stable and sturdy. They're made from durable, water-resistant polypropylene, so they can handle rain, spills, or general campus grime without falling apart.

The totes hold enough interior space (at least 3,840 cubic inches) to fit a large laundry haul or a Target run's worth of groceries. The oversized zip-secure top keeps everything contained instead of spilling out mid-roll, and side handles make it easy to lift up stairs or into a car trunk when your hands are full.

Bigger loads call for the Large Rolling Tote in Forest Green, and everyday errands can be covered by the Medium in Midnight Blue, both at Target.

TL;DR: Hulken has launched its first-ever Target-exclusive colorways: a Large Rolling Tote in Forest Green with Midnight Blue handles for $125, and a Medium Rolling Tote in Midnight Blue with Forest Green handles for $110.

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Hulken, the cult-favorite rolling tote brand, is rolling onto campus with its first-ever exclusive colorways for Target. The drop includes the Large Rolling Tote in Forest Green with Midnight Blue handles for $125 and the Medium Rolling Tote in Midnight Blue with Forest Green handles for $110.

These totes are made for the chaos of college life — move-in day, dorm runs, laundry hauls, and grocery trips. They fold flat and hold more than you'd expect, so you (or your kid) can stop lugging everything by hand and just roll with it instead.

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Both totes are built around a patented design that keeps them stable and sturdy. They're made from durable, water-resistant polypropylene, so they can handle rain, spills, or general campus grime without falling apart.

The totes hold enough interior space (at least 3,840 cubic inches) to fit a large laundry haul or a Target run's worth of groceries. The oversized zip-secure top keeps everything contained instead of spilling out mid-roll, and side handles make it easy to lift up stairs or into a car trunk when your hands are full.

Bigger loads call for the Large Rolling Tote in Forest Green, and everyday errands can be covered by the Medium in Midnight Blue, both at Target.

The Apple Store app is soon getting an AI bot to help you with your shopping decisions.

MacRumors reported the news after noticing a change in Apple's privacy policy for the Apple Store app.

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Now, the document has a paragraph related to a "Virtual Shopping Assistant," explaining that the company "collects and stores your account information, device identifiers, carrier information, chat information, and where enabled, location data to personalize the chat experience, provide relevant responses, and if you opt in, to improve the virtual shopping assistant."

The document also says that Apple removes personal identifiers from chats before sharing it with partners, and that the data is only being used so that the bot can provide a better conversational response. While it doesn't appear you can completely opt out of this, the part in which you allow Apple to use your chats to improve the experience can be opted in or out of by going to Account > Settings and tapping Chat Improvements within the Apple Store app.

The virtual assistant doesn't appear to be live in the Apple Store app yet.

This is not the first time Apple has added an AI bot to one of its apps; the Apple Support app has one as well, though the feature also isn't live for all users.

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