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There is a specific, sinking feeling that every Plex user knows intimately. You log into your server, ready to unwind with your meticulously curated media library, and you are greeted not by the familiar grid of movie posters, but by a sterile orange screen. The database is corrupted and the carefully hand-picked collections you spent weeks building have vanished into the digital ether.

Google I/O 2026 kicks off today, and you won't need a ticket to catch any of it. The entire two-day event is livestreamed, and you can register to watch for free at io.google/2026.

The main Google keynote starts at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m ET on May 19. The focus will be big-picture announcements, product reveals, and whatever CEO Sundar Pichai wants the world to walk away talking about (mostly Gemini, Google's AI product). You can find an embed to the YouTube stream of the keynote below:

In addition, our sister site CNET will be hosting a Google I/O live viewing party, also on YouTube, with live updates from reporters on the ground in Mountain View, California and a pre- and post-show. You can also ask questions and participate in the live chat.

A developer-focused keynote follows the same day at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m ET, which tends to focus on APIs, tools, and what's actually coming for builders. From there, breakout sessions run through May 20, covering Google AI, Android, Chrome, and cloud infrastructure, including one billed around agent-first workflows.

SEE ALSO: Google I/O 2026 live updates: See the latest reveals, including Gemini, Android XR, more

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Based on everything that's leaked and quietly rolled out in the days leading up to the show — new Gemini Live models, a mysterious video generation tool called Gemini Omni, expanded thinking controls, and fresh third-party app integrations — Gemini is going to be at the center of almost everything. The smart glasses situation should get some stage time, too.

This isn't the first time Jimmy Kimmel has offered a disturbing breakdown of Donald Trump's social media feed, and it probably won't be the last.

In the video above Kimmel recaps some of the president's recent AI slop posts, including a photo of himself walking with a handcuffed alien ("Why, we don't know," says Kimmel), a meme saying "President Trump ages in reverse" ("Wearing diapers does not mean you're ageing in revers," Kimmel quips), and another meme shared by the official White House account of Trump as James Bond ("I think 007 is his approval rating right now," Kimmel adds).

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The host's summary? "Imagine being a very unpopular president in the middle of a very unpopular war, and the cost of everything is sky rocketing, gas is very expensive, and you're spending your time posting online about how hot you are, about how you captured an alien and about how you should be the next James Bond."

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Smart home devices can get expensive quickly, especially if they rely on subscriptions or cloud services to unlock their full utility. That is why I've switched to using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W for as many smart home projects as I can. It is small, inexpensive, and low-power, but it is also exceptionally versatile.

TL;DR: Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Bundle available from $46.95 with free delivery. Since Amazon’s single Perfect Order booster pack is listed at $8.90, buying six individually would cost $53.40 — meaning the Booster Bundle saves you $6.45.

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Perfect Order continues its reputation in the Pokémon TCG as the most affordable modern expansion going right now, and you can save even more right now with Booster Bundles.

As of May 19, Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Bundle available from $46.95, with free delivery expected around June 1. That’s only $4.52 above its market price on TCGplayer.

That $46.95 price works out to roughly $7.83 per booster pack before tax. By comparison, Amazon’s single Perfect Order booster pack listing is sitting at $8.90. Buying six separately would cost $53.40 altogether, so grabbing the Booster Bundle saves you $6.45 while getting the same number of packs in one sealed box. 

This isn’t the absolute cheapest Perfect Order listing online right now. Walmart currently has the same Booster Bundle for $42.95, which comes out to about $7.16 per pack. TCGplayer’s lowest unopened listing starts at $35.99, but with shipping added.

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The Perfect Order Booster Bundle includes six booster packs from the Mega Evolution Perfect Order expansion. Each booster pack contains 10 trading cards, one Basic Energy, and one Pokémon TCG Live code card.

The set is built around Mega Zygarde ex, with Mega Clefable ex, Mega Starmie ex, and Meowth ex also among the headliner cards. 

To secure even more boosters at a reasonable price, you can also pre-order the Pokémon TCG Mega Zygarde ex Premium Collection for $70. For the hotly-anticipated Chaos Rising expansion, you can pre-order the Elite Trainer Box for just over $120. The Pokémon TCG’s newly-announced Pitch Black expansion is available to pre-order at TCGplayer.

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TL;DR: Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle up for preorder from $60.98 with free delivery. Since Amazon’s single Chaos Rising sleeved booster pack is currently listed at $14.95, buying six separately would cost $89.70.

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Chaos Rising is almost here, and if you’ve been eyeing individual packs on Amazon, the new Pokémon TCG Booster Bundle preorder is a much better way to stack up on Boosters without buying them one by one. 

As of May 19, Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Bundle available for $60.98 with free delivery. If you’re the type of trading card collector who likes to stock up on as many boosters from Amazon as possible, Pokémon Booster Bundles are a great way to save by buying a bunch all at once. 

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Amazon also has the Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Sleeved Booster Pack listed at $14.95. Since the Booster Bundle includes six Chaos Rising booster packs (with 10 cards per pack), buying the same number of sleeved boosters individually would bring the total to $89.70. At the Booster Bundle’s current $60.98 price, that knocks almost $30 off the total.

The set follows the latest Mega Evolution wave, with Mega Floette ex (that appeared in Pokémon Legends: Z-A) causing chaos in the city and Mega Greninja ex teaming with other Mega Evolution Pokémon ex like Mega Pyroar ex and Mega Dragalge ex to fight back. 

Walmart currently has the Chaos Rising Booster Bundle listed for $64.99 with free shipping, while TCGplayer has presale listings starting at $54.52 with shipping included and a market price of $54.64.

Also out on May 22, you can pre-order the Pokémon TCG Mega Zygarde ex Premium Collection for only $70. For more from the new expansion, you can secure the new Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box for around $120. 

Although currently not available on Amazon, the Pokémon TCG’s newly-announced Pitch Black expansion is available to pre-order at TCGplayer.

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SAVE $200: As of May 19, the Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum and mop is down to $1,299.99 at Amazon with the help of an on-page coupon. That's $200 off its list price of $1,499.99.

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Memorial Day deals have already started dropping, and for those who have had their eyes on a robot vacuum, there's already quite a few great offers to check out.

Over at Amazon, the brand new Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum and mop is currently sitting with a $200 discount courtesy of a coupon that can be clipped on its store page. The Narwal Flow 2 usually has a full price of $1,499.99, so this coupon drops its price down to $1,299.99. This is $200 in savings overall, which is a pretty sweet deal on a robot vacuum we loved in our review.

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Alongside 31,000Pa suction and a self-cleaning mop for keeping floors tidy around your house, the Narwal Flow 2 also features "The most insightful AI mess detection yet for a decent price," according to Mashable's Leah Stodart in her review.

Stodart found that, "The Narwal Flow 2 holds its own against pricier 2026 Dreame and Roborock competitors. It's the only mainstream roller mop vacuum that mops with heated water, and its AI cameras provide reliable snapshot proof of the messes and obstacles they're facing. For this value, I can ignore some finicky settings."

Its base also features a 2.4 liter dust bag that can hold up to 120 days worth of dirt, hair, and debris. That gives you plenty of time to focus on other things that matter around your house rather than needing to keep consistent focus on maintaining this robot vacuum.

Who knows how long this coupon will be live. If it's caught your eye, this is an excellent opportunity to save on the Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum and mop at Amazon.

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While Windows 11 has been one of the largest visual and under-the-hood overhauls Windows has ever seen, a ton of UI elements, options, and even apps from older Windows versions still linger in Windows 11’s nooks and crannies. While some, like the Control Panel, Command Prompt, and Device Manager, are hiding in plain sight, many more are buried beneath the surface.

The Moon is starting to reappear on the right side, but there's still just a small sliver tonight. Can you see anything on its surface?

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Tuesday, May 19, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent. Tonight, 9% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide.

Unfortunately, too little of the Moon is illuminated at the moment to make out any noticeable surface features.

When is the next Full Moon?

There are two Full Moons in May, with the next due to take place on May 31.

What are Moon phases?

According to NASA, the Moon takes around 29.5 days to orbit Earth completely, passing through eight phases during that time. While the same side of the Moon always faces Earth, the way sunlight hits its surface changes throughout its orbit, creating the familiar full, half, and crescent appearances we see in the night sky. Altogether, the lunar cycle consists of eight main phases:

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

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

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

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

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

Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

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

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

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you have a newborn.

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. 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 May 19, 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: Goo goo ga ga

• Green: Suspicious tweak

• Blue: Popular novels

• Purple: Sea life

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Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Things babies do

• Green: Modify deceptively

• Blue: Judy Blume books

• Purple: Fish minus a letter

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 #1073 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Things babies do: BABBLE, CRY, NURSE, TEETHE

• Modify deceptively: ALTER, COOK, DOCTOR, FUDGE

• Judy Blume books: BLUBBER, DEENIE, FOREVER, SUPERFUDGE

• Fish minus a letter: FOUNDER, SALON, SURGEON, TROT

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 May 19, 2026

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

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

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

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

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 May 19, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: On the rise

The words are related to ascension.

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Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe inclines.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Higher Ground.

NYT Strands word list for May 19

• Mound

• Hummock

• Hill

• Slope

• Butte

• Ridge

• Knoll

• Higher Ground

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 yesterday's Strands.

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're not a clean freak.

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 May 19, 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.

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 May 19, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Dirty.

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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 D.

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...

DUSTY

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 yesterday's Wordle.

TL;DR: Registered Nomad users can get 30% off select Nomad eSIM plans with the Mashable-exclusive coupon code MASH30.

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When it comes to travel — particularly if you have big plans over the summer months ahead — it's important to make sure you have international data on hand to keep you connected. Your carrier's roaming plans can be expensive — this is where an eSIM is helpful.

An eSIM is the digital solution to a physical SIM card, and Nomad offers an excellent selection of eSIM international data plans to consider from over 200 locations worldwide. Even better, Mashable users who are registered users of Nomad can take advantage of 30% off select eSIM data plans right now by using the coupon code MASH30.

Rather than stacking up expensive roaming charges through your usual carrier, this is a fantastic way to save you some cash when heading out on your next adventure.

There are a few things to keep in mind with this offer. The first is that it only applies to registered users of Nomad. Second, it can't be applied towards Day Plans or plans that cost under $5. And third, it's also not eligible for add-on data.

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Nomad keeps things simple in a really helpful way. I can speak from experience here, as I recently used Nomad on an international trip. With their app downloaded, I was able to find a data plan that best suited where I was heading to, and how much data I thought I'd need for the time I was there. It then gave me a step-by-step guide for activating my eSIM once I landed, so I could text the people I cared about right away when I arrived.

This immediately took away any stress I was feeling about roaming charges, and it helps that Nomad's app is very approachable. It even shows you how much data you have left on your chosen plan while you're using it, so it never felt like I'd go overboard on spending.

It's worth double-checking to make sure your device will work with Nomad first before jumping into an eSIM data plan. Have a look at Nomad's page on eSIM-compatible devices before snagging this limited-time offer.

Once you've checked that, you can jump on this excellent 30% off deal.

If you're posting over 50 times a day on X, you might need to both think about that and be aware that you'll now have to pay for it.

As detailed by Engadget, users reported seeing updates to the social media platform's Help Centre, with new post limits for free accounts "to alleviate some of the strain on the behind-the-scenes part of X and reduce downtime and error pages."

That means if you're not paying $3 per month for X's Premium blue checkmark subscription, your posts are now capped.

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X users without verification are limited to 50 original posts, 200 replies, and 500 direct messages per day. As Engadget pointed out, cached versions of the Help Centre show the previous post limit was 2,400 per day.

That might sound like a lot of posts. And it is. Especially on a platform with major content flood problems and bots.

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"If you do reach a limit, we'll let you know with an error message telling you which limit you've hit," says X. "For limits that are time-based (like the Direct Messages, posts, changes to account email, and API request limits), you'll be able to try again after the time limit has elapsed." The company also said that "limits may be temporarily reduced during periods of heavy site usage."

Non-paying users are also limited to 400 follows per day, which hasn't changed.

Post limits aren't the only way X has been recently trying to get users to pay for Premium, with the company launching a TweetDeck-like feature called Custom Timelines for subscribers in April. But for X owner Elon Musk, there's been more pressing matters of late.

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With The Late Show ending this week, Stephen Colbert is being asked a lot of questions about what's next.

Aside from co-writing a new Lord of the Rings movie, though, he did have one idea which he shared with the other late night hosts in the behind-the-scenes video above filmed after their group interview last week.

"I actually thought it would be fun to like, just take my show and go do it on OnlyFans," says Colbert in the clip above. "It doesn't have to be porn, you don't have to take your clothes off. I mean I'd wear something revealing."

Given that there are many OnlyFans creators who make a lot of money without nudity, he might be on to something.

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The best Memorial Day TV deals at a glance: Best TV deal overall Hisense 75-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV $849.99 (save $550) Get Deal Best art TV deal Hisense 65-inch S7 Canvas QLED 4K TV $1,099.99 (save $900) Get Deal Best small TV deal Hisense 43-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV $209.99 (save $140) Get Deal Best splurge Samsung 65-inch S95F OLED 4K TV $2,199.99 (save $400) Get Deal

You probably expect great deals on mattresses and outdoor gear for Memorial Day, but it also happens to be a great time to upgrade your TV. Many of the new releases from CES 2026 are officially on shelves now, and some of those are actually already on sale.

If you prefer an even more budget-friendly option, there's also a ton of last-generation models getting the deal treatment to make way for the newer models. Regardless of your preference, you can definitely score a discount on TVs from top brands like Hisense, Samsung, and LG in all shapes and sizes.

I'm tracking all of the best Memorial Day TV deals leading up to the holiday weekend, so check back if there's a specific model you're hoping to bring home for cheaper than usual.

Best Memorial Day TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 75-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV $849.99 at Amazon
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The U6 Pro is one of Hisense's new mid-range models for 2026 and it's a perfect mashup of performance and value. It packs Mini-LED backlighting, quantum-dot color, AI-driven processing, a peak brightness of 1,200 nits, a 144Hz refresh rate, and 2.1-channel Dolby Atmos audio. Hisense markets it as an easy way to "step into a premium experience without moving into higher-priced tiers." And that's especially true now that the 75-inch model has received its second price drop since its launch earlier this month.

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Hisense also launched a new version of the extremely popular Canvas TV for 2026, which features a Hi-QLED display with an AI RGB ambient light sensor. Not only is the display upgraded with deeper color accuracy and richer hues, but it can also adjust brightness and color temperature based on the lighting in the room. A new motion detection feature will also wake your display when you enter the room and fade when you walk away in order to save some energy. It still packs the same 144Hz refresh rate, Hi-Matte design, teak frame, and free digital art library to turn your TV into fancy artwork. Amazon and Best Buy both have the 65-inch model for $900 off for Memorial Day.

More Memorial Day TV deals

43-inch to 50-inch TVs

• Hisense 43-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV — $209.99 $349.99 (save $140)

• Amazon 43-inch Ember 4-Series 4K TV — $269.99 $329.99 (save $60)

• Amazon 50-inch Ember QLED 4K TV — $419.99 $479.99 (save $60)

• Hisense 50-inch S7 Canvas QLED 4K TV — $799.99 $1,299.99 (save $500)

55-inch TVs

• Insignia 55-inch F50 LED 4K TV — $199.99 $349.99 (save $150)

• Hisense 55-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV — $278.99 $429.99 (save $151)

• Hisense 55-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $399.99 $799.99 (save $400)

• Hisense 55-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $599.99 $849.99 (save $250)

• LG 55-inch B5 OLED 4K TV — $799.99 $1,499.99 (save $700)

65-inch TVs

• LG 65-inch 70A QNED AI 4K TV — $429.99 $579.99 (save $150)

• Hisense 65-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $547.97 $999.99 (save $452.02)

• Samsung 65-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $597.99 $899.99 (save $302)

• Hisense 65-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $729.99 $1,099.99 (save $370)

• Hisense 65-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $949.99 $1,499.99 (save $550)

• Samsung 65-inch S95F OLED 4K TV — $2,199.99 $2,599.99 (save $400)

• Sony 65-inch Bravia 8 II QD-OLED 4K TV — $2,598 $3,299.99 (save $701.99)

75-inch TVs and up

• Insignia 75-inch QF QLED 4K TV — $399.99 $649.99 (save $250)

• Hisense 75-inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K TV — $999.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,500)

• Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $1,199.99 $1,999.99 (save $800)

• LG 77-inch B5 OLED 4K TV — $1,499.99 $2,999.99 (save $1,500)

• Hisense 100-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $2,299.99 $3,499.99 (save $1,200)

The best Memorial Day tech deals of 2026: Best headphone deal Sony ULT Wear $148 (save $101.99) Get Deal Best laptop deal 13-inch MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $999 (save $100) Get Deal Best TV deal Amazon Ember 50-inch 4-Series with Fire TV (2025) $309.99 (save $90) Get Deal

Replacing a busted laptop or losing your favorite earbuds is painful enough without having to pay full retail price to replace them. Memorial Day is historically a great weekend to score discounts on big-ticket electronics (and mattresses!), but finding a real deal among all the manufactured holiday markdowns can be confusing, and a little insulting (looking at you, inflated list prices!).

SEE ALSO: The best deals this week, according to Mashable's team of shopping experts

To help you find the biggest discounts, I sifted through the sales to round up the best tech deals happening this weekend. I prioritized Mashable's favorite tech — so you get genuinely good, vetted gear, not just whatever inventory retailers are trying to clear out of their warehouses.

Best Memorial Day headphone deal Sony ULT Wear $109.06 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $140.93   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Best Buy Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

Read our full review of the Sony ULT Wear headphones.

The Sony ULT Wear headphones are a Mashable Choice Award winner, and they're on sale for $148 at Amazon, which is exactly how much they were during the Amazon Big Spring Sale. While this isn't the lowest we've seen them go for (they were $128 in December of 2024), it's still a great deal considering Amazon is matching the price of one of its biggest sales of the year. If you want something a little fancier, the Sony WH-1000XM6s are on sale for their Big Spring Sale price, too (which is their lowest price to date).

More Memorial Day headphone deals

• Bose QuietComfort — $229 $349 (save $120)

• Sennheiser Momentum 4 — $230 $299.99 (save $69.99)

• Marshall Monitor III — $248.99 $379.99 (save $131)

• Sonos Ace — $348 $399 (save $51)

Best Memorial Day laptop deal 13-inch MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $999 at Amazon
$1,099 Save $100   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Read our full review of the M5 MacBook Air.

The MacBook Neo isn't on sale yet (it probably never will be because it's already at such an affordable price point), but the brand-new 13-inch MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is $100 off on Amazon right now, meaning you can get it for just $999. This isn't the lowest price we've seen the M5 at, but it's close: It was $949 April 6. In our review, Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Werth said the new MacBook Air "takes everything good about the MacBook Air and adds the faster M5 chip."

More Memorial Day laptop deals

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,499.99 $1,699 (save $199.01)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,749 $1,899 (save $150)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro with 15-core CPU/16-core GPU, 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $2,399.99 $2,599 (save $199.01)

Best Memorial Day TV deal Amazon Ember 50-inch 4-Series with Fire TV (2025) $309.99 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $90   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Right now, you can get the Amazon Ember 50-inch 4-Series with Fire TV (2025) for $309.99. (If you're a new Xbox GamePass customer, you'll also get a month of the subscription for free.) That's a 23% discount and not too shabby of a deal for a 2025 TV.

More Memorial Day TV deals

• Samsung 65-inch Q7F QLED 4K TV — $427.99 $629.99 (save $202)

• Roku 65-inch Plus Series Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $479.99 $649.99 (save $170)

• Amazon Ember 55-inch Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $559.99 $819.99 (save $260)

• TCL 75-inch T7 QLED 4K TV — $629.99 $899.99 (save $270)

• Hisense 65-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $696.94 $1,499.99 (save $803.05)

The best early Memorial Day portable power station deals: Best overall deal Anker Solix C1000 $429.99 (save $569.01) Get Deal Best waterproof portable power station Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra $899.10 (save $399.90) Get Deal Best power station deal for creators DJI Power 1000 V2 $386.10 (save $312.90) Get Deal

According to the calendar, summer begins on June 21. But we all know the unofficial beginning is the long Memorial Day weekend, which is coming up this weekend. As we turn to summer activities outdoors, it's time to consider if you need any upgrades for the season.

If you've yet to jump on the hype of portable power stations, now's the time. As camping season ramps up, snagging a powerful model will be great for packing along. It'll keep phones charged up, portable speakers, and earbuds ready for use throughout the camping trip. You'll also be able to use the electric air pump for the inflatables before heading out on the water.

Now that we're seeing Memorial Day sales pop up, it's a great time to get a portable power station. Here are some of the best early deals to shop today. Some might even arrive before you leave for the long weekend trip.

Best overall deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Solix Anker Solix C1000 $429.99 at Amazon
$999 Save $569.01   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Solix C1000 here.

For weekends at the campground, it's impossible to go wrong with the Anker Solix C1000. It has 1,056Wh of capacity for keeping your phones charged up and for plugging in the string lights. If you're feeling like more of a glamping experience, pack along the coffee maker and air fryer for comforts from home and easy camping meals. Unlike plenty of models, the Anker Solix C1000 has a built-in LED light which is excellent for both visibility for getting your devices plugged into the ports but also for illuminating the campsite.

Best waterproof portable power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra $899.10 at Amazon
$1,299 Save $399.90   Get Deal Why we like it

If your summer camping trips might involve wet weather, head out with the waterproof Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra. Rare for portable power stations, it comes with an IP65 waterproof and dust-proof rating. That means it'll hold up to light splashes or sitting near a pile of sawdust in the work shed.

Best portable power station deal for creators Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Power 1000 V2 $386.10 at Amazon
$699 Save $312.90   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the DJI Power 1000 V2 here.

We're all familiar with DJI cameras, drones, and mics, but the brand has been building its lineup of portable power stations in the recent years. The DJI Power 1000 V2 comes with great features for creators, especially those who use DJI drones. The quick-charging SDC ports means super quick recharging of drone batteries.

Even if you're not a creator, the sale price of $386.10 is excellent for a portable power station that offers 1,024Wh of capacity. It also focuses on quiet operation which is great if you'll be using this at home during an outage in a bedroom at night.

The best Memorial Day mattress deals at a glance: Best mattress deal overall DreamCloud Classic Hybrid (Queen) $649 (save $1,243) Get Deal Best mattress deal for people with back pain Saatva Rx (Queen) $2,799 (save $650) Get Deal Best organic mattress deal Avocado Green Mattress (Queen) $1,359 (save $240) Get Deal

Memorial Day is hands-down one of the best times of the year to buy a new mattress. Discounts during this holiday weekend typically drop prices by $400 (or more), and brands love to throw in free add-ons like pillows or sheet bundles. That's pretty good news, considering most bedding will cost you an arm and a leg nowadays.

SEE ALSO: Saatva is already taking $650 off luxury mattresses for Memorial Day

Your sleep is no place to skimp. I recently upgraded to the Saatva Rx, and getting it was easily the best decision I've made all year. But while investing in a good bed is important, there's no reason to pay full price when you can snag a holiday discount. If your current mattress is sagging or you're just tired of waking up with random back pain, I def recommend taking advantage of these sales.

Best Memorial Day mattress deal Opens in a new window Credit: DreamCloud DreamCloud Classic Hybrid (Queen) $649 at DreamCloud
$1,892 Save $1,243   Get Deal Why we like it

The best deal you can get right now is on a DreamCloud. The brand's top-rated hybrid Queen mattress — which features six layers, a CloudQuilt quilted cover, cooling fiber technology, and 1 inch of "pressure-relieving" memory foam — is on sale for just $649 (!!) right now. Or, if you need a base and all, the company's basically giving away bundles. You can score a bundle that includes the mattress, an adjustable bed frame, and a full sheet set (pillows and all) for under $2K.

More Memorial Day mattress deals

• Amerisleep: Get up to $1,000 off all mattresses and 40% off bundles

• Bear: Get 35% off sitewide, plus $275 worth of free accessories

• Casper: Get up to 30% off select mattresses and 35% off bundles

• Purple: Get up to $900 off a mattress and a base

• Helix: Get 25% off sitewide with code MEMDAY25

• Leesa: Get 30% off select mattresses

• Mattress Firm: Get up to 60% off select mattresses with Queens starting at $189.99

• Nectar: Get up to 50% off select mattresses and 66% off bundles

Best Memorial Day mattress deal for people with back pain Opens in a new window Credit: Saatva Saatva Rx (Queen) $2,799 at Saatva
$3,449 Save $650   Get Deal Why we like it

I'm only 32, but because I live with endometriosis and interstitial cystitis, I experience back pain on the reg. Like, chronic, can't sleep, going to rip my hair out, back pain. This month, I decided to switch from Purple (my former go-to mattress brand) to Saatva, and I couldn't be happier. For someone with chronic, debilitating back pain, the Saatva Rx is the mattress to get, and right now, you can get it (or any mattress on the Saatva site) for $650 off.

Best organic Memorial Day mattress deal Opens in a new window Credit: Avocado Avocado Green Mattress (Queen) $2,039 at Avocado
$2,399 Save $360   Get Deal Why we like it

If you're trying to be a little greener, Avocado is offering up to 20% off select mattresses, including its luxury mattress collection, and 15% off its Avocado Green Mattress (a best-seller). The Avocado Green Mattress is the "most certified organic mattress" and has a 4.5 average star rating with around 19,439 reviews. It's formaldehyde-free (you'd be surprised how many products contain this nasty stuff!), OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified, and is available in five comfort levels. Of course, the price will vary depending on the size you get, but a Queen with a "medium" top will cost you $2,039 with the discount.

More organic mattress deals

• Essentia: Get 25% off sitewide plus a free, luxury sheet set (worth $749) when you buy the Dormeuse REM9 Active or Classic REM5 Active

• Birch: Get up to 25% off sitewide with code MEMDAY25

• Naturepedic: Get up to 20% off sitewide

• Plush Beds: Get up to 50% off select mattresses and free white-glove delivery, plus 25% off all toppers and bedding through May 18

The best early Memorial Day deals to shop on Amazon: Best TV deal 65-inch Hisense Class U7 Series MiniLED ULED 4K Google TV (65U75QG) $696.94 (save $803.05 at Amazon) Get Deal Best portable power station deal Anker Solix C1000 $429.99 (save $569.01 at Amazon) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Earbuds $149 (save $30 at Amazon) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Ninja Slushi (88 ounce) $259 (save $90.99 at Amazon) Get Deal

The long Memorial Day weekend is coming up quickly. Like every other major holiday, Amazon is celebrating with a sale. Also standard for Amazon, we don't necessarily have to wait until the official holiday drops to get savings. Amazon's Memorial Day is already in full swing.

Timing it well with the season, Amazon's Memorial Day sale has great price drops on summer-themed items like portable power stations, a TV worthy of every MLB and World Cup game, and plenty of camping gear. There are also excellent deals for home upgrades, from the kitchen to the backyard that'll help celebrate all that summer has to offer.

Before the holiday weekend kicks off, shop these early Amazon Memorial Day deals today and leave the weekend open for relaxation or adventure.

Best TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense 65-inch Hisense Class U7 Series MiniLED ULED 4K Google TV $696.94 at Amazon
$1,499.99 Save $803.05   Get Deal Why we like it

Summer is undeniably getting hotter. If you'll be taking respite indoors this summer, it might be high time to make a TV upgrade. Hisense makes some of the best bang-for-your-buck models and that certainly applies to Amazon's deal on the 65-inch Hisense U7 LED 4K TV. Not only does it have impressive stats like 3,000 nits of brightness, it has a native refresh rate of 165Hz which makes it an excellent (and affordable) gaming TV. Plus, it has four HDMI 2.1 inputs.

Best portable power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Solix Anker Solix C1000 $429.99 at Amazon
$999 Save $569.01   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Solix C1000 portable power station here.

I've tested dozens of portable power stations, and the Anker Solix C1000 remains one of the best models for taking along to the campground. Sure, Anker has already launched the Solix C1000 Gen 2 but the original C1000 comes with some features that are excellent for camping. For one, the built-in LED lightbar is fantastic for using around the campsite, which is missing from the new Gen 2.

The Solix C1000 has six AC ports, an impressive amount for a power station with 1,056Wh capacity. There's also the dual USB-A and USB-C ports for plenty of options while camping.

Best earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Earbuds $149 at Amazon
$179 Save $30   Get Deal Why we like it

Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort earbuds here.

Summer calls for endless playlists and great earbuds. The playlists are up to you, but we recommend the budget-friendly Bose QuietComfort Earbuds for jamming out. When it comes to the entire lineup of Bose headphones and earbuds, Mashable feels the QuietComfort earbuds have amazing sound quality, especially given their lower price point compared to other Bose earbuds. The noise cancellation is solid and the fit is both secure and comfortable.

Ahead of Memorial Day, Amazon has all colorway options on sale for $149, down from the list price of $179. Since this is the lowest price we've seen at Amazon all year, now's a great time to make the upgrade.

Best kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Slushi (88 ounce) $259 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $90.99   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Ninja Slushi here.

If you're ready to make this the summer, a slushy machine is bound to make that happen. While there haven't been too many machines that replicate that perfect summer treat we run to the corner store for, the Ninja Slushi is here to save us. Amazon must also recognize how perfect this is for summer because the pre-Memorial Day sale price of $259 matches the rarely-seen record low price at Amazon.