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For a long time, the Raspberry Pi was the default choice for any project that called for an SBC because it was affordable and well-supported. Unfortunately, things have changed. Memory prices have pushed the top-shelf Pi 5 from its original price of $120 to above $300. The low-memory models are still affordable, but the calculus around which board you should buy is no longer quite so cut and dry.

There's a category of apps that quietly run in the background, doing their jobs and making your life easier. You set them up once, configure them the way you want, and then forget about them as they keep working behind the scenes, quietly paying dividends. Here are three free and open source (FOSS) apps that fit that set-it-and-forget-it philosophy. You can set up all three in a single Saturday afternoon, and they'll continue working in the background for weeks and months to come.

Updated on July 31 at 7:15 p.m. ET — T-Mobile has confirmed to Mashable that some users who spoke with customer service regarding the outage have since received a credit. A company spokesperson provided a statement:

"We understand our service is critical to the lives and businesses of our customers, and we deeply regret the difficulties some customers experienced earlier this week. We restored service as quickly as possible, addressed and resolved the technical challenges, and remain committed to providing the reliable experience our customers expect from us."

If your T-Mobile service was disrupted on Monday, you may be able to get some compensation for your troubles.

Multiple outlets, including KTLA in Los Angeles, have reported that some T-Mobile customers have been able to get at least $20 off their next bill because of the outage. One Reddit user said they were able to save as much as $80 (spread out over multiple billing cycles) by telling customer service that they missed out on a work opportunity because of the outage.

SEE ALSO: T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to qualify

Generally, it seems that these credits are not automatic, and you may have to personally contact T-Mobile customer service to be compensated for your troubles.

After a major Verizon mobile outage in January, Verizon offered all affected customers a $20 credit.

Millions of T-Mobile users found their phones stuck in SOS mode on Monday afternoon, which led to plenty of criticism of the brand on social media. T-Mobile did acknowledge and apologize for the outage, though it has not explained what happened.

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Mashable contacted T-Mobile repeatedly to ask about the outage and its causes, but so far, the company has been silent. The most recent post at the T-Mobile news page is the company's Q2 2026 earnings report, in which the company saw growing revenue and profits, with total revenue for the quarter of $22.7 billion.

If you've ever used a handheld gimbal camera and wished it could just float into the air to grab a wide shot, HOVERAir built something specifically for you. The company just announced the VERSA, a pocket camera designed to work both on the ground and in the air.

SEE ALSO: The best cameras for vlogging

Most of the time, it functions as a standard handheld camera with a 3-axis gimbal to keep your video steady. It uses an AI framing feature to analyze your shot, suggest where to place the camera, and automatically crop the frame. HOVERAir also says it handles low-light and high-contrast scenes without blowing out the highlights or losing shadow detail.

HOVERAir is introducing VERSA, a pocket camera that can fly. Credit: HOVERAir

When you want an overhead perspective, you snap on a set of lightweight propeller wings. You don't need a controller or piloting experience — you launch it right out of your hand and let the AI tracking follow you around. It comes with more than 10 automatic flight modes, including a "3D Worlds" setting that flies a 360-degree circle around you to create a three-dimensional image.

The VERSA is set to launch on Indiegogo in mid-August. The official site is live with these initial details, but HOVERAir hasn't shared pricing or the full spec sheet yet.

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SAVE $404: As of July 31, the DJI Mavic 4 Pro Fly More Combo — which includes the drone, DJI RC 2, three batteries, charging hub, shoulder bag, and more — is on sale for $2,495 at Amazon. That's 14% or over $400 in savings.

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If you're looking to elevate your travel content, vlogs, real estate videos, home movies, or commercial projects, DJI drones are the way to go. And if you really want top-tier aerial footage, the Mavic 4 Pro is hard to beat, particularly if you can find it on sale.

The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is a lofty purchase at $2,899, which puts it out of reach for those who just want to dabble in drone content. Instead, it's built for video professionals looking to up their cinematic footage. The Fly More Combo, which includes the DJI Mavic 4 Pro, the DJI RC 2, three batteries, a charging hub, and more, is on sale on Amazon for $2,495. Yes, that's still pricey, but it's over $400 cheaper than usual.

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The Mavic 4 includes a 100MP Hasselblad camera paired with a 48MP medium telephoto at 70mm and a 50MP far-reach telephoto at 168mm. It can shoot 6K/60fps HDR video on the main camera and 4K/120fps HDR video across the three cameras combined. Another added bonus is the infinity gimbal, which offers 360 degrees of rotation for magical shots from virtually any angle.

You'll get about 51 minutes of flight time with the Mavic 4 Pro's battery, but you can swap it for one of the extra batteries included for longer sessions. You'll also get a fast-charging hub with the Fly More Combo, helping you get back up in the air faster.

While it's certainly a major investment, our friends at CNET (also owned by Mashable's publisher, Ziff Davis) raved about it. "The Mavic 4 Pro is a superb option for video professionals who want to add some truly cinematic drone footage to their image-making arsenal."

It's worth that $2,495 sale price for the right creators.

SAVE 48%: As of July 31, you can get the Kingston Fury Renegade G5 SSD (2048GB) for $379.99 at Amazon. That's a 48% discount or $353 in savings.

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If you're tired of deleting old games just to make room for a single new update, it might be time to look into upgrading your internal storage.

Right now, you can get the Kingston Fury Renegade G5 SSD (2048GB) for $379.99 at Amazon, down from $732.99. That's a 48% discount or $353 in savings.

SEE ALSO: RAMageddon is making it harder to find the best Windows laptops. These 10 are actually worth it.

It’s still a spendy upgrade, but this is one of the fastest drives on the market. It delivers read speeds up to 14,800 MB/s and write speeds up to 14,000 MB/s, so game load times and large file transfers happen almost instantly. And because Gen 5 drives are known for running hot when pushed, Kingston designed this one with a specialized thermal layout (a 6nm controller and a 12-layer PCB) to help manage heat and prevent the drive from throttling under heavy workloads.

That said, there is one thing you should know before buying: it uses the standard M.2 2280 form factor and works with older Gen 3 and Gen 4 systems, but you need a motherboard that supports PCIe 5.0 to reach the advertised 14,000 MB/s speeds.

SAVE 44%: As of July 31, you can get a 27-inch LG Ultragear OLED gaming monitor (27GS93QE) for $499.99 at Amazon. That's a 44% discount or $400 in savings.

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If you've been wanting an OLED monitor but refuse to pay OLED prices, today is your day. Amazon just knocked 44% off the 27-inch LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor, bringing it down to $499.99. That's a record-low price.

SEE ALSO: The best TVs of 2026 so far: RGB TVs were the talk of CES, but they're not the only exciting releases

OLED screens are notorious for being expensive, but they're also genuinely worth it if you care about picture quality. Because this monitor features VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400, the blacks actually look black, not that washed-out dark gray you get on standard screens. It also has a 240Hz refresh rate and a 0.03ms response time, which is just a fancy way of saying your games will run super fast without tearing or lag.

A few other nice-to-have features: the screen is anti-glare, and the stand lets you adjust the height, tilt, and pivot to match your setup. Plus, LG includes a two-year warranty that covers the OLED panel itself.

SAVE $30: As of July 31, get the Apple AirPods 4 for just $99 at Amazon. That saves you $30 off its $129 price tag.

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If you're an iPhone user, you can't deny the convenience of Apple's AirPods. The earbuds are perfectly pocket-sized and automatically connect to your iPhone, which means no unnecessary fussing with Bluetooth controls. The biggest downside to AirPods is the price.

When you're used to the days of Apple providing a pair of EarPods with every phone, it's a tough pill to swallow when you see AirPods $129 price tag. Luckily, you don't have to spend that much on them.

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As of July 31, get the Apple AirPods 4 for just $99. That saves you $30 off the earbuds' list price for 23% savings.

Apple AirPods 4 debuted in 2024. They're outfitted with the H2 chip and spatial audio. This pair doesn't have active noise cancellation, but it is sweat- and water-resistant for your workouts. Plus, with the included charging case enjoy up to 30 hours of battery life.

Shop the Apple AirPods 4 at Amazon for $99 now and save $30.

Mechanical moving parts are among some of the most satisfying objects you can print. Here are six of our favorites, from fidget spinners for idle hands through to toys, decor, and educational projects.

SAVE $162: As of July 31, the Samsung 55-inch M80H Mini LED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for only $537.99. That's 23% in savings and its lowest price on record.

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Traditionally, it may not be the best time to buy a new TV, but logically, it certainly is. Not only is the 2026 NFL season right around the corner, but plenty of new movies and TV shows will also hit the airwaves in the coming months (Mother Mary, Ted Lasso Season 4, Reacher Season 4, Survivor Season 51, more than likely Disclosure Day, etc.). Plus, this Samsung Mini LED model is down to its best price ever.

As of July 31, the Samsung 55-inch M80H Mini LED 4K TV is just $537.99, down from $699.99. That's a saving of over $160, marking its lowest price on record according to our favorite price-tracking tool.

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The M80H is a step up from your basic LED TV, featuring a Mini LED display that uses loads of tiny LEDs for brighter, more accurate colors and more cinematic contrast. It's not as impressive as an OLED TV, but it's definitely more preferable if you're on a budget. It also includes an NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor, which has companion features like Samsung Vision AI and the AI Sound Controller. These added perks let you elevate specific parts of the sound or add more depth to certain scenes.

For gamers, the M80H is a solid pick, as it features the Motion Xcelerator 144Hz for supporting PC gaming, DLG 240Hz for smoother motion and response times, AMD FreeSync Premium, and an in-game menu that lets you control FPS, input lag, and more.

If your old TV has seen its final days, there's never been a better time to grab Samsung's 55-inch M80H Mini LED TV.

It's only been a few months since Logan Paul's $16 million Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sale set a record, but he's already on the hunt for something more valuable.

The controversial YouTuber-turned-WWE star released a one-hour mini-documentary on YouTube on Friday, chronicling his quest to acquire a card that doesn't exist yet.

So what exactly is he trying to do, and why is the Pokémon card he's trying to acquire potentially so valuable? Let's break it down.

SEE ALSO: I tried to buy my son some Pokémon cards at retail price. It was almost impossible. Which Pokémon card is Logan Paul trying to acquire?

In a nutshell, the origin of Pokémon cards can be dated back to 1996. Rather than being sold in packs, the first trading cards were available to peel from sheets found in a Japanese comic called CoroCoro. Pairs of cards were released over a number of issues, with the first – issue 223 – containing Pikachu and Jigglypuff cards.

The catch? Although there are many of these cards in circulation, there is apparently still no Pikachu that's been graded a perfect 10 by the Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) body.

The video above chronicles Paul's attempt to secure one, following him as he buys copies of CoroCoro 223 along with pre-production sheets of the cards that came with the issue, hoping to peel a Pikachu card that's high enough quality to make the grade of Gem Mint 10 (categorised on PSA's website as a "virtually perfect card").

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This is the big question. Normally getting cards graded with PSA takes time (from five to 25 business days), but in the documentary we see Paul getting two cards graded far more quickly after dropping them off at one of the PSA offices himself.

At the end of the video, he announces a live streaming event where he will peel the Pikachu card that he hopes to get graded a 10. What we don't know is what will happen next. Will the event end with Paul showing the card off and getting ready to take it to PSA? Or does he have the kind of relationship with the authenticator where he'll be able to organise for one of its graders to attend the event, and do the grading in person?

We'll have to wait for the stream, which is happening July 30 at 9:30 p.m. EST on Paul's YouTube channel, to find out.

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UPDATE: Jul. 31, 2026, 2:45 p.m. Logan Paul completed his livestream on Thursday, peeling the Pikachu on YouTue — but based on the card's centering, he doesn't think it'll achieve the PSA 10 grade needed to complete his mission.

Major changes are coming to Google account storage for Android users. Stuff that has historically not counted toward your storage allotment soo will—it could put a damper on your data management. Here's some background info on the changes and what you can do to adapt.

Photoshop is one of the hardest apps to find a good free, open-source (FOSS) alternative for. It's genuinely powerful, has decades of history behind it, is familiar to professionals across the industry, and its interface just works. And truth be told, at the time of writing, there's no single FOSS app that can do everything Photoshop does. But use three FOSS apps together, and they can cover most of what people use Photoshop for day to day. Sure, you give up some convenience—but you save a lot of money in the process.

I'm not a big fan of smart home dashboards. My ideal smart home is one that works automatically without me having to control things manually. When I got my hands on a VR headset, however, I wanted to see if I could build a virtual smart home dashboard in 3D space.

GitHub has grown from a simple place to store code into the center of the modern development world. It's still the largest platform of its kind, and if you want other developers to discover, use, or contribute to your project, it remains one of the easiest places to reach them. That network effect is hard to ignore, and I don't think most developers need to abandon GitHub completely.

Google DeepMind released a series of videos demonstrating Gemini Robotics 2 utilizing the Apptronik Apollo 2 Humanoid Robot working alongside the Franka F3 Duo Dual-Arm System robot, and it looks like I won't be doing too many household chores in the near future.

Splitting your home network into VLANs is sensible, so kudos to you if that's what you're doing. Your computers go on one network, smart home devices on another (as they can be pretty dodgy security-wise), and guests get a separate corner where they don't bother or endanger any other part of your network.

Our experts have now spent weeks with Valve's gaming PC and have complicated thoughts. Is this the hybrid gaming device you're looking for?

SAVE $10: As of July 31, the Lego Marvel Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock Subway Train Scene is on sale for $44.99 at Amazon. That's $10 off its full price of $54.99.

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If Spider-Man: Brand New Day has you in the mood for even more from the beloved web-slinger, Amazon's offering a great discount right now on the awesome Lego Marvel Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock Subway Train Scene. As of July 31, you can score it for $10 less than usual.

This discount has dropped its price from $54.99 to $44.99, which is also just $1.04 away from its lowest-ever price point of $43.95 at the retailer, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel. If you've had your eyes on this build, or maybe know a Spider-Man fan who would adore it, now is a great time to pick it up.

SEE ALSO: Lego is livestreaming a Pokémon Smart Play demo on July 31 — how to watch

This 393-piece set, recommended for ages 9 and up, recreates the subway train scene from Spider-Man 2, with a brick-built subway that includes removable roof sections revealing passenger seating inside. Of course, it also comes with minifigures to bring this memorable moment to life: Spider-Man (who has attachable webs and interchangeable heads for wearing the mask or not), Doc Ock with four jointed tentacles, J. Jonah Jameson, and Aunt May.

It looks like quite a fun build for a Marvel fan to assemble, so if it's caught your eye, don't miss out on this great deal on it at Amazon.

And Spidey's Lego adventures don't end there, either. You can even get a free Lego Spider-Man vs. Anti-Venom set on your next order at Lego today, which you can learn more about here.

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SAVE $10: As of July 31, the Soundcore V40i by Anker open earbuds are at their lowest-ever price of $29.99 at Amazon. That's $10 off their full price of $39.99.

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If open earbuds have caught your attention, Amazon is a great place to look for discounts right now. The retailer has had several great offers pop up recently, and among them is the Soundcore V40i by Anker open earbuds. As of July 31, you can snag these buds at a new low price of $29.99.

Compared to their usual full price of $39.99, that's a $10 discount. Considering this is their lowest-ever price at Amazon according to price tracker camelcamelcamel, this is a great time to grab them. You can even choose between the black and white models at this price.

SEE ALSO: Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 from Amazon and get a free $100 gift card

Rather than having buds that go in your ear, the Soundcore V40i features four-level adjustable ear hooks that wrap around your ears and an open design that sits over the front for listening. According to the store page, these buds also offer a maximum boost of 7.5dB over non-adjustable hooks, so you can enjoy fuller sound from your favorite music.

On top of that, their battery life can get you through a workout or commute with ease, lasting up to six hours on a single charge or up to 21 hours with the help of the charging case.

This deal on the Soundcore V40i open earbuds by Anker may not last long, so act fast to save on them at Amazon.

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