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X has officially rolled out a rebuilt version of its Android app, following through on a project the company first teased roughly a year ago.

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In an August 2025 post on X, Head of Product Nikita Bier announced he was recruiting what he called the "Android Dream Team," describing the effort in characteristically hyperbolic terms and asking engineers to help "rebuild the X Android app" from the ground up. The recruitment push came as users had periodically flagged bugs and performance issues with the app in the months since; for instance, tapping tweet links from other apps, like WhatsApp, would incorrectly load the main timeline instead of the intended post.

Nearly a year after Bier's initial call for engineers, Bier announced on July 20 that the rebuild was complete, calling it one of the largest engineering projects in the company's history. He described the new app as faster, smoother, and more reliable, and said the updated foundation would let the team ship new features more quickly going forward.

An X spokesperson elaborated on the changes in an email statement to Mashable: "X modernized the foundation so everything is faster, smoother, and more reliable, including scrolling, loading, and notifications."

Beyond the underlying performance improvements, the update doesn't appear to introduce new user-facing features at launch. The company is framing this release as an infrastructure overhaul, with the spokesperson reiterating that Bier's posts on X, including support for hosting Spaces and better performance on older devices, are expected in future updates.

Google has introduced two additions to its Gemini "Flash" lineup, along with a specialized cybersecurity model, 3.5 Flash Cyber, while holding off on releasing a long-awaited Gemini 3.5 Pro.

In a July 21 blog post, Google announced Gemini 3.6 Flash and Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite, describing them as built to give developers the "efficiency, low latency, and reliability" needed to run AI agents at scale. The post also detailed Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber, a specialized model paired with Google's CodeMender security agent.

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The announcement also included a brief update on Gemini 3.5 Pro, which Google says "is currently testing with partners," with general availability "as soon as it's ready." The post added that Google has already begun training runs for a future Gemini 4 model.

At the Google I/O event in May, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced that Gemini 3.5 Pro would launch in June. Since then, Anthropic and OpenAI have launched new frontier models, Fable 5 and GPT-5.6 Sol, while the Chinese AI lab Moonshot recently launched Kimi K3, a more affordable but still competitive open-source AI model. It's against this backdrop that Google announced its new trio of Gemini models.

SEE ALSO: Where is Gemini 3.5 Pro? The AI model announced at Google I/O is still MIA.

According to the post, Gemini 3.6 Flash is positioned as the company's general-purpose "workhorse" model, offering improvements in coding, knowledge work, and multimodal tasks compared to 3.5 Flash. Google also priced the model lower than 3.5 Flash, at $1.50 per million input tokens and $7.50 per million output tokens. Google released benchmark evaluations of Gemini 3.6 Flash, showing improvements in a variety of domains.

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Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite, meanwhile, is billed as the fastest model in the 3.5 series, reportedly capable of 350 output tokens per second, per Artificial Analysis figures cited in the post, at a lower price point of $0.3 per million input tokens and $2.5 per million output tokens. Google writes that the model is intended for high-throughput, latency-sensitive workloads like agentic search and document processing, and that it outperforms the prior Flash-Lite generation across agentic benchmarks.

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The most narrowly targeted release, Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber, is designed specifically to detect and patch software vulnerabilities and is being deployed inside CodeMender, Google's code security agent. Per the post, the model will not be broadly available; Google says it plans to offer it exclusively to governments and select partners through a limited-access pilot, citing the dual-use risks associated with a model capable of finding security flaws.

Google also said the newly released 3.6 Flash model includes expanded safety measures to resist jailbreak attempts related to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear misuse, as well as cyber offenses, while aiming to avoid unnecessary refusals for legitimate use cases.

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April 2025 filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

Google Maps has quietly evolved far beyond turn-by-turn directions. Buried in its settings and menus are tools that can change how you explore, navigate, and trust the places you visit. Here are three worth turning on.

You might not have heard of Xteink, but it's shaking up the eReader world through the miniscule size of its devices: you can fit them in your pocket so that you're more likely to read your favorite book than your Instagram feed. The Chinese brand is capitalizing on this by releasing the X4 Pro, a similarly tiny reader that adds some heavily-requested features.

SAVE $1,180.02: As of July 21, get the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus for $1,618.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $2,799. That's a discount of 42%.

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We're right in the middle of one of the stormiest seasons of the year. Summer thunder and lightning can ruin a beach trip or even a staycation if your power goes out. Be ready for any challenge with the help of a portable power station that can easily get you powered up again should anything happen. We've found one that's well worth grabbing while it's available at a significant discount.

As of July 21, get the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus for $1,618.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $2,799. That's $1,180.02 off and a discount of 42%.

SEE ALSO: Portable power stations explained

This power station offers 3600W of output (7200W in parallel), with 3584Wh capacity that's expandable up to 21kWh per unit or 43kWh with multiple units. That means it can keep a 3-person household for over 2 weeks, which should be plenty of time to get things in order should the power be out for an extended period.

It's simple to plug in and charge, and it has 6,000 cycles as well as a 10-year lifespan. Jackery claims it will work and remain reliable in a variety of conditions as well, even during severe cold and blizzards. And when it's been depleted, it's simple to charge. You can bring it from 0 to 100% in just 2 hours when charging with AC+DC.

If you want to make sure you're ready no matter what happens with the weather and your electricity, this power station is well worth picking up while it's discounted.

The modern gaming landscape has changed drastically over the past decade. In the early-to-mid 2010s, games like Grand Theft Auto V, Far Cry 4, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt heavily favored strong single-core performance. This played directly into Intel's strengths. With its focus on strong single-core performance and fewer but faster cores, Intel's CPUs dominated gaming for years.

Best Dreame beauty deals at a glance: Best hair dryer deal Dreame Pocket $84.95 (save $15.04) Get Deal Best red-light face mask deal Dreame Chrona Photon Anti-Aging Skincare Mask $224.99 at Amazon (save $75) Get Deal Best hair removal device deal Dreame Astra IPL Hair Removal Device $314.10 (save $85.89) Get Deal

Back in the day, the pinnacle of skincare was St. Ives Apricot Scrub. While we still have access to that miracle facial product, tech has made significant advancements in the world of beauty. We have hair dryers that don't cause heat damage, red-light masks for improving skin texture, and at-home hair-removal devices.

If you're looking to set up the ultimate at-home beauty and self-care salon, you've probably heard of Dreame. The brand offers a wide range of beauty-focused products (and excellent robot vacuums, too) that are much more affordable than some competing brands.

Just in time for back to school and fall health focus, Amazon has discounts across the board on Dreame beauty tech. Here are some of the best deals to shop today.

Best hair dryer deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dreame Dreame Pocket $84.95 at Amazon
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If you're not one to splurge on the Dyson AirWrap, you have tons of dupe options that are much more affordable. While it comes with fewer accessories, the Dream Pocket is a great option if you're looking for portability. The dryer itself has a lightweight design that folds up nicely into the included travel pouch. The Dreame Pocket with a styling nozzle, diffuser nozzle, and case is on sale at Amazon for under $85 as of July 21.

Best red-light mask deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dreame Dreame Chrona Photon Anti-Aging Skincare Mask $224.99 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $75   Get Deal Why we like it

If you've been looking for a red-light mask, you've noticed they tend to come with steep price tags. Thankfully, Amazon has the Dreame Chrona Photon Anti-Aging Skincare Mask on sale for under $225 today. That's a 25% discount off the list price at Dreame of $299.99.

The Dreame mask has five targeted light modes in a soft and flexible silicone mask that's designed for ultimate comfort. Of course, it comes with FDA clearance and it's SGS tested. The cordless design can get up to 90 minutes of use before needing to recharge.

Best hair removal device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dreame Dreame Astra IPL $314.10 at Amazon
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Instead of taking countless trips to the salon, get the Dreame Astrl IPL hair removal device, and do it all at home. Its highlights include 35J pro standard IPL energy, a 5.4 centimeter treatment window, and special cooling technology. Choose between 10 intensity levels or go with smart-glide mode for continuous pulses without the need to press a button.

At full price from Dreame, the Astrl IPL sells for $399.99 but Amazon has it on sale for $314.10.

Spain has triumphed as the winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but not before an intense final and the first-ever World Cup halftime show. And, as usual, Pornhub is a barometer for what captured people's attention so much that they clicked away from explicit content.

Many Spaniards and Argentines X'ed out of their Pornhub tabs in droves to focus on the game. At kickoff, Pornhub traffic was down 63 percent in Spain and a whopping 77 percent in Argentina, compared to an average Sunday on the tube site. By 5 p.m. ET, around two hours into the game, traffic was down 77 percent in Spain and 74 percent in Argentina (those missing three percent of Argentines had a feeling the final was over prematurely, apparently).

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There were traffic dips worldwide, but nothing like those in Spain and Argentina. At kickoff, worldwide traffic was down 23 percent compared to an average Sunday, and 29 percent two hours into the game.

In the U.S., people seemed to care even less about the gooooooal, with traffic just down 16 percent at kickoff and 21 percent at 5 p.m. ET.

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Unlike Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, which got people off the tube site, the World Cup halftime show didn't seem to cause a similar shift. Worldwide traffic was around 20 percent below average at the start, and it nearly returned to typical viewership during the show. Guess Ted Lasso wasn't enticing enough.

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In the hours after the game ended, Pornhub traffic shot up way above average in Spain (+36 percent at around 9 p.m.), Argentina (+17 percent), and worldwide (+9 percent). Everyone had to let off a little steam.

The best Apple Deals this week, at a glance Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max chip, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,999 (Save $400) Get Deal Best iPad Deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3 chip, 1TB, WiFi + Cellular) $749 (Save $500) Get Deal Best AirPods Deal Apple AirPods Max 2 $449 (Save $100) Get Deal Best Apple Watch Deal Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm, GPS) $299 (Save $100) Get Deal Best Apple accessory deal Apple AirTags 4-pack (2nd gen) $89 (save $10) Get Deal

Now a month out from Prime Day, great tech deals are getting harder to find. But when you need an upgrade, you need an upgrade. And lucky for you, we're always on the hunt — especially after Apple's excruciating price increases.

If you're looking to save some money on a new MacBook, iPad, AirPods, or other Apple gear, don't head to the Apple Store. The best places to shop for Apple discounts are Amazon and Best Buy. We did some digging at both and found the best Apple deals worth adding to your cart this week. Surprisingly, several MacBook Pro and iPad Air configurations are up to $500 off. We also found some steep savings on Apple Watches, Apple accessories, and even unlocked iPhones, despite it being a random Tuesday in July.

Shop the best Apple deals for the week of July 21, 2026 below.

Best MacBook deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max chip, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,999 at Best Buy
$3,399 Save $400   Get Deal Why we like it

Unfortunately, there aren't any deals worth mentioning on the MacBook Neo or Air models, but we did find several decent discounts on the MacBook Pro at Best Buy and Amazon. Our top pick is this $400 price drop on a 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M4 Max chip and a ridiculous 36GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. With plenty of power and storage space, this is a premium pick for video editors, 3D designers, or anyone who needs some serious firepower. Several other configurations are on sale for up to $500 off, so be sure to peruse the list below if you're seeking specific specs.

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• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 chip, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,849 $1,999 (save $150)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 chip, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,049 $2,199 (save $150)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro chip, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,249 $2,499 (save $250)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro chip, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,299 $2,499 (save $200)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro chip, 48GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,599 $2,899 (save $300)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Max chip, 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $4,499 $4,999 (save $500)

Best iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3 chip, 1TB, WiFi + Cellular) $749 at Best Buy
$1,249 Save $500   Get Deal Why we like it

iPad price hikes are a huge bummer, but there are several live discounts on current and previous-generation iPad Air models, as well as a $50 price drop on the classic iPad and a $100 drop on the Pro. Our top pick, however, is a previous generation iPad Air with an M3 chip, 1TB of storage, and both WiFi and cellular capabilities. It comes unlocked so you can take it to the mobile carrier of your choice. The M3 iPad Air is still a powerhouse and not much different than the latest M4 model. The differences between the two are negligible, so if you can get the M3 for $500 off, why not go with it? Usually $1,249, it's now down to just $749.

More iPad deals

• Apple iPad (A16 chip, 128GB, WiFi) — $399 $449 (save $50)

• Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4 chip, 128GB, WiFi) — $689.99 $749 (save $59.01)

• Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3 chip, 128GB, WiFi+Cellular) —$699 $749 (save $50)

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3 chip, 256GB, WiFi) — $849 $899 (save $50)

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3 chip, 1TB, WiFi+Cellular) — $949 $1,449 (save $500)

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5 chip, 512GB, WiFi) — $1,299 $1,399 (save $100)

Best AirPods deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: Apple AirPods Max 2 $449 at Amazon
$549 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

Even on sale, the Apple AirPods Max 2 are pretty dang expensive. But $100 in savings is still worth calling out for you Apple fanatics out there. While the second generation over-the-ear headphones are the first proper upgrade to the AirPods Max, they're still virtually identical to their predecessor. The main difference is the internal hardware. The Max 2 now have the same chip inside as the AirPods Pro 3, which unlocks better active noise cancellation as well as several smart features. They allow you to toggle on/off adaptive audio, conversation awareness, live translation, voice isolation, personalized volume, loud sound reduction, and Siri interactions as you see fit.

More AirPods deals

• Apple AirPods 4 without ANC — $99 $129 (save $30)

• Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $144.99 $179 (save $34.01)

• Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $199.99 $249 (save $49.01)

Best Apple Watch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm, GPS) $299 at Amazon
$399 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

The Apple Watch Series 11 was unaffected from the Apple price hikes, so its list price remains at $399. Even better, this week it's still chilling at its $299 sale price. This isn't the cheapest we've ever seen the smartwatch (that honor goes to its $279 Prime Day price), but $100 off is still a pretty sweet deal. As is the case with most new generations of tech products, the Series 11 Apple Watch isn't much different from the Series 10. But it does significantly improve one aspect that really matters: battery life. And that's reason enough to upgrade for some folks.

More Apple Watch deals

• Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm, GPS) — $219 $249 (save $30)

• Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm, GPS) — $329 $429 (save $100)

iPhone deals

• Apple iPhone 16e (128GB, Unlocked) — $499.99 $599.99 (save $100)

• Apple iPhone Air (256GB, Unlocked) — $839.99 $999.99 (save $160)

Apple accessory deals

• Apple MagSafe Charger — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01)

• Apple Pencil USB-C — $69.98 $79 (save $9.02)

• Apple Magic Mouse — $86 $99 (save $13)

• Apple AirTag 4-pack (2nd gen) — $89 $99 (save $10)

• Apple Pencil Pro — $99 $129 (save $30)

If you've ever used Win+Shift+S for quick screenshots, you'll know how handy it can be and how much time it can save. But there's another shortcut that's even more useful. On recent versions of Windows 11, Win+Shift+T extracts editable text directly from your screen, turning information trapped in images, PDFs, and presentation slides into text you can immediately reuse.

Tom Hiddleston is fascinated by Pompeii. As he tells me below, "Pompeii isn't just a place; it's the people." Outside of acting, one of Hiddleston's true passions in life is the ancient world. Stealing a page out of his character Loki's playbook on the Marvel show on Disney+, Hiddleston attempts to travel back to 79 AD to investigate the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston.

Blu-ray may very well be the last physical media we get when it comes to video content, but if history had gone just a little differently, it would be HD-DVDs being frantically collected by media nerds today, and not Sony's gift to image quality purists.

The luxury SUV market is full of expensive options, but not every buyer wants to pay a premium price for a premium badge. More shoppers are looking for vehicles that deliver comfort, technology, and refinement without the long-term costs associated with traditional luxury brands.

With the rise in popularity of pickleball, a "pickleball movie" was inevitable. But I'm frankly relieved that The Dink is in the hands of director Josh Greenbaum. He's the helmer of the brilliant buddy comedy Barb and Star Go to Vista del Mar and the buddy documentary Will & Harper. 

Not only are both of these movies top-tier when it comes to feel-good films, but each centers on older women without making them the butt of any jokes about aging. Instead, both celebrate their heroines for their brightness, humor, horniness, and brave honesty. And The Dink follows in their footsteps, while being a bit more mainstream. 

The Dink brings together Jake Johnson, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Patton Oswalt, and Aaron Chen for a buddy comedy that's laugh-out-loud hilarious and terrifically heartwarming. But of course, it begins with the fiery rivalry between tennis players and pickleballers. 

The Dink is a sensationally silly sports comedy. 

Jake Johnson stars as lovable loser Dusty Boyd, who'll tell anyone who'll listen about his brush with long-passed glory. As a child, Dusty was a tennis prodigy, coached by his father Chuck (a comically mirthless Ed Harris) to be the next hard-hitting legend. But after a disastrous match against Andy Roddick (yes, Andy Roddick), his reputation was destroyed. So here he is, a lollygagging tennis coach to children at a club run by his father. 

But Dusty has a chance to redeem himself in his father's eyes when a new enemy invades their pristine tennis courts. You guessed it: pickleballers. 

In a deranged slideshow presentation, Chuck explains to Dusty how the pickleballers — led by Patton Oswalt — are demanding more courts, which will obviously lead to pickleball dominating the world, so no one can play tennis again! To beat them back, Chuck sets up a tournament, pitting the best tennis player against the best pickleballer. Winner makes the call on the courts. 

However, Dusty's mission to squash the pickleballers gets sidetracked when he begins playing himself, alongside some charismatic older women, including Candace (Mary Steenburgen). While it's a rough start learning the game and its playful lingo, Dusty grows close to Candace at movie nights and country bars. And through their friendship, they both begin to realize how they've gotten stuck in the narratives of their past, which is inhibiting their growth toward a better future. Naturally, those lessons will be tied into a big final match, where pickleball becomes a metaphor for life. 

Don't worry. You won't have to strain to catch that message. Greenbaum's got John McEnroe making a cameo in The Dink, playing an unsolicited commentator on the big match. 

Jake Johnson and Mary Steenburgen lead a hilarious cast. 

With many years of New Girl behind him, Johnson has a lot of practice at playing a lovelorn buffoon. And given Steenburgen's elegance, it's easy to see how Dusty would fall for Candace. But The Dink rejects the temptation to become a cliched rom-com of opposites attract. Instead, Johnson will play the fool, while Steenburgen will be his straight man. Their chemistry is crackling and their comedic timing sublime. 

But Johnson switches gears opposite Aaron Chen, who plays a co-worker who idolizes Dusty and believes every tall tale. With Chen, Greenbaum is able to reach into more offbeat humor through goofy visual gags and a flat delivery that's a sharp foil to Johnson's funny floundering. 

Beyond that, The Dink has a jaw-dropping list of comedians turning up for gleefully ludicrous bit parts, like Ben Stiller as a rambling doctor, Oswalt as an uptight pickleballer, Chris Parnell as a smug tennis player, Chloe Fineman as a mean ex, and the late Lynne Marie Stewart (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Pee-wee's Playhouse) as a flirty friend of Candace's. However, Ed Harris deserves a special shout-out here.

Ed Harris had me howling in The Dink.

This long-celebrated American actor has really sunk his teeth into playing a string of ruthless fathers, from the grisly thriller Love Lies Bleeding to the dark comedies Riff Raff and How to Make a Killing, and now The Dink. Where Johnson goes broad and Chen goes offbeat for punchlines, Harris goes unflinchingly serious. He's treating this squabble between club members and courts as if it's a threat to the Earth as we know it. He regards every Dusty freakout with a stern but unfurrowed brow. And that's what makes his bits hysterical. 

Greenbaum smartly blends these different styles of comedy to craft a movie that'll be a crowd-pleaser. There are bits in here weird enough to exist in the wacky and wondrous world of Barb and Star. Then there are riffs of physical comedy or a serene absurdity that feels in line with the comedy of Will Ferrell and Harper Steele. Johnson plays more broadly, expertly hitting every beat with aplomb. Steenburgen offers support with stinging one-liners and lively reactions. And I can't stress enough: The Dink won't mock pickleball or those who play it. 

Greenbaum's brand of comedy is defiantly wacky, welcoming, and humane, never mean. So The Dink is sure to please, whatever your age or interest in its central sport. 

The Dink premieres on Apple TV on July 24.

Elon Musk's space exploration company SpaceX has struggled since making its debut on the stock market last month. After skyrocketing to a high of $225 just days after the company's blockbuster IPO, SpaceX stock has been in what seems like a never-ending slide.

SpaceX stock has now fallen for seven days in a row, and is now trading at a new low of $120. That's well below the $150 price point at which the SpaceX stock debuted. The stock's lackluster performance has resulted in SpaceX losing $1 trillion of its market value. In addition, Musk himself has lost his trillionaire status, a designation he was able to claim for a short time last month.

How did we get here?

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SpaceX stock began to crater shortly after the company announced the acquisition of AI coding agent Cursor for $60 billion. SpaceX also recently received the lowest possible environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rating, a Triple-C ESG rating, from index provider MSCI. ESG is often utilized by investors and funds when determining the most ethical, least problematic stocks for investors, helping them avoid problematic companies such as arms manufacturers or polluters. On top of that, many investors have begun to get cold feet when it comes to AI investments, beyond just SpaceX.

SpaceX, of course, isn't just a space exploration company anymore. In the months before the IPO, Musk merged SpaceX and his AI company xAI, claiming it was a necessary move to realize his goal of putting AI data centers in space. 

So, what happens next? SpaceX's flagship project is Starship, the powerful reusable rocket that is a core part of the company's success. The 13th Starship launch was originally scheduled for July 16 but was delayed due to engine issues (delays aren't unusual). SpaceX plans to retry the launch this upcoming Thursday.

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SpaceX is still one of the biggest companies in the U.S. with a valuation in the trillions. Musk also recently issued a warning to investors betting against the company on his social media platform X.

"The survival probability of firms who maintain a significant short position in SpaceX over time is very low," posted Musk.

Still, regardless of what the future holds, it's hard to argue against the fact that investors aren't too hot on the stock right now.

SAVE $280: As of July 21, get the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for $269.99 at Woot, down from its usual price of $549.99. That's a discount of 51%.

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If you're looking to kit your wrist out with a new smartwatch, now's a great time to do so. Samsung is on the verge of debuting several new models, and that means the old ones are going down in price. Case in point: the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, which you can get for an excellent discount right now if you don't want to wait for the new crop of devices.

As of July 21, get the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for $269.99 at Woot, down from its usual price of $549.99. That's $280 off and a discount of 51%.

SEE ALSO: Samsung Unpacked: What to expect from Samsung's new smartwatches

This classy smartwatch opts to keep things traditional while offering a variety of modern features that you'll appreciate. That includes a bright, easy-to-read display, a rotating bezel you use to select apps and navigate menus, and several health-tracking abilities so you can stay on top of what's happening with your body and fitness at all times.

From a heart rate and sleep score monitor to a daily Energy Score calculated from your heart rate, sleep, activity, and rest this watch can make sure you're ready for the day in all the ways that count. It can also be used to help track blood pressure.

Beyond all its health-centric features, this is a great smartwatch for day-to-day functionality and staying on top of your schedule. It has a built-in AI assistant as well as the option to use voice commands to navigate, which means you never have to use your hand to get things done if you don't want to.

If you're ready to debut a new smartwatch without breaking the bank, now's a good time to buy in.

Muscle memory is hard to shake. If you've spent years in Photoshop, you're not going to have a good time switching to GIMP. It took me three tries to switch over, and even then, tools like PhotoGIMP were incredibly helpful. You're unlearning years of shortcuts and what feels ingrained, which is hard to commit to for a tool you've never used before. If you're on the fence about switching to an alternative, then this tool is exactly what you need.

SAVE 25%: As of July 21, you can get the Bissell Little Green Max Pet SmartMix carpet cleaner (38572) for $119.99, down from $159.99, at Amazon.

Bissell Little Green Max Pet SmartMix carpet cleaner (38572) $119.99 at Amazon
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I used to have a Bissell Little Green machine, and it worked right up until I poured liquid into the wrong compartment. But before my little mishap, this little thing was a lifesaver (I seldom use that word, but in this case, it's true). With two beagles running around my apartment, having a carpet cleaner is a necessity.

SEE ALSO: Dreame's newest vacuum mop basically pressure-washes your floors

And right now, you can get your own Bissell Little Green Max Pet SmartMix carpet cleaner for $119.99, down from $159.99. That's a 25% discount or $40 in savings.

It comes with a specialized Pet Hair Removal Tool designed to grab embedded fur and debris from your upholstery, and once you're done scrubbing, the Self-Cleaning Tough Stain Tool rinses out the leftover dirt and residue from the hose with the touch of a button (my machine didn't have that feature).

Another major upgrade on this specific model is the SmartMix Technology, which automatically mixes the water and cleaning formula together for you so you don't have to measure anything. Just be sure you pour it into the correct tank!

SAVE $301: The Ecovacs Goat 01000 RTK robot lawn mower is on sale for $698.99 at Amazon, down from the standard price of $999.99. That's a 30% discount.

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Not many people consider the chore of mowing the lawn to be enjoyable. It's a task we often hand off to the neighborhood kids or a professional landscaping crew. But if you'd rather take matters into your own hands, we have a great solution these days. Plus, an affordable model is on sale.

As of July 21, the Ecovacs Goat 01000 RTK robot lawn mower is on sale for $698.99 at Amazon, marked down from the list price of $999.99. That winds up being a savings of $301 from a 30% discount.

By now you've probably seen a robot lawn mower rolling around someone's yard, but it's still an abnormal sight. Just like the rollout of robot vacuums, we'll slowly start to see more and more robots take over mowing the lawn. As someone with allergies, I'm totally cool with never touching a lawn mower ever again.

The Ecovacs Goat 01000 is designed to maintain lawns that span up to 0.25 acres in size. You don't need to worry about a wire perimeter because it maps your yard and stays on course thanks to LiDAR RTK navigation that even works in the shade or under trees. It can even avoid obstacles when mowing in dark conditions.

SEE ALSO: The Roborock RockMow X120H robot lawn mower has never been cheaper — save $700 at Amazon

The small mower body that measures 2.3 feet means it can mow in tight areas like between raised vegetable beds or small walkways. Plus, it has an IPX6 waterproof design. You get to decide on your ideal cutting length between 1.2 and 3.2 inches.

Today's Amazon deal on the Ecovacs Goat 01000 applies to the robot mower with a care kit which includes 36 blades and an RTK AC adapter. Since the mower and the care kit are on sale for under $700, today is a great day to wave goodbye to the heavy and loud push mower and make the upgrade. Spend the rest of summer perfecting homemade slushies instead of doing yardwork.

Mesh Wi-Fi is supposed to fix dead zones without filling your home with Ethernet cables. After all, Ethernet is fantastic, but only if you can easily run the cable from place A to place B, and preferably without it becoming an eyesore.