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You can now use Spotify to catch up on your magazines in addition to your podcasts and audiobook backlog. The streaming service is introducing long-form magazine articles to audio, keeping you up to date even during your commute.

The Ford Ranger MS-RT isn’t trying to be another hardcore off-road pickup. Instead, it leans into something very different for this segment—a proper street-focused take on Ford’s midsize truck.

Anthropic has announced plans to eventually release a public version of Mythos, its AI model with advanced cybersecurity capabilities. First, the AI company needs to develop adequate safeguards, which, by its own admission, don't yet exist.

The company revealed in an update to Project Glasswing, its limited-access security program, that it intends to expand access to U.S. and allied governments before pursuing a broader public release of "Mythos-class models" in the "near future."

As reported by The Register, Anthropic was candid about the timeline's uncertainty, stating that no company, including itself, has built safeguards sufficient to prevent the model from being misused. Even so, Anthropic said in a related blog post that it believes "Mythos-level models will become widely available in the next 6-12 months."

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SEE ALSO: Anthropic's Mythos is already finding security flaws in Apple software

Claude Mythos was initially revealed in April. Anthropic said that the model succeeded at generating working exploits 72.4 percent of the time during testing — compared to just above zero percent for Claude Opus 4.6. In those reports, Anthropic researchers with no formal security training reportedly asked Mythos to hunt for vulnerabilities overnight and woke up to complete, functional exploits.

Since then, the model has scanned over a thousand open-source projects and identified more than 23,000 flaws, including more than 6,000 rated high or critical severity. Among them was a vulnerability in the wolfSSL cryptography library, used by billions of devices, that would have allowed attackers to forge certificates and impersonate legitimate websites. It has since been patched.

As AI tools get better at finding exploits, they've sparked a zero-day bug discovery crisis, with some bug bounty programs shutting down entirely. Open-source maintainers have reportedly asked Anthropic to slow its disclosure rate, saying the flood of bug reports exceeds their capacity to address them.

Anthropic's suggested solution to the capacity crunch is, of course, more AI. The Claude Mythos system card predicts that AI tools will ultimately benefit cybersecurity defenders, though Anthropic also notes that hackers may have an advantage for the time being.

SAVE $600: As of May 26, the Samsung 85-inch Q7F QLED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for only $899.99 instead of its usual $1,499.99 list price. That's 40% off and its best price ever.

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Upgrading your TV doesn't have to cost you a fortune, especially if you opt for last year's models. The 2025 Samsung Q7F TV might fall into budget-friendly territory, but it doesn't skimp on features. And it's currently the cheapest it's ever been for the 85-inch option.

As of May 26, the Samsung 85-inch Q7F QLED 4K TV is just $899.99 at Amazon. That's $600 or 40% off its list price of $1,499.99 (as seen on Samsung's own website). Not only is that the lowest price on record, but it's beating Best Buy and Samsung's sale price by $100.

The Q7F is not the fanciest QLED TV in Samsung's lineup, but it's still a QLED TV, which means its 85-inch display is packed with millions of quantum dots to offer a more vibrant range of colors and brightness. It pairs that with a Q4 AI processor that upscales your content, as well as integrated sensors that monitor ambient sound and auto-adjust for an optimal listening experience. In other words, it looks and sounds more expensive than it is.

The 120Hz refresh rate is just OK, but the TV does come with a free month of Xbox Game Pass. So, we'd recommend it for casual gamers just getting their feet wet.

If you just want a low-cost TV from a premium brand that packs a brilliant, large screen for streaming, the Samsung Q7F is one of the best budget options out there. And at less than $900, it's going to be a hard deal to beat.

Planning on buying new tools for summer DIY projects or home repairs? If so, you don't want to miss Home Depot's huge Memorial Day sale, which ends in under 48 hours. While we've seen buy-one-get-one deals in the past, right now there's an even better deal on DeWALT tools and battery packs.

For years, switching to new Outlook felt like a downgrade. That's no longer the case. Here's why the version you've been avoiding has quietly become the one worth using.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returns to Paramount+ this summer with its penultimate fourth season, which fans are curious to see after that very strange third season. The show has been renewed for a fifth and final season, which is expected to premiere in 2027 and will wrap up Captain Pike’s (Anson Mount) era. Series stars have teased a highly emotional ending that promises to bridge the gap to the original Star Trek.

Ferrari has finally unveiled its first EV, the Luce—and it's one of the automaker riskiest bets in decades.

SAVE $600: The 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $1,499.99, down from the normal price of $2,099.99. That's a 29% discount.

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The temperature is slowly creeping into uncomfortable territory. If you're more of a spring and fall person, the upcoming summer might not be as welcomed as others feel it is. Instead of toughing it out, spend the summer indoors with a fancy new gaming monitor. There's a massive model on sale today at Amazon that's worth checking out.

As of May 26, the 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $1,499.99, marked down from the list price of $2,099.99. That's a 29% discount that takes $600 off the price.

Samsung makes some of the best premium gaming monitors and if you have the space to go big, the 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 could be an awesome upgrade to your gaming setup. It has an immerse 1000R curve and great specs like a 240Hz refresh rate and a one millisecond GTG. There's also the 2.1 HDMI and 2.1 DP port.

SEE ALSO: The Hisense 75-inch E6 Cinema Series TV is under $500 at Amazon — save over $300

Samsung mentions this is the world's first dual UHD monitor. Split your screen in half and get dual 32-inch UHD displays with 3840 x 2160. Overall, the display can reach 1,000 nit peak brightness and it has a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio.

Samsung included an ergonomic stand with this model that tilts, swivels, and has height adjustment, so you can get the most comfortable gaming experience possible. The Odyssey Neo G9 also comes with Samsung's CoreSync technology which projectors the on-screen colors on the backside of the monitor, adding a new immersive element to gameplay.

Before today's sale price expires, consider upgrading to the 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor. The sale price will get you a savings of $600 while the gaming monitor will get you set for the best summer of gaming yet.

Google has announced its new laptop platform called Googlebook. It’s positioned as a new premium laptop category with a strong focus on AI-powered features. Once again, a company is trying to force AI features into every corner of its products, regardless of whether they're needed or not.

SAVE $151.99: As of May 26, get the Sony XM5 Headphones for $248, down from their usual price of $399.99. That's a discount of 38%.

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Looking to pick up a new pair of headphones? You've got plenty of choices out there, but in the realm of over-ear models, Sony has one in particular that you'll appreciate, and it's on sale right now at Amazon.

As of May 26, get the Sony XM5 Headphones for $248, down from their usual price of $399.99. That's $151.99 off and a discount of 38%.

SEE ALSO: We tested the 9 best headphones and earbuds for working out

While technically these aren't the newest of Sony's cadre of XM headphones anymore (with the XM6 headphones available), the XM5s are still every bit worth picking up. Now four years out from their 2022 debut, we chose them for our selections of the best headphones, praising them as being "legendary" for "unbeatable ANC and sound for the money".

They offer excellent noise cancellation, great hands-free calling with four beamforming mics and advanced audio signal processing, and lengthy battery life, giving you up to 30 hours of playtime on just one charge. You can boost them back up to 3 hours in just 3 minutes via USB-C charging.

If you want a pair of comfortable, lightweight headphones that feel as good to listen to as they do to wear, you'll want to snap these up quickly. Be sure to grab them while they're still discounted.

SAVE $801: As of May 26, the Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini LED ULED 4K TV is on sale for just $1,198.99 at Amazon. That's 40% in savings and its best price to date.

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It's typical to see spring price drops on 2025 TV models once the 2026 models hit the shelves. But to see a brand-new 2026 TV on sale for 40% off is a bit more surprising. Nevertheless, Hisense is delivering the best TV deal of the season.

As of May 26, the Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini LED ULED 4K TV from 2026 is down to just $1,198.99 at Amazon. That's a full 40% or $801 off its list price and its best price since its debut last month, even beating its Memorial Day Weekend discount by a dollar.

The 2026 U7 is an iterative upgrade from last year's model. It features an improved anti-glare coating to keep your picture crisp and clear despite overhead lights or the afternoon sun blaring in, as well as an enhanced AI processor that can analyze scenes in real time and make auto-adjustments to color, contrast, and detail. Otherwise, it still offers the same 165Hz refresh rate, 2.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos sound, up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness, and the Google TV with Gemini interface.

Hisense says the U7 delivers "Mini LED performance typically reserved for higher price tiers," and we can certainly get behind that notion. Hisense is one of our favorite budget TV brands for its wallet-friendly prices that don't skimp on quality. A 75-inch Mini LED model with premium features for under $1,200 is a pretty epic deal whichever way you slice it.

Call it planned obsolescence. Call it the need for greed. But your Android phone will eventually stop being functional and useful, even if there's nothing physically wrong with it. Every Android phone has an expiration date, and once you cross it, your device becomes less secure, less compatible, and harder to trust with important data.

SAVE $850: As of May 26, get the Eufy Robot Lawn Mower E15 for $949.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,799.99. That's a discount of 47% and the lowest price we've seen.

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Let's face it. Mowing the lawn is one of those chores that no one actually wants to bother with. But today, like vacuuming, there are robots to handle that as well. That means you can unleash a robot lawn mower on your yard to have it take care of everything you'd normally be handling and then some. And if you're looking to save some cash on the very gadget that can do this, we've found one that's perfect for handling it all this summer.

As of May 26, get the Eufy Robot Lawn Mower E15 for $949.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,799.99. That's $850 off and a discount of 47%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.

SEE ALSO: The best robot lawn mowers in 2025

The Eufy Robot Lawn Mower E15 offers hands-free mowing all on is own, without any special equipment to buy or wires to connect. It uses high-precision stereo cameras and AI algorithms to explore, map, and navigate your yard all on its own, all without external wires or stations. Set up its base, use its companion app, and it'll tackle the rest.

It uses smart mapping to create a complete layout of your lawn on your phone, which you can manipulate and customize to your liking with special exclusion areas, virtual walls, and more. Thanks to its 3D perception system, it can also detect low obstacles like rocks to help re-route before it collides with these items, making its operation safer for your garden and pets. And with parallel cutting, it gives your lawn nice clean, uniform lines to make it look like a pro just went through.

If you're ready to farm out this often irritating lawn task, now's the time to jump in and safe while robot lawn mower is on sale. You'll be glad you did when you're sitting inside watching it make your grass look gorgeous.

SAVE $700: The Husqvarna 420iQ Robotic Mower is on sale at Amazon for $2,599.99, down from the normal price of $3,299.99. That's a 21% discount and the best price we've spotted at Amazon.

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Now that Memorial Day weekend is in the past, we're full on into summer. While the calendar is full of fun activities, the list of household chores is getting longer now that yard maintenance is back on the agenda. If you'd love to never touch a lawn mower again but still enjoy a freshly manicured lawn, check out this deal.

As of May 26, the Husqvarna 420iQ Robotic Mower is on sale at Amazon for $2,599.99, down from the normal price of $3,299.99. That's a 21% discount that takes a massive $700 off. It also matches the best price we've spotted at Amazon.

A trusted brand in the industry, Husqvarna makes a handful of robot lawn mowers for our residential yards. The 420iQ is designed to maintain lawns of up to 1 acre in size with slopes as steep as 45%. While you won't be physically pushing the mower, you still get control over how the lawn gets cut. Select a length between 1 and 4 inches in height and select your desired pattern. The Husqvarna can cut in parallel lines, a checkerboard, triangle, or an irregular pattern.

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Most robot lawn mowers have the ability to manage multiple zones, but that comes with a limited number. The Husqvarna, however, can handle an unlimited number of zones. From the app, you can create as many areas as you'd like, and select areas the robot should avoid.

Today's sale price on the Husqvarna 420iQ includes the robot mower, the charging station, an RS1 EPOS reference station for GPS, and one year of replacement blades. Since the sale price of $2,599.99 matches the lowest we've seen at Amazon, there's no reason to delay. Upgrade to the Husqvarna 420iQ and ditch your current battery-powered push mower.

The global RAM shortage has forced many PC makers to increase their laptop prices over the past few months. Now, it's Dell's turn.

Select configurations of the new Dell XPS 14 have gotten up to 31 percent more expensive since its launch at the start of the year. Mashable first noticed the price changes in mid-May and confirmed them with a Dell spokesperson.

"We’re managing this environment in real time, applying lessons from prior cycles and continuing to offer customers value," the spokesperson said. "We’re differentiated by our scale, go-to-market model and long-standing supplier relationships."

The starting price of the XPS 14 used to be $1,599.99 on Dell's website, making it slightly cheaper than Apple's M5 MacBook Pro. But it now costs $1,889.99 — a $290 jump. That's a steep admission fee for a Windows laptop with an entry-level Intel Core Ultra 5 325 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of solid-state drive (SSD) storage.

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SEE ALSO: Lenovo and Acer quietly raise prices on premium Chromebooks by up to $250

A next-tier XPS 14 with the slightly faster Core Ultra 7 355 CPU now costs $1,989.99 with the same amount of memory and storage. It used to cost $1,699.99, marking another $290 increase.

In the most dramatic change, an upgraded XPS 14 with the premium Core Ultra X7 358H CPU, Intel Arc B390 graphics, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and an OLED touchscreen display now costs a whopping $2,879.99, representing a $680 bump from its $2,199.99 launch price.

Most prices for the larger Dell XPS 16 appear to be holding steady, though Mashable noticed that the base model was listed for $2,279.99 on May 21 — a $240 increase from its initial starting price of $2,039.99. Dell was selling it for that original lower number by the time of publication on May 26.

Dell re-launched its XPS laptop brand at CES 2026. Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

Dell announced at CES 2026 in January that it was resurrecting the XPS laptop brand, exactly one year after it tried to pull off a questionable Apple-y rebrand. Since its Q1 release, the XPS 14 has earned positive reviews for its sleeker design, solid performance, and gorgeous tandem OLED display option. But it was already expensive at its launch price, and these new hikes make it an even tougher sell.

To return to Dell's statement: What about "this environment" is making laptops so expensive? You can blame AI.

Data center construction is gobbling up the world's RAM and SSD supplies, making these components vastly more expensive. In turn, many consumer electronics that rely on them have also gotten more expensive — laptops included. This crisis has been dubbed "RAMageddon."

In April, Microsoft told Windows Central that it raised the prices of its Surface devices by up to $500 because of "recent increases in memory and component costs." The same circumstances have prompted Framework, a modular PC company, to adjust its RAM and SSD prices almost every month this year.

Earlier this month, Mashable reported that Lenovo and Acer both quietly raised the prices of their premium Chromebooks by up to $250. Lenovo didn't get back to us, but an Acer spokesperson said the company "is adopting flexible pricing and promotional strategies to support demand and stabilize product availability as component costs increase."

Just last week, Dell announced that its new entry-level gaming laptop, the Alienware 15, would start at $1,299.99 — a higher price than expected. "The rising cost of RAM is affecting pricing across the industry," a company rep told Mashable. "The Alienware 15 is priced to be competitive against this new backdrop."

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Although you'll hear warnings about cybersecurity-related matters on just about every tech site, most home networks are still a bit too trusting. We believe that malware will never target our router, that private DNS is actually private, and that whatever settings our router came with are good enough for day-to-day use.

Women-loving-women now have their own dedicated site on Pornhub.

Today, the ubiquitous tube site is launching Pornhub Sapphic, a space dedicated to lesbian and nonbinary content and creators. Pornhub Gay has been around for awhile, so it's about time sapphics (which include lesbians, bisexual women, and typically any non-man who loves non-men) have a site of their own.

The move makes sense, considering that many women watch lesbian content on Pornhub. In 2022, lesbian was by far women's favorite category on the site, and women watched scissoring content 155 percent more than men. Last year, "lesbian" was the most-viewed video category overall. Searches for scissoring, lesbian MILF, and strap-on content soared.

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Pornhub Sapphic will be "built for the female gaze," according to a press release shared with Mashable, and designed for WLW audiences. The site will apparently be free of male-targeted ads like penis enlargement promos.

"Pornhub Sapphic was created in direct response to feedback from lesbian, queer, and straight women who told us they wanted an experience that felt made for them," Pornhub's vice president of brand and community, Alex Kekesi, stated in the press release.

"By working with creators and users, we've built a space where women-loving-women content is featured and celebrated," Kekesi continued. "For viewers, it's about providing women with a dedicated place to explore and enjoy adult entertainment with their experiences and desires in mind."

The launch of Pornhub Sapphic also features prominent sapphic creators like The JellyFilledGirls.

"We know firsthand how much demand there is for authentic women-loving-women content," The JellyFilledGirls also stated in the press release. "We're thrilled to welcome Pornhub Sapphic and be part of bringing it to the sapphic community."

Pornhub has made headlines recently for more political reasons, usually related to age-verification laws. These laws require viewers to submit their government ID, facial scan, or other method to prove they're of age. Last month, Pornhub's parent company, Aylo, sued Utah and delayed the enforcement of a new law banning VPNs for porn sites. Pornhub also reinstated itself in the UK after a self-imposed block, due to the introduction of device-level age filters on some Apple devices.

If you're using Microsoft Excel on a Windows PC and enjoy using keyboard shortcuts to improve your productivity, you should definitely learn the many ways in which F4 can save you lots of time.

June on HBO Max feels like a true summer streaming event with its lineup built to keep you hooked all month long. Major premieres, diverse genres, and enough surprises to make scrolling the homepage exciting again are coming your way, so keep the popcorn handy.