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The owner of X, the everything app, has announced a new feature that might be useful but also annoying.

In a standalone post on X, Elon Musk announced that Community Notes will get a new feature at some point soon. If a user interacts with a post that has since been corrected via Community Notes, a bot will send them a direct message about the correction.

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Musk's posts were pretty vague and raised a few questions. For starters, we don't know when this feature will launch. More importantly, though, Musk didn't specify what kinds of interactions will prompt one of these automatic DMs. Will any interaction, such as a like, trigger one, or does the user need to repost or quote the post for the bot to send a message?

Beyond that, it's worth asking how effective this will actually be in curbing the spread of misinformation. Oftentimes, a post will gain a ton of traction before a Community Note corrects it, and sending messages to people who helped spread the post will only work if the users actually check their DMs, and then actually feel like removing whatever interactions they made with the corrected post.

Still, some accountability is better than none, I suppose.

If you're not eating free fries this week, you're doing life wrong. Just kidding (kind of).

Friday, July 10, is National French Fry Day, which means a bunch of your favorite fast food chains are giving away free fries. While some require a minimum purchase of some kind or a (free) rewards membership, others require nothing but your will to face the crowds at a local establishment. Regardless, this is a made up holiday I, for one, can get behind.

If you're curious which fast food chains are participating in the free fry celebration, we have a running list below. Just be sure to check the details before rushing out to the restaurant of your choice.

Arby's

Arby's Rewards members can get a free fry of any size on July 10 with the purchase of a Cheesesteak online or in app.

Checkers & Rally’s

Celebrate National French Fry Day at Checkers & Rally’s from July 10 through 12 with BOGO free Famous Seasoned Fries of any size and $1 sauce trios.

Chick-Fil-A

From July 7 through 13, Chick-Fil-A is giving out free medium-size Waffle Fries as a reward in the restaurant's app. Just play the in-app "Spot the Cow" game to get the deal. It's limited to one fry reward per person.

Del Taco

July 10 through 13, you can score a free regular fry at Del Taco with with a $3 minimum purchase.

Five Guys

From July 8 through 10, customers who buy a burger, hot dog, or sandwich through the Five Guys app or Five Guys.com will get one free Little Fry. Sign in or create a Five Guys account and enter promo code FRYDAY26 at checkout to get the freebie.

Jack in the Box

Sign up to be a Jack Pack Rewards member if you're not already and you'll be able to grab a free fry of any size on July 10 with a minimum purchase of $1.

McDonald's

On July 10th, National French Fry Day proper, McDonald's is giving out free medium-sized French Fries to Rewards members. Just make a purchase of at least $1 through the McDonald's app to get the deal.

Sheetz

From July 10 through 16, Sheetz is giving away one free bag of fries with any purchase of $10 or more through the Sheetz app (under the OFFERZ tab). The freebie is limited to one per My Sheetz Rewardz member.

Wendy's

Are you a Wendy's Rewards member? Head to the app and make a purchase of at least $5 and you'll get a free fry in any size on National French Fry Day, July 10.

Whataburger

Whataburger rewards members can score a free medium fry with no purchase required on July 10. The offer is valid online or in the app.

White Castle

Head to White Castle on July 10 and pick up free Cheese Fries by using the promo code CHEESY when you place an online or in-app order.

One thing Linux fans have always loved to tout over Windows was its security. While Windows has had lots of high-profile security breaches, Linux has also had its share of malware attacks, putting the belief that it's more secure than Windows in question.

Next time you go in for a surgery, will your doctor be a five-foot tall, 60 pound humanoid robot named Surgie? It very well could be!

A team of surgeons and engineers at University of California San Diego just successfully completed the first ever pair of surgeries during a preclinical trial using teleoperated humanoid robots.

Both of the surgeries were performed on non-primate mammals, so we're not yet at the level of operating on humans quite yet. But, it seems headed in that direction.

One surgery involved a humanoid robot and a human surgeon teaming up to perform a gallbladder removal. The human doctor acted as the assistant during the procedure. However, the second surgery, a laparoscopic gallbladder removal, was performed completely by a team of two humanoid robot surgeons.

"This study shows that humanoid robots have a viable future in the field of surgery," said UC San Diego Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering's Michael Yip, who is also one of the paper's senior authors.

SEE ALSO: Hyundai's Atlas robot debuts on the biggest stage of all: The World Cup

A robot surgeon is more than just an impressive accomplishment. The team detailed the important and practical uses for humanoid robots like Surgie at the operating table.

"Remotely operated and autonomous humanoid robots have real potential for amplifying access to critical surgeries to which patients would otherwise not have access," Yip said to UC San Diego Today. "This can help address the healthcare crisis not only in the United States, but also worldwide.”

The team provided examples such as humanoid robots "being deployed in remote communities where staffing is challenging, or in austere environments like search and rescue scenarios where a massive deployment of field medicine is needed in a short period of time."

Standing at only five-feet tall and weighing just 60 pounds also makes Surgie extremely mobile and compact in size.

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However, there are still some kinks that need to be worked out. The team says the humanoid robot had to be recalibrated a few times during the surgery, which extended the time it took to complete the procedure. In addition, latency issues are still be worked on. Latency, or the time it takes for a human to control the robot and the robot responding, is especially important regarding deploying these robots in remote locations.

Regardless of these issues, the team behind Surgie believes there is a role the humanoid robot can play right now in the field. Being a humanoid robot means that Surgie can walk around and perform tasks similar to humans. Researchers envision scenarios where Surgie can work as an assistant in the operating room, getting tools for the human surgeons and cleaning up after procedures.

"Many communities struggle with adequate staffing on the surgical team, which means patients are not being treated," Yip said. "Our goal is an operating theatre of the future, where humanoid robots and humans work side by side as an integrated team to deliver procedures to those in need, both in traditional hospital settings as well as in non-traditional, field medicine scenarios."

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Are you looking for some fun homelab projects to tackle this weekend? Today, I'm going to show you the pros of setting up a notification server, homelab inventory platform, and even a way to organize your kitchen and pantry.

Reminders. Screen time limits. Grayscale mode. You’ve heard about these common techniques to use your phone less often. The problem is they’re easy to ignore. Sometimes, a bit more force is needed. So, I made my phone a bully.

SAVE $50: As of July 9, the Sony WH-1000X The Collexion headphones are on sale for $599.99 at Target. That's $50 off their list price and, at the time of writing, $48 cheaper than Amazon.

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Sony dropped a new pair of headphones in May to celebrate 10 years of its 1000X series. The name is terrible — WH-1000X The Collexion — but the execution is superb. They're extremely overpriced at $650, which is $200 more than the already excellent WH-1000XM6 headphones, but as of July 9, they've received their first-ever price drop.

You can grab the Sony WH-1000X The Collexion headphones in either black or platinum for $599.99 if you shop at Target, saving you a whole $50. It ain't much, but it's the best price to date. Plus, it beats Amazon by $48 at the time of writing.

What's so special about the anniversary headphones? Well, rather than the mostly plastic build of typical headphones, the Collexion headphones feature a stainless steel and vegan leather chassis with metal buttons and on-ear controls. Sony really prioritized quality and comfort with these babies, as well as sound. The Collexion headphones include a bespoke driver system that allows for more clarity and better high-frequency range. They also have a V3 integrated audio processor on board, which helps power an AI scale enhancement feature. Ironically, the battery life and noise cancellation are slightly less impressive compared to the XM6s.

As Mashable's Bethany Allard states, "Sony enthusiasts, folks who love a luxury look, and those who prioritize comfort above all else are the target audience for this Sony release." If that's you, and you've been waiting to grab these high-end headphones, I recommend grabbing them at Target and saving $50. Every bit counts.

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With limited weekends remaining in summer 2026, it's time to schedule the backyard barbecues you've been considering. Clean off the grill, mow the lawn, and set out the games for a fun gathering with family and friends.

Maybe the only downside to this plan is that summer hosting can add up. Rather than worrying about the cost, check out these essential items at Amazon that are under $25. Shop from this list and you'll have plenty of fun without going over budget.

I've collected the best summer hosting essentials that cost $25 or less at Amazon. Happy hosting!

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On the list of wholesome summer fun activities, it doesn't get much better than a bocce ball match. On sale for only $19.99, the Franklin Sports Bocce Ball Set has everything you need for a great outdoor activity. Plus, there's an included carrying box for easy transportation.

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Nothing says summer more than the Igloo Classic Playmates Cooler. Go with the red colorway while it's on sale for $20.79 and your guests will have instant access to chilled drinks while lounging on the patio. The seven-quart size can hold up to nine cans, making it easy to load up and set out for guests.

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Compact in size and price, the Soundcore Select 4 Go Bluetooth Speaker is well worth using during summer hosting. It's dustproof and waterproof and can get up to 20 hours of playtime before needing to recharge. Crank up the playlist of summer with the Soundcore speaker while it's on sale at Amazon for $21.99.

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The Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Maker is one of my best secret hacks for making summer hosting easy. It takes just a few minutes to get a one liter batch brewing by loading up the basket with ground coffee. After that, I leave it in the fridge overnight and wake up to excellent cold brew that costs a fraction of buying it premade at the store. It's the perfect refresher to serve on warm afternoons.

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Admittedly, this one is a smidge over $25, but the payoff is well worth it. Instead of dealing with the struggle of swatting flies and even bees away from your table when dining outside, get the help of the Fly Away Repellent Fans. A two pack at Amazon comes in at $25.91. The fans use reflective blades made from a holographic material that keeps flying insects away. But the blades are soft and flexible enough to not cause harm should a hand get in the way. Fly Away says the two fans are ideal for tables of up to six feet, and they use AA batteries, so they're easy to replace.

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• Kan Jam Mini Backyard Game — $9.49 $19.99 (save $10.50)

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• Govee Smart RGB LED Strip Lights (16.4 feet) — $19.99 $24.99 (save $5)

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I wasn't a fan of wasting money on the most expensive SSDs even before the whole NAND shortage, but now? No, thank you. Now's not the time to buy a new drive.

SAVE $54: As of July 9, Lego Insiders can grab the Lego Pac-Man Arcade set for $215.99. The offer runs through July 12 or while supplies last.

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Lego is giving Pac-Man fans a reason to revisit the arcade era. The Lego Icons Pac-Man Arcade set is currently down to $215.99 for Lego Insiders, saving members $54 off its usual $269.99 price through July 12 or while supplies last. The good news? Joining Lego Insiders is free, and the purchase qualifies you for a complimentary Sea Serpent gift set ($24.99 value).

Designed for adult builders, this 2,651-piece set recreates the look of the original 1980s arcade cabinet, complete with a 4-way joystick, glowing coin slot, and adjustable score display. It’s not a playable arcade machine, but Lego packed in plenty of interactive touches to make it feel like the real thing.

Credit: Lego

The coolest feature is the mechanical maze hidden inside the cabinet. Turn the side crank and you can simulate Pac-Man’s classic chase through the maze as the characters move around the board. You can even remove the back panel to peek at the inner mechanics and see how the whole system works. Up top, you’ll find a display case featuring rotatable Pac-Man, Blinky, and Clyde figures, plus a tiny 1980s arcade scene with a gaming minifigure tucked inside the cabinet.

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Beyond the nostalgia factor, the set has a fun bit of gaming history behind its design. The yellow used for Pac-Man was reportedly inspired by the same shade of yellow found on Lego bricks — so this collaboration feels like a full-circle moment. Once built, the 12.5-inch-tall arcade cabinet makes a pretty impressive display piece for anyone who grew up feeding quarters into the original game or just loves a good retro gaming collectible.

For a little nostalgia you can actually display, this Lego Pac-Man Arcade set is a pretty fun pickup.

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The Acura TLX Type S is officially gone. Production ended in 2025, there's no replacement coming, and one of the most overlooked sports sedans of the last few years is quietly disappearing from dealer lots.

SAVE $120: As of July 9, the Sonos Ace noise-cancelling headphones are on sale for just $279 on Amazon. That's a saving of 30% on list price.

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When Sonos released its first-ever headphones in spring 2024, our biggest complaint was the steep $449 price tag. So it's a good thing the brand knocked $50 off the list price last summer, and even better that it just shaved an extra $120 off just because.

As of July 9, the Sonos Ace headphones are on sale for only $279 at Amazon — a much more palatable price for noise-cancelling headphone seekers. That's 30% off the current list price and just $14 or so more than their all-time low from Prime Day.

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The Ace headphones are an aesthetic knockout, but beyond looks, they also offer incredible sound quality, impressive spatial audio, top-notch battery life (30 hours with noise cancellation turned on), and extreme comfort. As Mashable's tester Miller Kern noted in her review, "No exaggeration, these are the most comfortable over-ear headphones I’ve personally tried."

The noise cancellation is just fine, but other brands have it beat. If cutting outside noise is your top priority, we'd recommend going with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2s or even the AirPods Pro 2. If you like to stay in touch with the outside world, Kern writes that Sonos Ace's aware mode is "probably the best transparency mode I’ve experienced."

Once a bit overpriced, the Sonos Ace headphones are now a pretty sweet value at just $279. But the deal won't last forever, so add it to your cart while you can.

Respect your teachers, folks. They're underpaid, underappreciated, and if you push them to the edge, well, good luck. That's the core message of the Saoirse Ronan-led dark comedy thriller Bad Apples, which has a trailer out today.

Directed by Jonatan Etzler and written by Jess O'Kane as an adaptation of Rasmus Andersson's novel De Oönskade, the film sees Ronan as a Somerset-based primary school teacher named Maria. She adores teaching, but the underfunded education system wears her down on the daily. When her disruptive student Danny (newcomer Eddie Waller) spins out of control, Maria makes some choices.

As I wrote in my review out of BFI London Film Festival, "With Ronan's always-impeccable talents supported by a sublime young cast, Bad Apples leans into unethical impulses, all the while exposing home truths about the under-resourced education system and social disdain toward children with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties. Plus, it's really funny."

Bad Apples hits cinemas Sept. 18.

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Are you tired of spending money on Dropbox every month when you have a perfectly good NAS sitting at home? Or, maybe you're just tired of Dropbox being able to see all your data whenever you upload something. Regardless of why you want to leave Dropbox, here are four self-hosted replacements that are completely free and keep your data private.

The oldest, best-kept record I have in my modest vinyl collection is a pressing of The Beatles’ Help! soundtrack from 1965 that was among the hundreds that my vinyl-nerd mom left me (thanks, Mom). While most of them are well-played, dinged-up, unplayable dinner plates, many of them, like the near-perfect Help!, miraculously still sound gorgeous and will for many years to come.

Another day, another bizarre Trump gaffe.

Following his attendance at the recent NATO summit, Donald Trump – while speaking about ongoing tensions with Iran – appeared to get his countries mixed up, saying missiles had been fired at a US air carrier by "the Islamic Republic of Japan."

In the Daily Show clip above, host Ronny Chieng shares his thoughts.

"Oh my God. We're losing the war with Iran so bad it converted Japan to Islam," jokes Chieng. "And I know it sounds stupid when Trump says it, but if someone told you the Islamic Republic of Japan was a new fusion restaurant in Bushwick, you f***ing hipsters would be lining up for it."

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If you’re not a professional 3D designer, then creating custom 3D miniatures or models can be quite a task. Instead of hiring someone to design them for you or learning CAD yourself, Hi3D’s all-in-one AI 3D maker platform (free trial available) is a fantastic solution. It offers unique features that generate 3D models more simply and faster than ever before — especially for beginners.

Those Raspberry Pis you have sitting in a drawer aren't doing you any good there. That's why I have three fun and simple Raspberry Pi projects for you to try this weekend.

If you're in a public place or at work or surrounded by people whose opinion you care about, maybe watch the Hope trailer where you can have a little freak-out?

The latest action-packed South Korean horror from The Medium and The Wailing director Na Hong-jin, Hope promises a blood-soaked nightmare in a small village plagued by a violent creature. The film's name comes from its setting, Hope Harbour, a chill town that didn't expect its quiet streets to be pulverised by a strange (and incredibly strong) beast. Police chief Bum-seok (Hwang Jung- min), officer Sung-ae (Hoyeon), hunter Sung- ki (Zo In-Sung) have quite the task on their hands, to wrangle this rampaging terror before it tears them to shreds.

From the looks of it this is no straightforward monster movie, with intergalactic elements sneaking in. But there's plenty of action afoot, with the town fighting for their damn lives in this Neon trailer.

Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Alicia Vikander, and Michael Fassbender also star.

Hope hits cinemas Sept. 9.

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Samsung and Google make some of the best Android phones, but if you're planning your next big getaway, you'll want to pack a Galaxy phone over a Pixel. Ditch airport anxiety with solid battery life, take stunning photos, stop shoulder surfers, turn your phone into a portable PC, or build a full travel itinerary in Samsung Wallet.