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TL;DR: Get $50 worth of global eSIM data from aloSIM for just $24.97 and stay connected in over 200 countries — no roaming fees required.

Let’s be real — traveling is fun, but dealing with cell service while you’re abroad is not. Swapping SIM cards, hunting for free Wi-Fi, or worse, turning on data roaming and crossing your fingers? No thanks. aloSIM is the smarter way to stay online overseas, and right now you can grab $50 in credit for just $24.97.

aloSIM gives you prepaid data in 200+ countries via eSIM — a downloadable SIM that lives inside your phone. Once it’s installed, you can buy affordable data packages that start around $4.50 for 7 days. No contracts, no recurring charges, and no panicked “airplane mode for the entire trip” decisions.

The best part? You don’t need to change your phone number or remove your current SIM. Just add a data plan before you leave, activate it when you land, and you’re instantly connected to reliable 4G, LTE, or 5G in most destinations. Perfect for maps, emails, restaurant reviews, and yes — checking in on your dog cam.

aloSIM also tosses in a free temporary phone number (via Hushed) that lasts as long as your data plan, so you can take calls or make reservations without giving out your main number.

Your eSIM never expires, and you have 12 full months to use the $50 credit after redeeming it. That’s a full year of international travel covered for less than the cost of one day of roaming.

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SAVE $115: As of July 23, the MSI Gaming RTX 5070 Ventus 3X OC GPU is down to $579.99 on Amazon — 17% off its $694.99 list price and its lowest price ever.

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If you've been eyeing a mid-to-high-end graphics upgrade but have been patiently waiting for a serious price drop, MSI’s RTX 5070 Ventus 3X Graphics Card may finally be within reach. As of July 23, this RTX 5070 GPU is on sale for $579.99 at Amazon — that’s $115 off the list price and the lowest price since its launch in March 2025.

Built on NVIDIA’s latest Blackwell architecture, the RTX 5070 offers next-gen features like DLSS 4, improved ray tracing performance, and a strong balance of efficiency and power. With 12GB of ultra-fast GDDR7 memory and a 192-bit interface, it handles 1440p gaming effortlessly and can stretch to 4K in optimised games like Cyberpunk 2077, Monster Hunter Wilds, and even Death Stranding 2 when it eventually gets a PC port.

SEE ALSO: The best gaming laptops of 2025: Check out our top picks

The MSI Ventus 3X OC edition also brings in extra cooling muscle with TORX Fan 5.0, a nickel-plated copper baseplate, and a metal backplate for both thermal control and rigidity. Boosted to 2557 MHz, it’s built for smooth, stable performance in intensive workloads. With DisplayPort 2.1a and HDMI 2.1b support, it’s also ready for high refresh rate monitors and future display tech.

The RTX 5070 has been a solid choice for gamers who want top-tier 1440p performance without crossing into flagship pricing. It has offered a noticeable performance upgrade over the RTX 4070, but its higher performance has been arguably too minimal for its incredibly steep prices among various models. With over $100 taken off, that should hopefully take enough of the sting out to make it fit into the budgets of more PC builders.

For under $600, you’re getting what’s promised with cutting-edge architecture, decent performance, and trusted MSI cooling — making this one of the smartest GPU buys of the summer.

If you’re upgrading the rest of your rig, the also-powerful AMD Ryzen 9 5950X CPU is also on sale for under $275.

SAVE $55: As of July 23, the Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones are on sale for $124.95 at Amazon. That's a 31% saving on the list price.

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Bone-conducting headphones are the latest must-have technology for runners. Combining the need for both music and spatial awareness, this technology helps keep you safe and aware of your surroundings, even with a banging playlist.

And this latest deal on the Shokz OpenRun Pro is not one to miss. As of July 23, they are down to their lowest-ever price at Amazon, now just $124.95. That's a savings of $55. This deal is available across all colorways: black, beige, blue, and pink.

SEE ALSO: The workout-worthy Soundcore AeroFit 2 headphones are under $100 at Amazon

But, how does it work? Bone conduction technology works by transmitting sound through vibrations directly to the inner ear via the cheekbones, bypassing the eardrum, and increasing your spatial awareness. So you can run, walk, or do any activity with accompanying music, but you can still hear what is going on around you in the outside world.

They use 9th-generation bone conduction technology to deliver high-quality audio while keeping your ears open to your surroundings. They also have an IP55 waterproof rating, so they’re sweatproof and work for runs or walks in the rain.

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SAVE $110: As of July 23, the Amazon Fire TV 4-Series is on sale for $289.99 at Amazon. That's a 28% saving on the list price.

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Time for a new TV? Look no further than Amazon's Daily Deals for a whole host of great deals and discounts. Like this latest offer on the 50-inch Amazon Fire TV 4-Series. As of July 23, you can save $110 on this great TV, now just $289.99.

This is an excellent price for a TV that has such great quality. With 4K Ultra HD, HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Digital Plus, you’ll get stunning clarity, vibrant colors, and rich detail that brings your favorite shows and movies to life.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's Fire TV Soundbar Plus is just $5 shy of its record-low Prime Day price

Like most Amazon devices, it comes with Alexa built in, so you can easily search for content, launch apps, and control playback using just your voice. You’ll have instant access to all the major streaming platforms too — including Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video.

The Fire TV can also connect with your smart home Alexa devices, including doorbells, lightbulbs, and speakers. For example, pair up your TV with your Echo speakers to create an immersive home theater atmosphere for your next movie night. Plus, there are four HDMI inputs to connect gaming devices, sound accessories, cables, and other equipment seamlessly.

This is a limited-time only deal, so head to Amazon now before it runs out.

UPDATE: Jul. 23, 2025, 5:00 a.m. EDT This post has been updated with live links to purchase the Dyson Co-anda 2x.

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Dyson is raising the bar (and the price) with the announcement of its newest Airwrap.

Officially called the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x, the brand's latest multi-styler will come equipped with a new motor, and two new attachments that are RFID-enabled to automatically adjust the speed and heat settings on the tool (not unlike the Supersonic Nural). This updated tech does come with a higher price point of $699.99 — a $100 upgrade over all previous Airwrap models, including last year's Airwrap i.d.. Models are available to purchase as of July 8, in two colorways and two configurations: jasper plum and ceramic pink for curly + coily and straight + wavy hair.

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As Mashable's shopping reporter on the Dyson beauty beat, I've been testing and following Dyson's Airwrap lineup (and the many dupes it's inspired) for the past three years. While I don't have the Co-anda 2x in hand just yet, I wanted to break down all the upgrades on the latest installment of this multi-styler.

A brand new motor

Dyson claims this Aiwrap can deliver two times the air pressure (hence the 2x in the name) and 30 percent more power than previous Airwraps, thanks to its Hyperdymium 2 motor. In theory, this should result in at least faster drying and styling.

SEE ALSO: I tried 6 Dyson Supersonic dupes that are actually worth the hype

While I could see stronger air flow creating more of a learning curve for styling in particularly, relying on more air instead of heat for styling could have some potential for hair health. That said, some users (myself included) find it hard to get curls to hold with past Airwrap models, and heat helps styles hold — so it may not be a cure-all.

The Airwrap Co-anda 2x comes with a more powerful motor. Credit: Dyson

For those worried about heat damage more generally, Dyson has included smart sensors found on earlier Airwraps, which monitor the air temperature to ensure it doesn't reach a point that could incur damage easily.

The new Airwrap attachments

Like the Airwrap i.d., the Co-anda 2x comes with two versions: one for straight and wavy hair and one for curly and coily hair. And as with each prior Airwrap, the multi-stylers come with six attachments. The lineup for each is as follows (with the new designs bolded):

Straight/Wavy Airwrap Co-anda 2x attachments

• 30-millimeter Co-anda 2x curling barrel

• 40-millimeter Co-anda 2x curling barrel

• Round volumizing brush 2x

• Fast dryer 2x

• Anti-snag loop brush 2x

• AirSmooth 2x attachment

Curly/Coily Airwrap Co-anda 2x attachments

• Wave+Curl diffuser 2x

• 40-millimeter Co-anda 2x curling barrel

• Round volumizing brush 2x

• Fast dryer 2x

• Anti-snag loop brush 2x

• Tension comb 2x

A few of the Airwrap Co-anda 2x attachments, including the new AirSmooth 2x attachment (pictured center). Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / Dyson

The straight/wavy model comes with both new attachments, the anti-snag loop brush and AirSmooth 2x brush. According to Dyson, the AirSmooth attachment "smooths and straightens with high-velocity airflow and auto-release arms." With that description, I imagine it's better suited to styling hair that's already straighter.

The curly/coily Airwrap also drops the 30-millimeter Coanda curling barrel from its list, replacing it and the AirSmooth with a Tension comb and Wave+Curl diffuser.

The attachment found on both models, the anti-snag loop brush, is actually more of an upgrade from the smoothing brushes from the last gen's Airwrap lineup, with new curved bristles to improve control (and decrease tugging and snagging).

The multi-styler will also be compatible with the i.d. curl function on the MyDyson app. Essentially, after answering a hair profile questionnaire, the app will recommend styling advice. The entire Airwrap itself is also smaller and lighter, according to Dyson.

A higher price point

Way back in 2018, the very first iteration of the Airwrap cost $500. Then, the next generation cost $600. The Airwrap i.d. broke the cycle last year, also releasing at a $600 price point, but the Co-anda 2x puts the Airwrap back on track.

In short, it's a lot of money. It's $50 more than Dyson's laser-powered V12 vacuum, double the price of the Shark FlexStyle, and over two times the price of T3's multi-styler, the Aire 360. Comparatively speaking, in terms of both specs and price, it is a top-of-the-line machine.

For anyone looking for a cheaper option that still exists within the Dyson ecosystem, the 2022-release Airwrap does go on sale for $100 off with some regularity, putting it down to $499.99 — $200 below the Co-anda 2x Airwrap.

Giving feedback to your team members early in a new leadership role can feel risky. After all, you haven’t had time to establish credibility. But when done right, it can build trust and momentum. Here’s how to deliver feedback thoughtfully.  Assess the landscape. Before acting, learn the technical, interpersonal, cultural, and political dynamics of your […]

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TL;DR: Add the new OS and Office programs your PC needs with discounted $54.97 bundle of Office 2021 and Windows 11.

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Buying a new computer is expensive, even if inflation has slowed. Just add Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and upgrade your Windows 11 Pro license to speed things up and get the most out of your current hardware. You can bundle Office 2021 and Windows 11 to get a PC makeover for just $54.97 (reg. $418).

What's included in Office 2021?

When you add a lifetime license for Office 2021, you'll get access to eight popular programs, including:

• Word

• Excel

• PowerPoint

• Outlook

• Teams

• OneNote

• Publisher

• Access

More recent versions of Office do not contain all eight programs, so if your professional workflow relies on Publisher or Access, this Office and OS bundle is an affordable way to keep them while upgrading.

What does Windows 11 Pro come with? 

The Windows 11 Pro user interface upgrade is so seamless you may not even realize you're on a Windows PC. It was redesigned with a focus on both good looks and better function. 

Professionals benefit from increased productivity tools like snap layouts, multiple virtual desktops, improved voice typing, and pumped up search capabilities. 

You also get a virtual assistant with AI-bot Copilot. Built directly into the system, you can ask Copilot research questions, summarize web pages, create images, support writing, and even generate code. 

If your workflow requires advanced features, Windows 11 is ready to accommodate with Azure AD, Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, and BitLocker device encryption.

Please note: Verify compatibility before purchase. This is for PCs that need a new license and will not work for those currently unable to use Windows Update to access Windows 11.

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If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hint

To evade.

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DODGE

Hurdle Word 2 hint

A garden statue.

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GNOME

Hurdle Word 3 hint

Alert.

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AWARE

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Sharp.

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STARK

Final Hurdle hint

To gag.

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RETCH

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TL;DR: Watch Germany vs. Spain in Women's Euro 2025 for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Spain take on Germany in the second semi final from Women's Euro 2025. Spain are favorites to win this tournament, but Germany can never be count out. They have already defied the odds to knock out France in dramatic fashion, so why can't they do it again? The World Cup champions are the team to beat, but Germany will believe.

If you want to watch Germany vs. Spain in Women's Euro 2025 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Germany vs. Spain?

Germany vs. Spain in Women's Euro 2025 kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on July 23. This fixture takes place at the Letzigrund.

How to watch Germany vs. Spain for free

Germany vs. Spain in Women's Euro 2025 is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in another country, meaning you can unblock free live streams on sites like BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Unblock BBC iPlayer by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Stream Germany vs. Spain in Women's Euro 2025 from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch Germany vs. Spain (plus the rest of the tournament) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for streaming sport?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (including money-back guarantee).

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TL;DR: Unblock XVideos from anywhere in the world with a VPN. The best VPN for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN.

The online world is full of restrictions and blockades, but you can stay one step ahead. You can protect your right to online freedom in just a few simple steps, and you don't need to spend anything to do so. It's possible to secure access to restricted content from anywhere in the world with a VPN.

Want to unblock porn sites like XVideos for free from anywhere in the world? We have the information you need.

How to unblock XVideos for free

VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect to a secure server in another location. This straightforward process bypasses content restrictions so you can access porn sites like XVideos from anywhere in the world.

Unblock XVideos by following these simple steps:

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3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location that supports access to XVideos

4. Unblock XVideos

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The best VPNs for unblocking porn sites are not free, but most do offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock porn sites and then recover your investment at a later date. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it works well if you're temporarily away from home on an unsecured network.

If you want to retain permanent access to the online world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for bypassing online restrictions is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for porn?

ExpressVPN is the top choice when it comes to unblocking porn sites like XVideos, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy

• Fast streaming speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (including money-back guarantee).

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Looking up at the sky and wondering where the moon is? Today's lack of beautiful moonlight isn't a mystery; it's to do with where we are in the lunar cycle. What's that, you ask? Keep reading to find out.

The lunar cycle is a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, according to NASA, and these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth. 

So, what's happening tonight, July 23, and where are we in the lunar cycle? Keep reading to find out.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Wednesday, July 23, the moon phase is Waning Crescent, and it is almost completely hidden to us on Earth. The moon will only be 2% visible to us tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation.

On day 28 of the lunar cycle, there's unfortunately nothing visible on the moon due to how little of it is illuminated.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon will be on August 9. The last full moon was on July 10.

What are moon phases?

According to NASA, moon phases are caused by the 29.5-day cycle of the moon’s orbit, which changes the angles between the Sun, Moon, and Earth. Moon phases are how the moon looks from Earth as it goes around us. We always see the same side of the moon, but how much of it is lit up by the Sun changes depending on where it is in its orbit. This is how we get full moons, half moons, and moons that appear completely invisible. There are eight main moon phases, and they follow a repeating cycle:

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

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

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

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

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

Waning Gibbous - The moon starts losing light on the right side.

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

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

This year I've set a goal to read more books, and repping a Kindle has been a great help. Not only do I appreciate the storage, but the portable size is a real standout design feature for me. It's the perfect size to fit in my purse or backpack, so I can take it with me on adventures to the park or long trips somewhere further afield. In my opinion, it's easily one of the best Kindles Amazon has ever released.

If you've been on the fence about buying a Kindle, I think this reason alone makes it a worthy purchase. (If you need more persuading, you can also read Mashable's full review of the 2024 Kindle.) I love the feel of a physical book, but the design of the Kindle makes it an appealing option if you're out and about a lot. I've found that I actually read more often because I can bring it with me to various spaces without feeling like it's taking up a ton of space in my bag.

Of course, it's not the only reason I adore the Kindle. As I mentioned before, it comes with 16GB of storage so I can always stock up on exciting titles. Its glare-free display makes it easy to read in any location as well, no matter if you're outside in the sunshine or not. It even has an adjustable front light and dark mode, so you can read in darker locations without a bright screen shining in your face.

SEE ALSO: Stuff Your Kindle Day is live until July 18 — download 100s of free science fiction and dystopia books

If you've been looking to make the jump to buying an e-reader and want something compact that's easy to travel with, the Kindle is the real deal. It's also something that goes on sale fairly frequently during big sale events, so if you want to secure a discount, there are plenty of opportunities throughout the year.

The best travel companion

The Kindle features a six-inch display and comes to about 6.2-inches tall in total. It also has an incredibly thin design — coming to just 0.32-inches deep — and is super lightweight. I have a case which only adds a bit more bulk, but it's not enough to notice a huge difference.

SEE ALSO: I've read hundreds of free Kindle books with this app. Here's how.

Another added bonus of the Kindle is its battery life. This tiny but mighty e-reader can last up to six weeks on a single charge, so you can think less about recharging and focus more on the book you're currently absorbed in. If you give it a quick charge before you leave the house, you don't have to worry about the battery draining too much while relaxing on your vacation.

Amazon Kindle vs. Kindle Paperwhite

The big question when it comes to Kindles is whether or not the base model is right for you. It's right for me, but I totally understand why some would want to upgrade. Amazon's more expensive Kindle offers a bigger and more versatile display, with better battery life and water resistance (which could come in handy on those vacations).

The regular Kindle (left) next to the Kindle Paperwhite (right) Credit: Sam Mangino / Amazon

If you really like reading at the pool, at the beach, or in the bathtub, the Kindle Paperwhite is the clear winner here. But that doesn't really matter to me. I'm all about portability. The regular Kindle comes in at 5.56 ounces, while the Paperwhite is a relatively bulky 7.23 ounces. It's not a huge difference, but every little helps.

Where to buy the Kindle

We've included a link to where you can buy the Kindle at Amazon right now. It's currently listed for $109.99, but it's a device that often sees discounts during major sale events.

Prime Day is behind us, but there are more opportunities throughout the year for this Kindle to get a discount. Amazon often hosts another Prime Day in October that is likely to feature Kindle deals and the next big sale event of the year, Black Friday, is still to come in November. Make sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss out on the remaining chances to save this year.

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TL;DR: Unblock Pornhub from Utah with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN.

Pornhub has banned visitors from a number of U.S. states, but why? This move was in response to the introduction of laws that require visitors to upload ID before accessing porn sites. The stalemate is showing no signs of going anywhere, so potential users in these impacted states still require a solution. Fortunately, a simple workaround exists.

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How to unblock Pornhub for free in Utah

VPNs are useful tools that can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to secure servers in other locations. This straightforward process bypasses geo-restrictions so you can access sites like Pornhub from anywhere in the world.

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The best VPNs for unblocking porn sites are not free, but most do offer free-trial peiods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock porn sites like Pornhub without actually spending anything. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you the opportunity to temporarily retain access to Pornhub before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to sites like Pornhub, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for bypassing content restrictions is on sale for a limited time.

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The Shark vs. Dyson debate was alive and well far before the FlexStyle or Airwrap were terms the internet had in its vernacular. (But don't worry — we've dissected the FlexStyle vs. Airwrap rivalry, too.)

Vacuums were the OG gadget that have pitted these two brands against each other in shopping research for at least a decade, though the type of vacuum in the spotlight has shifted from bulky upright vacuums to cordless stick vacuums.

SEE ALSO: Roborock Saros 10 vs. 10R: I narrowly crowned a winner after head-to-head testing at home

While brands like Bissell, Samsung, Roborock, and Tineco occasionally slip a competitive cordless model into the fold, Shark and Dyson are two clear market leaders. So I'm investigating the competition between the variety of cordless vacuums that Shark and Dyson offer as a whole, as well as comparing features like suction power, battery life, maintenance, and attachments on similarly priced models through hands-on testing in my own home.

The Dyson V12 Detect Slim. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable The Shark PowerDetect. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

Note: This head-to-head deep dive focuses solely on cordless stick vacuums, not robot vacuums. The comparison between Shark robot vacuums and the Dyson robot vacuum needs far fewer words: In no world should you buy the Dyson 360 Vis Nav over any of the Shark robot vacuums. I tested it and wasn't impressed, and it's definitely not worth the money.

Shop Dyson and Shark stick vacuums Dyson V12 Detect Slim $649.99 at Dyson Shop Now Dyson V15 Detect $749.99 at Dyson Shop Now Dyson V15s Detect Submarine $949.99 at Dyson Shop Now Dyson Gen5outsize $1049.99 at Dyson Shop Now Shark Pet Essential $299.99 at Amazon Shop Now Shark PowerPro Plus $349.99 at Amazon Shop Now Shark Vertex $379.99 at Shark Shop Now Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty $599.99 at Amazon Shop Now Where Dyson wins: Performance variety, attachments, and the laser

There are 13 different cordless Dyson vacuums sold on Dyson's website as of summer 2025, give or take a handful of slightly cheaper spinoff models of the V7 or V8 seen at retailers like Walmart. This has been Dyson's core lineup for a while now — no new cordless Dysons have been announced since the Dyson V15 Detect Submarine and Gen5 line dropped in June 2023.

The Dyson family of vacuums ranges in price from around $300 (on sale) to $1,049.99, and that huge cost spectrum leaves a ton of room for a potential buyer to customize the intensity of their ideal cleaning to how much (or little) they think is necessary to spend on a vacuum. Someone cleaning up after multiple pets or children in a multi-story home may need a bigger, badder Dyson with a two-hour battery life and a half-gallon dust bin that won't need to be emptied as regularly, while someone living alone in an apartment may not require as much stamina and prioritize a more compact build that's easier to store.

The Fluffy Optic laser head is slim enough to show you what's hiding under furniture. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

Before automatically pegging Dyson's steeper prices as a downside, I'd be remiss to not consider how much Dyson is giving you for that chunk of change. All of the Dyson models above $649.99 (the V12 line, V15 line, and Gen5 line) come with two interchangeable cleaning heads: the XL detangling Motorbar for deeper cleaning of carpets and the slimmer Fluffy Optic head with the green laser for more meticulous cleaning of hard floors.

That laser is so iconic that it deserves more than a vague mention at the end of a sentence. It illuminates invisible debris like hair, tiny crumbs, and microscopic dust on hard floors that probably weren't noticeable with a casual glance at your floor, pointing out exactly where you need to clean even better than the LED light on the cleaning head of Shark cordless vacuums. It's a game-changing tool in homes with a decent amount of hardwood, tile, or linoleum — once you've experienced cleaning with the Dyson laser, you won't be able to clean without it. It's the sole reason the Dyson V12 Detect Slim is my favorite vacuum of all time.

The mini motorized attachment is a must-have for keeping up with shedding. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

The lower-tier Dysons (the Outsize line, the V11 line, and the V8 line) come with one cleaning head like all of the cordless Sharks do, but unlike any of the Shark models, even the cheapest Dyson line comes with the mini motorized hair screw tool. This attachment marks a full-sized vacuum's true ability to transform into a handheld vacuum and, in homes with pets who chill on furniture or are frequent passengers in the car, is arguably used just as much as the full-sized cleaning heads.

Where Dyson loses: Intimidating prices and... too much power?

It's easy to gaslight yourself into accepting that it's normal for a cordless vacuum to cost close to a month's rent if Dyson is at the forefront of your vacuum research. In some cases, the higher costs are somewhat justifiable considering all of the extra attachments that Dyson includes, as well as the exhaustive heavy-duty clean achieved by Dyson's advanced cyclonic system.

But this angle starts to unravel toward the cheaper end of the Dyson spectrum — some of the lower-tier Dysons just don't offer what the equivalently-priced Sharks do. For example, if you wanted to spend no more than $300 or $400 on a cordless vacuum, Shark models in that price range, like the Shark Clean & Empty ($399.99) or the Shark Vertex Hair Pro ($379.99), are actually a better bang for your buck than whatever Dyson V8 you stumble across on sale. Shark has a more affordable baseline for intelligent suction power adjustment based on the debris level sensed, and offers an automatic emptying docking station with one of its smartest models for less than $500. You can only imagine how much a self-emptying Dyson would cost. The lack of that full-fledged upright docking system means that storing most Dysons either requires closet space or drilling a hole to mount it to the wall.

It also turns out that there is such a thing as being too powerful for your own good. I'm not the only person I know who has struggled with Dyson's Digital Motorbar vacuum head getting stuck on carpet, whether that's loose soft flooring like rugs and bath mats or a fully-carpeted room. The combination of such intense cyclonic suction and the spinning brush sometimes makes the vacuum hard to push across the floor, often tripping itself up so much that the brush roll stops spinning altogether. Because of this, I have personally dubbed the Fluffy Optic cleaning head as my Dyson's full-time cleaning head, regardless of floor type, despite the fact that it's tailored to hard floors.

Even the lowest suction setting doesn't keep bath mats safe. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable Where Shark wins: Practical prices, balanced carpet cleaning, and automatic emptying

There are 14 cordless vacuums sold on Shark's website as of summer 2025. (Many cordless Shark vacuums come in both a self-emptying version or a standalone version.) This number includes the Shark HydroVac Pro XL: Shark's cordless vacuum and mop combo model that is significantly cheaper (but less powerful) than Dyson's cordless vacuum mop. Shark barely ever prices a vacuum higher than $500, and sales on Shark vacuums aren't hard to come by, either.

Shark gets double points for beating Dyson to the punch on automatic emptying. Instead of having to manually empty your vacuum's dust bin into the trash after every few cleans, several Shark vacuums empty themselves instead, dumping whatever they just sucked up into a larger dust bin inside their charging dock. This wickedly convenient maintenance feature is already the norm with robot vacuums, and is now becoming much more common with cordless vacuums — but despite Dyson being the more expensive brand in general, all of its vacuums still make you deal with the dust bin by hand. This also makes up for the fact that most Shark dust bins are no bigger than a glass of water, while Dyson offers a much broader range of dust bin capacities.

For people with allergies, the closed-loop auto-empty system is also far less triggering than the inevitable inhalation of dust hovering over the trash can. Plus, the dock also acts as built-in storage for the vacuum that doesn't require a closet or a screw drilled into the wall.

The PowerDetect's dock deals with debris for several weeks at a time. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

Comparing suction power on paper is tricky when each brand measures it in a different way. Shark provides standard figures like amps, wattage, and volts, while Dyson's main suction statistic is a calculation called Air Watts. Confusing numbers aside, whatever Shark is doing in the suction power realm is working better than what Dyson is doing — at least when it comes to plush carpet and rugs. The bristles dig while the rubber Powerfins are great at pinching hair and debris from between carpet fibers, ruled by suction power that's forceful enough to tackle most messes on one pass, but not aggressive enough to jam the whole mechanism.

The Shark Detect Pro goes a little easier on my fluffy bath mats than most Dysons do. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable The Shark PowerDetect is great on pet hair — enjoy this visible proof. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

Shark includes one of two main full-sized cleaning heads depending on the cordless vacuum you choose, but both attack messes with Shark's proprietary Powerfins, a combination of flexible cleaning fins and bristles similar to Dyson's Motorbar. There's no dust-detecting laser, but there is a bright LED headlight that does a decent job of highlighting the path in front of you to point out debris that may have blended in otherwise.

Where Shark loses: Skimpy attachments and heavy-duty premium options

Shark's generally lower prices are less impressive when you remember that they also mean fewer extras in the box. Shark only ever includes one full-sized cleaning head whereas Dyson often includes two cleaning heads (a heavier-duty one tailored to plush carpeting and a slimmer one tailored to dusty hard floors). Then, Shark trying to pack such a large, powerful brushroll and a headlight system into a single vacuum head makes for a more cumbersome design that doesn't fit into all of the nooks and crannies that probably need a good dusting. After getting used to the nimbleness of Dyson's slim Fluffy Optic head on my V12 Detect Slim, I'm perpetually frustrated with Shark vacuums not quite reaching the entire way into corners, fitting in between or under some furniture, or sweeping behind the toilet as satisfyingly.

The LED lights on Shark vacuums also aren't nearly as helpful when cleaning as the Dyson laser is. Being able to see where you're cleaning is better than nothing, yes, but the laser is just so much more precise when it comes to picking up on fine, invisible debris. I don't think that Shark bulbs show the full scope of how dirty the floor is, whereas the green laser illuminates everything.

The Shark LED light. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable The Dyson laser. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

It's also noteworthy that the cost of a Shark cordless vacuum doesn't include the mini motorized brush attachment that makes or breaks a handheld vacuum's value. The small attachments Shark includes with each vacuum, like a crevice tool or (non-motorized) pet brush, are definitely handy, but aren't going to dig into upholstery or carpeted stairs like a targeted spinning brush would. If that's an attachment you could see yourself using often, you'll have to buy it separately — so add $99.99 to the cost of the Shark you're considering.

Which is better: Shark or Dyson?

When it comes to the cordless vacuum side of their market domination, both Shark and Dyson offer several solid options that make it impractical to objectively crown one brand as "better." However, settling on the brand you want to bring home is pretty easy after confirming your main priority in your vacuum hunt: budget or cleaning prowess.

All pros and cons considered, I'm crowning Dyson the best brand for most people. It's hard to argue with Dyson's slightly higher prices when the reason for the cost is valid: They're simply sending more in the box. Namely, the mini motorized hair screw tool (a non-negotiable in any home with pets), as well as two full-sized cleaning heads that ship with the V12, V15, and Gen5 lines.

Dyson's cordless vacuum lineup is larger and more robust than Shark's, offering several tiers for upgrading and matching the amount you're willing to pay for certain levels of suction power, battery life, and dustbin capacity. On the pricier end of the spectrum specifically, Dyson has an edge in terms of the heavy-duty cleaning required to keep up with big homes or frequent messes. Dyson's higher costs also cover more exhaustive full-sized and handheld attachments that don't require separate purchase. If you're really picky about the level of cleanliness that constitutes a hard floor being barefoot-ready, Dyson's laser could also be a selling point on its own.

SEE ALSO: The Shark FlexStyle is still better than the Dyson Airwrap

Shark's cordless vacuum lineup makes it easy to buy a good vacuum on a budget — for anyone trying to not outspend $500, I think the Sharks in that price range are way stronger competitors than the cheap Dysons. There's also something to be said for keeping suction power in check the way that Shark has, and you can count on its vacuums to take on a rug or carpet without creating so much force that pushing or pulling becomes impossible. If you're grossed out enough by manual dust bin emptying, the fact that Shark offers automatic emptying with multiple vacuums could be a strong enough selling point in itself.

At the end of the day, Dyson's line of vacuums just offers more variety that I think will satisfy more people, even if it requires saving up, splurging, or waiting for a sale. There's probably one happening as you read this.

You've heard the phrase, "We don't negotiate with terrorists." Well, the UK government seems to have a similar approach in mind for dealing with cybercriminals.

Today, the British government announced it will introduce new cybersecurity measures to prohibit public sector and critical national infrastructure organizations from making ransomware payments to cybercriminals.

In ransomware attacks, cybercriminals steal data or take control of critical technology infrastructure, then demand ransom payments to restore access.

A blog post published today by the UK Home Office says the new ransomware rule will affect the country's National Health Service (NHS), local government councils, and schools. The UK government stated that almost three-quarters of people surveyed about the measure supported this proposal.

The new cybersecurity rules are designed to protect both public organizations and private businesses. According to Bleeping Computer, the measure will also require businesses to notify the government before making ransomware payments. This would allow the government to prevent payments to sanctioned cybercriminal gangs in countries like Russia.

Ransomware is a persistent cybersecurity threat, and the recent ransomware attack against cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase earned a spot in our guide to the biggest data breaches of the year. In the UK, cybercriminals also famously attacked the NHS, and more recently, the retail company Marks & Spencer.

In the Coinbase breach, hackers held hostage data from nearly 70,000 Coinbase customers and demanded $20 million to restore access to compromised customer support systems. Refusing to pay the ransom, Coinbase instead established a $20 million reward to bring the criminals responsible for the attack to justice and promised to cover financial losses to their users.

Companies in the United States face both federal and state regulations that require them to report ransomware incidents. However, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, North Carolina is the only state with legislation that prohibits payments to ransomware groups. In addition, this law only applies to state agencies and local governments.

The new rules from the United Kingdom could be the start of a new approach to ransomware payments, an international problem for governments and businesses alike.

Bands like The Velvet Sundown and TaTa — artists made up completely with the use of artificial intelligence — are already creating a pretty widespread dispute within the music industry. Now, that debate deepens, as Spotify has allegedly published AI-generated songs on the pages of deceased artists

Take a look at Blaze Foley, a country music singer-songwriter who was murdered nearly 40 years ago. According to a report from 404 Media on Monday, a new song popped up on his Spotify page called "Together" just last week. You can't find the song on Spotify anymore because the streaming service removed it for violating "Spotify's deceptive content policies, which prohibit impersonation intended to mislead, such as replicating another creator’s name, image, or description, or posing as a person, brand, or organization in a deceptive manner," a Spotify spokesperson said in an email to Mashable. But before it was taken down, 404 Media reported that the song had a lot of the same features a typical Foley song would: "a male country singer, piano, and an electric guitar." It, apparently, sounded vaguely like "a new, slow country song." The page for the song, 404 Media reported, also featured an AI-generated image of a man singing into a microphone who didn't even really look like Foley.

SEE ALSO: Is The Velvet Sundown an AI-generated band?

"I can clearly tell you that this song is not Blaze, not anywhere near Blaze’s style, at all," Craig McDonald, the owner of Lost Art Records, Foley's music label, told 404 Media. "It’s kind of an AI schlock bot, if you will. It has nothing to do with the Blaze you know, that whole posting has the authenticity of an algorithm."

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Blaze isn't the only dead artist facing this issue, according to 404 Media. Spotify also published AI-generated music by Grammy winning country singer-songwriter Guy Clark, who died a decade ago. Like the image for Blaze, the image of Clark is also AI-generated and does not look like Clark, the news outlet reported.

A Spotify spokesperson said in a statement that it will "take action against licensors and distributors who fail to police for this kind of fraud and those who commit repeated or egregious violations can and have been permanently removed from Spotify."

In his Substack, music writer Ted Gioia celebrated how quickly Spotify responded not only to him but also to the music itself, but some fans aren't so sure Spotify is handling the AI music craze with enough urgency. In a Reddit thread about the story, one user said "I'm about halfway through my Discover Weekly for this week, so far 3 songs are AI generated." Another user said "they need to add an AI filter asap or im done with them."

All the while, Spotify appears to be taking a defensive approach: If AI is used on a song or album in a deceptive way, and Spotify finds out, they'll take it down. But there's no tag for AI-generated music, which many listeners — at least those who post about the issue online — want. Spotify did not immediately respond to a request for clarification from Mashable about how the platform identifies AI-generated music or its plans — if there are any — to add a tag to inform listeners that the band is AI-generated.

The Guardian reported last week that while streaming sites like Spotify are "under no legal obligation to identify AI-generated music," many listeners and music professionals are calling for government intervention to ensure fans know how much AI was used in the creation of the music they listen to.

"We’re calling on the UK government to protect copyright and introduce new transparency obligations for AI companies so that music rights can be licensed and enforced, as well as calling for the clear labelling of content solely generated by AI," Sophie Jones, the chief strategy officer at the music trade body the British Phonographic Industry, told The Guardian.

The bottom line is that this continued push and pull between AI and streaming services are leaving fans and musicians in the lurch.

Kubuntu Focus, the company selling PCs built specifically for desktop Linux, has just released the NX Gen 3 PC. It’s a small desktop computer powered by Intel’s latest Core Ultra 7 hardware and Kubuntu Linux.

3DSen is a NES emulator project that has been in development for 10 years. It's finally received its first official 1.0 release, meaning you can now play classic NES titles in real 3D. These aren't just old games with some graphical tricks layered over them; these are painstakingly reimagined games.

Got an old monitor lying around collecting dust, or found a super cheap one on Facebook Marketplace? It's time to put it to good use.

If you’ve been searching for that perfect pair of earbuds, only to be hit with a price tag that’s hard to swallow, today might be your day. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are on sale for 24% off their normal price.