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Tinder is expanding its in-app Events feature to nine cities beyond the original test case in Los Angeles, with more coming by the end of Sept. It sounds like Partiful or Facebook Events infused in the dating app.

Tinder piloted Events in Los Angeles earlier this year as a way for singles to get off the app and meet people IRL. It coincides with an influx of offline dating events and the trend of trying to find a date anywhere but on one's phone — say, a run club.

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Now, in the U.S., Events is also available in New York City, Dallas, Denver, Kansas City, and Phoenix. In Europe, it's launching in Berlin, Munich, Zurich, and Geneva. The app plans to launch Events in 26 more cities over the next couple of months. While Tinder isn't sharing the full list, it told Mashable that San Jose and Baltimore are among them.

Those in eligible cities can access the Events tab in your Tinder app, where you can browse local events, mark yourself interested, see who else is interested in attending, RSVP, purchase tickets, and check-in and receive an "Attended" badge on your profile. You can also match with other attendees.

During the Los Angeles pilot, Events drew engagement from 66 percent of all eligible active users in the market — meaning they opened the Events tab and interacted with the experience, such as browsing events. (Only Photo Verified users can fully access Events.)

Most adoption in the test was from Gen Z users; 71 percent of 18-24 year olds engaged with Events, which was more than users 25 and older (63 percent), according to Tinder.

More than half of users (53 percent) who interacted with the Events tab returned the following week, indicating they were interested in what it had to offer. Another indication was the success of at least one event: A 60-person candlelight ceramics class sold out within a day of the event partner promoting it, according to a press release shared with Mashable.

Users also wanted to attend DJ nights, game nights, creative classes, hikes, and group runs. More than 60 events were held in Los Angeles during the pilot.

Accessing the Events tab is free on Tinder. Individual events may be free or require a ticket purchase from the event organizer, depending on the event.

The Events tab comes at a time when Tinder and another major dating app, Bumble, are capitalizing on the IRL event craze while simultaneously boosting AI. When Tinder announced the Los Angeles Events pilot in March, it also launched its AI matchmaker, Chemistry.

Bumble, meanwhile, is throwing its own events in New York City this summer. But the app upset some users when founder and CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd announced it was ditching the swipe and ushering in an AI experience.

TL;DR: De'Longhi has launched the Magnifica Duo, a $999.95 automatic espresso and coffee machine with two dedicated milk carafes for making hot and cold drinks from a single machine.

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De'Longhi just launched a new coffee machine, and it's built for people who can't decide between a hot cappuccino and an iced latte.

The Magnifica Duo is the newest addition to De'Longhi's Magnifica line, and it can whip up authentic espresso, drip coffee, cold brew, and both hot and iced milk drinks, all from one machine. It's available now for $999.95 at DeLonghi and Amazon.

Magnifica Duo comes with two separate milk carafes — one for hot and one for cold. That means it can make perfectly textured hot foam for your cappuccino and cold foam for your iced latte without you having to swap anything out between drinks. It's also got three separate brewing methods built in — one for espresso, one for regular drip coffee, and one specifically for cold brew.

Making the cold brew skips the usual 12-hour steep and delivers the same smooth flavor in under three minutes, according to De'Longhi. There's also a built-in grinder with 13 different grind settings, so you're getting freshly ground beans for every cup instead of relying on pre-ground beans.

You get 20 preset recipes covering everything from cappuccinos and flat whites to iced lattes and cold brew, and it supports three different user profiles, meaning everyone in the house can save their own preferred size, strength, and temperature settings, and there's a color touchscreen that makes picking a drink pretty much a one-tap process.

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Two milk carafes, zero decisions to make — grab the Magnifica Duo for $999.95 at Amazon.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 is available to pre-order at Amazon for $80.86, down from its typical $84.99 price.

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The Pokémon TCG’s popular Partner Collections are back with another Series, and you can already pre-order the third installment on sale.

As of July 23, the Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 can be pre-ordered at Amazon for as low as $80.86 through third-party seller Collectors Expedition. Compared with Amazon’s usual $84.99 price, that removes $4.13 from the total and gives you a 5% discount before the box launches. 

Free delivery is currently scheduled for Aug. 11-12, several days after its official Aug. 7 release. Amazon itself is not handling the order. If you want yours a day earlier, another preorder for $80.88 through Kings Games is set to arrive by Aug. 11 at the time of writing. 

TCGplayer’s latest market price is $84.01. You can actually save even more money at TCGplayer, with the trading card selling platform offering listings for the Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 box for as low as $68.94. 

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Series 3 moves the collection’s 30th-anniversary celebration to partner Pokémon from Hoenn, Kalos, and Paldea. Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly make up the nine possible style special illustration rare promo cards. 

Each box contains one special pack that holds three of those nine promos, so you will not receive the complete set from a single collection. Two standard Pokémon TCG booster packs are also included, with product imagery showing those packs to be Pitch Black and Chaos Rising, alongside a sticker sheet featuring first partner Pokémon. 

Samsung just unveiled its latest smartwatches at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event. Dive into everything you need to know about the all-new mainline Galaxy Watch 9 and the rugged, premium Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.

Lego is releasing an exciting new set that's an absolute treat for retro gaming fans: the Donkey Kong Arcade (72051).

This incredible build, which comes with 1,367 pieces, is now available to pre-order from the Lego Store for $199.99. The release date is listed for Aug. 1. Not only is it an awesome display piece that's modeled after the original arcade cabinet game, but it's also very interactive.

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The coolest part about this set is that you can operate it like an actual arcade game once it's fully assembled. It features a lever you can pull that releases barrels, and then you can use the joystick and button to move Jumpman and have him hop over them, just like you would in an original Donkey Kong arcade level.

Alongside Jumpman, this set also features Donkey Kong, of course, and Lady. It's also full of fun extra details that really bring everything together, like scaffolds, ladders, and hammers.

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Given these more mechanical elements that need to be constructed as part of the set, it makes sense that it's recommended for adult builders ages 18 and up. But as with every Lego build age recommendation, if you know someone younger who's interested, just work on it with them.

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Preorders are live right now at the Lego Store, so you can secure it for launch day (Aug. 1). There's every chance it could sell out, so it's worth making a move sooner rather than later.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Thursday, July 23, 2026:

AcrossInstrument in the bluegrass classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown"

• The answer is Banjo.

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Smart ___ (wise guy)

• The answer is Aleck.

Compete in a contest that's lost by blinking

• The answer is Stare.

Strongly disliked

• The answer is Hated.

One of eight on a chessboard, or five in a Mini crossword

• The answer is Row.

DownCriticize harshly

• The answer is Bash.

Where wedding rings are exchanged

• The answer is Altar.

"Cool beans!"

• The answer is Neato.

Preppy clothing brand

• The answer is J Crew.

Gave the green light

• The answer is OKed.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event revealed a new lineup of foldable phones, upgrades to the Galaxy Watches, including a new rugged Ultra watch and intelligent eyewear. See everything Samsung announced in 13 minutes.

Anyone on the hunt for online hookups will inevitably come across AdultFriendFinder. And for good reason: It's one of the longest-running, most popular adult dating sites around, with a massive three decades of experience when it comes to hooking up and adult content. AFF has over 80 million registered users across the globe, with some two million users active every week. It's essentially an adult site with a huge social network built in — a playground for horny adults everywhere who want to make a connection or quite simply get it on.

But once you're set up with your own account and profile, it doesn't take long to realize the free version is limited. The real fun is locked behind the paywall, so you'll need to upgrade your account to get the best out of the AFF experience. Here's a look at everything you should know about AdultFriendFinder's premium membership from a cost and billing perspective:

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The good news about AFF's premium membership is that it gives you access to a stack of useful features, many of which you won't find on other dating sites. These features include unlimited one-on-one messaging, more detailed search functionality, and higher-res photos and videos. AdultFriendFinder actually offers two premium memberships, Gold and VIP, but to become a VIP, you need to opt into a Gold membership first, so it's worth exploring the Gold tier before upgrading all the way.

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A Gold membership will set you back $35.95 per month if you sign up for a single month, $26.95 per month if you commit to a three-month membership, or $19.95 per month if you commit to an entire year. VIP members don't gain any additional on-site functionality, but they do unlock exclusive perks that make them more visible to others, including a special VIP badge, access to a VIP lounge, and priority placement in search results.

Multiple payment options

AdultFriendFinder offers a wide variety of payment methods, far more than the typical online dating site. You can, of course, opt to pay with credit card (Visa, Mastercard, and Discover — sorry AmEX users), or with a bank transfer/direct debit payment, but you can also pay with a gift card or cash/check/money order (in the United States only), while residents of the United Kingdom can even pay via SMS order on their smartphones.

If you're especially cautious or privacy-minded, you might be interested in the gift card, money order, or SMS payment options. This withholds more of your personal data.

Watch out for the auto-renewal feature

One key thing to be aware of is that your premium AdultFriendFinder membership will automatically renew at the end of your billing cycle unless you disable this feature or use a one-time payment method, such as a gift card.

SEE ALSO: All your Tinder questions, answered

To disable the auto-renewal feature and prevent unwanted credit card billing, navigate to the My Stuff tab, scroll down to My Account, and then click Billing History & Credit Card Info. Under the Subscription and Product Status menu, you will see your premium memberships and an On/Off toggle for the Auto-Renew feature. Note that if you have more than one paid membership, such as both the Gold and VIP tiers, you need to toggle off the auto-renewal button for both memberships to prevent further charges.

Billing statement

Because discretion matters, especially to a lot of AdultFriendFinder users, it's worth knowing that the AFF billing statement is reasonably anonymous. The only wording that will appear on your bank or credit card statement is "FFNHelp.com*FRIENDF." 

Troubleshooting

If you have a question or concern about your bill that wasn't answered by any of the above, you can always reach out to the AdultFriendFinder support line toll-free at 888-575-8383.  

If you have ever worked with two or three monitors, you have probably run into the same problem. You arrange your workspace exactly the way you like it. Your editor sits on the main display, documentation is open on another monitor, and Slack, Discord, or a terminal stays visible on a third. Everything feels organized until you switch to another virtual desktop.

SAVE $20: As of July 23, the Nothing Ear (3) earbuds are on sale for $129 at Amazon. That's $20 off their list price of $149.

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If you're shopping around for noise-canceling earbuds, but don't want to drop a ton of cash on some of the more high-end models, the Nothing Ear (3) earbuds are worth a look. These earbuds, released last year, feature smart hybrid Active Noise Cancellation at a much more approachable price. That's even more true now, as Amazon has them on sale.

As of July 23, the Nothing Ear (3) earbuds are marked down from $149 to $129, allowing you to pocket $20. It's a deal that applies to both the white and black variants, so you can save on your preferred color.

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In terms of how much these earbuds will block out, the store page states that they provide up to 45 dB of Active Noise Cancellation. They also have a Transparency Mode that you can switch to if you'd prefer to be more aware of your surroundings while listening. On top of that, the battery on these earbuds can last up to 5.5 hours with ANC on during a single charge, or up to 22 hours with the charging case.

Speaking of the case, these earbuds also come with a cool integrated Super Mic feature. The store page notes that this is a dual-microphone system powered by specialized ambient-filtering mics, which allow voice messages and calls to be delivered clearly without busy background noise getting in the way. It can cut through up to 95 dB of noise.

If they've caught your eye, now is a great time to save on the Nothing Ear (3) earbuds at Amazon.

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Multiple U.S. government departments launched official TikTok accounts this week, posting videos promoting the Trump administration to users on the popular video sharing app.

SEE ALSO: The White House has an official TikTok, and it's already getting dragged

Last Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice stated that the ban against having TikTok on federal government devices is no longer in force due to the sale of TikTok's U.S. operations to a U.S.-government approved, majority-U.S. owned company earlier this year. 

In a memorandum of opinion to President Donald Trump, the Office of Legal Council's Assistant Attorney General T. Elliot Gaiser noted that the president had "instructed that employees of Executive Branch agencies may download TikTok onto their official devices, subject to the agency's discretion and consistent with all applicable workplace policies."

Said agencies have wasted no time in signing up to the app now that the ban has been removed, with the official White House TikTok (@whitehouse) following 17 new accounts this week. These accounts joined the White House's short preexisting follow list of Trump (@realdonaldtrump), Vice President J.D. Vance (@jd), and the Trump administration's Cabinet in general (@cabinet), all of which were already on TikTok despite the ban.

The new official U.S. government TikTok accounts the White House is now following are:

• The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (@hhsgov)

• The U.S. Department of Labor (@usdol)

• The U.S. Small Business Administration (@sbagov)

• The U.S. Department of Agriculture (@usdagov)

• The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (@dhsgov)

• The U.S. Department of Energy (@energy)

• The U.S. Department of Education (@usedgov)

• The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (@deptvetaffairs)

• The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (@nasa)

• The U.S. Department of Transportation (@usdot)

• The U.S. Department of the Interior (@interior)

• The U.S. Trade Representative (@ustraderep)

• The U.S. Department of Justice (@justicedepartment)

• The Federal Bureau of Investigation (@fbi)

• U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (@seckennedy)

• U.S. Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Dr. Mehmet Cengiz Oz (@drozcms)

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is also listed in the White House's follow list (@hudgov), however this TikTok page does not appear to be live at time of writing. 

Though these accounts have not yet posted many videos, the few that have been published largely take on the same grandiose tone and rhetoric that is the Trump administration's preferred form of communication. The Department of Education's first TikTok proclaims it will "make education great again," and features Trump climbing into a wrestling ring to AC/DC's "Back in Black." Similarly, the Department of Homeland Security's debut video is a montage of apparent immigration agents with blurred faces detaining people, set to Christopher Cross' "Ride Like The Wind." The video's description reads: "Deportations all day, all night."

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U.S. lawmakers have claimed that TikTok is a tool for the Chinese government to spy on American users (though there is no evidence of this occurring), and accused it of stoking support for Palestine. In 2022, former president Joe Biden signed a law prohibiting TikTok on U.S. federal government devices, before banning it from the country entirely in 2024. Despite this, Biden still continued to operate a TikTok account himself.

However, though this TikTok ban had been scheduled to go into effect one day prior to Trump's 2025 inauguration, the new president repeatedly delayed its enforcement in hopes of negotiating a deal allowing it to stay. The U.S. government ultimately forced TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations to a new, majority-U.S. owned company earlier this year in order to keep it operating in the country.

Trump says he's "number one" on TikTok, and he's not about to let anything as inconvenient as the truth stop him from banging on about it — or stop him from pronouncing TikTok completely wrong.

"Ooh, number one on 'TicTac'?" says Daily Show host Desi Lydic in the monologue above, after playing a clip of the president flubbing the app's name. "Not to mention on 'Facebark' and 'Instagorp'. Let's see the master at work."

Cue a TikTok of Trump cheerfully talking about his TikTok numbers and the influence he has before randomly saying "stop communism" right at the end.

"What? Stop communism? Where did that come from? That TikTok was directed by M. Night Shyamalan," says Lydic. "Look, I know that doesn't seem like that would be very popular on TikTok, but don't forget, they love messy bitches."

It's not just Trump, either. Various US government departments are now on Tiktok, including the FBI.

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SAVE UP TO $100: As of July 23, as part of a limited-time launch deal, the Vtoman FlashSpeed 2400 portable power station is on sale for $699.99 at Amazon, down from $799.99. The Vtoman FlashSpeed Pro 3600 is also discounted to $1,299.99 from $1,369.99, a 5% savings.

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Vtoman just launched two new FlashSpeed power stations, and both are part of a limited-time launch deal.

The FlashSpeed 2400 is the budget-friendly pick of the two at $699.99, down from $799.99. The FlashSpeed Pro 3600 is on sale for $1,299.99, 5% off its usual $1,369.99, and packs a 3096Wh battery, a two-hour full charge, and under-20ms UPS switching.

The FlashSpeed 2400 is built around a 1408Wh battery and can push out 2,400W continuously (3,200W if you need a quick burst), which is enough juice to keep your fridge, medical equipment, power tools, laptops, and even your home office running during an outage — and it does all that while weighing just 41 pounds, so it's not a two-person job to move around.

Most power stations in this range take several hours to fill up, but the FlashSpeed 2400 can go from empty to full in about an hour thanks to its beefy 1,500W AC input. If you throw solar panels into the mix (it supports up to 600W), you can cut that down to under an hour.

The FlashSpeed Pro 3600 has a 3,096Wh battery and can push out 3600W continuously (6,000W if you need a quick spike), which is enough to run your fridge, an AC unit, a microwave, and power tools all at once — not just one appliance at a time like a lot of smaller units.

A full charge takes about two hours through a wall outlet, but if you pair that with solar panels, you can cut that down to just 80 minutes. There's also a sub-20-millisecond switchover built in, meaning sensitive electronics won't even notice a hiccup during an outage. The Vtoman weighs about 66 pounds but comes with a pull handle and smooth rollers, so one person can wheel it around with minimal hassle.

Grab the FlashSpeed 2400 for $699.99 or the FlashSpeed Pro 3600 for $1,299.99 at Amazon with Vtoman's limited-time launch deal.

TL;DR: 2K just made it official: Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose are your NBA 2K27 cover athletes, each repping a different edition of the game. NBA 2K27 hits PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept. 4, with early access starting Aug. 28 for Deluxe and Ultra buyers. Pre-orders are now live.

Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose are your NBA 2K27 cover athletes, and each one is fronting a different edition of the game.

Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs center and the NBA's first-ever unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, headlines the Standard Edition. Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever guard who's rewritten what's possible in the WNBA, becomes the first WNBA player to get her own global NBA 2K cover with the Deluxe Edition. And Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose, the youngest MVP in NBA history, closes out the trio on the limited-time Ultra Edition, marking his second cover after NBA 2K13.

What you'll be paying for each edition

• Standard Edition — The straightforward option, and the only one you can grab on Switch 2 ($69.99)

• Deluxe Edition — Comes with 100,000 VC, MyCAREER skill, and Gatorade boosts, jerseys for both Wembanyama and Clark, a batch of MyTEAM content, plus early access ($99.99)

• Ultra Edition — Everything Deluxe offers, plus an extra 35,000 VC, a Season 1 Pro Pass, a Rose-branded hoodie, and guaranteed premium MyTEAM cards ($149.99 digital-only on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC)

If you already own NBA 2K26, pre-ordering the Ultra on the same platform will get you a 10% discount through Sept. 3.

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• Early Access kicks off at 9 a.m. PT on Aug. 28, and prices reflect 2K's suggested retail, so what you actually pay might vary by retailer.

• The preorder bonus offer runs through 10 a.m. PT on Aug. 17, and you'll need an NBA 2K account to redeem it.

Preorders are live now on the official NBA 2K27 site, and Switch 2 owners can wishlist the game ahead of launch. Mark your calendar for July 28 — that's when the gameplay trailer drops and we finally get to see Wembanyama, Clark, and Rose in action.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Booster Display Box is on sale for $209.95 at Amazon, down from its $279.99 list price.

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Pitch Black has only just hit the Pokémon TCG market, but you can already buy the expansion’s biggest booster box at the lowest price-per-pack yet. 

As of July 23, the Pokémon TCG’s 36-pack Pitch Black Booster Display Box is now available at Amazon for the new low price of $209.95, thanks to a surprisingly large cut of $70.04 from its $279.99 list price — giving collectors a 25% discount in total. 

That’s not only the lowest price we’ve seen for the Pitch Black Display Box on Amazon (confirmed by our favorite price tracker, camelcamelcamel), but it also undercuts the box’s estimated market price of $210.08, as determined by the trading card marketplace seller TCGplayer.

This new price also works out to roughly $5.83 per booster before tax. That is a sizeable step down from the $6.54 per-pack price we covered during launch week.

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Better still, the listing is shipped and sold directly by Amazon rather than a third-party marketplace seller, getting you free delivery for Aug. 7-12 at the time of writing. One important detail to note is that Amazon marks the Booster Display Box as a final sale, so it cannot be returned after purchase. 

Inside this big box, you’ll find 36 sealed titular Pitch Black booster packs, each containing 10 random trading cards. The expansion includes more than 115 cards altogether, with over 20 Trainer cards and more than 35 Pokémon and Trainer cards featuring stunning special illustrations.

With three dozen packs to open, you stand a major chance at pulling one of its priciest chase cards (if you don’t want to just buy them separately at TCGplayer) — including SIR Mega Darkrai ex, SIR Morpeko ex, Mega Zeraora ex, SIR Gwynn, and SIR Misty’s Vitality. 

SAVE $300: As of July 23, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is on sale for $699.98 at Amazon. That's a 30% discount on the list price.

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Samsung may have been busy unveiling its latest tech at Unpacked, but new releases often bring price cuts on existing models.

That includes the Samsung Galaxy S25+, on sale at Amazon for a limited time. As of July 23, this smartphone has dropped in price from $999.99 to $699.98, saving you $300. Currently, only the navy-colored 256GB phone is available at this low price.

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This smartphone combines advanced AI features with stellar performance and camera capabilities. It also has a built-in AI assistant that can handle multiple tasks. It runs on Samsung’s most powerful processor, so it is more than capable of handling demanding tasks like real-time call translation, video editing, and photo enhancements. 

And speaking of photo enhancements, the phone’s AI Camera features include tools to help make your images and videos better. This includes Audio Eraser, a tool that helps reduce unwanted background noise in videos. It also has improved portrait tools that help you to adjust skin tones and preserve natural textures.

This Samsung Galaxy S25+ deal is available at Amazon right now.

SAVE $210: As of July 23, the Eufy Omni C20 is on sale for $339.99 at Amazon. That's a 38% discount on the list price.

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Robot vacuums have come a long way from simply picking up bits of dust and crumbs. Newer models can now handle everything from vacuuming to mopping. Most even handle their own cleaning and maintenance, removing further work for you. One such model is the Eufy Omni C20, which is on sale as of July 23. Usually priced at $549.99, you can take it home for $339.99.

For picking up dirt, this robot vacuum uses BoostIQ technology to automatically adjust suction up to 7,000Pa across carpets and hard floors, helping remove dirt, crumbs, and even pet hair. Its Pro-Detangle Comb helps loosen hair caught around the roller brush during cleaning, saving you from having to detangle it by hand. And as it measures just 3.35 inches (85mm) tall, the robot can reach under low furniture, picking up dirt you might miss with a manual or cordless vacuum.

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It runs for up to 132 minutes on Standard mode before automatically returning to the dock to recharge. Once it's done, it will return to where it left off and resume cleaning.

You don't even need to tell it where to go; the iPath Laser Navigation helps it map efficient routes and store up to three floor maps for multi-level homes. Plus, you can control everything through the Eufy Clean app. Use it to set schedules, create No-Go Zones, and select room or zone cleaning modes.

Head to Amazon to grab this great robot vacuum deal.

SAVE $70: As of July 23, the Beats Solo 4 are on sale for $129.95 at Amazon. That's a 35% discount on the list price.

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Shopping for premium headphones can be expensive, so keeping an eye out for deals is always a good idea.

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For nearly three decades, astronomers tracked a 1,250-foot-wide object relatively close to Earth that they thought was an asteroid. 

It looked like one. It followed the expected path. Telescopes saw no glowing cloud of gas or dust tail sweeping behind it. Then, the space rock, called 1998 SH2, drifted from its usual orbit that gravity alone predicted. 

Something was giving it a tiny push. Astronomers eventually realized that the culprit was likely gas escaping from its surface — a faint version of the same process that powers a comet.

When NASA-led researchers pointed some of the world's most powerful telescopes at 1998 SH2, they finally found the evidence: a barely visible cloud and a wispy tail. The object that astronomers had cataloged as an asteroid for years had finally given up its secret. It was a "dark comet" — a weakly active snowball — in disguise. 

The discovery doesn't just correct the label for one object. It suggests astronomers may need to rethink the definitions for asteroids and comets. For generations, scientists have separated these two groups by what they see: asteroids look like bare, rocky bodies, while comets reveal themselves through glowing tails that form when their ice turns into gas near the sun. But 1998 SH2 shows that some comets may be so faint that they masquerade as asteroids. That could mean the solar system is teeming with many more hidden comets than astronomers ever realized.

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Because of this, some astronomers are arguing that it may be time for the community to shift from trying to classify space rocks based on what they look like to what they do. 

"Asteroids and comets are classically differentiated based on their orbits, composition, and observed cometary tails and activity levels," the authors wrote in their Nature Astronomy paper. "However, in recent years, a continuum of hybrid objects [has] become more apparent, eroding the traditional boundaries between these two classes."

Comets native to the solar system, such as NEOWISE seen here over Jean, Nevada, in 2020, are identified typically by their glowing heads and long, bright tails of vaporized ice. Credit: David Becker / AFP / Getty Images

Their study subject, now to be designated as Comet P/1998 SH2, is the first whose motion — as opposed to visual evidence — initially predicted its comet-like activity. 

The object made its "close" approach — still about 2 million miles away — in Aug. 2025. As gas escaped from the surface, it acted like a tiny thruster, propelling the small body and gently nudging its trajectory. That subtle change gave astronomers a clue that something unusual was happening, said Davide Farnocchia, a navigation engineer who led the study from NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies, in a statement.

The researchers then used targeted observations from telescopes in Hawaii and Chile to confirm their suspicion. The barely-there clues were easy to miss, which helps explain why the object spent years misidentified. 

The distinction matters because comets and asteroids would likely respond differently to attempts to redirect them if they ever posed a threat to Earth. Understanding what these objects really are is crucial for planetary defense.

The discovery also offers a possible clue about other mysterious objects that have puzzled astronomers, including the 2017 interstellar visitor, 1I/'Oumuamua. Credit: European Southern Observatory / M. Kornmesser illustration

Since 2016, scientists have only designated about a dozen or so objects as "dark comets." 

"The possibility that a number of potentially hazardous objects currently classified as asteroids could turn out to be comets could increase the relative Earth impact risk from comets," the authors wrote.

The discovery also offers a possible clue about other mysterious objects that have puzzled astronomers, including the interstellar visitor 1I/'Oumuamua, which accelerated slightly as it passed through the solar system in 2017, without revealing an obvious tail. Local Comet 1998 SH2 demonstrates that an object can release enough gas to affect its motion while remaining nearly invisible to telescopes. 

"This work shows the importance of continuously tracking near-Earth objects," Farnocchia said.