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The following article contains an extract from Beyond Belief: A Defence of Gossip and the Women Who Do It by Katie Baskerville.

Tattle Life is an internet forum dedicated to gossiping negatively about people. Here, you’ll find a deluge of posts, all dedicated to ripping chunks out of people in the public eye, from A-listers to micro influencers, where slut-shaming, victim-blaming and body-shaming proliferate. It’s the ultimate mean-girl platform, built for tearing other women down – although the platform has in the past disputed this reputation. 

While it’s believed that the majority of the users on the site are female, the anonymous nature of it makes it near impossible to discern the gender split. Originally, on the site’s ‘About’ section a moderator, identified only by her username ‘Helen’, had created a lengthy statement about what Tattle Life is for: "Tattle Life is a commentary website on public business social media accounts. We allow commentary and critiques of people that choose to monetise their personal life as a business and release it into the public domain."

SEE ALSO: Inside the deep, dark world of influencer gossip forums

Helen’s post goes on to explain that Tattle Life has a 24/7 moderation service that seeks to remove "abusive, hateful and harmful" content. Helen states that the purpose of the forum is to allow people to have their opinions as part of a "healthy and free society."  

Any brush with fame, no matter how fleeting, is enough for someone to find themselves in the firing line of Tattle Life users. This is something that Lauren (not her real name), a UK-based influencer and writer, has experienced first-hand. In 2020, while searching for something she’d written online, Lauren noticed that a Tattle Life sub-thread had been published about her. She explains that, in many ways, it felt like an inevitability, having sensed that it would only be a matter of time before she found herself there. "I was like, Oh, God – here we go," she remembers. But as she read on, the language used against Lauren became more and more personal. "I was absolutely heartbroken, because I know so many of my content-creator friends and acquaintances who are also on that website [as victims], and it’s some of the most soul-destroying content you could ever come across."

"It got to the point where I had to shield the screen when I googled my name."

"They will just make up really weird scenarios and run with it as if it’s fact," says Lauren. "They talk about my partner, my body, my clothes, my parents … It got to the point where I had to shield the screen when I googled my name; it was detrimental to my mental health, seeing new things written about me, sometimes on a weekly basis."

The comments on Tattle Life took such a toll that they started to impact how Lauren worked. "I noticed that I was beginning to tailor my content based on what they were saying. So, for instance, if I had gone in there and I had noticed that they said, 'She’s doing too many Instagram stories where she’s talking to camera and she looks ugly,' or something like that, I would stop," she recounts, before continuing. "If they said something about the way I was dressed, I would stop buying from that specific store in order to appease them and not have them talk about me. It got to a point where it just felt like it was dictating my everyday life."

This desire to conform went against Lauren’s character, and she describes herself as having developed a resilience to people discussing her body. "Existing in the body that I do … has always attracted trolls, specifically fatphobic men who don’t like listening to a larger, plus-sized, dark-skinned woman being very vocal about body image and desirability," she explains. Despite this, it was comments about Lauren’s personality that chipped away at her self-esteem the most: "I really try to pride myself on being a nice person and being kind to people and being very honest as an influencer as well," she says. "And when they started calling me annoying, or that I seemed like a nasty person, and when they began talking about my parents – that’s when I became defensive." Lauren realised that one of the people writing about her on Tattle Life must have been someone she knew, further deepening the betrayal. "I have had to put a lot of distance between me and a lot of people, because it’s really shown me that I can’t trust anybody."

SEE ALSO: The 10 best free dating apps to find your spring fling "I have had to put a lot of distance between me and a lot of people, because it’s really shown me that I can’t trust anybody."

Tattle Life has been labelled a "troll’s paradise" by the Guardian, and the site has been linked to doxxing, cyberbullying, and other antisocial online behaviours – so much so that research into the motivations behind the site show that this online community "legitimizes itself by deploying a feminine gender identity in three overlapping and internally contradictory ways": to "minimise the power of their community to do harm," to "provide moral justification for their actions’ and ‘to claim the status of persecuted victims." There are hundreds of thousands of posts and threads that exist for the sole purpose of tearing other women down. The idea that this brand of bitchiness is an inherently female trait, or that threads scrutinising and harassing celebrities and influencers should be shrugged off as nothing more than ‘mean-girl’ behaviour seems absurd.

For years, Tattle Life was believed to be a site made by women, for women. In 2025, however, it was revealed that the site had been founded by Sebastian Bond, a 42-year-old vegan food influencer, who had been using the false name "Helen McDougal" – the moderator behind the ‘About’ page. In a landmark case that saw Neil and Donna Sands, two of the site’s victims, sue Tattle Life for defamation and harassment, anonymity would no longer shield people from culpability. The couple were awarded £300,000 in damages and Bond was named as a result.

Extracted from Beyond Belief: A Defence of Gossip and the Women Who Do It by Katie Baskerville (HQ, £20).

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Bundle is available to preorder for $59.95 at Amazon. That's below TCGplayer's market value and comes with Amazon's pre-order price guarantee.

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The Mega Evolution Perfect Order expansion doesn't release until March 27, but that hasn't held back shoppers. We knew that these products were going to sell like mad as soon as preorders went live at top retailers, but we didn't expect the wave of activity that struck this week. The Pokémon trading card market is absolutely wild right now. We're just about holding on.

Looking for the best preorder deal on Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Bundles? Amazon is offering excellent value for money.

The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Bundle is available to preorder for $59.99 at Amazon. That's way below TCGplayer's market value and comes with Amazon's pre-order price guarantee. The guarantee really is a game changer. The price you pay when this product ships will be the lowest price offered by Amazon between the time you placed your order and the end of the release date. So you're covered against future price drops.

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Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Bundles contain six booster packs from the new Perfect Order expansion. And every pack contains 10 cards, so there's a chance to pull Mega Zygarde ex, Mega Clefable ex, Mega Starmie ex, and Meowth ex. We know the chances of pulling something seriously valuable are slim, but you never know.

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SAVE 58%: As of March 13, you can get the Anker Solix (F2000) portable power station for $849, down from $1,999, at Amazon. That's a 58% discount or $1,150 savings.

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We test a ton of portable power stations here at Mashable. While we regularly recommend models from brands like EcoFlow, Bluetti, Jackery, and DJI, Anker consistently remains a team favorite. And right now, Amazon's offering a pretty unbeatable deal on one of its most robust models.

As of March 13, you can get the Anker Solix (F2000) portable power station for $849, down from $1,999, at Amazon. That's a 58% discount or $1,150 savings.

SEE ALSO: The Anker Solix C1000 portable power station is everything you want for camping or a power outage

This power station features a 2048Wh capacity and 2400W of output, so it's totally capable of powering heavy-duty appliances like refrigerators, microwaves, and power tools. You'll get 12 total ports (including four AC outlets, three USB-C ports, and an exclusive RV plug) so you can charge just about everything you need at once. Plus, thanks to its GaNPrime technology and LiFePO4 batteries, it's designed to last over a decade with everyday use and can recharge from 0 to 80 percent in just 1.4 hours.

Bonus: it's super easy to transport thanks to built-in wheels and a retractable handle that rolls just like a suitcase.

We're on a mission to bring you free food deals on special occasions. When we took on this task, we were expecting a lot of planning and careful preparation to make sure we were across the handful of events that go live every year. In reality, we're actually inundated with these free giveaways. It turns out that leading stores don't need much of an excuse to throw free food your way.

The latest event is Pi Day, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π. Pi Day takes place on March 14 since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three figures of π. On this special day, select pizza shops and stores across the country offer great discounts and freebies on pizza and pies.

We've checked out everything on offer from big names like Burger King, 7-Eleven, DoorDash, Papa John's, and more. We'll be updating this list with any new free food deals that drop over the weekend.

Pi Day 2026 food deals7-Eleven

7-Eleven is offering any flavor of large pizza for just $3.14. 7Now app users can also snag a whole pizza for just $3.14 at participating 7Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes locations.

Anthony’s Pizza

Visit Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings on Pi Day to score a 10-inch coal-fired cheese pizza for $3.14 with any beverage purchase. This offer is only available dine-in through 4 p.m. local time and you need to mention the offer when ordering.

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse ise offering a full-size Pizookie Dessert for just $3.14 after the purchase of a large or shareable pizza on Pi Day. This offer is available for dine-in only.

Blaze Pizza

Blaze Pizza is offering a second pizza for $3.14 when you purchase any 11-inch pizza. You're limited to one pizza per person and it's only valid for in-restaurant orders.

Burger King

On Pi Day, you can grab a free slice of Hershey’s Sundae Pie or Cinnamon Apple Pie with any purchase of $3.14 or more at Burger King.

Cici’s Pizza

Cici’s Pizza is offering a BOGO on any pizza for $3.14 with the purchase of a medium or large one-topping pizza. There's a limit of one order per customer and it's only valid for carryout and dine-in.

DoorDash

DoorDash is offering multiple deals on March 14:

• Blaze Pizza: BOGO Simple Pie 11-inch cheese pizza

• Pizza Hut: BOGO medium or large Create Your Own Pizzas

• Sbarro Pizza: $4 off orders of $20 or more or $5 off orders of $25 or more (DashPass members only)

Famous Dave’s

Famous Dave’s is offering a free slice of Bakers Square pie with a purchase, online, in-app, and in-store orders on March 14.

Goldbelly

Get 31.4% off pizzas and pies on March 14.

Grand Traverse Pie Company

Grand Traverse Pie Company is offering a free slice of Michigan ABC Crumb Pie with any purchase.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria

Score pizza slices for just $3.14 each.

Marco’s Pizza

Buy any regular menu-priced large or extra-large pizza, and you can get a medium one-topping pizza for $3.14 with the promo code PIDAY. This offer is available online or via the app. 

Papa John's

Papa Rewards members can buy one large one-topping pizza at regular price and get a second one for just $3.14.

Pieology

Pieology Pies & Perks Rewards members can score a free cookie or fountain drink with a purchase of a Create Your Own Pizza, Calzone, or Salad. There’s a limit of one redemption per customer.

Round Table Pizza

Members of Round Table Pizza Rewards can get a one-topping personal-pan pizza for only $3.14 with the purchase of any large or XL pizza.

The Pizza Press

Get a Signature Pizza for $3.14 when you order in-app at The Pizza Press. There's a limit of one order per customer.

PDFs are great when you want a document to look exactly the same everywhere. The problem is that the moment you actually need to change something, everything falls apart. Rearranging pages, removing a section, or combining multiple PDFs into a single file should be simple tasks, but most tools turn them into a chore.

Are you planning on building a NAS soon? Well, one thing you should be considering is whether it supports Docker or not. If it does, then there’s one Docker container I always launch on a new NAS, and it’s the first thing I think you should install, too.

If you're one of the many paying for ad-free Prime Video, we have some bad news. Today, Amazon announced two big changes to the service. It's getting a large price increase to $5 per month, and moving forward, it'll be called Prime Video Ultra.

Thanks to a lawsuit against DOGE, we are now getting an inside look at what happened at the government agency formerly led by Elon Musk and the type of people Musk hired to run it.

In May of last year, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), the American Historical Association (AHA), and the Modern Language Association (MLA) filed a lawsuit in federal district court in an attempt to reverse DOGE's cuts to the the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). These cuts eliminated entire divisions and programs, which included grants.

As a result of the lawsuit, two employees at DOGE, Justin Fox and Nate Cavanaugh were deposed. Videos of those hours-long depositions with Musk's DOGE employees have just been uploaded to YouTube.

So, how did Elon Musk's government agency determine what to cut? They asked ChatGPT.

“Does the following relate at all to DEI?” is the prompt DOGE regularly used, giving the AI chatbot further direction to make things as simple for them as possible, the employees revealed.

SEE ALSO: Former DOGE hire still has 'god level' Social Security data, whistleblower says

The DOGE employees inducted ChatGPT to provide a "yes" or "no" answer with an explanation that was shorter than 120 characters.

Most notably, but perhaps unsurprising, is just how uniformed the two DOGE employees appear to be. The two admit to being inexperienced, having zero experience in government before joining DOGE. Clips from the deposition uploaded by 404 Media have already gone viral on the internet showcasing how Fox struggles for some time in trying to define what DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is yet they were tasked with defunding any programs that they deemed to be DEI.

Fox claimed that documentaries concerning Black civil rights or a film that focused on Jewish women in the Holocaust would be defunded by DOGE because both would be considered DEI.

SEE ALSO: DOGE has an AI tool to help decide which federal regulations to 'delete'

Fox reasoned that these should be defunded because they focused on a "specific group or a specific race" and were "not for the benefit of humankind."

During the deposition, Fox provides a stunning omission that DOGE made in weeding out programs it decided were DEI.

DOGE would search programs and grants to cut using terms such as “Black," "gender," “LGBTQ+," and "equality."  However, DOGE would not search for cuts from anything involving terms like "caucasian” and “heterosexual.”

In his deposition, Cavanaugh shared the labeling system he had for grants that DOGE was looking to cut such as "craziest." The DOGE worker labeled dozens of LGBTQ+ related grants with that designation.

Fox, Cavanaugh, and other DOGE workers were tasked with cutting trillions of dollars from the U.S. deficit by Elon Musk. DOGE managed to cut hundreds of billions of dollars. However, despite DOGE's cuts, the deficit increased. DOGE was disbanded in November 2025.

Investigations are now underway involving DOGE and its inexperienced employees hired by Musk. In one such new case, one DOGE employee allegedly lifted social security records, stored them on a USB drive, and took them to his next job in the private sector.

Fox made $150,000 while working with DOGE. Cavanaugh made $120,000.

The best TV deals to shop this weekend at a glance: TCL 55-inch T7 QLED 4K TV $390 (save $209.99) Get Deal Hisense 65-inch U8 ULED 4K TV $897.99 (save $1,302) Get Deal Samsung 65-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV $697.99 (save $302) Get Deal

The days of emptying your wallet to upgrade your TV are long gone. In 2026, there are plenty of premium TV options at reasonable prices — and you can find plenty of last year's models on sale this time of year.

I've rounded up three of the best TV deals I could find from some of our favorite brands heading into this weekend, with savings up to $1,300 (yes, really). Note that Amazon's list prices are often incorrect and we've referred to the original listings from each brand's website for accurate pricing. More often than not, you're actually saving even more money than Amazon lets on.

If a TV is on your tech upgrade list, check out these deals on some of our top picks from TCL, Samsung, and Hisense below.

Best TCL TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 55-inch T7 QLED 4K TV $390 at Amazon
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TCL's T7 lineup, released in late 2025, is quite the enigma. It's loaded with flagship-tier features, yet it comes with a price tag that won't scare you away. Even better, the 55-inch model is on sale for over $200 off — just one cent away from its all-time low price from Black Friday. With the T7, you'll get a quantum dot display with a native refresh rate of 144Hz, an AI processor that auto-optimizes color, contrast, and clarity for the ultimate picture, modern smart features through Google TV, and integrated Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos, and Dolby Digital+ audio processing. Honestly, TCL should be charging a whole lot more for this TV, but we aren't complaining. Note that this discount is a Lightning deal at Amazon, so you'll have to act fast to secure the discount.

Best Hisense TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 65-inch U8 Mini LED ULED 4K TV $897.99 at Amazon
$2,199.99 Save $1,302.00   Get Deal

Hisense's U8 Mini LED TVs from 2025 are among the brightest TVs CNET (Mashable's sister site, also owned by Ziff Davis) reviewer Ty Pendlebury has ever tested. He also noted that their brightness is complemented with excellent contrast and well-saturated colors. In other words, it's a remarkably vibrant and colorful TV — a great choice for watching sports, getting lost in movies, and even immersing yourself in games. It packs a 165Hz native refresh rate, 5000 nits peak brightness, up to 5,600 local dimming zones, smart features and a streamlined interface through Google TV, and support for HDR in Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG. Usually the 65-inch model retails for a steep $2,199, but you can grab it this weekend for under $900.

Best Samsung TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV $697.99 at Amazon
$999.99 Save $302   Get Deal

Samsung's TV lineup is vast, but on the budget-friendly side of its QLED models stands the Q8F. It may not be the fanciest QLED, but its features are still pretty impressive. It combines a vibrant quantum dot display with a Q4 AI processor to upscale your content and integrated sensors to monitor ambient sound and auto-adjust for a top-notch listening experience. There's also a dedicated gaming dashboard featuring a 144Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium VRR, and Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ for a buttery smooth, stutter-free performance. The 65-inch model typically hovers the $1,000 threshold, but it's currently down to its best price ever at Amazon — grab it for only $697.99 this weekend.

SAVE 50%: As of March 13, you can get the Shark Rocket Ultra-Light Vacuum (HV301) for $99, down from $199.99, at Amazon. That's a 50% discount or $100.99 savings.

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Cordless stick vacuums are convenient, right until the battery dies halfway through cleaning your living room. If you're tired of dealing with limited runtimes and just want a reliable clean, you need a corded stick vacuum.

As of March 13, you can get the Shark Rocket Ultra-Light Vacuum (HV301) for $99, down from $199.99, at Amazon. That's a 50% discount or $100.99 savings. While this isn't the cheapest we've seen it go for, it's pretty close. It was $84.99 back in 2019, and this is the closest it's gotten to that price since.

SEE ALSO: The best vacuums we've tested at home, from robots to Dyson stick vacs

Weighing in at just under nine pounds, this vac is super easy to maneuver. It uses swivel steering to easily navigate tight corners and around furniture, while its low-profile design allows you to reach under couches and beds without a struggle. Yes, it has a cord (which I know is a dealbreaker for some), but this also means you'll never have to pause for a recharge.

For versatile, floor-to-ceiling cleaning, the stick quickly converts into a handheld vacuum. It also comes with both an upholstery tool and a crevice tool to help you tackle pet hair or dust in awkward spaces. When you're done, just empty the dust cup and hang the hand portion from the hook on the wand for compact storage.

The weekend is here, and that means it’s time to fire up the 3D printer and get started on a project or two. This week’s projects are fun to build and will leave you with something useful that’s worth the cost of the filament used.

TL;DR: Live stream Ireland vs. Scotland in the 2026 Six Nations for free on ITVX. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2026 Six Nations reaches its dramatic conclusion this weekend. There are three absolutely huge fixtures on the schedule for March 14, and it all kicks off with Ireland vs. Scotland. Could this be Scotland's year to claim the title? They'll need to be at their best to overcome Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.

If you want to watch Ireland vs. Scotland in the 2026 Six Nations for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Ireland vs. Scotland?

Ireland vs. Scotland in the 2026 Six Nations starts at 2:10 p.m. GMT on March 14. This fixture takes place at the Aviva Stadium.

How to watch Ireland vs. Scotland for free

Ireland vs. Scotland in the 2026 Six Nations is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock ITVX from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Ireland vs. Scotland from anywhere in the world 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 ITVX

5. Live stream Ireland vs. Scotland for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Ireland vs. Scotland without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream most of the 2026 Six Nations before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming services from anywhere in the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for the 2026 Six Nations?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan 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 $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Ireland vs. Scotland in the 2026 Six Nations for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: As of March 13, Prime members can get the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro for $179.99 (with a free $20 Amazon gift card) and $249.99 (with a free $30 Amazon gift card), respectively.

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 (2026) $179.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $20   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro (2026) $249.99 at Amazon
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Samsung's new Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro are officially available to buy, and Amazon is celebrating the launch with a Prime-exclusive bundle that essentially gives you free money.

As of March 13, Prime members can get the Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro for $179.99 (with a free $20 Amazon gift card) and $249.99 (with a free $30 Amazon gift card), respectively. Samsung actually kept the starting price exactly the same as the previous generation, which is pretty cool.

SEE ALSO: Samsung announces Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro at Galaxy Unpacked: Everything to know

The biggest changes this year are the streamlined, AirPods-like stem designs featuring a new metal finish, smaller earbud heads for better comfort, and a transparent charging case. Both models also feature hands-free access to Galaxy AI, which allows you to ask Bixby or Gemini for real-time translations directly through your earbuds.

The Buds 4 Pro feature silicone tips for an in-canal fit, an upgraded 11mm SuperWide woofer, Adaptive ANC 2.0, and an IP57 rating for water and dust resistance. The standard Buds 4 have an open-fit design without silicone tips, standard Adaptive ANC, a 1-way 11mm dynamic driver, and an IP54 rating.

This gift card promo officially ends on March 28. Just keep the shipping delay in mind: Pro models arrive between April 6 and April 21, and standard models between April 10 and May 8.

Google Maps is one of the best smartphone apps. Its navigation features, live traffic information, and ability to help you find places to go make it incredibly useful. But if you haven't checked its privacy settings recently, it might be tracking you a lot more than you thought. Fortunately, there are some quick settings you can change to bring it back under control.

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 may not get as many upgrades as users are expecting, if a new leaks turns out to be true.

Alleged spec leaks suggest that the new entry into Samsung's Razr-style flip phone line won't be reinventing the battery, according to the blog GalaxyClub. The leak links two EB-BF776 and EB-BF777 batteries to the Z Flip 8 model, which Android Authority explains have a total rated capacity of 4,174mAh — the same capacity as the previous Galaxy Z Flip 7.

SEE ALSO: Apple's iPhone Fold will let you run apps side by side, report claims

Other Android phones have upgraded their battery set ups with silicon-carbon batteries, but the Z Flip has remained on a more standard 4,300mAh capacity battery, around 100 mAh smaller than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Still, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 scored high marks in Mashable's initial review, including the AI phone's seamless cover screen, solid processing power, and all day battery life. "I wouldn't call this a multi-day phone, but it's very not bad, and you'll get a lot more mileage out of it if you use the cover screen as often as possible," wrote our reviewer Adam Doud.

If you watch new Linux users and their struggles with the system, you might notice some consistent patterns in their behavior. Here are a few common pitfalls Linux newbies fall into.

TL;DR: Live stream the NBA for free with a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime. Live stream the NBA for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The NBA is a unique sport. There's nothing else in which incredibly tall athletes can be made to look absolutely tiny by aliens who can dunk without leaving the ground. And almost all of these shockingly tall athletes display a skillset that mere mortals can't even fathom.

The NBA could make a legitimate argument that it hosts the very best athletes in the world. Sure, the NFL might disagree. And rugby definitely attracts some special specimens. But the NBA has a bunch of seven footers dunking on each other. That's tough to beat.

If you are interested in watching the NBA for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

What is the NBA?

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America made up of 30 teams (29 from the United States and one from Canada). The defending champions are the Oklahoma City Thunder.

When is the NBA?

The 2025–26 NBA season is the 80th edition of the competition. The regular season runs from Oct. 21 to April 12. The play-in tournament is scheduled to be played on April 14-17, followed by the playoffs on the next day, and concluding with the NBA Finals from June 4 to June 21.

The in-season NBA Cup will take place from Oct. 31 to Dec. 16.

How to watch the NBA for free

Select NBA games are available to live stream for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

86 regular-season games, the Emirates Cup Championship, the play-in tournament, one third of first and second round games of the Playoffs, a Conference Finals series, and the NBA Finals are available to Prime members in the UK. The full schedule can be found here.

These free live streams are geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can access free live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Live stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime (if you're not already a member)

2. Subscribe to a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

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

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

5. Watch the NBA from anywhere in the world on Prime Video

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch NBA live streams without actually spending anything. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select NBA games before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for Prime Video?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing live streams on platforms like Prime Video, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the U.S. and UK

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

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UPDATE: Mar. 13, 2026, 10:30 a.m. EDT The Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai robot vacuum costs $1,199.99 and is officially available to buy as of March 12. This story was originally written when the Spot+Scrub Ai was announced in September.

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Between being the blueprint for cordless stick vacuums and for heated hair tools, it never felt right that Dyson couldn't figure out how to be relevant in the world of robot vacuums. But less than two years after its last failed attempt, Dyson is releasing another new robot vacuum — and it actually feels promising this time. The Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai was announced on Sept. 4 and again in the Sept. 5 Dyson Unveiled event on YouTube.

SEE ALSO: I tried Dyson's new PencilVac, a stick vacuum with half the weight, double the lasers. No, I will not 'chill.'

Frankly, it wouldn't have taken much for Dyson to eclipse the (lack of) prestige of its 2024 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum. It wasn't a self-emptying, small obstacle-avoiding, or even mopping robot vacuum, but was confidently priced like one. The new Spot+Scrub Ai robot vacuum is all three of those things, complete with a few secret weapons that could help Dyson claim its stake in the saturated robot vacuum market. Yet, Dyson isn't charging extra — the Spot+Scrub Ai costs the same $1,199.99 that the 360 Vis Nav originally did.

Most exciting to me personally, the new Dyson robot vacuum has a laser. Dyson's technically calling it "green LED illumination," but the product images show it highlighting dust and debris just like the laser heads do on Dyson's stick vacuums.

My beloved Dyson laser, now in a robot vacuum. Credit: Dyson You can see how well the new Dyson robot vacuum cleans your floors. Credit: Dyson

A few months ago, whilst ruminating on overly ambitious robot vacuum innovations like the Roborock Saros Z70's robotic arm, I was also brainstorming some dream new robot vacuum features that would actually be practical. And guess what I verbatim manifested in that story? For the next Dyson robot vacuum to have a green laser, that's what. I've been laser-or-bust since I first experienced it with my beloved Dyson V12 Detect Slim stick vacuum. The ability to so plainly see the status of dust and debris on the floor before and after the vacuum hits it is such undeniable proof of a thorough clean. Not even the best robot vacuums from Roborock or Dreame offer that yet. The Shark UV Reveal 2-in-1's UV light is the only feature that comes close.

Here's where the "AI" part comes in. The Spot+Scrub Ai assesses the cleaning path ahead of it in real time, using AI stain detection and an AI-powered camera to determine the best way to clean different types of messes. If a liquid stain on a hard floor is detected, before and after photos are taken of the area to ensure that the robot doesn't stop mopping until the stain is fully gone. The scrubbing is done with a wet roller instead of spinning or flat mopping pads. (The new Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete and Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow use AI cameras in similar ways, but don't take photos for proof.)

SEE ALSO: 'Why does my robot vacuum suck now?' Well, when's the last time you cleaned it?

Dyson noted that the roller mop rinses itself with fresh water as it rotates, but the tank refilling situation in the dock is still unclear. Dyson hasn't revealed numbers for the Spot+Scrub Ai's suction power, though it probably won't be in Pascals (Pa) to easily compare to other robot vacuums, anyway. The 360 Vis Nav was actually quite powerful during my testing, so I expect the Spot+Scub Ai to be a good robot vacuum for carpets.

So yes, it seems that Dyson has read the room and addressed the critical features missing from the 360 Vis Nav. But the ultimate test of self-awareness lies in price. We don't know how much the Spot+Scrub Ai will cost, but it would be bold of Dyson to pass the $1,500 threshold. The 360 Vis Nav debuted at $1,199.99 when it had no business in such a premium price range (though it conveniently dropped to $499.99 the same week as this announcement dropped).

If you’ve ever done any research before buying an SSD, or scoured tech forums or Reddit, you’ve probably noticed that pretty much no one is a fan of QLC SSDs. While they do fall behind SSDs that use SLC, MLC, and TLC NAND flash, they aren't that bad. Here's why.

The ESP32 microcontroller is a low-cost system on a chip (SoC) that has become hugely popular in the DIY electronics world. They're cheap, versatile, and thanks to ESPHome, they're relatively easy to use with Home Assistant. Here are three ESP32-based Home Assistant projects you can try this weekend.