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It's almost time to try out the next evolution of Apple's iOS.

Apple finally pulled the veil off iOS 27 on Monday, after months of anticipation. It to includes a brand-new AI-powered Siri, as well as plenty of other little quality-of-life improvements across the iPhone experience. The announcement happened during Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference keynote at 1 p.m. ET, and we have a live blog you can follow to keep track of the latest news.

WWDC keynote day almost always heralds the release of the first new iOS beta. Here's when you can expect it to be available and how to get in on the action.

SEE ALSO: Apple WWDC 2026 keynote livestream: Watch live today Apple iOS 27 beta: Release time and how to download

Apple will launch iOS 27 this fall. You can expect the first developer beta for iOS 27 to be available sometime Monday afternoon, following the WWDC keynote. Apple also confirmed that there will be a second public beta later, and that distinction matters for how you experience these betas.

For the beta that's releasing on Monday, you'll need to register for developer betas. That probably sounds more daunting than it actually is; Apple doesn't charge any money for access to developer betas or anything like that. All you have to do is register on Apple's developer website with your Apple account and device. Once you're all registered and set to go, here is a quick set of instructions for how to get the beta on your iPhone:

1. Restart your iPhone

2. Open Settings

3. Go to General, then Software Update

4. Tap Beta Updates

If you correctly registered for developer betas and the beta itself is available, you'll see it there for download. Just remember that this is an unfinished beta intended primarily for developers, so installing it on your phone might carry some risk. It's best to create a backup in advance.

When can I get the iOS 27 public beta?

Apple confirmed the public beta will be available later in June.

Apple unveiled a new suite of child safety tools and family experiences at this year's WWDC, spending significant time highlighting the new features as the tech industry grapples with age verification and online safety.

The company's new Child Accounts features, which are available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, include parental monitoring tools like Ask to Browse, a feature that requires minor users to get permission to surf the internet or go on specific websites.

SEE ALSO: Apple WWDC 2026 keynote event: Live updates on iOS 27 and Siri

Parents have already had the option to set up child accounts under Apple's Family Sharing experience, which includes age-appropriate content tools, screen time oversight, App Store controls, and communication limits.

Apple is also building upon the existing features with new ways to manage your children's time online, as advocates and experts increasingly warn about the long-term effects of social media and screen time. During the WWDC announcement, Apple acknowledged growing guidance to keep children under 13 offline.

Credit: Apple

With the parental control upgrades, parents can now more easily adjust communication limits and see recommended screen time controls for child users. Parents can fine tune device usage with new time-of-day app limits and screen time settings. Apple's existing content blurring feature, which censors nudity automatically, will expand to content depicting graphic violence or gore, as well.

Credit: Apple

Many of these features already exist on child-specific devices, such as the Bark phone.

While Apple took WWDC attendees on a tour of its new child safety features, a group of child safety advocates led by the nonprofits Heat Initiative and UltraViolet staged a demonstration in front of Apple's headquarters. The group unfurled a large banner with the words "Apple is powered by child sexual abuse. John Ternus, what will you do?" calling on the incoming CEO to address the distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on Apple devices. The group staged a similar protest at last year's event ahead of the iPhone 17 launch, building on previous calls to introduce CSAM detection on Apple products.

"Today marks the fifth time since 2023 that advocates have come to Apple to demand they remove child sexual abuse images and videos from iCloud–unfortunately, in those three years Apple has continued to make money off of storing and sharing illegal videos and photos," said Sarah Gardner, CEO of Heat Initiative. "Apple no longer just hosts these images and videos on iCloud, it profits from apps in its App Store that can be used to deepfake, undress, and create AI child sexual abuse material of any child. Tim Cook took Apple from bad to worse, but John Ternus can pick a different way forward–it’s time for him to choose if he stands with children and survivors."

For more WWDC 2026 news, follow our live blog to see all of the latest announcements and surprises from the annual Apple event.

Apple's longtime flagship web browser got a facelift at WWDC 2026.

At its annual software keynote in Cupertino, Apple took some time to showcase what's new in Safari. The first thing to note is that Safari can now use Apple Intelligence to sort your dozens of open tabs into distinct topics and even automatically add new tabs to those topics. It can also automatically monitor pages using a feature called Notify Me; tell Safari what you're looking for using natural language, and you'll get a notification later if something happens.

SEE ALSO: Apple unveils iOS 27 at WWDC 2026

Users can also use natural language to describe browser extensions, with one example being a way to save recipes on-screen. There's also a new security feature that will notify you of compromised account passwords and let you update them all at once using AI.

Apple didn't spend a ton of time talking about Safari, but these updates are sure to be useful to someone.

For more WWDC 2026 news, follow our live blog to see all of the latest announcements and surprises from the annual Apple event.

Netflix released two noteworthy movies this past weekend. The first was Office Romance, a charming rom-com with Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein. The other was México 86, a satirical comedy about Mexico's quest to become the first country to host multiple World Cups. Both movies deserve a spot in your queue.

Unlike CES or MWC, which are fairly consumer-focused trade shows, the annual Computex Taipei event is traditionally a "B2B" affair. Boring! Still, we made a point to attend, and it's a good thing we did. Some of the greatest tech innovations of 2026 (or maybe even the decade) made their debut during Computex, including a few surprises that may completely change how the average person interacts with computers at a fundamental level. Hello, RTX Spark! Nice to meet you, Arc G3!

Apple's Siri used to be the bleeding edge of what smart assistants can do, back in 2011 when Apple originally integrated it into the iPhone. That was a long time ago, and things have changed.

Once ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude launched and showed the world what a truly smart chatbot can do, Siri felt very basic in comparison. Apple promised an overhaul back in 2024, and it still hadn't happened prior to today, despite constant promises that the company is working hard to improve its smart assistant.

Siri can actually chat with you now. Credit: Apple

Ahead of WWDC 2026, a bevy of reports and rumors gave us an outline of what we can expect from the new Siri, including a standalone app, a redesign, a Google Gemini-based AI brain (with options to invoke other third-party chatbots), all with a focus on privacy.

Now, during the opening WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple officially introduced the new Siri. So what has changed?

Well, Apple did team up with Google to build new versions of what it calls "Apple Foundation Models," which is the company's lingo for AIs that are good at different things, including speech recognition, image, and video generation.

The most important thing this new architecture "unlocks" is the new Siri. It's telling that Apple literally talked about privacy before it even started showing us any new Siri features, ensuring the users that their data is never stored by Apple.

Siri can tap into your conversation and other personal context on your iPhone to get you more relevant answers. Credit: Apple

Privacy is great, but what can the new Siri actually do? Mike Rockwell, VP of Siri engineering, revealed a new name for the AI-infused Siri: It's called Siri AI (slow clap).

Yes, it includes a dedicated Siri app, a more conversational Siri, with a brand new design. If you ask Siri something, it will pop out of the iPhone's Dynamic Island with an answer, and the answer might include a Reminder, or a song, or a map (with driving directions to a destination) web search result.

In Apple's ecosystem, Siri is everywhere, and the same goes for Siri AI. In one example Apple provided, the macOS version of Siri is asked for help on building a shed. It returns a nicely laid out selection of helpful advice, while drawing from personal context present on the computer.

Siri can pull data from your previous emails, and help you draft new ones. Credit: Apple

Siri AI will work on iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and watchOS, and even visionOS, and you'll also be able to start on one device, such as the iPhone, and finish the work on a different device, like a MacBook.

That's Siri, over there on the right, when you have a Vision Pro. Credit: Apple

The visual representation of Siri on visionOS is one cool highlight: Siri appears as a translucent ball, and you can ask her things just by looking at her avatar and uttering a question.

Dining with friends? Take a photo of the bill and your iPhone will help you split it. Credit: Apple

It looks nice, neat and tidy in Apple's examples, but it'll take some actual usage to know whether this new Siri is up to par with other smart assistants of today.

Siri AI will initially be available in English, but it will "quickly" expand to more languages, Apple said.

For more WWDC 2026 news, follow our live blog to see all of the latest announcements and surprises from the annual Apple event.

When you're designing a smart home system, it makes sense to stick to one brand as much as possible. But in reality, most smart homes are not designed and implemented all at once; they slowly build up over multiple years. And that tends to lead to inconsistency. Some products are bought on sale, others for specific features, and basically, as long as they claim compatibility with each other, it's all good.

Apple just announced several Liquid Glass design updates at WWDC, and as Mashable predicted months ago, Liquid Glass isn't going anywhere soon.

For one, a new slider lets users adjust transparency from Ultra Clear at one end to Tinted Glass at the other. This expands on existing Liquid Glass settings of Clear and Tinted, but previously, users can only choose between those two. Now, you'll be able to slide between Ultra Clear and Tinted Glass and customize just how liquid you want Liquid Glass to look.

Toggie between Ultra Clear and Tinted Glass. Credit: Screenshot: Apple

Given the mixed response to Liquid Glass, it makes sense that Apple is updating it so quickly. But it's not the only design update Apple has announced at WWDC. As you might know, Liquid Glass is also on other OS systems, including Mac. Now, Apple is also adding a more uniform toolbar at the top of Mac apps. The left-side navigation will reach the end of the window.

Credit: Screenshot: Apple

For more WWDC 2026 news, follow our live blog to see all of the latest announcements and surprises from the annual Apple event.

Strava has become the go-to fitness app for runners and cyclists. It combines detailed workout logging with social media-style features for sharing your activity with friends.

SAVE 35%: As of June 8, you can get the Amazon Kindle Scribe Premium Pen for just $51.99, down from $79.99, at Amazon. That's a 35% discount or $28 savings.

Amazon Kindle Scribe Premium Pen $51.99 at Amazon
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If you use a tablet for note-taking (specifically the Kindle Scribe), then you've probably misplaced the stylus a time or two or have had to replace it after losing it in a bag or between the couch cushions. This little game of lost and found can get expensive quick, so if you're looking for a stylus now, I just found a limited Prime deal worth looking into.

SEE ALSO: I tested every Kindle model, and you can't go wrong with any of Amazon's e-readers (but I have a favorite)

As of June 8, you can get the Kindle Scribe Premium Pen for $51.99, down from $79.99 at Amazon. That's a 35% discount or a $28 savings. It's also the lowest price recorded for this Kindle accessory, according to our trusty price-tracker CamelCamelCamel.

This stylus is designed exclusively for the Scribe and features an "eraser" on the top (you just flip the pen upside down to rub out your mistakes) and a physical shortcut button on the side. You can set that button to automatically toggle between standard pen strokes, a highlighter, or a pencil tool, depending on how you like to organize your journals and lists.

It's battery-free, so you never have to plug it in or pair it to the tablet before you start writing. It also has a flat edge with a built-in magnet that lets it snap right onto the side of the Kindle frame. Plus, the box includes five replacement tips and the tool you need to swap them out when the original nib starts to wear down.

Best early Prime Day headphones deals Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM6 $459.99 (save $61.99) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) $249 (save $50) Get Deal Best open earbuds deal Sony LinkBuds Clip $198 (save $31.99) Get Deal

Amazon's annual Prime Day sale is back for the 12th year running, but this year, it's a few weeks early.

The sale, which usually takes place in mid-July, is back from June 23 to June 26. Though it's still a few weeks away, Prime Day-worthy deals are already rolling out, with a strong showing from premium and budget headphones brands alike.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day is right around the corner: Here are 20+ early deals to start shopping now

Some early standouts at Amazon include the Bose QuietComfort Ultra line on sale (both earbuds and headphones), Sony's flagship earbuds and headphones, and two of our favorite open earbuds options. Soundcore also has a solid early selection, with the budget-friendly Space One headphones and dual-form open/ANC earbuds, the AeroFit 2 Pro, also on sale.

Below, you can find 16 of the best early headphones and earbuds deals. If nothing catches your eye just yet, check back — we'll be updating this list of deals leading up to, and through, Prime Day 2026.

Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM6 $398 at Amazon
$459.99 Save $61.99   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

In the face-off between the Sony XM5 vs XM6 headphones, most times I'd recommend the XM5s, especially if you don't care about folding ear cups. However, while both headphones are on sale at the moment, the XM6s are currently down at their lowest price ever, while the XM5s are sitting a good $35 away from their record low. If you're looking to buy sooner rather than later, the new headphones are the better bet — and you'll get the best blend of sound quality and noise cancelling available on the consumer market.

Read our full review on the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones.

More headphones deals

• Sony WH-CH520 — $38 $69.99 (save $31.99)

• JLab JBuds Lux ANC — $49.95 $79.95 (save $30)

• Soundcore Space One — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)

• Sony WH-CH720N — $98 $179.99 (save $81.99)

• Sony ULT Wear — $144.95 $249.99 (save $105.04)

• Sony WH-1000XM5 — $278 $399.99 (save $121.99)

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra, 2nd gen — $399.99 $449 (save $49.01)

• Apple AirPods Max 2 — $499 $549 (save $50)

Best earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) $249 at Amazon
$299 Save $50   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds are some of the best I've tried, but even at their sale price, they're a hefty investment. While the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds don't quite match up in sound quality, they still have some of the best noise cancellation available, and are the most comfortable earbuds I've ever tried. For roughly $50 less, they're the deal to beat leading up to Prime Day.

Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) earbuds.

More earbuds deals

• Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 — $199.95 $249.99 (save $50.04)

• Technics EAH-AZ100 — $234.99 $299.99 (save $65)

• Sony WF-1000XM6 — $298 $329.99 (save $31.99)

Best open earbuds deal Sony LinkBuds Clip $198 at Amazon
$229.99 Save $31.99   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Bose was the near-undisputed champion of open earbuds with top notch sound — that is, until the Sony LinkBuds Clip came along. In my head-to-head testing of the earbuds, I found that while the Bose buds can get louder (an important feature in open earbuds), the clarity and detail of the sound in the Sony buds surpassed that of the Bose. Even though the $70 price discrepancy is smaller with both buds on sale, the sub-$200 price point on the Sony earbuds is hard to pass up.

Read our full review of the Sony LinkBuds Clip.

More open earbuds deals

• Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro — $149.99 $179.99 (save $30)

• Bose Ultra Open earbuds — $229.99 $299 (save $69.01)

Early Prime Day Father's Day gifts that are on sale: Best Bluetooth speaker deal Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 $69.99 at Amazon (save $30) Get Deal Best portable power station deal Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 $799.99 at Amazon (save $699.01) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker $66.99 (save $23) Get Deal Best water bottle deal Owala FreeSip (32 ounce) $27.97 at Amazon in select colorways (save $7.02) Get Deal Best Lego deal Lego Star Wars R2-D2 (75379) $79.99 at Amazon (save $20) Get Deal Best fitness earbuds deal Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 $199.95 (save $50.04) Get Deal Best robot lawn mower deal Ecovacs Goat O1000 robot lawn mower $699 at Amazon (save $300.99) Get Deal

The question of what to gift dad for Father's Day is back again. Year after year, it never gets easier to find the perfect gift. Whether you're shopping for Dad, Grandpa, a stepdad, or the nice guy down the street, take note that Father's Day is June 21 this year.

We're not in the chaos of last-minute shopping yet, but snagging something this weekend means you'll likely have reassurance that your gift will arrive on time. Ahead of Prime Day, Amazon has a major selection of sales that'll work great for Father's Day. Below are some of our favorites to shop this weekend.

Best Bluetooth speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ultimate Ears Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 $69.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $30   Get Deal Why we like it

Sitting at a solid 30% discount, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 will make for a great Father's Day gift. In Mashable's guide to the best Bluetooth speakers, the UE Wonderboom 4 earns the top spot as the best option under $100. Thanks to this early Prime Day deal, it's on a significant discount. Mashable's review explains, "This speaker's small (and rugged enough) to take along for a hike, while traveling, and for tossing next to the pool." Since it's waterproof, it's also a great option for using as a shower speaker.

Best portable power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Solix Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 $799.99 at Amazon
$1,499 Save $699.01   Get Deal Why we like it

Over the past few years, I've tested dozens of portable power stations, and the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 is the one I use the most. I'd rather overestimate my power needs than run short, which is why I head out with 2048Wh of battery capacity with the C2000 Gen 2. It's still portable enough to take for a weekend of camping without being too heavy to carry around. I also love the dual high-powered USB-C ports that can reach 140W. It's also quick to recharge, taking under one hour to go from totally dead to full power. Since I tend to decide last-minute to go camping (I'm a fair-weathered camper), the quick charging is super useful if I haven't planned in advance.

Dad is sure to find uses for the Solix C2000 Gen 2, from camping to yard work or for keeping the house powered up during the next storm. Shop today at Amazon and you'll be saving 47%.

Best kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Cuisinart Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker $66.99 at Amazon
$89.95 Save $22.96   Get Deal Why we like it

Summer is all about cool treats. If your dad loves a bowl of ice cream for dessert every night, the Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker is a perfect gift. On sale for only $66.99, dad will be able to make every flavor imageable without hassle thanks to the ease of the Cuisinart. It can make ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, sherbet, and even frozen drinks. And while it would technically be a gift for dad, you know that you'll benefit, too.

Best water bottle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Owala Owala FreeSip (32 ounces, select colorways) $27.97 at Amazon
$34.99 Save $7.02   Get Deal Why we like it

For the dad who's always forgetting to drink water, gift him Mashable's favorite water bottle. The Owala FreeSip allows for both tipping the water bottle up to take a big glug or sipping through the built-in straw. In Mashable's review of the Owala FreeSip, Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino said, "The FreeSip's insulation really is impeccable, offering 24 hours of cold. I've filled mine up with ice and water to come back a day later and still find the jingle of full ice cubes. Plus, the two-part locking lid can also double as a loop for easy carrying. Cleaning is also easy with the FreeSip."

The 32-ounce version of the FreeSip usually sells for $34.99, but Amazon has select colorways on sale for $27.97 or $27.99.

Best Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars R2-D2 (75379) $79.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $20   Get Deal Why we like it

If the father figure in your life is a Star Wars fan and also enjoys building a Lego set, it's a win-win to snag the Lego Star Wars R2-D2. The build will look great on a bookshelf or on a desk, and the 25th anniversary edition features a Darth Malak minifigure.

Best fitness earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 $199.95 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $50.04   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 sports earbuds.

If the dad in your life likes to head to the gym, takes the dog on walks, or goes for runs, the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are perfect. They're Mashable's favorite earbuds for working out and they happen to be on sale for 20% off ahead of Father's Day. The noise-cancelling earbuds get up to 45 hours of listening time with the included charging case. Of course, they're sweat and water-resistant, and they come in a few fun colorway options.

Best robot lawn mower deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ecovacs Ecovacs Goat O1000 RTK Robot Lawn Mower $699 at Amazon
$999.99 Save $300.99   Get Deal Why we like it

If dad is in charge of mowing the lawn but doesn't love the chore, he might love upgrading to a robot lawn mower. None of these come cheap, so perhaps this can be a group gift, but the Ecovacs Goat 0100 robot lawn mower is on sale for $699. It can cover yards up to 0.25 acres and it also comes with automated mapping, similar to what we're used to with robot vacuums. Its narrow body of 2.3 feet is great for passing through small areas and you can select the ideal mowing height between 1.2 and 3.1 inches.

ChatGPT may soon be a do-it-all tool rather than its namesake chatbot. OpenAI is reportedly weeks away from rolling out a redesigned ChatGPT "super app" that would initially be available on the web and on mobile devices.

UPDATE: Jun. 8, 2026, 4:36 p.m. This article has been updated with a statement from Reddit.

Scammers are running sponsored ads on Reddit that impersonate major news outlets, including the BBC, the Financial Times, and The Guardian, to push fraudulent AI-powered investment schemes, according to new research from cybersecurity firm Bitdefender Labs.

The campaign, uncovered by Bitdefender researchers Andrea Olariu and Emanuel Puscasu, promotes fictitious AI platforms such as Wencoin STX, Warrior Coin AI, and Nevo Coin. The promoted posts redirect users to cloned news websites designed to closely mimic the appearance of legitimate publishers, where fabricated articles, invented testimonials, and fake profit screenshots are used to build false credibility.

This is hardly the first time this tactic has been deployed on Reddit, but there's an increased interest in AI investment opportunities as Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX (which recently merged with xAI) prepare for IPOs.

SEE ALSO: These fake World Cup websites are here to scam you

A Reddit spokesperson provided the following comment to Mashable:

"Maintaining the integrity of our platform is a top priority. Reddit’s Ad Policies prohibit advertisements that are deceptive, untrue, or misleading. Our Ad Review teams leverage human review and sophisticated automated tooling to help identify and reject this type of ad content from running on Reddit. In addition, we also encourage users to report ads they may find misleading through the “Report an Ad” function. We always strive to improve our tools and have brought on a third-party vendor to validate the authenticity of ads on Reddit, ensuring goods, services and claims made in ads are verifiable."

Some ads appeared in video form, with Bitdefender describing them as a deepfake BBC news segment featuring a fabricated anchor delivering invented financial headlines. Others incorporated footage of political figures and references to international summits to lend the content an air of geopolitical legitimacy.

The scam pages used classic high-pressure tactics, including countdown timers, claims of limited registration spots, and conspiracy-laden narratives suggesting banks and governments were suppressing access to the platforms. Users who submitted their contact details were told a "personal advisor" would follow up within 24 hours.

Bitdefender warned that the campaign bears strong structural similarities to a Meta-based investment fraud network the firm documented in March 2026, with threat actors recycling the same social engineering methods across platforms.

Have a story to share about a scam or security breach that impacted you? Tell us about it. Email submissions@mashable.com with the subject line "Safety Net" or use this form. Someone from Mashable will get in touch.

Microsoft is about to let users turn off one of the most annoying features on Windows 11.

Currently, whenever a PC user wants to perform a local search for files on their computer, Windows 11 also pulls up Bing-powered web search results. In fact, many times, users have reported that the search function prioritizes web results over local results.

The best example of this issue came from a viral post on X last year when a user looking to pull up the terminal in Windows 11 was instead provided with a web search result for the 2018 Margot Robbie film Terminal.

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However, according to a new report by our colleagues at PCMag, Microsoft is about to provide users with the option to turn web search off in local search. (Disclosure: PCMag and Mashable are both owned by the same parent company, Ziff Davis.)

At a Windows Insiders Program meetup in San Francisco, right before Microsoft's big developer conference Build, the company provided a teaser showing that users will have the option to shut off web search in Windows 11's settings, under Privacy & Security > Search.

A toggle to turn off web searches will appear under the section called "Show suggested search results."

A photo from the Windows Insiders Program meetup showing the update. Credit: Michael Kan/PCMag

According to the report, Microsoft also seems poised to add an option where users can turn off Microsoft Store suggestions in Windows 11 search as well.

While Windows 11 users can technically turn off web results in search right now, it requires that they go into the Windows registry and manually make this change. This requires some technical know-how, as users will actually be going in and editing system files.

Soon, everyone will be able to turn off Bing web search on Windows 11 with the click of a toggle. Microsoft has not yet announced when this update will roll out.

June is here, and Apple fans know what that means: It's time for the annual Worldwide Developers Conference, better known as WWDC.

While most of the event is catered to developers, the opening keynote address is traditionally way more consumer-oriented than most of Apple's competitors' developer events. Apple usually saves its big software announcements for WWDC (and also announces some of its most powerful desktop computers, like the Mac Studio, during the event).

So, if you want to watch Tim Cook's final WWDC as Apple CEO — and the potential debut of iOS 27, an all-new Siri, and potentially some new Mac devices — here's how to watch the keynote live.

Watch Apple WWDC 2026 live

WWDC 2026 takes place from June 8 to June 12. The big keynote, however, opens up the show on Monday at 10 a.m. PT (or 1 p.m. ET).

SEE ALSO: Apple WWDC 2026 keynote event: Live updates on iOS 27 and Siri

Apple fans will be able to watch the keynote live at Apple.com, on Apple's YouTube channel, and the Apple TV app. You can also join Mashable at the CNET WWDC livestream watch party, where tech editors from Mashable, CNET, and PCMag will break down the biggest announcements after the event wraps.

This will be Tim Cook's final WWDC as CEO

Held in Cupertino, WWDC is shaping up to be even bigger than usual. Apple is expected to announce details of the next operating systems for its entire hardware lineup, which should include iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27.

Apple hasn't provided any information about what to expect. However, the long-awaited relaunch of Siri as a full-fledged AI assistant has been rumored to make its debut at this year's WWDC.

Also, beyond Apple's products, this is expected to be Apple CEO Tim Cook's very last keynote as head of the company. Apple's current Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering John Ternus will become Apple CEO just in time for its big iPhone event in September.

SEE ALSO: 3 burning questions we still have before WWDC 2026

Last week might have been one of the most stacked lineups for new movies on the major streaming services. Four of our five movies premiered on their respective services for the first time, including an Earth, Wind & Fire documentary on HBO Max; Lorne on Peacock;and México 86 on Netflix.

In the world of homelabbing, 10 gigabit Ethernet (GbE) has become the aspirational standard. But there is a significant difference between an aspirational goal and a practical reason.

Gone are the days when people balk at you if you say you met your partner online. Dating apps have irrevocably changed the way we date — much as social media platforms have changed how we interact with each other. In fact, Mashable recently interviewed several married couples, all of whom met on dating apps, so it's absolutely possible to find your person.

According to 2023 findings from the Pew Research Center, one in ten partnered adults (married, living with a partner, or in a committed relationship) met their partner on a dating app or site. If you're a younger adult and/or LGBTQ, you're more likely to have met your significant other online: one in five adults under 30 and nearly one in four for LGBTQ adults.

SEE ALSO: My favorite dating app just got even cooler with a new feed redesign

The same study found that almost half (44 percent) of dating app users said a major reason for using them was to meet a long-term partner. So, if that's you, you're certainly not alone, despite what you might see people lament on TikTok. 

But with so many apps, from Bumble to eharmony, it can be challenging to determine which ones to invest in. And the discourse on dating app culture can be unrelenting. In 2025, singles told Mashable they'd rather meet a potential partner in person, but they're begrudgingly on the apps. Some, like Tinder, have seen their revenue decrease in recent years, while Hinge is growing. Even then, though, daters bemoan even the most popular of apps. A Kinsey scientist recently told Mashable where daters are going wrong: use dating apps as a tool, not to let them run the show — and stop self-optimizing, already.

Despite the frustration over The Apps™, it's undeniable that if you want to date from the comfort and safety of your home, they're the way to do it. If you're, say, introverted or have difficulty approaching someone in person, an app can still be useful.

What is the #1 best dating app?

Considering the variation in experiences on all the dating apps, it's difficult to quantify which ones are the "best." Some people find their spouses on Tinder, while others are disappointed that their matches are only looking for hookups. 

That being said, if you're looking for something serious, your best bet is likely an app with a large user base, options for you to indicate what you're looking for in your bio, and filters to weed out who you really want to partner with. There are also apps whose branding is geared towards finding one's ultimate match — like eharmony and Match, both decades-old sites with reputations for helping users find their spouse. Hinge, Bumble, and Coffee Meets Bagel also have a reputation for more "serious" connections.

Depending on the type of relationship you're seeking, you may also benefit from a more niche app. Take one app on our list, SilverSingles, for people over 50. Sure, there are older adults on apps like Tinder and Bumble as well, but you may have more luck finding someone age-appropriate if you're in a space meant just for you.

Which dating site is best for serious relationships?

Mashable has researched to pick out a few from the plethora of dating sites (and apps) out there. These options are available for both Android and Apple users, so the type of phone you have won't determine your options. In terms of monetary investment, you can use some of these for free (like Tinder and Bumble), while others are more pay-to-play. We've also included some "niche" options, like the aforementioned SilverSingles and Elite Singles, so you have more than the standard buffet of dating apps.

Here are the best dating apps for serious relationships:

TL;DR: Best Buy just emailed us the details for its upcoming Summer Tech Fest sale, which runs from June 22 to June 28. The week-long event will offer up to 50% off major tech alongside extra cash-back rewards for members.

Whenever Prime Day rolls around, competitor retailers scramble to build an even bigger and better "anti-Prime Day" sale of their own. Target just announced its Target Circle Deal Days, which conveniently start on June 23, and the Walmart Deals event kicks off on June 22. So, it's no surprise that Best Buy is jumping in with a sale of its own.

SEE ALSO: My Best Buy Plus memberships just got a permanent price drop down to $29.99

According to the details they shared with us, Best Buy’s week-long Summer Tech Fest is officially set for June 22 (a full day before Amazon's event) through June 28. The retailer's pitching this as one of its biggest shopping events of the summer, promising up to 50% off on laptops, TVs, gaming gear, headphones, and small appliances.

The best part? You don't need a paid membership just to shop the discounts. Unlike Amazon Prime Day, these deals are open to everyone online via BestBuy.com, through the Best Buy app, and in physical stores. There'll also be new rotating "Deal of the Day" flash offers dropping each morning of the sale.

Of course, members will get extra perks

With that said, if you do happen to have a paid My Best Buy Plus or My Best Buy Total membership, the retailer is sweetening the pot with some extra incentives:

• Exclusive discounts: Members will get access to exclusive offers (e.g., better price cuts).

• A $25 reward bonus: If you drop $600 or more on a big upgrade during Tech Fest, you'll automatically earn an extra $25 in rewards.

• Cash back: New for this year's event, members will also earn 1% back in rewards on all eligible purchases throughout the week.

With Best Buy, Target, and Walmart all launching sales on the exact same week, late June is going to be tough on your wallet. But if you know where to shop and plan ahead, you can score some pretty good deals and save a few bucks.