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SAVE OVER $10: As of July 10, the DREO TurboPoly Fan 512 has dropped to $86.40 at Amazon. That's $13.59 off its list price of $99.99.

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It's a hot one, and if you've been on the lookout for a fan to help keep you cool at home, Amazon can help. A few deals have been popping up on select models, including the DREO TurboPoly Fan 512. For a limited time, the grey model has dropped to $86.40.

Usually this DREO fan retails for $99.99, so you're saving $13.59 on this color variant. The dark grey version is also on sale right now at Amazon, though it costs a few dollars extra at $89.96. However, the regular grey model won't be on sale for long. Not only does it have a "limited time deal" tag, but it's also being claimed, which you can see in the bar below the price on the right-hand side. So if it's caught your eye, now is the time to grab it.

SEE ALSO: Amazon is packed with outdoor deals for summer from Coleman

From a personal standpoint, I think this DREO fan is worth every cent. I recently bought it to help with the heatwaves and it's made a big difference in my apartment. It's a pedestal fan that oscillates up to 120 degrees vertically and horizontally to cover the room. While the vertical tilt needs to be adjusted manually, the horizontal can be controlled through a remote and the panel on the front.

To find your ideal breeze, it also offers up four wind modes — auto, sleep, turbo, and normal — alongside nine wind speeds. Plus, it operates quietly — keeping noise levels down to 20dB — which is a huge positive if you're using it when sleeping. Furthermore, this is a great air circulator, and so can also be used in the colder months to carry warm air from your heater and push it around the room.

If a new fan has been on your mind, act fast to save on the DREO TurboPoly Fan 512 at Amazon.

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Millie Bobby Brown has taken on so many nightmares in the Upside-Down that a mere spicy wing is nothing to her.

That's why she's back for another appearance on First We Feast's Hot Ones in the clip above, answering questions on everything from Enola Holmes 3 to the animals she looks after on her farm.

The highlight? A very frantic post-Da Bomb marine life quiz during which Brown tells host Sean Evans to "Shut the f*** up!"

Donald Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on a different plane than he arrived on. The president landed in Ankara aboard his shiny new $400 million Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8, but flew home in the old Air Force One.

And The Daily Show's Ronny Chieng has questions.

"OK, first off, how do you fly back on a different plane? Like, did they bring both Air Force Ones? Is that why there's no gas in the world anymore? Because the president flies with an extra emotional support plane?" the host asked on Thursday night.

"Also, you know what happens anytime they switch planes on you, OK? Trump definitely lost his luggage. He's calling them like, 'Hey, did you guys find a box? It says 'Epstein.' Don't open it.'"

SEE ALSO: Ronny Chieng's 'Daily Show' interview with Aaron Chen is a delight

According to the New York Times, the Secret Service cited security concerns with the Qatari plane amid the U.S.' ongoing war with Iran.

"Of course, we have to abandon the Qatari plane for security concerns. Of course, that happened. This is why, when it comes to the most important plane in the world, you don't go certified pre-owned," said Chieng.

"America should spring for a new one, and Trump should give the Qatar plane to...I don't know, give it to Southwest. I'll fly in it. I don't care if they spy on me. What are you gonna do? Find out I'm watching my own movies on the entertainment system? I'm not ashamed. I'm great in them."

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In the age of on-demand everything, it’s no surprise that we can get "dates" (and I use that term loosely) with the tap of a button. Thanks to classic hookup apps like Tinder and newcomers like Pure, finding a sexy new friend can be as straightforward as ordering a pizza. As for the quality? That’s about the same as your pizza — hit or miss, depending on the time of day, where you're located, and how hungry you are.

SEE ALSO: What's dating in 2026 like? Single women tell all.

Fortunately, you’ve got me, your resident dating app expert (though I prefer modern-day Carrie Bradshaw), to guide you to the promised land, aka the best hookup apps.

I’ve spent the past three years (yes, years) researching, downloading, and testing dozens of the top dating apps to find the best ones for all kinds of daters, including the one-night-stand crowd. From discreet sexting apps to dating sites for serious relationships, I've swiped through them all. I also consulted a helpful panel of sex and relationship experts to make sure my picks are solid.

How to get the most out of hookup apps

My number one rule is to be brutally honest about what you want. Are you here for a good time? Own it. That means staying in your lane; don't go looking for a one-night stand on an app like eharmony.

"Hookup apps help prevent situations where people are on mainstream dating sites with the intention of having a casual hookup but are unclear about these intentions," Suzannah Weiss, resident sexologist for Biird and author of Subjectified: Becoming a Sexual Subject, tells Mashable. "They also give women a space to be openly sexual creatures without judgment."

And here's a little secret I picked up from Alexander Liebisch, the CEO and founder of TinderProfile.ai: Timing is everything. He found that people messaging on Tinder's "free tonight" feature after 10 p.m. on a weekend had a 45 percent higher chance of hooking up.

So, whether you're looking for a one-night stand, a regular FWB situation, or just a space to explore your sexuality, I've got you covered. Based on all my hands-on testing and expert consultations, I’ve broken down the best hookup app for every type of person and mood.

Recent updates to this guide

• Hinge: Hinge just keeps getting better, so I’ve bumped it up higher on my list as of October 2025. In our most recent update in July 2026, it still earns the top spot. Its user base is growing, and my own recent tests on the app have been surprisingly positive.

• Sniffies (added September 2025): I've added Sniffies, the map-based app for queer men, because it's been gaining a lot of traction. (It got a little too spicy for Apple and was pulled from the App Store, so it's now technically a dating site.) Don't say I didn't warn you about the NSFW content.

• FetLife (added September 2025): FetLife is my new favorite "Honorable Mention." It's not your typical hookup app; it's more of a social network for the kink community (and, oddly enough, the best hookup app for gamers). Just remember: it's a community, so don't treat it like Tinder.

• Plenty of Fish (removed January 2025): POF went through a rebrand recently, and honestly, I'm not impressed. My latest tests showed they got rid of key features like free messaging for non-matches, and I kept running into the same old profiles.

• Match (removed August 2025): I know some people say they've found casual hookups on Match, but that's not what it's for. Match is where you go to find a serious, long-term relationship, and I still recommend it for that. But for a hookup? You're just fishing in the wrong pond.

Why some popular hookup apps didn't make the cut

You might notice a few apps that pop up in ads or other lists are missing here. That’s intentional. I swipe through the good, the bad, and the downright sketchy so you don’t have to. For an app to make my list, it has to be effective, safe, and worth your time.

Here's a shortlist of apps that didn't make the cut this year:

• Wild: You’ve probably seen ads for this one. On paper, Wild sounds like the perfect casual dating app. In practice, the paywalls are aggressive, the distance filter doesn't work, and you have to pay for anything that's even remotely useful. Unless you're willing to spend serious cash upfront (and hope for the best), the experience feels limited compared to more open apps like Tinder.

• DOWN: This app (formerly "Bang With Friends") is known for its simple "Get Down" vs. "Get Date" feature. It sounds clever, but in reality, the experience is messy at best. Many users report feeling scammed by subscriptions that don't deliver matches, or finding that the few real people on there are... let's say "odd." It’s hard to recommend an app when the main user complaint is "Is anyone real?" Hard pass.

• Facebook Dating: Yes, Facebook has a dating section, and it’s surprisingly massive (and completely free, which is huge). While it's a decent option for casual dating, the vibe tends to be a bit more "friends of friends" and "relationship-focused" than the anonymous, no-strings energy you get from apps like Pure or Feeld. (For Mashable's Chance Townsend, signing up was "the most uneventful dating experience" of his life.) It's worth a shot if you're already on Facebook, but it didn't quite crack my top tier for hookups specifically.

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If your last memory of Play-Doh involves making lopsided snakes in kindergarten, this is the version your adult self has been waiting for. The iconic toy is getting a surprisingly sophisticated makeover with Blooms by Play-Doh, a new line of adult craft kits designed to turn colorful dough into display-worthy floral arrangements.

The collection starts at $24.99 and is available now at Amazon, Walmart, and Target.

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The Blooms by Play-Doh Rosy Petite Bouquet Kit keeps things simple without feeling too basic. The kit comes with everything you need to build a small bouquet, including Play-Doh compound, shaping tools, a clear display vase, finishing spray, and a step-by-step guide with photos, making it easy to jump in even if you've never tried crafting flowers before.

You'll create eight blooms using a rolling technique that forms two different flower styles, then seal everything with the included finishing spray to help the finished bouquet hold its shape over time. The floral-scented Play-Doh adds a nice touch, while the finished arrangement is designed to sit on a desk, shelf, or table as a handmade decoration instead of ending up back in the craft drawer.

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The Play-Doh Blooms Wildflower Petite Bouquet Kit is also a great starting point if you're curious about the new collection but don't want to jump straight into a larger bouquet. The kit comes with everything you need to create 12 colorful wildflowers, including floral-scented Play-Doh, shaping tools, a clear display vase, and a detailed step-by-step guide that makes the process simple.

Once your bouquet is finished, a light coat of the finishing spray helps preserve the flowers so they're ready to display. There's also plenty of room to get creative along the way, making each arrangement feel a little different from the last.

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The Play-Doh Blooms Meadow Flower Bouquet Kit is designed to make crafting feel relaxing instead of intimidating. Everything you need comes in the box — from flower molds and shaping tools to stems, a vase, and finishing spray — so you can jump right in without buying extra supplies.

One of the coolest parts is watching the flowers take shape. You simply load the colorful Play-Doh into the blooming tools, press down, and watch detailed petals emerge to create your own bouquet. Once your bouquet is finished, let the flowers dry, give them a light coat of the finishing spray to help preserve them, then arrange everything in the clear vase for a display piece that can stick around long after craft night is over.

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If you're looking for the most display-worthy kit in the lineup, the Blooms by Play-Doh Garden Bouquet Kit is a great choice. It lets you build a full bouquet of 20 flowers in different shapes and sizes, with soft pinks, whites, and yellows giving the finished arrangement a fresh, spring-inspired look.

What makes this kit fun is that it feels more like arranging flowers than playing with modeling dough. The included tools help shape realistic petals, while the smaller blooms and greenery let you personalize the bouquet rather than just follow a template. Once your flowers have dried, a quick spray helps them hold their shape so they can stay on display as a colorful handmade centerpiece.

I reviewed the Ninja Slushi when it came out in 2024 and have had a blast with it since. The Slushi is the easiest little machine to use, and I have a hard time finding any real cons about it. Perhaps the Slushi's biggest downfall is that it's such a hot commodity that it can be hard to land on one flavor for a group of people. At least that's the problem Ninja was aiming to solve when it released the Ninja Slushi Twist in May 2026.

What's special about the Ninja Slushi Twist?

Like the original, the Ninja Slushi Twist can turn room-temperature liquid into the perfect frozen slushy consistency in less than an hour, and no ice or pre-freezing is needed. The Twist doubles the fun of the original with two separate vessels for making two separate drinks at the same time.

Those drinks can be the same treat in two different flavors or can be two different recipes completely. Then, they can be dispensed separately or mixed together by swirling your glass with the dial on the drip tray.

Technically, you could sorta kinda mix flavors with a single canister Slushi. It'd just involve combining two recipes beforehand, like mixing two fruit flavors before they go in the Slushi. Except that doesn't fly with a picky strawberry daiquiri or strawberry margarita purist like me, which can make happy hour cocktails feel very boring for the rest of the group. The simplicity of the Slushi Twist's two canisters operating individually is a foolproof way to prevent the friendship-ruining lie that you can "barely taste the pineapple."

I also couldn't help but think about how clutch the Ninja Slushi Twist would be at large family gatherings. I originally convinced a friend's parents to get a Slushi for their beach house. My friend's siblings, nieces, and nephews come over all the time, and the Slushi has been a year-round hit. (The kids are always psyched to help with the recipe process — I would have probably been more excited about fractions at 10 years old if I were getting a slushie out of it.)

The Slushi Twist would allow the adults to make their margs and the kids to make their age-appropriate Baja Blast slushies at the same time, rather than one group having to wait for the first batch to finish.

The Slushi Twist slushes smarter and faster

Just like the original Slushi, you can make slushies, frappés, milkshakes, and cocktails (with or without alcohol) in the Ninja Slushi Twist. But instead of pushing a button to tell the Slushi what kind of drink you're making, the Slushi Twist already knows what to do. SlushAssist technology senses the mixture of ingredients in the vessel and chooses an optimal slush time and temperature for you.

The Ninja Slushi Twist (left) and the original Ninja Slushi (right). Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable The Slushi Twist has clear lights to help with water and sugar ratios. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

I followed the included booklet's recipe for three servings of frosé, which just involved rosé, cocktail juice, and some simple syrup (I mimicked that as best I could on the other side with white wine and pineapple juice). I'd have to manually select "spiked slush" on the original Slushi, but here, I just pressed the "Dual SlushAssist" button in the middle and let the Twist take the wheel. Less than 30 minutes later, both wine slushies were ready — and dare I say, an even smoother consistency than that of my favorite rooftop bar's.

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You don't necessarily have to make the same type of concoction on both sides of the Slushi. Perhaps half of your brunch guests are craving espresso martini milkshakes, while the others would prefer frozen mimosas or bellinis. SlushAssist should recognize that one side's ingredients require a warmer temperature to preserve a creamy texture that can be poured and won't be chunky.

If you're only using one side of the Twist, you can just press the SlushAssist button on that side. Just one of the 72-ounce vessels is more than enough for me if I'm making a protein shake or fun drink by myself.

I also appreciate the Slushi Twist panel's addition of the specific "add water" and "add sugar" lights. The original Slushi doesn't have dedicated warning lights for either of those errors, only warning you that your ratio is off through a special pattern of blinking lights on the front. It's important to remember that Slushi concoctions sometimes require more math than you'd expect, and that making a low-sugar or sugar-free drink in the Slushi won't go well. Let us live, chemistry.

SEE ALSO: The Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl is even better and more fun than the original Creami — but are we still using it a year later?

Correct water, sugar, and alcohol content of your mixture determines whether the Slushi machine actually slushes correctly. You need to keep an especially careful eye when you're going rogue and making up your own recipe, but ratios can be thrown off by changes as simple as doubling or halving a recipe.

Too much water or too much alcohol will make your mixture runny, while too little sugar could make your mixture freeze a little too well (like, into a block). Both errors could cause your machine to completely shut off by itself. Luckily, the included recipe book does a great job of explaining the appropriate percentages of each ingredient across a variety of recipe types.

Things to consider: What makes the Ninja Slushi Twist worth it?

While the original Ninja Slushi feels quite slim for being a whole-ass frozen drink maker, the Ninja Slushi Twist is significantly bulkier. The Slushi Twist measures 11.93 inches wide compared to the 6.54 inches of the single-vessel 88-ounce Slushi, taking up nearly double the width on your counter. There's nothing that Ninja can do about the inherent size difference, but it's something to keep in mind if you don't have a ton of free storage space.

Overall, the Slushi Twist absolutely works like it's supposed to. It chills liquids into fun frozen drinks in as little as half an hour, and isn't loud and obnoxious while doing so. The Twist requires very little manual intervention during slushing and is even easier to use than the OG model. Is the end result basically the same as something a blender can do? Sure. But I will die on the hill that the serotonin boost and hit of nostalgia of on-demand slushies make this ridiculous dessert appliance feel a little less extra.

Choosing between the original Ninja Slushi and the Ninja Slushi Twist should be super straightforward. Before buying, you surely already know whether your frozen drink needs are serious enough to justify a $399.99 machine that makes two flavors at once. If you have guests over frequently or have more than four people in your home, you'll probably get your money's worth out of the double vessels.

Trying to choose between the Ninja Slushi Max and Slushi Twist? If you're already going to spend $369.99 on the Slushi Max, you might as well spend $30 more and secure the variety made possible with the Slushi Twist instead. Across the two 72-ounce vessels, you get a full capacity of 144 ounces compared to the 150-ounce capacity of the Slushi Max.

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Love Island USA has found its latest relationship status to argue about: “exclusive.”

As Season 8 heads into its final stretch, islanders Zach Georgiou and Kayda Bosse have turned a familiar dating label into one of the villa’s messier debates. After weeks of being coupled up, Zach asked Kayda if she would “exclusively date” him, stopping short of asking her to be his girlfriend. Kayda accepted, but when she told the other women, they downplayed the arrangement, with fan-favorite Trinity Tatum calling it a "situationship."

Viewers have been debating the difference ever since.

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Love Island has its own relationship dictionary. Islanders “explore” connections, become “closed off,” “recouple,” and even like “french fries” (whatever that innuendo means). The term “closed off” typically means a contestant is no longer open to pursuing other people in the villa, while boyfriend and girlfriend is the clearer, more traditional label. Zach and Kayda’s “exclusive” step landed somewhere in between, which is probably one of the reasons why it caused such a reaction.

SEE ALSO: 'Love Island USA' dumps the internet's favorite 'robot'

Zach and Kayda have been coupled up since Day 3, but their run hasn't been completely smooth. Their relationship hit a rough patch after Casa Amor, the Love Island twist where couples are temporarily separated and introduced to new Islanders who can test their connections. At that time, Zach explored another connection with Alannah Keyser, who was later removed from the villa after social media posts resurfaced of her using a racial slur. Zach then told Kayda he would have chosen her either way, but Kayda was hurt after learning from another Islander that Alannah’s departure had changed the situation.

The two eventually reconciled, and Zach later told Kayda he was not ready to use the boyfriend-girlfriend label because they had only known each other for a few weeks and live in different countries.

That explanation did not fully land with everyone in the villa. When Kayda shared the news with the other women, Trinity interpreted the “exclusive” label as less of a milestone and more of a gray area. In her view, the step did not seem meaningfully different from what Zach and Kayda were already doing, especially so late in the season. The word “situationship” quickly became the center of the conversation, both on the show and among fans.

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Online, Love Island viewers have been split. Some argued that “exclusive” is a normal and reasonable step before boyfriend and girlfriend, especially for a couple about to leave a controlled reality TV environment and test the relationship in the real world. Several commenters said the villa is not normal dating, and that wanting to see how things work outside before using an official label is fair.

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Others sided more with Trinity’s read, or at least understood why the label felt underwhelming. Some fans pointed out that Zach and Kayda have spent weeks together, shared a bed, talked about their feelings, and acted like a couple. To those viewers, asking to be exclusive after all that felt less like a romantic leap and more like a cautious rebrand. One common reaction was basically: If you are already choosing each other, why not just say "boyfriend and girlfriend"?

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A third camp thought both sides had a point. Some fans said “situationship” may have been the wrong word, but that the women were reacting to something broader about Zach’s behavior and timing. Fans brought up his Casa Amor choices, Kayda’s trust issues, and the fact that the couple had recently been vulnerable in America’s vote. For those viewers, the issue was less the dictionary definition of “exclusive” and more whether Zach’s actions matched the seriousness of the moment.

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The debate is especially timely, as many of the other Islanders have made it official: Bryce Dettloff asked Trinity to be his girlfriend on the June 29 episode, making them the first official couple of the season. And then on July 7, KC and Titi became boyfriend and girlfriend after 9 days of knowing each other. I guess when you know, you know.

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Zach’s brother, Charlie Georgiou (Georgio professionally), who was on Love Island Season 7, defended the choice online. He wrote that exclusively dating before becoming boyfriend and girlfriend was a “mature decision,” arguing that the villa is a manufactured environment and that leaving the show as a couple comes with its own complications.

Ultimately, in my opinion, Kayda's frustration with the word "situationship" is valid, as it's a label that lacks commitment or a shared understanding of where things are going. Exclusivity, by contrast, is at least one clear agreement: the two people are not pursuing anyone else. By that definition, Zach and Kayda may not be fully official, but they are not exactly floating around label-free either.

Still, Love Island relationships are rarely judged by the couple alone. Zach and Kayda may know what “exclusive” means to them, but in the villa, every label gets interpreted by the group — and then relitigated by the internet.

Reality TV scandals have always been good for ratings. This year, they may also be good for Emmy nominations.

The 2026 Emmy nominations arrived on Wednesday, July 8, and two of the most interesting reality TV nods came with some very juicy backstories. Summer House earned its first-ever Emmy nomination after a season dominated by relationship fallout, friendship fractures, and one very closely watched timeline. Ariana Madix, the former Vanderpump Rules star whose post-Scandoval career has also become a reality TV success story of its own, earned her first nomination as host of Love Island USA.

Neither nomination can be reduced to a scandal. Emmy voters are not handing out awards for mess alone, and both nominations also speak to production, casting, editing, hosting, and the kind of storytelling that turns chaos into television.

But...it is hard to ignore the pattern: some of reality TV’s biggest awards breakthroughs are coming after seasons where off-screen betrayal became part of the on-screen event.

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Bravo has seen this before. In 2023, Vanderpump Rules earned its first Emmy nominations after Scandoval, the cheating scandal involving Madix, her long-term boyfriend at the time, Tom Sandoval, and her best friend, Rachel Leviss, that turned a long-running Bravo show into a full-blown pop culture fixation. Cameras went back up after the affair became public, the finale became must-watch TV, and viewers treated the reunion like a national hearing with better contour. The show went on to earn another Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program nomination in 2024.

SEE ALSO: The 6 most Scandovalous quotes from the 'Vanderpump Rules' reunion

Now, history has repeated itself.

Summer House landed in Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program, where it’s nominated alongside America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Love on the Spectrum, RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked, and Welcome to Wrexham. The nomination follows a Season 10 that kicked off with classic Hamptons house drama and ended with fans dissecting what actually went down between Amanda Batula, West Wilson, Ciara Miller, and Kyle Cooke.

For fans, it's long-overdue recognition for a show that's been delivering quality reality TV for over a decade.

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Unlike Scandoval, the Summer House drama of Season 10 was not a single explosive reveal that immediately reshaped the season. It was a slower-moving internet investigation. Season 10 showed Batula dealing with marital issues with Cooke, while Miller remained one of her closest confidants. Wilson, who had previously dated Miller, was still flirting with her throughout the season and keeping the possibility of a reconciliation alive.

Then Batula and Wilson confirmed they were dating after previously denying romance rumors, and viewers began reassessing everything they had already watched: the friendship, the flirting, the timing, and the reunion-room answers.

The season was huge, just check the numbers. Part 1 of the Season 10 reunion drew 3.1 million multi-platform viewers in seven days, the biggest episode in Summer House history. Reunion content also racked up 84 million social video views after May 26. Bravo even sold tickets to an exclusive extended and uncensored screening of the reunion in New York, giving fans a chance to watch the fallout together before it aired on TV and Peacock.

That right there is the power of reality TV at full volume, where a relationship betrayal becomes a ratings driver, a reunion becomes an event, and a cast member becomes someone fans want to defend, follow, and see win.

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Madix knows that trajectory well. After Scandoval, she became one of Bravo’s biggest breakout figures, turning a very public breakup into a career expansion that included Dancing With the Stars, Broadway, brand deals, and eventually the Love Island USA hosting job.

When she took over the Peacock dating show, she did not arrive as a traditional host dropped into a franchise, but as a fanbase that had watched her become the wronged woman at the center of one of reality TV’s biggest scandals and was already invested in her next chapter. Love Island USA already had its own momentum, cast, drama, and fan ecosystem, but Madix brought an additional audience ready to show up.

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Since then, Love Island USA has become one of Peacock's biggest reality hits. Season 6 became Peacock’s most-watched and most-talked-about series by minutes watched and social conversation volume. Fans have turned nightly episodes, recouplings, Casa Amor fallout, Aftersun interviews (hosted by Summer House's Cierra Miller, who landed the gig after her cheating scandal broke), and off-screen drama into a full-blown social media routine.

Madix is nominated alongside RuPaul Charles for RuPaul’s Drag Race, Alan Cumming for The Traitors, Kristen Kish for Top Chef, and Jeff Probst for Survivor. That is a stacked category filled with reality-TV institutions, which makes her first-time nomination even more notable.

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Taken together, Summer House and Madix's nominations point to the same thing: reality TV’s messiest moments can become bigger than temporary internet chaos. When handled well by producers, editors, hosts, and networks, they can raise a show’s ratings, deepen fan investment, and turn reality stars into television figures with real staying power.

Cheating scandals have a particular pull on viewers because they deliver both an emotional story and a mystery to solve. The betrayal of infidelity hits hard — but it also turns audiences into detectives. Viewers have a reason to keep watching beyond the episode they're currently watching. Fans comb through old scenes hunting for clues, rewatch confessionals with fresh context, compare reunion answers to podcast interviews, and treat Instagram posts like evidence in a case file.

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Plus, reality TV inherently makes viewers feel unusually close to its cast members, especially on shows like Vanderpump Rules and Summer House, where relationships and friendships have been filmed for years. Fans do not personally know Madix, Miller, Batula, Wilson, or anyone else involved, but they have watched enough birthdays, breakups, group trips, fights, and reunions to feel invested in the stakes.

Reality TV has spent years being treated like television's guilty pleasure. In 2026, the guilt seems beside the point, because the pleasure, apparently, is Emmy-nominated.

TL;DR: Live stream Spain vs. Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup returns for more quarter-final action today. This time Spain take on Belgium — a major clash between two star-studded sides.

Both teams have had inconsistent tournaments. Spain have dominated some games but struggled against underdogs Cape Verde and had to battle for a last-minute winner against Portugal. Belgium looked rusty in their opening games, settling for multiple draws. They did smash USA in the Round of 16, so perhaps momentum is with them.

If you want to watch Spain vs. Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Spain vs. Belgium?

Spain vs. Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on July 10. This fixture takes place at the Los Angeles Stadium.

How to watch Spain vs. Belgium for free

Spain vs. Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Spain vs. Belgium for free by following these simple steps:

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

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

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

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Watch Spain vs. Belgium 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 access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Spain vs. Belgium (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money-back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, 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

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. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of the World Cup.

Live stream Spain vs. Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

The 2026 World Cup quarter finals continue today with another huge matchup: Spain vs. Belgium.

After winning Euro 2024 two years ago, Spain have always been considered World Cup favorites. But Belgium have major momentum after hammering USA 4-1. With a spot in the semi finals on the line, this is set to be an exciting clash between two talented squads.

It all kicks off at 3 p.m. ET today. Here's all the information you need to watch the quarter-final action.

FIFA World Cup schedule today: July 10

• Spain vs. Belgium (Los Angeles Stadium) — kickoff at 3 p.m. ET

How to watch FIFA World Cup games todayWatch Spain vs. Belgium

Following France vs. Morocco yesterday, the World Cup continues with a major European matchup. Spain had a shaky start to the tournament against underdogs Cape Verde then looked more confident until they met Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in the Round of 16. Despite Spain's world-class squad — including superstar teenager Lamine Yamal — they had to fight hard to secure a 90th-minute winner.

Belgium also had a shaky start, with a series of draws that suggested the team's best years were behind them. But they dismantled USA in the Round of 16 and look ready for their biggest challenge of the tournament so far. This is a game not to miss.

Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

More live streaming optionsLive TV cable replacement

Not interested in signing up for a standalone streaming service like Fox One or Peacock? You can sign up for a live TV cable replacement service, like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV.

These services carry over 100 live channels, but run off a WiFi connection. You'll get live access to Fox and FS1, plus a whole lot more. Here are some options to consider:

• YouTube TV — 10-day trial, then $67.99/month for 3 months

• Fubo Sports — 1-day trial, then $45.99/month for 1 month

• Hulu + Live TV — 3-day trial, then $89.99/month

Watch the World Cup for free with a VPN

It's possible to watch the World Cup for free on international services like ITVX, BBC iPlayer, NOS, or RTÉ. Our global World Cup watch guide can walk you through the process.

You will need a VPN to live stream the World Cup on these free streaming services. We recommend ExpressVPN — a Mashable-tested service and an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Europe — as our VPN of choice for sport. It offers servers in 105 countries, a user-friendly app available on all major devices, a speedy connection, and up to 10 simultaneous connections.

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TL;DR: 1min.AI is a new platform that gives you lifetime access to AI models like GPT, Claude, Gemini, and more, and it’s only $60.

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Bouncing between ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini every day means managing a pile of tabs and subscriptions that never stops growing. 1min.AI is a new platform that puts all of them in one place, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $59.97 (reg. $540).

1min.AI connects you to a wide range of AI models so you’re not stuck with one tool’s strengths or blind spots. That includes

• GPT 5.5 Pro

• Claude 4.6 Sonnet

• Gemini 3.1 Pro

• Llama 3

• Mistral Large 2

• A lot more

New models get added through weekly updates, so the roster keeps growing. You can use them for writing, image work, audio production, video, and document tasks like summarizing a PDF or translating a report. The image editing side gives you an impressive amount of range for a wide variety of image tasks. You can remove or replace backgrounds, swap faces, upscale photos, clean out objects, and turn a rough sketch into a finished visual. Audio and video tools cover the basics you’d otherwise need separate apps for, like voice cloning, transcription, music generation, captioning, and YouTube summaries. The types of things that would take hours or days in an app like Audacity might only take a few minutes with some of these models.

The Advanced Business Plan runs on a credit system, giving you 4 million per month. In practice, that’s enough to generate roughly 1.1 million words of copy, nearly 6,000 SEO keywords, over 1,100 images, or 37 videos, depending on how you use them.

Logging in daily earns you 15,000 free credits, and those can stack up to 450,000 extra per month. Unused credits roll over, so nothing goes to waste.

You have until July 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT if you want to get a 1min.AI lifetime subscription on sale for $59.97.

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TL;DR: Take Apple power anywhere you go with this Apple iPad Mini 6th Gen, on sale now for just $294.99 (reg. $499).

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Sometimes, you just don’t feel like lugging along a laptop. The iPad Mini offers the perfect solution — compact enough to pop in your bag and powerful enough to keep up with your daily routine.

While it would usually set you back $499, right now you can bring home your own Apple iPad Mini 6th Gen for just $294.99 while supplies last.

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The Apple iPad Mini 6th Gen harnesses the power of an iPad in a tiny frame — easily replacing your laptop when you’re on the go. This model has an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, providing vibrant colors and crisp details no matter what you’re up to. And an A15 Bionic Chip ensures it’s all done quickly, delivering fast performance for all the tasks on your to-do list.

Want to snap a picture or hop on a video call? This iPad Mini features an impressive 12MP rear camera and a 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage, so everything will look sharp. You can also save files right on the device thanks to the 64GB storage capacity.

This iPad Mini includes Apple Pencil support, so you can take notes, sketch, and flex your creative muscles. You can easily connect to Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 anywhere, and you have a USB-C port to connect accessories, external storage, and displays if needed.

Touch ID helps keep your iPad secure when you unlock it, sign in to apps, or make purchases.

You’re saving big on this iPad Mini 6th Gen thanks to its Grade B refurbished rating. That means you may see light scuffing on the bevel or case, or light scratches or dents on the body, but there will be no dents, cracks, or missing parts.

Bring home an Apple iPad Mini 6th Gen for just $294.99 today.

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TL;DR: Live stream Sinner vs. Djokovic in Wimbledon 2026 for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Wimbledon is hurtling towards the finals taking place this weekend, but in many senses, the biggest game of the tournament is scheduled for the semi-final stage. Top seed Sinner faces off against Djokovic for a place in the final. It's going to be electric in centre court.

Djokovic came through an epic five-set match with Auger-Aliassime to make this stage of the tournament. Sinner had a much more straightforward victory over Struff. The Italian hasn't really been tested since his tough first-round match with Kecmanović, but you'd imagine Djokovic will stretch him.

If you want to watch Sinner vs. Djokovic in Wimbledon 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

How to watch Sinner vs. Djokovic for free

Sinner vs. Djokovic in Wimbledon 2026 is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

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

Live stream Wimbledon 2026 for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

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

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

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Live stream Wimbledon 2026 for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees and free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock BBC iPlayer without committing with your cash. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it gives you plenty of time to live stream Wimbledon 2026 before recovering your investment. It's a sneaky trick, but it works.

ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for Wimbledon, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

What is the best VPN for Wimbledon?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for streaming live sport on free platforms like BBC iPlayer, 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 always secure

• Fast streaming speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

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. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of Wimbledon.

Daily Show host Ronny Chieng and comedian Aaron Chen have known each other for an age, so watching them in an interview situation is inevitably a delight.

On Thursday night's show Chieng, who has known Chen since he was 16, chatted about the comedian's new Apple TV film The Dink, as well as the key to comedy sports movies, yelling at Andy Roddick, living in Australia, being too young to get into stand-up comedy bars, and Chieng insisting he showed Chen the ropes.

"Well, yeah, you have been a big mentor to me," says Chen.

"Oh, OK," jokes Chieng. "You caught everyone off guard with the sincerity, including me."

"That's a pump fake," says Chen.

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TL;DR: Live stream Fery vs. Zverev in Wimbledon 2026 for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Wimbledon is always full of interesting storylines, but this year, Arthur Fery has dominated the headlines. The world No. 114 has marched through the tournament, now facing off against Zverev in the semi-final stage. It has been a remarkable journey for a player who has never previously made it past the second round in this competition.

Zverev is looking to build on his maiden Grand Slam victory at the 2026 French Open. The second seed is obviously the favorite, but so were Cobolli and Dimitrov, and they ended up defeated by Fery.

SEE ALSO: How to watch Sinner vs. Djokovic in Wimbledon 2026 online for free

If you want to watch Fery vs. Zverev in Wimbledon 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

How to watch Fery vs. Zverev for free

Fery vs. Zverev in Wimbledon 2026 is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

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

Live stream Wimbledon 2026 for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

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

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

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Live stream Wimbledon 2026 for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees and free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock BBC iPlayer without committing with your cash. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it gives you plenty of time to live stream Wimbledon 2026 before recovering your investment. It's a sneaky trick, but it works.

ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for Wimbledon, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

What is the best VPN for Wimbledon?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for streaming live sport on free platforms like BBC iPlayer, 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 always secure

• Fast streaming speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

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. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of Wimbledon.

A quick look at the best Prime Day 2026 deals we've spotted so far: Best robot vacuum deal Dreame X40 Ultra Robot Vacuum A$749 (was $2,799, 73% off) Get Deal Best budget robot vacuum deal Eureka E20 Plus A$349 (was $862.95, 60% off) Get Deal Best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra A$378 (was $649, 42% off) Get Deal Best Laptop Deal Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IPH11 Aura Edition A$1,429 (was $2,499, 43% off) Get Deal Best Wearables Deal Apple Watch Ultra 3 A$999 (was $1,399, 29% off) Get Deal Best TV Deal Prism+ Q75 Ultra 75" 4K QLED Smart Google TV A$1,299 (was $1,843, 33% off) Get Deal

Amazon's famed Prime Day sale has kicked off Down Under for 2026, with deals running across Amazon Australia until July 13. That means a whole week of eyewatering discounts on just about everything, with a strong focus on tech. If you need a new robovac, TV, headphones, or just about anything else gadget-y, now is the time. Below, we've listed the best deals we've seen so far and will be updating this page all week. Happy hunting!

Best robot vacuum deals

• EUREKA E20 Plus Robot Vacuum – A$349 (was $862.95, 60% off)

• ECOVACS DEEBOT N20 Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop – A$429 (was $949, 55% off)\

• Dreame L10s Ultra Gen2 Robot Vacuum and Mop – A$409.99 (was $1,699, 76% off)

• Dreame F20 Eco Robot Vacuum and Mop – A$199 (was $599, 67% off)

• Dreame L40 Ultra CE Robot Vacuum – A$499.99 (was $1,499, 67% off)

• Dreame D30 Ultra Robot Vacuum – A$599.99 (was $1,499, 60% off)

• Dreame L10s Ultra Gen3 Robot Vacuum – A$639.99 (was $1,999, 68% off)

• Dreame L50 Ultra CE Robot Vacuum and Mop – A$1,299.99 (was $2,499, 48% off)

• roborock Q7T+ Robot Vacuum & Mop – A$399 (was $999, 60% off)

Best smart home deals

• Ring Battery Video Doorbell – A$39.90 (was $149, 47% off)

• Ring Spotlight Camera Pro (2nd Gen) – A$279 (was $399, 30% off)

• Blink Outdoor 4 Wireless smart security camera – A$29 (was $89, 67% off)

• D-Link DCS-8302LH FHD Weather Resistant Wi-Fi Camera – A$89 (was $199.95, 55% off)

• WUUK 2K Battery Operated Outdoor Security Camera – A$237.49 (was $369.99, 36% off)

Best smartphone and tablet deals

• Nothing Phone (2a) 5G 128GB – A$480.92 (was $529, 9% off)

• Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G 256GB – A$427 (was $599, 29% off)

• Lenovo Idea Tab 5G 11" 256GB + Lenovo Tab Pen – A$397 (was $949, 34% off)

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite 256GB – A$529 (was $799, 37% off)

• Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 256GB– A$477 (was $549, 13% off)

• Apple iPhone 16e (128GB) – A$894 (was $999, 11% off)

• Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) – A$639 (was $949, 33% off)

• Samsung Galaxy S25 512GB – A$1,099 (was $1,599, 34% off)

Best wearable tech deals

• Garmin vívoactive 5 – A$346 (was $499, 30% off)

• Garmin Venu 3, GPS Smartwatch, AMOLED Display – A$595 (was $749, 21% off)

• Garmin vívoactive 5 Health and Fitness GPS Smartwatch – A$347 (was $499, 30% off)

• Garmin Lily 2 Classic, Silver – A$398 (was $469, 15% off)

• Google Fitbit Versa 4 Fitness Smartwatch – A$211.70 (was $356, 41% off)

• Polar Ignite 3 GPS Smartwatch – A$296.96 (was $499, 40% off)

Best headphone and speaker deals

• Bose QuietComfort SC Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones – A$239.99 (was $499, 52% off)

• Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Headphones – A$278 (was $549, 49% off)

• Soundcore by Anker Q20i Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones – A$62.69 (was $119, 48% off)

• Sony WH-CH720N Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones – A$177 (was $259, 32% off)

• Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker – A$141 (was $249.95, 43% off)

• Sony SRS-XB100 Wireless Bluetooth Travel Speaker – A$68 (was $99.95, 31% off)

Best TV and home cinema deals

• LG 85-inch QNED80B Evo AI Mini LED 4K Smart TV 2026 – A$2,473 (was $3,499, 29% off)

• LG 55" QNED86 Evo AI Mini LED 4K Smart TV 2025 – A$899 (was $1,199, 25% off)

• Kogan 43" QLED 4K 144Hz Smart AI Google TV – A$446.24 (was $799, 44% off)

• Sony 50" X77L BRAVIA LED 4K HDR Google TV – A$679 (was $1,199, 43% off)

• SKYWORTH Q6600H 65" - QLED+ 4K Smart Google TV – A$749 (was $999, 25% off)

• Denon AVR-X1800H 8K AV Receiver – A$995 (was $1,299, 23% off)

• Yamaha A-S701 2-Channel Integrated, 100 W Stereo Amplifier – A$1,069 (was $1,499, 29% off)

• Kimwood FHD Mini Projector with Upgraded HiFi Speaker – A$85.49 (was $139.99, 39% off)

• VOPLLS 600 ANSI 4K Smart Mini Projector – A$168.99 (was $269.99, 37% off)

• WiMiUS Portable HDR10 4K Projector – A$379.99 (was $659.99, 42% off)

Best laptop deals

• Lenovo Legion 5i, 15.1" – A$2,398 (was $4,299, 20% off)

• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6" FHD Laptop – A$664 (was $999, 34% off)

• HP OmniBook Ultra Flip AI 14" Laptop – A$3,498 (was $4,299, 32% off)

• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15.3" Laptop – A$999 (was $1,499, 33% off)

After a new PC? Check out the top computer deals on our sister site, PCMag Australia.

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With literally thousands of deals on Amazon.com.au, finding the good ones can be a laborious task. So we've done the hard work for you and tracked down the best deals on everything tech. If you enjoy window shopping yourself (AKA, scrolling), you can check out Amazon's Prime Day page.

You will need to be an Amazon Prime member to partake in the fun. If this isn't you, fear not! You can grab a no-obligation 30-day free Prime trial and still get in on the action.

What is Amazon Prime Day? Is it different in Australia?

In 2026, Prime Day Australia is taking place on a completely different week to in the US, who had theirs in the last week of June this year. Previously, the dates had overlapped.

Prime Day is an twice-a-year online sales event (think Black Friday or Click Frenzy), only it is exclusive to Amazon Prime customers. It started as a one-day event in the US in 2015, but has since expanded to a week long event that takes place across the globe, including Australia. The first Prime Day Down Under happened in 2018, and has grown every year since. Australian users get access to deals on both Amazon.com.au and the Amazon Global Store until the conclusion of the event in the US.

Additionally, the Shop Local Businesses store highlights a number of small Australian businesses that are also partaking in the Prime Day fun.

What will be on sale this Prime Day?

While it can be difficult to predict specific products that go on sale, Amazon has promised over 100,000 deals in Australia from big brands, small local brands, and everything in-between. The brands that Amazon has confirmed will be a part of Prime Day include Apple, Samsung, Lenovo, Bose, and more – a pretty hefty list!

Expect deals across all categories, including tech, such as TVs, Smart Home, Headphones, Gaming, as well as homeware, sports, fashion, beauty and more.

How to find the best deals during Prime Day in Australia

Amazon is quite often the cheapest place to find a given product at the best of times, but the really good deals only come up a few times a year. The above list features some of the very best tech deals available right now. However, you can also properly prepare for the event to make sure you truly get the most out of it.

Before Prime Day kicks off, you should put together a shopping list of items that you are after, then 'wishlist' those products on Amazon and set deal alerts on the Amazon app. This will ensure you don't miss top deals on products that you especially want.

Ensure you are subscribed to Amazon Prime, or else you won't be able to secure the products for the Prime Day deal price. A subscription costs A$6.99 per month, but there is a 30-day free trial available if you are just looking to take part in Prime Day and nothing else.

It is also worth spending a bit of time on Amazon and familiarising yourself with its interface and how it works. This can save you time and hassle when the deals start dropping (many of which are only available for a limited time).

How to shop on Amazon Prime Day

Of course, we'll be keeping track of all the best Prime Day deals we spot in the lists above. But if you are keen to trawl through some deals yourself, here's how to best shop during the event.

• Amazon app: If you'll be out and about on Prime Day, download Amazon's mobile app, log in, and you'll be ready to shop wherever you are.

• Amazon Wishlist: Add items to your wishlist in the product interface to get alerted if it goes on sale.

• Ask Alexa: Why move at all? The main idea behind Amazon's Echo devices is to sell you stuff, so Alexa is more than willing to help you add things to your cart.

• Amazon Global Store: Check out the best deals from the US and across the world on the Amazon Global Store.

• Support Local: Amazon's Shop Local Business initiative highlights deals curated from small Aussie businesses across Amazon.

Amazon Prime Day is back for another year! Running from July 7-13, you can grab a hefty discount on a variety of smart home products, including Dreame’s range of automated cleaning gadgets. From easy-to-use robot vacuums to powerful hair dryers, you’ll save up to 73% off and give your home the cleaning upgrade it needs.

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When looking for a solid starter robot vacuum for your home, you can’t go wrong with the L10s Ultra Gen2 for only A$529. Equipped with Dreame’s “advanced MopExtend RoboSwing Technology” and Pet Zone Cleaning, this gadget will rid your space of spills, stains, and pet hair with ease. However, if you want an automated cleaner with extra power, their flagship X40 Ultra is down to an unbelievable price of A$749. With 12,000Pa suction power and SideReach Edge Cleaning, this robot cleaner can clean the parts of your home you’ve been struggling to reach.

The best Dreame robot vacuum Prime Day deals

• Dreame F20 Eco Robot Vacuum and Mop - A$199 (was $599, 67% off)

• Dreame L40 Ultra CE Robot Vacuum - A$499.99 (was $1,499, 67% off)

• Dreame D30 Ultra Robot Vacuum - A$599.99 (was $1,499, 60% off)

• Dreame L10s Ultra Gen3 Robot Vacuum - A$639.99 (was $1,999, 68% off)

• Dreame L50 Ultra CE Robot Vacuum and Mop - A$1,299.99 (was $2,499, 48% off)

However, Dreame’s Prime Day sale extends beyond their range of robot vacuums. If you’d prefer to replace your cordless vacuum, the A$189 G10 Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner can both suction and mop your floors in one go.

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Meanwhile, Dreame has also slashed prices on their range of smart hair dryers, with the ultra-fast drying Dazzle now only A$229.99 – and you can get an extra 15% off using code W444QFST.

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This promotion will run strictly during Amazon’s annual Prime Day from July 7-13, so you’ve got until stocks last to take advantage. However, since these deals are locked to Amazon Prime members only, just make sure your subscription is up to date (or sign up for a 30-day free trial).

Silo loves ending with an ominous shot of something mysterious, and Season 3, episode 2 is absolutely no exception.

But what are those big barrels of the troublingly named "Vitamin D+" being pushed up the central staircase? And what will they mean for the silo's residents? Let's break down what we know.

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Camille (Alexandria Riley), thinking she's managed to smooth out the growing issues with Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson), heads back to the Vault for a chat with the mysterious Algorithm.

But based on what the voice says to her, it sounds like the problems for Silo 18 are only just beginning.

"After her return, Juliette's survival was...unwelcome. But the numbers indicated it was tolerable. Perhaps even beneficial," says the voice, before bringing up a graph on the screen. "The blue line represents the calming value in the silo of having Juliette Nichols as mayor. The red line is the risk she poses if the memory protocol is not successful. If those lines cross, Juliette Nichols will have outlived her usefulness. The problem, of course, is that a sudden removal of Juliette could be catastrophically destabilising. We can only hope that the introduction of the vitamin compound into the water supply happens before that becomes necessary."

Vitamin compound? Water supply? It's not looking good, and nor does the sight of silo workers shoving large "Vitamn D+" barrels up the winding staircase in the episode's closing shots.

But what exactly is the compound, and how will it affect the silo's population?

What is Vitamin D+?

The answer seems pretty clear, and it links back to 1) What's been happening this season with Juliette, and 2) Another conversation between Camille and the Algorithm at the start of the episode, where Camille is complaining about how long it's taking Juliette to forget what happened to her.

"We have 352 years of data that demonstrates the protocol is effective most of the time, when implemented correctly," says the robotic voice in response. "Six silos have successfully undergone full resets, including your own 140 years ago, and there have been individuals targeted along the way."

So, we know Juliette is being given a drug that affects her memory. But the talk of a "full reset" suggests this strategy has been implemented on a much wider scale in the past.

Those "Vitamin D+" barrels being rolled up the stairs? Most probably the same memory-wiping medication being given to Juliette. Only this time, the target is everybody in Silo 18. Another "full reset" is in the works.

Silo Season 3 is streaming now on Apple TV, with new episodes dropping every Friday.

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

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

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

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

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Black bird.

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RAVEN

Hurdle Word 2 hint

An herb.

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ANISE

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Hurdle Word 3 hint

More secure.

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SAFER

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Dwelling.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

HUTCH

Final Hurdle hint

A hum.

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THRUM

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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a sports fan.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

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Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Mobile features

• Green: Sweet treat

• Blue: Rockstars

• Purple: Take me out to the ball game

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Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Smartphone settings

• Green: Dessert menu descriptors

• Blue: '80s synth-pop bands

• Purple: Starting with baseball calls

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Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #1125 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Smartphone settings: AIRPLANE MODE, DO NOT DISTURB, HOTSPOT, LOCATION SERVICES

• Dessert menu descriptors: DECADENT, FRESH-BAKED, MOLTEN, À LA MODE

• '80s synth-pop bands: DEPECHE MODE, ERASURE, NEW ORDER, PET SHOP BOYS

• Starting with baseball calls: BALL GOWN, OUTKST, SAFE MODE, STRIKE A POSE

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