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5 more ESP32-powered 3D printing projects to make this weekend (Jun 26 - 28)

How-To Geek - 6 hours 22 min ago

If you own a 3D printer, you probably love making stuff. With cheap microcontrollers like the ESP32, you can make all sorts of devices—and get your 3D printed deeply involved in the process.

Categories: IT General, Technology

We found 15+ Prime Day deals on MicroSD and portable SSDs: How to fight RAMageddon

Mashable - 6 hours 23 min ago
Best Prime Day MicroSD, portable SSD, and hard drive deals Best MicroSD Card deal Samsung T7 MicroSDXC, 1TB $239.99 (Save $80) Get Deal Best portable SSD deal Sandisk Portabld SSD, 2TB $232.99 (save $28.85) Get Deal Best for Switch 2 Samsung P9 Express MicroSD, 256GB $39.99 (Save $40) Get Deal Best external HDD deal Western Digital Elements Desktop HDD, 20TB $599.99 (save $215) Get Deal Best internal hard drive deal Acer Predator GM7 NVMe SSD, 4TB $469.99 (save $140) Get Deal

Thanks to the global memory crisis known as RAMageddon, prices on tech essentials like hard drives, microSD cards, and portable SSDs have been on a relentless upward trajectory. Experts we've spoken to warn that the shortage is going to get worse before it gets better, making Prime Day one of the only guaranteed windows to score these items at a genuine discount.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2026: Get live updates on Amazon deals from Apple, Bose, Lego, and Sony

Today is the final day of the sale, and we've done the digging to track down the best remaining deals in the memory category. If your Nintendo Switch 2 storage is dangerously full or your laptop is running on fumes, this is your last chance to pick up a drive from Lexar, Samsung, or SanDisk before the event ends and prices go back to normal.

Best MicroSD Card deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung T7 MicroSDXC 1TB $239.99 at Amazon
$319.99 Save $80   Get Deal

If you're maxing out device storage, enough is enough. The Samsung T7 brings an immense amount of storage space (1TB to be exact) in a tiny package. It can store your favorite games and capture high-res photos and 4K video in real time. It pulls a lot of weight, and right now, you can pay just $239.99 for the MicroSD card, saving you $80 during Prime Day. For some slightly cheaper microSDs, check out Lexar's SD cards during Prime Day.

Best portable SSD deal Sandisk Portable SSD, 2TB $232.99 at Amazon
$261.84 Save $28.85   Get Deal at Amazon

Our original choice for this category (the 1TB Sandisk portable SSD) is no longer available. However, the 2TB version of the same drive is still in stock and discounted.

This model features a built-in loop for attaching to a backpack or belt loop, making it a functional option for travel. SanDisk claims speeds up to 800 MB/s via a USB-C connection. It's currently on sale for $232.99, down from $261.84.

Best deal for Switch 2 Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung P9 Express MicroSD, 256GB $39.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $40.00   Get Deal

If you're in the market for a microSD card for your Nintendo Switch 2, you can grab the Samsung P9 Express MicroSD for 50% off during Prime Day. It has transfer speeds up to 800MB/s and 256GB of storage, so you can store games on it in a safe spot.

More MicroSD, Portable SSD, and hard drive deals for Prime Day

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Stop wasting money on your car: 6 easy tweaks every driver should make

How-To Geek - 6 hours 37 min ago

Owning a vehicle comes with a long list of ongoing costs, all of which are made more challenging as prices for everything from groceries and utilities to insurance and rent continue to rise. Every dollar absorbed elsewhere is a dollar that cannot go toward things like your car loan or weekly fill-ups at the pump.

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The best Prime Day AirPods deals you can still shop on the final day

Mashable - 6 hours 46 min ago
The best Prime Day deals on AirPods: Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods 4 $99 (save $30) Get Deal Best AirPods Pro Deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 (save $70) Get Deal Best AirPods Max deal (and a new record-low price) Apple AirPods Max 2 $479 (save $70) Get Deal

Need a new pair of AirPods? You can always find Apple's earbuds and headphones on sale for cheaper than usual during Prime Day — not just on Amazon, but at competing retailers, too.

Today is the final day of Prime Day 2026, and Amazon's inventory is fluctuating as the clock winds down. Case in point: The top AirPods deal was the over-ear AirPods Max 2 for a record-low $399 on Amazon, but they've officially sold out. If you missed it, don't panic — Best Buy still has them in stock and on sale for $479 ($70 off).

SEE ALSO: Prime Day isn't over yet: We found the 110+ best deals on Apple, Sony, Kindle, and Lego favorites

Meanwhile, the entry-level AirPods 4 and noise-cancelling AirPods Pro 3 are both on sale for up to $70 off this Prime Day. Neither model is matching its biggest discount on record, but given Apple's plans for price hikes in the near future, these are probably going to be their best deals for a while.

Read on for our rundown of the best Prime Day AirPods deals available. If you're a brand loyalist, be sure to check out our dedicated guide to the top Prime Day deals on all Apple products.

Best AirPods deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $99 at Amazon
$129 Save $30   Get Deal Why we like it

The vanilla AirPods 4 are our No. 1 Apple earbuds for budget buyers. In our testing, they sounded fantastic, fit comfortably, and worked seamlessly with other Apple devices. We saw them drop all the way down to $69 last Black Friday, but $99 is their best price so far in 2026. Save $30 at Amazon and Walmart. (PSA: Walmart also has pre-owned AirPods 4 on sale for just $65.)

The AirPods 4 are also available with ANC. That pair is on sale for $148.99 (normally $179) at Amazon, Walmart, and Costco. For reference, their record-low price is $99.

Read Mashable's full review of the AirPods 4 with ANC.

Best AirPods Pro deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 at Amazon
$249 Save $70   Get Deal

The AirPods Pro 3 are our favorite AirPods across all price points, offering great ANC, an eight-hour battery life, plus extra fixings like a built-in heart rate monitor. They're also more water- and sweat-resistant than the regular AirPods 4, making them better for working out. They were only $169 on Amazon last week, but at the time of writing, they were sitting at $179 there.

Read Mashable's full review of the AirPods Pro 3.

Best AirPods Max deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max 2 $479 at Best Buy
$549 Save $70   Get Deal

Apple's newly updated headphones have better ANC than the original AirPods Max from 2021. They run on the same H2 chip as the AirPods Pro 3, so they support the same software features (such as Live Translation and Conversation Awareness). Amazon had them for $399 earlier this week, but they're sold out now. Thankfully, Best Buy is still offering a $70 discount, bringing them down to $479.

Read Mashable's full review of the AirPods Max 2.

We will be regularly updating this guide with the best Prime Day AirPods deals, so keep checking back. You can also visit our Prime Day 2026 hub for all the latest updates and price drops.

Categories: IT General, Technology

What price hikes? We found 10+ last-chance Prime Day iPad deals starting at just $299.

Mashable - 6 hours 47 min ago
The best Prime Day iPad deals at a glance: Best iPad Air deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $519.99 (save $229.01) Get Deal Best iPad deal Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $299 (save $150) Get Deal Best iPad Pro deal Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) $899 (save $100) Get Deal Best iPad mini deal Apple iPad mini (A17, WiFi, 256GB) $499.99 (save $199.01) Get Deal

iPads have everything you love in a MacBook, just in a more portable package, which makes them perfect for summer travel. They fit easily in a personal item or carry-on but still bring Apple's signature speedy performance.

Unfortunately, the entire iPad lineup just got some big price hikes. Apple made its tablets (and laptops) more expensive on June 25, citing soaring memory and storage costs because of AI data center demand. All models are at least $100 more expensive than before.

SEE ALSO: MacBooks and iPads just got more expensive. Lock in Prime Day Apple deals before it's too late.

On the bright side, a bunch of iPads are heavily discounted on Amazon right now for the last day of its annual Prime Day sale. (They're not marked as such, but they're up to $320 less expensive vs. the Apple Store.) If you've been thinking about buying a new iPad, the right time to buy is right now. It's last call for cheap iPads starting at just $299.

Read on for our full list of the best Prime Day iPad deals, which we'll continue to update through midnight tonight, when the sale ends. Deals with a strikethrough weren't available at the time of writing, but could return at some point today.

If you're thinking of buying any other Apple products, be sure check out our separate guide to the best last-minute Prime Day Apple deals, too.

Best Prime Day iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $519.99 at Amazon
$749 Save $229.01   Get Deal Why we like it

Our beloved iPad Air is the best tablet money can buy, and it's an even better value on sale. Amazon has the base model on sale for just $519.99 during Prime Day, which is roughly $230 off its newly higher sticker price of $749. (Heads up: This deal already sold out once, so act snappy if you're interested.)

This is an incredible tablet, as powerful as a laptop. So while you can do the tablet basics — streaming, internet browsing, reading, and gaming — it can handle more. For creatives, that means graphic design, illustration, and photo and video editing.

Read our full review of the M4 Apple iPad Air.

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How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup online for free

Mashable - 6 hours 57 min ago

TL;DR: All 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup are available to watch for free on BBC iPlayer/ITVX. Access these free live streams from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The world is watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

16 cities across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada are welcoming the best international sides from around the world as they compete for arguably the biggest prize in sport. Huge names like Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Lamine Yamal are already stealing the spotlight, but new stars always shine brightly in this prestigious competition.

If you're interested in watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

What is the FIFA World Cup?

The World Cup is an international football competition between senior men's national teams. The 2026 World Cup has been expanded to 48 teams, split into 12 groups of four teams. The top two teams in each group and the eight best third-placed teams will progress to the knockout rounds.

The defending champions are Argentina. They won their third title at the 2022 World Cup after defeating France in an epic final.

When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup is the 23rd edition of this famous competition. This year's tournament takes place from June 11 to July 19.

How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free

A number of streaming platforms are offering free coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup:

These streaming services are geo-restricted, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in another location, meaning you can livestream the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Livestream the 2026 FIFA World Cup 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

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

  4. Visit BBC iPlayer or ITVX (recommended)

  5. Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup 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 generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this tournament 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 the FIFA World Cup?

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

  • Servers in 105 countries

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

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is 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.

Categories: IT General, Technology

These last-chance Prime Day MacBook deals save you up to $850 (!) after Apples price hikes

Mashable - 6 hours 58 min ago
The best Prime Day MacBook deals at a glance: Best MacBook Neo deal Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $589.99 (save $109.01) Get Deal Best MacBook Air deal Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,149 (save $350) Get Deal Best MacBook Pro deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,549.00 (save $449.01) Get Deal

Let's start with the bad news first: Apple's price hikes are here. As of June 25, select Apple products are at least $100 more expensive than before. That includes the full MacBook lineup — the MacBook Air, the MacBook Pro, and even the budget MacBook Neo. Bummer.

Now for the good news. Amazon's flagship Prime Day megasale is still live through the end of the day today (June 26), and most MacBooks are still in stock there with price cuts. They're not tagged as being on sale, but if you compare their prices with the Apple Store's new MSRPs for the same models, they're up to $850 (!) cheaper on Amazon right now.

Take the MacBook Neo. The base model is marked down to $589.99 this Prime Day. Originally, that was only a $9.01 discount on its $599 MSRP. But as of now, it's really a $109.01 savings given the Apple Store's adjusted starting price of $699.

SEE ALSO: Apple price increases arrive: How much MacBooks and iPads will cost you now

MacBook prices as low as these will probably be very rare going forward, so if you're on the fence about an upgrade, I would absolutely recommend shopping Amazon's Prime Day MacBook deals. I've rounded up the best ones below and will continue to update my list based on current pricing and availability. I'm marking any record-lows I encounter with a 🔥. (Deals with a strikethrough weren't available at the time of writing, but could return before Prime Day ends.)

I'd also encourage you to check out competing retailers' anti-Prime Day sales — namely, Costco's Member Appreciation Days event. It's matching a lot of Prime Day MacBook offers, so if they sell out on Amazon, you've got a fallback plan. Better yet, none of the ones I've found are actually restricted to Costco members.

Best Prime Day MacBook Neo deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $589.99 at Amazon
$699 Save $109.01   Get Deal

Apple's colorful new budget laptop is faster than most Windows laptops in basic single-core workloads, and it has the same premium build quality as Apple's other MacBooks. Amazon has been selling the base configuration for $589.99 for a few weeks now. That wasn't a great deal until yesterday, when the Apple Store bumped its MSRP from $599 to $699. It's a real last-chance steal: Once this deal dries up, the Neo will only be $599 for college students, their parents, and teachers on a regular basis (via Apple's education pricing). Take your pick from the silver, blush, and citrus colorways. You'll find this deal at Costco, too.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple MacBook Neo.

Best Prime Day MacBook Air deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,149 at Amazon
$1,499 Save $350   Get Deal

The M5 MacBook Air is a class-leading ultraportable with a zippy processor, two full workdays' worth of battery life, and a premium, polished design. (Haptic touchpad? Check. Crisp Liquid Retina display? Check. Speakers that sound better than anything you'll find on the average Windows PC? Checkity-check.) The 15-inch base configuration is on sale for $1,149 this Prime Day, which is $350 off its new sticker price of $1,499. Only Costco was matching this deal at the time of writing.

Read Mashable's full review of the M5 Apple MacBook Air.

More MacBook Air dealsBest Prime Day MacBook Pro deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,549.99 at Amazon
$1,999 Save $449.01   Get Deal

The M5 MacBook Pro is a creative-forward upgrade with a gorgeous 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED) display, a longer battery life, and extra ports like an SDXC card slot. It also has built-in fans, unlike the MacBook Air, so you're less likely to experience thermal throttling when you run demanding software on it. Amazon has the 1TB base model listed for $1,549.99 this Prime Day. That's 22% off its newly higher price of $1,999, or a $449.01 savings. Costco is coming in clutch with another price-match here.

Read Mashable's full review of the M5 Apple MacBook Pro.

More MacBook Pro dealsWhich MacBook should you buy?

The MacBook Air is my favorite MacBook for most people, including most college students and office workers. The MacBook Neo is my top pick for frugal buyers, casual users, and younger students (grades K through 12). The MacBook Pro is my No. 1 choice for content creators and other creative professionals, especially photo and video editors.

For more detailed buying tips, check out my dedicated guide to the best MacBooks.

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Should you get a robot vacuum on Prime Day? I test them for a living and found live deals worth buying.

Mashable - 7 hours 9 min ago
The best Prime Day robot vacuum deals at a glance: Best robot vacuum on sale overall Dreame L60 Ultra FE $699.99 (save $300) Get Deal Best mid-range robot vacuum deal Eufy C28 $449.99 (save $350) Get Deal Best budget robot vacuum deal Roborock Q10 S5+ $239.99 (save $310) Get Deal

Don't ask ChatGPT which robot vacuum you should buy on Prime Day — ask the person who's tested nearly 40 robot vacuums in their own home. Most of the best robot vacuums of the past few years, including new 2026 models, are on sale for Prime Day, which wraps up today, June 26. Since the event is almost coming to an end, I found a handful of worthwhile robot vacuums on sale to buy while Prime Day lasts.

That doesn't just refer to the models with the biggest discounts. I've further whittled down the list to the robot vacuums with the best ratio of cleaning specs and smart features compared to their sale price. These really are the best bang for your buck.

SEE ALSO: HGTV hive, rise up: The best Shark robot vacuum and cordless stick vacuum just dropped in 4 earth tones

For example, the Roborock Saros 10R that I loved last year is on sale for $884.99 (over $700 off), which is a new record low. That sounds like a steal until I remind you that you can get significantly more suction power for $699.99 with the Dreame L60 Ultra FE. The self-emptying Shark Navigator for $249.99 sounds great until you realize that you can get mopping and small obstacle avoidance with the Roborock Q10 S5+ for $10 less. (If you're shopping for a really high-end robot vacuum, I recommend the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete, which is now $355 off, or the Narwal Flow 2, which is $550 off.)

So, here are the Prime Day deals on robot vacuums that are worth your time so far:

Best Prime Day robot vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dreame Dreame L60 Ultra FE $699.99 at Amazon
$999.99 Save $300   Get Deal Why we like it

Not to rope the Roborock Saros 10R back into it, but it really does make the Dreame L60 Ultra FE's value stand out. This model was just released at the end of April 2026, and its 30,000 Pa suction power isn't too far off from the 35,000 Pa of the most powerful Dreame robot vacuum. With accurate AI obstacle avoidance and heated self-washing mopping pads thrown in, this is a really solid vacuum for less than $800.

I can personally attest to the L60 Ultra FE's cleaning power for the price — it's currently sitting in my living room. I'm a sucker for the corner mopping of a spinning mopping pad, which still squeezes into 90-degree angles better than roller mop robot vacuums that can slide out to clean edges. This Dreame model has done a commendable job with cat litter, crumbs under the kitchen counter, and cat scratcher flecks stuck in the rug.

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Apple has a two Siri problem. Price increases make it messy.

Mashable - 7 hours 23 min ago

The new Siri AI is not coming to all devices, and recent price increases make it more painful to upgrade to new devices all at once. CNET’s Bridget Carey has been testing out the new Siri AI in beta on her phone and says a new Apple TV box and new HomePods are a sure bet this fall -- it just may be more expensive to upgrade than we all expected.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Quick! The Nespresso Vertuo Next is down to record-low price on Prime Day, but not for long.

Mashable - 7 hours 25 min ago

SAVE $90: As of June 26, the Nespresso Vertuo Next coffee and espresso maker has hit a new low price of $89 at Amazon for Prime members. This is $90 off its list price of $179.

Opens in a new window Credit: Nespresso Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso Maker $89 at Amazon
$179 Save $90   Get Deal

If you're looking for a new coffee machine, there are plenty of deals still going strong in the fourth day of Amazon Prime Day.

The Nespresso Vertuo Next coffee and espresso maker is one that's popped up on our radar, as the white model is marked down to $89 for Prime members. That's a new all-time low price for this model at the retailer, but it won't be discounted for long.

This Nespresso Vertuo Next deal saves you $90 off its full price of $179, but it's currently on sale as part of a lightning deal. This means it's a limited-time offering, and the countdown has already begun on its store page. If you want it for your kitchen, you only have today to take advantage of this deal.

SEE ALSO: Everything to know about Amazon Prime Day: Dates, competition, and the best deals to shop

It's compatible with Nespresso Vertuo capsules and select Starbucks pods, and can make six brew sizes: 5, 8, 12, and 18oz alongside single and double espresso. It also has a slim design that fits nicely on a countertop, coming to 5.5-inches wide.

If it's caught your attention, you don't have long to take advantage of this deal. If you're a Prime member, act fast to save on the Nespresso Vertuo Next coffee and espresso maker at Amazon.

There's plenty more coffee machines and kitchen goodies worth checking out in this final day of Prime Day. Check out our rundown of our favorite kitchen gadgets on sale to see some of our top picks.

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The Acer Nitro V 16S AI gaming laptop is down to best-ever price on Prime Day — last chance to save $300

Mashable - 7 hours 28 min ago

SAVE $300: As of June 26, the Acer Nitro V 16S gaming laptop is on sale for $1,099.99 at Amazon. That's down from $1,399.99 — a 21% discount on list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Acer Acer Nitro V 16S AI Gaming Laptop $1,099.99 at Amazon
$1,399.99 Save $300   Get Deal

Prime Day is in its final stretch, and the Acer Nitro V 16S gaming laptop is down to $1,099.99 at Amazon. That marks the lowest-ever price. For a gaming laptop with an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor and 32GB RAM, this is one of the stronger deals still live as the sale wraps up.

The Acer Nitro V 16S is built around an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor, which handles everyday gaming and heavier workloads like streaming and content creation without slowing down. It’s also paired with NVIDIA’s RTX 5060 graphics, which focuses on smoother visuals and better lighting effects in modern games, so shadows, reflections, and fast movement look more realistic and less choppy.

A lot of the performance boost here also comes from software that helps games run more efficiently, improving frame rates and reducing lag when things get demanding on screen. On the display side, you get a 16-inch screen with a sharp resolution and accurate color coverage, so games and videos look more vivid and accurate, especially in fast-moving scenes, thanks to the 180Hz refresh rate.

Inside, it includes 32GB of memory and a fast 1TB SSD, which helps with multitasking and quick load times — so switching between apps, loading games, or moving through large files feels smooth and responsive.

Grab the Acer Nitro V 16S gaming laptop on Amazon before your current laptop starts lagging in protest.

Our Best Editor-Vetted Prime Day Deals Right Now

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $179.00 (List Price $249.00)

Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds With Active Noise Cancellation — $148.99 (List Price $179.00)

Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Silver, 2025 Release) — $299.00 (List Price $349.00)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $279.00 (List Price $399.00)

Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones — $378.00 (List Price $459.99)

55" Amazon Ember 4-Series 4K HDR10+ Smart Fire TV (2025 Model) — $279.95 (List Price $459.99)

Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)

Meta Quest 3S 128GB With 3-Month Trial of Meta Horizon+ — $296.79 (List Price $349.99)

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The best Apple Watch deals on Prime Day — the Series 11 is still at a record-low price plus more live deals

Mashable - 7 hours 32 min ago
The best Prime Day Apple Watch deals: Best Apple Watch Deal Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm, GPS) $279 (save $120) Get Deal Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm) Deal Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm, GPS) $309 (save $120) Get Deal Best Apple Watch SE 3 Deal Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm, GPS) $199 (save $50) Get Deal

Warmer weather means more time outside, and when you're in the great outdoors, a fitness tracker or smartwatch helps track all of that activity. Whether you're headed out on a European vacation or have a list of summer hikes to tackle, an Apple Watch is one of our favorite ways to stay connected and track activity. And with Prime Day here again, we're hunting for deals on the popular smartwatch.

SEE ALSO: Amazon Prime Day is here: We found 100+ deals on Apple, Sony, DJI, and Lego favorites

It's the final day of Amazon Prime Day, and the Series 11 is still holding strong at $279 (a new low price), but that's not all. We've gathered up all the Apple Watch deals that deserve a look during Prime Day.

Best Prime Day Apple Watch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm, GPS) $279 at Amazon
$399 Save $120   Get Deal Why we like it

The Apple Watch Series 11 dropped to $279 for Prime Day. That's the lowest-ever price for this model. We rate it as our favorite smartwatch for fitness tracking, and it has an impressive battery. With improved battery life compared to the Series 10, you don't need to charge the watch midday for battery life to last you all night. So if you've been thinking about upgrading, grab it now.

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The best Prime Day deals on power stations — get buzzed for deals on Jackery, Bluetti, DJI, and more

Mashable - 7 hours 36 min ago
The best Prime Day portable power station deals at a glance: Best anker deal Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 $399.99 (save $100) Get Deal Best Bluetti deal Bluetti Elite 10 $107 (save $62) Get Deal Best Jackery deal Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra $899 (save $100) Get Deal Best EcoFlow deal EcoFlow Delta 3 + 220W Solar Panel $599 (save $400) Get Deal Best DJI deal DJI Power 1000 $348.99 (save $350.01) Get Deal

Summer 2026 is in full swing now. Barbecues, camping trips, vacations, and avoiding mosquitoes are all on the agenda. But something else big happens every summer — Amazon Prime Day. This year, Amazon is hosting the annual sale earlier than ever, running June 23 to 26, and it’s now in its final stretch as deals start to wind down.

There are some excellent deals on portable power stations, from tiny models that keep your phone charged up to absolute beasts that can keep your refrigerator cooling for days. Having reviewed dozens of power stations, these are the models I would consider buying during Prime Day.

Best Anker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Solix Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 $399.99 at Amazon
$499.99 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2.

If you're looking to buy your first portable power station, the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is an excellent all-around model. It offers a respectable 1,024Wh capacity, which is a bit like a Goldilocks amount. That's a good amount of power for a weekend away, but it doesn't go overboard. It's also easy to transport, coming in at under 25 pounds. It has excellent recharging ability, going from dead to 100% power in under 50 minutes. It's a summer essential for me, and it's also excellent during a power outage.

More Anker dealsBest Bluetti deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti Elite 10 $107 at Amazon
$169 Save $62   Get Deal Why we like it

If you don't need heaps of power, consider the Bluetti Elite 10, one of my favorite small portable power stations. It comes with 128Wh of power, which is enough to keep your phone, earbuds, or Kindle charged up during a camping trip or when the power goes out. Plus, the green colorway option is undeniably special.

In addition to its small size, the Bluetti Elite 10 is lightweight and great for people to carry from room to room during a power outage. On Prime Day, it's on sale at Amazon for $107.

More Bluetti dealsBest Jackery deal Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra $899 at Amazon
$999 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra has a unique feature when it comes to portable power stations — it's resistant to water and dust. As you can imagine, it's not wise to add water into the mix with most portable power stations, but the Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra has an IP 65 rating and a level nine seismic shockproofing. All of that means this model is ideal if you'll be in harsh conditions. Bring this model camping in the rain or take it to the job site. It's also ideal if you'll be working in a shed with wood shavings.

The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is currently $899 at Amazon, its lowest ever price.

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A huge benefit to choosing a portable power station is its ability to recharge via sunlight. Of course, in order to do that, you'll need a solar panel. The EcoFlow Delta 3 with a 220W solar panel is a great deal to hop on. For $599, down from the normal price of $999, you get the EcoFlow Delta 3 and a 220W solar panel for recharging.

The EcoFlow Delta 3 itself comes with 1,024Wh with an impressive 3,600W surge. EcoFlow states the 220W solar panel can recharge the Delta 3 back to 100% in about six hours. Take the power station and solar panel camping this summer, and you might be in for unlimited power.

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You might know DJI better for their leading drone technology, but the tech brand makes highly-rated power stations too. This model, the DJI Power 1000, is equipped with 1,024Wh plus a selection of outputs or multiple device charging, including various USB ports and AC outputs. The power station itself fully recharges in just 1.35 hours, making it highly practical for a continuous power supply.

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Im watching the Austrian GP for free this weekend — how to live stream F1 for free

Mashable - 7 hours 53 min ago

TL;DR: For the first time, Apple TV has made an entire F1 race weekend available for free to viewers in the U.S., with live coverage of the Austrian Grand Prix from June 26–28. Fans can watch every session live on Apple TV — including practice, qualifying, and Sunday’s Grand Prix — with no subscription required.

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This season of F1 feels like it's really hotting up. Mercedes have obviously looked dominant, but is the tide turning? Just ask Lewis Hamilton how he's feeling coming into the Austrian GP weekend — you can bet he's absolutely buzzing to get going again after a stunning victory at the Barcelona-Catalunya GP.

The big question as always with an F1 race weekend is whether you can watch for free. We usually recommend making the most of free trials, but in this case it's actually much more straightforward.

If you want to watch F1 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is the Austrian GP?

The Austrian GP is the eighth race of the 2026 F1 season. Here's the full schedule from the Red Bull Ring:

  • Practice 1 — 7:30-8:30 a.m. ET on June 26

  • Practice 2 — 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET on June 26

  • Practice 3 — 6:30-7:30 a.m. ET on June 27

  • Qualifying — 10-11 a.m. ET on June 27

  • Race — 9 a.m. ET on June 28

Fans can follow all the action from this race weekend without spending anything.

How to watch the Austrian GP for free

We usually suggest that you make the most of free trials to access F1 race weekends for free, but that's not necessary in this case. No, fans can watch every session live on Apple TV — including practice, qualifying, and Sunday’s Grand Prix — with no subscription required.

For the first time, Apple TV has made an entire F1 race weekend available to live stream for free to viewers in the U.S. Live coverage of the Austrian Grand Prix runs from June 26–28. You simply need to visit Apple TV and tune in. It's that easy.

We don't know why Apple TV has chosen this race weekend to drop this phenomenal treat, but we're not going to ask too many questions. We're just going to sit back and relax all weekend with live action from the Red Bull Ring. It doesn't get better than that.

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Lego deals are still live on Prime Day: We found 90+ deals worth shopping today

Mashable - 8 hours 4 min ago
The best Prime Day Lego deals at a glance: Best Lego Technic deal Lego Technic NASA Artemis Space Launch System $47.99 at Amazon (save $12) Get Deal Best Lego Star Wars deal Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer $111.99 at Amazon (save $48) Get Deal Best Lego Botanicals deal Lego Botanicals Flower Bouquet $33.59 at Amazon (save $26.40) Get Deal Best Lego Super Mario deal Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant $47.79 at Amazon (save $12.20) Get Deal Best Lego deal under $10 Lego Lotus Flower $7.79 at Amazon (save $7.20) Get Deal Best Lego deal that's not on Amazon Lego Botanicals Succulents $25 at Walmart (save $24.99) Get Deal

Any Lego fan knows that getting into the brick-building hobby isn't cheap. That's why it's a good idea to take advantage of Amazon's Prime Day deals on Lego sets. The members-only megasale is still going strong through the end of today, June 26, so time is running out to shop Amazon Prime Day Lego prices.

The running theme of this year's Prime Day Lego deals seems to be "20% off." That's the discount Amazon's given to dozens of builds across the Lego lineup, including many popular Star Wars, Botanicals, Icons, Technic, Art, Super Mario, and Harry Potter sets. Lots of them have fallen to new record-low prices; three now cost less than $10.

SEE ALSO: The 10 best Lego sets of 2026 so far, from F1 to Monet and Pokémon

Before you ask: None of the Lego Pokémon sets or new Lego Smart Play sets are on sale right now, but we're monitoring them closely in case that changes.

Read on for our guide to the absolute best Prime Day Lego deals you can snag on Amazon this week. (We'll keep updating it as Prime Day progresses, so check back.) We've also thrown in four great Lego deals you can score elsewhere: Walmart's Deals event features some sets that were out of stock or more expensive on Amazon.

Note: Deals with a strikethrough have either ended or sold out at the time of writing.

Best Prime Day Lego Technic deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Technic NASA Artemis Space Launch System $47.99 at Amazon
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The Lego Artemis Space Launch System is a bestseller on Lego's website that almost never goes on sale there. This Prime Day, it's 20% off on Amazon: You'll pay $47.99 instead of its usual $59.99. That's a new all-time low (and a pretty sweet deal for a pretty big, pretty topical set). As a bonus, it comes with four astronaut nanofigures.

More Lego Technic dealsBest Prime Day Lego Star Wars deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer $111.99 at Amazon
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No, it's not a revival of the huge $559.99 Imperial Star Destroyer that Lego retired. But it is still an 18-inch-long brick version of one of the most iconic ships in the Star Wars franchise. It comes with seven mini-figures, and is particularly coveted for one rare mini-fig: Cal Kestis. It usually retails for $159.99, but Prime members pay just $111.99 this week (a 30% savings). That's a record-low price, beating its 2025 Cyber Monday deal by $8.

More Lego Star Wars dealsBest Prime Day Lego Botanicals deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Flower Bouquet $33.59 at Amazon
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This brickified flower bouquet is full price (and backordered) on Lego's website, but it's on sale (and set for next-day delivery) on Amazon. It's marked down to $33.59 there for Prime Day, which is 44% off its $59.99 MSRP — its biggest discount ever. This adult-oriented set contains 756 pieces and builds into roses, poppies, and daisies, among other flowers. No watering required.

More Lego flower dealsBest Prime Day Lego Super Mario deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant $47.79 at Amazon
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Need a gift for a Nintendo fan (that doesn't cost as much as a Switch 2)? Lego's popular, posable Super Mario Piranha Plant comes complete with its own green pipe pot, and it's on sale for $47.79 on the last day of Prime Day. For the first three days of the sale, this set was $37.79, which was less than $3 away from its record-low price from last October's Prime Big Deal Days sale.

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How to watch F1 live streams online for free

Mashable - 8 hours 12 min ago

Apple TV has made the entire Austrian Grand Prix race weekend available for free to viewers in the U.S., with live coverage June 26–28.

How to live stream 2026 F1 for free: Best Apple TV Deal Apple TV 7-day free trial Shop Now Best Prime Video Deal Apple TV Prime Video Channel 7-day free trial Shop Now Best Apple One Deal Apple One 30-day free trial Shop Now

This season of F1 is unlike any other. Every season of F1 has a number of fascinating storylines to follow, but due to a major set of regulation changes, there's so much uncertainty right now. And uncertainty can lead to exciting racing.

Lando Norris secured an incredible title victory on the final day of last season. Now the pressure is on McLaren to defend that title against a long list of talented drivers and motivated teams. Expect the likes of George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, Lando Norris, and Lewis Hamilton to challenge for race wins this season. Mercedes look like the team to beat this season, but Ferrari are not far behind.

If you are interested in watching F1 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

What is F1?

Formula One (F1) is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars. A season consists of a series of races (Grands Prix) that take place in multiple countries and continents on either purpose-built circuits or closed public roads.

Lando Norris is the defending champion. McLaren won the Constructors Championship in 2025.

When is F1 in 2026?

The 2026 F1 season is the 77th edition of the championship. This year's championship features 24 Grands Prix events held all over the world between March and December:

  1. Australian Grand Prix — March 8

  2. Chinese Grand Prix — March 15

  3. Japanese Grand Prix — March 29

  4. Miami Grand Prix — May 3

  5. Canadian Grand Prix — May 24

  6. Monaco Grand Prix — June 7

  7. Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix — June 14

  8. Austrian Grand Prix — June 28

  9. British Grand Prix — July 5

  10. Belgian Grand Prix — July 19

  11. Hungarian Grand Prix — July 26

  12. Dutch Grand Prix — Aug. 23

  13. Italian Grand Prix — Sept. 6

  14. Spanish Grand Prix — Sept. 13

  15. Azerbaijan Grand Prix — Sept. 26

  16. Singapore Grand Prix — Oct. 11

  17. United States Grand Prix — Oct. 25

  18. Mexico City Grand Prix — Nov. 1

  19. São Paulo Grand Prix — Nov. 8

  20. Las Vegas Grand Prix — Nov. 21

  21. Qatar Grand Prix — Nov. 29

  22. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix — Dec. 6

It's important to note that these dates are only for race days. The Chinese, Miami, Canadian, British, Dutch, and Singapore GPs will host a sprint race.

How to watch F1 for free

For the first time, Apple TV has made an entire F1 race weekend available for free to viewers in the U.S., with live coverage of the Austrian Grand Prix from June 26–28. Fans can watch every session live on Apple TV — including practice, qualifying, and Sunday’s Grand Prix — with no subscription required.

In the U.S., F1 is now exclusive to Apple TV. If you want access to the whole season, an Apple TV subscription costs $12.99 per month or $99 per year.

Apple TV Opens in a new window Credit: Apple TV Apple TV (7-day free trial) Apple TV comes with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. This is a sneaky trick, but you could sign up to watch the next F1 race and then cancel your subscription before you need to spend anything. This obviously isn't a long-term fix, but it does give you the opportunity to live stream select F1 race weekends for free. Shop Now Apple TV Prime Video Channel Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple TV Prime Video Channel (7-day free trial) Already an Amazon Prime member? You're in luck. You can sign up for a 7-day free trial of Apple TV+ through Prime Video Channels. This lets you watch select F1 races live with the Prime Video app. The subscription typically costs £9.99 per month after the trial ends, but you can cancel at any time. That means you can watch select races without actually spending anything. Shop Now Apple One Opens in a new window Credit: Apple One Apple One (30-day free trial) Apple One bundles Apple TV with Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness Plus, Apple News Plus, and 50GB of iCloud Storage for $19.95 per month after a one-month free trial. Time it right and this trial could provide access to up to four race weekends for free. You do need to be a new or returning subscriber to each of the included services to get the free trial. Shop Now

It's worth noting that the best Apple TV free-trial offer comes with purchases of new Apple devices. New subscribers can get three months of Apple TV for free after purchasing any eligible Apple product, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, or Apple TVs. This special offer goes live for 90 days after the new device is activated — that's a good chunk of the season.

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I asked Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini to build the same browser extension, and one outperformed the others

How-To Geek - 8 hours 52 min ago

AI tools have become a normal part of my daily workflow, but I’ve noticed one small problem that keeps coming up: some prompts are worth saving. I reuse certain prompts for data analysis, research, formatting, brainstorming, and internal work tools. Digging through old chats to find them isn’t exactly efficient. So I decided to build something I’d actually use: a simple Chrome extension for saving, organizing, and reusing prompts from the browser.

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White House wants OpenAI to limit the launch of its next model

Mashable - 9 hours 3 min ago

William Gibson once famously said that "the future is already here, it's just not evenly distributed." It appears that the same goes for frontier AI models.

According to The Information, the White House told OpenAI it wants the company to release its next model in a limited fashion, to a select group of close partners.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly told staff that the company's newest model, GPT 5.6, will be launched very differently than previous ones, with the government approving access "customer by customer."

Following this limited release period, the company should be able to launch the model more broadly a "couple of weeks" later, says the report.

SEE ALSO: Claude Fable 5 vs GPT 5.5: Is this why the Trump admin banned one and not the other?

OpenAI competitor Anthropic recently had to pull its most powerful model, Fable 5, after Trump's administration intervened to keep the model out of foreign hands. The company previously launched Mythos, an even more powerful model, as a limited release open only to a small set of pre-approved customers.

As for OpenAI's GPT 5.6, the model is reportedly a "meaningful improvement" over GPT 5.5, both in terms of context window size and efficiency.

In a memo sent to employees, Altman reportedly said that GPT 5.6 is not the company's preferred long term model, and that OpenAI will work with the government and others in the industry "to achieve a more sustainable approach for future releases."

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Ed Norton watched Team USA at the World Cup and everyone made the same joke

Mashable - 9 hours 7 min ago

The World Cup has seen its fair share of celebrity guests, but Ed Norton's presence during Thursday's USA vs. Turkey game really got the internet talking.

The actor attended the game alongside some other big names, including Colin Farrell and — crucially — his former Fight Club co-star Brad Pitt.

SEE ALSO: The 12 World Cup WAGs to know in 2026

You can probably already guess what joke people were making.

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Admittedly that won't make much sense unless you've seen Fight Club, David Fincher's 1999 psychological thriller about two men starting an underground bareknuckle fight club together.

The twist (and a 27-year-old spoiler warning)? Pitt's character is never really there — he's just a figment of Norton's character's damaged psyche.

For more FIFA World Cup coverage, including how to stream the games and the moments that have the internet talking, Mashable's got you covered.

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This stunning Nintendo Switch 2 bundle is still live on Prime Day — last chance to score a free game

Mashable - 9 hours 15 min ago

TL;DR: Amazon has the Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle available for $499 on Prime Day. That gets you the Switch 2 console and your choice of a digital copy of Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia — saving you up to $79.99 compared to buying the console and game separately.

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Amazon's Prime Day sale is ending soon.

Amazon has one of the best Switch 2 bundle offers live if you’ve been waiting for a new deal before finally picking up this popular console. As of June 26, the Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle is available at Amazon for $499. That price includes the Nintendo Switch 2 and a download code, which can be redeemed for a digital copy of Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia. 

That last part is important because Amazon’s Switch 2 product page lists a whole mess of extra configurations. Alongside this bundle, you can also see the standard Nintendo Switch 2 system, console and Mario Kart World bundles, console and Donkey Kong Bananza bundles, console and microSD card bundles, or other add-ons. Those aren’t all the same deal; they merely add the extra game or accessories at their standard price, with no discount.

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For this offer, you want to select the "Choose Your Game Bundle," with the configuration set to "Console Only." That may sound counterintuitive, but this is the version that includes the download code insert inside the box. You do not pick Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia on Amazon at checkout.

Instead, after your Switch 2 arrives, you redeem the included "Choose One" code through the Nintendo eShop. From there, you select which of the three games you want to download. 

Mario Kart World costs $79.99 on its own. Donkey Kong Bananza and Pokémon Pokopia are each listed at $69.99 separately, so you’re effectively getting a full Nintendo release bundled in without paying the extra game price. 

Mario Kart World would technically save you the most value in terms of pure price, whichever free game you pick when the time comes depends on your preference. 

Mario Kart World is a fun Mario Kart game and Switch 2 launch showcase all in one, with interconnected courses, Free Roam, 24-driver races, and the Knockout Tour elimination mode. Donkey Kong Bananza is the action-heavy platformer option, built around smashing through underground environments, tearing through terrain, and exploring with DK and his new friend, Pauline. 

Pokémon Pokopia is the surprising critical hit that’s also the cozier choice — letting you play as a human-like Ditto who builds up a new life with Pocket Monster friends. Think of it like a brilliant Pokémon-Animal Crossing hybrid. 

Mashable has also put together a selection of wider Nintendo Switch Prime Day deals — including discounts on preorders for Starfox, controllers, and more as the sale goes on. For Pokemon fans, there are plenty of Pokemon deals we’ve selected for Prime Day as well, from trading cards and Nintendo Switch games to awesome gifts. 

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