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SAVE $120: As of July 9, the Sonos Ace noise-cancelling headphones are on sale for just $279 on Amazon. That's a saving of 30% on list price.

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When Sonos released its first-ever headphones in spring 2024, our biggest complaint was the steep $449 price tag. So it's a good thing the brand knocked $50 off the list price last summer, and even better that it just shaved an extra $120 off just because.

As of July 9, the Sonos Ace headphones are on sale for only $279 at Amazon — a much more palatable price for noise-cancelling headphone seekers. That's 30% off the current list price and just $14 or so more than their all-time low from Prime Day.

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The Ace headphones are an aesthetic knockout, but beyond looks, they also offer incredible sound quality, impressive spatial audio, top-notch battery life (30 hours with noise cancellation turned on), and extreme comfort. As Mashable's tester Miller Kern noted in her review, "No exaggeration, these are the most comfortable over-ear headphones I’ve personally tried."

The noise cancellation is just fine, but other brands have it beat. If cutting outside noise is your top priority, we'd recommend going with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2s or even the AirPods Pro 2. If you like to stay in touch with the outside world, Kern writes that Sonos Ace's aware mode is "probably the best transparency mode I’ve experienced."

Once a bit overpriced, the Sonos Ace headphones are now a pretty sweet value at just $279. But the deal won't last forever, so add it to your cart while you can.

Respect your teachers, folks. They're underpaid, underappreciated, and if you push them to the edge, well, good luck. That's the core message of the Saoirse Ronan-led dark comedy thriller Bad Apples, which has a trailer out today.

Directed by Jonatan Etzler and written by Jess O'Kane as an adaptation of Rasmus Andersson's novel De Oönskade, the film sees Ronan as a Somerset-based primary school teacher named Maria. She adores teaching, but the underfunded education system wears her down on the daily. When her disruptive student Danny (newcomer Eddie Waller) spins out of control, Maria makes some choices.

As I wrote in my review out of BFI London Film Festival, "With Ronan's always-impeccable talents supported by a sublime young cast, Bad Apples leans into unethical impulses, all the while exposing home truths about the under-resourced education system and social disdain toward children with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties. Plus, it's really funny."

Bad Apples hits cinemas Sept. 18.

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Are you tired of spending money on Dropbox every month when you have a perfectly good NAS sitting at home? Or, maybe you're just tired of Dropbox being able to see all your data whenever you upload something. Regardless of why you want to leave Dropbox, here are four self-hosted replacements that are completely free and keep your data private.

The oldest, best-kept record I have in my modest vinyl collection is a pressing of The Beatles’ Help! soundtrack from 1965 that was among the hundreds that my vinyl-nerd mom left me (thanks, Mom). While most of them are well-played, dinged-up, unplayable dinner plates, many of them, like the near-perfect Help!, miraculously still sound gorgeous and will for many years to come.

Another day, another bizarre Trump gaffe.

Following his attendance at the recent NATO summit, Donald Trump – while speaking about ongoing tensions with Iran – appeared to get his countries mixed up, saying missiles had been fired at a US air carrier by "the Islamic Republic of Japan."

In the Daily Show clip above, host Ronny Chieng shares his thoughts.

"Oh my God. We're losing the war with Iran so bad it converted Japan to Islam," jokes Chieng. "And I know it sounds stupid when Trump says it, but if someone told you the Islamic Republic of Japan was a new fusion restaurant in Bushwick, you f***ing hipsters would be lining up for it."

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If you’re not a professional 3D designer, then creating custom 3D miniatures or models can be quite a task. Instead of hiring someone to design them for you or learning CAD yourself, Hi3D’s all-in-one AI 3D maker platform (free trial available) is a fantastic solution. It offers unique features that generate 3D models more simply and faster than ever before — especially for beginners.

Those Raspberry Pis you have sitting in a drawer aren't doing you any good there. That's why I have three fun and simple Raspberry Pi projects for you to try this weekend.

If you're in a public place or at work or surrounded by people whose opinion you care about, maybe watch the Hope trailer where you can have a little freak-out?

The latest action-packed South Korean horror from The Medium and The Wailing director Na Hong-jin, Hope promises a blood-soaked nightmare in a small village plagued by a violent creature. The film's name comes from its setting, Hope Harbour, a chill town that didn't expect its quiet streets to be pulverised by a strange (and incredibly strong) beast. Police chief Bum-seok (Hwang Jung- min), officer Sung-ae (Hoyeon), hunter Sung- ki (Zo In-Sung) have quite the task on their hands, to wrangle this rampaging terror before it tears them to shreds.

From the looks of it this is no straightforward monster movie, with intergalactic elements sneaking in. But there's plenty of action afoot, with the town fighting for their damn lives in this Neon trailer.

Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Alicia Vikander, and Michael Fassbender also star.

Hope hits cinemas Sept. 9.

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Samsung and Google make some of the best Android phones, but if you're planning your next big getaway, you'll want to pack a Galaxy phone over a Pixel. Ditch airport anxiety with solid battery life, take stunning photos, stop shoulder surfers, turn your phone into a portable PC, or build a full travel itinerary in Samsung Wallet.

If you use Anthropic's Claude AI chatbot, and you're wondering if you're using it too much, assistance is coming from an unlikely source: Claude.

Anthropic says Claude's new "reflect" tool is designed to help users answer complex questions about their AI use.

SEE ALSO: How to spot an AI chatbot on AdultFriendFinder

That includes whether you're using Claude effectively, too often, or for too many tasks that are better suited for yourself instead of artificial intelligence, Anthropic said in a blog post Thursday.

What will Claude's reflect feature help with?

The insights dashboard shows key topics, usage patterns, and frequent tasks. Users can review their chat activity over periods of one, three, six, or 12 months. They can also set (and dismiss) quiet hours and break nudges.

The feature "invites you to step back and examine the role Claude plays in your life," the company said in its announcement.

"It will periodically surface questions like, 'What's one thing you want to keep doing yourself, even if Claude could do it faster?' and give you the chance to talk it through with Claude."

Reflection tool shows peak hour and number of conversations, among other insights. Credit: Courtesy of Anthropic

Given the growing concern about AI use, including cognitive offloading and atrophy, the feature could offer users genuinely useful information.

Users get in-depth details about how they "collaborate" with Claude, plus practical suggestions for prompting the chatbot without providing repetitive information.

The tool also incorporates Anthropic's proprietary framework for AI use, which helps decide how to delegate to a chatbot and how to accurately assess its outputs.

What about sensitive data and chats?

The insight reports do not incorporate incognito chats. It doesn't access files in connected tools, such as your email inbox or health data.

Reflection insights will cover sensitive conversations, such as discussions about mental health, but only at a high level. If Claude has previously shared mental health support resources during a chat, that information may appear in the dashboard as well.

Anthropic consulted independent experts to develop insights that would help people evaluate what works best about Claude for them.

Though Anthropic requires users to be 18 or older, Ryn Linthicum, Anthropic's head of well being policy, told Mashable that the company learned from youth developmental experts what tools could help young adults and parents of children better understand their AI use.

The reflection feature is in beta for free and paid subscribers with their chat memories turned on.

TL;DR: Just in time for summer trips, MOFT has launched its new Trackable Field Wallet for $69.99. It's a MagSafe wallet with Apple Find My and Android Find Hub support to help keep your cards and essentials easy to find while traveling.

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If you're the type to double-check your pockets before leaving the airport, MOFT's latest accessory might be worth a look. The Trackable Field Wallet is a new MagSafe wallet that works with built-in tracking, making it easier to locate your wallet if it goes missing. At $69.99, it also packs room for up to eight cards — far more than most MagSafe wallets — while staying slim enough to snap onto the back of your iPhone.

The biggest upgrade here is capacity. It also has separate compartments to keep frequently used cards apart from things like cash, coins, keys, or even a spare SIM card, while a pull-tab lets you grab your cards without digging around.

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The wallet folds into a built-in phone stand for watching videos, taking video calls, or reading hands-free, then snaps back onto your iPhone with a strong MagSafe connection when you're done. Built-in Apple Find My and Android Find Hub support means you can locate the wallet through your phone if you accidentally leave it behind, and MOFT says the rechargeable tracker lasts up to six months between charges.

Finished in soft Movas vegan leather, it is designed to resist stains and everyday wear while keeping the wallet lightweight. The Trackable Field Wallet is available in Terracotta, Misty Cove, and Jet Black, giving you a few options beyond the usual black accessory lineup.

Shop the Trackable Field Wallet now and travel with one less thing to worry about.

Notifications are one of the most powerful smart home features, but they don’t necessarily have to clog up your phone. Sometimes, you just want an alert you can hear.

If your Wi-Fi works fine in some parts of the house but feels downright miserable in others, you're probably dealing with Wi-Fi dead zones. And yes, they can still be a thing even right next to your router under the wrong circumstances.

The Awesome Home Assistant list has a huge selection of some of the most useful custom integrations for Home Assistant. Each integration includes its GitHub star count, and these are some of the most popular integrations according to the people who actually use them.

Similar to how you can download Netflix shows on your phone before a flight, the same capabilities are possible on HBO Max. Before you board your next flight, head into the HBO Max app on your phone and tap the download button beside the movie or episode description. Download these shows before hopping on the plane to ensure you can watch them offline without having to worry about streaming at 30,000 feet.

SAVE OVER $10: As of July 9, select colors of the Soundcore P30i by Anker noise cancelling earbuds are on sale for $27.99 at Amazon. That's $12 off their full price of $39.99.

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One of our favorite pairs of budget earbuds just got cheaper. As of July 9, select colors of the Soundcore P30i by Anker noise cancelling earbuds have dropped to $27.99 at Amazon. Compared to their full price of $39.99, that's $12 you save.

Both the black and green pair have hit this price at the retailer, but they're actually not the only colors on sale. The blue, pink, and white pairs are discounted for a couple dollars extra at $29.99. No matter which color you go with, you'll still enjoy some savings.

SEE ALSO: Nothing Ear (3a) earbuds have dropped to under $100 — what’s new and how to buy

These earbuds have stood out to us as the best budget pair under $50, with our roundup saying, "The active noise cancellation on them is impressive for their price, able to block out the bustle of busy streets or the noisy gym." However, it does add that, "it isn't the best noise cancellation or sound we've ever experienced," as a "$50 pair of earbuds just can't compete with a $300 pair," but if you don't mind that, they're a great option to grab that won't break the bank.

Our roundup also highlights that, "Advanced audiophiles on a budget will enjoy the addition of custom EQs and multi-point connection." Plus, their battery life can definitely keep up with you, boasting up to 45 hours with the charging case, or 25 hours with ANC enabled.

Don't miss out on this great offer on the Soundcore P30i by Anker noise cancelling earbuds at Amazon.

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Windows Task Manager, as well as the Startup Apps page in Windows Settings, can show you which apps automatically start when you log in and let you disable the ones you don't want launching with Windows. But what you see in Task Manager's Startup Apps tab is only a small slice of what's really going on under the hood during startup. If you want to see the complete picture, you have to use the Autoruns utility.

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Working from home often means making your workspace do more with less room. Between your laptop, monitor, chargers, and everything else fighting for desk space, a bulky office printer can feel like the last thing you need.

Brother’s new INKvestment all-in-one printer series is designed to solve that problem, bringing business-focused printing features to smaller home offices and small businesses without the oversized footprint. The new lineup includes two wireless color inkjet models — the MFC-J5010DW and MFC-J5110DW — with starting prices of $279.99 and $359.99, respectively.

Both models combine printing, scanning, copying, and faxing with features like automatic two-sided printing, mobile controls and higher-yield ink designed to keep interruptions to a minimum. They also support WiFi, WiFi Direct, Ethernet, and USB, along with cloud printing and scanning through apps like Google Drive and Dropbox.

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The Brother INKvestment MFC-J5010DW is a compact all-in-one printer built for home offices. It comes with high-yield ink included in the box — a 1,800-page black cartridge and 750-page cyan, yellow and magenta cartridges — helping you spend less time swapping cartridges. For everyday productivity, it packs a 250-sheet paper tray, 50-page single-pass duplex automatic document feeder, and automatic two-sided printing with support for paper sizes up to 8.5 x 14 inches.

Powered by Brother’s Maxidrive Technology, the MFC-J5010DW can print up to 28 pages per minute in black and 26 ppm in color. You can also manage settings from your phone using the Brother Mobile Connect app, while the 2.7-inch color touchscreen keeps on-device controls simple.

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The Brother INKvestment MFC-J5110DW is built for busier home offices and small businesses that need more than occasional printing. The MFC-J5110DW comes with a 500-sheet paper capacity split between two trays, so you can keep different paper types loaded without constantly swapping them out. It also includes a 100-sheet multipurpose tray for things like envelopes, labels, and specialty media.

For scanning and copying, it has a 50-page automatic document feeder (ADF) with single-pass duplex scanning, meaning it can handle both sides of a document in one go. It also supports automatic two-sided printing to help cut down on paper waste. The printer also uses Brother’s PerfectPrint Auto Detection System to help keep print quality consistent, whether you’re printing reports, presentations, or everyday documents.

The way hardware ages can be difficult to judge. You may be using a 10-year-old PC and feeling satisfied, or you may be running last-gen hardware and already looking at another expensive GPU to upgrade with—it's all a matter of mindset.

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.

The best international sides from around the world are competing for arguably the biggest prize in sport. The knockout rounds are really heating up. We've already seen powerhouses like Germany and Brazil get dumped out of the competition, and it feels like there's so much more still to come from huge names like Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, and Lionel Messi as we hit the quarter-final stage.

SEE ALSO: How to watch France vs. Morocco online for free

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:

• Australia — SBS

• Austria — ORF and ServusTV

• Belgium — RTBF and VRT

• France — M6

• Germany — ARD and ZDF

• Ireland — RTÉ

• Italy — RAI

• Norway — NRK

• Netherlands — NOS

• Spain — RTVE

• UK — BBC iPlayer and ITVX (recommended)

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

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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.