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SAVE $301: As of July 15, the Hisense 50-inch E7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for only $397.99. That's 43% off its list price of $699 and its lowest price on record.

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Hisense is one of our favorite budget TV brands for its wallet-friendly models that don't skimp on quality. And the E7SF Mini LED is proof. While the 50-inch option is typically priced at a relatively low $699 on a normal day, its current sale price knocks it down below $400.

As of July 15, the Hisense 50-inch E7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV is down to a mere $397.99 at Amazon. That's a huge 43% or $301 discount from its $699 list price and its best price on record. That's some pretty impressive savings for a TV that's only been out since May.

The E7 is illuminated by Mini LED backlighting for deep contrast and features a native refresh rate of 144Hz, quantum-dot color, AI-driven processing, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos audio, Filmmaker mode, and Freesync Premium for gaming. It's a solid mid-range model that'll boost your viewing experience by bringing the depth of Mini LED picture quality to everyday entertainment.

It's powered by Fire TV with Alexa+, so you can seamlessly access all of your favorite apps, use your voice to navigate, and discover new content all in one spot. And if you're already a Fire TV user, your profile will already be personalized how you like it once you sign in.

If you're in need of a new TV, but don't want to break the bank, the Hisense E7 Mini LED should get the job done — and then some. Snag the 50-inch model while it's under $400.

Microsoft launched the Surface line to showcase what Windows PCs could do. These would be the rockstar systems that made vendors raise their game and take the fight to Apple. And for a while, that worked: at its height, there were clever systems like the detachable Surface Book and tilting Surface Laptop Studio that made Apple look stale.

SAVE $400: The 27-inch OLED LG Ultragear gaming monitor is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon, down from the standard price of $899.99. That's a 44% discount that matches the best price we've seen at Amazon.

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Summer is the perfect season to make home gaming upgrades. Even if you love the summer heat, gaming provides an occasional indoor reprieve. If you've been getting by with a less-than-ideal gaming setup, check out this gaming monitor deal.

As of July 15, the 27-inch OLED LG Ultragear gaming monitor is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon, down from the standard price of $899.99. That's a 44% discount that matches the best price we've seen at Amazon.

Once you go OLED, you won't go back. The 27-inch LG Ultragear is perfect for smooth gameplay, getting a 240Hz refresh rate and a 0.03 millisecond response time. Your days of dealing with lag and ghosting will be long gone with this fresh upgrade. Plus, it comes with VESA DisplayHDR True Back 400 certification.

SEE ALSO: Grab this OLED Samsung Odyssey G5 gaming monitor for $350 on Amazon — save over $150

LG equipped the monitor with an anti-glare screen that helps minimize bothersome reflections that could spell a distraction. The 27-inch display means it'll fit well on most desks without taking over the space.

The included stand can tilt and pivot to your desired position, and you can adjust the height. In addition, the monitor has a borderless design. Since not everyday can be filled with gaming, the monitor will also be great for work tasks or streaming a movie.

While it's sitting at the record-low price from Amazon, make the upgrade to the 27-inch OLED LG Ultragear gaming monitor. It's currently under $500 which is close to a 50% discount.

The UK government announced plans to establish a social media curfew for teens aged 16 and 17, the BBC reported. The news comes a month after the UK announced a ban on social media for children under 16, and days after the EU announced a similar ban for children under 13.

The curfew would restrict use of social media apps like Instagram and YouTube, and would be from the hours of midnight to 6:00 a.m. But there will apparently be a way to opt out of this.

Currently, the UK is under the Online Safety Act, an age assurance law that requires proof of age to see content deemed "restricted to adults," such as pornography, but also extends to non-explicit content like forums about addiction.

SEE ALSO: Porn censorship is going to destroy the entire internet

The law, which went into effect in July 2025, is often circumvented by software such as VPNs, which mask a person's real location. While the UK considered a VPN ban for children, the BBC reported that that's no longer on the table.

"We have decided not to limit VPNs today and that's the primary conclusion for now but it is something we will continue to review," the UK's online safety minister, Kanishka Narayan, said on BBC Breakfast, referring to research on VPNs that suggested there wasn't much evidence they were being used by children to get around age checks.

Narayan also discussed the potential curfew as well as limiting autoplay features, saying, "Britain is already going to be the most robust place in the world when it comes to regulating" tech companies.

Critics, meanwhile, told the BBC the plan wasn't comprehensive. Andy Burrows, chief executive of the suicide prevention organization, the Molly Rose Foundation, said in a BBC interview, "While we welcome these measures for older teens, this latest move is yet another piecemeal set of announcements, not the comprehensive plan for children's safety that's required."

A social media ban for minors under 16 was enacted in Australia in Dec. 2025, but a recent study suggests it doesn't prevent under-16s from logging onto these platforms.

SAVE $502: As of July 15, get the Toshiba 65-inch Z670R Mini LED 4K TV for $1,197.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,699.99. That's a discount of 30%.

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If you're thinking about rearranging your living room or other entertainment spot in your home, a new TV is more than warranted. But they can be expensive, and it's understandable to want to shop around for a decent fit before taking the plunge. We've found a particularly great deal that can not only help you save some money, but add a quality viewing experience to your home, wherever you decide to put this new TV.

As of July 15, get the Toshiba 65-inch Z670R Mini LED 4K TV for $1,197.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,699.99. That's $502 off and a discount of 30%.

SEE ALSO: Save up to $999 on 2026 LG TVs, then unlock up to $200 in free DoorDash or Uber Eats credits

Though Toshiba generally offers a wide variety of budget TVs, this Z670R Mini LED line is more than worth checking out if you're looking for something offering high quality. It offers a great blend of features and performance at a great price, especially since you can get it for a significant price cut right now. It uses Mini LD tech with full-array local dimming, which gives you excellent color and contrast. That means it has tiny LEDs to give the TV more accurate control over brightness and, by extension, improved lighting.

As far as its other options go, it offers support for all the usual suspects, including Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HLG, and more. It also boasts a 144Hz refresh rate in addition to HDMI 2.1 with eARC and AMD FreeSync Premium with VRR and ALLM. That makes it an excellent candidate for gaming, if you don't plan to watch a lot of TV or movies.

Whatever your plans for use, it's a good time to pick this TV up right now, with a deep discount that makes it especially enticing.

SAVE 31%: As of July 15, you can get the Soundcore Liberty 5 noise-cancelling earbuds for $89.99 at Amazon, down from $129.99. That's a 31% discount or $40 savings.

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Not having a pair of reliable earbuds is a nightmare (not to be dramatic, but it is). Without them, I feel like I can't go to the gym, work in coffee shops, or sit on hold with customer service without feeling weirdly exposed.

SEE ALSO: Soundcore announces 2 earbuds that lean into AI for better call quality and smart feature performance

If you're in the same boat (I lost my AirPods about a month ago), and you can't afford to spend $200 on a replacement pair, the Soundcore Liberty 5 noise-canceling earbuds are on sale for $89.99 at Amazon. That's a 31% discount or a $40 savings.

These buds feature an adaptive noise-cancellation algorithm that adjusts every 0.3 seconds to block out whatever's happening around you. Plus, they're the first Soundcore earbuds to feature Dolby Audio, so your music and podcasts should sound super clear.

You'll also get up to 12 hours of playback on a single charge, and up to 48 hours total with the charging case. (A quick 10-minute charge will get you an extra five hours of playtime.)

When Apple announced major changes to its Apple Intelligence set of features in June, it came with a big caveat: Almost none of the features were available in the European Union and China.

This has now changed – at least in China.

According to Reuters, Apple Intelligence has been registered with China's cyberspace regulator. The new features are coming in iOS 27 and other new Apple platforms which are currently in beta; this development paves the way for them to launch in September, when iOS 27 is scheduled to launch proper. However, Reuters says that the regulator's statement did not give a precise launch date for the AI features in China.

Additionally, Alibaba said its Qwen AI model will be integrated into Apple Intelligence in iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Vision Pro devices in China. Furthermore, Baidu said it's working with Apple to develop Apple Intelligence features for Chinese iPhone users.

SEE ALSO: iPhone 18 news, leaks, and rumors: Release date, iPhone 18 Pro details, more

The report doesn't mention the European Union, where new Apple Intelligence features are mostly unavailable. In June, Apple said that the features were delay in the EU for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 due to Europe's Digital Markets Act (DMA). At the time, the company said it does "not currently have a timeline for Siri AI’s availability on iOS and iPadOS in the EU.”

When you think about your Raspberry Pi, the issues that come up are probably quite lofty. Like what programming language you'll use or figuring out what projects you'd like to do with the GPIO pins.

Every TV today has at least one HDMI port on the side or back. It’s used to stream content from another device to your television—whether that’s a streaming device, tablet, or computer.

We all have apps we have to install on Windows—without them, the OS just feels lacking or incomplete. While some of these are paid or freemium apps like Photoshop and Notion, many are completely free and sometimes more powerful than their premium alternatives. Here are three such free apps I consider must-haves on every Windows installation. In fact, two of these are actually made by Microsoft and should've just been included by default.

We all have apps we just have to install on Windows—without them, the OS just feels lacking or incomplete. While some of these apps are proprietary, like Steam or Photoshop, many are free and open source (FOSS), meaning Microsoft could include them with the OS without having to worry about licensing issues. Here are three such FOSS apps I consider must-haves on every Windows installation—two of which are actually made by Microsoft—that should’ve been included by default.

Samsung Galaxy phones are some of the best around, with endless customization options and packed with underrated features. Unfortunately, many of those aren't enabled by default and go unnoticed. It's easy to overlook the best Galaxy phone features, including one that I use every single day.

I went inside Samsung's display headquarters in South Korea, where the company is building the next generation of smartphone screens and pushing them to their limits.

Buy the Bowers & Wilkins new colorway lineup: Vintage Maroon Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 $479 at Bowers & Wilkins Shop Now Dark Burgundy Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 $499 at Bowers & Wilkins Shop Now Pearl Blue Px8 S2 Over-ear noise-canceling headphones $799 at Bowers & Wilkins Shop Now

Black headphones are everywhere, but Bowers & Wilkins is making a case for something a little more interesting. The premium audio brand just rolled out new colorways across its Px7 S3, Px8 S2, and Pi8 earbuds, adding richer shades like Vintage Maroon, Midnight Blue, Pearl Blue, Pale Mauve, and Dark Burgundy to its lineup.

While the colors are the headline, these are still the same high-end headphones and earbuds travelers already know for their noise cancellation, premium builds, and high-quality sound. If you’re upgrading your carry-on tech, here are the new shades to know about.

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The new Vintage Maroon Px7 S3 gives Bowers & Wilkins’ premium over-ear headphones a fresh look, but the focus remains on the same high-end listening experience. The headphones use Bowers & Wilkins’ latest audio technology, backed by nearly 60 years of engineering experience, to deliver detailed sound with deeper bass and improved clarity compared to the previous Px7 S2e model.

The Px7 S3 comes with adjustable active noise cancellation powered by eight microphones to help block out everything from airplane noise to busy commutes. The headphones also feature a slimmer design with refined earcups and an updated headband for a more comfortable fit during longer listening sessions.

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Bowers & Wilkins’ flagship Pi8 true wireless earbuds are getting two new finishes: Pale Mauve and Dark Burgundy. As Bowers & Wilkins’ flagship earbuds, the Pi8 use carbon-cone drive units to reduce distortion and bring out more detail in your music, from vocals and instruments to subtle nuances you might miss with standard earbuds.

The earbuds come with four ear tip sizes and offer up to 6.5 hours of battery life, with additional power from the charging case. The Pi8 also comes with adaptive noise cancellation that adjusts based on your surroundings, plus three microphones per earbud for clearer calls.

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The flagship Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones are now available in two new finishes: Midnight Blue and Pearl Blue. The color refresh adds more style options to the brand’s premium over-ear headphones, while keeping the same focus on detailed sound, comfortable materials, and noise cancellation. The Px8 S2 delivers rich, detailed audio with custom-built drivers and high-resolution sound support.

It uses eight built-in microphones to improve call quality and power its active noise cancellation, helping block outside distractions while keeping your music sounding natural. The headphones also offer up to 30 hours of battery life, with a quick 15-minute charge adding around seven hours of playback.

Head to the Bowers & Wilkins website to explore the new Px and Pi color options.

Though new appliances often boast of “smart” features, the execution is often disappointing. The truth is that you can bring actually useful smart features to your trusty old appliances with some cheap upgrades and a few minutes of your time.

TL;DR: The Samsung 27-inch Odyssey OLED G5 gaming monitor is on sale for $349.54 at Amazon, down from its $499.99 list price.

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OLED gaming monitors are becoming easier to find below $500, but getting one from a major brand with QHD resolution and a genuinely fast response time can still cost plenty. Amazon’s latest Samsung deal makes that jump much easier to justify. 

As of July 15, the G50SF version of Samsung’s 27-inch Odyssey OLED G5 gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $349.54 — with a sizable 30% cut taking $150.45 from its $499.99 list price. Shipped and sold directly from Amazon, and arriving at your door as soon as July 16 at the time of writing (if you’re a Prime member), the OLED G5 grants you a fantastic QHD panel with a 2560x1440 resolution for just under $350.  

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Whether you’re watching movies on Netflix or playing the latest single-player titles, like Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, this will make any desktop experience far sharper and more immersive than standard HD. That’s thanks to Samsung’s display combining deep OLED black levels with HDR10, brighter highlights, and more detailed shadows. It's even Pantone Validated, with support for more than 2,100 colours and over 110 skin-tone shades.

What’s more, its 180Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms GtG response time are built for smoother motion and faster reactions in multiplayer games like Fortnite, Marvel Rivals, and Overwatch. NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility and AMD FreeSync are included as well, helping the screen stay in sync with your GPU to reduce tearing, lag, and choppy-looking action.

Plus, Samsung’s Glare Free coating is designed to cut reflections from external light, while OLED Safeguard uses thermal modulation, logo and taskbar detection, and a screen saver to help reduce burn-in risks. Black Equalizer, Virtual Aim Point, and Auto Source Switch+ round out the gaming extras.

I'm not a fan of renting your router from your ISP, but I'm also not a fan of advising people to waste their money. If you already have your own router and you're unhappy with your Wi-Fi, you might be tempted to buy one of these useless networking upgrades, but I'm here to say: wait a bit. You may be able to fix the problem without spending a penny instead.

It's a sad fact of life that, when it comes to tech, things often get worse rather than better. Google Search used to be good and is now horrific, streaming services used to be simple and are now horribly fragmented, and printers have become actively hostile. Google's and Amazon's smart speakers are no different, but thankfully there is an alternative that bucks the trend.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Display Box is on sale for $219.55 at Amazon, down from its $279.99 list price.

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Chaos Rising has already seen its Booster Display Box tumble through several price points, but Amazon has now made it so you can grab the expansion’s biggest sealed product for under $220, while stocks last.

As of July 15, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Display Box is available at Amazon for $219.55. That cuts $60.44 from its original $279.99 list price, taking 13% off the complete 36-pack display. Although it is being shipped and sold by a third-party seller, this box still comes with Amazon’s 30-day refund or replacement window. At the time of writing, free delivery is currently listed for July 17-21.

At $219.55, each of those 36 Chaos Rising boosters will cost you roughly $6.09 before tax, and Walmart’s lowest listing has matched that as well — also $219.55 with free shipping.

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TCGplayer sellers have gone even lower, with unopened boxes available for $206.94 shipped from Health Points TCG. That’s even under the current $208.03 market price. 

Like other Booster Display Boxes, Chaos Rising's contains 36 booster packs from the Mega Evolution expansion. The set has more than 120 cards to collect, over 25 Trainer cards, and more than 35 Pokémon and Trainer cards featuring special illustrations.

If it’s the high-value chase cards you’re looking to pull, you can also buy them individually from TCGplayer — including SIR Mega Greninja ex, Mega Hyper Rare Mega Greninja ex, SIR Cinccino ex, Mega Dragalage ex, and Mega Floette ex. 

Christopher Nolan is a tier above the rest. Few filmmakers wield more power and influence in today's Hollywood than Nolan. His name alone can sell a movie. A "Christopher Nolan movie" is now an event, and his latest offering, The Odyssey, will be one of 2026's lasting memories.