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Seth Meyers had a lot of Donald Trump material to wade through during his "A Closer Look" Late Night segment on Wednesday, from the president having to sit through some awkward press awards at the White House Correspondents' Dinner to Trump's unusual remarks during the memorial of Senator Lindsey Graham.

Another area that he spent some time on? Trump being called a "pedophile protector" during a recent rally, due to his association with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — the president responded by calling the heckler a "communist".

"If someone calls you a 'pedophile protector', calling them a communist is not a great comeback. 'You're covering up for sex traffickers!' 'Oh yeah, well you want the workers to own the means of production, soooo ya burnt!" says Meyers in the clip above.

"Trump just can't get away from this Epstein thing. It's in his rallies, press conferences, Correspondents' Dinner...You know the new Trump coin they're releasing? He OK'd it before flipping it over and checking the other side," Meyers jokes, bringing up a photoshopped image of the coin engraved with one of the many photos of Trump and Epstein together.

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SAVE $10: As of July 30, select colors of the 40oz Owala FreeSip Tumbler are on sale for $34.98 at Amazon. That's $10.01 off their list price of $44.99.

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If you're spending a lot of time in the heat this summer, it's important to stay hydrated.

As of July 30, a selection of 40oz Owala FreeSip Tumblers are on sale for $34.98 at Amazon. That's just over $10 off their full price of $44.99. And as for what colors are on sale at this price, you can choose between strawberry fields, summer sweetness, foggy tide, daybreak, and iced breeze. Some are even at their lowest-ever price with this deal.

There's also a selection of colors on sale for $35.99, if your favorite color isn't on the maximum discount.

SEE ALSO: De'Longhi just launched a coffee machine that makes both hot and iced drinks — and it's yours for under $1,000

This durable stainless-steel tumbler is ready to join you on your summer adventures this year. Alongside its sturdy build, it has a versatile design. With its 2-in-1 FreeSip spout, you can either drink through a built-in straw or tilt it back to drink from the spout. Its push-button lid also helps keep the spout clean.

For keeping your drink cold, the Owala FreeSip Tumbler features double-wall insulation. This can keep it cool for up to 24 hours, which is great news if you're taking it along for longer periods in the day.

Some colors are marked as limited-time deals right now, so act fast to save on these 40oz Owala FreeSip Tumblers at Amazon.

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OpenBSD is known for its devotion to security, but can it work as a desktop? The BSDs are great alternatives to Linux distributions, but this OS is probably better suited to a router or homelab project, right?

SAVE OVER $600: As of July 30, the LG 45-inch Ultragear 5K2K WUHD OLED curved gaming monitor is on sale for $1,329.99 at Amazon. That's $670 off its list price of $1,999.99.

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As tech prices continue to rise, we're keeping an eye out for solid discounts across a wide range of items. If a new gaming monitor is something you've been hoping to buy, Amazon recently dropped a great deal on the LG 45-inch Ultragear 5K2K WUHD OLED curved gaming monitor that's worth checking out.

Normally listed at a hefty $1,999.99, this LG gaming monitor is now $1,329.99 at Amazon. Overall, that makes for $670 in savings, which is a pretty great price cut for such a high-quality display.

SEE ALSO: Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 from Amazon and get a free $100 gift card

For PC gamers, this LG monitor is worth every cent. Its huge 45-inch OLED screen with an 800R curve is sure to immerse you right into your favorite games, and its 5K2K WUHD (5120 x 2160) resolution will make sure they look sharp, too. It also boasts a 0.03ms response time for smooth gameplay and a Dual Mode feature that lets you switch between 5K/WUHD at up to 165Hz and Wide Full HD at 330Hz.

On top of that, it also has AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility. With these, you won't have to worry about screen tearing while you're jumping into your favorite games.

If it's caught your eye, don't miss out on this great deal on the LG 45-inch Ultragear 5K2K WUHD OLED curved gaming monitor at Amazon.

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SAVE $1,202: As of July 30, TCL's 85-inch QM8L Series Mini-LED QLED Smart TV is back to its record-low price of $2,797.99 at Amazon. That's 30% off its $3,999.99 list price.

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TCL's 85-inch QM8L Mini-LED TV is back to its record-low price. Right now it's $2,797.99 at Amazon, down from $3,999.99. That's a 30% discount, saving you $1,200. It's a massive TV with premium hardware underneath, so seeing it drop back to this price is a welcome surprise.

This TV really flexes in picture quality — the Mini LED backlighting, combined with what TCL calls its "Halo Control System," is meant to give you deep, accurate blacks and colors without the halo effect you sometimes see around bright objects on lower-end Mini LED TVs.

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It supports over 4,000 dimming zones and can hit up to 6,000 nits of peak brightness, which is a lot of headroom for HDR content specifically. And thanks to wide viewing angles, the picture doesn't wash out or shift in color even if you're sitting off to the side instead of dead center.

Sound is handled by Bang & Olufsen-tuned speakers, and if you want to go bigger, there's an optional wireless subwoofer and satellite speakers you can add on. For gamers, it supports a 288Hz refresh rate with variable refresh rate tech and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, which together mean smoother motion and less input lag if you're playing competitively.

Grab TCL's 85-inch QM8L Series Mini-LED QLED Smart TV while it's at its best-ever price — before it climbs back to $3,999.99.

These days, Pokémon cards are harder to come by than human teeth, the latter being a longtime outré collectible of choice for pop star Kesha.

The Grammy-nominated artist has been collecting fans' teeth via X since 2011 (when it was Twitter), per Complex. And on Wednesday, Kesha renewed her collection's crowdsourcing mode, hitting X with a casual PO box for fans to send over their personal pegs.

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Kesha's love for collecting human incisors, canines, and molars started back in 2011, when her album Animal was topping every chart and a fan sent her a tooth (on Kesha's request) that the pop star made into a necklace — a moment that became a legendary Twitter post.

Las Culturistas podcast hosts Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang asked Kesha about the lore around her tooth fairy collection during the latest episode (it came up when they were talking about narwhals).

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"Do you know that I collect teeth?" she said. "Send 'em over."

"The teeth started when I became obsessed with my fans," Kesha added. "Someone was like, 'My child lost their teeth.' And I was like, ‘Can I have them? I want to make jewellery out of it.' So then I made a necklace, an earring, and then a belt, and then a crown. The crown's wild."

Kesha told Yang and Rogers she just "started putting [teeth] all over my home," where they're held "in little jars."

"I just started collecting them because it kind of freaks out straight men," she said.

There's honestly no better way to say it than Rogers and Yang chanting in unison: "She's a pop star and she needs your teeth." You've got the PO box address.

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Once you’ve bought a 3D printer, you can keep the hobby ticking along with a steady stream of relatively cheap filament. The less filament a print uses, the lower the material cost.

I've been a YouTuber for years, and like most people who have to create video content, I'm chained to Adobe's Creative Cloud subscription seemingly forever.

Donald Trump has already made plenty of confusing comments in response to the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, so it's probably no big surprise that his memorial speech went the way it did.

In the Daily Show clip above, host Jordan Klepper breaks down some of the most memorable moments, starting with the president saying: "Virtually everyone, Republican or Democrat, liked Lindsey. Well, not everybody, but it sounds good."

"I can't believe I have to say this to Donald Trump, but can you just lie to us?" says Klepper. "It's a memorial, you could paint a rosier picture. I didn't go to my Uncle Lou's funeral and tell everyone he was the Zodiac Killer, I said he was good with numbers."

Klepper then plays a clip of Trump describing how he shared Graham's personal cell phone number back in 2016 when the two were feuding.

"OK, interesting choice," says Klepper. "I might have chosen a moment that highlights Lindsey's character, but I guess the time he got 10,000 calls from guys named Mike Roch and Hugh Jazz is also equally good."

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If you've ever been to a pub quiz or a trivia night, you know folks can get granular on the details. And one X user's experience has struck a chord with fellow trivia fiends.

On Thursday, film critic Mattie Lucas (@cinemattie) posted of her experience at a local trivia night, in which punters were seemingly asked to answer one question: "Who won the Oscar for Best Actress in 2025?"

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Sounds simple enough, but if your whole category of prowess is entertainment, you're going to take issue with the phrasing of such a question.

"I asked 'for the ceremony that happened in 2025, or the year 2025?'" wrote @cinemattie. "And everyone turned to look at me like '...fuck.'"

Lucas was right to raise her hand on this. To clarify, the Oscars honour films released through the previous calendar year. So the 98th Academy Awards, held in March 2026, gave out the gold to films from 2025. The 97th Academy Awards, held in March 2025, awarded films from 2024.

So, in Lucas' trivia case, the answer could have been Mikey Madison for Anora (Best Actress at the 97th Academy Awards, held in 2025), or Jessie Buckley for Hamnet (Best Actress at the 98th Academy Awards, for a film that came out in 2025). (Lucas got it right.)

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Lucas' tweet really resonated with fellow trivia-goers on X, gaining 1.2 million views and a flood of comments backing her up.

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Look, there's often money and/or bragging rights on the line at trivia nights, she was right to ask!

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SAVE $40: As of July 30, the newly-launched Wolfbox HyperFlow 60D Portable Air Compressor is $299.99 on Amazon. That's 19% discount off its $369.99 list price.

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Wolfbox just launched a new off-road air compressor, and it's already on sale — right now the HyperFlow 60D is $299.99 at Amazon. That's a 19% discount, saving you $70.

It's built specifically for off-roaders, overlanders, truck owners, and RV travelers who've dealt with cheaper compressors overheating or slowing down mid-use. The HyperFlow60D can run nonstop for up to 60 minutes, which is enough to air up all 16 tires on a 4-vehicle group trip. That's handy if you're with a group and don't want everyone standing around waiting between vehicles.

Thanks to dual 60mm cylinders and a 1080W motor, it can take a 37-inch off-road tire from 10 to 40 PSI (pounds per square inch) in under three minutes, or top off a smaller trailer tire in about a minute. The dual cooling fans make the long runtime possible by keeping the motor from overheating, even during back-to-back use.

For setting your pressure, there's a digital display that shows your PSI in real-time, and you can set a target and walk away — it automatically shuts off once it hits your number, accurate within a couple of PSI. At 18 pounds, it's light enough to toss in a truck bed or RV storage without much thought.

This compressor doesn't quit — grab Wolfbox HyperFlow 60D Portable Air Compressor at Amazon before it's back to full price.

Best Dyson vacuum deals at Amazon: Best upright vacuum deal Dyson Ball Animal 2 Plus Corded Vacuum $314.99 (save $135) Get Deal Best cordless vacuum deal Dyson V8 $299.99 (save $90) Get Deal Best robot vacuum deal Dyson 360 Vis Nav Robot Vacuum $299.99 (save $700) Get Deal

Dyson has long been known for its incredible vacuums. Before the Airwrap and beauty devices that went viral, the brand was revered for creating some of the most reliable vacuums around. But a reputation like this doesn’t come cheap, so shopping around for deals is always a good idea when looking for a Dyson.

Amazon has dropped the price on a range of Dyson vacuums, from cordless stick vacuums to robot vacuums. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites below.

Best upright vacuum Dyson deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Ball Animal 2 Plus Corded Vacuum $314.99 at Amazon
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This Dyson Ball Animal vacuum is perfect for larger homes with pets. It has a powerful suction with Ball technology that makes it easy to maneuver around furniture and obstacles. Its self-adjusting cleaner head, whole-machine filtration, and five included accessories help tackle stubborn dirt, allergens, and pet mess throughout the home.

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The Dyson V8 cordless vacuum is a lightweight option that offers up to 40 minutes of runtime and two cleaning modes. It features a Motorbar cleaner head that can cope with all floor types, plus anti-tangle technology for long and pet hair. It can even convert into a handheld vacuum for cleaning the car or upholstery.

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The Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum uses powerful suction, intelligent navigation, and a wide brush bar to tackle dirt across all kinds of floors. It has a runtime of up to 65 minutes and can map your home via the MyDyson app. Plus, it's currently $700 off at Amazon, so it's a great chance to buy a Dyson robot vacuum for less.

More Dyson vacuum deals

• Dyson Cyclone V10 Origin — $399.99 $479.99 (save $80)

• Dyson Ball Animal Total Clean Upright Vacuum — $399.99 $554.99 (save $155)

• Dyson V15 Detect Plus Cordless Vacuum — $569.99 $649.99 (save $80)

• Dyson V16 Piston Animal Cordless Vacuum — $849.99 $979.99 (save $130)

SAVE $400: As of July 30, the Roborock Qrevo S5V is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon. That's a 44% discount on the list price.

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The big news in the world of robot vacuums is that the FCC has banned all foreign-made mobile robots in the U.S. The ban doesn't revoke FCC authorization for previously approved devices, meaning you can continue to buy robot vacuum models already on the market. But that stock will drop, and prices might start to climb as a result.

Robot vacuum deals have never been more important. As of July 30, the Roborock Qrevo S5V has dropped from $899.99 to $499.99 at Amazon. According to price tracker camelcamelcamel, this is the lowest price for this model.

It's a powerful robot vacuum that uses 12,000Pa HyperForce suction alongside a brushless motor to lift stubborn dirt and pet hair. It also uses optimized airflow to reach awkward areas where dust might gather, such as under furniture or in hard-to-reach corners. The FlexiArm design is also well-suited for this, allowing the mop pads to extend into corners and around furniture.

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The Qrevo S5V also benefits from an all-in-one smart dock. This is where all device maintenance is managed. It automatically recharges, empties dust into a storage bin for up to 10 weeks, washes and dries the mop pads, and refills the water tank for continuous cleaning.

Navigation is also handled automatically, thanks to the LiDAR scanning and structured light sensors. This allows the robot to create maps and avoid obstacles as it moves around your home. And all this can be managed through the Roborock app, where you can schedule cleans, set no-go zones, and adjust settings.

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SAVE OVER $10: As of July 30, the 512GB Samsung P9 Express microSDXC is on sale for $185 at Amazon. That's $14.99 off its full price of $199.99.

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If the Nintendo Switch 2 is your go-to gaming device, it's important you have enough storage space for your games. That's where the Samsung P9 Express microSDXC comes in handy. The 512GB model offers a solid storage boost, and you can even grab it on sale right now at Amazon.

As of July 30, the 512GB Samsung P9 Express card has received a $14.99 discount off its list price, bringing it down to $185. It may not be a massive discount, but considering memory prices continue to climb, it's a deal worth checking out before the price shoots back up.

SEE ALSO: Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 from Amazon and get a free $100 gift card

Alongside its 512GB of extra storage for your Switch 2, this memory card also boasts quick transfer speeds for booting up your favorite games, with sequential read speeds up to 800 MB/s. It also features a Dynamic Thermal Guard that helps reduce overheating, so your games run smoothly and fast.

If extra storage has been on your shopping list, this is a great opportunity to save on the 512GB Samsung P9 Express microSDXC at Amazon.

If you're curious about what else is worth buying for your Nintendo Switch 2, it's also worth checking out our breakdown of the best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories for more items we recommend grabbing.

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SAVE $800: As of July 30, the Samsung 77-inch Class OLED 4K S85F Series is on sale for $1,397.99 at Amazon. That's a 36% discount on the list price.

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Looking for an impressive TV deal to upgrade your living room? Look no further than this latest discount on the Samsung 77-inch Class OLED 4K S85F Series. As of July 30, this huge TV is discounted by $800, taking the price down from $2,197.99 to $1,397.99.

If you care about how your TV shows and movies look, this TV is a great choice. It's a 4K TV powered by the NQ4 AI Gen2 processor. This uses 20 AI neural networks to improve both picture and sound, so you're getting the best possible viewing experience. Plus, it benefits from AI-powered 4K upscaling, which helps improve the quality of lower-resolution content.

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The processor also analyzes each scene to optimize brightness and contrast, adjusting picture quality on a scene-by-scene basis. The Pantone-validated color reproduction feature helps to display more accurate colors and natural-looking skin tones, so you'll have a more realistic viewing experience.

And it's not a bulky device that ruins the aesthetic. This Samsung TV features a slim design that's intended to blend into a range of living spaces.

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TL;DR: The Motorola Razr is free with T-Mobile. To qualify for this limited-time promo, simply activate a new line on an Experience More plan.

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We're in the age of foldables. Samsung just dropped a bunch of new foldable devices at Samsung Unpacked, everyone is expecting Apple to do the same at their next event, and Motorola has quietly released some of the best folding phones around.

If you're interested in the latter, T-Mobile has a deal you should carefully consider.

For a limited time, T-Mobile is giving away the new Motorola Razr for free. The best part? You don't need to trade anything in to qualify for this offer. You simply need to activate a new line on T-Mobile's Experience More plan. It's as easy as that.

Of course, T-Mobile isn't handing over the phone without some strings attached. Each month, your statement will display a standard finance charge for the phone, followed by an equal credit that balances that charge. You're essentially signing up for a two-year commitment with the network. If you decide to cancel your service, switch to another carrier, or upgrade to a different plan before the end of the 24-month period, the remaining unpaid balance will become due immediately.

Is the Motorola Razr right for you? The 3.6-inch outer screen is big enough to check notifications, reply to texts, and glance at maps without opening the device. Pair that with a dual 50MP camera setup and a 4,800mAh battery that easily outlasts most compact foldables, and you get a snappy daily driver that actually fits in a front pocket.

Score the new Motorola Razr for free with T-Mobile.

TL;DR: Spin Master is launching Hellbreak, a horror-themed trading card game featuring characters from Universal, Blumhouse, AMC, and Lionsgate, including Dracula, The Bride of Frankenstein, and Jaws. It launches fall of 2026 with fully custom card art from more than 43 artists.

Ever wondered who'd win in a fight between Dracula and Jaws? Spin Master's new trading card game, Hellbreak, is here to answer that question.

It's a head-to-head TCG where players pick a monster to lead their deck, then build resources and launch attacks until one player's monster goes down — and this fall, it's bringing together horror characters from multiple major studios into one game.

Universal Products & Experiences is the cornerstone partner, and the first card set already confirms some recognizable names: Dracula, The Bride of Frankenstein, and Steven Spielberg's Jaws. Spin Master has also just added AMC, Blumhouse, and Lionsgate to the lineup, meaning the roster will expand well beyond Universal's horror catalog as more sets roll out.

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Developed with Ghost Galaxy, the first set features fully custom art from more than 43 artists — a lot of original work rather than reused film stills. Blumhouse founder Jason Blum described the collaboration as translating the studio's unsettling style directly into gameplay, calling it "exactly the kind of fan-obsessed play we love."

The first set, Dawn of Terror, comes in a few formats. The 2-Player Starter Set has everything two people need to play, plus exclusive Jaws and Dracula cards to lead each side. Booster Packs give you 13 cards each, with one foil, one borderless, and one rare-or-higher card. There's also a Booster Bundle with 9 packs and some collector extras, or a full Booster Display with 24 packs for anyone going all in.

Dracula vs. Jaws is the kind of matchup horror fans would argue about, and now there's a game to settle it. Hellbreak arrives soon, so keep an eye out for more character reveals in the months ahead.

With nearly 80 percent of Gen Z daters reporting some level of swipe fatigue, according to a Forbes Health survey, and IRL dating experiencing a slow death as fewer people take the risk of asking someone out, what is a single young person supposed to do these days? 

If you're over hookup apps but don't see yourself going to a bar or singles meetup, there are online alternatives that deserve your attention, especially legacy dating sites that predate the swipe phenomenon. Typically, these sites feature more robust communities and more extensive personal bios, both of which make them a welcome alternative to the swipe-based mechanics of the most popular dating apps. 

SEE ALSO: The best sexting apps for more discreet chats in 2026

One site in particular deserves your attention, probably because it's so easy for younger daters to overlook: AdultFriendFinder. Founded in 1996, AFF has three decades of history, so if you're burned out or striking out on the apps, it's worth a closer look.

Here's a short list of the pros and cons of AFF for Gen Z daters:

Pro: Built-in communities

Modern dating apps can feel very isolating, especially when you're not getting any matches. You may put in hours swiping or liking profiles, carefully taking your time to assess compatibility, only to discover at the end of the week that all your attention hasn't been reciprocated. To call that a bummer is a major understatement … 

Thankfully, there are alternatives to this doom cycle, and AFF cracked this code long ago: spaces where singles can meet in groups, have organic chats, and assess attraction more slowly and carefully, either through words, images, or webcam feeds. 

AdultFriendFinder has a Community tab, prominently displayed on the top-center ribbon, where you can interact with other users in public spaces such as blogs, contests, polls, stories, and interest groups. In addition, there's a Live Action tab where you can either broadcast your own webcam feed in hopes of attracting interested viewers or join someone else's live feed if you happen to catch their eye.

In all these cases, AFF has created pathways to connection that transcend the swipe, making it a great option for Gen Z daters dealing with app burnout.  

Con: Age distribution

One thing that's immediately striking upon logging into AdultFriendFinder is that the site hosts a wide range of ages, from the early 20s to the mid-60s and beyond. AdultFriendFinder has not responded to our requests for specifics about their age demographics, but past estimates have placed the majority demographic somewhere in the 30-38 age range, which means Gen Z, who are still not in their 30s, are not widely represented. 

In one sense, that's a definite con: you'll have a hard time meeting people your age. On the other hand, if you're not opposed to dating cross-generationally — and there's evidence that singles are becoming more open to this — this can work in your favor.

Pro: A site-only dating experience

Because it hosts nudity, AdultFriendFinder has never been allowed to offer an app in either the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, and while there is a sneaky workaround for those who really want a phone experience, the truth is that a huge contributing factor to dating app burnout is the omnipresent nature of dating apps. If you can swipe on public transit, in between work sessions, at the gym, or on the toilet, you're never really away from the app. On the other hand, a dating website that requires a computer or tablet to access is a lot less accessible. 

If you can self-diagnose as suffering from swipe fatigue, compartmentalizing your dating life from, well, the entire rest of your existence is a good first step on the journey to recovery. It's also a good way to insist on taking the whole process seriously. It's easy to be casual about an app, especially one you can access anywhere, but navigating a dating site requires time and intention, both of which are the antidotes to the app burnout plaguing Gen Z. 

Con: Paid memberships are a necessity

In general, younger daters spend less on dates these days, so it's no small hurdle to ask them to drop precious cash on a monthly dating app subscription when there are other, totally free alternatives, but AdultFriendFinder offers some enticing, member-only perks, chief among them the ability to actually message people one-on-one. 

If you want to restrict yourself to a free membership, you can totally get away with it in public areas, where it's easiest to start conversations with strangers. But if you do happen to meet someone you vibe with, it will frustrate you that you can't take that conversation private. 

Subscription costs vary by location and the length of your commitment, but expect to pay between $20 and $35 per month for the Gold membership. It's not cheap, sure, but it's also a small sum to conquer swipe fatigue and give you a more community-based dating experience.

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TL;DR: Pick up a 1-year BJ’s Club Card Membership while they’re only $15 (reg. $60).

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Stretching your budget through the month is hard enough without also factoring in the cost of gas as you burn through a quarter tank just getting you to the stores you have to shop at. If you want a smarter way to shop, try going to BJ’s. Instead of doing a bunch of little trips, you can consolidate all your shopping to one stop, whether you need groceries, clothes, or bulk essentials like paper towels. Right now, a BJ’s Club Card Membership is also only $15 (normally $60).

BJ’s Wholesale Club is a place to shop for family essentials, including fresh foods, produce, deli items, household staples, and more. BJ’s members can save up to 25% off grocery store prices, but that’s not the only reason to shop there. You can also look out for new clothes, seasonal décor, toys, tech, and furniture.

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Tank running low? Fill up on your way out, and don’t forget you could get extra savings through the BJ’s Fuel Saver Program when you buy eligible products in the club. That’s a whole lot easier than making one more stop on top of all your other errands.

You don’t have to shop in-store to use the membership. BJ’s has an app that lets you shop online and choose curbside pickup or same-day delivery when it’s available in your area. You can also add digital coupons directly to your membership card, so the discount applies automatically at checkout.

This deal is for new members only and gives you a code you can redeem directly on BJ's.com to create your membership. Your membership comes with auto-renewal enabled, but you can switch it off in your account settings if you want to control when you re-up.

Give your family a little breathing room this month. Get a 1-year BJ’s Club Card Membership for $15.

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Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each streamer!

Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We've got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, and animation, among others. But if you're seeking something brand new (or just new to streaming), we've got you covered there, too.

16. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

This sequel to 2023's smash hit The Super Mario Bros. Movie brings in new characters — including Yoshi, Princess Rosalina, Bowser Jr., and Fox McCloud — for a befuddling adventure across the Nintendo galaxy of IP. While there's technically a plot about Bowser Jr. abducting Rosalina so he and Bowser can build a new domain together, the movie is more interesting in tapping into gamer nostalgia. It functions more as a commercial than a film.

As I wrote in my review, "I don't hate this movie. I hate what it so nakedly stands for. With the rise of the internet and streaming, movie theaters are in a grim battle to keep audiences interested. And despite seeing such heartening box-office successes for original movies like Sinners, Weapons, and KPop Demon Hunters, we're also being served horrendously unoriginal, ugly, and uninspired trash like this. It's not meant to challenge us or thrill us. Movies like this are meant to distract us briefly from the world on fire and then urge us to buy something. It's the worst part of TikTok and Saturday morning cartoons invading theaters masquerading as cinema. Like its predecessor, it may make tons of money, but that won't make it good."* — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor

Starring: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Benny Safdie, Donald Glover, and Brie Larson

How to watch: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is now streaming on Peacock.

15. The Death of Robin Hood

It's admittedly lazy to critique a film by saying, "But why, though?" And to my credit, I did a full review of Michael Sarnoski's bleak and inexplicable reimagining of The Death of Robin Hood. But weeks since its theatrical release, the performances of Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer don't stand out as much as the echoing "why, though?" of it all. Of all the mythical figures to reimagine, why reinvent Robin Hood as a not a champion for the have-nots and reckoning of the haves, but a selfish, reckless thief and murderer, looking back on his violence with a grudging acceptance?

As I wrote upon its release, "This deeply cynical spin on the legend of Robin Hood has no discernible message beyond some trite platitude of the power of second chances. Despite its star-studded cast, and a powerful blend of hard-hitting sound effects and jolting on-camera violence, The Death of Robin Hood feels politically, spiritually, and emotionally hollow." — K.P.

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, and Noah Jupe

How to watch: The Death of Robin Hood is now available for rental or purchase on Prime Video.

14. The Devil's Mouth

It's summer! So, 'tis the season to be traumatized by shark movies. Named for a (fictional) cave system in Thailand, The Devil's Mouth plunges into a vacation-gone-wrong tale about a gaggle of post-grad college friends, who find their bright futures threatened by a ravenous sea creature.

Director Jeff Wadlow has previously served up such twisted horror offerings as Imaginary, Fantasy Island, and Cry Wolf. So, adjust your expectations accordingly. Will The Devil's Mouth be on par with Jaws or even Deep Blue Sea? Probably not. But will it be a splashy/thrashy fun time. Probably! — K.P.

Starring: Kathryn Newton, Lana Condor, Nico Hiraga, Gavin Casalegno, Tommi Rose, and Tayme Thapthimthong

How to watch: The Devil's Mouth is now streaming on Prime Video.

13. Snoopy Presents: There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy

Summertime means yard sales, and that's bad news for Charles M. Schulz's beloved doggo, Snoopy. See, amid the bustle, Sally Brown accidentally sold his dog house. This pitches Charlie Brown into a quest to recover the iconic red dog house. And along the way, there'll be life-affirming scenes and heart-warming humor. — K.P.

Starring: Riley Vargas, Terry McGurrin, Rob Tinkler, and Kitai O’Garro

How to watch: Snoopy Presents: There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy premieres on Apple TV on July 31.

12. The Bombing of Pan Am 103

Based on the events surrounding the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, The Bombing of Pan Am 103 is a docudrama that you might want to avoid if you've got a flight coming up.

Created by Jonathan Lee, this six-part BBC limited series begins with the disaster, which was the deadliest terrorist attack in British history, and follows the transnational investigation into it. Stories of personal grief and the fight for answers and justice are sure to make this show hit hard. — K.P.

Starring: Connor Swindells, Merritt Wever, Patrick J. Adams, and Eddie Marsan

How to watch: The Bombing of Pan Am 103 is now streaming on Netflix.

11. Lollapalooza Livestream

Even if you couldn't snag tickets to Lollapalooza, you can still get into the festival fun by livestreaming select sets from your own home with Hulu and Disney+. This year's festival has something for everyone, whether you want to catch Charli XCX's first festival performance since the release of Music, Fashion, Film; groove along with Grammy–winning Best New Artist Olivia Dean; or rock out with the Smashing Pumpkins. Other headliners include Lorde, John Summit, Jennie, Tate McRae, and the XX, so start planning out your virtual festival itinerary! — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

How to watch: Lollapalooza Livestream begins on Hulu and Disney+ on July 30.

10. Diarra from Detroit, Season 2

Creator and star Diarra Kilpatrick is back with season 2 of Diarra from Detroit, a series that blends neo-noir thrills with side-splitting comedy.

Kilpatrick stars as Diarra Brickland, a schoolteacher with a sharp wit and a bad habit of tumbling into amateur detective shenanigans. In Season 2, she's trying to live her hot girl summer dreams, but instead she gets tangled in a nightmarish triple homicide case. Naturally, this demands her going undercover, pursuing urban legends like "ghetto Goonies," and handling some "it's complicated" relationship issues. — K.P.

Starring: Diarra Kilpatrick, Morris Chestnut, DomiNque Perry, Claudia Logan, Bryan Terrell Clark, Shannon Wallace, Jon Chaffin, and Phylicia Rashad

How to watch: Diarra from Detroit Season 2 debuted on Paramount+ with two episodes on Wednesday, July 29, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through September 9.

9. The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare

It's the quadruple homicide that shocked the nation, and left us with no satisfying answers as to motive. On November 13, 2022, the remains of four University of Idaho students — Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, and Xana Kernodle — were found in a rental house in Moscow, Idaho. The resulting murder investigation would uncover a killer who'd be convicted in 2025. But The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare can't give us the why of it all.

The new doc series speaks to the friends and family of survivors, along with interviews with the police who worked the case and reporters who covered it. Documentarian Skye Borgman, who helmed such Netflix true crime docs as Abducted in Plain Sight and Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, explores the investigation across three episodes. Including interrogation footage with the surviving roommates, this is the deepest dive into the University of Idaho murders I've seen on TV yet. But be warned: Even when you know the facts of the case, this doc will give you chills. — K.P.

How to watch: The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare is now on Netflix.

8. Soulm8te

Soulm8te is being billed as "from the creators of M3GAN," to lure fans of the freaky, funny horror hit. But be warned, aside from "AI femmebot kills people," the films have very little in common.

Co-written and directed by Kate Dolan, Soulm8te centers on a widowed engineer (David Rysdahl) who's tasked to test a prototype for a companion bot (Lily Sullivan). Naturally, he begins messing her code to make her more human, and he turns his life into Fatal Attraction with a robo-twist. Low budget and derivative, Soulm8te will remind you of a lot of better movies, including Species, M3GAN, and Companion, without adding anything interesting to the ongoing AI discourse. But it does offer cheap thrills in terms of onscreen sex and violence. So there's that. — K.P.

Starring: Lily Sullivan, David Rysdahl, and Claudia Doumit

How to watch: Soulm8te comes to digital on Aug. 1.

7. The Drama

Between The Drama and Euphoria, it's a big year for Zendaya and disastrous onscreen weddings. One of the buzziest films of 2026 so far, The Drama pairs Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a seemingly perfect engaged couple named Emma and Charlie. In the days leading up to their wedding, the couple — prompted by friends Rachel (Alana Haim) and Mike (Mamoudou Athie) — confess the worst things they've ever done. Emma's admission leaves jaws dropped, and Charlie in a spiral.

What follows is a harrowing interrogation of Emma and Charlie's relationship and how people perceive it. While Zendaya and Pattinson are tremendous, Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko was less impressed with writer/director Kristoffer Borgli's execution, writing in her review (which, fair warning, contains spoilers should you want to go into the film blind), "But much like [Borgli's prior film] Dream Scenario, his actors give more than his undercooked script deserves."* — B.E.

Starring: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim, Hailey Gates, and Zoë Winters

How to watch: The Drama begins streaming on HBO Max on July 31.

6. Nightborn

In 2022, Finnish filmmaker Hanna Bergholm brought horror fans the unique maternal terror of Hatching. Now, she's back with a sister flick of sorts, Nightborn.

Seidi Haarla stars as a Saga, a married new mom who fears there's something off about her new baby. He's covered in hair, growls at the nearby forest, and can't abide sun on his skin. Plus, he brings out a feral side of Saga that scares her and her befuddled husband (Rupert Grint). A psychological thriller with a folklore edge, Nightborn is a slow-burn offering that's sure to creep out new parents. —K.P.

Starring: Seidi Haarla, Rupert Grint, Pamela Tola, Pirkko Saisio, Rebecca Lacey, and John Thomson

How to watch: Nightborn debuts on Shudder and AMC+ on July 31.

5. Supergirl

After bringing chaotic glee to the end of 2025's Superman, Milly Alcock reprised her role as Clark's hard-partying cousin Kara in director Craig Gillespie's Supergirl.

Based on the comic miniseries Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, the story follows the eponymous heroine as she chases down Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts), a multihyphenate of villainy who pillages, rapes, kidnaps, and murders people across space. In tow is a vengeance-seeking girl named Ruthye (Eve Ridley). Plus Aquaman's Jason Momoa is back in the DC Universe, this time as the bounty-hunting anti-hero Lobo.

Critics panned Supergirl. In my review, I wrote, "While I enjoyed myself, I was never really blown away by this superhero movie. I left pleased, but not in awe, not craving a chance to see it again immediately. Still, if Warner Bros. greenlit a sequel, I'd be game to give Kara and her crew another go." — K.P.

Starring: Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, David Corenswet, and Jason Momoa

How to watch: Supergirl is now available for rent or purchase on Prime Video.

4. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

One of the best comedies of the 2010s is streaming — for free! — starting this week, so if you missed the boat on this gem when it aired, you now have a chance to right that wrong. 

Created by and starring Rachel Bloom, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend introduces successful lawyer Rebecca Bunch (Bloom), who uproots her whole life to West Covina, California, after a chance run-in with her old camp boyfriend, Josh Chan (Vincent Rodriguez III). Will her new home and pursuit of Josh finally win her the happiness and fulfillment she seeks? As the show's earworm of a theme song explains, it's actually a lot more nuanced than that, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend proves to be a clever, thoughtful examination of mental health and romantic tropes. Oh, and did I mention the whole thing is a musical? The songs are absolute bangers, smartly parodying everything from show tunes to power ballads to '80s girl-power anthems. They'll get stuck in your head, but you'll be grateful for it. — B.E.

Starring: Rachel Bloom, Vincent Rodriguez III, Santino Fontana, Donna Lynne Champlin, Pete Gardner, Vella Lovell, Gabrielle Ruiz, David Hull, Scott Michael Foster, and Skylar Astin

How to watch: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is now streaming on Pluto TV.

3. The Devil Wears Prada 2

The word "iconic" gets thrown around a lot these days. But there's no denying that The Devil Wears Prada movie adaptation was iconic. The fashion had audiences gagging on the eleganza of Andy Sachs' (Anne Hathaway) stylish journey of self-discovery working under the iron fist that was Runway magazine's editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) — herself a thinly veiled Anna Wintour. Who among us hasn't yelled, "Gird your loins!" in a clumsy Stanley Tucci impersonation? Or felt smug about cerulean ever since we first heard that epic monologue?

Twenty years later, this chic sequel picks up with the tables turned. Andy is a successful journalist, while Miranda's reign at Runway is threatened by a current scandal. Will Andy aid her? Or expose her?*

Mashable's Shannon Connellan wrote in her review, "Offering the season's most anticipated collection of high fashion, celebrity cameos, and sweeping statements on modern media, The Devil Wears Prada 2 delivers an expertly tailored sequel, made-to-measure and unmistakably its own brand."* — K.P

Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B. J. Novak, Simone Ashley, and Pauline Chalamet

How to watch: The Devil Wears Prada 2 is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

2. Leviticus

We saw Leviticus after we locked our list of best horror films of 2026 so far around the mid-year mark. But make no mistake, Leviticus is one of the best horror movies of 2026 and maybe the decade.

From my review: "Australian writer/director Adrian Chiarella makes his sensational feature directorial debut with Leviticus, a title that refers to a book of the Bible in which homosexuality is declared an 'abomination.' However, rather than being a film that condemns the queer boys at its center, Leviticus empathizes with their yearning and the terror caused by the parents who should love them. Brewed with equal parts desire and dread, this Australian horror thriller explores how homophobia can be the real monster in the closet."

Be warned, you can rent or buy this one. And I predict you'll want to rewatch. So plan accordingly. — K.P.

SEE ALSO: 'Leviticus' ending explainer: What does it all mean?

Starring: Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, Jeremy Blewitt, and Mia Wasikowska

How to watch: Leviticus is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video.

Best of streaming this week: Furious

Our must-see pick for the week is the latest TV series from Elizabeth Meriwether (New Girl and Dying for Sex). Furious centers on the cat-and-mouse dynamic between an FBI agent (Emmy Rossum) and a female serial killer (Lola Petticrew) on a mysterious mission for vengeance.

You can watch the first three episodes now, and dive into our spoiler-rich interviews with Meriwether, Rossum, and Petticrew. And you should, because as I cheered in my review of the whole season, "Meriwether has built a slow-burn thriller where the cop and the killer share a complicated relationship with violence. The murder scenes of men are brutal, but this provides a strange balance to the flood of media where the rape of women is treated like a naughty spectacle. The exploration of trauma and the messiness of healing is thoughtful and thought-provoking. The humor is dark yet humane. And the finale will have you cheering, gasping, and craving more." — K.P.

Starring: Emmy Rossum, Lola Petticrew, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, and Scoot McNairy

How to watch: The first three episodes of Furious are now streaming on Hulu and Disney+. New episodes stream Mondays, with the season finale arriving on Aug. 31.

(*) denotes a blurb came from a prior list.