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Waterdrop Filter Prime Day sale: Upgrade home hydration for summer hosting

How-To Geek - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 18:00

Entertainment season is here, and there’s one detail that you may be overlooking if you want to elevate your gatherings — your water filtration system. Adding a reverse osmosis system to your setup is a simple detail and smart investment that will serve you all year round. Family gatherings, watch parties, and backyard barbecues can all benefit from healthier hydration.

Categories: IT General, Technology

The Lexus sedan that beats the E-Class on ownership costs

How-To Geek - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 17:45

Luxury cars have always come with a premium price tag, and for plenty of buyers, that's simply part of the deal. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has spent decades earning its reputation as one of the benchmark luxury sedans, blending comfort, prestige, and refinement better than most.

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Valve, Intel, and Nvidia will bring SteamOS to more PCs—including handhelds

How-To Geek - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 17:34

Valve made clear SteamOS was coming to more devices when it started taking Steam Machine orders, and now it's clear just how broad that support will be. The company has confirmed discussions with Intel and Nvidia to expand support for its Linux-based platform beyond AMD hardware.

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How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup online for free

Mashable - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 17:32

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 likely to steal the spotlight, but new stars always shine brightly in this prestigious competition.

The first round of group-stage games is done. The story the tournament so far? Cape Verde drawing with Spain and Uruguay is tough to beat. Messi's hattrick against Algeria was special. And England's 4-2 win over Croatia was arguably the most entertaining clash of the competition. We're hoping for more of the same from the second round of fixtures.

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.

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3 Prime Day tech deals defying RAMageddon prices

Mashable - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 17:31

RAMageddon has made it almost impossible to find affordable internal or external storage for computers, game consoles, or other devices. Amazon Prime Day is here to offer a tiny bit of respite from that.

Unlike in previous years, you're not likely to find a bunch of dirt-cheap deals on SD cards or external/internal SSDs for Prime Day this year. The AI data center industry has done a lot to make sure that's the case, and you can blame them if you feel like doing so. That said, there are a few intriguing deals here and there that seem to defy that trend, especially from Samsung, one of the bigger memory manufacturers around. Let's get into it.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2026: Live updates on Apple, Samsung, DJI, Kindle, and more Amazon deals Best deal for Nintendo Switch 2 storage: Samsung P9 Express Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung/Amazon Samsung P9 Express microSD Express Card, 256GB $39.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $40.00   Get Deal

The first and perhaps most intriguing deal on this list is for something that's been incredibly hard to find since the Nintendo Switch 2 launched last year: an affordable microSD Express card. Nintendo adopted the newer, faster storage format for its new console, perhaps not expecting that the AI industry would monopolize all memory production soon after. Since the Switch 2 only has 256GB of internal storage, being able to double that for $39.99 is one of the better deals I've seen for this sort of thing since the console launch.

Best deal for an internal SSD: Samsung 990 Pro Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung/Amazon Samsung 990 PRO SSD 2TB $369.99 at Amazon
$649.99 Save $280   Get Deal

It's not a good time to build a computer for heavy-duty work or gaming purposes. Or any purpose, really. But if you are doing that, Samsung is selling a 2TB internal SSD for $280 off for Prime Day. That's still not cheap, but it's about as cheap as you're going to find right now. Any port in a storm, folks.

Best deal for an external SSD: Samsung T9 Portable Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung/Amazon Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB $349.99 at Amazon
$574.99 Save $225   Get Deal

Last but not least, external SSDs are very useful these days, whether you need to plug it into a Windows machine, a MacBook, or even a smartphone. This Samsung 2TB external SSD is $225 off on Prime Day, making it one of the better storage deals we've seen so far. Again, it's still a fairly hefty purchase, but it could be a lot more hefty.

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Excel Solver: How to find the best solution without trial and error

How-To Geek - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 17:30

We've all spent too long tweaking spreadsheet numbers by hand, trying to hit a budget target or find the best outcome. Instead of relying on trial and error, use Excel's hidden Solver tool—it finds the best possible outcome based on the rules you define.

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Snap up buys on a budget with the best Prime Day deals under $100

Mashable - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 17:28
The best early Prime Day deals under $100 Best Tech Deal Under $100 Sony WH-CH720N Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones $83 (Save $96.99) Get Deal Best Kitchen Deal Under $100 Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6QT ClearCook Air Fryer $79.99 (Save $60) Get Deal Best Home Deal Under $100 Bissell Little Green Mini Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner $79.99 (Save $20) Get Deal

Amazon's annual Prime Day finally arrived, running June 23 to 26. No matter what type of shopper you are, whether you're budget-conscious or a big spender, there are tantalizing Prime Day deals waiting for you. But budget shoppers in particular have quite a bit to celebrate. We're seeing loads of products down to their lowest price ever, dropping well below $100.

Items like these Sony WH-CH720N headphones, for example, are an absolute must for under $100, as are many of the other gems we've uncovered thus far. You'll also find deals on kitchen appliances, home and cleaning goods, and more.

Keep scrolling to have a look through the best early Prime Day deals under $100 on Amazon right now.

Best headphone deal under $100 Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Sony WH-CH720N Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones $179.99 at Amazon
  Get Deal Why we like it

These excellent over-ear headphones are one of our favorite pairs, thanks to their near-flagship sound quality, impressive noise cancellation, and lengthy battery life. Not only do they sound fantastic when you're listening to your favorite album, but they're comfortable, lightweight (despite not being foldable) and perfect for taking all your calls and meetings as well. If you're looking to invest in great headphones that take you from morning check-ins at work to bopping to all your playlists at night, these are a steal for under $100.

Best kitchen deal under $100 Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6QT ClearCook Air Fryer $79.99 at Amazon
$139.99 Save $60.00   Get Deal Why we like it

This air fryer will quickly become a staple in your kitchen, especially since it's efficient, preheats quickly, and has plenty of room in its 6-quart basket to cook a meal for the entire family. It can get dinner out on the table in record time, save you money, and provide a bit of a healthier way to cook some of your favorite dishes. And with its six unique cooking functions, you can do everything from air fry to roast, with a visible window that lets you check on the food without having to open the basket and let the heat out.

Best home deal under $100 Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Bissell Little Green Mini Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner $79.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $20   Get Deal Why we like it

This lightweight portable carpet and upholstery cleaner can go anywhere you do. It's perfect for handling tough stains on everything from your carpets to your couches and all those stubborn places in between, including your car. Its 4-inch Tough Stain Tool is perfect for handling even the most frustrating, ground-in messes, and if you have pets, it's essentially a godsend for making it look, to the outside world, like they don't exist. And with its small size, it's easily stored until you need it again.

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It's time to stop buying new Kindles

How-To Geek - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 17:15

In my view, the Kindle is both the best and most frustrating product Amazon has made. And that's why I no longer recommend new ones. If you already own one, there's a good chance that it's got years more life in it. And if you don't, buying a new Kindle is often the least best option.

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How to watch Portugal vs. Uzbekistan online for free

Mashable - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 17:00

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

Cristiano Ronaldo has had a tough start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Portugal were held to a 0-0 draw against DR Congo in their opening match, a fixture that most soccer fans expected Portugal to easily win.

With Ronaldo's GOAT rival Lionel Messi scoring a hattrick in Argentina's opening game — and fellow superstar players Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane all scoring — Ronaldo will desperately want to end his streak of 10 games without scoring. Now Portugal face Uzbekistan in the second round of group games, which should be a walkover for Ronaldo's team. But anything can happen at the World Cup.

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

When is Portugal vs. Uzbekistan?

Portugal vs. Uzbekistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on June 23. This fixture takes place at the Houston Stadium.

How to watch Portugal vs. Uzbekistan for free

Portugal vs. Uzbekistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

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

Live stream Portugal vs. Uzbekistan for free by following these simple steps:

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

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

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

  4. Visit ITVX

  5. Watch Portugal vs. Uzbekistan 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 most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Portugal vs. Uzbekistan (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

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

What is the best VPN for ITVX?

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

  • Servers in 105 countries including the UK

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

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to 10 simultaneous connections

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of the World Cup.

Live stream Portugal vs. Uzbekistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

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Stop keeping all your backups online—here's why offline-by-default storage actually works

How-To Geek - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 16:56

Power outages are rude and arrive without knocking, cutting through your plans, and leaving your filesystem looking at you like it has just been betrayed. The usual answer is to buy a UPS, plug everything into it, pray the batteries still work, and pretend the problem has been solved until the UPS starts beeping like a dying microwave. I wanted something a little different.

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Your Samsung phone is a TSA-approved passport—kind of

How-To Geek - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 16:46

I am no stranger to having to deal with flights and passport issues. That kind of moment is exactly what Samsung is trying to solve with its new partnership with CLEAR. It sounds both too good to be true and a major security violation, but it is so much bigger than that. You can likely access it right now if you have a Samsung, and if your other electronics are packed well, you could skip the long wait.

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Build a Plex media server with these Prime Day deals

How-To Geek - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 16:40

Sick of the monthly Netflix fees? Amazon Prime Day is back in session, so if you want to take control of your media and spin up a local streaming service with Plex or Jellyfin, now's the cheapest time to buy the hardware.

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My most-used Raspberry Pi project started as a troubleshooting tool and turned into something much bigger

How-To Geek - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 16:30

My experiments with a Pi-hole started as a way to fix a few common problems: a network that was getting bogged down, smart devices phoning home, and ads that made websites literally unusable.

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The 13-inch iPad Pro M4 is down to its best-ever price for Prime Day — save over $200 on this elite Apple tablet

Mashable - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 16:17

SAVE $249.01: As of June 23, the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) is down to $1,249.99 on Amazon. That’s a 17% discount on one of Apple’s more powerful tablets.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro 13-Inch (M4) $1,249.99 at Amazon
$1,499 Save $249.01   Get Deal

Prime Day is officially underway, and Apple’s 13-inch iPad Pro (M4) is down to $1,249.99 on Amazon — a 17% cut and the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this model.

This is Apple’s top-tier iPad, built for people who want something that can replace a laptop for a lot of everyday work. The M4 chip keeps everything fast and smooth, whether you’re switching between apps, editing photos, or streaming.

The 13-inch Ultra Retina display is the real standout — it’s bright, sharp, and super color-accurate, which makes everything from movies to documents look noticeably better. You also get 512GB of storage, so there’s plenty of room for apps, files, and downloads.

iPadOS uses Apple Pencil Pro or the Magic Keyboard if you want a more laptop-like setup. The cameras are solid for video calls and quick photos, while Face ID makes unlocking it quick and seamless. And with WiFi 6E, everything from downloads to cloud work stays smooth and stable.

Grab the 13-inch iPad Pro (M4) on Amazon and start calling it your “main computer” unironically.

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The best Prime Day speaker deals to shop: Sony, Sonos, JBL, and more of our top picks

Mashable - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 16:06
The best Prime Day speaker deals at a glance: Best overall Sony ULT Field 3 $137.75 (save $72.24) Get Deal Runner-up Marshall Emberton III $99.99 (save $80) Get Deal Best budget pick Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go $21.99 (save $13) Get Deal

If you plan on hitting the beach, hosting friends, or heading out on a camping trip this summer, having a quality speaker in tow is a good idea. And lucky for you, plenty of fantastic options are on sale to kick off the season, thanks to Amazon Prime Day.

Prime Day formally falls on June 23 through 26 this year, but as per usual, Amazon started dropping deals on speakers weeks ahead of time. Top brands like Sony, Sonos, and JBL saw solid discounts in the lead up to the big event, but now that Prime Day is actually here, prices have dropped even further for some of our top picks. The ULT Field line of Sony speakers is seeing record-low prices across the board, as are some of our niche favorites like the Marshall Emberton III and Ultimate Ears Miniroll.

We'll be tracking the best Bluetooth speaker deals throughout Prime Day and updating this page with the absolute best pricing. If nothing catches your eye quite yet, check back as things start to ramp up.

Best Prime Day speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony ULT Field 3 $137.75 at Amazon
$209.99 Save $72.24   Get Deal Why we like it

Our favorite Bluetooth speaker for bass lovers, the Sony ULT Field 3 just hit a new best price ever for Prime Day 2026. Surprisingly powerful, it checks all the right boxes for a Bluetooth speaker: it's waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, and rustproof, and has excellent audio quality, impressive battery life, and hefty bass you can feel bump through your whole body.

Mashable's Miller Kern writes, "The speaker is great for punching up your music and bringing out little details you might miss on another speaker." Typically $209.99, it's dropped all the way down to $137.75.

Runner-up Prime Day speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Marshall Marshall Emberton III $99.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $80.00   Get Deal Why we like it

If you like your tech to look as stylish as it performs, the Marshall Emberton III is another one of our top picks for a Bluetooth speaker. "Not only does this premium Bluetooth speaker have Marshall's iconic vintage look, but it's also a solid-sounding speaker for its price point," Mashable's reviewer writes. It produces clear and well-rounded sound with a slightly bass-heavy mix right out of the box. We wish there was a custom equalizer, but the companion app does have presets that you can use to personalize your sound. The list price is a bit steep for what you get, but now that it's down to a record-low $99.99, we highly recommend it.

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Apple launches iOS 27 beta 2: Heres whats new

Mashable - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 15:50

Apple has launched the second developer beta for the upcoming iOS 27, and it's not just bug fixes and polish (there's plenty of that, too).

The new iOS 27 beta actually brings several new features to the table, including some fairly big Siri upgrades. Let's dive in.

SEE ALSO: The latest iPhone 18 news, leaks, and rumors Siri and AI Not quite operational yet, but Apple is working on it. Credit: Apple

One of the biggest upgrades in iOS 27 is the new, smarter Siri, but not every feature we expected made the grade in the first developer beta. Now, in iOS 27 beta 2, Apple has added a few extra features and paved the way for more to come in future releases.

The most significant update is the new "Write with Siri" button which appears at the top of the keyboard in several Apple apps, including Messages, Notes, and Mail. The tool was previously available but only when you selected text in these apps; now you can start writing with Siri's help right away.

Apple also fine-tuned some existing features. For example, in the standalone Siri app, you can now select and delete multiple conversations, instead of having to do it one by one.

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In the Siri section of Settings, there's a new option for Visual Intelligence. Here, you can turn a feature called "Highlight to Image Search" off or on (it's off by default). Per Apple's description: "When highlighting subjects to find similar images, it automatically sends the image to third parties to provide results."

Finally, there's a Siri voice customization feature in Settings that previously didn't work. Well, it still doesn't fully function, as the Pace and Expressivity options aren't available, but at least now they're labeled as "Coming Soon."

Note that folks in the European Union won't be able to use these features. Apple hasn't yet found an agreement with Europe's regulators on the topic of AI, and most of the new AI features, including Siri upgrades, will not be available in the EU for a while.

Wallet and payments Apple Wallet's got a new "Insights" feature, but it's not fully functional yet. Credit: Apple

Apple added a few new options related to its Wallet app and payments; again, not everything is fully fleshed out yet, but the features are obviously coming.

Wallet is getting Insights; you can find the feature by launching Wallet, tapping on the three dot menu in the upper right corner and selecting "Insights." The feature lets you connect accounts to Wallet to see "spending insights, recurring transactions, account balances and more." Most credit and debit card apps have something similar these days, but Apple lets you access it all in one place. The feature doesn't appear to be working yet, though.

Also, when you go to the Create a Pass option in Wallet, you now get new Texture option instead of just colors, allowing you to make your passes a little less dull.

Camera and photos A few tiny adjustments. Credit: Stan Schroeder / Mashable

The Camera app has gotten some tweaks, albeit relatively minor; the rumored customization options and widgets are still nowhere to be seen.

As MacRumors noticed, they yellow highlights which appear around camera tools buttons are now there to indicate that a hidden feature has been enabled.

Also, in Photos, you can now use the AI tools on RAW images, too.

The rest

Among the myriad minor features we've seen in iOS 27 beta 2, there are a couple which are worth mentioning. The Weather app has been updated to look a little nicer; with some features like wind speed being easier to see. Also, if you're texting an Android user from Messages, you can now reply to a specific message. Finally, in the Home app you can now remotely update your Apple TV device.

There's also ton of bug fixes included in this release. For Apple's full release notes on iOS 27 Beta 2, check out Apple's developer website.

The final version of iOS 27 is coming this fall, together with new iPhones. The current versions are developer betas, and should not be installed by most people. Still, they give us a pretty good idea of what Apple is cooking for the widely available iOS 27, and we'll continue to dig through new versions to see whether anything has changed.

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These 4 Claude automations save me hours every week—no coding (or even vibe coding) required

How-To Geek - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 15:46

For the longest time, automating your work meant dealing with complicated software—or writing some form of code or pseudocode, like PowerShell scripts. That put automation out of reach for the majority of folks who weren’t comfortable coding or the technical side of computing.

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Were tuned into the best Prime Day headphones deals: Sony XM6 and AirPods Max 2 lead the pack

Mashable - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 15:45
The best Prime Day headphones deals: Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM6 $378 (save $81.99) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) $249 (save $50) Get Deal Best open earbuds deal Sony LinkBuds Clip $178.00 at Amazon (save $51.99) Get Deal Best Apple Deal Apple AirPods Max 2 $399 (save $150) Get Deal

Amazon's annual Prime Day sale is back for the 12th year running, taking place June 23 to 26 instead of its usual July time slot. Many deals arrived early, with a strong showing from premium and budget headphones brands alike. Now that Prime Day 2026 has arrived, Mashable's audio experts are closely watching the best Prime Day headphones deals.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2026: Live updates on Apple, Samsung, DJI, Kindle, and more Amazon deals

Some standouts at Amazon include the Bose QuietComfort Ultra line on sale (both earbuds and headphones), Sony's flagship XM6 earbuds and headphones, and two of our favorite open earbuds. Soundcore also has a solid early selection, with the budget-friendly Space One headphones and the dual-form open/ANC AeroFit 2 Pro earbuds also on sale. We're also tracking prices on Apple AirPods and other popular audio products to make sure Mashable readers are the first to know about new price drops.

On this page, you can find all of the best Prime Day deals on headphones and earbuds. You can also visit our Prime Day 2026 hub for all the latest updates and price drops.

Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM6 $398 at Amazon
$459.99 Save $61.99   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

In the face-off between the Sony XM5 vs XM6 headphones, most times I'd recommend the XM5s, especially if you don't care about folding ear cups. And while the XM5s are down to a new all-time low of $198, so are the XM6s. Get the latest iteration of Sony's flagship headphones for just $378 and save $81.99.

Read our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones.

More headphones deals Best earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) $249 at Amazon
$299 Save $50   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds are some of the best I've tried, but even at their sale price, they're a hefty investment. While the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds don't quite match up in sound quality, they still have some of the best noise cancellation available, and are the most comfortable earbuds I've ever tried. For roughly $50 less, they're the deal to beat leading up to Prime Day.

Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) earbuds.

More earbuds deals Best open earbuds deal Sony LinkBuds Clip $178 at Amazon
$229.99 Save $51.99   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Bose was the near-undisputed champion of open earbuds with top-notch sound — that is, until the Sony LinkBuds Clip came along. In my head-to-head testing of the earbuds, I found that while the Bose buds can get louder (an important feature in open earbuds), the clarity and detail of the sound in the Sony buds surpassed that of the Bose. Even though the $70 price discrepancy is smaller with both buds on sale, the sub-$200 price point on the Sony earbuds is hard to pass up.

Read our full review of the Sony LinkBuds Clip.

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

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Home Assistant OS 18 gives low-RAM setups more breathing room and makes installs easier

How-To Geek - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 15:35

Home Assistant OS, the full operating system that runs your smart home server on dedicated hardware, is getting a major update. And although it doesn't include any flashy new features or automation settings, Home Assistant OS 18 tackles increasingly common problems for those utilizing Raspberry Pi setups, older mini PCs, and anyone running a growing collection of add-ons, integrations, and automations.

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The problem with AI-generated 3D models isn't the AI—the people publishing them

How-To Geek - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 15:31

AI can be a useful tool, but does it belong in 3D printing? I think it has its place, but you definitely should keep an eye out for AI-designed 3D prints—they might not be as great as they seem on the surface.

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