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The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is free when you switch to T-Mobile — how to qualify

Mashable - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:00

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TL;DR: Switchers can get the iPhone 17 Pro 256GB for free for 24 months at T-Mobile with a qualifying plan and number transfer. The offer comes through up to $1,099.99 in monthly bill credits, and no trade-in is required.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPhone 17 Pro Save up to $1,099.99 on the iPhone 17 Pro when you switch your number to T-Mobile. Shop Now

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro is pricey, but T-Mobile is giving switchers a reason to take a closer look. The carrier is offering up to $1,099.99 back when new customers transfer their number, add a new line, and choose an eligible plan, which can bring monthly payments down to $0 over 24 months.

The deal doesn’t require a trade-in, but you’ll need to meet T-Mobile’s requirements to get the full savings.

The iPhone 17 Pro deal is available at T-Mobile in deep blue, cosmic orange, and silver with 256GB of storage. Its full retail price is $1,099.99, and the offer is available for new customers who switch their number to T-Mobile and choose an eligible plan.

To qualify for up to $1,099.99 in savings, you’ll need to:

  • Buy an eligible iPhone model, including the iPhone 17 Pro

  • Transfer your number from an eligible carrier

  • Add a new voice line

  • Choose an eligible T-Mobile plan

Eligible plans vary depending on whether you’re a new or existing T-Mobile customer and may include Experience Beyond, Better Value, and select existing T-Mobile plans. T-Mobile says bill credits can take up to two billing cycles to appear.

The iPhone 17 Pro isn’t the only device included in T-Mobile’s switch offers. Depending on the phone model and qualifying plan, customers can also get savings on other iPhones, including the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 16. And if you don’t qualify for the top-tier offer, T-Mobile has other switcher promotions that provide up to $900, $830, or $630 back through 24 monthly bill credits, depending on your plan and device.

What to know before switching

Like most carrier promotions, this deal comes with a few conditions. You’ll need qualifying credit and service, an eligible plan (starting at $100/month with AutoPay, plus taxes and fees, for the main offer), a port-in from a supported carrier such as AT&T or Verizon, and an active account in good standing to continue receiving bill credits.

If you cancel your account before receiving all 24 bill credits, the remaining device balance becomes due. Paying off the phone early can also prevent any remaining credits from being applied.

If you’ve been eyeing the iPhone 17 Pro, this T-Mobile offer could provide you with the push you need to make the switch.

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The best Hulu deals and bundles in July 2026

Mashable - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:00
The best Hulu deals and bundles in July 2026: Best Hulu Bundle Deal Disney+ and Hulu Bundle Get 6 months for $11.99/month Get Deal Best HBO Max Bundle Deal Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max Bundle $19.99/month with ads, $32.99/month ad-free Get Deal Best Student Deal Hulu Student Deal Hulu with ads for $1.99/month Get Deal Best ESPN Bundle Deal Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle $35.99/month Get Deal

There's a wide range of excellent shows and films to watch on Hulu, including season five of The Bear and even The Devil Wears Prada 2, which is set to stream on July 29. It's a library that's full of options to keep you entertained throughout the summer and beyond.

If these shows have caught your eye and have you itching to sign up for Hulu, we're here to help you get the best deal. Outside of the standard ad-supported and ad-free plans, there are quite a few bundle deals available with Hulu that are worth exploring if you're looking to save some cash. This includes the Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max package.

Disney has also dropped a six-month offer for the Disney+ and Hulu bundle, though it is only available on their site at the moment. This drops its ad-supported plan to $11.99 per month when locked in for six months (then back up to $12.99 per month). The ad-free plan is down to $17.99 per month (which will return to $19.99 per month after six months).

Disney notes that this is an "ongoing offer for people who want to subscribe for a longer period to save on the average monthly cost." It's also available for new and eligible returning subscribers.

SEE ALSO: 'The Shards' trailer: Ryan Murphy spins a tale of sex, murder, and the 1980s

Below you can find details on Hulu's best bundles at the moment — alongside information on both its ad-supported and ad-free plans, if you just want the basics — offering you a way to save on the service right now.

Best Disney+ bundle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu Disney+ and Hulu Bundle Get 6 months for $11.99 per month Get Deal Why we like it

For those interested in the ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu Bundle, which sets you up with Disney+ alongside Hulu, it starts at $12.99 per month. If you'd prefer the Premium ad-free version of this plan, this jumps to $19.99 per month.

If you're curious about Disney's new six-month offer, this is available on Disney's site. Again, it offers the ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu bundle plan for $11.99 per month when locked in for six months, then returns to $12.99 per month. The Premium ad-free plan is $17.99 per month for six months, before returning to $19.99 per month.

Best HBO Max bundle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle $19.99/month with ads, $32.99/month ad-free Get Deal Why we like it

This is one of the best Hulu bundles available at the moment. Starting at $19.99 per month, this bundle grants you access to Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max for a much lower price than you'd pay for the three separately. It's an incredible deal to take advantage of, especially if you've already got Disney+ and HBO Max subscriptions. There are two plans to choose from with this bundle, and they are:

Best student deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu Hulu Student Deal Hulu with ads for $1.99/month Get Deal Why we like it

If you're a student enrolled at a university, you can score a Hulu (with ads) plan for even less than the above bundles. Hulu's Student Deal lets eligible college students buy a Hulu (with ads) plan for just $1.99 per month. Hulu notes that the deal lasts "so long as student enrollment status remains verified," then it goes back up to the standard monthly price.

Best ESPN bundle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle $35.99/month Get Deal Why we like it

Alongside the big Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max bundle, Hulu also offers plans for sports fans that include ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited. According to ESPN, "ESPN Select includes ESPN+ content only. Fans who want ESPN+ exclusively may subscribe to the ESPN Select plan. ESPN Unlimited includes all of the ESPN networks and services, including ESPN+." 

The Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle, which has ads, is available for $35.99 per month. The Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Unlimited premium bundle without ads is available for $44.99 per month.

Hulu's monthly plans

If you're just looking to jump straight into Hulu's library without any fancy bundles, there are a couple of subscription options to consider. The ad-supported tier comes in at $11.99 per month. If you want to go ad-free, that'll cost you $18.99 per month.

If you really want to go big on a streaming investment, there's the Hulu + Live TV plan. This costs a whopping $89.99 per month for its ad-supported plan, but comes with plenty to keep you busy. Hulu + Live TV (with ads) gets you access to 95+ channels, unlimited DVR, Disney+ (with ads), ESPN Select (with ads), and Hulu (with ads). If you want to go even bigger with the ad-free plan — which offers Hulu (no ads), Disney+ (no ads), and ESPN Select (with ads) alongside Live TV — it'll cost you $99.99 per month. The ad-supported plan offers a free trial as well for three days.

Wondering what to watch once you get set up with a Hulu plan or bundle? We're here to help with that as well. Have a look at our roundups of the 30 best comedies on Hulu, the 25 best sci-fi movies on Hulu, and the 26 best horror movies on Hulu to start building your watchlist. And if you're in the mood to binge-watch a show, check out our breakdown of the 25 best shows on Hulu.

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A new AI tool turns your notes into full mind maps, and it’s only $50 for life

Mashable - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:00

TL;DR: GitMind turns videos, PDFs, and audio into AI-generated mind maps and summaries, and a lifetime subscription is sale for $49.99 (reg. $169).

Opens in a new window Credit: GitMind GitMind Basic Plan: Lifetime Subscription $49.99
$169 Save $119.01   Get Deal

Mind mapping tools normally make you do the thinking twice, once to understand the material and again to arrange it on screen. Research piles up faster than anyone can chart it by hand, so the map ends up half-built and abandoned. GitMind reads the source material itself and builds the map for you, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $49.99 (reg. $169).

GitMind accepts PDFs, YouTube links, screenshots, audio recordings, websites, images, and plain text. Multimodal AI processes whatever you feed it and returns organized mind maps, diagrams, and summaries within seconds. So a 90-minute lecture recording becomes a structured set of key points without you scrubbing through the playback.

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Video summaries pull the main arguments out of YouTube content automatically. A built-in PDF reader with OCR extracts information from scanned documents, and transcription turns audio into searchable text you can actually work with. AI chat sits on top of all of it, so you can ask questions about a document rather than rereading it.

Students can turn lectures and papers into study material, teams organize meeting notes and reports, and educators build lesson resources faster. Real-time collaboration lets several people work on the same map at once, across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and a Chrome extension.

Lifetime access covers one user, includes future updates, and carries no current restrictions.

Stop paying monthly to organize your own research. Get a GitMind lifetime subscription for $49.99.

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Free up your devices with 1TB of non-subscription cloud space you can own — now $160

Mashable - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:00

TL;DR: Koofr’s 1TB lifetime cloud storage plan is on sale for $159.99 (reg. $810) through July 30 with code KOOFR.

Opens in a new window Credit: Koofr Koofr Cloud Storage: Lifetime Subscription (1TB) $159.99
$810 Save $650.01   Get Deal

Cloud storage shouldn’t feel like a subscription you’re stuck negotiating with forever. Every month, another charge shows up for space you’re not even sure you’re using efficiently. It adds up fast, and it never really stops. There’s a better way to handle it, and it doesn’t involve a recurring bill at all.

Koofr’s Cloud Storage lifetime subscription gives you 1TB of secure storage for a single payment of $159.99 (reg. $810) through July 30 with code KOOFR. That’s not a discounted month or a limited-time trial — it’s full, lifetime access after one transaction, and nothing else to pay going forward.

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The 1TB of space is enough room for your photos, documents, videos, and anything else piling up across your devices. You can access everything from your phone, computer, or WebDAV, and even connect existing cloud accounts like Dropbox, Google Drive, Amazon, and OneDrive to manage it all from one place. Built-in tools like the Duplicate Finder help keep things tidy, while advanced renaming and link customization make organizing files less of a chore.

Privacy is also part of the package. Koofr doesn’t track your activity, and your files stay encrypted both at rest and in transit, so security isn’t something you have to think twice about.

Setup is simple, too. If you don’t have a Koofr account yet, creating one is free, and your redemption code arrives by email right after purchase so you can get started almost immediately.

Recurring cloud storage fees are optional, not mandatory.

Get 1TB of secure, private storage for life with Koofr for $159.99 (reg. $810) using code KOOFR before July 30.

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20TB cloud storage, no monthly fees, and it’s on sale for $349.95

Mashable - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:00

TL;DR: Get a 20TB Scramble Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription on sale for $349.95 (reg. $1,440).

Opens in a new window Credit: Scramble Cloud Scramble Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription (20TB) $349.95
$1,440 Save $1,090.05   Get Deal

Cloud storage keeps billing you every month, forever, just to hold files you already own. Most services also encrypt your files on their own servers, which means they can access your files. Scramble Cloud encrypts everything on your device first, and a lifetime 20TB subscription is on sale for just $349.95 (reg. $1,440).

Scramble Cloud has a better way of protecting your privacy. Your files get encrypted before they leave your computer. Scramble never receives the key, so nobody at the company can open them. Neither can the host, and neither can any authority that asks. You’re the only one who can access your files, but you can still share them easily. Just send an encrypted private link or share directly with other Scramble users. Groups let you hand a whole folder to family or coworkers in one click, and you set the permissions for each person. Team Link shares files with outside partners who don’t need an account at all.

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Scramble mounts as a network drive through WebDAV, so your files show up in your regular file explorer. There’s also a command-line tool, a desktop client, and a web app that runs in any browser. You can stream your uploaded videos without downloading them first.

The infrastructure is ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant, and you can turn on two-factor authentication. Files cap at 5GB each, but that covers pretty much anything but very large video files. You also get a daily upload cap of 70GB.

Stop renting space for files you already own. Get a Scramble Cloud 20TB lifetime subscription for $349.95.

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Tired of swipe fatigue? Why retro directories like AdultFriendFinder are winning back burnt-out daters.

Mashable - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:00

It's official: "swipe fatigue" is no longer just internet slang but a statistically observable phenomenon, and it's radically changing the way younger daters approach finding a partner. An astonishing 78 percent of all Gen Z dating app users have reported a "burnout" from app use, according to Forbes, while Match Group, Inc., the conglomerate that owns Tinder and Hinge, has seen its stock value decline by two-thirds from its pandemic highs

This fatigue has led to a surge in "IRL singles events," and even forced apps like Tinder and Hinge to adjust their game plan. Tinder launched an Events feature earlier this year to promote IRL meetups, as well as a Festival Mode to help strangers with mutual interests meet, and Hinge has reportedly dumped over a million dollars into promoting offline meetups

But there are some retro dating directories that are trying to solve swipe fatigue, mostly by offering more than a carousel-style, hot-or-not matchmaking system. Instead of a binary yes-or-no decision often based on a handful of photos and a short bio, these old-school dating sites create online communities where people have multiple opportunities to interact or bond over shared interests. 

And weirdly enough, AdultFriendFinder might be the perfect example of this approach — here's why.

Opens in a new window Credit: AdultFriendFinder AdultFriendFinder   Learn More Matchmaking beyond the swipe

As fun as mindlessly swiping through singles profiles can be, it should dawn on you at some point that your fellow eligible locals are putting exactly the same amount of effort into evaluating your profile as you are into evaluating theirs. And that's genuinely terrifying.

If you're looking to meet someone, you need more to go off than just photos and a 200-word biography. In the past, people met at work, in college, or at their place of worship, but in the decentralized, delocalized world of the internet, that kind of constant proximity to others is becoming a rare commodity. 

Sites poised to succeed in a post-swipe-fatigue landscape are aware of this fact and are actively trying to solve the problem.  

Yes, AdultFriendFinder has its own version of the singles search, where you put in your location and filters, and it generates a list of eligible people, but that's only a small fraction of what the site offers.

Digital communities are the future

The best way to cure swipe fatigue is to remove the mechanism entirely. Instead, allow people to meet organically through interest-based online communities.

AdultFriendFinder has an entire Community section built around blogs, group chats, and shared stories, where the purpose is more than just matching with someone you might have something in common with. You can read other people's stories, share your own (with or without pictures), or participate in group discussions. There's even a handy Trending filter, so you always know what stories and discussions are generating the most buzz.

And, if you have a way with words, it's surprisingly easy to build your own following, especially when you consider how many niche or esoteric interests AFF caters to. 

Centering live chats and webcam broadcasts

For all their self-promoting talk about being the future, dating apps are shockingly low-tech. After all, we've been able to send and receive texts for over two decades now, and the swipe mechanism itself dates to before the original iPhone. What, exactly, is so special about their design? And why have they been so reticent to adopt video messaging?

Look at two of the most popular and most downloaded apps of the last decade, Snapchat and TikTok, and it's easy to see that the age of the photo is on its way out, while text messaging is as archaic as the dinosaurs at this point.

Plus, let's be real here: people already use both Snapchat and TikTok as lowkey dating sites, flirting via video chat.

This is another place where AdultFriendFinder, despite its age, is obviously ahead of its time. It made live broadcasting and video chatting a major component of its site more than a decade ago. Click on the Live Action tab at the top of their banner, and you can gain access to their Member Webcams section, where singles regularly interact with their audiences (and not just in naked, NSFW ways!). 

If you're tired of always being the one chasing and want to experience people coming to you for a change, start your own broadcast and engage with the people who watch your stream — you may be surprised by who shows up!

The future of dating apps

To be clear, we're not arguing that AdultFriendFinder is about to replace Tinder or Hinge as the go-to dating app for young daters. But we are telling you that by every evaluative metric we have to judge by, online daters are sick of swiping and looking for something more substantive. 

We fully expect the next big dating app to offer community-based interactions rather than one-on-one swiping, and to natively support video chatting or messaging, stealing a page from TikTok's playbook.

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for July 21, 2026

Mashable - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 10:57

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, July 21, 2026:

AcrossRoughly 20 million people in India, religiously
  • The answer is Sikhs.

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"No need to remind me"
  • The answer is I know.

Insurance company whose mascot helped to solve a crossword in a 2025 ad
  • The answer is Geico.

Ultra-masculine
  • The answer is Macho.

Invite to enter
  • The answer is Askin.

DownGreek "S"
  • The answer is Sigma.

Swedish furniture stores
  • The answer is Ikeas.

2026 N.B.A champion
  • The answer is Knick.

Vietnamese revolutionary ___ Minh
  • The answer is Ho Chi.

Faint after eye contact with one's crush, say
  • The answer is Swoon.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.

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The huge LG 100-Inch Class QNED evo AI TV hits record-low price at Amazon — save $700

Mashable - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 10:49

SAVE $700: As of July 21, the LG 100-Inch Class QNED evo AI QNED84B is on sale for $3,299.99 at Amazon. That's a 17% saving on the list price.

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$3,999 Save $699.01   Get Deal

If you’re looking to create a movie theater experience at home, a 100-inch TV is about as close as you can get. And as of July 21, the stunning LG 100-Inch Class QNED evo AI TV has dropped to its lowest-ever price, so you can achieve your goal for less. Normally $3,999, this TV is now down to $3,299.99 for a limited time.

It's a seriously high-quality TV, using Mini LED technology and Precision Dimming Pro to provide detailed images with brighter highlights, deeper blacks, and improved contrast. Its QNED Color Pro technology delivers a wide range of colors for a more vivid and accurate picture, while HDR10 Pro adjusts brightness to reveal details in both bright and dark scenes.

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And because it's powered by the A8 AI Processor 4K Gen3, the TV can analyze the content being watched and automatically optimize the picture and sound settings. It also supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and Filmmaker Mode with Ambient Light Technology.

This impressive TV deal is available on Amazon right now.

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The Lexar 4TB NM790 SSD is over $200 off at Amazon — act fast to beat RAMageddon

Mashable - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 10:47

SAVE $240: As of July 21, the Lexar 4TB NM790 SSD is on sale for $509.99 at Amazon. That's a 32% discount on the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Lexar Lexar 4TB NM790 SSD $509.99 at Amazon
$749.99 Save $240   Get Deal

Modern games are getting bigger all the time, so having extra storage space is more important than ever. The Lexar 4TB NM790 SSD gives you a huge amount of storage space, while its high speeds keep loading times and transfer times short. Better still, as of July 21, it’s heavily discounted at Amazon, bringing the price down from $749.99 to $509.99.

This device is designed for gamers, professionals, and creators who need fast storage performance. It delivers read speeds of up to 7,400 MB/s and write speeds of up to 6,500 MB/s. With a 3,000TBW endurance rating, it is built for demanding workloads, including gaming, content creation, and large file transfers.

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It uses Host Memory Buffer (HMB) 3.0 technology, enabling smoother data transfers and responsive performance without relying on a traditional DRAM cache. It is also designed to use up to 40% less power than PCIe Gen 4 SSDs with DRAM cache.

Plus, the single-sided M.2 2280 design makes it suitable for laptops and smaller, more compact systems. It's also compatible with the PlayStation 5, so it can be used as expanded storage for compatible games.

Get this deal at Amazon now.

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The Roborock RockMow X120H robot lawn mower has never been cheaper — save $700 at Amazon

Mashable - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 10:34

SAVE $700: As of July 21, the Roborock RockMow X120H is on sale for $2,499.99 at Amazon. That's a 22% discount on the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: roborock Roborock RockMow X120H $2,499.99 at Amazon
$3,199 Save $699.01   Get Deal

Keeping your lawn looking neat and tidy doesn't have to mean spending every weekend behind a mower. Robot lawn mowers can take care of the hard work for you.

As of July 21, you can find a great deal at Amazon on the Roborock RockMow X120H. Right now, this model has dropped in price from $3,199 to $2,499.99. That's a $700 savings, plus the best-ever price for this mower.

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This Roborock robot lawn mower is designed to maintain lawns up to 0.49 acres without perimeter wires or an RTK base station. It uses 360° 3D LiDAR navigation and dual-camera vision mapping to create a 3D map of your yard. Once set up, everything is controlled through the Roborock app. On this, you can manage multiple mowing zones, adjust cutting heights, schedule mowing sessions, and monitor progress.

And if your outdoor space is more challenging, this model is perfect. It features an all-wheel-drive system capable of tackling slopes of up to 80% and obstacles up to 3.15 inches high. Its Active Steering System, suspension, and floating cutting deck help it maneuver across uneven terrain while maintaining a consistent cut.

Head to Amazon now to get this robot lawn mower deal.

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Inside the Robot Lab Training Robots With Internet Video

Mashable - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 10:33

Rhoda AI is betting the future of robotics starts with internet video, not lab data. We visited the company’s headquarters to see how its Direct Video Action model learns physics from hundreds of millions of clips.

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The 43-inch Samsung Class QLED Q7F Series has dropped to its best-ever price at Amazon — save $50

Mashable - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 10:32

SAVE $50: As of July 21, the 43-inch Samsung Class QLED Q7F Series TV is on sale for $297.99 at Amazon. That's a 14% discount on the list price.

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Looking for a new TV? If you head to Amazon now, there's a great deal on the 43-inch Samsung Class QLED Q7F Series. In fact, according to camelcamelcamel, it's currently down to its best-ever price, dropping from $347.99 to $297.99.

This TV uses Quantum Dot technology to deliver over a billion shades of color, helping keep things looking accurate and vibrant across a range of brightness levels. It also benefits from AI-powered picture and sound optimization that automatically adjusts settings based on the type of content being watched. And for older content, the 4K upscaling enhances lower-resolution content for a better viewing experience.

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You'll also get access to Samsung TV Plus. This means thousands of free channels and streaming apps are available at your fingertips, including news, sports, films, and entertainment.

We all know protecting your personal data is important, and Samsung knows this too, so this TV is equipped with Samsung Knox Security. This provides multiple layers of protection for your personal data, including PINs and passwords, while also helping secure compatible smart home devices connected through the TV.

This is a limited-time deal at Amazon, so don't miss out.

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This T-Mobile fiber deal delivers a free month plus a $100 bonus — how to claim this limited-time offer

Mashable - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 10:22

TL;DR: Sign up for T-Mobile Fiber 2 Gig for $70/month with Fiber AutoPay and get your first month free, plus a $100 virtual prepaid Mastercard for a limited time.

Opens in a new window Credit: T-Mobile T-Mobile Fiber 2 Gig Get your first month free and a $100 prepaid card when you sign up for T-Mobile Fiber 2 Gig. Get Deal

T-Mobile is giving new fiber customers a reason to upgrade their home internet. For a limited time, customers who sign up for the Fiber 2 Gig plan can get their first month free, plus a $100 virtual prepaid Mastercard after installation.

The Fiber 2 Gig plan is $70/month with Fiber AutoPay (plus taxes and fees), saving you $10 compared with the standard $80/month price. The promotion applies to new T-Mobile Fiber internet lines and does not require a T-Mobile wireless plan.

How to get the T-Mobile Fiber 2 Gig deal

To take advantage of this offer, you’ll need to:

  • Sign up for a new T-Mobile Fiber 2 Gig internet line

  • Complete your installation by the required deadline

  • Keep your service active and in good standing

T-Mobile will include your first month of service, and the $100 reward will arrive as a virtual prepaid Mastercard after installation. The company says to allow up to 14 weeks for the card to arrive.

T-Mobile Fiber offers a 100% fiber internet connection with unlimited data, including the equipment and installation needed to get started. The Fiber 2 Gig plan comes with:

  • WiFi router

  • Professional installation

  • Mesh WiFi extender if needed, based on installer assessment

  • Exclusive T-Mobile Tuesdays perks

Because fiber connections use dedicated fiber lines rather than traditional cable connections, upload speeds can match download speeds, which is helpful for video calls, cloud backups, and transferring large files.

T-Mobile also offers lower-speed Fiber options, including Fiber 300 Mbps for $45/month with AutoPay. It includes unlimited data, a router, installation, and T-Mobile Tuesdays perks, but it does not qualify for the current Month On Us promotion.

Fiber 1 Gig costs $60/month with AutoPay ($70/month standard) and includes the first month on T-Mobile. It comes with a mesh WiFi extender if needed after installation.

What to know before signing up

The Fiber AutoPay discount requires payment with a bank account or debit card. Using another payment method means you’ll pay an additional $10/month.

The $100 reward comes as a virtual prepaid Mastercard that expires after six months. T-Mobile says the value of the card can be charged back if you cancel service within the first year: the full amount if you cancel within 180 days of installation, and 50% if you cancel within 364 days.

T-Mobile Fiber is also not available everywhere, and pricing can vary based on your service address. You’ll need to check availability before signing up.

The 2 Gig plan is the real draw here. Assuming T-Mobile Fiber is available where you live, you can get a month on the house plus $100 back.

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The ultimate air purifier buying guide: Match your space, budget, and needs

Mashable - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 10:10

Join JD as he breaks down exactly how to choose the right air purifier for your home without overspending. Learn how to match the perfect unit to your specific room size, budget, and air quality goals so you can breathe easier.

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T-Mobiles back-to-school deals include free iPhones, Apple Watches, and a $99 iPad — how to qualify

Mashable - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 10:09
The best T-Mobile back-to-school deals for students: Best phone deal Samsung Galaxy S26 or iPhone 17 Free with T-Mobile Get Deal Best wearable deal Apple Watch SE3 Free with T-Mobile Get Deal Best budget phone deal iPhone 16e + $100 Mastercard Free with T-Mobile Get Deal Best tablet deal Galaxy Tab A11+ (New Tablet Line) Free with T-Mobile Get Deal Best budget phone plan deal Metro Unlimited 5G $20/month Get Deal Best home internet deal 5G Home Internet $35/month Get Deal

Back-to-school shopping is already expensive, and this year, tech upgrades aren’t getting any cheaper. Between the ongoing memory crunch (aka RAMageddon), higher hardware costs, and recent Apple price hikes on some products, finding a good deal on the gadgets students need matters more than ever.

Luckily, not every back-to-school tech upgrade has to hurt. T-Mobile’s latest offers are helping students and families save on the stuff they’re most likely shopping for, from free Galaxy S26 and iPhone 17 deals to tablets and home internet.

Before you start picking your new phone color, there’s a catch worth knowing about. These T-Mobile deals do come with a few strings attached. Depending on the offer, you may need to add a new line, pick a qualifying plan, or trade in an eligible phone to get the advertised price. Some savings are also delivered through monthly bill credits.

Best phone deal for students Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Free Samsung Galaxy S26 or iPhone 17 (New Line)   Get Deal

If you were already planning to upgrade your phone before heading back to school, this is one of T-Mobile’s biggest offers. New customers who switch their number can get a Samsung Galaxy S26 or iPhone 17 for $0 with qualifying plans, with the discount applied through 24 monthly bill credits.

You’ll need a qualifying T-Mobile plan, and depending on the offer, you may need to switch your number to get the full discount. If you cancel service before the credits finish, you’ll be responsible for the remaining device balance.

Best budget phone deal for students Opens in a new window Credit: T-Mobile Free iPhone 16e + $100 Mastercard   Get Deal

Metro by T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 16e for $99.99 upfront when you bring your existing number to its $50 per month AutoPay plan. After three months of service, you’ll also get a $100 virtual prepaid Mastercard, effectively covering the phone’s cost.

The iPhone 16e is Apple’s more affordable iPhone option, giving students access to features like Apple Intelligence support, a 48-megapixel Fusion camera, and a familiar iOS experience without jumping up to the price of a flagship model.

Best tablet deal for students Opens in a new window Credit: T-Mobile Free Galaxy Tab A11+ (New Tablet Line)   Get Deal

A tablet can be a pretty handy school sidekick, whether you’re downloading textbooks, taking notes, or giving your laptop a break. Right now, T-Mobile is giving the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G (128GB) away with a new qualifying tablet line.

The catch? The $289.99 price is covered through 24 monthly bill credits, so you’ll want to stick with the plan for the full promo period to get the complete discount.

Best home internet deal for students Opens in a new window Credit: T-Mobile 5G Home Internet for $35/month   Get Deal

Moving off campus usually means adding one more thing to your budget: WiFi. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is down to $35 per month when bundled with a qualifying T-Mobile phone plan, saving you $15 per month.

New customers can also get a free month of service plus up to $200 back via virtual prepaid card, making it a great option for students moving into an apartment or anyone who wants simple setup without a long-term price surprise. Eligible plans come with a five-year price guarantee, so your monthly rate won’t change during that period (excluding certain fees and upgrades).

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Netflixs My Brilliant Career trailer looks like Eloise Bridgerton in the Australian bush

Mashable - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 09:35

Netflix has released the official trailer for Australian period drama My Brilliant Career, and it looks like Eloise Bridgerton in the Aussie bush.

Based on Miles Franklin' classic novel published in 1901, the series follows aspiring writer Sybylla (Philippa Northeast), who is more interested in building her career than securing a good marriage. With no intentions on becoming a demure wife, she rails against her family's designs as well as societal expectations of her as a young woman.

However, despite Sybylla's ambitions, her plans for an independent life become endangered when she falls in love.

Written and produced by Liz Doran (Please Like Me), the series features Christopher Chung (Slow Horses), Anna Chancellor (My Lady Jane), Genevieve O'Reilly (Andor), Kate Mulvany (Hunters), Jake Dunn (Renegade Nell), Alexander England (The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart), Sherry-Lee Watson (Heartbreak High), and Miah Madden (The Clearing).

My Brilliant Career arrives Aug. 13 on Netflix.

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Seth Meyers shares montage of crowds booing Trump at sport events

Mashable - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 09:25

Seth Meyers has put together a montage of crowds booing President Donald Trump, the latest such incident occurring last Sunday at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. With how often it's happened, Trump's probably gotten used to being booed by thousands of people by now.

"At this point I'm guessing Trump's staff tries to make him feel better by telling him he's just being followed around by ghosts," Meyers quipped.

Trump's approval rating has plummeted since his inauguration last year, with The Economist's polling finding that he is the most unpopular U.S. president since its tracking began in 2009. Sports fans haven't been shy about letting Trump know how they feel either, booing him at multiple events across his second presidential term. These included the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final, 2025 US Open men's final, a NFL game last November, the NBA finals last month, and finally the recent World Cup final.

"If that montage gets any longer we're going to have to release it on DVD," joked Meyers.

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Hurdle hints and answers for July 21, 2026

Mashable - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 06:00

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

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To entice.

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TEMPT

Hurdle Word 2 hint

To shed fluids.

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BLEED

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Hurdle Word 3 hint

Accurate.

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EXACT

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Loud.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

NOISY

Final Hurdle hint

Cunningly.

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SLYLY

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Hurdle hints and answers for July 21, 2026

Mashable - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 06:00

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

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To entice.

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TEMPT

Hurdle Word 2 hint

To shed fluids.

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BLEED

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Hurdle Word 3 hint

Accurate.

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EXACT

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Loud.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

NOISY

Final Hurdle hint

Cunningly.

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Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on July 21

Mashable - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 06:00

It's the First Quarter phase of the lunar cycle tonight, which means the Moon is halfway between the New Moon and Full Moon phases.

Keep reading to see what you can spot on the Moon's surface tonight.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Tuesday, July 21, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in First Quarter phase, with 48% of its surface visible.

You won't need any visual aids to be able to spot the Mares Crisium and Fecunditatis. Binoculars will also help you to see the Endymion Crater, Posidonius Crater, and the Mare Nectaris. A telescope helps you see even more, including the Apollo 17 and 11 landing spots, and the Rupes Altai.

When is the next Full Moon?

The next Full Moon will take place on July 29.

What are Moon phases?

The Moon takes roughly 29.5 days to complete its journey around Earth, passing through eight distinct phases during each lunar cycle, according to NASA. While the Moon’s same side is always visible from our planet, the portion of its surface lit by the Sun changes as it moves along its orbit. These shifting levels of illumination are what create the different appearances we see throughout the month, from a slender crescent shape to a half-lit Moon and finally a bright Full Moon, before the cycle begins once again.

The eight phases are:

New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

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