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The 6 best Samsung Galaxy phones of all time, ranked

How-To Geek - 9 hours 8 min ago

Samsung makes some of the best Android phones, which is why I've been buying and reviewing Galaxy devices for over 14 years. From the early days of TouchWiz and curved screens to the feature-packed One UI software, capable cameras, and fancy, cutting-edge designs, here are my favorite Galaxy phones of all time.

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Should you buy a robot vacuum on Prime Day? I test them for a living and found some record-low deals.

Mashable - 9 hours 17 min ago
The best Prime Day robot vacuum deals at a glance: Best robot vacuum on sale overall Dreame L60 Ultra FE $699.99 (save $300) Get Deal Best mid-range robot vacuum deal Eufy C28 $449.99 (save $350) Get Deal Best budget robot vacuum deal Roborock Q10 S5+ $264.99 (save $285) Get Deal

Don't ask ChatGPT which robot vacuum you should buy on Prime Day — ask the person who's tested nearly 40 robot vacuums in their own home. Most of the best robot vacuums of the past few years, including new 2026 models, are on sale for Prime Day between June 23 and June 26. Since the event has officially kicked off, I found a handful of worthwhile robot vacuums on sale to buy right now.

That doesn't just refer to the models with the biggest discounts. I've further whittled down the list to the robot vacuums with the best ratio of cleaning specs and smart features compared to their sale price.

SEE ALSO: HGTV hive, rise up: The best Shark robot vacuum and cordless stick vacuum just dropped in 4 earth tones

For example, the Roborock Saros 10R that I loved last year is on sale for $899.99 ($700 off), which is a new record low. That sounds like a steal until I remind you that you can get significantly more suction power for $699.99 with the Dreame L60 Ultra FE. The self-emptying Shark Navigator for $246.95 sounds great until you realize that just $18 more can get you mopping and small obstacle avoidance with the Roborock Q10 S5+. (If you're shopping for a really high-end robot vacuum, I recommend the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete, which is now $355 off, or the Narwal Flow 2, which is $450 off.)

So, here are the Prime Day deals on robot vacuums that are worth your time so far:

Best Prime Day robot vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dreame Dreame L60 Ultra FE $699.99 at Amazon
$999.99 Save $300   Get Deal Why we like it

Not to rope the Roborock Saros 10R back into it, but it really does make the Dreame L60 Ultra FE's value stand out. This model was just released at the end of April 2026, and its 30,000 Pa suction power isn't too far off from the 35,000 Pa of the most powerful Dreame robot vacuum. With accurate AI obstacle avoidance and heated self-washing mopping pads thrown in, this is a really solid vacuum for less than $800.

I can personally attest to the L60 Ultra FE's cleaning power for the price — it's currently sitting in my living room. I'm a sucker for the corner mopping of a spinning mopping pad, which still squeezes into 90-degree angles better than roller mop robot vacuums that can slide out to clean edges. This Dreame model has done a commendable job with cat litter, crumbs under the kitchen counter, and cat scratcher flecks stuck in the rug.

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Sony XM5 headphones hit record-low price of $198 on Prime Day — save over $200

Mashable - 9 hours 19 min ago

SAVE $201: As of June 23, the Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones are down to $198 at Amazon. That’s a 50% discount on over-ear ANC headphones with 30-hour battery life.

Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony XM5 Noise Canceling Headphones $198 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $201.99   Get Deal

Prime Day has finally kicked off, and the Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones are down to $198 at Amazon, reduced from $399.99. That’s a $201.99 discount and a record-low price since launch on Sony’s over-ear ANC headphones — a very rare chance to get them this cheap.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones cut down background noise using multiple microphones that work together and adjust based on where you are and how you’re wearing them. This helps keep outside sounds like traffic, chatter, or office noise reduced while keeping what you’re listening to clear and steady.

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The headphones also earned an honorable mention in our roundup of the best headphones, thanks to their strong noise cancellation and long-standing reputation for reliable everyday use. However, the build is fully plastic and they don’t fold, which can make them a bit less convenient for travel.

Sound quality is handled by Sony’s newer audio processor, which helps keep music detailed and voices clear during calls. There are also four microphones that focus on picking up your voice for phone or video calls, so you don’t have to repeat yourself in noisy places.

Our Best Editor-Vetted Prime Day Deals Right Now

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $179.99 (List Price $249.00)

Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds With Active Noise Cancellation — $148.99 (List Price $179.00)

Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Silver, 2025 Release) — $299.00 (List Price $349.00)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $279.00 (List Price $399.00)

Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones — $378.00 (List Price $459.99)

55" Amazon Ember 4-Series 4K HDR10+ Smart Fire TV (2025 Model) — $279.95 (List Price $459.99)

Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)

Meta Quest 3S 128GB With 3-Month Trial of Meta Horizon+ — $296.79 (List Price $349.99)

DJI Mini 3 4K Foldable Mini Camera Drone With RC Controller — $339.00 (List Price $549.00)

Sale is live across all colors of the model right now, so you’re not limited in which finish you pick while the discount is active.

Grab the Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones on Amazon — because silence shouldn’t cost $400.

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The three best DJI products every creator could use in their tool kit

Mashable - 9 hours 19 min ago

DJI may have made a name for itself with its consumer drones, but it's become a serious force in the creator industry.

When it comes to upgrading your content creation kit without spending thousands of dollars (a surprisingly easy task), DJI is a good place to start. Products aren't dirt cheap, but they're also not the biggest investments you could possibly make. At that Goldilocks sweet spot, they're still built to last and flexible enough for many different content setups and changing needs.

There is, however, one bigger catch with the brand: their products aren't always easily available, but more on that below.

SEE ALSO: VidCon 2026: Everything new this year

The Mashable team has tested a sampling of DJI products over the year, so with availability and one of the online creator industry's biggest events of the year coming up, we rounded up the best DJI products that content creators should know about.

Best for audio: DJI Mic Mini

I brought the DJI Mic Mini to VidCon 2025, tested it for a few weeks afterward, and I can confirm: this tiny mic packs a punch. The 24-bit depth is impressively resonant and clear, even in situations where the environment doesn't bode well for clear audio (like next to a noisy street, in an echoey convention hall, or around crowds of chatting people).

In all of those situations, the Mic Mini excelled at capturing clear vocals without peaking or muddled audio, making backend edits a much more pleasant experience. Its size also means it's easy to take on the go, charging case and all, or to be minimally distracting when clipped to clothing. Speaking of, you can use the included clip or magnet backing to put it in the best possible spot.

In addition to the clips, one transmitter, and two receivers, the kit also includes four windscreens, a charging cable, a type-C adapter for your device, and a carrying case. With the charging case, you get up to 48 hours of audio, which bests other mini mics on the market. The main flaw of this mic is that it's not Bluetooth compatible and it doesn't have any built-in storage. At $99, or frequently $79 on sale, it's a great value — and certainly easier to pick up than the Mic Mini 2, which isn't yet available in the United States.

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mic Mini $99.99 at Best Buy
  Shop Now Best for filming: DJI Osmo Pocket 3

We spotted the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 again and again at VidCon 2025. And though the creator-favorite isn't exactly new (it came out in 2023), it's stood the test of time for a reason.

The camera comes in two iterations: the Standard Combo and the Creator Combo. If you don't already have an audio setup, Mashable's Timothy Werth recommended springing for the Creator Combo in his review of the camera, as it comes with a DJI Mic 2 and a tripod battery attachment that gives you more flexibility in where and how long you can record. It costs $629.99, which is $130 more than the Standard's $499, but considering the DJI Mic 2 system on its own costs $199, the price difference makes sense.

In addition to offering a full package of gear, the Osmo Pocket 3 lets ease be the guiding force of the user experience. Werth reported that he was able to use his Apple ID to sign into the DJI app, and once logged in, he was able to connect to the camera and all its peripherals with ease via Bluetooth. The camera records in 4K at 120fps and features three-axis mechanical stabilization and a two-inch rotating touchscreen. In other words, it captures a crystal-clear picture that's not shaky, delivers great audio, and can be filmed easily for vertical or horizontal video. And it features easily adjustable auto tracking, so you don't have to keep your arm fixed or choose just the right spot to set it up. Per charge, you'll get 166 minutes of battery life, and all told, the camera weighs less than a pound.

The main cons are the price and the need to purchase a microSD card separately, since it has no built-in storage. Still, for all that you do get, both are reasonable trade-offs.

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo $629 at Best Buy
  Shop Now Best bang for your buck (if you can get your hands on it): DJI Osmo Pocket 4

I just spent a few hundred words singing the praises of the Osmo Pocket 3, so it might seem a little confusing to see the next-gen device as the next recommendation on this list.

Well, for two reasons. One, any current Osmo Pocket 3 owners probably don't need to upgrade — the improvements here are more iterative, making this a solid device for someone who's yet to invest in a gimbal camera, but not necessarily everyone in the market for one. "If you were hoping for a massive overhaul from the previous one, something that will revolutionize your filming, this probably isn't it," CNET Editor at Large Andrew Lanxon shared in a first impression livestream of the camera.

Then there's the second reason. DJI revealed the new Osmo Pocket 4 back in April, with a pretty significant catch: it wouldn't be available in the United States due to a still-pending FCC approval.

So why include it at all? Maybe you have an overseas hookup for your tech, in which case this camera has a big thing going for it: the built-in storage. You may have noticed, but most devices that require some sort of memory component have increased in price over the past year (thank AI data centers for that one). That means the cost of buying microSD cards could only be going up, in which case, 100GB of built-in storage is a pretty sweet feature. Lanxon called it out as his favorite upgrade on the camera over the Pocket 3.

Other updates include a dynamic range sensor, better low-light performance, and improved battery life. If you do manage to get your hands on it, the Creator Combo will cost about $687, and the Standard Combo will cost about $551.

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Osmo Pocket 4   Learn More
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I track TV prices all year, so I know these TV deals on Prime Day are actually worth buying

Mashable - 9 hours 22 min ago
The best TV deals on Prime Day: Best 55-inch TV deal Hisense 55-inch U6 Pro Mini LED QLED 4K Fire TV $529.99 (save $320) Get Deal Best Frame TV deal Samsung 55-inch The Frame Pro Neo QLED TV $1,267.99 (Save $230) Get Deal Best 65-inch TV deal TCL 65-inch QM8L SQD Mini LED 4K TV $1,499.99 (save $1,000) Get Deal Best 75-inch TV deal Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini LED 4K TV $999.99 (save $1,000) Get Deal

Prime Day season is one of the best times of year to buy a TV on sale. Usually in July, Prime Day is here earlier than usual, running June 23 to 26. Maybe Amazon knew that the World Cup would make everyone realize they were in need of a new TV.

Leading up to Prime Day, the TV deals were hot as we saw savings over $1,000. Now that Amazon's flagship sale is officially underway, we're seeing even bigger discounts on already great deals. Not to mention, Amazon is running a stellar bundle on Frame TVs and the Echo 8.

So let's get into all the best TV deals to shop during Prime Day.

SEE ALSO: 15+ streaming services you can get for 99 cents, plus more early Prime Day streaming deals Best Prime Day TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini LED 4K TV $999.99 at Amazon
$1,999.99 Save $1,000   Get Deal Why we like it

Hisense finally launched its highly-awaited RGB TVs on June 2. While both the UR8 and UR9 RGB TVs are on sale at Best Buy, there's another 2026 Hisense TV with a much wilder discount: The 75-inch Hisense U7 Mini LED TV is just $999.99 exclusively for Prime members after a massive 50% price drop from its usual $1,999.99.

Just released in March, the Hisense U7 series has a pretty incredible lighting system for its price range. Its backlight benefits from full-array local dimming, which uses clusters of tiny LED bulbs that can fully turn themselves on or off for more precise contrast during any scene or livestream. Other impressive numbers include a peak brightness of 3,000 nits (great news for FIFA fans trying to watch a game during the daytime) and a native 165Hz refresh rate (great news for gamers on a budget).

Best Frame TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 55-inch The Frame Pro Neo QLED TV $1,297.99 at Amazon
$1,497.99 Save $200   Get Deal Why we like it

Samsung's latest Frame TVs just got their first discount during Prime Day and if that wasn't enough, Amazon is sweetening the deal. The new Frame TVs come with Neo QLEDs, a Micro HDMI port, and that signature art display.

But during Prime Day, Amazon is offering an even bigger discount. The Frame Pro is $200 off, its first discount, bringing it down to $1,297.99. That's 15% savings, but there's more. On Amazon, get a free Echo 8 with your purchase. That's a $219.99 value, totally free.

This deal is available on both the Frame TV Pro and regular Frame TV.

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Raspberry Pi is stuck in the wrong era—3 big changes could bring it back into modern times

How-To Geek - 9 hours 24 min ago

The first Pi wasn't just great for builder projects and learning to code, but made for an amazing general-purpose computer if what you needed was the ability to surf the web and write essays. The Pi range has gone on to release some real bangers, and I think both my Pi 4 and Pi 5 are amazing machines, even at today's ridiculously inflated prices.

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The best portable chargers to bring to VidCon 2026

Mashable - 9 hours 28 min ago

We all know the feeling of getting the dreaded low power notification in a less than ideal situation.

Whether you're a fan or content creator, on the floor at VidCon would definitely fall into that bucket. The best way to avoid fighting for an outlet when you could be grabbing some vlog content? A portable charger.

SEE ALSO: Why VidCon still matters in 2026

That said, this is VidCon. Sure, a lot of people use their phones to film content, but it's also plenty common to have a vlogging camera or even a laptop to keep charged. That means the random one you got seven years ago may not cut it.

Luckily, we've stress tested the ones that will. In addition to trying out some portable chargers myself, I've also called on the Mashable team for their tried and true. The result? These top three portable chargers, worthy of being used at VidCon. Yes, all of them are from Anker, but hey, the brand knows how to balance power and value.

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20+ trading card deals to shop on Prime Day — save on Pokémon TCG, Magic, One Piece, and more

Mashable - 9 hours 30 min ago

Amazon’s Prime Day sale is officially underway, with deals on popular trading cards like MTG and Pokémon already live.

Mashable regularly tracks not only the best deals from Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon, but also other collectible cards like One Piece and KPop Demon Hunters. This Prime Day, we’ve scoured the site for all manner of new discounts across the board — including booster boxes, bundles, starter kits, and more.

These are the best Prime Day trading card deals we’ve found so far.

Best trading card deal Opens in a new window Credit: Magic: The Gathering Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender Beginner Box $21.32 at Amazon
$34.99 Save $13.67 Get Deal Why we like it

The Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender Beginner Box is already one of the easiest ways to get into MTG, and Amazon’s Prime Day price makes it even easier to jump in: now down to just $21.32 from its $34.99 list price — and even falling below its $25.59 market price determined by TCGplayer.

You’ll get two 20-card tutorial decks, eight themed half-decks, two playboards, two spindown life counters, learn-to-play guides, tokens, and a rules reference booklet. For those new to the Avatar expansion or Magic: The Gathering in general, this is the ideal way for you and a friend to jump in. 

More Prime Day trading card dealsMagic: The GatheringPokémon TCGOne Piece Card GameKPop Demon Hunters Collectible Trading Cards
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House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 1: Criston Cole and Gwayne Hightower are worlds apart

Mashable - 9 hours 44 min ago

House of the Dragon Season 3 sees some characters catapulted back into the action while others wait in the woods.

The latter, in episode 1, applies to our Westeros odd couple, Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) and Gwayne Hightower (Freddie Fox), a pair who couldn't have a more contrasting attitude to The Times if they tried. The mission? Wait for Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) to show up on his colossal dragon Vhagar and take the crumbling castle of Harrenhal from Team Black. But where the hell are they?

SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' may be hiding Daeron Targaryen in plain sight

On one hand, Cole's really going through it. The traumatised Lord Commander fatalistically wallows in the "doom and ruin" surrounding him, especially after the massacre that was Rook's Rest in Season 2. It's a very different Cole from the man we first met in the very first season, who found himself swept up in court politics, heartbreak, and ended up covered in blood. At the start of Season 3, he's all nihilism.

"He's on the road, all of his stuff is so isolated, so you're not dealing with so much plot," Frankel told Mashable. "First two seasons, especially in the Small Council...that stuff is so dense material-wise. It takes so long to shoot and it's almost always plot, which needs to happen, but it's not massively about character development in that sense."

Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel). Credit: Ollie Upton / HBO

On the other hand, we've got Gwayne, a knight of House Hightower, and a man of principles with big Rob Stark energy. And as the troops wait, he's constantly asking his Lord Commander to be a good manager, to keep his men in line.

"It's very difficult, they have such opposing views on how to see this war out, and when you're second-in-command to someone who has, in some sense, got a death wish, you've got this load on your back, and you don't know how to shift out from under it," Fox told Mashable. "Especially if you're trained in the school of honor, and respecting that hierarchy that Gwayne would have obviously grown up around. Do you break your principles to honor, or do you go, 'we just have to survive'? It's a rock and a hard place.

"He's obviously been schooled in the way that knights would have been trained in a training ground — jousting and all of that stuff — and when it comes up against actual war, an almost nuclear holocaust style of war that the dragons represent, it's a really sobering, immediate maturing. He realises that if, unless I am ultra responsible, there's no way through here for anybody, least of all, my men, who I am responsible for."

Gwayne Hightower (Freddie Fox). Credit: Ollie Upton / HBO

How will they sort it out this season? Time will tell — especially if Aemond doesn't get here soon.

House of the Dragon Season 3 premieres June 21 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max, with a new episode every Sunday.

For all things House of the Dragon, Mashable has you covered.

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Jimmy Kimmel has the perfect joke to sum up Trumps Iran deal

Mashable - 9 hours 51 min ago

Donald Trump's recent deal with Iran has been met with criticism from both sides of the aisle — and speaking in his monologue on Monday, Jimmy Kimmel wasted no time in joining in with the naysayers.

"The deal is Iran gets billions of dollars and then we'll talk about a deal. It's a deal to make a deal," says Kimmel. "They still haven't even gotten into the details of the nuclear stuff, which is interesting because three months ago, Trump wrote, 'No deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" Little did we know he meant it was ours.

"So in the end, after all of this, Trump's answer to the questions, 'Who did you go to war with?' and 'How did it end?' will be the same answer: 'I-Ran.'"

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The DJI Mini 4K drone just hit a record-low price for Prime Day — buy now for $209

Mashable - 9 hours 53 min ago

SAVE $90: As of June 23, you can get the DJI Mini 4K drone for $209 at Amazon, down from $299. That's a 30% discount or $90 savings.

DJI Mini 4K $209 at Amazon
$299 Save $90   Get Deal at Amazon

If you want to get into drones but don't want to drop $500-plus on a premium rig, the DJI Mini 4K is a budget-friendly option worth considering.

It normally hovers (ha) around $299, but Amazon just dropped it to $209 for Prime Day — making it the best value you can get right now for a traditional, controller-bound DJI setup. It's also the lowest price we've seen it go for since its 2024 debut. (Want to save even more? The DJI Neo is $139.)

The DJI Mini 4K features a true 4K Ultra HD camera mounted on a mechanical 3-axis gimbal (cheaper knockoff drones use digital image stabilization, which looks shaky and amateurish), so if you're into aerial photography or need to take some product shots for your job, this is the way to do it. It's also super beginner-friendly; it has pre-programmed "QuickShots" (like Helix, Dronie, and Boomerang) that track a subject and film cinematic movements, and an automatic GPS Return-to-Home if you lose signal.

Bonus perk: It weighs under 249 grams, so you don't have to register it with the FAA or deal with Remote ID requirements for recreational use. You can literally open the box, charge it up, and start flying safely.

Our Best Editor-Vetted Prime Day Deals Right Now

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $179.99 (List Price $249.00)

Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds With Active Noise Cancellation — $148.99 (List Price $179.00)

Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Silver, 2025 Release) — $299.00 (List Price $349.00)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $279.00 (List Price $399.00)

Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones — $378.00 (List Price $459.99)

55" Amazon Ember 4-Series 4K HDR10+ Smart Fire TV (2025 Model) — $279.95 (List Price $459.99)

Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)

Meta Quest 3S 128GB With 3-Month Trial of Meta Horizon+ — $296.79 (List Price $349.99)

DJI Mini 3 4K Foldable Mini Camera Drone With RC Controller — $339.00 (List Price $549.00)

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The best portable power station deals live on Prime Day — shop Jackery, Bluetti, DJI, and more

Mashable - 9 hours 59 min ago
The best early Prime Day portable power station deals at a glance: Best anker deal Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 $399.99 (save $399.01) Get Deal Best Bluetti deal Bluetti Elite 10 $107 (save $62) Get Deal Best durable deal Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra $899 (save $400) Get Deal Best bundle deal EcoFlow Delta 3 + 220W Solar Panel $629 (save $370) Get Deal Best content creators deal DJI Power 1000 $348.99 (save $350.01) Get Deal

Summer 2026 is in full swing now. Barbecues, camping trips, vacation, and avoiding mosquitos are all on the agenda. But something else big happens every summer — Amazon Prime Day. This year, Amazon is hosting the annual sale earlier than ever, running June 23 to 26. Things are well and truly underway.

There are some excellent deals on portable power stations, from tiny models that keep your phone charged up to absolute beasts that can keep your refrigerator cooling for days. Having reviewed dozens of power stations, these are the models I would consider buying during Prime Day.

Best Anker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Solix Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 $399.99 at Amazon
$799 Save $399.01   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2.

If you're looking to buy your first portable power station, the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is an excellent all-around model. It offers a respectable 1,024Wh capacity, which is a bit like a Goldilocks amount. That's a good amount of power for a weekend away, but it doesn't go overboard. It's also easy to transport, coming in at under 25 pounds. It has excellent recharging ability, going from dead to 100% power in under 50 minutes. It's a summer essential for me, and it's also excellent during a power outage.

More Anker dealsBest Bluetti deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti Elite 10 $107 at Amazon
$169 Save $62   Get Deal Why we like it

If you don't need heaps of power, consider the Bluetti Elite 10, one of my favorite small portable power stations. It comes with 128Wh of power, which is enough to keep your phone, earbuds, or Kindle charged up during a camping trip or when the power goes out. Plus, the green colorway option is undeniably special.

In addition to its small size, the Bluetti Elite 10 is lightweight and great for people to carry from room to room during a power outage. On Prime Day, it's on sale at Amazon for $107.

More Bluetti dealsBest Jackery deal Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra $899 at Amazon
$1,299 Save $400   Get Deal Why we like it

The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra has a unique feature when it comes to portable power stations — it's resistant to water and dust. As you can imagine, it's not wise to add water into the mix with most portable power stations, but the Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra has an IP 65 rating and a level nine seismic shockproofing. All of that means this model is ideal if you'll be in harsh conditions. Bring this model camping in the rain or take it to the job site. It's also ideal if you'll be working in a shed with wood shavings.

The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is currently $899 at Amazon, its lowest ever price.

More Jackery dealsBest EcoFlow deal Opens in a new window Credit: EcoFlow EcoFlow Delta 3 + 220W Solar Panel $629 at Amazon
$999 Save $370   Get Deal Why we like it

A huge benefit to choosing a portable power station is its ability to recharge via sunlight. Of course, in order to do that, you'll need a solar panel. The EcoFlow Delta 3 with a 220W solar panel is a great deal to hop on. For $669, down from the normal price of $999, you get the EcoFlow Delta 3 and a 220W solar panel for recharging.

The EcoFlow Delta 3 itself comes with 1,024Wh with an impressive 3,600W surge. EcoFlow states the 220W solar panel can recharge the Delta 3 back to 100% in about six hours. Take the power station and solar panel camping this summer and you might be in for unlimited power.

More EcoFlow dealsBest DJI deal Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Power 1000 $348.99
$699 Save $350.01   Get Deal Why we like it

You might know DJI better for their leading drone technology, but the tech brand makes highly-rated power stations too. This model, the DJI Power 1000, is equipped with 1,024Wh plus a selection of outputs or multiple device charging, including various USB ports and AC outputs. The power station itself fully recharges in just 1.35 hours, making it highly practical for a continuous power supply.

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House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 1: Aegon originally knelt. Tom Glynn-Carney changed it.

Mashable - 10 hours 21 min ago

In House of the Dragon Season 3, we find the once proud Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney) in an even worse state than we left him in Season 2.

We've seen "the usurper" essentially dragged to the Iron Throne by his mother, where he terrorised the staff of Red Keep. We've seen him married to his sister Helaena (Phia Saban), endure the violent loss of a child, and execute an entire King's Landing profession in retaliation. He's a Targaryen who lost his dragon, Sunfyre, in the Battle at at Rook's Rest and he's been mercilessly burned by Vhagar probably thanks to his brother Aemond (Ewan Mitchell), who now rules in his stead as prince regent.

It's a lot.

SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' may be hiding Daeron Targaryen in plain sight

Now, a panicked and persuaded Aegon has fled the capital and gone undercover, trundling through enemy territory in a bird cart with the diabolical Larys Strong (Matthew Needham). And he's in despair, to put it lightly. "I am the king of nothing, with raven shit for a throne," Aegon declares in characteristically verbose hilarity in episode 1, and he's not entirely wrong.

"He likes to lament," Glynn-Carney told Mashable. "He is really in his pit of self pity and wallowing in it. Eventually you can see that that really grates on Larys — and it would do if that's your journey partner and all they do is moan."

"He likes to lament." Credit: Ollie Upton / HBO

In episode 1, however, we see a glimmer of pride still clinging to Aegon, when he and Larys are apprehended by guards loyal to Queen Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy). Unlike his road buddy, who plunges that knee to the ground and offers up Aegon's crown, the king refuses to kneel and denounce the usurper (that's him).

"Originally it was in the script that he kneeled straight away, and I was like, no, he wouldn't do that. He'd be defiant and get himself in a lot of trouble," said Glynn-Carney. "But I think that's what's important to hold on to with Aegon. He's in a situation now where his status is out the window, and he's lowest of the low, but there needs to be — and what we achieved, I think, in the end — is that tiny thread still hanging on to pride.

"You know, the line in Season 2 where he says, 'Fuck dignity, I want revenge.' Actually, he doesn't want to fuck dignity, he wants his dignity back at this point, because he totally lost it."

House of the Dragon Season 3 premieres June 21 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max, with a new episode every Sunday.

For all things House of the Dragon, Mashable has you covered.

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3 more free and open source (FOSS) apps that are better than its paid alternatives

How-To Geek - 10 hours 23 min ago

I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of paying for apps, especially now that everything seems to come with a subscription. So for a while now, I’ve been hunting down free and open-source (FOSS) alternatives that don’t charge a monthly fee and also don’t force me to compromise on the features I actually need. Turns out there are plenty of great options out there, and I’ve started feeling a little dumb for paying in the first place.

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Beats Solo 4 are under $100 for Prime Day — act fast to score the best-ever deal

Mashable - 10 hours 29 min ago

SAVE $100: As of June 23, the Beats Solo 4 are on sale for $99.95 at Amazon for Prime Day. This is $100 off their full price of $199.95.

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$199.95 Save $100.00   Get Deal

Prime Day is officially underway — running until June 26 — and there's already an incredible amount of discounts to look through. If you're using this opportunity to scoop up new headphones, you're in luck. We're spying some excellent deals worth buying, including Beats Solo 4 for under $100.

If you're a Prime member, you can scoop up every available color of the Beats Solo 4 (including the pretty Amazon exclusive metallic pink) for $99.95. This is a massive 50% price cut from the usual price of $199.95, but it also marks a new low price for select colors. The metallic pink, for example, has never been this low before, and for the black and gold, this deal price marks a return to its lowest point.

The other colors — cloud pink, slate blue, and matte black — are extremely close to their lowest price of $97.99, which is definitely still a win. If you've had your eye on these headphones, now is the time to make a move on them.

SEE ALSO: Everything to know about Amazon Prime Day: Dates, competition, and the best deals to shop

When it comes to Beats headphones, we think the Beats Solo 4 are the best budget pick from the brand, according to our roundup of the best Beats headphones. It's not just their more affordable price point that makes them stand out, though. Writer Alex Bracetti says in that roundup that they're: "A noteworthy upgrade that comes loaded with performance perks. That includes hi-res audio, dual-device pairing, and the highest battery life of any Apple or Beats headphones."

If you're wondering just how long that battery will last you, the store page states that the Beats Solo 4 can last up to 50 hours. That's excellent news if you're hoping to have a reliable, long-lasting pair of headphones you can take on vacations this summer.

Since it's a Prime Day deal, it won't last for long. Be quick to save on the Beats Solo 4 at Amazon if you're a Prime member. And if you're looking for more deals like this one, check out our roundup of the best Prime Day headphones deals.

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The Meta Quest 3S VR headset is selling fast on Prime Day — buy now for under $300

Mashable - 10 hours 32 min ago

SAVE $53: As of June 23, the Meta Quest 3S VR headset bundle is down to $296.79 at Amazon. That’s a 15% discount on a solid VR headset.

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$349.99 Save $53.20   Get Deal

Prime Day has started, and the Meta Quest 3S VR headset bundle is on sale for $296.79 at Amazon. That’s a $53.2 discount on a wireless VR headset bundle that includes access to over 100 games and a three-month trial of Meta Horizon+.

The Meta Quest 3S VR headset bundle is an easy entry point into VR without dealing with extra gear and with over 100 games included from the start. It’s fast enough for smooth gameplay and has enough memory to keep apps and games running without constant slowdown, which helps the experience feel consistent overall.

It also blends what you see in VR with your real surroundings using built-in cameras, so you’re not completely cut off from your space. Battery life runs a little over two hours, which is fine for short sessions, but you’ll still be charging it fairly often if you use it regularly.

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You also get a three-month trial of Meta Horizon+, which gives access to a rotating library of games, so there’s plenty to try without buying everything upfront.

Grab the Meta Quest 3S on Amazon before you convince yourself VR can wait.

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We found the 17 best Prime Day deals on DJI drones and creator tools — save on wireless mics, drones, and cameras

Mashable - 10 hours 51 min ago
The best DJI Prime Day deals at a glance: Best drone deal DJI Mini 3 $269 at Amazon (save $150) Get Deal Best new release DJI Mic 3 $219 at Amazon (save $110) Get Deal Best camera deal DJI Osmo Action 4 Essential Combo $169 at Amazon (save $60) Get Deal Cult-Favorite DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Gimbal camera $378 at Amazon (save $121) Get Deal Best DJI Gimbal Deal DJI Osmo 7P Gimbal for Smartphones $99 at Amazon (save $30) Get Deal Budget Pick DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) $79 at Amazon (save $20) Get Deal

Amazon Prime Day is officially here, and if you've had your eye on any DJI gear, now's the time to click "add to cart."

In case you haven't heard, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially added foreign-produced drones and uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to its national security Covered List on December 22, 2025. This means DJI isn't allowed to import or sell any new drone models moving forward (so a future Mavic 5 Pro is out). That also means you can only buy DJI drones at Amazon from third-party sellers here in the United States, which is a bummer.

SEE ALSO: Amazon Prime Day is here: We found 50+ deals on Apple, Sony, and Lego favorites

The good news? Anything that already secured FCC approval before the cutoff — like the Mavic 4 Pro, Mini 5 Pro, Air 3S, and Neo 2 — is legal to buy, own, and fly. So, if you want to grab a beginner-friendly drone or stock up on discounted backup batteries, action cams, and creator gear, Prime Day is likely your best window to get them on sale before the inventory dries up.

Many of the DJI products in this guide — like the DJI Mini Mini, the DJI Mic 3, the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, and the DJI Osmo 7P Gimbal — have been personally tested and recommended by Mashable product reviewers. If you want to find the best Prime Day deals on DJI products, we can vouch for these products.

Best Prime Day DJI drone deal DJI Mini 3 $269 at Amazon
$419 Save $150   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it

Right now, you can get the DJI Mini 3 for $269, down from $419. That's a 36% discount or a $150 savings. It's also a jump from where we saw it earlier this morning, if you can believe it (it was $381). This is the lowest price we've tracked on this model to date.

The DJI Mini 3 is a level up from the DJI Mini 4K, which is a more budget-friendly pick for entry-level fliers (and at just $209, a steal). It weighs less than 249g, features 4K HDR video with True Vertical Shooting (ideal for photographers or real estate agents), and a 38-minute max flight time.

More DJI drone dealsBest Prime Day DJI camera deal Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Osmo Action 4 Essential Combo $169 at Amazon
$229 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

The DJI Osmo Action 4 Essential Combo includes an extension rod, three batteries (two more than the Standard Combo), and a multifunctional battery case, and it's currently on sale for $169 — a new record-low price.

The camera itself features a 1/1.3-inch sensor for shooting in low-light conditions, as well as 4K video capabilities at up to 120fps with a 155-degree ultra-wide field of view. It offers up to 150 minutes of battery life and it works in temperatures as low as -20°C. It's even waterproof to depths of 18m, making it an ideal choice for vlogging your outdoor adventures.

More DJI camera dealsBest DJI mic deal DJI Mic 3 $219 at Amazon
$329 Save $110   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The DJI Mic 3 is on sale for $219, down from $329. This is another all-time low price for a Mashable-tested wireless microphone kit.

The Mic 3 is a compact wireless microphone system designed for creators, podcasters, and interviewers who need quality audio while on the go. It supports up to four transmitters, features adaptive gain control and selectable noise cancellation, and uses dual-band transmission for clear audio in busy environments. You'll get up to 28 hours of battery life with the charging case, so it's great for long hours of recording. Not to mention, it has compatibility with a huge range of DJI devices.

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6 things to do with all those Benchy models you’ve 3D printed

How-To Geek - 10 hours 54 min ago

The humble Benchy has become a rite of passage for many new 3D printer owners, even though benchmarking modern 3D printers isn’t strictly necessary. But let’s say you’ve assembled a small armada of these toy boats, and now you’re wondering what to do with them.

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Is a Siren Head movie happening?

Mashable - 10 hours 57 min ago

Monsters that have long been haunting the internet are finding their way to the big screen.

2026 has already been a huge year for the world of creepypasta (internet urban legends) intersecting with Hollywood. Backrooms, Kane Parsons' feature length adaptation of his own series of YouTube shorts, has brought in $300 million at the global box office in four weeks. The Third Parent, an upcoming horror movie based on Elias Witherow's Tommy Taffy short story series that went viral on Reddit's r/NoSleep sub, is due for release next January.

The question is, will another internet nightmare soon be joining their ranks? Could Siren Head, the towering monster created by artist Trevor Henderson, be the next creepypasta to get the movie treatment? Nothing is confirmed yet — but if you look closely, there are clues.

SEE ALSO: 'Backrooms' review: Does the online creepypasta make a good full-length movie? What is Siren Head?

In a nutshell, Siren Head is a monster the height of a telegraph pole that's capable of blending into its surroundings while it hunts human prey. It was created by Henderson back in 2018, after a follower called Cally sent him an image of a graveyard framed against a blue sky. At this point Henderson was quickly building his social media by drawing monsters that he'd splice into photos. He liked Cally's image, and tried to draw something that he thought would look scary standing among the tombstones. Just like that, Siren Head was born.

"I was just drawing a long, emaciated figure, and I just had the idea to put a siren for its head because a) that noise has always terrified me, and b) I've always been kind of obsessed with the idea of numbers stations," Henderson told Mashable back in 2022. "Numbers stations are these radio broadcasts that are constantly playing — and no-one can identify their origins or what they're supposed to accomplish — that are just weird snippets of music, and strange voices saying odd number combinations. There's a lot of theories that they're like old Russian spy channels that have been abandoned and are still counting out codes."

Credit: Trevor Henderson

It's difficult to overstate just how popular Siren Head has become in the years since Henderson shared that first image. It was a slow burn initially, but when YouTuber Markiplier — who recently had his own feature film success with Iron Lung — started talking about the monster on his channel in early 2020, millions of people tuned in.

The thing is now all over the internet. Siren Head-inspired content has millions of views on TikTok and YouTube. There are multiple unofficial Siren Head games on Steam and merchandise on Amazon (much of which has been created without Henderson's knowledge or permission).

"The internet just kind of takes stuff," Henderson said. "And there's not a lot you can do, really, especially when a character blows up like Siren Head did. It kind of stops becoming yours, in some ways, and starts becoming everyone's."

Is a Siren Head movie in the works?

Speculation around a possible movie adaptation has been ramping up over the past week. There's been a couple of reasons for this. First, Henderson has started posting frequently about the creature again on Instagram.

By itself, this isn't that unusual. Although Henderson has created hundreds of monsters, Siren Head is a favorite that pops up now and then. But it's worth noting that the frequency of his posts has dialled up — there have been a handful over the last week alone, including some found footage-style Reels featuring the creature's trademark siren call.

What's even more intriguing, though, is who's been commenting on these posts.

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Beneath the above image, which Henderson posted about a week ago, movie producer Scott Glassgold replied with several eyes emoji. Glassgold, who founded production company 12:01 Films, is a big name in the horror movie space, particularly when it comes to adaptations based on viral internet urban legends (he's previously been involved in a number of deals, including stories that originally started on Reddit).

Credit: Instagram

Glassgold's comment didn't go unnoticed. A commenter asked him directly about the possibility of a Siren Head movie in response, to which he replied with three slightly cryptic siren emoji. Henderson himself then responded to Glassgold with a little megaphone. Mashable reached out to Glassgold to ask about the possibility of a film, and his response was just as cryptic. "I'm a huge fan of Trevor's and will be first in line to see anything he does," Glassgold said.

Henderson, when asked about the potential for a movie, also didn't give much away. “I'd be delighted," he told Mashable. "I think Siren Head has a lot of potential to be expanded into a film, but we’ll have to see. Either way, it makes me very happy that people still respond positively to the creature design in 2026."

Credit: Instagram Credit: Instagram

So, what does it all mean? Well so far, there have been no official announcements and this is all speculative. But Glassgold's comments — plus the fact he's been sharing Henderson's recent Siren Head Reels — seem too deliberate to be chalked up to mere coincidence.

Here's hoping the creepypasta-to-movie pipeline gets a telegraph pole-sized extension in the near future.

Disclosure: The author of this text shares the same film/TV representative as Trevor Henderson. All reporting was conducted independently.

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Noise-cancelling and open earbuds are down to record-low prices on Prime Day

Mashable - 11 hours 15 min ago
The best Prime Day earbud deals: Best Apple Deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179.99 (save $70) Get Deal Best Bose Deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) $249 (save $50) Get Deal Best workout deal Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 $179.95 (save $70.04) Get Deal Best Sony deal Sony LinkBuds Clip $178 (save $51.99) Get Deal

Amazon Prime Day is here and so are the earbud deals. This year's Prime Day runs June 23 to 26, but the sale was hot before it even began.

The actual start date felt like a bit of a formality after the AirPods Pro 3 hit record low prices twice this week. They even dropped to $169 at Walmart on June 18, knocking $80 off the normal $249 price.

SEE ALSO: A Prime Day Apple deals primer: We're tracking prices on AirPods, iPads, and MacBooks

Other notable buds, like the Sony XM6 earbuds, second-gen Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds, and Nothing earbuds, are all on sale. Below, we've rounded up all the best Prime Day earbud deals you can grab right now.

Best noise-cancelling earbuds deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179.99 at Amazon
$249 Save $69.01   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 dropped down to a record low price of $179 ahead of Prime Day, but then the price dropped even lower before the sale's official start. According to the price tracker camelcamelcamel, the Pro 3 buds got down to $169 at Amazon, but at the time of writing, that specific deal is gone. Now that Prime Day has officially started, you can still find them for $179.99 and in stock at both Amazon and Best Buy.

Read our full review of the Apple AirPods Pro 3.

More noise-cancelling earbuds dealsBest open earbuds deal Sony LinkBuds Clip $178 at Amazon
$229.99 Save $51.99   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The Sony LinkBuds Clip give the ultra-popular Bose Ultra Open earbuds a run for their money. In my head-to-head testing of the two pairs of earbuds, I found that while the Bose buds generally lean louder, the Sony earbuds have a more detailed sound profile, making for an overall superior listening experience. They also have a longer battery life, delivering nine hours per charge, where the Bose earbuds deliver seven. With both earbuds on sale, there's only a 99 cent price discrepancy between the two, but if you don't anticipate using these earbuds in many noisy situations, the Sony earbuds are likely the way to go.

Read our full review of the Sony LinkBuds Clip.

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