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The Wassabi Brothers say creator success isnt about subscribers anymore

Mashable - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 22:54

Alex, Aaron, and Andrew of the Wassabi Brothers have experienced the creator economy from three different vantage points.

Alex and Aaron came of age alongside YouTube, when uploading videos was simply a hobby. There were no brand deals, no creator economy, and no expectation that making content could become a full-time career. Andrew, meanwhile, represents a new generation of creators, navigating an internet shaped by TikTok, Shorts, livestreaming, and Gen Z trends — so much so that he's often the one teaching his older brothers which phrases have already fallen out of fashion.

That mix of perspectives makes for an insightful conversation in this edition of Creator Playbook, where the trio reflects on how dramatically the creator landscape has changed and which lessons have remained surprisingly timeless.

The brothers discuss why subscriber counts aren't the defining metric they once were, why community matters more than ever, and how they're continuing to experiment with new formats as audience habits evolve. They also open up about creator burnout, the return of long-form video, and why adaptability has become one of the most valuable skills a creator can develop.

Despite coming from different generations of the internet, the brothers agree on the fundamentals: stay consistent, keep experimenting, and don't let one disappointing upload stop you from creating.

"Everybody sucks at first," Alex, who has over 11 million subs on YouTube, tells Mashable. "Just keep going."

Watch the full Creator Playbook interview above.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could have a record-breakingly bright display

Mashable - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 22:52

The future of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is looking bright. Literally.

According to a prolific Samsung leaker known as Ice Universe on Weibo, Samsung is incorporating an AMOLED display into the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 that's expected to reach a brightness of a whopping 5,000 nits.

Nits are the standard unit of measurement for the brightness of a display or screen. And for those unfamiliar with it, 5,000 nits is really, really bright. To really drive home the potentially record-breaking brightness of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, let's compare it to other devices. 

According to Mashable's sister site CNET, most consumer-level televisions have a maximum brightness between 1,000 and 1,500 nits.

Both the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and current Galaxy Watch Ultra reach a maximum display brightness of 3,000 nits. The latest Apple Watch Series 11 reaches 2,000 nits, and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 can reach 3,000 nits.

The title of brightest display on a smartwatch currently belongs to Garmin's flagship $2,000 smartwatch, the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro. The microLED display on the Fenix 8 Pro reaches a maximum of 4,500 nits. That's really bright, but if Ice Universe is to be believed, Samsung is planning to beat it.

To really put things into perspective, let's look at TCL's flagship television model, the TCL X11L SQD Mini-LED, which has what is largely considered to be one of the brightest TV displays. The 85-inch model has a maximum brightness of 10,000 nits. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 reportedly has a 1.5-inch circular AMOLED display, which can get half as bright as an 85-inch TV set.

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event is next month and the company will very likely officially announce the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 there, along with a release date. We'll find out very soon just how bright this smartwatch can get.

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7 beloved cars quietly getting discontinued sooner than you think

How-To Geek - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 22:30

The automotive industry is changing at a pace that few could have predicted. Stricter emissions regulations, rising development costs, electrification, and shifting consumer preferences are forcing automakers to make difficult decisions about which models deserve a future and which ones have reached the end of the road.

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SCOTUS: Feds need a warrant to scoop up your phones location data

Mashable - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 22:23

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that police must obtain warrants to conduct wide searches of cell phone data at crime scenes, also known as "geofence" searches.

In its ruling on Chatrie v. United States, the justices said that Americans are entitled to privacy with the location data their phones track, even if they consent to sharing it with tech companies like Google and Apple.

The case involved Okello T. Chatrie, a man convicted of robbing a Virginia bank in 2019. Prosecutors obtained a warrant for a geofence search that captured location data near the bank around the time of the robbery and, as a result, identified Chatrie as a suspect. Geofence searches draw a digital fence around a crime scene and pull data from all digital devices within that space.

Even with the warrant, Chatrie's lawyers claimed the government sought an "overly broad set of data that violated the Fourth Amendment," the New York Times reports. The Fourth Amendment protects Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.

SEE ALSO: The FCC's proposed plan to fight spam calls puts consumer privacy in jeopardy

The Justice Department claimed the government did not need a warrant to view anonymous location data, especially since users had already acquiesced to tech companies tracking that data. A majority of the justices disagreed.

"An individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy in records about his cell phone’s location, and police intrude on that constitutionally protected interest when they demand the information — even though for only a limited time, and from a third-party tech company," Justice Elena Kagan wrote for the majority. Kagan was joined in the decision by Justices Roberts, Sotomayor, Jackson, Kavanaugh, and Gorsuch (the latter agreed with the ruling but not its rationale, according to the Times).

Most smartphone track user location every few minutes, though users can view, edit, and delete that data. Google Maps is one of the most common ways Big Tech tracks movements, with more than 1 billion daily users. Chatrie's lawyers argued to the justices that his location data was private since it was password-protected.

Google has tried to get ahead of the legal complications surrounding data tracking. The company announced three years ago that it would store location data on individual phones rather than on Google servers, allowing it to avoid complying with location requests.

Even though Google found a workaround, the government has requested such location data from other companies, including Apple, Microsoft, Snapchat, and Uber.

While the justices ruled on the broader legality of the government seeking private data, they did not rule on the warrant used in the Chatrie case, instead sending it back to an appeals court.

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Sidney Raskind tells Mashable the story of his 15-year journey to TikTok success

Mashable - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 22:21

If there was one thing content creator Sidney Raskind knew for sure when he graduated high school, it's that he didn't want a desk job.

It took him a little longer to realize that he had even more clarity than that — he wanted to be a YouTuber (spoiler alert: he did it). Mashable caught up with him at VidCon 2026 to learn more about the journey that behind his graduation, to the content that helped him break through and go full time — life hacks and, as Raskind's says in nearly all his videos, things he didn't know until he was in his 30s.

What kept him going?

"I used to say spite," he joked with Mashable reporter Bethany Allard. But more than proving that he could escape the clutches of a desk job, Raskind knew he had a passion, and one that he could find success with. Especially since the barrier to entry for making videos online wasn't too high.

SEE ALSO: These are Sidney Raz's content essentials after nearly 20 years as a creator

"When I came to the very first VidCon, I was, I was looking on stage and I thought, 'I can do this, too,'" he said.

With 4.6 million followers on TikTok and the title of being a featured creator at VidCon, it's clear Raskin was on to something. As for folks who hope to one day make it too, Raskind offered this:

" My biggest piece of advice is something that Seth Rogen said, which is, 'If you stop, you won't, you will always not get there. But if you keep trying and you keep going, then there is a possibility that you will get there.' It took me 15 years to figure out the content format and general understanding until it worked, and I just never stopped stopping, as they say in 'Popstar'."

You can watch the whole interview above, and for all things VidCon, Mashable has you covered.

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The top Android 17 features to get excited about

Mashable - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 22:12

Google just launched a new version of Android. It might take a bit to install, so you might as well brush up on what it has to offer while you wait.

Android 17 officially launched earlier this month, so if you have a Pixel or Samsung phone, you might as well get the download started. It brings several new features to play with, so without wasting any more time, let's dig in. Here are some of the top Android 17 features to anticipate as you watch that install progress on your phone screen.

SEE ALSO: Google officially launches Android 17 Bubbles enable better multitasking Timely! Credit: Google

A couple of these updates are intended for or best used on foldables or other "large screen devices," as Google calls them. The first one of these is Bubbles, an easy way to multitask on your mobile device.

All you have to do is long-press an app icon to turn it into a floating window that you can move around and resize as needed. It can live on top of another open app, so if you want to livestream a World Cup game in one window and react to it with your homies in a group chat at the same time, you can do that. It sounds very intuitive and useful, which is what we want to see out of any free software updates.

Better gaming on foldable devices That looks handy. Credit: Google

Speaking of foldables, Google has also enhanced the gaming experience on these devices with Android 17. If you have something like a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, you can orient it in landscape mode and use a new layout where the game is displayed on the top half of the screen, while a virtual controller is on the bottom half. A lot of mobile games overlay virtual controls on top of the gameplay, but this would theoretically allow you to game without all that stuff getting in the way. Another win for foldables.

Record screen reactions for your social feeds Everyone has to react to everything all the time. Credit: Screenshot: Google

We live in a world where everything warrants a reaction for social media. These days, that often takes the form of someone talking into their selfie camera in front of an image of whatever they're reacting to. With Android 17, you can do that easily. Google says it takes "just a few taps" to overlay yourself on top of an image or viral clip, at which point you can get to yapping about it. That engagement won't generate itself, folks, but Android 17 comes pretty close to doing it all for you.

Enhanced parental controls

Parental controls are not necessarily "exciting" according to the dictionary definition of the word, but they are good and important. With Android 17, Google has added some much-needed new safety features for kids. They originally launched on Pixel devices late last year, but now they're available for everything that runs Android.

With these features, you can do things like filter Google Play downloads, set a time for the device to lock down every night, and set screen time limits for the young ones. None of these are revolutionary, but they are vital to making sure your kid doesn't develop a debilitating screen addiction.

Lock down your lost phone This might save a lot of headaches for people. Credit: Google

Lastly, we have another feature that may not be "exciting" in the traditional sense, but will absolutely save lots of money and prevent lots of stress for Android device owners.

Mark as Lost is a new feature that will allow you to remotely lock down a missing phone using Find Hub. Even if the amoral brigand who pilfered your device has your PIN, they won't be able to open the phone without your biometrics. You may not be able to get the phone back, but they won't be able to do anything with it, either.

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Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon after nearly 4 years away from singles

Mashable - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 22:10

A first-round match at Wimbledon is not usually treated like the main event. Serena Williams’ return is one of the exceptions.

Williams, 44, is set to play 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint on Tuesday, June 30, in her first Wimbledon singles match since 2022, and tennis fans are abuzz with anticipation.

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Williams has not played a singles match since the 2022 U.S. Open, where she "evolved away" from professional tennis after a third-round loss to Ajla Tomljanovic. In the years since, she has had a second child, expanded her business life, and moved into the kind of post-tennis chapter most fans assumed was permanent.

SEE ALSO: Serena Williams dances in Kendrick Lamar's halftime show. Yes, there's an alleged Drake connection.

The comeback did not come out of nowhere. Williams has been inching back onto the court since 2025. But the singles decision, according to Williams, was not automatic. At her pre-tournament press conference, she said Wimbledon had held a wild card for her and that she was still unsure until the final days before the draw.

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Part of the hesitation, Williams said, came from what returning to professional tennis required off the court. To compete again, she had to re-enter tennis’ anti-doping testing pool and make herself available under the sport’s whereabouts rules, which require players to provide a daily one-hour testing window and keep officials updated on where they can be found.

Williams told reporters that the process has been "grueling," especially as someone balancing tennis with children, travel, and running multiple businesses. She said she understands why testing is necessary, but argued that parts of the system feel unreasonable for players whose lives do not fit neatly into one location or one schedule.

Ultimately, though, "I thought I should really take this opportunity,” Williams said. “Who knows if I’ll ever make it here again? This could be it.”

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Williams has won seven Wimbledon singles titles and 23 Grand Slam singles titles overall. This time, though, Williams has said her expectations are different. She has talked less about chasing history and more about enjoying the chance to compete again.

Tennis players have spoken about the comeback as a major moment for the sport. Novak Djokovic called it "inspirational" and "epic," while Aryna Sabalenka said Williams' return is bringing more eyes to tennis. Online, fans have followed her practice sessions, press conference quotes, wild-card news, and even prediction-market movement around whether she would actually take the court.

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But the reaction has not been entirely celebratory.

Williams’ wild card has also reopened a debate about access and fairness at Grand Slam tournaments. Wild cards are discretionary entries, meaning tournaments can award them to players who do not qualify strictly through ranking. In Williams’ case, Wimbledon left its final women’s singles wild-card spot open before giving it to her.

That decision has frustrated some fans, who argue that a player active on tour could have used that spot, and Williams should remain retired.

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On the other hand, Williams' draw is also bringing eyes to her opponent, Maya Joint. Joint was born after Williams had already won several Grand Slam titles, and she has spoken about Williams with nothing but respect.

“It’s an honor,” Joint told the WTA. “I always dreamed about playing Serena Williams, and if you’d told me 10 years ago that I’d be playing her first round at Wimbledon, that’s just crazy.”

Nevertheless, a win over Williams at Wimbledon would be career-cementing for her.

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The result could become a Serena comeback moment, a Maya Joint breakout, or simply an early look at what this version of Williams can still bring to the court. Either way, it has already become bigger than a normal first-round match, and us at Mashable will be tuning in.

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3 incredible Netflix movies to get you through the week (June 29-July 5)

How-To Geek - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 22:00

Right now, half the planet is still glued to their TVs watching the World Cup, screaming at their TVs for ninety minutes at a time (they should take a break for one of these soccer movies instead). Netflix, on the other hand, keeps doing what Netflix does, which is to crank out content. Whether you're now scrolling past Office Romance or waiting for Enola Holmes 3 to arrive (July 1), your hungry scrolling thumb is just waiting to press play on a good movie this week, and that's where we come in.

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5 reasons I'm switching my software to open-source alternatives

How-To Geek - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 21:35

Are you curious about why someone would ditch all the popular mainstream apps in favor of less familiar options? Is there something to gain by making this transition? Well, currently, my app repertoire primarily consists of open source apps, and here's why I made the switch!

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The $35K sports sedan that makes premium rivals hard to justify

How-To Geek - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 21:30

Performance cars haven't disappeared, but affordable ones are becoming much harder to find. Today's fast sedans are quicker, smarter, and packed with technology, yet most of those gains have pushed prices firmly into luxury-car territory.

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I let Claude read my DNS log, and it told me things about my network I never would've known otherwise

How-To Geek - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 21:00

I run Pi-hole on my network to help block unwanted ads and trackers. Pi-hole logs all of the DNS requests made by devices on my home network. There are hundreds of thousands of queries to thousands of domains, so I let Claude take a look at the log to see what it could find.

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How to watch Germany vs. Paraguay online for free

Mashable - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 21:00

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

The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is now well underway. Next on the schedule is Germany vs. Paraguay — one of three big knockout fixtures taking place on June 29.

Germany looked good in their opening group game, dismantling Curacao 7-1. But the Germans — four-time World Cup winners — looked shaky against Ivory Coast then lost to Ecuador 2-1.

They'll be looking for a decisive win to prove the tough times are over (don't forget, they failed to get to this point at the last two World Cups). Paraguay are certainly beatable, but nothing is certain at this level and Paraguay looked solid in the group stage.

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

When is Germany vs. Paraguay?

Germany vs. Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 4.30 p.m. ET on June 29. This fixture takes place at Boston Stadium.

How to watch Germany vs. Paraguay for free

Germany vs. Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

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

Live stream Germany vs. Paraguay for free by following these simple steps:

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

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

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

  4. Visit BBC iPlayer

  5. Watch Germany vs. Paraguay for free from anywhere in the world

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

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

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

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

  • Servers in 105 countries including the UK

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

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to 10 simultaneous connections

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

Live stream Germany vs. Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

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The Honda Prelude is fun to drive, but its $42,000 price tag makes no sense

How-To Geek - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 20:30

Bringing back an iconic nameplate is always a risky move, especially when expectations have been building for years. Enthusiasts wanted a lightweight, affordable sports coupe that captured the spirit of its predecessors, making the latest revival one of the most closely watched launches in recent memory.

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3 exciting Netflix thrillers to watch this week (June 29-July 5)

How-To Geek - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 20:00

Netflix is closing out June with two new original movies: Little Brother and Voicemails for Isabelle. As of publication, Little Brother and Voicemails for Isabelle are currently the first and second movies in the top 10, respectively. By this time next week, a third original movie, Enola Holmes 3, might have the No. 1 spot.

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Leaker claims the PlayStation 6 costs Sony $960 to manufacture

Mashable - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 19:54

A well-known leaker in the gaming hardware space claimed this week that it costs Sony nearly $1,000 to make its upcoming PlayStation 6 console. If true, the console's eventual retail price could be significantly higher.

According to KeplerL2, a leaker known for accurate gaming hardware leaks, Sony's costs to manufacture its upcoming PlayStation 6 console recently went up by $200. Kepler2 reported earlier this year that, due to rising costs, the PlayStation 6's bill of materials was at $760. So, the leaker now says that ever-increasing costs have pushed the manufacturing cost of the PlayStation 6 to a whopping $960.

The AI boom continues to cause massive supply issues for computer chips, storage, and memory worldwide. That's led to a wave of price increases in the gaming world, with all of the big console makers raising prices. Most recently, Microsoft announced that it will raise prices on the current generation of Xbox consoles by as much as $150 starting in August.

SEE ALSO: Valve's Steam Machine officially has a price, and it's a doozy

Supply chain experts interviewed by Mashable say that the memory shortage known as RAMageddon could get worse before it gets better. That's bad news for gamers looking forward to the next generation of consoles, like the highly anticipated PlayStation 6. For instance, the soon-to-be-released Steam Machine console recently arrived with a whopping $1,049 price tag.

How much the Sony PlayStation 6 could cost

What does this report mean for gamers? Basically, it's highly unlikely that Sony would sell the PlayStation 6 for below cost. In fact, gaming news outlet Kotaku points to a recent Sony Q&A posted on its corporate website where the company says they're not looking to sell the console for less than it costs Sony.

“As for pricing, it is not realistic for us to absorb all the component cost increases, and we have already implemented some price increases outside of Japan," Sony said in reply to a question about pricing for its next generation video game consoles. “As a principle, we do not intend to sell hardware at significant losses.”

This means that consumers are likely looking at a $1,000 PlayStation 6 — and that's without Sony making any profit.

AI companies have only ramped up the supply and demand issues. Earlier this year, hard drive manufacturer Western Digital shared that it expects shortages to continue as the company has already sold out its storage supply for 2026 and AI companies are already buying up supply well into 2028.

Sony is reportedly still targeting a release date for the PlayStation 6 for the 2027 holiday season. However, there have been previous reports that suggested that the ongoing memory shortages could potentially push that launch date beyond next year.

Are gamers willing to buy the latest gaming console at exorbitant prices, or will it make more sense to wait out the supply issues and launch at a lower price? That's a calculation that Sony has to make.

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Microsoft and Windows PC makers just got a reprieve—here's what they must do to survive

How-To Geek - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 19:45

The Windows PC industry just caught a big break. After months of holding out, Apple has raised prices for its computers (and to address soaring memory and storage costs. Systems that seemed like bargains compared to ever-pricier Windows PCs, including the MacBook Neo, are now merely competitive.

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Stop leaving SSDs in drawers—they're degrading faster than you think

How-To Geek - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 19:25

With the prices of SSDs currently very much through the roof, it's a good time to try to make the best of yours instead of letting it rot. And yet, I'm sure that many of us have an SSD just silently rotting in a drawer somewhere, be it an older drive or a backup that gets plugged in once a year.

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The Owala FreeSip is back down to its Prime Day price

Mashable - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 19:24

Save 20%: As of June 29, grab the Owala FreeSip (24 ounces) for just $23.99 at Amazon. Typically, this bottle costs $6 more at $29.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Owala Owala FreeSip $23.66 at Amazon
$29.99 Save $6.33   Get Deal

We've made it no secret that we're fans of the Owala FreeSip.

At least half of Mashable's shopping team owns the water bottle, and for good reason. The FreeSip spout truly gives the best of both worlds experience, with a straw opening for sipping and a larger spout for swigging. Best of all, as of June 29, the 24 ounce version of the Owala FreeSip is back down to its Prime Day price of $23.99 in select colors, saving you 20% on the $29.99 list price.

Beyond having two different ways to use it, the Owala has a lot of smart design choices. There's the lockable cap that keeps the straw component covered when not in use, and the part of that lock that doubles as a handle for easy carrying on the go. There's the insulation that can easily keep water cold all day long, and the dishwasher-safe lid and straw. The main pain point with this water bottle is the base, which may not fit into every cupholder.

That said, at the time of writing you can also grab some colorways of the FreeSip Sway on sale, which has a cupholder-friendly base.

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Comcast is spinning off NBCUniversal—what does that mean for Peacock and TV?

How-To Geek - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 19:15

Comcast is once again shaking up streaming video and cable TV. The company is spinning off NBCUniversal and the U.K.'s Sky as separate companies, letting Comcast itself focus on technologies that include Xfinity, its Xfinity Mobile wireless service, and its fiber optic network.

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Shop for a new mattress during 4th of July sales when you can take up to 60% off

Mashable - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 19:11
Best 4th of July mattress and bedding deals at a glance: Best mattress deal Bear Original Hybrid Mattress (queen) $834.60 (save $449.40) Get Deal Best bedding deal Brooklinen Classic Percale Hardcore Sheet Bundle (queen) $352.87 (save $154.13) Get Deal

Summer is a tough time to get sleep. The sun rises earlier, sets later, and it's hot. All of that on top of a schedule filled with trips, summer camps, and backyard gatherings is a recipe for a season of bad sleep. If you're not interested in sacrificing sleep this summer, the 4th of July is one of the best times to make bedroom upgrades.

Much like Memorial Day, mattresses and bedding essentials like sheets and pillows tend to see exceptional discounts around the 4th of July holiday. That's great news for keeping high-quality sleep a priority over the summer. Here are some of our favorite 4th of July mattress and bedding deals if you're in need of a refresh.

Best mattress deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bear Bear Original Hyrbid Mattress (queen) $834.60 at Bear
$1,284 Save $449.40   Get Deal Why we like it

By now you've probably heard that a hybrid mattress offers the comfort of an all-foam bed with the support of a coil mattress. The only problem is that hybrid mattresses tend to be expensive. That's not the case today thanks to the Bear 4th of July sale. The new Bear Original Hybrid is on sale for only $834.60 in a queen size, down from the normal price of $1,284.

Bear mentions that this mattress is ideal for those who like a medium-firm bed that can help regulate hot summer temps. It can also be nice for those who deal with joint pain, or side sleepers who struggle with pressure points while sleeping.

Bear has a 120-night sleep trial, so you can try out the bed at home for four months while still being eligible for a return if you don't love it.

More mattress dealsBest bedding deal Opens in a new window Credit: Brooklinen Brooklinen Classic Percale Hardcore Sheet Bundle (queen) $352.87 at Brooklinen
$507 Save $154.13   Get Deal Why we like it

Brooklinen has become one of the most trusted brands for those who want comfortable but durable sheets. The brand's 4th of July sale takes 30% off sheet bundles like the Classic Percale Hardcore Sheet Bundle. Percale is the perfect material for summer since it's made of a breathable and natural cotton fiber. The bundle includes the classic percale core sheet set (fitted sheet, flat sheet, two pillowcases), the percale duvet cover, and two extra pillowcases. Plus, it comes in a great range of colorway and print options.

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