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National Streaming Day deals: Save on Apple TV, AMC+, Starz, Crunchyroll, and more
Happy National Streaming Day to all who celebrate. Sure, it's a made up holiday, but the deals are very real.
National Streaming Day was coined by Roku a dozen years ago to self-promote its own streaming devices and subscriptions. Now it's an unofficial holiday that falls on May 20 and tends to deliver tons of streaming deals. While Roku still offers the largest selection of streaming deals on its own add-ons, we've seen other streamers toss their hats in the ring in years past — like a 68% discount on annual Peacock subscriptions last year.
If you've been wanting to diversify your streaming lineup for 2026, but price hikes kept you from doing so, now's a good opportunity to sign up for new services for a steal. This year, Roku is offering up to 90 percent off subscriptions to both popular and more obscure streaming services, including Apple TV, AMC+, Shudder, Starz, Crunchyroll, and more. For these deals, you'll have to sign up through the Roku Channel, which is completely free and can be accessed through a web browser, a Roku streaming device, or an Amazon Fire TV device.
Several other streaming services are also discounted, and we'll be keeping our eyes peeled for any other deals that pop up as we head into Memorial Day weekend.
Note that most of these deals will only stick around for a few days, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible. Happy streaming, y'all.
Best National Streaming Day deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple TV Apple TV (Roku add-on) $5.99/month for 2 months (save $14) Get Deal Why we like itApple TV has seen one of the most dramatic price hikes of any streamer over the past few years, now costing subscribers $12.99 per month. This two-month discount through the Roku Channel knocks the price down to just $5.99 per month. For anyone keeping track, that's just a dollar more than the original cost of Apple TV when it launched back in 2019.
You'll get access to the full ad-free streaming library, which includes so many shows we're obsessed with: Pluribus, Severance, Ted Lasso, The Studio, and more. After your two-month streaming marathon is up, you can either keep your subscription for the full $12.99 per month or cancel and wait until another streaming deal arises.
Best National Streaming Day streaming device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $14.99 with code SELCT4K (save $25) Get Deal Why we like itWhile it's not the newest Fire TV Stick in Amazon's collection (that would be the Fire TV Stick HD), the 4K Select is the newest streaming device that offers 4K quality with HDR10+ support. It's also the first to feature Amazon's speedy new operating system. Of course, it also boasts the plug-and-play design of previous streaming sticks, which brings all of your favorite streaming apps into a single, seamless platform. With support for Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass, NordVPN, IPVanish, Alexa+, and Amazon Kids+, it's also more advanced than ever. While we did see it drop to only $9.99 during Black Friday, this $14.99 deal (with the on-page coupon code) is the best we've seen since.
More National Streaming Day dealsRoku add-on streaming dealsAll Roku Channel offers end on May 26, 2026 at 2:59 a.m. ET. I've rounded up some of my favorite picks below, but be sure to sign into Roku to browse all of the deal offers.
Ad-free:
ALLBLK — $3.99/month for 2 months $6.99/month (save $3/month)
Apple TV — $5.99/month for 2 months $12.99/month (save $7/month)
Crunchyroll — $1.99/month for 3 months $9.99/month (save $8/month)
Curiosity Stream — $1.99/month for 2 months $5.99/month (save $4/month)
Hallmark+ — $1.99/month for 2 months $7.99/month (save $6/month)
HIDIVE — $0.99/month for 2 months $6.99/month (save $6/month)
MGM+ — $0.99/month for 2 months $7.99/month (save $7/month)
Shudder — $4.99/month for 2 months $9.99/month (save $5/month)
Starz — $1.99/month for 2 months $11.99/month (save $10/month)
With ads:
AMC+ — $1.99/month for 2 months $7.99/month (save $6/month)
Discovery+ — $2.99/month for 3 months $5.99/month (save $3/month)
frndlyTV — $0.99/month for 2 months $12.99/month (save $12/month)
Screambox — $1.99/month for 2 months $4.99/month (save $3/month)
Ad-free:
AMC+ Premium — $4.99/month for 2 months $10.99/month (save $6/month)
HIDIVE — $0.99/month for 2 months $6.99/month (save $6/month)
Sundance Now — $2.99/month for 2 months $7.99/month (save $5/month)
With ads:
All Reality — $0.99/month for 2 months $4.99/month (save $4/month)
Disney+ and Hulu (wth ads) — $11.99/month for 6 months $12.99/month (save $1/month)
NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube — $20/month for 12 months $40/month (save $20/month)
Sirius XM (Roku add-on) — $5/month for 12 months $11.99/month (save $6.99/month)
YouTube TV — 10-day free trial, $67.99/month for 3 months $82.99/month (save $15/month)
Amazon Fire TV Stick HD — $17.99 $34.99 (save $17 with code FTVUP)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25 with code 4KFTVSAVE)
Roku Streaming Stick Plus — $29 $39.99 (save $10.99)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30 with code MAX4KFTV)
Roku Streaming Stick 4K — $45.98 $49.99 (save $4.01)
Roku Ultra — $79 $99.99 (save $20.99)
Amazon Fire TV Cube — $89.99 $139.99 (save $50 with on-page offer)
3 streaming upgrades that transformed my setup
The idea of upgrading your home viewing experience can be a daunting task for many, including me. Admittedly, I can be stubborn with my viewing habits — I like to watch movies and shows on the same streaming services from my favorite couch in my living room. You can call me a creature of habit, but I liken it more to someone who prefers stability to change. That doesn't mean I'm against improvement. Rather, I'm simply slower than the average person to make upgrades to my streaming habits.
Immerse yourself in your games with the Asus ROG Strix ultrawide gaming monitor for its lowest price yet
SAVE $300: As of May 20, get the 34-inch Asus ROG Strix Ultrawide Gaming Monitor for $699 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $999. That's a discount of 30% and the lowest price we've seen.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Asus ROG Strix 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor $699 at Amazon$999 Save $300 Get Deal
Looking for a way to level up your desktop? A gaming monitor is a great way to do it, especially if you want to go bigger. A small screen will work with all your favorite games, but a bigger one can make you feel like you're raiding that dungeon in real life -- or something close to it. We found a fantastic deal on a gaming monitor at Amazon that you can shop right now.
As of May 20, get the 34-inch Asus ROG Strix Ultrawide Gaming Monitor for $699 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $999. That's $300 off and a discount of 30%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.
SEE ALSO: The 4 best premium gaming monitors instantly level up your desktop — for a priceThis 34-inch monitor boasts a QD-OLED HDR screen with a 3440x1440 resolution and a 175Hz refresh rate. Its 0.03 ms response time is perfect for your twitchy action games and even cozy building games, so nothing gets past your purview when you set this big boy on your deskop. It's also G-Sync compatible, so you can cut down on lag and screen tearing.
Its Asus OLED Care Pro function has a Neo Proximity Sensor that can detect when you're away, so it can switch from your game to a black screen to reduce potential burn-in risks. It also has a special Asus DisplayWidget Center app to let you customize this function and more as well as your monitor's overall settings on-screen instead of using on-board physical controls.
If you've been clinging to a smaller, less splashy monitor for some time, it might be a good idea to go ahead and invest in this one -- it's large and in charge, and you'll love seeing all your media (not just games) on the big screen. Even better to get it at its lowest price yet, but it won't last, so you might want to get it sooner than later.
Google’s Project Aura is a wild pair of supercharged Xreal glasses
We visited Google for a closer look at upcoming smart glasses, including Project Aura. The devices are being developed alongside partners like Samsung and Xreal as Google expands its wearable ambitions.
This ridiculous 100-inch Samsung TV is $1,500 off at Amazon
SAVE 27%: As of May 20, you can get a 100-inch Samsung Class Neo QLED 4K Mini LED Smart TV (2025 Model) for $3,997.99, down from $5,497.99 at Amazon. That's a 27% discount or $1,500 savings.
100-inch Samsung Class Neo QLED 4K Mini LED Smart TV (2025 Model) $3,997.99 at Amazon$5,497.99 Save $1,500 Get Deal at Amazon
Nobody needs a 100-inch television. It's an objectively ridiculous piece of technology that requires an entire empty wall just to exist. But if you're building a home theater or you just really, really want your living room to feel like a sports bar, you'll be happy to know that Amazon just dropped the price on one of Samsung's 2025 models.
SEE ALSO: National Streaming Day deals: Save on Apple TV, AMC+, Starz, Crunchyroll, and moreRight now, you can get the 100-inch Samsung Class Neo QLED 4K Mini LED Smart TV (2025 Model) for $3,997.99 at Amazon. It normally lists for $5,497.99, which means you're getting a 27% discount — or $1,500 in savings. It's also the lowest price we've tracked for this model.
Comical size aside, this TV has the specs to back up the price tag. It uses concentrated Mini LEDs for precise contrast, has built-in Dolby Atmos for spatial audio, and features a native 120Hz refresh rate that can handle VRR gaming at up to 144Hz without any screen tearing. It even uses AI upscaling backed by 20 neural networks to make sure older shows and movies still look sharp when stretched across a 100-inch display. (A Golden Girls marathon, which happens every Sunday evening on MeTV, on this thing could heal me.)
Pushing your router’s power button isn't a real reboot
Restarting the router is often the best and most straightforward way to solve a ton of network-related issues. In many cases, the router is working fine; it just needs a quick power cycle to get back on its feet. But there’s a catch.
Anker just launched the Solix S2000 and pre-orders get a major $1,400 discount
SAVE $1,400.99: Pre-order the new Anker Solix S2000 before its launch on June 2 to get the portable power station on sale for $599, down from the list price of $1,999.99. That's a 70% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Solix Anker Solix S2000 $599 at Anker$1,999.99 Save $1,400.99 Pre-order Here
Portable power stations are useful in nearly every off-grid situation. For those who deal with power outages at home, they can be a huge asset for keeping the house running. Plenty of models are powerful enough to keep the refrigerator cooling while others are designed for smaller items like phones, earbuds, and tablets. If you've been thinking about making the investment, check out this excellent deal from Anker.
Pre-order the new Anker Solix S2000 before its launch on June 2 to get the portable power station on sale for $599, marked down from the list price of $1,999.99. That's a 70% discount that takes a major $1,400.99 off the price. To get this discount, you'll need to enter in your email on the Anker site. On June 2, you'll receive an email with the discount code that'll remain valid through June 8.
Keep the kitchen open during the next power outage. Credit: Anker SolixAnker Solix makes some of the most innovative portable power stations, and the brand's lineup just expanded to include the Solix S2000. This model is focused on home backup should the power cut out. It has a 2,010Wh capacity that Anker says will keep the refrigerator running for up to 35 hours. The rear-facing AC outlets make plugging the refrigerator into the station simple and leaves the forward-facing ports open for your phone charger, a lamp, the coffee maker, and plenty more.
Like most Anker models, the brand aimed to make the S2000 as small as possible, and it measures about 12 inches in length and under 12 inches in heigh, which is impressively small given its battery capacity. Its weight of under 36 pounds is also impressive. It's rated for a continuous output of 1,500W with surge of 3,000W.
The 10 millisecond UPS will be useful when combined with a home office. Credit: AnkeIf you're in the market for a portable power station to keep at the ready for the next power outage, the pre-launch sale price on the Anker Solix S2000 is hard to beat. Sign up before the station launches on June 2 to snag it for only $599. That's a heck of a deal for a 2,010Wh station and one worth jumping on without hesitation.
My smart home was missing one thing—a Greenworks drill set
Buying smart home tech is different from other kinds of tech, because you're likely going to find yourself putting holes in the wall. While you can do this by hand, there's one tech purchase that makes all the difference.
How to watch Freiburg vs. Aston Villa online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Freiburg vs. Aston Villa in the Europa League final for free on TRT1. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
After months of tough midweek contests, Freiburg and Aston Villa have made it to the Europa League final. The Tüpraş Stadium is hosting what looks like an epic battle between two talented sides, both starved of silverware for decades.
Unai Emery has been here before. In fact, he's lifted the Europa League trophy four times. That experience could be valuable at this late stage.
If you want to watch Freiburg vs. Aston Villa in the Europa League final from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Freiburg vs. Aston Villa?Freiburg vs. Aston Villa in the Europa League final kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on May 20. This fixture takes place at the Tüpraş Stadium.
How to watch Freiburg vs. Aston Villa for freeFreiburg vs. Aston Villa in the Europa League final is available to live stream for free on TRT1.
TRT1 is geo-restricted to Turkey, 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 Turkey, meaning you can unblock TRT1 to stream the Europa League for free from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Freiburg vs. Aston Villa for free by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in Turkey
Visit TRT1
Watch Freiburg vs. Aston Villa for free from anywhere in the world
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 Europa League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Freiburg vs. Aston Villa (plus more Europa League fixtures) before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for TRT1?ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on TRT1, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 105 countries including Turkey
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
30-day money-back guarantee
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. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).
Live stream Freiburg vs. Aston Villa in the Europa League final for free with ExpressVPN.
Snag Sonys XM6 noise-cancelling headphones while theyre back at their best price ever
SAVE $61.99: As of May 20, the Sony WH-1000XM6 noise-cancelling headphones are on sale at Amazon for just $398 instead of the full list price of $459.99. That's a savings of 13% and matches the lowest price on record.
Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM6 noise-cancelling headphones $398 at Amazon$459.99 Save $61.99 Get Deal
Sony just dropped a new pair of headphones, dubbed the Collexion, to celebrate 10 years of its 1000X series. They're gorgeous, but they cost an outrageous $649.99. That really helps put the price of last year's excellent Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones into perspective. Still wildly impressive a year later, the XM6 headphones just dropped below $400 in Amazon's Memorial Day sale.
As of May 20, you can pick up the Sony WH-1000XM6 noise-cancelling headphones in any color for $398 instead of the usual $459.99. That's $61.99 or 13% in savings and matches the best price ever for the flagship headphones.
The XM6's are our top choice for sound quality amongst all brands of over-ear headphones. Not to mention, "The ANC in the XM6 is as good as or better than any I've ever heard," writes Mashable Tech Editor Tim Beck Werth in his review. He notes that they mostly justify the $459.99 price tag, thanks to these factors plus a comfortable fit and new travel-friendly folding design. Now that they're even cheaper, they're a much better value.
Additional features include a 30-hour battery life, more microphones for improved call quality, support for LDAC high-res audio, user-friendly touch controls, and a redesigned ANC button. Compared to the just-announced Collexion headphones, you'll really only be missing out on a sleeker design, slightly enhanced audio, and a new carrying case. You'll also be saving $251.99.
Project Aura: Everything to know about Xreals Android XR glasses
Google's annual I/O showcase focused heavily on AI news, but the event also contained some exciting developments in the XR glasses front.
Namely, Xreal used the event as a way to show off Project Aura, an ambitious new pair of XR glasses that were originally announced in December. They offer a massive 70-degree field of view, the biggest of any Xreal glasses, and have plenty of nifty-sounding XR capabilities. Some media members, including Mashable alum Ray Wong writing for Gizmodo, got to try Project Aura out and gave us a decent idea of what to expect when the glasses launch later this year.
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The first thing to know is that these are more advanced than the Meta Ray-Ban glasses that have been en vogue for a while now, in the sense that they offer a visual display inside the glasses, rather than relying entirely on audio cues from an AI voice assistant. Project Aura actually occupies an interesting middle ground between the Ray-Bans and something like Apple's Vision Pro headset, in the sense that it comes with a small computing puck that is attached to the glasses via a wire. According to Gizmodo's preview, you can wear the puck around your neck via an attached lanyard.
Previously, Xreal has focused on augmented reality glasses, which project a virtual display into the world around you. With Project Aura, Xreal is moving into new territory — the Android XR platform.
SEE ALSO: Google I/O: Every new feature coming to Chrome, including two AI detection toolsLike a Vision Pro, Project Aura makes use of hand tracking to interact with augmented reality elements in the display. Unfortunately, there's no eye tracking, which is definitely a compromise compared to a full headset. However, Gizmodo said the hand tracking worked well enough, and the 70-degree field of view was enough to fit at least three app windows next to each other, with Xreal claiming as many as five could fit in the field of view.
Other interesting nuggets included the ability to play video games like Demeo, a tabletop role-playing-like experience that's been available in VR for some time. Like other Xreal AR glasses, you can also connect the glasses to a laptop to make them act as an external monitor.
Overall, press previews sounded pretty positive about most aspects of Project Aura. If Xreal can figure out how to make a Vision Pro-like experience in a more convenient and less cumbersome form factor, that could be huge.
Just as long as it doesn't also cost $3,500.
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Every Android user should check out this free, open-source app collection
Since I'm not a fan of Google Photos, I switched to the open-source Fossify Gallery app the moment I got my Pixel 10 Pro, which I'd discovered thanks to the excellent GitHub Store. A few months later, I'm still using the app, but in the meantime, I found out that the Fossify team develops a ton of free, open-source Android apps.
Sony The Collexion review: Bad name, fantastic headphones
Sony's commemorating the 10-year anniversary of its popular 1000X headphone line with a swanky new $650 model called The Collexion. Is it worth $200 more than the WH-1000XM6? CNET's audio expert David Carnoy gives you the full skinny after testing The Collexion for a few days prior to its launch.
Your Wi-Fi limits gigabit internet. Optimize it anyway.
If you're paying for a gigabit internet plan, that essentially means that your connection to the ISP can theoretically reach around 1Gbps. However, it doesn't mean every device in your home will see that speed over Wi-Fi, and some may not even see it over Ethernet.
Utahs ban on VPNs for porn is on hold, but not for long
A ban on VPNs to access porn sites was supposed to go into effect in Utah weeks ago, but it's now on hold.
The statute, SB 73, expands on Utah's 2023 age-verification law (SB 287), which requires proof of age like a digital ID card, a third-party verification service, or a credit card, in order to view adult content or content the state deems "harmful to minors." Pornhub blocked itself from Utah when SB 287 went into effect.
SB 73 instructs that a porn site can't "facilitate or encourage the use of a virtual private network [VPN]." A VPN masks someone's real location. This law functionally requires porn sites to somehow block traffic from VPNs, which the digital civil liberties nonprofit, Electronic Frontier Foundation, called "a technical whack-a-mole that likely no company can win."
SEE ALSO: Age-verification is hurting sex educators and sex workers, studies suggestNow, the enactment of this law has been delayed due to a legal challenge by Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub. Aylo filed the complaint against the Utah Division of Consumer Protection and the state's Department of Commerce on April 22, stating, "There is no feasible way for a private company like Aylo to reliably verify whether any particular individual is using a virtual private network (VPN), proxy server, or other locationmasking technology — and therefore no way to determine whether a user who appears to be located outside Utah is, in fact, located inside Utah."
The complaint alleges that complying with SB 73 could expose Aylo to liability risks under other jurisdictions' laws, such as consumer privacy protections. Aylo says it would have to implement age verification for all users everywhere, regardless of where they are, because, as stated above, there's no way to determine where a user is actually located. Aylo claims that the law exceeds Utah's authority under the U.S. Constitution, as all states are supposed to have "equal sovereignty," and that it violates the Constitution's Commerce Clause, which limits a state's authority to regulate interstate commerce. Finally, Aylo claims Utah is violating the Foreign Commerce Clause, which gives the federal government sole authority to regulate commerce with other countries.
Enforcement of SB 73 is now delayed until Sept. 3, AVN reported, but only Aylo properties (which include Pornhub, YouPorn, and RedTube).
"It's illegal for Utah to get in the way of what people in other states do on the internet, and the only way that their law can be implemented would do exactly that," campaigns and communications director for digital rights advocacy group Fight for the Future, Lia Holland, said in a public statement. "Utah says they're doing it for the kids. But passing a law that gets you sued and wastes resources isn’t how you protect kids. It’s time for some grown-up logic here."
Holland calls on Utah officials to meet with tech justice organizations to pass legislation that's "grounded in reality and the constitution to protect us all from bad actors online by giving us the tools to defend our privacy, our freedom of speech, and all the rights that big tech companies that love age verification and VPN bans have been stripping away."
While lawmakers say age-verification laws are meant to protect children, preliminary studies suggest they don't achieve that aim and might instead infringe on adults' First Amendment rights.
Free speech advocates call for device-level filters instead. Aylo recently made Pornhub available in the UK again due to the implementation of such filters on Apple devices, after blocking it due to the UK's age-verification law, the Online Safety Act.
Save $100 on the Dreame L50 Ultra and enjoy cleaner floors
SAVE $100: As of May 20, get the Dreame L50 Ultra for $849.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $949.99. That's a discount of 11%.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Dreame L50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop $849.99 at Amazon$949.99 Save $100 Get Deal
Tired of spending all your time vacuuming and mopping your floors to keep them tidy? It's 2026. You can employ a robot vacuum to handle all of those chores for you. And if you're looking for one that you can rely on to get the job done while also saving a little cash, we've found an excellent pick for you that's up for grabs at Amazon.
As of May 20, get the Dreame L50 Ultra for $849.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $949.99. That's $100 off and a discount of 11%.
SEE ALSO: These are the top 4 robot vacuums for carpet after passing the cat hair test on my rugsThis powerful unit boasts a 19,500Pa Vormax suction system that's backed by a TurboForce motor, so it can cut through dirt and debris like butter. It uses a HyperStream brush system to help get through and suck up hair, dirt, crumbs, and whatever else you might find in your carpet, even if it's been ground in from footpaths. Plus, if you need edges and other hard-to-reach areas covered, it has a special set of extendable arms that can reach out and brush while vacuuming and mopping.
It comes with a special all-in-one docking station as well, so it can both empty dust and dirt on its own and refill and clean its own mop. No touching dirt or filthy water from the mop, so you truly can set it and forget it for now, and leave it for up to 100 days before you need to step in.
If you're ready for a robot vacuum and mop to step in and take over, it's time to leave it to this Dreame unit, which can do everything on its own. Grab it while it's discounted to sweeten the deal.
The best Memorial Day power station deals: Save on Jackery, Anker, DJI, and more
If you go by the calendar, the official start of summer in June 21. But we won't hear anything of the sort. We prefer to celebrate the unofficial start, the long Memorial Day weekend, which is coming up in just a few days. And as the season turns to outdoor activities and adventures, now's the time to think about upgrading any relevant tech and devices — the kind of things to get the fun going all summer long.
If you've yet to get the buzz around portable power stations, this is the moment to do it. Camping season is very nearly here, so it's worth snagging a powerful model to stay fully charged. It'll keep phones powered, along with portable speakers, earbuds, and anything else you might need on that camping trip. You can also use the electric air pump for the inflatables before hitting the beach or pool.
The great news is that Memorial Day not only marks the unofficial start of summer, it also means a whole bunch of deals and discounts as retailers jump aboard the festivities with a Memorial Day sale. And the prices are dropping already at Amazon, with plenty of early deals now available.
Best overall deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Solix Anker Solix C1000 $449.99 at Amazon$499.99 Save $50 Get Deal Why we like it
Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Solix C1000 here.
For weekends at the campground, it's impossible to go wrong with the Anker Solix C1000. It has 1,056Wh of capacity for keeping your phones charged up and for plugging in the string lights. If you're feeling like more of a glamping experience, pack along the coffee maker and air fryer for comforts from home and easy camping meals. Unlike plenty of models, the Anker Solix C1000 has a built-in LED light which is excellent for both visibility for getting your devices plugged into the ports but also for illuminating the campsite.
Best waterproof portable power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra $899.10 at Amazon$999 Save $99.90 Get Deal Why we like it
If your summer camping trips might involve wet weather, head out with the waterproof Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra. Rare for portable power stations, it comes with an IP65 waterproof and dust-proof rating. That means it'll hold up to light splashes or sitting near a pile of sawdust in the work shed.
Best portable power station deal for creators Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Power 1000 V2 $386.10 at Amazon$429 Save $42.90 Get Deal Why we like it
Read Mashable's full review of the DJI Power 1000 V2 here.
We're all familiar with DJI cameras, drones, and mics, but the brand has been building its lineup of portable power stations in the recent years. The DJI Power 1000 V2 comes with great features for creators, especially those who use DJI drones. The quick-charging SDC ports means super quick recharging of drone batteries.
Even if you're not a creator, the sale price of $386.10 is excellent for a portable power station that offers 1,024Wh of capacity. It also focuses on quiet operation which is great if you'll be using this at home during an outage in a bedroom at night.
More Memorial Day power station dealsEcoFlow Trail 300 — $146.99 $249 (save $102.01)
Anker Solix C300 — $169.99 $249.99 (save $80)
EcoFlow River 3 — $195.99 $239 (save $43.01)
EcoFlow River 2 Max — $289 $449 (save $160)
Jackery Explorer 500 — $339 $449 (save $160)
Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 — $428.99 $799 (save $370.01)
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 — $499.99 $799 (save $299.01)
DJI Power 2000 — $719.99 $1,299 (save $579.01)
Jackery Explorer 2000 V2 — $798.99 $1,499 (save $700.01)
Bluetti Elite 300 — $1,098.99 $1,449 (save $350.01)
Jackery HomePower 3000 — $1,169 $2,499 (save $1,330)
Anker Solix F3800 Plus – $2,294.99 $2,699.99 (save $405)
You're not using Excel's search properly—and it's costing you time
Can't find what you're looking for in an Excel worksheet? If you're manually scrolling or hammering Ctrl+F, you're wasting time. Excel has faster ways to pinpoint messy data—and once you start using them, you won't go back.
Kelsey Impicciche needs a PC built to handle The Sims, plus more creator essentials
Having spent time both in front of and behind the camera, Kelsey Impicciche has long perfected her content creation set-up.
The gamer and YouTube creator has amassed a following that numbers in the millions, having spent the past 12 years posting videos of herself playing The Sims, Animal Crossing, and more life simulator games to her channel under the handle @kelseydangerous.
SEE ALSO: How Kelsey Impicciche turned a viral 'Sims' video into 1 million YouTube subscribersImpicciche also worked at BuzzFeed for several years, where her breakout video on BuzzFeed's Multiplayer channel, "Single Girl Tries The 100 Baby Challenge In The Sims 4," has garnered 24 million views since it debuted in 2018. This past year, she added "author" to her resume thanks to the 2026 release of her debut novel, The Voice of the Ocean.
Impicciche's dreamy set-up includes two Alienware monitors. Credit: Kelsey Impicciche To record audio, she uses a Shure mic pluged into a Zoom H6 audio recorder. Credit: Kelsey ImpiccicheWhile she may have her go-to filming and streaming set-up now, that wasn't always the case.
"You don't have to know it perfect at the beginning. You learn by doing," says Impicciche.
Credit: Zooey Liao/Mashable/Amazon/Kelsey ImpiccicheWe chatted with Impicciche at BookCon to get a full rundown on her filming essentials, including the tech that can handle the heft of all her gaming needs.
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Before cameras, mics, and lights even come into the picture, Impicciche needs a PC.
"I need one that can handle The Sims, because it's a huge game," says Impicciche.
She uses two Cyberpower PC towers, which she mentions can be custom built online (her specific models are no longer available.) Also crucial to her streaming endeavors are Elgato capture cards.
For monitors, Impicciche uses two Alienware monitors, one standard and one curved.
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For simultaneously filming and gaming, a good pair of headphones is essential. Impicciche likes both the HyperX Cloud and Logitech G735 headphones.
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Whether she's streaming or filming, Impicciche uses the Canon C100 with a 24-70mm lens.
"This camera connects directly to my PC using another Elgato capture card and it's HDMI output," says Impicciche.
The C100 is no longer sold new, but it remains a widely beloved video camera and can be purchased used.
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Impicciche's audio set-up includes a Shure SM7B microphone and a Zoom H6 audio recorder.
"My microphone is on a splitter so it feeds into the Zoom H6 for recording sound for video, but it also feeds into my audio mixer so I can use it for streaming."
Her audio mixer also connects to her streaming PC so she can adjust the sound of her game, personal audio, and music all on the same device. Currently, she uses the TC-Helicon GoXLR but wouldn't recommend it as the company is no longer supporting updates on the tech.
She also keeps a back-up microphone attached to her camera on the off chance her main microphone runs out of storage.
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Lighting is crucial for all content creators. While Impicciche thinks the best light for filming any type of content is a window with really good natural light, sometimes you have to fake it. For filming for YouTube or streaming, her set-up includes two key lights from Elgato.
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Not all of Impicciche's content requires the full set-up. For filming TikTok content, she gets it done with her iPhone and a Rode mic. The Rode VideoMic Me-C+ plugs directly into her phone so she doesn't have to worry about connecting wireless mics on the go.
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Amazons Memorial Day sale is live — save on TVs, Bose earbuds, Jackery power stations, and more
The long Memorial Day weekend is almost upon us. And like every other major calendar event, Amazon has jumped on the celebrations with a sale. And — as is often the case with Amazon sales — you don't even need to wait for the official date to get savings. Indeed, Amazon's Memorial Day is in full swing right now.
To keep the deals seasonal, Amazon's Memorial Day sale has seen prices drop on summer-themed items, including portable power stations, a TV worthy of every MLB and World Cup game, and stacks of camping gear. There are also excellent deals for home upgrades, from the kitchen to the backyard — everything you need to get the summer party going.
Before the holiday weekend officially kicks off, here are the best early Amazon Memorial Day deals. Grab them now and leave the weekend open for relaxation and fun.
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Summer is undeniably getting hotter. If you'll be taking respite indoors this summer, it might be high time to make a TV upgrade. Hisense makes some of the best bang-for-your-buck models and that certainly applies to Amazon's deal on the 65-inch Hisense U7 LED 4K TV. Not only does it have impressive stats like 3,000 nits of brightness, it has a native refresh rate of 165Hz which makes it an excellent (and affordable) gaming TV. Plus, it has four HDMI 2.1 inputs.
More TV dealsAmazon Ember 50-inch 4-Series with Fire TV (2025) — $309.99 $399.99 (save $90)
Hisense 75-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $849.99 $1,399.99 (save $550)
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Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Solix C1000 portable power station here.
I've tested dozens of portable power stations, and the Anker Solix C1000 remains one of the best models for taking along to the campground. Sure, Anker has already launched the Solix C1000 Gen 2 but the original C1000 comes with some features that are excellent for camping. For one, the built-in LED lightbar is fantastic for using around the campsite, which is missing from the new Gen 2.
The Solix C1000 has six AC ports, an impressive amount for a power station with 1,056Wh capacity. There's also the dual USB-A and USB-C ports for plenty of options while camping.
More portable power station dealsEcoFlow River 3 — $195.99 $239 (save $43.01)
Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 — $428.99 $799 (save $370.01)
Bluetti Elite 100 V2 — $429 $569 (save $140)
Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 — $499.99 $799 (save $299.01)
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Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort earbuds here.
Summer calls for endless playlists and great earbuds. The playlists are up to you, but we recommend the budget-friendly Bose QuietComfort Earbuds for jamming out. When it comes to the entire lineup of Bose headphones and earbuds, Mashable feels the QuietComfort earbuds have amazing sound quality, especially given their lower price point compared to other Bose earbuds. The noise cancellation is solid and the fit is both secure and comfortable.
Ahead of Memorial Day, Amazon has all colorway options on sale for $149, down from the list price of $179. Since this is the lowest price we've seen at Amazon all year, now's a great time to make the upgrade.
More earbuds dealsJBL Tune Flex — $49.95 $99.95 (save $50)
Apple AirPods 4 — $99 $129 (save $30)
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 — $189.99 $229 (save $39.01)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — $249 $299 (save $50)
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Read Mashable's full review of the Ninja Slushi here.
If you're ready to make this the summer, a slushy machine is bound to make that happen. While there haven't been too many machines that replicate that perfect summer treat we run to the corner store for, the Ninja Slushi is here to save us. Amazon must also recognize how perfect this is for summer because the pre-Memorial Day sale price of $259 matches the rarely-seen record low price at Amazon.
More kitchen dealsNinja Blast Portable Blender — $49.99 $69.99 (save $20)
Mueller Vegetable Chopper — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25)
Nespresso Vertuo Next Espresso Maker — $146.97 $229.95 (save $82.98)
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Read Mashable's full review of the Eufy C28 here.
Unless you espeically love vacuuming or mopping, there's not a whole lot of reason to do it manually anymore. We have great robot vacuums that can also take care of mopping and the budget-friendly Eufy C28 combo is already on sale ahead of Memorial Day. Mashable's robot vacuum expert Leah Stodart tested the new Eufy C28 and said, "When it comes to big spills and dried stains, the Eufy C28 is easily the most efficient robot mop in the $600 to $800 price range I've ever tested." Its compact size could also be a benefit for smaller homes or apartments.
More robot vacuum dealsRoborock Q7 M5 Robot Vacuum and Mop — $149.98 $239.99 (save $90.01)
Shark AV2501S AI Ultra Robot Vacuum — $299.99 $549.99 (save $150)
Roborock Qrevo S5V Robot Vacuum and Mop — $549.99 $899.99 (save $250)
Dreame X50 Ultra Robot Vacuum — $899.98 $1,049.99 (save $150.01)
Roborock Qrevo CurvX Robot Vacuum and Mop — $899.98 $1,499.99 (save $600.01)
