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The best cars aren't always the ones that wow you in the showroom. They're the ones that still feel like a smart buy years after the excitement has worn off.

Updated on Thursday, July 16 at 12:30 p.m. ET — OnePlus has confirmed that it will cease operations in the West, according to our colleagues at CNET. That means the OnePlus 15 will be the final OnePlus phone released in the U.S. or Europe. Existing OnePlus devices in those markets will continue to receive software support for as long as was promised at launch, but users will be shifted from Oxygen OS to parent company Oppo's Color OS.

Moving forward, OnePlus will merge operations with its parent company Oppo, which makes consumer electronics and smartphones for the global market.

Keep scrolling for our original story on this news.

We may need to pour one out for OnePlus in the very near future.

German news outlet WinFuture (via PCMag) reports that OnePlus, which has carved out a niche by offering more affordable phones with flagship specs over the years, will soon cease operations in the U.S. and Europe.

The announcement is reportedly expected from Chinese parent company Oppo as soon as this week.

SEE ALSO: Samsung users report bizarre Galaxy S26 Ultra defect

No reason for the cessation of OnePlus has been mentioned. However, messaging around OnePlus, in reporting and in official company statements, has been moving in this direction for months now.

AndroidHeadlines first reported the surprising news back in January, before OnePlus told PCMag back in April it was "evaluating its regional roadmap and product strategy" in North America.

Now it seems that evaluation has concluded.

For Android enthusiasts in the west, this is a real bummer. While the likes of Google and Samsung still produce quality handsets, OnePlus would regularly swoop in and offer phones of a similar quality for under $1,000, with last year's OnePlus 15 being a good example.

Perhaps the brand just never found footing in such a competitive market, and surely RAMageddon didn't help OnePlus's quest to offer semi-affordable devices, but taking away one of the best Android alternatives in the west isn't going to help anybody.

If this is the end, it's been good, OnePlus. Perhaps Oppo can find another way to sell its wares in the U.S. and Europe soon.

Long-haul flights are where sanity goes to die. Six to twelve hours can feel like an eternity, especially when the in-flight entertainment (if there is any) promises 400 titles, but somehow has nothing good. On my last transatlantic haul, my mental health survived on one thing–the movies I'd downloaded from before takeoff.

It appears that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 will look very similar to its predecessor. So, if these leaks prove accurate, don't expect any radical changes to the Galaxy Z Flip 7.

We expect Samsung's new foldables to debut on July 22 at a Galaxy Unpacked event in London. Mashable will be attending that event live, so check back to hear about all the announcements.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 shell design, display, camera, as well as the vast majority of its other specs, are pretty much the same as the generation that came before it, according to new leaks from WinFuture (as reported by 9to5Google).

What is upgraded? The Galaxy Z Flip 8 will have a more powerful processor. 

The upcoming Flip 8 model is powered by the Samsung Exynos 2600 whereas the current generation is powered by the Exynos 2500. While a more powerful processor is always a welcome upgrade, as 9to5Google points out, consumers were hoping for a much more substantive upgrade to a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip for the Flip 8. According to WinFuture, that's not the case.

Other than that, the leaked specs state that the Flip 8 will add 45W wired support for charging and will be 8 grams lighter than its predecessor. However, it does appear to be slightly thicker, also according to the leak.

Not every generation of a device needs to be game-changing. Sometimes these iterative upgrades are a nice draw for new buyers, and existing users can wait until next year's offerings. However, this news can be disappointing for those who were looking to upgrade from the Flip 7 — especially considering the speculation that Samsung may have to raise its prices with the Galaxy Z8 series.

Of course, none of this is official yet. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked will likely make the Flip 8 and its specs official next week, along with a slew of other new mobile products.

Linux users love to talk about how much faster their systems are compared to Windows, and you might wonder what kind of performance boosts they're actually talking about. I decided to do a few of my own tests to get some answers.

SAVE $200: The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $799.99, down from the list price of $999.99. That's a 20% discount.

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Back-to-school season is upon us. It's always a busy time mixed with trips to Target, checking supplies lists, and keeping up with classroom announcements. At the same time, we're trying to squeeze the last bits of enjoyment out of summer gatherings. If there's no time left for keeping the floors clean at home, this robot is happy to take over, and it's on sale.

As of July 16, the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $799.99 at Amazon, marked down from the normal price of $999.99. That's a 20% discount and a savings of $200.

Ideal for busy households, the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 is ready to take over the tasks of vacuuming and mopping the house. The robot vacuum and mop has a unique roller mop, and Mashable's expert robot vacuum reviewer, Leah Stodart, has ranked this as the best model under $1,000. Thanks to today's deal at Amazon, it's now under $800.

SEE ALSO: Roborock's premium RockMow X120H lawn mower has launched with a huge discount — save $700 at Amazon

"The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is a solid roller mop option for busy households that see a lot of liquid spills," according to Stodart. "Its impeccable small obstacle avoidance makes it similarly well-suited for busy folks who don't have time to tidy up the floor before vacuuming."

In technical terms, it has 20,000 Pa suction power. In Stodart's testing of the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2, it worked well on removing debris from medium and thick-pile rugs. It also avoided sucking up a USB-C cable Stodart left on the floor as an intentional obstacle.

Since Amazon's sale price brings this combo model under $800, it could be a great gift for college students moving into their first apartment.

Before we see the sale vanish, gift your home the capable Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 robot vacuum and mop. You'll be able to save time, effort, and hassle by letting the robot take over floor cleaning.

You no longer have to launch Gemini to have Google's AI handle some tasks. Google is rolling out connections between AI Mode in search and multiple popular services, making it possible to complete some tasks with little more than a prompt.

At the end of the 1990s, IBM took the same basic machinery found inside regular HDDs and squeezed it into a package barely larger than a quarter. The Microdrive contained a tiny spinning platter, a motor, and a moving read/write head.

I have a lot of smart home automations that can sometimes feel like magic. I still get a small thrill when I sit down in the reading chair in the living room, and the lamp next to the chair turns on automatically. While some automations can feel like magic, there are plenty of Home Assistant projects that can replicate actual magic.

My relationship with to-do apps usually follows a predictable course. I install one, spend an unreasonable amount of time choosing colors and categories, enter every task I can remember, and then stop opening it after three days. The task list survives somewhere in the cloud, quietly preserving plans that even I have forgotten.

SAVE $900: As of July 16, the Samsung 77-inch S85F OLED 4K TV is down to a new record low of $1,297.99 at Amazon, Samsung, and Best Buy. That's a massive 41% in savings from its latest list price.

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If your requirements for a new TV include a big screen and a brilliant picture, this Samsung 77-inch S85F OLED TV will be right up your alley. And since it's a 2025 model, it's down to an astoundingly low price.

Since OLED TVs offer the most advanced lighting on the market, they're typically the most expensive. This is Samsung's entry-level OLED model, and it originally carried a $2,999.99 price tag, for instance. However, its list price has dropped significantly to $2,197.99 now that 2026 models have hit shelves. And as of July 16, it's reached a new record low of just $1,297.99 at Amazon, and $1,299.99 at Best Buy and Samsung itself. That's a 41% discount from its latest list price.

The star of the show with Samsung's 2025 OLED TVs is AI (shocker). The S85F features AI tools like Click to Search, Live Translate, Adaptive Sound Pro, and Real Depth Enhancer to enhance your viewing experience. Of course, it will also deliver tons of content recommendations. It's equipped with Samsung's Tizen 9.0 smart TV platform, which offers smooth and speedy navigation. Plus, its massive 77-inch screen offers brilliant picture quality with vivid colors and deep contrast.

As far as gaming goes, it's pretty basic. You'll get a 120Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1, and FreeSync Premium. For casual gamers, this will do just fine, but more advanced players will likely want to upgrade to a better refresh rate.

It's no longer the newest TV in Samsung's OLED lineup, but the S85F is still a strong contender and an excellent value — particularly now that the price is the lowest it's ever been.

Whether you studied the Great Uprising of 1381, sometimes referred to as the Peasant's Revolt, at school or not, the trailer for Andrew Garfield's new historical action-drama will have you geared up for a lesson.

Directed by Paul Greengrass, The Uprising follows one of the defining moments of English radicalism in history, when the commoners staged a rebellion against the tyranny of 14-year-old King Richard II. The Black Death had halved the population of England. The Hundred Years' War was draining the country's coffers. And the monarchy leaned on an already lean feudal system, heavily taxing common folk to pay for a war in a country far away. They'd had enough.

In the film, Garfield plays a farmer who becomes a key figure in the Uprising, alongside real legendary leaders Wat Tyler (Cosmo Jarvis) and John Ball (Jamie Bell). We don't have many screen depictions of the revolt, aside from a 1969 film starring Anthony Hopkins. So Greengrass' The Uprising is a rare insight into a pivotal moment for social resistance in British history, of the common people finding their voice. But it didn't come without cost.

Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller, Woody Norman, Katherine Waterston, and Sky Yang also star.

The Uprising hits cinemas Sept. 11.

For the past couple of years, I’ve had a brief but passionate love affair with Samsung foldables. That changed with the release of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which disappointed me so much that I now own a Motorola Razr Fold instead. I’ve since discovered a surprising number of ways in which Motorola phones are simply better.

In 2002, the production version of the Hummer H2 debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show, becoming an immediate symbol of American excess. It had a thirst for gasoline that was punchline-worthy, but a flashy shade of yellow paint that turned it into an eye-catching status symbol.

TL;DR: July 16 is Free Tea Day at participating McAlister's Deli locations. No purchase is necessary, and you can order online, in the app, or drop by a location to get free tea.

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It's hot outside, some of the nation is trapped in smokey air, and we only have two World Cup matches left. If you're feeling a touch of the summer blues, McAlister's Deli is offering a free cheer-me-up.

For all of July 16, stop by participating McAlister's locations to take part in Free Tea Day. Yes, you read that right. Today only, you can get a free tea with no purchase necessary.

With a desire to bring people together, McAlister's Free Tea Day started back in 2009. This year, Free Tea Day takes place on July 16, and the timing couldn't be better with heat and poor air quality in some of the nation.

SEE ALSO: Upgrade your morning brew: The Breville Barista Express espresso machine is over $100 off at Amazon

The free tea deal applies to Big Tea only, including sweet tea, unsweetened, tea/lemonade, flavored teas, and one flavor shot per tea. If you stop by a participating McAlister's Deli location, the deal is valid for one free tea per customer. You can also order online on the the McAlister's Deli app with a limit of four free teas.

While sipping your free tea, consider how you'll celebrate National Ice Cream Day coming up on Sunday, July 19.

Streaming services have made watching movies almost frictionless. However, most people don't think much about what they're giving up for it. Every time you open Netflix or Hulu, you're not just watching something; you're being watched in return. The platform logs what you pause, what you skip, how long you hover over a thumbnail, and that data feeds into profiles that eventually get sold. If you've ever felt vaguely uneasy about how well an algorithm seems to know you, there's a reason for that, and buying used DVDs with cash is one of the few remaining ways to actually opt out.

SAVE $654: The 45-inch LG Ultragear OLED curved gaming monitor is on sale for $1,345.99, down from the standard price of $1,999.99. That's a 33% discount.

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When it comes to tech that involves spending a big chunk of money, it's best if that tech has multiple purposes. For those who spend time gaming, watching movies, and working from home, a high-quality monitor is well worth the investment. If you fall into any or all of those categories, check out this deal.

As of July 16, the 45-inch LG Ultragear OLED curved gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $1,345.99, marked down from the usual price of $1,999.99. That's a 33% discount that takes a major $654 off the price.

With a stunningly crisp OLED display, the LG Ultragear is the upgrade we all deserve for gaming. The curved display brings on an immersive in-game feel, and the 45-inch display is a great size, as long as your desk can accommodate the upgrade.

SEE ALSO: The ASUS ROG gaming monitor is down to a record-low price at Amazon — buy it now for under $900

LG says this is the world's first 5K2K OLED gaming monitor. The 125 pixels-per-inch will give a great gaming experience, as well as prove worthwhile when streaming movies and sports. The display can reach up to 1,300 nits and there's a 0.03 millisecond response time.

Adding to its gaming stats are the dual HDMI 2.1 ports and a USB-C. Of course, it also has AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility. The curve is rated at 800R, and LG took the extra steps to add anti-glare, flicker-free, and low-blue light performance.

If you've been considering a gaming monitor upgrade, consider today's sale price on the 45-inch LG Ultragear OLED curved monitor. You'll be saving over $650 thanks to Amazon.

SAVE UP TO $90: As of July 16, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Sennheiser Accentum noise-cancelling headphones are on sale at Amazon for $217.33 (down from $299.99) and $99.95 (down from $189.95) respectively.

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Sennheiser is known for its premium audio products, which tend to be accompanied by premium price tags. But today, Amazon has slashed the price of two of the brand's best-selling headphone offerings. If you've been searching for high-quality noise-cancelling headphones that won't wreck your bank account, your search is over.

As of July 16, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 noise-cancelling headphones are down to just $217.33 from $299.99. That's a savings of 28%. Still too pricey? The Sennheiser Accentum headphones are also on sale for just $99.95, down an impressive 47% from their list price of $189.95.

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The Momentum 4s are a Mashable favorite. They've earned a spot on our list of the best noise-cancelling headphones for flying and the best headphones overall for 2026, mostly due to their outstanding battery life. Fully charged, these babies will last you 60 hours with ANC turned on. For comparison, the Sony XM6 headphones (another favorite) last for only half of that time. The Momentum 4s also sound excellent right out of the box, but do offer EQ adjustments in the app if you desire. The noise-cancellation isn't the best on the market, but it's fair for the price point.

The Accentum headphones are significantly cheaper at under $100, but still offer a massive 50-hour battery life, hybrid noise cancellation, rich and well-balanced HD stereo sound, and an in-app EQ to fine-tune your music to match your preferences. They're a little less impressive than their more expensive sibling, but honestly, you can't go wrong with either one.

If you're looking for audiophile-approved sound, long lasting battery life, decent noise cancellation, and an affordable price tag, these headphones practically sell themselves.

Samsung Unpacked is right around the corner, and with it, we'll be getting new Samsung Galaxy Watches. The pressure is on with this generation for Samsung, so here's what we know, what we expect and what we want from the company's latest wearables.

TL;DR: iClever’s Q950 Kids Headphones are now on Amazon for $69.99. They pack hybrid ANC, an 80dBA volume limit, 60-hour battery life, and a kid-proof design.

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iClever has launched the Q950 Kids Headphones, a new pair of wireless over-ear headphones designed to make listening safer for younger users. Available in the U.S. from iClever and Amazon for $69.99, the Q950 comes in two colors: blue and purple.

The headphones are built around iClever’s SafeSound technology, which keeps volume capped at 80dBA while adding noise cancellation to help kids hear clearly without needing to turn the volume all the way up.

What makes the Q950 stand out is its TÜV Rheinland Hearing Care certification, a third-party certification that recognizes the headphones’ focus on safer listening and hearing-friendly design. For parents, that adds an extra layer of confidence that their kids are using headphones designed with hearing health in mind.

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Beyond hearing protection, the Q950 packs features you’d usually expect from adult headphones. Wear Detection automatically pauses audio when the headphones are removed, Transparency Mode lets kids hear what’s happening around them without taking the headphones off, and Bluetooth Audio Sharing allows two headphones to connect to the same device for shared listening.

Battery life reaches up to 60 hours on a single charge, while ANC still works when using the included wired AUX connection. Built for everyday use, the Q950 includes an adjustable headband, soft ear cushions, and rotating ear cups for a comfortable fit as kids grow.

Grab the iClever Q950 Kids Headphones on Amazon for safer listening on the go.