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Of the four single women Mashable spoke to about dating in 2026, three had one thing in common: They're not on dating apps.

Or, at least, they're not active on them.

"I have Hinge," Kayleigh, a 23-year-old dancer living in Brooklyn, told me. "Do I use it, though? No." Kayleigh, like some other daters, opted to go by their first name only for privacy reasons.

SEE ALSO: The best dating apps for serious relationships

"I went on one Hinge date, and I was like, 'You're the most boring person I think I've ever met,'" she said. "Haven't been on one since."

None of the four daters I spoke to is thrilled about dating apps, including the one who is active on them. Daters, especially those looking for a long-term partner, are frustrated with the dating apps. That's nothing new, said dating coach Erika Ettin. But it seems the more technology meddles in our love lives, the more disconnected people feel. 

"There's never been more apps than we have today. There's never been more choices than today. We're so connected, but so disconnected," Mehak, host of the Love-ly podcast, told me. Love-ly is a podcast about dating, relationships, identity, and culture through the lens of immigrant identity.

Despite the obvious burnout, though, there is hope for dating — including on apps.

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The great opt-out of dating

In recent years, relationship and online dating expert Dr. Jess Carbino has seen more people "solomaxxing" or "self-partnering" — aka, staying single.

"This is consistent with larger trends related to loneliness, as well as relational cutoffs altogether," said Carbino, a PhD in sociology, who used to work as a sociologist for Tinder and Bumble. Americans have been reporting increased loneliness since before the COVID lockdowns, and the isolation and change in daily life afterward didn't help. Estrangement from family has also risen in recent years.

SEE ALSO: I haven't had a boyfriend for a decade. Here's what I've learned.

Carbino attributes opting out of dating to skepticism and cynicism. Men and women are wary of each other, she says. There's also a trend towards moralization, or the classification of certain behaviors as right or wrong. 

But why are young daters skeptical and cynical? Carbino believes that Gen Z hasn't dated before, doesn't know how to do it, and isn't dating as a result of their anxieties, preoccupations with technology, and the precarious financial position they find themselves in.

The socioeconomic status of young people (and older people) definitely hinders dating. Last month, WIRED declared that people can't afford to date, and the New York Times recently reported that rising costs are stopping people from having children, too.

"They're not perceiving themselves or others as being viable options."

Young adults are bowing out of marriage and partnership at a younger age "because they don't feel like they have the capacity to do that," Carbino explained. "They're not perceiving themselves or others as being viable options, and I think that's really consistent with demographic data we see in terms of the increased age at first marriage and childbearing."

Between 1980 and 2023, the median age of an American woman when she first marries has increased by 29 percent from 22.0 to 28.4, according to Bowling Green State University.

And then there are the cultural reasons behind going solo. Having a boyfriend has been deemed "embarrassing"; heterosexual women are pessimistic about their options, and they're not afraid to say so on social media. And that doesn't even touch growing political polarization between young men and women.

And daters continue to be frustrated by dating apps — and now AI is added into the mix. For several years now, the most popular dating apps (Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble) have been adding more AI features, such as Tinder's AI matchmaker, Chemistry.

"Nobody is for it," Ettin said of AI. "With it being so hard to make a connection in general these days, the last thing people want is more AI intervention to make it less personal, to make it less human."

Then there are the daters using chatbots to come up with messages for them (if not dating a bot itself). If someone is using AI to swipe and chat for them, "it doesn't bode well for a good partnership if someone's not putting in the work up front," she said.

26-year-old dater Moena, a PR professional, said AI in dating "kind of kills authenticity." As a Bumble user, she's curious about what the app plans on doing with AI in the coming months as it removes the swipe feature. But plenty of users have expressed their discontent with the move to AI online.

Even without AI, though, the disdain towards dating apps has been growing steadily. Looking at financial performance, Hinge has consistently increased direct revenue and paying users, but the same can't be said for Tinder and Bumble. The latter is considering even apparently considering a sale amid declining downloads. 

Overwhelm and underwhelm

For Mehak, who's not on apps right now, dating is simultaneously overwhelming and underwhelming.

Dating is simultaneously overwhelming and underwhelming.

It's "overwhelming because you know the apps never stop, you're constantly swiping, you're having the same conversation, you're going on first dates that do go somewhere," she explained, "but then they don't go somewhere, but it's also underwhelming, right?"

After awhile, dating all starts to feel the same. She enjoys dating — she loves people and is curious about them — but she's burnt out by the process.

Mehak, who's in her early 30s, said the difference between dating now and ten years ago is the amount of choice. She's also struggling with ambivalence: She wants to find her person, but she can't rush the process. 

"I've spent a lot of time trying to answer six-month questions on date two," she said. She asks herself questions like, Do I see a future with them? Is this my person? "As I'm saying this, I just laugh at myself, because I'm like, how would I possibly know?"

And while she sometimes goes out with friends to meet new people, she doesn't enjoy speed dating events, as they feel manufactured.

Kate Sime, who's in her early 50s, said dating apps have removed the human element of dating, and they foster an environment where everyone's disposable. Before she met her ex-husband at 27, she met her boyfriends through friends, at work, or by locking eyes with someone across a bar. But dating doesn't seem to work like that anymore. 

Sime also said a lot of singles events in London consist of throwing people in a room and giving them alcohol, so she wants to do something different. 

She's launching a business this autumn, Kasalyst, for heterosexual singles 35 and older in London. Kasalyst will host events with activities, be it wine tasting or a dinner party, and pair it with talks to help people through different elements of relationships, such as emotions or finances. She also plans on vetting people to weed out catfishes. 

Just looking for hookups

"Even at our age, people just want to hook up," Sime said. She and her friends have been on Hinge and Bumble, and when they share stories, they realize they've seen the same men on and off those apps over the past three years. 

"They're not actually seriously looking for relationships," she said. What she and her friends discovered is that the men brave enough to hit on them in bars tend to be married, and they're open about the fact that they're having affairs and have no intention of leaving their partners. And when they do leave — or get left — they download the apps right away.

"Women do the work, we do the therapy, we hang out with our girlfriends, we take time out, we heal, we go it alone, we grieve, we do things the right way, whereas men don't bother with that, and they just jump straight into the next relationship," she explained.

What's missing from these conversations? Tinder.

Moena said she's not currently on Tinder (she's on Bumble, Hinge, and Raya instead), due to its hookup reputation — which is exactly what its current CEO, Spencer Rascoff, wants to move away from. The other three aren't on Tinder, either. Tinder does have the largest market share among popular U.S. dating apps, though, according to Business of Apps. Market intelligence firm Sensor Tower also found that Tinder's mobile user base is on average 2.5 times the size of Bumble's.

Is there hope for daters?

Despite some young people solomaxxing for now, Carbino believes it's temporary. They're not resigned to being single forever. She'd like people to be more optimistic, "because there are many people out there who are looking and who are eager to meet someone."

And Mehak told Mashable she is optimistic — but she's noticed she gets fulfillment and confidence from her life, not from men's attention. She tries to make sure she pours into other aspects of her life so "dating takes up a very normal amount of space in my brain."

Kayleigh, the dancer, said she often meets people through the dance projects she does. She then knows she has shared interests, and finds it easier to start being friends with someone and seeing where it takes her.

And despite the ire toward dating apps, Ettin believed people would complain if they went away. Meeting someone isn't easy, she said — it takes a lot of time, energy, and sometimes money. A dater's attitude makes a difference.

"The apps aren't keeping people single," she said. "It's how people use them."

Some of Ettin's dating app tips include:

• Don't exchange phone numbers until you plan a date, so you don't fall into the pen pal trap.

• Treat your initial conversation like a funnel: Start broad and go more narrow. No "how's your day going?" That's boring.

• Meeting up sooner rather than later, in case they're a catfish or just a dud.

Carbino also encourages daters not to just drop someone due to imperfections, as "dump him" social media culture might suggest. Never tolerate abusive behavior, but there's a wide gap between a pet peeve or an ick and something truly harmful. 

"Many people who have been in romantic partnerships, whether they're heterosexual or not, know that people act in ways that are unattractive at times," she said. "Sometimes your partners are going to do things that you don't like and that are not pleasing to you, but that doesn't mean that they're a bad person."

"Honestly, the imperfections are what's really nice, because that's where you know the growth and introspection happens," she continued.

And if you really don't want to deal with another person's faults — or your own, let's be real — then maybe you should take a break from dating. You can always come back when you're ready. When asked if she had anything else to say about dating in 2026, Kayleigh said, "It's OK to be single."

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Where to buy Lego Editions Olivia Rodrigo collection sets: Olivia Rodrigo’s Vinyl $34.99 at Lego Pre-Order Here Olivia Rodrigo's Concert Moon $49.99 at Lego Pre-Order Here Olivia Rodrigo’s Secret Storage $79.99 at Lego Pre-Order Here Olivia Rodrigo's Dual Guitar $119.99 at Lego Pre-Order Here Olivia Rodrigo's Flower Bouquet $49.99 at Lego Pre-Order Here

Lego is basically handing Livies a whole new way to experience Olivia Rodrigo’s universe, brick by brick.

The brand-new Lego Editions Olivia Rodrigo collection delivers five collectible sets inspired by her "Sour," "Guts," and "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love" eras. The three-time Grammy Award winner is the first musician to receive multiple dedicated Lego sets and the first partner to collaborate on a personalized Lego Botanicals set.

The full Lego Editions Olivia Rodrigo collection officially launches globally on Aug. 1, but fans don’t have to wait to order. Preorders are already live, including Olivia Rodrigo’s Dual Guitar, Olivia Rodrigo’s Concert Moon, and the Lego Botanicals x Olivia Rodrigo Flower Bouquet.

Olivia Rodrigo isn’t just fronting another celebrity merch collaboration here. Rodrigo also played an active role in refining the designs. The collection is filled with details pulled from her world — from red megaphones and handwritten lyric notebooks to iconic performance moments and nods to her Filipino heritage.

If you're ready to get your hands on the new collection, here are all the details you need.

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The Lego Editions Olivia Rodrigo’s Vinyl turns Olivia’s music world into a collectible build with details fans will recognize right away. The 360-piece set includes signature symbols like her red megaphone, red lips, and butterfly motifs, along with an Olivia Rodrigo minifigure wearing a silver outfit inspired by her "Sour" tour look. There are also hidden references and little callbacks sprinkled throughout the build, and fans can spin the center of the vinyl to reveal extra stars and butterflies.

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The Lego Editions Olivia Rodrigo’s Concert Moon recreates one of the most memorable moments from Olivia’s "Guts" World Tour — the viral scene where she floats above the crowd on a giant moon. The 670-piece set includes a purple record player, spinning vinyl, and a brick-built crescent moon inspired by the live show.

Fans can turn a handle to make the vinyl and moon rotate, open hidden drawers for small keepsakes, and use a built-in holder to display things like concert tickets or Polaroids. It also comes with an Olivia Rodrigo minifigure wearing a glittery black outfit inspired by her stage style, making it feel like a mini concert display for your shelf.

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The Lego Editions Olivia Rodrigo’s Secret Storage gathers some of Olivia’s most recognizable symbols in one display-packed build. The 1,085-piece set is designed like a concert touring case and opens to reveal hidden compartments with items tied to her career, including a red guitar, a lyric notebook, a microphone, vinyl, and the signature red megaphone from her "Guts" era.

Fans will also spot a fun reference to the "Good 4 U" music video, with an Olivia Rodrigo minifigure in her iconic cheerleader outfit appearing inside a TV screen. Between the hidden Easter eggs and display-friendly design, this one feels like a mini scrapbook of Olivia moments in Lego form.

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The Lego Editions Olivia Rodrigo’s Dual Guitar turns Olivia’s music into a bold split design that reflects her softer and edgier sides in one build. The 1,228-piece set is shaped like a combined acoustic and electric guitar, inspired by her GUTS world tour and festival performances. It opens up to reveal hidden stage moments, backstage spaces, secret compartments, and Easter eggs tucked throughout the build for fans to find. Inside, there are two detailed Olivia Rodrigo minifigures complete with mini guitars, tour-inspired outfits, and new hair pieces.

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The Lego Botanicals x Olivia Rodrigo Flower Bouquet turns the singer’s music and visual identity into a buildable floral display. The 400-piece set includes 11 Lego flowers, such as a purple rose, daisy, hellebore, and verbena, all built in her signature purple color palette.

Scattered throughout are small Easter eggs tied to her songs, visuals, and stage moments, including guitar-shaped petals, red cherries, butterflies, stars, and black heart details.

Preorders are now live. Waiting until Aug. 1? Bad idea, right?

In celebration of the 4th of July and while summer is in full swing, now is the perfect time to hit Home Depot and grab some new power tools for DIY projects and home repairs. While select DeWALT and Ryobi tools are up to 40% off and battery deals are available, there are a few even better deals you won't want to miss.

Over 16 years ago, Google released the Nexus One, and it's considered one of the most important phones in Android history. I still own mine. And while a lot has changed since it arrived in January 2010, and the latest Pixel 10 Pro XL is better than ever, Google could still learn a thing or two from those older models.

When most people look at an Ethernet cable, their first thought would be that this is how you transport data. However, you've probably seen devices like security cameras or network switches that aren't only sending data over Ethernet, but also receiving power using that one cable.

SAVE $133: As of June 30, get the Samsung 1TB 9100 PRO SSD for $206.99 at Amazon. That's down from its usual price of $339.99, saving you over $100.

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Storage is expensive. You can add that to a veritable treasure trove of other pricey PC parts and components that cost too much, especially RAM.

And it's only getting pricier, so the best time to get a hard drive, especially if you plan on playing some of the year's biggest video games, is now. Though Prime Day may be over, we still found a great deal on an SSD you can use to make sure you're ready for any game that comes your way, as well as photos, videos, or whatever you like to store on your computer.

As of June 30, get the Samsung 1TB 9100 PRO SSD for $206.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $339.99. That's $133 off and a discount of 39%.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day is over: We found 10+ deals still live on microSD, portable SSDs, and hard drives to beat RAMageddon

This internal SSD is a whopping 1TB, so it offers plenty of storage space for gaming, photos, videos, files, or backups. It boasts read speeds of up to 14,700MB/s as well as random read/write speeds of up to 1,850K/2,600K IOPS, which means it's zippy enough to recall files and help load content that'll serve you better than an external hard drive, if that's what you're in the market for.

The only downside here is, if you aren't as savvy with computers as you wish you were, you do have to install this SSD. So if you're uncomfortable with popping your case open and putting it in yourself, you may want to opt for an external hard drive instead. If that doesn't bother you though, this is an excellent offer for an SSD that will serve you well, especially if you're planning on future-proofing your setup.

Despite what some people might think, computers run on electricity and not magic fairy dust. Electricity costs money, and generating it usually has some sort of environmental cost too.

Range has basically become the new way people measure efficiency, mostly because it feels more real-world than MPG. MPG tells you how far a car could go on a gallon, but range shows how far you actually get before stopping for fuel, tank size included.

Milwaukee makes hundreds of tools you'll love, but if you're a new homeowner or simply on a budget, certain affordable tools are a must-buy. If you already own a drill or a few other tools, here are four more Milwaukee tools under $120 worth adding to your collection.

For decades, luxury buyers who prioritized reliability had a simple answer: buy a Lexus. The Japanese brand built its reputation on offering premium vehicles with the durability and low ownership costs that many European rivals struggled to match, making it the default choice for cautious shoppers.

If you’re thinking about switching to Linux, you’re probably comparing distros like Ubuntu, Fedora, or Mint and wondering which one is the best fit. But, with my decade-long experience using and recommending Linux, I think that’s the wrong question to ask. Instead, start by comparing GNOME and KDE Plasma, decide which one fits your workflow better, and then choose any distro built around that desktop environment (DE). That narrows the decision down to just two options.

For years, I clicked through the same apps and routines every morning by hand. Then I found a tool buried in Windows that's been there the whole time, quietly waiting to take over.

Samsung is preparing a true onslaught of foldable phones this July, and now we've gotten our first detailed look at all of them.

Android Headlines posted the images on Tuesday, and even though these are technically images of cases that will be offered with these phones at launch, some of them do show the phones inside the case.

Perhaps the most interesting in this bunch is Samsung's rumored wide foldable phone. According to the outlet, this phone will actually be called the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. The successor of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be called the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and it will be positioned as the most advanced foldable phone Samsung has to offer. Finally, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is the compact, flip-style foldable that follows the Galaxy Z Flip 7.

In the images, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a dual camera system on the back, and a punch-hole style selfie camera on the front. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 also has a dual camera on the back, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra comes with a triple rear camera.

The cases on offer include a dark grey one with a kick-stand and aramid fiber-style pattern (this one comes in several color combos), several solid color cases including a white and a purple option, and a couple of joyful ones with cartoon character prints. The options are similar for all phones, though the aramid fiber cases are missing for the Flip phone.

SEE ALSO: Samsung to take on the iPhone Pro with the new Galaxy S27 Pro?

As for what these phones will actually be like, check out our overview of rumors and reports for both the ultra-wide Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.

Plex has been around since 2008, forking from a macOS XBMC port, which is, of course, today's Kodi. I haven't been on the Plex train since day one, but it has been over a decade at this point, and it was my first go at self-hosting streaming media in my home.

Everyone loves a good deal, especially when the car you’re getting feels a lot nicer and drives better than the price would suggest. With affordable cars getting harder to come by, it’s refreshing when a brand actually puts in the effort to stretch value further.

SAVE OVER $100: As of June 30, the Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition laptop (Core Ultra 7 Processor 256V, 16GB Memory, 1TB Storage) has returned to its lowest-ever price of $999.99 at Amazon.

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If buying a new laptop has been at the top of your mind — whether for work, school, or fun — Amazon still has some solid discounts available after Prime Day. The Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition laptop (Core Ultra 7 Processor 256V, 16GB Memory, 1TB Storage) is one of the best, down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon.

As of June 30, this Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition laptop is on sale for $999.99 at Amazon. That's just over $150 off its typical price of $1,155.64, but it won't be at this price for long. A timer has already begun on the store page that's counting down through June 30, so now is the time to take advantage of this deal before it's gone for good.

SEE ALSO: Laptop specs explained: A jargon-free guide to what's inside your computer

If you enjoy the portable feel of a laptop, the Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition is the perfect fit for those on-the-go. It starts at just 2.82 pounds and features a thin design, which makes it nice and easy to slip into a bag or backpack to take with you on the commute. This particular model comes with 16GB of memory, a Core Ultra 7 processor 256V, and 1TB of storage, alongside up to 17 hours of battery life.

That's certainly not all, though. The Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition also has a beautiful screen, whether you're watching something or scrolling through a project for work. It boasts DisplayHDR True Black 500, 600 nits peak brightness, and WUXGA resolution at 60Hz so you can experience a smooth, sharp, and colorful picture.

This deal on the Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition laptop (Core Ultra 7 Processor 256V, 16GB Memory, 1TB Storage) runs out after June 30. Act fast to save at Amazon.

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TL;DR: The LG 27GX790B-B 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor is on sale for $699.99 at Amazon, down from its $999.99 list price.

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OLED gaming monitors are rarely where you go looking for budget upgrades, but Amazon’s latest LG UltraGear deal gives you a pretty serious price cut on one of the fastest 27-inch screens in LG’s current lineup. 

As of June 30, the LG’s 27-inch UltraGear QHD OLED gaming monitor (the 27GX790B-B model) is on sale for only $699.99 at Amazon — with a limited-time deal cutting $300 from its $999.99 list price. 

Shipped and sold by Amazon directly (instead of a third-party seller), free delivery is set for July 5 at the time of writing, or as soon as July 2 for Prime members. Amazon also shows a used “Like New” option for $664.99 through Amazon Resale, if you want to save as much as possible. Anyone wanting the new model directly from Amazon will want to stick with the $699.99 listing. 

This UltraGear is built around a 27-inch QHD OLED panel with a 2560x1440 resolution, giving you a sharper picture than 1080p without asking your PC to push full 4K. If you’re either new to PC gaming or upgrading from a much older rig, this is a very nice middle ground. 

If you’re the type who plays a lot of competitive games, you’ll be a big fan of LG’s Dual Mode: letting you switch between QHD at up to 540Hz or HD at up to 720Hz, depending on whether you care more about sharpness or pure reaction time. Add in the 0.02ms gray-to-gray response time, and games like Counter-Strike 2, Rocket League, Fortnite, and Valorant should feel seriously quick.

The OLED panel should also help with more cinematic games and streaming, with LG listing 335 nits of typical brightness, DisplayHDR True Black 500, UL Verified Perfect Black, and a 1.5M:1 contrast ratio.

That means if you’ll be playing Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced or Grand Theft Auto VI in the future, you’ll be getting richer blacks, stronger contrast, and better detail in darker scenes than you’d expect from a more standard gaming monitor. 

For keeping frames extra smooth, the monitor also supports NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. DisplayPort 2.1, dual HDMI 2.1 ports, USB-C, three USB ports, DTS Headphone:X support, and height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustments round out the package — so you have all the versatility you need to complete your new immersive setup and then some. 

If you fancy an extra QHD monitor, the 27-inch Odyssey G5 is now only $149.99 at Amazon. As for OLEDs, you can still grab the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 curved gaming monitor for its lowest-ever price. 

TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Play Booster Box is on sale for $125.95 at Amazon, down from its $209.70 list price.

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Magic: The Gathering and Marvel fans have already seen this Play Booster Box bounce through a few decent discounts, but now that the expansion is officially out, Amazon has pushed even harder with a new record low price for this sealed 30-pack display box. 

As of June 30, the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Play Booster Box has been cut in price at Amazon to just $125.95. Compared to its $209.70 list price, that saves you $83.75 and takes 40% off the box — its lowest-ever price confirmed by price tracker camelcamelcamel. Shipped by Amazon directly, you can get standard free delivery for July 5 (at the time of writing), or as soon as July 1 for Prime members. 

That price brings the box down to about $4.20 per Play Booster before tax, which is a pretty big drop from the launch day and preorder prices we were seeing just a few weeks ago. 

Walmart has the same box listed for $125.95 through marketplace seller Cataclysm Games and fulfilled by Walmart itself, with some other seller listings starting slightly lower. TCGplayer is even cheaper on paper, with listings as low as $119.99 plus $4.99 shipping. That’s a total of $124.98, only $1.24 above the trading card selling platform’s estimated market price of $123.75. 

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If you’re only just learning about this new set of cards, the Marvel Super Heroes expansion brings Marvel’s roster into Magic: The Gathering, with heroes and villains jumping from the comics to the battlefield. Players can build around their favourite characters, equip them with recognisable gear, and lean into MTG’s usual strategy-heavy battles across casual games, drafts, and Limited play.

Inside the box, you’ll get 30 Play Boosters, with 14 Magic cards in each pack. Every pack includes one Traditional Foil card and one to four cards of rare or higher rarity, plus a mix of uncommons, commons, and a land card. There’s also a small chance of finding a Foil Borderless Mythic Rare, while Traditional Foil Land replaces the regular land in 20% of boosters.

Preorders for Magic: The Gathering's Reality Fracture Play Booster Box are on sale for $10 off at Amazon. What’s more, the Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart Booster Box is on offer for under $100. 

TL;DR: Slurpee Day is back this summer, landing on Saturday, July 11. Customers can grab a free small Slurpee drink from participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores nationwide.

Summer is quite literally heating up, but 7-Eleven is here to help you stay cool with the return of its mega-popular Slurpee Day. And better yet, the iconic drink is turning 60 this year, so 7-Eleven has a couple more surprises in store for customers.

Landing on Saturday, July 11 (that's 7/11, by the way), Slurpee Day will kick off at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores nationwide, with each handing out free small Slurpee drinks to celebrate. If you want to get in on the fun earlier, you can actually score a free large Slurpee drink on July 10 if you make a minimum $20 purchase through the 7NOW delivery app.

There's also a brand new flavor to enjoy this year: Mountain Dew Confetti Chill. If you're curious what that tastes like, 7-Eleven says it "blends bright citrus flavor with notes of sweet vanilla icing, giving fans a zesty lemon cake treat in frozen drink form." It's only available until Aug. 29, so summertime will be your big opportunity to taste this chilly new release. The fun certainly doesn't stop there, though.

Select 7-Eleven and Speedway stores will also be hosting a Slurpee Date experience on Slurpee Day. Whether you're planning to share a Slurpee with a partner or grab one with a friend, this experience will include a photo-op bench, commemorative keepsakes, and limited-edition, bedazzled Slurpee “S” double straws that are "inspired by the brand's diamond anniversary," per the press release.

Romantic, right? Credit: 7-Eleven

What better way to spend a summer day? Don't miss out on all the fun of Slurpee Day on July 11.

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