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I've always loved how much freedom Linux gives you to customize your desktop. I've spent years ricing GNOME and KDE Plasma, but I've always avoided window managers (WM) like i3 and Hyprland. Without a graphical interface, customization feels more like programming than personalizing your desktop. I recently decided to give WMs a try, but building a polished setup would easily consume an entire Saturday for me. That's when I had an idea: what if I let Claude do the heavy lifting? The result wasn't just dramatically faster—it looked better than almost anything I'd built myself.

Oversharing on Google is almost a bit too easy. Google is designed for seamless collaboration, which means the system tends to default to settings that reduce the amount of friction you encounter when attempting to share. Unfortunately, that also means some of the default settings are overly permissive by default.

TL;DR: Lego is livestreaming a demo of its new Pokémon Smart Play sets on July 31 at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT, just ahead of the collection's official Aug. 1 launch.

If you're the kind of person who still gets excited seeing Pikachu, Lego's new Pokémon Smart Play sets are about to make your day. Lego is livestreaming a demo of the collection, giving fans a first look at how these sets work before they officially launch Aug. 1.

The demo streams July 31 at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT on Lego's site. If you're near a Lego Store, it's also worth stopping by during the stream — Lego says visitors can score extra rewards on that day.

What makes these sets so much fun

Mashable's Timothy Werth got hands-on with the sets ahead of launch, and by his own account, he came away completely won over — despite not even being a big Pokémon fan going in.

The sets are built around Lego's Smart Brick, a modified 2x4 piece packed with an accelerometer, microphones, speakers, LED lights, a gyroscope, and a color sensor. It responds to Smart Tags and Smart Minifigures included in the sets, meaning your Pokémon can "talk" to each other, and light up or make noises as you play with them.

According to Werth, some of the small details are what really sell it: Pikachu, Squirtle, Bidoof, Geodude, Charmander, and Eevee all make adorable noises, chattering when placed near each other, and the Pikachu Treehouse Set even hides a tiny Murphy bed where Pikachu can lie down and snore.

However, not every set includes a Smart Brick, so if you want the interactive features, you'll need at least one all-in-one set (starting at $69.99) — cheaper add-on sets start at $19.99. The full lineup launches Aug. 1, with a few sets already on Amazon and the rest up for preorder at Lego's online store.

Even a casual Pokémon fan will get something out of this — Aug. 1 is coming for your wallet either way.

Most people chasing better audio head straight for a DAC upgrade. It's the obvious move when your music sounds flat or cluttered, and the marketing around premium converters makes it easy to believe you're leaving quality on the table by using the chip built into your motherboard. The thing is, that chip is almost certainly not your problem, but your amplifier is a different story.

Six in 10 drivers say headlight glare is a problem after dark, and nearly three-quarters of those affected believe it has worsened over the past decade, according to a survey done by AAA in February 2026. Among those who experience glare, 92% identify oncoming headlights as the primary cause, and about one-third of respondents report being blinded by glare reflected in their rearview or side mirrors.

Seth Meyers had a lot of Donald Trump material to wade through during his "A Closer Look" Late Night segment on Wednesday, from the president having to sit through some awkward press awards at the White House Correspondents' Dinner to Trump's unusual remarks during the memorial of Senator Lindsey Graham.

Another area that he spent some time on? Trump being called a "pedophile protector" during a recent rally, due to his association with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — the president responded by calling the heckler a "communist".

"If someone calls you a 'pedophile protector', calling them a communist is not a great comeback. 'You're covering up for sex traffickers!' 'Oh yeah, well you want the workers to own the means of production, soooo ya burnt!" says Meyers in the clip above.

"Trump just can't get away from this Epstein thing. It's in his rallies, press conferences, Correspondents' Dinner...You know the new Trump coin they're releasing? He OK'd it before flipping it over and checking the other side," Meyers jokes, bringing up a photoshopped image of the coin engraved with one of the many photos of Trump and Epstein together.

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SAVE $10: As of July 30, select colors of the 40oz Owala FreeSip Tumbler are on sale for $34.98 at Amazon. That's $10.01 off their list price of $44.99.

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If you're spending a lot of time in the heat this summer, it's important to stay hydrated.

As of July 30, a selection of 40oz Owala FreeSip Tumblers are on sale for $34.98 at Amazon. That's just over $10 off their full price of $44.99. And as for what colors are on sale at this price, you can choose between strawberry fields, summer sweetness, foggy tide, daybreak, and iced breeze. Some are even at their lowest-ever price with this deal.

There's also a selection of colors on sale for $35.99, if your favorite color isn't on the maximum discount.

SEE ALSO: De'Longhi just launched a coffee machine that makes both hot and iced drinks — and it's yours for under $1,000

This durable stainless-steel tumbler is ready to join you on your summer adventures this year. Alongside its sturdy build, it has a versatile design. With its 2-in-1 FreeSip spout, you can either drink through a built-in straw or tilt it back to drink from the spout. Its push-button lid also helps keep the spout clean.

For keeping your drink cold, the Owala FreeSip Tumbler features double-wall insulation. This can keep it cool for up to 24 hours, which is great news if you're taking it along for longer periods in the day.

Some colors are marked as limited-time deals right now, so act fast to save on these 40oz Owala FreeSip Tumblers at Amazon.

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OpenBSD is known for its devotion to security, but can it work as a desktop? The BSDs are great alternatives to Linux distributions, but this OS is probably better suited to a router or homelab project, right?

SAVE OVER $600: As of July 30, the LG 45-inch Ultragear 5K2K WUHD OLED curved gaming monitor is on sale for $1,329.99 at Amazon. That's $670 off its list price of $1,999.99.

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As tech prices continue to rise, we're keeping an eye out for solid discounts across a wide range of items. If a new gaming monitor is something you've been hoping to buy, Amazon recently dropped a great deal on the LG 45-inch Ultragear 5K2K WUHD OLED curved gaming monitor that's worth checking out.

Normally listed at a hefty $1,999.99, this LG gaming monitor is now $1,329.99 at Amazon. Overall, that makes for $670 in savings, which is a pretty great price cut for such a high-quality display.

SEE ALSO: Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 from Amazon and get a free $100 gift card

For PC gamers, this LG monitor is worth every cent. Its huge 45-inch OLED screen with an 800R curve is sure to immerse you right into your favorite games, and its 5K2K WUHD (5120 x 2160) resolution will make sure they look sharp, too. It also boasts a 0.03ms response time for smooth gameplay and a Dual Mode feature that lets you switch between 5K/WUHD at up to 165Hz and Wide Full HD at 330Hz.

On top of that, it also has AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility. With these, you won't have to worry about screen tearing while you're jumping into your favorite games.

If it's caught your eye, don't miss out on this great deal on the LG 45-inch Ultragear 5K2K WUHD OLED curved gaming monitor at Amazon.

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SAVE $1,202: As of July 30, TCL's 85-inch QM8L Series Mini-LED QLED Smart TV is back to its record-low price of $2,797.99 at Amazon. That's 30% off its $3,999.99 list price.

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TCL's 85-inch QM8L Mini-LED TV is back to its record-low price. Right now it's $2,797.99 at Amazon, down from $3,999.99. That's a 30% discount, saving you $1,200. It's a massive TV with premium hardware underneath, so seeing it drop back to this price is a welcome surprise.

This TV really flexes in picture quality — the Mini LED backlighting, combined with what TCL calls its "Halo Control System," is meant to give you deep, accurate blacks and colors without the halo effect you sometimes see around bright objects on lower-end Mini LED TVs.

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It supports over 4,000 dimming zones and can hit up to 6,000 nits of peak brightness, which is a lot of headroom for HDR content specifically. And thanks to wide viewing angles, the picture doesn't wash out or shift in color even if you're sitting off to the side instead of dead center.

Sound is handled by Bang & Olufsen-tuned speakers, and if you want to go bigger, there's an optional wireless subwoofer and satellite speakers you can add on. For gamers, it supports a 288Hz refresh rate with variable refresh rate tech and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, which together mean smoother motion and less input lag if you're playing competitively.

Grab TCL's 85-inch QM8L Series Mini-LED QLED Smart TV while it's at its best-ever price — before it climbs back to $3,999.99.

These days, Pokémon cards are harder to come by than human teeth, the latter being a longtime outré collectible of choice for pop star Kesha.

The Grammy-nominated artist has been collecting fans' teeth via X since 2011 (when it was Twitter), per Complex. And on Wednesday, Kesha renewed her collection's crowdsourcing mode, hitting X with a casual PO box for fans to send over their personal pegs.

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Kesha's love for collecting human incisors, canines, and molars started back in 2011, when her album Animal was topping every chart and a fan sent her a tooth (on Kesha's request) that the pop star made into a necklace — a moment that became a legendary Twitter post.

Las Culturistas podcast hosts Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang asked Kesha about the lore around her tooth fairy collection during the latest episode (it came up when they were talking about narwhals).

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"Do you know that I collect teeth?" she said. "Send 'em over."

"The teeth started when I became obsessed with my fans," Kesha added. "Someone was like, 'My child lost their teeth.' And I was like, ‘Can I have them? I want to make jewellery out of it.' So then I made a necklace, an earring, and then a belt, and then a crown. The crown's wild."

Kesha told Yang and Rogers she just "started putting [teeth] all over my home," where they're held "in little jars."

"I just started collecting them because it kind of freaks out straight men," she said.

There's honestly no better way to say it than Rogers and Yang chanting in unison: "She's a pop star and she needs your teeth." You've got the PO box address.

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Once you’ve bought a 3D printer, you can keep the hobby ticking along with a steady stream of relatively cheap filament. The less filament a print uses, the lower the material cost.

I've been a YouTuber for years, and like most people who have to create video content, I'm chained to Adobe's Creative Cloud subscription seemingly forever.

Donald Trump has already made plenty of confusing comments in response to the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, so it's probably no big surprise that his memorial speech went the way it did.

In the Daily Show clip above, host Jordan Klepper breaks down some of the most memorable moments, starting with the president saying: "Virtually everyone, Republican or Democrat, liked Lindsey. Well, not everybody, but it sounds good."

"I can't believe I have to say this to Donald Trump, but can you just lie to us?" says Klepper. "It's a memorial, you could paint a rosier picture. I didn't go to my Uncle Lou's funeral and tell everyone he was the Zodiac Killer, I said he was good with numbers."

Klepper then plays a clip of Trump describing how he shared Graham's personal cell phone number back in 2016 when the two were feuding.

"OK, interesting choice," says Klepper. "I might have chosen a moment that highlights Lindsey's character, but I guess the time he got 10,000 calls from guys named Mike Roch and Hugh Jazz is also equally good."

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If you've ever been to a pub quiz or a trivia night, you know folks can get granular on the details. And one X user's experience has struck a chord with fellow trivia fiends.

On Thursday, film critic Mattie Lucas (@cinemattie) posted of her experience at a local trivia night, in which punters were seemingly asked to answer one question: "Who won the Oscar for Best Actress in 2025?"

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Sounds simple enough, but if your whole category of prowess is entertainment, you're going to take issue with the phrasing of such a question.

"I asked 'for the ceremony that happened in 2025, or the year 2025?'" wrote @cinemattie. "And everyone turned to look at me like '...fuck.'"

Lucas was right to raise her hand on this. To clarify, the Oscars honour films released through the previous calendar year. So the 98th Academy Awards, held in March 2026, gave out the gold to films from 2025. The 97th Academy Awards, held in March 2025, awarded films from 2024.

So, in Lucas' trivia case, the answer could have been Mikey Madison for Anora (Best Actress at the 97th Academy Awards, held in 2025), or Jessie Buckley for Hamnet (Best Actress at the 98th Academy Awards, for a film that came out in 2025). (Lucas got it right.)

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Lucas' tweet really resonated with fellow trivia-goers on X, gaining 1.2 million views and a flood of comments backing her up.

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Look, there's often money and/or bragging rights on the line at trivia nights, she was right to ask!

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SAVE $40: As of July 30, the newly-launched Wolfbox HyperFlow 60D Portable Air Compressor is $299.99 on Amazon. That's 19% discount off its $369.99 list price.

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Wolfbox just launched a new off-road air compressor, and it's already on sale — right now the HyperFlow 60D is $299.99 at Amazon. That's a 19% discount, saving you $70.

It's built specifically for off-roaders, overlanders, truck owners, and RV travelers who've dealt with cheaper compressors overheating or slowing down mid-use. The HyperFlow60D can run nonstop for up to 60 minutes, which is enough to air up all 16 tires on a 4-vehicle group trip. That's handy if you're with a group and don't want everyone standing around waiting between vehicles.

Thanks to dual 60mm cylinders and a 1080W motor, it can take a 37-inch off-road tire from 10 to 40 PSI (pounds per square inch) in under three minutes, or top off a smaller trailer tire in about a minute. The dual cooling fans make the long runtime possible by keeping the motor from overheating, even during back-to-back use.

For setting your pressure, there's a digital display that shows your PSI in real-time, and you can set a target and walk away — it automatically shuts off once it hits your number, accurate within a couple of PSI. At 18 pounds, it's light enough to toss in a truck bed or RV storage without much thought.

This compressor doesn't quit — grab Wolfbox HyperFlow 60D Portable Air Compressor at Amazon before it's back to full price.

Best Dyson vacuum deals at Amazon: Best upright vacuum deal Dyson Ball Animal 2 Plus Corded Vacuum $314.99 (save $135) Get Deal Best cordless vacuum deal Dyson V8 $299.99 (save $90) Get Deal Best robot vacuum deal Dyson 360 Vis Nav Robot Vacuum $299.99 (save $700) Get Deal

Dyson has long been known for its incredible vacuums. Before the Airwrap and beauty devices that went viral, the brand was revered for creating some of the most reliable vacuums around. But a reputation like this doesn’t come cheap, so shopping around for deals is always a good idea when looking for a Dyson.

Amazon has dropped the price on a range of Dyson vacuums, from cordless stick vacuums to robot vacuums. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites below.

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This Dyson Ball Animal vacuum is perfect for larger homes with pets. It has a powerful suction with Ball technology that makes it easy to maneuver around furniture and obstacles. Its self-adjusting cleaner head, whole-machine filtration, and five included accessories help tackle stubborn dirt, allergens, and pet mess throughout the home.

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The Dyson V8 cordless vacuum is a lightweight option that offers up to 40 minutes of runtime and two cleaning modes. It features a Motorbar cleaner head that can cope with all floor types, plus anti-tangle technology for long and pet hair. It can even convert into a handheld vacuum for cleaning the car or upholstery.

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The Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum uses powerful suction, intelligent navigation, and a wide brush bar to tackle dirt across all kinds of floors. It has a runtime of up to 65 minutes and can map your home via the MyDyson app. Plus, it's currently $700 off at Amazon, so it's a great chance to buy a Dyson robot vacuum for less.

More Dyson vacuum deals

• Dyson Cyclone V10 Origin — $399.99 $479.99 (save $80)

• Dyson Ball Animal Total Clean Upright Vacuum — $399.99 $554.99 (save $155)

• Dyson V15 Detect Plus Cordless Vacuum — $569.99 $649.99 (save $80)

• Dyson V16 Piston Animal Cordless Vacuum — $849.99 $979.99 (save $130)

SAVE $400: As of July 30, the Roborock Qrevo S5V is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon. That's a 44% discount on the list price.

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The big news in the world of robot vacuums is that the FCC has banned all foreign-made mobile robots in the U.S. The ban doesn't revoke FCC authorization for previously approved devices, meaning you can continue to buy robot vacuum models already on the market. But that stock will drop, and prices might start to climb as a result.

Robot vacuum deals have never been more important. As of July 30, the Roborock Qrevo S5V has dropped from $899.99 to $499.99 at Amazon. According to price tracker camelcamelcamel, this is the lowest price for this model.

It's a powerful robot vacuum that uses 12,000Pa HyperForce suction alongside a brushless motor to lift stubborn dirt and pet hair. It also uses optimized airflow to reach awkward areas where dust might gather, such as under furniture or in hard-to-reach corners. The FlexiArm design is also well-suited for this, allowing the mop pads to extend into corners and around furniture.

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The Qrevo S5V also benefits from an all-in-one smart dock. This is where all device maintenance is managed. It automatically recharges, empties dust into a storage bin for up to 10 weeks, washes and dries the mop pads, and refills the water tank for continuous cleaning.

Navigation is also handled automatically, thanks to the LiDAR scanning and structured light sensors. This allows the robot to create maps and avoid obstacles as it moves around your home. And all this can be managed through the Roborock app, where you can schedule cleans, set no-go zones, and adjust settings.

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SAVE OVER $10: As of July 30, the 512GB Samsung P9 Express microSDXC is on sale for $185 at Amazon. That's $14.99 off its full price of $199.99.

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If the Nintendo Switch 2 is your go-to gaming device, it's important you have enough storage space for your games. That's where the Samsung P9 Express microSDXC comes in handy. The 512GB model offers a solid storage boost, and you can even grab it on sale right now at Amazon.

As of July 30, the 512GB Samsung P9 Express card has received a $14.99 discount off its list price, bringing it down to $185. It may not be a massive discount, but considering memory prices continue to climb, it's a deal worth checking out before the price shoots back up.

SEE ALSO: Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 from Amazon and get a free $100 gift card

Alongside its 512GB of extra storage for your Switch 2, this memory card also boasts quick transfer speeds for booting up your favorite games, with sequential read speeds up to 800 MB/s. It also features a Dynamic Thermal Guard that helps reduce overheating, so your games run smoothly and fast.

If extra storage has been on your shopping list, this is a great opportunity to save on the 512GB Samsung P9 Express microSDXC at Amazon.

If you're curious about what else is worth buying for your Nintendo Switch 2, it's also worth checking out our breakdown of the best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories for more items we recommend grabbing.

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SAVE $800: As of July 30, the Samsung 77-inch Class OLED 4K S85F Series is on sale for $1,397.99 at Amazon. That's a 36% discount on the list price.

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Looking for an impressive TV deal to upgrade your living room? Look no further than this latest discount on the Samsung 77-inch Class OLED 4K S85F Series. As of July 30, this huge TV is discounted by $800, taking the price down from $2,197.99 to $1,397.99.

If you care about how your TV shows and movies look, this TV is a great choice. It's a 4K TV powered by the NQ4 AI Gen2 processor. This uses 20 AI neural networks to improve both picture and sound, so you're getting the best possible viewing experience. Plus, it benefits from AI-powered 4K upscaling, which helps improve the quality of lower-resolution content.

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The processor also analyzes each scene to optimize brightness and contrast, adjusting picture quality on a scene-by-scene basis. The Pantone-validated color reproduction feature helps to display more accurate colors and natural-looking skin tones, so you'll have a more realistic viewing experience.

And it's not a bulky device that ruins the aesthetic. This Samsung TV features a slim design that's intended to blend into a range of living spaces.

This TV deal is available at Amazon right now.