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If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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Dirt.

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FILTH

Hurdle Word 2 hint

A popular car rental company.

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HERTZ

Hurdle Word 3 hint

An internal organ.

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BRAIN

Hurdle Word 4 hint

To implant.

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EMBED

Final Hurdle hint

An old song.

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OLDIE

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The beard has its place. That goes for three-day stubble, goatees, chin straps, mutton chops, lumberjack beards, the lot. But sometimes it has to go. Whether it's for work, a formal event, or freshening up your style. Maybe it's just itching you like crazy.

Either way, you could do with a new electric shaver. It's good to have one in case you feel that urge to shave off the fuzz, and there's never a bad time to upgrade the rusty old shaver that's been clogging up the bathroom cabinet for years.

If you need help making a decision — or just feel lost with all the electric shaver and manscaping jargon — here’s a quick guide on everything you need to know, plus a round up of the very best electric shavers you you can buy right now.

Do you need an electric shaver?

Some men prefer the feel of a razor. That’s a simple fact of life. But there are plenty of benefits to going electric. Sure, an electric shave is never going to be as close as scraping a razor across your skin, but they offer convenience and speed. There’s no faffing around with creams and other shaving-based admin — just a quick 30-second buzz is all it takes. And they’re especially convenient for travelling.

How much does an electric shaver cost?

You can find models to suit every budget, from around £50 or less, to £300-plus. The higher the spec, the higher the price tag. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t find decent, robust shavers in a lower price range. We’ve included various options.

Are there different types of electric shavers?

There are a few types of electric shavers to consider, all with their own upsides:

Rotary shavers — These are the shavers with (usually) three circular heads. The heads flex and adjust to the contours of your face. This helps catch every bit of stubble in even the trickiest spots.

Foil shavers — These have a straight head made from a perforated foil, with oscillating blades (anywhere between two and five blades) beneath the foil.  

Travel shavers — All electric shavers are travel shavers, but some are built even more compact and lightweight, with handheld designs that fit easily in your palm. 

What is the best type of electric shaver?

It really comes down to a choice of rotary versus foil, but there’s no clear-cut winner. It’s a case of personal preference. They both get the job done. The more pertinent question is whether you prefer an electric shaver or classic razor. Or, if you want to keep hold of your beard, an electric beard trimmer might be a better option. 

What features do electric shavers offer?

Beyond just cutting your facial hair, electric shavers offer other features that set them apart in the marketplace. So, if you’re spending big bucks — or looking for value — consider an electric shaver with any of the below features.

Wet/dry shaving — Some electric shavers can handle wet shaving, meaning you can use them with water and foam. They’ll even go in the shower with you.

Fast charging — Look out for shavers that offer a good runtime from just a few minutes of charging. Some will come with a dedicated charging stand.

Battery life — Around an hour is a respectable runtime from an electric shaver. That's actually quite a lot when you consider that shaving takes just a few minutes.

Self-cleaning — Some charging stands double up as cleaning stations, which clean, lubricate, dry, and charge your shaver all at once.

Keep these features in mind when shopping around for your perfect electric shaver.

What is the best electric shaver?

Ultimately, that’s up to you. But we are here to help. We have carefully considered all the options on the market, and selected some of the best electric shavers for you. This list includes all the top brands, with Philips, Braun, and Panasonic making the cut. We're confident that there is something absolutely perfect for every face. Even yours.

These are the best electric shavers for 2025.

Despite the irritating over-confidence of Boy Kavalier (Samuel Blenkin), his little hybrid experiment in Alien: Earth hasn't exactly been smooth sailing so far, has it?

The latest in a mounting number of issues is poor old Slightly (Adarsh Gourav) being groomed into alien theft by Morrow (Babou Ceesay), who is able to speak directly into Slightly's mind after working some cyborg magic on him during their meeting on the crashed Maginot spaceship.

The question is, why isn't Kirsh (Timothy Olyphant), who appears to be aware that something is going on with Slightly, doing anything to stop it? Let's unpack.

SEE ALSO: 'Alien: Earth' presents a continuity conundrum for the franchise What happens with Slightly in episode 4?

Wandering away from the facility to sit on a rock by himself, Slightly has an unnerving conversation with Morrow in which the latter tries to convince him to steal a Xenomorph egg.

"If that egg belongs to me and somebody takes it, how can it be wrong to take it back?" growls Morrow.

"They fixed me here, you know," says Slightly. "Like Boy Kavalier. This is my home..."

"Now you're talking about loyalty. That's a very different principle. People do all kinds of terrible things in the name of loyalty. No, if you want to do the moral thing, you'll help me get back what you stole."

Later, Morrow turns the screw even tighter by threatening to hurt Slightly's family if he doesn't do as he's told. But the question is, why doesn't Kirsh — who appears to be at least somewhat aware of Morrow's scheming — do anything to help?

Why doesn't Kirsh intervene?

We know Kirsh knows something is going on because we see him watching a recording of Slightly's interaction on the ship with Morrow, where the latter uses his robotic arm to implant something into Slightly's neck. But instead of rushing to Slightly and offering help, Kirsh settles for a crypto conversation about the "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" monkey statues in Slightly's room.

"If I did something evil, would you report me?" asks Kirsh. "If I hurt, or caused others to be hurt, would you do something to stop me or would you look the other way?"

Slightly eventually says that he would stand up for his friends, to which Kirsh replies, "Good."

But what, exactly, does this interaction mean?

Well, it seems that Kirsh — despite being aware that Slightly may be under Morrow's influence — wants to keep his cards close to his chest. He doesn't want Morrow to know that he knows, but at the same time, he wants to get a sense of where Slightly's loyalties lie. His question about the monkeys is basically a test to see how likely Slightly might be to go against Prodigy after everything they've done for him.

Our best guess? Kirsh will continue to keep a close eye on Slightly and use his knowledge against Morrow when he thinks the time is right.

Alien: Earth episodes land every Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on Hulu and FX.

After a series of setbacks, including a scrub due to weather and a problem with the launch pad, the 10th launch of Spacex's enormous rocket—Starship—went off without a hitch.

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How about another horror legacy sequel to round out the summer? The hook-wielding killer from the hit '90s slasher film is back to torment a new group of pretty young friends with a dark secret. The latest I Know What You Did Last Summer isn't just a reboot, though — it's a sequel with some iconic faces. The legendary Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt are back to tap into our collective love of '90s nostalgia and slasher films.

I Know What You Did Last Summer also stars Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, Sarah Pidgeon, Billy Campbell, Gabbriette Bechtel, and Austin Nichols.

The sequel slash reboot hit theaters in July and is now officially available to watch at home as of Aug. 26. Here's everything you need to know to watch — including when and where it's streaming and how you can watch for less.

What is I Know What You Did Last Summer about?

Part reboot, part sequel, I Know What You Did Last Summer borrows the 1997 original's basic plot. In the fishing village of Southport, North Carolina, a group of teens accidentally kills someone and covers it up. They think they've gotten away with murder until a mysterious, hooded, fish hook-wielding stranger starts stalking them down. This time around, however, the guilty teens seek out survivors from the first film — Julie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) and Ray (Freddie Prinze Jr.) — for help.

Check out the trailer below:

Is I Know What You Did Last Summer worth watching?

Still in select theaters, the slasher legacy sequel has earned around $64 million at the global box office. While it has definitely succeeded against a reported budget of $17 million, it's struggled to find its audience compared to other legacy sequels like 28 Years Later and Final Destination: Bloodlines. The reviews are largely mediocre, as it currently holds a 37 percent critic rating and 68 percent audience rating at Rotten Tomatoes. To be fair, the original also has pretty low scores.

For what it's worth, Mashable's own reviewer had mostly good things to say about I Know What You Did Last Summer. In his review, Jason Adams cheered, "Here, Robinson's film leans into the fun of horror legacy, playing to the strengths of the '90s original and throwing curveballs at a new generation. It's all a learning process: When life stabs you, you strike a pose in your designer jeans and vintage rock tee and stab it the hell back, baby."

Read our full review of I Know What You Did Last Summer.

How to watch I Know What You Did Last Summer at home Credit: Sony Pictures

As of Aug. 26, there are two ways you can watch I Know What You Did Last Summer at home: buy it or rent it on digital for as low as $19.99. However, if you wait a couple of months, it will also be available to stream on Netflix. See the details below.

Buy or rent it on digital

I Know What You Did Last Summer is available as of Aug. 26 to buy for $24.99 or rent for $19.99 at digital-on-demand retailers. Make note that if you choose to rent, you'll get 30 days to watch the film, but just 48 hours to finish it once you start. If you choose to buy it, then it's yours to keep.

Here are some quick links to rent or purchase the film:

• Prime Video — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99

• Apple TV — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99

• Fandango at Home — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99

Stream it on Netflix (at a later date)

While we don't know when I Know What You Did Last Summer will make its streaming debut yet, we do know that it will be on Netflix, given Sony Pictures' and Netflix's agreement that gives the streamer first dibs. If other recent Sony Pictures films, Heart Eyes and Paddington in Peru, are any indication, we can make an educated guess that it will land on Netflix in November.

Netflix doesn't offer free trials, nor does it allow you to share an account (unless you pay for an extra user), so you'll need your own Netflix subscription to stream I Know What You Did Last Summer. Fortunately, Netflix has a few membership tiers; all three options will grant you access.

Watching Netflix with ads is the most affordable option at $7.99 per month. If you want to eliminate ads, the price jumps up to $17.99 for a Standard subscription. Finally, there's a third tier called Netflix Premium that costs a steep $24.99 per month and will let you watch on four household devices at once (as opposed to the other plans' two devices) in 4K Ultra HD + HDR with no ads.

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If you're eligible, you'll have to manually activate your subscription by logging into My.T-Mobile and selecting Manage add-ons. Once there, add Netflix in the Services section and you'll be prompted to either create a Netflix account or sign in to an existing one. T-Mobile will then take care of your Netflix bill each month. Check out the terms and FAQs on the promo page.

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Not so long ago, running a Windows PC without some kind of special antivirus would have all but ensured that your PC got infected with malware. Now, however, the situation is different. Microsoft has made huge improvements to the operating system, and you probably don't need to pay up for antivirus.

Windows comes loaded with software to meet most of your needs out of the box, but if you like free and open-source projects, or if you just want alternatives, there are plenty of great options out there.

SAVE $31.99: As of Aug. 26, the Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones are on sale for $38 at Amazon. That's down from the usual $69.99.

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Sony is one of the go-to brands for headphones, and for good reason. Sony offers advanced features and premium design, usually at a high price. But not always.

As of Aug. 26, Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones are selling at Amazon for just $38, which means you’ll pocket a saving of $31.99 compared to the regular $69.99 list price. That’s almost half off a well-rounded headset with a mix of performance, comfort, and convenience. $38 is also the lowest price we’ve seen for these Sony headphones according to price tracker camelcamelcamel.

SEE ALSO: The best expert-tested Sony headphones for every price point

There are quite a few highlights that make the WH-CH520s one of the best Sony headphones on sale right now. One of the most eye-catching features is the battery life: up to 50 hours on a single charge. Whether you’re heading off on a weekend trip, powering through back-to-back commutes, or planning for a few long festival days, you won’t need to worry about running out of juice. And if you do, a quick charge via USB-C gives you hours of listening in minutes.

Sound quality also holds up well for the price. Sony’s EQ Custom, accessible through the Headphones Connect app, lets you fine-tune the audio to your taste. DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) is on hand too, boosting the clarity of compressed files and making your Spotify streams feel more polished.

Comfort hasn’t been overlooked, either. The lightweight build, swivel earcups, and soft cushioned pads are designed for all-day wear, while the adjustable headband helps you find the right fit. Add a built-in microphone for crystal clear calls, and you’ve got a solid option for both work and play.

On the practical side, multipoint connection lets you switch seamlessly between two devices, while Swift Pair and Fast Pair make it easy to hook up to Windows PCs and Android phones. If you misplace them, you can even track them down using Google’s Find My Device.

At just $38, these Sony headphones offer tremendous value and are a clever choice if you’re after a dependable wireless set without breaking the bank.

If you want to see what else is out there, we’ve also put together a list of the top 10 headphones in 2025 you can buy right now — including models from Bose, Beats, and Apple. 

SAVE $30: As of Aug. 26, the Kindle Colorsoft is on sale for $219.99 at Amazon. This marks it lowest-ever price.

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Amazon's Labor Day sale has kicked off and there are already some excellent deals to explore. For those who have had their eyes on a Kindle e-reader, the good news is that a few models are on sale right now at Amazon. This includes the newly-released 16GB model of the Kindle Colorsoft.

The Kindle Colorsoft usually retails for $249.99, but it's on sale for $219.99 right now. This allows you to save $30 on the device, and marks its lowest-ever price according to price tracker camelcamelcamel. Since it's listed as a limited-time deal, you'll want to act fast to grab it at this price.

SEE ALSO: Should I get the Kindle Colorsoft for comics? What I've learned.

This 16GB model of the Kindle Colorsoft was released about a month ago, alongside the Kindle Colorsoft Kids. It features a seven-inch color display — a great upgrade for enjoying comics, the covers of your books, or if you're big into highlighting text in color — and an excellent battery life that can last you up to eight weeks. On top of that, it's even waterproof, so it's a great option to take on a trip to the beach or pool before summertime comes to an end.

The Colorsoft originally launched as a 32GB model, but this new option comes with less storage at 16GB. If that doesn't bother you, now is a great time to grab this Kindle Colorsoft and save $30. And if you're looking for some new books to pick up for it, check out the latest selection available from Stuff Your Kindle Day.

SAVE $200: As of Aug. 26, the 2025 Apple MacBook Air M4 is on sale for $799 at Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price for this model.

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If you’ve been waiting for a reason to upgrade your laptop, here it is. The 2025 Apple MacBook Air M4 is still at its jaw-dropping low of $799 as of Aug. 26. Not only is this a great deal, saving you $200, but it has never been priced this low before.

The deal applies to all colors, so you can choose between starlight, midnight, silver, and sky blue.

SEE ALSO: It's possible to pick up Apple AirPods Pro 2 for under $150, but there's a catch

This is an incredible deal, and not just because of the price. This is a powerful MacBook, powered by Apple's new M4 chip, meaning it's both fast and efficient. It can handle video editing, jumping between apps, and working through heavy multiple-tab workloads. It’s also created with Apple Intelligence, Apple's personal AI system that helps you get more work done in less time.

This model has a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display that supports 1 billion colors, so enjoy seriously high-quality pictures at all times. Other standout features include a 12MP Center Stage camera, a three-mic setup, and a four-speaker system with Spatial Audio. And you get 18 hours of battery life, so you can work on the go without a worry.

Don't miss out on this seriously amazing deal, head to Amazon now.

TL;DR: Sellful replaces dozens of tools with one AI-powered, white-label platform — it’s on sale for $349.97 for life (reg. $1,497) through Sept. 7.

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Running an agency usually means juggling logins, apps, and bills for a dozen different tools — one for websites, another for CRM, another for invoices, another for marketing, etc. The list never ends. That’s exactly the problem Sellful ERP Agency Plan was built to solve.

Sellful is an AI-powered, white-label business platform that bundles everything you need to run and scale an agency into one dashboard. Build websites, manage clients, automate outreach, sell memberships, invoice customers, and even handle payroll — all under your own brand.

SEE ALSO: These Microsoft Surface laptops are normally over $300 — get them for only $185 right now

Here’s what makes Sellful a game-changer:

• AI website builder – Generate websites, funnels, and landing pages in seconds.

• CRM + automation – Track leads, clients, and automate outreach with built-in AI.

• All-in-one marketing – Email, SMS, social automation, reputation management.

• Client and team management – Invoicing, contracts, projects, chat, and helpdesk.

• Monetization tools – Memberships, online courses, e-commerce, POS, and subscriptions.

• HR and accounting suite – Payroll, time tracking, recruiting, and expense tracking.

• White label freedom – Everything is branded for your agency (or your clients).

Instead of stitching together 10+ subscriptions, Sellful gives you one platform that does it all. And with lifetime access, you won’t get hit with monthly SaaS bills.

Lifetime access to the Sellful ERP Agency Plan is just $349.97 (reg. $1,497) through Sept. 7. Don’t miss out.

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TL;DR: Own Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for life — just $44.97 (reg. $418.99) through Sept. 7.

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Usually, upgrading your work setup means choosing between the software you need and the OS you’ve been meaning to install. This Labor Day, you don’t have to choose. For just $44.97 (instead of the list price of $418.99), you’ll score Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows (lifetime license) and Windows 11 Pro in one clean bundle. No subscriptions, no recurring fees.

Microsoft Office Professional 2021 gives you lifetime access to all the essentials: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Publisher, and Access. Whether you’re writing reports, managing budgets, or whipping up presentations, you’ll never have to worry about subscription renewals or access disappearing overnight. Once it’s installed, it’s yours.

SEE ALSO: These Microsoft Surface laptops are normally over $300 — get them for only $185 right now

Then there’s Windows 11 Pro — Microsoft’s latest OS with modern productivity in mind. You get the sleek new interface, security enhancements like BitLocker and TPM 2.0, and yes, even Copilot, the built-in AI assistant that can help summarize webpages, generate text, or adjust system settings on command. It’s like a productivity sidekick baked right into your computer.

Here’s why this bundle hits different:

• Lifetime license for Office Pro 2021 (no more monthly fees)

• One-time payment for both Office + Windows 11 Pro

• AI-powered Copilot in Windows 11 Pro for smarter workflows

• Advanced security with encrypted authentication and antivirus defenses

• Gaming-ready with DirectX 12 Ultimate graphics support

• Professional-grade tools like Azure AD, Hyper-V, and Windows Sandbox

Normally, you’d shell out hundreds for just one of these. But at the moment, both are yours for hundreds less.

Get the Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows + Windows 11 Pro bundle for just $44.97 (reg. $418.99) through Sept. 7.

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Google has a lot of different apps and services, but one that is often overlooked is Google Translate. However, that's about to change, as the company just unveiled a slew of new language learning tools coming to Google Translate, including conversational experiences to help you learn.

Anthropic is easing into the AI browser war with a Claude browser extension for Chrome.

On Tuesday, the AI company announced a pilot program for a version of Claude that can browse the web on the user's behalf. The pilot will only be available to 1,000 members of the Claude Max plan, a subscription tier for power users that costs $200 a month. Anthropic says it's treading cautiously to address the safety and security risks.

A demo video for the Claude extension shows Claude in the sidebar of the Chrome window taking on various tasks. This includes finding house listings that match specific criteria on Zillow, summarizing comments in a Google Doc, and adding a noodle dish to a DoorDash cart. This is similar to other AI browsers like Perplexity Comet or web browsing agents like ChatGPT agent.

AI browsers are the latest frontier for AI companies to claim. AI models are becoming advanced enough to automate certain tasks online through search and multi-step reasoning.

But handing over the reins to a bot opens up a whole new realm of security risks. In addition to user error, you know have to worry about agent error. What if a browsing agent accidentally sends an unfinished email draft or orders the wrong product?

However, the biggest risk, according to Anthropic, is prompt injection attacks. These attacks come from malicious actors who hide prompts inside emails, documents, or websites to try and trick the model into doing something it shouldn't.

Without safety mitigations applied, Anthropic said Claude fell prey to prompt injection attacks 23 percent of the time. To combat this, Anthropic has added safety mitigations like giving users the ability to revoke Claude's access to sites at any time and confirm with the user before taking any high-risk action. That includes sending emails or making purchases.

You can sign up for the waitlist to join the Claude for Chrome pilot program. Anthropic is starting with 1,000 Max members and gradually rolling out the browser agent to more users based on pilot feedback.

Web browsers have evolved into do-it-all devices, but they’re not always the fastest or most efficient tools for the job. The built-in macOS command line, on the other hand, is all about efficiency and speed.

Meta, Google, and Apple have just been warned by attorneys general from 44 different U.S. states: Protect kids from being harmed by their AI products — or face the consequences.

The National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter to more than a dozen tech companies in the U.S. on Monday, demanding that these companies protect children from sexualized AI content.

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"We, the undersigned Attorneys General of 44 jurisdictions, write to inform you of our resolve to use every facet of our authority to protect children from exploitation by predatory artificial intelligence products," the letter opens. "Your innovations are changing the world and ushering in an era of technological acceleration that promises prosperity undreamt of by our forebears. We need you to succeed. But we need you to succeed without sacrificing the well-being of our kids in the process."

The letter was sent to Big Tech giants like Meta, Microsoft, Google, and Apple, as well as major AI companies like OpenAI, Perplexity, and even Elon Musk's xAI.

The attorneys general heavily cite a recent report from Reuters in their letter. Reuters obtained internal Meta policy documents that outlined its rules for AI chatbots talking to children. The policy reportedly outlined that it would be acceptable for a chatbot to flirtatiously comment on the body of a child as young as eight years old.

According to Reuters, Meta "removed portions which stated it is permissible for chatbots to flirt and engage in romantic roleplay with children" from its policy documents after the outlet reached out for comment. Meta spokesperson Andy Stone later told Reuters that "such conversations with children never should have been allowed."

As the attorneys general point out in their letter, the policy document was not an isolated incident. The attorneys general sent a previous letter to Meta back in May after reports that Meta's celebrity-voiced AI assistants were having inappropriate, sexualized conversations with children.

As the most recent letter states, attorneys general have "been down this road before" with a number of companies that the letter was addressed to regarding social media platforms' harm to children.

However, there's much more than sexualized content that these attorneys general will be dealing with when it comes to AI and protecting children. On Tuesday, just one day after this letter was sent, the New York Times published a piece about a 16-year-old boy who died by suicide after talking about suicide methods and self-harm with ChatGPT. The teen's conversation took place over months, and involved in-depth conversations about self-harm.

Of course, the attorneys general may eventually need to move on from sending letters and take further steps to rein in AI companies.

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

Artificial intelligence is killing off a significant number of entry-level jobs for younger folks who work in certain fields, a new study found.

The study from Stanford University found that "early-career workers (ages 22-25) in the most AI-exposed occupations have experienced a 13 percent relative decline in employment even after controlling for firm-level shocks." In other words, young people working in fields heavily impacted by AI — such as software development and customer support — are having a much harder time finding work.

The study looked at ADP payroll data and suggests the data about young workers could be "canaries in the coal mine" when it comes to AI-related job loss.

A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 71 percent of Americans worry that "too many people will lose jobs" because of artificial intelligence. And in May, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei even predicted that AI would eventually eliminate half of all white collar jobs.

SEE ALSO: Glassdoor, Indeed cutting 1,300 jobs

But the Stanford study did have some good news, however. Older workers in fields heavily impacted by AI hadn't seen similar declines in employment, and other entry-level fields saw job growth. So, while the data might show AI having an adverse effect on jobs, it's certainly not all or even most jobs.

As with most questions about the impact of AI, the answer is complicated. But young folks working in certain fields should certainly be aware that things could prove difficult while on the job hunt.

Corsair has released the Xeneon Edge 14.5" LCD Touchscreen. This is a new kind of device that's a cross between a monitor, a peripheral, and a streaming tool. Even better, it can function as a giant version of the Stream Deck accessory with customizable touch buttons.

As Google and Apple duke it out during "yearly phone reveal" season, Samsung is biding its time before releasing its next flagship phone. The company traditionally waits until February for its Galaxy Unpacked showcase, which means we’re still six months away from the official Galaxy S26 lineup. But thanks to leaks, we already have an early look at what’s coming — and Samsung mobile fans might not love what they’re hearing.

The biggest disappointment centers on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. According to multiple reports, Samsung is sticking with the same 5,000 mAh battery it’s been using for years. If true, that would make it the sixth consecutive Ultra to ship without a bump in battery capacity. The only silver lining is that leaks suggest the phone could finally support 65W fast charging, an upgrade from the current 45W limit.

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Then there’s the design. Samsung made waves (and ruffled feathers) with the rounder edges of the S25, a shift many fans complained made the Ultra look too much like an iPhone. Now, leaks hint the S26 Ultra will be even more rounded, with a slightly larger 6.89-inch display achieved by trimming down bezels rather than expanding the body.

Looking at Phone Arena reports on the matter, the reaction has been quite negative so far. The Galaxy Ultra line has long been celebrated for its unique signatures, like the curved screen or the boxy, sharp corners, which set them apart from the crowd. For a while, some iPhone owners were even buying square phone cases to make their iPhones look more like Samsung Galaxy phones.

Moving further away from that identity feels, to many fans, like Samsung erasing what made its flagship instantly recognizable.

However, these are just rumors, and a lot can change between now and February.

EchoStar, the parent company of Boost Mobile and Dish, is giving up on its grand plan to become the fourth major wireless carrier in the US. In a definitive agreement with AT&T, EchoStar is selling a massive chunk of its 5G spectrum licenses.