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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9, Fold 8, Galaxy Glasses to debut at July Unpacked event, leak reveals

Mashable - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 17:28

Samsung's next product showcase could be a really big one.

That's the vibe coming out of a new report from Seoul Economic Daily, anyway. According to the Korean news publication, Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on July 22 in London, a date and venue that have both been previously reported. However, what we didn't know is that, according to Seoul Economic Daily, this event will also feature a new pair of smart glasses, as well as a new Galaxy Watch and some new foldable devices.

SEE ALSO: Samsung Wide Fold design revealed in leaked images

The so-called "Galaxy Glasses" will use Google's Android XR platform, but be warned that these glasses will not feature a display of any kind. They have a microphone, some speakers, and a camera, all of which could theoretically be used to interface with an AI assistant.

Unfortunately, the report contained no real information about the Galaxy Watch 9, but based on precedent, it would not be surprising at all to see that show up at the showcase.

Aside from the glasses and the watch, it's widely expected that Samsung will launch three new foldable devices: a Galaxy Fold 8, a Flip 8, and a new "Wide Fold" phone that could compete with the rumored iPhone Fold. We'll all find out together in July.

Mashable reached out to Samsung representatives for comment and will update this story if we receive more information.

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Inside the humanoid robot factories of Figure and 1X

Mashable - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 17:22

Competing humanoid robot-makers Figure and 1X revealed new footage from inside their factories this week, showcasing the similarities and differences in their approaches to bringing this technology to life.

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Amazon just dropped the price of this fully loaded Asus gaming laptop by $310

Mashable - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 17:17

SAVE 21%: As of May 13, you can get a 16-inch Asus V16 gaming laptop (Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB) for $1,189.99, down from $1,499.99. That's a 21% discount or $310 savings.

16-inch Asus V16 gaming laptop (Intel Core 7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB) $1,189.99 at Amazon
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Buying a laptop with enough memory and storage to run modern games smoothly (without deleting files to make room for new downloads) is almost impossible on a tight budget. But if you're patient (or just refuse to pay full price) and hold out for the right Amazon sale, you can get a heavy-duty setup without draining your savings.

Right now, you can get the 16-inch Asus V16 gaming laptop (Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB) for $1,189.99, down from $1,499.99. That's a 21% discount or $310 savings. It's also the lowest price we've tracked on this model to date.

SEE ALSO: The best gaming laptops of 2026: Check out our top picks

For that price, you'll get 32GB of memory, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and a 16-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It runs on an Intel Core 7 240H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU with 8GB of GDDR7, so it should handle everything from intense gaming to video editing without freezing. Bonus: the battery lasts up to 15 hours and has a fast-charge feature that'll take you from zero to 100 percent in just an hour and 20 minutes.

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This 12-nozzle 3D printer solves the biggest problem with multicolor printing

How-To Geek - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 17:15

Multicolor 3D printing is such a neat idea, but it's hard to justify because of how much waste it generates. I was able to go hands-on with a 12-color no-waste 3D printer a few months ago, and it completely changed the multicolor 3D printing game.

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The DJI Flip drone is finally back at a record-low price at Amazon — save over $100

Mashable - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 17:04

SAVE $130: The DJI Flip with RC 2 is on sale at Amazon for $509, down from the standard price of $639. That's a 20% discount that matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

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Now that we're not in freezing temperature anymore, you might be spending more time outside. If you've been searching for a new outdoor hobby, you might have contemplated become a drone pilot. Capture the world around you through a new view, either to keep for yourself or to share with others. If that's appealing, check out this DJI deal.

As of May 13, the DJI Flip with RC 2 is on sale at Amazon for $509, marked down from the normal price of $639. That's a 20% discount or a savings of $130. It also matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

From content creators to real estate developers and farmers, drones have plenty of uses. DJI has long been a favorite drone brand with creatives, and the Flip drone proves its worth. It can handle video transmission from 13 kilometers away (about 8 miles from us in the U.S.), and it comes with DJI's excellent subject tracking that keeps moving subjects in focus.

SEE ALSO: Low price alert: The DJI Osmo 360 Essential Combo is on sale at Amazon for over $200 off

The overall design is travel-friendly with folding propellers and carbon-fiber propeller guards. It weighs under 249 grams which is excellent for portability, and its weight means you don't need an FAA registration or a remote ID when flying in the U.S.

The DJI Flip will get up to 31 minutes of flight time before it'll need some time to recharge, and the included RC 2 remote adds a new layer of fun to this deal. The RC 2 is DJI's remote control that houses a 5.5-inch FHD display and 32GB of built-in storage. On its own, the RC 2 sells for $369 which makes today's deal of $509 that includes the Flip drone seem that much more attractive.

Before this record-low price sells out, become the best drone pilot on the block with the DJI Flip and RC 2. It's a beginner-friendly model with top-tier performance. Amazon has this sale listed as a limited-time only deal so act quickly.

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It's time for Framework to build a modular printer

How-To Geek - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 17:00

Who'd have thought that we'd still be talking about printers in the 2020s? Wasn't it all supposed to be paperless by now? The reality is that we're about as likely to give up paper as we are to get flying cars, which means we have to deal with all the things wrong with the printing industry.

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Make cleaning more efficient with $700 off the Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop

Mashable - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 16:47

SAVE $700.01: As of May 13, get the Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop for $899.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,599.99. That's a discount of 44%.

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Looking for a faster and easier way to get clean floors? A robot vacuum is your best bet. Just program it with what you want it to tackle and send it out into your home to do the rest. If you're looking for a great model that can handle carpets as well as hard flooring, this Dreame combo unit is on sale now for an excellent price.

As of May 13, get the Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop for $899.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,599.99. That's $700.01 off and a discount of 44%.

SEE ALSO: These are the top 4 robot vacuums for carpet after passing the cat hair test on my rugs

This powerful robot vacuum and mop combo can handle a wide berth of cleaning tasks. It boasts up to 20,000Pa of suction thanks to Dreame's TurboForce motor and can pick up a variety of different types of debris, from cat litter to ground-in dirt you've had issues with in the past. It can easily power through tangled hair with its DuoBrush system and cut through older messes with ease.

If your home is difficult to navigate, this unit can handle that issue as well thanks to its robotic retractable legs to get over door tracks, obstacles, and other hard-to-reach areas. It can lower its height to reach under door frames and furniture without you manually having to pick it up and move it, for example. It can also tackle corners with a brush for extended reach. When the time comes to get some mopping done, it can seamlessly swap between modes as well.

If you're ready to leave cleaning to the robots, this luxury robot vacuum and mop is where it's at, especially near 50% off as it is right now. Get yours before it goes out of stock.

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4 streaming services I kept after canceling everything else

How-To Geek - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 16:46

Streaming TV shows and movies used to be affordable when there were only one or two major streaming platforms. These days, there are almost too many to count, and the prices continue to rise. I've ditched several of my streaming subscriptions, but here are the four I've kept.

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7 essential apps that work perfectly on both Windows and Linux

How-To Geek - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 16:37

Having a Windows and Linux PC doesn’t mean you need entirely different toolsets for each platform. Many apps offer seamless cross-platform experiences, ensuring productivity without the hassle of relearning software. Here are seven apps that work smoothly on both Windows and Linux.

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LM Studio's new headless mode turns any old PC into a private AI server

How-To Geek - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 16:30

I used to wish that I had an awesome supercomputer so I could run my own AI, but then I found out that I didn't have to. Just like with other DIY projects, you can make a server with what you already have; you just need to think outside the box. If you own a spare PC, can find one, or can buy one cheaply, you're one big step closer to an AI server. What's even better is that LM Studio was built to make this easier for you.

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Why your Impact Driver is stripping screws—you’re not using the right mode

How-To Geek - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 16:15

Drills and impact drivers are great for driving lag bolts or self-tapping screws, but they are also the fastest way to ruin a DIY project if you don't respect their power. If you're constantly using your impact driver on 3 (or the fastest setting) and stripping heads, snapping screws, or overdriving, you're using it wrong.

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You paid extra for these Windows 11 Pro features, now use them

How-To Geek - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 15:45

Windows 11 Pro costs more than the Home Edition of Windows, but many people who own Pro aren't making use of some of its most interesting features. They're not flashy, but they provide a very noticeable improvement over Home editions, especially if you like to experiment with applications or customize your PC.

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The Trump phone might not be total vaporware after all

Mashable - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 15:33

In a surprising turn of events, the Trump Mobile T1 smartphone might actually start rolling out.

On Tuesday, Trump Mobile CEO Pat O'Brien told USA Today that the golden phones will start shipping to customers who've pre-ordered them "this week."

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It's good news for buyers, but the Trump Organization-licensed company sure did test their patience before it got to this point. The phone was originally announced in June 2025 by the U.S. president's sons Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., with a planned launch in September, but the launch date kept moving into the future.

To make matters worse, Trump Mobile's terms and conditions changed in April 2026 to say that the $100 pre-order deposit does not guarantee customers will actually get the phone, prompting some to call the entire scheme a "scam".

Besides the launch date, the original promise of the phone being made in America was changed, too, with the company now calling it an "American-proud design."

SEE ALSO: Seth Meyers reacts to Trump saying he doesn't 'think about Americans’ financial situations'

In his interview this week, O'Brien said that the first T1 phones were "assembled in the United States," while new models will use components that were "primarily manufactured in America."

Despite reports that roughly 600,000 people paid the $100 deposit for the T1 phone, O'Brien wouldn't confirm the exact number of pre-orders. Instead, he said that Trump Mobile is "incredibly pleased" with the interest in its products.

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The biggest car touchscreens ranked from useful to overly complicated

How-To Geek - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 15:31

Is bigger always better? For your bank account, absolutely. For the spider currently sprinting across your living room floor? Definitely not.

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LAIKAs Wildwood teaser trailer promises a gorgeous stop-motion fairy tale

Mashable - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 15:05

Do you have two minutes to spare and a craving for stunning animation? Then you're in luck, because LAIKA, the animation studio behind Coraline, ParaNorman, and Kubo and the Two Strings, has released the teaser trailer for its upcoming film, Wildwood. No surprise here, given LAIKA's past track record, but it looks absolutely gorgeous.

Directed by Travis Knight (Kubo and the Two Strings) and based on the novel by the Decemberists' frontman Colin Meloy, Wildwood transports us to Portland, Oregon, and a magical world just beyond its boundaries.

The film centers on headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (voiced by Peyton Elizabeth Lee). Despite warnings from her parents not to leave their house, she does so anyway, bringing her baby brother with her. When a murder of crows abducts him, she has no choice but to venture into the Impassable Wilderness, an enchanted forest full of talking animals and dangerous bandits. With the help of her classmate Curtis Mehlberg (voiced by Jacob Tremblay), will Prue be able to rescue her brother and make it home?

LAIKA previously released a first look at Wildwood focused on one character: the majestic golden eagle known as the General (voiced by Angela Bassett). With this teaser trailer, it fleshes out the rest of the Impassable Wilderness even further, showing off animal armies, menacing witches, and a mysterious boy who appears to be made of clockwork. It all comes to life in captivating stop-motion, promising a handmade fantasy of epic proportions.

Wildwood's voice cast also includes Carey Mulligan, Richard E. Grant, Awkwafina, Amandla Stenberg, Tom Waits, Charlie Day, Blythe Danner, Arthur Knight, Maya Erskine, Jake Johnson, Tantoo Cardinal, Rob Delaney, Jemaine Clement, Marc Evan Jackson, Len Cariou, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, and Mahershala Ali.

Wildwood hits theaters Oct. 23.

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Your mesh Wi-Fi system has a hidden superpower—and it's free

How-To Geek - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 15:01

Mesh Wi-Fi is one of those upgrades that genuinely changes how your home network feels, often doing a lot more than an expensive router ever could. The dead zones disappear, the streaming gets smoother, and you stop fighting with your router every time you walk into the wrong room. For most people, that's the whole story, and honestly, that's where the experimentation ends.

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Loop has revived its mega-popular iridescent earplugs, but only for a limited time

Mashable - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 14:52

Loop Earplugs are Mashable favorites — partly because they work really well, but also because they come in a bunch of luxe finishes. Unlike traditional earplugs, they look like jewelry, not boring foam nubs.

Loop's Engage 2 earplugs became instant bestsellers when they dropped in an iridescent lavender colorway across two launches last June. Then, they became highly coveted finds on the resale market. ("this is embarrassing to I admit but I’m honestly willing to pay a RIDICULOUS price for these at this point," reads one "DESPERATE" post on r/LoopEarplugs.) Loop said they were "the most in-demand look the brand has ever released."

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Mercifully, Loop dropped another batch of iridescent earplugs this month, just in time for the start of music festival season. They're available in the triple-duty Switch 2 style this go-around, and they retail for $64.95 only on Loop's website. That's $5 more than the standard Switch 2 colors, for reference.

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The iridescent Switch 2s aren't just a limited release, but a "strictly limited" release with "no planned restock," per a company blog post. If you can't believe we're at a point where earplug drops are in such high demand, well, just look how pretty they are.

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The Switch 2s have three different audio-muffling modes for different scenarios. You can switch between them by turning a dial on the earplugs' housing:

  • Quiet offers the most noise cancellation for when you're trying to sleep or focus.

  • Experience — filters a moderate amount of noise to protect your hearing at concerts.

  • Engage — lowers ambient noises just enough to where you can have conversations without getting distracted or overwhelmed.

The iridescent Switch 2s come with a matching case that you can hook on a keychain, plus four sets of different-sized ear tips.

If this particular colorway doesn't do it for you, or if sells out by the time you go to buy a pair, stay tuned for Loop's collab with Pleasing, singer Harry Styles' lifestyle brand. It's set to launch on Thursday, May 21, but you can get early access 24 hours prior by signing up for email notifications on loopearplugs.com.

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Home Assistant and Alexa are actually a match made in heaven—here's how I've made them work together

How-To Geek - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 14:46

Like many people, I bought Amazon Echo smart speakers, thinking that they were the future of the smart home. Being able to control your smart home using your voice seems ideal, but the reality is that Amazon's proprietary system is restrictive and only supports fairly basic automations.

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I turned my Obsidian vault into a shared workspace—for free

How-To Geek - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 14:30

Obsidian might help you build a second brain, but it won’t help you collaborate with a second person. It’s famously a local-only tool. If you want to share your notes with someone else, you have to zip up your vault and email it over—which is a clunky solution. Alternatively, you can upload your vault to a cloud service like Google Drive—but then your local notes are exposed to a third-party server.

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This popular LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor has dipped under $500 at Amazon — save over $300

Mashable - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 14:24

TL;DR: Amazon has the LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor (27GX704A-B) on sale for $477.99, down from its $799.99 list price. With a $300 saving, you get a glossy QHD OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and much more.

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Although in-demand OLED gaming monitors aren’t exactly known for being cheap, this new LG deal will earn you one of the popular 27-inch UltraGear models for just below $480. 

As of May 13, Amazon has the LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor listed for $477.99, down from $799.99. With this 40% discount, you’ll save $322 on a display built for players who want the speed of a competitive monitor without giving up OLED picture quality.

At 27 inches, this UltraGear keeps things desk-friendly while still giving you a proper QHD 2560x1440 resolution. This means you’re still getting a sharper jump over 1080p without needing the costlier firepower of a full 4K setup, which makes it a nice middle ground for anyone playing fast multiplayer games like League of Legends, big single-player releases on the level of Crimson Desert, or just using the same screen for work and streaming on Netflix

This is also where the major benefits of this UltraGear monitor’s OLED panel come in. This glossy display reaches a standard 275 nits of brightness and peaks at 1300 nits, while VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 and a 1.5M:1 contrast ratio help keep blacks actually black. It also covers up to 98.5% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, so any game you play or TV and film you watch, will now come with darker worlds, neon-heavy cities, or colorful effects that should look sharper than ever.

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Performance is just as strong, with a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time designed to keep motion crisp in shooters, racers, and anything else where a few missed frames can cost you. At this speed, fast-paced titles — like Rocket League or Counter-Strike 2 — will run like a dream. 

What’s more, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro are also included to help reduce screen tearing — alongside dual HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB ports, and a height, tilt, swivel, and pivot-adjustable stand. 

If you also need a budget-friendly monitor to add to another setup in your household, the Samsung G5 gaming monitor has just hit a record-low price at Amazon. If you’re looking for an even larger display, the 39-inch curved OLED UltraGear gaming monitor is on sale for only $749. 

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