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New on Prime Video in July—3 top picks and everything else coming this month

How-To Geek - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 15:46

If you're like me and are still reeling from that spectacular fourth season on Prime Video's incredible The Legend of Vox Machina, or were left worried about the fate of Clarkson's Farm host Jeremy Clarkson, then you might be ready to move on for a July that's perhaps a little less stressful with its new crop of movies and TV shows. It's a good thing, then, that Amazon's PR folks have finally shared its new lineup that will carry us into the heart of the summer.

Categories: IT General, Technology

I stopped using beginner Linux distros, and my workflow finally made sense

How-To Geek - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 15:31

The Linux community has lauded "beginner-friendly" distros like Linux Mint almost as long as Linux has existed. While everyone has to start somewhere, I probably won't be switching to one anytime soon.

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The best live Prime Day speaker deals: Shop Sony, Sonos, JBL, and more top picks

Mashable - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 15:27
The best Prime Day speaker deals at a glance: Best overall Sony ULT Field 3 $137.75 (save $72.24) Get Deal Runner-up Marshall Emberton III $99.99 (save $30) Get Deal Best budget pick Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go $19.99 (save $15) Get Deal

If you plan on hitting the beach, hosting friends, or heading out on a camping trip this summer, having a quality speaker in tow is a good idea. And with Prime Day wrapping up today, plenty of great options are still discounted — though the clock is starting to run out on those deals.

Prime Day is on its final day today, but Amazon still has plenty of speaker deals live before the sale wraps up. Top brands like Sony, Sonos, and JBL saw solid discounts in the lead up to the big event, and now, some of our top picks are still sitting at low prices. The ULT Field line of Sony speakers is seeing record-low prices, as are some of our niche favorites like the Marshall Emberton III, Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go, and Ultimate Ears Miniroll.

We’ll keep tracking the best Bluetooth speaker deals through Prime Day’s final hours and update this page with the best prices still available. If nothing catches your eye quite yet, check back for any new deals that may drop.

Looking for deals on other tech? Check out Mashable's Prime day hub for all of the latest and greatest deals across the board.

Best Prime Day speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony ULT Field 3 $137.75 at Amazon
$209.99 Save $72.24   Get Deal Why we like it

Our favorite Bluetooth speaker for bass lovers, the Sony ULT Field 3 just hit a new best price ever for Prime Day 2026. Surprisingly powerful, it checks all the right boxes for a Bluetooth speaker: it's waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, and rustproof, and has excellent audio quality, impressive battery life, and hefty bass you can feel bump through your whole body.

Mashable's Miller Kern writes, "The speaker is great for punching up your music and bringing out little details you might miss on another speaker." Typically $209.99, it's dropped all the way down to $137.75.

Runner-up Prime Day speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Marshall Marshall Emberton III $99.99 at Amazon
$129.99 Save $30.00   Get Deal Why we like it

If you like your tech to look as stylish as it performs, the Marshall Emberton III is another one of our top picks for a Bluetooth speaker. "Not only does this premium Bluetooth speaker have Marshall's iconic vintage look, but it's also a solid-sounding speaker for its price point," Mashable's reviewer writes. It produces clear and well-rounded sound with a slightly bass-heavy mix right out of the box. We wish there was a custom equalizer, but the companion app does have presets that you can use to personalize your sound. And now that it's down to a record-low $99.99, we highly recommend it.

Best Prime Day budget speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go $19.99 at Amazon
$34.99 Save $15.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Our favorite speaker under $50 has dropped below $20 for Prime Day. The Soundcore Select 4 Go is a tiny powerhouse that's as portable as it is tough. It's dust- and waterproof, can easily be attached to a backpack or beach bag, packs 20 hours of playtime, and customizable through an in-app 9-band EQ or select presets. As Mashable's reviewer puts it, "If you don’t need expansive customization, or even crystal-clear sound, then go with what’s considered the best portable speaker deal under $25 and $50." Or in this case, under $20.

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How old are your smoke alarms? It may be time to replace them

How-To Geek - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 15:21

How old are your fire or carbon monoxide alarms? When was the last time you checked them? If you don't know the answer to either of those questions, X-Sense's SC07-W Prime Day deal is the perfect time to install some new, battery-powered fire and carbon monoxide detectors for a home safety upgrade.

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Strengthen Your Strategy Amid AI Disruption

Havard Management Tip of the Day - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 15:20

How are chief strategy officers planning for the long term in an era shaped by AI-driven disruption? At HBR’s inaugural Strategy Summit, Sherry Sanger of Penske Transportation Solutions, Jennifer Moll of DTEX Systems, and Maran Nalluswami of Synchrony shared their lessons for making disciplined bets amid volatility.   Stay grounded in customer needs. AI may be reshaping […]

Strengthen Your Strategy Amid AI DisruptionThis tip is adapted from an HBR Executive Live EventWatch Nowhttps://hbr.org/2026/03/when-ai-challenges-strategy257257
Categories: Management

VidCon 2026: Live updates from the internets biggest weekend

Mashable - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 15:04

VidCon 2026 is taking over Anaheim, and for the next three days, the internet is clocking in IRL.

From June 25 to 27, the Anaheim Convention Center will become the center of creator culture as fans, creators, platforms, brands, and industry insiders gather for VidCon's 15th year. What started as a YouTube-centered meetup has grown into one of the biggest annual check-ins on where online culture is headed, featuring creator panels, meet-and-greets, live podcasts, gaming activations, industry programming, fan events, and more.

Mashable is reporting live from VidCon, covering the day's biggest announcements, creator interviews, industry news, and memorable moments from across the convention. Follow along as we update this page throughout the event.

Categories: IT General, Technology

5 more ESP32-powered 3D printing projects to make this weekend (Jun 26 - 28)

How-To Geek - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 15:00

If you own a 3D printer, you probably love making stuff. With cheap microcontrollers like the ESP32, you can make all sorts of devices—and get your 3D printed deeply involved in the process.

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Stop wasting money on your car: 6 easy tweaks every driver should make

How-To Geek - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 14:45

Owning a vehicle comes with a long list of ongoing costs, all of which are made more challenging as prices for everything from groceries and utilities to insurance and rent continue to rise. Every dollar absorbed elsewhere is a dollar that cannot go toward things like your car loan or weekly fill-ups at the pump.

Categories: IT General, Technology

The best Prime Day AirPods deals you can still shop on the final day

Mashable - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 14:36
The best Prime Day deals on AirPods: Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods 4 $99 (save $30) Get Deal Best AirPods Pro Deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 (save $70) Get Deal Best AirPods Max deal (and a new record-low price) Apple AirPods Max 2 $479 (save $70) Get Deal

Need a new pair of AirPods? You can always find Apple's earbuds and headphones on sale for cheaper than usual during Prime Day — not just on Amazon, but at competing retailers, too.

Today is the final day of Prime Day 2026, and Amazon's inventory is fluctuating as the clock winds down. Case in point: The top AirPods deal was the over-ear AirPods Max 2 for a record-low $399 on Amazon, but they've officially sold out. If you missed it, don't panic — Best Buy still has them in stock and on sale for $479 ($70 off).

SEE ALSO: Prime Day isn't over yet: We found the 110+ best deals on Apple, Sony, Kindle, and Lego favorites

Meanwhile, the entry-level AirPods 4 and noise-cancelling AirPods Pro 3 are both on sale for up to $70 off this Prime Day. Neither model is matching its biggest discount on record, but given Apple's plans for price hikes in the near future, these are probably going to be their best deals for a while.

Read on for our rundown of the best Prime Day AirPods deals available. If you're a brand loyalist, be sure to check out our dedicated guide to the top Prime Day deals on all Apple products.

Best AirPods deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $99 at Amazon
$129 Save $30   Get Deal Why we like it

The vanilla AirPods 4 are our No. 1 Apple earbuds for budget buyers. In our testing, they sounded fantastic, fit comfortably, and worked seamlessly with other Apple devices. We saw them drop all the way down to $69 last Black Friday, but $99 is their best price so far in 2026. Save $30 at Amazon and Walmart. (PSA: Walmart also has pre-owned AirPods 4 on sale for just $65.)

The AirPods 4 are also available with ANC. That pair is on sale for $148.99 (normally $179) at Amazon, Walmart, and Costco. For reference, their record-low price is $99.

Read Mashable's full review of the AirPods 4 with ANC.

Best AirPods Pro deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 at Amazon
$249 Save $70   Get Deal

The AirPods Pro 3 are our favorite AirPods across all price points, offering great ANC, an eight-hour battery life, plus extra fixings like a built-in heart rate monitor. They're also more water- and sweat-resistant than the regular AirPods 4, making them better for working out. They were only $169 on Amazon last week, but at the time of writing, they were sitting at $179 there.

Read Mashable's full review of the AirPods Pro 3.

Best AirPods Max deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max 2 $479 at Best Buy
$549 Save $70   Get Deal

Apple's newly updated headphones have better ANC than the original AirPods Max from 2021. They run on the same H2 chip as the AirPods Pro 3, so they support the same software features (such as Live Translation and Conversation Awareness). Amazon had them for $399 earlier this week, but they're sold out now. Thankfully, Best Buy is still offering a $70 discount, bringing them down to $479.

Read Mashable's full review of the AirPods Max 2.

We will be regularly updating this guide with the best Prime Day AirPods deals, so keep checking back. You can also visit our Prime Day 2026 hub for all the latest updates and price drops.

Categories: IT General, Technology

These last-chance Prime Day MacBook deals save you up to $850 (!) after Apples price hikes

Mashable - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 14:24
The best Prime Day MacBook deals at a glance: Best MacBook Neo deal Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $589.99 (save $109.01) Get Deal Best MacBook Air deal Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,149 (save $350) Get Deal Best MacBook Pro deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,549.00 (save $449.01) Get Deal

Let's start with the bad news first: Apple's price hikes are here. As of June 25, select Apple products are at least $100 more expensive than before. That includes the full MacBook lineup — the MacBook Air, the MacBook Pro, and even the budget MacBook Neo. Bummer.

Now for the good news. Amazon's flagship Prime Day megasale is still live through the end of the day today (June 26), and most MacBooks are still in stock there with price cuts. They're not tagged as being on sale, but if you compare their prices with the Apple Store's new MSRPs for the same models, they're up to $850 (!) cheaper on Amazon right now.

Take the MacBook Neo. The base model is marked down to $589.99 this Prime Day. Originally, that was only a $9.01 discount on its $599 MSRP. But as of now, it's really a $109.01 savings given the Apple Store's adjusted starting price of $699.

SEE ALSO: Apple price increases arrive: How much MacBooks and iPads will cost you now

MacBook prices as low as these will probably be very rare going forward, so if you're on the fence about an upgrade, I would absolutely recommend shopping Amazon's Prime Day MacBook deals. I've rounded up the best ones below and will continue to update my list based on current pricing and availability. I'm marking any record-lows I encounter with a 🔥. (Deals with a strikethrough weren't available at the time of writing, but could return before Prime Day ends.)

I'd also encourage you to check out competing retailers' anti-Prime Day sales — namely, Costco's Member Appreciation Days event. It's matching a lot of Prime Day MacBook offers, so if they sell out on Amazon, you've got a fallback plan. Better yet, none of the ones I've found are actually restricted to Costco members.

Best Prime Day MacBook Neo deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $589.99 at Amazon
$699 Save $109.01   Get Deal

Apple's colorful new budget laptop is faster than most Windows laptops in basic single-core workloads, and it has the same premium build quality as Apple's other MacBooks. Amazon has been selling the base configuration for $589.99 for a few weeks now. That wasn't a great deal until yesterday, when the Apple Store bumped its MSRP from $599 to $699. It's a real last-chance steal: Once this deal dries up, the Neo will only be $599 for college students, their parents, and teachers on a regular basis (via Apple's education pricing). Take your pick from the silver, blush, and citrus colorways. You'll find this deal at Costco, too.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple MacBook Neo.

Best Prime Day MacBook Air deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,149 at Amazon
$1,499 Save $350   Get Deal

The M5 MacBook Air is a class-leading ultraportable with a zippy processor, two full workdays' worth of battery life, and a premium, polished design. (Haptic touchpad? Check. Crisp Liquid Retina display? Check. Speakers that sound better than anything you'll find on the average Windows PC? Checkity-check.) The 15-inch base configuration is on sale for $1,149 this Prime Day, which is $350 off its new sticker price of $1,499. Only Costco was matching this deal at the time of writing.

Read Mashable's full review of the M5 Apple MacBook Air.

More MacBook Air dealsBest Prime Day MacBook Pro deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,549.99 at Amazon
$1,999 Save $449.01   Get Deal

The M5 MacBook Pro is a creative-forward upgrade with a gorgeous 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED) display, a longer battery life, and extra ports like an SDXC card slot. It also has built-in fans, unlike the MacBook Air, so you're less likely to experience thermal throttling when you run demanding software on it. Amazon has the 1TB base model listed for $1,549.99 this Prime Day. That's 22% off its newly higher price of $1,999, or a $449.01 savings. Costco is coming in clutch with another price-match here.

Read Mashable's full review of the M5 Apple MacBook Pro.

More MacBook Pro dealsWhich MacBook should you buy?

The MacBook Air is my favorite MacBook for most people, including most college students and office workers. The MacBook Neo is my top pick for frugal buyers, casual users, and younger students (grades K through 12). The MacBook Pro is my No. 1 choice for content creators and other creative professionals, especially photo and video editors.

For more detailed buying tips, check out my dedicated guide to the best MacBooks.

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Should you get a robot vacuum on Prime Day? I test them for a living and found live deals worth buying.

Mashable - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 14:13
The best Prime Day robot vacuum deals at a glance: Best robot vacuum on sale overall Dreame L60 Ultra FE $699.99 (save $300) Get Deal Best mid-range robot vacuum deal Eufy C28 $449.99 (save $350) Get Deal Best budget robot vacuum deal Roborock Q10 S5+ $239.99 (save $310) Get Deal

Don't ask ChatGPT which robot vacuum you should buy on Prime Day — ask the person who's tested nearly 40 robot vacuums in their own home. Most of the best robot vacuums of the past few years, including new 2026 models, are on sale for Prime Day, which wraps up today, June 26. Since the event is almost coming to an end, I found a handful of worthwhile robot vacuums on sale to buy while Prime Day lasts.

That doesn't just refer to the models with the biggest discounts. I've further whittled down the list to the robot vacuums with the best ratio of cleaning specs and smart features compared to their sale price. These really are the best bang for your buck.

SEE ALSO: HGTV hive, rise up: The best Shark robot vacuum and cordless stick vacuum just dropped in 4 earth tones

For example, the Roborock Saros 10R that I loved last year is on sale for $884.99 (over $700 off), which is a new record low. That sounds like a steal until I remind you that you can get significantly more suction power for $699.99 with the Dreame L60 Ultra FE. The self-emptying Shark Navigator for $249.99 sounds great until you realize that you can get mopping and small obstacle avoidance with the Roborock Q10 S5+ for $10 less. (If you're shopping for a really high-end robot vacuum, I recommend the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete, which is now $355 off, or the Narwal Flow 2, which is $550 off.)

So, here are the Prime Day deals on robot vacuums that are worth your time so far:

Best Prime Day robot vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dreame Dreame L60 Ultra FE $699.99 at Amazon
$999.99 Save $300   Get Deal Why we like it

Not to rope the Roborock Saros 10R back into it, but it really does make the Dreame L60 Ultra FE's value stand out. This model was just released at the end of April 2026, and its 30,000 Pa suction power isn't too far off from the 35,000 Pa of the most powerful Dreame robot vacuum. With accurate AI obstacle avoidance and heated self-washing mopping pads thrown in, this is a really solid vacuum for less than $800.

I can personally attest to the L60 Ultra FE's cleaning power for the price — it's currently sitting in my living room. I'm a sucker for the corner mopping of a spinning mopping pad, which still squeezes into 90-degree angles better than roller mop robot vacuums that can slide out to clean edges. This Dreame model has done a commendable job with cat litter, crumbs under the kitchen counter, and cat scratcher flecks stuck in the rug.

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Apple has a two Siri problem. Price increases make it messy.

Mashable - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 14:00

The new Siri AI is not coming to all devices, and recent price increases make it more painful to upgrade to new devices all at once. CNET’s Bridget Carey has been testing out the new Siri AI in beta on her phone and says a new Apple TV box and new HomePods are a sure bet this fall -- it just may be more expensive to upgrade than we all expected.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Quick! The Nespresso Vertuo Next is down to record-low price on Prime Day, but not for long.

Mashable - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 13:57

SAVE $90: As of June 26, the Nespresso Vertuo Next coffee and espresso maker has hit a new low price of $89 at Amazon for Prime members. This is $90 off its list price of $179.

Opens in a new window Credit: Nespresso Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso Maker $89 at Amazon
$179 Save $90   Get Deal

If you're looking for a new coffee machine, there are plenty of deals still going strong in the fourth day of Amazon Prime Day.

The Nespresso Vertuo Next coffee and espresso maker is one that's popped up on our radar, as the white model is marked down to $89 for Prime members. That's a new all-time low price for this model at the retailer, but it won't be discounted for long.

This Nespresso Vertuo Next deal saves you $90 off its full price of $179, but it's currently on sale as part of a lightning deal. This means it's a limited-time offering, and the countdown has already begun on its store page. If you want it for your kitchen, you only have today to take advantage of this deal.

SEE ALSO: Everything to know about Amazon Prime Day: Dates, competition, and the best deals to shop

It's compatible with Nespresso Vertuo capsules and select Starbucks pods, and can make six brew sizes: 5, 8, 12, and 18oz alongside single and double espresso. It also has a slim design that fits nicely on a countertop, coming to 5.5-inches wide.

If it's caught your attention, you don't have long to take advantage of this deal. If you're a Prime member, act fast to save on the Nespresso Vertuo Next coffee and espresso maker at Amazon.

There's plenty more coffee machines and kitchen goodies worth checking out in this final day of Prime Day. Check out our rundown of our favorite kitchen gadgets on sale to see some of our top picks.

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The Acer Nitro V 16S AI gaming laptop is down to best-ever price on Prime Day — last chance to save $300

Mashable - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 13:54

SAVE $300: As of June 26, the Acer Nitro V 16S gaming laptop is on sale for $1,099.99 at Amazon. That's down from $1,399.99 — a 21% discount on list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Acer Acer Nitro V 16S AI Gaming Laptop $1,099.99 at Amazon
$1,399.99 Save $300   Get Deal

Prime Day is in its final stretch, and the Acer Nitro V 16S gaming laptop is down to $1,099.99 at Amazon. That marks the lowest-ever price. For a gaming laptop with an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor and 32GB RAM, this is one of the stronger deals still live as the sale wraps up.

The Acer Nitro V 16S is built around an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor, which handles everyday gaming and heavier workloads like streaming and content creation without slowing down. It’s also paired with NVIDIA’s RTX 5060 graphics, which focuses on smoother visuals and better lighting effects in modern games, so shadows, reflections, and fast movement look more realistic and less choppy.

A lot of the performance boost here also comes from software that helps games run more efficiently, improving frame rates and reducing lag when things get demanding on screen. On the display side, you get a 16-inch screen with a sharp resolution and accurate color coverage, so games and videos look more vivid and accurate, especially in fast-moving scenes, thanks to the 180Hz refresh rate.

Inside, it includes 32GB of memory and a fast 1TB SSD, which helps with multitasking and quick load times — so switching between apps, loading games, or moving through large files feels smooth and responsive.

Grab the Acer Nitro V 16S gaming laptop on Amazon before your current laptop starts lagging in protest.

Our Best Editor-Vetted Prime Day Deals Right Now

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds $179.00 (List Price $249.00)

Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds With Active Noise Cancellation $148.99 (List Price $179.00)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) $279.00 (List Price $399.00)

Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones $378.00 (List Price $459.99)

55" Amazon Ember 4-Series 4K HDR10+ Smart Fire TV (2025 Model) $279.95 (List Price $459.99)

Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model) $24.99 (List Price $49.99)

Meta Quest 3S 128GB With 3-Month Trial of Meta Horizon+ $296.79 (List Price $349.99)

Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Silver, 2025 Release)   — $299.00 (List Price $349.00)

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The best Apple Watch deals on Prime Day — the Series 11 is still at a record-low price plus more live deals

Mashable - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 13:50
The best Prime Day Apple Watch deals: Best Apple Watch Deal Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm, GPS) $279 (save $120) Get Deal Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm) Deal Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm, GPS) $309 (save $120) Get Deal Best Apple Watch SE 3 Deal Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm, GPS) $199 (save $50) Get Deal

Warmer weather means more time outside, and when you're in the great outdoors, a fitness tracker or smartwatch helps track all of that activity. Whether you're headed out on a European vacation or have a list of summer hikes to tackle, an Apple Watch is one of our favorite ways to stay connected and track activity. And with Prime Day here again, we're hunting for deals on the popular smartwatch.

SEE ALSO: Amazon Prime Day is here: We found 100+ deals on Apple, Sony, DJI, and Lego favorites

It's the final day of Amazon Prime Day, and the Series 11 is still holding strong at $279 (a new low price), but that's not all. We've gathered up all the Apple Watch deals that deserve a look during Prime Day.

Best Prime Day Apple Watch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm, GPS) $279 at Amazon
$399 Save $120   Get Deal Why we like it

The Apple Watch Series 11 dropped to $279 for Prime Day. That's the lowest-ever price for this model. We rate it as our favorite smartwatch for fitness tracking, and it has an impressive battery. With improved battery life compared to the Series 10, you don't need to charge the watch midday for battery life to last you all night. So if you've been thinking about upgrading, grab it now.

More Prime Day Apple Watch dealsApple Watch Series 11 dealsApple Watch Series 10 deals Apple Watch SE dealsApple Watch Ultra 3 deals
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The best Prime Day deals on power stations — get buzzed for deals on Jackery, Bluetti, DJI, and more

Mashable - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 13:46
The best Prime Day portable power station deals at a glance: Best anker deal Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 $399.99 (save $100) Get Deal Best Bluetti deal Bluetti Elite 10 $107 (save $62) Get Deal Best Jackery deal Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra $899 (save $100) Get Deal Best EcoFlow deal EcoFlow Delta 3 + 220W Solar Panel $599 (save $400) Get Deal Best DJI deal DJI Power 1000 $348.99 (save $350.01) Get Deal

Summer 2026 is in full swing now. Barbecues, camping trips, vacations, and avoiding mosquitoes are all on the agenda. But something else big happens every summer — Amazon Prime Day. This year, Amazon is hosting the annual sale earlier than ever, running June 23 to 26, and it’s now in its final stretch as deals start to wind down.

There are some excellent deals on portable power stations, from tiny models that keep your phone charged up to absolute beasts that can keep your refrigerator cooling for days. Having reviewed dozens of power stations, these are the models I would consider buying during Prime Day.

Best Anker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Solix Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 $399.99 at Amazon
$499.99 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2.

If you're looking to buy your first portable power station, the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is an excellent all-around model. It offers a respectable 1,024Wh capacity, which is a bit like a Goldilocks amount. That's a good amount of power for a weekend away, but it doesn't go overboard. It's also easy to transport, coming in at under 25 pounds. It has excellent recharging ability, going from dead to 100% power in under 50 minutes. It's a summer essential for me, and it's also excellent during a power outage.

More Anker dealsBest Bluetti deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti Elite 10 $107 at Amazon
$169 Save $62   Get Deal Why we like it

If you don't need heaps of power, consider the Bluetti Elite 10, one of my favorite small portable power stations. It comes with 128Wh of power, which is enough to keep your phone, earbuds, or Kindle charged up during a camping trip or when the power goes out. Plus, the green colorway option is undeniably special.

In addition to its small size, the Bluetti Elite 10 is lightweight and great for people to carry from room to room during a power outage. On Prime Day, it's on sale at Amazon for $107.

More Bluetti dealsBest Jackery deal Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra $899 at Amazon
$999 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra has a unique feature when it comes to portable power stations — it's resistant to water and dust. As you can imagine, it's not wise to add water into the mix with most portable power stations, but the Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra has an IP 65 rating and a level nine seismic shockproofing. All of that means this model is ideal if you'll be in harsh conditions. Bring this model camping in the rain or take it to the job site. It's also ideal if you'll be working in a shed with wood shavings.

The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is currently $899 at Amazon, its lowest ever price.

More Jackery dealsBest EcoFlow deal Opens in a new window Credit: EcoFlow EcoFlow Delta 3 + 220W Solar Panel $599 at Amazon
$999 Save $400   Get Deal Why we like it

A huge benefit to choosing a portable power station is its ability to recharge via sunlight. Of course, in order to do that, you'll need a solar panel. The EcoFlow Delta 3 with a 220W solar panel is a great deal to hop on. For $599, down from the normal price of $999, you get the EcoFlow Delta 3 and a 220W solar panel for recharging.

The EcoFlow Delta 3 itself comes with 1,024Wh with an impressive 3,600W surge. EcoFlow states the 220W solar panel can recharge the Delta 3 back to 100% in about six hours. Take the power station and solar panel camping this summer, and you might be in for unlimited power.

More EcoFlow dealsBest DJI deal Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Power 1000 $348.99
$699 Save $350.01   Get Deal Why we like it

You might know DJI better for their leading drone technology, but the tech brand makes highly-rated power stations too. This model, the DJI Power 1000, is equipped with 1,024Wh plus a selection of outputs or multiple device charging, including various USB ports and AC outputs. The power station itself fully recharges in just 1.35 hours, making it highly practical for a continuous power supply.

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Lego deals are still live on Prime Day: We found 90+ deals worth shopping today

Mashable - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 13:18
The best Prime Day Lego deals at a glance: Best Lego Technic deal Lego Technic NASA Artemis Space Launch System $47.99 at Amazon (save $12) Get Deal Best Lego Star Wars deal Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer $111.99 at Amazon (save $48) Get Deal Best Lego Botanicals deal Lego Botanicals Flower Bouquet $33.59 at Amazon (save $26.40) Get Deal Best Lego Super Mario deal Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant $47.79 at Amazon (save $12.20) Get Deal Best Lego deal under $10 Lego Lotus Flower $7.79 at Amazon (save $7.20) Get Deal Best Lego deal that's not on Amazon Lego Botanicals Succulents $25 at Walmart (save $24.99) Get Deal

Any Lego fan knows that getting into the brick-building hobby isn't cheap. That's why it's a good idea to take advantage of Amazon's Prime Day deals on Lego sets. The members-only megasale is still going strong through the end of today, June 26, so time is running out to shop Amazon Prime Day Lego prices.

The running theme of this year's Prime Day Lego deals seems to be "20% off." That's the discount Amazon's given to dozens of builds across the Lego lineup, including many popular Star Wars, Botanicals, Icons, Technic, Art, Super Mario, and Harry Potter sets. Lots of them have fallen to new record-low prices; three now cost less than $10.

SEE ALSO: The 10 best Lego sets of 2026 so far, from F1 to Monet and Pokémon

Before you ask: None of the Lego Pokémon sets or new Lego Smart Play sets are on sale right now, but we're monitoring them closely in case that changes.

Read on for our guide to the absolute best Prime Day Lego deals you can snag on Amazon this week. (We'll keep updating it as Prime Day progresses, so check back.) We've also thrown in four great Lego deals you can score elsewhere: Walmart's Deals event features some sets that were out of stock or more expensive on Amazon.

Note: Deals with a strikethrough have either ended or sold out at the time of writing.

Best Prime Day Lego Technic deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Technic NASA Artemis Space Launch System $47.99 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $12   Get Deal

The Lego Artemis Space Launch System is a bestseller on Lego's website that almost never goes on sale there. This Prime Day, it's 20% off on Amazon: You'll pay $47.99 instead of its usual $59.99. That's a new all-time low (and a pretty sweet deal for a pretty big, pretty topical set). As a bonus, it comes with four astronaut nanofigures.

More Lego Technic dealsBest Prime Day Lego Star Wars deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer $111.99 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $48.00   Get Deal

No, it's not a revival of the huge $559.99 Imperial Star Destroyer that Lego retired. But it is still an 18-inch-long brick version of one of the most iconic ships in the Star Wars franchise. It comes with seven mini-figures, and is particularly coveted for one rare mini-fig: Cal Kestis. It usually retails for $159.99, but Prime members pay just $111.99 this week (a 30% savings). That's a record-low price, beating its 2025 Cyber Monday deal by $8.

More Lego Star Wars dealsBest Prime Day Lego Botanicals deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Flower Bouquet $33.59 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $26.40   Get Deal

This brickified flower bouquet is full price (and backordered) on Lego's website, but it's on sale (and set for next-day delivery) on Amazon. It's marked down to $33.59 there for Prime Day, which is 44% off its $59.99 MSRP — its biggest discount ever. This adult-oriented set contains 756 pieces and builds into roses, poppies, and daisies, among other flowers. No watering required.

More Lego flower dealsBest Prime Day Lego Super Mario deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant $47.79 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $12.20   Get Deal

Need a gift for a Nintendo fan (that doesn't cost as much as a Switch 2)? Lego's popular, posable Super Mario Piranha Plant comes complete with its own green pipe pot, and it's on sale for $47.79 on the last day of Prime Day. For the first three days of the sale, this set was $37.79, which was less than $3 away from its record-low price from last October's Prime Big Deal Days sale.

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I asked Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini to build the same browser extension, and one outperformed the others

How-To Geek - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 12:30

AI tools have become a normal part of my daily workflow, but I’ve noticed one small problem that keeps coming up: some prompts are worth saving. I reuse certain prompts for data analysis, research, formatting, brainstorming, and internal work tools. Digging through old chats to find them isn’t exactly efficient. So I decided to build something I’d actually use: a simple Chrome extension for saving, organizing, and reusing prompts from the browser.

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White House wants OpenAI to limit the launch of its next model

Mashable - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 12:19

William Gibson once famously said that "the future is already here, it's just not evenly distributed." It appears that the same goes for frontier AI models.

According to The Information, the White House told OpenAI it wants the company to release its next model in a limited fashion, to a select group of close partners.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly told staff that the company's newest model, GPT 5.6, will be launched very differently than previous ones, with the government approving access "customer by customer."

Following this limited release period, the company should be able to launch the model more broadly a "couple of weeks" later, says the report.

SEE ALSO: Claude Fable 5 vs GPT 5.5: Is this why the Trump admin banned one and not the other?

OpenAI competitor Anthropic recently had to pull its most powerful model, Fable 5, after Trump's administration intervened to keep the model out of foreign hands. The company previously launched Mythos, an even more powerful model, as a limited release open only to a small set of pre-approved customers.

As for OpenAI's GPT 5.6, the model is reportedly a "meaningful improvement" over GPT 5.5, both in terms of context window size and efficiency.

In a memo sent to employees, Altman reportedly said that GPT 5.6 is not the company's preferred long term model, and that OpenAI will work with the government and others in the industry "to achieve a more sustainable approach for future releases."

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Ed Norton watched Team USA at the World Cup and everyone made the same joke

Mashable - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 12:15

The World Cup has seen its fair share of celebrity guests, but Ed Norton's presence during Thursday's USA vs. Turkey game really got the internet talking.

The actor attended the game alongside some other big names, including Colin Farrell and — crucially — his former Fight Club co-star Brad Pitt.

SEE ALSO: The 12 World Cup WAGs to know in 2026

You can probably already guess what joke people were making.

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Admittedly that won't make much sense unless you've seen Fight Club, David Fincher's 1999 psychological thriller about two men starting an underground bareknuckle fight club together.

The twist (and a 27-year-old spoiler warning)? Pitt's character is never really there — he's just a figment of Norton's character's damaged psyche.

For more FIFA World Cup coverage, including how to stream the games and the moments that have the internet talking, Mashable's got you covered.

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