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Whose bright idea was it to cram Father's Day right in the middle of graduation and dance recital season? There are so many distractions this time of year that you'd almost be forgiven if Father's Day totally slipped your mind. No need to panic, though; with our handpicked selection of the best last-minute Father's Day gifts, he'll never even know that you almost let the day skate by without a great gift to give. From subscriptions that keep on giving and digital gifts to physical items that can ship overnight, there's no excuse to show up empty-handed — metaphorically. Take a deep breath and scroll through these last-minute gift ideas for Father’s Day 2025.

SAVE 50%: As of June 11, you can get the Craftsman Versastack tool set (230 piece) for just $99, down from $199, at Amazon. That's a 50% discount and $100 off.

CRAFTSMAN VERSASTACK Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4 in, 3/8 in, and 1/2 in Drive, 230 Piece (CMMT45306) $99 at Amazon
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Father’s Day is one of the most difficult holidays to shop for (at least, it is for me). When you know a man who seemingly has everything (or says he does, anyway) or claims to want nothing, it’s hard to find a gift that he’ll actually like and use. If your dad is a Mr. Fix-It, you could always spring for a new tool set.

As of June 11, you can get the Craftsman Versastack tool set (230 piece) for just $99, down from $199, at Amazon. That's a 50% discount and $100 off — and its lowest price ever. If you buy it now, it'll arrive two days before Father's Day (which is Sunday, June 15).

SEE ALSO: Best Father's Day gifts: Surprise Dad with something memorable

The Craftsman Versastack tool set includes 230 pieces, including a low-profile ratchet that has a 25 percent thinner head, a 72-tooth ratchet that delivers a five-degree arc swing, and an assortment of sockets, wrenches, and specialty bits. All of this comes in a stackable storage system that works with other Versastack products, and it’s all backed by Craftsman’s full lifetime warranty.

The best tech deals to shop this week

• Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case — $169.00 (List Price $249.00)

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)

• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — $99.00 (List Price $149.95)

• Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop — $799.97 (List Price $1599.99)

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

SAVE $350.02: The Jackery Explorer 1000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $448.98, down from the list price of $799. That's a whopping 44% discount.

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Before you head out on a camping trip this summer, you'll need to pack the car full of all the necessities. S'mores materials are top of the list, but have you considered how you'll recharge your phone and the camp lantern? If you're in need of a portable power station, there's a great model on sale today at Amazon.

As of June 11, the Jackery Explorer 1000 portable power station is on sale for $448.98 at Amazon, marked down from the list price of $799. That's a huge 44% discount that takes $350.02 off the usual price.

If you're searching for portable power that also comes in a compact size, the Jackery Explorer 1000 is designed for you. There's even a folding handle so it's easy to carry from the car to the campsite. But the real star of the show with the Jackery Explorer 1000 is the massive power supply.

This second version of the Jackery Explorer 1000 is loaded up with a 1070Wh capacity and a 1500W output. In real life terms, that means you can power up your portable refrigerator for up to 15 hours, or the standard Starlink dish for 10 hours.

SEE ALSO: Get ready for summer: The Ninja FrostVault cooler just hit its lowest price ever

A portable power station is not only great for summer camping, but it's essential for storms that knock out your home's power. Since you can recharge your phone with the Jackery Explorer 1000, you'll be able to check with family and friends and keep an eye on the expected power restoration timeline.

Instead of dealing with a dead phone while camping, stay juiced up thanks to the Jackery Explorer 1000. It's on sale at Amazon today for under $450, which means you'll save over $350. It'll become your new favorite camping toy before you even leave home.

The best tech deals to shop this week

• Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case — $169.00 (List Price $249.00)

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)

• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — $99.00 (List Price $149.95)

• Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop — $799.97 (List Price $1599.99)

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

The internet has proven time and again that it loves little word puzzle games. Just look at all the wildly popular games from The New York Times.

Now, it appears that Apple is trying to break into that world. iOS 26, which was announced this week at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), includes a new "Emoji Game" for Apple News+ subscribers.

The idea is that you fill in blanks with emoji to complete three phrases. The words or emoji can have double meanings across phrases, so the goal is to solve the puzzle in as few moves as possible.

Here's a preview of what the game will look like.

Credit: Apple

You drag the emoji into the blank spaces in order to solve the puzzle. Folks who are using the iOS 26 beta and are Apple News+ subscribers can start playing the game today. It seems like it'll follow a similar playbook to the NYT's game offerings — a daily, shareable puzzle that tracks your stats.

Wrote Apple in a press release:

"Users can share puzzles, track stats and streaks, and compete with others through Game Center leaderboards. Emoji Game features a daily puzzle available in the U.S. and for English-speaking users in Canada, and can be accessed from the Following tab in the News app."

If people love the Emoji Game, it could prove useful for getting people to subscribe to Apple News‌+. However, at $12.99 per month, it'd have to be a very good game.

OpenAI has a new reasoning model called o3-pro that the company says is its most intelligent yet.

On Tuesday the ChatGPT maker announced o3-pro on X, sharing some details on its improvement over o3. OpenAI highlighted better performance in "science, education, programming, data analysis, and writing" and also said reviewers rated it higher on "clarity, comprehensiveness, instruction-following, and accuracy."

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o3-pro is available in the API and to ChatGPT Pro and Team users, with Enterprise and Edu availability rolling out next week.

OpenAI's o3-pro is the newest addition to its family of reasoning models, which break down tasks into steps for ostensibly more accurate and reliable responses, as opposed to conventional LLMs. In this regard, reasoning models like o3-pro are considered better for complex tasks and OpenAI says o3-pro "excels at math, science, and coding." OpenAI posted benchmark evaluations indicating o3-pro surpasses o1-pro and o3 in these areas.

Researchers from Apple recently found some notable limitations in reasoning models, including OpenAI's o3-mini. When prompted to solve the classic Tower of Hanoi problem, which involves moving discs from one peg to another, the models struggled as complexity increased and even gave up despite having more computing power at their disposal.

The research made waves amongst the AI community as evidence that reasoning models aren't as smart as they're hyped to be. However, experts also pointed out that the research tested a very specific problem, and it didn't compare the results of humans and reasoning models on the same problems. So, it's not a definitive conclusion that AI tools are completely overhyped, but the findings do suggest that they're not necessarily the best models for every kind of task.

o3-pro has access to tools in ChatGPT, including web search, Python, visual analysis of documents, and personalized responses with memory support. But it doesn't support image generation or canvas, OpenAI's interface for working on projects, according to the release notes. Responses will also take longer because o3-pro has access to tools.

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.

SAVE $1,000: As of June 11, T-Mobile is giving away a free Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus for customers who trade in any phone through T-Mobile's Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plans.

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Phone deals are the unsung heroes of the online shopping world. They don't get the spotlight like TV deals or gaming deals, but when something decent becomes available, shoppers are interested. And that makes sense because not everyone owns a PS5 or needs a massive 98-inch TV, but pretty much everyone has a phone.

So with that in mind, we're always on the lookout for strong deals on new smartphones. And we've got a doozy for you: T-Mobile is currently offering a deal that includes a free Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus. Yep, you can get your hands on this incredible smartphone for absolutely nothing.

SEE ALSO: TikTok creator Tess Gigone does it all with an iPhone and an Octobuddy

As of June 11, T-Mobile is giving away a free Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus for customers who trade in any phone through T-Mobile's Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plans. You can turn in a broken, eligible smartphone and get a new Galaxy S25 Plus for free. It sounds too good to be true, but it's legit. The only catch is that this free phone is paid out in credits through a 24-month billing cycle, so you're locked into a contract for two years.

Head to T-Mobile to get your free Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus.

The best tech deals right now, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case — $169.00 (List Price $249.00)

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)

• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — $99.00 (List Price $149.95)

• Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop — $799.97 (List Price $1599.99)

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

SAVE $20: As of June 11, the Ninja Crispi air fryer is on sale for just $159.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, Kohl's, and on Ninja's website. That's 11% off its $179.99 MSRP and its lowest price on record.

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TikTok hype isn't always a great indicator of a good product, but the viral Ninja Crispi managed to win over Mashable's Samantha Mangino. Fresh off testing a huge batch of Ninja kitchen appliances, she named it her favorite air fryer in the lineup.

"With its portable design, [the Crispi] stores nicely and can be used on the go. Plus, it actually works," Mangino writes. It passed both of her trials with ease, turning tofu cubes into "crunchy perfection" and crisping frozen French fries quickly while keeping them fluffy-soft inside.

The Crispi is a good buy at its usual price of $179.95, but right now it's on sale for less. Amazon, Best Buy, Kohl's, and Ninja's website all have it marked down to $159.95, or $20 off, which is its biggest discount to date. Take your pick from three colors: Stone, Sage Green, or Cyberspace (which Amazon calls Navy and Best Buy calls Gray — go figure). Note that Kohl's throws in $30 worth of Kohl's Cash that you can put toward a future purchase from June 16 to 22.

Mangino tested the Mint-colored Crispi, which wasn't on sale at the time of writing. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

Mangino admits that she was initially "skeptical" of the Crispi because of its design, which involves a glass basket and an air-frying lid with some controls on it. But beyond heating food well, it also doubles as storage for leftovers — super convenient. "The Ninja Crispi ... allows you to meal prep and store food directly into glass baskets, where you will then reheat it," Mangino writes. "The storage containers are all dishwasher safe, a rare trait in air fryer baskets."

Mangino's main gripe with the Crispi is that it has a limited number of settings compared to other air fryers (i.e., you can't change its temperature). That said, she thinks it's suited for "a variety of foods" as-is. Read her full writeup for more takeaways.

BUY ONE GET ONE 50% OFF: Through June 15, Target is running a sale where Circle members can buy one book and get another for half price, including new releases and popular BookTok books. The sale also applies to select games and music.

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Audiobooks, video games, and music-streaming apps are all great, but they don't always give you the dopamine hit of a physical book, classic card game, or vinyl record. Old-school, tangible entertainment just hits different. If you're looking for a dose of nostalgia, Target's book, game, and music sale can help you put physical media in your hands for less.

Through June 15, Target is running a buy one, get one 50% off sale on select books, games, music, and more exclusively for Target Circle members. And that's on top of most books already being discounted. If you're not already a Circle member, you can join for free by filling out your name, email address, phone number, and creating a password.

SEE ALSO: I've read hundreds of free Kindle books with this app. Here's how.

On the book end of things, there are plenty of bestsellers, new releases, and BookTok faves included in the sale, like Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall, Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. You can definitely do some damage, as many of the eligible books are also already on sale. For instance, hardcover copies of Onyx Storm and Broken Country are on sale for $17.76 (reg. $29.99) and $16.88 (reg. $28.99), respectively. During the sale, you could grab both for only $34.64 instead of $58.98. If you're a traditional reader who prefers physical books in your hands, this is a good time to pad your TBR list.

As far as games go, you could grab Twister, Operation, Cards Against Humanity, Jumanji, Sorry!, and plenty of other classics. Meanwhile, the music selection includes new releases like Miley Cyrus' Something Beautiful, Morgan Wallen's I'm The Problem, and Turnstile's Never Enough on vinyl, as well as classics like Fleetwood Mac's Rumours and Spice by the Spice Girls.

There are hundreds of thousands of options to choose from in the sale — and you can mix and match as you see fit. Just be sure to shop before the end of the day on June 15 if you want to score a book, album, or game for half price.

The best tech deals to shop this week

• Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case — $169.00 (List Price $249.00)

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)

• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — $99.00 (List Price $149.95)

• Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop — $799.97 (List Price $1599.99)

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

TL;DR: Live stream Slovakia vs. Spain in U21 Euro 2025 for free on 4seven. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

U21 Euro 2025 kicks off with a number of exciting matchups, including Slovakia vs. Spain. The hosts will need to be at their best to take anything from a very talented Spanish team, but anything can happen in tournament football.

If you want to watch Slovakia vs. Spain in U21 Euro 2025 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Slovakia U21 vs. Spain U21?

Slovakia vs. Spain in U21 Euro 2025 kicks off at 5 p.m. BST on June 11. This fixture takes place at the Stadion Tehelne Pole.

How to watch Slovakia U21 vs. Spain U21 for free

Slovakia vs. Spain in U21 Euro 2025 is available to live stream for free on 4seven.

4seven is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can access free live streams on 4seven from anywhere in the world.

Lve stream Slovakia vs. Spain in U21 Euro 2025 for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

4. Visit 4seven

5. Stream Slovakia vs. Spain in U21 Euro 2025 for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Slovakia vs. Spain in U21 Euro 2025 without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream U21 Euro 2025 before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for 4seven?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on 4seven, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (including money-back guarantee).

Live stream Slovakia vs. Spain in U21 Euro 2025 for free with ExpressVPN.

SAVE $270: As of June 11, get the Eufy E20 3-in-1 Robot Vacuum with Stick and Handheld Vacuum Combo for $379.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $649.99. That's a discount of 42%.

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Tired of expending so much energy on cleaning up the house? You can get a 3-in-1 Eufy robot vacuum on sale today, which lets you hand off some of the most time-consuming cleaning duties to a robot assistant.

As of June 11, get the Eufy E20 3-in-1 Robot Vacuum with Stick and Handheld Vacuum Combo at Amazon for $379.99, down from its usual price of $649.99. That's $270 off for a discount of 42%.

SEE ALSO: I tried the $2,600 robot vacuum with a mechanical crane arm, and it's absurd

This bundle nets you a powerful robot vacuum that has three functions: a typical autonomous cleaner with two other modes: stick and handheld. In robot vacuum mode, it offers up to 8,000 Pa of suction, while handheld and stick cleaning gets up to 30,000 Pa. It can handle all three cleaning situations as it tackles dirt, debris, and everything else hiding in your carpet and on your hard flooring.

It comes with a 3L bag that can last up to 75 days before self-emptying, removing yet another icky part of the routine for you. Plus, it uses fast charging that can get it up to speed in under three hours, which gives you up to 1,500 square feet of cleaning on a single charge.

If you're looking for a way to be more efficient with your cleaning routine and want something that won't break the bank, this robot vacuum and manual handheld and stick combo will do the trick nicely. Plus, saving nearly $300 is well worth jumping on.

Best home and kitchen deals

• Skylight Frame 10-inch Digital Picture Frame — $139.99 (List Price $159.00)

• Ninja Crispi Air Fryer — $159.95 (List Price $179.99)

• Birdfy AI Smart Solar Powered Bird Feeder with Camera — $161.99 (List Price $249.99)

• KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer — $449.95

• Eufy Omni C20 Robot Vacuum and Mop With Self-Emptying Base — $399.98 (List Price $699.99)

SAVE 19%: As of June 11, you can get a Hisense 75-inch Class QD7 Series 4K UHD Smart Fire TV for $649.99, down from $799.99, at Amazon. That's a 19% discount for $150 in savings. It's also the lowest price we've seen for this TV yet.

Hisense 75" Class QD7 Series Mini-LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (75QD7QF, 2025 Model) - QLED, Native 144hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Game Mode Pro, ALLM, Alexa Built in with Voice Remote, Black $649.99 at Amazon
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There are two types of people in this world: Those who would gawk at the thought of a 75-inch screen and those who are salivating at the possibility of seeing their faves up close and personal. If you’re a part of the latter group, then you’re in luck.

As of June 11, you can get a Hisense 75-inch Class QD7 Series 4K UHD Smart Fire TV for $649.99, down from $799.99, at Amazon. That's a 19% discount for $150 in savings. It's also the lowest price we've seen for this TV yet.

SEE ALSO: The 10 best TV shows of 2025 (so far), and where to stream them

The Hisense 75-inch Class QD7 Series 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (2025) features QLED Color, native 144Hz refresh rate, and Dolby Vision Atmos. It’s built for gaming (Game Mode Pro has a Variable Refresh Rate of 48Hz to 144Hz), streaming, and whatever else you want to use it for. (Family movie nights have never looked so good.)

It also has an AI 4K Upscaler, which means that all of your content will be upscaled to 4K resolution — even those '90s sitcoms you love to rewatch. The TV also has built-in Fire TV, which gives you access to your favorite streaming apps, live TV, and more.

The best TV deals to shop this week

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)

• Amazon Fire TV 4-Series (43 inches, 2024) — $329.99

• 55-inch Sony Bravia 3 4K LED Smart Google TV (2024 Model) — $648.00 (List Price $699.99)

• Hisense 85-Inch Class U8 Series Mini-LED ULED 4K UHD Google Smart TV — $1,699.99

• LG 65-inch Class UR9000 Series 4K Smart TV   — $496.99 (List Price $629.99)

SAVE $450: The Anker Solix C1000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $549, down from the list price at Anker of $999. That's a 45% discount.

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Camping is one of the highlights of summer for some of us. Instead of being confined to campground spots that fill up immediately, head off-grid this summer for some solitude. Thanks to portable power stations, we can now go almost anywhere while staying charged up, and a powerful model is on sale today.

As of June 11, the Anker Solix C1000 portable power station is on sale for $549 at Amazon, marked down from the list price at Anker of $999. That's a 45% discount that takes a whopping $450 off the price.

The Solix C1000 is your ticket to staying charged up this summer while off-grid. Imagine the joys of camping while still having a charged phone or being able to power up the electric grill for dinner. The massive Anker Solix C1000 portable power station has enough battery to recharge an iPhone 92 times, keep a camping light on for 60 hours, a car fridge for 33 hours, or a laptop 17 times.

SEE ALSO: Home Depot is running a massive Father’s Day Sale — get the best deals on power tools

While the Anker Solix C1000 portable power station is fantastic for camping this summer, it's also a worthwhile item to have at home in the fall and winter. Should a storm knock out power, the Solix is around to help keep your refrigerator cooling and your phone charged up. That way, you'll be able to see if the kids are still heading off to school this morning and monitor notifications from the power company.

When it comes time to recharge the portable power station, you'll get up to 80% battery in just 43 minutes and a full charge in under an hour.

Rather than sticking to the assigned camp spots this summer, go off-grid thanks to the power of the Anker Solix C1000. Snag it while it's on sale at Amazon for 45% off the normal price and become the savior of summer camping.

The best tech deals to shop this week

• Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case — $169.00 (List Price $249.00)

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)

• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — $99.00 (List Price $149.95)

• Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop — $799.97 (List Price $1599.99)

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

At WWDC 2025, Apple unveiled iOS 26 and, along with it, the new CarPlay features that will change the way you interact with the in-car information system forever. The improved CarPlay will be available for supported iPhone users later this year, alongside the public release of iOS 26.

SAVE $70: As of June 11, the Beats Studio Buds + are on sale at Amazon for $99.95. That's 41% off their list price of $169.95.

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There have been some great earbud deals floating around recently, which is good news if you're looking to get lost in some of the songs of the summer this year. If you've had your eye on the Beats Studio Buds +, they're currently marked back down to their lowest-ever price at Amazon, so there's no better time than now to get them.

The Beats Studio Buds + are on sale for $99.95, 41% off their usual list price $169.95. As mentioned before this marks a return to their lowest-ever price according to price tracker camelcamelcamel. They're listed as a limited-time deal right now, so you'll want to act fast to secure them at this price.

SEE ALSO: The 9 best earbuds to buy in 2025, selected by Mashable experts

These earbuds boast big, high-quality sound and noise-canceling features so you can be fully absorbed in the song, audiobooks, and more that you love to listen to. They feature two listening modes, Active Noise Canceling and Transparency mode, so you can choose whether you want to tune out the outside world or be more aware of your surroundings while you listen.

On top of that, they have up to 36 hours of battery life with the charging case which makes them a great pick to take on any long trips you've got planned this summer.

Don't miss out on 41% off the Beats Studio Buds + at Amazon.

Looking for more earbud deals? Also at Amazon you can save on the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 and Apple's AirPods Pro 2 have been discounted there as well.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case — $169.00 (List Price $249.00)

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)

• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — $99.00 (List Price $149.95)

• Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop — $799.97 (List Price $1599.99)

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

Based on recent trends, iOS 26 is expected to be available for public download around the middle of September this year. While everyone will be excited to try out its new features, I’m hoping Apple turns its attention to some of the more minor iPhone issues.

Today, Hinge launches new prompts co-created with Esther Perel, psychotherapist and host of the hit podcast Where Should We Begin?

Perel is known for her expertise on sex and relationships. Where Should We Begin? brings listeners into anonymous couples therapy sessions. Perel's bestselling book Mating in Captivity discusses sex in long-term relationships.

SEE ALSO: Best dating apps for singles who want something serious

The 10 new conversation starters, themed "Your World," aim to encourage users to share beyond the typical details on a dating app profile.

1. In my friend group, I'm the one who...

2. Something my pet thinks about me...

3. The kindest thing someone has ever done for me...

4. An award my family would give me...

5. You'd never know, but I...

6. I'm in my element when...

7. Before we meet, you should listen to...

8. I could stay up all night talking about...

9. It's not a vacation unless...

10. Where I go when I want to feel a little more like myself...

"As a couples therapist, I've spent decades observing relationships at all stages. I've seen that love often starts with an invitation: to talk, to connect, to share stories, to explore the world together. And the right invitations elicit curiosity, inspire playfulness, and break daters out of old scripts," said Perel in the press release.

Hinge is known for its prompts, and earlier this year, the app added AI-powered prompt feedback to encourage more thorough responses. (Mashable has compared AI features on Hinge, Tinder, and Bumble.) Hinge also recently introduced Match Note, a way to share private details with matches that daters may not want to share on a public profile.

Prompts are apparently so successful that other dating apps have started adding similar features. In recent years, both Bumble and Tinder added them as options to user profiles (the latter and Hinge are both owned by the same parent company, Match Group).

The 2010s might have been the end of Saturday morning network cartoons, but it was also the dawn of a new age. Cartoons of the 2010s turned to cable and streaming. With fewer restraints, it was a chance to make cartoons capable of far more than selling some toys and cramming in a moral lesson.

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferrined pace.

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The words are building-related.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words are building styles.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Architecture

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• Baroque

• Architecture

• Revival

• Deco

• Brutalist

• Classical

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Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

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Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: To brag

• Green: Curved items

• Blue: Found on breakfast boxes

• Purple: Side note markings

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Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Boast

• Green: Arc-shaped things

• Blue: Cereal mascots

• Purple: Ways to denote a citation

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The solution to today's Connections #731 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Boast: BLUSTER, CROW, SHOW OFF, STRUT

• Arc-shaped things: BANANA, EYEBROW, FLIGHT PATH, RAINBOW

• Cereal mascots: COUNT, ELVES, LEPRECHAUN, ROOSTER

• Ways to denote a citation: ASTERISK, DAGGER, NUMBER, PARENS

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Things you'd do on a track

• Green: Movies

• Blue: Joes

• Purple: Midwest nicknames

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Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Moving on Foot, At Various Speeds

• Green: One-word Sports Movies

• Blue: Famous Joes

• Purple: First Four Letters of Big Ten Team Names

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The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #261 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Moving on Foot, At Various Speeds - JOG, RUN, SPRINT, WALK

• One-word Sports Movies - ALI, CREED, MIRACLE, SEABISCUIT

• Famous Joes- BUCK, FRAZIER, MONTANA, TORRE

• First Four Letters of Big Ten Team Names - CORN, SCAR, SPAR, WILD

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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