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Looking for cheaper food delivery? DoorDash gift cards are on sale at Best Buy

Mashable - Mon, 07/14/2025 - 18:42

Save up to $20: Looking to save a little extra on food deliveries? Best Buy marked down DoorDash gift cards valued from $15 to $200 about 10% as of July 14.

Opens in a new window Credit: DoorDash DoorDash gift cards Save up to 11% on gift cards valued from $15 to $200 Get Deal

Anyone who's ordered food delivery knows that it's very easy for a $13 sandwich to end up costing you $25 to $30 once taxes, fees, and the driver's tip gets added in to the equation.

Sometimes, apps offer you limited time deals, but if you'd rather lock in some guarantee savings for yourself, grabbing a discounted gift card is exactly the way to do that. Or maybe you're picking up a gift that almost anyone would appreciate. In either case, DoorDash gift cards are on sale at Best Buy for up to 11% off as of July 14.

While this isn't the wildest DoorDash deal we've ever seen, it does apply to gift cards valued for $15 to $200, which is less common for Best Buy to offer. At the $15 tier, you'll save $1.50, knocking your price down to $13.50. However, even just the slightly more expensive $50 gift card gets a $5 price cut to $45 — not huge, but not nothing. All the way at the $200 gift card, you'll save $20, paying $180 instead.

All the pricing tiers except for the $15 and $200 gift cards are available as both digital and physical gift cards. Digital gift cards require a valid email, and will be sent to your inbox shortly after purchase. Additionally, they're not eligible for returns. Physical gift cards, on the other hand, can be ordered online to be shipped or picked up at your nearest Best Buy.

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Ruggables anniversary sale is live and the deals are just as good as they were last Black Friday

Mashable - Mon, 07/14/2025 - 18:28

SAVE UP TO 25%: Shop Ruggable's anniversary sale to take 20% off sitewide with code EIGHT. Shop Ruggable's daily deals to save 25% on select collections through July 20.

Opens in a new window Credit: Ruggable Take 20% off sitewide at Ruggable with code EIGHT shop daily deals to get 25% off Get Deal

Ruggable is celebrating eight years of giving us the rugs we've always dreamed of adorning our spaces with. And as a bonus, Ruggable made them all washable, which is a must-have quality for those with pets. If you've been eyeing a Ruggable option for your space but haven't loved the price, the brand's anniversary sale is live and offering great discounts.

Through July 20, use code EIGHT to save 20% sitewide at Ruggable. To get 25% off, shop each day to get extra savings on select collections for 24 hours only.

Who wants a rug you can't wash? The pressure of keeping it completely clean is far too much for anyone to handle. Instead, go with Ruggable which makes both stain-resistant and washable rugs for your entire home. Your entryway will look better than ever and the patio will finally be a barefoot-friendly zone, all thanks to Ruggable and your smarts by shopping the anniversary sale to take up to 25% off.

Of course, Ruggable is also avaiable if you're looking to breathe new life via a rug into the kids' room, the kitchen, or the bathroom. Ruggable's size offerings are also expansive from small runners to major area rugs. You can even use the discount code to save 20% on select Ruggable x Jonathan Adler options.

RJ Andersen tested out Ruggable's medium-pile options in a home with two dogs and wrote, "Ruggable has far exceeded my expectations when it comes to a versatile, durable rug, and it’s certainly been easier to clean than any of my 'traditional' rugs." Mashable Lead Shopping Reporter Dylan Haas compared Ruggable to Tumble, another washable rug brand. Overall, he found Ruggable to excel when it comes to options and aesthetics.

While you can save 20% sitewide with the code EIGHT, Ruggable is also offering a 25% savings on specific collections during each day of the sale. You'll only have 24 hours to shop these savings on each remaining day of the sales event. They include:

Instead of having strict no eating near the rug rules, upgrade to the wonderful world of washable and stain-resistant rugs from Ruggable. They're back at sale prices we saw during Black Friday 2024 sales so this is the perfect time to buy.

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iPhone 17 just might launch the second week of September

Mashable - Mon, 07/14/2025 - 18:27

Someone just calculated a potential drop date for the iPhone 17 — and it could be sooner than many of us thought.

The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air, the long-awaited new iPhones that allegedly could come in black and have a potentially extensive battery life, doesn't have a set release date. We don't know many of the specs, including price, hardware, and colors, but we have gotten plenty of exciting leaks. One leak reported by Mac Rumors from a leaker known as Majin Bu claims that the iPhone 17 Air could come in the MacBook Air's new Sky Blue finish.

The newest piece of iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air rumors comes not from a leak, but from some well-calculated math. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman wrote in the newsletter Power On that we might get the new iPhone specs — and the opportunity to buy them — the week of September 8.

Gurman noted that Apple tends to launch its new iPhones the week after Labor Day. This year, that falls on September 1, so we'll probably see the launch the week of September 8. And that tracks with its history — in the last decade, nine of the 10 Apple events fell on the second week of September, according to MacRumors. The only year that breaks the pattern is 2000, when the event was moved due to the pandemic.

Apple never schedules events on Fridays, Gurman argues, and will likely avoid a show on September 11. That leaves three days open for its iPhone event: September 8, a Monday; September 9, a Tuesday; or September 10, a Wednesday.

"It could be that Monday (the 8th), though I suspect the 9th or 10th is probably more likely,” Gurman wrote, according to PC Mag.

So if you're on the lookout for all the new iPhone details, you might want to set time in your calendar for the second week of September.

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Snag a 27-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 for its lowest price to date

Mashable - Mon, 07/14/2025 - 18:02

SAVE 31%: As of July 14, you can get a 27-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 gaming monitor for $549.99, down from $799.99, at Amazon. That's a 31% discount and a $250 savings.

27-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 $549.99 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $250 Get Deal

Looking for a gaming monitor that won’t cost you your entire paycheck (or your K/D ratio)? We found a lingering Prime Day gaming monitor deal that’ll save you some money.

As of July 14, you can snag a 27-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 for $549.99, down from $799.99, at Amazon. This is a 31% discount and a savings of $250. It’s also the lowest price we’ve seen to date for this particular model. We haven’t reviewed this specific model, but our friends over at PC Mag (also owned by Ziff Davis) have tested and loved other monitors in Samsung’s Odyssey OLED gaming monitor lineup.

SEE ALSO: The best gaming monitor for upgrading your visuals

The Odyssey OLED G6 (LS27DG610SNXZA) features a 27-inch screen, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a near-instant 0.03ms response time to eliminate lag and motion blur. The visuals are powered by a QD-OLED panel, which delivers vibrant colors and the perfect, inky blacks that OLEDs are famous for. Plus, with FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync compatibility, you'll get super-smooth gameplay without any distracting screen tearing.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 leak reveals major camera upgrades

Mashable - Mon, 07/14/2025 - 17:57

It sounds like Samsung is making big changes to the middle child in the Galaxy S family next year.

A new leak from WinFuture (via TechRadar) gave us some possible camera specs and other pertinent info related to next year's Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup, which has not been officially announced yet. According to the leak, the S26 Ultra will feature a 200MP wide lens and a 50MP telephoto lens, which is the same as what was on the S25 Ultra earlier this year. However, things really get interesting when the leak gets to the S26 Plus, which would be the middle of the three S26 models released next year if Samsung keeps up with what it has been doing for the past few years.

SEE ALSO: Samsung is exploring smart necklaces, earrings as AI-powered wearables

Per WinFuture, Samsung is considering swapping out the Plus model (which is really just a bigger version of the base model) with the next super-thin Galaxy Edge phone. Samsung just launched the S25 Edge earlier this summer, and its extremely thin form factor gives it more of a distinct identity than any S-series Plus model has. Apparently, the middle phone (whether it's a Plus or an Edge) will have a new 50MP ultra-wide lens, bringing it closer in line with the Ultra models in that regard.

In summary, Samsung's not-too-cheap-but-not-too-expensive Galaxy S-series phone next year could have both a new form factor and a newer, better camera array. We will likely find out in January.

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You can still get the $479 M3 iPad Air Prime Day deal — but not at Amazon

Mashable - Mon, 07/14/2025 - 17:34

SAVE $120: As of July 14, you can still grab the Apple M3 iPad Air for $479 — its lowest price on record — instead of $599. At 20% off, it's still sitting at its Prime Day price at Walmart, but not Amazon or Best Buy.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple M3 iPad Air (128GB, WiFi) $479 at Walmart
$599 Save $120 Get Deal

Most of the Prime Day Apple deals have dried up. But if you're hoping to score the M3 iPad Air at its record-low price, then you're in luck.

As of July 14, you can still get the M3 iPad Air with WiFi and 128GB for its Prime Day price of $479 instead of $599 at Walmart of all places. The Apple tablet has already jumped back up to full price at Best Buy and nearly full price at Amazon. There's a good chance the Walmart deal could disappear soon as well, so we suggest jumping on this ultra-low price ASAP.

"Apple's new iPad Air doesn't feel very new, as the only major difference is the new M3 chip," Mashable's reviewer writes of the M3 iPad Air released earlier this year. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. As they say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Besides the extremely powerful new processor that unlocks Apple Intelligence, the M3 iPad Air features a slightly better battery life, a more advanced Magic Keyboard (optional add-on), and pass-through charging.

Already have the M2 iPad Air? There's probably no need to upgrade. If you're rocking an older iPad, however, it's definitely a worthy purchase — especially while it's still sitting at its lowest price ever of $479 (beating its former best price by about $20).

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The 3 best laptops of 2025 (so far)

Mashable - Mon, 07/14/2025 - 17:23

2025 has already been a noteworthy year for laptops. In the past six months alone, we've seen the expansion of Microsoft's AI PC project, the debut of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards, and the cheapest Apple MacBook launch in years — never mind this spring's tariff-induced supply chain chaos.

As it so happens, 2025 has also been a big year for Mashable's laptop team. In April, we introduced a new testing methodology with more rigorous criterion for assessing computers' performance, battery life, design/build quality, and overall value, as well as a supplemental rubric that standardizes scoring between different writers. It marks the first major overhaul to our laptop testing process since we started reviewing them over a decade ago. We think it's made our coverage more comprehensive and conclusive than ever.

SEE ALSO: The 9 best laptops we've tested

Since we implemented this new methodology, only three current-generation laptops out of the many we've tested earned a score of 4.5/5 or higher, which makes them eligible for a Mashable Choice Award. (That's our most prestigious accolade for the products we review sitewide.) I've listed them below in no particular order, along with one honorable mention from 2024 that we finally got around to trying.

A quick housekeeping note before we get into it: Our team just finished testing some of these models at the time of writing, so if you don't see all of them listed in our laptop buying guides, know that we'll add them soon. I've noted which superlative each laptop has earned in its blurb — consider this a sneak peek at some of our freshest recommendations.

SEE ALSO: The 3 best gaming laptops with Nvidia GPUs in 2025, so far 1. The Asus Zenbook A14 Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

There was a lot of pressure riding on the Asus Zenbook A14. Back in January, we named the 14-inch Copilot+ PC our "Best of CES 2025" award winner in the laptop category for its long advertised battery life and minimalist, ultraportable design, which includes a beautiful OLED display. Of note, its chassis is made from a unique magnesium aluminum alloy called "Ceraluminum" that's durable, scratch-resistant, and recyclable. It looked great in a showroom, but we didn't yet know how well it would function in a real-world setting. At the time, it was priced at just $899.99 to start.

Now that I've formally tested it, I'm happy to report that the Zenbook A14 meets most of our high expectations. It's incredibly thin and light, and that Ceraluminum is spiffy; its matte-textured finish reminds me a lot of pottery, which I love. (Too many modern PCs try to be silvery MacBook dupes.) Furthermore, it lasted nearly 22 hours in our video rundown battery life benchmark. That doesn't quite match Asus' bonkers rated battery life of 32 hours, but it's excellent nonetheless.

SEE ALSO: The best Windows laptops of 2025

The Zenbook A14 is now the longest-lasting sub-$1,000 laptop we've tried, and the most powerful one. The Zabrinskie Beige base model with a Snapdragon X Plus processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage got a multi-core score of 11,256 in Primate Labs' Geekbench 6 CPU test. (That's what we use to quantify laptops' processing power.) It's almost as zippy as an M3 MacBook Pro we reviewed in 2023, which got a score of 11,998. Granted, the Zenbook A14 isn't perfect — its speakers are among the worst I've encountered — but all things considered, I think it's a good overall value. That's even after a $100 price bump to $999.99 in March because of President Donald Trump's tariffs.

The Zenbook A14 is also available in Iceland gray with a lesser Snapdragon X processor but more RAM and storage (32GB and 1TB, respectively). It's the lighter of the two configurations by about 0.3 pounds, and it costs $1,199.99 post-tariffs. Personally, I think the cheaper version with added oomph is a more competitive buy. It's our new favorite budget Windows laptop.

Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus Zenbook A14 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $999.99 at Best Buy
Shop Now 2. The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition Credit: Sarah Chaney / Mashable

The latest version of the premium Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 has an "Aura Edition" addendum, which denotes its support for a handful of exclusive AI features. One called "Shield Mode" can tell you if someone's looking at your screen over your shoulder. Another called "Wellness Mode" analyzes your posture and calls you out when you're hunched over your desk like a shrimp. They're cool and all, but build quality and battery life are the areas where this 14-inch convertible really shines.

In particular, Mashable contributor Sarah Chaney adored its "super vibrant" 2.8K OLED touchscreen display and its island-style keyboard, which she likened to the clackety mechanical variety. On the battery front, the Lenovo Yoga 9i Aura Edition held out for a whopping 23 hours and 34 minutes before dying. That makes it the longest-lasting laptop we've ever tried. Ever!

There is, of course, a catch. The Yoga 9i Aura Edition has triple the battery life of last year's Lenovo Yoga 9i (Gen 9), its forebear, but it got a 20 percent lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score of 10,765 — even with a newer Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor. (That means the Zenbook A14 also outscored it, for what it's worth.) In the Aura Edition's defense, both of the other Intel Core Ultra Series 2 laptops we've tried this year scored similarly and cost more. Ultimately, I think it's still safe to call this puppy our new favorite 2-in-1 laptop. For her part, Chaney thinks the "less power, more stamina" trade-off is totally worth it.

Opens in a new window Credit: Lenovo Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,749.99 at Best Buy
Shop Now 3. The M4 Apple MacBook Air Credit: Stan Schroeder / Mashable

In March, Apple extended its M4 era with the launch of a new MacBook Air in two sizes and one bland new color. Some of its upgrades feel like obvious next-gen tweaks: It has an improved 12MP FaceTime camera, for instance, and it can now support two external displays with its lid open. Its jump in processing power is impressive, though not entirely unexpected given the track record of Apple's M-series chips. (The 15-inch model got an amazing Geekbench 6 multi-core score of 14,992; last year's iteration clocked in at 12,057.)

No, what really blows us away is the fact that the M4 MacBook Air starts at just $999, making it $100 cheaper than its predecessor: The base M3 MacBook Air cost $1,099 before it was discontinued. For added context, $999 also matches the final going rate of the M2 model from 2022, following a post-M3 discount in 2024, and that one came with a mere 8GB of RAM for most of its lifespan. In a year when many laptops have gotten more expensive, not less (see above), this feels remarkable.

After trying the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air, Mashable's Stan Schroeder deemed it "the best-buy Apple laptop, period." It's our current favorite MacBook for most people, while its 13-inch counterpart is our top pick for budget shoppers. The latter has two fewer speakers, a slightly lower-resolution display, and an eight-core GPU instead of a 10-core GPU.

Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $1,049 at Amazon
$1,199 Save $150 Shop Now Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $849 at Amazon
$999 Save $150 Shop Now Honorable mention: The Framework Laptop 13 (Intel Core Ultra Series 1) Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

A few weeks ago, I tested the DIY Edition of last year's Framework Laptop 13, a modular laptop that's powered by a previous-gen Intel Core Ultra Series 1 CPU. (Read my full review here.) It's not as powerful or as nicely specced as other premium PCs in its price range, but freshness and flair aren't the point here — fixability is.

The Framework Laptop 13 makes at-home repairs and upgrades so easy and accessible that it's almost jarring. After assembling and tinkering with my loaner, I've started to re-evaluate my relationship with most of the tech I use. (Do I really own something if I have to outsource all of its servicing? Why should I have to replace an entire device if only one of its components gets obsolete? Consider me a right-to-repair radical.) It's a bigger upfront investment than other laptops, but an unbeatable long-term value.

Framework released a newer version with an AMD processor, a different thermal system, and an updated keyboard this April, which I'd like to try ASAP. In the meantime, this model is the best repairable laptop I can personally vouch for.

Framework Laptop 13 DIY Edition (Intel Core Ultra Series 1) $899 at Framework
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The Apple Watch Series 10 is still available for its record-low Prime Day price

Mashable - Mon, 07/14/2025 - 17:16

Save $120: As of July 14, you can still grab the Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS) at its lowest price ever of $279. We first saw this 30% price drop at Amazon during Prime Day, but it's holding on through July 14.

Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS) $299 at Walmart
$399 Save $100 Get Deal

Prime Day may be over, but not all of the deals are.

Case in point: the Apple Watch Series 10 with GPS capabilities and a 42mm display is still on sale for the record low price it hit during the sale — $279. That's a whopping $120 savings on the usually $399 watch. If you missed out on this deal during Prime Day, your window of opportunity may be closing: other Apple deals we saw hold out through this morning already jumped back to higher prices.

The Series 10 is Mashable's favorite smartwatch fitness tracker for most people, but especially those already integrated in the Apple ecosystem. The watch is the slimmest and lightest weight Apple's put on the market. Paired with a display that can be ultra-bright for reading in sunlight, ultra-dim for reading in a dark room, and with wide-angle OLED for better visuals when viewed at an angle, this is an impressive overall display. While the watch itself is without a blood oxygen sensor due to an on-going patent dispute, it still has plenty of fitness features including tracking for sleep, steps, heart rate, and menstrual cycles.

SEE ALSO: Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Apple Watch Series 9: All the new upgrades

All of that said, if you own a Series 9 or 8 you might want to wait until a new Apple Watch hits the market. The differences in speed, battery life, and available fitness features aren't so drastic as to make a difference. As Mashable's Stan Schroeder wrote in his review, "Yes, it's better in every way, but none of these small refinements will make you say 'Wow, I need the new one.'"

Still, if you've been waiting to upgrade to the Series 10, this is the best price to grab it at.

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This 75-inch Hisense Mini-LED TV is still on sale for its lowest price ever

Mashable - Mon, 07/14/2025 - 17:07

SAVE 45%: As of July 14, you can get a 75-inch Hisense Class U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K UHD Google Smart TV (75U75QG, 2025) for $1,097.99, down from $1,999.99, at Amazon. This deal first dropped on July 8 (the first day of Prime Day) and has surprisingly stuck around, saving you over $900 on a top-tier 2025 model.

75" Hisense U7 Series 4K Mini-LED ULED Google Smart TV (2025 Model) $1,097.99 at Amazon
$1,999.99 Save $902 Get Deal

Prime Day(s) had some of the best TV deals in history (we were honestly shocked at how good some of the discounts were this year). If you missed out on the opportunity to snag a new television, don't worry, because some sales are still happening.

One of the best deals we’ve found is on the 75-inch Hisense U7 Series Mini-LED Google TV, which is still available for its lowest price ever of $1,097.99 at Amazon. That’s 45% off the list price and a $902 savings.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day is over but these 10 popular deals are still live (plus one free bonus offer)

What makes the Hisense U7 Series Mini-LED Google TV so unique is its mini-LED backlight — it’s built to make your viewing experience more detailed and vibrant (up to 3,000 nits peak brightness and up to 3,000 local dimming zones). Mini-LED backlights use thousands of tiny LEDs that are grouped into zones and controlled individually.

The 2.1.2 multi-channel surround also gives you the illusion that sound is coming from all around you, rather than just from the front of the TV. And, for gamers, the Game Mode Ultra offers a pretty impressive variable refresh rate of 48-165Hz.

SEE ALSO: What's the best time of year to buy a TV? Yes, there's an answer.

Other features, like the anti-reflection pro, total HDR solution, and Hi-View AI Engine Pro, make this deal a no-brainer. Plus, with Google TV, you can stream thousands of movies and TV episodes from across your favorite apps, all in one place.

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The Eufy Smart Scale C20 is on sale for under $40 at Amazon

Mashable - Mon, 07/14/2025 - 16:55

SAVE $20: The Eufy Smart Scale C20 is on sale for just $39.99 at Amazon, down from the usual price of $59.99. That's a 33% discount.

Opens in a new window Credit: Eufy Eufy Smart Scale C20 $39.99 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $20 Get Deal

Gone are the days of using simple metrics to get health insight. These days, we have advanced fitness trackers in the form of both watches and rings that give accurate readings on heart rate, sleep quality, and even blood-oxygen levels. But if you're using a standard old-school scale in your bathroom, you're missing out on way more advanced models. Thankfully, Amazon has a nice discount on a great smart scale.

As of July 14, the Eufy Smart Scale C20 is on sale at Amazon for just $39.99, marked down from the normal price of $59.99. That's a 33% discount which works out to a savings of $20.

If you haven't bought a new scale in the last decade, chances are yours is probably only giving you one number — your overall weight. If you upgrade to the Eufy C20, you'd have access to 16 biometrics that give a much more comprehensive view of overall health. The scale's display gives readings on metrics like your heart rate, weight, BMI, muscle mass, bone mass, body age, and more. The Eufy Life app gives you even more options like creating a profile for each member of the family to keep track of their own fitness goals. There's even a setting for weighing your pets.

SEE ALSO: The Garmin epix Pro is still down to its lowest-ever price after Prime Day

Eufy mentions the C20's accuracy gets as close as 0.1 pounds thanks to four advanced sensors on the scale. The anti-skid pads attached in four locations on the bottom of the scale add to safety. Overall dimensions of the scale measure 11 inches wide and 11 inches in length.

Upgrade your health tracking at home thanks to the Eufy Smart Scale C20. You'll have access to much more data compared to a standard scale and thanks to today's sale price, you can grab the scale at Amazon for just under $40.

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Rokus new and improved 4K streaming stick dropped to its lowest price yet

Mashable - Mon, 07/14/2025 - 16:19

SAVE $10.99: As of July 14, the 2025 Roku Streaming Stick Plus is down to just $29 instead of $39.99. That's a savings of 27% and its lowest price since its May release.

Opens in a new window Credit: Roku Roku Streaming Stick Plus $29 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $10.99 Get Deal

While Prime Day is officially dead and gone, prices are still dropping. Case in point: you can get the newest Roku streamer for its best price ever a week after the shopping event.

As of July 14, the 2025 Roku Streaming Stick Plus is down to just $29 instead of its usual $39.99 at Amazon. That's 27% in savings and its lowest price on record since its release in May.

Technology moves fast and smart TVs, while advanced, can often struggle to keep the pace. And it's not exactly feasible to buy a new smart TV that often. Roku's latest streamer bridges the gap, delivering improved hardware, enhanced performance, and an uber-quick interface. In other words, it makes your smart TV even smarter. The 2025 Streaming Stick Plus is packed with top-notch features like Backdrops, free programming, voice commands, and brilliant 4K picture and vivid HDR color. Plus, of course, it comes with our favorite streaming interface.

The latest device, like previous versions, is also extremely compact. That means it's portable enough to take with you wherever you go. Imagine being able to watch your favorite shows in your vacation rental without having to log into a stranger's smart TV. A dream.

It's not the most glamorous purchase, but it is a whole lot more affordable than buying a whole new 4K TV. Not to mention, it's only two months old, making it relatively future-proof.

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Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and get a $300 Amazon gift card

Mashable - Mon, 07/14/2025 - 16:17

SAVE 17%: As of July 14, the brand new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is on sale for its best pre-order price at Amazon. Get it for $1,999.99, down from $2,419.99. Plus, if you pre-order now, you'll receive a $300 gift card and double the storage.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Cell Phone (512GB) + Gift Card $1,999.99 at Amazon
$2,419.99 Save $420.00 Get Deal

On July 9, 2025, Mashable’s Tech Team gave us a play-by-play of Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked livestream event, where the company finally announced the very real release of the Galaxy Z Fold7 — a new flagship foldable phone that’s basically a tablet when fully opened.

SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: Every phone announced, including Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7

Although the phone isn’t officially available until July 25, pre-orders have already started (as of this article’s writing), and as is typical with Samsung devices, there are some deals available for those who want to jump on board early. The best one, as of right now, is through Amazon: If you pre-order the Z Fold7 from the online retail giant, you’ll get a $300 Amazon gift card and double the storage for free. That means you'll get the 512GB model for the price of the 256GB one. But this offer ends July 24, so you'll need to act fast.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is available in three colors: Blue Shadow, Jet Black, and Silver Shadow. No matter which hue you pick, the Z Fold7 will run you $1,999.99, before any trade-in credits or discounts. If you order through Amazon, you'll receive the phone unlocked, meaning you aren't tied to a specific carrier.

SEE ALSO: Pre-ordering the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8? Here's how to get a free $50 Amazon gift card.

This phone features a design that’s “slimmer than ever” and is supposed to feel easier to hold than previous models. It has a massive 8-inch AMOLED display when unfolded, along with a 6.5-inch cover screen. It also comes with 512GB of storage (with this specific deal) and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.

For cameras, you’ll get a 200MP camera with Pro-Visual Engine on the rear, along with a 12MP ultra-wide lens and a 10MP telephoto lens, plus two selfie cameras (one on the cover and one under the display).

This isn’t all the Galaxy Z Fold7 has to offer, but it’s a good glimpse at what to expect.

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Stock up on Duracell AA batteries while theyre at a record-low price at Amazon

Mashable - Mon, 07/14/2025 - 15:44

SAVE OVER $4: A 28-pack of Duracell AA batteries is on sale for $17.74 at Amazon. That's down from $21.75 and the lowest-ever price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Duracell Duracell AA Batteries (28 Pack) $17.74 at Amazon
$21.75 Save $4.01 Get Deal

Prime Day is over, but if you forgot to shop the Amazon sale last week, there are still a few lingering deals that are worth grabbing. If you did shop the sale, you know some awesome boring but essential items were on a huge discount. And there's still a super essential item on sale today.

As of July 14, you can snag a 28-pack of Duracell AA batteries on sale for $17.74 at Amazon, marked down from the standard price of $21.75. That works out at an 18% discount. Today's sale price is also the lowest we've ever spotted at Amazon.

SEE ALSO: Pre-ordering the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8? Here's how to get a free $50 Amazon gift card.

Batteries are on the list of home essentials you should always keep around. Like running out of toilet paper, searching for a battery when the remote is already dead only to find an empty box in the drawer is never fun. But thanks to this Amazon deal, you can restock with 28 Duracell AA batteries.

Since the 28-pack is on sale for $17.74, each battery costs an affordable $0.63. Aside from the sale price, the knowledge that you won't have to go searching for a device with AA batteries so you can swap them over is well worth the small investment. Keep in mind your work-essential mouse might very well require AA batteries and you don't want to be stuck with a dead mouse while working on a deadline.

Duracell claims these batteries can last for up to 12 years in storage, so there's no reason to not stock up during today's sale. The 28 batteries also come in a resealable pack, so they'll all stay neatly in one location instead of rolling around.

Save yourself a trip to Target and stock up on Duracell AA batteries while they're on sale post Prime Day.

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Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on July 14, 2025

Mashable - Mon, 07/14/2025 - 15:40

Interested in why the moon looks like it does tonight? Wonder no more, here's what you need to know about tonight's moon, as it moves through the lunar cycle.

The lunar cycle is a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, according to NASA, and these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth. 

See what's happening tonight, July 14.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Monday, July 14, the moon phase is still in Waning Gibbous. The moon is still mostly lit up, even days after the full moon. Tonight it will be 85% visible to us, NASA's Daily Moon Observation tells us.

It's day 19 of the lunar cycle, and here's what you'll be able to see when you look up. Without any visual aids, enjoy sights of the Aristarchus Plateau, the Copernicus Crater, and the Mare Serenitatis. With binoculars, you'll also spot the Clavius Crater, Alphonsus Crater, and the Mare Nectaris.

With a telescope, you'll see all this and more, including the Apollo 12 and 16. The rocks collected during the Apollo 16 mission are some of the oldest brought back from the Moon, according to NASA.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon will be on August 9. The last full moon was on July 10.

What are moon phases?

Moon phases are part of a 29.5-day lunar cycle, NASA tells us, caused by the angles between the sun, moon, and Earth. Moon phases are how the moon looks from Earth as it goes around us. We always see the same side of the moon, but how much of it is lit up by the Sun changes depending on where it is in its orbit. So, sometimes it looks full, sometimes half, and sometimes not there at all. There are eight main moon phases, and they follow a repeating cycle:

New Moon - The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The moon starts losing light on the right side.

Last Quarter (or Third Quarter) - Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

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How to watch Love Island UK online for free

Mashable - Mon, 07/14/2025 - 15:33

TL;DR: Live stream the 12th season of Love Island UK for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Forget about sunning yourself on a picture-perfect beach this summer, because Love Island UK is back on our screens for the forseeable future.

Prepare yourself for weeks of cringey pickup lines, awkward breakups, and massive meltdowns. There's also a slim chance that contestants will find love, but that's not really what Love Island is about. It's all about the drama, and this season is delivering that in abundance. We honestly weren't expecting this level of spice, but there's something special about this season. We honestly think this could go down as one of the best seasons ever.

If you're interested in watching Love Island UK in 2025 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is Love Island UK in 2025?

The 12th season of Love Island UK started on June 9. The 12th series is expected to run for eight weeks.

How to watch Love Island UK for free in 2025

The 12th season of Love Island UK is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone from around the world can access this free streaming platform 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 unblock ITVX to watch Love Island UK from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Love Island UK for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Sign up for 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 ITVX

  5. Stream Love Island UK for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for unblocking streaming sites are not free, but they do tend to offer free trials and money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch the 12th season of Love Island UK without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it gives you time to watch a large chunk of the season before recovering your investment.

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

What is the best VPN for ITVX?

ExpressVPN is the top choice for accessing free live streams on ITVX, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the UK

  • Easy-to-use apps for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, as well as platforms like Linux, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and routers

  • Strict no-logging policy

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month subscription for just $12.95 (including money-back guarantee).

Live stream Love Island UK for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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Google is merging Android with ChromeOS

Mashable - Mon, 07/14/2025 - 15:32

Google is looking to combine Android and ChromeOS into a single operating system.

Sameer Samat, president of Android Ecosystem at Google, revealed the news in an interview with TechRadar's Lance Ulanoff. "We’re going to be combining ChromeOS and Android into a single platform," he said, though Samat didn't say when the change may happen.

SEE ALSO: 3 new Android 16 features to try thanks to Android Canary

In fact, much of the interview revolves around other Android-related topics, including changes Google has made to Android 16, making it more customizable and integrating Gemini throughout many of its features.

Still, the prospect of Android and ChromeOS being combined into one operating system is the biggest news here, as we've heard rumors of it happening for years.

ChromeOS is Google's operating system for Chromebook laptops, and several other devices including an HDMI dongle called Chromebit, and a mini PC called Chromebox. It's designed to be light and fast, and relies heavily on Google's Chrome browser as well as Google's cloud for storage.

While Samat didn't share any details of what this merger may look like once it happens, he did tell TechRadar he's "very interested in how people are using their laptops these days and what they’re getting done."

Notably, Google recently introduced several features into Android that make it a bit more friendly for computers and tablets, including Desktop Mode, which turns a Pixel device into a mini PC of sorts.

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The Weirdest Control Methods in Gaming History

How-To Geek - Mon, 07/14/2025 - 15:00

Pick up any modern video game and you’ll probably have some idea of how to control what you see on the screen, whether that’s your fingers resting naturally into the WSAD position on a keyboard or the instinctive urge to use the right analog stick to look around.

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Why I Think Chrono Trigger Is the Best Video Game Ever Made

How-To Geek - Mon, 07/14/2025 - 15:00

Among gamers, there’s constant debate about what is the best game of all time. There are plenty of great contenders and though the answer is ultimately subjective, for me there’s only one answer. Chrono Trigger is the best video game ever made.

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Everything You Need to Know About Watching the Perseid Meteor Shower in 2025

How-To Geek - Mon, 07/14/2025 - 14:30

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific astronomical displays in the Northern Hemisphere, offering many fast, bright meteors with long-lasting trains at around the same time every year. Let's look at what the Perseid meteor shower is and how you can see it and capture it on camera.

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This Overlooked Mid-Size Luxury Sedan Oozes Sophistication

How-To Geek - Mon, 07/14/2025 - 14:00

In the crowded world of mid-size luxury sedans, one elegant contender often goes unnoticed, yet it delivers a level of sophistication and refinement that rivals the best in the class. With its sleek design and serene driving experience, this sedan deserves far more attention than it gets.

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