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• 5 classic video games that deserve a remaster before Gears of War: Reloaded

  06-05-2025 23:45 via mashable.com
  Sometimes, old games come back in style. Sometimes, they never come back at all. And sometimes they just keep coming back regardless of whether anyone asked for it.The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the all-time champion in the latter category, having been ported and remastered what feels like 19 times now (at least we're getting Oblivion this time). But on May 5, Microsoft announced Gears of War: Reloaded, a new 4K-enhanced port of the 2006 Xbox 360 classic that's also coming to PS5. That's all fin
  
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• Is it Thunderbolts* or *The New Avengers?

  06-05-2025 23:16 via mashable.com
  Marvel Studios unveiled a bold marketing strategy to promote Thunderbolts* with a promotional billboard and online campaign that many MCU fans have decried as a spoiler. After making $76 million domestically on the film's opening weekend, Marvel Studios and Thunderbolts* distributor Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures papered over billboards and posters that had the movie's title on them with a new proposed title that finally explained that asterisk: *The New Avengers This Tweet is currently una
  
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• LinkedIn Updates Video Embeds with ‘Video Only’ Option

  06-05-2025 22:48 via socialmediatoday.com
  A handy update to LinkedIn's post embedding options.
  
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• Judge weighs arguments on social media law - Crestview News Bulletin

  06-05-2025 22:33
  Judge weighs arguments on social media law  Crestview News Bulletin
  
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• TikTok Announces New EU Data Center to Separate User Info

  06-05-2025 22:31 via socialmediatoday.com
  Another big investment in data separation to reassure EU authorities.
  
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• Google Rolls Out Improved AI Search Ad Options

  06-05-2025 22:06 via socialmediatoday.com
  New ways to better align your search ads with AI responses.
  
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• Instagram's Oversight Challenges and Resource Allocation at Meta (META) | META Stock News - GuruFocus

  06-05-2025 22:00
  Instagram's Oversight Challenges and Resource Allocation at Meta (META) | META Stock News  GuruFocus
  
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• TikTok Expands Ad Placement Options for ‘Pulse’ Campaigns

  06-05-2025 21:38 via socialmediatoday.com
  TikTok's Pulse option enables you to place your ads alongside popular content. 
  
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• Those scam crypto texts are coming from the Karen National Army and a Myanmar warlord

  06-05-2025 20:50 via mashable.com
  Over the weekend, we covered the rise of "wrong person" scam texts — seemingly innocent messages that evolve into full-blown crypto cons. And across the U.S., drivers are getting E-ZPass toll road scam texts in droves. Now, we have a clearer picture of where these types of scam texts are coming from.On Monday, May 5, the U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against Myanmar warlord Saw Chit Thu and his two sons, accusing them of facilitating massive cyberfraud and human trafficking
  
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• Opt for refurbished Dyson hair tools and save an extra $150

  06-05-2025 20:36 via mashable.com
  The best refurbished Dyson beauty deals at Walmart:DYSON AIRWRAP DEALDyson Airwrap Complete Long (Restored Premium)$379.99(save $120)Get DealDYSON SUPERSONIC DEALDyson Supersonic Origin (Restored Premium)$189.99(save $130)Get DealDYSON AIRSTRAIT DEALDyson Airstrait (Restored Premium)$249.99(save $150)Get Deal
  There's a reason we are always testing out different Dyson beauty dupes. The real products are simply too damn expensive, making them tough to recommend to about 90 percent of the populatio
  
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• Toyota Financial Services Launches Innovative Instagram Channel For Enhanced Customer Engagement - DriveSpark

  06-05-2025 19:36
  Toyota Financial Services Launches Innovative Instagram Channel For Enhanced Customer Engagement  DriveSpark
  
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• Moonbird is a distraction-free breathing coach with an unfortunate look

  06-05-2025 19:23 via mashable.com
  I love sleeping — getting under the covers and rubbing my feet together like a little cricket before drifting into an easy sleep. Except that last part — drifting into an easy sleep — doesn't always happen for me. As an anxious person with insomnia, falling asleep is a battle. I've spent my lifetime gathering a tool kit of breathing exercises, trying sleep trackers, and developing a routine to combat sleepless nights. While I'm usually good at counting my breaths in my mindfuln
  
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• How one service missionary is using music and social media to spread the message of the gospel - Church News

  06-05-2025 19:03
  How one service missionary is using music and social media to spread the message of the gospel  Church News
  
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• The A$23/month mistake you’re still making

  06-05-2025 19:00 via mashable.com
  TL;DR: Save A$109 on an Internxt 10TB lifetime cloud storage subscription with code STORAGE20 at checkout through June 1.That A$23 monthly cloud storage fee might seem small now, but give it a year or two, and you’ll realize you’ve spent more on renting space for your files than you would owning it. Enter Internxt’s lifetime cloud storage plan: 10TB of encrypted storage for a one-time A$438 payment with code STORAGE20 at checkout (reg. A$547).Dropbox vs. InternxtWhy should you
  
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• Tools to cope with social media vitriol - RNZ

  06-05-2025 18:59
  Tools to cope with social media vitriol  RNZ
  
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• Elon Musk to OpenAI: The lawsuit is still on

  06-05-2025 18:30 via mashable.com
  Even though OpenAI walked back its decision to convert to a traditional for-profit, Elon Musk is going ahead with his lawsuit against the company. "Nothing in today’s announcement changes the fact that OpenAI will still be developing closed-source AI for the benefit of Altman, his investors, and Microsoft," said Musk's lawyer Marc Toberoff in a statement to Reuters on Monday. Toberoff said OpenAI's decision to remain governed by a nonprofit entity "obscures critical details about the suppo
  
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• The noise-cancelling Echo Buds are just $10 shy of their best price ever

  06-05-2025 18:27 via mashable.com
  SAVE $85: As of May 6, the Amazon Echo Buds with ANC with the wireless charging case are back down to just $54.99 from $139.99. That's 61% in savings and just $10 shy of their best price on record. If you want to save an extra $10, the wired charging case option is on sale for just $44.99, down from $119.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Echo Buds with ANC (wireless charging case)$54.99 at Amazon $139.99 Save $85Get DealWhen the third-generation Echo Buds dropped in 2023, the 2021 ver
  
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• Tesla sales collapsed by half in Germany last month

  06-05-2025 18:24 via mashable.com
  Tesla's nosedive in the EU markets continued in April, as Elon Musk's EV company sold less than 900 vehicles in Germany last month.According to a report from Germany's road traffic and transit authority Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), Tesla sold a total of 885 cars in the country in April 2025. That's down 45.9 percent from last April. Last month, Tesla announced that its profit for the first quarter of 2025 fell 71 percent. Tesla sales have also dropped globally since the beginning of the year
  
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• Katy Perry’s Met Gala moment was stunning — and totally fake

  06-05-2025 18:23 via mashable.com
  No, that's not Katy Perry dripping in a dress made of thick, oily liquid. In fact, Katy Perry wasn't even at the Met Gala last night, and that photo, realistic as it may have been for the thousands who reposted it, was created entirely by artificial intelligence. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
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• Rise and shine — the Echo Spot smart alarm clock is 31% off at Amazon

  06-05-2025 18:20 via mashable.com
  SAVE $25: Use code ECHOSPOT25 at checkout to get the Amazon Echo Spot for $54.99, down from the normal price of $79.99. That's a 31% discount thanks to the promo code.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Echo Spot smart alarm clock$54.99 $79.99 Save $25.00use code ECHOSPOT25 at checkoutGet DealMornings can be tough for some people. Sure, we all know we're supposed to get eight or more hours of sleep each night, but those shows won't watch themselves and sometimes we stay up too late. Waking
  
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• Listen up: JBL Tune 510BT headphones are on sale for just $30

  06-05-2025 18:11 via mashable.com
  SAVE 25%: As of May 6, the JBL Tune 510BT Bluetooth Headphones are on sale at Amazon for $29.95, down from $39.95. That's a discount of $10, or 25% off.Opens in a new windowCredit: JBLJBL Tune 510BT Bluetooth Headphones$29.95 at Amazon $39.95 Save $10.00Get DealSubways, streets, airports, and office: a good set of headphones will follow wherever you lead. And you can nab a pair of Bluetooth headphones designed to accompany you anywhere for under $30 today.As of May 6, the JBL Tune 510BT Bluetoot
  
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• Save $100 on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and give Mom a smartwatch for Mothers Day

  06-05-2025 18:01 via mashable.com
  SAVE $100: As of May 6, get the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 for $199.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $299.99. That's a discount of 33%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonSamsung Galaxy Watch 7$199.99 at Amazon $299.99 Save $100Get DealLooking for a last-minute Mother's Day gift? Try something a little different this year, and get Mom a smartwatch. Skip the flowers and give her something she can use long after the holiday ends, and she'll remember this year forever. A smartwatch can of cou
  
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• You can finally buy books in the Kindle app, thanks to a California judge

  06-05-2025 17:56 via mashable.com
  Thanks to the fallout from the Epic Games v. Apple ruling on April 30, you can now purchase books directly through Amazon's Kindle app on iOS.California judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Apple can no longer take a 27 percent cut from purchases made outside the App Store or prevent developers from directing users to other payment options. (Apple is appealing the ruling, of course.) The court found those restrictions to be anti-competitive.SEE ALSO:Meta lobbies Apple and Google to take over
  
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• Tempur-Pedic® offers cool relief for hot sleepers

  06-05-2025 17:37 via mashable.com
  Sleep is essential for your physical and mental health, cognitive function, and mood regulation, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. But, as many of us know all too well, a good night’s sleep can’t be forced, especially if you’re a hot sleeper.If you’ve tried everything to help you doze off — floor fans, blasting the air conditioner all night, sleeping in your birthday suit — and nothing works, maybe your mattress is the culprit.Ma
  
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• How to watch Inter Milan vs. Barcelona online for free

  06-05-2025 17:36 via mashable.com
  TL;DR: Watch Inter Milan vs. Barcelona in the Champions League for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Fans were expecting big things from the Champions League semi final between Inter Milan and Barcelona, but the first leg exceeded all those expectations. Lamine Yamal was incredible, Inter Milan were aggressive, and it's all still to play for after an electric 3-3 draw. We can't wait to see how things unfold at the San
  
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• Grab a supercharged Bluetti Solar Generator for $700 off

  06-05-2025 17:31 via mashable.com
  GET $700 OFF: As of May 6, the Bluetti Solar Generator Elite 200 V2 is available to Prime members for $700 off with an on-page coupon. You also get a free camping cookware set with purchase.Opens in a new windowCredit: BluettiBluetti Solar Generator Elite 200 V2$999 at Amazon $1,699 Save $700Prime members can take advantage of the on-screen coupon to get $700 off and a free itemGet DealA solar generator is your entry point to energy independence. Whether you're getting ready for a summer of car
  
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• CIK Detains Radical Social Media User for Spreading Extremist Propaganda - asianewsnetwork.net

  06-05-2025 17:30
  CIK Detains Radical Social Media User for Spreading Extremist Propaganda  asianewsnetwork.net
  
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• Microsoft overhauls the Windows 11 Start menu and adds new AI features

  06-05-2025 17:16 via mashable.com
  People with big monitors can rejoice.That's because Microsoft is reshaping the Start menu in Windows 11 to be bigger, among other things, per an official company blog post released on Tuesday. The new Start menu not only has a larger layout, but a new view will also sort apps by how often you use them, giving you quick access to your most important apps. On top of that, you can connect an iPhone or Android phone to your PC and get a new phone companion menu on the side of the Start menu, showing
  
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• Attention new parents: Sign up for a free 3-month trial of Instacart+

  06-05-2025 17:12 via mashable.com
  GET A FREE INSTACART+ 3-MONTH TRIAL: New and expecting parents can sign up to get a free three-month trial of Instacart+ which comes with no delivery fees on most orders over $10. An annual Instacart+ subscription costs $99, which means this deal saves $24.75 over the three-month trial.Opens in a new windowCredit: InstacartFree 3-month trial to Instacart+offer available to new and expecting parentsGet DealNew parents have a packed scheudle. Sure, infants sleep for most of the day, but that doesn
  
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• Take $34 off the Petcube Play 2 smart pet camera and keep an eye on your furry friends

  06-05-2025 17:07 via mashable.com
  SAVE $34.01: As of May 6, get the Petcube Play 2 smart pet camera for $64.99 at Petcube, down from its usual price of $99. That's a discount of 38%. Opens in a new windowCredit: PetcubePetcube Play 2 smart pet camera $64.99 at Petcube $99 Save $34.01Get DealThe moment you step outside each day and leave your pet behind, you start wondering what they're up to. Is your dog getting into the kibble? Is your cat jumping on that shelf you tell her not to and knocking down all your precious china? Who
  
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• Upgrade your TVs sound on a budget with 23% off the Fire TV Soundbar Plus and subwoofer

  06-05-2025 17:06 via mashable.com
  SAVE $85: As of May 6, the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus and subwoofer is down to just $289.99 from $374.99. That's 23% in savings and the pairing's lowest price on record.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus with subwoofer$289.99 at Amazon $374.99 Save $85Get DealIf your TV's sound system doesn't quite live up to its vibrant picture, Amazon's Fire TV Soundbar Plus is a great way to bump things up a notch without spending a fortune.As of May 6, you can pick up the Fire
  
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• Teens With Mental Health Conditions Use Social Media Differently - Neuroscience News

  06-05-2025 16:59
  Teens With Mental Health Conditions Use Social Media Differently  Neuroscience News
  
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• E-ZPass and toll scam texts are everywhere. What to do if youre targeted.

  06-05-2025 16:59 via mashable.com
  You might've heard of those toll scam texts. Heck, at this point, you've likely gotten a text pretending to be from E-ZPass or some such entity. We covered these scams at Mashable back in January, and they're back, if they ever left at all. The main points remain the same: Do not click any links and do not engage with potential scammers. If you get a text claiming to be from E-ZPass, FasTrak, Peach Pass, or some other regional toll service or DMV, be very skeptical, as this has only become a mor
  
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• This PGYOB Portable Power Station Deal is right on time for outdoor season

  06-05-2025 16:44 via mashable.com
  GET 36% OFF: As of May 6th, the PGYOB Portable Power Station is on sale for $139.98, saving you $80.01, or 36% off.Opens in a new windowCredit: PGYOBPGYOB Portable Power Station$139.98 at Amazon $219.99 Save $80.01Get DealWhether you're RVing or car camping, you might like to know that you have access to electricity when you want it. The PGYOB Portable Power Station is for these situations and more — it also serves as an insurance policy for power outages and natural disasters.Right now, t
  
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• The Last of Us stars Bella Ramsey and Kaitlyn Dever break down Ellie and Abbys quests for revenge

  06-05-2025 16:36 via mashable.com
  The Last of Us Season 2 is all about revenge, and no one knows that better than Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Abby (Kaitlyn Dever).SEE ALSO:Josh Peck breaks down his 'pinch-me' guest role on 'The Last of Us'
  The entire season kicked off with Abby's desire to avenge her father, the Firefly doctor whom Joel (Pedro Pascal) killed at the end of Season 1. But after she got her vengeance on Joel — emotionally breaking audiences everywhere in the process — she unknowingly started someone else's
  
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• Take 50% off a year of MasterClass and give mom the gift of knowledge

  06-05-2025 16:27 via mashable.com
  50% OFF: As of May 6, get 50% off a year-long MasterClass subscription for Mother's Day through May 11. That's just $60 annually, down from $120. Opens in a new windowCredit: MasterClassMasterClass Membership$60 at MasterClass $120 Save $60Get DealStill trying to figure out something to give Mom for Mother's Day this year? A digital gift is always a great idea, and one of the most interesting out there is a MasterClass subscription. Mom can learn a variety of new skills from the pros, like comed
  
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• Get a free bouquet of flowers for mom when you sign up for Target Circle 360

  06-05-2025 16:25 via mashable.com
  SAVE $20: As a special Mother's Day offer, you can get a free bouquet of Good Little Garden flowers for your mom (or yourself) when you sign up for a Target Circle 360 membership between May 5 and 10. The flowers are then redeemable through May 11.Opens in a new windowCredit: TargetGet free flowers when you sign up for Target Circle 360Get DealWhether you're searching for a last-minute gift idea or want to add a little something extra to your Mother's Day haul this year, you can never go wrong w
  
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• Sleep products for kids: Do they really help?

  06-05-2025 16:20 via mashable.com
  Parenting a sleep-resistant child is a thankless task that can drive even the most mature, loving adults to desperation. There are only so many times a night that you can be woken from a peaceful slumber to rub a child's back, adjust their blankets, or walk them back to bed. Or maybe your struggles take place before anyone has actually gone to sleep, as your anxious child springs from their bed like a Jack In the Box and requires a sip of water, a snack, another song — basically anything t
  
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• The Eufy Auto-Empty C10 robot vacuum is nearly half off at Amazon

  06-05-2025 16:14 via mashable.com
  SAVE 44%: The Eufy Auto-Empty C10 robot vacuum is on sale for $269.99 at Amazon, discounted from the normal price of $479.99. That's a savings of $210 that matches the lowest price we've ever seen.Opens in a new windowCredit: EufyEufy Auto-Empty C10 robot vacuum$269.99 at Amazon $479.99 Save $210Get DealIt's been a few years since you perfected that sourdough loaf recipe. While it's always amazing, there's one issue: crumbs. Instead of adding "vacuum the kitchen" to your to-do list, hand the tas
  
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• Grand Theft Auto VI gets a surprise second trailer after being delayed

  06-05-2025 16:03 via mashable.com
  Just a few days ago, we got word that Grand Theft Auto VI wouldn't make it out for 2025 after all. It's been delayed to May 2026, sadly.That probably made a lot of people sad, but this won't. Rockstar dropped the second trailer for the hotly anticipated open-world crime game as a surprise on Tuesday morning. It's got nearly three minutes of footage, including some story setup for Jason and Lucia, the Bonnie & Clyde-esque crime couple at the center of the narrative. On top of that, you see so
  
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• Microsoft reveals 2 compact Surface devices starting well under $1,000

  06-05-2025 16:02 via mashable.com
  Today, Microsoft confirmed some long-standing rumors and unveiled two new compact Surface devices, its second batch of Qualcomm-powered Copilot+ PCs. The devices include a more portable 13-inch Surface Laptop and a 12-inch Surface Pro, which are pared-down versions of Microsoft's flagship laptop and convertible. Both Surface devices feature an eight-core Snapdragon X Plus processor with an NPU rated at 45 trillion AI operations per second (TOPS), which supports the latest Copilot+ experiences. T
  
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• OpenAI is buying Windsurf for $3 billion. What does that mean for ChatGPT?

  06-05-2025 15:56 via mashable.com
  OpenAI is buying AI startup Windsurf for the tidy sum of $3 billion.This is according to a Bloomberg report Tuesday, which claims that the two companies have reached an agreement but that the deal "has not yet closed," with Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter. If accurate, this would be OpenAI's largest acquisition to date.Windsurf is an artificial intelligence app that focuses on coding. Formerly known as Codeium, Windsurf is self-described as "the future of software development."N
  
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• How a four-legged robot is helping make firefighters jobs safer

  06-05-2025 15:52 via mashable.com
  The Unitree B2 robot is now being adapted for fire rescue operations. In this video we break down the robot’s mobility, firefighting tools, and how it's being used in real-world emergency scenarios. The video also highlights its role in reconnaissance and post-fire monitoring.
  
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• Google adds retail media data to YouTube ads, beefing up pitch to brands

  06-05-2025 15:44 via marketingdive.com
  Costco, Intuit, Regal Cinemas and United Airline’s Kinective Media support a Display & Video 360 program that aims to wed shopper and brand campaigns.
  
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• Backbone just dropped a new mobile gaming controller: Meet the Backbone Pro

  06-05-2025 15:17 via mashable.com
  Opens in a new windowCredit: BackboneBackbone Pro$169.99 at Backbone Shop NowBackbone has just announced the latest addition to their lineup of popular mobile gaming controllers: The Backbone Pro. The Pro is designed from the ground up to be your one-stop shop for mobile and cloud gaming, allowing you to play on any screen with one single device. Like earlier Backbone iterations, the controller includes a handheld mode that can connect to your mobile device via USB-C for zero-latency gaming, and
  
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• The Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop is still on sale for its lowest-ever price

  06-05-2025 15:12 via mashable.com
  SAVE $300: As of May 6, get the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop for $399.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 43% on list price, and the lowest it has ever been priced at Amazon.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonEufy Omni C20 Robot Vacuum and Mop$399.99 at Amazon $699.99 Save $300Get DealAre you fed up of doing all the chores around the house? It might be time to upgrade to something that can handle the workload without complaint.As of May 6, get the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop for $399
  
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• Social media influencer stirs Kentucky Derby controversy over alleged 'inappropriate' attire - Fox News

  06-05-2025 15:08
  Social media influencer stirs Kentucky Derby controversy over alleged 'inappropriate' attire  Fox News
  
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• 5 years of media evolution provide few answers to brands’ chaotic 2025

  06-05-2025 15:06 via marketingdive.com
  Planning around tariff disruption echoes the pandemic, a moment the industry did not always meet with agility or savvy investment decisions. 
  
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• Your Oura Ring can now track meals and monitor glucose levels

  06-05-2025 15:00 via mashable.com
  On May 6, Oura Ring announced that it is bringing two new features to its smart ring app — AI-powered meal tracking and glucose monitoring.Oura Ring is the best smart ring on the market (according to Mashable's tests, at least), and its holistic approach to health tracking helps users make decisions to improve their wellbeing. Now, the company is launching two new metabolic health tools in its app.Best Oura Ring offersOura Ring 4$349Shop NowOura Ring App$5.99Shop NowOura Ring Sizing Kit$10
  
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• Optimize your REM sleep with the best sleep tracker of 2025

  06-05-2025 15:00 via mashable.com
  A good night's sleep is the best gift you can give yourself, but with the constant cycle of bad news and increased stress of daily life, it's no surprise that many of us are tossing and turning at night rather than catching some z's. A 2023 study out of Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston found that just 31 percent of people are getting the recommended seven or more hours of sleep a night. If you're part of the other 69 percent, then consider a sleep tracker.Sleep trackers — wearable de
  
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