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• Free iPhone deal: T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to qualify

  25-07-2026 22:35 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro are available for free right now with T-Mobile. Here's how to qualify for this limited-time offer.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple iPhone 17Free when you trade in your eligible phone on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan..Shop Now Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple iPhone 17 ProFree when you switch to T-Mobile and bring your number on an Experience Beyond plan.Shop NowSamsung has been the center of attention this week, and that's total
  
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• We spent 12 months testing red light masks: Here are 6 that gave us real results (and 2 to skip)

  25-07-2026 17:59 via mashable.com
  
  How to choose a red light face mask: Look at wavelength firstThere are some ways to tell that a red light face mask won't be effective before you buy it and use it for a few months. Wavelength is the first factor anyone will tell you to consider. You want to find products that emit light within the therapeutic window, or the range of wavelengths that can be effective when treating common skin conditions. There is now an abundance of evidence that specific wavelengths of red light can be effectiv
  
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• Paramount agrees to delay merger with Warner Bros. after legal challenge

  25-07-2026 17:58 via mashable.com
  
  The prospective merger between entertainment giants Paramount and Warner Bros. has been officially delayed, prolonging the drama over what is proving to be an extremely controversial business decision.Twelve states, led by California, and the Writers' Guild of America have filed a lawsuit to block the $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. by Paramount Skydance, citing antitrust concerns, and a recent court order, voluntarily agreed to by Paramount, will see the merger delayed until either Jun
  
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• Midjourney announces surprise purchase of popular horoscope app Co-Star

  25-07-2026 16:43 via mashable.com
  
  One of the world's leading generative AI companies, with products licensed by tech powerhouses like Meta, has just announced its acquisition of one of the most popular astrology apps — and we didn't have that on our Bingo cards in 2026.Banu Guler, founder and CEO of Co-Star Astrology, took to X recently to announce her company's acquisition by AI lab Midjourney, best known for making the generative AI tools used by popular services like Discord and Facebook. And because, on its surface, th
  
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• When AI hallucinates aliens: Some think NASA should be nervous

  25-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  If a chatbot can insist it's right while being totally wrong, imagine the stakes when NASA starts leaning on artificial intelligence to help with life detection.Could the rovers suddenly hallucinate aliens?Michigan State University researchers wanted to know, so they trained an AI system to spot the difference between digital "organisms" that can copy themselves and others that can't, using a computer program called Avida. In test runs, the algorithm nailed the distinction, getting it right 99.9
  
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• We found the 6 best laptops for college students going back to school

  25-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Here at Mashable, we're constantly testing the best laptops based on an exhaustive in-house methodology that combines real-world use with performance benchmarking. In the past two years alone, we've tried over 80 different models across a range of price points. To determine which of them fit the bill for college students, specifically, I researched the top 10 public universities' hardware recommendations for the upcoming fall 2026 semester. These include processor types, operating system support
  
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• The Shark vs. Roomba debate is still boring, despite both brands trying to expand their vacuum lineups

  25-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Is iRobot out of the bankruptcy hole?When iRobot filed for bankruptcy in December 2025, the company insisted that a glow-up was in the works — but we didn't know when or if we'd actually see a new Roomba again. Well, it finally happened: In July 2026, iRobot released new Roombas in the U.S. for the first time under its new ownership. But are they smart enough cleaners at practical enough prices to outpace Shark, or serve as real competition with the rest of the best robot vacuum brand
  
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• The Hello Nancy Lem vibrator is the perfect summer treat

  25-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  If you're a Woman on the Internet, you've probably seen the Hello Nancy Lem come across your feed in one form or another — either as a "wellness" ad or in a full-on TikTok review by a sex educator/influencer. It's the toy of the season (IMO), and it's everywhere. I honestly haven't seen a vibrator get this much attention since the Rose (you know the one) came out. And, like the Rose, dupes are now flooding the internet, but we're interested in testing the real product. SEE ALSO:I've tested
  
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• Single dashboard includes ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and more for a one-time $80 through July 26

  25-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Get the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime for $79.97 (reg. $540) through tomorrow, July 26, and access leading AI models plus millions of monthly AI credits from one all-in-one workspace.Opens in a new windowCredit: 1minAI1min.AI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime Subscription$79.97 $540 Save $460.03 Get DealIf your browser is filled with separate tabs for writing, image generation, document analysis, video editing, and AI chat, there’s a simpler approach. Through tomorrow,
  
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• I played with the adorable Lego Pokémon Smart Play Sets and my inner kid is losing its mind

  25-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  I recently got to spend a couple hours of my workday playing with the new Lego Pokémon Smart Play Sets, and my inner 8-year-old is still screaming. So, I'll put this the way a child might: I love the new Lego Pokémon Smart Play Sets so much I want to marry them.Seriously, though: These sets totally rule.I'll admit that I was underwhelmed by the Lego Smart Play Star Wars sets released earlier this year. So I was a bit skeptical when Mashable got the chance to demo the new Lego Pok&e
  
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• How to pre-order Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8: See preorder deals

  25-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Where to pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy phones:SamsungGalaxy Z Flip 8$1,199.99 at SamsungPre-Order HereAmazonGalaxy Z Flip 8$1,199.99 at Amazon(get a $200 Amazon gift card)Pre-Order HereT-MobileGalaxy Z Flip 8$1,199.99 at T-Mobile(save up to $1,100 when you add a new line)Pre-Order HereAmazonGalaxy Z Fold 8$1,899.99 at Amazon(get a $350 Amazon gift card)Pre-Order HereSamsungGalaxy Z Fold 8$1,899.99 at SamsungPre-Order HereT-MobileGalaxy Z Fold 8$1,899.99 at T-Mobile(get it for $0 with eligible
  
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• Comedy icon Lynne Marie Stewarts last film was The Dink, and Josh Greenbaum made sure she saw it

  25-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  This week sees the release of The Dink, which — on top of being a hilarious underdog comedy about pickleball — is also the last film in which Lynne Marie Stewart appears. Perhaps best known as the beautiful Miss Yvonne on Pee-wee's Playhouse or Charlie's mom on It's Always Sunny on Philadelphia, the American actress had a prolific career in comedy, appearing in more than 150 films and TV shows. At the age of 78, she passed away on Feb. 21, 2025, not long after she was featu
  
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• Build a complete website with AI using this limited-time Hostinger deal

  25-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: As of July 25, Hostinger's Website Builder starts at $2.69 per month (down from $11.99 per month), with plans available directly on Hostinger. You can build a full site by chatting with AI, plus get a free domain for the first year.Opens in a new windowCredit: HostingerHostinger Website Builder$2.69 per month (down from $11.99 per month)Get DealBuilding a website used to mean either paying someone else to do it or losing a weekend fighting with a clunky drag-and-drop editor that never qui
  
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• 2 days only — lifetime access to ChatGPT, Claude, and more in one AI dashboard for a one-time $57.97

  25-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Get ChatPlayground AI Unlimited Lifetime for $57.97 through tomorrow, July 26, and compare ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, and more side by side with unlimited messages.Opens in a new windowCredit: ChatPlayground AIChatPlayground AI: Lifetime Subscription (Unlimited Plan)$57.97 $619 Save $561.03 Get DealAI is incredibly useful, but relying on just one model can sometimes leave you wondering if there’s a better answer. That’s exactly the issue ChatPlayground AI is desig
  
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• DJIs Mini 5 Pro drone just hit its lowest-ever price at Amazon — buy for under $700 this weekend

  25-07-2026 09:00 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $76: As of July 25, the DJI Mini 5 Pro is down to $683 at Amazon — a 10% discount and its lowest-ever price.Opens in a new windowCredit: DJIDJI Mini 5 Pro$683 at Amazon $759 Save $76 Get DealThe DJI Mini 5 Pro is on sale for for $683 at Amazon, down from $759. That's the best price we've ever seen. It's built for beginners but doesn't skimp on features. You also get a 20-kilometer transmission range, so you can fly it well beyond what most starter drones allow.The DJI Mini 5 Pro
  
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• Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on July 25

  25-07-2026 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  We're approaching the Full Moon, with the Moon continuing to grow brighter each night as it moves through its Waxing Gibbous phase.What is today’s Moon phase?As of Saturday, July 25, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in Waxing Gibbous phase, with 84% of its surface visible. Without the assistance of any visual aids, tonight you should be to see the Mares Fecunditatis and Tranquillitatis, as well as the Copernicus Crater. Binoculars will also help you to see the Alp
  
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• Hurdle hints and answers for July 25, 2026

  25-07-2026 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from pr
  
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• Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 25, 2026

  25-07-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're Hawaiian.If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.SEE ALSO:Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO:NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 25, 2026
  Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engineer Josh
  
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• NYT Strands hints, answers for July 25, 2026

  25-07-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love dresses.Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, 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 tha
  
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• NYT Pips hints, answers for July 25, 2026

  25-07-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each
  
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• NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 25, 2026

  25-07-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you ever went to school in North Carolina.As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a 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
  
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• NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 25, 2026

  25-07-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're good with money.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
  
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• Boring isnt working: Inside Elon Musks Vegas Loop

  25-07-2026 02:28 via mashable.com
  
  Elon Musk's Boring Company has been hard at work on its Vegas Loop transportation system for years, and it's now in operation in 10 stations — including two at the city’s Harry Reid International Airport. Well, kind of in operation. While the Loop operates a system of tunnels connecting the Las Vegas Convention Center to multiple hotels, its tunnel to the airport is not yet open. So the Loop’s service to Harry Reid is ... a human-driven Tesla, driving on surface streets rather
  
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• Why the new Spaceballs sequel isnt called The Search for More Money

  25-07-2026 01:15 via mashable.com
  
  Today is not only the San Diego Comic-Con panel for Spaceballs: The New One, but also the Apple TV premiere of The Dink. Both are helmed by Josh Greenbaum, who spoke with Mashable about the pickleball comedy and the long-awaited sequel to Mel Brooks' Star Wars spoof.In an interview with Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko, Greenbaum dug into the themes of friendship and identity in The Dink, as well as what it meant to have comedy icon Lynne Marie Stewart join the cast, in what would bec
  
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• How to watch Mother Mary: New streaming details announced

  25-07-2026 00:30 via mashable.com
  
  I've never heard a movie be described as both "grotesque" and "gorgeous," but that's what Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko called Mother Mary. And naturally, that made it a must-watch for me. It stars Anne Hathaway as pop icon Mother Mary and features songs by Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX, and FKA Twigs. We named it one of our favorite movies of the year, and now it's officially heading to streaming.The best ways to watch 'Mother Mary' at home:Watch nowBuy or rent 'Mother Mary' on Prime
  
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• 2 days left to get Microsoft’s Visual Studio Pro 2026 for just $30

  25-07-2026 00:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 for $29.97 through July 26 and build faster with AI-powered coding tools, Live Share collaboration, and cross-platform development support.Opens in a new windowCredit: MicrosoftMicrosoft Visual Studio Professional 2026$29.97 $499.99 Save $470.02 Get DealModern software development isn’t getting any simpler, but the tools behind it keep getting better, too. That’s exactly what Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 aims to d
  
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