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• Holiday planning needs a new playbook

  27-07-2026 11:00 via marketingdive.com
  
  This holiday season, agility—not bigger budgets—will separate winners from everyone else.
  
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• Why FX gave an iconic mall an ‘80s makeover to promote ‘The Shards’

  28-07-2026 20:23 via marketingdive.com
  
  The network transformed the Sherman Oaks Galleria in collaboration with several brands to boost a new series from Bret Easton Ellis and Ryan Murphy.
  
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• Most Americans favor big changes to the political system that likely would require amending the Constitution

  28-07-2026 19:52 via pewresearch.org
  
  Most Americans support term limits, campaign spending caps, and Electoral College reform, but achieving these changes likely would require amending one of the world's hardest constitutions to change.
  
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• Keep all your devices charged with 30% off the Anker Prime Charging Station

  28-07-2026 18:43 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $24: As of July 28, get the Anker Prime Charging Station for $55.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $79.99. That's a discount of 30%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAnker Prime Charging Station$55.99 at Amazon $79.99 Save $24.00 Get DealIf you're the type of person who hates wrangling cables but loves to make sure all your electronics have 100% battery, you need a charging station. You can plug in multiple devices in one central location, overnight if you prefer, and wake u
  
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• Make vacuuming more effective with the Shark PowerDetect Pet Plus Clean & Empty while its on sale for under $400

  28-07-2026 18:38 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $150.00: The Shark PowerDetect Pet Plus Clean & Empty cordless stick vacuum is on sale at Amazon for $399.99, down from the list price of $549.99. That's a 27% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: SharkShark PowerDetect Pet Plus Clean & Empty cordless stick vacuum$399.99 at Amazon $549.99 Save $150 Get DealThese days, we have robot vacuums and robot lawn mowers to take care of keeping underfoot areas clean and manicured. But if you prefer to vacuum on your own, we have models
  
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• The newest Dyson V8 (and the only V8 model thats actually impressive) is $100 off — grab it for $299.99

  28-07-2026 18:29 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $100: As of July 28, the new Dyson V8 Cyclone cordless vacuum and Car Cleaning Kit bundle is on sale for $299.99. That's $100 off the vacuum's MSRP of $399.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: DysonDyson V8 Cyclone + Car Cleaning Kit$299.99 at Dyson $399.99 Save $100 Get DealI test vacuums for a living and am a Dyson truther in most instances. However, I had never backed the Dyson V8 as the best budget stick vacuum — if you wanted to spend no more than $300 on a vacuum, I'd quickly te
  
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• Apples new Upgrade program lets you lease a Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch like a car

  28-07-2026 18:12 via mashable.com
  
  Last month, Apple tragically raised the prices on many of its devices, largely thanks to the industry-wide memory shortage known as RAMageddon. This month, it's giving consumers some relief. Sort of.Apple officially launched a new leasing program today called Apple Upgrade. If the cost of buying a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch outright brings you to your knees, Apple Upgrade lets you lease a device for as low as $11.99 per month. While it doesn't actually reduce the price of Apple produc
  
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• Keep food from spoiling during the next outage with the Bluetti FridgePower while its $500 off

  28-07-2026 17:53 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $549.01: The Bluetti FridgePower portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $949.99, down from the list price of $1,499. That's a 37% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: Bluetti Bluetti FridgePower portable power station$949.99 at Amazon $1,499 Save $549.01 Get DealNo part of a power outage is convenient, but there's an especially inconvenient aspect to losing grid power: the refrigerator is no longer cooling. That puts the refrigerator and freezer food on a timeline of how long
  
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• The flashy Dyson OnTrac noise-cancelling headphones are 50% off right now

  28-07-2026 17:32 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $250: As of July 28, get the Dyson OnTrac active noise-cancelling headphones for $249 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $499. That's a discount of 50%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonDyson OnTrac active noise-canceling headphones$249 at Amazon $499 Save $250 Get DealLooking for a new pair of headphones, but aren't sure where to start? You could try all the usual suspects, but did you know that Dyson has a pair you could feasibly buy? And what's more, they're on sale right n
  
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• T-Mobile breaks silence over nationwide outage

  28-07-2026 17:21 via mashable.com
  
  T-Mobile, one of the biggest mobile carriers in the U.S., went down for hours on Monday, leaving many of its customers without cellular service.Customers took to social media yesterday to complain about the downtime, while T-Mobile was fairly silent about the issue.T-Mobile has now issued a statement apologizing for Monday's service disruption.This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
  "We have fully restored service for all customers and sincerely apologize fo
  
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• Samsung offers smart glasses update after Galaxy Glasses reveal

  28-07-2026 17:15 via mashable.com
  
  Samsung's smart glasses still haven't made their long-awaited debut, but the company just gave us a few more crumbs of info about them.Per The Korea Times, Samsung executive Choi Jae-in offered some mildly illuminating remarks about the upcoming "Galaxy Glasses" during a press conference after Galaxy Unpacked earlier this month. Namely, he said Samsung's status as a maker of smartphones and other smart devices could give its glasses a leg up over competitors like Meta, which doesn't produce othe
  
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• Snag the Samsung 55-inch Class Mini LED 4K TV while its on sale for under $450

  28-07-2026 17:03 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE UP TO $160: The Samsung 55-inch Class Mini LED 4K TV is on sale at Samsung for $439.99 and at Amazon for $537.99, down from the list price of $599.99. That's up to a 27% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung 55-inch Class Mini LED 4K TV (M80H)$439.99 at Samsung $599.99 Save $160 Get Deal Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung 55-inch Class Mini LED 4K TV (M80H)$539.99 at Amazon $599.99 Save $60 Get DealWe have a slew of fun fall shows coming in just a few weeks
  
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• Manscaped has dropped its most affordable body hair trimmer — grab it for under $50

  28-07-2026 17:01 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Manscaped has launched The Lawn Mower Go, its most affordable body hair trimmer yet, priced at $49.99 with a SkinSafe ceramic blade and waterproof design. Opens in a new windowCredit: ManscapedManscaped Lawn Mower Go$49.99 at Amazon  Shop NowManscaped is expanding its Lawn Mower lineup with a new, more budget-friendly option: The Lawn Mower Go, launching for $49.99. It's designed specifically for below-the-waist grooming, with a slim, lightweight build that's meant to be easy to hand
  
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• Zafros new smart dehumidifier just launched with a 10% discount

  28-07-2026 16:53 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $33: As of July 28, the Zafro 150-Pint Smart Dehumidifier is down to $296.99 at Amazon. That's a 10% discount off its $329.99 list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: ZafroZafro 150-Pint Dehumidifier$296.99 at Amazon $329.99 Save $33 Get DealThe Zafro 150-Pint Smart Dehumidifier is currently $296.99 at Amazon, down from $329.99. It covers spaces up to 7,500 square feet, so it's a solid pick if you're dealing with a big basement or a larger area rather than just one damp room.It uses an
  
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• Level up your content creation toolkit with 35% off the DJI Mic 3

  28-07-2026 16:37 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $76: As of July 28, get the DJI Mic 3 (1 TX + 1 RX) for $143 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $219. That's a discount of 35%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonDJI Mic 3 (1 TX + 1 RX)$143 at Amazon $219 Save $76 Get DealWhether you're a content creator or just looking for a great mic to enhance your personal recordings, DJI is where it's at when it comes to excellent audio equipment. True, the company may be famous primarily for its drones, but its microphones are some of the b
  
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• Popeyes spices up agency roster to deliver better brand consistency

  28-07-2026 16:26 via marketingdive.com
  
  Anomaly, which was credited for its “audacious, resonant work,” is taking over U.S. creative duties from McKinney.
  
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• This Alienware curved ultrawide monitor is a stellar deal at under $300

  28-07-2026 16:19 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $50: As of July 28, the Alienware 34-inch curved ultrawide gaming monitor (AW3425DWM) is on sale for only $299.99 at Amazon. That's $50 off its current list price and just $30 away from its lowest price ever.Opens in a new windowCredit: DellAlienware 34-inch curved gaming monitor (AW3425DWM)$299.99 at Amazon $349.99 Save $50 Get DealGaming hardware tends to come with outrageous price tags, especially curved ultrawide gaming monitors. But every once in awhile, we come across a deal that
  
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• National Chicken Wing Day 2026 deals: Score free deals from Buffalo Wild Wings, 7-Eleven, Wingstop, Hooters, and more

  28-07-2026 16:15 via mashable.com
  
  National Chicken Wing Day lands on July 29. Major chains across the country are dropping limited-time deals, BOGO promos, and wing discounts to celebrate this special day. Whether you take your wings bone-in, boneless, drenched in extra-spicy sauce, or coated in lemon pepper, this is officially your excuse to indulge in your passion. These are our favorite National Chicken Wing Day deals in 2026:7-ElevenGet 10 wings delivered for $8 with the app. This offer is valid until Aug. 25.Bad Daddy&rsquo
  
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• The Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 launch with better battery life and a lower price point than their predecessor

  28-07-2026 16:00 via mashable.com
  
  The ex-Bose employee-designed Ozlo Sleepbuds were instrumental to waking up the sleep earbuds market (pun very much intended). Though the earbuds had an impressive pedigree and solid performance, they also fell into the traps of a first-generation product — some missing features and a price point that didn't quite match the performance. Ozlo took the feedback in stride and is back with an improved experience in the Ozlo Sleepbuds 2.The new sleep earbuds are available at Ozlo's website as o
  
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• The Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 are somehow cheaper and better than the original version

  28-07-2026 16:00 via mashable.com
  
  In a year where price hikes and the enshittification of tech products are more common than is ideal, the Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 are a very pleasant surprise. I'm not going to lie — I doubted Ozlo. Maybe it was the the $50 price jump of the original Sleepbuds last year, or maybe it was the fact that the original buds were leaps and bounds more expensive than other popular options (yet lacked any noise cancelling or sleep tracking features). Yet, here I stand corrected. The Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 are av
  
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• Lego and Olivia Rodrigo just kicked off a global vinyl hunt — how to find one of 333 hidden records

  28-07-2026 15:27 via mashable.com
  
  TL; DR: Lego and Olivia Rodrigo surprised 100 fans at LA's Licorice Pizza Records, turning the store into a life-sized Lego build featuring her Guts World Tour Concert Moon. It kicked off a global hunt for 333 limited-edition brick-built Lego vinyl records hidden in stores worldwide, with clues dropping on social media over the coming weeks.Lego and Olivia Rodrigo surprised 100 fans on Monday with a takeover of Licorice Pizza Records, one of LA's most iconic record stores, transforming it into a
  
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• Nike and Hyperice are launching a recovery slide with detachable heat and vibration pods

  28-07-2026 15:07 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Nike and Hyperice are launching the Air Zoom Hyperslide, a recovery slide combining Nike's Air Zoom cushioning with detachable Hyperice Venom Go pods that deliver heat and vibration in 15-minute cycles. It launches Sept. 29 at Nike and Hyperice online stores and select retailers globally.Your post-workout routine is about to get a serious upgrade. Nike and Hyperice — the recovery brand behind the percussion massage guns you've definitely seen at the gym — are teaming up again.
  
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• Children of Blood and Bone trailer brings the fantasy kingdom of Orïsha to life

  28-07-2026 15:02 via mashable.com
  
  Children of Blood and Bone fans, it's a major day in the kingdom of Orïsha. Yes, the first trailer is here, fuelled by Beyoncé's "ENERGY."Based on Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi's wildly popular 2018 fantasy novel (a BookTok favourite) the adaptation comes from The Woman King director Gina Prince-Bythewood and Black Panther production designer Hannah Beachler. And friends, it looks like we're in for something special.The talent here? Sublime. Thuso Mbedu leads as divîner
  
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• Spider-Man: Brand New Day review: More like Déjà Vu?

  28-07-2026 15:00 via mashable.com
  
  The time has arrived for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the next chapter for the MCU's Peter Parker (Tom Holland), directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings).Perhaps more than other iconic superheroes, Spider-Man's potential seems absolutely limitless. Parker's story has been explored through three separate franchises: Sam Raimi's 2000s Spider-Man trilogy with Tobey Maguire, the pair of Amazing Spider-Man movies from the 2010s starring Andrew Garfield, and the Marv
  
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• How Children of Blood and Bone is bringing one of BookToks biggest fantasy worlds to the big screen

  28-07-2026 15:00 via mashable.com
  
  For years, Orïsha existed only in readers' imaginations.Ever since Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi introduced readers to the West African-inspired fantasy kingdom in Children of Blood and Bone, fans have imagined its palaces, debated its heroes, and envisioned its magic through BookTok, fan art, and fancasts. On Monday night at New York's Brooklyn Academy of Music, audiences finally got their first glimpse of Hollywood's vision of Orïsha as director Gina Prince-Bythewood and memb
  
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• Hilton’s CMO on why brand marketing is an ‘irrational affinity business’

  28-07-2026 14:53 via marketingdive.com
  
  Global CMO Mark Weinstein explains how the hospitality titan is utilizing creators, AI and loyalty in an evolving advertising landscape.
  
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• T-Mobile down: Why SOS mode shows up on your phone

  28-07-2026 14:47 via mashable.com
  
  Updated on July 28 at 7:48 a.m. ET — T-Mobile informed Mashable that it had fully restored service by 10:53 p.m. The company provided Mashable with the following statement:"We have fully restored service for all customers and sincerely apologize for the difficulties. We know that customers rely on us to stay connected to what matters most, and we appreciate their understanding as we prioritized resolution."Updated on July 27 at 10 p.m. ET — Beyond its initial statement, T-Mobile
  
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• New Lego Pokémon sets are about to be released into the wild: Pre-order Arcanine, Munchlax, and more

  28-07-2026 14:33 via mashable.com
  
  New Lego Pokémon sets available to pre-order now:Lego Pokémon Arcanine$109.99 at Lego(ships from Aug. 1)Pre-Order HereLego Pokémon Munchlax$69.99 at Lego(ships from Aug. 1)Pre-Order HereLego Pokémon Rayquaza$129.99 at Lego(ships from Aug. 1)Pre-Order HereLego Pokémon Iconic Trainer Moments Poké Ball$299.99 at Lego(ships from Oct. 1)Pre-Order HereLego Pokémon Up-Scaled Red Minifigure$79.99 at Lego(ships from Oct. 1)Pre-Order Here
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• Meta’s latest courtroom losses expose a potential hole in social media’s strongest defense

  28-07-2026 13:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Two jury losses are testing whether Section 230 protects the design choices behind social media feeds, giving plaintiffs a possible route around the industry’s strongest legal defense without rewriting the law yet.
  
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• Man rolls downhill in giant water balloon in glorious slow motion

  28-07-2026 12:23 via mashable.com
  
  The Slow Mo Guys' giant water balloon series is the gift that keeps on giving.There have been many, many iterations of this format over the years, but the ingredients remains the same in each: Dan, who is one half of the YouTube duo, plus a six foot water balloon. This time a ramp is added into the mix too and Dan climbs inside the balloon before rolling down its slope and bursting forth at the bottom.The slow motion results speak for themselves.From YouTubers and TikTok stars to streamers and p
  
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