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• Meta removes Instagram’s AI remix option

  12-07-2026 23:58 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  Only two days after launch, the company disabled a feature that allowed users to integrate other people’s content into artificial intelligence-generated images. 
  
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• Nearly 6 in 10 young women get health and wellness information from influencers

  13-07-2026 20:56 via pewresearch.org
  
  Young women are especially likely to say they often see influencer content about beauty and appearance.
  
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• Why is everyone eating Cream of Wheat on TikTok?

  13-07-2026 19:53 via mashable.com
  
  One of the internet's biggest food trends right now comes from a box that's been around for generations and costs less than a cup of coffee in New York City.Cream of Wheat is suddenly all over TikTok, where users are posting recipes, taste tests, mukbangs (eating a large amount of food on camera), and carefully customized bowls of the hot cereal. Among the trend’s most visible creators is Rachel, who posts under @vintagegingerrr and has built a following of more than 112,000 with comfort-f
  
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• Hands-on with Tiny Vinyls new tiny record player

  13-07-2026 19:47 via mashable.com
  
  UPDATE: Jul. 13, 2026, 1:45 p.m. EDT The launch of Tiny Vinyl's new record player and accessories appears to have been delayed. At the time of publication, none of their listings were live yet. Mashable has reached out to a company representative for more information. Our original story follows.The miniature record maker Tiny Vinyl has announced some tiny accessories for its pocket-sized singles, including a new Tiny Vinyl Player ($49.99), crate ($19.99), and display frame ($14.99). The lineup
  
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• LubeLife just dropped a pickle-flavored lube, and the scent is almost too realistic

  13-07-2026 19:06 via mashable.com
  
  Not everyone is a flavored lube person (I have to be in the mood myself, like once a year maybe), but if you are, there's a brand-new flavor on the market that's giving major George Costanza vibes. (Seriously, go watch the "Pastrami" scene from Seinfeld and you'll see what I'm talking about).SEE ALSO:I've tested 100+ sex toys. Here are the 15 most mind-blowing toys I've ever owned.
  Earlier this month, LubeLife released a limited-edition Pickle Flavored Lubricant for $12.99. It’s a water-ba
  
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• The best Apple Deals are at Best Buy — shop previous generation models for $400 off

  13-07-2026 18:59 via mashable.com
  
  Best Apple Deals this week, at a glanceBest MacBook dealApple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max chip, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD)$2,999(Save $400)Get DealBest iPad DealApple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3 chip, 512GB, WiFi+Cellular) $749(Save $300)Get DealBest AirPods DealApple AirPods Max$429(Save $120)Get DealBest Apple Watch DealApple Watch Series 11 (42mm, GPS)$299(Save $100)Get Deal
  With price increases in place at Apple, we're hyper-focused on finding the very best deals from the brand. Since we're in between sa
  
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• Love Island USA Season 8 winners are revealed and fans react

  13-07-2026 18:59 via mashable.com
  
  The wait is finally over: The winning couple of Love Island USA Season 8 has been revealed, and it's a pair that fans have been rooting for.SEE ALSO:‘Love Island USA’ reveals the final four couples competing for first place
  Season 8, Episode 35 marked the season finale of Love Island USA, with the four remaining couples (Melanie and Sincere, Kayda and Zach, Aniya and Carl, and Trinity and Bryce) each enjoying a romantic date before finding out which duo would be going home with the $
  
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• Over 200 economists warn that more AI job losses are coming: "We must act now"

  13-07-2026 18:55 via mashable.com
  
  Job losses spurred by the AI boom are growing, and a group of economists is now sounding the alarm that it's going to get worse.A new group called We Must Act Now released an open letter on Monday, warning about "AI's transformation of the economy." The open letter is signed by more than 200 economists, and signees currently include sixteen Nobel Laureates, Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, and the chief economists of both OpenAI and Anthropic.The open letter urges
  
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• House of the Dragon director calls Ormund Hightower evil

  13-07-2026 18:50 via mashable.com
  
  Still on the fence about whether Ormund Hightower (James Norton) is a good guy or a bad guy in House of the Dragon?Season 3, episode 4 director Claire Kilner is here to convince you it's very much the latter. In HBO's "Inside the Episode" clip above, Kilner describes Hightower's relationship with Daeron (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) as "abusive"."Daeron and Ormund's relationship is really dysfunctional and horrible to watch, but brilliant and fun to direct," Kilner says. "Because it's a really abusi
  
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• Eufy’s new spinning roller mop is $300 off at Amazon

  13-07-2026 18:46 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE 38%: As of July 13, you can get the Eufy C28 robot vacuum and mop at Amazon for $499.99, down from $799.99. That's a 38% discount or $300 in savings.Eufy C28 $499.99 at Amazon $799.99 Save $300 Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Eufy
  If you're looking for a robo-vac-mop combo that gets the job done without costing you an arm and a leg, you need to check out the Eufy C28. Mashable's Senior Shopping Reporter, Leah Stodart, says it's the most affordable roller mop on the market, and right now
  
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• Upgrade your home with the Bluetti FridgePower while its on sale for almost $200 off

  13-07-2026 18:38 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $192.45: The Bluetti FridgePower portable power station is on sale at Bluetti for $806.55 with code MASHABLE5OFF, down from the list price of $999. That's a 19% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: BluettiBluetti FridgePower portable power station$806.55 at Bluetti $999 Save $192.45enter code MASHABLE5OFF at checkoutGet DealNot that a power outage is ever espeically convenient, but there are some times when it's much more worrying. Somehow, the storm patterns know when we've just done a gi
  
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• Hurry — its your last chance to save 40% on a year of HBO Max

  13-07-2026 18:30 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE UP TO $65: It's your last chance to get 40% off any annual HBO Max subscription. Through July 15, new and returning subscribers can knock the cost of the HBO Max Basic tier (with ads) down from $109.99 to $78.99, the Standard (no ads) tier down from $184.99 to $132.99, and the Premium tier (no ads + 4K) down from $229.99 to $164.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: HBO MaxHBO Max40% off all annual subscriptions Get Deal Opens in a new windowCredit: HBO MaxHBO Max (Prime Video add-on)40% off all
  
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• The new Jackery FridgeGuard can keep your fridge cooling for up to 15 hours: Where to buy after launch

  13-07-2026 18:13 via mashable.com
  
  A power outage is never ideal. From worrying about remaining phone battery to questioning how to make coffee in the morning, power outages are inconvenient. But one of the most costly elements of a power outage is the potential for food to spoil. To deal with the issue, Jackery has a new portable power station on the market. The Jackery FridgeGuard is an ultra-slim power station that can sit on top of your fridge or tuck beside it, providing up to 15 hours of reliable cooling power. Opens in a n
  
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• Tom Cruise is officially in his TikTok era

  13-07-2026 18:02 via mashable.com
  
  Tom Cruise has taken a break from driving motorcycles off cliffs and piloting fighter jets to post on TikTok.The actor's account, @tomcruise, first went live in March of 2021, after a series of Cruise deepfakes by Belgian VFX special Chris Ume went viral. Since then, he's racked up 1.8 million followers, but he has yet to actually post anything until now.Since Sunday, Cruise has posted three TikToks. But if you're looking for a Cruise GRWM or a dance tutorial for his sick Tropic Thunder moves, y
  
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• AT&T customers can make free international calls on World Cup match days. Here are all the details.

  13-07-2026 18:01 via mashable.com
  
  MAKE FREE INTERNATIONAL CALLS: AT&T customers can make free international calls on remaining World Cup match games to the countries playing that day. Make calls on July 14, 15, 18, and 19 to playing countries between midnight and 11:59 p.m. at no cost.Opens in a new windowCredit: AT&TFree international calls to countries playing World Cup matches Learn MoreThe World Cup has been excellent this year. We've all falling in love with a Norwegian Viking, got teary as the British crowd sa
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Trifold 2 foldable could take a backseat to a ‘slideable’ phone

  13-07-2026 17:59 via mashable.com
  
  Samsung's sequel to the Galaxy Z Trifold could get preempted by a new mobile device with a rollable OLED panel. According to a new report from SamMobile, the company's rumored slideable phone could reach the market before the Galaxy Z TriFold 2, the company's highly anticipated follow-up to last year's tri-folding device.The company has reportedly continued development on a second-generation TriFold, but a new claim from leaker Lanzuk suggests that phone could face delays. At the same time, Lanz
  
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• M+C Saatchi NA launches entertainment arm as branded content booms

  13-07-2026 17:50 via marketingdive.com
  
  Jen Bacchus, a former WME executive, is leading the specialized offering that aims to help clients drive deeper cultural relevance.
  
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• Pixel 11 Pro Fold render reportedly leaks on Telegram

  13-07-2026 17:46 via mashable.com
  
  One of Google's new phones just leaked, but only a little bit.Leaker Mystic Leaks (per 9to5google) shared a render on Telegram that allegedly shows the back of the new Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The render looks a lot like last year's Pixel 10 Pro Fold, but there are some key differences, including a new Pine colorway. Rumor has it that color will also be available for the new Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL.
  Google has already said that it will hold a big announcement event on Aug. 12, where all of the new Pix
  
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• HPs 17-inch OmniBook 3 just dropped to its lowest-ever price — and its yours for under $450

  13-07-2026 17:41 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $280: As of July 13, the HP OmniBook 3 17.3-inch Laptop is down to $449.99 at Amazon, dropping from its typical $729.99 price for a 38% discount. Opens in a new windowCredit: HPHP OmniBook 3 17.3-inch Laptop$449.99 at Amazon $729.99 Save $280 Get DealIf you’ve been waiting for a budget-friendly big-screen laptop, this might be the drop to watch. The HP OmniBook 3 17.3-inch Laptop is now at its lowest price since launching in early 2026, down to $449.99 at Amazon from its typical
  
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• EU plans to restrict social media for kids under 13

  13-07-2026 17:37 via mashable.com
  
  Today, the President of the European Commission, the executive body of the European Union, Ursula von der Leyen, announced plans for the EU to restrict social media platforms and other "digital services" for children under 13.The statement comes in tandem with the publication of a report on online child safety, in which members of a special panel recommend this EU-wide ban. Additionally, the report recommends more age-assurance and safety measures for social media and other digital services such
  
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• Upgrade to a 240Hz ASUS ROG Strix OLED gaming monitor for $100 off

  13-07-2026 17:22 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $100: As of July 13, the ASUS 27-inch ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG 4K gaming monitor is on sale for just $799 at Amazon. That's $100 or 11% off its current list price, which is its lowest price on record.Opens in a new windowCredit: ASUSASUS 27-inch ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG 4K gaming monitor$799 at Amazon $899 Save $100 Get DealMaking the move to an OLED gaming monitor can really take your gaming experience to new heights. OLED models are basically like eye candy, thanks to extremely high
  
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• Instagram and WhatsApp lead in sextortion reports, iMessage is weaponized against teenagers: Report

  13-07-2026 17:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Australia's online safety watchdog says Instagram and WhatsApp top the sextortion complaint list, while teens are being targeted through iMessage and Snapchat.
  
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• The Qrevo S Pro just dropped to $549.99 at Amazon

  13-07-2026 17:10 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE 21%: As of July 13, you can get the Roborock Qrevo S Pro for $549.99 at Amazon, down from $699.99. That's a 21% discount or $150 savings. Roborock Qrevo S Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop With Dock $549.99 at Amazon $699.99 Save $150 Get Deal at Amazon
  Every day, I stare at my floor wondering how my beagles even have any hair left to shed. I run my Dreame robo-vac twice a day and go behind it with a Shark stick to pick up what it couldn't reach, yet there's still dog hair everywhere. But it'd
  
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• Perk up the morning with these Amazon deals on Ninja coffee machines — save up to $50

  13-07-2026 16:58 via mashable.com
  
  TAKE UP TO $50 OFF: The Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker is on sale at Amazon for $99.95, down from the list price of $129.99 for a 23% discount. The larger Ninja DualBrew Pro is on sale for $199.99, down from the list price of $249.99 for a 20% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: NinjaNinja Pods & Ground Single-Serve Coffee Maker$99.95 at Amazon $129.99 Save $30.04 Get Deal Opens in a new windowCredit: NinjaNinja DualBrew Pro$199.99 at Amazon $249.99 Save $50 Get DealWe all deser
  
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• Why Love Island feels like the most accurate show about dating today

  13-07-2026 16:44 via mashable.com
  
  On Love Island USA, Kayda Reese Bosse and Zacharias Georgiou made a decision that should have simplified their relationship: They became exclusive.The pair agreed to stop seeing other people but hesitated to use the labels "boyfriend" and "girlfriend." When Kayda told fan-favorite "islander" Trinity Tatum about the arrangement, Trinity called it what it was: a "situationship." The women spent most of the episode debating whether exclusivity actually meant something or was just a relationship wit
  
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• Marshall’s new Billie Joe Armstrong amp is built for Green Day nostalgia: Price, release date, and more

  13-07-2026 16:38 via mashable.com
  
  COMING JULY 21: Marshall’s $3,999.99 1959BJA Billie Joe Armstrong Artist Signature amp arrives with a handwired 100W build, Dookie-inspired tone tweaks, and a baby-blue finish paying tribute to Billie’s first guitar, Blue. Opens in a new windowCredit: MarshallMarshall 1959BJA Billie Joe Armstrong Artist Signature amp$3,999.99 at Marshall  Learn MoreThe baby-blue Marshall amp spotted behind Billie Joe Armstrong during Green Day’s 2026 Super Bowl performance finally has a na
  
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• Rockstar Energy’s CMO on turning latent brand value into market share

  13-07-2026 16:00 via marketingdive.com
  
  The brand is activating around sports and music to connect with consumers who prefer traditional energy drinks to sister beverages Celsius and Alani Nu.
  
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• Starbucks has dropped a new Pink Drink Bearista Cup — how to get yours today

  13-07-2026 14:46 via mashable.com
  
  If you survived the great Starbucks Bearista Cold Cup shortage of 2025, grab your emotional support water bottles, because we're about to do it all over again.Starbucks just announced that it's bringing back the notoriously viral, instantly sold-out bear glass, but this time, it's getting a bright summer makeover. Enter: the Pink Bearista Glass Cold Cup.Inspired by the Pink Drink, this limited-edition cup is pretty much destined to break the internet (though all the Gilmore Girlies were probs to
  
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• Survive RAMageddon with the best microSD, SSD, and hard drive deals this week

  13-07-2026 14:43 via mashable.com
  
  Best microSD, portable SSDs, and hard drive deals this week:Best microSD card deal Gigastone MicroSD Card (128GB)$49.99(save $10)Get DealBest portable SSD card deal Samsung T9 Portable SSD (1TB)$228.99(save $59)Get DealBest internal hard drive deal Samsung 990 PRO (2TB)$389.99(save $250)Get Deal
  If you’ve tried buying storage lately, you’ve probably noticed your wallet feeling a little lighter. The ongoing memory crunch, RAMageddon has made everything from SSDs to memory cards more e
  
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• Measurement investments haven’t simplified advertising decisions: report

  13-07-2026 14:00 via marketingdive.com
  
  Despite a wider set of tools available to the marketing industry, many still struggle to leverage insights to influence budgetary decisions. 
  
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