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We're getting a better picture of what happened on Thursday, when large swaths of the internet went down. And it's painting a picture of how fragile our internet ecosystem really is when key cogs malfunction. One crucial fact to understand: Lots of commonly used sites and services rely on a few major hosting providers — and if something goes wrong, the downstream effects can prove substantial. As the outage event unfolded Thursday, early speculation centered around problems with two popula

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally in everyone's hands, and so far, it's a smashing success. Now, it's time to start loading up on all the new games you can play to get the full Switch 2 experience — and yes, there's more to check out than just Mario Kart World (though that game is fantastic).Even if the first-party lineup at launch is a bit thin — the next release, Donkey Kong Bananza isn't out until July 17 — there's a decent amount of third-party titles and upgrades to origina

Best Nintendo Switch 2-compatible power banks we’ve found on sale this week:Best deal overall Anker Nano Power Bank$35.99(save $4)Get DealBest for portability VEEKTOMX Mini Power Bank $23.99(save $6)Get DealBest high capacity deal INIU Portable Charger$26.97(save $5.24)Get Deal
If you were lucky enough to get your hands on the brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 (it’s out of stock at most retailers), you’ve probably realized that the handheld battery life isn’t exactly the greate

As follow-up to her critically heralded romantic drama Past Lives, writer/director Celine Song offers Materialists. The romantic comedy stars internet favorites Chris Evans, Dakota Johnson, and Pedro Pascal as three New Yorkers looking for love in a cynical world. In the film, Johnson plays Lucy, a matchmaker whose job is to pair wealthy clients with a could-be mate who checks all the boxes, from income to politics to height! When she meets Harry (Pascal), a suave man in finance, she tells him h

SAVE $300.01: As of June 13, get the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop for $399.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $699.99. That's a discount of 43%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonEufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop$399.98 at Amazon $699.99 Save $300.01Get DealIf you live in a home where you're constantly vacuuming and mopping, you're probably tired of the seemingly endless cycle of dirt, clean, repeat. But we live in the future, which means you don't have to worry about manually pu

SAVE $1,199.99: Through June 22, Best Buy will give you a free Sony 65-inch Bravia X90L 4K TV when you buy a Sony 98-inch Bravia 5 mini LED TV at full price.Opens in a new windowCredit: SonyFree Sony 65-inch Bravia X90L 4K TVwith purchase of Sony 98-inch Bravia 5 mini LED 4K TVGet DealYou can usually find some decent deals on TVs at any given time. But even the biggest discounts on record still won't beat free.If you're in the market for a fancy TV upgrade and want to splurge on a huge 98-inch S

BUY $50, GET $5: As of June 13, spend $50 on a Google Play card and get $5 in promo credit at Amazon. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonSpend $50 on a Google Play card, get $5 in promo creditGet DealFather's Day is just two days away. If you forgot to pick something up or you're buying for a picky dad, now's the time to start considering last-minute gifts. One great idea is a Google Play gift card. That way Dad can choose what he wants from the Google Play Store. And if you're thinking of grabb

AI-generated commercials are ready for primetime. If you watched the NBA finals on Wednesday, you may have seen an ad that features a shirtless elderly gentleman draped in an American flag, a farmer floating in an inflatable pool filled with eggs, an alien chugging a pitcher of beer, and a lady in a sparkly pink tracksuit driving a Zamboni. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Once your eyes recovered from the unhinged scenes, you would be right in assumi

Tech company Anker has recalled more than one million of its popular power banks due to fire and burn hazards, according to a June 12 alert from the Consumer Products Safety Commission.The brand has received 19 reports of fires and explosions from customers using the PowerCore 1000 A1263 model, which includes at least two instances of burn injuries and 11 property damage claims totaling over $60,700. SEE ALSO:Apple will soon be ending support for Intel-based Macs
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FREE GIFT CARD WITH PURCHASE: When you purchase the Samsung Galaxy Ring at Best Buy ($399.99), you'll get a free $100 Best Buy gift card to spend on other tech.Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung Galaxy Ring+ free $100 Best Buy gift cardGet DealThe only thing that tops saving money on a new tech purchase is getting free money from a new tech purchase. While the "creepily accurate" Samsung Galaxy Ring isn't currently on sale (it's rare to see it discounted), you can get $100 back to spend

SAVE 43%: As of June 13, you can get the Dewalt 20V MAX cordless drill combo kit (with two batteries) for $149, down from $260.83. That's a 43% discount, or $111.83 off.DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill Combo Kit, 2-Tool (DCK240C2) $149 at Amazon $260.83 Save $111.83Get Deal
If you’re still scrambling to find a Father’s Day gift, we’re seeing tons of deals on power tools across Amazon right now. And the best part? Most will arrive at least one day before the big day. As of June 13,

Apple's AI-enhanced Siri is probably coming in the spring of 2026, a new report claims.This is according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who claims that this is an "internal release target" within Apple for the "delayed upgrade" of Siri. In terms of iOS releases, Apple is targeting the iOS 26.4 software update to bring this new Siri into the world. For reference, Apple released the first iOS 26 beta to developers earlier this week, following a launch during Apple’s 2025 Worldwide Developers Co

The Schwartz has been awakened! That's right: Writer-director Mel Brooks' cult classic Spaceballs is getting a sequel, 40 years after the sci-fi parody's original release. Jury's still out on whether it will be called Spaceballs 2: The The Search for More Money, as the original film joked.SEE ALSO:The 10 best movies of 2025 (so far), and where to watch them
Amazon MGM Studios announced the sequel will be arriving in theaters in 2027, with a video of Brooks himself discussing making more Spacebal

Connections: Sports Edition is a new 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 to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for

SAVE OVER $100: As of June 13, the Sonos Ace headphones are on sale for $329 at Amazon. This is $120 off their list price of $449.Opens in a new windowCredit: SonosSonos Ace$329 at Amazon $449 Save $120Get DealIf you're prepping for summertime travel and looking for some headphones to keep you company on your adventures, there are some great discounts available at the moment. One of our favorites is on the Sonos Ace, which are still at their best-ever price at Amazon.The Sonos Ace are marked dow

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.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 today: Hints and answers

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.Strands 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, w

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 end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve

TL;DR: Live stream 2025 Major League Cricket for free on 7plus. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.There is a lot of content out there this summer for fans of cricket, including the WTC Final, India's tour of England, and a number of interesting ODIs. Major League Cricket hasn't been around for long, but it should already be in your rotation. A number of top players are set to compete in this year's competition, but that doesn't really matter. What mat

TL;DR: Live stream the 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné for free on SBS on Demand, RTBF Auvio, France TV, RaiPlay, or RTVE. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The focus of the cycling world is now firmly set on the 2025 Tour de France, with the top stars ramping up preparations for the second Grand Tour of the season. The best thing about this period of preparation is the Critérium du Dauphiné, with Tour de France favourites bat

Taylor Tomlinson's After Midnight, the late night comedy show that took over James Corden's old slot in 2023, has come to an end.In the clip above Tomlinson, who is leaving to continue her standup career, expresses her gratitude for the opportunity, thanks her team, and expresses some regret that After Midnight won't continue after she's gone."As you can imagine it's a very emotional night," she says. "It's gonna be an amazing show, but you know, there's a lot happening internally for me, at lea

Tesla's updated Model S and Model X are here, but you have to look very closely to see the differences. Tesla's own list of highlights for the new Model S and X starts with a new color option, Frost Blue, which tells you that this is just a retouch of the company's premium models. Other highlights include: quieter cabins, with less wind and road noise and more effective Active Noise Cancellationnew wheel designs with improved aerodynamicsimproved front fascia camera with better visibilitydynamic

SAVE $100: As of June 13, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is on sale for $279.99 at Amazon. That's 26% off its list price of $379.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung Galaxy Watch 7$279.99 at Amazon $379.99 Save $100Get DealAmazon has been treating us to some excellent tech deals lately. If you've been on the lookout for a smartwatch, there have been quite a few discounts worth jumping on. This includes a price drop on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, which is still at its best-ever price at the

Summer's here, and to celebrate, we're diving into shark-infested horror! This week on Say More, Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko and Senior Creative Producer Mark Stetson welcomed Jai Courtney to the couch to talk Dangerous Animals. The Australian actor has flexed his leading-man muscle in a series of blockbuster franchise action movies, from A Good Day to Die Hard to Divergent. But in Dangerous Animals, he takes a bite of a juicy character actor role, playing the villainous Tucker,

Updated on Thursday, June 13 at 5 a.m. ET — We have good news and bad news. The good news? Walmart has the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle in stock. The bad news? It looks like the consoles are being sold by third-party sellers — and with jacked-up prices. The bundle normally retails at Walmart for $499, but it's currently listed for sale from seller "GAMES FOR US" for $749. Here at Mashable, we do not recommend feeding trolls or price gougers, but Switch 2 restocks have

TL;DR: Watch Zheng vs. Raducanu in the 2025 Queen's Club Championships for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Wimbledon is just around the corner, so the best players will be hoping to build some momentum at the historic Queen’s Club. A number of top players have progressed through to the quarter-final stage, but Zheng vs. Raducanu is probably the best matchup from the round. If you want to watch Zheng vs. Raducanu in the 202

TL;DR: Watch Shnaider vs. Keys in the 2025 Queen's Club Championships for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Wimbledon is fast approaching, so the best players in the world are preparing for the grass season at the historic Queen’s Club. Shnaider takes on Keys at the quarter-final stage, as both players look to build some momentum before the third Grand Slam of the season.If you want to watch Shnaider vs. Keys in the 2025 Que

SAVE $50: As of June 13, the 11-inch Apple iPad (A16 chip) is on sale for $299 at Amazon. That's 14% off its list price of $349.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple iPad 11-inch$299 at Amazon $349 Save $50Get DealIf you've been looking to upgrade your tech, now is a good time to do it with some great discounts available across a wide range of devices. Apple has been offering some very nice discounts on everything from Apple Watches to iPads. The latter includes a stellar deal on the 11-inch A

The new wave of robot vacuums coming to the scene in 2025 has added some serious diversity to the pickings. A few have been overhyped, like the robot vacuum with an arm. But a few have been impressive — I'm pretty confident that the Roborock Saros 10R will stay my favorite robot vacuum of the year, even if some stragglers come out in the second half. This isn't even touching on the eight new Roombas that casually showed up in the spring.SEE ALSO:Roborock Saros 10 vs. 10R: I narrowly crowne

SAVE $10: As of June 13, the Apple Pencil (USB-C) is on sale for $69 at Amazon. That's a 13% saving on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple Pencil (USB-C)$69 at Amazon $79 Save $10Get DealThe Apple Pencil (USB-C) is back on sale at Amazon. If you need a new stylus, now is your time to upgrade.As of June 13, this model is reduced to $69 at Amazon, saving you $10 on the list price. This specific stylus charges via a USB-C cable and attaches to your device magnetically for easy st

"I'm not gonna be OK. I don't want anything. I need something."These of the flailing words of Materialists star Dakota Johnson just after she's bitten into Da Bomb on Hot Ones, valiantly battling her way through the spicy wing challenge despite proclaiming up front that she's bad with spice.While Johnson finds the wings harder than some guests though she ultimately makes it to the end, all while answering questions on everything from Hollywood's appetite for risk to the stunts that have helped h

SAVE $55: As of June 13, the Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones are on sale for $124.95 at Amazon. That's a 31% saving on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: SHOKZShokz OpenRun Pro$124.95 at Amazon $179.95 Save $55.00Get DealBone-conducting headphones are the latest technology to take the running world by storm. If you're a runner looking for the perfect pair to carry through your weekly mileage, we can't help but spotlight this latest deal on the Shokz OpenRun Pro. As of June 13 they are redu

Now that Apple's iOS 26 has been properly introduced and seeded to developers, it's time to really dig into the new stuff. We're not talking the obvious features, such as the Liquid Glass redesign and Apple Intelligence upgrades — we cover those at length here, here, and here, and we have an overview of everything new in iOS 26 over here. However, like every major Apple software release, iOS 26 also comes with a number of minor new improvements and upgrades, both documented and undocumente

It’s been a long eight years.Since the Nintendo Switch launched in early 2017, we’ve collectively experienced the worst pandemic in a century. Presidents have come, gone, and come back again. In our personal lives, we've all experienced a tremendous amount of growth and change, whether we realize it or not. And through it all, we had the Switch, arguably the best Nintendo console ever made, and one of the best game consoles of all time. So, how do you follow that up? It turns ou