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SAVE 20%: Costco members can buy a $100 Instacart e-gift card for just $79.99. That's a savings of $20.01.

Opens in a new window Credit: Instacart $100 Instacart e-gift card $79.99 at Costco
$100.00 Save $20.01 with Costco membership Get Deal

We're all in agreement that the price of groceries has gotten a bit out of hand. With inflation rates playing a game of "go wild," the cost to buy food can feel painful at times. If you prefer to grocery shop through Instacart and happen to be a Costco member, you'll want to check out this great deal.

As of June 20, Costco members can grab a $100 Instacart e-gift card for just $79.99 which works out to a 20% discount or a savings of $20.01. If you're not yet a Costco member, you can join for $60 which gives you a year-long membership. Each membership can purchase two $100 Instacart gift cards during this sale.

Instacart has become a magical resource for anyone who doesn't have time to head to the grocery store or for those who simply don't feel like dealing with people. Through the Instacart app or website, shoppers can peruse the selection at popular grocery stores like Costco, Sprouts, QFC, Fred Meyer, Safeway, and plenty more. After placing your order, delivery can arrive at your doorstep can happen in as little as one hour.

If your fridge is stocked, but you need other supplies, you can also place an Instacart order from Target, Home Depot, Petco, Sephora, and Best Buy, to name a few more options.

Instacart makes accepting deliveries easy with delivery windows you get to choose from that start at 9 a.m. and run as late as midnight. But if you're not thrilled about getting a delivery, Instacart also offers pickup options at select stores.

If you're aiming for quality time spent with family or doing relaxing activities this summer, leave the shopping to Instacart. If you're a Costco member, grab a $100 Instacart e-gift card for just $79.99 which means you're in for $20.01 of free groceries. But you'll want to hurry to grab this deal since Costco says it's only valid while supplies last and there's no telling when it'll run out.

Amazon deals of the day at a glance: OUR TOP PICK Soundcore P40i noise-cancelling earbuds $49.99 at Amazon (save $20) Get Deal BEST GAMING DEAL Logitech G Pro X Superlight wireless gaming mouse $99.99 at Amazon (save $60) Get Deal BEST PRINTER DEAL HP Sprocket Studio Plus $129.99 at Amazon (save $20) Get Deal BEST TABLET DEAL Certified Refurbished Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet $49.99 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal

It's officially summer and we're kicking things off with an assortment of deals from Amazon. If you can't wait for Prime Day next month to do some shopping, we've handpicked a few of the best deals we could find at the mega retailer on June 20.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. Be sure to check back at our picks from June 18 and June 19 as well, since many of those are still live.

Our top pick Opens in a new window Credit: Soundcore Soundcore P40i noise-cancelling earbuds $49.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal

Just released earlier this year, the Soundcore P40i are a solid budget option for noise-cancelling earbuds. Regularly only $69.99, Amazon (and Soundcore's own website) have them on sale for just $49.99 as of June 20. That's their biggest discount to date. The P40is feature adaptive ANC, 11mm composite drivers enhanced with BassUp technology, six mics for clear calls, and a battery life that lasts 12 hours on a single charge and 60 hours with the help of the charging case. The noise-cancellation may not be the best in the business, but for $50, it's hard to even complain.

Opens in a new window Credit: Logitech Logitech G Pro X Superlight wireless gaming mouse $99.99 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $60.00 Get Deal

A top pick among esports teams and pro gamers, the Logitech G Pro X Superlight is, as the name suggests, light as a feather. Its Hero sensor offers precise, quick, and consistent control, while its PTFE feet ensure fluid motion and smooth gliding. The wireless design gives you up to 70 hours of play time, which isn't the highest amount on the market, but is still plenty impressive. Our friends at PCMag (which is owned by Mashable's publisher, Ziff Davis) reviewed it and found it to be an "excellent" esports mouse. However, they found the price point too hefty at $159.99. Fortunately, as of June 20, Amazon has dropped the price down to just $99.99, making it a bit easier to swallow.

Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP Sprocket Studio Plus $129.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal

If you're looking for a way to edit and print photos from your phone or social media accounts, the HP Sprocket Studio Plus pumps out high-quality 4-by-6-inch photos. It's a dye sub printer, which means the output is much better than Zink photo printers offer, but not quite in the league of a high-end inkjet printer. The downsides, according to PCMag's review, are that it's a bit on the slow side and a bit on the expensive side. The upside is that its on sale for $20 off at Amazon.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Certified Refurbished Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet $49.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal

If you're looking for a basic tablet for media consumption that won't break the bank, the Fire HD 8 tablet won't let you down. And if you're really trying to save some cash, you can pick up a certified refurbished one and save $50 off the usual $100 price tag. The Fire HD 8 lasts for up to 13 hours at a time (an extra hour compared to the previous version), offers USB-C charging support, and features a strengthened aluminosilicate glass display and hexa-core processor (which is 30% faster than the previous model). As PCMag noted in its review of the tablet, "It won't wow you, but it doesn't need to." This certified refurbished option went through a full diagnostic test and thorough cleaning and inspection by Amazon. In other words, it's certified to work as if it was brand new.

None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.

Hey YouTube Premium subscribers! Did you use a VPN in order to get a cheaper subscription rate on YouTube's ad-free Premium service? 

If so, it looks like your subscription may soon be getting canceled – if it hasn't already.

According to reports on social media, YouTube is canceling subscriptions for Premium subscribers who used a money-saving workaround meant for users living in specific countries. A Reddit thread that was posted in r/YouTube on the cancellations is full of users sharing their own experiences.

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The detail trying together all these YouTube Premium cancellations: They signed up via a VPN, which virtually placed their accounts in countries where prices are lower.

YouTube Premium purchasing power parity

Purchasing power parity has recently gained popularity among online services. 

SEE ALSO: YouTube tests own version of Community Notes ahead of 2024 election

Basically, companies with purchasing power parity pricing offer users in certain countries a lower price for a product or service than what they usually charge elsewhere. The cheaper pricing is meant to give local consumers an affordable option to pay for a product or service at a cost more in line with their country's currency and standard of living.

As Android Authority points out in its report, YouTube currently offers Premium subscriptions in Ukraine for around $2.44 per month due to purchasing power parity. In the U.S., for example, that same subscription costs $13.99 per month.

Using a VPN, YouTube users can basically "trick" YouTube into making it look like their account is logging in from a country where the video platform provides lower pricing. From there, users can sign up for Premium at the cheaper monthly rate and then use YouTube ad-free via their Premium subscription.

YouTube Premium accounts canceled

It seems like this workaround for lower Premium subscription pricing has become popular enough for YouTube to start clamping down on it.

Premium subscribers who utilized this method to sign-up have been receiving automated emails from YouTube that show that their account has been canceled. 

"Your YouTube Premium membership has been canceled," reads the automated email from YouTube to users who subscribed using a VPN.

Redditors who contacted YouTube's customer service report that the YouTube representative told them that their subscription was canceled because the user had "moved" and now needed to sign up from the location where they now reside. Android Authority notes that they have yet to hear cancellation reports from users who actually did move from a country that's offered a lower-priced YouTube Premium subscription.

Recently, YouTube has become more serious about shutting down workarounds to avoid ads. YouTube has begun warning users with ad blocking extensions that they would experience buffering or playback errors unless they deactivated the ad blocker. Then, just last week, YouTube began testing out a new ad-serving technique, which makes it much more difficult for ad blocker extensions to operate.

YouTube is making it clear that they want viewers to use the ad-supported version of the platform or pay for a Premium subscription for an ad-free experience – and that Premium subscription price should be paid accordingly based on where the user actually lives.

The dreaded summer scorch has arrived, and it feels early this year. If you don't have a perfectly air conditioned apartment, you're probably dealing with soaring temperatures and seeking some comfort. And thanks to Amazon's sale prices, you could be one shipment away from relief.

Best cooling deals at Amazon today Best cooling sleep product deal Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt + Cooling mattress topper (queen) $282.57 for Prime members at Amazon (save $216.43) Get Deal Best portable air conditioner deal Honeywell 9,000 BTU portable air conditioner $271.99 at Amazon (save $158) Get Deal Best chilled beverage deal Bodum 51-ounce cold brew coffee maker $14.78 at Amazon (save $5.22) Get Deal Best backyard cooling deal Intex 28167EH Easy Set pool $148.79 at Amazon (save $16.53) Get Deal

Summer came on hot and heavy this year. If you're not thrilled to be dealing with sweaty weather until September, Amazon has some great solutions that also happen to be on sale. Stick these deals in your cart and you'll be well on your way to cooler days and nights. Here are some top cooling deals at Amazon today.

Best cooling sleep product deal Opens in a new window Credit: Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt + cooling mattress topper (queen) $282.57 at Amazon
$499.00 Save $216.43 with Prime membership Get Deal Why we like it

Getting restful sleep when it's too hot at night can feel impossible. And we all know a bad night's rest is usually not in the recipe for having a good day tomorrow. Thankfully, the Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt + cooling mattress topper is designed to keep sleepers at a comfortable temperature throughout the night. In a queen size, the topper is on sale for Prime members for just $282.57, marked down from the usual price of $499. That's a 43% off for Amazon Prime members. If you want to add some cooling to a twin mattress, the topper is an even better deal, on sale for $175.74, which is a 58% discount off the usual price of $419.

The three-inch thick mattress topper is designed with cool-to-the-touch material which can feel prefect while trying to catch some zzzzs. Plus, it comes with a washable cover so you can sleep of perfectly clean linens. The memory foam material of the topper can also help isolate motion if you're often disrupted by a partner's movements.

Best portable air conditioner deal Opens in a new window Credit: Honeywell Honeywell 9,000 BTU portable air conditioner $271.99 at Amazon
$429.99 Save $158.00 with on-page coupon Get Deal Why we like it

If you're feeling like the only solution to cool off to stand in front of the open freezer, it might be time for a portable air conditioner. Thanks to Amazon's sale price, the Honeywell 9,000 BTU portable air conditioner is just $271.99 with the on-page coupon for a total of 37% off the usual price of $429.99.

Designed to cool off rooms up to 400 square feet, the Honeywell can also serve as a fan or a dehumidifier. The include remote control makes it easy to turn the unit off or change the temperature from the comfort of your bed or the couch. Choose your desired temperature between 61 and 89 degrees Fahrenheit and you'll be well on your way to cooling relief.

Best chilled beverage deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bodum Bodum 51-ounce cold brew coffee maker $14.78 at Amazon
$20.00 Save $5.22 Get Deal Why we like it

Many of us like to start the day with a nice cup of coffee. Unfortunately, a steamy latte doesn't always sound perfect when it's already 80 degrees at 8 a.m. Instead, switch to cold brew for the summer with the Bodum 51-ounce cold brew coffee maker, on sale for just $14.78 at Amazon.

The Bodum cold brew coffee maker has a similar design to the brand's classic French press, but this model produces chilled coffee that's less acidic than traditionally brewed coffee. One of the two included lids keeps coffee fresh while it's brewing while the plunger lid allow you to pour your chilled morning cup of Joe.

More cool drinks deals:

• Hydro Flask ice pack — $11.97 $19.95 (save $7.98)

• Frigidaire Mini Portable Compact Personal Fridge Cooler — $29.98 $49.99 (save $20.01)

• Hydro Flask Stainless Steel Wide Mouth Water Bottle (32 ounces) — $34.72 $44.95 (save $10.23)

Best backyard cooling deal Opens in a new window Credit: Intex Intex 28167EH Easy Set pool $148.79 at Amazon
$165.32 Save $16.53 Get Deal Why we like it

If you've been blessed with a backyard space, you might as well go all out and add in the Intex 28167EH Easy Set pool. Thanks to today's sale price, the above-ground pool can be all yours for under $150. The pool is made with three-ply durable material that's resistant to punctures and set up is simple. Spread out the pool on a flat surface, inflate the top ring, and fill with water. The pool's overall dimensions measure 15 feet in diameter and about 2.75 feet in height which is perfect for an afternoon lounging session with neighbors.

SAVE $770: As of June 20, get the Jackery Solar Generator at Amazon for $879. That's 47% off its normal price of $1,649.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Jackery Solar Generator $879.00 at Amazon
$1,649.00 Save $770.00 Get Deal

It's officially summer. If you're planning on going on a camping trip or taking any off-the-grid excursions this season, it's a good idea to make sure you have portable chargers or a generator to fall back on. You never know when you'll need to power up a phone for an emergency or whether you might need some extra electricity to heat up some water in a dire situation. Maybe you just want to be able to catch up on Bridgerton. Whatever the case may be, it's a good idea to have something to fall back on. You can get a powerful generator right now thanks to Amazon for a much more palatable price today that'll keep you powered up no matter what you get into this summer.

As of June 20, get the Jackery Solar Generator for just $879 at Amazon, which is 47% off its normal price of $1,649. That's a discount of $770. This is the 1000W option that comes with two 100W solar panels, but if you don't need the solar panels, you can get the 1000W version without them for $300 less at $579.

This solar generator has a 1,000Wh capacity with three 1,000W AC outlets to hook up whatever you need to charge. It also features two 100W solar panels so it can juice back up using only the power of the blazing sun – plenty of that out there across the country right now. All you have to do is leave it out and the sun can handle the rest. With this much power, you can boost your phones and computers, run cooking appliances, and even set up some fans to cool you down.

Plus, this rugged generator is tough enough to withstand whatever's thrown at it. If you drop it, no problem – it'll come out safe on the other side. It also has a handy carrying handle so you can cart it from one place or camping site to the next. This is a great piece of tech to keep with you even if you aren't going camping, because you never know when you might need some extra power. And at this price, the peace of mind you'll get from having it far outweighs what might happen if you don't have access to some electricity.

Young Instagram users are more easily recommended sexually explicit and harmful videos than the platform lets on, according to a new report.

The child safety findings are based on two different site experiments conducted by the Wall Street Journal and Northeastern University computer science professor Laura Edelson. Tested over a period of seven months, the publication set up new minor accounts which then scrolled through Instagram's video Reels feed, skipping over "normal" content and lingering on more "racy" adult videos. After only 20 minutes of scrolling, the accounts were flooded with promotions for "adult sex-content creators" and offers of nude photos.

Instagram accounts marked as minors are automatically assigned to the strictest content control limits.

SEE ALSO: TikTok child privacy complaint sent to U.S. Dept. of Justice

The journal's tests replicate those conducted by former company safety staff in 2021, which found that the site's universal recommendation system was limiting the effectiveness of child safety measures. Internal documents from 2022 show that Meta knew its algorithm was recommending "more pornography, gore, and hate speech to young users than to adults," the Wall Street Journal reports.

"This was an artificial experiment that doesn’t match the reality of how teens use Instagram," Meta spokesperson Andy Stone told the publication. "As part of our long-running work on youth issues, we established an effort to further reduce the volume of sensitive content teens might see on Instagram, and have meaningfully reduced these numbers in the past few months."

Similar tests were run on video-oriented platforms like TikTok and Snapchat, but they did not yield the same recommendation results.

The new findings follow up a November report that found Instagram's Reels algorithm was recommending sexually explicit to adult users that were only following child accounts.

A February investigation, also by the Wall Street Journal, unveiled that Meta staffers had warned the company about the continued presence of exploitative parents and adult account holders on Instagram, who were finding ways to profit from images of children online. The report noted the rise of "Momfluencers" engaging in sexual banter with followers and selling subscriptions to view suggestive content of their children, such as dancing or modeling in bikinis.

Advocates and regulatory bodies have trained their sights social media's role in online child exploitation. Meta itself has been sued multiple times for its alleged role in child exploitation, including a December lawsuit that accused the company of creating a "marketplace for predators." Following the creation of its child safety task force in 2023, Meta launched a series of new safety tools, including anti-harassment controls and the "strictest" content control settings currently available.

Meanwhile, Meta competitor X recently overhauled its adult content policy, allowing users to post "produced and distributed adult nudity or sexual behavior, provided it's properly labeled and not prominently displayed." The platform has stated that account holders under the age of 18 will be blocked from seeing such content, as long as its labeled with a content warning. But X does not outline any consequences for accounts posting unlabeled adult content.

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