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SAVE $50: As of June 4, the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon. That's 20% off its list price of $249.99, and marks a return to its lowest-ever price.

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Picking up a new smartwatch doesn't need to make a big dent in your wallet. If you're trying to find a more budget-friendly pick, there are plenty to choose from, including quite a few on sale right now. In particular, the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE has received a discount at Amazon that's dropped its price back to its lowest-ever point.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is currently on sale for $199.99. This is 20% off its list price of $249.99 an, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel, marks a return to its lowest-ever price.

SEE ALSO: Save over $140 on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 at Amazon

If you're not looking for anything fancy, the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE covers all of the smartwatch basics to help you out throughout the day. This includes the usual tracking for heart rate and sleep and insights into your step counts, active minutes, calories burned, and more. It can even track over 90 exercises and features personalized heart rate zones, which is great if you're an active individual.

Amazon currently has this listed as a limited-time deal, so act fast to save on the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE.

You can also save on a Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and SmartTag2 bundle or if you're looking for an even more feature-packed smartwatch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is discounted as well.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)

• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — $99.95 (List Price $149.95)

• Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop — $899.99 (List Price $1599.99)

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

• DualSense Edge Wireless Controller — $169.00 (List Price $199.99)

I've cycled through my fair share of water bottles in my life. I've done the Nalgenes, Sips, and HydroFlasks. I've tried all the different materials, too: plastic, metal, and glass. Just through trying to cut my single-use plastics for a more sustainable lifestyle, I've ended up with a whole slew of water bottles on my hunt to find The One. But ultimately, a reusable water bottle is about cutting waste, so buying up a bunch of different ones defeats the purpose. That's why I'm ready to tell you about the water bottle to end all water bottles: the Owala FreeSip.

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The first time I ever came across the Owala FreeSip was, of course, on TikTok. A user posted a video with its exciting feature, the ability to both sip water through the built-in straw or chug through a spout. I go full Goldilocks when it comes to water bottles, so this certainly piqued my interest as I've never been able to find a water bottle that has a straw but also a cover or a mouth opening that's narrow enough so I'm not spilling all over myself.

After several weeks of mulling it over, asking myself Do I really need a new water bottle? I finally settled on a color combo and hit checkout. Now, after several years with the water bottle, I can safely say it was the best $40 I've ever spent. The Owala FreeSip lives up to its promise of both a sippable and chuggable water bottle. The best part to me is that, unlike other bottles with a straw that I've used, the FreeSip has a cover for the spout. That way, when you're out and about in the world, it's safe from germs and bacteria.

The second lock on the water bottle doubles as a carry loop. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable Sip or chug with the innovative lid. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

The FreeSip's insulation really is impeccable, offering 24 hours of cold. I've filled mine up with ice and water to come back a day later and still find the jingle of full ice cubes. Plus, the two-part locking lid can also double as a loop for easy carrying. Cleaning is also easy with the FreeSip. The top part's components (lid and straw) are dishwasher safe, while the body is hand-wash recommended. Full transparency though — I've put the full Owala in the dishwasher for years, and while its insulation has weakened, it's not by much.

The FreeSip water bottle comes in three different sizes: 24 ounces, 32 ounces, and 40 ounces. Fair warning, the 40-ounce water bottle, which I have, is giant. Neither the 32- nor 40-ounce options fit in cup holders, which is a real pain. If you are looking for a more travel-friendly option, the 24-ounce size will fit.

The FreeSip Twist is a slimmer version of the classic. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable But don't fear, Owala's signature FreeSip lid is still included. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

Since the FreeSip first launched, Owala has expanded its lineup to tumblers and other styles of bottles. I recently added another FreeSip, the Twist, to my collection as a travel option. Its skinnier design fits in both cup holders and backpack side pockets, which my 40-ounce FreeSip can't. Plus, the classic FreeSip is not exactly airplane-friendly. The lid builds up pressure, which results in a small in-flight water burst when you go to open it. Luckily, the Twist does not suffer from this problem, as I used it on a recent flight and didn't encounter this issue.

The Owala FreeSip gets a full-hearted endorsement from me. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

Just by looking at my Owala you can tell it is well-loved. It's my go-to recommendation when folks are in need of a new water bottle, and I'm known to gift it to my loved ones. It's the best water bottle I've ever used, and worth its viral hype.

SAVE OVER $140: As of June 4, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is on sale for $289 at Amazon. That's 33% off its list price of $429.99.

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Looking for a sleek new smartwatch? Amazon is the place to look right now. The retailer has been offering up some great discounts lately on a wide variety of options from various brands. This includes a very nice deal on the 47mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic.

The 47mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic has received a 33% discount at Amazon that has dropped its price from $429.99 to $289. That lets you save over $140 on list price.

SEE ALSO: Get $80 off the Apple Watch SE for a limited time at Amazon

Alongside a stylish design that lives up to the 'Classic' in its name, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic also comes with a variety of health and fitness features to keep you updated each day. With it you can keep track of your heart rate, sleep stages, and for more fitness-focused individuals, it also offers up insights into your duration, distance, how many calories you've burned, and more to keep you on top of your goals.

If you've had your eye on a smartwatch upgrade, now is the time to jump on it with this deal on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic at Amazon.

It isn't the only Samsung smartwatch deal that's caught our eye lately, either. Amazon's also offering a bundle deal on a Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 that comes with a free SmartTag2 for a limited time.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)

• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — $99.95 (List Price $149.95)

• Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop — $899.99 (List Price $1599.99)

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

• DualSense Edge Wireless Controller — $169.00 (List Price $199.99)

Saros 10 vs. 10R: Design

Roborock was impressively able to squeeze a whole lot of brains into these super-slim robot vacuums. Both the Saros 10 and Saros 10R are barely more than three inches tall, and can fit under low-hanging appliances like the refrigerator and more low-clearance furniture than thicker robot vacuums I've tested.

Underneath, though, the Saros 10 and 10R have one huge difference: the mopping pad situation. And this ended up being my deciding factor between the two.

Winner: Saros 10R

The underside of the Saros 10. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable The underside of the Saros 10R. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable Saros 10 vs. 10R: Vacuuming skills

The Roborock Saros 10 and 10R are two of the most powerful robot vacuums in 2025. The Saros 10R hits 20,000 Pa, while the Saros 10 cranks it up to 22,000 Pa. To be real, both of those figures are wicked — only a few other robot vacuums on the market match 20,000 Pa. So you're getting a pretty top-notch clean with either model.

I personally don't think the Saros 10's extra 2,000 Pa of suction power makes that much of a difference. It did offer slightly better pet hair pick-up on a few rugs, as proven by a self-emptying Shark stick vacuum that starts every cleaning session with an empty dust bin. Once a robot vacuum has finished cleaning a rug, I run the super-strong Shark over it to see how much cat hair the vacuum missed. The Saros 10 fared slightly better in this test than the Saros 10R did.

The Saros 10 creating crisp vacuum lines that only stop for the mouse toy in the way. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

Other debris on rugs, like crumbs in the living room or spilled rice on the kitchen runner, was rarely left behind by either vacuum.

The Saros 10 and 10R share the same divided brush roll system, and it's an absolutely stellar design for preventing tangling. Instead of one long brush roll across the bottom of the vacuum, an opening in the middle of two smaller brush rolls gives pet hair and long human hairs somewhere to go before they can get tangled around the brush. I haven't ever had to take scissors to a nest of hair built up under either vacuum.

SEE ALSO: The 3 best Shark robot vacuums do more than similarly-priced Roombas

On hard floors, both the Saros 10 and 10R pick up between 90 and 95 percent of the debris, including the mess in front of two litter boxes, loose kibble by the food bowls, crumbs from different snacks, dirt, and dust bunnies. Roborock's FlexiArm is also present on both Saros models, which extends out from under each vacuum to push hidden edge debris into the cleaning path more intentionally than a traditional stationary side brush.

I'm always looking for a robot vacuum that can keep up with tracking outside the litter boxes. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable And the area by our Leo's Loo Too is virtually spotless after the Saros 10R comes through. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

But the Saros 10R's edge precision consistently boosts its overall debris pickup rate on hard floors. In an unfair way, the Saros 10R's mopping pad design makes it a better vacuumer. Its hinged spinning side mop slides out to lap up dust and fine debris (like salt pushed off the counter) that the Saros 10's pure force alone can't suck up, especially against a wall.

On several occasions, I sent the Saros 10R into a room that the Saros 10 had just been in — the Saros 10R reliably scooped up almost all of the rogue crumbs or pieces of kitty litter that the Saros 10 left in the edges of the room. If you have fully carpeted rooms, this will obviously not be as helpful.

Winner: On paper? The Saros 10. In my experience? Saros 10 on pet hair, Saros 10R on dry debris

Saros 10 vs. 10 R: Mopping skills

The Saros 10R is inarguably better at mopping than the Saros 10.

The Saros 10's one large, pressurized mopping pad just doesn't provide the same intensity of physical agitation as the Saros 10R's dual spinning mopping pads. In my testing, the rotating design was less likely to leave streaks of spills like wine or ranch dressing behind — it kind of mimics the movement of a hand scrubbing with a sponge rather than the singular wipe that only magically works in paper towel commercials.

The Saros 10's mopping pad presses down and vibrates while dragging under the vacuum. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable The Saros 10R's mopping pads spin and can swing out to mop along edges. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

Though the Saros 10's vibrating pad isn't exactly stationary, the scrubbing diameter is still limited to the circumference of the robot vacuum. That makes the Saros 10 (frustratingly) miss a lot of dust and droplets close to wall edges or in corners. The tiny circular pad that Roborock added as a supplement to the large pad is comically small — like the size of a quarter — and borderline worthless.

Meanwhile, the Saros 10R has completely mastered corner mopping and edge mopping. When a corner or hard edge is sensed, one of those spinning mopping pads flexes out on a hinge to scrub past where the round edge of the vacuum can reach. I'm talking nearly two inches of extra coverage compared to the quarter-sized spinning pad on the Saros 10.

Watching the 10R wipe up splatters under the lip of the kitchen counter or mystery sticky dust along my bathroom walls is never not delicious. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

Winner: Saros 10R

Saros 10 vs. 10R: Smart mapping and navigation

The type of small obstacle avoidance technology is another main difference between the Roborock Saros 10 and 10R. The Saros 10 uses Roborock's established Reactive AI technology, which recognizes and steers clear of objects in real time. The Saros 10R gets a little fancier using StarSight 2.0, which uses technology that collects more data points from around the room and allows for more predictive obstacle avoidance.

The level of detail the Saros 10 and 10R achieved in the map of my home is wild. They know that a shoe is a shoe and a cord is a cord — they could even differentiate between a litter box, a cat tree, and other assorted pieces of furniture, and automatically label everything as such in the app.

Both the 10 and 10R knew the difference between a litter box and a credenza. Credit: Screenshot: Roborock Both the 10 and 10R spotted the cat tree in the corner. Credit: Screenshot: Roborock

I don't think the Saros 10R's system is any better at avoiding obstacles than the Saros 10's. Socks and hand towels were safe 100 percent of the time around these two vacuums, with pet toys like stuffed mice and crinkle balls coming in around 85 percent. Thin white cords, like iPhone or laptop chargers, were eaten more often than not, unfortunately.

But both are light years ahead of any robot vacuums that get stuck in table legs or under a bed. The Saros 10 and 10R are super nimble around furniture and simply know where they're going, making the chances of coming home to a lost or stuck botvac slim to none.

The Saros 10 eyeing up (but not eating) a sock. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

My bigger gripe navigationally stems from the room limit that the Saros 10R randomly imposes on the home map. Contrary to everything Mean Girls taught me, the limit does exist, and it's annoying.

Sure, this would be a non-issue in small spaces with just a handful of rooms. But in larger one-story homes or multi-bedroom and bathroom apartments like mine, it's so clutch to be able to split up and label rooms according to your preferred cleaning schedule — it's kind of the whole point of smart mapping and specific room cleaning.

At any rate, the Saros and the Saros 10R both have an impeccable sense of direction. Neither got lost at all during my testing and always made it to the room or zone I selected in the app.

The Saros 10 and 10R both have a camera that can livestream everything the robot vacuum sees in the Roborock app — a feature that sounds comically extra until you're away from home and wondering what your pets are doing. (No, literally, the Saros robot vacuums have a "Search for the pet" feature.) You can also "call" someone at home from the Roborock app.

Hi, Sansa! Credit: Screenshot: Roborock

Winner: Saros 10 (narrowly)

Saros 10 vs. 10R: Dock

The Saros 10 and 10R charging docks are, functionally, nearly identical. Both auto-empty the dust bins, wash and dry the mops, and automatically dispense detergent. Both have a clean water tank for refilling the onboard tank, and a dirty water tank to hold the gross water rinsed out of the dirty mopping pad. Compared to some other eardrum bursters I've tested, the auto-emptying noise of both Saros models is pretty tolerable.

But aesthetically, I'd rather have the Saros 10 out in the open in my home. I appreciate that its water tanks are covered by a lid — this makes the Saros 10 dock flat on top in case you want to decorate it a bit. I don't even care that you have to move that vase or stack of books for a second when the tanks need to be filled or refilled.

The Roborock Saros 10. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable The Roborock Saros 10R. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

On the other hand, the exposed water tanks of the Saros 10R are just rounded enough for decor to potentially slide off. Though the mirrored exterior of the Saros 10R has a ton of curb appeal, the visible tank situation just loses chic points.

SEE ALSO: As a Dyson stan, I wouldn't tell anyone to buy the Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum

Roborock also made an odd decision with color variety here. The Saros 10 is available in black and white, but the Saros 10R is only available in black. That ultimately didn't sway my decision, but I can't say that the lack of a white Saros 10R option doesn't sour my pick a bit. When you rent an apartment that fully plays into the whole "minimalist all white everything" design, a robot vacuum in the middle of the room is much less abrasive when it blends in with the walls.

Winner: Saros 10

Saros 10 vs. 10R: Cost

The Roborock Saros 10 and 10R both cost $1,599.99 — not sure if that makes your decision easier or harder. The scales could tip if one gets its first big discount before the other.

Winner: Tie

SAVE $119.99: As of June 4, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and SmartTag2 bundle is on sale for $209.99 at Amazon. That's 36% off the usual bundle list price of $329.98.

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Amazon has been offering a lot of great smartwatch deals lately, and they are still coming. For a limited time, you can save on a Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and get a SmartTag2 for free.

This bundle deal is usually listed for $329.98 but it's currently marked down to $209.99, allowing you to save $119.99. This bundle is listed as a limited-time deal at Amazon, so if it has caught your eye, you'll want to act fast to scoop it up at this low price.

SEE ALSO: Looking for a new fitness tracker? Our favorite budget pick is $20 off at Amazon.

The Galaxy Watch 7 is a worthy purchase, boasting a variety of health and fitness features to help you out throughout the day. Some of these include heart rate tracking, sleep tracking, and a personalized Energy Score that shows your readiness for the day based on stats from the day before. And with the bonus Galaxy SmartTag2 tracker, you can make sure it doesn't get away from you.

If you've been looking for a smartwatch, this bundle deal is one you don't want to miss out on. Score over $100 off the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and SmartTag2 bundle at Amazon.

If you're an Apple user, there are some great smartwatch deals available for you to consider as well. Also at Amazon, you can save on the Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch SE right now.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)

• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — $99.95 (List Price $149.95)

• Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop — $899.99 (List Price $1599.99)

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

• DualSense Edge Wireless Controller — $169.00 (List Price $199.99)

In the 2000s, a common joke about smartphones was that they kept getting smaller. In the decade that followed, the trend was to make everything progressively bigger, until you were basically keeping a small tablet in your pocket. 

What’s old is new again with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, a new phone whose entire selling point is that it’s smaller than its brethren. What we have here is essentially the same as the Samsung Galaxy S25 series that launched in February, but thinner. I wish there were more interesting things to say about it, but truthfully, there aren’t.

Still, that doesn’t mean the Galaxy S25 Edge is a bad device. Its form factor is, indeed, pretty appealing once it’s in your hands, and the specs on offer are perfectly reasonable for a $1,100 phone. You get a high-end chipset and a big (but flawed) display for that price, but it doesn’t come without compromises, especially to battery life.

SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs iPhone 16e: What are the differences? Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Price and specs Samsung isn't lying about how thin it is. Credit: Joe Maldonado/Mashable

As far as pricing is concerned, the Galaxy S25 Edge’s $1,099.99 starting price is on the higher end of the Samsung flagship spectrum, coming in just below the $1,299.99 starting price for the Galaxy S25 Ultra. That said, the specs inside it are fairly commensurate with the pricetag:

• 6.7-inch display with 3120x1440 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate

• Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset

• 12GB RAM

• 256GB/512GB storage

• 3,900mAh battery

I should note that upgrading to 512GB storage bumps the price up to $1,219.99 (though a gift card deal at Amazon helps a little), putting it right up there with the Galaxy S25 Ultra. That’s the only configuration choice you get, though. 

Like I said, those aren’t bad specs for the price. You get a big, high-res display and the exact same chipset used in Samsung’s most expensive phone, along with a decent amount of RAM. A 1TB storage option might have been nice to have, though that would’ve jacked the price up even more, so I can see why Samsung went without it.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Design Seriously, it's tiny. Credit: Joe Maldonado/Mashable

The physical form factor is the big (and possibly only) draw of the Galaxy S25 Edge. It measures in at just 5.8mm of thickness, a substantial reduction from the 7.2mm of thickness found in the base S25. As someone who uses an iPhone 16 (which is 7.8mm thick) on a daily basis, the difference is very noticeable. 

Put simply, it feels great in the hands. Its 163g weight is basically identical to the base S25, too, but distributed over a taller and wider device, so it feels extremely light given its surface area. My only worry here is that it definitely feels like it could snap in half at any time, though with the new Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 material used in its construction, that’s probably just a matter of perception and not reality. Of course, I did not try to break it because it’s a very expensive device and Samsung would not have been happy with me.

My only real gripe with the design is that there’s still a pretty sizable camera bump on the upper left corner of the phone’s backside, meant to house its two rear lenses. I’m no engineer, so it’s possible that there just wasn’t a better way to design this, but it’s a little disappointing for a super thin phone to not sit more flatly on my desk than this one does.

Oh, the color options are a bit of a bummer, too. You just get silver, black, and something called “Titanium Icyblue.” We’re big fans of pink smartphones around here, and this would’ve been a great opportunity for Samsung to include one.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Display The display is good, except for one thing... Credit: Joe Maldonado/Mashable

I had a bit of a confusing experience with the Galaxy S25’s display, which is a quality one by the numbers. It’s a big 6.7-inch panel with a buttery smooth 120Hz refresh rate and a super crisp 3120x1440 resolution, so what could possibly be wrong with it?

Well, its peak brightness of 2,600 nits doesn’t necessarily get the job done in bright sunlight. While walking around my neighborhood in Brooklyn to take photos with the Galaxy S25 Edge’s cameras, I regularly had a bit of a hard time seeing things on the display, even at max brightness. It was slightly bothersome under cloud cover, and got worse once the sun was fully out.

It’s not unusable by any means, but in direct comparison to my iPhone 16 (whose peak brightness of 2,000 nits should be inferior), it’s significantly dimmer in sunlight. I don’t know why this is, but that was my experience with the Galaxy S25 Edge’s display. Be warned.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Performance

In terms of performance, the good news is that the S25 Edge is more or less identical in this regard to the rest of the Galaxy S25 family. That makes sense, given that all four of those phones have the same Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip inside of them. Hardware parity, in this case, has led to performance parity.

Apps load quickly, everything runs smoothly, and I never noticed the phone getting hot while doing too much, despite never using a case for it. If you care about benchmarking statistics, the S25 Edge compares very favorably with the S25 Ultra, the highest-end phone in the S25 line. That phone’s multi-core score in Geekbench 6 was 10,049, while the S25 Edge came in at 10,014.

In other words, you’re getting comparable performance to a true high-end flagship on a phone that’s remarkably thin and light. That’s pretty neat.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Battery life Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable

Aside from the comparatively dim display, the other major compromise I noticed with the Galaxy S25 Edge came in the form of battery life. This one is admittedly less surprising and more forgivable; batteries take up space, and the whole point of this phone is that it doesn’t take up space. 

Still, using our standard battery testing method of playing an HD video on the display at 50 percent brightness until it died, the Galaxy S25 Edge was able to last for 21 hours and 36 minutes. That’s not miserably bad by any means, but it’s worth considering that the recently released Google Pixel 9a, at $500, was able to go a full 24 hours using the same methodology.

You’ll still be able to get about a full day’s use out of one charge on the S25 Edge, but the fact that it tests worse than at least one recent budget phone isn’t great.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Cameras

The Galaxy S25 Edge’s rear camera array sits somewhere between a base experience and a flagship experience. Like a base S25, you only get the wide and ultra-wide lenses, with no telephoto option whatsoever as with the S25 Ultra. However, it does match the S25 Ultra in one way: The main wide lens is a 200MP shooter. The disappointing side of this is that the ultra-wide lens is only 12MP, while it was 50MP on the Ultra.

Still, megapixel numbers aside, this phone takes nice photos. Even without a telephoto lens, the maximum 10X zoom produces very clear and crisp images.

No zoom. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable 10X zoom. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable

Shots taken with the regular wide and ultra-wide lenses look vivid and beautiful, too.

It's been so nice out in Brooklyn lately. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable Best city in the world. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable

There’s even a dedicated Macro Focus mode now, which lets you put the camera up real close against tiny objects and capture them in great detail. It works very intuitively, activating on its own as soon as you get the camera close enough to what you’re trying to shoot. I dig it.

Macro focus is great. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable

Lastly, nighttime photography is still pretty good here. It does a nice job of making dark photos look more legible, though there are times when the final product looks a bit like it’s lit with studio lighting. It’s a little unnatural, but that’s a problem plenty of other phones have, too. 

Left: No night mode. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable Right: Night mode. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge worth it?

On its merits, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge does exactly what it sets out to do: Provide a flagship-like experience for slightly less money than the most expensive one, at a much more appealing form factor. And if you want a super-thin, flagship-like Galaxy smartphone, this is it.

The physical design of the S25 Edge is, indeed, a selling point if you care a lot about phones being thin and light. I personally don’t find my regular iPhone 16 to be prohibitively bulky, but I can’t lie: Using it after using the S25 Edge makes it feel that way.

Thanks to a high-end chipset, you get comparable performance to Samsung’s best phone, too. Battery life is definitely something you’ll have to compromise on, and in my experience, the display isn’t great in bright sunlight, but this is a solid phone in almost every other way.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge $1,099.99 at Amazon
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Google Maps and Apple’s Maps app offer location-based directories and other tools for finding new places to explore, before or after you hit the road.

Google Maps and Apple’s Maps app offer location-based directories and other tools for finding new places to explore, before or after you hit the road.

It's no secret that Mario Kart World is the main reason to get a Nintendo Switch 2 at launch. I even got to play it myself at the Nintendo launch event — and again a couple of days ago. But what else will you be able to play if/when you get bored of that $80 game?

Luckily, Nintendo has an extensive list of Switch 2 launch titles available to play on June 5. As is usually the case with new consoles, many of them are ports of older games. However, in this instance, that's not such a bad thing; there are plenty of people out there who only had a Nintendo Switch, meaning they still haven't played big games like Cyberpunk 2077.

Assuming you've got your Switch 2 preorder on deck, here are 10 of the best Nintendo Switch 2 launch titles to order ahead of June 5 — besides Mario Kart World (which, for the record, I highly recommend).

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Release Date: June 5, 2025 Pre-order Here Fast Fusion Looks fast. Credit: Shin'en/Nintendo

One of the best latter-day Wii U games was a little futuristic racer called Fast Racing Neo. This, in turn, became one of the best Switch 1 launch titles, in an upgraded form called Fast RMX. Now, developer Shin'en is back with a long-awaited sequel that promises new ideas with the same technical excellence as its predecessors.

Shin'en hasn't said much about Fast Fusion yet, other than that it will be out at launch and will only cost $14.99, making it the anti-Mario Kart in one way. But it looks the part of a futuristic arcade-style racing game with a sharp sense of speed, gorgeous visuals, split-screen and online multiplayer, and a unique car fusion system that should set it apart from the competition. And again, it's just $15.

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Release Date: June 5, 2025 Pre-order Here Yakuza 0 Director's Cut Expect a lot of this. Credit: Sega/Nintendo

The first port of an old game on this list can be traced all the way back to the PlayStation 3. Yakuza 0 has been around the block a few times, just never on a Nintendo platform before. Let me tell you, if you're a person who sticks close to Nintendo and hasn't played this one yet: Make it a priority.

The Switch 2 version adds some bonuses, like new English voice acting and a weird-looking multiplayer fighting mode, but Yakuza 0 could've been ported as-is, and that would've been fine. It's an oddball action-adventure game set in a highly period-accurate version of urban, red-light district Japan in the late 1980s. Aside from the very fun and very violent combat, it's also got interactive karaoke, mahjong, and all kinds of other cultural delights for you to take part in on the side.

Yakuza 0 also has a terrific story with two excellent protagonists. If you've ever been curious about the long-running Yakuza series, this is the best place to start.

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Release Date: June 5, 2025 Pre-order Here Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition All the Keanu your Switch 2 can handle. Credit: CD Projekt Red/Nintendo

The Switch 2 port of Cyberpunk 2077 might be a good litmus test for what the Switch 2 is capable of on a technical level, and that alone makes it compelling, at least to me.

This game famously had to be pulled from the PlayStation store after launch in 2020 because the PS4 version was so terrible, and the Switch 2 is about as powerful as a PS4. Developer CD Projekt Red has had years to sort Cyberpunk out, though, and the game is genuinely in an excellent state these days. Between that and the highly impressive Switch 1 port of The Witcher 3, it's easy to see a world where a lot of people experience Cyberpunk for the first time on Switch 2 and have a perfectly decent time doing so.

Opens in a new window Credit: CD Projekt Red Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition $69.99 at Amazon
Release Date: June 5, 2025 Pre-order Here Deltarune 'Deltarune' sorta defies explanation. Credit: 8-4/Nintendo

In 2015, indie developer Toby Fox broke the internet with a humble little pixel-based RPG called Undertale. Since then, Fox has been following up on Undertale with Deltarune, an expanded successor with different combat and an episodic release format, but the same off-beat sense of humor and catchy musical direction.

The first two chapters of Deltarune have been out for a while, but chapters 3 and 4 (in a package that includes all of them) are shipping at launch with Switch 2. If you've already been committed to the Deltarune train, why not continue on Switch 2? If not, maybe this is a good place to start, too. These are games that need to be experienced to be understood.

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Release Date: June 5, 2025 Pre-order Here Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess One of 2024's most underrated games comes to Switch 2. Credit: Capcom/Nintendo

Our last game is another port, though the original only came out in 2024 and sorta fell under the radar on other consoles.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a bit of a weird one. It's kind of a third-person hack-and-slash action game, but also kind of a strategic tower defense game. In totality, it's very unique, cool to look at, and fun to play. Capcom has a bit of an under-discussed banger here, so maybe the Switch 2 launch can be a good way for people who missed Kunitsu-Gami the first time around to catch it now.

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Release Date: June 5, 2025 Pre-order Here Street Fighter 6 Who doesn't love 'Street Fighter'? Credit: Capcom

Street Fighter rules. It always has and it always will. I'm not much of a fighting game enthusiast, but I have it on good authority that Street Fighter 6 is excellent, and it's coming to Switch 2 as a launch title.

This game brings a few new things to the series. It's got a neat urban graffiti vibe permeating the whole thing, to go along with a single-player campaign where you create a character and run around a big 3D city challenging people to fights. The Switch 2 version has some unique features like Joy-Con support and motion controls, though honestly, I'm not sure how well either of those things are going to work. Still, it's Street Fighter, and it's hard to complain about that.

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Pre-order Here Hitman: World of Assassination Note: This is a screenshot of the PC version. Credit: IO Interactive/Steam

If you've never played a Hitman game before, the Switch 2 launch might be the perfect opportunity. World of Assassination contains three entire Hitman games in one package, meaning there's a huge treasure trove of giant, intricate clockwork levels for you to explore and learn. You can easily get dozens of hours of enjoyment out of it, in other words.

For the uninitiated, Hitman is about a fairly boring guy named Agent 47 whose job is to, well, you know. But the good news is that all the people you're tasked with killing are among the most despicable humans on Earth. Hitman looks dry and boring on the surface, but that couldn't be further from what it actually is in practice. Agent 47 is basically a murderous version of Bugs Bunny, and the game is about doing hilarious slapstick kills on war criminals and CEOs while wearing stupid disguises. It's the best.

Opens in a new window Credit: IO Interactive/Amazon Hitman: World of Assassination $59.99 at Nintendo
Get Deal Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma The first of two "cozy games" on this list. Credit: Marvelous/Steam

Remember in 2020 when we were all playing Animal Crossing because there was nothing else to do?

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is not Animal Crossing, to be clear. It doesn't operate on a real-time clock, and it's more about farming than town management. It also has action combat and dungeon crawling. Still, it fits under the "cozy game" umbrella that has become so popular in the past several years, especially on Switch. If you want a game where you can do a bunch of organizing and farming while occasionally fighting monsters with a sword, this might be your best bet.

Opens in a new window Credit: Marvelous/Amazon Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma $69.99 at Nintendo
Get Deal Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time I feel like this screenshot alone will be enough to sell some of you on this game. Credit: Level 5/Steam

Speaking of cozy games, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time can be described using a lot of the same language as Rune Factory. It's a game about building a town, farming, cooking, fishing, and all that other fun stuff while occasionally venturing out to fight monsters. However, Fantasy Life has a more cutesy look to it, a unique job system with 14 different roles for players to inhabit, and four-player cooperative multiplayer.

I know like seven people who have had their lives ruined by this game in the past couple of weeks, in the best way possible. Just know going in that you may not want to play any other games for a while if this one hooks you.

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Get Deal Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster That's a turn-based RPG, alright. Credit: Square Enix

Bravely Default is a game with a very silly title, but also a devoted fanbase that swears up and down about it being one of the great modern turn-based RPGs. Originally a Nintendo 3DS title, this HD remaster brings the game to consoles with sharper visuals, quality-of-life changes, and even mouse support.

If you dig classic Final Fantasy, don't sleep on this one.

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Get Deal Honorable Mention: Donkey Kong Bonanza

If none of these games are enough to whet your appetite, Donkey Kong Bananza is a non-launch Switch 2 title to look out for. DK's first starring role in a 3D platformer in 25 years comes alongside a brand new character design for one of Nintendo's oldest heroes, as well as a funky terrain destruction system that lets players destroy the entire level to get where they're trying to go. You'll have to wait a bit for it, but not long, as Bananza is out July 17.

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Release Date: July 17, 2025 Pre-order Here Where to preorder Nintendo Switch 2 games

Most retailers are offering Nintendo Switch 2 games for preorder, so your first stop for picking up a new title is one of these retailers. Below, find links to each online storefront where you can shop a repository of Switch 2 games available right now.

• Amazon

• Target

• Walmart

• GameStop

• Best Buy

More Switch 2 games available for preorder

• Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World

• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch 2 Edition)

• Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition

• Sonic X Shadow Generations

• Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD

• Super Mario Party Jamboree

• Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

• Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion

• Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S

• Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar

• Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army

• No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES Aiba Edition

The second-ever IGN Live is almost here, and the media giant is loading up its summer showcase with video game heavy hitters. Expect blockbuster video game reveals and hands-on demos from the industry's biggest players, including Xbox, Nintendo, Bandai Namco, and more. And with the Switch 2 console finally set to launch this week, it's certainly an exciting moment in the gaming world.

Are you thinking about diving in? Here's how to secure your pass to the June 7–8 event at the Magic Box @ The Reef event venue in Los Angeles, California. Your tickets get you access to live shows, panels, giveaways, demos, meet and greets, and more video game fun.

How to buy tickets to IGN Live 2025

Head over to ign.com/live and you’ll land on the festival’s main page. Right up front, you’ll find big, unmissable links to buy tickets. Tap one, and you’ll be redirected to a Tixr page with two options: General Admission or VIP.

General Admission is $25 and gets you a one-day pass. You can choose Saturday (June 7) or Sunday (June 8). This is the basic package: entrance to the event, and that’s about it.

VIP Admission will run you $40, but it comes with weekend-long access, priority entry, and a swag bag full of IGN-branded goodies. After that, it’s the usual checkout flow: pick your ticket, plug in your info, and boom, you’re set.

The show floor opens up at 9 a.m. PT on Saturday, but if you don't get tickets, you can also tune in to the events online.

Disclosure: IGN Entertainment is a subsidiary of ZiffDavis Inc., which is the parent company of Mashable.

Apple TV+ looks to create the next Ted Lasso with its sports comedy Stick, replacing soccer with golf and Jason Sudeikis with Owen Wilson.

Even with these differences, there are times when it seems like Stick was engineered in a lab to be as close to Ted Lasso as possible. Both shows center on a coach figure who's great at dishing out life lessons yet has a lot of learning to do himself. Both shows also focus on mental health and grief, emphasizing the importance of community in getting through tough times. (In that way, Stick also feels like Shrinking.)

SEE ALSO: The 33 best Apple TV+ shows, ranked

If that weren't enough, Stick, created by Jason Keller, features its own take on some of Ted Lasso's most well-known moments. A high-stakes golf wager between rivals recalls Ted's darts game against Rupert Mannion, while advice about forgetting your last golf swing, be it good or bad, echoes Ted's "be a goldfish" philosophy. Yet as shameless as some of these comparisons are, it's nearly impossible to resist Stick's charms, and that starts with Wilson's lead performance.

What's Stick about? Peter Dager and Owen Wilson in "Stick." Credit: Apple TV+

Wilson plays Pryce "Stick" Cahill, a former pro golfer whose viral tantrum at a key tournament cost him his career. Now an employee at an Indiana golf center, Pryce is just inches from rock bottom. It doesn't help that he's squatting in the house he and his ex-wife, Amber-Linn (Judy Greer), used to live in — the same house she's currently trying to sell. Yet instead of being a caricature of a bitter has-been, Pryce maintains a cheery, affable disposition, one that comes in handy when he and his curmudgeonly caddy, Mitts (Marc Maron), run the occasional hustle for some spare cash.

Despite the inevitable comparisons to Sudeikis' performance as Ted Lasso, Wilson manages to make the role of "sweet Apple TV+ coach" his own. Pryce's open eagerness and history of failure make people perceive him as a bumbling idiot, and he knows it (and often takes advantage of it). That undercurrent of wiliness runs throughout Wilson's performance, turning Pryce into a savvy schemer in addition to a supportive mentor figure to an up-and-coming golfer.

SEE ALSO: Summer TV preview: All the TV shows you need to know, and where to stream them

That golfer is Santi Wheeler (Peter Dager), a 17-year-old prodigy whose complicated history with the sport is tied to his absentee father. He's a wizard on the golf course, but he needs formal training. Thankfully, Pryce is ready to throw his every resource (not that he has many left) behind him. Tying his future to Santi's is a huge risk, but this move could be exactly what the otherwise aimless Pryce needs to truly get back on his feet.

Like Ted Lasso, Stick boasts a charming ensemble. Lilli Kay, Mariana Treviño, Judy Greer, and Marc Maron in "Stick." Credit: Apple TV+

Pryce and Santi set out across the U.S. to get him into amateur tournaments, but they're not going it alone. Along for the ride are Mitts and Santi's mother, Elena (Mariana Treviño), as well as Zero (Lilli Kay), a nomad who strikes up a fierce friendship — and maybe something more? — with Santi.

This quintet makes for a charming ensemble: Treviño's Elena is equal parts sweet and fiery in her support of Santi, while Maron's gruffness as Mitts serves as a nice counterpoint. Dager and Kay make the budding romance between Santi and Zero absolutely adorable, all while grounding it in the traumas that have molded their individual character's trust issues.

SEE ALSO: How 'Ted Lasso' fumbled Nate's redemption arc, big time

At the center of it all is the pairing of Pryce and Santi, whose partnership quickly grows beyond golf. Santi's father is AWOL, while Pryce lost his son at a young age. As Stick gestures toward their growing surrogate father-son relationship, Wilson and Dager's vulnerability proves a strong starting point for the show's exploration of grief. But Stick also pokes fun at the generational differences between Pryce and Santi, providing some lighter fare amidst heavier subject matter.

Unfortunately, not all of that generational comedy lands, especially when it comes to a "Who's on First?"-style riff on Zero's she/they pronouns. Too often, these gags rely on low-hanging Gen Z vs. Gen X fruit. Frankly, the show's comedy and conflict are at their best when its characters are needling each other over specific traits — like Pryce's unfortunate love of gambling, or Elena's pampering of her three little dogs — as opposed to broader generational stereotypes.

Stick commits one cardinal casting sin. Judy Greer in "Stick." Credit: Apple TV+

But that isn't Stick's worst sin. Instead, that award goes to the show's criminal underuse of Judy Greer, who's given the thankless role of Pryce's ex. Sidelined for much of the season, Amber-Linn only seems to exist to remind Pryce of his shortcomings, or to lift him up when he's doing something right. That does a disservice to Greer, whose comedic talents are on full display in shows like Arrested Development and Archer, yet who has often been relegated to wife or mother roles. (See: Ant-Man, Jurassic World, Tomorrowland.) In a series where the rest of the ensemble is allowed to let loose, why not give Greer the same chance? Still, there's always hope for Season 2, right?

Despite Stick's crimes against Greer, the series is an otherwise heartwarming take on found family that managed to make me, a golf hater, actually care about the sport. But just like Ted Lasso was never primarily a soccer show, Stick isn't primarily a golf show. As Mitts so candidly puts it to Pryce, his mentorship of Santi is "not about golf. It's about all the shit you never dealt with."

That's certainly not new ground for Stick to tread (again, the shadow of Ted Lasso looms large). But for the most part, the show is thoughtful in its exploration of grief and mental health, with golf — where all your mistakes can compound — acting as a solid metaphor for how Pryce, Santi, and their friends move through troubling times.

As familiar as these beats are, there's no denying they make a solid base for any feel-good comedy. And with Wilson capably leading such a likable ensemble, Stick feels pretty darn good.

Stick is now streaming on Apple TV+.

It's not easy being a parent, and tech hasn't really made it any easier. A clear example: Deciding whether or not your child needs their own phone.

While most experts suggest keeping kids offline and away from screens as much as possible, that's not always an option, with children increasingly using phones and tablets in school environments. Your child may be young and only need a quick way to communicate while out of the house, or you may have a teen looking for a bit more device freedom. There are phones with no internet access, or those with highly monitored wireless data. Parents can be hands-on, or even let AI monitor the device for them.  

Many caregivers, shopping for a phone that won't further endanger their child, face an intimidating marketplace dominated by the interests of Big Tech and social media algorithms. Parental controls aren't a perfect solution to the threat of an unfettered internet — and the risks it poses to youth mental health — either. 

But there are also companies trying to reduce harm, including those designing tech for kids explicitly, and for a wide range of ages and needs. Digital well-being and early childhood experts are trying to foster a better relationship between tech and young people. Big names in phones, like Apple, are also providing more options for parents seeking to monitor their kids' device use. In 2023, for example, Apple debuted Assistive Access mode, an iPhone setting that simplifies the phone's interface and reduces the number of features on screen. Designed for users with cognitive disabilities, it's also a good option for younger users. 

There's no single solution — but there are plenty of options to gauge what works best for your kids and family. Here's a slice of what's out there:

Bark Phone  Credit: Bark

The buzzy device among TikTok's parenting community, the Bark phone is a sleek Samsung model pre-loaded with the company's built-in monitoring tool. The AI-enabled app, a highly-rated parental control option among reviewers, scans texts, images, emails, web browsers, and apps and flags potentially sensitive, explicit, or harmful content to supervising parents. 

Kids can't delete text messages without permission or change parental control settings. Parents can approve and deny contacts, monitor screen time and content browsing, and even set remote alarms or require location check-ins. 

Parents have to choose between several Bark subscriptions plans to use the Bark phone — plans that include internet access or mobile data are placed on the T-Mobile network. Starter subscriptions include basic contacts screening, content monitoring, and GPS tracking, and the phone remains talk and text only. Advanced plans allow more customizable settings, including controlling specific apps and web browsers, screen time controls, and the ability to block entire categories of content. 

Features:

• Built-in monitoring tools using the Bark app 

• Can use Bark subscription on other devices, including tablets

• Location tracking 

• Ability to lock down app marketplaces

• Talk and text only option

Cost:

• $240 per device, with the option of a 2-year, $10 per month leasing plan

• Monthly Bark subscription, ranging from $29 to $79

Gabb  Credit: Gabb

The Gabb phone was designed as a screen alternative for kids, with guardrails on social media and web browsing built around the company's in-house products and pre-selected app options. Running on the latest Android OS, kids can use basic apps like the camera, notes, and maps, all designed by Gabb, or download ones like Kindle, DuoLingo, or even mobile banking apps, with guardian permission. Parents can monitor their communications and contacts using a set of simplified parental controls — Gabb phones use smart filtration to automatically block "high-risk" content, including in texts and video calls.  

Gabb also makes other kid-safe tech, including "smart" watches and apps like Gabb Music, Gabb Messenger, and Gabb Guard, a spam call blocking software.

Features:

• No social media or internet browsing apps

• Location tracking 

• Limited app options

• Built-in music streaming platform 

• Unlimited talk and text

Cost:

• $199.99 for the Gabb 4 Pro

• Monthly phone plan, ranging from $24.99 to $34.99

SEE ALSO: The 4 parental control apps that top our list Pinwheel  Credit: Pinwheel

Rather than a single model, Pinwheel offers a selection of phone manufacturer models (like Samsung, Google Pixel, and Motorola) all equipped with the company's "parent management system."

Parents make an account on the company's Caregiver Portal, which gives them access to a suite of parental control options built into the parent management system. Parents can approve contacts and customize communication preferences for each, including allowing image sharing. During set hours, such as the school day, Pinwheel phones can be limited to talk and text only. And parents can enable access to the app store or review app ratings at any time. 

Notably, Pinwheel phones can also be added to any mobile or family plan at no additional cost — parents will still need to pay a monthly fee for access to the Caregiver Portal. Parents can alternatively subscribe to a Pinwheel Wireless plan.

Features:

• No social media apps

• Customizable image sharing

• Screen time controls that adjusts access to phone features throughout the day 

• Can be added to any existing family plan

Cost:

• A range of device costs, with the lowest starting at $119

• Monthly subscription plan, starting at $17.99 for portal access only or $29.99 for Pinwheel Wireless 

Troomi 

The Troomi phone is a kid-safe version of a Samsung Galaxy A16, built without open browsers and with safe-listing options that fully lock down a device from outside contact.

Like Bark, Troomi's AI-powered monitoring system scans the device for explicit content, bullying, and inappropriate interactions. Kids can't download social media apps or what the company deems as "harmful" games. Parents can monitor texts, get alerts about their child's activity, and filter out harmful language and content, as well as approve contacts, websites, and already verified apps. 

In addition to an app usage dashboard for parents, Troomi has also designed what they call a "mental health dashboard," built from interactions with their optional AI "mental health coach" — the chatbot provides 24/7 emotional well-being support and can be monitored by parents. The company also provides digital wellness programs for parents and kids through the Troomi Parent Academy. 

Features:

• No social media apps

• Location tracking

• Anti-bullying monitoring and other parental controls

• Kid-safe web browser

• Optional "Kid-Safe" AI Chatbot

Cost: 

• Normally $199.95, or $99.97 with promotion

• Monthly subscription plan, ranging from $19.95 to $29.95

SEE ALSO: Why experts say AI companions aren't safe for teens — yet Aqua Phone 

The Aqua Phone, actually a Google Pixel 9, was designed by online monitoring software company Cyber Dive as the "first Pixel-based phone for kids that provides complete visibility into online activities." Rather than the traditional method of limiting access to apps and the internet, the phone is designed with an "instant replay" feature that lets parents view their child's entire screen and activity throughout the day, including on social media apps like TikTok and even Snapchat. 

The Aqua Phone uses an internal operating system that harnesses Google Family Link parental controls or can work alongside third-party monitoring apps. It also has a nude image prevention system that blocks and then locks down the phone if explicit images are flagged or even taken on the device. 

Features:

• Full access to app stores and internet, just like a regular phone

• Compatibility with third-party parental control apps 

• "Instant replay" device monitoring

• Add to existing phone plan

Cost:

• $999 for device, with one-time payment promotion

'Dumb' phones

Another option for families may be to skip the "smart" part of smartphones completely, and opt for a device that may not be built for kids explicitly, but still greatly limits their access to the world of apps and internet. Enter the "dumb phone," or a device that operates like the phones of yore with simple talk and text, and no extra features. 

Dumb phones come in a range of styles, including retro flip phones, tiny nanophones, and more futuristic designs like the cubist Light Phone. And despite the stereotype of being phone-addicted and algorithm-dependent, many teens are joining the anti-smartphone movement as more and more seek out ways to digitally detox. 

TL;DR: Simplify your charging setup with this Apple 15W MagSafe Charger, now for only $27.99 (reg. $39).

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It’s not too late to spring-clean your nightstand. If you’re sick of the eyesore of messy charging cords, it’s time to make the switch to wireless charging.

Right now, you can grab an open-box Apple 15W MagSafe Charger for just $27.99 (reg. $39).

Curious what this MagSafe Charger can power up?

Charging doesn’t get much easier than the MagSafe Charger. If you have an iPhone 12 or newer, it snaps perfectly onto your device and charges up to 15W. If you have an older iPhone, don’t worry. It works with all iPhones 8 or newer. It’s also compatible with Qi and Qi2, and can power up your AirPods if they have a wireless case.

A one-meter USB-C cable offers convenient connectivity, and if you want to experience all that the MagSafe Charger has to offer, you can pair it with a 20W USB-C Power Adapter (not included). Thanks to its portable design, the MagSafe Charger is easy to bring along anywhere you need to power up.

You’re getting a 28% discount thanks to this charger’s open-box status. That means it was likely excess inventory from store shelves, but it will be verified to be in new condition and placed in clean packaging.

Enjoy easy charging anywhere with this Apple 15W MagSafe Charger, now for only $27.99 (reg. $39).

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TL;DR: Sellful is your all-in-one business toolkit — build websites, run marketing, and handle HR forever for just $349.97 (reg. $1,497) with a lifetime subscription to its ERP Agency Plan.

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Make 2025 the year you finally start that side hustle. Though it sounds daunting, if you have Sellful in your corner, you already have a star employee on your team.

Sellful is an AI-powered white-label website builder and software that serves as a one-stop shop for getting a business going. You can now score a lifetime subscription to its ERP Agency Plan for just $349.97 (reg. $1,497) through July 20.

Design, promote, and grow with Sellful’s lifetime plan

You supply the idea, and Sellful can help make it happen. Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving an existing business, Sellful acts like an all-in-one digital employee. It can be your web developer, helping make your site, landing pages, funnels, and more.

What good is a website without a product to sell? Sellful also supports e-commerce, helping you sell physical or digital products directly from your site. And if you need to find customers, let it handle the marketing by creating an AI-generated newsletter, social media posts, and even an interactive chatbot.

Once your site is up and running, you might need to expand your team. Sellful can even help you recruit new employees, and even manage payroll and time-off requests. It also includes a built-in scheduler to manage appointments and bookings directly from your site.

An ERP Agency Plan gives you access to 100GB of file storage and 50,000 free email sends. If you need to add more, packs of 10,000 are available for just $10 a month.

It’s time to take your business to the next level with a lifetime subscription to Sellful, now $349.97 (reg. $1,497) through July 20.

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TL;DR: Avoid expensive roaming charges with this deal on the aloSIM Traveler’s Mobile Data Plan, now only $24.97 for $50 in credit.

Traveling is expensive enough without getting slammed with roaming charges when you get back. If you’re heading abroad this summer, be proactive and snag this deal on the aloSIM Traveler’s Mobile Data Plan. It’s a downloadable eSIM that connects you to local networks in more than 170 countries, and right now, you can get $50 of credit for just $24.97.

Don’t pay extra to use your phone overseas

aloSIM Traveler’s Mobile Data Plan makes traveling abroad a little more affordable, making it easier to stay online while you’re abroad. Just connect to local networks via an eSIM card that can be downloaded on both iOS and Android devices. You’ll get access to a reliable internet connection on a 5G and LTE network, with zero ridiculous roaming charges.

This plan is available to new customers and provides $50 worth of data for $24.97. You have 12 months to use it after purchasing the voucher, and it’s simple to set up. Just pick a data package and install the eSIM before your trip. Then you’ll be able to activate the package when you land and start using the data right away.

The eSIM never expires, but your data package is only valid for the length of time stated when you purchase — so if you grab a seven-day package, that’s the length of time you have to use it up. Need more data? It’s easy to add more as you go, with packages as low as $4.50.

Aside from connecting affordably, this aloSIM deal includes a free Hushed phone number with your data plan that allows you to make private voice calls.

Enjoy data for half off with this aloSIM Traveler’s Mobile Data Plan, now only $24.97 for $50 in credit.

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TL;DR: Grill indoors with a Ninja Foodi Smart XL Pro on sale for $139.99 (reg. $249.99).

Getting a full grill setup going isn’t always convenient, especially if you live in an apartment or just don’t feel like dragging out a bulky outdoor grill for dinner. The Ninja Foodi Smart XL Pro gives you a much easier way to get that same high-heat sear indoors, and it does a lot more than just grill. This countertop cooker combines seven cooking functions into one compact machine, letting you grill, griddle, air crisp, roast, bake, broil, and dehydrate right from your kitchen counter. It’s also on sale for $139.99 (reg. $249.99).

Grilling just became apartment-friendly

The Ninja Foodi’s 500-degree grill grate is independently powered, so you get edge-to-edge heat for consistent searing. You can cook with the hood open for a more traditional grilling experience or close it to activate cyclonic air cooking. It also comes with the Foodi Smart Thermometer, which helps you hit the exact doneness you want without the guesswork. Whether you’re cooking steak, salmon, or pancakes on the 12-inch griddle, the Ninja gives you flexibility, control, and speed in one tidy setup.

Even with its compact footprint, it’s got enough space to cook for the whole family. The grill can handle up to six steaks or multiple servings of just about anything. And when you’re done cooking, the nonstick grate and griddle plate go straight into the dishwasher for easy cleanup.

Since this version is refurbished, you’re getting the same performance at a lower price. It’s rated Grade A, which means it arrives in near-mint condition with minimal or no visible wear.

Enjoy a summer barbecue minus the sunburn.

Get a Ninja® Foodi™ Smart XL Pro while they’re on sale for $139.99.

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SAVE $340: As of June 4, the Roborock Qrevo S robot vacuum is on sale for $459.98 at Amazon. That's a 43% discount on the list price.

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If you want a robot vacuum that does a bit of everything, we've found your perfect match in the Roborock Qrevo S robot vacuum. A vacuum that self empties and a mop that self fills, this really is a robot vacuum with all the frills.

As of June 4, you can save $340 on this vacuum, now down to $459.98. It comes in both black and white, and both colors are at the same discounted price.

SEE ALSO: The 3 best Shark robot vacuums beat Roomba competitors

With both vacuuming and mopping functions, this robot vacuum really is an amazing addition to your home. A large five-liter water tank can support up to 4,305 square feet of mopping, while the self-emptying bin allows for hands-free cleaning for up to seven weeks, so no daily emptying is required. It boasts a 7,000Pa suction power and a multi-directional floating brush to make sure carpets, tiles, and hardwood floors are all deeply cleaned. Dual spinning mops rotate at 200 RPM, so spills and dried dirt that are really stuck into your floors are no problem.

And you don't need to manually guide the vacuum around your house, this model is equipped with PreciSense LiDAR Navigation and 3D Mapping to help it detect and avoid obstacles by itself.

This deal is stamped as limited-time only, so head to Amazon now.

SAVE $250: As of June 4, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is on sale for $399.94 at Amazon. That's a saving of 38% on list price.

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$649.99 Save $250.05 Get Deal

If a smartwatch upgrade is something you're considering, you're probably looking at the classics: Garmin, Apple, and Samsung. Price can always be a big sway in a purchase of that size, so why not check out this whopper of a deal on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra?

This smartwatch is a great option for fitness enthusiasts across all activities, specifically those who enjoy endurance sports. It has built-in fitness tracking tools like heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen measurements, and dual-frequency GPS for tracking accuracy, as well as advanced sleep tracking.

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The advanced Galaxy AI lets you challenge and compete with yourself by analysing and comparing your different performances and peak levels. It also tracks physical readiness so you know when you should rest and when you can kick things up a notch.

The watch design boasts a bright AMOLED display with vibrant colors and brightness, and is controlled both by a touchscreen and physical buttons. A 60-hour battery will keep you going for a couple of days without needing a charge, and the 10ATM water-resistance classification allows you to enjoy both pool and ocean swimming.

But the best part is the price. As of June 4, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra for $399.94, saving you $250 on list price.

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SAVE $30: As of June 4, the Samsung Galaxy FE Buds are on sale for $64.99 at Amazon. That's a 35% saving on the list price.

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$99.99 Save $35 Get Deal

Need a new pair of earbuds? Say less, we've found you a great deal at Amazon. As of June 4, you can upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy FE for just $64.99, saving you $35 on list price. They seriously impressed in our review, too.

The new wing-tip design ensures a secure, comfortable fit. This also aids Active Noise Cancellation, which helps you focus on the sounds you want to hear and blocks out what you don't.

SEE ALSO: Get the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for its lowest-ever price at Amazon

The earbuds are easily paired with other Galaxy devices and also feature Auto Switch, automatically transitioning between your Galaxy devices. They are also designed with user-friendly tap controls that make it easy to skip songs and adjust the volume without having to pick up your phone. The built-in voice assistant also gives you hands-free controls, letting you make calls, check the weather, and even order coffee just by speaking commands into your earbuds.

But our favorite feature is the SmartThings Find. This helps you track down your buds when you can't find them by showing their last known location on a map. Additionally, Lost Mode can display a message to anyone who finds them, increasing your chances of getting them back.

Scoop up this deal on Amazon.

The Nintendo Switch has dominated the conversation around handheld gaming consoles for several years now thanks to its innovative hybrid design, relatively accessible price point, and monumental, still-growing lineup of games. It's now one of the bestselling consoles of all time, and a new iteration is launching on June 5 — but it's not the only handheld worth buying these days.

After dozens of hours of hands-on testing, our favorite handheld consoles include the glitzy Nintendo Switch OLED, the AI-enhanced MSI Claw 8 AI+, the slick Valve Steam Deck, and the delightfully nostalgic Analogue Pocket, among a few other options. These are unmistakably different systems in terms of their overall designs, features, and/or use cases, but they all excel at making great games playable on a portable level and offer solid specs for the money.

Here's a more intensive breakdown of each console to help you figure out which one's best for you — whether you're hunting for a portable PC setup, sitting on a pile of old Game Boy cartridges, or just desperate to play the latest and greatest games on the best system available.

And don't worry, a review for the Nintendo Switch 2 is on the way.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo raises Switch 2 sales forecast to 20 million units