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Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Edgar Ramírez, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, Gina Gershon, and Jamie Lee Curtis join forces in Eli Roth's video game movie, "Borderlands."

At this rate, there may not be any secrets left when Google takes the stage on Aug. 13 to show off its latest Pixel phones.

The latest leak comes courtesy of the YouTube channel @pixophone, which posted a YouTube Short video purporting to show off the rumored Pixel 9 Pro XL next to last year's Pixel 8 Pro. In the video, neither device appears to be turned on, so all we see is the rumored bigger Pixel 9 Pro directly compared to the Pixel 8 Pro in terms of physical design.

SEE ALSO: Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro: Every single thing we know so far

The limited information from this video reveals that the 9 Pro XL features curved edges, rounded corners, and a horizontal camera bar on the back that is a free-floating oval rather than spanning the entire width of the phone. Most intriguing is that it doesn't appear to be much bigger than the Pixel 8 Pro, if it's bigger at all. Perhaps the Pixel 9 Pro will be smaller by comparison.

We will all find out together in just a few short weeks.

If your productivity ground to a halt on Friday because of the worldwide epidemic of Windows crashes caused by a glitched-out software update, the company that admitted fault for the problem, Crowdstrike, may have just offered to make it up to you with the modern equivalent of a gift shop teddy bear wearing a little t-shirt that says "I'm beary sorry": a $10 UberEats gift voucher. 

It's such a small and, well, thoughtless token that it's arguably worse than nothing — especially since at least some of these vouchers appear to not actually work, according to TechCrunch.

SEE ALSO: It’s 4 days later and Delta is still affected by the CrowdStrike outage. Here’s why.

On Friday, technicians and bystanders around the world watched as monitors displayed the "blue screen of death" (BSOD) on an estimated 8.5 million Windows machines, signifying catastrophic failure. The computerized paralysis led to widespread chaos at major airports including Amsterdam, Berlin, Dubai, London, and all over the U.S. Hospitals had to reschedule procedures, businesses were stopped in their tracks, and this author even faced delays while trying to check in at jury duty.

The email containing the vouchers appears to have gone out on Tuesday. CrowdStrike's attached message acknowledged that the glitch led to "additional work," and offered "heartfelt thanks and apologies for the inconvenience." To make it up to users, the email said, "your next cup of coffee or late night snack is on us!" Then it provided instructions for redeeming the gift card online.

However, Crowdstrike may soon have to apologize for a potentially botched apology, because some recipients are saying their apology gifts were cancelled before they ever got a chance to use them. When TechCrunch tested one of the vouchers, they received a message saying the card had been "canceled by the issuing party and is no longer valid." 

Crowdstrike CEO George Kurtz has already pledged full transparency about what went wrong, and it looks like he'll be pressured to make good on that pledge, since the U.S. Congress is calling upon him to testify before a House committee. 

As of Wednesday, the company had explained that the problem was triggered when an urgent "Rapid Response Content" update was in the works, and the content validator failed to notice the destructive code before the update was unleashed on the world. Exactly how, systemically speaking, Crowdstrike's quality control process contained such a massive hole remains to be explained.

The $10 voucher is a small token gesture obviously not meant to make amends for the full magnitude of the disruption. It appears instead to represent CrowdStrike's attempt to nonetheless remain liked by affected partners and clients. The canceled redemptions, however, suggest that even a minuscule act of contrition from Crowdstrike may include a glitch.

UPDATE: Jul. 24, 2024, 1:31 p.m. PDT Crowdstrike provided the following statement: "CrowdStrike did not send gift cards to customers or clients. We did send these to our teammates and partners who have been helping customers through this situation. Uber flagged it as fraud because of high usage rates."

Meta has introduced a new feature called "Imagine Me," which lets users create AI-generated images based on their photos and prompts. This tool, currently in beta in the US, lets users type prompts like "Imagine me as a superhero" or "Imagine me in a historical setting," and the AI generates a customized image accordingly.

SEE ALSO: Over 7,200 former Meta employees' confidentiality agreements found unlawful

With "Imagine Me," US-based users can simply type the command in the chat to start creating their personalized images. According to Meta, the AI can seamlessly edit photos, add or remove objects, and make other modifications.

Powered by the new Llama 405B model, users can also generate silly images, such as "Me as a 3D sticker," and easily modify them by typing instructions like "Change to a royal image." This intuitive interaction aims to make AI-powered creativity accessible and fun.

This feature is part of a broader update to Meta AI, which now supports more languages and is available in 22 countries such as Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Cameroon.

As stated above, the feature is currently in beta, but the company plans on committing to bi-weekly updates of its AI. Next month, Meta plans to introduce an "Edit with AI" button, further simplifying photo editing.

Celine Dion is reportedly set to have a comeback performance at the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday. Dion took a break from performing after being diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome two years ago.

Multiple outlets have reported that Dion will perform at the Olympics, though the details are murky. TMZ reported she would perform at the opening ceremony. Variety reported that Dion "looks set to make her return to the stage at the Olympic Games, and it’s rumored to be during the opening ceremony on Friday." Page Six, citing an unnamed source, confirmed Dion "is expected to perform" — but didn't specify whether it would be at the opening ceremony. Page Six also refuted a claim from an anonymous source in the TMZ article that she'd be paid millions for the performance.

As such, the exact details of the reported performance have been kept under wraps. But it seems safe to assume Dion will soon be back on the world's biggest stage, potentially as early as Friday for the opening ceremony. Dion herself posted on social media that she was in Paris. This all has left fans very excited.

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So if you want to see Dion's reported comeback, make sure to tune into the opening ceremony scheduled for Friday 1:30 p.m. eastern time.

Elon Musk has brought about a lot of change to the platform formerly known as Twitter. Most notably, he dropped the Twitter name for "X." He completely stripped verification of all of its meaning. And Musk's new content policies at X basically mean nearly anything goes on the platform.

Just this past week, there was another change made to X that seemingly went by under the radar.

X has dropped the "water pistol" emoji, which was depicted as a colorful and harmless looking child's toy — and replaced it with an emoji depicting an actual gun.

Trading in the water pistol emoji for a gun emoji on X

The announcement was originally made on X by @yacineMTB, an employee of the company,

"update announcement on x dot com (the website), the gun emoji was returned back into its rightful form: an m1911," reads the X employees post alongside a "Pepe the frog" meme and a side-by-side comparison of the water pistol emoji and the gun emoji.

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The Verge noticed the change on Tuesday and pointed out how then-Twitter first introduced the water pistol emoji in 2018. The gun image was the original depiction for the emoji as decided by the Unicode Consortium, the group that basically controls the introduction of new emojis. 

In 2016, Apple decided to swap the gun emoji for the friendlier imagery of the water pistol emoji. Companies like Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Twitter followed soon after. So many tech companies made the change to a water pistol that the Unicode Consortium ended up officially updating the gun emoji as the water pistol emoji.

On July 18, X employee @yacineMTB announced that they had made the change back to the gun emoji on the X website.

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"Fixed on web, soon to be fixed in rendering on mobile!" Elon Musk said in a reply to the emoji announcement.

It appears that X is the only platform making this change for now. Other popular online platforms continue to show the toy water gun emoji.

As spotted by IGN (Note: Mashable and IGN share the same parent company, Ziff Davis), some in the Fortnite community have taken to social media to declare war against the newly added playable Tesla Cybertruck vehicle.

Anyone who is caught driving a Cybertruck will, according to these posts, be teamed up against relentlessly, even by people who should theoretically be fighting each other.

SEE ALSO: Elon Musk sets new date for Tesla's Robotaxi reveal Tweet may have been deleted Why is the Tesla Cybertruck so unpopular?

Since Fortnite sometimes sells vehicles for real money in the in-game store, this development means the Cybertruck could be gaming's first pay-to-lose cosmetic item. While it's too early to fully understand the impact of the Cybertruck promotion, which just started this week, Fortnite players should be aware that it's happening.

Tesla's new EV, which is arguably one of the most unique trucks of our time, has taken on meme status in a way motor vehicles typically do not. Social media is filled with posts of people ridiculing the ones they see in real life — and it's not just because of the way it looks. Tesla has come under fire for poor build quality in general, but the Cybertruck in particular has faced multiple recalls in the short time it's been available.

We'll see if Epic Games is forced to recall the virtual Cybertruck, too.

SAVE $200: Prime members can snag the 55-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni Series 4K TV on sale for $349.99 (normally $549.99) as of July 24. That's a 36% savings and $20 better than its Prime Day price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon 55-inch Fire TV Omni Series 4K TV $349.99 at Amazon with Prime
$549.99 Save $200.00 Get Deal

Prime Day 2024 is long over at this point, but all of Amazon's Fire TVs are still sitting at their member-exclusive sale prices... except for one. It's now even cheaper.

As of July 24, the 55-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni Series 4K TV is listed for $349.99, or $200 off its typical sticker price of $549.99 (a 36% savings). It dropped to $299.99 last Black Friday, so this isn't technically its best deal ever, but it's the lowest price we've seen it reach since then — beating this month's Prime Day price by a cool $20. It also comes with a free six-month trial of MGM+, which is worth just over $40 on its own.

SEE ALSO: The best time to buy a TV: A guide to the times of year that you'll find the best TV deals

That said, be mindful of some important fine print before you hit "Add to Cart." For starters, the deal is still locked behind a Prime paywall. (This has an easy workaround: If you're not yet a Prime member, just sign up for its free 30-day trial.) You may also see a $14.99 "Inside Entryway delivery" fee attached to the TV, depending on where you live; it applied to two Chicago addresses I tried, but not a New York City one.

If this fee pops up for you, consider holding out for an even deeper discount to offset it. It will probably return to its previous all-time low on Black Friday 2024.

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If you're in need of a new TV sooner rather than later, know that Amazon's Fire TV Omni Series comes recommended from Leah Stodart, a senior shopping reporter at Mashable (and our resident TV deals expert).

"Those looking for a budget 4K TV, but not necessarily the most basic 4K TV, can find a nice balance with Amazon's Omni series TVs," Stodart told me. "These get a little brighter than cheaper Insignia or Toshiba LED Fire TV models and are the smoothest way to experience the crowd-favorite Fire TV platform." They also come with a built-in Alexa assistant, which gets you hands-free voice control, and they support two-way video calls if you attach a compatible webcam.

If you want to add Dolby Vision support, you'll have to upgrade from the 55-inch model to the 65- or 75-inch model. At the time of writing, both of them were marked down to $559.99 and $699.99 with Prime (or 26% and 33% off), respectively.

SAVE $19: As of June 24, the new Apple Pencil Pro is still going for its Prime Day pricing, which is $109.99. That's a 15% discount from the list price of $129.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Pencil Pro $109.99 at Amazon
$129.00 Save $19.01 Get Deal

Amazon Prime Day has been over for a while now, but a few deals from the sale are still lingering on. One notable deal is the Apple Pencil Pro, which is still going at the lower price it went on sale for during Prime Day.

As of July 24, you can still get the Apple Pencil Pro at $109.99. That's a discount of $19 (or 15%) on the list price of $129. It's also the lowest price we've seen on this Pencil since its launch.

SEE ALSO: Score up to $600 off select iPad Pro models during Best Buy's Summer Sale

The new Apple Pencil Pro is the latest pencil from Apple, and it works only with Apple's latest iPads — the M4 iPad Pro and the M2 iPad Air — both launched at the "Let Loose" livestream Apple held earlier this year. However, that exclusivity is balanced by the new features, which we explored in our Apple Pencil Pro hands-on review.

The notable features include the squeeze gesture, which can summon menus like a right-click would on a Mac, or a long-press would on an iPad. The barrel roll feature uses a twisting motion for more seamless designing, drawing, and editing, while the hover feature lets you preview your action before you commit to it. The new features also come with improved haptics, which means the Apple Pencil Pro will give you better feedback as you use it.

So, if you have one of these latest supported iPads, you might want to grab this Apple Pencil Pro deal before it disappears.

We’re celebrating International Self-Care Day on the final day of Self-Care Month. The World Health Organization defines self-care as "individuals, families and communities’ promoting and maintaining their own health." Self-care looks different for everyone, but we’ve rounded up a handful of deals that’ll help you take care of your physical and mental health that are also within your budget.

Best self-care deals today Best self-care tech deal TheraGun mini $149 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal Best self-care sleep deal SERTA Zen Rest weighted throw blanket (10 pounds, grey) $30.16 at Amazon (save $17.83) Get Deal Best self-care hydration deal Hydro Flask travel tumbler (32-ounce, Lupine) $23.93 at Amazon (save $11.02) Get Deal Best self-care hygiene deal Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 5000 $64.96 at Amazon (save $35) Get Deal

While today might officially be Self-Care Day, taking great care of yourself is important to focus on every day. If you’re in need of something to help you take care of your muscles, dental hygiene, sleep habits, and more, below are some of our top choices that also happen to be on sale today.

Best self-care tech deal Opens in a new window Credit: TheraBody Our pick: Theragun mini $149.00 at Amazon
$199.00 Save $50.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Sore muscles can happen from almost anything. Regardless of whether you ran a marathon last weekend or lifted a grocery bag that was a bit too heavy, soothe sore muscles with the Theragun mini handheld massage gun.

The Theragun mini is a portable handheld massage gun that can remedy sore muscles wherever your adventures take you. Select between three speeds and the three attachments to get the best muscle relief possible. Plus, you’ll be getting about 120 minutes of battery life per charge, so you won’t need to recharge often.

Best sleep deal Opens in a new window Credit: Serta Our pick: Serta Zen Rest weighted throw blanket (10 pounds, grey) $30.16 at Amazon
$47.99 Save $17.83 Get Deal Why we like it

A weighted blanket can be one of the best self-care items out there and thanks to today's deal at Amazon, the Serta Zen Rest is 37% off. The sale blanket weighs 10 pounds and comes in a soothing grey color. Not only is it designed to be breathable, the material resist wrinkles, so it'll also look fresh. To help with even weight distribution, the blanket is quilted with a five-inch box stitch.

Best hydration deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hydro Flask Our pick: Hydro Flask travel tumbler (32-ounce, Lupine) $23.93 at Amazon
$34.95 Save $11.02 Get Deal Why we like it

One of the easiest self-care routines is to stay hydrated. While it sounds effortless, actually remembering to suck down water throughout the day can be a challenge. But thanks to the Hydro Flask travel tumbler, the task might be a bit easier. The 32-ounce capacity stainless steel water bottle in the Lupine colorway is on sale for just $23.93 today at Amazon. The insulation will ensure your beverage stays cool while the flexible straw can make it easier to sip anytime, even when you're typing away on a keyboard or making dinner. The leak-resistant lid is also ideal.

Best dental hygiene deal Opens in a new window Credit: Philips Our pick: Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 5000 $64.96 at Amazon
$99.96 Save $35.00 Get Deal Why we like it

There's nothing worse than when the dentist asks how often you floss. Make yourself proud on your next visit by gleefully saying you floss every day. It might feel like cheating (in a good way), but the Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 5000 is here to do the dirty work of cleaning your gums for you. Choose between two flossing modes and 10 intensities. Plus, its quiet operation means you won't wake anyone who's already gone to bed.

More self-care deals to shop today:

• Tea Forte Lotus Relaxing Tea Box Sampler Set — $20.39 $35 (save $14.61)

• LectroFan EVO Sleep Sound Machine — $48.70 $59.95 (save $11.25)

• Blissy Silk Pillowcase — $53.89 $89.95 (save $36.06 with on-page coupon)

• Bissell Air180 Air Purifier — $104.99 $179.99 (save $75)

• Therabody SmartGoggles — $159 $199 (save $40)

SAVE $500: As of July 24, get the Samsung Odyssey G9 monitor for $799.99 at Amazon. That's a 38% discount and the lowest price we've seen.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Samsung Odyssey G9 $799.99 at Amazon
$1,299.99 Save $500.00 Get Deal

When it comes to TVs and monitors, going big is always a good idea if you have the room. Just like a mammoth TV can make your favorite sports and movies come alive, a large monitor can transform the way you work and play. Samsung has you covered with a massive monitor that's on sale for its lowest price ever today.

As of July 24, the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 monitor is just $799.99 at Amazon. That's $500 off its normal price of $1,299.99 and a discount of 38%. That's the lowest price we've seen this monitor available for yet.

SEE ALSO: Amazon deal of the day: Get the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the 'best Android phone,' for its lowest price ever

This immersive monitor is a huge addition to any desk, with 49 inches of power and a fantastic, crisp screen: a 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, 5120 x 1440 resolution, and eye-popping QLED-based colors. It tops out at 1,000 nits of brightness in addition to all that, with both G-Sync and FreeSync 2 support. It's going to take up the entirety of your workspace, but your games, shows, and movies are going to look phenomenal.

While the price is usually a bit prohibitive, this is the lowest we've seen the display go for. So you can bring it home and use it as a huge monitor or even a makeshift TV if the price is right for you. It comes with a laundry list of features, has dazzling curvature to keep you in the game or whatever it is you're doing, and a picture that'll have your tongue wagging.

Don't sleep on this deal if you're looking to finally do that long-awaited monitor upgrade.

Samsung held a big Galaxy Unpacked event earlier this month to unveil its latest foldable devices (among other things), but apparently there are more to come.

Recent leaks and rumors have pointed to the existence of a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim, per Android Police. The latest, courtesy of user Ice Universe on Weibo, suggests that the slimmed down Z Fold 6 could launch as early as October. The only trouble here is that, according to Android Police, a deleted post from the same leaker said the device would be limited to the South Korean market.

SEE ALSO: Samsung Unpacked 2024 in Less Than 15 Minutes

As for the specific differences between the recently launched Z Fold 6 and the rumored Slim model, the aforementioned deleted post apparently said its outer display would have a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, which would be a little less condensed than the 22:9 outer display on the regular Z Fold 6. It may also have a bigger display as well as, obviously, a slimmed down physical profile.

It might be a while before we hear about the Z Fold 6 Slim, though. Enough time to save up money for import fees, at least.

Amazon deals of the day at a glance: OUR TOP PICK Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (256GB, Unlocked) $965 at Amazon (save $334.99) Get Deal BEST APPLE DEAL Apple Pencil Pro $109.99 at Amazon (save $19.01) Get Deal BEST TV DEAL Amazon 55-inch Omni Fire TV $349.99 at Amazon (save $200) Get Deal BEST HOME DEAL Google Nest Doorbell $109.99 at Amazon (save $70) Get Deal BEST SMARTWATCH DEAL Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (43mm, Bluetooth) $278.56 at Amazon (save $121.43) Get Deal

Prime Day who? A week after the final day of Amazon's shopping extravaganza, the mega retailer still is offering record-low pricing on plenty of tech. We've rounded up the best deals we could find at Amazon July 24 from top brands like Apple, Samsung, and Google.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. Be sure to check out our selections from July 22 and July 23 as well — some of those deals are still live.

Our top pick Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (256GB, unlocked) $965.00 at Amazon
$1,299.99 Save $334.99 Get Deal

Released earlier this year, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra "takes the throne as the best Android phone," according to Mashable Tech Editor Kim Gedeon. It's a close rival to the iPhone 15 Pro Max and packs a rear telephoto lens with insane zoom capabilities, a bunch of nifty AI features, and a durable titanium design. Plus, of course, it comes with the awesome S Pen stylus that doubles as a remote. Regularly $1,299.99, you can snag an unlocked, 256GB version for only $965 as of July 24. That not only beats its Prime Day deal, but is also its lowest price on record.

Read Mashable's full review of the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Pencil Pro $109.99 at Amazon
$129.00 Save $19.01 Get Deal

While Samsung's S Pen comes packaged with its Galaxy tablets, Apple's stylus is a separate purchase. Its latest release, the Apple Pencil Pro, upgrades the simple stylus to new heights. It includes vibration effects that match actions performed on iPad, several new interactive features (squeeze, double-tap, and barrel roll), pressure sensitivity, FindMy support, and the ability to create customized interactions and shortcuts. It can definitely unlock even more abilities of your iPad, but there is a downside: it's only compatible with the new M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro models. Regularly $129, it's still sitting at its Prime Day price of $109.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon 55-inch Omni Fire TV $349.99 at Amazon
$549.99 Save $200.00 Get Deal

While we featured the 75-inch version yesterday, it's worth highlighting that Amazon's 55-inch Omni Fire TV is also on sale for $20 cheaper than it was on Prime Day. It's also just $20 more than the entry-level 4-Series in the same size. If you're seeking a home theater experience, that extra $20 is definitely worth it. It features a slimmer bezel, hands-free Alexa that works even when the TV's turned off, and six months of MGM+ for free. The 55-inch Omni Fire TV regularly goes for $549.99, but it's yours for only $349.99 as of July 24.

Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Nest Doorbell (battery) $109.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $70.00 Get Deal

Keep an eye on who (or what) is at your front door with the Google Nest Doorbell. Its built-in intelligence can notify you if a person, package, animal, or vehicle is approaching and send alerts directly to your phone. Check in from anywhere 24/7 with the Google Home app and see what you missed with three hours of free event video history. As of July 24, you can grab the battery-operated version for only $109.99 — that's 39% in savings and its lowest price on record.

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (43mm, Bluetooth) $278.56 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $121.43 Get Deal

Launched last summer, Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 offers a whole suite of new features, including a nuanced breakdown of sleep habits, sleep coaching, personalized heart rate zones, and irregular heart rate notifications. Plus, it features a 20 percent larger display than previous models. The Classic model has "the same improved display and middling battery life of its more affordable sibling, but in a deluxe design that brings back the beloved rotating bezel," as our friends at PCMag (which is owned by Mashable's publisher, Ziff Davis) noted in their review. Currently at $278.56, the 43mm, Bluetooth version is cheaper than it was on Prime Day.

Read our full review of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6.

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

GET 50% OFF: As of July 24, get up to 50% off video games during Best Buy's Great Summer Sale.

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If you’re looking for something to do this Sunday (you know, instead of obsessing over Sunday scaries), Best Buy’s got you covered.

SEE ALSO: The 10 best video games of 2024 (so far)

Best Buy's Great Summer Sale has discounts of up to 50% off a wide selection of video games across platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and others. From popular titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Dragon’s Dogma 2 to lesser-known indie bangers, there's something for every gamer in this sale.

Here are some of the best deals you can find during Best Buy’s Great Summer Sale: 

• Crisis Core-Final Fantasy VII-Reunion (Standard Edition, PlayStation 5) — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10) 

• Just Dance 2024 Edition (Code in Box, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch Lite) — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10) 

• Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (Standard Edition, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model) — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20) 

• Red Dead Redemption 2 (Standard Edition, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5) — $19.99 $59.99 (save $40) 

• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Standard Edition (Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch Lite) — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25) 

• Final Fantasy XVI Standard Edition (PlayStation 5) — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20) 

• Star Ocean The Second Story R (Nintendo Switch) — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20) 

• Octopath Traveler II (Nintendo Switch) — $29.99 $39.99 (save $10) 

A dream vacation becomes a nightmare in this trailer for the remake of "Speak No Evil," with James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, and Scoot McNairy. Trailer.

Yellowstone is an active volcano — it's not Disneyland with bison. 

It's a park teeming with over 500 spewing geysers, in addition to many boiling hot springs. On July 23, one of Yellowstone's thousands of thermal features, near a hot spring called Sapphire Pool, exploded. Visitors fled as a plume of mud and rock shot into the air, covering a boardwalk in debris. Understandably, the park has temporarily closed this area.

But crucially, this doesn't mean the greater Yellowstone volcano is threatening to erupt. This was just a normal, though dramatic, event in place where molten rock (magma) brews close beneath the ground.

SEE ALSO: What will happen when the next supervolcano erupts, according to NASA

"The volcano remains at normal background levels of activity," an unperturbed U.S. United States Geological Survey posted online after the event. "Monitoring data show no changes in the Yellowstone region as a result of today’s hydrothermal explosion."

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This event, called a hydrothermal explosion, occurs when underground water suddenly flashes to steam. The rapid pressure increase stokes an explosion.

"They are relatively common in Yellowstone," the USGS explained, noting these events happen every few years. "An explosion similar to that of today also occurred in Biscuit Basin on May 17, 2009."

Hydrothermal explosions are not rare events at Yellowstone National Park, which sits atop an active volcano. Credit: USGS Does the Yellowstone explosion mean the volcano might erupt?

Thankfully, no.

"Today’s explosion does not reflect a change in the volcanic system, which remains at normal background levels of activity," the park explained. There have been no hints of a future eruption, such an unusual earthquake activity. (The park experiences hundreds to thousands of quakes each year.)

Yellowstone's last volcanic eruption happened some 70,000 years ago, and the events weren't giant eruptions, on the scale that would deposit ash over a huge swath of the U.S. "Of the past 50 or so eruptions, almost all were simple lava flows," the USGS explained. "If they occurred tomorrow or next year, they would have minimal direct effect outside Yellowstone National Park."

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Yellowstone, however, is capable of cataclysmic super-eruptions, the last of which occurred 631,000 years ago (three such events have happened over the last 2 million years). Such a "worst-case scenario" event empties the volcano of magma, causing a violent collapse of the ground and forming a huge depression. A super-eruption would be devastating locally, but wouldn't drive global extinctions (like a colossal asteroid impact). 

Fortunately, before such an extremely rare eruption, we'd have at least many decades, if not centuries, of advanced notice. It won't be a sunny-day summer surprise.

CrowdStrike has released further details Wednesday on the software issue that caused mass outages while taking down 8.5 million Windows machines. 

The company posted a post incident review (PIR) on its website detailing the problem and outlined steps on how it can improve moving forward. You can read through the entire PIR, but it's not particularly intended for casual readers — it's primarily for the technical folks.

SEE ALSO: Microsoft outage updates: Crowdstrike issue still wreaking havoc despite fix So what happened, exactly?

The TL;DR is that CrowdStrike sent out Rapid Response Content — an update designed to respond to the changing threat landscape — but there was a bug in its Content Validator. Despite this, the update, which contained the problematic content data, rolled out to customers. The issue “resulted in an out-of-bounds memory read” which, in turn, led to Windows crashing (i.e., showing the dreaded Blue Screen of Death).

Because so many companies used CrowdStrike, the miniscule error ended up being a massive issue. It was a small 40KB file that caused the problem, the Verge noted. That little mistake had the airline, healthcare, and banking industries out of commission. 

How does the PIR detail plans to prevent such issues in the future? It will increase testing for Rapid Response Content, add new checks for the Content Validator, and change the way it rolls out Rapid Response Content.

SAVE $200: Normally $799.99, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 (Intel Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is on sale for $599.99 at Best Buy and Amazon as of July 24. That's its lowest price to date.

Quick links: Best Buy Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 (Intel Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $599.99 at Best Buy (save $200) Get Deal Amazon Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 (Intel Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $599.99 at Amazon (save $200) Get Deal

Featuring a sleek, sturdy build and a stellar keyboard, last year's Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 makes a great laptop for on-the-go students with low-key workloads. Our biggest gripe with it is that it costs too much compared to similarly specced laptops — but thanks to a big new price drop, that concern is currently null and void.

As of July 24, the base configuration of the Surface Laptop Go 3 is on sale for just $599.99 at Best Buy. That's a $200 savings (or 25% off) and its lowest price since the ultraportable launched in Oct. 2023. Amazon was matching that price at the time of writing, but only in two of its four colorways (Ice Blue and Sandstone, not Platinum or Sage) — and both were on backorder at the time of writing.

Meanwhile, the Microsoft Store itself had the Surface Laptop Go 3 listed for $649.99 (or just $150 off) when we last checked.

SEE ALSO: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 review: 23 hours of battery life? MacBooks are in trouble

The Surface Laptop Go 3 measures in at a compact 12.4 inches and weighs just 2.49 pounds (or 0.3 pounds less than the latest 13-inch Apple MacBook Air), sporting a touchscreen display with an elegant aluminum lid. When she reviewed it last fall, Mashable Tech Editor Kim Gedeon raved about overall build quality: "For a notebook that starts at $800, the Surface Laptop Go 3 feels like a $1,200 laptop," she wrote, adding that its keyboard is "one of the best I’ve ever used."

This particular model comes with an entry-level 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage. Power users won't be impressed by its 12th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, which is now two generations removed (and the main reason why we think it's worth waiting to buy on sale). Still, it's totally workable for everyday productivity. "I can see this being the daily driver of young students or Gen Z users seeking a laptop that can handle casual usage with style and sophistication," Gedeon said.

UP TO $600 OFF: As of July 24, get up to $600 off select iPad Pro models at Best Buy. Shop The Great Summer Sale now.

Our top picks: Best iPad deal overall 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro (6th gen, M2, WiFi, 256GB) $899 at Best Buy (save $300) Get Deal Best runner-up iPad deal 11-inch Apple iPad Pro (4th gen, M2, WiFi, 512GB) $799 at Best Buy (save $300) Get Deal Best budget iPad deal 10.2-inch Apple iPad (9th gen, WiFi, 64GB) $249.99 at Best Buy (save $80) Get Deal

Prime Day may be over, but the deals aren't! Best Buy's Great Summer Sale is here, offering the discounts you missed on everything from TVs to tech.

As of July 24, you can snag an iPad Pro for up to $600 off — a total steal for Apple's flagship tablet. The savings apply to a variety of iPad Pro models — including the 11-inch iPad Pro (4th gen) and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (6th gen) — so you can find a tablet that checks all the boxes, whether you need something for on-the-go productivity, creative projects, or entertainment.

Here’s a breakdown of the best iPad Pro deals you can find during Best Buy's summer sale:

Best iPad deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro (M2, WiFi, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $899.00 at Best Buy
$1,199.00 Save $300.00 6th gen Get Deal Why we like it

While the 2024 iPad Pro is one of the most advanced tablets we’ve ever seen, the 2022 iPad Pro is a pretty good alternative for people who need a powerful tablet but aren’t trying to use it as a laptop replacement.

The 12.9-inch iPad Pro (6th gen) is currently on sale for $899 at Best Buy. That’s $300 off the listing price and $100 less than the all-new 2024 model. You can also save an additional $425 if you trade in a similar device (you can see your trade-in value right on the product page).

This iPad has an M2 chip, 8GB RAM, and 256GB of storage, which is more than enough for most users. But if you need more, you can also upgrade to higher storage options on sale.

Read our full review of the 2022 iPad Pro.

Best runner-up iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: 11-inch Apple iPad Pro (M2, WiFi, 8GN RAM, 512GB SSD) $799.00 at Best Buy
$1,099.00 Save $300.00 4th gen Get Deal Why we like it

The 11-inch iPad Pro (4th gen) is still a good option if you don't need a huge screen. Like the 6th gen, it has an M2 chip and 8GB of RAM. This model also has a larger 512GB storage capacity, which is a plus for storing lots of files, photos, and 4K videos.

At $799 and an additional $300 off with trade-in, this 11-inch iPad Pro still offers plenty of power at a great price. You’ll also get three free months of Apple TV+, four months of Apple Arcade, and three months of Apple Music to sweeten the deal.

Best budget iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: Apple 10.2-inch iPad (WiFi, 64GB) $249.99 at Best Buy
$329.99 Save $80.00 9th gen Get Deal Why we like it

If you’re in desperate need of an iPad and don’t want to pay more than a couple hundred bucks, the Apple iPad, 10.2-inch (9th gen), is still our top pick for the best tablet for most people. It’s not a pro and doesn’t have a ton of space, but it’s affordable and should cover most basic tablet needs, especially at $249.99, with an extra $160 off for trade-in.

More iPad Pro deals

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (4th gen, M2, WiFi + Cellular, 128GB) — $699 $999 (save $300)

• Apple iPad Pro, 12.9-inch (6th gen, M2, WiFi + Cellular, 2TB) — $1,799 $2,399 (save $600)

• Apple iPad Pro, 12.9-inch (6th gen, M2, WiFi + Cellular, 256GB) — $999 $1,399 (save $400)

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