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SAVE $334.99: As of July 24, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is $965 at Amazon. That's a discount of 26% and its lowest price yet.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra $965.00 at AmazonReady to upgrade your smartphone? It's about time you put your old one out of its misery. It's served you well with its cracked screen, grimy glass, and scratches, but now's the time to move on. Especially when you can get a fantastic Android device for its lowest price yet.
As of July 24, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is on sale at Amazon for just $965. That's a discount of $334.99 and 26% off its normal price of $1,299.99. This price applies to the Titanium Violet colorway. Plus, this is its lowest price yet.
SEE ALSO: Samsung's new smartphones are now up for preorder — here's how to get a Galaxy Z Fold6 or Z Flip6This is the best of the best when it comes to the Samsung Galaxy S24 line. With a massive 6.8-inch display, 3088 x 1440 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, it's great for checking out your favorite streaming content on the go, playing games or just getting some work done. Behind the scenes is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 12GB of RAM, 512 GB of storage and a 50 MP zoom camera.
Its all-day 5,000mAh battery means it'll be there when you need it, and it even comes with the Samsung S Pen stylus for taking notes, sketching, or even to use it as a mobile camera shutter for great selfies and photos. There's a lot to love about this phone for Android users, and it's enticing enough to sway iPhone devotees as well.
The most impressive thing here is the price, however, so even if you're on the fence, it's a good idea to go ahead and lock in yours. This is one of the best devices Samsung has on offer right now.
SAVE $70: As of July 24, get the Google Nest Doorbell for just $109.99. That's a 39% discount on its usual price of $179.99, and the lowest price we've seen.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Google Nest Doorbell $109.99 at AmazonUnexpected visitors at your doorstep can make for anxiety, but it's even scarier walking over to the door to actually see who's there. That's where a video doorbell can come in handy, and there's a great deal on one at Amazon today.
As of July 24, you can get the wireless, battery-powered Google Nest Doorbell for the lowest price we've seen at Amazon. It's $109.99, which is $70 off its normal price of $179.99, and a discount of 39%.
SEE ALSO: Amazon deal of the day: A new record-low price on Samsung's Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has surfacedThis reliable video doorbell needs no special wiring or drilling to install. You can use it with any door, and you can have easy surveillance set up in just minutes. Once you've settled on a place for your doorbell, you can customize it with its companion app, then sit back and screen visitors without ever having to pause your favorite TV show. You get 24/7 live video access to the view right outside your door. If you happen to miss an event, the doorbell offers up to three hours for you to scrub back through for free. You can get more playback time with a Nest Aware subscription, but it isn't required.
In addition to watching for visitors and deliveries, you can talk and listen to anyone who darkens your door through the doorbell live should you need to communicate. That makes it a great option if you're away from home as well. You can even record messages that will play for certain visitors at predetermined times, which can definitely come in handy.
Keep a watchful eye on what goes on right outside your door for less with this deal.
SAVE $100: The Shark Air Purifier Max is on sale at Best Buy for just $179.99, down from the typical price of $279.99. That's a 36% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark Air Purifer Max $179.99 at Best BuyAs we head later into summer and the weather turns even dryer, many of us will start keeping an eye on air quality. Now that summer wildfires are an annual part of life, some people find it useful to use indoor air filtration to ensure everyone inside is breathing in clean air. If you're looking to add an air purifier to your home, today's deal at Best Buy is pretty great.
As of July 23, the Shark Air Purifier Max is on sale for just $179.99, down from the list price of $279.99. That's a 36% discount or a savings of $100. This deal is only available through the end of the day, July 24.
Working in spaces up to 12,000 square feet, the Shark Air Purifier Max uses HEPA filtration to rid of the air of dust, dander, and other allergens. In testing, the purifier captured 99.98% of large, small, and micro-sized particles.
SEE ALSO: Here's why a smart lock should be the first smart home device you ownThe tower design of the Shark Air Purifier Max measures a bit under two feet tall, making it a fairly compact air purifier given its range of 12,000 square feet. The model comes with four fan speeds, or you can set it to automatic, which will adjust the fan speed based on air quality.
The air purifier also uses Shark's Clean Sense IQ function, which displays the air quality on the front LED screen, so you'll always have a real-time reading of your indoor status. You can also adjust the brightness of the LED screen, which can be especially useful if you're using it in a bedroom at night.
If you're worried about indoor air quality during wildfire season, grab the Shark Air Purifier Max for just $179.99. But act fast: this deal at Best Buy is only valid until 11:59 p.m. PT tonight. You'll breathe easy knowing your indoor air quality is safe.
In April 2024, I visited sunny Barcelona for the first time and was swept away by Antoni Gaudí's surrealist architecture. I'm certain that for a brief moment, sunbathing under the stained glass of the Sagrada Familia, I forgot how to breathe. Later that evening, as I swiped through my iPhone gallery, hearting the photos that were Instagram Story-worthy, something adjacent to shame took over.
As I pored over the pictures from that day, I recalled a friend’s caption on a photo of Gaudi's iconic basilica. Posted as a vacation throwback in the lockdown of 2020, the text read: "I'll never go to mainstream monuments if you let me travel again." Years later, I couldn't be seen this excited about a "mainstream monument" that attracts 5 million visitors a year. So let's discard that post. I loved the nougat shops that lined the exterior of the cathedral but those are such obvious tourist traps so let's unheart that as well.
After 40 minutes of cool-girl scrutiny and cropping, I picked photos of a vintage concept store, a sandwich shop recommended by a friend, and a cactus garden overlooking the beach that few tourists know about. Satisfied, I posted the dump with nonchalant captions and random emojis, desperate for the "where is this", "where are you?!!" replies to flood in. Someone even asked for my itinerary.
SEE ALSO: Give yourself some summer travel insurance with these Tile trackers on saleSuccess: I had passed the test for being a non-mainstream tourist. While this status made me feel like a cultural baddie, what did it mean for my relationship to authenticity? In a quest to be perceived (and validated) as the kind of traveller who seeks out "authentic" neighbourhood gems, rather than the touristy hotspots, I lost sight of the real ‘me’ and began performing something inauthentic online. Instead of embodying my truthful lived experience, every story, emoji and caption undergoes a mental checklist of, "do the internet cool girls still use this slang?" or "does this video look nonchalant and aspirational without seeming try-hard?"
"Success: I had passed the test for being a non-mainstream tourist."My people-pleasing self is so hot and bothered by what others think of me that I can’t seem to differentiate between my feelings and what’s socially accepted. Often this process of elimination can eat away at the fulfilling, possibly mainstream bits of travel, and leave behind an aesthetic — albeit hollow — carcass. Sure, the post might look aesthetically pleasing, but it doesn’t feel great to stray so far from the truth of the experience.
How did this overwhelming need to hyper-curate our holidays become the norm? For starters, Gen Z are taking more trips than any generation before them. Per a 2023 survey, 52 percent of Gen Z adults are frequent travellers, on par already with millennials, taking at least three vacations in a year. Based on Hopper's 2024 travel report, 63 percent of Gen Z in the U.S. indulged in travel in the last 12 months. In comparison, only 48 percent of boomers and 54 percent of Gen X went on vacations. In the midst of global recession when dreams of owning homes and financial stability remain shaky, young people are investing their money in quick trips and experiences. Additionally, the growth of hostel culture and side gig economy have made it easy for people to work remotely and travel on smaller budgets.
As a generation that grew up online, Gen-Z has watched friends and influencers travel the world and take us along on TikTok- and Instagram- friendly hotel tours or things-to-do videos. Even before creator-led recommendations took over, we relied on aspirational travel media – think of the countless Lonely Planet lists charting offbeat travel destinations or TimeOut's knack for finding obscure haunts before anybody else. Such overexposure to content meant that no matter how well travelled you may be, it’s likely that someone on your socials has already been there, done that. This creates an added pressure to distinguish our vacations with unique experiences. (In fact, this quest for hidden gems advocated by social media has gotten so overwhelming over the years that internet-famous places have started banning photos, videos and influencers. Water guns in Barcelona anyone?)
"Now people are more impressed by content in surprising places that they knew nothing about.""While a subset of young travellers are seeking more remote, off-grid locations they continue to be drawn to the world's most famous cities and sights. The two behaviours co-exist," Jenny Southan, founder of travel trend forecasting agency Globetrender, tells Mashable. "But sightseeing has become a little less cool as everyone can stand in front of the Eiffel Tower, we have become immune to those perfect sunset shots in familiar places. Now people are more impressed by content in surprising places that they knew nothing about."
Simply visiting a new country doesn't provide automatic social media clout, your vacation also has to cut through the noise. "People’s definition of social status is no longer immediately tied to wealth but more sophisticated tokens such as hyper-local knowledge. Individuals aspire to climb the social ladder by showcasing their culturedness and expertise with symbols," shares Zoia Tarasova, analyst and PhD at trend and insights agency Canvas8. "Cultural capital has become synonymous with less conspicuous experiences like having a glass of vermouth in a hipster bar in Rome that only locals know about. As a result, people want to discover more hidden gems that elevate their social status in front of their followers as opposed to posting about the Colosseum or the Vatican."
Discovery is leading the charge when it comes to our choice of holiday destinations. Expedia’s 2024 Travel Report also indicates an upward trend in Gen Z exploring "dupe cities" or "hidden gem destinations" instead of conventional summer getaways – think skipping Santorini for Paros or Lisbon for Palermo. Ashley McGough, product category manager at Intrepid Travel has also witnessed this switch to off-the-beaten-path experiences. "With this change in mind, we reviewed all our trips in the 18-35 age range last year to ensure they were offering authentic activities at the best value. In Peru, we worked closely with a local community to develop a new section of the Quarry Trail which travellers hike as an alternative to the popular Inca Trail. They have the chance to meet locals and see original Inca tombs that have been seen by few tourists," she says, adding that Gen Z love posting about locals whom they can befriend and hear real life stories from. (Even when said locals have no interest in becoming content fodder...)
For instance, Stacy Matthews, a London-based video editor, still travels to big cities, but she exclusively seeks out Airbnb hosts who live in the same place for a share-house experience. This often leads to having home cooked dinners in an attempt to get an authentic taste of the culture or getting recommendations that only locals may have. The 24-year-old recently visited Berlin for the first time and was taken in by the history of the Berlin Wall. "I spent hours at the memorial and did a walking tour through the main sites, it made me really emotional," she says. "But I only posted stories from two experiences: the Falling in Love, Swarovski musical at Friedrichstadt Palast theatre and a really cool listening party that my host took me to. It was for Charli XCX's new album Brat, that's not something everyone can experience when they go to Berlin, you know what I mean?" It is Brat Summer, after all.
On my last evening in Lisbon, I too, avoided the highly recommended (but touristy) TimeOut Market and decided to have dinner at Palacio do Grilo, an exclusive restaurant where the staff double as abstract theatre performers. At the time, I hated the interactive art between courses, I felt uncomfortable by the darkness and eerie sounds, and paid far too much for sad looking food. But in my post-holiday dump, the restaurant and its gimmicks got a shoutout. Of course, lots of people asked about it, as weird as it was in reality, online in a 16:9 box, the space was a conversation starter.
SEE ALSO: Instagram users can add disappearing Notes to Reels and posts nowLiving in a society has always included a certain level of performance of the self even offline; think about the ratty home clothes you’d never wear when guests are over or the guilty pleasure tv shows you wouldn’t talk to friends about. But as we exist increasingly online, it’s getting hard to know where this performance ends and the real person begins. "Perception is emerging as a big theme in therapy for young people. Now that we frame our experiences through the lens of external presentation, it’s much harder to figure out what we actually want as opposed to how we’d like to appear," explains existential therapist Eloise Skinner. "This puts us at risk of potentially fragmenting our identities. We lose sight of what we actually feel and instead start to view ourselves from an outside perspective, formulating choices that align with that voice."
I feel gravely called out. In a relentless quest to gain aura points through seemingly authentic travel, perhaps we're forgetting how to identify what we actually enjoy. After weeks of lying to the online world about what I loved on my holidays, my memories seemed to be eclipsed by cool girl syndrome as well. Gen Z is so afraid of being seen as 'cringe' that we'd rather workshop how we feel about our experience than come across as cheugy. In fact, this obsession with gaining cultural capital through travel adds so much pressure to share a perfectly curated (but still casual, woke-up-like-this) dump that it holds the potential to undo any relaxation and calm that the vacation brought in the first place. Cheesy as it may be, I should have posted those panoramic videos of Sagrada Familia. Who cares if it’s widely visited, it still took my breath away.
As House of the Dragon Season 2, episode 6 made clear, Harrenhal healer/witch Alys Rivers (Gayle Ranking) is not a character you want to cross.
She's already been exerting her power over Daemon (Matt Smith) with some impressive mind games, shortly before lending him her help by (probably) killing off Lord Tully — but did episode 6 reveal another character she may already have exerted her influence over?
SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 6: Who is Daeron, Alicent's other son? Who else might Alys Rivers have influenced?It's clear that poisoning Lord Tully, and messing with Daemon, isn't Alys Rivers' first rodeo. We don't know exactly how long she's been hanging around Harrenhal, but her actions make it clear that she's no novice. So, which other key characters do we know that have likely crossed paths with her before?
Well, the family that resides in Harrenhal – and has done since the start of House of the Dragon – is the Strong family. Aside from the ever-amusing Castellan Ser Simon Strong (Simon Russell Beale), the only other key surviving Strong is Master of Whispers at the Red Keep, Larys (Matthew Needham).
Although Larys has never spoken of Alys Rivers, he does briefly touch on his childhood at Harrenhal for the first time in episode 6 — and he says something that could be more than a simple coincidence.
What did Larys Strong say to Aegon?Larys Strong visits Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney) at his bedside in episode 6, and shares a rare, vulnerable moment.
"I came screaming into the world in the bowels of one of Harrenhal's great towers," Strong tells Aegon, who is awake but very badly (probably permanently) injured. "My lungs were strong, but my foot was so twisted that my father named it sorcery. Accusing a member of our household of casting maligned spells."
Larys opens up to Aegon. Credit: Theo Whiteman/HBOLarys has club foot, a real condition that the NHS says currently affects one baby in every thousand born in the UK. Per the NHS, "in most cases the cause of club foot is not known. There may be a genetic link, as it can run in families." In real life, there is, of course, no connection whatsoever between the condition and sorcery.
In the context of House of the Dragon, though, Strong's talk of sorcery and maligned spells is difficult to ignore when juxtaposed with the actions of Alys Rivers — the same Alys Rivers who would likely have been at Harrenhal when he was a child.
We know Alys is a powerful character capable of changing history — she's already shown us that. Is it possible that she also influenced a young Larys? Even if she didn't directly use magic, maybe she got in his head in the same way she's currently getting into Daemon's, planting the seeds that eventually lead to him murdering his own brother and father in an arson attack on the castle.
It's difficult to know what her motivation for this might have been, but it's impossible to ignore that Larys' actions have directly led to the current state of Harrenhal, and Alys' meetings there with Daemon.
Is it possible she's already had a larger impact on this story than any of us have realised?
New episodes of House of the Dragon air Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max.
The search engine giant noticed that Google Play users have been "downloading and dashing." In other words, once users get their desired apps, they don't stick around — and Google wants to change that.
On Wednesday, Google announced the new Collections experience for Google Play, which is designed to help users see the Android store as more than just a destination for installing new apps.
SEE ALSO: Google has changed its mind about 'killing' third-party tracking cookies What is Collections on Google Play?Google acknowledges that having numerous apps on your Android device can create a fragmented experience. In other words, you probably find yourself frequently darting from one app to another just to gather the information you need.
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableThe new Collections experience highlights contents from your favorite apps on the Google Play home screen, delivering an all-in-one hub for users who who want a seamless way to access and manage information from apps without the hassle of switching between multiple platforms.
On the new Collections page, you'll find categories such as Shop, Watch, and Listen. These sections will allow you to easily pick up where you left off. For example, under Watch, you can continue diving into House of Dragons on Max, but thanks to Shop, you can scroll through some tech products you were eyeing on Walmart, like the best noise cancelling headphones.
To put it succinctly, Google wants you to gravitate toward Collections as your one-stop shop for information on your favorite or frequently visited apps.
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableAs a cherry on top, you can tap and hold the Google Play app icon, which will allow you to download the Collections widget to your home screen. This will allow you to jump right into a specific collection of your choice.
Personalize your CollectionsIf you have a passion or interest that doesn't fit into Google's preexisting categories like Shop and Watch, you can create your own.
Google says that it's "exploring" a customizable version of Collections based on user-specified topics. For example, if you're running a marathon, with the power of AI, you can type in the word "marathon," which will prompt Collections to intelligently populate the installed apps that will benefit you (e.g., MyFitnessPal and Strava).
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableYour customized collection will also recommend new apps related to your personalized topic.
Google says that if you don't want your Play experience to be shaped by your data, you can navigate to "Personalization in Play" in the main menu to manage your preferences.
The new Collections experience is now available on Google Play.
If you can't get enough of manga and other graphic novels, you may be thrilled to hear that Google has unveiled a new dedicated comics section in the Play Store. The search engine giant has launched a curated comics corner, placed as a category at the top, allowing you to scroll through its collection of comics-related content.
The new comics space debuted on Wednesday — but there's a catch. Only users in Japan have access to the new comics collection.
What does the new 'comics' section look like?Despite being based in the U.S., I got the opportunity to scroll through the new comics section. There's a "Manga for you" feature that populates personalized recommendations. Google said that this section will "learn" to adjust to your taste, depending on what you consume.
Discover new webtoons via the Google Play Store Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableMy favorite part, however, is the "Sample a Chapter" section, which gives you free previews of select comics. I was able to flip through some striking, beautiful manga, but unfortunately, I can't read Japanese, so I couldn't grasp the full depth of the content and themes.
It's not just comics that are featured in the new hub. I also spotted a "Check trending anime" section with a carousel of YouTube videos playing clips from popular anime such as One Piece. If one piques your interest, Google Play will helpfully direct you to where you can watch episodes in full.
A free preview of comics via the Google Play Store Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableTapping into some users' itch to discover fresh content, there are also Google-curated sections to help users explore and find new webtoons (i.e., scrollable digital comics designed to be read on smartphones) and comic-based apps that may satisfy enthusiasts.
Will Google Play's new 'comics' section become available in the U.S.?Google partnered with several well-known Japan-based comic publishers to debut the new comics corner in the Play Store, but as mentioned, not everyone is invited to the party. Curious about Google's expansion plans for the new section, we asked the big tech company whether it will roll out the new feature for U.S. users, too.
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableThe short answer is maybe.
Google said it's currently testing the comics space in Japan because the fanbase for comics — manga, specifically — is immensely passionate in that particular region of the world.
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableIf all goes well with the Japanese market, there's a chance that U.S. users will have the opportunity to enjoy the new comics section, too. But to be clear, the U.S. market isn't on its radar just yet. Interestingly, one report claims that India, Thailand, and China are the top three countries with the greatest number of comic book readers, with Japan notably missing from the list.
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableWhile there are many comic book readers in the U.S., comic book sales plummeted in 2023. According to a 2021 report from Morning Consult Pro, 38% of U.S. adults read comic books. Per a 2019 survey from the Nippon Research Center (again, the most recent I could find), 33% of Japanese participants said they read manga or watch anime.
It's difficult to compare these two figures because they come from different sources with varying data collection methods and may not use consistent definitions nor criteria. It also doesn't help that the reports are outdated. However, based on the information we do have, even through sales are slowing down, there's still a sizable chunk of Americans who love to read comic books.
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableWho knows? Perhaps the comic book market may see a jump if Google adds a comic book section to the Play Store, making graphics novels more accessible to Android users than ever.
If you're wondering if the recent global IT outage – caused by a bad update to cybersecurity company CrowdStrike's software which brought down millions of Windows PCs – is an isolated case, we can assure you that it is not.
In fact, something similar already happened earlier this year. A government investigation into a nationwide AT&T outage in February has shown that the cause was a bad network update, Ars Technica reported on Tuesday.
According to an FCC report, the outage "affected users in all 50 states," and "all voice and 5G data services for AT&T wireless customers were unavailable, affecting more than 125 million devices, blocking more than 92 million voice calls, and preventing more than 25,000 calls to 911 call centers." The FCC also noted that it took AT&T "at least 12 hours to fully restore service."
We've covered the outage as it happened, noting that it caused disruptions for users on other, unaffected networks, as they were unable to call AT&T customers. AT&T offered its customers a $5 dollar credit as apology.
SEE ALSO: How did one CrowdStrike mistake stop the world? We asked 3 experts.The incident, according to the report, began "after AT&T implemented a network change with an equipment configuration error." But it wasn't just this one, isolated issue that made this outage so serious.
The FCC Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau analyzed the incident and found that the outage "was the result of several factors, all attributable to AT&T Mobility, including a configuration error, a lack of adherence to AT&T Mobility's internal procedures, a lack of peer review, a failure to adequately test after installation, inadequate laboratory testing, insufficient safeguards and controls to ensure approval of changes affecting the core network, a lack of controls to mitigate the effects of the outage once it began, and a variety of system issues that prolonged the outage once the configuration error had been remedied" (per Ars Technica).
SEE ALSO: It’s 4 days later and Delta is still affected by the CrowdStrike outage. Here’s why.The story might not end there for AT&T, which is potentially facing a large fine. But it's another reminder that the global IT networks which we rely on are often more fragile than we think, and the safety procedures for critical systems need, in many case, some serious looking into.
TL;DR: Keep track of your distance on the golf course and improve your game with help from the Golfbuddy GPS golf watch, available for just $144.97 (reg. $209.99) through July 28.
Opens in a new window Credit: GolfBuddy Golfbuddy Aim W10 GPS Golf Watch $144.97 at The Mashable ShopWhile you're out on the golf course, especially if you're on a course you're not familiar with, knowing how far you are from the hole with each shot could change the game for you. Through July 28, you can get the Golfbuddy Aim W10 GPS Golf Watch on sale for $144.97 (reg. $209.99).
With the knowledge from this watch, you'll have an easier time picking out what clubs to use since you'll know how much distance is between your ball and the pin. It's preloaded with over 40,000 golf courses across 170 countries and automatically recognizes which hole you're on and how far you are from the front, center, and back of the green. You can also keep score on the watch, so you don't have to worry about losing that tiny pencil.
The watch features a 1.3-inch full-color TFT-LCD display and has a rechargeable battery that's built to last up to 13 hours in golf mode. You can connect it to the Golfbuddy smart app via Bluetooth and see all your data from your phone, and obsess over your scores whenever you want.
Until July 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT, take your golf game to a new level with help from the Golfbuddy Aim W10 GPS Golf Watch on sale for $144.97 (reg. $209.99).
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TL;DR: Access real-time answers from AI experts on a variety of topics with a lifetime subscription to Consultio Pro for just $29.97 (reg. $199).
Opens in a new window Credit: Plus 8 Group Consultio Pro: Lifetime Access $24.97 at The Mashable ShopSome questions can't wait, and having immediate access to expert insights can make all the difference. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a professional, or a freelancer, staying ahead of the curve is crucial.
Consultio Pro was made to be your ultimate solution for real-time, data-driven consulting. For just $29.99 (reg. $199), you'll gain lifetime access to a wealth of knowledge from AI experts that can help transform the way you work.
In this age of AI, you no longer have to wait for costly consultations. With Consultio Pro, you get instant access to the insights you need when you need them. This platform delivers real-time, impartial, and data-driven advice at a fraction of traditional consulting costs, ensuring you make informed decisions without delay.
You'll get access to a wide variety of AI experts, including market strategists, psychiatrists, tech innovators, lifestyle gurus, and financial whizzes. The experts were designed to fine-tune their proficiency with every query, which means the information and answers you get are supposed to be current.
The platform constantly updates and evolves, integrating the latest data and trends to provide cutting-edge insights. This helps ensure that you always have the most current and relevant information at your fingertips.
Many of us, freelancers in particular, often face the challenge of needing expert advice without the budget for traditional consulting. Consultio Pro offers an affordable alternative, providing objective, real-time expertise to help you navigate complex projects and make strategic decisions confidently.
Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your decision-making process and achieve your professional goals. Access over 50 AI experts with a lifetime subscription to Consultio Pro for just $29.97 (reg. $199) for a limited time.
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TL;DR: For a limited time, you can get a 6-piece bamboo-blend comfort luxury sheet set on sale for just $29.97 (reg. $129). Other sizes and colors are also available on sale.
Opens in a new window Credit: Bed Bath Fashions 6-Piece Bamboo-Blend Comfort Luxury Sheet Set $29.97 at The Mashable ShopWhen it comes to creating a cozy and restful sanctuary at home, nothing beats the feeling of luxurious bedding. This bamboo-blend luxury sheet set is specially crafted to bring an elevated level of comfort and elegance to your bedroom. Priced at just $29.97 (reg. $129), this set is a terrific value, offering high quality without breaking the bank. Other sheet sizes and colors are also on sale.
This set is designed with a blend of 60%, high-quality 90gsm microfiber and 40% bamboo fiber. This unique combination gives you the best of both worlds. The microfiber provides a soft, smooth, and wrinkle-resistant surface, while the bamboo fiber adds a touch of natural breathability and moisture-wicking properties.
Designed to be lightweight and incredibly soft, you get a flat sheet, fitted sheet, and four pillowcases with this king-size set. There are other size options available, some at different prices. It should also be noted that you should not iron, bleach, or dry clean these sheets.
This reduced price on a soft sheet set is an excellent opportunity to refresh your bedroom or stock up on some comfortable, nice-looking sheets for when you have guests or to put away as a gift for the holidays.
Upgrade your sleep experience with a bamboo-blend comfort luxury sheet set. With its perfect balance of softness, breathability, and durability, it’s the ideal choice for anyone looking to revamp their bedroom's look and feel.
You can get a king-size six-piece bamboo-blend comfort luxury sheet set on sale for just $29.97 (reg. $129) for a limited time.
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TL;DR: Live stream Uzbekistan vs. Spain at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
Hot off their recent Euros win, Spain will be hoping to impress as they take to the pitch in the Paris 2024 matches with Uzbekistan. The second of many exciting games, football fans will be in for a real treat as the two weeks of games get underway.
If you want to watch Uzbekistan vs. Spain at Paris 2024 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Uzbekistan vs. Spain at Paris 2024?Uzbekistan vs. Spain at Paris 2024 takes place at 9:00 a.m. ET on July 24. The event will be held at Parc des Princes, Paris.
How to watch Uzbekistan vs. Spain at Paris 2024 for freeUzbekistan vs. Spain at Paris 2024 is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.
BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but if you want to catch Uzbekistan vs. Spain from elsewhere in the world, you can do so with the use of a VPN. VPNs are tools that hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock free streaming sites like BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.
Unblock BBC iPlayer for free by following this simple process:
Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK
Visit BBC iPlayer
Live stream Uzbekistan vs. Spain at Paris 2024 from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock BBC iPlayer without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it gives you time to stream Uzbekistan vs. Spain at Paris 2024 (plus all the events that follow) before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?ExpressVPN is the best service for streaming live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 105 countries including the UK
Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
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TL;DR: Listen to celebrities narrate stories about your travel destinations with a lifetime subscription to Autio, available for $129.97 until July 28.
If you're on a roadtrip across the country, you might be getting sick of your playlists (or the one your passenger is forcing you to listen to) and want to hear some interesting stories. Autio provides celebrity-narrated podcasts that are about the cities and towns you're actually traveling through.
Through July 28, you can get a lifetime subscription to Autio for only $129.97.
Autio offers a combination of entertainment and education for your travels. With offline access, you can download stories for offline listening, making it ideal for remote adventures, off-grid exploration, or while you're on a plane. Reveal hidden gems with lesser-known facts and local stories that amplify your understanding of the places you visit. With a growing library of over 23,000 stories and new additions every week, there's always something new to listen to!
You'll enjoy stories on over 11,000 locations in the U.S. narrated by well-known voices like Kevin Costner, Phil Jackson, and John Lithgow. You'll hear content that offers insights into history, sports, culture, music, and more, essentially turning every voyage you take into a guided tour with fun tidbits.
New stories are added every week, so even if you're on a long trek (or are planning your next one), you'll never run out of interesting podcasts to listen to.
Get ready for your next big adventure by bringing Autio along with you — a lifetime subscription is on sale for $129.97 through July 28.
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Opens in a new window Credit: Autio Autio Unlimited Plan: Lifetime Subscription $129.97 at The Mashable ShopAugust is out, October is in.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has set a new date for the company's big Robotaxi reveal: October 10. During an earnings call Tuesday, Musk said that moving the event back a few months allowed the company to "improve the Robotaxi, as well as add in a couple other things for the product unveil."
The original launch date (after years of teasing) was August 8, as announced by Musk in April. A recent Bloomberg report, however, broke the news that the event was postponed for October, allegedly to give the teams working on Robotaxis more time to build additional prototypes.
Tweet may have been deletedEarlier this month, Musk revealed that the event was delayed as he requested an "important design change to the front."
Musk has been hailing Robotaxis as an extremely important next step for Tesla. The idea, according to Musk, is to build a fleet of fully autonomous cars which will ferry passengers around without the need for a driver.
SEE ALSO: Cybertruck owner discovers new way the Tesla EV can rip your finger offDuring yesterday's earnings call, Musk once again reiterated his belief that autonomous driving is key for Tesla's future. "The value of Tesla overwhelmingly is autonomy. These other things are in the noise relative to autonomy," he said.
The company's earnings report for the second quarter of 2024 were a mixed bag, with the company beating revenue estimates, but missing on earnings expectations from Wall Street analysts.
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.
With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for July 24 SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for July 24Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Wednesday, July 24, 2024:
AcrossBook character who wears a red-and-white-striped shirtThe answer is Waldo.
The answer is onion.
The answer is rings.
The answer is STEM.
The answer is tada.
The answer is worst.
The answer is Anita.
The answer is lined.
The answer is dogma.
The answer is ons.
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