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Prime Day 2024 is around the corner, but you can already start shopping the deals. After a little browsing on Amazon, we went ahead and rounded up some of the best options you can add to your cart on July 12. Whether you're looking to make your home a little smarter or cleaner, there's a deal for you.
Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. Be sure to check out the deals from July 10 and July 11 as well — most of those are still available.
Our top pick Opens in a new window Credit: Echo Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) $84.99 at AmazonReleased in 2023, the latest Echo Show 8 improves on all of the things we loved about its predecessor. It features a centered 13MP front camera for clearer calls, a dynamic interface that adjusts based on your distance to the device, and spatial audio for more enjoyable listening. It also didn't fix what wasn't broken; you can still use it as a central hub for everything from controlling your lights and security systems to making video calls and streaming shows. At $84.99 (reg. $149.99), it's down to its lowest price on record ahead of Prime Day.
Opens in a new window Credit: Echo / Sengled Echo Pop with Sengled smart color bulb $19.98 at AmazonThe Echo Pop is a "good budget-friendly option in the Echo lineup," according to Mashable's reviewer, SaVanna Shoemaker, and is a solid pick for those "who like to keep music playing, and who also use Alexa as a home assistant." It's currently on sale for $17.99, down from its usual $39.99. For just $2 more, you can bundle it with a Sengled smart color bulb and control your lights and music all by asking Alexa.
Opens in a new window Credit: Coleman Coleman Skylodge 12-person camping tent $299.99 at AmazonWhether you some extra sleeping space or storage space on your next camping trip, Coleman's Skylodge 12-person tent should do the trick. This baby can fit four queen-sized air mattresses inside its roomy 19 x 10 ft. interior. The center of the tent stands 7.4 feet high, so you can easily walk around and lounge inside when it's not bedtime. It can also withstand whatever weather you get stuck in. As of July 12, you can pick up this spacious tent for only $299.99 instead of $429.99. That's a savings of 30% and its lowest price on record.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Smart Plug $12.99 at AmazonOne of the simplest (and most affordable) ways to make your home a little smarter, the Amazon Smart Plug slips into your existing outlet and adds Alexa voice command to anything you plug in. You can schedule the lights, fan, coffee maker, or anything else you don't want running 24/7 to turn on and off at a specific time. It's usually a bit pricey at $24.99, but ahead of Prime Day, you can grab it for a much more affordable $12.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson V8 Plus cordless vacuum $299.99 at AmazonLooking for a vacuum that can handle everyday quick cleans across all of your floors? The Dyson V8 Plus is on sale for just $299.99 — a record-low for this model — and makes a solid cleaning companion. It has a runtime of 40 minutes and the ability to conserve energy and only use power when and where you need it. It also comes with a crevice tool, hair screw tool, motorbar, and mini soft dusting brush to help you really get your cleaning done right.
None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.
JUST $15: As of July 12, get the onn. Small Rugged Speaker at Walmart for just $14.88.
Opens in a new window Credit: Walmart onn. Small Rugged Speaker $14.88 at WalmartNeed a new Bluetooth speaker to enhance your next summer get together, but you don't have much extra cash to spend? You don't have to go for the best and brightest out there. Not when Walmart has you covered with a great little speaker that'll do the trick nicely and for a mere fraction of the cost.
As of July 12, you can get the onn. Small Rugged Speaker for just $14.88 at Walmart. That's an entire Bluetooth speaker for just $15, which is a great price for what you get. Plus, this isn't a temporary sale price — it's what you'll always pay for this little but loud device, which comes in Blue Silver and Lilac. There's also a Yellow colorway, but it's currently out of stock.
SEE ALSO: Bluetooth speaker deals are heating up ahead of Prime DayThis is a fun little speaker with a battery life of up to 10 hours. It's waterproof up to IPX7, so you don't have to worry about ruining it when you go to the pool and it gets splashed (or dunked underwater). It can stream audio from all your devices within a 33-foot range, and it has two sync modes that let it pair with other onn. speakers, if you have them. And if you don't want to connect via Bluetooth, it comes with a 3.5 mm input for a wired connection.
Grab one now while it's still in stock — a $15 speaker is a great buy, even if you're only going to use it here and there.
Shop Solawave products for 30% off at Nordstrom through July 22. Check out our favorite deals below:
These are the best deals form the Solawave Nordstrom sale: Best Solawave wand deal Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand $118.30 at Nordstrom (save $50.70) Get Deal Best acne treatment deal Solawave 3 Minute Light Therapy Acne Spot Treatment $48.30 at Nordstrom (save $20.70) Get Deal Best Solawave serum deal Solawave Skin Therapy Activating Serum $20.30 at Nordstrom (save $8.70) Get DealSince launching in 2020, Solawave skincare wands, devices, and serums have taken over social media and beauty magazines alike. While viral beauty products aren't always worth the hype, that's not the case when it comes to Solawave. Last year, we gave the Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand a Mashable Choice Award, an honor we give to only our favorite products we test.
That's why we're excited about the current Solawave sale going on at Nordstrom. From today, July 12, until Monday, July 22, Solawave products are 30% off at Nordstrom. This sale includes the celebrity-favorite Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand, the Solawave 3 Minute Light Therapy Acne Spot Treatment, and Solawave serums, moisturizers, and mists.
Best Solawave wand deal Opens in a new window Credit: Solawave Our pick: Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand $169.00 at NordstromThe Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand packs a lot of power into one little tool, giving you four different non-invasive skincare treatments in one place. Its red light therapy feature helps reduce wrinkles and smooth out fine lines, while its galvanic current helps enhance the absorption of skincare products. The wand also offers heat therapy to treat dark circles, and therapeutic massage to help reduce puffiness in your face. The wand also features a three-minute timer, so you know exactly how much time to spend on each area in order to get effective results. Today's sale brings the wand's price down to under $120, so it's a great time to buy if you want to see Solawave results for yourself.
Best acne treatment deal Opens in a new window Credit: Solawave Our pick: Solawave 3-Minute Light Therapy Acne Spot Treatment $48.30 at NordstromIf you want to focus specifically on treating your acne, then the Solawave 3-Minute Light Therapy Acne Spot Treatment will be the best Solawave device for you to use. The device uses two different kinds of light therapy: blue light therapy to help eliminate acne-causing bacteria, and red light therapy to reduce inflammation and redness. Together, these therapies help give you clearer, healthier skin. Whether you want to clear up active acne or prevent further breakouts, this three-minute routine can help you meet your skincare goals. Plus, this sale brings the device down to a budget-friendly price under $50.
Best Solawave serum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Solawave Our pick: Solawave Skin Therapy Activating Serum $20.30 at NordstromTo reap the full benefits of your Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand, you'll also need to buy the Solawave Skin Therapy Activating Serum. Luckily, the serum is part of the sale, too. Normally $29, you can score the lightweight serum for $20.30 at Nordstrom. To use, you'll apply the serum to the area you want to treat and glide the wand over the area for three minutes. Not only does the serum activate the wand, but we also appreciate how it can layer with your existing skincare routine.
GET $74 OFF: As of July 12, the Margaritaville Tahiti Margarita Machine is available at Amazon for $450.23, down from $525. That's a 32% discount of $74.77.
Opens in a new window Credit: Margaritaville Store Our pick: Margaritaville Tahiti Margarita Machine $450.23 at AmazonThe Margaritaville Tahiti Margarita Machine is back in stock and on sale at Amazon, so you can embrace your inner vacationer and whip up frozen margaritas at home. It is summer, after all, and if you can’t afford a trip to the tropics, you might as well bring the tropics to you.
Sure, this little machine might seem ridiculous, especially when you see its $525 MSRP (Amazon inflated the price, so we’re only acknowledging the actual price), but with a $74 discount bringing it down to $450.23, it's a pretty sweet deal. And, according to Mashable’s Culture Reporter Tim Marcin, the price is the only thing about this machine that doesn’t make sense.
SEE ALSO: TikTok's newest obsession is coming — meet the Ninja SlushiIn his review, Marcin writes, “But is it cool? Would it be fun to break out at a party? Does it make a decent drink? Yes, yes, and yes. If you have a ton of people over, it would be an amazing tool for passing out drinks fast.”
The machine can whip up frozen margaritas, daiquiris, coladas, and more in just a few minutes. (The three blending jars create a 72-ounce frozen drink.) It comes with the recipes you need to get started, and the ingredients are easy to find.
So, if you have a bunch of friends and like to throw parties (and have the cash to drop on silly but fun impulse buys), this could be a great addition to your home entertainment setup.
Remember TUAW, or The Unofficial Apple Weblog? It was once a popular Apple blog which was shut down in 2015, but it was recently brought back from the dead -- in the worst possible way.
TUAW is now, it appears, an AI-generated content factory bringing Apple-related "news." According to the site's "About Us" section, the site was acquired by a company called "Web Orange Limited" from Yahoo "without its original content." Its mission? "To continue providing Apple enthusiasts and tech professionals with authoritative and engaging content."
The problem with that is that the company has falsified bios from authors which wrote for the site more than a decade ago. Christina Warren, which used to write for TUAW (disclaimer: Warren also later wrote for Mashable; she is now a Senior Dev Advocate at GitHub), noticed that her name and bio was used on the new TUAW site with a different, obviously fake author image.
https://www.threads.net/@film_girl/post/C9Nq7jLS6A_The site also falsified names and bios of other former TUAW writers in a similar fashion.
Following Warren's discovery, the name next to her fake bio was changed to "Mary Brown," and other fake bios were also modified.
As noted by Ars Technica, the same company also acquired old Apple blog iLounge, giving it a similar treatment.
While buying an old news site's domain and populating it with AI-generated articles isn't exactly illegal (it would be nice if it were clearly communicated on the site, though), signing actual, human, authors under this content and falsifying their bios is extremely sleazy at the very least, and potentially grounds for a lawsuit.
SEE ALSO: Microsoft made an AI voice so real, it's too dangerous to releaseAt best, one has to wonder about the quality of content on this site, given the treatment it gave to its former authors (hint: we've read some of it, and it's not good, meaning it's clearly AI-generated crap).
The entire endeavor is likely an SEO play designed to extract some value from these old, still very recognizable names and web domains, but we'd much rather see these old sites laid to rest than resurrected in this, egregiously unethical way.
A&T customer data has been exposed in another data breach.
The company said "nearly all" customer call and text records were stolen by "threat actors" from mid-to-late 2022, as outlined in an SEC filing on Friday. The company revealed to CNN that the records were accessed on Snowflake, a third-party data warehousing tool which recently made headlines for hosting data stolen from Ticketmaster.
The news outlet also said "tens of millions" of A&T customers have been affected.
SEE ALSO: AT&T resets millions of passcodes after data leakA&T said the content of calls and texts were not exposed, nor were other personally identifiable pieces of information like Social Security numbers and dates of birth. However, the telephone numbers and records of calls and texts of AT&T wireless customers were a part of the leak: such records include the total of a customer's calls and texts, as well as call durations.
While names weren't exposed, and AT&T acknowledged that "there are often ways, using publicly available online tools, to find the name associated with a specific telephone number."
This leak affected those who used AT&T's network between May 1, 2022 and Oct. 31, 2022. Additionally, the company said "a very small number" of customers were impacted on Jan. 2, 2023.
At this time, the data is not "publicly available", according to AT&T's customer support page for the unlawful access of data.
"We hold ourselves to a high standard and commit to delivering the experience that you deserve," AT&T wrote in a statement to Mashable, which is also available online. "We constantly evaluate and enhance our security to address changing cybersecurity threats and work to create a secure environment for you. We invest in our network’s security using a broad array of resources including people, capital, and innovative technology advancements."
Back in March, the telecoms giant had another, unrelated, leak on its hands: one that unfortunately included Social Security numbers and encrypted passcodes. It wasn't the first. In 2021, too, AT&T experienced another data leak which it has been accused of never acknowledging.
UPDATE: Jul. 12, 2024, 12:43 p.m. EDT Updated with AT&T's statement to Mashable.
Watch out, Elon Musk: The European Union is coming for your blue check brigade.
"Back in the day, blue checks used to mean trustworthy sources of information," EU commissioner Thierry Breton tweeted Friday. "Now with X, our preliminary view is that they deceive users."
Breton added that this deception infringes the Digital Services Act (DSA), the EU's powerful 2022 law that governs content moderation on social media. Musk's company would have the right to defend itself, but the EU will impose "fines" and force "significant changes" if its preliminary findings are confirmed.
Tweet may have been deletedPrior to Musk's purchase of Twitter, blue checks were indeed added to accounts as a mark of expertise in various fields, or to accounts that ran a risk of being impersonated. Musk replaced that system by simply giving blue checks to any account that paid the company an $8 (or more) monthly fee, calling it "power to the people." Paid accounts would be prioritized in replies.
SEE ALSO: Musk tanked Twitter in 12 months. Let that sink in.Result: months of absolute confusion as paid accounts trolled corporate accounts and impersonated celebrities (including Musk himself).
Musk soon added the ability to hide your bluecheck — hardly a vote of confidence in the system — and started personally paying for bluechecks on major accounts (including Mashable's Matt Binder) that didn't want the mark anymore.
For many Twitter users, the bluecheck has become a mark of derision, with major accounts such as @dril launching a campaign earlier this year to "block the blue."
SEE ALSO: Elon Musk's 6 dumbest X / Twitter decisions of 2023Tumblr, meanwhile, parodied Musk's change with its "entirely pointless" system that gave buyers "important blue internet marks" for the low, low price of $7.99 a month.
This isn't the first time Thierry Breton and Musk have butted heads over the DSA. The EU is already investigating whether X is in breach of the act for failing to counter illegal content (such as its growing plethora of porn bots), disinformation (which is exploding in wartime), and "deceptive design."
SEE ALSO: Elon Musk, meet the Twitter resistanceMusk fired back by reportedly threatening to remove the service from Europe altogether, but has so far failed to do so. Europe accounts for nearly 10% of the company's user base.
Predictably, paid-account blue checks (which tend to support Musk) swarmed Breton's replies. One made reference to guillotines; others suggested freedom of expression would be infringed by any attack on the blue checks.
Much lower down, the non-paid X replies were more sympathetic. "The fines should be large enough so that Space Karen stops playing funny games," said one. As of this year, the EU commission can issue fines equal to 6% of a company's worldwide turnover, though no such sanctions have yet been collected.
A few months ago, Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised a Tesla Robotaxi unveiling in August. Now, a new report by Bloomberg claims it's not happening.
According to the report, the launch event has been moved to October to give the teams working on Robotaxis more time to build additional prototypes. The delay has already been communicated internally, though Musk hasn't mentioned it on X, his preferred medium of communication.
Tweet may have been deletedRobotaxis are a major step for Tesla. For years, Musk has been promising a fleet of autonomous cars which will lug passengers around without the need for a driver (he also promised that all Tesla cars will be able to do so via the company's Full Self-Driving (FSD) and Autopilot set of features, but it hasn't happened yet). The unveiling, originally penned for 2023, keeps being pushed into the future.
Prior to Musk's announcement of the Robotaxi event in August, Reuters released a report claiming that Tesla scrapped its plans for a low-cost car in favor of the Robotaxi project (Musk responded by claiming, "Reuters is lying.").
It's unclear what caused this latest delay, but the main issue hindering Tesla's progress on autonomous cars has so far been the company's inability to create a truly autonomous car. To be able to do so, the company's FSD suite of driving assistance features should get to the SAE Level 5, meaning the car could drive itself without user intervention in all situations.
SEE ALSO: Tesla recalls every Cybertruck againTo be fair, other companies haven't been able to do so, either, but Musk has been promising it for years, with FSD still essentially being at Level 2 autonomy. Local, near-autonomous taxis do exist, though; Alphabet's Waymo and GM's Cruise are running an autonomous taxi service in San Francisco, and are expanding to other U.S. cities, but the progress is slow and not without controversy.
TL;DR: Live stream Musetti vs. Djokovic in Wimbledon 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
Lorenzo Musetti has done brilliantly to get to the Wimbledon semi-finals. The 22-year-old Italian is the 25th seeded player, which means he was far from favorite to go all the way. Musetti beat Taylor Fritz in a high-energy match to get here.
But Musetti has his work cut out against Novak Djokovic. Not just because Djokovic is a seven-time Wimbledon champion. Also because Djokovic got to the semi-final with a walk over, after his last opponent dropped out injured. Djokovic will be better rested.
Don't count Musetti out, though. This is the first time he's advanced beyond the fourth round at a major tournament and he now has real momentum behind him.
If you want to watch Musetti vs. Djokovic in Wimbledon 2024 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Musetti vs. Djokovic?Musetti and Djokovic will meet in the semi-final of Wimbledon 2024 men's singles. The match will take place on July 12 from 10.30 a.m. ET / 3.30 p.m. BST.
How to watch Musetti vs. Djokovic in Wimbledon 2024 for freeWimbledon 2024 is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer, including the semi-final matchup between Musetti and Djokovic.
BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform via a VPN. A VPN can mask your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in another country, such as the UK, which will help unblock free streaming sites based abroad, like BBC iPlayer, no matter where you are around the globe.
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The best VPNs for streaming are not actually free to use, but the top-rated VPN providers usually offer free trial periods or money-back guarantees. Take advantage of these offers and you'll be able to unblock the BBC iPlayer without spending any cash in the long-term. This will give you enough time to stream the remainder of Wimbledon 2024 matchups. Simply claim back any upfront investment once the trial is finished.
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:
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TL;DR: Live stream Medvedev vs. Alcaraz in Wimbledon 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
Here it is. The Wimbledon men's singles semi-final. Just one more and these players get to play in the final and potentially etch their name in tennis history. Carlos Alcaraz has been there before. He won Wimbledon last year with a huge win over Novak Djokovic. Can Alcaraz do it again? Recent form suggests he can.
For his 28-year-old Russian opponent, Daniil Medvedev, it's the second year in a row in the semis. And he's already pulled off a huge victory in this year's tournament. He knocked out the top seeded player, Jannik Sinner, in an exciting five set match.
This has potential to be one of the best matchups of the entire tournament — a Wimbledon showdown that's not to be missed. The good news is, you can watch it for free no matter where you are around the globe.
If you want to watch Medvedev vs. Alcaraz in Wimbledon 2024 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Medvedev vs. Alcaraz?Medvedev and Alcaraz will meet in the semi-final of the men's singles at Wimbledon 2024. The match will take on July 12 from 8.30 a.m. ET / 1.30 p.m. BST.
How to watch Medvedev vs. Alcaraz in Wimbledon 2024 for freeWimbledon 2024 is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer, including the semi-final matchup between Medvedev and Alcaraz.
BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK. Only viewers within the UK can usually access this free streaming platform. But there is a way around the geo-restrictions with a VPN. VPNs are clever tools that can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in another country, in this case the UK, allowing you to unblock geo-specific streaming sites like BBC iPlayer from anywhere.
Live stream Wimbledon 2024 for free by following this simple process:
Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but the most highly recommended VPN providers usually offer free trial periods or money-back guarantees. By signing up to these offers, you can unblock BBC iPlayer without committing any cash. It's not a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream the Wimbledon 2024 fixtures before recovering any upfront 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:
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is one titillating timepiece, swooping in to potentially knock the Apple Watch Ultra off its pedestal. Unlike the Apple rival, the Galaxy Watch Ultra offers a blood-oxygen sensor (the Apple Watch used to have one, but er, it's a long story) and a sleep apnea monitor (though some rumors claim the Watch X will have it).
Oh, and did I mention the sleep apnea sensor is FDA-approved, too?
I got to spend a little over an hour with the Galaxy Watch Ultra, and in that short time, I spotted three things I love about it — and one thing that could use some improvement.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on experienceThe Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra costs $729.98, but as of this writing, it'll set you back $649.99 via Samsung's official website. Conversely, the Apple Watch Ultra costs $799.99 on Amazon.
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableIt comes in the 47mm size and offers three colors: Titanium Gray, Titanium White, and Titanium Black.
With the crucial details out of the way, allow me to dive into my short exploration of the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
A smooth display (though smaller than rivals)Swiping through WearOS 5, the Galaxy Watch Ultra felt smooth and seamless. From the weather app to the ECG utility, the experience felt zippy. (This is likely due to the new Exynos W1000 processor.)
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableHowever, as someone who owns an Apple Watch Series 9, the Galaxy Watch Ultra's display is noticeably smaller at 1.5 inches (compared to the Watch Series 9's 1.7-inch display). The second-generation Apple Watch Ultra's display is even larger, coming in at 1.9 inches.
An eye-catching squircle, circular designWhen I tried on the Galaxy Watch Ultra for the first time, the first thing I noticed was the intriguing frame that surrounds the watch face.
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableIt's as if Samsung said, "We can't decide whether we want this to be circular or squarish, so let's go with both!" And you know what? I'm obsessed. A round design is classic, but yawn-worthy and boring (it's trite in Android world with the likes of the Google Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch 7). And although no one owns "squircle," this shape would feel too Apple.
Using both seems like a good compromise, and it makes for an eye-catching design that no other popular smartwatch has achieved.
Some have argued that the Galaxy Watch Ultra is an Apple "clone," but I can't get myself to mind too much. You mean I get to walk around with an Apple Watch Ultra-esque smartwatch, but spend $150 less? I'm all for a dupe.
Competition-beating sensorsAs mentioned at the outset, there are some sensors that the Galaxy Watch Ultra has that the Apple Watch Ultra doesn't.
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableI already pointed out the blood-oxygen and sleep apnea sensors, but add let's add a body composition tracker to the list, which isn't found natively on the Apple Watch Ultra.
Here are some other health-tracking features present on the Galaxy Watch Ultra:
Skin temperature monitoring
Cycle tracking
Irregular rhythm notifications
High or low heart rate notifications
ECG testing
Sleep tracking
I tested my ECG right on the spot, and I've got a healthy heart, thank you very much, at 92 beats per minute. Of course, I wasn't able to test the full scope of the Galaxy Watch Ultra's health and exercise sensors. I'll need to give them some time to do a proper testing, particularly since Galaxy AI plays a role in some features like Energy Score and Wellness Tips. The former generates a score for you based on metrics like your physical activity and sleep habits; the latter offers recommendations and suggestions based on your past actions.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, compared to its cheaper Galaxy Watch 7 sibling, is designed for rugged adventurers. It can reportedly handle temperatures between -4 and 131 degrees Fahrenheit, and it can tolerate deep-sea diving and other challenging environments. I haven't visited Antarctica nor strapped it to my wrist while scuba diving just yet, but once I do, I'll let you know how it holds up.
Bands are too tricky to swapI removed the bands from the Galaxy Watch Ultra by pressing down on two small silver button mechanisms on the back. The bands are not easy to remove. (I almost broke a nail trying to push down on the buttons hard enough to release the band from the watch's grip.)
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableReattaching the bands were a pain, too. I just couldn't figure it out.
I haven't seen how Samsung packs the Galaxy Watch Ultra inside the box, but let's hope it ships with the bands attached (like the Galaxy Watch 6). This will save you the headache of snapping the bands together.
Speaking of bands, the Galaxy Watch Ultra comes in three different band styles, including Marine (great for swimming), Trail (breathable and lightweight), and PeakForm (OK for all workouts). Marine is the way to go, according to my short experience with it. It appears easier to clean — and won't collect as much dirt and sweat as the other bands.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra worth it?It's too early to say whether the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is worth it. I'll have to test it first. I'm particularly interested in the Galaxy Watch Ultra's battery life. On Power Saving Mode, Samsung claims the Galaxy Watch Ultra can last four days. Compare this to the Apple Watch Ultra, which lasts three days on Low Power Mode.
If I don't need to charge my smartwatch for four days, the Galaxy Watch Ultra may have my heart.
Opens in a new window Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra $649.99 at SamsungThe 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 12 SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for July 12Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, July 12, 2024:
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