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Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra might have a strangely mundane design flaw: the adhesive on its camera rings doesn’t always hold.

At least one user reported on X that, after three months of daily use, a camera ring on his S25 Ultra detached. Despite the device’s titanium frame and glass back, the rings aren’t part of the actual camera hardware. They’re purely cosmetic, held in place with adhesive.

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This isn’t an alarmist take on the durability of the S25 Ultra. The new camera rings are noticeably thicker than those on the S24, and most units appear structurally sound. YouTuber JerryRigEverything warned about this months ago in one of his teardown videos. With deliberate prying, he removed a ring, but clarified that they’re generally secured well under normal conditions.

Still, this incident stands out. A high-end phone featuring premium materials can still fail in oddly avoidable ways. A camera ring detaching after light wear is unusual, even if it’s an isolated case.

Samsung likely won’t see major fallout from this. The Galaxy S25 Edge, launched last month, continues to draw attention for its slim design and impressive performance. For now, the detaching camera ring remains an odd one-off. If not, we'll have another article about it, in say, two-ish more months.

Creators such as Cam Higby, who is conservative, have sometimes outnumbered traditional media outlets at the immigration protests. Their posts have gone viral.

New video from Boston Dynamics sheds light on how the company's Atlas humanoid robot sees and engages with the world around it.

The Wall Street Journal and other outlets have reported that Apple is struggling to sell the Vision Pro, a futuristic augmented reality wearable with a depressing (for me) $3,500 price tag. While the rumor mill has taken this as a sign that the headset will quietly ride off into the virtual sunset, apparently no one told Apple.

On Monday, Apple hosted its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), where a suite of new Vision Pro features was announced.

The headlines from WWDC 2025 included the introduction of Liquid Glass, a new visual aesthetic for Apple software, as well as a new naming convention for its operating systems. So instead of iOS 19, we'll be getting iOS 26, as well as macOS Tahoe 26, and tvOS 26. Because WWDC introduced updates at a breakneck clip, you may have missed some of the news related to the Vision Pro, including the upcoming launch of visionOS 26 in the fall.

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While the press releases for iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe specify a fall launch date, the Vision Pro press release from Apple doesn't specify a launch time. However, an Apple representative confirmed that visionOS 26 will also be available this fall. The developer beta of visionOS 26 is available now.

The WWDC 2025 keynote covered almost a dozen updates coming to Vision Pro headsets, from new gaming features to enterprise tools and support for GoPro wide-field video content. So, let's dive in.

An image shared during the WWDC 2025 keynote. Credit: Apple

visionOS 26 introduces new widget experiences. Users can now place new three-dimensional widgets directly into their visual landscape, and they can be resized and customized to their liking. 

That means you can place the new Clock widget directly on your living room wall. Your Photos app widget can become an extra window on your wall, so it looks like you’re peering right into your favorite photos. Or, the weather app could look like a window to the outside world, where you can see at a glance that it’s rainy or cloudy. You can find all these new tools in the new Widgets app.

That's not a window, it's your Photos app. Credit: Apple

In Photos, you can also create 3D spatial scenes from 2D photos. You can do the same with some websites and apps with spatial browsing. Websites will be able to make experiences specifically for Vision Pro users, which could be incredibly useful for shopping in particular. Web developers can now embed 3D objects on their pages, letting the user "pull them" into their space. In a video preview shown at WWDC, a user pulls a piece of furniture out of Safari and places it directly into their space.

The Vision Pro spatial browsing experience. Credit: Apple Spatial browsing with the Vision Pro. Credit: Apple

Apple is also introducing new sharing and social features. Users can already generate a floating 3D avatar, a Persona, for chatting and other features. With visionOS 26, Personas will get more expressive and detailed. This isn't like any other chat feature we've seen, even from other augmented reality tech.

visionOS 26 delivers more expressive Personas. Credit: Apple SEE ALSO: Everything we learned during Apple's WWDC 2025 keynote

In terms of social features, Apple included an example of two people, each using their own Vision Pro headset, to watch a movie together. While cool, that seems a bit optimistic given how much of a struggle adoption has been. (Unfortunately, Apple did not announce a more affordable Vision Pro headset at WWDC, not that we expected it to.)

However, Apple isn't just envisioning a social future. We learned at WWDC 2025 that Apple will also be bringing new enterprise features to its headset.

You can now save your Vision Pro eye and hand settings, vision prescription, and accessibility settings to your iPhone, which will make it easy to use a shared team headset, for instance. There’s also a new "for your eyes only" security feature, which blocks others from seeing sensitive data.

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Some users have complained about a lack of third-party apps, and with visionOS 26, Apple has new enterprise APIs to lure in more developers. The company also announced it now supports wide-field videos from GoPro, Insta360, and Canon.

There are also new ways to control the Vision Pro, as Apple is introducing "Look To Scroll" functionality. You can also draw in the air using the Logitech Muse spatial stylus, another third-party win for Apple.

Gaming with the Vision Pro. Credit: Apple

If you're using your Vision Pro as a VR gaming headset, you can now immerse yourself in games with the PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers. visionOS 26 also bumps up hand movement tracking to 90Hz.

To sum up, if you already have a Vision Pro, you have a lot of new functionality and updates to look forward to later this year. And if you've been on the fence about the $3,500 headset, I still believe what I said when this device first launched: If any company can get augmented reality right, I believe it's Apple. More than a year after the device's launch, there still isn't anything like the Vision Pro — outside of science fiction, that is.

TL;DR: Online safety for the whole family is easy with this lifetime AdGuard Family Plan, now just A$24 (reg. A$262) with code FAMPLAN through 20 July.

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The internet isn’t just cluttered with ads; there are also trackers and other hidden threats. AdGuard keeps you safe online by blocking intrusive ads, stopping trackers, and safeguarding your privacy across all your devices.

Right now, you can grab lifetime protection for the whole crew with the AdGuard Family Plan. Cover up to nine devices for only A$24 (reg. A$262) with code FAMPLAN now through 20 July.

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The internet should be fun, not frustrating. AdGuard tackles the most annoying parts of online life, like pop-ups, autoplay videos, and banner ads, so that you can enjoy your time browsing, streaming, and scrolling again.

Aside from blocking ads, AdGuard also protects your privacy. Your information will stay safe from trackers and activity analyzers, and you'll be shielded from malware and phishing websites that you or your family members could fall victim to. 

Moms and dads will love AdGuard's parental control feature, which keeps your kids safe from inappropriate content online.

This Family Plan lets you protect up to nine devices with AdGuard, so you can make sure everyone's devices stay safe. And it works with Android and iOS operating systems alike, so it can be used on tablets, smartphones, and laptops. 

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SAVE $18: As of June 10, get Splatoon 3 for Nintendo Switch for $41.99, down from its usual price of $59.99. That's a discount of 30%.

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One of the most exciting multiplayer experiences on the Nintendo Switch is undoubtedly Splatoon 3. Dive in and out of pools of colorful ink while your team of inklings and octolings assail the other team with weapons that spread the brightly-hued goop around each stage. It might sound silly, but these competitions are cutthroat. The single-player story mode is tons of fun too, and all of that is why Splatoon 3 is still such a popular choice for Switch owners.

So much so, in fact, that the series' first spinoff, Splatoon Raiders, was just announced today. It's on the way in addition to a free Splatoon 3 content update for Switch 2 owners as well. But to enjoy all these things to the fullest, well, you'll need a copy of Splatoon 3. Woot has you taken care of with that in mind, thanks to this deal.

As of June 10, get Splatoon 3 for Nintendo Switch for $41.99, down from its usual price of $59.99. That's $18 off and a discount of 30%.

As previously stated, you get both single and multiplayer modes with Splatoon 3, and there's a ton of content to wade through. That's before you add in the Expansion Pass, which gives you another adventure in the city of Inkopolis as well as the Side Order single-player story mode that builds on the original game..

The free Switch 2 upgrade for Splatoon 3 is available on June 12, and it'll add 30 new weapon kits and bring back the Splatoon map Urchin Underpass to multiplayer. There will be new in-game Badges, additional stats in the game mode Anarchy Battle, and a few other goodies, all free to anyone playing on Switch 2 as well as graphical improvements and quality of life changes.

Whether you've played the original game since launch or you want to jump in and see what it's all about, now's a good time to get a copy of the game since it's on sale.

SAVE $55: As of June 10, shop the Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones for $124.95, down from $179.95. That's 31% off.

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Listen, I love to block out the world with a pair of headphones. It helps me focus when I'm hunkering down to write, or on a noisy flight, or at the gym surrounded by grunting lifters. However, when I'm on a run or walk outside, the noise cancellation feels dangerous, preventing me from being aware of my surroundings. That's why I like the Shokz OpenRun Pro, which leave your ears open to the world.

As of June 10, shop the Shokz OpenRun Pro at Amazon for $124.95, down from $179.97. That takes $55, or 31%, off the bone-conductive headphones.

SEE ALSO: These Bose noise-cancelling earbuds are $110 off

The Shokz OpenRun Pro are a great pick if you hate earbuds, and your ears easily get fatigued with the buds in. Instead, these headphones wrap around your head and sit just outside your ears to send sound waves through the bone and into your ear. While they won't deliver the most exceptional audio quality, they're key if you want to be aware of your surroundings, providing extra safety outdoors. They're one of the most secure open earbuds, perfect for when you want to focus on your workout and not the fit of your earbuds.

Shop the Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones now for $124.95 at Amazon, saving $55.

Broadway’s best musical winner had to delay its opening last fall and was selling poorly. But strong word-of-mouth and reviews helped this quirky show triumph.

GET $400 OFF: On June 10th, the HP OmniBook X Flip (Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is on sale for $799.99. This is discounted from its full price of $1199.99, for a savings of $400, or 32% off.

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2-in-1 laptops have veritably flipped the market, competing with both tablets and laptops. The HP OmniBook X Flip (Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is HP's 2-in-1 offering. This tablet / laptop crossover brings the touch versatility you'd expect from a tablet, and the built-in keyboard and organization you get from a PC. We loved the 2024 version, and this updated 2025 model is also a great choice—especially at this price.

Right now, you can get the HP OmniBook X Flip (Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) for $799.99 and save $400.

SEE ALSO: The best laptops for 2025: Tested for performance, battery life, design, and value The best laptop and tablet deals we're following right now

• Amazon Fire Max 11 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet (2023 Model) — $174.99 (List Price $229.99)

• Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Android Tablet — $269.99

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The OmniBook isn't just versatile, it also totes some good components. The Ultra 7 processor is fortified with 16GB of memory. It runs graphics through an Intel Arc 140V GPU. Expect fluid performance interacting with the net, streaming video, and running moderately intensive games.

Beyond its processor, this HP laptop has a 1TB SSD, which is quite large for a computer at this price point. You'll be able to store huge files, games, and videos without compromising much.

Right now, get the HP OmniBook X Flip (Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) for $799.99 and save $400, or 32%.

With an HD touchscreen that can be used in tablet mode or laptop mode and over 22 hours of battery life, this 2-in-1 is an excellent pick for those with varied work flows that happens in different settings. Take it out on the town and be the envy of the cafe.

SAVE $24: The Amazon Echo Pop Kids smart speaker is on sale for $25.99 at Amazon, down from the usual price of $49.99. That's a 48% discount.

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The kids are almost out of school for the year, and it's time to celebrate their accomplishments. If you're searching for a small gift for finishing the school year, there's a great deal on a speaker meant for kids today at Amazon.

As of June 10, the Amazon Echo Pop Kids smart speaker is on sale for $25.99, marked down from the normal price of $49.99. That's a major 48% discount that takes $24 off the list price. It also comes within $3 of the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon.

A smart speaker can be a great addition to a kid's bedroom. With it, they can host a dance party, set a reading timer for 20 minutes, or listen to a fun podcast about sea life. Kids can also use the Echo Pop Kids to set a morning alarm or turn off compatible smart lights. Come September, they can use it to ask Alexa for homework help. Alexa also comes with a kid-friendly filter so little ears won't have access to explicit songs, and all questions will come with child-appropriate answers.

SEE ALSO: The Echo Dot is back down to its lowest price of the year

Like most Amazon gadgets for kids, the Echo Pop Kids comes with Amazon's two-year worry-free guarantee, which means you'll get a completely free replacement should the smart speaker break. Plus, the Amazon Parent Dashboard gives adults total control over time limits and content.

Today's deal on the Echo Pop Kids also comes with free access to Amazon Kids+ for six months. This means summer break can be packed with free Audible books, games, morning routines, and more. Keep in mind that this subscription is set to renew after the initial six months for $5.99 per month, but you're free to cancel at any time.

While it's on sale for 48% off, snag the Amazon Echo Pop Kids for just $25.99. It's a great way to celebrate the end of the school year with something that can be fun and also educational this summer.

The best tech deals to shop this week

• Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case — $169.00 (List Price $249.00)

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

• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — $99.00 (List Price $149.95)

• Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop — $799.97 (List Price $1599.99)

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

Elon Musk’s Optimus robotics program now teeters on shaky ground following the abrupt exit of its engineering chief.

On Friday, Milan Kovac, one of the architects behind Musk’s bid to build humanoid helpers, tendered his resignation, effective immediately. Kovac took to X shortly thereafter, calling his departure "the hardest decision of my life" and citing a longing to "spend more time with my family." A Bloomberg insider confirmed that Ashok Elluswamy, veteran leader of Tesla’s Autopilot teams, will step in as Optimus’s new engineering head.

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This marks a significant leadership shakeup for Musk, who’s been positioning robotics as Tesla's next big frontier. Optimus, however, hasn’t exactly wowed since its 2022 debut, when a prototype was famously wheeled out by humans, barely functional. Fast-forward to October: sleek demos in Los Angeles featured Optimus units slinging drinks and charming investors. But much of the “wow” factor was tempered by reports that some tasks were remotely operated by humans.

Musk envisions Optimus robots roaming our homes, tackling chores from laundry to lawn care. He’s hinted that, at scale, each unit could retail in the $20,000–$30,000 range. But with Kovac’s sudden departure, the path from concept to household appliance seems a little more uncertain.

During Apple's WWDC keynote yesterday, the company announced the upcoming launch of macOS Tahoe 26 — the operating system update for MacBook laptops and iMac desktops. The macOS 26 update will launch in the fall, and Apple also said this will be the final software release for Intel-based Macs. That means any iMac or MacBook not equipped with an Apple silicon chip will no longer receive future software updates post-Tahoe.

Basically, if you have a laptop with an M1, M2, M3, or M4 chip, you're safe. Some Macs released in 2019 and 2020 with Intel chips can also be upgraded to Tahoe. Older Intel Macs without support will still be usable, but they'll soon be very outdated.

This is not an unexpected development, as Apple has been distancing itself from its Intel-based machines ever since the release of the first in-house Apple silicon chip back in 2020, the M1. Once the 2023 MacBook Pro M3 was released, Apple fully stopped manufacturing new Intel Macs, and this news only further solidifies the company's Intel breakup.

Intel Macs that are compatible with Tahoe will still receive security updates for the next three years, but that's it. “Apple silicon enables us all to achieve things that were previously unimaginable, and it’s time to put all of our focus and innovation there,” Apple Senior Director of Developer Relations, Matthew Firlik, said during the WWDC keynote. “If you’ve not done so already, now is a great time to help your users migrate to the Apple silicon versions of your apps.”

SEE ALSO: Apple had an impossible task at WWDC. Here's why.

A breakdown of all macOS-Tahoe-compatible Macs can be found on Apple's website. The list is as follows:

• MacBook Air with Apple silicon (2020 and later)

• MacBook Pro with Apple silicon (2020 and later)

• MacBook Pro (16‑inch, 2019)

• MacBook Pro (13‑inch, 2020, four Thunderbolt 3 ports)

• iMac (2020 and later)

• Mac mini (2020 and later)

• Mac Studio (2022 and later)

• Mac Pro (2019 and later)

The best gift card deals as of June 10: BEST FOOD DELIVERY GIFT CARD DEAL DoorDash $50 gift card $42.50 (save $7.50) Get Deal BEST RIDESHARE GIFT CARD DEAL Lyft $100 gift card $85 (save $15) Get Deal BEST ENTERTAINMENT GIFT CARD DEAL Fandango $50 gift card $40 (save $10) Get Deal BEST SUBSCRIPTION GIFT CARD DEAL Tinder Gold gift card $27.99 (save $12) Get Deal

Still looking for a Father's Day gift? Or maybe a last-minute graduation or wedding present? You can't go wrong with a gift card — you know your giftee will use it, unlike that fancy sous vide machine that's still sitting in their cabinet untouched.

If you've run out of gift ideas and are in need of a Hail Mary, Amazon has your back with up to 20% off gift cards of all kinds. The selection covers services and establishments like DoorDash, Fandango, and even Taco Bell. In other words, you've got options. Here are our top picks.

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While it's not the most exciting gift around, a DoorDash gift card is a great pick for practically anyone. With the rising costs of, well, everything, free meal delivery is quite the blessing. Gift someone $50 of endless dinner options at their fingertips via DoorDash for only $42.50. That saves you $7.50, or 15%. Just be sure to select the $50 option before heading to checkout to see the savings reflected automatically. Want to give even more? You can grab a $100 DoorDash gift card at Best Buy for only $85, also saving you 15%.

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A $100 Lyft gift card can go a long way — particularly when fare hikes are outrageous (like after an NFL game ends or a when Taylor Swift is in town). And as of June 10, it'll only cost you $85, saving you 15%. Be sure to choose the $100 option as the gift amount and enter your recipient's email address, and the $15 in savings should be reflected at checkout.

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Help keep cinema alive by gifting a $50 Fandango gift card to a movie lover in your life. It'll only cost you $40, which is 20% in savings, and is available to use at thousands of theaters nationwide, as well as online for digital Fandango purchases. As a lightning deal at Amazon, this price won't be around for long. It'll jump back to full price once the deal is 100% claimed.

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The best home and kitchen deals to shop this week

• Skylight Frame 10-inch Digital Picture Frame — $139.99 (List Price $159.00)

• Ninja Crispi Air Fryer — $159.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Birdfy AI Smart Solar Powered Bird Feeder with Camera — $161.99 (List Price $249.99)

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After years of smartphone size inflation, the tide is turning the other way.

Samsung announced in a brief, almost hilariously vague blog post on its website on Tuesday that the "the newest Galaxy Z series" will be the thinnest and lightest batch of foldables from the company to date. That's...pretty much the only bit of news in the blog post. Samsung didn't say when the foldables will be shown off, how many foldables there will be, what they will be called, or even specifically how thin and light they will be.

However, we can use a combination of common sense and leaks to fill in some of those blanks. Samsung announces new foldables every summer, so it probably won't be long now before we actually see these devices. Barring a true surprise, there will almost certainly be two foldables: The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, assuming Samsung sticks to its usual routine. If Samsung's specific verbiage in the blog post is to be trusted, both will be thinner and lighter than before.

SEE ALSO: 7 Samsung Galaxy S25 settings to change right away (and 1 you definitely shouldn't)

Beyond that, prolific tech leaker @UniverseIce on X (via TechRadar) claimed in May that the Z Fold 7 specifically will be just 3.9mm thick in its unfolded state and 8.9mm when folded. The Galaxy Z Fold 6's thickness measures in at 5.6mm when unfolded and 12.1mm when folded, for comparison's sake.

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This continues a recent trend of smartphone companies trying to make flagships (or flagship-adjacent devices) as thin as possible. Samsung recently released the Galaxy S25 Edge, a phone that is, indeed, very thin. Apple is also heavily rumored to be working on something called the "iPhone 17 Air," which would be an iPhone equivalent to what Samsung made, theoretically, anyway.

Here's hoping the battery life doesn't suffer too much from all this deflation.

Dracula is reframed in a coming-of-age setting in Abraham's Boys: A Dracula Story, a horror that follows Bram Stoker's Van Helsing character 18 years after the events of the legendary vampire novel.

Based on Joe Hill's short story of the same name, Abraham's Boys teases a troubled 1915 rural family where the two young boys live in the shadow of an erratic father, and a mother who seems convinced (with good reason) that something unpleasant may be closing in on her.

Written and directed by Natasha Kermani (V/H/S/85), Abraham's Boys stars Titus Welliver, Jocelin Donahue, Aurora Perrineau, Judah Mackey, and Brady Hepner.

Abraham's Boys is in theaters July 11.

Threads, Mark Zuckerberg's answer to X, has been around for nearly two years. And soon, users will finally be able to send direct messages (DMs) on the app.

Until now, anyone wanting to DM someone on Threads had to jump over to Instagram. That workaround makes some sense — you can’t have a Threads account without also having an Instagram account — but switching between apps is a clunky experience, especially on a platform built for quick, conversational posts.

SEE ALSO: How a Threads post helped me find community and beat loneliness How to send a DM onInstagram's Threads Credit: Instagram Threads

Meta, which owns Threads along with Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, says it’s starting to test an in-app DM inbox in select markets, including Hong Kong, Thailand, and Argentina. The plan is to roll the feature out more broadly in the near future.

"Our community has been asking for a way to continue their 1:1 conversations without breaking the flow by switching to another app," Threads said in a press release. "By keeping the conversation within the app, we’re making it easier for users to connect and build on each other’s perspectives."

Some users do seem eager for DMs. One post that read, "Kinda wish Threads had a DM because I rly be wanting to talk to some of you," got over 375 likes.

But not everyone is on board. Many Threads users actually seem to enjoy the platform’s DM-free simplicity. A June 3 post with more than 600 likes and 100 reposts said: "I actually love that Threads has no DMs tbh." Replies echoed the sentiment: "DM-free Threads is the reason I can actually enjoy posting again," one user said. Another wrote, "It’s why I'm never leaving." One popular post simply read, "reasons why I love Threads 1 – no one can dm you," and racked up thousands of likes.

So, will people embrace DMs on Threads? Time will tell. But whether you’re excited or dreading it, one thing’s for sure: They’re coming.

SAVE $20: As of June 10, grab the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K for just $29.99. That gives you $20 in savings for 40% off.

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So you have a great TV already. It provides crisp 4K picture in vivid color, so you can watch all your favorite shows and movies in the best quality possible. But now that you have such a capable TV, you need a streamer to complete your set-up. While many TVs come with built-in smart TVs, an external streamer has its perks. That's why we like the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K — and it's on sale now.

As of June 10, get the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K for $29.99. That saves you $20 off its list price of $49.99 for 40% savings. That's the lowest price the streamer has hit this year. Last year, the streamer dropped all the way down to $21.99, making it its lowest price ever. So until we see that price again, $29.99 is pretty good.

Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K is a great budget streamer. For just $30, it provides access to all of your favorite streaming apps. If your number one streaming service is Prime Video, this is the best streaming device for you. It puts Prime content front and center so it's easy to access. But regardless of where you're watching, Prime will put all of your recently watched show in a convenient continue watching tab so you don't need to sort through all the apps. The streamer isn't perfect and does have a bit of lag from time to time, but for $29.99, we're not complaining.

Grab the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K for $29.99 at Amazon now.

Apple's new iPhone operating system could seriously change the way you use emoji and Genmoji.

The tech giant announced and previewed iOS 26 on Monday during its highly anticipated keynote address at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). There was lots of news: a total redesign, new Maps tools, and new spam-blocking tools, to name a few.

Tucked into that waterfall of news was a big change to Genmoji and emoji. In short: You'll soon have more ability to customize your Genmoji with ChatGPT and by combining emoji. The new iOS will allow users to "mix together emoji and combine them with descriptions to create something new," Apple wrote in a press release. Apple, for example, showed off what looked like an emoji sloth discovering a good idea...which, sure, OK.

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Apple also noted that iOS 26 will allow users to employ ChatGPT to customize their images and emoji. It showed, for instance, that in Image Playground users can make emoji (or images) stylized in different ways using the AI tool. An image of a beach ball, for instance, could be made to look like it was an oil painting.

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These tools seemed to be aimed at spicing up your group chats. Gone are the days of a simple :) it would seem.

SAVE $50: As of June 10, get the Corsair K70 Core TKL Wireless Gaming Keyboard for $99.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $149.99. That's a discount of 33%.

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If you spend a lot of time at your desk buried in video games, you probably already know that a good gaming keyboard is a necessity. Not only can it elevate how you play, but tactile switches, springy keys, and fun RGB decor just make the entire experience a little more fun. If you haven't had a chance to try one, now's a good time to invest with this deal from Amazon.

As of June 10, get the Corsair K70 Core TKL Wireless Gaming Keyboard for $99.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $149.99. That's $50 off and a discount of 33%.

This space-saving tenkeyless layout is a great option for smaller gaming stations, since it doesn't take up too much space. It also gives you more room to maneuver your mouse if need be. It comes ready with pre-lubed MLX Red v2 switches that offer smooth strokes as well, so you'll be primed and ready for support or firing off shots in whatever game you're enjoying at the moment. They're responsible and clicky, with each attached to its own RGB backlighting so you can choose which color you want for each stroke.

But despite the keys being clicky, they don't make too much noise, with two sound-dampening layers that keep them from waking up the entire house when you're spending a few hours in Overwatch 2 or raiding in Final Fantasy XIV. You can also toggle between regular and Game Mode via one button for more competition-oriented settings meant to help reduce input lag and other distractions so you can keep your eye on the prize.

If you're ready to transform how you play, you should grab this keyboard while it's available, especially since there are tons of great games out right now.

SAVE $20: A four-pack of Tile Pro Bluetooth trackers is on sale at Amazon for $79.99, down from the standard price of $99.99. That's 20% off.

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We're not officially into summer quite yet, but that doesn't matter — it's all systems go on summer vacation. Once you have the logistics sorted out, it's time to consider packing. You'll want to take along plenty of sunscreen, an e-reader, and noise-cancelling headphones. But there's another essential gadget to pack in your luggage: a Bluetooth tracker. If you've never owned one before, or you need a few more, check out this deal at Amazon.

As of June 10, a four-pack of Tile Pro Bluetooth trackers is on sale for $79.99 at Amazon, marked down from the usual price of $99.99. That's a 20% discount that shaves $20 off the price. It brings the price of each Tile Pro tracker down to just $20.

Compatible with both Android and iOS devices, packing along several Tile Pro Trackers is a smart move. That's appliable to your European cruise, a long weekend away with friends, and even heading to the local park. Stick one in your checked luggage so you'll know it made it onto the plane, keep one on your keys, and attach one to your rental bicycle.

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Each Tile Pro Tracker comes with up to 500 feet of tracking range and is made with water-resistant materials. In Mashable's roundup of the best Bluetooth trackers, the Tile Pro earns the title of the best alternative to AirTags. The review points out the Tile Pro is great when it comes to location tracking with long range. It also works great as an item finder, since double pressing the button on the Tile can trigger your phone to ring. That's true even when your phone is set to silent mode.

Stop stressing about lost items this summer and snag a four-pack of Tile Pro Trackers while they're on sale at Amazon for $79.99. Peace of mind for just $20 per tag is a heck of a deal.

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