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GET $30 OFF: As of June 10, Apple AirPods 4 are on sale at Amazon for $99, down from their regular price of $129. That's 23% off.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $99 at AmazonWhen I imagine earbuds, I always picture the AirPods. These white and black earbuds are a staple in subways, streets, and homes all over the world. With solid sound and simple wireless connectivity, modern AirPods are more convenient than ever — especially when they're on sale.
As of June 10, the AirPods 4 are back down to just $99, down from $129, at Amazon. Get them now and save 23%. Did we mention that they also make great gifts for Dad?
SEE ALSO: 57+ unique gift ideas for Dad that are way better than a tieFourth-generation AirPods offer a few innovations that separate them from older models. They have redesigned, smaller stems, so they're built to fit in more ears comfortably. They also have improved battery life: 5 hours per charge, and 30 hours of playtime using their charging case.
The earbuds are designed for taking calls, so their microphones offer good quality. The new edition also brings Siri on board. You'll be able to command Siri directly through the earbuds with simple voice activation, and shake your head in response to Siri's queries.
AirPods 4 include spatial audio, which simulates a 3D audio environment and tracks your head motions. Move your head and feel audio all around you, like you're in the mix at a live concert.
Buy today and get Apple AirPods 4 for $99, and save $30, or 23%.
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AI researchers, assemble!
Frustrated by Meta's progress in the AI arms race, Mark Zuckerberg is personally recruiting AI experts for a "superintelligence group," according to Bloomberg.
The report said Zuckerberg wants to assemble a supergroup with around 50 members, with the goal of achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI) and beyond. Though definitions vary, AGI generally refers to artificial intelligence that equals human intelligence. Superintelligence is the term for AI that's smarter than humans, though this remains mostly hypothetical.
Zuckerberg has reportedly gone into "founder mode," taking a hands-on approach to compete with AI rivals like Google and OpenAI. The Meta CEO was reportedly disappointed by the response to its latest model, Llama 4, which failed to outperform other frontier models on LMArena, the leaderboard where it's currently topped by Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro and OpenAI's o4 models. Then there was the whole mini scandal where Meta was caught gaming the leaderboard by submitting a version of Llama 4 that wasn't available to the public, according to The Verge.
According to Bloomberg, Zuckerberg has reportedly created a WhatsApp group with senior Meta leadership called "Recruiting Party" to brainstorm top talent and woo AI researchers, engineers, and entrepreneurs to join the Meta supergroup. The report says Zuckerberg has been hosting lunches and dinners to personally recruit members. According to a separate report from the New York Times, Meta is offering compensation packages of seven to nine figures. The Times also said Scale AI CEO Alexendr Wang is joining the group.
The superintelligence lab would try to improve Llama performance and develop new AI tools and features that can eventually be integrated into the Meta AI chatbot on Meta platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Meta has also rebooted its AI glasses efforts and is reportedly planning to include facial recognition technology and position the Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses as a smarter virtual assistant.
Google is also working on AI-powered XR glasses, and OpenAI is similarly exploring an omnipresent AI companion with a device developed in partnership with Jony Ive's startup io.
Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.
Girls creator Lena Dunham returns to TV with Too Much, another story about a complicated, messy woman trying to find herself (and love) in the big city. This time, though, Dunham swaps New York for London, and her leading lady is none other than Hacks' Megan Stalter.
SEE ALSO: Summer TV preview: All the TV shows you need to know, and where to stream themStalter plays Jessica, a workaholic in her mid-thirties whose longterm relationship has just come to a devastating end. Needing a change of scenery from her New York life, she takes a job in London. There, she hopes to live out her own Bridget Jones's Diary or Notting Hill rom-com fantasy.
Her actual London reality — a cramped flat, screaming neighbors — leaves much to be desired. But when she meets musician Felix (Will Sharpe, The White Lotus), she discovers a connection she can't quite shake. (Even if he's littered with red flags.)
Check out Stalter and Sharpe's chemistry in the trailer above, where they bicker about the differences between Americans and Brits, make out around London, and even spit in each other's mouths during sex. (It's a Lena Dunham show, what else would you expect?)
Plus, get a sneak peek at Too Much's star-studded guest cast, including Andrew Scott, Naomi Watts, Kit Harington, Jennifer Saunders, and Jessica Alba.
Co-created by Dunham and Luis Felber, Too Much also stars Michael Zegan, Janicza Bravo, Richard E. Grant, Leo Reich, Daisy Bevan, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Dean-Charles Chapman, Rita Wilson, Rita Ora, Prasanna Puwanarajah, Andrew Rannells, Rhea Perlman, Emily Ratajkowski, Stephen Fry, Kaori Momoi, and Adwoa Aboah.
SAVE $15: As of June 10, get the Amazon Echo Dot for just $34.99, down from $49.99. That saves you $15 for 30% off.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Dot $34.99 at AmazonWhen you're in the throes of cooking dinner, chopping and sautéing, you don't have a second to reach for your phone to queue up music or look up (for the millionth time) how many tablespoons are in a cup. That's where a smart speaker comes in to help you out with hands-free answers. We're big fans of Amazon's Echo line-up, which are easy to use and affordable. And right now, you can get one of its cutest models on sale.
As of June 10, get the Amazon Echo Dot for just $34.99. That saves you $15 off of its normal $49.99. This 30% savings brings it down to its lowest price of the year. Its lowest price ever is $22.99, which came last Prime Day. With another Prime Day right around the corner, we're bracing ourselves for another price drop, but in the meantime, this is the best deal on the Echo Dot right now.
SEE ALSO: Amazon just released its 20 best books of 2025 — and 19 of them are on saleThe Echo Dot is the ideal Echo for small spaces. It's more compact than the flagship Echo but still has the same perks, able to process voice commands. Plus, it's compatible with other smart devices, so you can set routines like adjusting your smart thermostat at certain hours or making sure your smart lightbulbs come on as you come home from work.
And speaking of smart light bulbs, Amazon is running a promotion with the Echo Dot. With your purchase, get a free Wiz Smart Light Bulb. Just add both to your cart and the discount will automatically be applied.
Shop the Amazon Echo Dot for $34.99 at Amazon and save $15.
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Generative AI is new enough that its training data seems to be constantly up for debate — and that debate is heading to the courts in the UK in a new, sure-to-be landmark case between Getty Images and Stability AI.
In January 2023, Getty Images announced it was suing Stability AI for allegedly using its photos to train AI models without permission, violating existing copyright law. Getty accused Stability AI of copying and processing "millions of images protected by copyright and the associated metadata owned or represented by Getty Images absent a license to benefit Stability AI’s commercial interests and to the detriment of the content creators," the company said in a press release at the time.
Getty Images noted that they have provided licenses to other tech companies seeking to use their photos "for purposes related to training artificial intelligence systems in a manner that respects personal and intellectual property rights." Stability AI, the company said, didn't pursue a license with them "and instead, we believe, chose to ignore viable licensing options and long‑standing legal protections in pursuit of their stand‑alone commercial interests," the press release read.
In response, Stability AI told Out-Law at the time that it takes "these matters seriously" and that it the company only learned about the lawsuit "via the press."
Now, on June 9, London’s High Court is finally hearing the case.
Getty brought a similar lawsuit against Stability AI in the U.S., according to Reuters, but it has yet to hit the courts.
Stability argues that the training didn't take place in the UK and that the images generated from the AI don't use Getty's copyrighted works, Hack Read reported. According to the Associated Press, Stability said just a "tiny portion" of the outputs from its image-generator "look at all similar" to Getty images.
Reuters reported that a spokesperson for Stability AI said before the trial that "the wider dispute is about technological innovation and freedom of ideas."
"Artists using our tools are producing works built upon collective human knowledge, which is at the core of fair use and freedom of expression," the spokesperson said, according to Reuters.
Stability AI lawyer Hugo Cuddingan argued that Getty's lawsuit poses an "overt threat" to "the wider generative AI industry," but Getty's lawyers argue that this isn't about AI; it's about copyright law.
"It is not a battle between creatives and technology, where a win for Getty Images means the end of AI," Getty's lawyer Lindsay Lane told the court, according to Reuters, adding: "The two industries can exist in synergistic harmony because copyright works and database rights are critical to the advancement and success of AI ... the problem is when AI companies such as Stability want to use those works without payment."
Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.
GET A FREE $119.96 AMAZON CREDIT: The Ninja Luxe Café Premier 3-in-1 Espresso and Coffee Maker in stainless steel is selling for $599.95 at Amazon, and comes with a free Amazon credit worth $119.96.
Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Luxe Café Premier 3-in-1 Espresso and Coffee Maker $599.95 at AmazonCoffee: some people can't stand the stuff and others can't image a morning without it. For those who do enjoy it, the drink specifics can get complicated. If you live in a home where coffee preferences differ, you'll want a versatile machine that can handle producing crema-rich espresso shots but also a perfect cup of brewed coffee. If that's the case, check out this deal at Amazon.
As of June 10, the stainless steel Ninja Luxe Café Premier 3-in-1 Espresso and Coffee Maker is selling for $599.95, which is its standard list price. However, Amazon is offering a free Amazon credit worth $119.96 with your purchase. This credit shows up in your Amazon account 30 days after the Ninja Luxe ships and you'll need to spend it all before Dec. 30.
We could list out what the Ninja Luxe Café Premier 3-in-1 Espresso and Coffee Maker can do but it seems easier to list what it can't do — and that's make bad coffee. The Ninja Luxe Café Premier is an overachiever in the best way, and it's versatility means it's worthy of your precious counter space.
SEE ALSO: The Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven is down to a record-low price at AmazonWith whole coffee beans, the machine's built-in grinder uses Ninja's Barista Assist Technology which takes care of the complicated process of finding the correct grind size, time, and dose. The Conical burr grinder has 25 grind settings and the machine will decide on the best fit for your beans using a built-in scale. All of this will be incredibly helpful in making your own perfect espresso shots.
If you're not in the mood for making your own mocha with the espresso shots and help from the Dual Froth System to make microfoam, you can also take advantage of the machine's drip coffee feature. And on hot summer days, go with the machine's cold brew function. And why not top that with some rich cold foam?
In Mashable's roundup of the best Ninja appliances, the Ninja Luxe Café Premier 3-in-1 Espresso and Coffee Maker earned the top spot for best espresso and coffee machine. Mashable Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino wrote, "If you've ever felt intimidated by using an espresso machine, the Ninja Luxe Café Premier strikes the perfect balance of user-friendly design with high-end settings."
Mangino mentions that in addition to the beginner-friendly design, the machine excels in automated milk frothing and the adjustable grinder is a huge selling point.
Instead of arguing over an espresso machine or a drip coffee machine, go with a model that includes both like the Ninja Luxe Café Premier 3-in-1 Espresso and Coffee Maker. While it's not technically on sale today, it comes with a free Amazon credit that'll give you $119.96 to spend at the mega retailer. If we apply girl math, that's a $120 discount.
GET $100 OFF: June 10th, the GoPro Hero13 Black Action Camera Bundle is currently on sale for $379.99, down from its full price of $479.99, for a savings of $100 off.
Opens in a new window Credit: GoPro GoPro Hero13 Black Action Camera Bundle $379.99 at Best BuyWhether as a Father's Day gift for an outdoorsman or a strategic summer purchase for yourself, right now is a great time to nab the GoPro Hero13 Action Camera Bundle. With two batteries, a hand grip, connections, and more included, this pack brings you the famously rugged versatility of GoPro, plus everything you need to get started.
Right now, the GoPro Hero13 Black Action Camera Bundle is on sale for $379.99, for a savings of $100 off.
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GoPro cameras are famous for their ability to survive the elements. With extreme waterproofing, shock-proofing that helps them survive falls, and native "Horizon Lock" image stabilization, they'll follow you into the sea, through cave systems, and down serpentine mountain bike trails.
These cameras aren't only rugged, however, they also take impressive photos and videos, shooting in HDR with 10 bit color. They're also smart: use voice commands to begin capture.
Currently, June 10th, the GoPro Hero13 Black Action Camera Bundle is available for $379.99, down from its normal price of $479.99. Get it now and save $100.
The Hero13 has wide connectivity. Pair it using Bluetooth for livestreaming, or record video in formats upwards of 4K and retrieve it from a Micro USB. The device will also send videos straight to your phone over WiFi.
SAVE $87.04: As of June 10, the Sony ULT Field 5 is down to just $242.95 at Amazon, a 26% drop from its list price of $329.99. That's a new record-low price for the speaker.
Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony ULT Field 5 $242.95 at AmazonJust two months ago, Sony added the ULT Field 5 to its speaker lineup. Just a month later, Amazon dropped its price by 25%. Now another month has passed and, keeping with the pattern, the price has dropped once again.
As of June 10, you can pick up the Sony ULT Field 5 at Amazon for only $142.95. That's 26% off its list price of $329.99 and a new best-ever price for the speaker.
SEE ALSO: The best speakers in 2025While we haven't had a chance to do hands-on testing with the ULT Field 5, Mashable's Deputy Reviews Editor Miller Kern spent some time with the ULT Field 1 and ULT Field 3 and is impressed with the speakers as a whole. The entire lineup was designed for bass lovers. So, if heavy bass isn't your cup of tea, the ULT Field 5 (or any of the ULT Field speakers for that matter) is probably not for you.
The Field 5 is completely waterproof, dust-proof, and rust-proof, with an IP67 certification. It can stand vertically or lay horizontally to suit your space and comes with a removable shoulder strap. While still technically a portable speaker, it's a bit on the hefty side (about 7.3 pounds) and "would be better for more stationary uses like house parties," Kern writes. The Field 5 also packs a slightly longer battery life than the smaller Field 3 (25 hours versus 24), has more customizable audio, more output, deeper bass, and fun party lights.
Based on the sheer power and impressive bass of the ULT Field speakers we have tested, we don't think you'll be disappointed in the ULT Field 5. And at $87 off, you certainly won't be disappointed in the price.
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Hereditary and Midsommar writer/director Ari Aster pits Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix against one another in the critically heralded thriller, Eddington.
Eddington returns audiences to May of 2020, when COVID-19 brought the world to a standstill and protests over racial division and the murder of George Floyd rocked the US.
In the small town of Eddington, New Mexico, the convergence of these issues has created a major rift, with Pascal's progressive Mayor Ted Garcia on one side and Phoenix's Sheriff Joe Cross on the other. When Joe challenges Ted in the next mayoral election, their rivalry sparks a powder keg that could have disastrous consequences for the entire town. (All 2,345 citizens.)
SEE ALSO: Summer Movie Preview: What's coming to theaters and streaming?While Aster made his name in horror, the trailer for Eddington suggests it's more of a Western thriller, with the titular town not being big enough for both Joe and Ted's ambitions. Between Western staples like stand-offs and shootouts, the trailer above also re-visits the pandemic bubble of 2020, featuring everything from COVID-19 nasal swabs (ouch) to discussions of social distancing.
The 2020 setting also allows Aster to explore the increased role social media and conspiracy theories played during social isolation. But Eddington goes beyond mere doomscrolling. Emma Stone plays Joe's conspiracy-obsessed wife Louise, while Austin Butler portrays the cult leader she latches onto. Get a sneak peek of their unsettling performances in the trailer above, which threads the needle between absurdity and the all-too real anxieties of 2020.
Eddington also stars Luke Grimes, Deirdre O'Connell, Micheal Ward, Amélie Hoeferle, Clifton Collins Jr., and William Belleau.
SAVE $50: As of June 10, get the HyperPack Pro for $149.99, down from its regular price of $199.99, at Amazon. That's a discount of 25%.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon HyperPack Pro $149.99 at AmazonIf you're prone to losing things, you probably already have an Apple AirTag setup for your most important belongings. What if your things already had an AirTag's functionality baked in without the need to buy and attach one? That's exactly what you get with the HyperPack Pro, which lets you use Apple's Find My functionality to track your backpack when you need to get it back in your hands. And you can get one on sale right now.
As of June 10, get the HyperPack Pro for $149.99, down from its regular price of $199.99, at Amazon. That's $50 for a discount of 25%.
SEE ALSO: Ray-Ban Meta Glasses just dropped to a record-low price at AmazonThis slim travel backpack fits up to 22L. It can hold up to a 16-inch laptop and has plenty of space for all of your stuff. What makes it special, however, is its built-in Hyper Location Module that lets you track it with Apple's Find My app — so it functions the same as an AirTag without any extra effort on your part.
It's crafted from weather-resistant materials, including 1260D Cordura, so it's water-resistant and ready to hold up to stormy weather or the occasional drop in a puddle. It has tons of pockets and compartments to store your things as well, all tucked away in a slim profile that looks nice and organized instead of a duffle bag that's baggy and falling in on itself while you carry it.
Summer's here and travel season is in high gear. So if you have trouble losing things, consider grabbing one of these backpacks so you can stop worrying about keeping track of your luggage or your belongings and focus more on what you're up to for the summer.
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Apple's new tvOS 26 has a very cool feature you may have missed in yesterday's news onslaught that was the WWDC opening keynote.
If you're not familiar with it, Apple Music Sing is a feature in Apple Music on the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV 4K, introduced in 2022, that lets you sing along to a song's lyrics.
Until now, the feature wasn't particularly advanced; it boiled down to the ability to turn down a song's vocals while reading its lyrics in real-time.
However, in tvOS 26, which just became available as a developer beta, Apple has taken Sing a little further with several new features. Most importantly, you can now use an iPhone as a hand-held microphone, and have your voice amplified and reproduced alongside the music. Yes, just like a real karaoke session.
Others can join in with their iPhones too, as long as they have an iPhone 11 or later, running the latest iOS.
SEE ALSO: For iPadOS 26, Apple invents something called 'Windows'You can sing along to a tune even if you don't know the language; a feature called Lyrics Translation and Pronunciation will guide you. It's only available for select songs and in a handful of languages; for a full list, check the fine print here.
ChatGPT is experiencing a partial outage Tuesday morning, OpenAI confirmed.
A partial outage affecting ChatGPT, Sora and APIs is currently under investigation, according to OpenAI's status page.
The outage was first reported about five hours ago and reports of users experiencing errors has steadily increased since, according to Downdetector, a service owned by Mashable parent company Ziff Davis.
Users on social media highlighted "too many concurrent requests" as the error message appearing when they attempt to use ChatGPT.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.At 8:35 a.m. ET, OpenAI said it identified the root cause of the error and is implementing a fix.
This is a developing story and will be updated as new details emerge.
In an online landscape where AI is everywhere, including dating apps, it's not shocking that some singles are using AI to meet a partner.
Just over a quarter, 26 percent of singles, are using artificial intelligence to enhance their dating lives, according to Match's latest Singles in America study. This is a whopping 333 percent increase from 2024.
SEE ALSO: Majority of Gen Z would marry an AI, survey saysMatch and the Kinsey Institute surveyed around 5,000 U.S. singles between the ages of 18 and 98. According to the report, nearly half of Gen Z singles have already used AI in their dating lives, whether to better craft their profiles or messages, or to screen for compatibility. Out of all singles, 44 percent said they'd like AI to help filter matches, and 40 percent want help creating the perfect dating profile.
According to the report, nearly half of Gen Z singles have already used AI in their dating lives, whether to better craft their profiles or messages, or to screen for compatibility.Meanwhile, 44 percent consider it a dealbreaker to use AI to alter their photos, and 36 percent consider it a dealbreaker to use AI to generate conversations. Some daters Mashable spoke to earlier this year believe AI shouldn't be used in dating at all, as it's disingenuous, but others see it as another tool of the trade.
"AI isn't replacing intimacy, it's giving singles an edge," said Dr. Amanda Gesselman, psychologist at Kinsey and Match's director of sex and relationship science, in the press release. "For a generation overwhelmed by options, tools that bring clarity and efficiency are more than welcome."
While Gesselman says AI isn't replacing intimacy, Match found that 16 percent of singles have engaged with AI as a romantic companion. This soars to 33 percent of Gen Z and then 23 percent of millennials. A different, non-Match survey from April found that 8 in 10 members of Gen Z would marry an AI. An expert told Mashable at the time that it makes sense given that younger people are digital natives, but it comes with risks. Some researchers say AI companions are dangerous for minors because they could develop an emotional dependence on them.
It seems that singles are leaning into both technology and romance. Seven in 10 respondents said that they believe in destiny when it comes to relationships, with 73 percent of singles believing in forever love. Belief in love at first sight has increased to 60 percent, up from 34 percent in 2014.
Featured Video For You Mashable Rants: Is flirting with AI considered cheating?But people may not actually be seeing this play out IRL. Thirty-nine percent of singles say they don't know anyone in their life who represents "relationship goals." People are looking to social media for their ideas on modern love.
"Reality TV and Instagram have made love feel more like a highlight reel than a lived experience," said Gesselman. "The pressure to find something picture-perfect can be paralyzing."
Reality TV, Instagram — and AI. Forty-five percent of survey respondents said AI partners make them feel more understood, and active daters are three times more likely than inactive daters to turn to AI for companionship. And 40 percent say having an AI boyfriend or girlfriend is cheating — a debate that Mashable has weighed in on.
But will daters even want a human companion if AI "understands" them? We might have to wait for the 2026 survey to know.
See more survey results at Singles in America.
The stairs of Air Force One were often cruel to Joe Biden, and now it appears they've come for Donald Trump.
Over the weekend a clip of the U.S. president tripping up the stairs has gone viral, and Stephen Colbert's The Late Show responded in the only way it could: with a parody GOP ad claiming Trump is waging war on staircases across America.
So silly.
If I had to buy every book I read, I wouldn't be able to pay rent. Reading for free isn't hard; I'm always exchanging books with friends, scouring my neighborhood's little free libraries, and of course, I love my local library. However, as an e-reader expert and enthusiast, I'm almost always using a device for reading. But as I use and test e-readers, I still need to be able to use my library card and read for free. That's where Libby comes in.
Libby is the best app on my phone. It connects you with library networks (of which you're a card-carrying member) so you can borrow and read e-books on the Libby app or an e-reader, like Kindle. Having used Libby for several years, it's a crucial part of my content diet and an invaluable resource for staying well-read.
How does Libby work? Felt like hitting the jackpot to find Emily Henry's "Great Big Beautiful Life" as ready to borrow. Credit: Screenshot: Libby After several weeks, my copy of "Stag Dance" by Torrey Peters was finally ready to borrow and be added to my library. Credit: Screenshot: LibbyLibby, which is part of the OverDrive system, connects you with your library's digital collection. To use Libby, sign in using your library card information. Have multiple library cards? You can attach as many cards to your account as possible. Once logged in, you can browse your library's digital collection. Some books will be ready to borrow right away, which you can check out and will automatically be added to your library.
Other books will require you to place a hold. New and popular books will often require long waits, but a pro tip: Having multiple library cards allows you to compare wait times at different libraries, so you can get in the shortest line.
Once a hold is ready to borrow, it will appear in your library, allowing you to check it out. Libby lets you borrow books for two weeks. Some books can be renewed while others, that have people waiting to borrow them, can't be renewed.
Where can you read books with Libby? When you borrow a book on Libby, it'll give you multiple options on how to read. Credit: Screenshot: LibbyYou have a couple of options on how to read your Libby books. You can do it within the Libby app on a smartphone or tablet. You can also read on a browser through the Libby website. The best part about using the Libby app or website is that it syncs your progress across all devices. That way, if you leave your iPad at home, you can read on your iPhone and pick up right where you left off.
Libby also allows you to read its books as ePUB files. The best way to do so is by using Adobe Digital Editions, so if you have a device with Adobe access but not Libby access, like Boox e-readers, you can still access your borrowed books.
To read on an e-reader, you can also send your books directly to a Kobo or Kindle device. Kobo has the smoothest Libby integration. You can log in via Overdrive (Libby's parent company) on your device, and when you borrow books, they'll auto-populate in your library.
For Kindle users, there are a couple of extra steps in the process.
Featured Video For You Kindle Paperwhite vs. Kobo Clara Colour: Which one is better? How to read Libby books on Kindle To read Libby books with Kindle, you'll have to manually send it to your Kindle library. Credit: Screenshot: Amazon Once you send your Libby loan to the Kindle, it will automatically populate to your library. However, you still need to download it to your device. Credit: Screenshot: KindleTo read Libby books on a Kindle, select the "Read With Kindle" option within the Libby app. That'll take you to Amazon, where you'll click the "Get Library Book" button. The book will then automatically appear in the library of your Kindle app and devices. Just remember, once the book is in your library, you'll need to download it on your Kindle to start reading.
What's the best e-reader for Libby? The Kindle Paperwhite and Kobo Libra Colour are easily the best e-readers for Libby. Credit: Samantha Mangino / MashableThe best e-readers for Libby are either the Kobo Libra Colour or the Kindle Paperwhite. Which one you go for depends on how you use Libby. If you just have one library card, the Kobo is the best e-reader for Libby. All of your borrowed Libby books automatically populate on the device without needing to press any extra buttons. The downside is that you can only have one Libby account attached to your Kobo at a time.
If you have multiple library cards, the Kindle Paperwhite is the best e-reader for Libby. While it requires one extra step to get your books on the device, you can borrow with multiple cards simultaneously.
If you don't want to buy an e-reader, you can get started with Libby immediately by reading on a smartphone or tablet that you already own. If you're going to read on a tablet, I recommend the iPad mini, which is smaller than other models, preventing wrist strain while holding the device. The screen of an iPad is sometimes too glossy for reading, and if that hurts your eyes, you can add a paper-like screen cover.
Avoid the Barnes & Noble Nook and Boox e-readers for reading with Libby, as both require tedious steps to get your library books on the devices.
Opens in a new window Credit: Kobo Kobo Libra Colour $229.99 at RakutenThere aren't many downsides to Libby — I'd argue there technically are none. But as a word of warning, I think it's important to view Libby as the library that it is and not as an e-book store. With an e-book store, you can buy nearly any title you want, but with a library, sometimes books aren't available.
This can sometimes be because libraries have limited copies, so you have to wait weeks or even months for a book to become available to borrow. But sometimes your library just won't have a book in its collection at all. The best way to avoid this issue is to get multiple library cards since different networks have varying catalogs.
Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver have all weighed in on the Trump-Musk feud at this point, but Jon Stewart wasn't about to let his weekly Daily Show hosting gig go by without saying his piece too.
In the clip above, the host recaps the feud — which started with Musk attacking Trump's "big beautiful bill" and ended with the two trading escalating blows on social media — before addressing Republicans directly.
"It must be hard for the right to see how petty and petulant these two man-babies are, and how they wield their power in vindictive and capricious manners when they don't get exactly their way, and the damage that that behaviour causes. And I guess what I would say to the right is: Welcome to our f***ing world. Every day. Now you know," says Stewart.
"You on the right didn't give a shit when Godzilla and Mothra teamed up to destroy the city. You're only mad now they're fighting each other. Because you just got a taste of their paper-thin, oversensitive, fragile, ego-driven, nihilism."
The Nintendo Switch 2 launch day has come and gone, and those lucky enough to get a console are already happily playing Mario Kart World and other launch titles.
Starting on June 5, gamers could finally purchase the Switch 2 console for $449.99 and the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle for $499.99 — if you could find it in stock. Costco had inventory available on June 5, and Target started selling its inventory online on June 6, but as of this writing, it's unavailable at all retailers. GameStop and Staples at least have tools that let you check available stock at nearby stores.
Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Buy the Switch 2 console at Target $449.99So, where can you buy the Switch 2 online? Check for Switch 2 stock at the My Nintendo Store and official Nintendo retailers and smash that refresh button like it's your first time playing Super Smash Bros.
Buy the Switch 2 at Walmart — Unavailable
Buy the Switch 2 at GameStop — Check stock in stores
Buy the Switch 2 at Best Buy — Check stock in stores
But the Switch 2 at Costco — Unavailable
Buy the Switch 2 at Target — Unavailable
Staples — Check stock in stores
To avoid hoarding and reselling, Nintendo and retailers are limiting orders per person. That means you'll need to make an account to successfully place an order. We also recommend reviewing our tips for tracking restocks, and in the meantime, try all the links below.
Place an order with NintendoYou can't simply go to the My Nintendo Store and buy the Switch 2. To order the Switch 2, you need to log in with an active, paid Nintendo Switch Online account. Once you do that, you can choose either a Switch 2 standalone console or the Mario Kart World bundle and then hit the confirm button to "register your interest" in ordering a Switch 2.
Now for the weird stuff. Only Switch Online members who have paid for at least 12 months of service and registered at least 50 hours of gameplay on their Switch consoles can purchase through Nintendo. In other words, you better be a true Switch gamer if you want to buy the Switch 2 this way. If you're eligible and follow these steps, watch your email for an invitation link.
Buy the Switch 2 at Nintendo: Nintendo Switch 2 console $449.99 Learn More Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle $499 Learn More How to order Switch 2 at WalmartUnlike Nintendo, purchasing the Switch 2 online at Walmart is pretty simple. Technically, Walmart shoppers have been able to preorder Switch 2 consoles on Walmart's website since midnight ET on April 24. In reality, the console has been sold out consistently. Our advice? Go to the Walmart Switch 2 listing a few times a day and smash that refresh button.
We'll update this article as soon as we find Switch 2 consoles in stock at Walmart (or anywhere). Walmart also sells a lot of Switch 2 launch titles and accessories.
Buy the Switch 2 at Walmart: Nintendo Switch 2 console $449 Shop Now Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle $499.99 Shop Now How to buy Switch 2 at TargetTarget stores opened as usual on launch day, and according to a press release, Switch 2 hopefuls were directed to a "designated queuing location" near the entrance. Target workers reportedly gave out reservation tickets to a lucky few. Buyers were whisked off to the electronics department, where they could finally purchase either the Switch 2 or a Switch 2 bundle.
Buy the Switch 2 at Target: Nintendo Switch 2 console $449.99 Shop Now Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle $499.99 Shop Now How to buy Switch 2 at GameStopGameStop is the one retailer of the four listed here that's doing things a little bit differently. If you were lucky enough to get a GameStop preorder, you could pick up your console at midnight on June 5. GameStop stores also hosted midnight launch events (though supplies were limited), and gamers can go to GameStop locations to participate in a "Transfer and Trade," where they trade in their original Switch and transfer data to the new console.
You can also try your luck online or sign up to get updates when new inventory becomes available. You can also buy Switch 2 games and accessories at GameStop, including those all-important MicroSD Express cards.
Buy the Switch 2 at GameStop: Nintendo Switch 2 console $449.99 Shop Now Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle $499.99 Shop Now How to buy Switch 2 consoles at Best BuyBest Buy joined GameStop in hosting Switch 2 midnight launch parties, but the tents and lawn chairs have been packed away by now. If you weren't one of the chosen ones who got a console at these events, you'll have to rely on the Best Buy website. So far, we haven't seen any inventory available, unfortunately.
As a “high-demand item,” Best Buy customers have to follow specific steps to buy a Switch 2 online:
Create a My Best Buy account and sign in
Confirm your location
Add the item to your cart
Follow the on-screen prompts and check for available inventory
If you get a Switch 2 console in your cart, you’ll have 10 minutes to complete the purchase
You'll notice there's one major retailer conspicuously missing so far — Amazon. That's because Amazon is not an official Nintendo retailer, so any Switch 2 consoles you find there are likely listed by resellers of dubious legitimacy. However, Amazon shoppers can preorder some Switch 2 titles ahead of the launch.
Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion Limited Edition $99.99 at AmazonAs we noted in our Switch 2 preorder guide, select Staples stores will sell the Switch 2 on a first-come, first-served basis starting June 5. Most Staples locations open at 8 a.m., but we recommend showing up bright and early. Staples will also be selling an unnamed Switch 2 game bundle, and we know it's not the standard Mario Kart World bundle. As with other retailers, Switch 2 consoles are currently listed as "Out of stock" at the Staples online store.
Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle $499.99 at StaplesAre you a Costco member? Then you may be able to secure your Switch 2 at the mega-retailer, which has been one of the few retailers with actual inventory available on June 5. Costco members can purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle online starting June 5, though there's a limit of one console per membership (every seven days). As of this writing, the console and Mario Kart bundle are both sold out.
Opens in a new window Credit: Costco Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle $499.99 at CostcoSimply put, it's a matter of demand far outpacing supply, though tariffs definitely didn't help.
Since opening for preorder on April 24, the Switch 2 has been sold out pretty much everywhere, like the PS5 before it. In fact, so many gamers tried to place preorders on April 24 that they immediately crashed the GameStop, Target, and Walmart websites. That's left many Switch fans wondering how to buy the Switch 2 online. So, if you aren't buying a Switch 2 in person, keep checking this page for the latest stock updates on Switch 2 launch day and beyond.
Popular Switch 2 accessoriesIf you want to console yourself by stocking up on Switch 2 accessories, chargers, and cameras, these products are much easier to "Add to cart."
Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Hori Piranha Plant Camera $59 at WalmartMashable reporter Alex Perry was lucky enough to play the Switch 2 at two Nintendo pre-launch events, and as of this writing, he's hard at work testing his Switch 2 review unit. We've published his day one review, and check back for a full review next week. To sum up his thoughts, while there are a couple of annoying setup quirks, the new console is a big step forward and just as much fun as you'd hoped. You can also read all about the Switch 2 launch titles we're most excited to play.
"I think it’s awesome," Perry wrote in his Switch 2 early review. "Most of the games I’ve played have been impressive in one way or another, and the hardware is a clear improvement over the first Switch. It’s not perfect, but nothing is."
And if you still haven't secured an order, keep checking this page for updates — and good luck!
UPDATE: Jun. 8, 2025, 8:15 a.m. EDT We've updated this page with the latest stock updates from Target, Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Costco, and Staples.
SAVE OVER $60: As of June 6, Ray-Ban Meta Glasses are on sale for $239.20 at Amazon. That's 20% off the list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Ray-Ban Meta Glasses $239.20 at AmazonWith Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, you're already living in the future.
These incredible glasses come equipped with open-ear speakers, an ultra-wide 12 MP camera, and a five-microphone system so you can experience and interact with what's going on around you with ease. Upon release, they were relegated to taking photos and videos, livestreaming on Facebook and Instagram, and acting as glorified headphones, but several features have been added including the ability to use live AI.
Crucially, that means you can use Meta AI to chat about what you're seeing and even use live translation in real time.
SEE ALSO: The Sony XM4 headphones are down to their lowest price in 2025As of June 6, Ray-Ban Meta Glasses are on sale for $239.20 at Amazon. That's 20% off the list price, and the lowest-ever price on Amazon according to price tracker camelcamelcamel.
Get Ray-Ban Meta Glasses for their lowest-ever price at Amazon.
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The popularity of Ninja and Shark appliances is undeniable. The brand touches nearly every room in your home. It makes vacuums to keep your floors clean, air purifiers to refresh the air, hair stylers for at-home blowouts, and an appliance for every step of the cooking process. But with such an expansive catalog, it can be hard to sort through the best of the brand.
We wanted to test our way through the best Ninja had to offer in kitchen appliances. We brought the most popular products from the brand into our kitchens to see how the Creami, Slushi, and Foodi stacked up.
Here are the best Ninja kitchen appliances we tested.
Why buy Ninja?There are plenty of kitchen appliance brands out there, so why Ninja? Generally, we find its products to be some of the best value products. They tend to be the most affordable options on the market that still deliver excellent performance.
Plus, Ninja products are really beginner-friendly devices that are easy to use with minimal setup required. The appliances bring ease with delicious end products. The Creami is a perfect example of this. Traditional ice cream making requires a bit of skill, knowing how to cook custards to the right temperature with hours of churning. But the Creami simplifies ice cream making with a user-friendly product that still delivers a fantastic end result.
Just because they're beginner-friendly devices doesn't mean they're only for beginners. They're convenient devices with professional-level performance that help develop a more efficient kitchen.
Other products we testedHaving rounded up the best Ninja kitchen appliances means we tested a lot of products and not all of them made it to the list, two notable exceptions being the Ninja Creami Deluxe and Foodi Grill and Air Fryer.
The Ninja Deluxe was my introduction to the Creami lineup, and it is great. It spun up creamy frozen confections and even featured a frozen drink setting. However, compared to the Swirl, it required several re-spins to get the right texture.
Meanwhile, the Foodi Grill was another great multicooker from Ninja. The indoor grill made delicious, juicy chicken breasts with actual char marks. Plus, its air-frying capabilities were a little too good. It got things crispy fast, but often felt like it dried out food in the process. Plus, it was just so large that it didn't feel like a practical device for most people.
That being said, these devices are good, but not in our all-star line-up.
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