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Theres no great Shark CryoGlow deal for Prime Day, but I found a few other reliable red light masks on sale

Mashable - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 18:21
A quick look at the best Prime Day deals on LED face masks Best red light eye mask deal iRestore Illumina Red Light Eye Mask $199.99 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal Best full-face red light mask deal Dreame Chrona Photon Light Therapy Mask $209.99 at Amazon (save $40) Get Deal

Multiple Mashable reporters and editors have been testing red light masks for the past few years. There were two mega favorites that we were hoping to see on sale for Prime Day: the TheraFace Mask and the Shark CryoGlow, neither of which has particularly noteworthy deals so far. (The TheraFace Mask just has a measly $50 discount, and you can get the Shark CryoGlow plus its $40 charging stand for the price of the mask itself. Whoopee.)

But there are still several worthwhile red light therapy devices on sale buried within the mass of Prime Day beauty deals, including a few other masks that we've tried and really liked. If you're more interested in the larger-scale benefits of a full red light panel, Amazon has several top options on sale for much cheaper than usual.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day ends soon: We found the 125+ best deals on Apple, Kindle, DJI, and Lego favorites Best red light face mask deal for Prime Day Dreame Chrona Photon Light Therapy Mask $209.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $40   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Dreame

Wireless LED face masks are kind of hard to come by, especially if you're not trying to spend a ton of money. Just released in April 2026, the Dreame Chrona mask is a rare wireless red light mask that's actually affordable. Prime Day 2026 marks its first discount ever, dropping it to just $209.99 at Amazon.

For the past few weeks, I've had my beloved Shark CryoGlow mask on hold to test the Chrona mask. And I'm pretty damn impressed with it for how much it costs. It has a floppy, flexible fit like the CurrentBody mask I've tested, but it's much easier to see out of than the CurrentBody mask. You can use the typical 630 nm red light, 465 nm blue light, or 85nm near-infrared setting like many masks offer, or switch to less common LED colors like green to help balance texture, calm inflammation, and mitigate redness. The best part is that it's all done through a wireless remote or a button on the side of the mask.

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California launches AI unemployment tracker

Mashable - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 18:13

Governor Gavin Newsom isn't letting California "sit on the sidelines" as AI makes its way into the workforce.

Announced today, the state will begin tracking AI-related job loss — and predicting where jobs may be impacted by AI in the future — as part of Newsom's executive order on generative AI. The data will be available for public use, via the new California AI-Unemployment Tracker, and will be updated with new work-related information monthly.

SEE ALSO: There's an official 'Toy Story 5' Lilypad tablet. It conflicts with the film's message.

The tool was created alongside the California Policy Lab at the University of California.

"AI is advancing quickly, and workers’ concerns about what that could mean for their jobs are real. This new tracker helps replace speculation with evidence, giving us a clearer understanding of what’s changing and how to best support affected workers," said Till von Wachter, co-author and faculty director of the California Policy Lab UCLA.

The tracker's inaugural findings don't indicate widespread AI-related job loss just yet, but do show that certain "high exposure" industries and demographics are at particular risk, including tech sectors and employees in the Bay Area. According to the tracker, individuals with college degrees who are frequently exposed to AI could be most impacted by AI's encroachment into the workforce.

In an October Pew Research Center survey, around 20 percent of Americans said they used AI in some capacity at their jobs — the rise in use came predominantly from workers under 50 years of age with at least a bachelor's degree. A separate global survey of executive leadership, conducted by the Mercer consulting firm, found that 99 percent of executive leaders expected AI to impact headcount over the next two years.

Deal Days dropped 10TB of cloud storage to just $270

Mashable - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 18:00

TL;DR: Internxt’s 10TB Lifetime Plan is $269.97 during Deal Days through June 28, giving you private, encrypted cloud storage with no subscriptions or recurring costs.

Opens in a new window Credit: Internxt Internxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription: 10TB Plan $269.97
$2,900 Save $2,630.03   Get Deal

Cloud storage has quickly become one of those recurring expenses that’s easy to overlook — until you see the monthly charges add up.

That’s one reason Internxt’s 10TB Lifetime Plan is a win. During Deal Days, our answer to Prime Day, new users can secure 10TB of cloud storage for a one-time payment of $269.97 (reg. $2,900), eliminating the need for ongoing subscription fees.

Of course, this isn’t just about storage space. It’s also about control.

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Internxt uses zero-knowledge encryption, which means files are encrypted on your device before they’re uploaded. Only you can access them — not Internxt, not third parties, and not anyone else. The platform also includes post-quantum encryption, designed to help protect data against future advances in computing technology.

The numbers alone are impressive. Ten terabytes is enough room for years of photos, videos, documents, backups, creative projects, and work files. For many people, it’s more storage than they’ll need for a very long time.

Internxt is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and web browsers, making it easy to access files across devices. There’s no device limit, so everything can stay synced whether you’re working from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone.

Another notable detail is that Internxt is open-source and independently audited, giving privacy-conscious users additional transparency into how the platform operates. Files can also be exported whenever needed, avoiding the feeling of being locked into a proprietary ecosystem.

The main draw of this Deal Days offer isn’t that it’s the cheapest way to store files today. It’s that it replaces years of recurring storage payments with a single decision.

For people thinking long term, that’s often the smarter way to buy technology.

Get lifetime access to 10TB of Internxt storage for a one-time $269.97 (reg. $2,900) through June 28.

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Your phone just became a portable scanner for life with this $25 no-subscription deal

Mashable - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 18:00

TL;DR: Turn your phone into a portable scanner with a lifetime iScanner App subscription for just $24.97 (reg. $199.90) through June 28.

Opens in a new window Credit: iScanner iScanner App: Lifetime Subscription $24.97
$199.90 Save $174.93   Get Deal

Needing to scan a document usually happens at the worst possible time — when you’re nowhere near a printer or scanner. iScanner solves that by turning your iPhone or iPad into a portable document scanner you can use anywhere. Right now, during Deal Days, an alternative to Prime Day, you can get a lifetime subscription to the iScanner App for just $24.97 (reg. $199.90) through June 28.

It’s almost 2026, but we’re often still dealing with physical documents and find ourselves needing a scanner. The iScanner App lets you keep a scanning device ready at all times by turning your iPhone or iPad into a scanner.

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With the iScanner App, submitting signatures, safeguarding handwritten notes, and sharing documents is easy. Just point your device’s camera at the page you would like to scan and let the app take over. It has AI-powered features that detect and adjust the document’s borders, so you don’t have to deal with distortions.

Once you have scanned something, you can improve it with editing tools like color correction and noise-removing features. Then export it as a PDF, JPG, DOC, XLS, PPT, or TXT. If you pick a PDF, you can also use it to sign, add text, or auto-fill documents on this file type, as iScanner doubles as a PDF editor.

iScanner also serves as a document manager. You can organize your scans into folders using convenient drag-and-drop. It also lets you lock folders and files with a PIN if you’re handling confidential information. And if you need to translate text or solve a math problem, this app can do that too.

Get a lifetime subscription to the iScanner App, on sale now for just $24.97 (reg. $199.90) until June 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

To see more deals, check out the full Deal Days collection.

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This all-in-one lifetime PDF tool is just $30 through June 28

Mashable - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 18:00

TL;DR: Not every great software purchase changes how a computer looks. Some of them change how much time it wastes.

Opens in a new window Credit: PDF Agile PDF Agile Premium: All-in-One Lifetime Subscription (Windows & Mac) $29.97
$119 Save $89.03   Get Deal

That’s why PDF Agile stands out during this Deal Days sales event, our answer to Prime Day. Running through June 28, this all-in-one PDF editor is available for just $29.97 (reg. $119), giving Windows and Mac users a lifetime toolkit for managing one of the most common file formats on the planet.

PDFs have a habit of turning simple tasks into frustrating ones. Need to update a document? Convert it to Word? Merge files? Sign a contract? Extract text from a scanned page? Many people end up bouncing between multiple apps to get the job done.

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PDF Agile brings those tools together in a single platform.

The software lets users edit PDFs directly — including scanned documents — while preserving formatting. It can convert files to and from Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, create PDFs from other formats, and use OCR technology to turn images and scans into editable text.

Beyond editing, PDF Agile includes a long list of practical features that tend to come in handy at exactly the wrong moment: document comparison, file compression, page reordering, PDF merging and splitting, password protection, redaction tools, electronic signatures, bookmarks, hyperlinks, and page numbering.

It also works on both Windows and macOS under a single account, making it a useful option for anyone who switches between devices.

The appeal here isn’t simply the price. It’s the convenience of having one application that handles nearly every PDF-related task without forcing you to hunt for another tool every time a document throws you a curveball.

Get lifetime access to PDF Agile for a one-time $29.97 (reg. $119) through June 28.

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The New York Times Amends Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft

NYT Technology - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 17:44
In a new court filing, The Times accused Microsoft of encouraging OpenAI to train its A.I. systems using copyrighted articles.

Prime Day ends soon: We found the 150+ best deals on Apple, Kindle, DJI, and Lego favorites

Mashable - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 17:36
The best Prime Day deals at a glance: Best Apple deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $279 at Amazon (save $120) Get Deal Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Headphones $198 at Amazon (save $201.99) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 at Amazon (save $70) Get Deal Best Kindle Deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite $124.99 at Amazon (save $35) Get Deal Best vacuum deal Bissell Furguard Cordless Stick Vacuum $179.99 at Amazon (save $120) Get Deal Best power station deal Bluetti Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station $199 at Amazon (save $100) Get Deal Best DJI deal DJI Mini 3 $269 at Amazon (save $150) Get Deal Best TV deal Samsung 65-inch S90F OLED 4K Smart TV $1,197.99 at Amazon (save $500) Get Deal Best Lego deal Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer Set $111.99 at Amazon (save $48) Get Deal Best Deal Under $25 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $9.99 with code FTVSELECT (save $30) Get Deal

Prime Day 2026 is more than halfway done, and on day three of the four-day mega sale, popular deals on DJI drones, Ninja appliances, and Yeti coolers have already come and gone. However, new deals are also going online, so you still have time to shop. If you're a Prime member, this is your opportunity to save on almost anything, from boring household essentials like dish soap to big-ticket splurges like a new 65-inch OLED TV. And if you're not sure where to start, we've vetted the best Prime Day deals for you, scouring thousands of offers to find the top discounts on the Apple Watch, Sony headphones, and Kindles.

Prime Day usually takes place in July, but this year, Amazon decided to shake things up and run the sale in June. So, don't forget: Amazon Prime Day 2026 runs through Friday, June 26, and until then, you can enjoy record-low prices on products from Apple, Bose, DJI, Dyson, Lego, Pokémon, and Samsung.

SEE ALSO: The top 30+ Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by a tech editor on a budget

Mashable shopping experts are closely monitoring the latest discounts and collecting all of the top Amazon Prime Day deals into this one-stop shopping guide, so keep checking back for the latest price drops. We're also tracking prices at alternative Prime Day sales from Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and beyond, so we'll be sure to point you toward the lowest possible price. And follow along with our live blog for the most up-to-date price drops, news, and stock alerts.

Deals marked with a ✅ are Mashable editor favorites. Deals marked with a strikethrough are no longer available. Deals marked with a 🔥 are at an all-time low price.

Best Prime Day Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) ✅ 🔥 $279 at Amazon
$399 Save $120   Get Deal

We're obviously hunting for the best Apple deals during Prime Day, and right now, the entire Apple Watch lineup is at record-low prices. That means you can save over $100 on the Apple Watch Series 11, a Mashable Choice product. In his review, Mashable's Stan Schroeder said, "the Apple Watch Series 11 isn't all that different from last year's model, but it has a significantly longer battery life, and that's a huge deal."

AirPods dealsiPad dealsMacBook dealsBest Prime Day headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Headphones ✅ 🔥 $198 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $201.99   Get Deal

The best deal on headphones goes to the Sony WH-1000XM5s, an older pair of flagship cans that we still love and recommend. "They [have] unbeatable ANC and sound for the money, and even in 2026, they sound shockingly good," writes Bethany Allard, our resident headphones expert. Normally $399.99, they're marked down to just $198 for Prime Day — a 50% savings and their lowest price ever.

More headphones dealsMore earbuds dealsBest Prime Day Amazon device deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Spot $44.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $35.00   Get Deal

Amazon's latest Echo devices, the Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio, have both hit new, all-time low prices this Prime Day. But the biggest discount is going to the Echo Spot, its smart alarm clock. This tiny speaker sits compactly on nightstands but provides everything you need to start your morning, including a weather report and tunes to get you out of bed.

You can now get the Amazon Echo Spot for just $44.99. That saves you $35 off its $79.99 price tag for a 44% discount.

More Echo dealsMore Amazon device dealsBest Prime Day Kindle deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite ✅ 🔥 $124.99 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $35.00   Get Deal

Our resident e-reader expert, Samantha Mangino, counts the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition as her daily driver, but for most shoppers, we have to recommend the excellent Kindle Paperwhite, which has proven to be one of the most popular Prime Day deals among Mashable readers this year. Compared to the regular Kindle, the Paperwhite has a larger display, better battery life, a waterproof rating, and an adjustable warm light.

More Kindle dealsBest Prime Day laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 15-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) ✅ $1,229.99 at Amazon
$2,099.99 Save $870.00   Get Deal

Read Mashable's full review of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7.

Senior Shopping Reporter Haley Henschel says, "We loved the Surface Laptop 7 back when it launched in 2024. While its CPU isn't the freshest anymore, it still impresses as a whole: It features a 23-hour battery life, a microSDXC card slot, and a 2.5K touchscreen that's brighter and smoother than a 15-inch MacBook Air's screen.

Amazon's amazing Prime Day deal on this 15-inch model comes just a week after Microsoft announced the very similar Surface Laptop 8 (which isn't on sale just yet). It's currently listed for just $1,229.99 — a whopping 44% off its regular retail price of $2,099.99. I wouldn't be surprised if it disappears long before Prime Day ends, considering the exact same model sold out at Best Buy after dropping to $1,699.99 there."

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For discounts on MacBooks, scroll back up to the Apple section in this story or check out our dedicated Prime Day MacBook deals guide.

Best Prime Day DJI deal Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 3 🔥 $269 at Amazon
$419 Save $150   Get Deal

DJI's entire fleet of gadgets is on sale this Prime Day, and this deal on its DJI Mini 3 is a standout. Amazon has it discounted to $269, or 36% off — its lowest price ever. (It was $30 more expensive during Amazon's Big Spring Sale in March.) This lightweight entry-level drone can shoot 4K video and fly for almost 40 minutes on a single charge.

Keep in mind that, thanks to the U.S. drone ban and DJI's problems with the FCC, the company's drones and new releases are sold through third-party sellers on Amazon. Not only that, but now that we're halfway through Prime Day, many DJI drones are already out of stock.

More DJI drone dealsDJI camera dealsDJI creator tools on saleBest Prime Day home and kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker $169.99 at Amazon
$219.99 Save $50   Get Deal

The Ninja Creami ice cream maker is a cult favorite, and also a personal favorite of our shopping team. Mashable reporter Samantha Mangino called this appliance a lot of fun in her review, and a sweltering hot summer is exactly the right time to try it. Grab one while it's on sale and discover why TikTok is still obsessed with this device.

We should note that the Creami's sibling, the Ninja Slushi, quickly sold out at Amazon during Prime Day, so don't procrastinate if you have your eye on this Ninja ice cream maker!

More kitchen dealsHome dealsBest Prime Day speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose Soundlink Flex Bluetooth Speaker 🔥 $99 at Amazon
$149 Save $50   Get Deal

So far, Bose has some of the best Prime Day deals of 2026, with 50% off select headphones and 34% off Bluetooth speakers, like the Soundlink Flex. Mashable has reviewed the new Soundlink lineup, and the Flex is a highly portable and waterproof speaker with clear, loud sound that's ideal for summer get-togethers.

More speaker dealsBest Prime Day power station deals Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station, 600W ✅ $199 at Amazon
$299 Save $100   Get Deal

Ready for summer adventures? If you're gearing up to pack the car and head into nature, don't forget to invest in a portable power station to keep your campsite powered. Plus, it can serve as an at-home power backup in an emergency.

Prime Day and Black Friday are the best times of year to buy these popular devices, and one of our favorite Bluetti power stations is at its lowest price of the year. The Bluetti Elite is a good entry point if you've never owned a power station before. Weighing less than 10 pounds, it's a lightweight device built for weekend excursions.

More portable power station dealsBest Prime Day TV deals Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch S90F OLED 4K TV 🔥 $1,197.99 at Amazon
$1,697.99 Save $500   Get Deal

Enjoying the World Cup? If you want to watch every heart-racing moment in 4K and your TV isn't up to par, then look for Prime Day deals on award-winning OLED and Micro RGB TVs. Case in point: the Samsung 65-inch S90F OLED 4K Smart TV, on sale now. According to our tech editor, this is the best TV available right now, especially at this all-time low price.

More TV dealsBest Prime Day robot vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Eufy Eufy C28 Robot Vacuum and Mop 🔥 $449.99 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $350   Get Deal

Mashable's resident vacuum guru, Leah Stodart, named the Eufy C28 Robot Vacuum and Mop the best affordable vacuum-and-mop combo. Despite its budget price, Stodart says it's the most heavy-duty robot mop you'll find, delivering spotless cleans. Get the Eufy C28 for just $449.99 during Prime Day. That's the vacuum's lowest price ever, offering $350 in savings.

More robot vacuum dealsMore vacuum dealsUpholstery cleaner dealsBest Prime Day Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer Set 🔥 $111.99 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $48.00   Get Deal

No guide to the best Prime Day deals would be complete without some great Lego offers. And according to our biggest Lego nerds, this is the top discount of the sale so far.

We love Star Wars Lego sets, and this epic Star Destroyer is down to its best-ever price at Amazon. If you're a Prime member and a Star Wars fan, you can pick up this 1,555-piece set for $111.99, a 30% discount. And if you're looking for more Lego sets, check out our complete guide to the best Prime Day Lego deals.

More Lego dealsBest Prime Day outdoor deal Opens in a new window Credit: Yeti Yeti Hopper M Series Portable Soft Coolers ✅ $262.50 at Amazon
$350 Save $87.50   Get Deal

Amazon just dropped a bunch of new Prime Day camping deals, part of its daily deal drops. The standout is definitely this portable soft cooler from Yeti, which our tech editor Timothy Werth has tested on multiple beach days, even though it's not actually a tech product. Hey, sometimes you need to unplug. Yeti's coolers are famous for their durability, and they rarely go on sale outside of Prime Day and Black Friday.

More outdoor and camping dealsBest Prime Day fitness tracker deal Oura Ring 4 ✅ 🔥 $214 at Amazon
$349 Save $135   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Best Buy Get Deal at Target

Multiple Mashable team members have tested (and loved) the Oura Ring 4. While it's recently been replaced by the slightly thinner Oura Ring 5, we're big fans of this smart ring. One of our reporters even wore this ring while training for and then running the New York City marathon. While prices vary based on the ring size, the Oura Ring 4 is starting at just $214 for Prime Day, a price we've never seen before and a big discount from the $349 list price.

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Note: For Apple Watch deals, scroll back to the Apple section of this story.

Best Prime Day streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: HBO HBO Max save 40% on annual subscriptions Get Deal

If you've been feeling left out of the House of the Dragon or Hacks hype, this is easily the best week of the year to sign up for HBO Max — it even beats Black Friday, in terms of how many tiers get the discount. The HBO Max Prime Day deal makes annual subscriptions 40% cheaper than usual. Pay $78.99 for a year of the Basic With Ads tier, $132.99 for a year of the Standard tier, or $164.99 for a year of the Premium tier.

More streaming dealsBest Prime Day gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 34-inch Odyssey G5 Ultra-Wide Curved Gaming Monitor ✅ $265.04 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $134.95 New release Get Deal

If you procrastinated on your Prime Day shopping, then you missed out on the chance to score a 47% discount on the Samsung G8 OLED 4K Gaming Monitor, one of the best Prime Day deals of the sale so far. (It's now marked down to $799, which is still a good discount for a new release.) On day three of Prime Day, the best gaming deal of the moment is this 34% markdown on the Samsung 34-inch Odyssey G5 Ultra-Wide Curved Gaming Monitor. While it's not an OLED, it has a fast refresh rate, a 1-millisecond response time, and HDR10+ support.

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Still haven't found what you're looking for? Check out our Prime Day 2026 live blog, where we're providing real-time updates on the latest deals, inventory changes, and competitor sales.

Mashable at VidCon sweepstakes 2026 entry rules

Mashable - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 17:08

OFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES RULES

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The Mashable @ VidCon 2026 Sweepstakes (the “Promotion”) is governed by these official rules (the “Sweepstakes Rules”).

The Promotion consists of three (3) separate and independent daily sweepstakes (each, a “Daily Sweepstakes”): the Day 1 Sweepstakes, the Day 2 Sweepstakes, and the Day 3 Sweepstakes. Each Daily Sweepstakes has its own Entry Period, its own prize, and its own random drawing, as set forth below. An entry is valid only for the Daily Sweepstakes corresponding to the calendar day (Pacific Time) on which it is submitted; entries do not carry over, and prizes are not transferable, between Daily Sweepstakes.

The entry period for each Daily Sweepstakes (each, an “Entry Period”; collectively, the “Sweepstakes Period”) is as follows:

  • Day 1 Sweepstakes: June 25, 2026, from 4:00 PM PT to 11:59 PM PT.

  • Day 2 Sweepstakes: June 26, 2026, from 12:01 AM PT to 11:59 PM PT.

  • Day 3 Sweepstakes: June 27, 2026, from 12:01 AM PT to 11:59 PM PT.

SPONSOR: Ziff Davis, LLC, with an address of 360 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor, New York, New York 10010 (the “Sponsor”).

ELIGIBILITY: This Promotion is open to individuals who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry who are legal residents of the United States (excluding Tennessee), the District of Columbia, Austria, the United Kingdom, Canada (excluding Quebec), Finland, Norway, Iceland, and Sweden. By entering a Daily Sweepstakes as described in these Sweepstakes Rules, entrants represent and warrant that they are complying with these Sweepstakes Rules (including, without limitation, all eligibility requirements), and that they agree to abide by and be bound by all the rules and terms and conditions stated herein and all decisions of Sponsor, which shall be final and binding.

All previous winners of any sweepstakes sponsored by Sponsor during the nine (9) month period prior to the Selection Date are not eligible to enter. Any individuals (including, but not limited to, employees, consultants, independent contractors and interns) who have, within the past six (6) months, held employment with or performed services for Sponsor or any organizations affiliated with the sponsorship, fulfillment, administration, prize support, advertisement or promotion of the Promotion (“Employees”) are not eligible to enter or win. Immediate Family Members and Household Members are also not eligible to enter or win. “Immediate Family Members” means parents, step-parents, legal guardians, children, step-children, siblings, step-siblings, or spouses of an Employee. “Household Members” means those individuals who share the same residence with an Employee at least three (3) months a year.

HOW TO ENTER: To enter a Daily Sweepstakes, you must complete the following steps during that Daily Sweepstakes’s Entry Period:

  • Follow the official Mashable account on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashable/.

  • Locate the designated entry post for that Daily Sweepstakes by scanning the QR code at the Mashable VidCon booth or by finding the post directly on Instagram.

  • ‘Like’ the designated entry post for that Daily Sweepstakes.

  • ‘Comment’ on the designated entry post for that Daily Sweepstakes.

Subsequent attempts made by the same individual to submit multiple entries by using multiple accounts or otherwise may result in disqualification of the entrant. Limit one (1) entry per person, per Daily Sweepstakes.

Only entries submitted during the applicable Entry Period will be eligible for entry into that Daily Sweepstakes. No other methods of entry will be accepted. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Entries are limited to individuals only; commercial enterprises and business entities are not eligible. Use of a false account will disqualify an entry. Sponsor is not responsible for entries not received due to difficulty accessing the internet, service outage or delays, computer difficulties and other technological problems.

Entries are subject to any applicable restrictions or eligibility requirements listed herein. Should a dispute arise regarding the identity of an entrant, the entry will be deemed to have been made by the Authorized Account Holder of the Instagram account used to enter at the time of entry. “Authorized Account Holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned the Instagram account, or the e-mail address or mobile phone number subsequently provided for prize fulfillment, by the applicable service provider or organization responsible for assigning such accounts, addresses, or numbers. Proof of submission of an entry shall not be deemed proof of receipt by Sponsor. When applicable, Sponsor’s computer will be deemed the official time-keeping device for the Promotion. Entries will be disqualified if found to be incomplete and/or if Sponsor determines, in its sole discretion, that multiple entries were submitted by the same entrant in violation of the Sweepstakes Rules.

WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION: On or about July 9, 2026 (the “Selection Date”), Sponsor will conduct three (3) separate random drawings—one for each Daily Sweepstakes—and will select one (1) prize winner per Daily Sweepstakes (each, a “Winner”) from among all eligible entries received during that Daily Sweepstakes’s Entry Period. Each Winner will be notified via direct message to the Instagram account used to enter the applicable Daily Sweepstakes. Notification of a Winner shall be deemed to have occurred immediately upon sending of the notification by Sponsor. Each selected Winner will be required to respond (as directed) to the notification within three (3) business days of attempted notification. The only entries that will be considered eligible entries are entries received by Sponsor within the applicable Entry Period. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received for the applicable Daily Sweepstakes. For each Daily Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to select up to two (2) alternate Winners in the event that a selected Winner has been disqualified, fails to respond timely to the notification, or is deemed ineligible for any reason. In the event the alternate Winners are also disqualified, fail to respond timely to the notification, or are deemed ineligible for any reason, Sponsor shall not be obligated to select any further alternate Winners for that Daily Sweepstakes and the applicable prize shall remain un-awarded.

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OpenAI Leans Toward Holding Up I.P.O. Until Next Year

NYT Technology - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 16:32
The A.I. company’s advisers are pushing its chief executive, Sam Altman, to move slowly after SpaceX’s stock has been volatile and as the start-up grapples with financial challenges.

Prime Day deals on small TVs: The Hisense DécoTV that changed the vibe of my bedroom is under $200

Mashable - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 15:47
A quick look at the best Prime Day deals on small TVs Best 32-inch TV deal Hisense S5 DécoTV $199.99 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal Best budget 43-inch TV deal Insignia 43-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV $119.99 at Amazon (save $80) Get Deal Best 43-inch QLED TV deal Amazon 43-inch Omni QLED 4K Fire TV $359.99 at Amazon (save $200) Get Deal Best budget 50-inch TV deal Insignia 50-inch F50 4K Fire TV $159.99 at Amazon (save $150) Get Deal Best 50-inch QLED TV deal TCL 50-inch QM5K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $329.99 at Best Buy (save $320) Get Deal

Lists of Prime Day TV deals often focus on massive discounts on massive TVs. Most of us would find a four-digit discount on an 85-inch TV thrilling for a few seconds — and then many of us would remember that our home requires a TV of a more practical size.

As someone whose life was recently changed by a 32-inch bedroom TV upgrade, it only felt right that I compile a list of good deals on small TVs this Prime Day. The dollar discounts aren't as large as the ones on the 65-inch+ TVs, but the percentages off are just as intense: You can get up to 50% off TVs from 32 to 50 inches at Amazon and Best Buy.

SEE ALSO: The best streaming deals during Prime Day: 10+ subscriptions for less than $1

Be sure to check back throughout the end of Prime Day on June 26 and follow along with all other categories in Mashable's Prime Day hub.

Best bedroom TV deal for Prime Day Hisense 32-inch S5 DécoTV $199.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $50   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Just released earlier this year, the Hisense DécoTV is the antithesis of the throwaway bedroom TV. It's all white with rounded edges and a sculpture-like base that doesn't require attaching any legs. I replaced my 15-year-old clunker (that was literally too old to handle a Fire TV Stick) with the 32-inch Déco a few months ago and couldn't be happier. It blends in with my room's white and gold decor perfectly — why aren't more small TVs this chic?

The difference between LED and QLED is extremely noticeable when I'm watching TV in the daytime, and the contrast is a million times better for horror movies at night.

Note that the 32-inch Hisense DécoTV is FHD, not 4K. I don't think that's a huge deal for such a small screen, but Hisense did release a 43-inch 4K version of the DécoTV in mid-June. It's also on sale for Prime Day.

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Steam Summer Sale 2026 arrives: 10 deals to know

Mashable - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 15:17

If you have a gaming PC, a Steam Deck, or even a brand new Steam Machine, you can currently get a whole lot of great video games for almost no money right now.

That's because the annual Steam Summer Sale kicked off on Thursday, with offers lasting until July 9. That means you have a couple of weeks to get as much as 80 percent off on some of the best games ever made. But if you don't feel like combing through the entire Steam interface to find deals, I've curated 10 of them that I think are definitely worth checking out. These range from mainstream hits to smaller indie games across a variety of genres, but one constant is that I've played and adore all of them.

Here are 10 of the best deals in the Steam Summer Sale.

SEE ALSO: 'Star Fox' for Nintendo Switch 2 is a magnificent Hollywood take on a classic The Witcher III: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition Geralt is a cool guy. Credit: CD Projekt Red/Steam

  • List Price: $49.99

  • Sale Price: $9.99

There's a decent chance you already own The Witcher III, given that it's sold 65 million units since its launch in 2015. But if you don't, there really is no better time than now to hop on the bandwagon.

This is, without sugarcoating it, one of the best RPGs ever made, and you can enjoy it just fine even if you never played its two predecessors or read any of the Polish fantasy novels on which the game series is based. It combines some of the best open-world quest design ever with an emotional, mature story that's more about being a good father than saving the world (though there's some of that, too). The Complete Edition comes with both existing expansion packs, which are 100 percent worth playing, and there's actually a third expansion coming out in 2027 to look forward to, as well.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Cal Kestis is also a cool dude. Credit: Respawn/Steam

  • List Price: $69.99

  • Sale Price: $13.99

There is a litany of Star Wars games available in the Steam sale, but Jedi: Survivor is probably the best deal here, for my money. The sequel to 2019's Jedi: Fallen Order follows surprisingly endearing protagonist Cal Kestis and friends as they search for safe haven from the evil Galactic Empire. It's got great combat, compelling level design, and honestly one of the best stories in any Disney-era Star Wars production. For $13.99, this is a must-buy, as far as I'm concerned.

Titanfall 2 One of the best shooter campaigns ever. Credit: Respawn/Steam

  • List Price: $29.99

  • Sale Price: $4.49

Titanfall 2 has been one of the most perpetually dirt-cheap games on digital storefronts for the past decade, but somehow, there are still people who have never played it. Don't be one of them.

Put simply, this is one of the greatest first-person shooter single-player campaigns ever made. Every moment of it oozes with creativity and excitement, making the best out of extremely fun shooting and traversal mechanics in every mission. You should seriously just block out an entire Saturday afternoon and play it in one sitting.

Burnout Paradise Remastered Racing games don't get much better than this. Credit: Criterion/Steam

  • List Price: $19.99

  • Sale Price: $3.99

Burnout Paradise has a real argument as being one of the four or five best games of the entire Xbox 360/PS3 era, and it's held up beautifully. The remastered version includes all online modes, as well as all of the DLC that was made for the original game. Paradise redefined what an open-world racing game could be, years before games like Forza Horizon carried the torch for the genre. It's simply a lot of fun and very easy to pick up and play in short bursts or long sessions.

Risk of Rain 2 One of the best co-op roguelikes out there. Credit: Hopoo/Steam

  • List Price: $24.99

  • Sale Price: $8.24

Risk of Rain 2 is a shooter roguelike that can be enjoyed solo, but is best played with up to three friends in co-op fashion. You choose from one of several characters and run around procedurally generated levels killing enemies and collecting a wide variety of stacking upgrades, all while contending with a mechanic that increases enemy difficulty the more time elapses. It can get extremely challenging, but also very rewarding, especially if you manage to make a super broken build that basically plays the game by itself.

Stardew Valley Cozy. Credit: ConcernedApe/Steam

  • List Price: $14.99

  • Sale Price: $8.99

One of the biggest breakout indie hits of the last decade, Stardew Valley is still maybe the very best farming/life sim game in a market full of them. Filled to the brim with charming characters, great music, and a large variety of ways to spend your precious time (be it in solo play or multiplayer), it's shockingly easy to lose dozens of hours to this game without even thinking about it. It's also got a vibrant mod scene on PC, if you're into that sort of thing.

Trails in the Sky: 1st Chapter Some of the best RPG combat around. Credit: Falcom/Steam

  • List Price: $59.99

  • Sale Price: $29.99

Trails in the Sky: 1st Chapter made it onto Mashable's best games of 2025 list because I made sure it did, and I'm going to evangelize it here, too, especially now that it's half off. It's a spiffy new remake of the first game in the long and storied Trails series of Japanese RPGs. There are 13 games in total, with more to come, and all of them are part of a big, sprawling, interconnected story with hundreds of characters spread across a huge, lore-rich continent.

But you don't need to worry too much about that with this game, since it's the first one. It eases you into the setting beautifully and will leave you very excited for the remake of the second game in the series, due out this September. The combat is also incredibly fun. One word of warning, though: You need a healthy tolerance for anime to enjoy this series.

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana I can hear this screenshot. Credit: Falcom/Steam

  • List Price: $39.99

  • Sale Price: $19.99

Ignore the roman numerals in title for this game. Yes, it's the eighth entry in the long-running Ys series, but it's also a perfect entry point for newcomers with minimal narrative connection to any other entries.

Do you like running around a vibrant, colorful world while hitting monsters with a sword and listening to some of the most energetic, catchy music in video game history? Do you like RPGs where you don't spend a lot of time in menus and every system fits together cleanly to produce a super satisfying experience? Even if you don't think you like those things, this is really one of the most newcomer-friendly (and also best) RPGs ever made.

Hotline Miami I can also hear this screenshot. Credit: Dennaton/Steam

  • List Price: $9.99

  • Sale Price: $0.99

Once a pillar of trendy indie game success, Hotline Miami's zeitgeist nonetheless ended many years ago. Still, for less than a dollar, you really have no choice but to at least try it out, especially if you missed it in 2012. Hotline Miami is a super fast and twitchy top-down action game filled with pixelated hyper-violence and one of the best video game soundtracks ever. It's like playing through a drug-fueled murder haze, but, you know, a fun one. It's really good, I swear.

American Truck Simulator Sometimes this country is beautiful. Credit: SCS Software/Steam

  • List Price: $19.99

  • Sale Price: $4.99

American Truck Simulator is, indeed, an in-depth simulation of long-haul trucking in the United States. If you want to customize every part of your rig, you can do that. But if you just want to vibe out and listen to internet radio country music stations while driving across Kansas (do not drive across Kansas, it's so boring), you can also do that. It's best played on a racing wheel accessory, but a controller or even keyboard and mouse will do the job, too.

As a bonus, developer SCS Software has developed literally dozens of expansions to add new states to the game over the years. You can get just the base game for $4.99, but if you want to spend as much as $43.85, you can get a bundle that includes everything.

I vetted the 9 best projector deals at Amazon Prime Day — get record-low discounts on Hisense, XGIMI, and Anker

Mashable - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 15:02
Best Prime Day projector deals at a glance Best overall deal Hisense M2 Pro 4K projector $949.99 (save $350) Get Deal Best portable projector deal Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser $509.99 (save $240) Get Deal Best backyard bundle deal XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser Projector Outdoor Collection $629 (save $270) Get Deal

Movies are a serious topic at my house. As part of our attempt to not wither away while mindlessly scrolling social media, we've implemented movie nights, and the phones are not invited. Since going to the movie theater takes effort, wearing outside clothes, and a good chunk of money, we've done our best to recreate a movie-theater environment at home. A huge elements of this is using a projector instead of a standard TV.

SEE ALSO: Rare Prime Day camping deals are live now : Shop Yeti and Coleman gear on sale

Watching your favorite movies or shows on a 200-inch projector brings on an entirely different experience compared to a 65-inch TV. It's an immersive feeling that makes everything that much more enjoyable. If you're feeling like your home movie setup could use an upgrade, Amazon Prime Day has some excellent options on projectors.

I've scrolled the sale and compiled the best Prime Day projector deals that'll make summer movie nights the best yet.

Best overall projector deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense M2 Pro 4K Projector $949.99 at Amazon
$1,299.99 Save $350   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Hisense M2 Pro Projector.

Some people have an emotional support water bottle. I do, too, but I also have an emotional support projector, which I didn't know was possible until I tested the Hisense M2 Pro. Now I feel lost if I'm away from it for too long.

The Hisense M2 Pro is a 4K laser triple-laser projector with up to 1,300 ANSI lumens. Not only does that brightness mean you can watch a movie in daylight, it's a great option for gaming. The Hisense has a 240Hz refresh rate and low lag input. Plus, it can adjust between 65 and 200 inches. The Amazon Prime Day price of $949.99 is the lowest we've seen in 2026.

Best portable projector deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Nebula Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser $509.99 at Amazon
$749.99 Save $240   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Projector.

If you love to travel, take road trips, visit friends, and still have epic movie nights, the Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser is travel-ready. I've packed it along to Japan and Europe, and it also comes with me during Christmas break because watching holiday movies is highly important to my family.

The Nebula Capsule 3 Laser weighs about two pounds and is a bit bigger than a 16-ounce can. During Prime Day, snag it on sale for $509.99, down from the normal price of $749.99 for a 32% discount.

Best backyard bundle deal Opens in a new window Credit: XGIMI XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser Projector Outdoor Collection $629 at Amazon
$899 Save $270   Get Deal Why we like it

If your idea of summer fun is hanging out in the backyard until bedtime, you've probably considered how to make outdoor movie nights happen. Amazon Prime Day has the perfect bundle in store with the XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser Projector Outdoor Collection. The bundle includes the XGIMI MoGo 4 laser projector, a powerbase stand, a 70-inch screen, four filters, and a carrying case.

That all comes from the sale price of $629, down from the list price at XGIMI of $899 for a savings of $270. If the weather's not suitable for an outdoor movie, set up the included screen inside or forgo the screen and watch a movie on the ceiling from a cozy couch. The XGIMI MoGo 4 has a 360-degree pivoting function, so you can project onto the ceiling.

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Lessons learned from visiting an AI-powered store

Mashable - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 14:43

A broken mug sits on a desk in the Division of Digital Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Printed across the surviving ceramic shard are the words: "This was made by AI." Our team thinks that the story of this mug neatly captures the hype, hope, and even harm surrounding artificial intelligence. 

At the Division of Digital Psychiatry, we spend our days studying how digital technologies are shaping mental healthcare. Through our research, clinical work, and MindBench.ai — a collaboration with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) — we examine how AI systems respond when people seek mental health information, support, and guidance. The project brings together researchers, clinicians, and NAMI's nationwide community of people with lived experience, families, advocates, and volunteers to better understand where AI tools are helpful, where they fall short, and how they can be evaluated safely and transparently.

So, we were naturally curious when we heard chatter in the news about Andon Market, the first retail store run entirely by an AI agent named Luna. As AI systems take on increasingly autonomous roles, the questions raised by an AI-run storefront are not entirely different from those emerging in mental healthcare. Where should these systems be trusted? When should humans remain in the loop? And what happens when things go wrong?

The project comes from Andon Labs, whose website describes its mission as building "autonomous organizations without humans in the loop," an endeavor that may have implications for mental health in the near future. But after our experience, we think Luna could have used a few more humans in that loop of hers. 

According to Andon Labs, Luna was given a bank account with $100,000, a lease, and broad responsibility for operating a profitable business in San Francisco. Luna handles staffing decisions, inventory management, marketing materials, and all things in between. The goal is to see how much of a real-world organization can be delegated to an AI system and what questions arise when they try.

SEE ALSO: 4 reasons not to turn ChatGPT into your therapist

It is an experiment that raises many of the same questions now emerging in mental healthcare. As AI systems become more capable, where should they be trusted? When should they be supervised? Where do they fail? And what infrastructure do we need to evaluate and understand the risks of using these tools in places where the stakes are much higher than shopping? 

In her few months of "life," Luna has made some, dare we say, creative choices. She ordered 1,000 toilet bowl covers for the employee bathroom. Naturally, she stocked the store with the extra 999. She also tried to hire a painter for the store, which showed initiative, except the painter was based in Afghanistan. Drop-down menus on Yelp are hard for an LLM to get past the letter "A," it seems.

Still, the hype around the project left us with high expectations when we decided to try the shopping experience for ourselves. What an autonomous storefront looks like now may offer some glimpse into how close we are to AI autonomy in more sensitive spaces.

We decided to buy two mugs that featured Luna's subtle smiley-face logo. If Luna were real, what happened next would not leave her smiling.

Purchasing these two mugs was more difficult than selecting them from the far end of the metal shelf. Customers place orders by picking up a wired blue telephone and speaking directly to Luna. We tried to make our purchase, but the AI system was down, and the order could not be completed. This was our first failure point. It was akin to arriving at a mental health clinic and finding it devoid of any clinicians, leaving the patient completely helpless.

The human employee (yes we live in an era where we need to make that clear) tried to reset the internet and even Luna. But she was offline or off somewhere. We offered to pay by cash, credit card, PayPal, or Venmo, but the human employee was not authorized to accept any of them.

Determined to get the mugs, we followed up by email. What should have been a straightforward customer service interaction (one of the tasks AI is destined to revolutionize) turned into roughly two weeks of back-and-forth. Payment links failed, instructions became confused, and at various points, Luna had forgotten to respond entirely. If this were Dr. Luna and we were the patient, this would again be a critical point of failure. Regardless, it was perhaps a test of sheer perseverance.

Eventually, persistence prevailed. The order was processed, the mugs were shipped, and it appeared that the experiment had reached its happy ending — until the box arrived. Picking up the box made a song of broken pieces, foreshadowing bad news.

The mugs were wrapped in two sheets of tissue paper, then placed together in a brown bag, which was taped shut and placed in a larger cardboard box. Inside was a pile of broken mugs. A mug is a fragile thing to pack, but we are well aware that mental healthcare and the well-being of patients are even more fragile. Even Luna was no longer subtly smiling on one of the mugs; the reality of the real world and shipping had chipped off her subtle grin.

Luna's stakes were mugs, and she still managed to fumble every step of the process. The thing is, if you had asked us to design a perfect illustration of what it looks like when an AI system fails someone in mental health, this would fit pretty close to it: the unreachable first contact, the broken intake, the contradictory guidance, the forgotten silences, and an outcome that left patients who entered without help and even perhaps some harm.

We went to Andon Market to see what AI running a store looked like, and left with a memorable saga and eventually two broken mugs. Luna does not claim to be a therapist, but the parallels are potent. Much of the conversation around AI swings between extremes, but the reality is more nuanced as these systems are remarkably capable in some contexts and surprisingly fragile in others.

Within digital mental health, AI offers enormous potential to expand access to information, services, and mental health support, but their failures can scale just as quickly. Rather than relying on what we are told about AI, we need to put it to the test and see what happens. Luna did not cause us harm, and rather amused us, but it's easy to imagine people soon turning to AI-managed systems for mental health, where the idea is fantastic but the reality is also chipped and broken.

For us, the broken mug has become an unexpectedly useful reminder of why our work in the Division of Digital Psychiatry is important. It sits in the lab as a small artifact of failure from an ambitious AI autonomy experiment. It is also a reminder that capability and reliability are not the same thing.

As AI tools are already being used in mental healthcare, and we look towards a future of increasingly autonomous systems, we must develop ways to safely evaluate them before they also set up storefronts and take on expanded duties. We don’t plan to ask Luna for new mugs and will be keeping the fragments as relics of the early days of AI autonomy and a tangible parable of hype, hope, and real-world considerations for deploying AI.

Dr. John Torous, MD, MBI and Jill Noorily, BA are part of the Division of Digital Psychiatry, a collaborative research group at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Harvard Medical School affiliate in Boston.

This article reflects the opinions of the authors.

Nothing Phone (4b) announcement incoming — but theres a caveat

Mashable - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 14:05

A new Nothing Phone is on the way and you won't have to wait too long to find out more.

On Thursday, the British design firm posted a video that ostensibly showcases some teaser images of their upcoming smartphone, Phone (4b). The post, published on X, mentions July 7, all but announcing that's when the official unveiling will take place.

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Wondering what the difference is between this Nothing Phone (4b) and the Nothing Phone (4a), currently on sale? Essentially the Phone (4b) will be a more affordable model of the Phone (4a) — just as Google makes the Pixel 10 and the lower-priced Pixel 10a model.

The video that Nothing posted does show some design differences between the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Nothing Phone (4a).

"Phone (4b) blends a unibody design and clear camera bump of Phone (4a) Pro with the Glyph Bar from Phone (4a) to create a minimal rear design that feels distinctly Nothing and smooth in your hands," Nothing wrote on the community forum on its website.

Notably, the Phone (4b) teased in the video comes in a blue color option.

Mashable previously reviewed the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and lauded the features the company managed to pack into a $499 smartphone. It'll be interesting to see how much lower Nothing goes with its cheaper phone model.

Bad news for Nothing Phone fans in the U.S., however. According to 9to5Google, Nothing does not plan to sell the Phone (4b) in North America.


FCC ID mandate plans could kill anonymous burner phones

Mashable - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 13:21

A proposed change to FCC rules may make anonymous burner phones a thing of the past.

That's because the federal regulatory agency is introducing plans that would require the collection of names, addresses, and government identification numbers for nearly every U.S. cellphone user in a bid to curb escalating robocalls and scams.

The proposal mandates phone companies connect identifying information to numbers originating on their networks, including pre-paid phones, and flag suspicious activity associated with devices, such as cryptocurrency payments and phone numbers not listed to residential addresses. That information would then be officially verified and stored for up to four years if the number is deemed suspicious.

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Initial public comment on the proposal closes today. The FCC will then open up a reply period, with a deadline of July 27, before making its final decision. There's no timeline yet for implementing the new rules should the agency proceed.

The proposal was first introduced in May and stoked immediate concerns among consumer privacy advocates. In the month since, other civil society advocates have warned that expanding Know-Your-Consumer rules could spell disaster for a wide range of privacy seekers in the digital age.

Domestic violence resource groups, for example, have filed statements to the FCC arguing that data privacy and the use of anonymous devices is an essential safety tool for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence, the FCC's proposed red flags "implicate practices that survivors routinely use to protect themselves from being monitored or harmed by abusive actors.”

In addition, the new rules could effectively disconnect millions of Americans who do not have government-issued identification, including undocumented residents.

"For decades, civil libertarians have looked overseas at authoritarian countries where the government requires people to register to get a mobile phone to ensure they can be tracked. We never thought that would happen here," Jay Stanley, ACLU senior policy analyst, told CNET.

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Squirt is bringing back its face-to-face video chat feature

Mashable - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 13:00

Grindr's been peeving off its customers, and other dating apps are starting to take note. Since its "AI era" announcement and the introduction of an astronomically priced premium tier, Grindr's competitors have stepped up to the plate to give people what they want: hookups, now.

Squirt, a cruising site that's been around since 1999 BG (Before Grindr), launched its first iOS app (SQ Dating) in April, and now it's adding new features to encourage you to download the app and check out the site, including a revamped "Video Chat" experience and a "New Guys" grid.

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According to a press release shared with Mashable, "Video Chat" has been rebuilt for a "smoother, faster, and more reliable 1:1 experience." It's easier to jump between the web and mobile app; you can also switch between your front and rear cameras and receive incoming call notifications (no matter what page you're on) across both platforms.

"Bringing back Video Chat gives members a more immediate way to flirt, tease, verify chemistry, and decide what happens next," Andrew Nolan, Head of Dating Businesses at Squirt's parent company, Pink Triangle Press, said in a statement. "Whether they're browsing on the website or using the app, we want the experience to feel direct, easy, and hot.”

To make it even easier to see who's brand-new to the app, the company launched a "New Guys" grid. This is essentially a grid of guys who've joined in the last 30 days or who've been online "recently" and explicitly flag that they want to meet up right now — which helps if you're tired of seeing the same local faces over and over again.

Squirt's new user layout interface. Credit: Squirt

Squirt also says it's planning to add an integrated "Map" feature later this summer (taking a page from Sniffies' book, I see) to give you another way to connect with nearby profiles. You'll find it under "Dating" on the app and "Cruising Listings" on desktop, where you can check into locations and browse nearby activity.

Amazon brought back the Black Friday $10 Fire TV Stick deal for Prime Day

Mashable - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 12:37

SAVE $30: As of June 25, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is only $9.99 for select customers this Prime Day with the on-page coupon code FTVSELECT. That's 75% off its list price and matches its lowest price ever from Black Friday.

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One of Mashable readers' favorite deals from Black Friday is back for round two on Prime Day 2026. The newest Amazon Fire TV Stick with 4K quality is 75% off for select customers, and it's a deal worth shouting about.

As of June 25, the Fire TV Stick 4K Select is just $9.99 with the on-page coupon code FTVSELECT. That's $30 off its list price of $39.99 and matches its best price ever. That's also cheaper than the Fire TV Stick HD (which does not offer 4K quality). Just be sure to hit "redeem" next to the code on the product page before you add it to your cart.

It's easily the best streaming stick deal overall, but it's only available for select customers. Unfortunately, there's a chance you may not see the on-page coupon. We don't know the rhyme or reason why Amazon does this. If you do see the extra savings beneath the Prime logo, you're one of the lucky ones.

While the 4K Select is the newest Fire TV Stick in Amazon's lineup that offers 4K quality with HDR10+ support, it's important to note that it's also the first to feature the new Linux-based Vega operating system. That's a good thing and a bad thing. It's great if you found the old operating system a bit laggy like we did. But if you're someone who likes to sideload apps, this streaming stick blocks that option; you'll need one of the older models, like the 4K Plus or 4K Max for that.

Otherwise, it still offers the plug-and-play design you know and love, plus support for Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass, NordVPN, IPVanish, Alexa+, and Amazon Kids+.

Apple price increases arrive: How much MacBooks and iPads will cost you now

Mashable - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 12:20

Apple isn't immune to RAMageddon, either.

Reuters reported something on Thursday that many in the tech world had been expecting for weeks: Apple is raising prices on many of its devices. So far, iPhones and AirPods are exempt from this policy, but MacBooks, Macs, and iPads (among others) have all been affected. Here is the full list of price increases, as far as we are aware:

  • Entry-level iPad: $449 (increase of $100)

  • iPad Mini: $599 (increase of $100)

  • 11-inch iPad Air: $749 (increase of $150)

  • 13-inch iPad Air: $949 (increase of $200)

  • 11-inch iPad Pro: $1,199 (increase of $200)

  • 13-inch iPad Pro: $1,499 (increase of $200)

  • MacBook Neo: $699 (increase of $100)

  • 13-inch MacBook Air: $1,299 (increase of $200)

  • 15-inch MacBook Air: $1,499 (increase of $200)

  • iMac: $1,499 (increase of $200)

  • M5 MacBook Pro: $1,999 (increase of $300)

  • M5 Max MacBook Pro: $4,099 (increase of $500

  • M5 Pro MacBook Pro: $2,499 (increase of $300)

  • M4 Max Mac Studio: $2,499 (increase of $500)

  • M3 Ultra Mac Studio: $5,299 (increase of $1,300)

  • Apple TV 4K: $199 (increase of $70)

  • HomePod: $349 (increase of $50)

  • Apple Vision Pro headset: $3,699 (increase of $200)

SEE ALSO: MacBooks and iPads just got more expensive. Lock in these Prime Day Apple deals before it's too late.

This obviously isn't great if you're a fan of Apple hardware or of relatively affordable electronics in general. As with all other recent tech price increases, you can blame it on the rapid expansion of data centers for AI, which has put a premium on memory components and made it harder to manufacture basically every electronic device.

The MacBook Neo is getting a price bump just months after its launch, when it was heralded as finally bringing us an affordable MacBook.

Last chance: Get the MacBook Neo for $589 at Amazon before prices go up for good

Mashable - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 12:19

We'll cut to the chase: As of Thursday, June 25, Apple is officially raising prices on its new budget laptop, the MacBook Neo. At the online Apple store, prices on the MacBook Neo have increased by $100.

However, for a little while longer, you can still order this laptop at its original price at Amazon, while supplies last.

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This colorful starter laptop launched in March with a starting price of $599, and Amazon quickly undercut the competition (and Apple itself) by selling the computer for $589.99. (A version with extra storage and Touch ID costs $699.99, or $689.99 at Amazon.)

The MacBook Neo was a shot across the bow of the Windows laptop market, and there's truly nothing else like it at its price point. However, the $599 MacBook Neo was apparently too good for this world.

Last week, Apple CEO Tim Cook warned of impending price increases caused by the global memory shortage, aka RAMageddon. As the AI industry buys up memory components, manufacturers have been raising prices on tech products across the board in 2026. Apple held out longer than most of its rivals, but as of this morning, the company has implemented price increases on MacBooks, Mac devices, and iPads. Price increases on iPhones could follow shortly.

SEE ALSO: Thank the AI industry for tech price increases: See the full list

However, as I mentioned, it will take some time before the new prices are reflected at retailers like Amazon and Best Buy.

So, once again, this is almost certainly your last chance to get the MacBook Neo at its original launch price.

Do not pass go. Do not waste $100. Head to Amazon and add the Neo to your cart while you still can.

Acer at VidCon sweepstakes entry rules

Mashable - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 12:05

OFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES RULES

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Acer @ VidCon 2026 Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is governed by these official rules (the “Sweepstakes Rules”). The Sweepstakes begins on June 25th, 2026 at 9:00AM PST and ends on June 27, 2026 at 6:00PM PST (the “Sweepstakes Period”).

SPONSOR: Ziff Davis, LLC, with an address of 360 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor, New York, New York 10010 (the “Sponsor”). Acer America Corporation. is acting solely as a prize provider and co-promotional partner for this promotion (“Acer”).

ELIGIBILITY: This Sweepstakes is open to individuals who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry who are legal residents of the United States (excluding Tennessee) and the District of Columbia. By entering the Sweepstakes as described in these Sweepstakes Rules, entrants represent and warrant that they are complying with these Sweepstakes Rules (including, without limitation, all eligibility requirements), and that they agree to abide by and be bound by all the rules and terms and conditions stated herein and all decisions of Sponsor, which shall be final and binding. 

All previous winners of any sweepstakes sponsored by Sponsor during the nine (9) month period prior to the Selection Date are not eligible to enter. Any individuals (including, but not limited to, employees, consultants, independent contractors and interns) who have, within the past six (6) months, held employment with or performed services for Sponsor, Acer or any organizations affiliated with the sponsorship, fulfillment, administration, prize support, advertisement or promotion of the Sweepstakes (“Employees”) are not eligible to enter or win. Immediate Family Members and Household Members are also not eligible to enter or win. “Immediate Family Members” means parents, step-parents, legal guardians, children, step-children, siblings, step-siblings, or spouses of an Employee. “Household Members” means those individuals who share the same residence with an Employee at least three (3) months a year.  

HOW TO ENTER: To enter the Sweepstakes, you must complete the following steps during the Sweepstakes Period:

  • Follow the official Mashable and Acer accounts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashable and https://www.instagram.com/Acer_America

  • Locate the designated entry post by scanning the QR code at the Mashable VidCon booth or by finding the post directly on Instagram.

  • ‘Like’ the designated entry post.

  • ‘Comment’ on the designated entry post, including the hashtag #VidCon2026.

Limit one (1) entry per person, regardless of method of entry. Subsequent attempts made by the same individual to submit multiple entries by using multiple accounts or otherwise may result in disqualification of the entrant.

Only contributions submitted during the Sweepstakes Period will be eligible for entry into the Sweepstakes. No other methods of entry will be accepted. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Entries are limited to individuals only; commercial enterprises and business entities are not eligible. Use of a false account will disqualify an entry. Sponsor is not responsible for entries not received due to difficulty accessing the internet, service outage or delays, computer difficulties and other technological problems.

Entries are subject to any applicable restrictions or eligibility requirements listed herein. Entries will be deemed to have been made by the authorized account holder of the email or telephone phone number submitted at the time of entry and qualification. Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same email address. Should multiple users of the same e-mail account or mobile phone number, as applicable, enter the Sweepstakes and a dispute thereafter arises regarding the identity of the entrant, the Authorized Account Holder of said e-mail account or mobile phone account at the time of entry will be considered the entrant. “Authorized Account Holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned an e-mail address or mobile phone number by an Internet access provider, on-line service provider, telephone service provider or other organization which is responsible for assigned e-mail addresses, phone numbers or the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. Proof of submission of an entry shall not be deemed proof of receipt by the website administrator for online entries. When applicable, the website administrator’s computer will be deemed the official time keeping device for the Sweepstakes promotion. Entries will be disqualified if found to be incomplete and/or if Sponsor determines, in its sole discretion, that multiple entries were submitted by the same entrant in violation of the Sweepstakes Rules. 

WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION: Sponsor shall select the prize winner(s) (collectively, the “Winner”) on or about July 3, 2026 (“Selection Date”) by random drawing or other randomized process from among all eligible entries. The Winner will be notified via direct message or reply through the Instagram account used to enter, and will be required to provide a valid email address and mailing address in order to claim the Prize. Notification of the Winner shall be deemed to have occurred immediately upon sending of the notification by Sponsor. Selected winner(s) will be required to respond (as directed) to the notification within 3 business days of attempted notification. The only entries that will be considered eligible entries are entries received by Sponsor within the Sweepstakes Period. Sponsor’s database computer is the official time-keeping device for the Sweepstakes. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to choose only two (2) alternative winners in the event that that a possible winner has been disqualified, fails to respond timely to the notification, or is deemed ineligible for any reason. In the case the alternate winners are also disqualified, fail to respond timely to the notification, or are deemed ineligible for any reason, Ziff Davis shall not be obligated to pick any further alternate winners for the Sweepstakes and the prize(s) shall remain un-awarded.

PRIZE: One (1) Prize Winner will receive the following prize (collectively, the “Prize”):

  • An Acer Swift 16 AI, valued at approximately one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars ($1,250 USD).

No more than the stated number of prize(s) will be awarded, and all prize(s) listed above will be awarded. Actual retail value of the Prize may vary due to market conditions. The difference in value of the Prize as stated above and value at time of notification of the Winner, if any, will not be awarded. No cash or prize substitution is permitted, except at the discretion of Sponsor. The Prize is non-transferrable. If the Prize cannot be awarded due to circumstances beyond the control of Sponsor, a substitute Prize and/or cash value of equal or greater retail value will be awarded; provided, however, that if a Prize is awarded but remains unclaimed or is forfeited by the Winner, the Prize may not be re-awarded, in Sponsor’s sole discretion. In the event that more than the stated number of prize(s) becomes available for any reason, Sponsor reserves the right to award only the stated number of prize(s) by a random drawing among all legitimate, un-awarded, eligible prize claims. 

ACCEPTANCE AND DELIVERY OF THE PRIZE: The Winner will be required to verify his or her address and may be required to execute the following document(s) before a notary public and return them within 72 hours (3) days (or a shorter time if required by exigencies) of receipt of such documents: an affidavit of eligibility, a liability release, and (where imposing such condition is legal) a publicity release covering eligibility, liability, advertising, publicity and media appearance issues (collectively, the “Prize Claim Documents”). If an entrant is unable to verify the information submitted with their entry, the entrant will automatically be disqualified and their prize, if any, will be forfeited. The Prize will not be awarded until all such properly executed and notarized Prize Claim Documents are returned to Sponsor. Prize(s) won by an eligible entrant who is a minor in his or her state of residence will be awarded to minor’s parent or legal guardian, who must sign and return all required Prize Claim Documents. In the event the Prize Claim Documents are not returned within the specified period, an alternate Winner may be selected by Sponsor for such Prize. The Prize will be shipped to the Winner within 6 weeks of Sponsor’s receipt of a signed Affidavit and Release from the Winner. The Winner is responsible for all taxes and fees related to the Prize received, if any. 

OTHER RULES: THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. ALL SUBMISSIONS BY ENTRANTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SWEEPSTAKES BECOME THE SOLE PROPERTY OF THE SPONSOR AND WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED OR RETURNED. WINNER ASSUMES ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURIES OR DAMAGE CAUSED OR CLAIMED TO BE CAUSED BY PARTICIPATION IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES OR BY THE USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE. 

BY ENTERING THE SWEEPSTAKES, EACH WINNER GRANTS THE SPONSOR PERMISSION TO USE HIS OR HER NAME, CITY, STATE/PROVINCE, E-MAIL ADDRESS AND, TO THE EXTENT SUBMITTED AS PART OF THE SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY, HIS OR HER PHOTOGRAPH, VOICE, AND/OR LIKENESS FOR ADVERTISING, PUBLICITY OR OTHER PURPOSES OR ON A WINNER’S LIST, IF APPLICABLE, IN ANY AND ALL MEDIA WHETHER NOW KNOWN OR HEREINAFTER DEVELOPED, WORLDWIDE, WITHOUT ADDITIONAL CONSENT OR COMPENSATION, EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. By submitting an entry, entrants also grant the Sponsor a perpetual, fully-paid, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to reproduce, prepare derivative works of, distribute, display, exhibit, transmit, broadcast, televise, digitize, perform and otherwise use and permit others to use, and throughout the world, their entry materials in any manner, form, or format now known or hereinafter created, including on the internet, and for any purpose, including, but not limited to, advertising or promotion of the Sweepstakes, the Sponsor and/or its products and services, without further consent from or compensation to the entrant. By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants consent to receive notification of future promotions, advertisements or solicitations by or from Sponsor and/or Sponsor’s parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries and business partners, via email or other means of communication. 

If, in the Sponsor’s opinion, there is any suspected or actual evidence of fraud, electronic or non-electronic tampering or unauthorized intervention with any portion of this Sweepstakes, or if fraud or technical difficulties of any sort (e.g., computer viruses, bugs) compromise the integrity of the Sweepstakes, the Sponsor reserves the right to void suspect entries and/or terminate the Sweepstakes and award the Prize in its sole discretion. Any attempt to deliberately damage the Sponsor’s website(s) or undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be in violation of U.S. criminal and civil laws and will result in disqualification from participation in the Sweepstakes. Should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek remedies and damages (including attorney’s fees) to the fullest extent of the law, including pursuing criminal prosecution.

DISCLAIMER: EXCLUDING ONLY APPLICABLE MANUFACTURERS’ WARRANTIES, THE PRIZE IS PROVIDED TO THE WINNER ON AN “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT FURTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. SPONSOR HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL FURTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE PRIZE. THIS PROMOTION IS IN NO WAY SPONSORED, ENDORSED, ADMINISTERED BY, OR ASSOCIATED WITH INSTAGRAM. BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE PROVIDING YOUR INFORMATION TO ZIFF DAVIS, LLC AND NOT TO INSTAGRAM, AND YOU HEREBY RELEASE INSTAGRAM FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY RELATED TO THIS PROMOTION.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: BY ENTERING THE SWEEPSTAKES, ENTRANTS, ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND THEIR HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES, RELEASE AND HOLD THE SPONSOR AND ACER AND THEIR RESPECTIVE PARENT COMPANIES, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATED COMPANIES, UNITS AND DIVISIONS, AND THE CURRENT AND FORMER OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SHAREHOLDERS, AGENTS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF EACH OF THE FOREGOING, AND ALL THOSE ACTING UNDER THE AUTHORITY FO THE FOREGOING, OR ANY OF THEM (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCIES AND PRIZE SUPPLIERS) (EACH A “RELEASED PARTY”), HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, ACTIONS, INJURY, LOSS, DAMAGES, LIABILTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER (COLLECTIVELY, THE “CLAIMS”) WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED OR UNSUSPECTED, WHICH ENTRANT EVER HAD, NOW HAVE, OR HEREAFTER CAN, SHALL OR MAY HAVE, AGAINST THE RELEASED PARTIES (OR ANY OF THEM), INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SWEEPSTAKES OR ENTRANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CLAIMS FOR LIBEL, DEFAMATION, INVASION OF PRIVACY, VIOLATION OF THE RIGHT OF PUBLICITY, COMMERCIAL APPROPRIATION OF NAME AND LIKENESS, INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT OR VIOLATION OF ANY OTHER PERSONAL OR PROPRIETARY RIGHT), AND THE RECEIPT, OWNERSHIP, USE, MISUSE, TRANSFER, SALE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF THE PRIZE (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE). All matters relating to the interpretation and application of these Sweepstakes Rules shall be decided by Sponsor in its sole discretion.  

DISPUTES: If, for any reason (including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of the Sponsor which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes), the Sweepstakes is not capable of being conducted as described in these Sweepstakes Rules, Sponsor  shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, and/or to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes. The Sponsor assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries. The Sponsor is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers, providers, computer equipment, software, or failure of any e-mail or entry to be received by Sponsor on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website, or any combination thereof, including, without limitation, any injury or damage to any entrant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participating or downloading any materials in this Sweepstakes. Because of the unique nature and scope of the Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right, in addition to those other rights reserved herein, to modify any date(s) or deadline(s) set forth in these Sweepstakes Rules or otherwise governing the Sweepstakes, and any such changes will be posted here in the Sweepstakes Rules. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Sweepstakes Rules shall not constitute a waiver of any provision.

As a condition of participating in the Sweepstakes, entrant agrees that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between entrant and Sponsor, and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Sweepstakes or these Sweepstakes Rules, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court of competent jurisdiction located in San Francisco, California, and entrant irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in San Francisco, California with respect to any such dispute, cause of action, or other matter. All disputes will be governed and controlled by the laws of the State of California (without regard for its conflicts-of-laws principles). Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby irrevocably waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, or any other damages, including attorneys’ fees, other than entrant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e., costs incurred directly in connection with entrant’s participation in the Sweepstakes), and entrant further irrevocably waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased, if any. EACH PARTY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply.

PRIVACY: Information collected from entrants in connection with the Sweepstakes is subject to Sponsor’s privacy policy, which may be found here. You understand that when you register on Instagram or submit information to or via Instagram, such submissions are also subject to Instagram’s privacy policy. 

SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION: Although the Sweepstakes may be featured on Instagram and/or other social media platforms, the Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or association with Instagram and/or such other social media platforms and you agree that Instagram and all other social media platforms are not liable in any way for any claims, damages or losses associated with the Sweepstakes.  

WINNER(S) LIST: For a list of name(s) of prize winner(s), after the Selection Date, please send a stamped, self-addressed No. 10/standard  business envelope to Ziff Davis, LLC, Attn: Legal Department, 360 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor New York, New York 10010 (VT residents may omit return postage).

BY ENTERING, YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO ALL OF THESE SWEEPSTAKES RULES.

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