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At the end of 2025's Superman, she was a high-energy scene-stealer, perfectly paired to her chaotic pup, Krypto. Now Supergirl gives Kara (Milly Alcock) an adventure all her own.

Set far from Metropolis, and based on the comic book miniseries Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, this DC movie launches fans into the cosmos, where the violence and villains are more random. Yet there are evils here that have strong, disturbing parallels to those on Earth. So it's absolutely satisfying to watch a petite but powerful Supergirl dish out attitude with the grudging determination of a lunch lady and kick ass like only a pissed-off superhero can.

Supergirl is better than Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Milly Alcock is Supergirl and Matthias Schoenaerts is Krem. Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Screenwriter Ana Nogueira took the bones of the DC miniseries, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, and dropped its less cinematic elements. The story still follows Kara (Alcock) from her boozy birthday revels in space to a quest for vengeance, sparked by a young girl named Ruthye Marye Knoll (Eve Ridley). Together, they will hunt down the villain Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts), a member of a band of vicious criminals known as the Brigands. However, Nogueira's version dumps much of Ruthye's tedious narration from the comics, allowing Supergirl to be more centered. Plus, she loops in Lobo (Jason Momoa), a bounty-hunting antihero with big personality, a devil-may-care attitude, and a roaring motorcycle.

Also, taking a page from 2025's Superman, Supergirl leans hard on the cosmic cuteness of Krypto, the flying dog. Supergirl begins where Superman left off, with Kara retrieving her canine bestie. Together, they trek to a red-sun system, where her superpowers vanish, so she can get properly intoxicated. Far from the noble boy scout her cousin Kal-El is, Kara is drowning her agony over the loss of their family and home planet in any booze she can get her hands on. (A flashback reveals why the loss was harder on her. And heads up, comics fans, it's different from the book.)

It's in a dangerous bar that she meets Ruthye, who's seen her entire family slain by Krem, and is now offering her father's sword to whoever will help her spill Krem's blood with it. Kara is not interested in a quest. But when a hulking alien steals the blade, she can't help but intervene — drunkenly. This becomes the pattern for Kara. She retreats to distractions with her pup, but can't help but step in for the underdog. However, this mission gets personal when a run-in with Krem results in Krypto being poisoned by the Brigand leader. Not only does this sideline the superdog from most of another DC movie, but it also puts a ticking clock on their quest. If Kara can't find Krem — who carries the antidote — in three days, Krypto will die.

Milly Alcock is Supergirl and Eve Ridley is Ruthye. Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

That still doesn't mean she wants to help a child murder a guy, though. Reluctantly, she brings Ruthye along, equipping her with a Rick and Morty-like suit of protection. In their pursuit of Krem, they will save the day for others, including a bus full of travelers, and slew of girls who've been abducted by the Brigand. In another major shift from the comic, the Brigands aren't just a violence-seeking gang. Here, they have their own sex-trafficking operation, abducting girls from various planets to spawn new Brigands. (There's a line about how the Brigand race has no women, so this is how they procreate. Which makes zero sense, even in a world in which Kryptonians can fly under the yellow sun. Anyway, moving on...)

By essentially creating DC's version of Epstein island, this change adds another layer of threat to Supergirl by recognizing the real-world dangers of rape that women and girls face all too often. Referred to by the Brigand as "the brides," these girls are stolen from their family, robbed of their autonomy, and made objects by their powerful male abductors. In this setting, having a surly, short blonde woman be their savior feels thrilling, because aside from her superpowers, Kara is just like them. Yet it's not her strength that drives her to save them.

Another difference from the book is that Nogueira emphasizes the final wishes of Kara's mother in a thought-provoking way. Rather than simply "be good," Alura In-Ze (Emily Beecham) advises her daughter not to be "nice" but to "be kind." This is a message that suggests not creating a superficial facade of civility, but doing the work, offering the sacrifice demanded to truly express kindness to others. It's a powerful message and an infuriatingly timeless one. It's just a shame these messages don't permeate the execution of the film.

Despite Milly Alcock's terrific performance, Supergirl's girl power message feels sanitized by its director. Milly Alcock stars as Supergirl. Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Within the script, Nogueira creates opportunities to display Kara's complexity. In some scenes, she seems a carefree party girl. But when she's alone with her dog, her grief throbs. In front of Ruthye, she tries to keep it together. Having her upbringing disrupted by the end of her world means that Kara's not great at playing with others. She's pugnacious but smart, reckless but kind. And Alcock masterfully swerves from one side of Supergirl to another, making her a crackling and compelling character onscreen — certainly more dynamic than the Woman of Tomorrow comic's depiction of an ever-stoic hero who abruptly curses.

Nogueria finds other ways to work more women into the plot line as well. For instance, the abducted girls create a focal point for the spreading malignance of the Brigand — and in the third act, some of these captives will get a chance at revenge. But even little details, like swapping a dragon out for a trio of female raiders as adversaries, bring greater representation to this DC offering. (Women can be villains too!)

However, Supergirl lacks the presentation of lived experience seen in Patty Jenkins' Wonder Woman, where Diana got to be delighted by babies and ice cream while also being a powerful warrior, or Cathy Yan's Birds of Prey, where an action sequence has a brief beat so one heroine can hand off a hair tie to another mid-fight. This movie yearns for such moments of specificity.

Jason Momoa is Lobo. Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Director Craig Gillespie has made a dazzling array of movies, from the sexy, better-than-the-original remake of Fright Night to the Tonya Harding biopic/comedy I, Tonya to the fabulously fashion-forward Cruella and the GameStop short squeeze dramedy Dumb Money. He's shown a skill for crafting character. And it's not like Supergirl is flat. If anything, it feels like Gillespie got out of the way of Alcock, Schoenaerts, and Momoa. Alcock is not falling into the social pressure to be a (super)girl who smiles to appease. She even gets a beat where she plays up a valley girl voice to undermine a man she assumes will be placated by that. Schoenaerts oozes with sleaze, whether he's murdering innocents or snarling at kidnapped girls, and Momoa has the chaotic himbo energy that's made him such fun on red carpets and in Fast X. (He's so much better suited to Lobo than the nautical saga of Aquaman.)

However, there's just something lacking, keeping it from knitting it together beautifully. The action scenes are full of stunts. But none of the blows hit as hard as when Krypto gets shot in act one. The costuming by Michael Mooney and Anna B. Sheppard is surprising, as Supergirl wears a T-shirt, jeans, and trench coat for most of the film as opposed to her signature supersuit and cape. That it's a Blondie tee feels a bit reductive, as if Blondie is a band for girls. This shorthand is echoed in a soundtrack that includes songs from female-fronted bands like Wet Leg and Rilo Kiley, standards sung by Ella Fitzgerald and Winnie Ama, and a cover of Jimmy Eat World's "The Middle," performed by Kelty Greye and KidMotel.

The issue is not these acts or these songs, but that this approach to capturing girlhood or sisterhood feels like a "nice" superficial exterior to Nogueira's more challenging screenplay. For instance, "The Middle" cover falls into the cliché that's become rampant in movie trailers, where the memorable song is slowed down and song softly, as if that inherently gives it a new or deeper meaning. Its use makes Gillespie's choices feel strategically pandering to a female audience instead of organic to Kara's story.

Matthias Schoenaerts is Krem. Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Watching Supergirl, I wasn't able to fully enjoy the ride, because these details kept snagging my attention. I was jerked out of the movie by cosmetic choices that felt not exactly out of place, but certainly not smoothly integrated. Still, there's a lot of great stuff in this DC spinoff.

Alcock is captivating as the conflicted Supergirl, who's not sure if she's a hero or of her place in the universe. Schoenaerts is spectacularly creepy as Krem of the Yellow Hills, while Momoa is snarling fun as Lobo. The story runs more smoothly, dramatically, and satisfyingly than the comic. It shows more often than it tells and creates a greater complexity to its title character. And Nogueira does a sublime job of balancing Kara's processing of grief with comedic moments that allow for breath and laughs. So, this movie won't be bogged down by mourning like a series of the MCU ones post-snap.

But, in the end, while I enjoyed myself, I was never really blown away by this superhero movie. I left pleased, but not in awe, not craving a chance to see it again immediately. Still, if Warner Bros. greenlit a sequel, I'd be game to give Kara and her crew another go.

Supergirl opens in theaters on June 26.

It's been exactly a year since the Trump administration axed the "climate.gov" domain, the former federal hub for climate change information which now redirects Americans to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) climate page.

But former members of the Climate.gov team and NOAA scientists — many of whom were fired by federal leaders in the wake of President Donald Trump's “Restoring Gold Standard Science” executive order — have brought it back to life.

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Announced today, Climate.us is an entirely independent, volunteer-run, nonprofit website dedicated to reestablishing up-to-date and trusted climate science to the public. It houses 15 years of climate news, blogs, reports, classroom materials, and other data, including the Fifth National Climate Assessment — materials all formerly accessible on Climate.gov.

The initiative is run by more than 80 volunteer scientists and was partially funded by a grassroots donation campaign that raised $250,000 from 2,500 donors.

"Trusted climate information should not disappear when politics change," said Climate.gov's former program manager Rebecca Lindsey. Lindsey is now the managing director of Climate.us. Last year, Lindsey told NPR that the current presidential administration was shuttering the website to curb discussion of climate change as part of its denialist agenda.

The Trump administration's attack on environmental regulation hasn't slowed. Last week, the Justice Department issued a letter pressuring a Mississippi court to drop a case against xAI that alleges the company's data centers are violating the Clean Air Act and polluting Black neighborhoods. The notice argued the case (and others like it) constitutes a national security threat because it could impede the Department of War’s AI-powered operations.

Best Prime Day MicroSD and portable SSD deals Best MicroSD Card deal Samsung T7 MicroSDXC, 1TB $239.99 (Save $80) Get Deal Best portable SSD deal Sandisk Portable SSD, 1TB $135.99 (Save $24) Get Deal Best for Switch 2 Samsung P9 Express MicroSD, 256GB $39.99 (Save $40) Get Deal

Thanks to the global memory crisis known as RAMageddon, prices on memory products like hard drives, MicroSD cards, and portable SSDs have gone up, up, and up. Experts interviewed by Mashable say the memory crisis will get worse before it gets better, so this is a rare opportunity to find deals on these products.

MicroSD and portable SSDs are a staple of Prime Day and more relevant than ever in light of RAMageddon. We found the best deals in the memory category, so now is the time to take advantage of these microSD and portable SSD offers, with Prime Day deals from Lexar, Samsung, and SanDisk.

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So, if your Nintendo Switch 2 or hard drive has been dangerously full, now's the best time to restock.

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If you're maxing out device storage, enough is enough. The Samsung T7 brings an immense amount of storage space (1TB to be exact) in a tiny package. It can store your favorite games and capture high-res photos and 4K video in real time. It pulls a lot of weight and right now, you can pay just $239.99 for the MicroSD card, saving you $80 during Prime Day. For some slightly cheaper microSDs, check out Lexar's SD cards during Prime Day.

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A portable SSD provides an immense amount of storage in a portable package. This Sandisk portable SSD is made for people on the go with a loop on it for easy attachment to a backpack or belt loop. With 1TB of storage, Sandisk claims excellent performance with up to 800MB/s speeds. Get it for just $135.99 and save $24 during Prime Day.

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If you're in the market for a microSD card for your Nintendo Switch 2, you can grab the Samsung P9 Express MicroSD for 50% off during Prime Day. It has transfer speeds up to 800MB/s and 256GB of storage, so you can store games on it in a safe spot.

More MicroSD and Portable SSD deals

MicroSDs

• Sandisk Max Endurance MicroSDHC, 32GB — $27.99 $32.99 (save $5)

• Sandisk Ultra MicroSDXC, 256GB — $41.78 $52.99 (save $11.21)

• Lexar E-Series MicroSD, 64GB — $42.49 $49.99 (save $7.50)

• Lexar E-Series MicroSD 3-pack, 128GB — $75.99 $89.99 (save $14)

• Lexar Play Blue MicroSD, 2TB — $279.99 $429.99 (save $120)

Portable SSDs

• Lexar TouchLock Portable SSD, 512GB — $87.99 $104.99 (save $17)

• SSK Portable SSD, 1TB — $129.19 $159.99 (save $30.80)

• Sandisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD, 1TB — $178.49 $209.99 (save $31.50)

• Samsung T9 Portable SSD, 1TB — $179.99 $287.99 (save $109)

• Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD, 2TB — $229.99 $299.99 (save $70)

If you were looking to lock down a Grand Theft Auto VI pre-order this week, Rockstar Games just released some very important information about that.

Specifically, Rockstar finally gave us a price for the game. There is a standard edition for $79.99, making GTA VI the first game since Mario Kart World to start at that price. That's not terribly surprising, nor is the fact that Rockstar is also charging $99.99 for an Ultimate Edition of the game.

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What exactly does that price get you? According to Rockstar, it's an "exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and action around every corner." The official website for the game has some more specific information on that front. The Ultimate Edition of GTA VI includes:

• Several exclusive vehicles

• Exclusive weapons

• A bevy of shops for fashion, vehicle mods, and tattoos that only exist in the Ultimate Edition

Locking outfits and even vehicles behind an Ultimate Edition purchase is pretty normal stuff for a game like this, but putting several shops in the game that can only be accessed by players who bought the more expensive version is...innovative, though maybe not in the way people want GTA VI to be.

It should also be noted that Rockstar emphasized in its news drop on Wednesday that GTA VI is, for now, a single-player experience. Barring the unexpected, there will not be an online portion of the game available at launch. That was also true of GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2. Both of those games got multiplayer modes later, with V's being a cornerstone of Rockstar's financial success for the last decade.

Prime Day 2026 has started out with a bang, offering the deep discounts we've come to expect over the years.

But it won't last forever! And people seem to be aware of this fact, as we've seen a spike in people asking exactly when Amazon Prime Day will end this year. No one wants to deal with FOMO when it comes to saving hundreds of dollars on the best Prime Day deals.

So, mark your calendar: Prime Day 2026 ends on Friday, June 26.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2026: Get live updates on Amazon deals from Apple, Bose, Lego, and Sony How long is Prime Day 2026? When exactly does it end?

Amazon Prime Day 2026 started at 3:01 a.m. ET on Tuesday, June 23. The Amazon sale will come to an end at exactly 2:59 p.m. ET on Friday, June 26, 2026 (or 11:59 p.m. PT). At that point, you can expect most deals on major brands like Apple, Lego, and Amazon's own devices will have ended. As of this writing, we're on day two of the four-day mega sale.

Some price drops do tend to linger once the sale is technically over, so it's worth checking to see if the products you've had your eye on are still available on sale. It's a bit of a gamble at that point, though, so we recommend grabbing deals sooner rather than later.

Best things to buy on Prime Day

Like Black Friday, Prime Day only comes around once a year — though there are other sales to be had year-round from Amazon. So it's definitely a bummer to think you may have missed one of the most lucrative events of the year when it comes to saving money.

SEE ALSO: The best anti-Prime Day sales 2026: Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and more

The good news is that you still have plenty of time to find a bargain. Below, find a selection of some of the best Amazon Prime Day deals Mashable has curated for our readers. And be sure to follow along in our Prime Day hub for the latest and greatest price drops during (and after) the event.

Apple deals

AirPods deals

• Apple AirPods 4 — $99 $129 (save $30)

• Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $148.99 $179 (save $30.01)

• Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $179 $249 (save $70)

• Apple AirPods Max 2 — $399 $549 (save $150)

Apple Watch deals

• Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) — $199 $249 (save $50)

• Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) — $279 $399 (save $120)

• Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + cellular, 49mm) — $499 $799 (save $300)

• Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + cellluar, 49mm) — $649 $799 (save $150)

Ipad deals

• Apple iPad (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $299 $349 (save $50)

• Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) — $399.99 $499 (save $99.01)

• Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) — $519 $599 (save $80)

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) — $699.99 $799 (save $99.01)

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $899 $999 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,199 $1,299 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,249.99 $1,499 (save $249.01)

MacBook deals

• Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $949 $1,099 (save $150)

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,149 $1,299 (save $100)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,549 $1,699 (save $150)

Streaming deals

Streaming services

• Amazon Music Unlimited — free for 4 months $11.99/month (save $11.99/month)

• AMC+ Premium (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $10.99/month (save $10/month)

• AMC+ + Starz bundle (Prime Video add-on) — $1.85/month for 2 months $15.99/month (save $14.14/month)

• Apple TV (Prime Video add-on) — $5.99/month for 2 months $12.99/month (save $7/month)

• Audible Standard — free for 3 months $8.99/month (save $8.99/month)

• HBO Max (Prime Video add-on) — 40% off all annual subscriptions

• HBO Max (direct) — 40% off all annual subscriptions

• MGM+ (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $7.99/month (save $7/month)

• Paramount+ (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $13.99/month (save $13/month)

• Starz (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $12.99/month (save $12/month)

Streaming sticks

• Amazon Fire TV Stick HD — $15.99 $34.99 (save $19)

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select — $17.99 $39.99 (save $22)

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25)

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $34.99 $59.99 (save $25)

• Google TV Streamer 4K  — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)

Amazon device deals

Echo deals

• Amazon Echo Glow — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10)

• Amazon Echo Dot — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)

• Amazon Echo Dot Kids — $34.99 $59.99 (save $25)

• Amazon Echo Spot — $44.99 $79.99 (save $35)

• Amazon Echo Show 5 — $59.99 $89.99 (save $30)

• Amazon Echo Dot Max — $64.99 $99.99 (save $35)

• Amazon Echo Show 8 — $124.99 $179.99 (save $55)

• Amazon Echo Show 11 — $149.99 $219.99 (save $70)

• Amazon Echo Studio — $174.99 $219.99 (save $45)

• Amazon Echo Show 21 — $319.99 $399.99 (save $80)

Kindle deals

• Amazon Kindle — $84.99 $109.99 (save $25)

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite — $124.99 $159.99 (save $35)

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition — $144.99 $199.99 (save $55)

• Amazon Kindle Colorsoft — $159.99 $249.99 (save $90)

• Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition — $219.99 $279.99 (save $60)

• Amazon Kindle Scribe — $379.99 $499.99 (save $120)

• Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft (32GB) — $479.99 $629.99 (save $150)

• Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft (64GB) — $519.99 $679.99 (save $160)

Fire TV deals

• Insignia 24-inch F40 Series LED Smart Fire TV — $59.99 $79.99 (save $20)

• Insignia 32-inch F20 Series LED Smart Fire TV — $69.99 $129.99 (save $60)

• Insignia 40-inch FE Series LED Smart Fire TV — $99.99 $149.99 (save $50)

• Insignia 50-inch F50 Series LED 4K Smart Fire TV — $119.99 $299.99 (save $180)

• Amazon 40-inch 2-Series Smart Fire TV — $149.99 $249.99 (save $100)

• Amazon Ember 55-inch 4-Series Ultra HD Smart Fire TV — $279.95 $459.99 (save $180.04)

• Amazon Fire 55-inch Omni QLED 4K Smart Fire TV — $279.99 $499.99 (save $220)

• Amazon 55-inch Ember Artline 4K QLED Fire TV — $599.99 $899.99 (save $300 with code SAVEFTV)

• Amazon 65-inch Ember QLED Fire TV — $709.99 $849.99 (save $140)

• Amazon 65-inch Ember Artline 4K QLED Fire TV — $799.99 $1,099.99 (save $300 with code SAVEFTV)

• TCL Amazon Exclusive 85-inch QM64L Series QLED Smart Fire TV — $999.99 $1,499.99 (save $500)

TV deals

65-inch TVs

• LG 65-inch 75B QNED 4K TV — $479.99 $699.99 (save $220)

• TCL 65-inch QM64L Mini LED QLED 4K Fire TV — $529.99 $799.99 (save $270)

• Hisense 65-inch U6 Pro Mini LED QLED 4K Fire TV — $699.99 $1,099.99 (save $400)

• Hisense 65-inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K Art TV — $799.99 $1,299.99 (save $500)

• Hisense 65-inch U7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $849.99 $1,499.99 (save $650)

• TCL 65-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $997.99 $1,499.99 (save $502)

• Samsung 65-inch S90F OLED 4K TV — $1,199.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,300)

• Sony 65-inch Bravia XR8B OLED 4K TV — $1,199.99 $1,999.99 (save $800)

• Hisense 65-inch UR8 RGB Mini LED 4K TV — $1,299.99 $1,999.99 (save $700)

• TCL 65-inch QM8L SQD Mini LED 4K TV — $1,497.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,002)

75-inch TVs

• Hisense 75-inch QD7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $549.99 $799 (save $249.01)

• LG 75-inch 75B QNED 4K TV — $699.99 $999.99 (save $300)

• Hisense 75-inch U6 Pro Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $848.99 $1,399.99 (save $249.01)

• TCL 75-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $1,397.99 $1,999.99 (save $602)

• Hisense 75-inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K Art TV — $1,399.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,100)

• Hisense 75-inch UR8 RGB Mini LED 4K TV — $1,699.99 $2,499.99 (save $800)

85-inch TVs

• Insignia 85-inch Class F50 Series 4K Fire TV — $549.99 $899.99 (save $350)

• Insignia 85-inch QF QLED 4K TV — $659.99 $1,099.99 (save $440)

• Hisense 85-inch QD6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $749.99 $1,099.99 (save $350)

• TCL 85-inch QM6K Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,000)

• Hisense 85-inch U6 Pro Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $1,099.99 $1,999.99 (save $900)

• Hisense 85-inch UR9 RGB Mini LED 4K TV — $3,999.99 $4,499.99 (save $500)

Remember Slate Auto, the minimalistic, made-in-America electric truck that went viral in 2025? Originally, the car was supposed to start at $20,000 after federal incentives.

Now, official price has been revealed and it's not exactly that, but it isn't too bad either.

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The official starting price for Slate Auto is $24,950, though that doesn't include a destination charge, taxes, and other potential fees. Those federal credits that Slate hoped would push the price below $20,000 no longer exist thanks to Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill", so hoping the price would be so low was unrealistic, anyways.

For the price, you get the Blank Slate edition, which comes with a nice surprise: a slightly larger-than-announced 63kWh battery with 205 miles of EPA range. Other highlights include a single, rear-mounted 135kW motor with 181 hp, a 20-80 percent charge in 30 minutes on a DC fast charger, a 1,550lb max payload,and a towing capacity at around 2,000lb. The 0-60mph time is a flat eight seconds, and top speed is 90mph.

In terms of safety and comfort, you get traction control, electronic stability control, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, a backup camera, and remote keyless entry, among other amenities (see full specs on Slate's website).

The Slate Auto starts pretty basic, but you can add a bunch of goodies to it to make it unique. Credit: Slate

The car remains highly modular. You can choose between 100 color wraps with most costing an additional $499, and turn the Blank Slate variant into the Slate SUV variant which has a full roof (Fastback and an Open Air variants are also available). The pricing for those upgrades, however, hasn't been revealed yet.

While the price was expected, the big news here is the battery and the 205 miles of range, a pretty big increase from the originally announced 150 miles. Also, the car has an NCAS charging port, making it compatible with Tesla Supercharger network. The charging speed at 120kW is not the best out there but it's still plenty fast, especially on a battery of this size.

Slate said it received 180,000 reservations for the car so far, and deliveries start in the fourth quarter of the year.

SAVE $490: As of June 24, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) is down to $2,099.99 at Amazon. That’s $490.01 off a high-end gaming laptop built for serious gaming and heavy workloads.

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Prime Day is officially here, and if you've been waiting for the right moment to upgrade your gaming laptop, this might be it. Amazon has cut the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) to $2,099.99, knocking nearly $500 off the regular price and bringing the high-performance gaming laptop down to its lowest price this year.

This is a high-end gaming laptop built for people who want serious speed without waiting around for things to load. It runs on Intel’s Core Ultra 9 processor paired with NVIDIA’s RTX 5070 Ti graphics, which basically means it can handle demanding games, creative work, and heavy multitasking without slowing down. You also get 32GB of memory and a 1TB solid-state drive, so apps open quickly, and there’s plenty of space for a full game library.

On the experience side, the 16-inch display is designed for fast, smooth gameplay, which helps keep motion clear in fast-moving games. It also has an advanced cooling system designed to maintain steady performance during long gaming sessions instead of throttling under pressure.

The RGB lighting is mostly for looks and customization, but you can switch it off or tone it down if you want a more simple, work-friendly setup.

Grab the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) on Amazon before your laptop starts charging emotional damage fees.

Our Best Editor-Vetted Prime Day Deals Right Now

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $179.00 (List Price $249.00)

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I used to joke that auditioning for Love Island is a better alternative to dating, and now Tinder is taking it seriously. The app just announced that it's partnering with TikTok to launch a full-on reality dating show this summer called Double Date Island.

The concept is a little different from most dating shows. Instead of sending single people out to navigate an island or competition alone, Tinder is asking contestants to bring a best friend along for the ride. It's all part of Tinder's attempt to be relationship-focused while promoting its Double Date Mode. They're casting single duos from various countries (the U.S., UK, Brazil, Australia, France, Spain, Italy, and Germany), according to the press release, and flying them to Portugal for a summer of on-camera courting.

The show will follow real Tinder users as they go on double dates and participate in challenges and other activities, the app told Mashable. It's (unsurprisingly) inspired by the Double Date feature, and will be unscripted.

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I'm not sure if Tinder is taking a page out of InStyle's book — The InTern mockumentary series went viral soon after its first episode, and now it's so popular that celebrities like Drew Barrymore and Sarah Sherman have appeared in it — but a dating show built just for TikTok sounds like something I'd binge while huddled under my covers.

If you want to try out for it, you have to move fast. According to a LinkedIn post shared by Tinder's Global Communications and Social Media Manager, Francisco Gonçalves, the casting window opened on June 22 and closes at midnight local time on June 28, this Sunday.

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If you're 18 or older, all you have to do is open up Tinder. A special casting card will randomly pop up right in your usual profile stack over the next few days, and if you want to apply, you literally just Swipe Right on it.

Applications will then be reviewed by the production team, Tinder told Mashable. Selected applicants may be invited to participate in further casting stages, such as interviews, additional social or video submissions, social media reviews, background checks, welfare assessments, and other standard production checks.

The show will culminate in an international finale featuring contributors from multiple countries, according to Tinder. Double Date Island will premiere exclusively on TikTok (not Tinder or another streamer) this summer — apparently, if you're 18 and older.

It might be a promo for the app, but hey, traveling to Portugal with your best friend "for the plot" sounds way better than normal swiping.

SAVE OVER $200: As of June 24, the Oura Ring 4 has dropped to a new low price of $246.05 at Amazon. That's $252.95 off its full price of $499.

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We're officially into day two of Amazon's four-day-long Prime Day sale, and there's still plenty of exciting offers catching our attention. One of our favorite fitness trackers, the Oura Ring 4, has hit a new all-time low price at Amazon.

As of June 24, the Oura Ring 4 is down to $246.05 on Prime Day. Normally it's listed with a full price of $499, so this deal is just over half off.

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If you want a tracker without a screen, the Oura Ring 4 can assist. Powered by Smart Sensing technology, this stylish smart ring tracks a variety of health metrics right from your finger, including sleep, stress, activity, heart health, and even metrics specific to women's health. It also boasts a solid battery life that can last you up to eight days.

It's among our favorite fitness trackers as the best smart ring. Mashable's Kimberly Gedeon also had high praise for it in her review, writing "the Oura Ring 4 is a wellness powerhouse with a sleek design and cutting-edge AI that takes personalized health tracking to the next level."

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In online spaces where people talk about video games, the necessity (or lack thereof) of remakes is pretty well-worn discourse. Any given remake needs to have some reason to exist beyond just being new, so the argument goes. If we are to accept that framing with regards to Nintendo's new Star Fox reboot for Switch 2, I'd say the multiplayer mode is a solid enough reason to exist.

Between playing the new online Battle Mode at a preview event a few weeks ago and then getting some more hands-on time with it during the review process, I've come away thinking that it's much more than just a tacked-on bonus for this Star Fox 64 remake. While Battle Mode is ultimately too limited in scope to become anyone's new multiplayer obsession, matches are big and chaotic enough (thanks to some added Mario Kart elements) to make it a worthwhile diversion once you're done racking up high scores and collecting medals in the single-player campaign.

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Star Fox for Switch 2 is far from the first game in the series to experiment with competitive multiplayer. Its chief inspiration, Star Fox 64, had a very basic split-screen dogfighting mode that is a source of nostalgia for some, but, frankly, it was never the appeal of that game for me. Some later entries, like Assault for GameCube and the 3DS version of 64, expanded on the number of modes and vehicles, but the Switch 2 reboot is the first time since Command for the Nintendo DS that the series has allowed online play.

Given its history, Star Fox for Switch 2 is easily the most the franchise has ever delivered on the potential of online dogfighting with strangers or the homies. Battles take place between two teams of four, with one team stepping into the boots of team Star Fox, and the other inhabiting the role of the rival crew Star Wolf. These battles take place in extremely large arenas full of obstacles to maneuver around, enemy NPC ships that you can shoot down for small point bonuses, and wormholes that you can use to quickly teleport around.

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It can be a lot to take in at first, and you might find yourself getting shot down frequently if you get a little too adventurous before learning how the game works. The skies of the Lylat System aren't especially forgiving.

Given that the single-player modes in Star Fox are entirely beholden to a game from 1997, Battle Mode is the main avenue for the developers at Velan Studios to flex their creative muscles. That's done primarily via random weapon pick-ups a la Mario Kart; you don't know what you're getting until you've collected it, and it's gone once you use it. These can range from small drones that accompany your craft and augment your weapon fire, a quick teleport you can activate at will, homing cluster missiles, or my personal favorite, a giant f***-you laser beam that just wipes out anything it touches.

At its best, Battle Mode feels like Mario Kart in the air. A rough stretch can quickly turn around if you happen to collect the right weapon, and that can snowball into a come-from-behind victory if enough things go right. All of that combines with truly excellent flight mechanics to make something that's tremendously easy to pick up and play for a few minutes, provided you've at least played the tutorial for this game.

But there just isn't enough of it Oh yeah, you can use characters' faces in GameChat, too. Credit: Nintendo

Star Fox for Switch 2 fills a nice little niche for multiplayer dogfighting that's more approachable and family-friendly than something like Ace Combat or any of the myriad online military sims you can play on PC. Sadly, in accordance with the game's relatively low $50 price tag, there just isn't a ton of it to chew on.

Specifically, there are only three modes:

1. Capture a zone of the map before the enemy does

2. Avoid falling meteorites and collect pick-ups from their impact craters to score points

3. Steal cargo from space pirates and carry it to your enemy base

That'd be a decent enough selection of modes if not for the fact that each one is tied to a certain map, meaning there are a total of three maps in Battle Mode. Nintendo and Velan have also not indicated any plans for DLC, so there's a good possibility that this is all we'll get. While all three maps are fun enough to play on their own, it's just too meager an offering to be something that anyone but a handful of die-hards will want to play for longer than a couple of weeks.

SEE ALSO: I played 'Star Fox' on Switch 2. Multiplayer mode rules.

In a vacuum, that's not a bad thing. I'm always in favor of games being intentional with scope and not demanding that players give over their entire lives to them. I don't need Star Fox to be the next Fortnite. But this is the first Star Fox game in a decade, and the first good one in much longer than that, so it's kind of a bummer that Battle Mode is as good as it is while also being extremely limited.

But hey, at least you can also use a webcam to plaster an AR Falco model that roughly follows your facial movements in GameChat lobbies. That's funny, if nothing else.

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This MacBook Pro is powered by Apple’s M5 Pro chip, which is built to handle heavy workloads like large creative projects, development work, and AI-assisted tools without slowing down when things stack up.

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Nintendo's new Star Fox reboot for Switch 2 has all the trademarks of something that should be totally creatively bankrupt.

It's a gussied-up remake of Star Fox 64, a game that Nintendo has already remade once before for the 3DS. On top of that, its existence feels like a big attempt at corporate synergy with the distressingly awful Super Mario Galaxy Movie, in which Fox McCloud made his surprise cinematic debut. Instead of reviving the long-dormant Star Fox series with something new, Nintendo has gone and just given us the same game for the third time.

And the wildest part is that it totally kicks ass. Nintendo and new development partner (and Troy, New York's own) Velan Studios have done the impossible and made a big, Hollywood-style remake of a classic arcade-style rail shooter that really, truly works once you sit down and play it. Star Fox for Switch 2 marries timeless levels and mechanics with gorgeous visuals, a breathtaking soundtrack, and just enough new flavor to make me excited about the future of Star Fox for the first time since the Bush administration.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo responds after alleged third-party data breach: Our ‘systems have not been compromised’ Star Fox proves that 'cinematic' doesn't have to be a dirty word in games That's a cool dude right there. Credit: Nintendo

If you haven't been following along closely, I should probably clarify a few things about Star Fox for Switch 2.

First, yes, this is a one-to-one recreation of Star Fox 64 in terms of level design and mechanics. Enemy placement, boss strategies, the branching path system, and the way scoring works are all retained here, exactly as they were in 1997. It's still a rail shooter with some open-zone segments, and you can still finish it in roughly half an hour. I have played through the original game dozens of times in my life, so I can speak pretty authoritatively on this subject.

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What Star Fox lacks in innovation, it makes up for in pure, timeless arcade-style gameplay. Controlling the Arwing spacecraft has, in my mind, never felt better than it does here. It took all of 30 seconds for me to feel totally comfortable with everything I was doing, and a new, extended tutorial should be pretty good at easing newcomers into the fun, too. Using a charged shot to eliminate a group of enemy ships and then quickly barrel rolling out of the way of an incoming obstacle was thrilling 29 years ago, and it's still thrilling now.

I am largely uninterested in conversations about whether a remake is better or worse than the original. In my mind, remakes are either additive or can be safely ignored, so long as the original is readily, legally available on modern hardware, as Star Fox 64 is on Switch.

This is the first time Aquas has been a fun level to play. Credit: Nintendo

Having said that, there are actually a couple of aspects of this new Star Fox that I feel elevate the experience beyond what the N64 was capable of. The new visuals, for example, add personality to some levels that badly needed it. Corneria, the game's opening level, regardless of which branch you choose to pursue, is downright apocalyptic here, befitting of a planet undergoing a violent invasion from an evil empire. I'm also a fan of the new take on Katina, which turns that level into a wetland marsh environment rather than the nondescript brown smudge that defined it on N64.

I'm also particularly fond of how reactive each environment is to player actions. Shooting basically any surface in the game produces a satisfying graphical effect, such as space dust on meteorites or sparks from metal surfaces. In one section, you can shoot pine trees on the ground to set them on fire. It all looks and feels right in that respect, and frankly, I think the new character designs are kinda cool. I like how much more animal-like they are.

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Arguably, the best aspect of this remake, and the one thing that I would say is a straight-up upgrade over the original, is the soundtrack. Star Fox 64's score was, and remains, extremely well composed, but the N64's sound hardware just wasn't particularly good at producing artificial orchestral sounds. Nintendo has gone and re-recorded the entire thing with a real orchestra for this remake, and I would say every single song is better here than it was before.

There are also new cutscenes sprinkled in between every story mission. These are typically pretty quick mission briefings that serve to add a little bit of flavor to the Star Fox universe, and they're mostly successful at that. I enjoy seeing the crew hang out with each other between battles, and I particularly like how often Fox makes it clear that his main motivation is getting paid because he's a mercenary. Making the world of Star Fox feel a little more grimy is cool.

As a fun bonus, you get different cutscenes based on which branching paths you choose in the campaign, so there's another little reason to play it over and over again.

These visual and audio changes work in concert to make the new Star Fox feel "cinematic," a term that has evolved into a pejorative for glossy AAA productions. In this context, though, Star Fox earns the compliment. A rail shooter ought to feel cinematic, given the genre's inherent reliance on heavy scripting while still preserving interactivity. Star Fox 64 also felt cinematic in its day, but I do believe the new version does that particular thing better than the original.

New modes are fun, but some changes fall a little flat

Of course, Nintendo and Velan also made a bunch of changes, as you'd expect from a full-on remake. Most of them are fine, but some of them are not.

I'll start with the bad. The new voice acting is generally done fairly well, in line with how modern video games and cartoons sound. That is to say, the tone on each line read is usually a bit more muted and less theatrical than the original. It can often be jarring if the lines from 1997 are imprinted on your brain like they are on mine, but I have to imagine anyone starting their Star Fox journey with this version will not notice anything wrong.

Still, it was hard for me not to notice how many lines that were previously screamed dramatically are now spoken more casually. I prefer the original reads, but that's to be expected of someone who has been hearing them for three decades. I also want to bemoan the lack of a weird robot voice saying "GOOD LUCK" when you start each level. There was no need to take that out.

The Landmaster is still rad. Credit: Nintendo

Other than that, though, most of the additions are worthwhile. Challenge Mode adds a bunch of achievement-like objectives to each level, giving you even more reason to replay them after you've earned all the medals in the story mode. Battle Mode is a new, expanded multiplayer experience that offers online 4v4 dogfights across three maps, with a different team objective on each map.

I'm pretty into what I've played of Battle Mode, but I can easily see it wearing a little thin after a week or two, given the lack of maps and (thus far) lack of indication that there will be any more added to the game. Regardless, the dream of online Star Fox dogfights has finally been realized in a console game, and that counts for something.

Star Fox for Switch 2 might not be the franchise revival many of us had in mind when rumors of its existence started trickling out months ago. But on its merits, this is a mostly excellent take on a tremendous N64 classic, and one that I think would be a fantastic starting point for anyone who has ever been Star Fox-curious. Given the way Nintendo has treated remakes made by external studios in the recent past, I also fully expect this to be an on-ramp to a new, original game in the near future.

And for the first time in a very long time, I'm actually excited by the prospect of a new Star Fox game.

A new wave of wellness influencers, biohackers, and MAHA-aligned creators are promoting nicotine pouches, patches, gums, and lozenges as cognitive enhancers.

The claim, from influencers like Dave Asprey, goes like this: Nicotine can help you focus, make you sharper, more alert, more productive, and more locked in. And, unfortunately, this is the exact kind of thing the internet is designed to make irresistible, since it’s rooted in a shred of truth and then blown out of context. Like, remember mouth taping and color analysis?

Doctors told The New York Times that many claims around nicotine are exaggerated or misrepresent the research. It’s both a stimulant and a relaxant, and really can make people feel more alert. Some studies have shown nicotine may have potential benefits in very specific medical contexts, but with the tobacco industry funding many studies, things can be a little murky here.

And notably, over time, people can build a dependence on nicotine. In any given year about half of all smokers try to quit, but only six percent actually accomplish that. Eventually, the thing that initially makes you feel "locked in" can become quite literal.

In this episode of Mashable's Trending Now series, Christianna Silva and Teodosia Dobriyanova unpack this eyebrow-raising trend.

SAVE $103: As of June 24, the Acer Aspire 14 AI laptop is on sale for $479.99 at Amazon, down from its typical price of $582.99. That's an 18% discount on a laptop with 16GB RAM, a 512GB SSD, and Intel's latest Core Ultra processor.

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Prime Day deals are already rolling in, and if you’ve been putting off replacing an aging laptop, Acer just dropped a pretty tempting option into the mix.

Right now, the Acer Aspire 14 AI is down to $479.99 on Amazon, saving you $103 on Prime Day. That's an 18% discount and an easy way to get a new everyday laptop without crossing into four-figure territory.

The Aspire 14 is for people who want a dependable everyday laptop without spending premium laptop money. It has a 14-inch display with a little more vertical screen space than the usual setup, which makes a difference when you're bouncing between documents, browser tabs, and spreadsheets.

The lightweight aluminum build helps if you're carrying it between work, school, or coffee shops, instead of keeping it desk-bound. You’re getting 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD, which is enough for smooth multitasking and a healthy amount of storage for files, photos, and apps.

Acer also says the battery can last up to 22 hours under certain conditions, though real-world use will likely vary depending on what you're doing. AcerSense puts AI tools in one quick shortcut so you can tweak settings, clean up video calls, and adjust performance without digging through menus.

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The best Prime Day deals on Samsung monitors: Best curved monitor deal Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G55C $189.99 (save $140) Shop Now Best HD monitor deal Samsung Odyssey 27-inch OLED G6 $384.99 (save $215) Shop Now Best 4K monitor deal Samsung 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 $657.77 (save $592.22) Shop Now

It's the time for gamers around the world to rejoice. Yes, Prime Day is here once more, kicking off a little earlier than usual in 2026 (it's normally a July event) and running until June 26. There are stacks of deals on otherwise expensive gaming hardware, including Samsung monitors.

If you're looking for a new monitor we would always recommend looking at Samsung models. The brand is one of the best in the business when it comes to screen technology, something that applies to Samsung TVs as much as gaming monitors.

We've picked three of the best Prime Day deals on Samsung monitors, but it's worth noting that prices may drop further and new deals may be added as the week rolls on. We'll be sure to update this page so make sure you check back in.

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The Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G55C sits at the budget end of the Samsung monitor range, and is even cheaper than usual thanks to Prime Day. This one's also at an all-time low price, with a discount of $140. But don't go thinking it skimps on features. Its curved monitor creates a fully immersive gaming experience, which compensates for some of the spec shortcomings. At $189.99 for Prime Day, it's a steal from Samsung.

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For gamers who perfectly satisfied with 1440p, the Samsung Odyssey 27-inch OLED G6 delivers. Geared towards the mid-range gaming market, it uses QD-OLED display technology, with punchy HDR. It has a 240Hz refresh rate and a response time of 0.03ms, so the lag is pretty much non-existent. A saving of $215 marks this reliable monitor's biggest-ever discount according to price tracker camelcamelcamel.

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If you want to level up with something a little flashier, the Samsung 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 is an upgrade. It's bigger, bolder, and boasts 4K resolution — everything you need for eye-popping visuals and butter-smooth gameplay. It also has an AI-powered processor that upscales lower-res games to 4K quality. Those are just some of the reasons this monitor has a significant bump in price, usually listed at $1,249.99. But Prime Day has delivered its biggest ever discount — now available at $657.77 — for an overall saving of over $590.

Apple's flagship smartphone hasn't taken a year off from its updates since 2007, and barring a massive surprise, 2026 won't be any different.

The Cupertino-based tech giant is widely expected to launch a new lineup of iPhones later this year, including the new iPhone 18, the 18 Pro, and the rumored iPhone Ultra, the company's first-ever foldable.

As we await the iPhone 18 — and its updated operating system, iOS 27 — tidbits of news and rumors continue to trickle out. While we won't see any of the new Apple phones in the wild for months, we can at least bring you the most substantiated and most likely updates in one place.

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If you're in the market for a new iPhone, you should circle September in your calendar. That has been the month for Apple's big showcase event for a very long time, and there's no reason to believe Apple will change that in 2026. Expect to see new Apple CEO John Ternus take the stage to introduce it; his term of office officially begins Sept. 1.

What he'll be introducing, alas, may put more of a dent in your wallet. Thanks to the ongoing RAM shortage caused by the AI industry (also known as RAMageddon), tons of smartphones, laptops, and gaming consoles are seeing huge price hikes. Experts who've spoken to Mashable say that trend isn't going to stop anytime soon.

As the world's number one smartphone maker, Apple has some advantages over its rivals, but a price increase is definitely coming. We had hoped otherwise — Apple raised prices on its new MacBooks earlier this year, while also introducing a low-cost $599 laptop that put big pressure on its Windows rivals.

But then outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook took the unusual step of preparing us for a pricier iPhone. "Price increases are unavoidable," Cook told the Wall Street Journal in an interview. The Journal quoted an analysis showing that the memory chip components in the iPhone 18 Pro will cost Apple $150 more than those in the iPhone 17 Pro.

So should you expect the phones to cost just $150 more than their predecessors (see the iPhone 17 prices here)? You wish. There's the pesky fact that Apple is a for-profit company, and the iPhone is the #1 smartphone in the world for a reason, even though it's already pricier than Samsung's.

How much of an increase will Apple fans bear? We may be about to find out, but the Journal estimated $1,299 for the iPhone 18 Pro ($200 more than last year).

iPhone 18 models

Barring a huge turn under Ternus, Apple will release a base iPhone 18, an iPhone 18 Pro, and an iPhone 18 Pro Max in late September or early October. One thing that might be a surprise (depending on how much tech news you follow) is that Apple may launch or announce a foldable iPhone alongside the normal iPhone 18 models.

That phone is rumored to be called the iPhone Fold, or iPhone Fold Ultra. It's not strictly a member of the iPhone 18 family, at least by name, so head to our hub for all things iPhone Fold/Ultra to read more about it.

iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro design

Again, Apple has not released any official teasers or other imagery for the iPhone 18 lineup yet, so anything reported to date could be wrong. Still, from the sum total of all reports, it sounds like Apple isn't really reinventing the wheel, design-wise. But Ternus, a hardware guy, is reportedly bringing the company's industrial design group into the center of the Apple fold.

Looking further into the future, the iPhone 20 is said to bring big changes, including a curved waterfall display.

Per our friends at CNET (Mashable and CNET are both owned by Ziff Davis), the display sizes will be roughly the same as last year:

• iPhone 18: 6.3 inches

• iPhone 18 Pro: 6.3 inches

• iPhone 18 Pro Max: 6.9 inches

However, the display quality might be a little different this year. Prominent leaker Instant Digital shared on Chinese social media that Apple's brightness demands are unusually high this year, so it would be reasonable to expect much brighter displays than in previous years.

The base iPhone 18 could also have a smaller camera bump compared to previous models. There are reports of a slightly redesigned Dynamic Island on the screen itself, with the pill-shaped notification hub potentially being made smaller in the iPhone 18 models. One alleged leaked image purports to show an iPhone 18 Pro with a downsized Dynamic Island cutout.

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Wondering about the iPhone 18 color options? For the iPhone 18 Pro, at least, it seems the color options have already leaked. Previous rumors indicated Apple was experimenting with a "deep red" color for the iPhone 18 Pro, and a new report from MacWorld backs that up. According to their reporting, the color lineup for the iPhone 18 Pro will be silver, gray, light blue, and a color called "dark cherry" — likely the deep red previously reported.

Sadly, we think fans of black iPhones are out of luck again.

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So we know the software the iPhone 18 will run: iOS 27, introduced at WWDC 2026. Time to start talking about some of the internal hardware changes Apple is reportedly making to the iPhone 18 lineup.

For starters, it sounds like the lineup will have a standardized 12GB RAM count across the board. In previous years, the Pro models had 12GB of RAM, while the base model had only 8GB. According to Korean outlet The Bell, Apple will be upgrading the base model so that it matches the Pro models in that regard. It's also widely expected that Apple will adopt new A20 and A20 Pro chips for the base and Pro models, respectively.

It's also expected that the new iPhones will have a new C2 modem for improved cellular connectivity, and they may also have 5G satellite support. Also reported: a new N2 chip for better WiFi performance.

Latest iPhone 18 Pro rumors

For the iPhone 18 Pro, the current expectation is that Apple will improve the battery size in the premium iPhone 18 models this year. Leaker Digital Chat Station on Weibo reported that the batteries could exceed 5,000mAh, which would be an improvement over the iPhone 17 Pro.

In addition, the smaller camera cutout reportedly applies only to the base model. It's expected that Apple will retain the bigger plateau seen on the iPhone 17 Pro last year for the iPhone 18 Pro.

Instant Digital posted in a separate Weibo leak that the back glass of the iPhone 18 Pro has been altered, resulting in a new unified look, as opposed to the two-tone look of the iPhone 17 Pro. Whether that change will affect durability (or if it's just an aesthetic difference) remains to be seen.

The iPhone 17 Pro has helped Apple break sales records in 2026. Credit: Stan Schroeder / Mashable

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iPhone 18 camera rumors

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a source of many spot-on iPhone reports, says the iPhone 18 Pro, in particular, will have "some of the biggest camera hardware upgrades in the lineup's history."

Why? First, the telephoto camera has a larger aperture. But more important is the variable aperture.

First reported by Digital Chat Station on Weibo, variable aperture is a huge deal. It would let the iPhone 18 Pro camera capture different amounts of light for different situations — potentially leading to a huge leap in photo quality, if you know what you're doing.

For instance, the bokeh effect famously associated with portrait mode on iPhones would be possible in-camera rather than through software processing, resulting in more natural and generally better-looking shots.

What about AI Siri?

Of course, one of the first things many users will want to know about the iPhone 18 when they get their hands on one: what is the new, revamped, AI-upgraded Siri experience like?

We've been waiting for the answer for some time. Apple first promised users a newer, smarter, Apple Intelligence-powered Siri two years ago, and the company has since faced lawsuits after it failed to deliver. (The company settled a class action suit related to these claims for $250 million.)

Well, post-WWDC, we know a lot more about Apple Intelligence in general. We know Siri will understand what's on your screen. We know Siri will be smarter in general, powered by Gemini. And as Apple daddy Craig Federighi has been at pains to point out, AI Siri will not try to suck you into conversations and be your friend.

"Siri really wants to say, 'I can help you get things done. I can help you learn about the world," Federighi said. "But if you try to engage Siri as a romantic partner, Siri's not up for that. Siri's 100 percent not into that."

There you have it: If you want to fall in love with an Apple product, fall in love with the all-new iPhone 18, not its chatbot.

SAVE OVER $70: As of June 24, the Lego Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 (#10317) has dropped to a new low price of $167.99 during Prime Day. That's $72 off its full price of $239.99.

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If you have a big love for Lego, Prime Day is a great time to stock up on new sets at a discount.

We're already into day two of this year's sale event, but the deals haven't slowed down just yet. There's plenty of offers still catching our eye. The Lego Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 (10317) is one we've spotted that's hit a new all-time low price at the retailer.

As of June 24, this Lego Icons Land Rover set has dropped to $167.99 exclusively for Prime members at Amazon. Normally its full price comes to $239.99, so this deal saves you just over $70. Considering it's never been this low before, this is a fantastic time to scoop it up.

SEE ALSO: Everything to know about Amazon Prime Day: Dates, competition, and the best deals to shop

This Lego Icons Land Rover set is a perfect build to work on if you're a fan of classic cars or know someone who is. Recommended for adults ages 18 and up, it comes with 2,336 pieces that create the Land Rover, which is sand green and features a white roof, brown interior, and black wheel trims. According to the store page, it also features functional steering, working suspension, and its doors and hood all open.

Alongside a variety of accessories — including a fire extinguisher, toolbox, working winch, and more — you can also customize the engine to be either diesel or petrol and choose from three different hood options. That's an awesome level of customization.

It may not stay at this deal price for long. If the Lego Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 has caught your eye, now is your chance to save big.

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TL;DR: Live stream Morocco vs. Haiti in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Morocco have been one of the most impressive teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They took the fight to Brazil in the opening game and scored a follow-up win over Scotland.

But Group C is still open to late developments, so the Moroccans will want a decisive, goal-heavy win over Haiti. That should be possible considering the disparity in overall quality between these squads — but there's always room for another major surprise before the group stage wraps up.

If you want to watch Morocco vs. Haiti in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Morocco vs. Haiti?

Morocco vs. Haiti in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 6 p.m. ET on June 24. This fixture takes place at the Atlanta Stadium.

How to watch Morocco vs. Haiti for free

Morocco vs. Haiti in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Morocco vs. Haiti for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Watch Morocco vs. Haiti for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Morocco vs. Haiti (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of the World Cup.

Live stream Morocco vs. Haiti in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

SAVE $50: As of June 24, the Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) has returned to its lowest-ever price of $199 at Amazon for Prime Day. This is $50 off its list price of $249.

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Prime Day is in full swing, and if you're looking for Apple Watch deals, it's your lucky day. A few different models have had their prices cut as part of Amazon's sale, including our favorite smartwatch for most people, the Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm). As of June 24, this model has dropped to $199 at the retailer.

Compared to the Apple Watch SE 3's full price of $249, this offer saves you $50. What's even better is it's actually not an exclusive Prime Day deal, so if you're not a member, you can still take advantage of it. Plus, both colors have dropped to this price as well, so you can choose between the starlight or midnight models.

SEE ALSO: Everything to know about Amazon Prime Day: Dates, competition, and the best deals to shop

The Apple Watch SE 3 is an excellent choice for those in the Apple ecosystem who don't want to go all-out with extra features that come with higher-end smartwatches from the brand, like the Apple Watch Ultra 2. There's a reason it's our favorite smartwatch for most people, as Mashable's Timothy Beck Werth says it offers "98 percent of what you need from an Apple Watch or fitness tracker, and at a much better price."

As for what kind of tracking you'll get from it, the SE 3 boasts activity tracking for keeping an eye on your steps throughout the day or workouts, sleep tracking (including a daily sleep score and sleep apnea notifications), heart rate tracking, and more. It even comes with safety features like fall detection and crash detection, alongside a battery life that can last you up to 18 hours.

If you've had your eye on this smartwatch, don't miss out on this great deal on the Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) at Amazon.

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The best Prime Day deals on Bose: Best noise canceling deal Bose QuietComfort $179 (save $170) Shop Now Best Premium Deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra $379 (save $70) Shop Now Best earbuds deal Bose Ultra Open Earbuds $199 (save $100) Shop Now

With Amazon Prime Day now rocking and rolling until June 26, it's a perfect time to grab headphones that can, well, also rock and roll.

That's why we have to point you towards deals on Bose, which deliver some of the best sound — and noise-cancelation — in the audio game. And these Prime Day deals are truly excellent, with the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds reaching their lowest-ever price and both the QuietComfort over-ear headphones and premium QuietComfort Ultra headphones dropping lower than Amazon Spring Sale prices.

We’ll keep tracking deals on headphones as Prime Day rolls on, so if you want Bose discounts specifically, keep checking back on this page throughout the week.

Best Bose headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Headphones $179 at Amazon
$349 Save $170   Get Deal Why we like it

The Bose QuietComfort Headphones are a flagship not just for the brand but among audio fans in general. They boast top active noise cancelation with two modes — Quiet mode to shut out external noise and Aware mode that keeps you in tune with your surroundings. The sound is excellent and fully customisable through the EQ settings on the Bose Music app. They also look very stylish — headphones that truly make a statement.

Marked down by almost half for Prime Day, these are now listed at just $179 — that's a mega saving of $170. It's not quite their lowest-ever price but it's not far off.

Best Bose premium headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones $379 at Amazon
$449 Save $70   Get Deal Why we like it

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra are a step up in terms of premium features. They give you all the great stuff you get with the regular QuiteComfort cans plus Bose's spatialized audio, a 3D audio technology that puts the sound all around you to create a fully immersive listening experience. The noise cancellation gets an upgrade too. It's not just active but adaptive, which means it responds to noise around you and adjusts ANC levels in real time. The noise cancellation also combines with spatialized audio for next-level Immersion and Cinema modes. W

e've seen them available for less but that's rare. They're now $20 lower than during the Amazon Spring Sale.

Best Bose earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose Ultra Open Earbuds $199 at Amazon
$299 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

If you you prefer earbuds — and you want to snag some premium buds at their best-ever price — look no further than the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. If you've never used open earbuds before, they're a little different. Instead of sticking in your ear canal, they clip to your ear and immerse you in your sounds via spatialized OpenAudio technology. They don't close you off like regular earbuds — you can still hear the world around you — but no one will be able to hear what you're listening to.

And with a current saving of $100, it's a great time to give this innovative audio tech a whirl.