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Last chance: The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus is down to a record-low price, saving you over $1,000

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 11:07

SAVE $1,300 TODAY: As of June 22, the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus portable power station is on sale for $1,499 at Amazon, down from $2,799. That’s a 46% discount on a high-capacity backup power system for home, RV, and emergencies.

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The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus portable power station is down to $1,499 at Amazon, a 46% discount off its usual $2,799 price. It’s part of early Prime Day deals and is now sitting back at its record-low price.

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The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus acts like a backup power source for your home when the grid goes down. It can handle everyday heavy-duty appliances like heaters, pumps, and dryers, and has enough capacity to keep basic essentials running for over two weeks for a three-person household. You can also expand it if you need more backup power for longer outages.

It’s simple to use, so you don’t need any complicated setup — just plug it in, and it’s ready to go. It can recharge in about 2 hours using faster charging options when needed, so you’re not waiting long to get it ready again.

Even though it’s powerful, it’s made to move around easily with wheels and a handle, so you can move it wherever you need backup power.

Lock in the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus portable power station at Amazon today only, at this limited-time price.

New leak reveals more about Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 11:02

Samsung's next premium smartwatch might exist at the expense of another one in its lineup.

That's according to Samsung leaker GalaxyTechie on X, anyway. The original post seems to be gone, but it's been archived by AndroidCentral, and it indicates Samsung will not release a new Galaxy Watch 9 Classic this year, instead focusing on a more premium Galaxy Watch Ultra that incorporates some Classic features. The new Ultra is said to have Classic-esque numbers on the watch face, a more boxy look, a thinner bezel, and improved side buttons.

SEE ALSO: How to set up the smartest Galaxy AI features on your new Samsung Galaxy S26, step by step

One thing this leak doesn't say is whether the new Galaxy Watch Ultra will come with a rotating bezel, something Samsung included on some watch models in years past. In general, it sounds like Samsung will combine some of the things people liked about the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic last year with the high-end features of the Ultra. Of course, both the rumored Galaxy Watch 9 and the new Ultra will most likely come with plenty of new watch faces and band colors, as well.

As for when we'll find out whether or not any of this is true, we probably won't have to wait long. Samsung's next big Unpacked event is supposedly happening in London in late July. According to all available rumors and leaks, the new watches will be there alongside a new lineup of foldable phones.

How to set up the smartest Galaxy AI features on your new Samsung Galaxy S26, step by step

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 10:22

TL;DR key takeaways:

  • The Samsung Galaxy S26 Series is built around Galaxy AI[1], with features that surface information when you need it and stay out of the way when you don't.

  • Now Brief and Now Bar recap your schedule, current weather forecast, and live activities like music playback.

  • Call Screening filters unknown callers and provides a live transcript of their reason for calling before you decide whether to pick up.

  • Photo Assist[2], Creative Studio[3], and Bixby work together so editing, content creation, and voice control all happen in one place.

  • Privacy Display[4] on the Galaxy S26 Ultra narrows the screen’s viewing angle to keep your screen private in public spaces.

Modern existence can be exhausting. Between double-booked meetings on your work calendar and an entire digital social life to manage online, the small stuff has a way of stealing time you’d rather have for, you know, life.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is built to smooth out the rhythm of that everyday routine so you can get some of your time back. From need-to-know morning briefings that set your workday up for success, to live call transcripts that filter unknown numbers before you decide whether to pick up, to weekend photo-editing for post-worthy content, the device handles the little things for you.

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Much of this behind-the-scenes help is thanks to Galaxy AI, Samsung’s on-device AI platform, which got a boost with the brand’s latest lineup of S26 devices. Here’s a quick, step-by-step guide to setting up the most useful features the moment you’ve finished unboxing.

Step 1. Personalise your lock screen with Now Brief

Now Brief is the Galaxy S26’s personalised daily briefing. It pulls together calendar entries, weather data, and updates from your selected interests (e.g., health and wellness, travel, news, music and podcasts, SmartThings, and Wallet), so you can get all that information at a quick glance. For those days when your brain is at about 40 percent capacity before your first coffee, the day's essentials are right at your fingertips instead of buried across half a dozen apps.

To set it up:

  • First, switch on Personal Data Intelligence in Settings (this is what lets Galaxy AI process your habits and preferences on-device to personalise the briefing)

  • Then, open Settings, tap Galaxy AI, and select Now Brief

  • Tap Content to Include and toggle on any of the categories you want to see

You can then access Now Brief from the Edge panel, from the Now Bar on your lock screen (more on that in the next step), or by adding the Now Brief widget to your home screen.

Now Brief also refreshes through the day with morning, afternoon, and evening versions, so what you see in the morning can be geared toward revving up for the day ahead, and your evening digest can be designed for wind-down mode. The feature is also intelligent and adaptive, so the longer you use it, the more tailored its suggestions become.

Step 2. Turn on Now Bar for live activities on your lock screen

Now Bar pairs with Now Brief by showing real-time activities on your lock screen, such as music playback controls and active timers. If you’re listening to a podcast while making dinner or following turn-by-turn directions, Now Bar keeps the relevant information one glance away.

To configure it:

  • Open Settings, select Lock Screen and AOD, then tap Now Bar

  • Under Live Notifications, tap See All and toggle on the apps you want

  • Back on the Now Bar screen, turn on options like Now Brief, Current Mode, Do Not Disturb, and Torch

  • Tap a Now Bar entry to expand it, swipe up to cycle between active ones, or press and hold to manage settings

Step 3. Set up Call Screening before the next unknown number rings

Spam calls always seem to ring the moment you sit down to focus, and the line between a genuine call and a scam attempt gets blurrier every year.

The Galaxy AI Call Screening feature uses on-device AI to evaluate calls from unknown numbers and supply a live transcript of the caller’s intent, so you can decide whether or not to pick up. It works across more than a dozen languages, and you can configure it to auto-screen all unknown callers if you’d rather not see them ring through.

To activate it:

  • Open the Phone app

  • Tap the three-dot menu in the upper right-hand corner and click Settings

  • Look for Call Screening at the top of the list and toggle the feature on to enable

Step 4. Save taps with Automation in Modes and Routines

Automation lets you chain conditions to actions, so your phone behaves the way you want without manual toggling. For example: You might want your Galaxy S26 to dim the screen and switch to grayscale half an hour before your usual bedtime, or silence work-app notifications the moment you leave the office.

To create a Routine:

  • Open Settings > Modes and Routines

  • Tap the Routines tab (on the bottom menu)

  • Hit the ‘+’ icon up top

  • Set your ‘If’ conditions (location, time, app, sensor trigger, etc.), and the resulting ‘Then’ actions 

  • Hit ‘Save’ to add the Routine to your device’s memory

Step 5. Edit photos with Photo Assist

Photo Assist lives inside the Gallery app and lets you remove unwanted elements in the chaotic group shot you need to tidy. You can add new details (like a full moon over the skyline or fresh snow on the ground), shift the lighting on a shot using text or voice prompts, or merge two photos together into a single frame.

To activate:

  • Open any photo in your Gallery

  • Tap the Galaxy AI icon at the centre of the bottom toolbar (the starburst icon)

  • Circle the area you want to change or describe the edit you’re after

Edits save as copies, so your originals stay intact.

Step 6. Generate shareable content in Creative Studio

Creative Studio, accessed via the Edge panel, turns your existing photos into custom stickers, greeting cards, or invitations. It's a simple way to spin a portrait of your kid into a birthday-party invite, or a cute snapshot of your dog into a sticker pack the fam group chat will love.

To make something: 

  • Swipe in the Edge panel and tap Creative Studio

  • Choose a photo

  • Describe what you want to make and pick a style

  • Tap Generate

You'll have something ready to share within seconds (no extra design software or apps necessary).

Step 7. Switch on Privacy Display

Though not an AI feature per se, the Privacy Display is a smart enough design to deserve a spot on this list. 

It’s a hardware-level feature exclusive to the Galaxy S26 Ultra that narrows the screen’s viewing angle — so the stranger sitting next to you on public transport can’t easily read your dating app messages, account balance on your banking app, or whatever other sensitive info may be on your screen.

To enable the feature:

  • Head to Settings > Display

  • Toggle Privacy Display on

To set it to activate automatically in certain circumstances:

  • Tap Privacy Display > Conditions for Turning On > Apps

  • Choose from the list, or toggle on PIN, pattern, password so the feature kicks in whenever you authenticate

Step 8. Get to know Bixby and pair your Galaxy Buds

Bixby on the Galaxy S26 has returned with stronger natural language understanding, so you can phrase requests the way you’d say them out loud. 

To start a conversation with Bixby:

  • Open the Bixby app from your app drawer or say ‘Hi Bixby’ once you've enabled voice activation in Settings > Bixby > Voice Wake-Up

Or, for a more integrated setup, pair a set of Galaxy Buds and set them up to work with Galaxy AI: 

  • Open the case near your Galaxy S26 and follow the on-screen prompt, or head to Settings > Connections > Bluetooth

Once linked, your Buds can handle Bixby commands hands-free and take incoming calls[5], so you can lean on Call Screening without lifting the phone to your ear.

Those are just eight of the Galaxy S26 features most worth switching on out of the box, and there are plenty more you can play with to help streamline your daily life. A few minutes of set-up now, and the S26 takes over the small stuff that's been making the daily juggle feel heavier than it needs to be.

The Galaxy S26 Series is available now at samsung.com.

FAQsAre all these features available across the full Galaxy S26 Series?

Now Brief, Now Bar, Call Screening, Bixby, Automation, Photo Assist, and Creative Studio are available across the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. Privacy Display is exclusive to the Ultra, where it’s built directly into the display hardware.

Do Galaxy AI features process my data on the device or in the cloud?

The Galaxy S26 is designed to handle Galaxy AI workloads on the device where possible, which means less data leaves your phone. On-device processing is backed by Samsung Knox, the multi-layer security platform built into every Galaxy device, with the Personal Data Engine[6] handling your habits and preferences locally.

What can I do with Galaxy Buds that I can't do with the Galaxy S26 alone?

Once paired, Galaxy Buds let you handle Bixby commands hands-free, take incoming calls without lifting the phone (handy when you're using Call Screening), and switch audio automatically between your S26 and other Galaxy devices you're signed into.

Disclaimers:
[1] Samsung account login is required for certain AI features. Galaxy AI features are provided for free. Future releases may include additional advanced features that are offered as part of a paid subscription plan. Different terms may apply for AI features provided by third parties.
[2] Requires network connection and Samsung account login. A visible watermark is overlaid on the saved image to indicate it was generated by Galaxy AI. Accuracy of output not guaranteed.
[3] Requires network connection and Samsung account login. Accuracy of output not guaranteed.
[4] Requires manual activation in settings to function. Privacy Display feature is not AI-powered.
[5] Requires Galaxy smartphone with One UI 8.5 or above
[6] Personal Data Engine is exclusive to Samsung native apps and is not applicable to third-party applications. Personal Data Engine recognises 20 languages and certain accents/dialects. The Personal Data Intelligence menu must be switched on. Analysed data will be deleted once the Intelligence menu is turned off.

The Apple MacBook Air M3 just hit a record-low price at Amazon — buy now for $799

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 10:17

SAVE 38%: As of June 22, you can get the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air (M3, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $799. That's down from $1,299 at Amazon.

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Prime Day doesn't officially start until June 23, but Amazon is already teasing us with early deals on tech, kitchen appliances, and more. If you've been holding out for a laptop, I'd say you can go ahead and take out your wallet today.

Right now, you can get the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air (M3, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $799 at Amazon. That's down from $1,299. That's a 38% discount or $500 savings. It's also the lowest price we've tracked on this model to date.

SEE ALSO: A Prime Day Apple deals primer: We're tracking prices on AirPods, iPads, and MacBooks

According to Mashable's Senior Shopping Reporter, Haley Henschel, MacBook Airs usually don't usually hit record lows until the sale begins. That means you can feel confident this is a genuinely good deal and not another one of Amazon's marketing ploys to steal your money.

Plus, you aren't getting stuck with a bare-bones base model. Even though it's a couple of years old, this version has an M3 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, along with a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display and an 18-hour battery life.

The LG OLED Ultragear WQHD gaming monitor is under $900 at Amazon — last chance to save $800

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 10:11

SAVE $800: As of June 22, the LG UltraGear 45-inch OLED curved gaming monitor is on sale for $899.99 at Amazon. That's $800 off this 240Hz OLED gaming display.

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The LG 45-inch UltraGear curved gaming monitor deal is down to $899.99 at Amazon today only. That's a 47% discount from its usual $1,699.99 price. It’s part of early Prime Day promotions and a big price drop on a curved OLED screen built for gaming.

This monitor is made for smooth, fast gameplay and a sharp picture, and the price doesn’t often fall this low. With Prime Day kicking off, this is one of the stronger early deals to drop.

The LG 45-inch UltraGear gaming monitor is built to feel big and immersive, with a wide curved screen that wraps around your view so you feel more immersed in games and movies. It runs at a very fast refresh rate and responds almost instantly, which helps fast-moving games feel smoother and more controlled.

It also uses a high-contrast OLED display that makes dark scenes look deeper and bright details stand out more clearly. The extra-wide 21:9 layout gives you more screen space, which is great for gaming and also handy if you like multitasking or keeping multiple windows open side by side.

Grab the LG 45-inch UltraGear OLED curved gaming monitor at Amazon before this deal disappears.

BlackVues dashcams broadcast users live location and footage to public

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 09:30

Dashcam company BlackVue is broadcasting real-time video feeds of its users' cameras to all app users around the world, in a potentially concerning privacy issue.

First reported by Australia's Nine News, BlackVue's official app includes a world map showing the location of many of its dashcams, which users can tap to watch real-time footage. A red ring around a BlackVue logo on the map indicates that a dashcam is openly viewable to the public, while those without a red ring indicate a vehicle's location without footage. These appear to be from users who have opted in to sharing their location, but not their live feed.

Mashable downloaded the BlackVue app and was able to view real-time footage from people's dashcams in countries across the world, including the U.S., Canada, and Australia. These cameras are pinpointed on the in-app world map, down to the exact street the vehicle is located on and how fast it's travelling. It also includes audio, allowing strangers to listen in on any conversations happening during the drive.

SEE ALSO: Amazon faces class action suit over Ring facial recognition feature

The BlackVue app shows footage from parked vehicles as well, marked with a blue P on the map. BlackVue's Parking Mode keeps its dashcams running 24/7 off the car's battery or an external power source, even when the vehicle isn't in use.

Anyone who downloads the app and makes an account can view these livestreams, even if they don't have a BlackVue dashcam themselves. Free accounts are limited to 10 minutes of live viewing per day, though buying BlackVue's paid Smart subscription unlocks unlimited time.

Mashable has reached out to BlackVue for comment.

Zooming in further reveals the exact locations of these BlackVue dashcams. Credit: Mashable screenshot: BlackVue

BlackVue appears to have made its dashcam broadcasting feature opt-in rather than opt-out in 2018. Even so, Nine News reports that some users remain unaware of it, speaking to one dashcam owner who was shocked to discover the feature.

"You could keep listening to them, watching them and go from there, it’s bad for predators," user Alex told Nine News.

This isn't the first time concerns have been raised about this BlackVue dashcam feature. The company previously addressed the matter in a blog post last July, assuring customers that their footage was "private by default."

"When you first connect your BlackVue dash cam to BlackVue Cloud, your privacy settings are automatically set to private," wrote BlackVue. "This means your footage stays exactly where it should be — with you. No strangers can access your videos, no public viewing is enabled, and your journeys remain completely confidential unless you wish to share them."

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BlackVue's website markets its optional Cloud features as a way to check on your car from anywhere, with remote live view and video playback. However, such uses don't require everyone else with the app to be able to access your footage as well.

If you have a BlackVue dashcam and don't want to broadcast your live location to the world — and you shouldn't — it may be a good idea to double check your app's settings. According to BlackVue, you simply need to open the app, tap on your camera, select "More," then "Camera Settings" and "Privacy." From there you can toggle off "Share Location" to keep both you and your camera's video feed from the world.

5 real UFO coverups you missed in Disclosure Day

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 08:00

Steven Spielberg has captivated audiences for decades with cinematic masterpieces like Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T., but his film Disclosure Day marks a sharp turn toward historical reality. Inspired by the groundbreaking 2017 New York Times exposé on the Pentagon's secret UAP task force, the film blurs the lines between Hollywood entertainment and genuine ufology. This comprehensive breakdown explores the five real-world historical pillars anchoring the plot, evaluating the actual declassified documents, congressional testimonies, and folklore that Spielberg used to piece together his narrative.

Protect yourself: How to make sure your VPN is shielding you

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 08:00

Your VPN keeps your data private from snooping eyes, but sometimes the connection drops. When that happens, and you are still connected, you're naked to the world. Here's how to make sure you never get exposed. 

This House of the Dragon character joins Westeros most illustrious tradition

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 07:51

Does this season of House of the Dragon contain multitudes? Does a dragonseed shit in the woods?

In Season 3, episode 1, one character joins the distinguished ranks of Westeros folk who've pooped onscreen. And it's none other than Ulf the White (Tom Bennett).

SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon': Who is the antlered man near Harrenhal?

Early in the episode, far from the Battle of the Gullet, we reconnect with the wild cards of Westeros. These are the three dragonriders who claimed Silverwing, Seasmoke, and Vermithor: Ulf, Addam of Hull (Clinton Liberty), and Hugh Hammer (Kieran Bew), respectively, despite being born adjacent to the royal bloodline. They've been assigned to a creepy camp near Harrenhal, tasked by Queen Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) to await the arrival of Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell) on his enormous dragon Vhagar.

The thing is, Aemond's late. And when you've gotta go, you've gotta go, despite the freaky visions you might encounter. And here, we're gifted a charming shot of Ulf having a crap in the woods, with all the juicy foley effects you can imagine.

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The scene instantly brings to mind one of the opening shots of Game of Thrones prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, in which we see Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) letting loose in a very scenic location. And never forget, in Game of Thrones Season 4, Tywin Lannister (Charles Dance) died on the toilet, possibly mid-poop.

When asked what it was like to join the Westeros Hall of Fame for Characters Who Hath Shat on Camera, Bennett told Mashable he relished the opportunity.

"You know what? That did go through my head. Part of me went, OK, who's had a poo in House of the Dragon or Game of Thrones?" Bennett said.

"He's actually also in a league of his own, because he's at least — to my knowledge — he's the only person that has a dragon and has pooed," noted Liberty. "So, you're very rarefied air."

"Yeah, I get to poo on camera, and uh..maybe you'll see me poo on camera again. Spoiler alert!" said Bennett.

"On Tom's CV, it says 'pooed on camera in House of the Dragon,'" said Liberty.

"'Can poo on camera,'" said Bennett.

"This is HBO," said Bew.

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All shits aside, it's a complex start to the season for the dragonseeds, as Hugh, Addam, and Ulf's varied personalities clash.

"We have been forced together by circumstances. We've all come from different places, and ultimately, we all want to get something different out of this newfound power. But we're different human beings, so there is a chemistry test happening in real time, where we are forced to sit on the edge of a cliff for three days in the rain," said Bennett.

"But we're being bonded by our frustration of the information flow from our very scary bosses who don't really instil a lot of confidence and security," said Bew.

"No one's ever had that initiation to be a dragonrider...being commoners," said Liberty. "So the fear that you have to go through, I think that also pulls us together."

"We're being bonded by our frustration of the information flow from our very scary bosses..."

The camp where Addam, Ulf, and Hugh spend their assignment was originally filmed at a lakeside location in Wales near sprawling mountains — and it was actually too beautiful to be as creepy as the House of the Dragon team needed it to be.

"It looked like a Nordic vodka commercial," says Bennett. "When it came to the rushes, they went, it looks like they're having too good a time. It looks delightful. It looks like a jolly boys outing. So we had to reshoot everything in this little dank cave with water dripping, because the first time we did it, it just looked too nice."

"I was eating lamb the whole day," said Liberty. "Oh my god, I ate so much lamb. It was amazing, because I didn't eat breakfast, and then we got to set, and I was just being fed lamb. I think there was a take, I forgot my lines, because I was getting lamb out of my teeth, it was class."

House of the Dragon Season 3 premieres June 21 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max, with a new episode every Sunday.

The 9 best e-readers weve ever tested — and which to buy during Prime day

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 07:49

So, what is the best e-reader for 2026? I'm regularly testing new e-readers (and tablets) and cycling through different models to stay up to date on the best options available. If you're gearing up to read more books this year, I can recommend a model you'll love.

I can also say that with Prime Day running June 23 to 26, it's the best time to buy an e-reader, particularly a Kindle. I expect Kindles to hit all-time low prices and hope to see other e-readers like Kobos and the DuRoBo follow suit.

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In April 2026, we added two new e-readers to this list. After months of testing, we've included the Durobo Krono, an open Android e-reader that allows you to access your Kindle, Libby, and Kobo libraries on one device. The Xetink X4 e-reader is a unique, compact device that doesn't look like much, but is pretty impressive.

It's been a busy few months of e-reader news. As of May 20, Amazon ceased support for e-readers released in 2012 or earlier, which includes the first generation of Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite. For Kindle users now in the market for a new e-reader, some are considering a switch to Kobo.

For those on the fence, Kobo just made it a little more enticing. In June 2026, Kobo will launch a Storygraph integration, so your reading progress is automatically synced in the app. This will be available on the Kobo app and e-readers.

Other e-readers we've tested From left to right: Kindle Paperwhite, Nook GlowLight 4 Plus, Kindle Scribe Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

We've also tested the Remarkable PaperPro and Onyx Boox Go 7 as contenders for this list. After several weeks of testing, both devices proved to be pretty good but not quite list-worthy.

Whenever you search for e-readers, Remarkable's tablets will always pop up in the search results, but unfortunately, it's hard to obtain ePUB files on the Remarkable. With Remarkable, you can access files within Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive. If you have any locked ePUB files — like from Libby — you won't be able to access them on a Remarkable tablet. So, after testing the Remarkable tablet myself, it proved to be a better document reader or digital journal than an e-reader.

The Onyx Boox Go 7 is a better e-reader option than the Remarkable. It's the same size as the Kobo Libra or Amazon Kindle, but it really lags on processing speed. To read ePUB files from Libby required downloading the Adobe Digital Editions app onto the Boox Go 7, and there was so much lag while opening and closing the app. While it was an easier process than getting library books on a Nook, it was still a major pain compared to Kindle or Kobo's integrations. The Boox Go 7 lagged and took ages to load files. I was most looking forward to testing this Boox because of its page-turning buttons, but unfortunately, I found that they didn't work on my device.

Two e-readers I recently tested included the Boox Palma 2 and the Boox Go 10.3 (Gen 2) Lumi. The Boox Palma 2 was a really solid palm-sized e-reader. On an open-Android system, you can download any reading app from the Google Play store including Libby, Kindle, and Kobo. Unfortunately, the Palma 2 is being discontinued and its availability is dwindling.

The Boox Go 10.3 (Gen 2) Lumi, offered the same operating system as the Palma 2 just in a larger screen with writing capabilities. It's exceptionally similar to the Kindle Scribe but not quite as fast, which is why it doesn't make our list.

What about the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition?

If you're familiar with the Kindle lineup, it may come as a surprise that the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition isn't on this list. Don't get me wrong, it's great, but I think there are better options. The Signature Edition is an upgraded version of the Paperwhite, and we've compared the devices head-to-head. The short version? The Paperwhite is a better value, even with the SE's added features like auto-adjusting brightness and 32GB of storage.

If you are prepared to spend $200 on an e-reader, though, I say skip the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition and go for the Kobo Libra Colour.

Where's the Nook on this list?

In terms of big-name e-readers, you might notice one omission from this list: the Barnes & Noble Nook. I have tested this e-reader, and it was previously featured on this list. However, after testing more devices, it no longer makes the cut. In comparison to any of the Kindles or the Kobo Libra, the Nook has sloth-like performance, making it frustrating to use.

Plus, getting my library books onto the Nook was a nightmare, as it was a multi-step process that required downloading to a computer before uploading to a Nook. Its only redeeming quality was the buttons on either side of the device, which made page turning a breeze. However, unless you are a loyal buyer of Barnes & Noble books, I recommend steering clear of the Nook.

Where to get e-reader books for free

Once you get an e-reader, it's time to fill it up with books, and that doesn't necessarily mean spending money. In fact, you can load up your e-reader without spending a dime; you just need to be a bit resourceful.

The best way to read nearly any book — a classic or hot new release — is with Libby. I have read hundreds of free books with the Libby app — I wouldn't have been able to test for this guide without it. It connects with your library card, allowing you to borrow from your local library's digital collection. Plus, both Kobo and Kindle have exceptional Libby integrations.

Another way to build your library is through Stuff Your Kindle Day events. These are 24-hour opportunities led by authors that make books discounted or free.

If you're a fan of the classics or looking to discover a treasure lost to time, an online resource like Project Gutenberg has more than 75,000 books in the public domain that you can download and read on an e-reader.

Home Depot is giving away free power tools ahead of Prime Day — heres how to claim yours

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 07:29
Thest Home Depot deals at a glance: Best power tool deal Free DeWalt Power Tool $229 (save $70 + free DeWalt power tool) Get Deal Best robot lawn mower deal Mammotion Yuka mini 600H $749 (save $350) Get Deal Best robot pool cleaner deal Aiper Scuba X1 $899.99 (save $300) Get Deal Best outdoor deal Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 $254.99 (save $45) Get Deal Best fan deal Dreo TurboCool Outdoor Misting Fan 711AS $161.99 (save $18) Get Deal

Prime Day is almost here. All eyes are on Amazon, but smart shopper know it's wise to check out other retailers.

Home Depot is packed with excellent deals right now, and some of them beat Amazon's early Prime Day offerings. That's especially true if you like getting free power tools.

SEE ALSO: Cordless power tool deals are already live at Amazon before Prime Day starts

If you have home improvement projects to tackle this summer or you'll be spending time in the backyard, check out these great sale prices at Home Depot that are well worth shopping before Prime Day hits.

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Who could say no to free power tools? Part of Home Depot's Father's Day Gifts events includes this awesome deal on DeWalt cordless power tools. To get the free tool benefit, you'll need to add the DeWalt 20V/60V MAX Flexvolt Lithium-Ion 9.0Ah Battery and Charger Starter Kit to your cart. It's on sale for $229, marked down from the normal price of $299.

Then you'll be eligible to add a free cordless tool to your cart. The free options include 11 DeWalt tools like a 20V cordless concrete and masonry rotary hammer, a sidewinder-style circular saw, or a cordless hammer drill, to name a few options.

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House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 1: Lets talk about that major death

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 07:02

Through fire and blood House of the Dragon has roared back onto HBO for Season 3, and if you've watched episode 1, you might need a cup of tea.

In a colossal, jaw-dropping episode involving the much-anticipated Battle of the Gullet and many deaths, events conspired that will change everything for Queen Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) and her son, Jacaerys Velaryon (Harry Collett). And Mashable asked the cast about it, so consider this a major spoiler warning.

Featured Video For You 'House of the Dragon' cast on Season 3's colossal Battle of the Gullet What happens in House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 1? Jace (Harry Collett) hits the Battle of the Gullet with Vermax. Credit: Courtesy of HBO

In Season 3, episode 1, we're finally here: the Battle of the Gullet, an inevitability the show's been foreshadowing for two seasons with Lord Corlys Velaryon's (Steve Toussaint) all-important blockade. When the Triarchy shows up, led by Admiral Sharako Lohar (Abigail Thorne), the battle finally begins.

However, on Dragonstone, Rhaenyra finds herself barred from flying into war by one more man standing in her way, one she didn't expect: her son, Jacaerys. Locked in her chambers by her Queensguard, wearing her riding leathers, Rhaenyra is frustrated enough to tear her court dress to shreds. But it's complicated.

"For two seasons we've seen Rhaenyra restrained from action, often by her male council," D'Arcy tells Mashable. "And at the start of Season 3, there's finally huge momentum in her campaign, and she is poised to move into action. That momentum hits a very sudden brick wall — or locked door.

"Rhaenyra has become very familiar with the ways in which patriarchy looks to consolidate male power, and there's something interesting going on here, where something that's framed as protection or care is actually an arm of control. I think that's a strong tool within the toolkit of patriarchy."

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For Collett, Jace's decision to defy his mother and fight in the Battle of the Gullet in her stead isn't one of malevolence (though it's technically treason). We watch Jace pitch the move as one of valor to his fiancée Baela Targaryen (Bethany Antonia), as a means to prove his worth as the future king of Westeros.

"There's no malice behind it. If she goes, then she could die, and I feel like he'd rather die than lose his mother. It's a protective thing," Collett tells Mashable.

"If things did go his way, then he would have locked her up, won the battle, come back, dealt with the consequences easy, but he still would have won the battle. Well, he technically did win the battle anyway, but he lost his life in it. But there's nothing malicious about it, just all protective."

"He technically did win the battle anyway, but he lost his life in it." Credit: Courtesy of HBO.

Fans are processing the loss of Jacerys and his dragon Vermax, brought down in the midst of battle despite the efforts of Baela and her dragon Moondancer. They're left floating in the turbulent waters between Dragonstone and Driftmark. It's a shocking, deeply upsetting moment, watching Vermax thrashing to survive, slowly going under, with Jace plunged into open water. Then, Triarchy arrows end the young prince's life.

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Collett took us through how the House of the Dragon team helped him prepare for Jace's tragic demise, ranging from horse riding lessons and wetsuit fittings to developing techniques for conveying emotion on a dragon rig.

"I had loads of meetings with Loni [Peristere], the director of the episode, and Ryan [Condal] talking about how I can portray feelings while being up in the air and having all this stuff going on around me," he said. "We would make up scenarios that would happen with Jace that didn't happen in the show, which really helped me get into character...It was really fun this time around, because I finally get to get out the offices."

When asked about what he learned this season about riding dragons, Collett had one response.

"God, don't fly low next time."

So, what's next for House of the Dragon after Jace's death?

Here's a few things to think about:

  • Jace was the only one who saw Sheepstealer's rider, Rhaena Targaryen (Phoebe Campbell), who has now fled.

  • Rhaenyra doesn't know another of her sons is dead and that she's one major dragon down, so she's likely to react.

  • The young Joffrey Velaryon is Rhaenyra's sole blood heir now, but he's in the Vale, under the protection of Lady Jeyne Arryn (Amanda Collin).

  • Baela was betrothed to Jace but she's still a high-ranking member of the house, being Daemon Targaryen's (Matt Smith) daughter.

  • We still don't know whether or not Corlys is alive.

  • Harry Collett was not slain in battle as Jace. He's an actor and totally OK.

House of the Dragon Season 3 premieres June 21 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max, with a new episode every Sunday.

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 curved gaming monitor has never been cheaper — save $500 at Amazon

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 05:53

TL;DR: The Samsung 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 (G91SD) curved gaming monitor is on sale for $799.99 at Amazon, down from its $1,299.99 list price.

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If your desk is ready for something massive, Amazon has one of Samsung’s biggest gaming monitors down to a tempting price before Prime Day

As of June 22, the Samsung 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 (G91SD) curved gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $799.99, with $500 knocked off its usual $1,299.99 list price. That brings this super-ultrawide display down by 38% as part of a limited-time deal which is set to sell fast — as this is the lowest price this monitor has ever been sold for on the site — as confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel.

At 49 inches, this is a sizable upgrade in more ways than one. With the Odyssey OLED G9’s curved 32:9 screen and Dual QHD 5120 x 1440 resolution, you’ll essentially have the means for a two-monitor battlestation without the bezel gap in the middle. It also packs 110 pixels per inch, so you’re still getting plenty of clarity across all that screen space. 

What’s more, Samsung’s QD-OLED panel promises vivid colors, true blacks, and deeper contrast compared with regular LED gaming monitors.

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Whether you’re getting set up for grand immersive open-world games like the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6, or just fancy an upgrade for nightly matches of multiplayers like Fortnite and Marvel Rivals, you’ll always be pulled right into the action. 

Plus, the 144Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms GtG response time help keep gameplay smooth and responsive, while G-Sync compatibility and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro are included to help reduce screen tearing, lag, and choppy visuals. 

For more to play on your new setup, Mashable has found an amazing selection of early Prime Day PlayStation deals, covering everything from cheaper PS5 and PS4 games to PS Portals. To game on the go, Amazon has also dropped huge early gaming laptop deals for Prime Day, including the ASUS TUF F16 at $600 off. 

Magic: The Gatherings Marvel Super Heroes Play Booster Box is $60 off on Amazon — score the best preorder deal

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 05:47

TL;DR: Amazon has knocked $60.72 off preorders for Magic: The Gathering’s Marvel Super Heroes Play Booster Box, now down to $148.98.

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Magic: The Gathering’s Marvel Super Heroes expansion is almost here, but Amazon has squeezed in another preorder price cut ahead of the release. Ahead of Prime Day, Magic: The Gathering’s Marvel Super Heroes Play Booster Box is available to pre-order on Amazon for $148.98.

That's $60.72 off this sealed 30-pack display box before the June 26 release date. You’ll only be paying $4.96 per pack before tax. However, you can find this box even cheaper if you’re willing to buy from a non-Amazon storefront. Walmart currently has the same Play Booster Box listed for $129.99 through third-party seller WeTheHobby, while TCGplayer presale listings start at $127.75 with shipping included — matching the market price determined by the trading card retailer. 

The Marvel Super Heroes set brings a full collection of Marvel’s heroes and villains into Magic: The Gathering, with players building comic-inspired teams, suiting them up with iconic gear, and using their powers across the battlefield.

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Just like other Play Booster Boxes, this is built for the usual mix of casual games, deckbuilding, collecting, and Limited play. 

Inside the box, you’ll get 30 Play Boosters, with 14 cards in each pack. Every pack includes one Traditional Foil card and one to four cards of rare or higher rarity, along with commons, uncommons, and a land card. There is also a small chance of pulling a Foil Borderless Mythic Rare, while a Traditional Foil Land replaces the regular land in 20% of boosters. 

Mashable has dug up plenty of other money-saving early Prime Day deals on trading cards — including more from Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon TCG, One Piece, and KPop Demon Hunters. What’s more, you can also still grab the Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Bundle for under $40 on Amazon.

The Pokémon TCG Ascended Heroes Mega Feraligatr ex Box is nearly $10 off right now at Amazon

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 05:39

TL;DR: Amazon has cut the price of the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Mega Feraligatr ex Box to $69.78. With that $8.57 price cut, this means you’ll only be paying the equivalent of $17.45 per pack while getting the Mega Feraligatr ex promo card and oversize lenticular card as a bonus.

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Prime Day is on the way, but Amazon has been continuing its early price cuts on both Pokémon cards and wider trading card collections. And anyone interested in Ascended Heroes has an excellent early opportunity to save.

As of June 22, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Mega Feraligatr ex Box is now ready to buy on Amazon for $69.78. An 11% price cut, this means you’re saving $8.57 off its usual price. Keep in mind that this is a third-party listing sold through Collectors Expedition, but at the time of writing, you can get free delivery as soon as the next day and still have a 30-day refund/replacement policy if you change your mind (which you don’t always see with third-party sellers). 

That $69.78 price means you’re paying roughly $17.45 for each of the four included Ascended Heroes booster packs before counting the extra promo cards. By comparison, single Ascended Heroes Booster packs on Amazon only go as low as $18.85, so this box is saving you $1.40 per pack, along with the included Feraligatr ex promos as a couple of nice added extras. 

Each booster contains 10 game cards, one Basic Energy, and one Pokémon TCG Live code card, giving you another shot at the expansion’s bigger pulls without buying loose packs one by one. 

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The big value hits you can pull right now (or buy individually on TCGplayer) include SIR Mega Gengar ex (market price over $1,372), SIR Pikachu ex ($1,368), SIR Mega Dragonite ex ($875), and Mega Hyper Rare Mega Charizard Y ex ($626). 

Walmart is also selling the same Ascended Heroes Mega Feraligatr ex Box for $69.78 (a backup if Amazon stock runs out at that price), though you can go even cheaper at TCGplayer — with unopened boxes selling for as low as $56.99

Mashable has found plenty of early Prime Day Pokémon deals for you to buy — including more offers on trading cards, Nintendo Switch games, and stunning gifts. One of the best deals is on the Pokémon TCG 36-pack Chaos Rising Booster Display Box, which is now available for under $270.

NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for June 22, 2026

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 05:38

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, June 22, 2026:

AcrossLike jerky and dried fruit
  • The answer is Chewy.

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Technology that Marconi introduced to the Vatican in 1931, in order to broadcast the pope's blessings worldwide
  • The answer is Radio.

Bring together as one
  • The answer is Unify.

Prefix with -path or -political
  • The answer is Socio.

Successful song
  • The answer is Hit

DownClobber
  • The answer is Crush.

Capital of Vietnam
  • The answer is Hanoi.

Monarch's official decree
  • The answer is Edict.

In-flight "perk" that's notoriously unstable
  • The answer is WiFi.

Toy on a string
  • The answer is Yoyo.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.

NYT Pips hints, answers for June 22, 2026

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 05:34

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity with how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

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The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible — and common — for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

  • Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

  • Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

  • Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

  • Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

  • Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for June 22, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for June 22 Pips

Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 1-0, placed horizontally.

Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 1-0, placed horizontally; 0-3, placed vertically.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 0-3, placed vertically; 3-5, placed horizontally.

Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally; 6-5, placed vertically.

Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 4-2, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for June 22 Pips

Greater Than (3): Everything in this space must be greater than 3. The answer is 1-5, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (6): Everything in this space must be greater than 6. The answer is 6-6, placed vertically.

Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 3-3, placed horizontally; 3-2, placed vertically.

Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 2-0, placed vertically; 0-1, placed horizontally.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 3-2, placed vertically; 2-1, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 0-1, placed horizontally; 1-1, placed horizontally; 2-1, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for June 22 Pips

Not Equal: Everything in this space must be different. The answer is 3-2, placed horizontally; 4-0, placed vertically; 6-1, placed horizontally.

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 6-1, placed horizontally; 1-1, placed horizontally; 1-3, placed horizontally.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 3-3, placed horizontally; 3-5, placed horizontally; 1-3, placed horizontally.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-6, placed vertically.

Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 0-6, placed vertically; 4-6, placed horizontally.

Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally; 4-6, placed horizontally.

Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 6-6, placed horizontally.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 5-5, placed horizontally.

Less Than (6): Everything in this space must be less than 6. The answer is 4-2, placed horizontally.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-2, placed horizontally; 4-2, placed horizontally.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Beats Studio Buds+ have dropped to their best-ever price ahead of Prime Day — save $80

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 05:31

SAVE $80: As of June 22, the Beats Studio Buds+ are on sale for $89.95 at Amazon. That's a 41% discount on list price.

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Looking for new earbuds? Well, you're in luck.

With Prime Day on the horizon, Amazon has dropped an early deal on the Beats Studio Buds+ — now down to their best-ever price. Normally $169.95, they are down to $89.95 for a limited time. This applies to all colorways, so you can choose from black, ivory, and transparent.

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With Beats, you know you're getting good sound. You'll get a rich, immersive sound thanks to Beats’ Custom Acoustic Platform, and this applies to your music and taking calls. You also get two listening modes to switch between: Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) when you want to block things out and Transparency mode when you need to stay aware of your surroundings. Both modes offer up to 36 hours of listening time, so you’re covered for long stretches without constantly recharging.

They can be used with both Apple and Android devices, and for comfort, you'll get four sizes of silicone tips to help create a secure seal in your ear. This also helps to improve the sound while keeping outside noise down.

Get this earbuds deal at Amazon now.

The Fire Stick 4K Max is $25 off ahead of Prime Day — Xbox GamePass comes free with this deal

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 05:23

SAVE $25: As of June 22, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale for $34.99 at Amazon. That's 42% off the list price.

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The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is back on sale ahead of Prime Day — a great excuse to upgrade your streaming setup.

As of June 22, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is down to $34.99 from $49.99. This deal also comes with a month of Xbox GamePass for free.

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This is the newest release of this Fire Stick, so it comes with a redesigned interface that is faster and easier to use. This model is built with a powerful next-generation processor to make sure everything runs incredibly fast, from navigation to launching apps. You'll be able to stream in stunning 4K Ultra HD with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and immersive Dolby Atmos audio for a cinematic viewing experience.

And if you're a gamer, it comes with Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming support, so you can play titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Hogwarts Legacy without a console. The device also includes Fire TV Ambient Experience. This transforms your screen into a display of artworks and photos, whether your own or famous pieces of art.

Like most Amazon devices, it comes with Alexa built-in to make searching even easier, allowing you to find content by actor, genre, plot, or even search for the name of the main actor halfway through a movie.

Get this Fire Stick deal from Amazon now.

The Apple Watch Series 11 hits its best-ever price ahead of Prime Day — act fast to save $120

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 05:14

SAVE $120: As of June 22, the Apple Watch Series 11 is on sale for $279 at Amazon. That's a 30% discount on the list price.

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Prime Day officially gets underway this week, but as ever, Amazon has kicked things off a little early with some deals live already.

The best early deal? That's up to you to decide, but there's a great deal on the Apple Watch Series 11 available now. As of June 22, it's down to its best-ever price. Normally $399, the Apple Watch Series 11 is on sale for $279 at Amazon. This price applies to the rose gold, space gray, and jet black colorways.

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The Apple Watch Series 11 is advanced both in fitness tracking and lifestyle features. It includes advanced health features such as ECG readings, heart rate notifications, overnight health tracking, sleep apnea notifications, and even hypertension alerts.

Sleep tracking is seriously advanced, with the watch providing you with a daily sleep score, helping you to visualize just how well you slept. For fitness, this fitness tracker gives you in-depth metrics including Heart Rate Zones, training load, Pacer, and Workout Buddy, and you can track everything from running and hiking to swimming.

With this watch you'll get up to 24 hours of battery life and fast charging, so it's ideal for endurance training too. And it's robust. You'll get a scratch-resistant display, 50 meter water resistance, and IP6X dust resistance, so it can handle everyday wear.

This Apple Watch deal is live at Amazon right now.

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