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Water flossers have become a pretty common part of everyday dental care, especially for people who don’t want to deal with traditional flossing. They use a steady stream of water to clean between teeth and along the gumline in a quick and easy manner. It’s a simple switch that makes daily dental care feel less like a chore.
If you're ready to invest, Amazon has got your back with a couple of deals on Waterpik models.
Best countertop water flosser deal Opens in a new window Credit: Waterpik Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser $59.99 at AmazonThe Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser is down to $59.99 at Amazon, making it a strong pick if you want a countertop water flosser for a more thorough clean at home. It has 10 pressure settings, so you can go gentler or stronger depending on what feels comfortable, plus a massage mode for gum care. It holds enough water for a full flossing session and has a built-in timer to help you pace your routine. With seven different tips and a rotating nozzle, it’s easier to reach all areas of your mouth, including the back teeth.
Best travel-friendly water flosser deal Opens in a new window Credit: Waterpik Waterpik Cordless Pearl Water Flosser $39.99 at AmazonThe Waterpik Cordless Pearl is down to $39.99 at Amazon, a 43% discount and back at its lowest price this year. Designed for travel and everyday use, it delivers cordless water flossing with a rechargeable battery and a compact build that’s easy to handle at home or on the go.
It includes four flossing tips for different dental needs, along with two pressure settings for more controlled cleaning. The 360-degree rotating tip and narrow ergonomic grip make it easier to reach back teeth. The device is also really quiet.
SAVE OVER $40: As of June 19, Nothing Headphone (a) hits new low price of $151.05 for Prime members. This is $47.95 off their full price of $199.
Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing Nothing Headphone (a) $151.05 at AmazonEarly Prime Day deals are already dropping at Amazon ahead of the sale's start next week, and if you're a Prime member, there are some truly excellent exclusive deals to look through.
As of June 19, the Nothing Headphone (a) are among them, hitting a brand new low price at the retailer of $151.05. If they've been on your radar, now is the time to jump on this Prime-exclusive deal while it's still available.
Compared to their full price of $199, this deal means you save just over $40 on these headphones. It applies to every color at Amazon as well, so you can pick out your favorite between the white, pink, yellow, and black headphones.
SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime in time for Prime DayIf you're wondering whether or not the Nothing Headphone (a) are worth buying, it's worth mentioning that we're very big fans. Mashable's Bethany Allard reviewed them last month and said they're "the best pair of headphones from Nothing, and one of the best pairs of mid-range headphones available to get, thanks to their solid all-around performance and standout battery life."
Allard notes that these headphones have "decent sound and ANC with plenty of ease built into the user experience," but where they really shine is their battery life. With ANC enabled, the store page says they last up to 75 hours. Allard confirms this in her review, adding that "the battery life alone may be the reason to pick these headphones up."
If you've been waiting for a good time to scoop up the Nothing Headphone (a), this is an excellent opportunity. Don't miss out on this Prime-exclusive deal at Amazon.
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If you thought PopSockets were too bulky, a new model is here: the Low-Pro Grip. CNET's Bridget Carey talks to PopSocket inventor and founder David Barnett to get the story behind the new design and how the iconic phone grip evolved through the years.
SAVE OVER $60: As of June 19, the Kindle Paperwhite Bundle has hit a new low price of $147.97 exclusively for Prime members. This is $69 off its full bundle price of $216.97.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Bundle $147.97 at AmazonThe Kindle Paperwhite is our favorite e-reader in the Kindle lineup, and if you've had your eyes on it, Amazon has an excellent early Prime Day offering for members. As of June 19, the Kindle Paperwhite Bundle — which comes with a cover and power adapter alongside the 16GB e-reader — has hit a new low price of $147.97.
If you were to pick up each of these items separately, it would cost you $216.97, so this deal saves you $69 in total. This deal is exclusive to Prime members as an early Prime Day deal. If you're curious how you can sign up before the sale event, check out our breakdown of how to sign up for Amazon Prime in time for Prime Day.
SEE ALSO: Everything to know about Amazon Prime Day: Dates, competition, and the best early deals to shop alreadyIf you love to get lost in a good book, the 16GB Kindle Paperwhite will help you tackle your summer reading list with ease. The 7-inch Paperwhite is glare-free, waterproof, and boasts a battery life that can last up to 12 weeks on a single charge. That's not all, though.
Mashable's Samantha Mangino wrote in our roundup of the best Kindles, where it landed as the best overall pick, that "It turns pages without stuttering, never slowing down when you’re in the thick of the action." Alongside that, the "screen's front light is vibrant and has adjustable brightness, meaning it can adjust when transitioning from reading in the sun or shade."
Pair that with the cover and power adapter, and it's one unbeatable bundle. Don't miss out on the Kindle Paperwhite Bundle on sale for Prime members right now at Amazon.
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SAVE $70: As of June 19, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) headphones are on sale for $379 at Amazon, down from $449 — a 16% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) Headphones $379 at AmazonThe Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) headphones are down to $379 at Amazon, with Prime Day just around the corner. That’s a $70 drop from the usual $449 list price on a pair of Bose’s newer over-ear noise-canceling headphones with spatial audio and up to 30 hours of battery life.
These headphones are a top pick in Mashable’s guide to the best noise-cancelling headphones, where they’re positioned as the best option for most people thanks to their comfort and easy all-day wear. The headphones are described as “the most comfortable headphones on the market” in Mashable’s review, with comfort remaining the standout feature across long listening sessions.
Bethany Allard, our lead shopping reporter, notes that “there was simply not a scenario where the fit didn't feel excellent,” whether worn for work, walking, or extended use, with the design largely unchanged from the previous generation.
SEE ALSO: The 12 best headphones of 2026 — we tested the top contenders from Sony, Apple, Bose, and BeatsOn performance, our review calls the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) “a good choice for someone who wants all-day wear and has yet to buy into the QC Ultra line,” but also points out clear limits.
Sound quality is described as solid but not highly customizable, and the headphones are “not all that different from the previous generation,” making them more of a refinement than a major upgrade.
Lock in a Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) headphones discount at Amazon before the price goes back up.
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 gameHere are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, June 19, 2026:
AcrossDistort, as dataThe answer is Skew.
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Give a ❤️ on a text threadThe answer is Love.
The answer is Viral.
The answer is Omens.
The answer is Leash
The answer is Slime.
The answer is Korea.
The answer is Evans.
The answer is Welsh.
The answer is Vol.
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.
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SAVE $200: As of June 19, the Amazon Ember Artline 65-inch 4K QLED TV is on sale for $899.99 at Amazon, marking its lowest-ever price at the retailer. This is $200 off its full price of $1,099.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Ember Artline 65-Inch Fire TV $899.99 at AmazonAmazon's line of Ember Artline TVs are pretty new on the scene, but if these artsy displays have been on your radar, early Prime Day deals have arrived to help you buy for less.
The Amazon Ember Artline 65-inch 4K QLED TV has dropped to $899.99 exclusively for Prime members. It's one of our favorite 65-inch TVs on sale before Prime Day, so now is a great time to grab it.
Usually this model comes with a price tag of $1,099.99, so you're saving $200 overall. According to price tracker camelcamelcamel, its never been this low before. There's also 10 different frame colors you can choose from at no extra cost, which is a huge bonus. Pick from midnight blue, ash, black oak, fig, graphite, matte white, pale gold, silver, teak, and walnut.
SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime in time for Prime DayIn the same vein as the Samsung The Frame TVs or Hisense's CanvasTVs, the Amazon Ember Artline is an art TV, designed to look like a painting on the wall rather than a standard TV. We particularly love it for its assortment of free frames.
Amazon's store page notes that it has over 2,000 free works of art to choose from. You can also upload photos if you'd rather have your favorite memories floating across its screen. And for when you're ready to watch something, its 4K QLED display, alongside support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+, will make movies and shows shine with bright color and clarity.
This Prime exclusive deal may not last for long. Act fast to save on the Amazon Ember Artline 65-inch 4K QLED TV at Amazon.
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Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you have World Cup knowledge.
As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.
Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight, and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections: Sports Edition?The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. The sports Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Each puzzle features 16 words, and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake — players get up to four mistakes before the game ends.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Competitive segments
Green: Celebrations
Blue: American competitors
Purple: Same second word
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: Portion of a race
Green: Show off
Blue: U.S. Men's Soccer players
Purple: _____ bell
Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #634 is...
What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?Portion of a race: LAP, LEG, SEGMENT, STAGE
Show off: FLAUNT, GRANDSTAND, HOTDOG, SHOWBOAT
U.S. Men's Soccer players: BALOGUN, DEST, REAM, SCALLY
_____ bell: BAR, COOL PAPA, KETTLE, VICTORY
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.
TL;DR: Amazon has slashed the Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G5 (G50F) QHD gaming monitor to $189.99, down from its $329.99 list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 32-Inch Odyssey G5 (G50F) $189.99 at AmazonIn a world where buying the components for a gaming PC is an increasingly pricey task, Amazon is still delivering major monitor deals when you know where to look. In a surprising early Prime Day deal, you can now get a Samsung monitor at its record-low price.
As of June 19, the Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G5 (G50F) QHD gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for only $189.99, with $140 knocked off its $329.99 list price. With 42% bumped off, that brings this premium Samsung display down to its lowest price ever — confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel.
For less than $200, the Odyssey G5 gives you a 32-inch QHD 2560 x 1440 screen, which is a proper step up from regular Full HD without making the jump to a much more expensive 4K panel. That should make games look sharper and fuller across the larger display, whether you’re working through massive RPGs like Kingdom Come: Deliverance II or getting ready for upcoming cinematic PS5 games like Marvel’s Wolverine.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!Its fast IPS panel has a 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms GtG response time, helping fast-paced games look smoother and feel more responsive when things start moving quickly. That should be especially handy in multiplayer titles like Fortnite, Overwatch, Rocket League, and Marvel Rivals.
Samsung has also packed in some useful display extras, including HDR10 for brighter highlights and deeper-looking shadows, plus a wide 178-degree viewing angle to help the picture hold up from different positions. AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility are included as well, helping cut down on screen tearing and choppy visuals while you play.
If you’re open to making the jump to OLED monitors, the 34-inch ASUS ROG Strix gaming monitor is also on sale. Among early Prime Day deals, the even bigger Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 monitor has hit its lowest-ever price.
The fervor over Heated Rivalry may be over (until Season 2, at least), and so is the discourse about why women love it so much. But, for Pride Month, Pornhub might be reviving it, just a little.
It's no secret that some women think sex scenes between two men are hot, and now Pornhub shares in its Pride Insights 2026 blog that women make up almost exactly half (49.7 percent) of the viewership of gay porn on the site, compared to 50.3 percent of men.
SEE ALSO: I'm tired of bi women being the internet's Pride punching bagThe female proportion of gay porn viewership has grown in recent years, from 43 percent in 2024 to 47 percent in 2025, to nearly 50 percent now. Could it be because of "the cottage"? Maybe; Pornhub didn't offer up any explanation.
In 2024, Pornhub revealed that women account for 38 percent of worldwide viewership, proving that it's not just men who watch porn.
Now, Pornhub has also broken down gay porn viewership by age group, with people 65 and older only taking up nine percent of total viewers — but they're 26.3 percent more likely to engage with gay porn compared to other age groups.
18 to 24 year olds, meanwhile, make up the majority of gay porn viewership at 31 percent. Young adults are also the biggest fans of cartoon gay porn, as it's 267 percent more popular with them compared to other age groups.
Featured Video For You My awkward first date with an AI companionMeanwhile, vintage porn and twink porn are 29 percent and 24 percent more popular with the 65 and older crowd, respectively.
Twink is universally popular on Pornhub, as it's the second most-searched gay term during Pride Month. The first? "Femboy" (a feminine man), which was also one of the most-searched terms on Pornhub's straight site in 2025.
Lesbian content is pretty popular on the tube site, too, so much so that last month, it launched a WLW-dedicated site called Pornhub Sapphic.
TL;DR: Amazon has dropped the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Premium Poster Collection to $171.99, taking $27.96 off its usual $199.95 list price. That brings the 10-pack box down to about $17.20 per booster before factoring in its promo card, poster, and Pokémon TCG Live code card.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Premium Poster Collection $171.99 at AmazonAscended Heroes is still one of the priciest expansions in the modern Pokémon TCG, but Amazon has now made one of its biggest collection boxes a little easier to buy before Prime Day.
As of June 19, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Premium Poster Collection is down to $171.99 at Amazon. That is down from its $199.95 list price, giving Pokémon collectors $27.96 off the sealed box while the discount lasts.
This Premium Poster Collection comes with 10 Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes booster packs, one full-art foil promo card (random between the Mega Lucario and Mega Gardevoir version), one double-sided poster, and one code card for Pokémon TCG Live.
With 10 packs of trading cards included, Amazon’s new $171.99 price works out to roughly $17.20 per Ascended Heroes booster before tax, with the included extras giving the box more value than buying loose packs.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!There are lower prices elsewhere, though with a few caveats. TCGplayer currently has the Mega Gardevoir Premium Poster Collection from $148 plus shipping, while the Mega Lucario version is specifically listed from $164.95 plus shipping. Walmart will save you the most money of all, sitting at $164.99 for randomly selected boxes.
Among other Pokémon deals going right now, you can grab the Pokémon TCG’s Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box for below $90. We also found plenty of other early Prime Day Pokémon deals at Amazon, including trading cards, games, figures, and exciting gifts.
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Display Box, containing 36 booster packs, is on sale for $263.99 at Amazon. That takes around $16 off the sealed three-dozen-pack box and brings each Chaos Rising booster to about $7.33 before tax.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Box $263.99 at AmazonAs the Pokémon TCG community starts getting ready for the launch of Pitch Black, the Mega Evolution expansion is back on sale ahead of Prime Day — giving you one of the lowest cost-per-pack rates possible.
As of June 19, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Display Box is listed on Amazon for $263.99 through Collectors Expedition, with free delivery currently set for June 25-26. That $16 saving takes the 36-pack display box back below the $265 mark.
At the $263.99 price, you're paying roughly $7.33 per Chaos Rising booster pack before tax. That's still a much better per-pack rate than buying sleeved Chaos Rising Booster Packs separately on Amazon, which are listed at $11.89 right now.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!Walmart is the cheapest of all — with the same Booster Box listed for $229.95 with free shipping, sold by Realgoodeal and fulfilled by Walmart. That price goes even lower than the Chaos Rising Display Box’s market price of $233.74 set by TCGplayer.
Speaking of TCGplayer, listings on the dedicated trading card marketplace are selling for $234.95.
Each Chaos Rising Booster Display Box contains 36 booster packs from the Mega Evolution Chaos Rising expansion. The set has more than 120 cards to collect, including more Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, over 25 Trainer cards, and more than 35 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations.
Your 36 packs will give you the chance to pull rare and valuable chase cards, like Mega Greninja ex, Mega Floette ex, Mega Pyroar ex, and Mega Dragalge ex — which are all available to buy individually on TCGplayer.
We found you can still buy the Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box for under $90. There are also early Prime Day Pokémon deals at Amazon, including trading cards, games, figures, and exciting gifts.
TL;DR: Watch the 2026 MotoGP World Championship for free on ServusTV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
Are you looking for thrilling and unpredictable racing? No we're not talking about F1, unless you like regular pit stops, safety cars, and the same driver winning almost every week. We're talking about a form of two-wheel racing where anything could happen.
MotoGP is where the real action can be found. Every week you see the best riders in the world go wheel to wheel with their rivals, throwing their bikes into corners with absolutely no sense of self preservation. It's an awesome spectacle, and it doesn't need to cost you anything to watch.
SEE ALSO: How to watch the NFL online for freeWant to watch the 2026 MotoGP World Championship for free from anywhere in the world? We have all the information you need.
What is MotoGP?MotoGP is the oldest established motorsport world championship, with the inaugural season taking place in 1949. Races last approximately 45 minutes, without pitting for fuel or fresh tires.
The likes of Ducati, Honda, and Yamaha do battle for the constructors' championship. Marc Márquez is the defending champion.
When is the 2026 MotoGP World Championship?The 2026 MotoGP World Championship features 22 races held all over the world between March and November:
Thailand GP — March 1
Brazil GP — March 22
USA GP — March 29
Qatar GP — April 12
Spain GP — April 26
France GP — May 10
Catalonia GP — May 17
Italy GP — May 31
Hungary GP — June 7
Czechia GP — June 21
Netherlands GP — June 28
Germany GP — July 12
Great Britain GP — Aug. 9
Aragon GP — Aug. 30
San Marino GP — Sept. 13
Austria GP — Sept. 20
Japan GP — Oct. 4
Indonesian GP — Oct. 11
Australia GP — Oct. 25
Malaysia GP — Nov. 1
Portugal GP — Nov. 15
Valencia GP — Nov. 22
The good news for fans is that it's possible to live stream the 2026 MotoGP World Championship without spending anything.
How to watch the 2026 MotoGP World Championship for freeThe 2026 MotoGP World Championship is available to live stream for free on ServusTV.
ServusTV is geo-restricted to Austria, 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 Austria, meaning you can access ServusTV from anywhere in the world.
Unblock ServusTV by following this quick and easy process:
Sign up for a VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in Austria
Visit ServusTV
Watch MotoGP for free from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees. By using these money-back guarantees, you can watch MotoGP live streams without fully committing with your cash. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select races without actually spending anything.
If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming services from around the world, you will need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for live streaming sport is on sale for a limited time.
What is the best VPN for ServusTV?ExpressVPN is tough to beat when it comes to streaming live sport, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 105 countries including Austria
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
Impressive streaming speeds without buffering
Up to 10 simultaneous connections
30-day money-back guarantee
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. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).
Live stream the 2026 MotoGP World Championship for free with ExpressVPN.
It looks like BMW has finally found the winning EV formula.
In 2025, the company launched the BMW iX3, a compact electric SUV based on BMW's new "Neue Klasse" philosophy, with a new infotainment system and a massive battery.
The auto company followed up with the sedan variant called the i3. Once again, BMW did its best to address the biggest pain point of owning an EV, and equipped the i3 with a massive battery giving it record-breaking range.
SEE ALSO: Tesla's Autopark is about to get a lot smarter, Musk claimsThe strategy appears to have worked. The BMW i3 was originally slated to become available for preorder in September, but BMW decided to capitalize on the interest around the car and opened the preorders in Europe on Thursday, June 18.
The pre-orders are open in Europe now, and first deliveries are scheduled for September. Credit: BMWThe car that's being offered is called the BMW i3 First Edition, and it starts at €75,340 ($86,372) in Germany (the price varies slightly by market). For the money, you basically get the M Sport version of the BMW i3 50 xDrive, with a 108.7kWh battery with up to 912 kilometres (566 miles) of WLTP range, and super-fast 400kW charging that can get you 250 miles of range in 10 minutes. The car's two electric motors have a combined output of 469hp, and can take the car from 0 to 100 kph in 4.7 seconds.
The interior is similar to the iX3's, with a 17.9 central infotainment display, a super-wide, 43'' Panoramic Vision display, and BMW's 3D Head-Up Display. The First Edition also gets the M Sport exterior and interior design elements, including BMW's Iconic Glow, and the AC charging rate has been increased from 11 kW to 22 kW.
Some options are also available, and these include rear seat heating, panoramic glass sunroof, and an electronic tow bar.
Inside, you get the same massive display bonanza that debuted in the BMW iX3. Credit: BMWFirst deliveries are expected this fall. There's no word on when BMW plans to open up pre-orders in the U.S.
For those willing to wait, a cheaper, base model will be available in the fall for €65,900 ($75,550), with the same battery and similar range, as well as dual motors, but fewer amenities.
As for why BMW is hurrying up with i3 preorders, the answer likely likes in the stellar sales of the BMW iX3. The car is outselling BMW's own X3 in Europe, with more than 50,000 orders being placed as of April this year.
Mastering the AirPods is easy work. Most core features can be activated directly on the wireless earbuds or through Siri voice assistance. Apple’s ecosystem also places shortcuts on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac for instant access to prime functions.
The critically acclaimed AirPods Pro 3 expand on the series’ true wireless capabilities, while strengthening popular hallmarks (e.g., Adaptive EQ, noise cancellation). Apple users already know about headline features like Hearing Aid, heart-rate monitoring, and Personalized Spatial Audio. It turns out there are numerous other perks waiting to be unlocked – upgrades that fully optimize these buds for all Apple platforms: iOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds $247.76 at WalmartSo, as a professional headphone tester who loves his job, here are 10 ways to make the AirPods Pro 3 even better.
1. Live TranslationBridging language barriers is simple, thanks to Apple’s Live Translation feature. It provides seamless, hands-free communication in real time for over 10 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese. An Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone (iPhone 15 or later) running iOS 26 is required.
Settings > tap AirPods model > Translation > Languages
Open the Translate app and select Live or press and hold both stems simultaneously to launch Live Translation
Simple head movements can be used to control calls and notifications. Nod to accept a call or reply to a message. Shake your head to decline or dismiss. Gestures can also be used to enable playback and Siri commands.
Settings > tap AirPods model > Head Gestures
The AirPods Pro 3 double as a camera shutter for your iPhone. It’s not a new industry feature, but it’s convenient — especially for group photos or tripod shots. Don’t forget that the Apple Watch lets you do the same as well.
Settings > tap AirPods model > Camera Remote
Adaptive EQ, Adaptive Audio, and Personalized Spatial Audio are all great for boosting sound quality. However, the AirPods’ real sonic-tuning power can be found in the Headphone Accommodations setting. You can manually adjust the balanced tone, brightness, or vocal range to reveal more nuance in professional recordings.
Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual > Headphone Accommodations
There’s a hidden AirPods control panel in macOS. Once enabled, the headphone icon will appear in the menu bar to toggle through listening modes: Adaptive, Noise Cancellation, Transparency, and Conversation Awareness.
System Settings > Control Center > Sound > Always Show in Menu Bar
You’ll want to turn on Voice Isolation before jumping into a FaceTime chat. The feature minimizes background noise and prioritizes your voice for clearer communication.
Control Center (during a call) > tap Mic Mode > Voice Isolation [iOS]
Microphone/video icon in menu bar (during a call) > Mic Mode > Voice Isolation [macOS]
People forget that Apple’s Ear Tip Fit Test is more than just a tool for achieving a proper, comfortable seal. It also improves audio quality and noise cancellation by creating a sound profile tailored to your hearing. Be sure to clean the tips and buds for accurate testing.
Settings > tap AirPods model > Acoustic Seal Test (or Ear Tip Fit Test)
The AirPods Pro 3 are solid workout-ready buds with built-in heart rate sensors for tracking metrics and IP57-rated dust/sweat resistance. However, they could be sportier. A pair of attachable earhooks basically turn these buds into the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, which are considered inferior to their porcelain brethren. Another recommendation is swapping out Apple’s ear tips for memory foam tips with enhanced durability, moisture resistance, and on-ear stability.
Here are two of my favorite AirPods Pro 3 add-ons:
Wicked Cushions Over-Ear Hooks — $15.95
Comply Premium Memory Foam Ear Tips — $32.99
This sneaky listening mode turns your iPhone into a remote microphone that streams audio directly to your AirPods. Place your iPhone in a desired location and hear what’s happening from a distance.
Settings > Control Center > Hearing > Live Listen
Sleep Detection was introduced with iOS 26 and automatically pauses media on the AirPods Pro 3 when you doze off. Apple’s motion and accelerometer sensors sense when motion decreases, which then triggers the feature. It’s clutch for preserving battery life when the buds are inactive.
Settings > tap AirPods model > Pause Media When Falling Asleep
Even though we made sure to include headphones at all different price ranges, there's no denying that even the budget models in this guide can be something of an investment. Our recommendation? Take advantage of Amazon Prime Day, which runs this year from June 23 to 26, to save some money on our top picks.
SEE ALSO: Prime Day is less than 2 weeks away: Here are 20+ early deals to start shopping nowIf you don't want to wait until the sale proper, run into Prime-exclusive deals, or deal with the general chaos of the sale, check out our guide to the top headphones deals and look for chances to save.
What are the most comfortable headphones? Credit: Alex Bracetti / MashableThe most comfortable earbuds and headphones shouldn't cause ear fatigue or pain, even after hours of listening to music or podcasts.
After a full year of extensive testing, we selected the six most comfortable headphones based on price, performance, and purpose. However, one product in particular stood out, and it's the one with "Comfort" literally in the name. Our audio reviewers are unanimous on this point: Bose QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 2) are the most comfortable headphones in the world right now.
Read on to find out what other pairs emerged as the top choices, including picks for those who want top-tier noise cancellation.
In-ear, on-ear, or over-ear?If you're looking for comfort above all, over-ear headphones are almost always the way to go. They just wear better than earbuds or on-ear models. The latter is harsher on your ears, which can cause serious discomfort, depending on how long you wear them. In-ear buds are generally more comfortable than on-ear headphones, but they can still begin to hurt after just a few hours (they are jammed inside your ears, after all).
Although over-ear headphones are bulkier and less portable, it's worth the trade-off for comfort's sake. Plus, over-ear headphones can be safer for your ears compared to earbuds because the sound isn't being funneled directly into your ear canal. They also provide extra noise cancellation.
How much should you spend on comfortable headphones?The good news is that comfortable headphones aren't locked to a specific budget range. You can find a super cozy pair at premium pricing just as easily as you can find them at the budget end of the spectrum. The extra features you're looking for are what really determine how much you need to spend.
Want unrivaled active noise cancellation or the best sound quality in the business? Then be prepared to spend a minimum of around $200, all the way up to $800. If comfort is literally the only thing you care about and the extra bells and whistles are just nice-to-haves, you can expect to spend anywhere from $50 to $300. Go any cheaper, and you're probably not going to get a lot of value for your money. No shade toward your favorite pair of gas station headphones, but they probably aren't the best option for all-day wear.
The audio world is saturated with high-quality headphones, earbuds, and Bluetooth speakers. Arguably, it's oversaturated. People also have very strong opinions about the best audio brands and products — us included.
We test audio gear all the time and get our hands on all the newest releases. And our experts are great resources to find the best headphones, earbuds, and speakers to buy. We test at home — not in a lab — to simulate real-life use. But our tech-obsessed readers often use their devices over the long term and can experience popular audio products at all their highs and lows.
That’s why we periodically poll Mashable readers to see which products they use and love. For this edition of the Mashable Readers' Choice Awards, big names like Bose, Sony, Apple, and JBL were in close competition. But in the end, Bose came out on top for both headphones/earbuds and speakers.
Top headphone and earbud brands for 2026Use the arrows on the chart below to toggle through each of the categories from our survey results.
Bose wins the Mashable Readers’ Choice Award for best overall headphones/earbuds brand in 2026.
We’ve tested all of Bose’s recent headphones and earbuds offerings, and you’ll find them all over our best lists. Readers praised Bose’s sound quality, comfort, and noise cancellation, with multiple people noting that Bose headphones are great for travel.
One respondent said, “Bose are the standard in leading sound quality.” While another noted, “For the price and sound quality, I believe there is no equal.”
Another reader wrote that they always have a great experience with Bose and usually consider its products when purchasing.
Our own headphone expert, Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard, noted that the release of Bose’s noise-cancelling QuietComfort headphones in 2000 changed the game.
“For the past 26 years, Bose proved its consistency release after release, blending together comfortable all-day wear and some of the best noise cancellation available on the market, making it hard to not feel satisfied with the experience of using their headphones, and trusting in their ability to deliver on a premium product,” Allard said.
Bose is our readers' favorite headphones and earbuds brand in 2026. Credit: Bethany Allard / MashableApple was the second-highest rated for overall satisfaction and the brand readers were most likely to recommend. A large ratio of responses mentioned the seamless pairing and integration across other Apple devices.
“Apple's AirPods Pro are extremely convenient with instant pairing, great integration across my iPhone, Mac, and iPad, and top-tier transparency mode that makes them perfect for commuting and working in shared spaces. The noise cancellation, sound quality, and call performance are strong enough that I can use a single pair of earbuds for work, workouts, and travel,” reported one respondent.
Best headphone/earbud brand for noise cancellationNoise cancellation can be either passive or active. Passive noise cancellation refers to how much sound is blocked out by the headphones/earbuds themselves, with factors such as materials used and how tight the seal is over or in your ear. Active noise cancellation is achieved via microphones in the headphones that measure sound waves and create inverse wavelengths to cancel out the noise. Additionally, headphones and earbuds will often have a built-in white noise-esque hiss to cover some frequencies. When testing audio products, we typically dock headphones and earbuds if we’re able to hear that hiss.
When it comes to noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds, Mashable readers rated Bose and Sony the same, 8.3 out of 10. Because Bose had the higher overall score, we’re awarding it the win.
That also aligns with our own testing. Allard named the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) the best overall value for noise-cancelling headphones, with “the ideal blend of comfort, sound quality, and ANC.” But did note that Sony’s WH-1000XM6 headphones have the best noise cancellation overall.
Allard says, “In my own testing of Bose headphones and earbuds, I’ve found them to this day to provide the longest wearing options that really do deliver on top-notch ANC. Yes, their products are an investment, but they’re also the manifestation of the phrase ‘You get what you pay for.’”
One of our readers said they’d recommend Bose because “the noise cancelling is still among the best, which makes a huge difference when I'm flying or working in noisy coffee shops.”
Best headphone/earbud brand for sound qualitySound quality is another area where we saw a tie between two brands. Sony and JBL were both rated 8.5 in sound quality, but we’ve crowned Sony the winner because of its higher overall satisfaction score.
If you look at any of our headphones or earbuds guides, you’ll see that Sony consistently wins superlatives for its sound quality. We’ve named the WH-1000XM6s the “best sounding headphones” and the WF-1000XM6s the “best overall” earbuds, noting that Sony provides “some of the best sound quality available.”
We agree with our readers that Sony headphones and earbuds have excellent sound quality. Credit: Joe Maldonado / MashableMany of our survey respondents called out Sony’s sound quality in their answers: “Good build quality and really good sound,” “Very good sound, great value,” and “The sound is amazing” were common responses.
One reader said, “I would recommend the Sony headset because it delivers excellent sound quality, clear microphone audio, and comfortable ear padding that's ideal for long use.”
Best headphone/earbud brand for battery lifeWhat good is a pair of headphones or earbuds if they’re dead every time you go to wear them? Battery life is an important factor in choosing a portable audio product, and Mashable readers found Sony to be the best in that regard.
“The battery life easily lasts through a full day,” said one reader.
Best headphone/earbud brand for comfortMashable’s headphone experts all name Bose as the most comfortable headphones, with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 2) topping our list of the most comfortable headphones we’ve ever tested. However, Mashable readers have a different opinion.
JBL actually took the win with the highest comfort score in our survey. One respondent said, “The sound is fantastic and fit is comfortable.”
Another echoed that sentiment, saying, “They hold up and sound great, plus they're affordable and comfortable.”
Most likely to recommendApple won in a number of categories this year, and it's the brand our readers were most likely to recommend to a friend or colleague. We’re huge Apple nerds at Mashable, so it’s no surprise that our readers are, too.
Our reviewers rank Apple, Bose, and Sony headphones among the best. Credit: Alex Bracetti / MashableOne of the most common reasons readers love Apple AirPods products? The easy pairing between AirPods and other Apple devices.
“I'd recommend AirPods to people who use Apple devices because they connect instantly, are extremely easy to use, and work great for calls and casual listening,” said one response.
Comments praised Apple earbuds for their ease of use, integration with other Apple products, quick pairing, quality, fit, value, and reliability.
“I would recommend Apple because their devices are reliable, easy to use, and work really well together,” wrote one reader. “The products last a long time, and I trust the brand and feel confident recommending to others.”
Shop headphones and earbuds from Readers' Choice brands Bose QuietComfort $329.00 at Amazon Shop Now Sony WH-1000XM6 $398.00 at Amazon Shop Now Apple AirPods 4 $99.00 at Amazon Shop Now Beats Studio Pro $169.95 at Amazon Shop Now JBL Tune 720BT $79.95 at Amazon Shop Now Top speaker brands for 2026Use the arrows on the chart below to toggle through each of the categories from our survey results.
Bose comes out on top once again, winning the Mashable Readers’ Choice Award for best overall speakers in 2026. Our readers sang Bose’s praises for excellent sound quality, easy portability, and longevity — multiple respondents mentioned owning the same Bose speaker for more than 10 years.
One reader said, “Bose is phenomenal in the speaker game; I can't say enough about them, especially if you are listening to hear, feel, and understand the music — not just listening to pass the time. Bose is where you want to be.”
Our survey results actually paint a picture of a neck-and-neck race between Bose and JBL, each taking turns beating the other out for the top spot in almost every ranking category.
The one space where they were both outranked was smart features. Amazon was ranked highest there, which is a shock to no one. One reader said, “I'd recommend Amazon because the Echo Dot offers excellent smart features with Alexa, easy setup, and surprisingly good sound for a very affordable price, making it a great everyday home speaker.”
Best speaker brand for sound qualityIn addition to being the best speaker brand overall, Bose takes the cake for best sound quality.
Mashable readers loved Bose speakers for their reliability and sound quality, and rated Bose highest for overall satisfaction and likelihood to recommend. Credit: Miller Kern / MashableAllard noted that Bose products tend to sound great out of the box, so you don’t have to mess around with the equalizer to get a great listening experience. Other Mashable reviewers agree that they sound excellent and have room-filling sound that doesn’t get muddy or blown out at loud volumes.
As one reader put it, Bose has “unbelievable sound quality, great lows and crisp highs; just a terrific speaker.”
Best speaker brand for battery lifeMost Bluetooth speakers are also portable, meaning they don’t have to be plugged into anything to play music. That also means they rely on a charged battery to keep the audio going.
Mashable readers found JBL speakers to have the best battery life, with one commenting that the “battery lasts all day.”
Mashable readers loved JBL speakers for their battery life, portability, cost, design, setup, ease of use, cvolume level, companion app, and connectivity. Credit: Alex Bracetti / Mashable Best speaker brand for portabilityOn top of battery being a factor in portability, size, weight, and design also play a role. Again, Mashable readers rated JBL highest for portability. They mentioned taking their JBL speakers to the park, the beach, rooftop hangs, gatherings in small apartments, and on hikes.
SEE ALSO: The 9 best waterproof Bluetooth speakers, tested poolside Most reliable speaker brandThe scale tips back to Bose for reliability. As mentioned earlier, multiple Bose users reported owning the same speaker for more than a decade.
One reader said of their Bose SoundLink Revolve, “Wonderful sound in a small, portable speaker. I've had this speaker for years, and it's always been my go-to speaker.”
Another voiced, “Bose is a tried and true brand that still delivers some of the best sound at a reasonable price point.”
Most likely to recommendThe speaker brand that Mashable readers are most likely to recommend to their friends, family, and colleagues is a tie between Bose and JBL. Because Bose has the slightly higher overall satisfaction rating, we’re crowning Bose the winner here. Though, as you’ve seen, you can’t go wrong with either brand.
Shop speakers from Readers' Choice brands Bose SoundLink Flex $154.99 at AmazonJohn Early and Kate Berlant have built their careers in comedy through scene-stealing appearances in movies and TV, as well as offbeat sketches of their own making, as seen in their joint special Would It Kill You to Laugh? Now they re-team for Maddie's Secret, a compelling comedy that Early wrote, directed, and headlined as the title character.
Inspired by earnest melodramas, Maddie's Secret centers on a foodie-focused content creator named Maddie Ralf (Early), whose sudden rise to frame has a traumatic impact on her mental and physical health. By her side is her lusty teddy bear of a husband (Eric Rahill) and her sultry bestie Deena (Berlant).
Out of the movie's premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko cheered in her review, "Early and his company manage to be funny while never losing touch with the heart of this story," adding, "John Early is a better ingénue than Sydney Sweeney."
So, when Early and Berlant sat down with Puchko in the Say More studio for an interview on all things Maddie's Secret, the trio not only dug into how the comedy duo defines their brand of humor, but also how Early approached performing a female orgasm onscreen, directed by himself.
For more from Mashable's interview with Early and Berlant — including whether they see themselves as a sexy baby or a monster on the hill — check out our YouTube channel.
It's a tough time to be a new Windows laptop. PCs have been hit especially hard by the global RAM shortage. Many popular models have gotten steep price hikes as new AI data centers hog their components, making good values in the budget and mid-range tiers scarcer. (Unfortunately, that probably won't change anytime soon.)
MacBooks have managed to avoid such price increases, but they're not necessarily the ideal computers for everyone. Windows laptops are still much better for PC gaming, and they're more customizable with dedicated GPUs, OLED displays, and convertible designs.
So, before you defect to Team Apple, explore our guide to the best Windows laptops that are actually worth buying these days. Yes, they're still out there — just fewer and further between.
SEE ALSO: I found the 7 best MacBook alternatives of 2026 How we chose the top Windows laptopsTo select our current picks, my colleagues and I have spent the last few months reviewing some of the newest Windows laptops using our in-house testing methodology. I've also re-evaluated some of last year's releases that remain in stock and don't feel like drastic downgrades.
As of mid-2026, the ultraportable Asus Zenbook A14 leads the pack as my top pick for most buyers.
What's newI overhauled this guide with new Windows laptops in June 2026.
The Asus Zenbook A14 replaces the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 as my top choice for most people, since the latter is older but newly much more expensive.
The Acer Swift Edge 14 AI succeeds the older Zenbook A14 as my favorite ultraportable; it's even slimmer and lighter.
The HP OmniBook 3 16 is my new battery life winner, dethroning the OmniBook 5 14 with an extra seven-plus hours of stamina.
The Asus Zenbook A16 ousts the Acer Swift Go 16 as the best 16-inch laptop with its amazing performance and lightweight build.
The repairable Framework Laptop 13 with Intel Core Ultra Series 1 chips has been retired in favor of the newer AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series model.
I also removed several previous picks that were no longer available at the time of writing, including the 2026 MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+, the 2024 Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x, the 2025 Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition, and the 2025 Lenovo Yoga Book 9i.
A note about Windows laptops with Snapdragon X series chips Asus' Zenbook A-series laptops are two of the best ARM-based laptops I've tried. Credit: Haley Henschel / MashableQualcomm's Snapdragon X series chips use ARM-based architecture, not traditional x86 architecture like Intel and AMD chips. As such, their compatibility differs; ARM-based laptops don't work with certain specialty software, PC games, and older peripherals (like printers and scanners). It's important to consider these limitations for your use cases.
This is one big reason why I recommend the Lenovo Yoga 7 14 for students: It runs on an x86-based AMD chip, not an ARM-based Snapdragon X chip. When I examined the 20 top public universities' hardware recommendations last fall, I found that a few schools explicitly advised their students against getting ARM-based laptops because they aren't compatible with certain essential software and peripherals.
The good news is that ARM compatibility has gotten better over the past couple years, and it will definitely continue to do so now that Nvidia is coming out with its own Windows on ARM chips.
The 2026 World Cup is really heating up, literally and metaphorically.
Today, June 19, is another big day with USA and Brazil in action. Play starts at 3 p.m. ET. We've broken down the details for you below. Here's what you need to know to tune in live today.
FIFA World Cup schedule today: June 19Group A: USA vs. Australia (Seattle Stadium) — kickoff at 3 p.m. ET
Group B: Scotland vs. Morocco (Boston Stadium) — kickoff at 6 p.m. ET
Group B: Brazil vs. Haiti (Philadelphia Stadium) — kickoff at 8:30 p.m. ET
Group A: Turkey vs. Paraguay (San Francisco Bay Area Stadium) — kickoff at 11 p.m. ET
USA are looking to build on a confident win over Paraguay in the opening round. Australia secured a shock 2-0 win over Turkey, so the winner here will take top spot in the group. Live coverage will be on FOX and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.
Watch Scotland vs. MoroccoScotland sit on top of the group after beating Haiti in the opening round, but this is going to be a much tougher test. Morocco performed well against Brazil and will expect to pick up three points here. Live coverage will be on FOX and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.
Watch Brazil vs. HaitiBrazil stumbled to a 1-1 draw with Morocco in the first round of games, but they'll be confident of securing a win over Haiti. Live coverage will be on FOX and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.
Watch Turkey vs. ParaguayTurkey were stunned by Australia in their opening game. Now the pressure is really on as they face Paraguay. Turkey are fancied to go far in this competition, but they need three points from this clash. Live coverage will be on FS1 and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.
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These services carry over 100 live channels, but run off a WiFi connection. You'll get live access to Fox and FS1, plus a whole lot more. Here are some options to consider:
YouTube TV — 10-day trial, then $67.99/month for 3 months
Fubo Sports — 1-day trial, then $45.99/month for 1 month
Hulu + Live TV — 3-day trial, then $89.99/month
It's possible to watch the World Cup for free on international services like ITVX, BBC iPlayer, NOS, or RTÉ. Our global World Cup watch guide can walk you through the process.
You will need a VPN to live stream the World Cup on these free streaming services. We recommend ExpressVPN — a Mashable-tested service and an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Europe — as our VPN of choice for sport. It offers servers in 105 countries, a user-friendly app available on all major devices, a speedy connection, and up to 10 simultaneous connections.
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