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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love the ocean.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

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The words are related to the sea.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe marine life.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

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NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Coral Reef.

NYT Strands word list for June 18

• Shark

• Seaweed

• Algae

• Coral Reef

• Plankton

• FIsh

• Urchin

• Crab

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

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're always looking for a way in.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for June 18, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Admission.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter E.

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Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

ENTRY

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle 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.

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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The Moon is slowly making its way back into view after this month's New Moon. It's still faint, but a slim crescent is starting to take shape and will become easier to spot over the next several evenings.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Thursday, June 18, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent. Tonight, 23% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide.

With just your naked eye, tonight you'll be able to see the Mares Fecunditatis and Crisium. And with binoculars or a telescope, you'll also catch a glimpse of the Endymion Crater.

When is the next Full Moon?

The next Full Moon will take place on June 29.

What are Moon phases?

According to NASA, the Moon completes one orbit around Earth in about 29.5 days, moving through eight recognised phases along the way. While the same side of the Moon always faces our planet, the amount of its surface lit by the Sun changes as it travels around Earth. As a result, we see the Moon appear in different shapes over the course of a month, from slender crescents and half moons to a bright Full Moon. This repeating sequence of phases is known as the lunar cycle.

New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

Widow's Bay ends not with a bang, but with a clang. Eight clangs, actually: those of the island's pesky church bell.

The bell rings out in the episode's final moments, in the sudden aftermath of the storm that ravaged Widow's Bay. But what do they mean, and what do they signal for the island's future?

The bells in Widow's Bay are a call for sacrifice.

While the town and its tourists weather out the storm in the shelter below City Hall, Dale (Jeff Hiller) stumbles upon a film reel labeled "For you." In the video, a man urges viewers, "Be strong, honor the pact, and remember, their sacrifice is our survival."

The pact refers to Richard Warren's (Hamish Linklater) deal with the island's threatening entity. He wanted to ensure he and his fellow settlers survived their harsh first winter, and in exchange, the the island demanded (and still demands!) sacrifice. As long as Widow's Bay's residents keep feeding the island, they will keep surviving. Fail to honor the pact, though, and they can expect stormy skies aheads.

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"The bad times will not end until the covenant is honored, and honored fully," the video continues. "Life for life, the island will make its needs known. One soul for each bell toll."

That's right: The island calls for sacrifice using the church bell. Think of it as the dinner bell from hell, with each ring acting as an order for a tasty treat — sorry, soul — for consumption.

How many souls does Widow's Bay's island want?

The first time we heard the church bell in Widow's Bay, it rang nine times. That means the island hungered for nine souls.

In the season finale, poor custodian Kenny (Michael Malvesti) winds up being the first of those nine souls to be sacrificed. He stumbles into the sacrifice chamber beneath City Hall, kicking out Evan (Kingston Rumi Southwick) and his friends and unwittingly giving up his life in the process. The door slams and locks him in, then the entity — whatever it may be — scarfs him up. That sacrifice is enough to banish the storm battering the island, but it's not a long-term solution.

In Widow's Bay Season 1's last scene, the bell rings out again, eight times. That's the island's way of saying, "Yummy appetizer, but chop-chop on those next eight courses!"

It's a foreboding way to cap off an already devastating episode. On top of revealing Widow's Bay's history of ritualistic sacrifice, the finale also reveals that Ruth (K Callan) isn't the last living descendant of Richard Warren. Evan is her grandson, meaning that in order to break the island's curse, both he and Ruth would have to die. It's the ultimate trolley problem: two lives weighed against those of the entire island. But there's no way Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) will make the choice to kill these two. The trolley is staying on its tracks.

However, the island's need for sacrifice presents a second trolley problem: eight lives or the misery of the entire island. Will Tom pull the proverbial lever and find eight islanders to sacrifice? Or will the residents commit to riding out the curse together? These are questions for Season 2, which I hunger for more than the island hungers for souls.

Widow's Bay Season 1 is now streaming on Apple TV.

We're still three months or more away from the unveiling of the iPhone 18, and outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook likely won't be the one to introduce it (given that John Ternus takes over in September).

But Cook has taken an extraordinary step — and arguably, taken one for Ternus — by warning consumers that this iPhone will be more expensive than its predecessors, thanks to an ongoing memory chip price crunch that won't end anytime soon.

SEE ALSO: Samsung warns memory shortage will be worse next year

"We're doing our best to mitigate the huge increases that are being passed to us, and we've been trying to shield our customers," Cook told the Wall Street Journal in a phone interview.

"But the situation has become unsustainable ... the main point is, unfortunately, price increases are unavoidable."

Cook, who added that Apple had already been absorbing the cost of higher component prices in 2026, didn't specify which products would be more expensive, or by how much.

But with all eyes on the iPhone 18 launch this fall, it's likely Cook is preparing the ground for Apple's flagship product to pass on some of the extra component costs to customers — with increases as high as $200 above iPhone 17 prices.

SEE ALSO: The latest iPhone 18 news, leaks, and rumors

Apple is still one of the largest customers in the world for memory storage, but AI companies have muscled into the game. A company called Techinsights, cited by the Journal, notes that the memory and storage components inside the iPhone 18 Pro are likely to cost Apple an extra $150 for parts alone, compared to the iPhone 17.

A recent report claimed that the iPhone Pro 18 would keep its $1,099 price from the iPhone 17 Pro and that Apple would continue to absorb the difference.

Cook, always savvy about Apple's image in the media, appears to want to squash that rumor as soon as possible.

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While testing tablets, I've learned a few things. Yes, iPads really are that good, but also, Android tablets are vastly underrated. With Prime Day almost here, running June 23 to 26, I'm focused on which tablets will go on sale. Usually, iPads take big price cuts. Plus, I want to see premium Android tablets like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra reach new all-time low prices.

But what's on sale now? Not much. Ahead of Prime Day, we're tracking tablet deals and found some deals to shop ahead of time. These deals are just OK, but if you're eager to shop now, these are the best tablets on sale at the moment.

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The OnePlus Pad Go 2 surprised me when I tested it. For under $400, it's a speedy device that's as user-friendly as any iPad I've tested. Plus, the user interface is similar to iOS devices for those looking to switch over. I've been tracking the price on it since testing it, and it's rarely on sale, but right now you can grab the OnePlus Pad Go 2 ahead of Prime Day for just $319.99, saving you $80.

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Right now, get the 11th-generation iPad with A16 chip for $299.99, bringing the tablet under $300. It's not the best price on the iPad, but it is just $25.99 away from its lowest price, so not bad. Need something more advanced? Well, there are more iPad deals on the Air and Pro to explore, too.

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Available for a limited time for $399.99 (reg. $625), this one-year subscription gives Windows users access to one of the most widely used business accounting platforms around. The math is straightforward: you’re saving $225 off the regular price while getting a full year of tools designed to help keep your finances organized.

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QuickBooks Premier goes beyond basic accounting. It helps businesses manage inventory, track expenses, create invoices, monitor cash flow, manage vendors and customers, and generate detailed financial reports from a single platform.

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Last year, the iPhone Air was a solid first attempt at an ultra-thin iPhone, but it had issues. It sounds like Apple is aware of that, too.

Bloomberg's resident Apple insider Mark Gurman reported on Wednesday that Apple is looking to launch the next iPhone Air in spring 2027 with a couple of key upgrades. First, Gurman said that Apple will reportedly add a second camera lens to the phone's backside, turning a monocular phone into a binocular one. It will be an ultrawide lens, so fans of telephoto zoom might be disappointed, but given that the original model only had one 48MP lens, that's a big deal.

SEE ALSO: The latest iPhone Fold rumors, leaks, and renders: Everything we know so far

Second, Gurman reported that Apple will be improving the device's relatively disappointing battery life, which isn't a surprise. There isn't any info on how Apple engineers will accomplish this, given the phone's extremely small form factor, but nonetheless, it sounds like Apple wants the next iPhone Air to be a longer-lasting device.

This report reaffirms previous reporting from The Information, namely the idea that the new iPhone Air will launch next spring rather than this fall. It's expected that Apple is going to launch the high-end iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold phones this fall, with the base iPhone 18 and the new iPhone Air coming later in the spring.

That delay for the next Air was apparently caused by poor sales for the first device.

Our resident iPhone reviewer, Stan Schroeder, was impressed by the first iPhone Air's form factor but noted the lack of a second camera lens and meager battery life in his review. It seems like those problems may have had some impact on its sales performance, as anecdotally speaking, we at Mashable rarely see them in real life. Still, people who love this phone seem to really love this phone, and Apple is still investing in the ultra-thin form factor.

If Apple can fix the camera and battery problems, perhaps the iPhone Air 2 will have a broader appeal.

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel reveals new Specs AR smart glasses at the Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California.

The 2026 Google Home Speaker is built around Gemini, and for the first time, talking to a smart speaker should actually feel natural. At around $100, the speaker isn’t super-expensive. Just know that the best features cost extra.

The Trump administration is pushing back against actions to address the environmental impact of data centers as it uses AI to beef up its war machine.

Late Monday (June 15) night, the Department of Justice intervened in a Mississippi federal court case, urging the court to dismiss the lawsuit in a memo from associate attorney general Stanley Woodward, Jr.

The lawsuit was brought forth by the NAACP. It argues that the presence of unpermitted gas-powered turbines operated by xAI and its subsidiary, MZX Tech, in Southaven, Mississippi disproportionately pollute Black neighborhoods and violate the Clean Air Act.

SEE ALSO: The NAACP is fighting back against AI data centers

In the notice, the Justice Department argued that the lawsuit is a national security threat because it "seeks to shut off the power supply for artificial-intelligence innovation that supports the Department of War’s military operations," the New York Times reported.

It's not the NAACP's first time suing over the widespread environmental concerns prompted by expansive data center investment. In January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ruled that xAI's Colossus methane gas turbines in Memphis, Tennessee could not skirt air regulation requirements. It was considered a victory for the NAACP, which filed a lawsuit over the turbines' potentially cancerous nitrogen oxide emissions.

SEE ALSO: Report: AI can perpetuate anti-LGBTQ hate

But those same turbines are also operating just across the border in Mississippi, powering xAI's Colossus 2 data center. Building on the previous win, the NAACP is now seeking an injunction and $124,000 per day per violation payout from xAI for its Mississippi operation.

The Justice Department's memo is a rare instance of the agency intervening to prevent environmental law from being enforced, advocates say. In addition to a call to halt the case, Woodward argued that individual citizens and groups should not have the power to sue over the enforcement of the Clean Air Act and asserted that the federal government should have "unchallenged authority" to stop them. The Act has historically provided a pathway for citizen suits on behalf of affected communities and environmental groups.

The World Cup has always created unlikely heroes. In 2026, it is also turning them into social media sensations.

The latest example is Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar José Évora Dias, better known as Vozinha, who entered Monday's match against Spain with roughly 50,000 Instagram followers and a 19-year career largely unknown to casual soccer fans. But after helping Cape Verde hold one of the tournament favorites to a 0-0 draw in the country’s first-ever World Cup match, his following has surged to 12 million.

His performance in the game gave the internet plenty to work with. The 40-year-old goalkeeper made seven saves against Spain, which took 27 shots but failed to score. Vozinha was named Man of the Match — and a digital darling.

Much of his early attention came from Brazilian streamer Casimiro “Cazé” Miguel and his platform CazéTV, a digital sports broadcaster that has the rights to all 104 World Cup games in Brazil. The channel, which has more than 31 million YouTube subscribers, is known for a more stream-like broadcast style built around fan participation.

During the match, Cazé noticed Vozinha's relatively small Instagram following and asked viewers to follow him. Vozinha went from about 50,000 followers before the match to more than 1 million shortly after the final whistle, and nearly 10 million less than 24 hours later — surpassing the likes of NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama and Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes.

His sudden fame has done more than boost his metrics. After the game, Vozinha went viral when he emotionally revealed that his mother couldn't attend due to visa issues and costs. Now his story has prompted the U.S. State Department to step in, saying it's working to help his family with visa services.

Vozinha may be the tournament's latest viral main character, but he is not the first. Before the tournament began, New Zealand defender Tim Payne became the subject of a similar campaign after Argentine influencer Valen Scarsini, also known as El Scarso, set out to find the World Cup's "least-known player." Payne had fewer than 5,000 Instagram followers at the time, but after Scarsini encouraged his audience to support him, Payne's following climbed to 6 million.

Australia's Kai Trewin also saw his profile rise after creator RubikayTV pushed a campaign to make him "the Cristiano Ronaldo of the World Cup," helping his follower count jump from around 3,000 to more than 100,000. And Curaçao backup goalkeeper Trevor Doornbusch gained tens of thousands of followers after a shoutout from soccer influencer FiagoBall.

The trend clearly reflects how this World Cup is being distributed and watched. FIFA named TikTok its first-ever preferred platform for World Cup video content this year and reached a deal with YouTube allowing broadcasters to stream the first 10 minutes of every match live. Those deals have made the tournament more accessible to audiences who are following games through clips, livestreams, creator commentary, and social feeds as much as traditional broadcasts.

In this developing environment, a player does not need to be a household name before kickoff to become one by the final whistle. A great performance, a well-timed shoutout, or an organized fan push can quickly turn lesser-known players into some of the tournament’s most visible figures online.

The latest trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day crackles with wild MCU meet-ups.

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The film sees Peter Parker (Tom Holland) suffering from strange new spider mutations, including organic webbing. To figure out how to control — or maybe completely reverse — these incidents, Peter goes to the MCU's supreme expert in all things mutation: Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo), aka the Incredible Hulk.

That's not the only team-up to look forward to in Brand New Day, though. Later in the trailer, Peter brings MJ (Zendaya) to Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal), aka the Punisher, for safekeeping.

Speaking of MJ, she and Ned (Jacob Batalon) still don't remember Peter following the magical memory wipe at the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home. However, they're still very much part of Peter's life, as they're his neighbors. Based on a yarn wall in their apartment, Ned is very invested in finding out the true identity of Spider-Man... How long before he and MJ crack the case?

That's most of Spider-Man: Brand New Day's cast accounted for, but one face is conspicuously missing from the trailer: that of Sadie Sink. The Stranger Things star has been cast in an undisclosed role, although she's rumored to be playing X-Men mainstay Jean Grey.

If that's the case, then Sink may be hiding in plain sight in the trailer as the villainous figure who is controlling people's minds and wreaking havoc across New York. Apparently, only Peter is immune to this villain's effects. Will he stop them in time? More importantly, will he and MJ find their way back to one another? Based on a too-brief swinging scene in the trailer, the answer seems like a yes.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits theaters July 31.

Broken wearables don't need to be cast off as e-waste. Repairability is here, although it's not yet as widespread as it should be.

Nintendo of North America says it's aware of what's been described as a small third-party data breach affecting some of its employees.

"Nintendo’s systems have not been compromised," the company told Mashable in a statement, acknowledging that a third-party service was affected by an "issue."

Earlier this week, a hacking group calling itself ShadowByte$ posted a threat on a "well-known cybercrime forum," according to CyberNews. The group alleged it stole 859MB of internal corporate data from a third-party service called TinyPulse, which collects employee feedback for companies.

The stolen data reportedly includes the results of employee satisfaction surveys, private messages, and the names of Nintendo employees. According to a LinkedIn profile, TinyPulse is part of WebMD Health Services.

The hacking group reportedly issued a $2 million ransomware demand to prevent the release of the data. Per Kotaku, after failing to get results with Nintendo, the extortion group reportedly tried its luck with TinyPulse as well. However, Nintendo downplayed the sensitivity of the data, telling Mashable the alleged TinyPulse breach is "limited to internal survey content comprising a small subset of our employees."

We are aware of an issue involving TinyPulse, a third-party service used for internal employee surveys at Nintendo of America. Nintendo’s systems have not been compromised, and no personal customer or financial data has been accessed. The data involved is limited to internal survey content comprising a small subset of our employees, and most of the information dates back several years.   

We appreciate our employees’ willingness to share their perspectives, take all feedback seriously, and take action when needed. We are working with the service provider to address the issue.

In recent years, ransomware-as-a-service tools have made it easier for bad actors — even those without sophisticated coding or hacking skills — to obtain sensitive data from companies and individuals.

Mashable reached out to WebMD Health Services about the alleged TinyPulse data breach, and we'll update this story if we receive more information.

Android 17 is out, and if you have a Google Pixel phone, you can try it right away. Android 17 comes with a bunch of new features, including a new green-screen selfie tool, a Pause Point tool and loads of video and photo improvements for Instagram.

If you're familiar with portable power stations, you know Jackery is a leading name. The brand makes a huge lineup of off-grid power solutions that are excellent for all types of situations that take you off standard grid power. From small models that are great for camping to big power that'll keep your home online during a storm, Jackery makes a power solution.

SEE ALSO: The 5 best portable power station deals I'd buy before Prime Day

As of June 17, the family of Jackery solar generators has grown. The ultra-slim Jackery FridgeGuard is designed to keep food chilling for up to 15 hours in the event of a power outage. In addition to this new model, Jackery is also launching three new HomePower models. Which model will be best for you?

Read on to get the details on sizing, ports, and best uses below.

Jackery HomePower 1000 V2

For an occasional power outage, the Jackery HomePower 1000 V2 offers 1,024Wh of capacity to keep your workstation online. It has three AC ports for powering your laptop and monitor. The 140W USB-C is also great if you have a high-powered laptop or a gaming laptop. Jackery says the HomePower 1000 V2 can recharge in as little as 50 minutes, which means you won't need a ton of warning about an impending storm to be fully prepared with a 100 percent charge.

Lightweight and compact, the Jackery HomePower 1000 V2 is designed to power your home office should grid power cut out. Credit: Jackery

Jackery also focused on portability with the new HomePower 1000 V2. It weighs just a bit over 23 pounds — an impressively low weight for a model with its capacity. The overall dimensions are also compact, making it easier to carry from the home office to the kitchen or bedroom after the workday is done.

Spec highlights:

• Capacity: 1,024Wh

• Output: 1500W, 3000W surge

• UPS: 10 milliseconds

• Weight: 23.37 pounds

• Dimensions: 12.34 inches x 7.91 inches x 9.19 inches

Between June 23 and June 26, snag the new Jackery HomePower 1000 V2 while it's on sale at Amazon for $499, which is a 41% discount compared to the standard list price of $849.

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If you're looking for more power than the 1,024Wh in the HomePower 1000 V2, look to the new HomePower 2000 Plus V2. This model comes with twice as much power, and the 2,048Wh can be expanded even further to 12,000Wh with Jackery's expansion batteries.

Use the Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus V2 to keep kitchen appliances available for use during a power outage. Credit: Jackery

Of course, the larger capacity on the HomePower 2000 Plus V2 means it has more ports. Instead of three AC ports, the 2000 Plus V2 comes with four. There's also an onboard light, which makes moving the portable power station from room to room much easier when the lights are out.

Spec highlights:

• Capacity: 2,048Wh

• Output: 2400W, 4800W surge

• UPS: 10 milliseconds

• Weight: 40.57 pounds

• Dimensions: 14.37 inches x 10.04 inches x 10.73 inches

During Prime Day on June 23 through June 26, shop the Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus V2 at Amazon for $899, which is a major 50% discount compared to the list price of $1,799.

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If you're hoping for whole-home backup but don't feel like shelling out the money for a Powerwall, the new Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max can pair with a manual transfer switch to control your home's circuit. Plus, it won't require a contractor to install.

Keep the whole home online when the power cuts. Credit: Jackery

You'll be able to continue using high-power appliances like the washing machine and dryer when the power cuts out, thanks to the HomePower 3600 Pro Max system. Like the HomePower 2000 Plus V2, it's expandable with Jackery's extra batteries. Stack enough together, and you could end up with a massive 43,000Wh.

Spec highlights:

• Capacity: 3,584Wh

• Output: 4000W, 8000W surge

• UPS: 10 milliseconds

• Weight: 70.55 pounds

• Dimensions: 14.76 inches x 10.83 inches x 17.72 inches

For Prime Day starting on June 23, the Jackery HomePower 3660 Pro Max with a 6-circuit manual transfer switch and a 40A charging cable will be on sale for $2,149 at Amazon, marked down from the normal bundle price of $3,499 for a 43% discount.

Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max Portable Power Station with MTS & 40A Charging Cable $2,149 at Amazon
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A power outage is never ideal. From worrying about remaining phone battery to questioning how to make coffee in the morning, power outages are inconvenient. But one of the most costly elements of a power outage is the potential for food to spoil. To deal with the issue, Jackery has a new portable power station on the market. The Jackery FridgeGuard is an ultra-slim power station that can sit on top of your fridge or tuck beside it, providing up to 15 hours of reliable cooling power.

A shockingly thin design. Credit: Lauren Allain / Mashable The Jackery FridgeGuard specs

Jackery put some serious thought into the design of the FridgeGuard. For starters, it's exceptionally thin, measuring about 2.6 inches. When I placed it on top of my fridge, I did not expect it to easily slide under the upper cabinets. But it did so with plenty of clearance. If you don't have room above your fridge, you can also set it on the floor beside the appliance. Just attach the two screw-on legs that come with the power station.

Connect two together for up to 30 hours of cooling time. Credit: Jackery

It's also pretty lightweight, measuring just 23 pounds. I didn't have an issue lifting it up to get it on top of my fridge, thanks to its lightweight design. Installation is also a cinch. Plug the Jackery FridgeGuard into the wall and plug your refrigerator into the Jackery. That's it.

SEE ALSO: Jackery just released 3 new HomePower portable power stations

Once you set it up, it'll use grid power to always stay fully charged. When the power cuts out, the Jackery FridgeGuard kicks on within 10 milliseconds to take over powering your fridge. While I didn't have time to test it myself, Jackery says the FridgeGuard's 1,024Wh battery capacity is capable of keeping the fridge cooling for up to 15 hours.

Simply plug the FridgeGuard into the wall and the fridge into the Jackery, and you're set. Credit: Lauren Allain / Mashable

It's expandable with one additional Jackery FridgeGuard for a total of 2,048Wh or about 30 hours of refrigerator backup power. From the Jackery app, you can monitor charge on the FridgeGuard, remaining power, power output, and check on the operation temp.

• Capacity: 1,024Wh

• Output: 800W, peak 1600W

• UPS: 10 milliseconds

• Dimensions: 23.6 inches x 12.8 inches x 2.63 inches

• Weight: 23 pounds

• Warranty: 5 years

• Battery type: LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate)

How to buy the Jackery FridgeGuard

For now, the Jackery FridgeGuard is exclusively sold at costco.com and in select Costco warehouses. At the time of launch, it's on sale for $559.99 after the introductory 20% discount. Should you order online through Costco, shipping and handling is free. However, you'll need to be a Costco member to snag this deal, which comes with a cost of $65 for an annual membership.

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The best early Prime Day Bluetooth tracker deals Best Early Prime Day Bluetooth Tracker Deal Life360 Tile Pro (4-Pack) $69.99 (Save $30) Get Deal Best Early Prime Day Android Bluetooth Tracker Deal Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 $19.49 (Save $10.59) Get Deal Best Early Prime Day Budget Bluetooth Tracker Deal UGREEN FineTrack Air Tracker Tags (4-Pack) $21.99 (Save $4) Get Deal

If you're ready to start shopping for Amazon Prime Day deals, here's some good news: you don't have to wait for the sale to begin. You can begin tagging your keys, bags, and luggage before summer travel with some of the best early Prime Day Bluetooth trackers right now. In fact, several are already discounted ahead of the main event, with deeper cuts likely once the sale starts proper.

The four-day sale doesn't officially begin until June 23, but early prices are already live as of June 17. Whether you need something to attach to your keys or an affordable option that won't drain your bank account, there are plenty of trackers to choose from right now ahead of the big day.

Below, find some of our picks for the best early Prime Day Bluetooth trackers and be sure to add the ones you want to bring home to your cart before they sell out early.

Best early Prime Day Bluetooth tracker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Life360 Tile Pro (4-Pack) $69.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $30   Get Deal Why we like it

The Tile Pro is one of the most solid Bluetooth trackers on the market, and one of the best contenders that could be considered to take the Apple AirTag crown. They can be used with both iOS and Android devices and feature an easy-to-use app that lets you track items with the press of a button. They use the Tile Network to recover your lost items, so you have lengthy range, and Tile Premium adds even more features like item reimbursement, in the event you can't recover an item protected by your Tile tracker.

Best early Prime Day Android Bluetooth tracker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 $19.40 at Amazon
$29.99 Save $10.59   Get Deal Why we like it

If you're an Android phone user, this tracker is the perfect companion to your device. It can be hung from keychains or thrown in a bag so you can track down your most important items. It's simple to sync to your phone, and it's IP67-rated water- and dust-resistant, so you can feel confident it'll last no matter where you place it. It stays powered for up to 500 days and can last 40% longer on Power Saving Mode. It also includes multiple views to help you track down your items faster.

Best early Prime Day budget Bluetooth tracker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon UGREEN FineTrack Air Tracker Tags (4-Pack) $21.99 at Amazon
$25.99 Save $4   Get Deal Why we like it

This affordable set of trackers is a surprisingly useful alternative to the big names out there. They're made for iOS users, and they're much cheaper than AirTags with a similar feature set you can rely on. They work by way of the Find My app as well, with smart tracking that works near or far. They feature both lost item alerts and lost mode, so when something is confirmed lost, other Apple devices can access it as well as your tracker to help you find all of your most important belongings. Plus, they're lightweight and easy to attach to a bag or drop into luggage for simple tracking.

Best early Prime Day drone deals at a glance: Best DJI drone deal DJI Neo $169 at Amazon (save $30) Get Deal Best DJI combo deal DJI Avata 2 Fly More Combo $1,019 at Amazon (save $180) Get Deal Best budget drone deal Holy Stone HS110D FPV $63.99 at Amazon (save $25.99) Get Deal

We're less than a week away from Prime Day now which means Amazon is hard at work dropping deals. Like every Prime Day, Amazon launches countless early deals and some spell huge savings. If you're shopping for outdoor gear, a new Amazon Echo device, or noise-cancelling headphones, you're already in for giant savings.

While slim in number, we also have some decent deals on drones. Shop one of these models today before the sale and you can spend next week perfecting drone piloting instead of shopping for a model.

SEE ALSO: 40+ Best Buy deals that match or beat Amazon's early Prime Day deals

We expect to see more drone deals drop as we get closer to Prime Day, so check back to keep an eye on the savings. But for those who want a model now, check out the best deals on offer.

Best DJI deal Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Neo $169 at Amazon
$199 Save $30   Get Deal Why we like it

Perfect for both beginner and experts, the DJI Neo mini drone gets you 4K UHD footage without costing a fortune. Since it's a DJI drone, you get the reassurance it comes packed with features like palm takeoff, propeller guards, and smart tracking. Plus, it weighs just 135 grams so it's easy to pack along.

Ahead of Prime Day, snag the DJI Neo for $169, marked down from the normal list price of $199 which save you a nice $30.

Best DJI bundle deal Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Avata 2 Fly More Combo $1,019 at Amazon
$1,199 Save $180   Get Deal Why we like it

If you're in the market for an immersive drone experience, consider today's sale price on the DJI Avanta 2 Fly More Combo. The bundle included the DJI Avanta 2 drone, the DJI Googles 3, three batteries, the DJI RC Motion 3 remote, a sling bag, and more.

The DJI Googles 3 includes Real View Picture in Picture, so you can view what the drone is capturing while still being aware of your surroundings through the goggles. Plus, the DJI RC Motion 3 has intuitive controls for performing every maneuver you desire.