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Furious is heating up with episode 5, "Pick a Sticker."

FBI agent Alice Black (Emmy Rossum) is on the hunt for Catherine (Lola Petticrew), a serial killer on a quest of vengeance. But Alice's pursuit is being threatened by her abusive ex, Marshall (Jake Lacy), who reported that she pulled a gun on him.

Alice's boss, Nora Washington (Quincy Tyler Bernstine), tells her to straighten it out, or else she'll be pulled from the investigation. Digging into the antihero-ness of it all, Alice decides to invite Marshall to her apartment, where she seduces him and gets him drunk to break his sobriety.

In an interview with Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko, Rossum spoke to this scene in particular.

SEE ALSO: How 'Furious' delves into a world of sex and violence without being exploitative

"We called that the whiskey waterboarding scene," Rossum explained. "It's a really intense scene on a number of levels."

She said, "You have my character [Alice] who's really been pushed into a corner in her job, who is having her job threatened because she tried to protect herself, because she pulled a gun on him to basically tell him [the abuse is] not going to happen again. He's used that against her to gain an upper hand in this case — and again, to kind of control her. And you have her understanding that unless she does something, she's sidelined [in the investigation]. And she knows that she has to make him fall back on his sobriety, because that's the only way to make people question the veracity of his potential statement against her." 

Speaking to how the scene was shot, Rossum, who is also a producer on Furious, shared, "We knew how complicated it would be emotionally for us as actors, physically for us as actors. We obviously had an intimacy coordinator and a fight coordinator. And we spent a day or two after work in the days leading up to it, blocking, rehearsing, and working through the beats of the scene, understanding the scene in the space, and really talking about all the ways in which these scenes can bring things up for you that can be vulnerable.

"And at the same time," Rossum added, "When you're in the great hands of [Furious creator and showrunner] Liz Meriwether, and you have a trusted crew around you, and another actor who is as brilliant and as professional as Jake [Lacy] is — I mean, we shot that scene, that section for about two days. It was really interesting and complicated. And I think once we started getting into the blocking of it, we felt like we knew it was going to work."

Furious is now streaming on Hulu, with new episodes every Monday through Aug. 31. 

SAVE 50%: As of Aug. 10, you can get the Garmin quatix 7X Solar Edition for $549.99, down from $1,099.99, at Amazon. That's a 50% discount or $550 in savings.

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If you spend a lot of time on the water, go on a lot of outdoor adventures, or just want a smartwatch that can handle your spontaneous lifestyle, Garmin's marine watches are as good as it gets. The only problem? They're expensive. Like, four-figure expensive.

SEE ALSO: The best smartwatch you've never heard of is on sale for less than $50

But right now, you can get the Garmin quatix 7X Solar Edition for a fraction of the price. It's currently on sale for $549.99, down from $1,099.99, at Amazon. That's a 50% discount or $550 in savings. It's also the lowest price we've tracked for this model.) But you'd better hurry: This is an Amazon Lightning Deal, and you only have a few hours left to grab it before the timer expires and the price goes back up.

This watch is designed specifically for boating and marine use. It connects with compatible Garmin chartplotters and lets you remotely control features like chart zoom, your Fusion stereo, and autopilot right from your wrist. You also get tide data right on the watch face, plus built-in alarms to notify you of an anchor drag or imminent tide changes.

Even if you aren't on a boat, it works as a full-featured multi-sport watch on land. It comes with a scratch-resistant Power Sapphire lens that uses solar charging to extend your battery life, along with both traditional physical buttons and a touchscreen interface so you can still navigate menus with wet hands or gloves.

Spotify has rolled out a feature that lets some users skip past podcast ads not sold directly by the platform, per an exclusive report from Semafor.

In the report, Spotify frames the change as a streamlined version of its existing skip button, but publishers say it could gut their ad revenue. According to Semafor, Podnews called the update a "significant threat" to ad-funded shows, while Crooked Media co-founder Tommy Vietor was more direct, writing on social media that it was "very cool" of Spotify to "try and destroy the podcast industry."

SEE ALSO: Spotify hits 300 million Premium subscribers

Semafor reported that several major audio networks contacted Spotify directly after the announcement to raise concerns about their monetization. Privately, the company has argued that the feature actually helps publishers by keeping people listening longer overall, citing internal engagement data, while also stressing that the button is still in early testing and could be pulled back.

A Spotify spokesperson confirmed to Semafor that the rollout is limited to certain paid subscribers and only appears when the app is open in the foreground, describing it as part of routine product testing aimed at making podcast listening "more intuitive" for Premium users.

The move lands as the podcast industry is already contending with a broader shift toward video platforms like YouTube, Semafor noted, and it isn't the first time Spotify has drawn pushback from publishers — the company partially reversed a podcast play-count rollout last year after similar complaints.

Meta thinks the next front in the AI race may be sitting on your desk.

On Aug. 10, Meta released Muse Glimmer, a 30-billion-parameter AI model designed to run locally on a Mac or PC with a single consumer GPU. Its weights are available to download from Hugging Face under a permissive Apache 2.0 license, allowing developers to use, modify, and build products with the model for free.

That means Muse Glimmer can operate without sending every request to a distant data center. It can also work without an internet connection, provided the computer running it has enough memory and processing power.

For anyone ready to open an app and start chatting, however, there is a catch: Muse Glimmer is a developer release. Meta is supplying the model that can power an AI agent, rather than a consumer product that immediately manages your inbox or reorganizes your desktop.

What can Muse Glimmer actually do?

Meta built Muse Glimmer for "agentic" work, meaning it can take a goal, divide it into steps, and use connected tools to complete parts of the task. The company imagines local agents that could manage schedules, draft messages, organize files, and write or debug code.

The model can process images alongside text, perform multi-step tasks, and attempt recovery when a tool fails. Meta says it was trained on data from more than 100 languages.

Fitting those abilities onto one computer required some downsizing. At full precision, Muse Glimmer would need more than 55 GB of memory. Meta compressed the model to below 20 GB, leaving additional room for its working memory and image-processing system.

Even so, "runs on your laptop" is doing some work here. Meta designed the compressed version to fit within a 24 GB or 32 GB memory envelope and tested it on hardware, including Apple’s M4 Max and M5 Max chips and Nvidia’s RTX 5090. Your average work laptop may sit this one out.

For people with the right hardware, local processing offers some clear advantages. The model can work offline, developers can avoid paying for every request to a cloud service, and personal information does not necessarily have to leave the device. The level of privacy will still depend on how each application is built and which outside services it can access.

In Meta's own benchmark tests, Muse Glimmer performed competitively against similarly sized models from Google and Alibaba, although those results have not yet been independently verified.

Zuckerberg takes aim at closed AI

Meta describes Muse Glimmer as open source, although "open weight" is the more precise term. The calculations the model learned during training are public, but the release does not expose all the data and infrastructure used to create it.

Still, the Apache 2.0 license gives developers considerably more freedom than they receive from closed models available only through a company’s app or paid API.

Muse Glimmer is also the smaller opening act. Mark Zuckerberg said Meta will soon release the weights for Muse Spark 1.2, its more powerful foundation model. Muse Glimmer was distilled from Spark, meaning it was trained partly by learning from the larger model’s outputs.

Zuckerberg expanded his case for open AI in an essay titled "The Future Is for Everyone." He argued that the United States should loosen restrictions around training data and distillation so American companies can better compete with open models from Chinese developers, including DeepSeek, Alibaba, and Moonshot AI.

He also took a thinly veiled swipe at companies that warn about AI’s dangers while keeping their most capable models under tight control.

"The notion that AI is so dangerous that the only safe path is an extreme concentration of power seems inherently problematic," Zuckerberg wrote.

He did not name OpenAI or Anthropic, but the contrast was clear. Both companies keep their leading model weights private, while their executives have repeatedly warned about the economic and societal risks of more powerful AI. Zuckerberg instead argued that advanced AI should be widely distributed, with each person eventually controlling an agent that understands their goals and personal context.

Releasing Muse Glimmer gives developers another option outside the paid APIs of Meta’s rivals. It also gives Meta a way to influence the AI market even when people are not using one of its apps.

Whether ordinary users are ready to give a local agent access to their schedules, messages, and files remains an open question. The more immediate hurdle may be finding a laptop muscular enough to run it.

SAVE $299.02: The DJI Power 1000 V2 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $399.98, down from the standard price of $699. That's a 43% discount.

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Summer still has plenty of good days left to give. In fact, September might be the best new month of summer since temperatures tend to calm down, but it's not yet cold. If you'll be camping or going out on content creator journeys soon, check out this deal on a useful portable power station.

As of Aug. 10, the DJI Power 1000 V2 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $399.98, down from the standard price of $699. That's a 43% discount that takes $299.02 off.

We've come to know DJI as one of the top brand making drones, mics, and creator cameras, but the brand is making waves with portable power stations. The DJI Power 1000 V2 is an updated version of the brand's original Power 1000. The new model comes with 1,024Wh of battery capacity and is rated with a 2,600W stable output. In just 37 minutes, it can recharge from 0 to 80% or to 100% in less than an hour.

SEE ALSO: The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 hits record-low price at Amazon — act fast to save $130

When testing the DJI Power 1000 V2, I was impressed by how easy it was to carry around, as well as the refined design.

Power port options on the DJI 1000 V2 include four AC ports, two USB-A, two USB-C, and two SDC. Lending itself to content creators, the two USB-C ports reach 140W and the SDC ports allow for quick-charging of DJI drone batteries.

If you'll be using the power station while recording audio for content or for using a CPAP while sleeping during a power outage, DJI mentions this model only reaches about 26 decibels. There's also the 0.01 second UPS (uninterrupted power supply) which means the power station will take over in 0.01 seconds when grid power fails.

If you've been thinking about making the investment into a portable power station, snag the DJI Power 1000 V2 while it's on sale for under $400. It's ideal for content creators, campers, or those who are looking for home backup during storms.

FREE GIFT CARD: Through Aug. 15, Target is giving out free $15 gift cards when you spend $50 on select household items in stores or online. That includes things like trash bags, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, paper towels, and more.

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There's a big benefit to doing your household essentials shopping at Target: free money.

Through Aug. 15, you can get a free $15 Target gift card when you spend $50 on select household items you were probably going to buy anyway. That includes everything from paper towels and trash bags to cleaning supplies and laundry detergent.

To claim your gift card, just fill up your cart with items from the promotion until you reach the $50 threshold and the gift card deal will automatically be applied at checkout. Once your items ship, the gift card will magically appear in your Target account to spend immediately on whatever you'd like.

What exactly is included in the promotion? Oh, just 50+ pages worth of items from well-known brands like Tide, Arm & Hammer, Glad, Downy, Dawn, Bounty, and so many more. Target's own brands like up&up, Dealworthy, and Everspring are also included. You can filter by brand or product type if you're looking for something specific.

There's a high chance the promotion includes items you use regularly and need to stock up on anyway. You might as well get some free money out of it, right?

SAVE 13%: As of Aug. 10, the CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro active noise-cancelling headphones are $69, down from $79, at Amazon. That's a 13% discount or $10 savings.

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It's one thing to want a brand-new pair of Sony or Bose headphones, but it's another thing to actually pay for them. If you don't have an extra $400 lying around, the CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro ANC headphones are definitely worth a look — and right now, they're down to their lowest price ever.

SEE ALSO: The 12 best headphones of 2026: We tested the top contenders from Sony, Apple, Bose, and Beats

As of Aug. 10, you can grab the CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro active noise-cancelling headphones for $69 on Amazon (down from $79). Saving $10 might not sound huge on paper, but a 13% drop brings these down to a damn good price for what you get. Reviews praise them for delivering "stellar" audio quality and comfort for cheap, and our sister site, PCMag, even gave them a 4-star review and an Editors' Choice award.

These headphones have physical bass and treble sliders right on the ear cup, so you can adjust your audio in real time (no app needed!). The noise cancellation blocks up to 40 dB of background noise, and there's a Transparency Mode button if you need to hear what's going on around you.

Bonus: You'll get up to 50 hours of playback with active noise cancellation turned on, and up to 100 hours if you leave ANC off. If you forget to plug them in before heading out, a quick five-minute charge gives you four hours of listening time.

SAVE $50: The Amazfit Balance 2 is on sale at Amazon for $249.99, down from the list price of $299.99. That's a 17% discount that matches the lowest we've seen at Amazon.

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Now that summer is a mixture of sweltering temps and smoke, fall fitness goals seem more realistic. Running in the crisp air with crunchy leaves underfoot feels a bit more comfortable than getting out at 6 a.m. to avoid the summer heat. If you have fall fitness plans, check out this tracker that's willing to keep up.

As of Aug. 10, the Amazfit Balance 2 is on sale at Amazon for $249.99, marked down from the list price of $299.99. That's a 17% discount that takes $50 off the price and matches the lowest we've seen at Amazon.

The Amazfit Balance 2 does not mess around when it comes to providing useful stats for a workout. The fitness tracker has over 170 sport modes to choose from, including Hyrox and golf, with over 40,000 golf courses mapped around the world and available for download. On the watch face itself, you can access instant metrics like your training load, the weather, recovery time, a readiness score, and even more.

SEE ALSO: Get the flagship 8K Insta360 X4 Creator Bundle for $485 at Amazon

A major complaint of fitness trackers is poor battery life that leaves you crunched for a good time to remove the watch and let it recharge. The Amazfit Balance 2 aims to help with that issue since it gets at least 10 days of battery life. Amazfit says the 10 day lifespan applies to heavy use while typical use will get more like 21 days.

Build quality is also great on the Balance 2. It has a 1.5-inch AMOLED display that gets up to 2,000 nits of brightness. It's also certified for diving to depths of 45 meters or about 150 feet. If you're into Hyrox, the Amazfit has both competition and training modes that include the skierg, sled push, wall ball, and more.

Since the Amazfit Balance 2 is sitting at a record-low and we're getting ready for fall fitness, consider making the upgrade for under $250.

SAVE $800: As of Aug. 10, the LG 65-inch LX7B Gallery Mini LED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for just $999.99 instead of its usual $1,799.99. That's 44% in savings.

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LG unveiled its new Gallery TV back in January and it's essentially a direct competitor to Samsung's The Frame. We've seen it go on sale a few times since then, but it has officially dipped down below $1,000 for the first time.

As of Aug. 10, you can upgrade to the LG 65-inch LX7B Gallery Mini LED 4K TV for just $999.99. That's 44% or $800 cheaper than its typical list price of $1,799.99 and its lowest price on record.

Like The Frame, LG's Gallery TV features an ultra-slim design with hardly any bezel, an attachable frame, and a matte display, which gives it the illusion of framed artwork when nobody's watching it. You'll have the option to display over 5,000 different works of art from LG Gallery Plus or design your own.

As a TV itself, it's pretty great, too. Thanks to Mini LED backlighting, you'll notice brighter highlights and deeper blacks, while Dynamic QNED color will ensure colors are vivid and accurate. With a matte display, glares from lights and windows won't be a problem either. An auto brightness control will even adjust the screen based on the lighting in your room for convenience.

Mashable's TV expert calls the LG LX7B Gallery TV one of the best of 2026 so far. If you've had an art TV on your wishlist, now's a particularly good time to make the leap.

SAVE $170: As of Aug. 10, the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop combo is down to $379.99 at Amazon, from $549.99 — a 31% discount.

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The Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop combo is down to $379.99 at Amazon, a 31% cut off its $549.99 list price. That's $170 in savings on a vacuum that mops, empties itself, and cleans its own mop pads.

The base station empties the dustbin on its own, and it washes and dries the mop pads with warm air after every run, so you're not touching a dirty mop pad or dumping a bin every few days. Eufy says you can go up to 60 days between manual empties, depending on your household.

It vacuums and mops in the same pass instead of two separate cleanings. The mop pads spin and press down with force to scrub off dried spills on hardwood or tile, and they lift up automatically when they hit carpet, so your rugs don't get soaked. If a spot needs extra attention, the app lets you send it back over that area for a second pass.

Suction goes up to 7,000 Pa and adjusts automatically based on how dirty the surface is. Pet owners get a useful extra here: a comb flips down mid-clean to loosen hair wrapped around the roller brush, so you're not cutting tangled fur out of it yourself.

SEE ALSO: Robot vacuums just got the FCC drone treatment. How are robot vacuum brands responding to the ban?

At just over 3 inches tall, it slides under couches, beds, and low cabinets that trip up bulkier robot vacuums. It runs about two hours on a charge, and if it doesn't finish before the battery dies, it heads back to the base to recharge and picks up where it left off.

Consider your floors handled. Grab the Eufy Omni C20 at Amazon before the price bounces back.

Foldable phones have been around for a while, but I still regularly get people asking me whether they're going to break in half.

On Sunday, YouTuber JerryRigEverything tried to do just that to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8...and couldn't.

SEE ALSO: Review: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 makes phones interesting again

JerryRigEverything put Samsung's foldable through his typically rough set of tests to see how it'll hold up. This included scratching the display with a utility knife and burning it with a lighter. The damage was there, of course, but it wasn't fatal.

Then, JerryRigEverything tried the ultimate test by bending the phone in the direction opposite of its folding mechanism. Again, there was significant damage to the phone's hinge, and this is something that you should never do to your phone. At the end of it, however, the phone was still alive and kicking, and there was barely any damage to its display.

Being limited to one device only, the test obviously isn't perfect, but it's a testament to how far Samsung has progressed in building its foldable phones to last. As a reminder, check out what the same YouTuber's tests did to the original Samsung Galaxy Fold a few years back.

SAVE OVER $100: As of Aug. 10, the Insta360 X4 Creator Bundle is on sale for $484.99 at Amazon. That's $120.01 off its list price of $605.

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An action camera is an incredibly fun way to capture your most adventurous moments, especially when it can capture 360-degree video in high quality. The Insta360 X4 ticks all of those boxes, and you can even grab the Creator Bundle — which comes with an invisible selfie stick, a 256GB microSD card, and more — for less than $500 right now at Amazon.

Normally priced at $605 on Amazon, this bundle is on sale for $484.99 right now. That's $120.01 in savings, which is an excellent discount considering everything you're getting.

SEE ALSO: Insta360 X6 camera set to launch, FCC filing suggests

To fully break down this bundle, there are quite a few extras you get with the Insta360 X4 action camera that help you get set up right away and start filming. These include a standard lens guard, a 114cm invisible selfie stick, a bullet time handle tripod, a mic adapter, a cold shoe, a quick reader, lens cap, and a 256GB microSD card.

The Insta360 X4 can capture 360-degree video at 8K or 5.7K resolution at 60 fps. It can also shoot wide-angle 4K video at 60 fps, or super-wide views with 170-degree MaxView at 4K resolution and 30 fps. There's no need to worry about shakiness while you're filming, either, thanks to FlowState Stabilization and 360-degree Horizon Lock. Plus, it can last up to 135 minutes on one charge.

Capture summer memories with this astonishing action camera. Don't miss out on the Insta360 X4 Creator Bundle on sale at Amazon.

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Samsung's passport-sized phone is built for all your scrolling, binge-watching and reading. The $1,900 price is steep, but it has some strong selling points that won me over.

American filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun loves fucked-up horror stories. In 2021, they broke through with We're All Going to the World's Fair, a gnarly coming-of-age story with a creepypasta vibe. Three years later, Schoenbrun delivered the critically heralded I Saw the TV Glow, which used a fictional Buffy the Vampire Slayer-like series to explore emerging trans identity. Now, with Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Schoenbrun offers a tale of queer joy in the mold of a slasher comedy.

SEE ALSO: 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' review: Laughing in the face of 'elevated horror'

Hacks' Hannah Einbinder stars as Kris, a queer indie filmmaker entrusted with resurrection the "zombie IP" that is Camp Miasma. The iconic slasher film begat eight increasingly deranged sequels and immortalized its Southern-fried Final Girl, played by Billy Presley (Gillian Anderson). To get the reboot right, Kris travels to the abandoned summer camp where the first movie was shot so she can meet Presley, who's now an eccentric recluse. Together, they talk fried chicken, desire, and Little Death (Jack Haven), the slasher who rises from the lake to wreak havoc on Camp Miasma counselors.

To dive into the depths of Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Schoenbrun and Einbinder visited Mashable's Say More studio to speak with Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko. Together, they explored the inspiration points for this surreal and silly slasher, celebrated the return of horny movies, and (naturally!) compared gummies and talked Counting Crows.

Be warned: If you've not seen Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma yet, there are some light spoilers ahead.

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is now playing, only in theaters.

TL;DR: Ascentiz just made its H Series exoskeletons available for purchase: The H Pro is $1,199 (down from $1,499), and the H Ultra is $1,599 (down from $1,999) at launch.

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Exoskeletons are having a moment, and Ascentiz just gave everyday walkers, hikers, and cyclists a reason to pay attention. The company, which created the world's first modular exoskeleton, has launched its H Series, now available for purchase: the H Pro and the H Ultra.

Both are built around hip-level assistance that syncs with your natural gait rather than overriding it, stepping in to help during key phases of a stride, like lifting your leg or pushing off the ground. The idea is to cut down on effort, not replace how you move.

The H Pro is the lighter, more everyday option, built for walking, fitness, and lighter outdoor activity, with up to 25 kilometers of assisted range. Ascentiz says it delivers up to 1,000W of peak boost, making strides feel about 40% lighter, and it weighs just 5.5 pounds.

The H Ultra is the heavier-duty version, with a carbon-fiber and titanium-alloy frame, a dual-battery setup that extends range to 50 kilometers, and higher power output for longer trips. Both are IP54-rated for weather resistance and designed to run quietly.

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The H Pro normally runs $1,499 but is currently $1,199, a $300 discount. The H Ultra normally costs $1,999 and is down to $1,599, a $400 discount. Both are available online at Ascentiz, and Ascentiz plans to display the lineup at IFA Berlin starting Sept. 4.

TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Villains Unleashed Scene Box is on sale for $29.98 at Amazon, down from its $41.99 list price.

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We’ve seen plenty of Scene Boxes add flair to Magic: The Gathering expansions like Marvel Super Heroes for a fair price, and now, the bad guy-focused collection is under $30 on Amazon for the first time. 

As of Aug. 10, Amazon has cut the price of the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Villains Unleashed Scene Box to $29.98. Knocking $12.01 off the $41.99 list price, this is a 29% discount on a listing sold by third-party seller Collectors Expedition but shipped from Amazon directly — with free delivery for Aug. 15 at the time of writing, or sooner for Prime members. 

This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for the Villains Unleashed Box at the retailer (confirmed by price tracker camelcamelcamel), making it very hard not to want to jump on it if you’re a keen Magic player who’s eager to see more of the superhero-themed expansion. 

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On the other hand, TCGplayer is still cheaper if getting the lowest possible price matters most. Complete, unopened boxes are listed at $24, including shipping, while the trading card platform’s current market price for unopened boxes is $18.96. Just watch out for the cheaper-looking listings on the page, as some are only for the art cards or other parts of the box rather than the fully sealed version. 

As one of two Scene Boxes released for Magic: The Gathering’s Marvel Super Heroes set, Villains Unleashed’s six Traditional Foil Borderless Scene Cards line up to create a single illustration by Kieran Yanner, putting Ultron, Thanos, M.O.D.O.K., Absorbing Man, Titania, Abomination, and Loki together across one villain-packed display.

Those six playable cards are joined by six Art-Only Scene Cards and a paper display easel, so you can show off the artwork without covering it in rules text — and enjoy having these Marvel villains in your deck if you so wish. Plus, you’re getting three Marvel Super Heroes Play Boosters, each containing 14 Magic cards. Every pack includes one to four cards of Rare rarity or higher, along with a Traditional Foil card. 

House of the Dragon has ended another season of brutal warfare, political intrigue, and major dragon action with one hell of a finale.

Season 3's final episode saw Queen Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) and Lord Ormund Hightower (James Norton) alike deploying some brutal tactics, the tragic deaths of major characters, and a brotherly reunion of the coldest order.

But perhaps you still have some questions after the House of the Dragon finale? Here's Mashable's guide to the biggest moments, from prophetic tapestries to how it compares to George R. R. Martin's Fire & Blood. Under each question you'll find a link to the Mashable entertainment team's deep dives. Obviously, spoilers abound.

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Who dies in the House of the Dragon Season 3 finale?

Oh, so you want a list? Mashable's Sam Haysom has the perfect macabre death guide for you.

How does the Battle of Tumbleton compare to the book?

Mashable's Belen Edwards has unpacked the major battle in the Season 3 finale, and there's more than a few differences — from character choices to how the battle even starts in Tumbleton.

SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon's Steve Toussaint breaks down Corlys' quest for peace at Tumbleton What does Helaena's tapestry mean in the Season 3 finale?

The tragedy of Helaena (Phia Saban) is that her prophetic skills mean she saw her own death. We unpacked that epic embroidery left by the late princess in the Red Keep. But there's also something keen-eyed fans spotted that deserves its own explanation.

What do the butterflies mean in House of the Dragon?

It's one of the saddest moments in the finale, and it was foreshadowed all season long. Mashable's Shannon Connellan traces the butterflies that rise in front of Alicent (Olivia Cooke), as they're important.

What's Alys Rivers' tragic backstory?

All House of the Dragon-long, Alys Rivers (Gayle Rankin) has haunted the crumbling shell that is Harrenhal. But what happened to her before Targaryen princes stomped through the halls? Read about Alys' sad origin story, which isn't in Martin's Fire and Blood.

Featured Video For You 'House of the Dragon's Fabien Frankel reveals a detail from Criston Cole's death that was years in the making Is Daeron Targaryen dead?

What happened to Prince Daeron Targaryen (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) during the Battle of Tumbleton? We can tell you what we know.

Why did Rhaenyra send Mysaria away?

Hell hath no fury like a Mistress of Whisperers scorned. Queen Rhaenyra makes a sudden decision to dismiss her Mistress of Whispers, Mysaria (Sonoya Mizuno) in the finale, but why? It's complicated — read Mashable's explainer.

Why does Lord Corlys Velaryon sue for peace at Tumbleton?

Corlys "Sea Snake" Velaryon (Steve Toussaint) wants only peace in House of the Dragon, and he spoke to Mashable about why.

How do the Targaryens, Hightowers, and Velaryons connect?

If you're confused about Westeros' most incestuous family, check out Mashable's stunning family tree.

When is House of the Dragon Season 4 coming out?

Of course, you're wanting more where that came from — read Mashable's guide to House of the Dragon Season 4.

And for the entire season of House of the Dragon deep dives, interviews, clips, and explainers, Mashable's got you covered.

House of the Dragon Season 3 is streaming now on HBO Max.

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The gentlest characters in the world of Westeros often endure the most suffering.

The Seven Kingdoms has proven itself a harsh place even for royalty, further shown by the fate of House of the Dragon's Princess Helaena (Phia Saban), who dies by suicide in the Season 3 finale after leaping from a high window of the Red Keep.

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Helaena isn't the first innocent to die in George R.R. Martin's fantasy world, and she sadly won't be the last. However, as some fans online have pointed out, there's another key Game of Thrones character who dies in pretty much exactly the same way as the former queen: Tommen Baratheon (Dean-Charles Chapman).

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"Is that the same window tommen jumped from?" asked one Reddit user, and judging by the following image — in which the view from the Red Keep looks exactly the same, out toward the Grand Sept on Visenya’s Hill — it seems they may be right.

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Remember Tommen? The Baratheon king took over after the death of his horrible older brother Joffrey (Jack Gleeson) in Game of Thrones, which takes place around 200 years after the events of House of the Dragon. He too dies by suicide, leaping from a window in the Red Keep after learning of the death of his wife Margaery Tyrell (Natalie Dormer) — which happened because of the destruction of the Great Sept of Baelor, another sept later built on the same site.

It's a strange coincidence that can't have been accidental — the window design even resembles those of the room Helaena and her mother Alicent (Olivia Cooke) have been kept captive in. It's also fitting for Helaena's character, given that she's able to see into the future through dreams. But what exactly does that tapestry mean?

House of the Dragon Season 3 is streaming now on HBO Max.

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