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We all know the feeling of getting the dreaded low power notification in a less than ideal situation.
Whether you're a fan or content creator, on the floor at VidCon would definitely fall into that bucket. The best way to avoid fighting for an outlet when you could be grabbing some vlog content? A portable charger.
SEE ALSO: Why VidCon still matters in 2026That said, this is VidCon. Sure, a lot of people use their phones to film content, but it's also plenty common to have a vlogging camera or even a laptop to keep charged. That means the random one you got seven years ago may not cut it.
Luckily, we've stress tested the ones that will. In addition to trying out some portable chargers myself, I've also called on the Mashable team for their tried and true. The result? These top three portable chargers, worthy of being used at VidCon. Yes, all of them are from Anker, but hey, the brand knows how to balance power and value.
House of the Dragon Season 3 sees some characters catapulted back into the action while others wait in the woods.
The latter, in episode 1, applies to our Westeros odd couple, Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) and Gwayne Hightower (Freddie Fox), a pair who couldn't have a more contrasting attitude to The Times if they tried. The mission? Wait for Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) to show up on his colossal dragon Vhagar and take the crumbling castle of Harrenhal from Team Black. But where the hell are they?
SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' may be hiding Daeron Targaryen in plain sightOn one hand, Cole's really going through it. The traumatised Lord Commander fatalistically wallows in the "doom and ruin" surrounding him, especially after the massacre that was Rook's Rest in Season 2. It's a very different Cole from the man we first met in the very first season, who found himself swept up in court politics, heartbreak, and ended up covered in blood. At the start of Season 3, he's all nihilism.
"He's on the road, all of his stuff is so isolated, so you're not dealing with so much plot," Frankel told Mashable. "First two seasons, especially in the Small Council...that stuff is so dense material-wise. It takes so long to shoot and it's almost always plot, which needs to happen, but it's not massively about character development in that sense."
Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel). Credit: Ollie Upton / HBOOn the other hand, we've got Gwayne, a knight of House Hightower, and a man of principles with big Rob Stark energy. And as the troops wait, he's constantly asking his Lord Commander to be a good manager, to keep his men in line.
"It's very difficult, they have such opposing views on how to see this war out, and when you're second-in-command to someone who has, in some sense, got a death wish, you've got this load on your back, and you don't know how to shift out from under it," Fox told Mashable. "Especially if you're trained in the school of honor, and respecting that hierarchy that Gwayne would have obviously grown up around. Do you break your principles to honor, or do you go, 'we just have to survive'? It's a rock and a hard place.
"He's obviously been schooled in the way that knights would have been trained in a training ground — jousting and all of that stuff — and when it comes up against actual war, an almost nuclear holocaust style of war that the dragons represent, it's a really sobering, immediate maturing. He realises that if, unless I am ultra responsible, there's no way through here for anybody, least of all, my men, who I am responsible for."
Gwayne Hightower (Freddie Fox). Credit: Ollie Upton / HBOHow will they sort it out this season? Time will tell — especially if Aemond doesn't get here soon.
For all things House of the Dragon, Mashable has you covered.
Featured Video For You 'House of the Dragon' cast on Season 3's colossal Battle of the GulletDonald Trump's recent deal with Iran has been met with criticism from both sides of the aisle — and speaking in his monologue on Monday, Jimmy Kimmel wasted no time in joining in with the naysayers.
"The deal is Iran gets billions of dollars and then we'll talk about a deal. It's a deal to make a deal," says Kimmel. "They still haven't even gotten into the details of the nuclear stuff, which is interesting because three months ago, Trump wrote, 'No deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" Little did we know he meant it was ours.
"So in the end, after all of this, Trump's answer to the questions, 'Who did you go to war with?' and 'How did it end?' will be the same answer: 'I-Ran.'"
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SAVE $90: As of June 23, you can get the DJI Mini 4K drone for $209 at Amazon, down from $299. That's a 30% discount or $90 savings.
DJI Mini 4K $209 at AmazonIf you want to get into drones but don't want to drop $500-plus on a premium rig, the DJI Mini 4K is a budget-friendly option worth considering.
It normally hovers (ha) around $299, but Amazon just dropped it to $209 for Prime Day — making it the best value you can get right now for a traditional, controller-bound DJI setup. It's also the lowest price we've seen it go for since its 2024 debut. (Want to save even more? The DJI Neo is $139.)
The DJI Mini 4K features a true 4K Ultra HD camera mounted on a mechanical 3-axis gimbal (cheaper knockoff drones use digital image stabilization, which looks shaky and amateurish), so if you're into aerial photography or need to take some product shots for your job, this is the way to do it. It's also super beginner-friendly; it has pre-programmed "QuickShots" (like Helix, Dronie, and Boomerang) that track a subject and film cinematic movements, and an automatic GPS Return-to-Home if you lose signal.
Bonus perk: It weighs under 249 grams, so you don't have to register it with the FAA or deal with Remote ID requirements for recreational use. You can literally open the box, charge it up, and start flying safely.
Our Best Editor-Vetted Prime Day Deals Right NowApple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $179.99 (List Price $249.00)
Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds With Active Noise Cancellation — $148.99 (List Price $179.00)
Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Silver, 2025 Release) — $299.00 (List Price $349.00)
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $279.00 (List Price $399.00)
Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones — $378.00 (List Price $459.99)
Echo Dot 5th Gen Smart Speaker (2022 Release, Charcoal) — $34.99 (List Price $49.99)
55" Amazon Ember 4-Series 4K HDR10+ Smart Fire TV (2025 Model) — $279.95 (List Price $459.99)
Amazon Fire TV 2.0ch Bluetooth Soundbar With Dolby Audio — $79.99 (List Price $119.99)
Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)
In House of the Dragon Season 3, we find the once proud Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney) in an even worse state than we left him in Season 2.
We've seen "the usurper" essentially dragged to the Iron Throne by his mother, where he terrorised the staff of Red Keep. We've seen him married to his sister Helaena (Phia Saban), endure the violent loss of a child, and execute an entire King's Landing profession in retaliation. He's a Targaryen who lost his dragon, Sunfyre, in the Battle at at Rook's Rest and he's been mercilessly burned by Vhagar probably thanks to his brother Aemond (Ewan Mitchell), who now rules in his stead as prince regent.
It's a lot.
SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' may be hiding Daeron Targaryen in plain sightNow, a panicked and persuaded Aegon has fled the capital and gone undercover, trundling through enemy territory in a bird cart with the diabolical Larys Strong (Matthew Needham). And he's in despair, to put it lightly. "I am the king of nothing, with raven shit for a throne," Aegon declares in characteristically verbose hilarity in episode 1, and he's not entirely wrong.
"He likes to lament," Glynn-Carney told Mashable. "He is really in his pit of self pity and wallowing in it. Eventually you can see that that really grates on Larys — and it would do if that's your journey partner and all they do is moan."
"He likes to lament." Credit: Ollie Upton / HBOIn episode 1, however, we see a glimmer of pride still clinging to Aegon, when he and Larys are apprehended by guards loyal to Queen Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy). Unlike his road buddy, who plunges that knee to the ground and offers up Aegon's crown, the king refuses to kneel and denounce the usurper (that's him).
"Originally it was in the script that he kneeled straight away, and I was like, no, he wouldn't do that. He'd be defiant and get himself in a lot of trouble," said Glynn-Carney. "But I think that's what's important to hold on to with Aegon. He's in a situation now where his status is out the window, and he's lowest of the low, but there needs to be — and what we achieved, I think, in the end — is that tiny thread still hanging on to pride.
"You know, the line in Season 2 where he says, 'Fuck dignity, I want revenge.' Actually, he doesn't want to fuck dignity, he wants his dignity back at this point, because he totally lost it."
For all things House of the Dragon, Mashable has you covered.
Featured Video For You 'House of the Dragon' cast on Season 3's colossal Battle of the GulletSAVE $100: As of June 23, the Beats Solo 4 are on sale for $99.95 at Amazon for Prime Day. This is $100 off their full price of $199.95.
Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Solo 4 $99.95 at AmazonPrime Day is officially underway — running until June 26 — and there's already an incredible amount of discounts to look through. If you're using this opportunity to scoop up new headphones, you're in luck. We're spying some excellent deals worth buying, including Beats Solo 4 for under $100.
If you're a Prime member, you can scoop up every available color of the Beats Solo 4 (including the pretty Amazon exclusive metallic pink) for $99.95. This is a massive 50% price cut from the usual price of $199.95, but it also marks a new low price for select colors. The metallic pink, for example, has never been this low before, and for the black and gold, this deal price marks a return to its lowest point.
The other colors — cloud pink, slate blue, and matte black — are extremely close to their lowest price of $97.99, which is definitely still a win. If you've had your eye on these headphones, now is the time to make a move on them.
SEE ALSO: Everything to know about Amazon Prime Day: Dates, competition, and the best deals to shopWhen it comes to Beats headphones, we think the Beats Solo 4 are the best budget pick from the brand, according to our roundup of the best Beats headphones. It's not just their more affordable price point that makes them stand out, though. Writer Alex Bracetti says in that roundup that they're: "A noteworthy upgrade that comes loaded with performance perks. That includes hi-res audio, dual-device pairing, and the highest battery life of any Apple or Beats headphones."
If you're wondering just how long that battery will last you, the store page states that the Beats Solo 4 can last up to 50 hours. That's excellent news if you're hoping to have a reliable, long-lasting pair of headphones you can take on vacations this summer.
Since it's a Prime Day deal, it won't last for long. Be quick to save on the Beats Solo 4 at Amazon if you're a Prime member. And if you're looking for more deals like this one, check out our roundup of the best Prime Day headphones deals.
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SAVE $53: As of June 23, the Meta Quest 3S VR headset bundle is down to $296.79 at Amazon. That’s a 15% discount on a solid VR headset.
Opens in a new window Credit: Meta Meta Quest 3S $296.79 at AmazonPrime Day has started, and the Meta Quest 3S VR headset bundle is on sale for $296.79 at Amazon. That’s a $53.2 discount on a wireless VR headset bundle that includes access to over 100 games and a three-month trial of Meta Horizon+.
The Meta Quest 3S VR headset bundle is an easy entry point into VR without dealing with extra gear and with over 100 games included from the start. It’s fast enough for smooth gameplay and has enough memory to keep apps and games running without constant slowdown, which helps the experience feel consistent overall.
It also blends what you see in VR with your real surroundings using built-in cameras, so you’re not completely cut off from your space. Battery life runs a little over two hours, which is fine for short sessions, but you’ll still be charging it fairly often if you use it regularly.
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!You also get a three-month trial of Meta Horizon+, which gives access to a rotating library of games, so there’s plenty to try without buying everything upfront.
Grab the Meta Quest 3S on Amazon before you convince yourself VR can wait.
I'm Mashable's tech editor, and I love my job. I get to test the coolest new tech products before anyone else, and I basically get paid to nerd out over the latest noise-cancelling headphones, smart glasses, and laptops. All year long, I've been reporting on price hikes, but for Prime Day 2026, I can finally write about price drops.
In this guide, I'm sharing all of the best Prime Day tech deals. Amazon Prime Day 2026 runs from June 23 to June 26, and the Mashable shopping team will be providing round-the-clock coverage of the sale. Only the best deals — the ones I'd recommend to friends and family or shop myself — end up on this page.
Mashable also goes a step further than merely collecting deals. We also check competing sales at sites like Best Buy to make sure Amazon really has the lowest price. Finally, we use price tracking tools to separate the great deals from the pretenders.
So, with all this in mind, here are the best Prime Day tech deals of 2026.
Save up to 50% on Bose headphonesBose makes the most comfortable headphones in the world, according to both our readers and product testers. On day one of Prime Day, you can save 50% on the Bose QuietComfort noise-cancelling headphones. While the brand's flagship QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 2) headphones are on sale for $70 off, we're hoping prices will go lower on those particular cans.
Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones $179.99 at AmazonOur favorite Kindles rarely go on sale, but you can always count on Prime Day for some discounts on these popular e-readers. For Prime Day, you can buy Kindle e-readers starting at $84.99, and the Kindle Paperwhite — our most-recommended Kindle and the one I use personally — is back to its record-low price of $124.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle $84.99 at AmazonI tested the M5 MacBook Air for Mashable when it was released earlier this year, and the longer I use it, the more I like it. If you've been waiting for Prime Day to buy this Apple laptop, then I have good news and bad news. The good news is it's on sale for $949. The bad news: Over Memorial Day Weekend, we saw prices drop to $899. So, if you can wait a little longer, you can wait for a further price drop later in the week.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple MacBook Air M5 $949 at AmazonLooking for the best Prime Day deals under $50? I've got you.
I never travel without my Anker Prime GaN wall charger, which can charge my laptop, my phone, and earbuds at the same time. If that's overkill, you can also grab Anker's most adorable wall charger with a built-in display for just $25.99 this Prime Day.
Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Prime GaN Charger, 100W $37.98 at AmazonWe were hoping to see slightly better Prime Day deals on AirPods, and prices could still go lower on the AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. But we can recommend shopping the AirPods Max 2 headphones and AirPods 4 at the current prices. The AirPods Max 2 have never been this cheap, though there is a slight chance the AirPods 4 will get another price drop later in the week.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max 2 headphones $399 at AmazonI've loved Jackery power stations long before they became the trendy new "it" product. For creators, campers, and anyone with a safety-first mindset, these popular orange power stations keep you powered on when everyone else is off-grid. The best Prime Day tech deals always include massive savings on power stations, and this is my top pick of the sale so far.
Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer v2 Power Station, 1070Wh $399.99 at AmazonI've been recommending Samsung's famous art TVs, The Frame, for many years, and they keep getting better. For Prime Day 2026, you can get these cult-favorite, ultra-thin TVs on sale at Amazon for their lowest-ever price. And if you want to splurge on a Samsung OLED TV instead, you can grab the brand's award-winning S90F OLED 65-inch TV for 29% off its list price.
Please note: As of this writing, this Amazon listing incorrectly displays a picture of the more expensive The Frame Pro model.
Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung The Frame 55-inch QLED Art TV (2025) $697.99 at AmazonThe past-gen Sony XM5 headphones have 95% of the same features as the new flagship XM6 headphones, but during Prime Day, they have a much lower price. So, if you want to enjoy Sony's premium sound and best-in-class active noise cancellation, you can pick up these headphones for under $200. You can also grab the recently released XM6 wireless earbuds for their lowest price ever.
Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Headphones $198 at AmazonMashable readers and reviewers alike appreciate DJI's cult-favorite creator tools. The brand makes some of the most popular gadgets for professional content creators, and no DJI products are more popular than the TikTok-famous DJI Mic Mini and DJI Osmo Pocket 3 gimbal camera. I've personally tested both of these devices for Mashable, and their reputation is well-deserved.
Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) $79 at AmazonThe new Apple AirTags 2 just got their first-ever discount at Amazon, though it's not a very big one. Still, you can grab these long-range trackers for $24 (or $89 for a 4-pack). However, if you really want to save, then head to Amazon-associated retailer Woot, where you can score a four-pack of the original AirTags 1 for $69.99 — while supplies last, which they won't.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag 2 tracker $24 at AmazonLooking for Prime Day deals under $25? You can't do much better than this Blink Mini indoor security camera for just $9.99. That's so cheap we have to wonder if Amazon is selling it as a loss, or if the company has achieved Apple Tim Cook levels of supply chain wizardry. Either way, you can grab this Amazon brand's security cameras to protect your home inside and out.
Opens in a new window Credit: Blink Blink Mini $9.99 at AmazonThe latest generation of Apple Watches offered some big upgrades, including an always-on display for the budget SE model. (There aren't many reasons to pay more for the Series 11 anymore.) However, if you want to go all-out on the new Apple Watch Ultra 3, this premier fitness and sleep-tracking smartwatch is on sale, also at an all-time low price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) $199 at AmazonBecause DJI dones have been officially banned in the United States, you can only buy these popular drones from third-party sellers on Amazon. However, if you're willing to risk it, you can score some great deals on these drones, which have professional-quality cameras but controls that are simple enough for beginners.
Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 3 Drone $269 at AmazonThe massage gun craze has died down, but these percussive massagers are still beloved by athletes at all levels. This Prime Day lightning deal lets you grab one of the newest Therabody massagers for under $100, but for one day only.
Opens in a new window Credit: Therabody Theragun Relief $96.50 at AmazonWhen you add solar panels to a portable power station, you transform these devices into eco-friendly generators. For backyard powerups or RV camping, this Mashable-tested power station is one of our favorites, and during Prime Day, you can bundle it with a foldable 400W solar panel.
Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station + 400W Solar Panel $799 at AmazonMonsters that have long been haunting the internet are finding their way to the big screen.
2026 has already been a huge year for the world of creepypasta (internet urban legends) intersecting with Hollywood. Backrooms, Kane Parsons' feature length adaptation of his own series of YouTube shorts, has brought in $300 million at the global box office in four weeks. The Third Parent, an upcoming horror movie based on Elias Witherow's Tommy Taffy short story series that went viral on Reddit's r/NoSleep sub, is due for release next January.
The question is, will another internet nightmare soon be joining their ranks? Could Siren Head, the towering monster created by artist Trevor Henderson, be the next creepypasta to get the movie treatment? Nothing is confirmed yet — but if you look closely, there are clues.
SEE ALSO: 'Backrooms' review: Does the online creepypasta make a good full-length movie? What is Siren Head?In a nutshell, Siren Head is a monster the height of a telegraph pole that's capable of blending into its surroundings while it hunts human prey. It was created by Henderson back in 2018, after a follower called Cally sent him an image of a graveyard framed against a blue sky. At this point Henderson was quickly building his social media by drawing monsters that he'd splice into photos. He liked Cally's image, and tried to draw something that he thought would look scary standing among the tombstones. Just like that, Siren Head was born.
"I was just drawing a long, emaciated figure, and I just had the idea to put a siren for its head because a) that noise has always terrified me, and b) I've always been kind of obsessed with the idea of numbers stations," Henderson told Mashable back in 2022. "Numbers stations are these radio broadcasts that are constantly playing — and no-one can identify their origins or what they're supposed to accomplish — that are just weird snippets of music, and strange voices saying odd number combinations. There's a lot of theories that they're like old Russian spy channels that have been abandoned and are still counting out codes."
Credit: Trevor HendersonIt's difficult to overstate just how popular Siren Head has become in the years since Henderson shared that first image. It was a slow burn initially, but when YouTuber Markiplier — who recently had his own feature film success with Iron Lung — started talking about the monster on his channel in early 2020, millions of people tuned in.
The thing is now all over the internet. Siren Head-inspired content has millions of views on TikTok and YouTube. There are multiple unofficial Siren Head games on Steam and merchandise on Amazon (much of which has been created without Henderson's knowledge or permission).
"The internet just kind of takes stuff," Henderson said. "And there's not a lot you can do, really, especially when a character blows up like Siren Head did. It kind of stops becoming yours, in some ways, and starts becoming everyone's."
Is a Siren Head movie in the works?Speculation around a possible movie adaptation has been ramping up over the past week. There's been a couple of reasons for this. First, Henderson has started posting frequently about the creature again on Instagram.
By itself, this isn't that unusual. Although Henderson has created hundreds of monsters, Siren Head is a favorite that pops up now and then. But it's worth noting that the frequency of his posts has dialled up — there have been a handful over the last week alone, including some found footage-style Reels featuring the creature's trademark siren call.
What's even more intriguing, though, is who's been commenting on these posts.
View this post on InstagramBeneath the above image, which Henderson posted about a week ago, movie producer Scott Glassgold replied with several eyes emoji. Glassgold, who founded production company 12:01 Films, is a big name in the horror movie space, particularly when it comes to adaptations based on viral internet urban legends (he's previously been involved in a number of deals, including stories that originally started on Reddit).
Credit: InstagramGlassgold's comment didn't go unnoticed. A commenter asked him directly about the possibility of a Siren Head movie in response, to which he replied with three slightly cryptic siren emoji. Henderson himself then responded to Glassgold with a little megaphone. Mashable reached out to Glassgold to ask about the possibility of a film, and his response was just as cryptic. "I'm a huge fan of Trevor's and will be first in line to see anything he does," Glassgold said.
Henderson, when asked about the potential for a movie, also didn't give much away. “I'd be delighted," he told Mashable. "I think Siren Head has a lot of potential to be expanded into a film, but we’ll have to see. Either way, it makes me very happy that people still respond positively to the creature design in 2026."
Credit: Instagram Credit: InstagramSo, what does it all mean? Well so far, there have been no official announcements and this is all speculative. But Glassgold's comments — plus the fact he's been sharing Henderson's recent Siren Head Reels — seem too deliberate to be chalked up to mere coincidence.
Here's hoping the creepypasta-to-movie pipeline gets a telegraph pole-sized extension in the near future.
Disclosure: The author of this text shares the same film/TV representative as Trevor Henderson. All reporting was conducted independently.
SAVE OVER $80: As of June 23, the Lego Speed Champions Ultimate Formula 1 Collector's Pack is on sale at its lowest-ever price of $188.99 for Prime Day. That's $81 off its list price of $269.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Lego LEGO Speed Champions Ultimate Formula 1 Collector's Pack (66802) $188.99 at AmazonPrime Day deals are starting to drop, and if you're hoping to save on Lego sets during the sale event at Amazon, this is a great time to look for discounts.
It's only the first day, but already we're finding some excellent offers to check out. The Lego Speed Champions Ultimate Formula 1 Collector's Pack (66802) is one of them, which has returned to its lowest-ever price at the retailer for Prime members.
As of June 23, Amazon has slashed the price of this Lego F1 Collector's Pack down to $188.99 for Prime members. That's $81 in savings compared to its list price of $269.99. And since it's never been lower than this price, why not take this opportunity to pick it up?
SEE ALSO: Everything to know about Amazon Prime Day: Dates, competition, and the best deals to shopThis Lego F1 Collector's Pack is a fun pick-up for an F1 fan. Recommended for adults ages 18 and up, it comes with 2,601 pieces in total that create 10 cars from the 2025 season, each one measuring just over one inch high, eight inches long, and three inches wide. On top of that, it also comes with an exclusive poster that features the full lineup.
This deal won't last for long, though. Act fast to save on the Lego Speed Champions Ultimate Formula 1 Collector's Pack at Amazon during Prime Day.
Looking for even more Lego deals like this one? Check out our roundup of the best Prime Day Lego deals to scoop up even more sets at a discount.
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SAVE $1,300: As of June 23, the Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max portable power station is on sale for $1,699 at Amazon. That's down from $2,999.
Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max $1,699 at AmazonPrime Day is finally here, and the Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max portable power station is on sale for $1,699 at Amazon. That’s a $1,300 discount, or 43% off, bringing this home backup power system down to a much more accessible price for outages and emergencies.
The Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max is set up to act more like a fixed home power system than a simple portable backup. It can be connected through a manual transfer setup and is designed to support household-level power needs during outages without a complicated install process.
Once the power goes out, it switches over super quickly — fast enough that everyday devices like laptops or WiFi routers keep running without restarting. That matters if you’re working from home or relying on connected devices that can’t afford sudden shutdowns.
It delivers 120-volt and 240-volt power from a single unit and can expand with extra capacity if needed, so it can handle heavier home use. It also runs quietly, supports multiple ways to recharge, and is built for long-term use with a safety-focused battery design meant for repeated outages and regular backup duty.
Grab the Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max portable power station on Amazon before the grid gets the final say.
TL;DR: Amazon has the Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle available for $499 on Prime Day. That gets you the Switch 2 console and your choice of a digital copy of Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia — saving you up to $79.99 compared to buying the console and game separately.
Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle $499 at AmazonAmazon's Prime Day sale has landed for Nintendo fans. Amazon already has one of the best Switch 2 bundle offers live if you’ve been waiting for a new deal before finally picking up this popular console.
As of June 23, the Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle is available at Amazon for $499. That price includes the Nintendo Switch 2 and a download code, which can be redeemed for a digital copy of Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia.
That last part is important because Amazon’s Switch 2 product page lists a whole mess of extra configurations. Alongside this bundle, you can also see the standard Nintendo Switch 2 system, console and Mario Kart World bundles, console and Donkey Kong Bananza bundles, console and microSD card bundles, or other add-ons. Those aren’t all the same deal; they merely add the extra game or accessories at their standard price, with no discount.
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!For this offer, you want to select the "Choose Your Game Bundle," with the configuration set to "Console Only." That may sound counterintuitive, but this is the version that includes the download code insert inside the box. You do not pick Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia on Amazon at checkout.
Instead, after your Switch 2 arrives, you redeem the included "Choose One" code through the Nintendo eShop. From there, you select which of the three games you want to download.
Mario Kart World costs $79.99 on its own. Donkey Kong Bananza and Pokémon Pokopia are each listed at $69.99 separately, so you’re effectively getting a full Nintendo release bundled in without paying the extra game price.
Mario Kart World would technically save you the most value in terms of pure price, whichever free game you pick when the time comes depends on your preference.
Mario Kart World is a fun Mario Kart game and Switch 2 launch showcase all in one, with interconnected courses, Free Roam, 24-driver races, and the Knockout Tour elimination mode. Donkey Kong Bananza is the action-heavy platformer option, built around smashing through underground environments, tearing through terrain, and exploring with DK and his new friend, Pauline.
Pokémon Pokopia is the surprising critical hit that’s also the cozier choice — letting you play as a human-like Ditto who builds up a new life with Pocket Monster friends. Think of it like a brilliant Pokémon-Animal Crossing hybrid.
Mashable has also put together a selection of wider Nintendo Switch Prime Day deals — including discounts on preorders for Starfox, controllers, and more as the sale goes on. For Pokemon fans, there are plenty of Pokemon deals we’ve selected for Prime Day as well, from trading cards and Nintendo Switch games to awesome gifts.
Mindfulness and meditation app Calm has teamed up with the opposite of tranquil, House of the Dragon, for a Season 3-promoting soundscape that sends you into King's Landing. And honestly, it sounds like a pretty chill day for the capital. Suspiciously so.
There are no Game of Thrones-worthy explosions coming from the Great Sept of Baelor, no Battle of the Blackwater hubbub, and no Targaryen queen burning the city to the ground. Even from a House of the Dragon perspective, there's no sound of starving peasants squabbling over scraps, no Aegon II-ordered ratcatcher executions, and no Daemon-ordered violence by Kingsguard on the smallfolk.
Instead, you can hear idle chatter of happy townspeople, sprinkled with tinkering sounds from a local blacksmith, a few Faith of the Seven church bells clanging away. If I were a fiction conspiracy theorist, I'd call this "everything's fine" propaganda straight from the Red Keep. Pay no attention to that blockade, folks! La la la! However, the closer we get to the castle the creepier the sounds get, and by the time we reach the dragon cellars it all gets rather echo-filled and ominous.
With such a pivot, there could be an unexpected use for Calm's soundscape.
"im definitely using this for my dnd campaign as background noise," one commenter on YouTube said. Not a bad idea.
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SAVE $1,400: As of June 23, the Jackery HomePower 3000 portable power station with 200W solar panels is on sale for $1,599 at Amazon. That's down from $2,999.
Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery HomePower 3000 + 200W Solar Panels $1,599 at AmazonPrime Day has officially kicked off, and one of the bigger deals is on the Jackery HomePower 3000 portable power station with solar panels, now down to $1,599 at Amazon. That’s a $1,400 discount off its usual $2,999 price, or 47% off. It’s a strong drop on a home backup system built for outages, travel, and emergency power.
The Jackery HomePower 3000 portable power station is made to keep everyday essentials running when the power goes out. It can support key appliances like a fridge, lights, WiFi routers, and fans, with enough capacity to keep a household covered for several hours and a refrigerator running for up to a day, depending on usage.
This portable power station switches over almost instantly during an outage, so important devices like security systems, medical equipment, or work calls stay uninterrupted. Its quick response helps keep things stable during sudden storms or unexpected blackouts.
Beyond home backup, it can charge multiple devices at once and works with RV setups as well. It recharges quickly in under two hours using a standard outlet, or can be topped up using solar panels, a car, or a generator, giving you flexible options depending on the situation.
Grab the Jackery HomePower 3000 portable power station with solar panels at Amazon today — before the lights go out on this deal.
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 Tuesday, June 23, 2026:
AcrossBaseball officialsThe answer is Umps.
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The answer is Coral.
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The answer is Unc.
The answer is Moose.
The answer is Paris.
The answer is Sharp.
The answer is Lin.
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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.
Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.
Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.
How to play PipsIf you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity with how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 23, 2026The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible — and common — for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.
Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:
Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.
Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.
Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.
Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.
Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.
If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.
SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for June 23, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for June 23 PipsEqual (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-1, placed vertically; 1-6, placed
Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 5-3, placed horizontally.
Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 1-6, placed horizontally; 6-2, placed vertically.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 6-2, placed vertically; 4-0, placed horizontally.
Medium difficulty hints, answers for June 23 PipsNumber (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 6-1, placed vertically; 2-4, placed vertically.
Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 5-5, placed vertically; 6-5, placed vertically.
Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically; 0-0, placed vertically.
Less Than (6): Everything in this space must be less than 6. The answer is 2-4, placed vertically.
Number (11): Everything in this space must add up to 11. The answer is 6-3, placed vertically; 5-5, placed vertically.
Hard difficulty hints, answers for June 23 PipsEqual (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-6, placed horizontally; 2-4, placed vertically.
Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 2-6, placed horizontally; 6-5, placed horizontally.
Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-5, placed horizontally; 1-6, placed horizontally.
Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 1-6, placed horizontally; 6-3, placed vertically.
Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 6-3, placed vertically; 3-1, placed vertically.
Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 3-1, placed vertically; 1-1, placed vertically; 2-1, placed horizontally.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-1, placed horizontally.
Greater Than (5): Everything in this space must be greater than 5. The answer is 5-5, placed vertically; 5-3, placed horizontally.
Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed vertically; 2-4, placed vertically.
Greater Than (10): Everything in this space must be greater than 10. The answer is 6-6, placed horizontally.
Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 5-0, placed vertically; 0-0, placed horizontally; 4-0, placed vertically.
Less Than (5): Everything in this space must be less than 5. The answer is 4-0, placed vertically.
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THREE MONTHS FREE: As of June 23, Prime members can get three months of Audible Standard for free plus a $20 Audible credit. This offer only applies to new customers and runs until July 5.
Opens in a new window Credit: Audible Audible: 3 Months Free + $20 Audible Credit Get DealAmazon's Prime Day sale event has officially begun, and already we're spotting some exciting deals. For audiobook lovers, Audible has returned with a Prime Day deal for members, but this time it comes with an added bonus.
Until July 5, Prime members who are new customers to Audible can score three months of Audible for free plus get a $20 Audible credit. That's a fantastic way to test out the service and get an additional credit to put towards an audiobook of your choosing (though keep in mind the credit expires on August 31).
And if you're not a Prime member, don't worry: Audible's also offering a slightly different variation of this deal that offers three months for $0.99 per month plus the $20 credit. For both of these deals, the plan will auto-renew at $8.99 per month once the three months is up (you can cancel this at anytime).
SEE ALSO: Everything to know about Amazon Prime Day: Dates, competition, and the best deals to shopThis offer is a little bit different to what we're used to seeing over Prime Day. Before, Audible's deal included the Premium Plus plan, but this new offer focuses on the Standard plan. Under this option, you'll be able to select one audiobook a month to listen to that you keep as long as you're a member. With Premium Plus, you get to keep audiobooks that are bought with a credit, even if you cancel. With this in mind, it actually makes a deal like this even more appealing. You can test out the plan for free for three months and see if it works for you or not.
In general, I think Audible is absolutely worth having. I've been using it for a few years now (I actually took advantage of a Prime Day deal to try it out), and have really loved the books I've been able to tick off my list. Not too long ago I enjoyed Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary, which is exceptionally narrated by Ray Porter, and highly recommend as a first read if you're searching for an audiobook to start with.
This deal only lasts until July 5, so act fast to get three months of Audible for free plus a $20 Audible credit if you're a Prime member.
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Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you know college football.
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: Baseball group
Green: Indirect movement
Blue: Sports locations
Purple: Same last letter
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: AL Central teams
Green: Deflection off a surface
Blue: Big Ten football stadiums
Purple: Ends in a silent T
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 #638 is...
What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?AL Central teams: CHICAGO, DETROIT, KANSAS CITY, MINNESOTA
Deflection off a surface: BOUNCE, CAROM, GLANCE, RICOCHET
Big Ten football stadiums: AUTZEN, CAMP RANDALL, KINNICK, MICHIGAN
Ends in a silent T: CROQUET, DEBUT, GARRETT CROCHET, RUDY GOBERT
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.
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are ongoing, but fear not: the country has its best man on the case.
In the clip above, Jon Stewart reacts to the news that JD Vance is being sent to the negotiations with a long, drawn out, "Noooooooo!" followed by some commentary on how things are going so far.
"It's a risky move on [Donald] Trump's part, given that the first time he sent JD Vance overseas, JD Vance killed Pope Francis," says Stewart in the Daily Show monologue above. "It happened. 88 years. Pope Francis lived in leper colonies, went through so much in his life, survived. Spent 10 minutes with JD Vance and went, 'Check please, I'm out.'"
Stewart then cuts to footage of Vance appearing to be snubbed by Qatar's prime minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
"Well that is awkward," says Stewart. "JD Vance really answers the question, 'What if a middle school dance were a person?'"
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