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If you don't feel like waiting until Prime Day to score some sweet deals, we've got some good news. There's always deals hiding in plain sight on Amazon — you just have to put on your detective gear to find them. Lucky for you, we've already done the hard part and handpicked the best diamonds in the rough on June 11.
Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. And be sure to check out our picks from June 10 if you missed them — many of those are still live.
Our top pick Opens in a new window Credit: Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,699.00 at AmazonMarketed as "scary fast" at the Apple event last fall, the M3 Pro chip is up to 40 percent zippier than the M1 Pro. That makes this 14-inch MacBook Pro it's housed in one of the speediest laptops you can buy. The M3 Pro version also improves on the already insanely good battery life of the M3 — up to 22 hours versus 17 hours. Other additions include fast remote screen sharing with other Mac devices, Game Mode, and a new Space Black color. Regularly $1,999, you can grab the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 Pro chip, 18GB RAM, and 512GB SSD for only $1,699 as of June 11. That's $300 in savings and a new low for the ultra-fast laptop.
Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ (256GB, WiFi) $589.99 at AmazonMashable reviewer RJ Andersen dubbed the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ a "great tablet for casual users who still want a high-quality, reliable device." It's essentially a budget-friendly alternative to the flagship Galaxy Tab S9; it still touts a tough IP68 dust- and water-resistant rating, a 12.4.-inch screen, 20 hours of battery life, and an included S Pen. Where the models differ most are the display, the CPU, and the price. The FE+ is $400 cheaper than the flagship model. And as of June 11, i's on sale for even less at Amazon. Snag the 256GB version for just $589.99 — that's $110 in savings for a limited time.
Read our full review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+.
Opens in a new window Credit: Echo Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) $94.99 at AmazonThe latest Echo Show 8 improves on all of the things we loved about the previous generation device. It packs a centered 13MP front camera for clearer calls, a dynamic interface that adjusts what's on the screen based on how near or far you are to the device, and spatial audio for more enjoyable listening. And, of course, it doesn't fix what wasn't broken. It can be used as a central hub for everything from controlling your lights and security cameras to making video calls and streaming shows. As of June 11, it's back down to just $94.99 from the usual $149.99. That's a savings of 37%.
Opens in a new window Credit: Marshall Marshall Major IV wireless headphones $88.60 at AmazonThey may not last quite as long as the newest version, but the Marshall Major IV headphones can still pump out tunes for at least 80 hours. Even better, when they start to run low, you can plug them in for 15 minutes and get another 15 hours of listening. If you have a long trip coming up, these headphones are definitely up for the challenge. Sadly, they lack noise-cancellation and other fancy features, but they sound great, look cool, and have a price tag that won't make you cringe. As of June 11, grab a pair on sale for just $88.60 — that's 41% off the usual cost.
Opens in a new window Credit: Kodak Kodak Dock Plus 4Pass instant photo printer bundle $125.98 at AmazonLooking for a fun Father's Day or graduation gift? Check out this deal on the Kodak Dock Plus 4PASS bundle — an instant photo printer that transforms a smartphone into a digital printing studio. Android and iOS compatible, this mini printer produces high-quality 4 x 6 photos in just seconds, and to get started, the bundle includes 90 sheets of paper. Plus, you can use the compatible Kodak Photo Printer app and customize your shots with filters and frames. As of June 11, it's on sale for just $125.98 at Amazon — that's 37% in savings and just $6 shy of its all-time low price.
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SAVE $241: The Black+Decker 14,000 BTU portable air conditioner is on sale for $439.99 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $680.99. That's a 35% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: Black+Decker Black+Decker 14,000 BTU portable air conditioner $439.99 at AmazonWelcome to the middle of June. Today's date means that we're getting closer and closer to the peak of summer heat. If you suffered last year while sitting inside your stifling home, it's time to get a portable air conditioner. Thanks to today's deal at Amazon, you can keep cool at a discount.
As of June 11, the Black+Decker 14,000 BTU portable air conditioner is on sale for $439.99, down from the usual price of $680.99. That's a 35% discount, or a savings of $241.
SEE ALSO: Kick off the camping season with these deals at AmazonRemember last summer when you couldn't sleep because of the heat? If that sounds familiar, investing in a portable air conditioner can make a world of difference. The Black+Decker 14,000 BTU model is designed to cool down rooms up to 700 square feet. The included window installation kit makes it possible to use the portable air conditioner in horizontal or vertical window openings from 20.5 inches to 59 inches.
Convenience is key when it comes to the design of the Black+Decker portable air conditioner. The included remote control means you can turn the unit on or off from the comfort of your bed or the couch. The temperature settings range between 64 degrees Fahrenheit to 90 degrees.
If your top priority isn't cooling the room, you can switch the Black+Decker to dehumidify the room or set it to fan mode to help with air circulation. In case you want to use the portable air conditioner in a different room, the bottom castors and side handles should make the move easy.
Before summer heats up too much and your local stores sell out, grab the powerful Black+Decker 14,000 BTU portable air conditioner and relax at home at a comfortable temperature.
GET A $20 GIFT CARD FREE: Until June 20, REI members can get a free $20 digital member bonus card with purchase of one REI gift card for $100 or more.
Opens in a new window Credit: REI Get a free $20 digital bonus card with purchase of $100+ REI gift card $100.00 at REIAn REI membership comes with big benefits. From shopping the outdoor retailer's major sales to taking off on adventures hosted by the company, the membership is well worth its affordable lifetime price. Thanks to today's deal, REI members can save even more on REI gift card purchases.
REI members who purchase an REI gift card for $100 or more will receive a free $20 Digital Member Bonus Card. This deal expires on June 20 at 11:59 p.m. PT. To get this deal, you'll need to be an REI member, which costs $30 for a lifetime membership.
SEE ALSO: Kick off the camping season with these deals at AmazonWhat's better than getting new summer outdoor gear? Getting it for free, of course. Thanks to this deal, you'll get $20 off a future purchase after buying a $100+ REI gift card. Use the gift card as a summer birthday present, a last minute Father's Day gift, or save it for yourself as a little $20 cash-back reward. However you wish to use the gift card, you'll score a free $20 Digital Member Bonus Card.
The deal comes with one small catch worth paying attention to. You'll need to use the $20 bonus card between 12:01 a.m. PT on July 5 and 11:59 p.m. PT on July 15 of this year. That gives you a 10-day window to cash in on your savings.
Thankfully, finding something at REI to spend your $20 bonus card on shouldn't be difficult. The mega outdoor retailer sells everything from tents to running shoes to reusable water bottles.
If you've been eyeing some fresh summer outdoor gear, grab a $100 REI gift card and cash in on the free $20 gift card you'll also receive. Summer gear at a discount is the perfect way to welcome warm-weather adventures.
SAVE UP TO $289.95: The rarely on sale MacBook Pro M3 is the best laptop from Apple and is on sale at Best Buy. Score MacBooks from $1,799, saving up $200 for 10% savings. Plus, My Best Buy Plus members score another $100 off.
MacBook Pro M3 deals at Best Buy Best 14-inch MacBook Pro deal MacBook Pro M3 14-in Laptop with 18GB Memory and 512GB SSD $1,799 at Best Buy (Save up to $289.95 with My Best Buy Plus) Get Deal Best 16-inch MacBook Pro deal MacBook Pro M3 16-in Laptop with 18GB Memory and 512GB SSD $2,349 at Best Buy (Save up to $250) Get DealMacBook Pros are the default laptop of creative industries from video editing to graphic design. They strike the balance of stunning visuals, stellar battery life, and speedy performance. The latest MacBooks from Apple include the M3 chip, making them the brand's speediest laptops. The only thing that could beat them is maybe the new iPad Pro with M4 chip. All that being said, since it's the latest tech, we rarely see the M3 MacBook Pro on sale.
SEE ALSO: M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch review: Why you should buy this Apple laptopThat's why we jumped at Best Buy's deal on 14- and 16-inch M3 MacBook Pros, which knocks up to $200 off. Plus this deal covers more than just the base models. The models on sale both have 18GB of RAM and 512 SSD. Since one of our biggest marks against the MacBook Pro is its lack of memory on starting models, we're pleased to see it bumped up to 18GB here, rather than 8GB.
While the models are already up to 10% off, members of Best Buy's My Best Buy Plus program get an extra $100 off. A year of membership is just $49.99 — less than savings you'll get on these MacBooks — so we recommend signing up before taking advantage of this deal.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple MacBook Pro M3 14-in Laptop with 18GB Memory and 512GB SSD $1,799.00If you have a proclivity to flick through vintage issues of Vogue, fawn over archival Dior collections, or appreciate the long history of what we now recognize as fleeting TikTok trends, it's your lucky day: the Vogue Archive, a celebration of Vogue with the help of Google, opens today.
Google Arts and Culture worked with Condé Nast, the publishing powerhouse behind Vogue, to build an online archive telling the story of the magazine and its impact across fashion and culture. The platform holds over 15,000 newly-digitized archival images spanning over 600 issues across decades.
Credit: Eduardo Garcia Benito / Condé Nast Archive on Google Arts & Culture Credit: Frances McLaughlin-Gill / Condé Nast Archive on Google Arts & CultureLike other cultural exhibitions by Google, the site is clustered by stories, highlighting different eras and achievements by Vogue. The lineup is impressive and extensive, including cover art and illustrations from as far back as the '50s. Other stories are deep-dives into specific moments that defined culture across the years: the birth of the miniskirt, for example; how Vogue captured the art and lives of painters like Frida Kahlo and writers Joan Didion and Truman Capote; and, the history of the "It Girl", with pages dedicated to generationally recognizable faces like Yasmeen Ghauri, Jane Birkin, and Iman.
Credit: Irving Penn / Condé Nast Archive on Google Arts & Culture Credit: Gordon Parks / Condé Nast Archive on Google Arts & CultureSpecial tributes also focus on photographers and designers, from Irving Penn, to Prada and Issey Miyake. Elsewhere, trends are captured across the years, organized by TikTok-esque terms but archiving images dated decades ago: think Barbiecore and balletcore.
SEE ALSO: Think pink: The rise and evolution of #BarbiecoreIn a blog post, Ivan Shaw, Condé Nast’s corporate photography director, describes the site as "the essential destination to learn about the people and moments that made fashion history and helped shape our world."
"It’s a place to hear the stories behind the imagemakers, designers, models, writers and personalities that helped drive culture for over 100 years," writes Shaw.
If nothing else, the site is an aesthetic treat, opening the doors to thousands of images and creating easy access for fashion aficionados. It's the ultimate moodboard, and if you don't know where to possibly start, you can browse all the images under one page.
SAVE UP TO 50%: Through June 13, use code BDAY to unlock up to 50% off base fares during Southwest's Wanna Get Away Day sale.
Opens in a new window Credit: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines Wanna Get Away Day sale Up to 50% off fares with code BDAY Get DealSouthwest Airlines offers flight deals more often than most other airlines, and Southwest does refer to many of those deals events as Wanna Get Away sales. But this one's different — this is the big Wanna Get Away Day sale, celebrating Southwest's birthday (go off, Gemini royalty).
Through June 13, customers booking flights taking off between August 6 and December 18, 2024, can enter code BDAY to shave up to 50% off base fares. This even beats Southwest's Cyber Monday sale from 2023, which maxed out at 30% off fares.
The code applies to both continental or international travel, including to Hawaii and Puerto Rico, though dates for the non-continental flights shift slightly (from August 20 to December 17.)
SEE ALSO: Our 8 favorite noise-cancelling headphones that actually workSouthwest is one of Mashable's favorite sites for cheap flights for several reasons beside its frequent sales. If you prefer to book flights with an airline directly rather than putting your fate in the hands of a third party site like Expedia or Kayak, Southwest typically offers more digestible fares than airlines like American or United. You may not know this about Southwest if you do typically browse third party apps, because Southwest doesn't allow its prices to be shown anywhere but on its own website.
If you're checking a bag, flying Southwest also inherently saves you another handful of cash by allowing you to check two bags for free each flight. Even if another airline only charges $35 per bag, that's $70 per person roundtrip that you're saving through Southwest.
AI is becoming a major part of our digital lives, and Microsoft has adopted the new tech with open arms. So much so that Microsoft now offers a huge range of AI tools straight from Windows 11, led by Microsoft’s new digital assistant, Copilot.
The real advantage of AI is that it can help you do your work faster. AI tools, at least right now, are excellent at helping users save time, so they can spend that time on other tasks. And, many more AI tools that can help you save time are on the way – so expect to be able to save more and more time over the next few months and years.
Curious about how you can save time in Windows 11 using AI? Here are the best features right now.
Simple search featuresThe first thing that AI tools became reasonably good at is search. To be clear, AI tools do hallucinate information – which is to say that when it comes to search, they sometimes confidently get things wrong. That means that you should double-check important information, especially if the information is highly consequential.
SEE ALSO: Windows 11 can now ‘read’ text from your phone’s photos — how to use the new featureThat said, Copilot is still pretty good at search, and it provides sources for its information too – so you can click on the sources and double-check that the information is accurate as needed. Plus, Copilot allows you to ask follow-up questions, which is a whole lot quicker than having to search multiple topics on the web.
Summarize documentsWith AI in Windows 11, you don’t necessarily need to read full, long documents. Instead, you can ask Copilot to summarize documents for you, and this can be done in a few different apps and services. For example, you can ask Copilot to summarize articles in Microsoft Edge, or ask it to summarize documents in Word.
Image creation featuresThere are some handy image creation AI tools in Windows too – and more tools are coming. For now, you can use Microsoft Designer to create images for you. Simply input a text prompt, and Designer will create an image. From there, you can edit the image, and refine it – both using AI tools, and using manual graphic design tools.
Generate textAs you might expect, Copilot can generate text of its own too, which can be helpful in a variety of settings. For example, from the Pages app, you can enable Copilot and ask it to generate text by describing the kind of text that you want the assistant to create. From there, you can have Copilot change the tone of the text, or ask it to rewrite the text based on additional prompts. Then, simply hit the “Add to page” button and your new text will show up in your document.
Recall (upcoming)One of the most powerful upcoming AI tools for Windows 11 will first show up in Microsoft’s new generation of computers, called Microsoft Copilot+ PCs. These computers feature powerful new AI processors that can handle local AI features, like Recall.
Recall essentially keeps an eye on the things you do on your computer, and allows you to easily find documents, websites, images, and more, by asking Copilot about them. Remember when you found a recipe you wanted to cook a few weeks ago, but now you can’t find the web page again? That’s the kind of thing that Recall will be able to help with. Using the tool, you should be able to simply ask Copilot to help you find it, and it’ll look through the log of what you’ve done on your computer.
You’ll be able to turn this feature off if you wish, and set which apps and websites it works with, or doesn’t work with. And, Microsoft is quick to point out that these snapshots are stored locally, and not uploaded to the cloud.
Cocreate (upcoming)Cocreate takes image creation tools to the next level. Using Cocreate on Copilot+ PCs, you’ll be able to sketch designs in paint, and couple that information with text prompts to have Cocreate create a new image for you. The feature will also be available in Microsoft Photos, and could be perfect for those who simply need graphics for a document, for example.
Windows is embracing AI with open arms. Microsoft has been very vocal about its development of Copilot, its AI assistant that’s increasingly becoming built into Windows. Many of these features are built to help you save time and increase productivity – and many of them could prove very helpful.
But did you know that you might be able to use some of these features right now, without even having to turn any settings on? That’s right – plenty of Copilot features are turned on by default. You may or may not love that, given the privacy implications, but Microsoft does claim to keep privacy in mind with these features.
Curious about the AI features that are on by default? Here’s a look.
CopilotThese days, Copilot is more of a bundle of features than one single feature – but within that bundle of features, there is also a single feature called Copilot. The feature is essentially the chat interface that most people think of when they think of AI. But what makes it powerful in Windows 11 is how accessible it is – and increasingly so.
SEE ALSO: Windows 11 adds Copilot AI to major appEven if you don’t have a new computer with a dedicated Copilot key, there’s a Copilot button in the Windows 11 taskbar. Copilot doesn’t have to be turned on or enabled – soo all you have to do is hit that button, which is likely on the right of the taskbar, and start chatting. Copilot can be used to search for information, and you can upload images to the chat to add context. Keep in mind that AI features still sometimes hallucinate information, so for very important information, you’ll want to double-check the facts.
Copilot in Microsoft Office appsCopilot goes beyond a simple chat interface though. Copilot is being baked into all kinds of different Microsoft apps and services without you having to do anything – including Microsoft’s Office suite of apps.
For example, in Microsoft Word, Copilot can be used to conduct research, correct grammar, create outlines, and suggest better sentence structure – all without having to leave the Word interface. It’s a pretty handy tool.
Perhaps it’s even more handy in Excel. In Excel, Copilot can be used to create graphs, generate formulas, and more – allowing you to create full-featured spreadsheets without having to learn all the nuanced features of Excel.
Last but not least, in Powerpoint, Copilot can help you create better presentations with only a few words. You can simply ask Copilot to generate presentations for you from scratch, or from a file or theme. You can then edit and tweak the presentation to be closer to what you’re looking for.
Copilot in EdgeAs you might expect, Copilot is showing up more and more in Edge, without you having to turn it on. Not only can you chat with Copilot in Edge like you can from the Windows taskbar, but you can also use it to help in your web browsing. You can ask Copilot to summarize web pages, compare products in the sidebar, and answer questions about the content on a website.
Cocreator (coming soon)Microsoft has unveiled new AI features for its PCs, too, and they’re set to be featured in a new generation of so-called Copilot+ PCs. These computers offer better AI performance, so they can handle more AI features locally – without having to constantly process information in the cloud. One of these features is the new Cocreator, which will be built into apps like Microsoft Paint and Photos, and can help you generate new images based on your ideas. It’s a neat idea – and means that in Paint, you can sketch out an idea and have the app generate a more detailed version of that image in real time.
The feature will roll out to Copilit+ PCs when they become available in mid-June.
Recall (coming soon)Recall is another major feature that will be available on Copilot+ PCs, though its announcement has triggered controversy and set at least one government investigation in motion.
Recall essentially takes little snapshots of what you do on your computer, allowing you to ask questions about your activity down the line. A good example might be that you saw a recipe you wanted to make – but weeks later, can’t find the recipe. Using Recall, you’ll be able to find the recipe by supplying details that you remember about it.
There are, of course, some privacy concerns about this feature, however Microsoft is quick to point out that these snapshots stay on your computer, and are processed locally. Also, while the feature will be on by default, it won’t be on without you knowing about it – when you set up your computer, you’ll be told about the feature, and if you keep settings at their default options, it’ll be on and active.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our lives, and Microsoft has perhaps been the quickest to bake new AI features into its products. Microsoft Copilot is Microsoft’s AI assistant that can be accessed on Windows 11, and from many of its apps and services, like Edge, Bing, and the Office suite.
It’s really an impressive part of Microsoft’s modern software approach. Copilot isn’t just a chatbot these days – it’s a full-fledged assistant that can see images, generate images and text, draft email replies, and more.
But, of course, given how deep Copilot integration is becoming in Microsoft’s services, you might be wondering just how protected the data you give Copilot is – and how to make use of Copilot while keeping your data safe and secure. Here’s what you need to know.
What permissions does Copilot need?To get the most out of Copilot, it really needs pretty much full access to everything on your computer. That’s right – all the documents, emails, images, and files that you have on your computer can be seen by Copilot, if you give it the access. That’s important to keep in mind if you store sensitive files on your computer.
SEE ALSO: Microsoft unveils Copilot Agents, an AI business assistantTo be fair, Windows as a whole also has this access, obviously. Microsoft increasingly wants users to see Copilot as part of the Microsoft, and Windows, experience – and less as an app that runs on top of Windows. Microsoft has been transparent about its approach to developing AI responsibly, including developing AI systems in accordance with the Microsoft Privacy Standard. This “standard” essentially outlines that while Microsoft collects data from you using Microsoft products, users are able to control the data that Microsoft uses for advertising.
What Copilot features need an internet connection?The features that Copilot needs an internet connection for actually vary a little depending on the computer you have. Microsoft recently launched a new generation of computers that it calls Microsoft Copilot+ PCs, which are designed specifically for better AI features. Copilot+ PCs are built on an ARM architecture, and deliver impressive local AI performance. Not only that, but they can actually run so-called “small language models” locally, so many tasks won’t require an internet connection at all.
Because of this, new Copilot+ PCs actually support a huge range of features that are processed locally, instead of in the cloud. However not all of Copilot’s features will run locally.
SEE ALSO: Everything announced at Microsoft Build 2024, including new Copilot and Edge featuresOne feature that has gotten some attention since Microsoft launched Copilot+ PCs is the new Recall feature. This feature essentially takes screenshots of your computer as you use it, and can then help you refer back to websites, files, and more. According to Microsoft, however, these snapshots are only stored locally, and are encrypted on your hard drive. Microsoft says that they aren't uploaded to the cloud.
Another new feature is the Cocreate feature, which also runs locally. This feature is built into software like Paint and Photos, and in paint, for example, it allows users to sketch an image and combine that with text prompts to create all-new images.
This isn’t to say that Copilot doesn’t rely on the cloud at all. On the contrary, while Copilot+ PCs can run small language models locally, they can’t run large language models locally – and any time you use the service to find out information from the web, for example, it’ll rely on cloud services. Not only that, but standard PCs that aren’t "Copilot+ PCs" will rely more on cloud services, as they can’t run these new small language models locally.
What you can doSo what can you do to ensure that your data is protected while making use of all these new features? Well, there’s really not much you need to do, if you want to use Copilot. To be clear, for now, you don’t have to use Copilot at all – it can be disabled in the settings of your Windows computer. And, of course, you don’t necessarily have to use specific Copilot features.
Microsoft says that Copilot adheres to the same privacy and security standards that it has already been using – and for now, there’s no reason to suspect that Copilot is secretly collecting data that you don’t know about, and sending it to third parties. Hopefully, Microsoft won’t prove that wrong.
Apple isn't done incorporating other companies' AI models into its products.
That's according to Craig Federighi, anyway. The senior VP of software engineering at Apple confirmed (via TechCrunch) at WWDC that Google Gemini will eventually be folded into the "Apple Intelligence" suite of AI features. Federighi wasn't specific about what that meant or when it would happen, but one can reasonably assume it would work similarly to how the newly announced ChatGPT integration will work later this year.
SEE ALSO: Elon Musk is ranting about Apple and OpenAI on X“We’re looking forward to doing integrations with other models, including Google Gemini, for instance, in the future,” Federighi said.
In case you don't know, the newly AI-enhanced Siri will optionally prompt users to go to ChatGPT (without needing to log in with an account) if Siri feels like ChatGPT can better respond to a prompt than it can. Theoretically, Google Gemini integration would work the same way, but we can't say anything definitively right now based on a quick tease from Federighi.
As a reminder, you need an iPhone 15 Pro (or newer), or an iPad or MacBook with at least an M1 chip to use any of these features, so a majority of people won't have access to them when they launch later this year.
Featured Video For YouSAVE $42: As of June 11, get the myQ Smart Garage Door Video Keypad at Amazon for $57.99, $42 off its normal price of $99.99. That's a discount of 42%.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon myQ Smart Garage Door Video Keypad on white background $57.99 at AmazonGarage door openers are usually pretty utilitarian. They can open and close your garage door. Not exactly the most exciting function, but you need it done, right? Add some functionality to your garage door with a smart device that can make interacting and watching over what happens around your garage as easy as using app with a smart garage door opener. Yep, they're a thing, and you can snag one today for an excellent price.
As of June 11, get the myQ Smart Garage Door Video Keypad for just $57.99 at Amazon. That's 42% off its normal price of $99.99 and a discount of $42. This keypad works garage door openers manufactured by Chamberlain, LiftMaster, or Craftsman after 1993, so be sure yours fits the bill before buying.
This keypad works in conjunction with the garage door opener you already have to give you a camera and smartphone access with special PIN codes for the physical keypad itself. While at home, enter your PIN to access your garage and set time-specific passes for family and friends to get in. While away, get motion detection alerts via camera as well as real-time notifications about what's going on by your garage. With remote viewing and two-way audio, you can also communicate with anyone around your garage or surveil the area.
If you're ready to beef up what your garage opener can do, consider adding this keypad to your setup. If nothing else, it's an affordable extra layer of security that'll help out with your peace of mind.
SAVE $62.32: Get the Marshall Major IV headphones at Amazon for $87.67. That's 42% off for $63.32 in savings.
Opens in a new window Credit: Marshall Marshall Major IV headphones $82.67 at AmazonWhen you just need to be in your own world — blasting music and blocking out conversation — over-the-ear headphones are your savior. Plus, it doesn't hurt that they're essentially a chic way to accessorize your outfit. Marshall's line of headphones are a stylish option for sure, offering a more retro look than the futuristic style of AirPods Max or Sony WH-1000XM5.
SEE ALSO: The Marshall Major V headphones claim to have 100 hours of battery life, so I put them to the testThe Marshall Major IV headphones aren't short on good looks with their vintage design, but they're also stacked with features for easy, everyday listening. Normally priced at $149.99, these headphones are marked down to $82.67, saving you $62.32. If you don't want to miss out on this 42% off deal, we don't blame you.
While the Marshall Major IV headphones don't feature active noise cancellation, they do boast an impressive 80+ hours of battery life. That number is hard to believe, but having tested the Marshall Major V headphones that claimed to last over 100 hours and did in our tests, we know they can live up to it. For physical controls, there's a multi-function knob that controls volume and playback.
The big cushions supposedly cup ears for long-lasting comfort, however, our reviewer found them to be a little uncomfortable. That being said, if you're terrible at remembering to charge your headphones, these are unbeatable, especially at $82.67 — the lowest price we've seen the headphones at since last year.
Shop the Marshall Major IV headphones for $82.67 and save 42%.
We've all been there: You're under the covers, scrolling through Tinder way past your bedtime. You're on a left-swipe roll and accidentally pass on someone you would've swiped right on so hard your thumb would break.
The only way to Rewind — reverse your last swipe — is to pay for Tinder, so why don't you go ahead and just drop some dollars a month to pay for a Tinder Gold subscription? This will set you back $18.99 for one week and $24.99 for one month, according to the U.S. App Store. Tinder confirmed to Mashable that the app considers a user's previous account activity, including how long you've had their account, past purchases, and past engagement when providing subscription offers. Demographic factors like age, gender, and sexual orientation don't factor in, according to Tinder. The exact cost may also vary based on international exchange rates.
If, when you get the next month's charge, you regret this financial decision, you'll need to cancel Tinder Gold. Here's how to do it.
What is Tinder Gold?Tinder Gold is one of the dating app's tier subscription options. Maybe they call it gold because it's the Goldilocks of plans, having more perks (and costing more) than Tinder Plus, but fewer perks and a smaller price tag than Tinder Platinum.
With all Tinder subscriptions, you don't see ads. You have unlimited Likes (as opposed to 100 right-swipes per day for free users), unlimited Rewinds, and can use the Passport feature for any location.
Tinder Gold, unlike Tinder Plus, also has Top Picks, where the app serves you your "most swipe-worthy matches." You'll get one free Boost a month, which makes you a top profile in your area for 30 minutes, and free weekly Super Likes, which let the user know you Liked them before they Like you back.
In addition to all of those features, Tinder Platinum allows you to see Likes you made; gives you Priority Likes, which put you at the top of your potential match's options; and lets you send a message when you Super Like.
SEE ALSO: 'No-launch' is the latest Instagram dating trend How to cancel Tinder GoldHow you cancel Tinder Gold depends on how you subscribed. Deleting the app on your phone won't cancel the subscription, and if you purchased it through the Apple or Google Play Store, deleting your Tinder account itself won't cancel it either.
If you bought Tinder Gold on your iPhone, open your Settings and tap on your name. Then tap subscriptions, select your Tinder one, and press Cancel Subscription.
For Android, there are two options. If you purchased through the Google Play Store, go there on your Android. Tap the Menu icon and go to Subscriptions. Select the Tinder subscription, and choose Cancel Subscription.
If you used the direct credit card option on Android, open Tinder on your device. Go to your profile, tap Manage Payment Account, then Cancel Subscription.
Finally, if you bought Tinder Gold through Tinder's browser application, go to the site. Tap the profile icon, go to Manage Account, then click Cancel or disable Auto Renew. Deleting your Tinder account on the browser site also automatically cancels the subscription if you bought it there.
Still having trouble? Tinder has a separate article for help on canceling the subscription, but it's basically the same instructions. Should you need individualized help, screenshot what you're seeing and contact Tinder directly.
How to unsub from Tinder Total TimeStep 1: Step 1
If you bought Tinder Gold on your iPhone, open your Settings.
Step 2: Step 2
Tap on your name.
Step 3: Step 3
Then tap subscriptions and select your Tinder one.
Step 4: Step 4
Press Cancel Subscription.
Step 5: Still having trouble?
Tinder has a separate article for help on canceling the subscription, but it's basically the same instructions. Should you need individualized help, screenshot what you're seeing and contact Tinder directly.
What happens when I delete Tinder Gold?You'll still have access to the paid features until the subscription runs out. Tinder doesn't prorate fees based on cancellation date, nor do they retroactively refund previous payments.
Canceling your paid subscription doesn't delete your Tinder account, so you can still use it for free. Should you want the extras again, you can always start a new subscription. Until then, enjoy your regret-free swipes.
This article was first published in 2021 and republished in 2024.
SAVE $110: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ tablet (128GB) is on sale at Amazon for $489.99, marked down from the usual price of $599.99. That's an 18% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ (128GB) $489.99 at AmazonSummer has finally arrived. If your schedule involves watching movies on a plane, relaxing by the pool with a good read, or focusing on your creative side, there's a deal on a tablet today that might help you ring in the season on a high note.
As of June 11, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ tablet (128GB) is on sale for just $489.99 at Amazon, reduced from the regular price of $599.99. The sale means you'll be saving $110 or taking 18% off the list price. That's only $10 above its lowest price ever.
SEE ALSO: Amazon deal of the day: Shop the latest M3 MacBook Air at a new record-low priceWhen it comes to bragging rights, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ makes an impressive case. For starters, the tablet measures 12.4 inches. This means streaming your favorite summer shows will be a great experience, but Samsung also designed the screen for maximum productivity. Mashable's review of the tablet mentions these useful features: "The S9 FE+ is a fantastic tablet that functions as a great little productivity device — it boasts the ability to use as many as three apps on the screen at once, with two in split screen view and one in pop-up view," writes reviewer RJ Andersen.
You'll also get impressive battery life with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+, which can last for up to 20 hours. If you have a 45W wall charger (not included with the tablet), Samsung mentions you'll be able to recharge in just 90 minutes.
Another feature Andersen points out is the tablet's gaming ability. "The S9 FE+ offers a pretty solid gaming experience for casual gamers," they write in the review. "While it’s certainly not a hardcore gaming machine, I was surprised to discover how much I loved playing chill games on this tablet — something I’ve never really done before — but it was the perfect tablet for scrolling through social media, playing a relaxing game, or watching a movie on the go."
This deal also includes the S Pen, so you can take notes by hand, sketch, or make up a document. The 128GB storage size means you've got space for downloaded movies and music, should summer plans involve an airplane. But if that's not enough, the tablet is capable of accepting a 1TB microSD card.
For anyone who's been considering a new tablet or upgrading to a larger model, today's deal on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ takes $110 off the typical price, which means you'll pay just $489.99.
Counting down the days before Netflix release the second part of Bridgerton's third season?
The streamer has something to help take the edge off.
SEE ALSO: 'Bridgerton' Season 3, Part 2 trailer teases a very big secretOn Tuesday, Netflix's Tudum account shared a link to the first four minutes of Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2, which can be watched on Netflix's Tudum site.
Tweet may have been deletedThe start of Part 2 picks up directly where Part 1 left off, with a newly engaged Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) being led into the Bridgerton household by Colin (Luke Newton). She's warmly greeted by the family when they learn the news, with one key exception: Pen's former BFF Eloise (Claudia Jessie), who knows all about Pen's secret identity and makes it clear that she wants her to come clean. Uh-oh.
Bridgerton Seasons 1, 2, and Season 3, Part 1 are now streaming on Netflix. Season 3 Part 2 drops on June 13.
When The Boys first premiered in 2019, it seemed like the perfect in-your-face antidote to superhero fatigue. Not only did Eric Kripke's Prime Video series send up the pop cultural oversaturation of caped crusaders, it also took satirical swings at corporations, politicians, and the corrupt interplay between the two.
As the U.S. political landscape grew worse and worse in the years since, The Boys worked overtime to match real life's outrageousness. The series also faced the challenge of topping its own levels of gore and sexual chaos. These constant escalations are how we get The Boys' unfortunate fourth season, a dour eight episodes that suck most of the fun out of the show and replace it with lackluster satire and shock value.
SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 review: A tragedy written in fire and blood The Boys Season 4 sees the U.S. in crisis. Erin Moriarty in "The Boys." Credit: Jan Thijs / Prime VideoThe Boys Season 4 picks up in the wake of Homelander's (Antony Starr) murder of a civilian at the end of Season 3. The incident — for which Homelander is now on trial — has further stoked division among U.S. citizens, with Homelander's diehard supporters squaring off against those who want regulation of supes. The similarities between Donald Trump and Homelander have never been subtle, but thanks to the inclusion of a trial storyline and Homelander's throngs of red baseball cap-wearing fans, the comparisons have never been clearer. Add in a presidential election and mentions of a certification on Jan. 6, and you're looking at a season of The Boys that feels closer to real life than ever before.
But in hewing so close to real life, The Boys' political satire and references grow lazy. A Homelander supporter threatens Annie's (Erin Moriarty) Starlight House project in a muddled take on the "pizzagate" conspiracy. A politician repeats former Missouri Congressman Todd Akin's reprehensible "legitimate rape" comments verbatim. And in one of the show's most bewildering jokes, secret supe politician Victoria Neumann (Claudia Doumit) makes a joke about Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — even though she's the show's AOC analog. Satire shouldn't just mean copying and pasting from our world, nor should it mean throwing sloppy references at the wall. Where's the sharpness here, the actual twists on our lives?
SEE ALSO: X's best reactions to Trump's 34 felony convictionsTo its credit, many of Season 4's bigger satirical set pieces stick the landing. Superhero conglomerate Vought's own version of Disney on Ice proves hilarious, even introducing us to a new Christmas earworm. Elsewhere, a visit to conspiracy theory-laden event TruthCon provides ample laughs — although an explicit scene there involving clones just feels like the show half-heartedly meeting a raunch quota.
That sense of a quota exists throughout the season, both in terms of sex and violence. Rarely are these gags earned, or even any fun. As the show grows darker, these trademark bouts of shock grow more and more punishing. In particular, a drawn-out sequence involving Homelander confronting his past is torturous in more ways than one.
The Boys are MVPs of The Boys Season 4. Karl Urban, Tomer Capone, and Laz Alonso in "The Boys." Credit: Jan Thijs/Prime VideoWith The Boys struggling to find more exaggerated ways to prove how bad Vought and Homelander are (as if we could forget), most of the scenes involving Vought and the Seven suck the life out of the season. Even the addition of new supes Sister Sage (Susan Heyward) and Firecracker (Valorie Carter) can't shake things up; Sage's role as Smartest Person in the World is frustratingly thin, while Firecracker is just another right-wing caricature with an unhealthy devotion to Homelander.
It's a relief, then, that the Boys themselves mostly have more compelling storylines. As they prepare to strike down Vought, Homelander, and Victoria Neuman, our titular team is more fractured than ever. Hughie (Jack Quaid) is dealing with a family crisis; Butcher (Karl Urban) has six months to live and is using them to try and rescue young supe Ryan (Cameron Crovetti) from Homelander's clutches; Mother's Milk (Laz Alonso) is struggling with the pressure of keeping the Boys together; and Starlight (Erin Moriarty), Frenchie (Tomer Capone), and Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara) must confront demons from their pasts like Homelander.
Each of the Boys' struggles come with their fair share of poignant emotional beats — a welcome respite from the show's larger scale conflict. Here, they struggle with questions of redemption and forgiveness. Are these things even possible for them, after all they've done? And in the case of Ryan, can Butcher save him before he does anything he'll have to atone for?
Some of these storylines feature some ridiculous twists and turns, but for the most part, they resonate. Better an overdramatic reveal with actual consequences than The Boys' millionth send-up of Tucker Carlson.
Unfortunately, it's the latter approach that tends to win out this season.
After that shocking cliffhanger, Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon is finally flying back on to our screens. But who should sit on the Iron Throne, really?
In Season 2, we're looking at civil war between childhood friends, between the Black Council under the command of Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy), and the Green Council led by Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), the latter of whom sees her son Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) currently on the Iron Throne.
SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' recap: The 9 most WTF moments so far ahead of Season 2First of all, reacquaint yourself with the Targaryen family tree. In the very first episode of House of the Dragon, we learnt how King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine) won the crown over Princess Rhaenys Targaryen (Eve Best). King Jaehaerys, having no living sons, picked Viserys during the Great Council at Harrenhal because, well, he's a dude. But as to Viserys' own heir? Well, that got complicated last season.
In Season 1, successors were named, the Iron Throne usurped, and at the centre of it all stand two women trying to avoid all-out war in Westeros. But who technically deserves what Viserys calls "the most dangerous seat in the realm"? Ahead of Season 2, we're looking at the pros and cons of the Black and the Green Councils in the forthcoming war of succession.
The case for the Black CouncilPro: Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen was formally named heir to the Iron Throne There was a whole ceremony! Credit: Ollie Upton / HBOYou can't get much better than a formal declaration of succession by the king himself. After his wife and son's death in childbirth, King Viserys named Rhaenyra heir to the Iron Throne, moving her above her bitter uncle and future husband Prince Daemon (Matt Smith). Rhaenyra was the early pick of the Small Council over Daemon, but it wasn't until he pissed off Viserys by calling the king's stillborn son Prince Baelon "The Heir for a Day" that Viserys decided to make it official, telling Rhaenyra of her succession in front of the skull of legendary Valyrian dragon Balerion — a sacred place to do so.
Despite the fact that no queen had ever sat on the Iron Throne, a whole Great Hall of lords pledged their allegiance to the princess — and by the finale, the newly crowned Queen Rhaenyra was ready to strongly remind them of these oaths.
SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 wish list: Everything we want to seeThroughout Season 1, Viserys swore publicly and to Rhaenyra (on her mother's memory!) she wouldn't be supplanted as heir, even when her teenage bestie Alicent was declared his betrothed. Yuck. Viserys confirmed his daughter's royal inheritance again to Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), when they arranged marriage between Rhaenyra and his son Laenor (John MacMillan) — Rhaenyra's succession was part of the bargain.
However, because Westeros is patriarchal as hell, Rhaenyra's inheritance was technically always under threat by Viserys producing a male heir with Alicent. "Men would sooner put the realm to the torch than see a woman ascend the Iron Throne," Rhaenys told a young Rhaenyra, having gone through all that crap herself. The king confided in Alicent of his doubts, providing a strong base for her motivation to wave the dubious paternity of Rhaenyra's "Strong" sons around, as well as how she interpreted the most contested moment in the series: King Viserys' final wish.
Con: Queen Alicent Hightower genuinely believes Viserys changed his mind There's Aemond. And then there's Aemond. Credit: Ollie Upton / HBOKing Viserys died in his bed with Alicent by his side in episode 8. We never saw Viserys rename his heir, but in his last moments, the lucid king spoke of a dream had by King Aegon I Targaryen, a secret Targaryen prophecy passed from king to heir known as "A Song of Ice and Fire" that speaks of "The Prince That Was Promised" to protect Westeros from dark forces (read: white walkers). Viserys never told anyone but Rhaenyra of the prophecy, and his final words, which seem meant for his daughter, are: "It is you. You are the one. You must do this. You must do this."
If you heard your dying husband speak your son Aegon's name and the words "The Prince That Was Promised" with no context, you’d probably believe he’d renamed his heir too. While the Small Council believes it convenient, Alicent believes it to be the truth.
Notably, in the season finale, Rhaenyra realises Viserys never told Daemon of King Aegon I's dream — her father never had any intention of naming Daemon as his heir, ever.
Pro: The Black Council has more dragons so... Dragons = rule. Credit: HBOIf we're talking soldiers, the Green Council might have the Black Council beat. But if we're talking dragons?
The Black Council has: Syrax (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Meleys (Rhaenys Targaryen), Caraxes (Daemon Targaryen), Vermax (Jacaerys Velaryon), Tyraxes (Joffrey Velaryon), and Moondancer (Baela Targaryen) — they're now without Arrax, who died with Lucerys.
They could also possibly have the legendary Vermithor, who Daemon sung to in the season finale. And it's unclear who'll be riding Seasmoke (once ridden by Laenor Velaryon) who resides on Driftmark, or Silverwing who lives on the Dragonmont — plus, Daemon's incubating a bunch of dragon eggs there.
The Green Council has: Dreamfyre (Helaena), Sunfyre (Aegon II Targaryen), and Vhagar "Queen of all Dragons" (Aemond Targaryen, who claimed her over Rhaena Velaryon, who was hoping to claim her from her late mother, Laena Velaryon).
However, as Rhaenyra wisely advises her council in the finale, dragons in war means everything burns, promising "a kingdom of ash and bone" for whomever is left.
Con: Rhaenyra's problematic uncle-husband is a murderous liabilityBelieving himself the true heir to the Iron Throne, Viserys' brother Prince Daemon has craved kingship for an age. After Viserys picked Rhaenyra as heir, Daemon made a few power plays, declaring himself the Prince of Dragonstone, stealing Prince Baelon's dragon egg, starting a war in the Stepstones alongside Corlys without Viserys' permission and basically finishing it himself. But none of this worked as effectively as marrying his own niece.
Rhaenyra and Daemon make for one supercharged, incestuous, toxic Targaryen duo. Daemon comes with some advantageous territory, having been named King of the Narrow Sea after he smashed the Triarchy. The pair have Driftmark and the shipping lanes in hand through their marriages with Laena (Nanna Blondell) and Laenor, and subsequent alliances with Rhaenys and Corlys, therefore commanding the mightiest navy of Westeros.
But should Rhaenyra completely trust her uncle-husband? He's an absolutely terrible spouse, who inherited all of Runestone by murdering his first wife. Sure, Daemon makes the Kings' Guard swear allegiance to Queen Rhaenyra (under pain of dragon fire), but he's constantly challenging her in front of her council and is privately violent toward her.
Big Pro: Rhaenyra has "The Queen Who Never Was" and Lord Corlys' fleet on side MY Queen. Credit: Ollie Upton / HBOLet's not forget Rhaenys Targaryen, "The Queen Who Never Was", was up for the Iron Throne herself once. In fact, she and her husband Corlys came close to the Iron Throne by almost having their daughter Laena married to King Viserys...when she was 12. Thankfully instead, they solidified their connection to the crown through Rhaenyra's marriage to their son Laenor and Daemon's marriage to Laena — however, Laena endured the most horrific death of the series, and Laenor faked his own death.
After Viserys' death, Rhaenys was held captive in the Red Keep and told to swear allegiance to the Greens. (Nice try.) Alicent tried to sway Rhaenys, insisting Aegon's succession was her husband's dying wish and playing the "you should have been queen" card.
"House Velaryon has long allied itself with the Princess Rhaenyra and what has it gained you?" Alicent asked.
"The word of my House is not fickle," is all Rhaenys needed to say.
Obviously, incarcerating Rhaenys and her dragon Meleys was not the move. In their dramatic escape from King's Landing, the pair chose not to kill the newly crowned Aegon by fire and kickstart the war. Instead, she and Corlys pledge the support of House Velaryon and its mighty fleet to the Black Council's cause.
House Velaryon is in. Credit: Ollie Upton / HBOSo, Green probably can't beat Black on the sea or the sky. But they have their own pros and cons in legitimately claiming that all-important Iron Throne.
The case for the Green CouncilPro: Alicent Hightower has fought her way from political pawn to power player You've got to hand it to Alicent. Credit: Ollie Upton / HBOWhile she might not be a dragonrider or a princess, Queen Alicent Hightower has endured a lot to get to where she is. In one of the most WTF moments of House of the Dragon so far, 17-year-old Alicent was forced by her father, Hand of the King Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), to "comfort" a much older, grieving Viserys — a move that cut her off from her best friend and ally in the Red Keep, Rhaenyra. Though she does care for him, she's essentially made to marry the king, have unwanted sex with his decaying body, and bear him four mostly awful children. Alicent also endures the horrors of an alliance with the creepy Larys Strong (Matthew Needham), is constantly undercut by her scheming father, and she treads lightly within a power structure that will never protect her or her children by default.
Though she threw Rhaenyra under the bus by obsessing over her sons' paternity, Alicent has found moments of reclamation where she can. Mashable's Belen Edwards wrote a whole piece about why Alicent's green dress in episode 5 is such an iconic power move. After Viserys' death, Alicent lambasted her father for making her a pawn, even making a personal appeal to Rhaenyra with a token of their childhood together to convince her ex-friend away from war.
Yes, Alicent has wed her son Aegon to her daughter Helaena (Phia Saban) to bolster their "pure blood" claim to the throne over Rhaenyra's alleged bastard sons, a move that's classic Targaryen but still gross and politically problematic. But it's not the only gross and problematic thing around here — there's Aegon himself.
Con: Aegon is a total dropkick who threatened to sail on a boat to avoid being king "I have no wish to rule! No taste for duty!" Credit: Ollie Upton / HBOAs Alicent can't take the Iron Throne herself, it's the queen's first-born son by Viserys who's up. Problem is, Aegon sucks.
A big fan of child fighting rings and public masturbation, Aegon never wanted the Iron Throne. In fact, he actively ran away from it. In episode 9, he fled from his brother Prince Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) and Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Franke), and Ser Erryk (Elliott Tittensor) and Arryk Cargyll (Luke Tittensor), screaming "I want my mother". Even his own guardsmen are disgusted by him, calling him "unfit to rule." Aemond, who desperately craves the Iron Throne, had to literally drag him home to the palace, as his brother cried, "I have no wish to rule! No taste for duty! I’m not suited." Aegon even begged his brother to let him go and "sail away never to be found!"
"My father never wanted this. He had 20 years to name me heir and never did. Steadfastly, he upheld Rhaenyra’s claim." - Aegon II TargaryenOn the way to Aegon’s coronation, Alicent had to remind her son of the privilege he’s being handed, telling him to "have the decency to look grateful." But even Aegon knows it’s Rhaenyra's crown by right, saying, "My father never wanted this. He had 20 years to name me heir and never did. Steadfastly, he upheld Rhaenyra’s claim." Aegon even laughed off his mother’s assertion that the king changed his mind: "He didn’t like me."
Pro: The Greens usurped Rhaenyra's throne very, very publicly Oh NOW Aegon wants it. Credit: Ollie Upton / HBORoyal tantrum-thrower Aegon finally embraced the Iron Throne when he was publicly given a golden crown, anointed by the High Septon in front of thousands in the Dragonpit in the penultimate episode of Season 1.
It's a solid PR move from the Hightowers; Otto announced the death of the king while crowning a new one, as the new Lord Commander, Ser Criston Cole declared him "the true heir to the Iron Throne". Aegon had misogyny on his side here — remember a young Rhaenyra saw a theatre audience actively booing her claim to the throne in episode 4. So, the crowd politely murmured, but then later applauded heartily. It's a very public declaration of succession.
"They crowned him in front of the masses?" Rhaenyra said in shock in the season finale when she was told the news.
"So that the masses would see him as their rightful king," Rhaenys replied.
Con: Prince Aemond basically hard-launched the civil war Big mistake. Huge. Credit: Ollie Upton / HBONeither Alicent nor Rhaenyra wanted to go to war for the throne — Alicent tried to steer Aegon away from ruling with "cruelty and callousness", while Rhaenyra held off the Black Council's war rallying. Usurping the throne is a treasonous move that begins the rumblings of civil war in Westeros, but after that Season 1 finale? It's on.
When the Black Council sent their reps out to rally the armies of the Eyrie, Winterfell, and the Stormlands to their cause, they assigned Lucerys (Elliot Grihault), Rhaenyra's youngest son, to Storm's End to get Borros Baratheon (Roger Evans) onside. He found his nemesis Aemond already there, demanding a literal eye for an eye. On leaving, Lucerys and his dragon Arrax were chomped by Aemond's enormous dragon Vhagar. From the look on Aemond's face, it certainly wasn't the prince's entire intention to kill his brother's rival's son. And until this moment, Rhaenyra had resisted making the first move in the looming war. But her son being killed by Vhagar, ridden by a prince of the Greens? Buckle up.
Look, ultimately we know the fate of House Targaryen is pretty grim, with the "Mad King" Aerys set to do his thing around 170 years down the track and his daughter Daenerys Targaryen sealing her own fate. But for now, it'll be a matter of bloody tactics for who ends up on the Iron Throne in House of the Dragon.
Personally, I think we all know Viserys never changed his heir from Rhaenyra. But can someone finally put Rhaenys on the throne, please?
House of the Dragon Season 2 premieres June 16 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max.
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