August 6, 2026
Samsung Galaxy Z series foldables are breaking pre-order records in the US and Korea
The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold smartphones officially launch on Aug. 7, and data shared with Mashable shows record pre-sales so far.Samsung's newest batch of foldable phones doesn't officially launch until Aug. 7, but they're evidently doing quite well for themselves already. The Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z F
August 5, 2026
Forget AirPods Max: Every color of the Beats Studio Pro just dropped to $169
Get the best Beats deal. Save 20% on the Beats Studio Pro at Amazon.SAVE $40: As of Aug. 5, the Beats Studio Pro are on sale for $159.95 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Beats
August 5, 2026
Someone stole every Flock camera in this Minnesota city
A city lost its entire Flock camera network as communities nationwide grapple with the controversial license plate readers.Flock cameras are supposed to help police track cars. In Winona, Minnesota, police are now trying to track down the cameras themselves.All eight license plate readers operated b
August 5, 2026
TikTok withheld a safety feature from 15 million users, report says
TikTok reportedly withheld an algorithm safeguard from 15 million U.S. users while measuring its effect on engagement.For millions of TikTok users, protection from harmful content spirals depended on which side of an experiment they landed on.A confidential internal document obtained by Bloomberg Au
August 5, 2026
EcoFlows portable power stations and solar bundles are up to 32% off right now
TL;DR: Now through Aug. 16, you can get up to 32% off DELTA power stations and solar bundles. Opens in a new window Credit: EcoFlow Save on EcoFlow Delta 3 Series Get up to 32% o
August 5, 2026
Deck out your living room with $100 off the 50-inch TCL QM6K mini-LED TV
As of August 5, get $100 off the 50-inch TCL QM6K mini-LED TV at Amazon.SAVE $100: As of August 5, the 50-inch TCL QM6K Mini-LED QLED 4K TV is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $599.99. That's a discount of 17%. Opens in a new window
August 5, 2026
EAs $55bn sale to Saudi-led group closes — $700 million in cuts on the horizon
The deal, which includes Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, takes EA private and loads the company with $18 billion in debt.Electronic Arts has told debt investors it plans to cut $700 million in annual costs, including $170 million tied to "organizational efficiencies," as the company completes its
August 5, 2026
The 5 products Mashable readers are buying this week
Mashable readers' favorite deals this week Roborock Qrevo CurvX Robot Vacuum and Mop $1,199.99 at Amazon(save $300) Get Deal 85-inch TCL Clas
August 5, 2026
Researchers watched OpenAI, Anthropic models take extreme measures in hacking test
A bunch of researchers let AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic loose in a testing environment, and the results were a little spooky.The United Kingdom's AI Security Institute released a report (via Engadget) detailing some incidents in which the models actually acted outside their testing parameters
August 5, 2026
Google Pixel 11 Pro: Everything we know ahead of Aug. 12 Made By Google event
Google is all set to launch some new Pixel phones very soon. What do we know about the more expensive model so far?Google is about to announce new Android flagship phones. And if you'd like to know what they're launching ahead of time, we've gathered all of our reporting on the upcoming phone into o
August 5, 2026
Stay ready in any situation with 43% off the Bluetti Elite 10 mini portable power station
SAVE $86.02: As of August 5, get the Bluetti Elite 10 mini portable power station for $112.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $199. That's a discount of 43%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon
August 5, 2026
Google Assistant to shut down on Android, Wear OS next month
After a decade of existence, Google is finally sunsetting Google Assistant in favor of Gemini.Google's longtime voice assistant will officially go to the great tech graveyard in the sky in the very near future.As has been expected for quite a while, Google is ending support for Google Assistant on A
August 5, 2026
Need a back-to-school laptop fast? This 15.6-inch Dell model is $130 off
SAVE 17%: As of Aug. 5, you can get the 15.6-inch Dell laptop (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $649.99, down from $780, at Amazon. That's a 17% discount or $130.01 in savings.15.6-inch Dell laptop (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)$649.99 at Amazon$780 Save $130.01Get D
August 5, 2026
The Soundcore Nebula P1i portable projector is on sale for under $300 — summer movie nights just got an upgrade
The Soundcore Nebula P1i Portable Projector is on sale at Amazon for $295, down from the list price of $369. That's a 20% discount.SAVE $74: The Soundcore Nebula P1i portable projector is on sale for $295 at Amazon, marked down from the list price of $369. That's a 20% discount.
August 5, 2026
This under $400 DJI portable power station deal is a steal for content creators
The DJI Power 1000 V2 is on sale at Amazon for just $399.98. That's a savings of 43% from its usual $699 list price.SAVE $299: As of Aug. 5, the DJI Power 1000 V2 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for just $399.98. That's $299.02 less than the full $699 price tag at DJI, a savings of 43%.
August 5, 2026
I tested all of Amazons e-readers, and this is the best Kindle to buy
Mashable tested and reviewed every Amazon Kindle. Compare the base Kindle, Kindle Kids, Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and Scribe.Choosing a Kindle is just the start. Once you have your Kindle, there's so much you can do to make the most of it. For avid readers, Stuff Your Kindle Day and Libby let you cros
August 5, 2026
Cue up your favorite music with nearly half off the Sony ULT Wear headphones
SAVE $101.99: As of August 5, get the Sony ULT Wear headphones for $148 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $249.99. That's a discount of 41%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Sony ULT Wear hea
August 5, 2026
The DJI Neo is down to its best-ever price — grab this beginner-friendly bundle for under $370
The DJI Neo Motion Fly More Combo is back at its best price at Amazon. Get the 135-gram self-flying drone with a 4K camera, RC Motion 3 controller, and three batteries for $369, down from $529.SAVE $160: As of Aug. 5, the DJI Neo Motion Fly More Combo is down to $369 at Amazon. That matches its best
August 5, 2026
How to stop videos autoplaying on X
How to stop videos from autoplaying on X when there's disturbing or violent content going viral.X (formerly Twitter) seems to be dominated by videos when you open the app or access the site — and if the news of the day happens to be something violent or disturbing, it can be easy to stumble across c
August 5, 2026
This $250 watch is shockingly capable: Garmin Forerunner 70
See how the $250 Garmin Forerunner 70 performs in real-world testing and whether it's the best entry-level fitness watch.This $250 watch is shockingly capable: Garmin Forerunner 70 | All Things Mobile
August 5, 2026
Save $100+ on the ASUS ROG OLED gaming monitor that makes LCD panels look ancient
SAVE OVER $100: As of Aug. 5, the ASUS ROG 27-inch OLED gaming monitor is on sale for $679 at Amazon. That's $120 off its full price of $799. Opens in a new window Credit: ASUS ASUS ROG 27-Inch OLED Gamin
August 5, 2026
This 65-inch Mini-LED 4K TV is down to a record-low price at Amazon — save $502
SAVE OVER $500: As of Aug. 5, the Hisense 65-inch U6 Pro Series Mini‑LED ULED 4K TV has hit its lowest-ever price of $598.99 at Amazon. That's $501 off its list price of $1,099.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense
August 5, 2026
Android users, beware: Your location data might be being inadvertently shared
Android app developers may be sharing your location with advertisers, according to findings from an Electronic Frontier Foundation investigation.Got an Android phone? Your location may be being broadcast on more apps than you realize.App developers could be inadvertently sharing user location data w
August 5, 2026
Fill your Kindle for free: This weeks Stuff Your E-Reader event has 100+ free books
Stuff Your E-Reader is live on Aug. 5-8. Stuff Your E-Reader, hosted by Indie Author Collective, is offering free books in a variety of subgenres.TL;DR: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on Aug. 5-8. Stuff Your E-Reader, hosted by Indie Author Collective, is offering free books in a varie