July 26, 2026
Xtra suddenly cancels preorders for its clone of banned DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Pro camera
The company behind the Xtra Muse 2 Pro has cancelled preorders for the camera. Is an FCC investigation the reason why?Xtra, the camera company that suddenly popped up last year, is canceling preorders and issuing refunds for its upcoming Xtra Muse 2 Pro gimbal camera."After reviewing our product and
July 26, 2026
Apple launching its first water-resistant iPad soon
The next iPad mini will be water-resistant, according to new reports.For years, iPhones have had various levels of water resistance. However, if you've previously submerged your iPad in water, you'll know that Apple's tablets, however, are not water-resistant. That will soon change.Apple's first wat
July 26, 2026
Free iPhone deal: T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to qualify
How to get the Apple iPhone for free. Score the Apple iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro for free with T-Mobile.TL;DR: The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro are available for free right now with T-Mobile. Here's how to qualify for this limited-time offer. Opens in a new window
July 26, 2026
The best laptops of 2026: We tested 80+ models to find our favorites
We tested over 80 laptops in the past two years to find the best laptop for every budget. See how the top MacBooks compare to our favorite Windows PCs.Mashable has been testing laptops for over 10 years. Over the past two years alone, the team and I have researched dozens of models and tried more th
July 26, 2026
I tried the Jackery FridgeGuard portable power station: Its both functional and pretty
For a short amount of time, a power outage feels nice. It’s an excuse to cancel plans and settle on the couch with a good book (or an e-reader) instead. That calm feeling fades once a low-battery alert shows up on your phone, and it’s never convenient to not have WiFi at home. But maybe even more in
July 26, 2026
Get lifetime ad blocking for up to 9 devices for $11
Get the AdGuard Family Plan Lifetime Subscription for $11 (reg. $169.99) through July 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT and protect up to nine devices.TL;DR: Protect up to nine devices with the AdGuard Family Plan Lifetime Subscription for $11 (reg. $169.99) through July 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
July 26, 2026
Get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for life for $27.97 — Ditch 365 for good
Get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and five more apps. Lifetime access is on sale for $27.97, down from $219.99.TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional 2021 includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, Publisher, and Teams (free version). Get
July 26, 2026
Best Samsung Galaxy Fold 8 Ultra preorder deal: Save over $1,000 when you activate a line at T-Mobile
As of July 26, save $1,100 on the Samsung Galaxy Fold8 Ultra when you activate a new line at T-Mobile.SAVE $1,100: At T-Mobile, get $1,100 off a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra when you activate a line on an Experience More or Beyond Plan. Pre-order now before it arrives on Aug. 7.
July 26, 2026
Your Mac can get Microsoft Office for just $43
Get Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 for $39.97 (reg. $219) with a lifetime license through July 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT.TL;DR: Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 for $42.97 (reg. $219) until July 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
July 25, 2026
Midjourney announces surprise purchase of popular horoscope app Co-Star
What does a generative AI company want with one of the most popular horoscope apps? A lot, as it turns out.One of the world's leading generative AI companies, with products licensed by tech powerhouses like Meta, has just announced its acquisition of one of the most popular astrology apps — and we d
July 25, 2026
How to pre-order Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8: See preorder deals
Samsung released three new smartphone models at Galaxy Unpacked: the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8, and Z Fold 8 Ultra. Where to pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy phones: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
July 25, 2026
Build a complete website with AI using this limited-time Hostinger deal
Hostinger's Website Builder plans start at $2.69 per month with a limited-time deal — build a site with AI, get a free domain, and save up to 82% off regular pricing.TL;DR: As of July 25, Hostinger's Website Builder starts at $2.69 per month (down from $11.99 per month), with plans available directl
July 25, 2026
Single dashboard includes ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and more for a one-time $80 through July 26
Get 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime for $79.97 through tomorrow, July 26, and access writing, image, PDF, audio, and video AI tools from one platform.TL;DR: Get the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime for $79.97 (reg. $540) through tomorrow, July 26, and access leading AI models plus mil
July 25, 2026
2 days only — lifetime access to ChatGPT, Claude, and more in one AI dashboard for a one-time $57.97
TL;DR: Get ChatPlayground AI Unlimited Lifetime for $57.97 through tomorrow, July 26, and compare ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, and more side by side with unlimited messages. Opens in a new window Credit: ChatPlayground AI
July 25, 2026
We found the 6 best laptops for college students going back to school
Mashable reporters tested and reviewed the best laptops for college students going back to school, including Mac and Windows PCs.Here at Mashable, we're constantly testing the best laptops based on an exhaustive in-house methodology that combines real-world use with performance benchmarking. In the
July 25, 2026
DJIs Mini 5 Pro drone just hit its lowest-ever price at Amazon — buy for under $700 this weekend
Get the DJI Mini 5 Pro drone for $683, down from $759, as of July 25 — a 10% discount and at its record low price.SAVE $76: As of July 25, the DJI Mini 5 Pro is down to $683 at Amazon — a 10% discount and its lowest-ever price. Opens in a new window
July 25, 2026
Boring isnt working: Inside Elon Musks Vegas Loop
YouTuber Ray Delahanty explored the latest stops on the Vegas Loop and walked away confused.Elon Musk's Boring Company has been hard at work on its Vegas Loop transportation system for years, and it's now in operation in 10 stations — including two at the city’s Harry Reid International Airport. Wel
July 25, 2026
2 days left to get Microsoft’s Visual Studio Pro 2026 for just $30
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 for $29.97 through July 26 and build faster with AI-powered coding tools, Live Share collaboration, and cross-platform development support. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft
July 24, 2026
LG users complain about unwanted ads on TVs and gaming monitors
LG users complained about intrusive McAfee ads on LG gaming monitors, forcing Microsoft to respond.Korean electronics giant LG is taking heat over intrusive settings on its TVs and computer monitors — and the backlash may just be getting started. It all began on July 17, when an LG gaming monitor cu
July 24, 2026
Anthropic release Claude Opus 5, its safest model yet
Claude Opus 5 is Anthropic's newest AI model, released on Friday.Anthropic has unveiled a new AI model it says comes close to Claude Fable 5 in its levels of intelligence — at half the price.Claude Opus 5 was just released by Anthropic on Friday. The AI company is already pushing the model out as th
July 24, 2026
Uh-oh, Qualcomm is hiking prices for its clients amidst RAMageddon, report says
Any company that buys chips from Qualcomm is going to see a double-digit price increase soon, according to a new Bloomberg report.The general perception of RAMageddon has been, for a while now, that it will get worse before it gets better. Qualcomm is seemingly confirming that.Bloomberg reported on
July 24, 2026
A new small but mighty Boox e-reader is on the way
Boox just revealed its newest and smallest e-reader, the Picco. Here's what we know about the mini e-reader so far.Mini, pocket-sized e-readers are having a moment. The Xteink e-readers are catching eyes for their truly pocket-sized build that can even attach to the back of your iPhone. Well, they'r
July 24, 2026
PlayStation Network goes down just in time for the weekend — "All services are experiencing issues"
Gamers logged into their PlayStation consoles on Friday to find that online services were not entirely functional.In a sea of bad headlines for PlayStation, a big network outage probably isn't going to help.PS5 owners logged into their consoles on Friday to find that PlayStation Network, the online
July 24, 2026
Even Googles $120 billion earnings couldn’t out-pace its AI spend
Google raised its 2026 AI spending forecast to $205 billion after reporting negative free cash flow for the second quarter.Google made nearly $120 billion in earnings last quarter. Somehow, that still was not enough to cover what the company is pouring into AI. This Tweet is currently unavai