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They will appear in only one part of the Meta-owned messaging service, it said. The move is potentially lucrative, while raising questions about user privacy.

SAVE $25.01: As of June 16, the Renpho smart scale is on sale for $34.98 at Amazon. That's 42% off its list price of $59.99.

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There are many ways to stay on top of your health and fitness goals nowadays, whether you invest in a smartwatch or even a smart ring. If you've been looking for a scale to keep on track at home, the Renpho Smart Scale is a great option that can connect with various apps — such as Apple Health, Samsung Health, and MyFitnessPal — to help you stay on track. And what's even better is it's currently down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon.

The Renpho Smart Scale has been marked down to $34.98 at Amazon, a 42% discount from its list price of $59.99. According to price tracker camelcamelcamel, this marks a return to its best-ever price. You'll want to hurry to pick it up at this price as it's marked as a limited-time deal.

SEE ALSO: The best fitness trackers you can buy in 2025: From smartwatches to rings

The Renpho Smart Scale can sync up with the Renpho Health App to help you stay on top of your fitness progress. This makes integrating it into your fitness apps nice and easy. The scale itself will provide you with seven measurements, including body weight, BMI, body fat, muscle mass, water percentage, bone mass, and metabolic age, so you can have an in-depth look at where you're at.

This limited-time deal may not last for long. Act fast to get 42% off the Renpho Smart Scale at Amazon.

If you're looking for more fitness-related tech to pick up, you can also score a great deal at the moment on the Garmin vívoactive 5 and the Fitbit Charge 6 right now at Amazon.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case — $169.00 (List Price $249.00)

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)

• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — $99.00 (List Price $149.95)

• Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop — $799.97 (List Price $1599.99)

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

Apple has launched a Mac mini Service Program to fix some Mac mini units that refuse to power on.

"Apple has determined that a very small percentage of Mac mini (2023) devices with the M2 chip may no longer power on. Affected devices were manufactured between June 16, 2024 to November 23, 2024," the company wrote on a support page published Friday.

Owners of Mac minis which exhibit the issue are encouraged to enter the serial number of their device into a form on Apple's website to see whether their Mac mini is eligible for a fix. If so, Apple, or an Apple Authorized Service Provider, will remedy the issue free of charge.

SEE ALSO: Apple's truly smart Siri is coming next spring, report claims

Apple highlighted that no other Mac minis are a part of this program, meaning that if you have an older or newer mini with a similar issue, you probably won't get a free fix.

Also, Apple says that this program covers eligible Mac mini units for three years after the first retail sale of the unit.

The company did not elaborate on what's causing the problem with affected Mac minis.

New Mac minis with an M2 chip are no longer available for purchase at Apple. The company now sells Mac minis with either an M4 or an M4 Pro chip.

SAVE $50: As of June 16, the Garmin Lily 2 smartwatch is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon. That's 20% off its list price of $249.99.

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If you've been on the lookout for a smartwatch that still has some nice style to show off, the Garmin Lily 2 is worth checking out. Even more so right now, as it's currently discounted at Amazon to a price that's very close to its lowest-ever according to price tracker camelcamelcamel.

The Garmin Lily 2 is on sale for $199.99 right now at Amazon, 20% off its list price of $249.99. This is only a few dollars away from its lowest-ever price of $194.13, so now is as good a time as any to pick it up. It's worth mentioning that it's currently marked as a limited-time deal, so it may not stay at this price for much longer.

SEE ALSO: The best smartwatch for every wrist

While its stylish design is a big bonus, the Garmin Lily 2 has plenty of features that round it out to make it a great smartwatch, too. Some of these features include a sleep score, Body Battery energy monitoring, hydration tracking, all-day stress tracking, and heart rate tracking, but those just scratch the surface of what this watch has going on. It even boasts up to five days of battery life, so you don't need to worry as often about recharging.

As mentioned before, this is a limited-time deal. If the Garmin Lily 2 has caught your eye, now is the time to pick it up at this excellent discounted price.

There are a couple more smartwatch and fitness tracker deals that are worth checking out alongside this one, too. At Amazon, you can also still save on the Garmin vívoactive 5 and Fitbit Charge 6.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case — $169.00 (List Price $249.00)

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)

• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — $99.00 (List Price $149.95)

• Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop — $799.97 (List Price $1599.99)

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

Tiny glass beads brought back by NASA's Apollo 17 astronauts are helping scientists uncover new clues about how the moon erupted billions of years ago. 

No one expected these glittering bits among the gray lunar dust back then. The beads, smaller than grains of sand, formed when ancient lunar volcanoes spewed molten rock. That rock quickly cooled and hardened into smooth glass in the cold vacuum of space.

Now, using modern tools that weren't available a half-century ago following the mission, researchers have zoomed in closer than ever before to look at what’s stuck on the outside of those glass beads. They found a kind of mineral powder — so fine you need microscopes to see it — formed as the beads flew through giant gas clouds during the fiery eruptions.

These surface coatings reveal how the environment around the moon’s volcanoes changed over time, according to a new study published in the journal Icarus. Instead of just confirming that lunar eruptions happened, the Brown University-led research provides insight into how they played out, layer by layer, crystal by crystal. The findings suggest the moon had a much more dynamic history of volcanoes, with evolving gas chemistry, temperature, and pressure changes, than previously known.

"It’s like reading the journal of an ancient lunar volcanologist," said Ryan Ogliore, a Washington University in St. Louis professor, in a statement.

SEE ALSO: What does a meteorite taste like? Someone found out and bottled it. This is a microscopic view of lunar glass beads, smaller than grains of sand. Credit: Katharine Robinson and G. Jeffrey Taylor / Nature Geoscience 2014

The shimmery beads blasted out of the moon's interior when the moon was still young, about 3.3 to 3.6 billion years ago. 

As lava shot into the airless sky, it quickly cooled into smooth droplets of glass. Some came out shiny orange; others formed in glossy black. Because of their origins, the beads have colors, shapes, and chemical compositions unlike anything found on Earth. But the very existence of the beads is evidence that the moon had explosive eruptions — akin to the fire fountains seen in Hawaii today, Ogliore said.

"The beads are tiny, pristine capsules of the lunar interior," he added.

Unlike some older lunar samples, these delicate beads were protected from reacting with Earth's air to avoid contamination. The researchers particularly focused on black glass beads collected from a part of the moon called the Taurus-Littrow Valley, a site on the southeastern edge of the Sea of Serenity, formed after a large object smashed into the moon eons ago. 

Lava spews out of a lunar volcano, forming glass beads that encounter different conditions based on their trajectories through the volcanic gas cloud. Credit: T.A. Williams et al. / Icarus 2025 diagram

The most common mineral found in the coatings was sphalerite, containing zinc, sulfur, and iron. The bottom of the micro-buildup was richer in iron, meaning it likely formed earlier when things were hotter and denser. The upper parts formed later, as things cooled down.

The scientists found that the black beads had a lot more of these zinc-and-sulfur minerals on them compared to orange beads analyzed in earlier samples taken from the same area. That difference hints that the gas clouds were thicker or hotter at the time when the black beads formed.

To probe the samples, the team used a high-energy ion beam to break apart tiny bits of the material, allowing scientists to measure their chemical makeup. They also used other advanced techniques, such as atom probe tomography and electron microscopy.

"We’ve had these samples for 50 years, but we now have the technology to fully understand them," Ogliore said. "Many of these instruments would have been unimaginable when the beads were first collected."

Arguably the most famous scene from the How to Train Your Dragon franchise is the boop. You know the boop. It's the moment when Viking teen Hiccup and adorable Night Fury Toothless make a genuine connection for the first time, with the dragon's nose pressing into Hiccup's hand.

More than 15 years after the release of Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders' adaptation of Cressida Cowell's novels, DeBlois has revisited How to Train Your Dragon as a live-action movie, recreating shot-for-shot the famous boop scene.

Mashable UK Editor Shannon Connellan sat down with DeBlois and How to Train Your Dragon stars Mason Thames and Nico Parker to get an idea of how the film remade the moment.

"We wanted to recreate as faithfully as we could that scene through live-action on a stage with our cove set, but almost shot-for-shot that exact moment — and also later the test-drive scene when they're flying over the clouds," DeBlois told Mashable.

"We wanted those to be really faithful as a tribute to the fans. The way that we achieved it really was relying very heavily upon our team of puppeteers, namely Tom Wilton, who was operating our Toothless. We had a foam head for Toothless, and we had a body and a tail. His puppeteering partner, Sarah, had worked out the footsteps in the sand and the path between all of the drawn lines, and how that was going to work, and it just became this dance."

SEE ALSO: 'How to Train Your Dragon' review: Does the live action version soar?

Thames, who has a background in ballet, trained hard for the scene, in which the director had composer John Powell's score playing on set.

"You know, it probably looks just like I'm stepping over some stuff, but going into it, we had about a week and a half of training and practicing that, getting every step on each note for the song — because we had the song playing," Thames said. "It was a dance, and I think ballet really helped with getting that down."

"When we started playing John Powell's music on top of it, the whole stage just got really quiet, and it transformed," DeBlois added. "It felt like a moment of real wonder in the midst of all of this chaos of filmmaking, where people felt like they were making something special."

How to Train Your Dragon hits cinemas in the UK June 9 and in the U.S. June 13.

SAVE $80: As of June 16, AirPods Pro 2 are on sale for $169 at Amazon. That's 32% off their list price of $249.

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There were some great tech deals available in the lead-up to Father's Day, and thankfully, some have stuck around. My favorite earbuds, the Apple AirPods Pro 2, are one such deal that's still live at Amazon.

The AirPods Pro 2 are currently marked down to $169. This is a 32% discount from their retail price of $249, allowing you to save $80. Personally, I think these earbuds are worth every cent, especially at this price. Furthermore, we even rank them as the best pick for Apple users in our overall roundup of the best earbuds, so you know you're dropping money on a worthwhile investment.

SEE ALSO: AirPods to get 3 exciting new features

If you're already an Apple user, the AirPods Pro 2 will fit perfectly into that ecosystem. They boast excellent sound quality and noise-canceling features that allow you to feel more immersed in what you're listening to. These include Active Noise Cancelation, which completely blocks out any outside noise, and Transparency mode, which keeps you more aware of your surroundings while you listen. There's even Adaptive Audio, which works as a blend of the other two noise-canceling features.

Who knows how much longer this AirPods Pro 2 deal will last, so act fast to score them at $169 while they're still on sale.

These AirPods aren't the only Apple deal that's still floating around, either. You can also still save on the 11-inch Apple iPad and the Apple Watch SE at Amazon right now.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case — $169.00 (List Price $249.00)

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)

• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — $99.00 (List Price $149.95)

• Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop — $799.97 (List Price $1599.99)

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

Either way, let’s not be in denial about it.

The technology’s ability to read and summarize text is already making it a useful tool for scholarship. How will it change the stories we tell about the past?

Content creation can be a solitary job. Even though it’s centered around community, much of that interaction happens online. In 2009, brothers John and Hank Green, the creators behind the popular Vlogbrothers YouTube channel, set out to change that.

"A couple of months ago, [my brother] John and I decided that we were really interested in the possibility of getting a real-life online video conference happening, in order to get all of the best online video creators together in one place," Hank Green said at the time, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "Online video is a really huge deal now — we have people on YouTube that have a bigger audience than Oprah or Anderson Cooper."

And with that, the first VidCon was born.

What Is VidCon?

Launched in 2010, VidCon became the first major convention for online video creators and their fans. It brought together influencers, industry professionals, and audiences for panels, performances, meet-and-greets, and behind-the-scenes conversations about the future of digital media.

Now, 15 years later, VidCon is still going strong — a reflection of how online content creation has evolved from a niche interest into a global industry.

When is VidCon 2025?

This year's VidCon will take place June 19-21 in Anaheim, California. And Mashable will be on the ground at the Anaheim Convention Center, talking to your favorite creators and covering all the latest trends.

What are the three tracks at VidCon?

This year, there are three tracks at VidCon: Community, Creator, and Industry.

The community track is for fans and mostly consists of meet-and-greets, Q&As, and creator panels. It's the least expensive track, with single-day tickets starting at $96 and multi-day tickets starting at $175.

The creator track is, well, for creators. You get access to the community track offerings, along with workshops, panels, lounges, mentorship panels, and more. It's the second most expensive track, with multi-day tickets starting at $268.

Finally, the most expensive track is the industry track. It's billed for "creator economy leaders" and includes so, so many networking opportunities. Multi-day tickets for this track start at $1,130.

Which creators will be at VidCon?

At VidCon, you'll see featured creators, Hall of Fame inductees, and creators who simply bought a ticket to attend. As it coincides with YouTube's 20th anniversary, expect to see some legendary names on the creator lineup.

This is the inaugural VidCon Hall of Fame, and the creators being honored include Rhett & Link, Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla, Tyler Oakley, Grace Helbig, Joey Graceffa, Rosanna Pansino, and Hank Green.

Here is a very long list of the nearly 200 featured creators at this year's convention:

• Aaron Parnas

• Ana Saia

• Anthony Hamilton Jr

• Anthony Padilla

• Aphmau

• Arianna Hailey

• Asher Lara

• Ashley Alexander

• Ashley Ippolito

• Astro Alexandra

• Audity

• Austin Sprinz

• Azerrz

• B Mo the Prince

• Bailey Sarian

• Blair Imani

• Briel Adams-Wheatley

• BrodyAnimates

• Bryce Xavier

• Cam Wilder

• CaptainPuffy

• Carter Kench

• Cash

• cassiesbooktok

• Caylus

• CG5

• Chad Chad

• CheapPickle

• Chubbyemu

• CircleToonsHD

• Connor Tomlinson

• cuptoast

• DanCookedIt

• DangMattSmith

• Daniel Thrasher

• Dollar Tree Dinners

• Dr. Sandra Lee (aka Dr. Pimple Popper)

• Dream

• Dtay Known

• Eddie Zepeda

• Eleanor Neale

• Ella Caroline

• elliot

• Enola Bedard

• Ericka Bozeman

• Ethobot

• Evan and Katelyn

• Fannita

• Fernanda Cortes

• FunkyFrogBait

• Georgie (soupytime)

• Gianna Marie (Gwizzle)

• Grace Helbig

• HaileeandKendra

• Haminations

• Hank Green

• Hannahxxrose

• Hew Moran

• Horchata Soto

• Howieazy

• Hudson Matter

• Ian Hecox

• IBella

• illymation

• Imani Barbarin

• IMHO: The Podcast

• Infamous Swoosh

• Insane Shayne

• Jack Manifold

• jacknjellify

• Jason Bravura

• Jason Linton

• Jeenie Weenie

• Jeffrey Bui

• JellyBean

• Jenny Hoyos

• Jenny Solares

• Jesser

• Jessica Kaylee

• Jesus Nalgas

• Jezelle Catherine

• jmancurly

• Joey Graceffa

• Jonny Morales

• Jools Lebron

• Jordan Matter

• Josie Kay

• Justin Flom

• Kalen Allen

• Karen Mendoza

• Kat Buno

• Katie Ann

• Kelly Wakasa

• Kelsi Davies

• Kenzie Yolles

• Kevin Langue

• Kevin T. Norman

• KHARRII

• Khian KB

• Kiera Bridget

• KikizCosmeticz

• KreekCraft

• KREW

• Kristopher London

• Lamarr Wilson

• Lana Rae

• Landen Purifoy

• LaurDIY

• Leah Ashe

• Leo González

• Like Nastya

• Lisi Shops

• Lonnie IIV

• Lyanna Kea

• MacDoesIt

• Madison Marilla

• Mattie Westbrouck

• MeganPlays

• Megha Rethin

• Merrick Hanna

• Mia Dio

• Mikey Angelo

• Molly Burke

• Mythical Kitchen

• Naomi Hearts

• Nathan Kessel

• NichLmao

• Nick Pro

• Nick Wilkins

• Nico

• Nicole Laeno

• Nicole Rafiee

• Nihachu

• Peet Montzingo

• Purplecliffe

• QCP

• Ranboo

• Rebecca Parham (Let Me Explain Studios)

• rekrap2

• Rhett & Link

• Rosanna Pansino

• Rubasworld

• Sa Nguyen

• Salish Matter

• Samantha Eve

• Sambucha

• SauceyAustin

• Savanah Moss

• SeanDoesMagic

• Skip the Tutorial

• skyyjade

• Slimecicle

• SMOSH

• Sneegsnag

• Socksfor1

• Sofi Manassyan

• Sofie Dossi

• SoupTimmy

• Spizee

• Steven He

• Sweet Impact

• Sydney Morgan

• Tannerwiththe_tism

• TechJoyce

• Tubbo

• Tubby Nugget

• Tyler Oakley

• Tyler Vitelli

• V Spehar (@Underthedesknews)

• Valentine Brothers

• Valerie Lepelch

• Vivziepop

• VMT

• Wallibear

• Watcher

• Wheezy

• Zay Dante

• Zhong

• Zoetube

• zoeunlimited

What kind of panels are at VidCon?

There are a ton of panels to get excited about, but, depending on which track you're on, you can see everything from the "YouTube Keynote: Celebrating 20 Years on YouTube" to "Mapping the Modern Creator Economy: Trends, Tensions, and What Comes Next." Check out the full schedule for yourself on the VidCon website.

Can I watch any of the VidCon panels if I'm not there?

You can follow VidCon's social media accounts on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and X to keep up to date on everything happening during the convention.

TL;DR: Let the Sony LinkBuds Fit Noise-Cancelling Earbuds keep you moving all summer long, now just $89.99 (reg. $199.99).

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Summer is here, but you still have time to get into bathing suit shape. If you’re looking for a little motivation, let the Sony LinkBuds Fit Noise-Cancelling Earbuds help. These comfortable earbuds deliver exceptional audio with ambient sound that keeps you safe and aware of your surroundings during late-night runs or long gym sessions.

Right now, secure a pair of these stylish and feature-packed earbuds for just $89.99 (reg. $199.99).

Stay motivated this summer with Sony LinkBuds Fit

It’s time to hit the gym. If you’re skipping workouts because you don’t have the right headphones, now’s a great time to save big on the Sony LinkBuds Fit. These earbuds have been designed with Air Fitting Supporters that minimize ear pressure so you’ll forget you’re wearing them. Don’t worry about accidentally losing one — they stay securely in your ear thanks to the hooked attachment that prevents dislodging.

The Ambient Sound Mode allows you to enjoy distraction-free audio while remaining aware of your surroundings. Want to tune the world out totally? There’s also an Advanced Noise Canceling that offers dual noise sensor technology to filter out exterior noises using multiple microphones, so you’re literally immersed in the music.

These Sony LinkBuds Fit include Dynamic Driver X, which delivers a wide frequency response that allows for richer vocals and enhances fine details. Want to really hear your content in high-res? High-Resolution Audio gives you exceptional sound quality that rivals a dedicated wired connection.

A full charge provides an impressive 5.5 hours of battery life, getting you through both your workout and your walk home. And if you need more, the included charging case powers them up for another 15.5 hours.

Upgrade your earbuds with the Sony LinkBuds Fit Noise Canceling Earbuds, now only $89.99 (reg. $199.99).

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TL;DR: Tackle anything this summer throws at you with this Apple MacBook Air, now on sale for $514.99 (reg. $1,299), beating the price at both Amazon and Walmart.

Want to upgrade your laptop without blowing your summer budget? This MacBook Air can make it happen. It’s Apple’s most powerful, lightweight option, and right now you can secure all your favorite Apple bells and whistles at a surprisingly low price — just $514.99 (reg. $1,299) while supplies last.

Get the Apple experience without the Apple price with this MacBook Air

The MacBook Air will be your favorite summer companion, weighing in at less than three pounds. It’s a dependable computer for both work and play, and thanks to its M1 chip, it offers serious power and performance. And a 16-core Neural Engine means it can handle more advanced tasks like AI and machine learning, too.

Tackle work emails, enjoy a late-night Netflix binge session, or even do tasks with a heavier lift like video editing easily on this computer. It’s faster than Intel-based laptops, with 3.5x faster performance and 5x faster graphics for apps and games. Speaking of apps, a 128GB SSD gives you plenty of space to download your favorites and store data locally.

Get things done efficiently on the MacBook Air’s 13.3″ Retina display for up to 18 hours, thanks to its impressive battery life. And you won’t be disturbed by that noisy fan sound, as the fanless design allows for silent operation.

You’re scoring a deep discount because this model has a grade A refurbished rating — meaning it arrives in near-mint condition, with little to no signs of prior use, all at a fraction of the original price.

Bring home this Apple MacBook Air for only $514.99 (reg. $1,299), lower than the prices on Amazon and Walmart.

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SAVE $50: As of June 16, the Apple Magic Keyboard is on sale for $199 at Amazon. That's a 20% saving on the list price.

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Apple's Magic Keyboard is back on sale at Amazon, and this time it's reduced by $50. iPad accessories such as the Apple Pencil and the Magic Keyboard are a great way to make the most of your device, taking things from play to work in no time. And as of June 16, the Magic Keyboard is now just $199.

This deal is currently only available in white and is compatible with the iPad (A16) and iPad (10th generation).

SEE ALSO: Apple's truly smart Siri is coming next spring, report claims

It’s super easy to use, no charging or pairing needed, just snap it on and start typing. It features backlit keys for comfy, quiet typing, a built-in trackpad for gestures and precision, and even a USB-C port for charging. The keyboard also features a versatile two-piece design with a detachable keyboard and a magnetic protective back panel that offers front and back protection, plus an adjustable stand for smooth, continuous viewing.

It can also be purchased in different languages, including Arabic, British English, Chinese (Pinyin), Chinese (Zhuyin), Danish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Spain), Swiss, Ukrainian, and U.S. English.

Head to Amazon to grab this deal.

The best tech deals right now, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case — $169.00 (List Price $249.00)

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)

• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — $99.00 (List Price $149.95)

• Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop — $799.97 (List Price $1599.99)

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

SAVE $80: As of June 16, the Braun IPL Silk·Expert is on sale for $349.94 at Amazon. That's a 19% discount on the list price.

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If you want to save money but don't want to cut back on your favorite salon treatments, why not give an IPL device a go? IPL is one of the best long-term solutions for hair removal that can be done at home, and right now, you can get a great device on sale at Amazon.

As of June 16, the Braun IPL Silk·Expert is $80 off, now priced at $349.94. The package includes the IPL device, a Venus razor, three changeable caps, and a vanity travel case. The Braun device also benefits from skin tone sensors, a handy tool that optimizes the power of every flash to your skin tone.

SEE ALSO: RIP, Dyson air-purifying headphones that no one asked for

IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light and is a hair removal process that uses light pulses to target hair follicles, so it reduces hair growth over time. It's not a laser, but it works similarly by focusing on the pigment in hair. It's a relatively painless, long-term solution for hair removal.

Laser hair removal uses a concentrated single wavelength of light, making it more precise and powerful. IPL, on the other hand, uses a broad spectrum of light, covering a larger area but with less intensity. IPL is slightly less effective than laser but is much gentler on the skin, and can be done from home.

This is a limited-time deal at Amazon, so don't miss out.

The best tech deals right now, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case — $169.00 (List Price $249.00)

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)

• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — $99.00 (List Price $149.95)

• Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop — $799.97 (List Price $1599.99)

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

SAVE $20: As of June 16, the Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon. This deal saves you 33% on list price.

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Amazon's Fire TV Stick is one of their most popular devices, and it's no secret why. For those not in the know, the Fire TV Stick is a streaming device that plugs into your TV (or laptop) and lets you access platforms like Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, and more, basically turning your TV into a smart TV. And as of June 16, you can save $20 with the reduced price of $39.99.

The Fire TV Stick comes with a remote with Alexa built in, helping you turn any TV into a smart TV. (Top tip: use Alexa to search for your favorite movies and shows, saving time and effort.)

SEE ALSO: Anker recalls over one million of its popular power banks due to fire hazard

There's no over-the-top setup to worry about; these handy remotes are so simple to use. Really, anyone can do it. Just pop the device into your TV or laptop HDMI port, and that's it. You have instant access to a range of streaming platforms as well as many live channels and apps.

The Max has 16GB of storage, double that of the Fire TV Stick 4K, so this is the one to choose for big downloads.

Grab this great deal at Amazon and start streaming now.

The best tech deals right now, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case — $169.00 (List Price $249.00)

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)

• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — $99.00 (List Price $149.95)

• Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop — $799.97 (List Price $1599.99)

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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

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, June 16, 2025:

AcrossSlow ___ (primate with big eyes)

• The answer is Loris.

Title character who says "I've often seen a cat without a grin ... but a grin without a cat!"

• The answer is Alice.

National mammal of the United States

• The answer is Bison.

Something to R.S.V.P. for

• The answer is Event.

Word commonly mixed up with "fewer"

• The answer is Less.

DownWhere care instructions are often found on a garment

• The answer is Label.

Main ingredient in tapenade

• The answer is Olive.

Gets up

• The answer is Rises.

Array on a touchscreen

• The answer is Icons.

Email status

• The answer is Sent.

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.

The Nintendo Switch 2 launch day has come and gone, and those lucky enough to get a console are already happily playing Mario Kart World and other launch titles.

Starting on June 5, gamers could finally purchase the Switch 2 console for $449.99 and the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle for $499.99 — if you could find it in stock. Costco had inventory available on June 5, and Target started selling its inventory online on June 6, but as of this writing, it's out of stock. GameStop and Staples at least have tools that let you check available stock at nearby stores. Walmart does have inventory available, but only from third-party resellers, not an official Switch 2 restock.

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So, where can you buy the Switch 2 online? Check for Switch 2 restocks at the My Nintendo Store and via Nintendo online retailers. When all else fails, you can smash that refresh button like it's your first time playing Super Smash Bros.

• Buy the Switch 2 at Nintendo

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• Buy the Switch 2 at GameStop — Check stock in stores

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• Staples — Check stock in stores

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To avoid hoarding and reselling, Nintendo and retailers are limiting orders per person. That means you'll need to make an account to successfully place an order. We also recommend reviewing our tips for tracking restocks, and in the meantime, try all the links below.

Place an order with Nintendo

You can't simply go to the My Nintendo Store and buy the Switch 2. To order the Switch 2, you need to log in with an active, paid Nintendo Switch Online account. Once you do that, you can choose either a Switch 2 standalone console or the Mario Kart World bundle and then hit the confirm button to "register your interest" in ordering a Switch 2.

Now for the weird stuff. Only Switch Online members who have paid for at least 12 months of service and registered at least 50 hours of gameplay on their Switch consoles can purchase through Nintendo. In other words, you better be a true Switch gamer if you want to buy the Switch 2 this way. If you're eligible and follow these steps, watch your email for an invitation link.

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Unlike Nintendo, purchasing the Switch 2 online at Walmart is pretty simple. Technically, Walmart shoppers have been able to preorder Switch 2 consoles on Walmart's website since midnight ET on April 24. In reality, the console has been sold out consistently. Our advice? Go to the Walmart Switch 2 listing a few times a day and smash that refresh button, but be wary of price gougers.

We'll update this article as soon as we find Switch 2 consoles in stock at Walmart (or anywhere). Walmart also sells a lot of Switch 2 launch titles and accessories.

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Target stores opened as usual on launch day, and according to a press release, Switch 2 hopefuls were directed to a "designated queuing location" near the entrance. Target workers reportedly gave out reservation tickets to a lucky few. Buyers were whisked off to the electronics department, where they could finally purchase either the Switch 2 or a Switch 2 bundle.

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GameStop is the one retailer of the four listed here that's doing things a little bit differently. If you were lucky enough to get a GameStop preorder, you could pick up your console at midnight on June 5. GameStop stores also hosted midnight launch events (though supplies were limited), and gamers can go to GameStop locations to participate in a "Transfer and Trade," where they trade in their original Switch and transfer data to the new console.

You can also try your luck online or sign up to get updates when new inventory becomes available. You can also buy Switch 2 games and accessories at GameStop, including those all-important MicroSD Express cards.

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Best Buy joined GameStop in hosting Switch 2 midnight launch parties, but the tents and lawn chairs have been packed away by now. If you weren't one of the chosen ones who got a console at these events, you'll have to rely on the Best Buy website. So far, we haven't seen any inventory available, unfortunately.

As a “high-demand item,” Best Buy customers have to follow specific steps to buy a Switch 2 online:

• Create a My Best Buy account and sign in

• Confirm your location

• Add the item to your cart

• Follow the on-screen prompts and check for available inventory

• If you get a Switch 2 console in your cart, you’ll have 10 minutes to complete the purchase

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You'll notice there's one major retailer conspicuously missing so far — Amazon. That's because Amazon is not an official Nintendo retailer, so any Switch 2 consoles you find there are likely listed by resellers of dubious legitimacy. However, Amazon shoppers can preorder some Switch 2 titles ahead of the launch.

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As we noted in our Switch 2 preorder guide, select Staples stores will sell the Switch 2 on a first-come, first-served basis starting June 5. Most Staples locations open at 8 a.m., but we recommend showing up bright and early. Staples will also be selling an unnamed Switch 2 game bundle, and we know it's not the standard Mario Kart World bundle. As with other retailers, Switch 2 consoles are currently listed as "Out of stock" at the Staples online store.

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Learn More How to buy the Switch 2 at Costco

Are you a Costco member? Then you may be able to secure your Switch 2 at the mega-retailer, which has been one of the few retailers with actual inventory available on June 5. Costco members can purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle online starting June 5, though there's a limit of one console per membership (every seven days). As of this writing, the console and Mario Kart bundle are both sold out.

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Learn More Why is the Switch 2 so hard to find in stock?

Simply put, it's a matter of demand far outpacing supply, though tariffs definitely didn't help.

Since opening for preorder on April 24, the Switch 2 has been sold out pretty much everywhere, like the PS5 before it. In fact, so many gamers tried to place preorders on April 24 that they immediately crashed the GameStop, Target, and Walmart websites. That's left many Switch fans wondering how to buy the Switch 2 online. So, if you aren't buying a Switch 2 in person, keep checking this page for the latest stock updates on Switch 2 launch day and beyond.

Popular Switch 2 accessories

If you want to console yourself by stocking up on Switch 2 accessories, chargers, and cameras, these products are much easier to "Add to cart."

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Shop Now Still want more information? Our first impressions of the Switch 2 Mashable reporter Alex Perry plays the Switch 2 at a Nintendo event. Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

Mashable reporter Alex Perry was lucky enough to play the Switch 2 at two Nintendo pre-launch events, and as of this writing, he's hard at work testing his Switch 2 review unit. We've published his day one review, and check back for a full review next week. To sum up his thoughts, while there are a couple of annoying setup quirks, the new console is a big step forward and just as much fun as you'd hoped. You can also read all about the Switch 2 launch titles we're most excited to play.

"I think it’s awesome," Perry wrote in his Switch 2 early review. "Most of the games I’ve played have been impressive in one way or another, and the hardware is a clear improvement over the first Switch. It’s not perfect, but nothing is."

And if you still haven't secured an order, keep checking this page for updates — and good luck!

UPDATE: Jun. 8, 2025, 8:15 a.m. EDT We've updated this page with the latest stock updates from Target, Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Costco, and Staples.

Connections: Sports Edition is a new 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. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of 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 until the game ends.

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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.

Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Scoreless

• Green: Midwest college towns

• Blue: Golf

• Purple: Major names behind the plate

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Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Slang for Zero

• Green: Big Ten Cities

• Blue: Sites of This Year's Men's Golf Majors

• Purple: MLB Catchers

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 #266 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Slang for Zero - BAGEL, DONUT, GOOSE EGG, NIL

• Big Ten Cities - COLLEGE PARK, COLUMBUS, EAST LANSING, MADISON

• Sites of This Year's Men's Golf Majors - AUGUSTA, OAKMONT, QUAIL HOLLOW, ROYAL PORTRUSH

• MLB Catchers - PEREZ, RALEIGH, REALMUTO, RUTSCHMAN

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new 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.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.

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The 2025 NBA Finals action returns to the Paycom Center for an absolutely massive Game 5. Can the Thunder supporters inspire their team to victory? Or will the Pacers overcome the pre-Finals favorites in front of their own fans?

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When is Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (Game 5)?

Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (Game 5) starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on June 16. This game takes place at the Paycom Center.

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