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Roblox has a whopping 132 million daily active users. But, while Roblox is massively popular among gamers, it's also quite popular among game creators as well. There are millions of user-generated games or experiences on Roblox.
However, it seems like those millions of games and experiences aren't enough.
Roblox has just announced Build, a brand new set of AI tools focused on user game or experience creation.
"Somewhere right now, someone has an idea for a game," Roblox said in its statement announcing Build. "They know exactly what it would feel like to play. They just don’t know how to build it. Today, that changes."
Roblox's Build will launch a test phase on July 28 which will bring a new mobile-first Build tab into the Roblox Studio within Roblox's app. Roblox Studio is well-known among game developers as that's where they currently create Roblox experiences. Build is going to bring new AI tools into the Roblox Studio. These AI tools will be powered by a "broad set" of AI models including Roblox's own proprietary AI models.
Using Build, users will be able to generate environments, characters, visual styles, gameplay mechanics, sound, and more without leaving the Roblox app and without needing to know the technical elements of game development.
Game-makers will be able to provide Build with conversational, natural language prompts in order to develop their games and experiences. From there, they will be able to playtest their game creations and refine the output in order to fix issues, add elements, or continue to customize their game before sharing the final product.
According to Roblox, its AI models are trained on a large set of 3D models and gaming data so that they can generate fully functioning 3D models and scenes of their own.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed."For 20 years, Roblox has been on a mission to remove limits on what gaming is – and what it can be," Roblox founder and CEO David Baszucki said in a statement posted to his X account. "Today, we're introducing Build – a new way for anyone to create a game on Roblox from their phone. And we’re expanding AI-powered tools for developers of every level."
"We're doing this for one reason: The world needs more play," he continued.
Some Build features, such as the ability to publish games, will only be available to select users in a public alpha stage at launch. For example, users in New Zealand will be part of the initial test phase for publishing Build-created games. Roblox expects to roll Build to more creators and more regions in the coming months.
Roblox also shared that it will be rolling out new AI agents across both Build and Studio that can bug test games, explain game analytics, and help creators experiment with different options to help drive engagement and monetization.
Build will be available for age-checked users 9 and older and published games that go through safety checks will be available to age-checked users 16 and older. Build games for Roblox Kids or Select catalogs will go through an extended review process that all Roblox games must undergo.
The company plans to provide a free base tier of Build to users with paid options for power users in the future.
Roblox has long-ago established itself as a platform over a traditional gaming experience. Some of the most popular games, such as Steal a Brainrot, have been created by Robox's users. The company clearly believes there are even more potential gems out there from creators who don't necessarily have the skillset or knowledge to create them. Roblox is hoping to remove that barrier to entry.
At the same time, however, Roblox is addressing potential issues that Build could bring about in order to avoid controversies like its age-verification system. In its Build announcement, Roblox assures users that AI slop will continue to be filtered out thanks to how its discovery systems are designed.
"The quality of games on the homepage isn’t changing: If no one plays it—no one can find it," the company said.
OpenAI now wants a place in your browser, on your desk, in your closet, and, for $70, on your local basketball court.
The company behind ChatGPT is selling a branded basketball through Supply Co., its expanding online shop for clothing, collectibles, desk accessories, and limited-edition hardware.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.On its own, the product is an unusual piece of tech-company merchandise. Alongside OpenAI’s growing catalog, it is easier to understand as part of the company’s effort to build recognizable physical products around ChatGPT, Codex, and its research culture.
The $70 ChatGPT basketball is part of “Pause. Play. Prompt.,” a campaign that argues creativity need not remain on a screen. OpenAI describes the ball as a reminder to step away from technology and suggests that good ideas can arrive between pickup games.
But it's also just a functional basketball. The standard Size 7 ball is made entirely of rubber and contains no artificial intelligence, sensors, an internet connection, or any other technology.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.The question on most people's minds — according to social media, at least — is: why is OpenAI selling this in the first place?
OpenAI is building a lifestyle shop This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.The answer begins with Supply Co., which, according to its home page, "documents the visual culture surrounding intelligent systems."
The brand started as a small merchandise operation for OpenAI employees. According to the company, workers became unusually enthusiastic about collectible cards, graphic hoodies, and blue folding chairs. OpenAI says those objects eventually became “material embodiments of company culture.”
Supply Co.'s next phase is described as a mix of “collaborations, experiments, and physical expressions of research energy,” broad language that leaves room for more than just shirts bearing a corporate logo. The online reaction to the product line is mixed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.The current shop includes a $40 "Good Research" T-shirt, a $50 ChatGPT long-sleeve shirt, a $100 Codex hoodie, a $40 Blossom hat, and matching $15 socks. Customers can also buy a $45 embroidered tote featuring Bloop, one of OpenAI’s cartoon characters, and a $25 Nalgene bottle covered in pixelated graphics.
For anyone hoping to dress like an especially well-funded graduate student, there is the $175 Research Half Zip. The Portuguese cotton fleece sweater has the word “research” embroidered across its chest and a crisp collar that OpenAI says "reminisces on our days in academia." It lands somewhere between university apparel and a startup office uniform.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.The current selection is relatively restrained compared with its archive. OpenAI has previously produced a rice cooker, dinner plates, a wooden checkerboard, a tape measure, earplugs, a hair claw, a Raspberry Pi kit, a soccer jersey, active shorts, flying discs, folding chairs, and an earlier basketball featuring its Blossom design.
Codex gets its own physical controllerElsewhere in the same shop, OpenAI is selling a device that links to its actual software.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Codex Micro is a $230 desktop controller created with Work Louder, a boutique hardware company known for customizable mechanical keyboards and shortcut devices. OpenAI describes it as a “command center for agentic work.”
The controller is built for people using Codex, OpenAI’s coding agent, to manage several tasks at once. Its illuminated Agent Keys indicate whether an agent is thinking, running, waiting, or finished, while a joystick launches common workflows such as reviewing pull requests, debugging errors, and refactoring code.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Other controls let users accept or reject changes, start a new chat, record spoken instructions, and adjust the amount of reasoning Codex applies to a task. The device connects through Bluetooth or USB-C, works with Mac and Windows computers, and was offered with either clicky or silent mechanical switches before selling out.
Codex Micro is unlikely to become a mainstream consumer product. It is aimed at people who already use AI agents heavily enough to benefit from dedicated physical controls.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Still, it provides a more concrete example of how OpenAI wants its software to extend beyond an app.
OpenAI also wants to bring ChatGPT into the homeAccording to a July 14 Bloomberg report, OpenAI is also developing a portable device that reportedly looks like a smart speaker but has no screen. It could answer questions, play media, respond to messages, and control smart-home devices using ChatGPT.
Cameras and sensors would help it understand what is happening around the user, rather than relying only on spoken commands. That would make it similar to an Amazon Echo, Google Home, or Apple HomePod, but with more awareness of its surroundings.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.OpenAI has spent heavily on the project. In 2025, it acquired Jony Ive's device startup, io, for about $6.5 billion, and Ive’s design studio, LoveFrom, is helping build the product alongside OpenAI researchers, engineers, and former Apple employees.
Those Apple ties are now part of a lawsuit. Apple claims OpenAI used confidential information to speed up its hardware plans, while OpenAI says it has no interest in Apple’s trade secrets. The allegations have not been proven, and the device still has no announced design, price, or release date.
What's clear is that while the company may still live mostly on screens, its products are starting to show up just about everywhere else.
It's not an overstatement to say that BookTok revolutionized the book industry, including everything from the publishing process to marketing and book sales.
And while a huge part of the online community involves creators and audience members sharing their favorite reads, books aren't the only thing BookTokkers are buying. Yes, there are e-readers, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.
SEE ALSO: BookTok made reading cool again — but it also turned authors into content creatorsThat's why we caught up with BookTok creators and book lovers at VidCon's 2026 BookTok Meetup last month to ask about the products they can't read without. They shared everything from speed-reading apps and e-reader accessories to their favorite places to discover their next great read. Check out the full list of BookTok-approved essentials below.
A place to source their next readBookTokker Ashley Duke immediately called out GoodReads as her favorite place to get a little more information on potential next reads. "You can look at any type of reviews so that you can become a better buyer and not just like what most of us do, where we absolutely judge a book by its cover," she shared. "We're like, 'It looks cool, I'm going to buy it!' And then it's like, 'That was the worst book I've ever read.'"
SEE ALSO: The 15 most popular books of 2026, determined by Goodreads membersGoodreads isn't the only site for finding reviews and keeping track of your books. Kobo owners, in particular, may want to check out Storygraph, which recently launched an integration with the e-reader brand.
Opens in a new window Credit: Goodreads Goodreads Learn More An ergonomic Kindle upgradeE-reader users know that, as convenient as the device can be, it can also be more dangerous than you'd expect. "One time, I really thought I broke my nose by the way that it came down," creator Marijose said, the classic experience of dropping your e-reader while reading in bed.
Her favorite solution? The Strapsicle (it's one of our favorites, too). She called out the crossed straps on the back, saying it's basically impossible to drop your e-reader while your hand is strapped in.
Opens in a new window Credit: Strapsicle Strapsicle $19.99Patrick Khanna is neither a BookTok creator nor a viewer — he simply loves to read, which is why he stopped by the meetup. It showed with his favorite reading tool: Accelareader. Accelareader is a free online tool that lets users copy and paste text from the site using a feature called "Rapid Serial Visual Presentation." Users can adjust how many words per minute they're aiming to read. Khanna shared that it legitimately helps him read faster.
Opens in a new window Credit: Accelareader Accelareader Learn More A bookmark with personalityIsaiah, who posts under the handle Zayintune, appreciates a little personality when marking the pages in his books. "Instead of bookmarks, I like to use little crocheted thongs on the book," he said, adding with a laugh, "I only use them for my smut books."
Though you can find these bookmarks on Etsy or Amazon, Isaiah grabs the bookmarks from Downtowne Bookstore in Riverside, California, saying of the store, "They're very POC and LGBT-friendly. They're kind of hidden, as in not a lot of people know about them, so I always like to shout them out."
Opens in a new window Credit: Tifairy Crochet Thong Bookmark $17 at EtsyNaturally, e-readers came up when I talked to the group of BookTokkers. Many used Kindle, some shouting out the affordability of the base model, while others preferred the Kindle Paperwhite for its light adjustment and storage (the Paperwhite is also Mashable's favorite Kindle overall). A couple of folks even use the Kindle app on their phone instead of a dedicated e-reader.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite $159.99 at AmazonMarijose made sure I didn't miss out on one of her most-used accessories: a page-turning remote. "I swear by this," she said, deadly serious. The model she showed me costs less than $20, comes in seven different colors, and can even be used with iPhones and iPads. Kobo users: the Mashable team loves the bespoke Kobo Bluetooth remote.
Opens in a new window Credit: HIGHGO HIGHGO Remote page turner $15.99 at AmazonE-reader accessories get a lot of love on BookTok, but one of the most OG companions for bookish people is a good book light. Isaiah shared his favorite book light with me: it's a clip-on, less than $10, and rechargeable, so you don't have to mess around with batteries. "It's nice, cheap, easy, and it does the job," he said. And at the end of the day, that's all you need — and a good book, of course.
Opens in a new window Credit: Hionxmga Hionxmga Rechargeable Book Light $9.99 at AmazonDid you have Ninja releasing a whole ass microwave on your 2026 product release bingo card?
Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if you actually did. Nearly every countertop appliance you could think of has already gotten the Ninja treatment by now — since Ninja has already cemented itself as a household name for air fryers, it feels correct to finally extend those crisping skills to the humble microwave. Released July 16, the Ninja Crispi Microwave combines these two staple time-saving appliances into one 14-in-1 oven.
Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Crispi Microwave $449.99 at SharkNinjaThe Ninja Crispi Microwave's FusionCrisp technology aims to solve the texture issues that come with microwaving. Right after regular reheating concludes, automatic air frying kicks in to leave food crispy rather than soggy. With 1700 Watt power and up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit of circulated airflow, Ninja claims that you'll be able to take food from frozen to crispy in 10 minutes. That's up to 60 percent faster than a conventional oven, no agonizing preheating window required.
The inside of the Crispi Microwave is glass, not plastic. Credit: Ninja The included 5.5-quart glass basket can feed up to 10 people. Credit: NinjaThere's little that can't be cooked in the Crispi Microwave. There are eight microwave presets: popcorn, potato, defrost, beverage, soup, frozen dinner, frozen vegetables, and soften butter. The five air fry presets are similar to what you'd see in an air fryer toaster oven: max crisp and normal crisp, air roast, air bake, and air broil.
The Crispi Microwave features a PFAS-free glass cooking cavity with up to 40 percent more usable cooking space than your average turntable microwave. Instead of having to transfer fridge leftovers into an air fryer basket, the flatbed design can hold several containers or bowls. You're even getting a nice new baking dish out of it: a 5.5-quart PFAS-free glass basket that can hold an 8-pound chicken, four slices of pizza, or a 9 x 11 casserole. A stainless steel crisper basket is also included.
It appears that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 will look very similar to its predecessor. So, if these leaks prove accurate, don't expect any radical changes to the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
We expect Samsung's new foldables to debut on July 22 at a Galaxy Unpacked event in London. Mashable will be attending that event live, so check back to hear about all the announcements.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 shell design, display, camera, as well as the vast majority of its other specs, are pretty much the same as the generation that came before it, according to new leaks from WinFuture (as reported by 9to5Google).
What is upgraded? The Galaxy Z Flip 8 will have a more powerful processor.
The upcoming Flip 8 model is powered by the Samsung Exynos 2600 whereas the current generation is powered by the Exynos 2500. While a more powerful processor is always a welcome upgrade, as 9to5Google points out, consumers were hoping for a much more substantive upgrade to a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip for the Flip 8. According to WinFuture, that's not the case.
Other than that, the leaked specs state that the Flip 8 will add 45W wired support for charging and will be 8 grams lighter than its predecessor. However, it does appear to be slightly thicker, also according to the leak.
Not every generation of a device needs to be game-changing. Sometimes these iterative upgrades are a nice draw for new buyers, and existing users can wait until next year's offerings. However, this news can be disappointing for those who were looking to upgrade from the Flip 7 — especially considering the speculation that Samsung may have to raise its prices with the Galaxy Z8 series.
Of course, none of this is official yet. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked will likely make the Flip 8 and its specs official next week, along with a slew of other new mobile products.
SAVE $200: The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $799.99, down from the list price of $999.99. That's a 20% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 robot vacuum and mop $799.99 at AmazonBack-to-school season is upon us. It's always a busy time mixed with trips to Target, checking supplies lists, and keeping up with classroom announcements. At the same time, we're trying to squeeze the last bits of enjoyment out of summer gatherings. If there's no time left for keeping the floors clean at home, this robot is happy to take over, and it's on sale.
As of July 16, the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $799.99 at Amazon, marked down from the normal price of $999.99. That's a 20% discount and a savings of $200.
Ideal for busy households, the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 is ready to take over the tasks of vacuuming and mopping the house. The robot vacuum and mop has a unique roller mop, and Mashable's expert robot vacuum reviewer, Leah Stodart, has ranked this as the best model under $1,000. Thanks to today's deal at Amazon, it's now under $800.
SEE ALSO: Roborock's premium RockMow X120H lawn mower has launched with a huge discount — save $700 at Amazon"The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is a solid roller mop option for busy households that see a lot of liquid spills," according to Stodart. "Its impeccable small obstacle avoidance makes it similarly well-suited for busy folks who don't have time to tidy up the floor before vacuuming."
In technical terms, it has 20,000 Pa suction power. In Stodart's testing of the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2, it worked well on removing debris from medium and thick-pile rugs. It also avoided sucking up a USB-C cable Stodart left on the floor as an intentional obstacle.
Since Amazon's sale price brings this combo model under $800, it could be a great gift for college students moving into their first apartment.
Before we see the sale vanish, gift your home the capable Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 robot vacuum and mop. You'll be able to save time, effort, and hassle by letting the robot take over floor cleaning.
SAVE $900: As of July 16, the Samsung 77-inch S85F OLED 4K TV is down to a new record low of $1,297.99 at Amazon, Samsung, and Best Buy. That's a massive 41% in savings from its latest list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 77-inch S85F OLED 4K TV $1,297.99 at AmazonIf your requirements for a new TV include a big screen and a brilliant picture, this Samsung 77-inch S85F OLED TV will be right up your alley. And since it's a 2025 model, it's down to an astoundingly low price.
Since OLED TVs offer the most advanced lighting on the market, they're typically the most expensive. This is Samsung's entry-level OLED model, and it originally carried a $2,999.99 price tag, for instance. However, its list price has dropped significantly to $2,197.99 now that 2026 models have hit shelves. And as of July 16, it's reached a new record low of just $1,297.99 at Amazon, and $1,299.99 at Best Buy and Samsung itself. That's a 41% discount from its latest list price.
The star of the show with Samsung's 2025 OLED TVs is AI (shocker). The S85F features AI tools like Click to Search, Live Translate, Adaptive Sound Pro, and Real Depth Enhancer to enhance your viewing experience. Of course, it will also deliver tons of content recommendations. It's equipped with Samsung's Tizen 9.0 smart TV platform, which offers smooth and speedy navigation. Plus, its massive 77-inch screen offers brilliant picture quality with vivid colors and deep contrast.
As far as gaming goes, it's pretty basic. You'll get a 120Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1, and FreeSync Premium. For casual gamers, this will do just fine, but more advanced players will likely want to upgrade to a better refresh rate.
It's no longer the newest TV in Samsung's OLED lineup, but the S85F is still a strong contender and an excellent value — particularly now that the price is the lowest it's ever been.
Whether you studied the Great Uprising of 1381, sometimes referred to as the Peasant's Revolt, at school or not, the trailer for Andrew Garfield's new historical action-drama will have you geared up for a lesson.
Directed by Paul Greengrass, The Uprising follows one of the defining moments of English radicalism in history, when the commoners staged a rebellion against the tyranny of 14-year-old King Richard II. The Black Death had halved the population of England. The Hundred Years' War was draining the country's coffers. And the monarchy leaned on an already lean feudal system, heavily taxing common folk to pay for a war in a country far away. They'd had enough.
In the film, Garfield plays a farmer who becomes a key figure in the Uprising, alongside real legendary leaders Wat Tyler (Cosmo Jarvis) and John Ball (Jamie Bell). We don't have many screen depictions of the revolt, aside from a 1969 film starring Anthony Hopkins. So Greengrass' The Uprising is a rare insight into a pivotal moment for social resistance in British history, of the common people finding their voice. But it didn't come without cost.
Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller, Woody Norman, Katherine Waterston, and Sky Yang also star.
The Uprising hits cinemas Sept. 11.
TL;DR: July 16 is Free Tea Day at participating McAlister's Deli locations. No purchase is necessary, and you can order online, in the app, or drop by a location to get free tea.
Opens in a new window Credit: McAlister's Deli Free Tea Day at McAlister's Deli Learn MoreIt's hot outside, some of the nation is trapped in smokey air, and we only have two World Cup matches left. If you're feeling a touch of the summer blues, McAlister's Deli is offering a free cheer-me-up.
For all of July 16, stop by participating McAlister's locations to take part in Free Tea Day. Yes, you read that right. Today only, you can get a free tea with no purchase necessary.
With a desire to bring people together, McAlister's Free Tea Day started back in 2009. This year, Free Tea Day takes place on July 16, and the timing couldn't be better with heat and poor air quality in some of the nation.
SEE ALSO: Upgrade your morning brew: The Breville Barista Express espresso machine is over $100 off at AmazonThe free tea deal applies to Big Tea only, including sweet tea, unsweetened, tea/lemonade, flavored teas, and one flavor shot per tea. If you stop by a participating McAlister's Deli location, the deal is valid for one free tea per customer. You can also order online on the the McAlister's Deli app with a limit of four free teas.
While sipping your free tea, consider how you'll celebrate National Ice Cream Day coming up on Sunday, July 19.
SAVE $654: The 45-inch LG Ultragear OLED curved gaming monitor is on sale for $1,345.99, down from the standard price of $1,999.99. That's a 33% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: LG 45-inch LG Ultragear OLED Gaming Monitor $1,345.99 at AmazonWhen it comes to tech that involves spending a big chunk of money, it's best if that tech has multiple purposes. For those who spend time gaming, watching movies, and working from home, a high-quality monitor is well worth the investment. If you fall into any or all of those categories, check out this deal.
As of July 16, the 45-inch LG Ultragear OLED curved gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $1,345.99, marked down from the usual price of $1,999.99. That's a 33% discount that takes a major $654 off the price.
With a stunningly crisp OLED display, the LG Ultragear is the upgrade we all deserve for gaming. The curved display brings on an immersive in-game feel, and the 45-inch display is a great size, as long as your desk can accommodate the upgrade.
SEE ALSO: The ASUS ROG gaming monitor is down to a record-low price at Amazon — buy it now for under $900LG says this is the world's first 5K2K OLED gaming monitor. The 125 pixels-per-inch will give a great gaming experience, as well as prove worthwhile when streaming movies and sports. The display can reach up to 1,300 nits and there's a 0.03 millisecond response time.
Adding to its gaming stats are the dual HDMI 2.1 ports and a USB-C. Of course, it also has AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility. The curve is rated at 800R, and LG took the extra steps to add anti-glare, flicker-free, and low-blue light performance.
If you've been considering a gaming monitor upgrade, consider today's sale price on the 45-inch LG Ultragear OLED curved monitor. You'll be saving over $650 thanks to Amazon.
SAVE UP TO $90: As of July 16, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Sennheiser Accentum noise-cancelling headphones are on sale at Amazon for $217.33 (down from $299.99) and $99.95 (down from $189.95) respectively.
Opens in a new window Credit: Sennheiser Sennheiser Accentum $99.95 at AmazonSennheiser is known for its premium audio products, which tend to be accompanied by premium price tags. But today, Amazon has slashed the price of two of the brand's best-selling headphone offerings. If you've been searching for high-quality noise-cancelling headphones that won't wreck your bank account, your search is over.
As of July 16, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 noise-cancelling headphones are down to just $217.33 from $299.99. That's a savings of 28%. Still too pricey? The Sennheiser Accentum headphones are also on sale for just $99.95, down an impressive 47% from their list price of $189.95.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!The Momentum 4s are a Mashable favorite. They've earned a spot on our list of the best noise-cancelling headphones for flying and the best headphones overall for 2026, mostly due to their outstanding battery life. Fully charged, these babies will last you 60 hours with ANC turned on. For comparison, the Sony XM6 headphones (another favorite) last for only half of that time. The Momentum 4s also sound excellent right out of the box, but do offer EQ adjustments in the app if you desire. The noise-cancellation isn't the best on the market, but it's fair for the price point.
The Accentum headphones are significantly cheaper at under $100, but still offer a massive 50-hour battery life, hybrid noise cancellation, rich and well-balanced HD stereo sound, and an in-app EQ to fine-tune your music to match your preferences. They're a little less impressive than their more expensive sibling, but honestly, you can't go wrong with either one.
If you're looking for audiophile-approved sound, long lasting battery life, decent noise cancellation, and an affordable price tag, these headphones practically sell themselves.
Samsung Unpacked is right around the corner, and with it, we'll be getting new Samsung Galaxy Watches. The pressure is on with this generation for Samsung, so here's what we know, what we expect and what we want from the company's latest wearables.
TL;DR: iClever’s Q950 Kids Headphones are now on Amazon for $69.99. They pack hybrid ANC, an 80dBA volume limit, 60-hour battery life, and a kid-proof design.
Opens in a new window Credit: iClever iClever Q950 Kids Headphones $69.99 at AmazoniClever has launched the Q950 Kids Headphones, a new pair of wireless over-ear headphones designed to make listening safer for younger users. Available in the U.S. from iClever and Amazon for $69.99, the Q950 comes in two colors: blue and purple.
The headphones are built around iClever’s SafeSound technology, which keeps volume capped at 80dBA while adding noise cancellation to help kids hear clearly without needing to turn the volume all the way up.
What makes the Q950 stand out is its TÜV Rheinland Hearing Care certification, a third-party certification that recognizes the headphones’ focus on safer listening and hearing-friendly design. For parents, that adds an extra layer of confidence that their kids are using headphones designed with hearing health in mind.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!Beyond hearing protection, the Q950 packs features you’d usually expect from adult headphones. Wear Detection automatically pauses audio when the headphones are removed, Transparency Mode lets kids hear what’s happening around them without taking the headphones off, and Bluetooth Audio Sharing allows two headphones to connect to the same device for shared listening.
Battery life reaches up to 60 hours on a single charge, while ANC still works when using the included wired AUX connection. Built for everyday use, the Q950 includes an adjustable headband, soft ear cushions, and rotating ear cups for a comfortable fit as kids grow.
Grab the iClever Q950 Kids Headphones on Amazon for safer listening on the go.
TL;DR: Spotify's Managed Accounts are now free for more families. Parents can create kid-friendly Spotify accounts with parental controls, private profiles, and personalized music recommendations without needing a Premium Family subscription.
Spotify is making it easier for parents to give younger listeners their own music experience without handing over the keys to the entire app. Previously available only with a Premium Family subscription, Managed Accounts are now free for parents on any Spotify plan in the U.S., UK, Australia, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and several other supported regions.
Spotify says more countries, including Canada, New Zealand, and much of Europe and Latin America, are already live or will be added soon.
What is a Spotify Managed Account?A Managed Account is a kid-friendly version of Spotify designed for listeners under 13. It gives children their own Spotify profile while letting parents stay in control through built-in parental settings.
Instead of opening up the full Spotify experience, Managed Accounts focus on music. Kids can listen to Spotify's music catalog, create playlists, and discover new artists, but podcasts, audiobooks, video content, and Canvas visuals aren't included by default.
Kids still get personalized recommendations through features like Discover Weekly, Daylist, and Made for You mixes. They'll also get their own Spotify Wrapped, so the whole family doesn’t end up with one giant mashup of music tastes.
Every new account starts with explicit content filtering turned on automatically, and parents can also block specific artists or songs through Spotify's Parental Controls Hub. Profiles are private and can't be searched by other users, messaging features are disabled, and kids use preset avatars instead of uploading profile pictures.
The idea is to give younger listeners a more independent way to enjoy music while still keeping parents in the driver's seat.
How to create a Spotify Managed AccountParents can set up a Managed Account directly from the Spotify app in just a few steps:
Open Spotify and tap "add account" from the app's side menu
Select "add a child"
Select "create a managed account"
Complete the parental consent process
Choose your child's settings and parental controls
As children get older, Spotify also lets them transition from a Managed Account to a standard Spotify account, giving families a smoother way to grow with the service over time.
Ready to set it up? Learn more about Spotify Managed Accounts here.
July may not scream Halloween, but Home Depot clearly didn’t get the memo.
The retailer’s 2026 Halloween collection is here, with nearly 30 new decorations and animatronics landing online and in the Home Depot app — including a new app-controlled 12-foot Skelly that takes the iconic lawn skeleton to a whole new level.
The spooky drop is live from July 16, with products available while supplies last. Some decorations will arrive in stores in August, though the most popular animatronics could disappear much sooner.
11-foot Giant-Sized LED Mummy Opens in a new window Credit: The Home Depot 11-foot Giant-Sized LED Mummy $299 at The Home DepotIf Skelly feels a little too mainstream for your haunted yard, this 11-foot mummy brings a different kind of creepy energy. The towering Grave & Bones Giant-Sized LED Mummy lights up with glowing eyes and a decayed, illuminated chest, while its adjustable shoulders let you adjust its zombie-like stance. Motion activation triggers three spooky sound effects and includes cloth strips that add a worn, just-escaped-from-the-tomb look. It’s rated for both indoor and outdoor use, so it can guard your front yard, entryway, or Halloween party setup all season long.
8-foot Grave & Bones Zombie Velociraptor Opens in a new window Credit: The Home Depot 8-foot Grave & Bones Zombie Velociraptor $299 at The Home DepotForget skeletons and ghosts — this year, Home Depot is bringing a prehistoric monster to the lawn. The 8-foot Grave & Bones Zombie Velociraptor adds a creepy fossil-inspired twist to your Halloween setup with glowing LED eyes and a lit-up mouth, plus a moving jaw and sound effect triggered by motion. It comes with adjustable volume, a built-in timer that can run on a 6-hour on/18-hour off schedule, and ground stakes to keep this oversized predator planted. It takes just one person and about 15 minutes to assemble, so you can spend less time building and more time scaring the neighborhood.
12-foot App-Controlled Skelly Opens in a new window Credit: The Home Depot 12-foot App-Controlled Skelly $379 at The Home DepotIf you’re only buying one giant Halloween decoration this year, this is the one to check out. This 12-foot Skelly is built to do more than just stand around. Using the Decor Pro app, you can pick from 20 different LCD eye effects, record up to 30 custom voice lines, or talk through Skelly live with built-in voice-changing effects.
Its head moves, its mouth matches your audio, and it can help make your yard the Halloween stop everyone remembers. Designed for indoor and outdoor use, Skelly takes about 60 minutes to put together with two people.
8.5-foot LED Knight Frostbane Opens in a new window Credit: The Home Depot 8.5-foot LED Knight Frostbane $399 at The Home DepotThe 8.5-foot skeletal knight arrives on a ghostly horse, complete with glowing eyes, a lit-up chest, and three synchronized movements that bring the whole scene to life. The knight’s arm moves, its jaw drops while it speaks five spooky phrases, and the horse’s head sweeps back and forth for a dramatic entrance. Motion-activated and ready to haunt, Frostbane plugs in for power and can be assembled by one person in about 30 minutes.
Not every Halloween setup needs a 12-foot skeleton. Here are all the other new decorations joining Home Depot’s 2026 lineup:
6.5-Foot Wicked Woods Animated LED Stalking Scarecrow — $159
6-Foot Grave & Bones Animated LED John the Last Call Mixologist — $179
6-Foot Wicked Woods Color Changing LED Scowling Sapling — $179
3.5-Foot Animated LED Mohawk — $179
7.5-Foot Grave & Bones Animated LED Soul Stealing Reaper — $199
3-Foot Animated LED Stitch — $199
4.5-Foot Grave & Bones Color Changing LED Groundbreaker — $199
7-Foot Wicked Woods Animated LED App-Controlled Lethal Lily — $299
The scares don’t stop here — explore the full Home Depot Halloween 2026 lineup before popular picks sell out.
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