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SAVE $40: As of Aug. 10, Nothing Headphone (a) are discounted to $159 at Amazon. That's a $40 discount from their $199 list price.

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Amazon has dropped a great discount on one of our favorite headphones, the Nothing Headphone (a). As of Aug. 10, you can snag these new 2026 headphones for $159, a big $40 cut from their original price of $199.

This deal price is pretty close to their lowest-ever point at Amazon. Price tracker camelcamelcamel notes that the best-ever price was $151.05, so there's only a few dollars in it. Plus, every color is discounted to this price, so you can choose between the black, pink, white, or yellow pair and save.

SEE ALSO: Google Pixel 11 Pro: Everything we know ahead of Aug. 12 Made By Google event

We think these headphones are a top pick for their battery life, writing in our roundup of the best headphones that "Our standard before was set at 60 hours, which is a great deal higher than the 30 hours you'll find on the Bose and Sony headphones on this list. The Nothing Headphone (a) absolutely blows that standard out of the water, offering 75 hours per charge with ANC on, and 135 hours without."

That's certainly not all, though. The roundup also adds that the "sound quality is clear and robust, the noise cancellation will get the job done (if not flawlessly), and the on-ear controls are truly a thing of perfection." Our review from Mashable's Bethany Allard even called them "the best headphones from the brand yet," so why not take this opportunity to grab them on sale?

Amazon may not have them discounted for long, so act fast to save on the Nothing Headphone (a) while the deal is still live.

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The gentlest characters in the world of Westeros often endure the most suffering.

The Seven Kingdoms has proven itself a harsh place even for royalty, further shown by the fate of House of the Dragon's Princess Helaena (Phia Saban), who dies by suicide in the Season 3 finale after leaping from a high window of the Red Keep.

SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' Season 3: How does the Battle of Tumbleton compare to the book?

Helaena isn't the first innocent to die in George R.R. Martin's fantasy world, and she sadly won't be the last. However, as some fans online have pointed out, there's another key Game of Thrones character who dies in pretty much exactly the same way as the former queen: Tommen Baratheon (Dean-Charles Chapman).

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"Is that the same window tommen jumped from?" asked one Reddit user, and judging by the following image — in which the view from the Red Keep looks exactly the same, out toward the Grand Sept on Visenya’s Hill — it seems they may be right.

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Remember Tommen? The Baratheon king took over after the death of his horrible older brother Joffrey (Jack Gleeson) in Game of Thrones, which takes place around 200 years after the events of House of the Dragon. He too dies by suicide, leaping from a window in the Red Keep after learning of the death of his wife Margaery Tyrell (Natalie Dormer) — which happened because of the destruction of the Great Sept of Baelor, another sept later built on the same site.

It's a strange coincidence that can't have been accidental — the window design even resembles those of the room Helaena and her mother Alicent (Olivia Cooke) have been kept captive in. It's also fitting for Helaena's character, given that she's able to see into the future through dreams. But what exactly does that tapestry mean?

House of the Dragon Season 3 is streaming now on HBO Max.

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In this Made By Google preview, CNET’s Mike Sorrentino breaks down the official teasers and leaks surrounding the Pixel hardware set to launch.

Google's "Made By Google" event isn't until Aug. 12, but the company's already teasing the Pixel 11 line itself: Official images, pricing hints, and a redesigned camera bar. We break down everything confirmed so far, plus the unconfirmed leaks raising real questions about pricing and RAM.

SAVE $100: As of Aug. 10, the Dyson V8 Cyclone is on sale for $299.99 at Amazon. That's a 25% discount on the list price.

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A deal on a Dyson vacuum is always a great find. And if you've been looking for a deal on one of its newest cordless vacuums, this discount on the Dyson V8 Cyclone will definitely catch your eye.

As of Aug. 10, this model has dropped from $399.99 to $299.99, bringing it down to its best-ever price.

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The V8 Cyclone comes in a handy, lightweight design, making it easy to move around your house. But don't fret, this non-weighty design doesn't translate to less power. In fact, according to Dyson, it has 30% more power than the previous model, giving you up to 60 minutes of fade-free runtime.

It's All Floor Cones cleaner head is designed for different floor types, detangling hair while picking up invisible dust, and the Motorbar cleaner head also tackles long hair and pet hair as you clean.

There are even three cleaning modes to choose from: Eco mode for lighter cleans and up to 60 minutes of runtime, Medium mode for everyday cleaning, and MAX mode for tackling tougher dirt and debris. And to make storage easier, the click-in battery can be removed for separate charging and storage.

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For such a sombre finale, House of the Dragon's last episode of Season 3 cracked me up.

Though there were more than a few tragic deaths, sad backstories, brutal battles, and hearts broken, the finale was filled with some exceptional one-liners. Some were battle tactics. Others saw characters mad at their dads.

Here's the funniest lines from the House of the Dragon Season 3 finale, however inappropriate that may be. Spoilers ahead.

SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon's Steve Toussaint breaks down Corlys' quest for peace at Tumbleton "Gate open, then die."

Pour one out for Ser Roderick Dustin (Tommy Flanagan), the Northerner who just couldn't wait to die for Queen Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) or at all. Plotting out their moves at the Battle of Tumbleton, Prince Daemon (Matt Smith) makes sure Ser Roderick and his men know what the plan is. "You are not to die until you open the gate," says Daemon. The man of the North responds. Its giving Legolas.

"F***ing Viserys!"

Dads, man. When Rhaenyra finds out that Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney) and his dragon Sunfyre are still alive, she's beside herself. But as she's articulated time and time again over the series, King Viserys' (Paddy Considine) heir has fought through fire and blood for the Iron Throne. And all because her father didn't write her inheritance the hell down. Get it all out, Rhaenyra.

"I'm alive, imbecile!"

Like a petulant child with sing-song delivery, Aegon II makes sure his brother Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) feels every part the younger sibling while confronting him at Harrenhal. To add to Aegon's fury, Aemond begs forgiveness on his knees for trying to kill him. "No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!" cries Aegon. "I was supposed to enjoy this! What's wrong with you? Fight me!"

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If he had survived the Battle of Tumbleton, Lord Ormund Hightower (James Norton) would probably refresh his staff, from his eye-roll reaction to his squire. "My lord, the battle has begun!" Ormund's Captain Obvious attendant declares, as the chaos of the battle rolls around them.

"What do you mean, you cannot find him? He has a very large dragon."

Ulf the White (Tom Bennett) and his dragon Silverwing are nowhere to be found during the beginning of the Battle of Tumbleton, much to the dismay of his two masters, Ormund and Daemon. Like Ormund, Daemon's frustration with stating the obvious to his subjects is both terrifying and hilarious.

House of the Dragon Season 3 is streaming now on HBO Max.

SAVE $50: As of Aug. 10, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds are on sale for $249 at Amazon. That's a 17% discount on the list price.

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In the market for new earbuds?

As of Aug. 10, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds are on sale for just $249 at Amazon. That means you can save $50 on a pair of Bose's premium earbuds. This price is available across all five colorways, so you can choose from white smoke, deep plum, desert gold, midnight violet, and black, all at the same reduced price.

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If you want earbuds with good noise cancellation, these are the ones for you. This pair features the brand’s strongest noise cancellation, with ActiveSense technology designed to smooth sudden changes in surrounding sound, including when using Aware Mode.

They even have a feature called CustomTune technology that analyzes the shape of your ears to adjust noise cancellation and sound. They also come with nine combinations of eartips and stability bands for a more secure fit, further improving the audio quality.

And audio output is given the same consideration as the built-in SpeechClarity technology. This uses noise-rejecting microphones to reduce background noise and wind during calls and voice notes. For battery life, enjoy up to six hours in Quiet or Aware Mode, or up to four hours with Immersive Audio, with the wireless charging case providing up to three additional full charges.

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The release of Muse Glimmer, a model that can be freely downloaded and modified, is likely to intensify a debate over whether A.I. should be restricted or not.

SAVE $259.99: As of Aug. 10, the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S26+ (256GB, Cobalt Violet) is $840 at Amazon. That's down from $1,099.99.

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Samsung just wrapped its latest Unpacked event, and it came loaded. The lineup includes the Galaxy Z Fold 8, a new, wider Z Fold 8 Ultra, the Z Flip 8, refreshed Galaxy Watches, and — for the first time ever — smart glasses built with Gemini AI.

New drops often mean deals on older models, and this time is no different. At $840, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is $259.99 off its $1,099.99 list price — a 24% discount on a phone that only came out this year. That's a solid markdown for a current-gen flagship, and it's up for grabs in the colors cobalt violet and black.

SEE ALSO: 7 ways the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra turns your next festival into content worth posting

The S26+ runs on Samsung's fastest processor yet, so gaming, multitasking, and everyday use should all feel fast and responsive. The display has also been upgraded, pulling out richer color and sharper detail automatically, so photos and videos look more immersive without adjusting a single setting.

The Galaxy AI features are where this phone earns its keep. Photo Assist lets you type or tap to add objects, fix details, or restyle a shot in seconds, no editing skills required. There's also a wider front camera for group selfies, so nobody gets left out of the frame, and Now Nudge surfaces smart suggestions to help you stay on top of your day.

Samsung Wallet lets you carry cards and boarding passes digitally, and pairing the phone with the Galaxy Buds4 Pro unlocks Hi-Res Audio and hands-free translations.

Grab the Samsung Galaxy S26+ on Amazon before the price snaps back.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2 is on sale for $41.98 at Amazon, down from its $59.99 list price.

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The First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2 has spent the summer getting steady price drops — making it easier on any Pokémon TCG budget. And Amazon has now taken another slice off the price of the 30th-anniversary-themed box. 

As of Aug. 10, the Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2 can be picked up for $41.98 at Amazon. Altogether, that’s $18.01 off its $59.99 list price, giving you a 30% discount and putting the collection comfortably below the $50 mark it was at only a few weeks ago.

This particular low-priced listing comes from the third-party seller Collectors Expedition and is scheduled to arrive as soon as Aug. 14 at the time of writing. If you want it as soon as possible, the $49.95 version sold by Kings Games is being shipped by Amazon itself — allowing Prime members to get theirs as soon as today or Aug. 11, depending on your location. 

Walmart has knocked an extra $5 off the Series 2, while TCGplayer’s lowest unopened listing comes to a total of $34.39 when shipping is added on, going only $1 above its estimated market price. 

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You’ve got a nice trinity of options depending on your trading card-buying preferences, but the contents of this particular Series 2 Partner Illustration Collection will be the same no matter where you buy from: a celebration of first partner Pokémon from Johto, Unova, and Galar — with Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble making up the nine illustration rare-style promo cards.

Each box gives you one special pack containing three of those nine promos, plus two regular Pokémon TCG booster packs and a sticker sheet. Since the promo cards are random, pulling the complete nine-card set will take more than one box unless you trade for whichever starters you are missing. 

SAVE OVER $80: As of Aug. 10, select colors of the Bluetti Elite 30 V2 portable power station are marked down to $218.98 at Amazon. That's a discount of $80.02 from their full price of $299.

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A portable power station is very helpful to have around the house, and if you've been thinking it's time to buy one before summer ends, Amazon has dropped a great deal on Bluetti's Elite 30 V2. For a limited time, you can save just over $80 on select colors.

That price cut means that, as of Aug. 10, this power station has dropped from $299 to $218.98. At this price are the standard black and twilight glow purple models, but for a little bit extra, you can get the light sand gray and glacier blue for $218.99, or the blush pink for $219.

SEE ALSO: Google Pixel 11 Pro: Everything we know ahead of Aug. 12 Made By Google event

While its delightful color variety is certainly a plus, the Bluetti Elite 30 V2 really shines for what it offers under the hood. It boasts a 288Wh capacity and can deliver a full 600W output, or up to 1,500W when you activate Power Lifting Mode. It can run a variety of items, including camping lights, speakers, car fridges, laptops, and even small appliances like a kettle or toaster.

It also features nine output ports: a 12V cigarette lighter port, two 12V DC5521 ports, a 100W USB-C port, two USB-A ports, a 140W USB-C port, and two 600W AC Outlets.

Amazon may not keep this deal live for long. Be quick to act on the Bluetti Elite 30 V2 portable power station while it's still on sale.

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Apple is considering a major overhaul of its Apple Watch, though what exactly that means is still very uncertain.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says that the company's next Apple Watch versions that are coming out this year will only get "modest upgrades," which includes a performance boost, new colors and bands, health and fitness upgrades, and – possibly – a ceramic case variant, though it's unclear whether that'll happen this or next year.

In the future, however, bigger changes are in the works. According to Gurman, Apple is looking into wearables of all sorts, including ones with no displays, and those with different types of screens and various sizes.

Yes, that's pretty vague, but when you consider that Apple Watch has pretty much looked the same since day one, it would be a pretty big move by Apple.

Apple is also reportedly considering premium models "beyond the Ultra and Hermès variants," as well as cheaper models than the Apple Watch SE.

It's early days, and Gurman says the company hasn't settled on a single direction yet, and that the changes will "take time."

SEE ALSO: The latest iPhone 18 news, leaks, and rumors: Release date, price increases, and color options

Gurman also touched on the iPhone, saying that Apple is already planning a second and a third version of its upcoming foldable iPhone, scheduled to arrive in 2027 and 2028, respectively. Those variants will have "slightly larger displays," both on the inside and the outside.

SAVE $130: As of Aug. 10, the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo is on sale for $499 at Amazon. That's a 21% discount on the list price.

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If you want to level up your content, you need to check out this latest Amazon deal on the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo.

The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is basically a handheld gimbal camera designed for shooting smooth video while you're out and about, and right now it's at its lowest-ever price. Normally $629, you can take it home for just $499 right now.

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The compact vlogging camera has a 1-inch CMOS sensor that can record 4K video at up to 120fps. It also has a 2-inch touchscreen that rotates for horizontal or vertical shooting, and a 3-axis mechanical stabilization that helps keep footage steady when you're moving around.

Another feature is the ActiveTrack 6.0. This keeps subjects firmly in the center of the frame. And for editing, the camera supports D-Log M and 10-bit color depth, letting you capture up to 1 billion colors for greater flexibility in editing.

There's also built-in audio with stereo recording, but the DJI OsmoAudio means the camera can also connect directly to a DJI Mic 2 or Mic Mini transmitters. The whole package includes a DJI Mic 2 transmitter, a battery handle, an Osmo mini tripod, and the Pocket 3 itself.

Head to Amazon to get this creator-ready bundle now.

SAVE $170: As of Aug. 10 the Anker Solix C1000 is on sale for $429.98 at Amazon. That's a 28% discount on the list price.

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If you’ve been eyeing a portable power station, Amazon has a particularly good deal on the Anker Solix C1000 right now.

As of Aug. 10, the Anker Solix C1000 is available for $429.98, down from its usual $599.99 price. That’s a saving of $170 on a seriously useful bit of kit, especially if you’ve been waiting for a discount to buy.

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This portable power station is a handy power solution to have on hand, whether you live in an area that sees regular power outages or you take a lot of kit with you when camping. Whatever you need it for, it will keep you connected and powered. It can even charge up fast, so you don't need hours of prep to get going. It can reach 80% battery capacity in 43 minutes with UltraFast charging, and a full charge takes under an hour via AC input. Plus, the LiFePO4 battery is rated for 3,000 cycles over a 10-year lifespan, so you're getting your money's worth.

It has 11 ports, so it can power a range of appliances, from laptops to a mini fridge. It also supports up to 600W of solar input, with a full solar recharge taking around 1.8 hours. Solar panels are sold separately, but many of these upgrades are currently on sale.

Head to Amazon now to grab this limited-time Anker deal.

As data centers gobble up memory chips, other industries that need the components, including electronics companies like Apple and medical device makers, are asking for government help.

A wave of new services uses A.I. to monitor flights and hotel reservations to help you find lower prices. We look at how these tools work.

Flock Safety’s automated license plate-reading cameras, used by thousands of law enforcement agencies in the U.S., have drawn intense criticism from civil liberties groups.

In Texas, there’s one thing liberals and conservatives agree on: They don’t want cameras trained on their cars.

VHS Dates advertises itself as resurfacing lost dating service videotapes from the 1980s. The account’s followers have been genuinely touched.

I learned that my iPhone 15 Pro Max and the upcoming 2026 total solar eclipse do not mix. I stumbled upon BGR's article, which warned skygazers against using their phones to take pictures of the imminent cosmic event.

If you're like me, you may be wondering "Why?" After all, who wouldn't want to snap a photo of such an awe-inspiring celestial occurrence?

As it turns out, taking a photo of the 2026 solar eclipse could damage your iPhone's camera hardware.

SEE ALSO: Solar eclipse 2026 from the US: how to watch from home and online Why you shouldn't take a photo of the 2026 solar eclipse with your phone

In the same way that you shouldn't use a telescope or binoculars to gaze at the sun (you could melt your eyeballs off), you shouldn't use your phone's shooter — or any other poorly equipped camera — to take a photo of the solar eclipse.

BGR says that no smartphone is designed to handle the intense solar rays the sun emanates. "Using your camera or phone could cause the heat from the rays to become so concentrated that it could melt the lens inside," the tech outlet warned.

Days before the April 8, 2024 eclipse that swept across parts of North America, NASA provided similar advice.

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There is a workaround in that you can purchase filters for your phone and camera.

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But the best way to see the eclipse might very well be with your eyes rather than a camera lens. That is, if they are fully protected.

SEE ALSO: Solar eclipse 2024 livestream webcams: How to watch

It must be emphasized that it's imperative that your eyes are protected. NASA recommends getting "ISO 12312-2" grade solar eclipse glasses that filter harmful light.

The historic 2026 total solar eclipse is set to happen Aug. 12. Mashable's Elisha Sauers, our space reporter, shares exactly when and where to get the bet view of the 2026 solar eclipse.

UPDATE: Aug. 9, 2026, 11:00 a.m. EDT This story was updated to include information related to the 2026 solar eclipse happening on Wednesday, Aug. 12.