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Tech and chip makers lose $1 trillion in massive AI sell-off

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 14:27

Investors are thinking twice about the stocks that have most benefited from the AI boom.

The 20 most valuable chip stocks have lost $1.3 trillion over the past week after a big sell-off, according to analysis by CNBC.

According to the outlet's data, Nvidia led in losses after investors liquidated $238 billion since the market closed on Friday. There's perhaps no bigger sign that investors are getting cold feet when it comes to artificial intelligence, as Nvidia has benefited more than any other company from the AI boom. 

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Other companies in the memory space have also taken a big hit. SK Hynix lost $176 billion. Samsung is down $173 billion. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. lost $119 billion. Micron shed $113 billion. And AMD is down $110 billion.

Tech companies have seen demand in memory and storage skyrocket as AI companies buy out supply to power their insatiable compute needs. Due to this, RAM and SSD storage supply has dwindled for everyday consumers. Consumer tech companies like Apple have been forced to institute price hikes on their products as a result.

Despite this, however, investors are seemingly starting to question their AI-related investments.

“This decline appears to be driven largely by sentiment rather than fundamentals,” Morningstar's Chief Equity Strategist Michael Field told CNBC. “Simply put, it’s loss of confidence,” he added. “We continue to see upside in many AI names, but these are growth stocks, and, as such, much of their value comes from cash flows expected far out into the future, which requires a lot of faith from investors.”

Investor concern surrounding AI technology seems rooted in the fact that while these companies make billions of dollars, they're spending way more than they make. According to recent reporting from the Financial Times and Ed Zitron, AI giant OpenAI had a net loss of $38.5 billion last year. Just this week, OpenAI announced that it will spend $750 billion on infrastructure through 2030. Finally, Google recently experienced its first-ever negative cash flow quarter, thanks to spending on AI infrastructure.

Of course, investor sentiment on AI can turn around quickly.

Inside the eBay harassment campaign that led to a $55.7 million settlement

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 12:54

Critical coverage usually draws an angry email or two. For Ina and David Steiner, it led to live cockroaches, a fetal pig, and a bloody Halloween mask.

On Monday, July 27, eBay and several former executives agreed to pay $55.7 million to resolve the couple's lawsuit over the 2019 corporate harassment campaign.

The Steiners are the married founders of EcommerceBytes, a news site covering eBay and the broader ecommerce industry. They filed the civil case in 2021 after members of eBay's security team sent them threats, disturbing packages, and unwanted visitors in an effort to influence the site's reporting.

Of the $55.7 million settlement, $48.7 million will go directly to the Steiners. EBay will pay $46.15 million, former CEO Devin Wenig will pay $2 million, former senior vice president Wendy Jones will pay $500,000, and former chief communications officer Steve Wymer will pay $50,000. The remaining $7 million will go to nonprofit organizations. EBay will contribute $6 million, while Wenig will donate another $1 million to a group protecting First Amendment rights in Ina Steiner's name.

The agreement also allows the Steiners to keep talking publicly about the case. It contains no confidentiality provision, a priority for the couple because they wanted the settlement to discourage other corporations from trying to intimidate journalists over critical coverage.

To understand why the Steiners considered that transparency so important, it helps to go back to how the campaign began.

From critical coverage to criminal charges

When eBay's security team began targeting the Steiners in 2019, the couple had already spent two decades covering the company and other online marketplaces, such as Amazon and Etsy. Through EcommerceBytes, they reported on the issues affecting online sellers, including fees, policy changes, and the executives making those decisions.

The internal lead-up to the campaign only became clear years later — the Steiners initially filed their civil lawsuit in July 2021 and amended it in March 2023. Ina Steiner later told Wired in July 2026 that the litigation gave the couple access to roughly 68,000 documents showing how eBay executives discussed the site behind the scenes.

Those records traced a steady escalation. According to the amended complaint, Wenig sent Wymer a link to an April 10, 2019, EcommerceBytes article about his compensation. Wymer responded, "We are going to crush this lady."

The following month, Jones allegedly asked eBay security chief Jim Baugh to address criticism of the company "off the radar" and told him she did not want to know the details. Then, on Aug. 1, 2019, EcommerceBytes published an article questioning Wenig's handling of eBay's litigation against Amazon. Within half an hour, Wenig allegedly told Wymer that if they were ever going to "take her down," referring to Ina Steiner, "now is the time."

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Four days later, the harassment campaign allegedly began. According to eBay's admissions to federal prosecutors, members of its security team targeted the Steiners between Aug. 5 and Aug. 23, 2019. Anonymous accounts on what was then Twitter criticized EcommerceBytes and threatened to show up at the couple's home in Natick, Massachusetts.

The campaign quickly reached their front door. In addition to the cockroaches, fetal pig, and bloody mask, the group allegedly sent live spiders, fly larvae, a funeral wreath, and a book about surviving the death of a spouse. Pornographic magazines addressed to David were allegedly delivered to a neighbor, while Craigslist ads allegedly invited strangers to the Steiners' home for sex, a block party, and an estate sale. One night, an emergency plumber even arrived unannounced.

As the messages and deliveries continued, the language inside eBay remained aggressive. On Aug. 11, Wymer allegedly told Baugh, "I want to see ashes. As long as it takes. Whatever it takes." The group also took the harassment offline — several members of eBay's security team allegedly traveled from California to Massachusetts, followed the Steiners in a rented van, and attempted to install a GPS tracker on their car.

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They also had an unusual plan for how the campaign would end. EBay security manager Brian Gilbert, a former police captain, was allegedly supposed to approach the Steiners and offer to stop the attacks his colleagues were secretly carrying out. EBay would then appear to have solved a problem its own employees had created.

That plan unraveled when the Steiners realized they were being followed and contacted local police. Once members of the group learned they were under investigation, they allegedly made false statements, deleted digital evidence, and falsified records in an attempt to hide eBay's involvement.

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Wenig, Wymer, and Jones were not criminally charged, and Wenig has maintained that he was requesting a communications response and knew nothing about the harassment. EBay's internal investigation found his messages inappropriate but said it uncovered no evidence that he authorized the security team's actions.

Federal prosecutors eventually charged seven former eBay employees and contractors in 2020, all of whom eventually pleaded guilty. Four received prison sentences between July 2021 and October 2022, including Baugh, who was sentenced to 57 months in September 2022. Two others received one year of home confinement later that year. The final defendant, Gilbert, was sentenced in July 2024 to time served and one year of supervised release.

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The consequences also reached eBay itself. In January 2024, federal prosecutors charged the company with six felony offenses, including stalking, witness tampering, and obstruction of justice. EBay admitted to a detailed account of the campaign, paid the maximum penalty of $3 million, and agreed to retain an independent compliance monitor for three years.

The new settlement, though, resolves the Steiners' civil claims against eBay, Wenig, Jones, and Wymer. The couple also reached separate settlements with the other former employees named in the lawsuit, although those terms were not disclosed.

EBay says it has changed

In a public statement published July 28, 2026, the company called what happened “wrong, reprehensible and should never have happened.” It condemned the employees who pleaded guilty and acknowledged the “unprofessional tone” of communications involving Wenig, Wymer, and Jones.

eBay also pointed to the changes it has made since 2019, including bringing in new leaders and strengthening its policies, internal controls, and employee training.

Wenig, meanwhile, continues to maintain that he knew nothing about the campaign. In a statement provided to Mashable, the former CEO said he was “saddened” by what the Steiners endured, “especially because it occurred during my time as CEO of eBay.” He said the harassment “was deliberately done in secret and without my knowledge.”

After the packages, threats, surveillance, criminal cases, and six years of litigation, the campaign still failed at its original goal. EcommerceBytes remains online, and Ina Steiner got to publish the news of eBay's settlement herself. Talk about closure!

What is a super app? Understanding the AI industrys newest trend.

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 12:49

Agentic AI. Claws. Vibe coding. AGI.

AI buzzwords come and go pretty quickly these days, and now there's a new AI trend to know: super apps.

What is a super app?

A super app puts a variety of AI tools into one agentic app. This means that AI chatbots (like ChatGPT) exist within the same space as AI agents, i.e. tools that execute multi-step requests with a degree of autonomy.

The idea is simple: Soon, you'll no longer be bouncing between your AI chatbot, coding assistant, and agentic tools. "Super apps" will centralize all of these tools within a single app. A super app, if you will.

Why are people talking about super apps?

In an earning call this week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that a new super app will be central to Microsoft's upcoming AI strategy.

"This quarter, we also introduced Autopilots, autonomous, long-running agents with full enterprise compliance, including an always-on personal agent powered by OpenClaw," Nadella said. "And this quarter we will bring these Copilot experiences together, including Code, in one 'super app' spanning both consumer and commercial experiences."

Nadella said that the super app would be released by the end of summer 2026.

Microsoft isn't leading the charge on super apps; they're just the latest company to hop on the trend. AI companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic, are also focusing efforts on super apps.

As reported by Reuters, OpenAI has already launched its super app to employees. Meanwhile, competitor Anthropic is also combining its agentic Cowork tool with its Claude chatbot, the company recently announced.

Super apps could also accomplish something else for AI companies. Because users can access apps like InstaCart, Uber, Zillow, and OpenTable directly within ChatGPT, these agentic super apps could absorb as much of your online activity as possible into a single company's app.

Elon Musk reportedly wants to turn X into an everything app as well, and with super apps, his biggest AI rivals appear to be moving in the same direction.

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April 2025 filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

Keep up the pace with Spotifys Running Mode, now creating custom running playlists

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 12:40

The Venn diagram of Spotify Premium users and runners is in for a treat. Running Mode is now available in the Spotify mobile app, matching song tempos to the different phases of a run.

Spotify's Fitness Hub rolled out in April of this year, partnering with Peloton and digital fitness instructors to put workouts directly in the app. Running Mode is now apart of the Fitness Mode, but a more self-guided experience.

The feature is available to Premium users on iOS in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden. It lets you choose from 25 curated running presets or build a custom workout from scratch. You can tailor the playlist to match your run length, beats per minute, and preferred genre, and it generates a personalized playlist based on your selections. If you need a boost, Running Mode also has optional audio cues to provide a little motivation.

This is not Spotify’s first attempt to keep pace with runners. In 2015, the company introduced Spotify Running, which used a phone’s sensors to detect a runner’s tempo and select music that matched it. Spotify retired that feature in 2018. Unlike its predecessor, the new Running Mode does not detect when someone speeds up or slows down — runners choose their desired tempo and workout structure before taking off.

Running Mode builds on Spotify's existing AI feature, Prompted Playlist, which allows users to provide a playlist description that Spotify uses to curate music. As Spotify positions itself to be an a one-stop-shop where you can listen to music, watch podcasts, and even buy books, Running Mode is a natural next step.

Tinder pauses AI Photo Enhance tool after complaints

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 12:21

Tinder has paused an AI-powered Photo Enhance tool that some users said altered their appearance, NewsNation reported.

Former user Jenny Rubin told NewsNation that the tool edited her photo without her opting in. "It was extremely violating," she told NewsNation's Jesse Weber. "It felt pretty uncanny, to be honest. Those are not my teeth. That’s not what my mouth looks like." Tinder had apparently changed the photo of her from a toothless smile to one with teeth.

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Rubin deleted the app and made a TikTok about it, and others told her the app did the same thing. Tinder users also told NBC News that the app changed facial features and even skin tone, and also added features that weren't previously there.

"Photo Enhance is a tool that helps improve the technical quality of your photos. It's designed to enhance overall photo quality — for example, making your profile photo clearer and better lit — not to make you look different," Tinder's page on Photo Enhance states. The feature is supposed to "sharpen blurry images, adjust brightness and exposure, and improve clarity," the page reads. "It’s not designed to add or remove people, objects, or backgrounds, apply cosmetic effects, or change facial features or skin tone appearance."

A Tinder spokesperson reiterated that the feature isn't designed to change someone's appearance. "We know that profiles with clear, well-lit first photos have a much better experience, so our goal was to help make that easier for people on Tinder. The feature is in a test phase in limited markets and is available to a subset of profiles that had a detectable technical issue on the first photo, and more than 90 percent of people who receive an enhanced photo keep it," the spokesperson told Mashable over email.

According to the page, the suggested enhancement can be disabled, and the photo can be reverted to its original.

Tinder introduced the feature in March, along with a ton of other AI-powered features, including a matchmaker called Chemistry. At the same time, Tinder launched Photo Insights, which uses AI to scan users' camera rolls to determine interests based on patterns. The app previously introduced Photo Selector, an AI tool to help pick the best photos for a user's profile, in 2024.

Photo Enhanced is now paused in the 13 U.S. states where it was available. Tinder told NBC News and Mashable that the unintended changes impacted a small number of users. "Feedback data shows less than 0.5 percent of enhanced photos were flagged as not looking like the user, though not all of that feedback reflects a change as visible as what's been reported," the spokesperson told Mashable. It's paused to investigate the causes and strengthen safeguards.

The Samsung internal SSD 990 with 2TB is on sale for a record-low price

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 12:11

SAVE $160: The Samsung internal SSD 990 with 2TB is on sale at Amazon for $369.99, down from the list price of $529.99. That's a 30% discount and the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

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According to the experts, the memory shortage is not letting up anytime soon. It's become a challenge to find affordable SSDs, and setting up a NAS at home or the office comes with a steep price tag these days. If you're in need of storage, consider this Amazon deal.

As of July 30, the Samsung internal SSD 990 with 2TB is on sale at Amazon for $369.99, down from the list price of $529.99. That's a 30% discount and the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

If your PC or laptop has been asking for more storage, this Samsung deal is one to hop on. The Samsung 990 SSD offers 2TB of storage and read speeds up to 7,250 MB/s. Write speeds reach up to 6,450MB per second. Those speeds will help with downloading games quickly, installing updates, and transferring high-resolution files without waiting around.

SEE ALSO: This week's best SSD deals include a World Cup edition Sandisk and a 2TB Lexar

For gamers who are used to long loading times or even need to delete old games, upgrading to an additional 2TB could be well worth the money. Since the Samsung internal SSD 990 with 2TB is on sale for the lowest we've ever seen and RAMageddon isn't gonna end soon, jump on this deal.

Rock out with the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones while theyre over $150 off

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 11:14

SAVE $151.99: Amazon has the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones on sale for $248, down from the list price at Sony of $399.99. That's a 38% discount.

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When it comes to tech, it's not always necessary to have the newest model. Sometimes, the older generator has plenty of features that still hold up well, and buying the previous model can come with major savings. If you've been shopping for Sony headphones, check out this Amazon deal.

As of July 30, the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are on sale for $248 at Amazon, marked down from the list price at Sony of $399.99. That's a 38% discount that shaves $151.99 off the price.

When Sony launched the XM5 headphones, they earned a Mashable Choice Award for their sound quality, noise cancellation, and overall design. Mashable Deputy Shopping Editor Miller Kern wrote in her review, "As for comfort, the headphones’ ear cups and band are nice and cushiony. I didn’t feel any uncomfortable head squeezing or ear pressure."

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Last year, Sony launched the new XM6 headphones, which have slightly improved sound compared to the XM5 headphones and folding ear cups. Aside from that, there's "nothing too major over the past generation," according to Mashable Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard, who compared the Sony XM6 to the older Sony XM5.

Today's sale price of $248 at Amazon applies to the black, midnight blue, smoky pink, and silver colorways. They get up to 30 hours of battery life with a single charge, and a quick three-minute charge will earn you three hours of listening time. They also come with a protective carrying case.

The Sony XM5s have convenient features like speak-to-chat, which automatically pauses music when you speak. They also pause audio when you take them off and automatically restart when they're put back on.

If you're shopping for a pair of headphones for back-to-school season, consider today's sale price on the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. You'll be saving over $150 while getting some of the best sound quality available and a major savings over the $459.99 price of the Sony XM6 headphones.

We asked our readers what gadgets they expect Apple to release this year: See the top answers

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 11:00

It's already been a very busy year for Apple. Tim Cook announced he'll be stepping aside for John Ternus, Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering. Siri AI finally made its big debut at the WWDC 2026 keynote. The company released a new budget MacBook, and then raised prices just months later.

But, don't forget: We're still expecting the launch of the iPhone 18, the first folding iPhone, and a ton more Apple devices in the back half of the year.

So, Mashable and the rest of the CNET Group (ZDNET, PCMag, CNET, and Lifehacker) are hosting the Big Guessing Game: Apple Edition to give our readers a chance to predict the biggest Apple news. Every correct answer earns you one chance to win the new Apple Watch announced in September. (Read the full content rules.) Ahead of the September iPhone launch event, we have our readers' answers from round two of the game.

Question 1: Will Apple announce that a foldable iPhone will be released in 2026?

The foldable iPhone — rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra, or some variation thereof — is the biggest open secret in Silicon Valley right now, but Apple still hasn't confirmed its existence. However, 68 percent of respondents said they expect the phone to arrive this year, while just 32 percent answered in the negative.

Question 2: Will the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max include a black color option this year?

The lack of a black color option was a major disappointment for some Apple fans after the launch of the iPhone 17 Pro. (Scratchgate may have been the reason why.) Rumor has it we won't get a black phone this year either. The breakdown here was almost identical to question one, with 68 percent of you expecting that we will get a black iPhone.

Question 3: Will Apple announce a touchscreen MacBook in 2026?

Rumors of MacBook Pros with OLED screens and touchscreens have been spreading for awhile, and it's very possible these high-end laptops will launch in 2026.

But what do Mashable readers think? Our readers are split on this question, with 55 percent saying yes, and 45 percent saying no.

Question 4: Will Apple release new AirPods in 2026?

On this question, only 26 percent our respondents said no, with the majority (74 percent) answering in the affirmative.

Question 5: Will an M6 series chip be announced in 2026?

An M6 chip is expected to arrive this fall based on Apple's previous schedule of releases. When we posed this question to Mashable readers, 35% predicted we wouldn't see an M6 chip, while 65% believe that we will.

Don't forget to participate in the third and final round of the Big Guessing Game for another chance at winning a new Apple Watch. The last round will take place in the weeks before the iPhone launch event, which we believe will take place in mid-September.

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Google has added Nano Banana to Google Earth for some reason

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:46

Have you ever explored around Google Earth and thought to yourself, "I wish there were some generative AI features in here?" No? Well, you're getting it anyway.

Google announced that it's integrating Nano Banana, the company's generative AI image creator, directly into Google Earth.

To be more specific, Google has added its latest AI image generation model, Nano Banana 2, to its mapping platform and has rolled out a number of ways that users can utilize AI in Google Earth as well. Nano Banana has proven to be very popular, and Google previously integrated the tool with Chrome, Photos, Search, Gemini Notebook (previously Notebook LM), and Google Messages.

According to Google, Nano Banana in Google Earth can be used for a variety of purposes. Users can ask Nano Banana to:

  • Generate infographics based on specific locations or landmarks

  • View what a location looked like during a certain historical period

  • Generate real estate plans for a lot of land

  • Visualize a project before any construction starts

  • Give a location or even a specific building a makeover

However, our friends at ZDNet received early access to the feature before it launched today and found that the Nano Banana implementation in Google Earth isn't really all that useful. At least not yet.

For example, according to ZDNet, the Create Image button, which deploys Nano Banana in the Google Earth toolbar, isn't provided when in Street View. ZDNet found it was easier to just take a Street View screenshot and paste the image into Gemini for AI image generation.

Furthermore, one of Google's own recommended use cases, "Bring history to life," doesn't appear to be historically accurate. ZDNet had Nano Banana generate the area around Philadelphia's Independence Hall in different time periods. While Nano Banana generated an image with the general look and feel of the time, it didn't seem to pull from any data that would show which buildings were actually around Independence Hall at the time.

The Infographic suggested use case also didn't pan out in ZDNet's tests, either. Generated infographics changed the actual layout of a location in the image and included nonsensical, garbled AI text as well.

The real estate industry has been a fairly big adopter of generative AI imagery, as they can show prospective buyers visualizations of what can be done with a home or plot of land. Google clearly had this in mind for at least some of its suggested use cases. However, Nano Banana in Google Earth seems very much like an early experimental feature at this point.

(Disclosure: Mashable and ZDNet are both owned by the same parent company, Ziff Davis.)

Victorian Psycho trailer is a brilliant, bloody nightmare

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:15

Maika Monroe stars as Winifred Notty, "the sanest person she's ever met," in Victorian Psycho, a bloody horror-comedy that'll have you frankly terrified of the Longlegs and 100 Nights of Hero star.

Described by Mashable entertainment editor Kristy Puchko in her review as "what if gothic horror were an eat-the-rich comedy?" the film follows the plot of a murderess governess (Monroe), appointed to teach the spoiled children of the aristocratic Pounds in late 19th century England.

Directed by Zachary Wigon (Sanctuary) with a screenplay by Virginia Feito (on whose 2025 novel the film is based), Victorian Psycho has a brilliant and brutal trailer out today, all scored to Die Spitz's impeccable "Throw Yourself to the Sword."

The Pounds family — played by Jason Isaacs, Ruth Wilson, Wednesday's Evie Templeton, and Hamnet's Jacobi Jupe — have no idea what they're in for with the arrival of Miss Notty. But the trailer gives us a terrible idea.

Victorian Psycho hits cinemas Sept. 25.

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Prepare for power outages: Save $200 on ABOK’s massive Ark3600 power station at Amazon

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:08

SAVE UP TO $200: The ABOK Ark3600 portable power station is on sale for $1,099 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $1,299. The Ark3600 extra battery is on sale for $934.15, down from the normal price of $1,099.

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We have portable power stations for almost every situation. Small models are great for short camping trips, while fridge-specific models like the Jackery FridgeGuard are great for keeping food from spoiling. But if you're looking for a beefy model with plenty of power, check out this Amazon deal.

As of July 30, the ABOK Ark3600 portable power station is on sale for $1,099 on Amazon, down from the regular price of $1,299. For even more power, the Ark3600 extra battery is on sale for $934.15, down from the normal price of $1,099.

The ABOK Ark3600 portable power station comes packed with 15 outlets and a 3,840Wh LiFePO4 battery. That power capacity mixed with its design that includes a telescoping handle and durable wheels makes it a great model for longer camping trips, RV adventures, or for using at home when grid power fails.

With an uninterrupted power supply of under 10 milliseconds, you won't notice a lapse in power. That's great news for using with a refrigerator, desktop computer station, CPAP machine, or an aquarium. The Ark3600 can recharge with standard AC or up to 2,000W of solar input. In full sun with 2,000W solar, the Ark3600 can recharge in about two hours.

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In addition to the ABOK Ark3600 portable power station, the expansion battery is also on sale. The ABOK Ark3600 expansion battery connects to the main power station to provide an additional 3,840Wh, doubling the power. It has a similar physical design, with a handle and wheels for easy transport. The ABOK Ark3600 can pair with two expansion batteries for a total capacity of 11,520Wh.

Upgrade your camping trips and home power supply with the ABOK Ark3600 portable power station and expansion batteries, both on sale today at Amazon.

Fire your barista: Amazon just knocked $50 off Nespresso’s sleekest Vertuo maker

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:02

SAVE $54.95: As of July 30, the Nespresso Vertuo Next cofee and espresso maker is on sale for just $125 at Amazon. That's a 31% price drop from its usual cost of $179.95.

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You know what's even better than getting your beloved caffeine fix? Getting it on demand and at a discount.

As of July 30, the Nespresso Vertuo Next coffee and espresso maker is on sale for just $125 at Amazon. That's 31% off, or $54.95 off compared to its usual list price of $179.95. While it's been cheaper before, that's still a pretty great deal.

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While many countertop espresso makers are large, clunky eyesores, the Vertuo Next is sleek and slim (just 5.5 inches wide) and won't take up much space on the countertop. The water tank is even removable to truly optimize your space, making it a particularly perfect pick for compact spaces like apartments, dorms, or even cubicles. It heats up in just 30 seconds and gives you on-demand coffee in various formats at the touch of a single button.

Choose from six different brewing styles: 5, 8, 12, and 18-ounce coffees, as well as single and double espressos brewed hot or over ice. Fill up the 37-ounce water tank, pop in a Nespresso Vertuo capsule, select your brew size, and let it do its thing. Vertuo machines are smart enough to read the barcode on each capsule and automatically adjust the settings to brew it perfectly each and every time.

If you want to take your single-serve coffee to new heights at home, Nespresso is where it's at. A piping hot shot of espresso any time you desire at the press of a button? Say no more. There's no telling how long the discounted $125 price tag will stick around, so snag the 31% savings while you can.

DJIs Osmo Pocket 4P has launched globally. But it still isnt coming to the U.S.

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 09:13

DJI has officially launched its Osmo Pocket 4P handheld gimbal camera across the UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia, following its Asian launch earlier this year. It still isn't coming to the U.S., though.

Previously unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival in May, the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P is an upgraded version of the Osmo Pocket 4 released earlier this year, which itself is a successor to 2023's Osmo Pocket 3. The Pocket 3 has become a favourite tool among content creators, with the 4 and 4P intended to build upon its legacy.

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However, the Osmo Pocket 4P differentiates itself by having a more professional audience in mind. While it can still be used by creators who focus on making videos for social media, DJI has designed the Pocket 4P with features that specifically appeal to filmmakers and cinematographers.

The Osmo Pocket 4P's most obvious distinguishing feature is its dual lenses. Its main lens is a one-inch CMOS sensor which has 17 stops of dynamic range —  an increase from the 14 stops on the Pocket 4 — while the other is a 60-millimetre telephoto lens suitable for portrait shots. Boasting a maximum resolution of 4K at 240fps, the Pocket 4P also debuts DJI's new 10-bit D-log two-colour profile. The company states that this profile is capable of capturing over one billion colours, giving filmmakers more options and flexibility when it comes to colour grading in post-production.

The Pocket 4P is compatible with the Osmo FrameTap remote as well. Included in the 4P's Vlog Combo bundle, the FrameTap allows users to monitor and control the camera from a distance.

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DJI's Osmo Pocket 4P will come in both Black and Pearl White colourways, with the latter to arrive at a later date. However, neither colour will be arriving in the U.S. for the foreseeable future.

Sadly, the Osmo Pocket 4P doesn't have a U.S. release date, as DJI is still awaiting authorisation to launch from the U.S. government. DJI's U.S. business has been severely impeded by the government's hostility toward the company, which has prevented it from bringing its products to the country. The U.S. has therefore been left out of all of DJI's most recent global launches, including the Mic 3, Osmo Mobile 8 phone gimbal, and Avata 360 drone.

As such, there's no official U.S. pricing for the Osmo Pocket 4P. However, the official UK pricing places it at £529 (approximately $706) for the Standard Combo bundle, and £605 (approximately $807) for the Vlog Combo. In comparison, the Osmo Pocket 4 Standard Combo costs £445 (approximately $594), with the Vlog Combo priced at £548 (approximately $731).

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Lego is livestreaming a Pokémon Smart Play demo on July 31 — how to watch

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 08:17

TL;DR: Lego is livestreaming a demo of its new Pokémon Smart Play sets on July 31 at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT, just ahead of the collection's official Aug. 1 launch.

If you're the kind of person who still gets excited seeing Pikachu, Lego's new Pokémon Smart Play sets are about to make your day. Lego is livestreaming a demo of the collection, giving fans a first look at how these sets work before they officially launch Aug. 1.

The demo streams July 31 at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT on Lego's site. If you're near a Lego Store, it's also worth stopping by during the stream — Lego says visitors can score extra rewards on that day.

What makes these sets so much fun

Mashable's Timothy Werth got hands-on with the sets ahead of launch, and by his own account, he came away completely won over — despite not even being a big Pokémon fan going in.

The sets are built around Lego's Smart Brick, a modified 2x4 piece packed with an accelerometer, microphones, speakers, LED lights, a gyroscope, and a color sensor. It responds to Smart Tags and Smart Minifigures included in the sets, meaning your Pokémon can "talk" to each other, and light up or make noises as you play with them.

According to Werth, some of the small details are what really sell it: Pikachu, Squirtle, Bidoof, Geodude, Charmander, and Eevee all make adorable noises, chattering when placed near each other, and the Pikachu Treehouse Set even hides a tiny Murphy bed where Pikachu can lie down and snore.

However, not every set includes a Smart Brick, so if you want the interactive features, you'll need at least one all-in-one set (starting at $69.99) — cheaper add-on sets start at $19.99. The full lineup launches Aug. 1, with a few sets already on Amazon and the rest up for preorder at Lego's online store.

Even a casual Pokémon fan will get something out of this — Aug. 1 is coming for your wallet either way.

Seth Meyers reacts to Trump being called a pedophile protector

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 07:43

Seth Meyers had a lot of Donald Trump material to wade through during his "A Closer Look" Late Night segment on Wednesday, from the president having to sit through some awkward press awards at the White House Correspondents' Dinner to Trump's unusual remarks during the memorial of Senator Lindsey Graham.

Another area that he spent some time on? Trump being called a "pedophile protector" during a recent rally, due to his association with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — the president responded by calling the heckler a "communist".

"If someone calls you a 'pedophile protector', calling them a communist is not a great comeback. 'You're covering up for sex traffickers!' 'Oh yeah, well you want the workers to own the means of production, soooo ya burnt!" says Meyers in the clip above.

"Trump just can't get away from this Epstein thing. It's in his rallies, press conferences, Correspondents' Dinner...You know the new Trump coin they're releasing? He OK'd it before flipping it over and checking the other side," Meyers jokes, bringing up a photoshopped image of the coin engraved with one of the many photos of Trump and Epstein together.

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Stay hydrated this summer with the Owala FreeSip Tumbler — get $10 off at Amazon

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 07:42

SAVE $10: As of July 30, select colors of the 40oz Owala FreeSip Tumbler are on sale for $34.98 at Amazon. That's $10.01 off their list price of $44.99.

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If you're spending a lot of time in the heat this summer, it's important to stay hydrated.

As of July 30, a selection of 40oz Owala FreeSip Tumblers are on sale for $34.98 at Amazon. That's just over $10 off their full price of $44.99. And as for what colors are on sale at this price, you can choose between strawberry fields, summer sweetness, foggy tide, daybreak, and iced breeze. Some are even at their lowest-ever price with this deal.

There's also a selection of colors on sale for $35.99, if your favorite color isn't on the maximum discount.

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This durable stainless-steel tumbler is ready to join you on your summer adventures this year. Alongside its sturdy build, it has a versatile design. With its 2-in-1 FreeSip spout, you can either drink through a built-in straw or tilt it back to drink from the spout. Its push-button lid also helps keep the spout clean.

For keeping your drink cold, the Owala FreeSip Tumbler features double-wall insulation. This can keep it cool for up to 24 hours, which is great news if you're taking it along for longer periods in the day.

Some colors are marked as limited-time deals right now, so act fast to save on these 40oz Owala FreeSip Tumblers at Amazon.

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This $600+ price drop makes LG’s monster 45-inch 5K2K OLED gaming monitor a massive steal

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 07:08

SAVE OVER $600: As of July 30, the LG 45-inch Ultragear 5K2K WUHD OLED curved gaming monitor is on sale for $1,329.99 at Amazon. That's $670 off its list price of $1,999.99.

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As tech prices continue to rise, we're keeping an eye out for solid discounts across a wide range of items. If a new gaming monitor is something you've been hoping to buy, Amazon recently dropped a great deal on the LG 45-inch Ultragear 5K2K WUHD OLED curved gaming monitor that's worth checking out.

Normally listed at a hefty $1,999.99, this LG gaming monitor is now $1,329.99 at Amazon. Overall, that makes for $670 in savings, which is a pretty great price cut for such a high-quality display.

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For PC gamers, this LG monitor is worth every cent. Its huge 45-inch OLED screen with an 800R curve is sure to immerse you right into your favorite games, and its 5K2K WUHD (5120 x 2160) resolution will make sure they look sharp, too. It also boasts a 0.03ms response time for smooth gameplay and a Dual Mode feature that lets you switch between 5K/WUHD at up to 165Hz and Wide Full HD at 330Hz.

On top of that, it also has AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility. With these, you won't have to worry about screen tearing while you're jumping into your favorite games.

If it's caught your eye, don't miss out on this great deal on the LG 45-inch Ultragear 5K2K WUHD OLED curved gaming monitor at Amazon.

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TCLs 85-inch QM8L mini-LED TV is back to its record-low price — save over $1,000 at Amazon

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 07:04

SAVE $1,202: As of July 30, TCL's 85-inch QM8L Series Mini-LED QLED Smart TV is back to its record-low price of $2,797.99 at Amazon. That's 30% off its $3,999.99 list price.

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TCL's 85-inch QM8L Mini-LED TV is back to its record-low price. Right now it's $2,797.99 at Amazon, down from $3,999.99. That's a 30% discount, saving you $1,200. It's a massive TV with premium hardware underneath, so seeing it drop back to this price is a welcome surprise.

This TV really flexes in picture quality — the Mini LED backlighting, combined with what TCL calls its "Halo Control System," is meant to give you deep, accurate blacks and colors without the halo effect you sometimes see around bright objects on lower-end Mini LED TVs.

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It supports over 4,000 dimming zones and can hit up to 6,000 nits of peak brightness, which is a lot of headroom for HDR content specifically. And thanks to wide viewing angles, the picture doesn't wash out or shift in color even if you're sitting off to the side instead of dead center.

Sound is handled by Bang & Olufsen-tuned speakers, and if you want to go bigger, there's an optional wireless subwoofer and satellite speakers you can add on. For gamers, it supports a 288Hz refresh rate with variable refresh rate tech and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, which together mean smoother motion and less input lag if you're playing competitively.

Grab TCL's 85-inch QM8L Series Mini-LED QLED Smart TV while it's at its best-ever price — before it climbs back to $3,999.99.

Kesha, the internets tooth fairy, wants your teeth

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 07:02

These days, Pokémon cards are harder to come by than human teeth, the latter being a longtime outré collectible of choice for pop star Kesha.

The Grammy-nominated artist has been collecting fans' teeth via X since 2011 (when it was Twitter), per Complex. And on Wednesday, Kesha renewed her collection's crowdsourcing mode, hitting X with a casual PO box for fans to send over their personal pegs.

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Kesha's love for collecting human incisors, canines, and molars started back in 2011, when her album Animal was topping every chart and a fan sent her a tooth (on Kesha's request) that the pop star made into a necklace — a moment that became a legendary Twitter post.

Las Culturistas podcast hosts Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang asked Kesha about the lore around her tooth fairy collection during the latest episode (it came up when they were talking about narwhals).

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"Do you know that I collect teeth?" she said. "Send 'em over."

"The teeth started when I became obsessed with my fans," Kesha added. "Someone was like, 'My child lost their teeth.' And I was like, ‘Can I have them? I want to make jewellery out of it.' So then I made a necklace, an earring, and then a belt, and then a crown. The crown's wild."

Kesha told Yang and Rogers she just "started putting [teeth] all over my home," where they're held "in little jars."

"I just started collecting them because it kind of freaks out straight men," she said.

There's honestly no better way to say it than Rogers and Yang chanting in unison: "She's a pop star and she needs your teeth." You've got the PO box address.

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Daily Show breaks down Trumps bizarre speech at Lindsey Grahams memorial

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 05:58

Donald Trump has already made plenty of confusing comments in response to the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, so it's probably no big surprise that his memorial speech went the way it did.

In the Daily Show clip above, host Jordan Klepper breaks down some of the most memorable moments, starting with the president saying: "Virtually everyone, Republican or Democrat, liked Lindsey. Well, not everybody, but it sounds good."

"I can't believe I have to say this to Donald Trump, but can you just lie to us?" says Klepper. "It's a memorial, you could paint a rosier picture. I didn't go to my Uncle Lou's funeral and tell everyone he was the Zodiac Killer, I said he was good with numbers."

Klepper then plays a clip of Trump describing how he shared Graham's personal cell phone number back in 2016 when the two were feuding.

"OK, interesting choice," says Klepper. "I might have chosen a moment that highlights Lindsey's character, but I guess the time he got 10,000 calls from guys named Mike Roch and Hugh Jazz is also equally good."

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