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The Last of Us Season 2 finale took a leaf from the House of the Dragon book of cliffhangers, ending on a brutal, mid-scene blackout coupled with a flashback that raises more questions than it does answers.
So what exactly happened at the end with Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey)? Who fired and who's dead? And what's with the final "Day One" subtitle? We've broken it all down below.
SEE ALSO: 'The Last of Us' Season 2: What are the differences between the game and the HBO show? What happens at the end of The Last of Us Season 2 finale? Young Mazino as Jesse. Credit: Liane Hentscher / HBOAfter a tumultuous three-day journey across Seattle, Ellie finally tracks down Abby's crew to a seaside aquarium where she kills Mel (Ariela Barer) and Owen (Spencer Lord). Here, she's reunited with Tommy (Gabriel Luna), with Jesse (Young Mazino) in tow. Back at Ellie and Dina's (Isabela Merced) makeshift cinema base, Ellie makes amends with Jesse before they're interrupted by sounds of a struggle in the lobby.
The pair rush through and Jesse is immediately shot by Abby, who's tracked them down somehow. It's the first time Ellie has seen Abby since she murdered Joel (Pedro Pascal) in the mountain lodge near Jackson, months ago. Making it clear she knows her friends are dead, Abby stands over an injured Tommy with her gun drawn, threatening to "kill him too" unless Ellie drops her weapon and comes out of hiding.
Featured Video For You 'The Last of Us' stars Bella Ramsey and Kaitlyn Dever break down Ellie and Abby's quests for revenge"I let you live," Abby says after she's realised who Ellie is. "I let you live. And you wasted it."
Abby raises her gun and the camera cuts to Ellie saying, "No, no, no!" before we hear a gunshot at the exact moment the screen cuts to black.
The episode doesn't end there, though. In the final few minutes we travel back three days earlier to "Seattle: Day One", following Abby as she's summoned by Washington Liberation Front (WLF) member and former Firefly Manny (Danny Ramirez) to go and see WLF leader Isaac (Jeffrey Wright). Abby walks down a corridor and emerges on a balcony overlooking the inside of a bustling stadium settlement that is clearly the WLF base in Seattle.
Did Abby shoot Ellie? Bella Ramsey as Ellie. Credit: Liane Hentscher / HBOThis is the big question. We don't have much evidence to go on, either, as the gunshot happens exactly as the scene ends. But if we zoom out and use some guesswork, it seems very unlikely that Ellie is going to die at this point. The show has already lost one huge character in Season 2 — it's hardly likely to kill off its other lead so soon after, right?
If that's the case, though, then what's with the gunshot? Well, crucially, there is one character in the group that we don't see in the final confrontation with Abby: Dina (Isabela Merced). We know she's in the cinema and will have heard the struggle and the first gunshot — so if we had to guess, we'd say the final gunshot is more likely to be her coming to Ellie's rescue and shooting at Abby. But we'll have to wait for Season 3 to know for sure.
What might be another question for Season 3 is how the hell did Abby know a) her friends (including her partner) were dead, b) who killed them, and c) exactly where the person who killed her friends was going to be at that very moment?
Is Jesse dead? Jesse (Young Mazino) tried so hard to avoid death in the finale. Credit: Liane Hentscher / HBOFrom the look on Jesse's face immediately after he's shot, and the fact that he doesn't get back up, we can assume that Jesse is probably dead at the end of Season 2 unless he was really lucky. Knowing he's about to become a father, Jesse, the character who tried so hard not to die in the season finale, might have been killed in an instant.
What's with the Abby flashback? Kaitlyn Dever as Abby. Credit: Liane Hentscher / HBOWe've seen this technique before with the Joel flashback at the end of episode 5, which then led into the longer flashback in episode 6. It's The Last of Us' way of signalling a time or perspective shift, and it likely means that Season 3 will start back in Seattle Day One with Abby, showing us what she was getting up to while Ellie and Dina were first arriving in the city.
There's still a big question mark over what Abby and her crew were planning when Ellie threw a spanner in the works in the finale, so this flashback will likely answer that question.
What happened with the Washington Liberation Front and the Seraphites? Jeffrey Wright as Isaac. Credit: Liane Hentscher / HBOIn the finale, we get glimpses of the WLF's impending attack on their rivals, the Seraphites, but we don't actually see it happen. Early in the episode, we see Isaac laying out the plans in his tent, and later on the Seraphite island, where Ellie unfortunately ends up, our protagonist is saved by the sound of alarms coming from what is described as the Seraphite village. What exactly is going on here?
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The Last of Us Season 2 ended on a slightly confusing, cliffhanger-y note, with plenty of death and lots of different moving parts.
But in amongst that final gunshot and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) becoming increasingly Joel-like (Pedro Pascal), there are also some subplots that remain mysterious.
One of these concerns Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) and her group, and the reason they're AWOL from the rest of the Washington Liberation Front (WLF). So what exactly are they planning when Ellie arrives to throw a spanner in the works? Let's unpack what we know.
SEE ALSO: 'The Last of Us' Season 2: What are the differences between the game and the HBO show? What does Ellie overhear Mel and Owen saying?We already know Abby and most of her crew are AWOL in episode 7 thanks to a conversation between WLF leader Isaac (Jeffrey Wright) and commanding officer Elise Park (Hettienne Park), where Isaac expresses his concern that Abby — who he is apparently lining up for future WLF leadership — has gone missing.
Ellie manages to track Abby's crew down to their seafront aquarium base thanks to the last words of Nora (Tati Gabrielle), and as she's creeping into the building she overhears a conversation between Mel (Ariela Barer) and Owen (Spencer Lord).
Here's a full transcript:
Mel: "...for her, so don't make me sound like I'm being some kind of heartless bitch. I'm not. And let's be honest, this isn't about them anyways, Owen. You're talking about being behind enemy lines alone at night. This is suicide under normal circumstances, and you want to do this now? Do you even understand what's going on?"
Owen: "I understand everything, but I don't have a choice, do I? It's Abby."
Mel: "Of course you have a choice. And so do I. And I am choosing no, also because it's Abby."
Owen: "Fine, I'll do it on my own, like always. I can make it there and back in 30. If you're still here you can get on board and keep going with us. If you're not, you're not."
Mel: "Fuck you, Owen."
It's all a little bit cryptic, but at this stage it's our biggest clue. So, what are Abby and her crew planning?
Featured Video For You 'The Last of Us' stars Bella Ramsey and Kaitlyn Dever break down Ellie and Abby's quests for revenge What is Abby planning?Given that Isaac doesn't know the location of Abby and her friends, it seems like there are only really two possibilities: Either they're planning to betray Isaac and the WLF, or they're planning to break out on their own for some reason.
There isn't much in Mel and Owen's exchange for us to grab onto, but the biggest clue might be Mel's "behind enemy lines" comment. It seems likely that she's referring to the Seraphites here, the cult-like faction the WLF is at war with — and if Mel still sees them as the enemy, it probably rules out the possibility that Abby and her crew have switched sides altogether.
Is it possible Abby is planning to take her friends and leave Seattle and the WLF altogether? Maybe try to go and start afresh somewhere less mired in violence? We'll have to wait until Season 3 to find out.
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If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.
Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableBy providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.
If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferrined pace.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 26 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 26 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Body languageThe words are communication-related.
Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explainedThese words are ways to communicate without speaking.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.
NYT Strands spangram answer todayToday's spangram is Gestures
Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for May 26Handshake
Curtsey
Kowtow
Gestures
Salute
Namaste
Shrug
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Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.
If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for May 26 Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What's the best Wordle starting word?The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.
SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for May 26, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:A small flying device.
Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?There are no recurring letters.
Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...Today's Wordle starts with the letter D.
SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today's Wordle is...
DRONE.
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
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SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 26Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for May 26 Here's a hint for today's Connections categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Cloth items
Green: Inverse
Blue: What women wear under their clothes
Purple: Played in Vegas
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: Items in a linen closet
Green: Diametric
Blue: Lingerie
Purple: Card games with the first letter changed
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Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections #715 is...
What is the answer to Connections todayItems in a linen closet: PILLOWCASE, SHEET, TOWEL, WASHCLOTH
Diametric: COUNTER, OPPOSITE, POLAR, REVERSE
Lingerie: GARTER, HOSE, SLIP, TEDDY
Card games with the first letter changed: DIN, FRIDGE, GUMMY, JOKER
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
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If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.
There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.
An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.
If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.
SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hintA chaotic situation.
SEE ALSO: Apple’s new M3 MacBook Air is $300 off at Amazon. And yes, I’m tempted. Hurdle Word 1 answerSCRUM
Hurdle Word 2 hintThe first version of a written piece.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 26, 2025 Hurdle Word 2 AnswerDRAFT
Hurdle Word 3 hintA shoulder covering.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 26 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 26, 2025 Hurdle Word 3 answerSHAWL
Hurdle Word 4 hintAn annoying person.
SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for May 26 Hurdle Word 4 answerTWERP
Final Hurdle hintShaggy.
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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.
With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableHere are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Sunday, May 25, 2025:
AcrossEndangersThe answer is Risks.
The answer is Onion.
The answer is Wazoo.
The answer is Dwelt.
The answer is Yes.
The answer is Rowdy.
The answer is Inawe.
The answer is Sizes.
The answer is Kool.
The answer is Snot.
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When NASA's Hubble Space Telescope snapped a picture of an elliptical galaxy, it caught something else in the frame: A bright, red arc of light wrapped around it.
That glowing curve isn't the sign of a broken telescope, but in fact another galaxy — about 19.5 billion light-years from Earth in space. It's much farther than the elliptical galaxy, seen as the central dot in the image at the top of this story, roughly 2.7 billion light-years away.
The strange, bent shape of the extremely remote galaxy, called HerS 020941.1+001557, is caused by a quirk of nature called "gravitational lensing," something predicted in Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity over a century ago. But the gravitational lensing here displays a special type of phenomenon, known as an Einstein ring.
SEE ALSO: Hubble spots a roaming black hole light-years from where it belongs The Hubble Space Telescope reveals a strange natural phenomenon among a galaxy trio image. Credit: NASAGravitational lensing happens when a celestial object has such a massive gravitational pull that it warps the time and space around it. NASA often uses the analogy of a bowling ball placed on a foam mattress or trampoline to illustrate how the fabric of spacetime bends. Light that would otherwise travel straight curves and gets distorted as it passes through the warped spacetime.
In this scene, the nearer galaxy SDSS J020941.27+001558.4, is acting like a colossal magnifying glass in the sky. This allows scientists to see the even more distant galaxy, making it appear brighter.
But gravitational lenses are known to play tricks on the eyes: They have the power to even replicate objects, the way a funhouse mirror can create multiple irregular images.
Astronomers are now adept at spotting the telltale effects of gravitational lensing, but that wasn't always the case. Four decades ago, the concentric arcs of light and stretched celestial objects could be downright confusing.
In 1987, an enormous blue arc, thought to be hundreds of trillions of miles long, was first considered one of the largest objects ever detected in space. The arc was discovered near the galaxy cluster Abell 370, with another similar object near galaxy cluster 2242-02.
Later that year, scientists at Stanford University and the National Optical Astronomy Observatory in Arizona sorted out that they were, in fact, optical illusions, distorted by Abell 370. The New York Times published a story about the "bizarre" implication of Einstein's theory, titled "Vast Cosmic Object Downgraded to a Mirage."
Einstein rings happen when a lensed object lines up with its magnifying object. Depending on how precisely they align, an Einstein ring can either look like a full or partial circle around the object in the foreground.
This particular Einstein ring was discovered by a citizen scientist, someone who volunteered time to help review images, through SPACE WARPS. The project relies on crowdsourcing to search for gravitational lenses in space images.
Gravitational lenses have become a handy tool for studying galaxies otherwise too faint or distant to detect, extending the range of telescopes. Because light from this distant source takes time to reach Hubble, astronomers are seeing HerS 020941.1+001557 as it was about 11 billion years ago, long before the universe gave birth to the sun and Earth.
And — surprise — there's actually a third galaxy photo-bombing this picture. It's called SDSS J020941.23+001600.7, and it appears to be intersecting part of that red curve.
Just when you thought you knew all the worlds in the solar system, astronomers go and discover a new object that could rewrite the space map.
This icy world, temporarily named 2017 OF201, could be a distant cousin of Pluto — and scientists mean "distant" quite literally. At its farthest point, it's more than 1,600 times the distance of Earth from the sun. At its closest, it's still 44.5 times farther than Earth.
What makes 2017 OF201 stand out is its very stretched-out path around the sun, which takes an incredible 25,000 Earth-years to complete. For comparison, Pluto makes a lap around the sun every 248 Earth-years.
How this world got to the edge of the solar system is a mystery — perhaps the result of close encounters with a giant planet like Jupiter or Neptune that tossed it out into a wide orbit. Or maybe when it was originally ejected, it ended up in the so-called Oort Cloud before returning. The Oort Cloud is thought to be a sphere of ancient, icy objects surrounding the solar system. NASA says the cloud remains a theory because the comets there have been too faint and distant to be directly observed.
The International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center, which catalogs new moons and other small bodies in the solar system, announced the discovery on May 21. At roughly 435 miles wide, 2017 OF201 could qualify as a dwarf planet, the same designation Pluto has had since its demotion from ninth planet in 2006.
"Even though advances in telescopes have enabled us to explore distant parts of the universe," said Sihao Cheng, the Institute for Advanced Study researcher who led the discovery, in a statement, "there is still a great deal to discover about our own solar system."
SEE ALSO: Jupiter designed the solar system. Here's what the planet was like as a child. A composite image displays the five recognized dwarf planets in the solar system, as well as the new candidate 2017 OF201. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / Sihao Cheng et al. infographicCheng, along with Princeton University graduate students, found the possible dwarf planet while searching for a potential "Planet 9," a hypothetical hidden world whose gravitational effects could be responsible for a strange clustering of far-flung objects beyond Neptune.
The team used computer programs to look through years of space pictures taken by the Victor M. Blanco Telescope in Chile and the Canada France Hawaii Telescope. By connecting bright spots that moved slowly across the sky, they were able to identify it.
These are the current orbits of Pluto, Neptune, and 2017 OF201. Credit: Jiaxuan Li / Sihao Cheng infographicBut 2017 OF201 is a strange outlier because it doesn’t follow the clustering pattern of other trans-Neptunian objects.
"The existence of 2017 OF201 might suggest that Planet 9 or X doesn't exist," said Jiaxuan Li, one of the collaborators, on his personal website. Their research is available now on the arXiv pre-print server.
The discovery also challenges many scientists' notion of the outer solar system. The area beyond the Kuiper Belt, where the object is located, has previously been thought of as fairly empty. NASA's New Horizons probe, which snapped pictures of Pluto and its moons in 2015, has since more than doubled that distance, though surprisingly, it still hasn't reached the edge of the belt.
That could mean the spacecraft will travel billions of more miles before reaching interstellar space, a region that is no longer influenced by the sun's radiation and particles. In 2019, New Horizons snapped photos of an icy red dumbbell-shaped thing, named Arrokoth, the farthest object a spacecraft has ever encountered.
If 2017 OF201 only spends 1 percent of its orbit close enough for people to detect it, that may imply what lies outside the Kuiper Belt is not so empty after all.
"The presence of this single object suggests that there could be another hundred or so other objects with similar orbit and size, " Cheng said. "They are just too far away to be detectable now."
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As of May 25, the GoPro Hero13 Black is on sale for $329.99 at Amazon, marked down from the usual price of $429.99. That's a 23% discount that shaves $100 off the list price.
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Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth tested out the GoPro Hero13 Black and said it's "way better than a $400 video camera has any right to be." And thanks to today's sale price at Amazon, that price sinks even lower, to $330.
GoPro made some nice upgrades with this model including new HB-series lenses with auto-detect and a new body design. The GPS and data overlay are also major improvements compared to previous models.
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Raycon Everyday Earbuds (2024) $63.99 at AmazonWant budget-friendly earbuds that don't skimp on sound? This Memorial Day weekend, Amazon has tons of great deals on headphones right now, including the YouTube cult-favorite Raycon Everyday Earbuds.
As of May 25, you can get the Raycon Everyday Earbuds (2024) for $63.99, down from $79.99, at Amazon. That's a 20% discount and a $16 savings. It's also a better deal than what you'll find on the Raycon site — they're going for $67.99.
SEE ALSO: Amazon's Memorial Day Sale is here: Get tablets for $179, Casper mattresses under $500You'll get a solid eight hours of playtime on a single charge. If you're in a hurry, just 10 minutes in the case gives you another 1.5 hours of listening. Plus, the compact charging case carries enough juice for about three extra full charges, pushing your total listening time to around 32 hours when you're on the move.
These buds also have active noise cancellation and a built-in mic to take calls. And, according to Amazon reviewers, the sound quality is surprisingly balanced, making these earbuds a good all-around pick.
“I love the depth and crisp clarity of sound of these earbuds,” writes one reviewer. “And when it says ‘Everyday’, that’s what it means! I am quite impressed with the IP66 waterproofing. I regularly shower with them.”
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Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)
Kodak Mini 2 Retro Instant Photo Printer With 68 Sheets Bundle — $89.99 (List Price $139.99)
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99
Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99)
Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro 8-in-1 Wi-Fi Smart Lock With Fingerprint ID — $139.99 (List Price $179.99)
Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $499.99 (List Price $699.95)
Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $349.99 (List Price $599.00)
Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case — $199.00 (List Price $249.00)
SAVE $10: The Wyze Cam Pan V3 indoor/outdoor security camera is on sale at Amazon for $29.98, down from the usual price of $39.98. That's a 25% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: Wyze Wyze Cam Pan V3 indoor/outdoor security camera $29.98 at AmazonMaybe you already have a video doorbell to make sure your Amazon packages arrive, but having a security camera in the backyard to keep an eye on the dog can also be great. Using one on the nursery can be a comfort, too. If your home's security set-up could use another camera or two, check out this Memorial Day deal at Amazon.
As of May 25, the Wyze Cam Pan V3 indoor/outdoor security camera is on sale for $29.98 at Amazon in either white or black, down from the list price of $39.98. That's a 25% discount that takes $10 off the camera.
SEE ALSO: 101 Memorial Day Weekend deals: Get AirPods for $148, save 50% on mattressesWith motion tracking and night vision in color, the Wyze Cam Pan V3 is a great addition to your home's security setup. Since this model is designed to handle any weather Mother Nature throws our way, you'll be able to use this model outside. Or bring it inside to keep an eye on the kids' playroom and see what the dog's up to while you're running errands.
Some of the best Memorial Day deals you can get right nowSony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Earbuds — $198.00 (List Price $299.99)
Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 With Code "4KNEWFTV"
Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99
Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99)
Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro 8-in-1 Wi-Fi Smart Lock With Fingerprint ID — $139.99 (List Price $179.99)
Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $499.99 (List Price $699.95)
Wyze uses advanced motion tracking, which is great when it comes to pets or a car that pulls into the driveway. If you use the camera indoors, you might not want it to record all motion at all times, but Wyze has you covered. From the app, tap the privacy icon and the camera will point face-down and turn itself off.
Before you take off for summer vacation, you can look to get your home's security system up to snuff by grabbing the Wyze Cam Pan V3 during the Amazon Memorial Day sale and save $10. It comes with the peace of mind of keeping an eye on your home while you're away.
SAVE 23%: As of May 25, you can get the Soundcore AeroFit 2 by Anker open-ear headphones for $99.98, down from $129.99, at Amazon. That's a 23% discount and a $30.01 savings.
Soundcore AeroFit 2 $99.98 at AmazonFinding a pair of headphones that aren’t annoying AF to wear and are affordable can be a challenge (it’s definitely been a pain point for me). But if you're looking for a solid pair of open-ear headphones that are actually worth your cash, this Memorial Day deal might be it.
As of May 25, you can get the Soundcore AeroFit 2 by Anker open-ear headphones for $99.98, down from $129.99, at Amazon. That's a 23% discount and a $30.01 savings.
SEE ALSO: 101 Memorial Day Weekend deals: Get AirPods for $148, save 50% on mattressesWhat's cool about the AeroFit 2 is they're designed to stay put comfortably, no matter what you're doing. Anker says the adjustable ear hooks give you a snug fit and can even boost the sound closer to your ears by up to 7.5 dB. You should get up to 10 hours of playtime on a single charge, and the included wireless charging case bumps that up to a total of 42 hours.
One of the coolest features is the free AI translation, which is convenient for traveling. They support 100 languages with real-time response and don’t require a subscription. Just be sure to update the Soundcore app to version 3.8.7 or later.
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Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)
Kodak Mini 2 Retro Instant Photo Printer With 68 Sheets Bundle — $89.99 (List Price $139.99)
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99
Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99)
Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro 8-in-1 Wi-Fi Smart Lock With Fingerprint ID — $139.99 (List Price $179.99)
Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $499.99 (List Price $699.95)
Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $349.99 (List Price $599.00)
Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case — $199.00 (List Price $249.00)
SAVE 15%: Get up to 15% off Ruggable rugs during Amazon's Memorial Day Sale. Snag designer collabs for less.
Opens in a new window Credit: Ruggable Get up to 15% off Ruggable Shop NowRuggable is (if we’re being honest) pretty expensive. But for what you’re getting: machine-washable rugs that are both stylish and functional, especially for households with children or pets, it's arguably worth the price.
If you’ve been eyeing the Ruggable website for a good deal, you might want to check Amazon. Right now, you can get up to 15% off select Ruggable rugs, including those from the Jonathan Adler collection.
In our experience, particularly with their newer and more premium options, they've really stepped up.
"The premium 7-millimeter rug cover was plush, well-designed, and actually looked like a high-quality, durable rug," RJ Andersen writes in their review for Mashable. "The pattern was exactly what we wanted, and it was much easier to align with the cushioned rug pad than our first experience."
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Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)
Kodak Mini 2 Retro Instant Photo Printer With 68 Sheets Bundle — $89.99 (List Price $139.99)
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99
Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99)
Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro 8-in-1 Wi-Fi Smart Lock With Fingerprint ID — $139.99 (List Price $179.99)
Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $499.99 (List Price $699.95)
Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $349.99 (List Price $599.00)
Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case — $199.00 (List Price $249.00)
SAVE $70: The Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe Magsafe charging stand is on sale for just $79.99 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $149.99. That's a 47% discount and the lowest price we've ever seen.
Opens in a new window Credit: Twelve South Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe Magsafe charging stand $79.99 at AmazonApple gadgets are some of our favorites. Undeniably, the brand has created a nice little family that includes your phone, earbuds, and smartwatch. But if we're being honest, not all Apple gadgets come with the strongest battery life, and you'll need to stay on top of the charging in order to get the most benefit. Instead of struggling to find the charging cable each night, check out this Memorial Day deal at Amazon.
As of May 25, the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe Magsafe charging stand is on sale at Amazon for only $79.99, marked down from the normal price of $149.99. That's a 47% discount that takes $70 off the standard price. It also happens to be the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon.
Some of the best Memorial Day deals you can get right nowSony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Earbuds — $198.00 (List Price $299.99)
Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 With Code "4KNEWFTV"
Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99
Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99)
Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro 8-in-1 Wi-Fi Smart Lock With Fingerprint ID — $139.99 (List Price $179.99)
Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $499.99 (List Price $699.95)
With a sleek design, the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe deserves a spot on your nightstand or your desk. Thanks to the five-foot cord, you'll be able to recharge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch each night (or day) without dealing with a tangled mess of cables. Plus, the 35-degree angle adjustment means you can still use your iPhone while it's charging on the dock.
Twelve South makes some incredibly functional gadgets for those who travel abroad (hello, AirFly Pro) and they've included some travel-worthy elements in HiRise 3 Deluxe. The included power cord will work in the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and continental Europe. That makes this a great item to pack along during summer vacation or your next work trip.
Thanks to Amazon's Memorial Day sale, the super functional Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe charging stand is on sale for only $79.99, meaning you'll be saving $70 compared to the full price while making your life a whole lot less tangled. It's a win-win for you and your Apple gadgets.
SAVE $80: The Apple Watch SE 2 (GPS, 40mm) is on sale at Amazon for just $169, down from the standard price of $249. That's a 32% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE 2 (GPS, 44mm) $169 at AmazonHealth and wellness depends on a few pillars, and some are easier to achieve than others. Eating enough protein can feel like a struggle but so can making sure we get enough sleep. There's also the goal of getting enough steps in each day to stay fit. If you could use some help with tracking wellness goals, there's a great deal in store this Memorial Day weekend.
As of May 25, the Apple Watch SE 2 (GPS, 44mm) is on sale for $169 at Amazon, marked down from $249. That's a 32% discount that takes $80 off the price. Be a bit cautious here when selecting your colorway since not all options are down to $169, but you'll be in great shape with the Midnight Aluminum, Silver Aluminum, or Starlight Aluminum.
SEE ALSO: 101 Memorial Day Weekend deals: Get AirPods for $148, save 50% on mattressesMemorial Day Weekend is proving to be a great time to snag some new tech. Amazon's sale is showing up with some major discounts and that includes this 32% discount on the Apple Watch SE Gen 2. You'll get all the essentials we've come to love about the Apple Watch like fitness tracking, sending texts, taking calls, and listening to music on the smartwatch.
Some of the best Memorial Day deals you can get right nowSony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Earbuds — $198.00 (List Price $299.99)
Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 With Code "4KNEWFTV"
Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99
Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99)
Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro 8-in-1 Wi-Fi Smart Lock With Fingerprint ID — $139.99 (List Price $179.99)
Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $499.99 (List Price $699.95)
In terms of health and wellness, the Apple Watch SE can be a great way to track your sleep, giving you better insight into how much sleep you're actually getting each night as well as giving you the ability to set sleep goals. Plus, your alarm clock can live on your wrist with the Apple Watch SE. While you're focused on sleep, we have a hack to share — Memorial Day is one of the best times of the year to score a major discount when shopping for a new mattress, so you might as well upgrade the whole package this weekend.
Instead of paying $249 to track your sleep and fitness goals with the Apple Watch SE 2, snag it today for $169 and save the $80. You'll be getting all the smartwatch features you've ever wanted without the steep price tag.
SAVE 40%: As of May 25, you can score a Bluetti AC300 solar generator and B300K expansion battery for $1,499, down from $2,499, at Amazon. That's a 40% discount and a $1,000 savings. It's also the lowest price we've seen on this model.
Bluetti AC300 solar generator and B300K expansion battery $1,499 at AmazonPrepping for a zombie apocalypse probably isn’t the most outlandish thing you could be doing right now, but should the lights go out, and civilization crumbles, you’ll be glad you have a solid backup power source.
As of May 25, you can score a Bluetti AC300 solar generator and B300K expansion battery for $1,499, down from $2,499, at Amazon. That's a 40% discount and a $1,000 savings. It's also the lowest price we've seen on this model.
SEE ALSO: 101 Memorial Day Weekend deals: Get AirPods for $148, save 50% on mattressesThe Bluetti AC300 (plus B300K expansion battery) has a capacity of 11059.2Wh, so you can keep all your devices powered during a blackout or camping trip. It has 16 output ports, including AC, USB-A, USB-C, DC, a car port, and two 15W wireless charging pads. You’ll also get a NEMA TT-30 and a 30A RV port.
According to the manufacturer, this little generator can power up to 80 percent in just 45 minutes, and Amazon reviewers say it works as advertised.
“So far, I have purchased three Bluetti systems AC3000 with four batteries,” writes one reviewer. “The systems have been running flawlessly for over two years, and we now save an average of $125 a month on electricity. We also have peace of mind when there’s a storm, and the electricity goes out, so we can run our refrigerators, freezers, and pellet stove.”
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Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)
Kodak Mini 2 Retro Instant Photo Printer With 68 Sheets Bundle — $89.99 (List Price $139.99)
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99
Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99)
Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro 8-in-1 Wi-Fi Smart Lock With Fingerprint ID — $139.99 (List Price $179.99)
Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $499.99 (List Price $699.95)
Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $349.99 (List Price $599.00)
Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case — $199.00 (List Price $249.00)
SAVE 32%: As of May 24, you can get the EcoFlow Delta Pro portable power station for $1,899, down from $2,799, at Amazon. That's a 32% discount and a $900 savings.
EF ECOFLOW Portable Power Station 3600Wh DELTA Pro, 120V AC Outlets x 5, 3600W, 2.7H Fast Charge, Lifepo4 Power Station, Solar Generator for Home Use, Power Outage, Camping, RV, Emergencies $1,899 at AmazonGetting a generator might seem alarmist to some, but prepping for unexpected outages now will pay off big in the long run, especially with hurricane season starting June 1. Plus, who knows, you might find yourself needing power on the go someday (especially if you’re the outdoorsy type).
As of May 24, you can get the EcoFlow Delta Pro portable power station for $1,899, down from $2,799, at Amazon. That's a 32% discount and a $900 savings. We did notice that EcoFlow website shows a higher original list price but currently has it on sale for $1,999, so the Amazon deal looks like the better grab right now.
This portable power station features a 3600Wh LFP battery capacity, which basically means it can store a lot of energy, perfect for keeping things running during an outage or when you're off the grid. (To give you an idea, that's enough to power a typical refrigerator for 19 hours or so.) It also has 15 output methods: two USB-A ports, two USB-A fast charge ports, two 100W USB-C ports (great for laptops!), five standard AC outlets, two DC outlets, a car power output, and an Anderson port.
SEE ALSO: 101 Memorial Day Weekend deals: Get AirPods for $148, save 50% on mattressesWhen it comes to charging, you’ve got options. You can plug it into a wall outlet for standard charging, use solar panels for renewable energy charging, or connect it to an EV charging station for a quicker charge while on the road. There’s also a car outlet charging option.
With Smart App Control, you can check your charge levels, temperature, see how long it'll run or how fast it's charging, and customize settings like battery life preferences or input/output levels. It can also help you track your energy habits or adjust your power usage to fit what you need.
Some of the best Memorial Day deals you can get right nowFire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 With Code "4KNEWFTV"
Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)
Kodak Mini 2 Retro Instant Photo Printer With 68 Sheets Bundle — $89.99 (List Price $139.99)
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99
Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99)
Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro 8-in-1 Wi-Fi Smart Lock With Fingerprint ID — $139.99 (List Price $179.99)
Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $499.99 (List Price $699.95)
Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $349.99 (List Price $599.00)
Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case — $199.00 (List Price $249.00)