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New to drone flying? Our expert thinks this five-star drone gives you 'everything you could possibly need' and it's $133 off
Our expert awarded this DJI Mini 4K drone five stars, and thanks to Prime Day, it's nearly 35% off. With two batteries for extra flight time and excellent wind resistant, it's a must buy for beginners.
Summer solstice seen from space | Space photo of the day for June 25, 2026
Just after the summer solstice, a European weather satellite managed to capture a striking image of this celestial moment from space.
The "sad inevitability" of Europe's heat wave
Europeans are baking under their second heat wave of the summer.
In pictures: Britain swelters in record-breaking June heat
A rare red weather warning is in place as extreme temperatures continue across much of the UK.
New effort will get genome sequences for entire Endangered Species list
Colossal Biosciences will be biobanking tissues from all of them as well.
Best Prime Day Action Cameras Deals I've Found (2026): GoPro, Insta360, DJI
Action cameras are perfect for capturing travel adventures, recording social media vlogs, and more. Make use of these great Prime Day deals.
Can your smartwatch detect sleep apnea?
No smartwatch can actually diagnose sleep apnea, but some can track certain signs that might indicate you have the condition.
Every Homo naledi we know of is female, and the implications are fascinating
"There is no natural explanation," says paleoanthropologist John Hawks.
I sifted through hundreds of mediocre Prime Day deals to find the 40+ actually worth your time
Not every Prime Day deal is worth your money. We vetted sales from Samsung, Our Place, Stasher, Cozy Earth, Levoit and more – here are our best picks The best anti-Prime Day deals for Amazon skeptics Prime Day is the wild west of online shopping. For every genuinely great deal, there are about seven duds dressed up in “best of” graphics. To prevent you from wasting your money (or time), our…
I Tested Leica's SL3-P Camera in Scotland. These Are My Favorite Photos.
I took Leica's latest mirrorless camera for some photography around Scotland. Here's what I got.
AI-Powered War Is Coming. This Fight Over a Data Center Just Made That Case
A legal battle over a data center's environmental impact opens a window into the US military's rapid adoption of AI for warfighting.
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The 28 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 in 2026
Times are hard in 2026. These Amazon Prime Day deals under $100 on earbuds, Kindles, and other tested products should help make life just a little bit easier.
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Get Up to 36% Off With the Best Prime Day Kindle Deals (2026): Paperwhite, Colorsoft, Kids
There’s no better time to get a Kindle than during Amazon's own sale event.
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Nature or nurture: can genes make us behave ‘badly’? – podcast
How much do our genes determine about our lives, and could they influence traits like risk-taking, antisocial behaviour or even violence? Ian Sample talks to Kathryn Paige Harden, a behavioural gen…
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Best Prime Day Vacuum Deals Offer Up to 42% Off (2026): Shark, Dyson, Bissell
Move over, spring cleaning. These vacuum deals will give your home the cleanest summer yet thanks to Amazon Prime Day.
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19 Best Prime Day Apple Deals Up to 30% Off: iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and More
Apple deals abound for Amazon Prime Day. We've rounded up the best deals on Apple Watches, iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, and accessories.
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I Found the Very Best Prime Day Laptop Deals onMacBooks and More (2026)
From MacBooks to gaming laptops, these are the very best deals on some of my very favorite laptops for Amazon Prime Day.
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I Found the Best iPad Deal for Amazon Prime Day This Year (2026)
With four iPads to choose from, there’s a clear winner in terms of discounts for Amazon Prime Day.
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Watch live: Rocket Lab launching 'Ten Owl of Ten' mission for Synspective today
Rocket Lab is poised to launch the "Ten Owl of Ten" mission from New Zealand today (June 26), adding to Japanese company Synspective's imaging constellation. Watch it live here.
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Trump forced to drain the reflecting pool swamp – podcast
The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC will have to be drained again. Donald Trump has blamed vandalism for the failure to keep the water “American flag blue”. But what if this small…
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Turn your room into a galaxy: The best Prime Day deals on star projectors for aspiring astronomers
Whether light pollution is foiling your stargazing or you just want to transform a room, there are great star projector deals this Prime Day and I've picked out the best.
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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, June 26
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 26.
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Anthropic Thinks Its Own Success Is Key to Making AI Safe
Anthropic's critics argue it's rapidly accumulating power. The company says that's what responsible AI development looks like.
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This Is Probably Your Last Chance to Buy a Cheap MacBook for a While
Apple has dramatically jacked up the prices of MacBooks, making the current Prime Day pricing that much more enticing.
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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 26, #641
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 26, No. 641.
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Experts say three recent powerful earthquakes are not related
5.6-magnitude California tremor, 7.2-magnitude temblor in Japan and two quakes in Venezuela all struck within hours A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck a rural part of northern California on Wednesda…
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Prime Day Is Ending Soon, but We're Still Tracking 170+ Deals You Want to Pick Up
It's Day 3 of Prime Day and we're still here and hunting down the very best deals to shop.
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Why Amazon Dropped Its OpenAI Movie, Data Center Workers Fight Back, and Meta Leaks Employee Data
The decision by Amazon-owned MGM Studios to drop the OpenAI movie is just part of AI and film industries becoming increasingly intertwined. On Uncanny Valley, we look at where this is all headed.
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This year’s Prime Day deals on Apple products are the best I’ve seen
Amazon’s Prime Day is now in its third day, and whether you’re looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds or a smartwatch, there’s a good chance you’ll find a discount. The Apple Watch Series 11 ha…
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OpenAI will initially only release ChatGPT 5.6 to government-approved customers
So much for voluntary review.
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Here We Go Again: Microsoft Raises Xbox Prices Amid Memory Shortage
This is the third price hike for Xbox consoles since May of last year.
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Android 17’s new foldable gaming mode could make flippy phones more fun
Android 17 is getting a dedicated gaming mode for foldables that will put a virtual gamepad with touch controls on half of your screen to theoretically make it easier to play games. With foldable g…
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99 Prime Day Deals That Aren’t For Suckers, Up to 50% Off (2026)
We've gone from A to Z to find Amazon's best Prime Day deals on the gear worth owning.
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Venezuela’s Powerful Earthquakes Were a Rare ‘Seismic Doublet’
The country was hit hard by a pair of quakes that happened in quick succession and were likely driven by stress being transferred from one part of the fault that runs through the country to another.
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YouTube updates Shorts to make it even more like TikTok
YouTube is adding even more TikTok-like features to Shorts, including a new "clear screen" mode that removes the icons and text from the video you're watching. In a blog post on Thursday, YouTube s…
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The most popular Grok feature is, apparently, exactly what you think
NSFW uses account for "well over half" of traffic, a new report says.
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OpenAI will delay GPT-5.6 after Trump administration request
The Trump administration, apprehensive of potential security issues, has reportedly asked OpenAI to stagger the release of its next big-ticket model, GPT-5.6. The Information reported that OpenAI C…
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Commodore has dropped the price of its retro phone by $100 ahead of preorders
A refreshing direction for a price change.
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Framework has good news and bad news
Thanks to the component crisis, it's a bad time to want a new computer. But if you are waiting on a preorder for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro - which Framework's CEO has called the "MacBook Pro for …
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Two 'super-puff' cotton candy exoplanets are the lightest gas giants ever discovered
Astronomers have discovered two "super-puff" exoplanets orbiting the same star that have densities lower than cotton candy, making them the lightest worlds ever seen.
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Best Battery Life Laptops of 2026
From Windows models with Qualcomm Snapdragon X and Intel Panther Lake processors to MacBooks running on Apple's latest M5 chip, these are the longest-lasting laptops we've tested.
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Microsoft adds another year to Windows 10 extended update program
About a quarter of PCs are still running Microsoft's previous operating system.
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Peppa Pig Contract Backlash Is the Latest Over the Use of AI in Entertainment
A group representing child actors is criticizing contracts that would allow AI to reuse a child's voice.
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Score a discounted Xbox console before the prices jump
Microsoft announced today that the price of all Xbox models will rise in August, the second time in less than a year as memory prices continue to wreak havoc on every industry from cars to computin…
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Instagram wants to monopolize your attention
This week, Instagram launched a series of new features for its smart TV app that are all designed to get people to spend more time on the platform through the biggest screens in their homes. In add…
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These Products Dodged Apple's Price Hikes. Our Expert Explains Why
It's only a matter of time before iPhone and Apple Watch prices go even higher.
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Some Apple Products Just Got More Way More Expensive. Are iPhones Next?
Your next iPhone could cost more than you think.
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Watch Every Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix Race This Weekend for Free on Apple TV
If you're F1-curious, this is a great chance to start your engines.
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Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 26 #845
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for June 26 No. 845.
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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 26, #1833
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for June 26, No. 1,833.
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FCC may kill $2B program that connects schools and libraries to Internet
Carr cites screen time concerns, is accused of trying to be "the nation’s parent."
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Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 26, #1111
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 26 No. 1,111.
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Is it time to start considering solar geoengineering to help us combat extreme heat?
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RAMageddon just got extremely real
As far as prices go, Apple is kind of a reverse canary in the coal mine. With its famously generous margins and immense purchasing volume, it can afford to ride out price fluctuations in its supply…
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Forget Peloton. Race to This 25% Off Deal on Hydrow’s Rowing Machine (2026)
This Peloton-adjacent rowing machine gamifies your workout to a satisfying effect, and it’s up to 25 percent off right now for Prime Day.
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Notion Mail is shutting down
So long, Notion Mail.
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Spain will require carriers to keep mobile networks live during power outages
Spain's mobile networks will need to stay live for at least four hours during power outages, per new rules.
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Apple's Price Increases Extend to Refurbished Macs and iPads
Are Apple's price hikes making you consider a refurb? Expect to pay more for those, too.
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We're Live-Blogging For The Real Heads Still Shopping Amazon Prime Day
The third day of Amazon Prime Day is for the real heads, and so is our live blog. We'll bring you deals, trends, and commentary until Amazon's annual summer sale finally hangs up its cleats.
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Polestar won't be able to sell its cars in the US next year
Polestar moved some of its production to the US, but it may be locked out from selling its cars here soon.
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Notion killing Skiff-influenced email app since most users use AI agents instead
Notion is "going all in on using agents to run your inbox."
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