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1. Samsung Galaxy Z series foldables are breaking pre-order records in the US and Korea

   The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold smartphones officially launch on Aug. 7, and data shared with Mashable shows record pre-sales so far.

2. Forget AirPods Max: Every color of the Beats Studio Pro just dropped to $169

   Get the best Beats deal. Save 20% on the Beats Studio Pro at Amazon.

3. Someone stole every Flock camera in this Minnesota city

   A city lost its entire Flock camera network as communities nationwide grapple with the controversial license plate readers.

4. BookCon 2027 is coming back, and its even bigger

   BookCon is returning in 2027, and next year, it runs for three days. Here's what we know so far.

5. Larper is the internets new favorite insult. Heres what it means.

   As social media turns identity into content, "larper" has become the internet's favorite way to accuse someone of playing a role instead of being themselves.

6. TikTok withheld a safety feature from 15 million users, report says

   TikTok reportedly withheld an algorithm safeguard from 15 million U.S. users while measuring its effect on engagement.

7. Robot vacuums just got the FCC drone treatment. How are robot vacuum brands responding to the ban?

   The ban would prevent brands like Shark, Dreame, and iRobot from releasing new robot vacuums in the U.S. Here are their statements.

8. EcoFlows portable power stations and solar bundles are up to 32% off right now

   Now through Aug. 16, you can get up to 32% off DELTA power stations and solar bundles. Shop Amazon or the EcoFlow website.

9. Deck out your living room with $100 off the 50-inch TCL QM6K mini-LED TV

   As of August 5, get $100 off the 50-inch TCL QM6K mini-LED TV at Amazon.

10. EAs $55bn sale to Saudi-led group closes — $700 million in cuts on the horizon

    The deal, which includes Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, takes EA private and loads the company with $18 billion in debt.

11. The 5 products Mashable readers are buying this week

    Mashable readers' favorite deals this week include a DJI drone, TCL TV, and a Roborock robot vacuum.

12. Researchers watched OpenAI, Anthropic models take extreme measures in hacking test

    AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic did some pretty out-there things as part of a hacking research test.

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

    Google is all set to launch some new Pixel phones very soon. What do we know about the more expensive model so far?

14. Upgrade your robot vacuum while the Roomba Plus 405 Combo is less than $300

    The iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo is on sale at Amazon for just $299.99. That's 28% or $119 off and its best price ever.

15. Funko reveals first Over the Garden Wall Pop! figures just in time for fall

    Funko reveals its first collection of 'Over the Garden Wall' Pop! figurines, including an adorable Wirt, Greg, The Woodsman, and more.

16. Paris Baguette is giving away free pastries for National S’mores Day

    PB Rewards members can get a free pastry with the purchase of any campfire-inspired menu item on Monday, Aug. 10.

17. Stay ready in any situation with 43% off the Bluetti Elite 10 mini portable power station

    As of August 5, get the Bluetti Elite 10 mini portable power station for 43% off at Amazon.

18. Google Assistant to shut down on Android, Wear OS next month

    After a decade of existence, Google is finally sunsetting Google Assistant in favor of Gemini.

19. Need a back-to-school laptop fast? This 15.6-inch Dell model is $130 off

    As of Aug. 5, you can get the 15.6-inch Dell laptop (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $649.99, down from $780, at Amazon.

20. The Soundcore Nebula P1i portable projector is on sale for under $300 — summer movie nights just got an upgrade

    The Soundcore Nebula P1i Portable Projector is on sale at Amazon for $295, down from the list price of $369. That's a 20% discount.

21. This under $400 DJI portable power station deal is a steal for content creators

    The DJI Power 1000 V2 is on sale at Amazon for just $399.98. That's a savings of 43% from its usual $699 list price.

22. Tinder is testing Missed Connections and text-based Search feature

    Tinder announced more features during Match Group's Q2 2026 earnings call.

23. I tested all of Amazons e-readers, and this is the best Kindle to buy

    Mashable tested and reviewed every Amazon Kindle. Compare the base Kindle, Kindle Kids, Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and Scribe.

24. Cue up your favorite music with nearly half off the Sony ULT Wear headphones

    As of August 5, get the Sony ULT Wear headphones for 41% off at Amazon.

25. The DJI Neo is down to its best-ever price — grab this beginner-friendly bundle for under $370

    The DJI Neo Motion Fly More Combo is back at its best price at Amazon. Get the 135-gram self-flying drone with a 4K camera, RC Motion 3 controller, and three batteries for $369, down from $529.

26. How to stop videos autoplaying on X

    How to stop videos from autoplaying on X when there's disturbing or violent content going viral.

27. TikTok’s favorite water bottle is on sale: What to buy from Amazons rare Owala sale

    Save 20% on Owala water bottles and tumblers at Amazon, including FreeSip bottles, SmoothSip tumblers, and Marvel-branded designs, starting at $15.99.

28. This $250 watch is shockingly capable: Garmin Forerunner 70

    See how the $250 Garmin Forerunner 70 performs in real-world testing and whether it's the best entry-level fitness watch.

29. Your giant cat finally has a litter box that fits — HomerunPet has dropped a smart litter box for chonks

    The HomerunPet CS106 self-cleaning litter box is $699, offering a spacious 106L interior for large cats, a built-in 4.5L auto-refill system, and smart app controls for easier litter maintenance.

30. Amazon deal alert: Get the Roborock Qrevo Edge 2 for under $900

    As of Aug. 5, the Roborock Qrevo Edge 2 robot vacuum and mop is discounted to $879.99 at Amazon, 32% off its list price of $1,299.99.