Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium

Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.

Middle East crisis live: Iran’s foreign ministry says US broke ceasefire with overnight strikes

The US military said it carried out strikes on Monday against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites US strikes Iran missile sites and mine laying vessels Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on his Telegram channel that Gulf powers will no longer be a shield for US bases and the US will no longer have a safe haven in the region, as Tehran and Washington discuss a framework to end their three-month-old war, Reuters reports. The post follows overnight attacks on Iran by the US, testing the ceasefire agreed in April. The strikes came as Iran’s top negotiator and its foreign minister were in Qatar for talks with Qatar’s prime minister over the potential deal to end the war. Continue reading...

Moscow wants to ‘destabilise’ Europe, EU chief warns, as countries summon Russian ambassadors over Kyiv threats – Europe live

Ursula von der Leyen visiting Lithuania amid drone incursions as diplomats are called over Russian requests for envoys to leave the Ukrainian capital Back to Ukraine, the EU has summoned Russia’s top diplomat in Brussels over Russian warnings telling foreigners and diplomats to leave Kyiv amid planned new strikes on the Ukrainian capital. EU’s foreign policy spokesperson Anitta Hipper said on X: “[Russian] threat to foreign citizens & diplomats to leave Kyiv is an unacceptable escalation. @eu_eeas summoned the Chargé d’Affairs, calling to stop hitting civilians & [Russia] to engage in genuine peace talks starting with a full and unconditional ceasefire. @EUDelegationUA stays in Kyiv.” “[The threat] shows once more, actually, one thing that we already knew, that Russia is absolutely not interested in any peace and has a total disregard for all the efforts towards the peace.” Continue reading...

Trump urges Texas Republicans to vote for Ken Paxton as four-term senator John Cornyn fights to hold seat – live

Ken Paxton, Texas attorney general, takes on four-term incumbent John Cornyn on Tuesday in a primary that tests Trump’s grip on Republican party America’s ugliest primary? Texas Republican infighting could hand Senate seat to Democrat Sign up for the Breaking News US email President Trump’s administration floated a plan to ask federal workers to sign non-disclosure agreements, according to a government document released Tuesday, Reuters reported. This is not the first time the administration has brought up non-disclosure agreements with federal workers. Last year, after the administration fired federal workers in mass amounts for “poor performance,” they were asked to sign confidentiality agreements, but refused, the Guardian reported. Continue reading...

전국 곳곳 비…남해안·제주 최대 100㎜ 폭우

수요일인 27일은 전국 대부분 지역에 비가 내리는 가운데 남해안과 제주도를 중심으로 강한 비와 돌풍, 천둥·번개가 이어지겠다.기상청은 “오전 사이 전국 대부분 지역에 비가 내리겠고 전남과 경상권, 제주도는 늦은 오후까지 비가 내리겠다”고 예보했다.예상 강수량은 ▲서울·인천·경기·서해5도 10~60㎜ ▲강원 내륙 10~60㎜ ▲강원 산지·동해안 5~20㎜ ▲대전·세종·충남·충북 10~60㎜ ▲광주·전남 30~80㎜ ▲전북 10~60㎜ ▲부산·울산·경남 30~80㎜ ▲대구·경북 10~60㎜ ▲울릉도·독도 5~30㎜ ▲제주도 50~100㎜ ▲제주도 북부 20~80㎜다.기상청은 “남해안과 제주도를 중심으로 매우 강하고 많은 비가 내리겠으니 앞으로 발표하는 기상정보를 참고하기 바란다”고도 전했다.비가 내리는 지역에서는 돌풍과 함께 천둥번개가 치는 곳이 있겠으니 안전에 유의해야겠다.전남 해안은 오전까지 바람이 순간풍속 초속 20m 이상(산지 초속 25m 이상)으로 매우 강하게 불겠다.

“사망한 남편, 알고 보니 일본서 두 집 살림”…상간녀에 위자료 청구 가능할까

타지에서 다른 여성과 혼외자를 두고 두 집 살림을 해온 남편이 사망했더라도 상간녀를 상대로 한 위자료 청구가 가능하다는 법조계 판단이 나왔다.26일 오전 YTN 라디오 ‘조인섭 변호사의 상담소’에는 40년 전 결혼해 슬하에 남매를 두고 평탄한 가정생활을 이어오던 여성 A씨의 사연이 소개됐다.사연에 따르면 A씨의 남편은 무역 법인의 중역으로 일본 출장이 잦았다. 가족들은 그저 남편이 열심히 일하는 것으로만 믿었으나, 지난해 남편이 갑작스러운 심장마비로 세상을 떠나면서 유품을 정리하던 중 충격적인 사실을 알게 되었다. 남편의 일본 휴대전화에서 낯선 여성, 아이들과 함께 찍은 사진 및 장기간 생활비를 송금한 내역을 발견한 것이다.상대 여성은 2010년경 거래처 사장의 소개로 알게 된 한국인으로, 남편에게 가정이 있다는 사실을 알면서도 아이들을 낳아 국제학교에 보내며 현지에서 사실상 또 다른 가정을 꾸려왔다고 한다. 자녀들과 A씨는 남편이 사망한 상황에서 상대 여성을 상대로 손해배상

가난 탈출하려 택한 ‘상향혼’…“혹독한 대가 있다” 현실 고백 눈길

온라인 커뮤니티에 올라온 한 여성의 솔직한 ‘상향혼(배우자의 사회적·경제적 조건 등이 자신보다 높은 사람과 하는 결혼)’ 경험담이 화제다.24일 작성자 A씨는 “나처럼 돈에 대한 집착이 크지 않다면 그냥 또래 평범한 사람 만나 사는 게 더 좋다고 생각한다”며 입을 열었다.가난한 집안에서 자랐다고 밝힌 A씨는 “부모가 늘 돈 문제로 싸우고 무능해서 내 앞길까지 막는 모습을 보며 ‘나는 절대 저렇게 살지 않겠다’고 다짐했다”고 고백했다. 또한 계층 상승을 위해 고시 준비를 3년하다 포기하고 결혼정보회사(결정사) 가입 후 상향혼을 결심하게 된 과정도 밝혔다. A씨는 결혼으로 인한 물질적 풍요에는 만족하지만 시댁살이와 남편에게 순종해야하는 혹독한 대가가 있음을 털어놓았다.이 같은 사연이 전해지자 누리꾼들의 반응은 엇갈렸다. 일부 누리꾼들은 “자신의 선택에 책임을 지고 현실을 냉정하게 받아들이는 모습이 솔직하다”, “자본주의 사회에서 가난에서 벗어나기 위한 하나의 치열한 생존 방식으

“애 무릎 까졌다고 유치원 초토화”…‘스윗한’ 남편의 소름 돋는 반전

평소에는 다정하지만 유치원에 악성 민원을 남발하는 이른바 ‘진상 학부모’ 남편 때문에 이혼을 고민한다는 한 여성의 사연이 알려졌다. 지난 25일 직장인 커뮤니티 ‘블라인드’에 ‘남편이 정말 좋은데 너무 진상 학부모라 이혼 고민’이라는 글이 올라왔다. 오래 연애 후 남편과 결혼했다고 밝힌 작성자 A씨는 “남편이 평소에는 세심하고 다정한 최고의 배우자이지만 자녀와 관련된 일에서는 비이성적인 강박과 민원인으로 돌변한다”고 토로했다.A씨에 따르면, 아이가 유치원 야외 활동 중 넘어져 무릎이 까졌을 때 남편은 유치원에 민원 폭탄을 넣어 원장과 교사의 사과를 받아냈다. 이 과정에서 A씨는 “나는 유치원 측에 미안하다고 굽신굽신했다”며 “남편한테 진상짓 좀 하지 말라고 말했지만 우리 애를 생각 안 하는 내가 이상하다고 한다”고 전했다. A씨는 최근 남편이 황당한 민원으로 이어져 교실 환경까지 개입했다고 밝혔다. A씨는 남편이 “애 앞자리에 앉는 아이가 키가 커서 우리 애 시야를 방해한다”

Webster Investors Approve $12 Billion Purchase by Santander

Webster Financial Corp.’s shareholders accepted the $12 billion takeover proposal from Banco Santander SA, clearing one of the last remaining hurdles for the deal.

Citadel Securities Warns That Fed Risks ‘Falling Behind Curve’

The Federal Reserve should shift closer toward hiking interest rates as rising consumer prices become the dominant threat to the economy, according to Citadel Securities.

세 번 고개숙인 정용진 “깊이 사죄, 모두 제 책임”

The best Memorial Day sales you can still shop

You can still save $200 on the new MacBook Air. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge The long weekend is over, but many of the best Memorial Day deals are still available. Many of our favorite portable speakers are discounted, as are other outdoorsy products we like, including a set of solar lights. You can also find deals on everything from 4K OLED TVs and noise-canceling earbuds to laptops, and plenty of our favorite everyday essentials. To give you more options, we’ve also included a selection of deals from retailers that weren’t officially running Memorial Day sales but are still matching many of the same prices. Savings are savings, after all. Earbuds and headphones Nothing Headphone A Nothing’s second over-ear headphones may not offer everything found on the pricier Nothing Headphone 1, but you do get physical controls, good sound, and more than five days of battery life per charge. Their design is also a bit more discreet, for better or worse. Read our review. Where to Buy: $199 $169 at Amazon $199 $169 at Nothing Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) The second-gen QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds have dynamic, rich sound and the best noise cancellation currently available in a pair of true wireless earbuds. They’re a terrific pick if you want to listen to your music in peace. Read our review. Where to Buy: $299 $249 at Amazon $299 $249 at Walmart $299 $249 at Best Buy Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are on sale for $149.99 ($100 off) at Best Buy, which matches their all-time low price. The wireless earbuds are our top pick for Samsung Galaxy phone device owners, thanks to their comfortable AirPods-inspired design, terrific sound quality, and good noise cancellation. They also offer helpful voice controls that let you adjust volume or playback without a wake word, while delivering excellent voice call quality. Read our review. If you’re an Apple user, there’s no better pair of starter buds than the open-style AirPods 4, which have fallen to $99 ($30 off) at Walmart. The latest model sounds significantly better than the third-gen pair, particularly for voice calls. More importantly, they offer robust integration with the rest of the Apple ecosystem, letting you take advantage of audio sharing, automatic device switching, hands-free “Hey Siri” commands, Apple TV integration, and more. Read our review. Nothing Ear (a) Nothing’s Ear (a) earbuds have the same general design as the company’s previous earbuds — but you can get these in a snazzy yellow. They include ANC, more than decent sound quality, and other features like multipoint for just under $100. Read our impressions. Where to Buy: $99 $58.99 at Amazon $99 $59 at Nothing Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds are down to around $199.95 ($100 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which is $20 shy of their best price to date. If sound quality matters most, they’re an easy recommendation, delivering rich, detailed audio with EQ customization to fine-tune the listening experience. Optional wing tips are included to help keep them secure and comfortable. Read our review. Walmart‘s selling the last-gen AirPods Max (USB-C) for around $449 ($100 off), which is $50 shy of their all-time low. Apple’s luxe over-ear headphones offer a premium design and work especially well with other Apple devices. They still deliver great sound quality and effective noise cancellation, even if the newer model has a slight edge. Read our review. CMF Buds Pro 2 The Buds Pro 2 offer a surprisingly robust set of features for the price, including ANC and a transparency mode that lets you tune into your surroundings. Their included charging case also features a smart dial that lets you adjust the volume, while multipoint Bluetooth support lets them connect to two devices simultaneously. Where to Buy: $69 $43 at Amazon $69 $43 at Nothing Sony WH-1000XM5 Despite being a last-gen model, these headphones still offer impressive sound quality and top-notch noise cancellation. They’re comfortable to wear for hours, can last up to 40 hours on a charge, and support extras like audio sharing and Gemini Live. Read our review. Where to Buy: $399.99 $248 at Amazon $399.99 $248 at Best Buy $399.99 $249.99 at Target Speakers Sonos Move 2 With double the battery life of its predecessor and better-sounding stereo audio, the Sonos Move 2’s improvements don’t stop there. It supports line-in audio, can stream Bluetooth audio to other Sonos speakers, and more. Read our review. Where to Buy: $499 $399 at Amazon $499 $399 at Sonos $499 $399 at Best Buy JBL’s Flip 7 speaker is on sale for $99.95 ($50 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which matches its best price to date. The portable Bluetooth speaker builds on the Flip 6 with more durable IP68 dust and water resistance and improved sound that can reach higher volumes without sounding harsh. JBL’s new PushLock system also lets you easily swap in accessories, like the included wrist strap. Bose’s SoundLink Plus is down to $209 ($50 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Bose, which is its second-best price this year and $30 shy of its all-time low. In his review, The Verge’s John Higgins called it a “great beach speaker,” as it offers impressively loud sound for its size, up to 20 hours of battery life, and a durable IP67-rated design that can handle pool days. Read our review. JBL Charge 6 The Charge 6 is a robust, IP68-rated portable speaker with up to 28 hours of battery life and support for lossless audio over USB-C. Like the JBL Flip 7, it can also analyze your audio to deliver clearer, louder sound and reduce distortion at higher volumes. Where to Buy: $199.95 $149.95 at Amazon $199.95 $159.95 at Best Buy $199.95 $159.99 at REI Bose’s SoundLink Micro is on sale for $99 ($30 off) at Amazon and Best Buy , matching its all-time low price. It’s a good pick if you want something more portable than the larger SoundLink Plus. It won’t deliver the same room-filling sound, but it’s pocket-friendly, features a rugged IP67 design, and offers up to 12 hours of battery life, making it easier to take on the go. The portable Beats Pill speaker is on sale for $99.99 ($50 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. The pill-shaped speaker improves on its predecessor with up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge, while adding two-way USB-C charging and lossless audio support. It also introduces an IP67-rated design and native Find My support on both Android and iOS if it goes missing. Read our review. Sonos Roam 2 The Sonos Roam 2 is a compact and travel-friendly Bluetooth speaker that easily syncs up with Sonos’ home audio ecosystem via Wi-Fi. While it looks much like the original, the Roam 2 has some small quality-of-life improvements, like a separate button for Bluetooth connections. Where to Buy: $179 $134 at Amazon $179 $134 at Sonos $179 $134 at Best Buy TVs and streaming devices LG B5 OLED TV LG’s B5 TV is a great way to get OLED picture quality for less. It features support for both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, along with a 120Hz panel and four HDMI 2.1 ports for hooking up the latest gaming consoles. It also runs LG’s webOS platform, supports Amazon Alexa, and provides easy access to a wide range of popular streaming apps. Where to Buy: $2999.99 $1499.99 at Best Buy (77-inch) LG C5 OLED TV LG’s C5 features a 120Hz panel, along with four HDMI 2.1 ports and support for both AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync. The gamer-friendly TV also packs all the hallmarks of a modern OLED, including deep black levels and sublime contrast. Where to Buy: $2699.99 $1299.99 at Amazon (65-inch) $1999.99 $1299.99 at Best Buy (65-inch) Multiple configurations of Sony’s Bravia 8 II TV are on sale, with the 65-inch on sale for around $2,598 at Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Sony — its second-best price so far this year. Crowned the “king of TV” in Value Electronics’ 2025 shootout, the exceptionally bright OLED TV boasts excellent color accuracy and a snappy 120Hz refresh rate. It also runs on Google TV and supports both Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Cast. Read our review. The latest Amazon Fire TV Cube is on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for $109.99 ($30 off), which is its second-best price of the year but $30 more than its all-time low. Amazon’s latest Fire TV Cube combines a 4K streaming box with an Echo speaker, letting you play music, stream content in Dolby Vision, HDR, and Dolby Atmos, and control your TV and other smart home devices with hands-free Alexa voice commands. It also supports Wi-Fi 6E for faster, more reliable connectivity. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Amazon’s latest Fire TV Stick 4K features support for Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Atmos / Vision, and HDR10 Plus. It also runs on Fire TV’s updated OS, which offers personalized recommendations, quicker access to favorite apps, and Alexa Plus support. Where to Buy: $49.99 $29.99 at Amazon $49.99 $29.99 at Best Buy $49.99 $29.99 at Target If you want a little more speed and storage than Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Plus offers, its 4K Max is on sale for $39.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, which is $5 shy of its all-time low. It, too, runs on the new and improved Fire TV OS and supports Dolby Vision, HDR10 Plus, and Dolby Atmos. However, it adds faster performance, double the storage (16GB), and Wi-Fi 6E support. It also comes with a more capable remote, the Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced, which adds a button for live TV channel listings. Read our review. Hisense CanvasTV The last-gen 4K TV features an anti-glare matte screen that makes the artwork it displays while idle look like an actual painting. The S7N also has a QLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and four HDMI ports, while offering access to more than 1,000 free art pieces. Where to Buy: $1297.99 $847.99 at Amazon $1299.99 $847.99 at Best Buy Samsung S95F Samsung S95F is a premium 4K OLED TV with a little something for everyone. Its glare-resistant screen makes it a good choice for rooms with a lot of light. Gamers will appreciate the TV’s 120Hz refresh rate, four HDMI ports, and support for both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia’s G-Sync technologies, which reduce graphical abnormalities like screen tearing or blurriness when playing fast-paced games. In a TV Shootout whose judges included The Verge’s Nilay Patel, the TV’s HDR performance was second only to Sony’s Bravia 8 II. The S95F also has Amazon Alexa built in, so it can be integrated easily into a home with Echo speakers and similarly-compatible smart home accessories. Where to Buy: $3299.99 $2199.99 at Best Buy (65-inch) $2997.99 $2197.99 at Amazon (65-inch) Smart home SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable Do you ever wish you could turn on your coffee maker or hit the light switch without getting up? The SwitchBot Bot lets you do that. All you need to do is stick the inexpensive contraption on a standard button or rocker switch, which will allow you to control or schedule your pet feeder, garage door, and a wide range of other devices from your smartphone. Where to Buy: $33.99 $29.99 at Amazon (with on-page coupon) $33.99 $27.19 at SwitchBot (with code SUMMER20) Dyson PencilWash Where to Buy: $349.99 $249.99 at Amazon $349.99 $249.99 at Target $349.99 $249.99 at Dyson Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (second-gen) Ring’s latest Battery Doorbell Plus offers sharper 2K video and improved 6x zoom over the previous model, while retaining a head-to-toe view, night vision, motion alerts, and two-way talk. Optional AI-powered features, including activity summaries and facial recognition, are free for a month then cost $19.99 monthly afterward. Where to Buy: $179.99 $119.99 at Amazon $179.99 $119.99 at Best Buy $179.99 $119.99 at Ring Ecobee’s Smart Thermostat Premium is on sale for $229.99 ($30 off) at Amazon and directly from Ecobee, which is within $30 of its lowest price to date. The high-end smart thermostat can adjust temperatures based on where you are in your home, send alerts if your home gets too hot or cold while you’re away, and even track basic indoor air quality metrics like humidity, VOCs, and carbon dioxide. It also works well with Alexa, Siri, Apple Home, Google Home, SmartThings, and IFTTT, while doubling as a decent smart speaker. Read our review. If you don’t need all the features offered by Ecobee’s top-tier model, Ecobee’s Smart Thermostat Enhanced is on sale for $169.99 ($30 off) at Amazon and directly from Ecobee, which is one of its better prices so far this year. It also adjusts temperatures based on whether anyone’s home and works with Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and SmartThings. Compared to the Premium model, though, you can’t use it as a doorbell, and it lacks indoor air quality monitoring and built-in voice control. Birdfy Feeder Birdfy’s entry-level smart feeder features a 1080p camera and an app that lets you view birds up close as they munch on seeds. If you fork out $4 per month for the premium subscription, you also get access to Birdfy’s AI, which identifies bird species and lets you set custom alerts for your favorites. Where to Buy: $229.99 $99.99 at Amazon (non-solar) $229.99 $109.99 at Birdfy (with free gift bag and card) $259.99 $119.99 at Amazon (solar) Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni features an extendable mop that can clean itself, just like its predecessor. However, it also features Ecovacs’ Boosted Large-Airflow Suction Technology, which optimizes the airflow path from intake to exhaust, rather than relying solely on suction power. Where to Buy: $1299.99 $599 at Best Buy $1299.99 $599 at Ecovacs Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty air purifier Coway’s surprisingly efficient Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty is compact enough to fit in any corner of your home and offers a three-stage filtration system, including a true HEPA filter. Where to Buy: $239.99 $159.99 at Amazon $239.99 $159.99 at Walmart Ecobee’s Smart Thermostat Essential is on sale for $119.99 ($20 off) at Amazon and directly from Ecobee, which is also one of its better prices in recent months. The company’s most affordable thermostat covers the basics, letting you control your home’s temperature, create schedules in the app, and use Alexa, Apple Home, or Google Assistant. It also sends intruder alerts, but unlike Ecobee’s pricier models, it can’t automatically adjust temperatures based on activity in your home. Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro The Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro delivers high-quality video with adjustable, accurate radar-powered motion detection, 2,000 lumens of light, and a good digital zoom. It offers smart alerts for people or motion, and works with Amazon Alexa or Samsung SmartThings. Where to Buy: $249.99 $169.99 at Amazon $249.99 $169.99 at Best Buy $249.99 $169.99 at The Home Depot Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera This is a great wired doorbell camera, and the only one that can use an Ecobee thermostat as a video intercom, making it a no-brainer for Ecobee households, as long as you can hook it to your doorbell wiring. Where to Buy: $159.99 $129.99 at Amazon $159.99 $129.99 at Ecobee Eve Energy Smart Plug Not only does this smart plug offer the most detailed energy monitoring of any we have ever tested but it also works with Matter-over-Thread and is an especially good choice for Apple Home users. Where to Buy: $39.95 $34.45 at Amazon $39.99 $34.99 at Best Buy $39.95 $34.45 at The Home Depot Gaming Nintendo Switch 2 “Choose Your Game” bundle Choose between Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World, and Pokémon Pokopia. Where to Buy: $529.99 $499.99 at Amazon $529.99 $499.99 at Best Buy $529.99 $499.99 at GameStop Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Metroid Prime 4 is still a first-person adventure game like prior entries in the series, but this time around, bounty hunter Samus Aran is armed with a motorcycle and a slate of psychic powers. Not all of the new gameplay elements work, but Beyond is a fitting follow-up to what came before, with a lore-heavy story, great combat, and plenty of eerie exploration. Where to Buy: $59.99 $39.99 at Best Buy (Nintendo Switch) You can save $100 when you spend over $400 on select Logitech products at Best Buy. The limited-time promo includes Logitech’s $179.99 Pro X2 Superstrike gaming mouse, which uses haptics-based buttons instead of mechanical ones, along with Logitech’s G923 racing wheel and its A50 Lightspeed gaming headset. The promo details are located under the pricing on each landing page, nested within the “Special Offers” section. From there, you can build your bundle. Star Wars Outlaws Star Wars Outlaws is an original open-world adventure set in the vast universe of the iconic film series. It stars Kay Vess, a protagonist looking to steal from criminal overlords to gain her freedom. Read our review. Where to Buy: $59.99 $35.97 at Amazon (Nintendo Switch 2) $69.99 $19.93 at Walmart (PlayStation 5) Xbox Wireless Controller Microsoft’s official Xbox Wireless Controller features a dedicated button for saving clips and screenshots, as well as sharing them online. It also offers Bluetooth support and a USB-C port for charging Microsoft’s play-and-charge rechargeable battery. Where to Buy: $64.99 $44.99 at Amazon $64.99 $44.99 at Walmart $64.99 $44.99 at Best Buy Laptops and tablets iPad (2025) Apple’s entry-level iPad is an excellent tablet for casual use, even if it is getting a little long in the tooth. Its high-res screen is great for watching video, and its A16 processor is still fast enough to handle light games and productivity apps. Read our review. Where to Buy: $349 $299 at Amazon (128GB, Wi-Fi) $449 $399 at Amazon (256GB, Wi-Fi) $649 $597 at Amazon (512GB, Wi-Fi) The latest 11-inch iPad Pro with 256GB of storage is down to $899 ($100 off) at Amazon, which is $100 shy of its all-time low. If you prefer a bigger screen, the 13-inch / Wi-Fi model with 256GB of storage is also on sale at Amazon for around $1,195 ($105 off). Apple’s newest iPad Pro is its fastest tablet yet, packing the M5 chip along with faster storage speeds, quicker charging, and a new N1 chip that handles wireless connectivity like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread. Read our review. TCL’s Note A1 Nxtpaper is a tablet primarily for note-taking, akin to Remarkable’s Paper Pure and Amazon’s Kindle Scribe, but with a much better screen. You can currently snag the 11.5-inch tablet with a keyboard cover for $499.99 (originally $599.99) directly from TCL’s online storefront. The tablet features a 120Hz color panel that feels natural to draw or write on with its included stylus; it also offers a slew of built-in AI tools, allowing you to convert handwriting to text, make your handwriting more legible, and carry out other actions. MacBook Air (M5) Powered by Apple’s new M5 chip, the latest MacBook Airs are more powerful than prior models and offer double the base storage (512GB). They also support faster wireless standards, specifically Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Read our review. Where to Buy: $1099 $899.99 at Amazon $1099 $949 at Best Buy Chargers and power banks Anker Laptop Power Bank Anker’s 25,000mAh power bank sports two built-in USB-C cables (one of which is retractable), plus one USB-C and USB-A port. It tops out at 165W when charging two devices simultaneously, or 130W when charging three or four. Where to Buy: $119.99 $95.99 at Amazon $119.99 $95.99 at Walmart $119.99 $95.99 at Best Buy Anker Nano Charger (45W, Smart Display, 180° Foldable) Anker’s latest single-port USB-C charger offers up to 45W of power, foldable prongs, and a front-facing “smart display” that lets you see the charge level, power flow, and other useful information at a glance. Where to Buy: $39.99 $27.99 at Amazon $39.99 $27.99 at Anker (with code WS7DV2UPQ7JH) Satechi’s 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Stand with Qi2 25W is on sale for $116.99 ($13 off) at Amazon, which is a new low price. The adjustable, foldable stand can wirelessly deliver up to 25W to compatible iPhones while simultaneously fast charging an Apple Watch and topping up your AirPods, but it also works with a range of Qi, Qi2, and Qi2.2-compatible Android phones and wireless earbuds. Satechi also includes a 45W USB-C adapter along with three international adapters, making it a useful travel companion. Jackery Explorer 500 The Jackery Explorer 500 is small but mighty, delivering 500W of power in a package that features seven output ports and weighs just 13 pounds. Where to Buy: $499 $319 at Amazon $499 $329 at Jackery Goal Zero is taking 25 percent off a range of portable power stations, including the Yeti 700, which is currently $524.89 ($175 off). The portable power station can power up to nine devices at once through its AC, USB-C, USB-A, and 12V ports. Compared to the smaller Yeti 300 (on sale for $262.89) and Yeti 500 (on sale for $374.89), the higher-end model offers greater battery capacity and power output, making it a better fit for running multiple laptops, phones, lights, and even small appliances simultaneously. Shargeek 170 Power Bank A see-through case protects a 24,000mAh battery, 170W maximum output, and the ability to charge three devices simultaneously via a pair of 140W USB-C ports and a single USB-A port. Where to Buy: $199 $119 at Amazon $199 $109.99 at Scharge (with code S170) Miscellaneous Verge favorites Garmin inReach Mini 2 Garmin’s palm-sized inReach Mini 2 satellite communicator offers off-the-grid two-way messaging, built-in navigation capabilities, and powerful mapping features, including the ability to set waypoints when paired with Garmin’s Explore app. A subscription plan is required to access the Iridium network, though, with prices starting at $7.99 a month. Where to Buy: $399.99 $249.99 at Amazon $399.99 $249.99 at Garmin The Insta360 Link 2 Pro is down to $229.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Insta360. The premium 4K webcam uses a large 1/1.3-inch sensor for sharper image quality and better low-light performance than its predecessor, though its resolution still maxes out at 4K/30fps or 1080p at up to 60fps. It features a two-axis gimbal and dual microphones with AI noise cancellation, while retaining features like AI tracking to help keep you centered if you move around. Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 1) smart glasses Developed in partnership with Ray-Ban, Meta’s last-gen smart glasses can perform a range of tasks. They can capture 1080p video and play music, and thanks to a suite of AI-based features, you can even use them to translate from a myriad of languages in real time. Read our review. Where to Buy: $299 $224 at Amazon $299 $224 at Best Buy $299.99 $224 at Meta You can buy the Insta360 X5 at Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Insta360’s online storefront for an all-time low of $464.99 ($85 off), with Insta360 throwing in a free lens kit. The 360-degree action cam delivers sharper, more detailed images than its predecessor and improved low-light performance. Specifically, it now allows you to capture 4K footage at up to 120fps, 8K video at up to 30fps, or 5.7K at 60fps, while offering support for user-replaceable lenses. Read our review. Kelty Low Loveseat The Kelty Low Loveseat is a sturdy, low-profile camp chair built for two. It features a steel frame, a padded seat, and extra-large cup holders for your drinks or gear. It also includes a padded roll-tote storage bag, making it easy to transport when it’s folded down. Where to Buy: $149.95 $112.46 at Backcountry The Dyson Airwrap i.d. is available for $499.99 ($150 off) from Amazon, Best Buy and Dyson. The dryer can automatically adjust heat, airflow, and timing according to your styling preferences, with the app letting you set up a profile based on factors like your hair type, length, and skill level. From there, it can guide you through a more customized curling routine. Dyson also includes three attachments, including a conical barrel, a diffuser designed for waves and curls, and a blade concentrator. The Amazfit Active 2 is on sale for $89.99 ($10 off) at Amazon, which is $10 shy of its lowest price to date. It’s a surprisingly capable budget fitness tracker, with features like continuous heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, offline navigation, and battery life that can last up to nine days. Read our review. BioLite Site Lights BioLite’s ultra-versatile Site Light kit comes with six weatherproof bulbs, which can illuminate up to 1,000 square feet when hung or properly staked. You don’t need to bring a charger, either, as the included carrying case doubles as a solar charger for the lights. Where to Buy: $99.95 $74.89 at Amazon $99.95 $74.89 at BioLite BioLite FirePit Plus BioLite’s portable FirePit Plus cuts back on unwanted smoke, functions either as a charcoal or wood-fueled grill, and fans the flames via a large battery pack and built-in fan. Where to Buy: $599.95 $359.89 at BioLite (with free carry bag) $599.95 $359.89 at Backcountry Update, May 26th: Updated to reflect current pricing / availability. Brandon Widder and Cameron Faulkner also contributed to this post.

American Airlines is getting Starlink Wi-Fi

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 12: American Airlines plane are takeoff and lands at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, California, United States on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images) | Anadolu via Getty Images American Airlines is planning to install SpaceX's Starlink Wi-Fi in hundreds of its airplanes, the airline announced today. American says the deployment will start in the first quarter of 2027, and will span more than 500 aircraft, including its new A321XLR and A321neo planes from Airbus. Starlink will join Viastat and SES (previously known as Intelstat) as among the airline's Wi-Fi providers. American is the latest air carrier to turn to Elon Musk's Starlink for its Wi-Fi needs. Others include United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Lufthansa Group, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines. Meanwhile, Delta Ai … Read the full story at The Verge.

Memory V recreates the Memorymoog without the massive headaches or price tag

The Memorymoog is legendary for being an absolutely massive-sounding synth and being incredibly unreliable. But now you can enjoy its classic Moog sound without the headaches or the sky-high vintage price, thanks to Arturia's Memory V emulator. The Memorymoog was only made between 1982 and 1985, and was the last polyphonic synth made by Moog before it declared bankruptcy in 1987. People loved its sound, which was described as being six Minimoogs in a box, and the Memorymoog+ was among the first synths to adopt MIDI. It also came out right as the synth industry was shifting from analog to digital. It was also notorious for being rushed to … Read the full story at The Verge.

Saving for a Switch 2 is easier with Newegg’s gift card deal

If you foresee a bunch of Nintendo purchases in your future, Newegg’s deal on Nintendo gift cards might just help save your wallet. The retailer is offering a deal that lets gamers get $200 worth of credit towards games, consoles, and accessories for just $170. Best of all, the gift cards can stack in your account, letting you accrue enough to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 at a sweet discount. Nintendo eShop gift cards Where to Buy: $200 $170 at Newegg ($200) $100 $89.99 at Costco ($100) You don’t have to buy gift cards to reap some savings on a Switch 2, though. Nintendo is currently offering a $499.99 “Choose Your Game” console bundle that includes a discounted game (Donkey Kong Bananza, Pokémon Pokopia, or Mario Kart World). Either way you go, it’s wise to buy a console ahead of the fall because Nintendo is raising the Switch 2’s price by $50 — up to $499.99 — in September. window.HYPE_DESK_CONFIG = { productImageUrl: "https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/assets.sbnation.com/csk/uploads/hype-desk/product-images/macbook+neo.png", productImageAlt: "Apple MacBook Neo", productTitle: "Apple MacBook Neo", shortDescription: "An affordable, well-built laptop for a great price.", longDescription: "Apple's most affordable Mac ever starts at $599, and it does not feel like a compromise. The MacBook Neo has a durable aluminum enclosure that comes in four colors, and the battery life can handle everything you throw at it every day. Students and educators can save even more off an already surprising price.", purchaseUrl: "https://apple.sjv.io/c/482924/3875167/7613", purchaseLinkText: "Buy at Apple" }; Other deals you might dig Last week, we highlighted a deal on the Sonos Roam 2, which is down to $134 (usually $179). Sonos improved on its own deal by offering the wireless, water-resistant speaker with Otterbox’s protective carrying case (originally $39.95) included for no extra charge. This case doesn’t take away from the Roam 2’s slick design — it just adds protection for its top and bottom, and throws in a lanyard so you can more easily tote it around. Here’s a great deal that, thanks to the pre-requisites, some might consider a little too much effort. Apple’s last-gen Studio Display is steeply discounted at Sam’s Club, where a membership is required to make the purchase. The retailer has multiple configurations with matte nanotexture glass selling at good prices — well, good considering how expensive these typically are. For example, the model that has a VESA mount, making it easy to stick onto a monitor arm, is $1,059.91 (originally $1,899), and the one with a tilt- and height-adjustable stand is $1,279.91 (originally $2,299). Read our review of the 2022 model and our recent review of the barely-changed 2026 model. Sony’s InZone H9 Mk. 2 is an awesome wireless gaming headset that now costs a little less than before. It’s currently $298 (was $349) at Amazon and B&H Photo, or $299.99 at Best Buy. It has sold at this price just a few times since it debuted last summer. The headset shares its drivers in common with Sony’s flagship WH-1000XM6 headphones, which is to say they’re fantastic. It also has effective active noise cancellation, and plenty of comfort thanks to its adjustable headband and plush, breathable ear cushions. The headset supports PC and PS5 via a USB-C 2.4GHz transmitter, as well as Bluetooth for connecting to phones, tablets, and more. Read my impressions.

Red-light masks: can they really slow ageing? – podcast

Home red-light therapy devices have exploded in popularity as masks, body wraps and mittens promise to reduce wrinkles, redness and even acne. But do the claims stack up, and what other benefits are scientists investigating? Ian Sample hears from his co-host, Madeleine Finlay, and the consultant dermatologist Dr Jonathan Kentley. Kentley explains how the potential benefits of red light were discovered, how it is thought to interact with collagen in our skin, and what science has to say about its impact on our appearance Is it true that … red light therapy masks prevent wrinkles? Support the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...

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Scientists create wearable ultrasound to continuously monitor babies in womb

Team hope the UPatch – at present a proof-of-concept device – will aid early detection of complications and prevent stillbirths Scientists have created a wearable ultrasound patch that can continuously monitor babies in the womb, with the hope that such devices could aid the early detection of complications during pregnancy. The team behind the work say ultrasound-based techniques in place now have drawbacks: continuous monitoring of the baby’s heart rate and contractions of the womb using current methods leads to a high rate of false alarms, while the use of more conventional handheld devices for imaging is limited to a small number of scans during pregnancy, and must be carried out by a skilled operator. Continue reading...