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While everyone else was getting ready for the weekend, Bitcoin took a plunge.

The popular cryptocurrency was trading below $60,000 for at least part of Friday. This marked the first time since Donald Trump's reelection in late 2024 that Bitcoin had dropped below that line, per Bloomberg.

It's also more than half the value of Bitcoin's all-time peak, in October 2025.

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At time of writing, Bitcoin has rebounded a little and stands slightly above $60,000. Still, it's an ominous sign at a time when the U.S. government's executive branch is highly supportive of cryptocurrency.

SEE ALSO: Was Bitcoin's creator unmasked by the New York Times? Don't bet on it.

Bitcoin reached a peak of $126,000 last October, but the decline has been steep. As to why investors are losing confidence in the cryptocurrency, Bloomberg cites geopolitical concerns such as the war in Iran. But that's not the whole story. Bitcoin has been on this trajectory for a while now, as we took note of its crashing value back in February.

One other potential reason: new advances in quantum computing have put traditional crypto mining techniques at risk, according to Google.

But if it continues declining at this rate, Bitcoin may not even be worth a future quantum computer hacker's time.

Topics Bitcoin Cryptocurrency

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Billion dollar tech company Google is embracing bugs. Literally. Not digital ones, but real, living insects that the Silicon Valley giant plans to release into the air.

It's an initiative known humorously as the " Debug Project." First announced a decade ago, the latest iteration of the project aims to introduce 64 million mosquitoes — male mosquitoes, to be clear, entirely sterilized by the miracle of a naturally occurring bacteria — across California and Florida in the near future.

SEE ALSO: Florida becomes first state to sue OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged links to violence

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in the midst of reviewing the proposed release, according to a new filing in the Federal Register. Google's plan is to use these selectively infected bugs to curb the spread of dangerous diseases, including dengue, which have been introduced to U.S. areas primarily by non-native mosquito populations. The hoard of non-reproductive bugs would reduce spawning rates and shrink the population over several generations, and, as Google explains, male mosquitoes cannot bite or spread disease themselves.

Google calls them the "good bugs."

"Mosquitoes kill more people than every other animal combined," the company explains on the Debug Project homepage. "One species, Aedes aegypti, carries diseases such as dengue, Zika, yellow fever, and chikungunya, which make hundreds of millions of people sick every year. And these diseases are spreading faster than ever."

Controlling the spread of mosquito-transmitted diseases has been a global goal for decades. Scientists and vector control specialists have successfully introduced male bugs sterilized by radiation in the past. Other methods to reduce mosquito populations, such as draining standing water and using pesticides, have been in place for even longer. But the bugs are outpacing human efforts.

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Google has already completed field trials of their bug army, including a 2018 Fresno, California study that resulted in a 95 percent drop in the wild female mosquito population during peak season. The company has collaborated with outside partners on the project, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), and National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore.

More in line with its reputation as a tech leader, Google is also designing new software and monitoring tools to aid the project, the Los Angeles Times reported, like sensors and traps to track releases and pinpoint treatment areas.

Topics Google Social Good

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Best early Prime Day deals

Best Apple Deal

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm)

$299(Save $100)

An Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm)

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Best headphone deal

Sony WH-CH720N

$88.58 at Amazon(Save $91.41)

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Best speaker deal

Sonos Era 300

$379 at Amazon(Save $100)

The Sonos Era 300

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Best portable power station deal

Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station

$749 at Amazon(Save $750)

An Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station

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Best TV deal

Hisense 55-inch U6 4K Smart TV

$397.99 at Amazon(Save $150)

A Hisense 55-inch U6 4K Smart TV

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Best robot vacuum deal

Eufy C28 Robot Vacuum and Mop

$529.99(Save $270)

Eufy C28 Robot Vacuum and Mop

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Best home and kitchen deal

Cuisinart 2.6-Quart Air Fryer

$48.20(Save $41.75)

Cuisinart 2.6-Quart Air Fryer

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Best Lego deal

Lego Classic Large Creative Brick Box

$39.49(Save $20.50)

Lego Classic Large Creative Brick Box

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No matter what type of shopper you are, whether you use sales to stock up on household essentials like dish soap and paper towels or as a time to splurge, the time is nigh because Prime Day is coming.

Usually taking place in early July, Amazon has decided to shake things up this year and run the sale in June. Amazon Prime Day 2026 runs from June 23 to 26, and while the timing may have changed, we're still expecting the same great savings.

Even though we still have a few weeks until the official start of Prime, the deals kicked off as soon as the sale was announced. Each day we get closer to the sale, more deals go live. Look for early savings on Amazon devices, toys and games, kitchen appliances, and gadgets from Sony, Sonos, and Apple.

So if you're eager to start saving, we rounded up the top early Prime Day deals to start shopping now.

Best early Prime Day Apple deal

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Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm)

$299 at Amazon

$399 Save $100

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Leading up to Prime Day, we're obviously hunting for the best Apple deals. Unfortunately, there aren't a ton of stellar deals yet. Right now, the best one is on the Apple Watch Series 11, which is down to $299. That's the lowest price ever on the smartwatch savings of $100. The latest Apple Watch is one of our favorite fitness trackers and is even waterproof, so you can record all your summer swims.

Don't forget: While most of the Apple deals we found are currently at record-low prices, there's still a chance prices will drop lower during Prime Day itself. The M5 MacBook Air is currently on sale for $949, but we expect it to reach $899 or lower by June 23.

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Sony WH-CH720N

$88.58 at Amazon

$179.99 Save $91.41

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When Prime Day actually starts, our attention will be on the big names in headphones: the Sony WH-1000XM6s and the Bose QuietComfort Ultras. But leading up to it, those big brands still have lots of savings to give. Right now, the best deal on headphones is on the Sony WH-CH720N, an affordable pair of over-ear noise-cancelling headphones. Normally $179.99, the WH-CH720N just dropped under $100 ahead of Prime Day. Snag them now for as low as $88.58 and save $91.41.

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Sonos Era 300

$379 at Amazon

$479 Save $100

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Whether you're hosting summer movie nights or dinner parties, if you want to upgrade your home's audio, early Prime Day deals are coming in clutch. The advanced Sonos Era 300 is equipped with Dolby Atmos and powered by six drivers for surround sound. Right now, grab it for just $379, saving you $100 off its $479 price tag.

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Best early Prime Day portable power station deal

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Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station

$749 at Amazon

$1,499 Save $750

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Ready for summer adventures? If you're gearing up to pack the car and head into nature, don't forget to invest in a portable power station to keep your campsite powered. Plus, it can serve as an at-home power backup in an emergency.

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Right now, there's an outstanding deal on the Anker Solix C2000, which is 50% off. That takes it from $1,499 all the way down to $749. Ahead of Prime Day, that saves you $750.

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Best early Prime Day TV deal

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Hisense 55-inch U6 4K Smart TV

$397.99 at Amazon

$547.99 Save $150

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Getting ready for the World Cup? If you want to watch every heart-racing moment in 4K and your TV isn't up to par, then shop the early Prime Day deal on the Hisense 55-inch U6 4K Smart TV. Normally $547.99, it's down to $397.99, saving you $150. It's an exceptionally bright TV (good for summertime viewing) with Dolby Atmos sound and Alexa built in.

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Best early Prime Day vacuum deal

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Eufy C28 Robot Vacuum and Mop

$529.99 at Amazon

$799.99 Save $270

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Mashable in-house vacuum expert Leah Stodart named the Eufy C28 Robot Vacuum and Mop the best affordable vacuum-and-mop combo. Despite its budget price, Stodart says it's the most heavy-duty robot mop you'll find, and delivers spotless cleans. Ahead of Prime Day, get the Eufy C28 for just $529.99. That's just $30 above its lowest price ever, but still provides $270 in savings.

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Best early Prime Day home and kitchen deal

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Cuisinart 2.6-Quart Air Fryer

$48.20 at Amazon

$89.95 Save $41.75

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Here's a summer hack to keep your house cool: Don't turn on the oven. That doesn't mean only eating cold salads all summer. What you really need is an air fryer. My air fryer has saved me countless times in the summer, letting me cook dinner without breaking a sweat. Ahead of Prime Day, grab the Cuisinart 2.6-Quart Air Fryer for just $48.20, its lowest price ever, according to Camelcamelcamel.

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Best early Prime Day Lego deal

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Lego Classic Large Creative Brick Box

$39.49 at Amazon

$59.99 Save $20.50

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While novelty Lego sets are fun, there's something special about a set that gives you full creative control. The Lego Classic Large Brick Box has 790 pieces to build the neighborhood of your dreams. Just in time for summer break when kiddos need some entertainment, this box set is on sale for 34% off. Grab it now for under $40 ahead of Prime Day.

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When is Amazon Prime Day 2026?

In 2026, Amazon Prime Day runs from June 23 to 26. That's four days of major savings on millions of products across the site.

Is Prime Day for Prime Members only?

Unlike Amazon's Big Spring Sale, which is open to anyone, Prime Day is just for Prime members. Not a Prime member? Well, now is the time to join. If you're totally new to Prime, you can join with a free 30-day trial. As long as you cancel your membership before those 30 days are up, you can shop Prime Day without actually paying for a membership.

What are the best products to buy on Prime Day?

Prime Day delivers millions of deals over the four-day sale. Some product categories have bigger discounts than others. Some of the best deals will be on Amazon devices like Kindles, Fire Tablets, and Fire TVs. Plus, watch for savings on Apple products, headphones, TVs, and household products.

How many times a year is Prime Day?

Technically, Prime Day only happens once a year in the summer; however, it's just one of Amazon's many savings events throughout the year. In the fall, Amazon runs Prime Big Deal Days (usually in October), and in the spring, there's the Big Spring Sale.

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Meta can't build AI data centers fast enough, so the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has resorted to running these computing facilities inside tents.

According to data center tracker Cleanview (as reported by TechCrunch), Meta is currently running six AI data centers just outside of New Albany, Ohio in recently erected tents.

Michael Thomas, founder of Cleanview, posted photos on X showing the construction and finished tents. Thomas said it appeared that Meta had scrapped its original plans to build out the data center buildings and instead went with "rapid deployment structures" as they're officially called.

"The AI race has officially entered its Mad Max phase," Thomas posted on X alongside the photos.

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According to Thomas, he reviewed city permits that show that Meta began building five 125,000 square foot tents between April and June. In contrast, the first five buildings that Meta built as part of its original plans in New Albany, Ohio took approximately two to three years to build out.

Thomas says Meta has also signed a decade-long deal to build off-grid power plants to power the data centers. The power plant construction started last year and is almost built.

As TechCrunch points out, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg previously told The Information that the company was going to build weatherproof tents for its data centers. Meta isn't done utilizing tents for its AI data center construction strategy either. According to Thomas, the company is building data center tents at its AI data center site in Tennessee as well.

Big Tech companies like Meta have announced massive increases in capital expenditures to build new data centers to power AI products. However, a growing backlash to data centers, combined with normal bureaucratic obstacles, has put some data center rollouts behind schedule, the Wall Street Journal recently reported.

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Early Prime Day Father's Day gifts that are on sale:

Best Bluetooth speaker deal

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 (blue)

$51.44 at Amazon(save $48.55)

the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 in blue

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Best portable power station deal

Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2

$749 at Amazon(save $750)

the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2

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Best kitchen deal

Ninja Slushi

$233.99 at Ninja (save $116 with code SLUSH)

the Ninja Slushi

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Best water bottle deal

Owala FreeSip (32 ounce)

$27.97 at Amazon in select colorways(save $7.02)

a black owala freesip bottle

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Best Lego deal

Lego Star Wars R2-D2 (75379)

$79.99 at Amazon(save $20)

Lego Star Wars R2-D2 (75379)

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The question of what to gift dad for Father's Day is back again. Year after year, it never gets easier to find the perfect gift. Whether you're shopping for Dad, Grandpa, a stepdad, or the nice guy down the street, take note that Father's Day is June 21 this year.

We're not in the chaos of last-minute shopping yet, but snagging something this weekend means you'll likely have reassurance that your gift will arrive on time. Ahead of Prime Day, Amazon has a major selection of sales that'll work great for Father's Day. Below are some of our favorites to shop this weekend.

Best Bluetooth speaker deal

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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 (blue)

$51.44 at Amazon

$99.99 Save $48.55

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Why we like it

Sitting at a major 49% discount, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 will make for a great Father's Day gift. In Mashable's guide to the best Bluetooth speakers, the UE Wonderboom 4 earns the top spot as the best option under $100. Thanks to this early Prime Day deal, it's on a significant discount. Mashable's review explains, "This speaker's small (and rugged enough) to take along for a hike, while traveling, and for tossing next to the pool." Since it's waterproof, it's also a great option for using as a shower speaker.

Best portable power station deal

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Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2

$749 at Amazon

$1,499 Save $750

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Why we like it

Over the past few years, I've tested dozens of portable power stations, and the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 is the one I use the most. I'd rather overestimate my power needs than run short, which is why I head out with 2048Wh of battery capacity with the C2000 Gen 2. It's still portable enough to take for a weekend of camping without being too heavy to carry around. I also love the dual high-powered USB-C ports that can reach 140W. It's also quick to recharge, taking under one hour to go from totally dead to full power. Since I tend to decide last-minute to go camping (I'm a fair-weathered camper), the quick charging is super useful if I haven't planned in advance.

Dad is sure to find uses for the Solix C2000 Gen 2, from camping to yard work or for keeping the house powered up during the next storm. Shop today at Amazon and you'll be saving 50%.

Best kitchen deal

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Ninja Slushi

$233.99 at Ninja

$349.99 Save $116

use code SLUSH at checkout

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Why we like it

Who doesn't love a frozen beverage? The Ninja Slushi needs no ice and hardly any time to slushify almost any liquid. Dad can toss some cans of Coke in there to have a refreshing beverage, whip up a batch of frozen margs for the barbecue, or go for the title of making the world's best milkshake. Using code SLUSH at checkout will get you the Ninja Slushi for $233.99. And while it would technically be a gift for dad, you know you'll benefit, too.

Best water bottle deal

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Owala FreeSip (32 ounces, select colorways)

$27.97 at Amazon

$34.99 Save $7.02

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Why we like it

For the dad who's always forgetting to drink water, gift him Mashable's favorite water bottle. The Owala FreeSip allows for both tipping the water bottle up to take a big glug or sipping through the built-in straw. In Mashable's review of the Owala FreeSip, Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino said, "The FreeSip's insulation really is impeccable, offering 24 hours of cold. I've filled mine up with ice and water to come back a day later and still find the jingle of full ice cubes. Plus, the two-part locking lid can also double as a loop for easy carrying. Cleaning is also easy with the FreeSip."

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The 32-ounce version of the FreeSip usually sells for $34.99, but Amazon has select colorways on sale for $27.97 or $27.99.

Best Lego deal

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Lego Star Wars R2-D2 (75379)

$79.99 at Amazon

$99.99 Save $20

Get Deal

Why we like it

If the father figure in your life is a Star Wars fan and also enjoys building a Lego set, it's a win-win to snag the Lego Star Wars R2-D2. The build will look great on a bookshelf or on a desk, and the 25th anniversary edition features a Darth Malak minifigure.

Topics Amazon Prime Day Star Wars Lego Gifts

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