July 2025
The LTE Galaxy Watch 6 Classic Is Nearly 60% Off
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 launched in 2023 with top-notch specs and features, with its main rival being the Pixel Watch 2 for Android users. Fast-forward to 2025, both of these smartwatches have held strong as good options for people in those ecosystems, Samsung and Google, respectively. If you’re a Samsung user (or just Android) and are looking for a deal on a solid smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is just $180.99 (originally $449.99) after a nearly 60% discount from Best Buy. For reference, this model is $329.99 on Amazon right now.
The Galaxy Watch 6 has a 1.3-inch, 2,000-nit bright AMOLED display with a digital bezel for quick scrolling through menus. If you’re looking for the bigger 47mm screen with LTE, that option is also available on Best Buy for $240.99 ( originally $479.99).
With an Android smartwatch, you’ll be getting all the latest Wear OS features. Some features specific to the Galaxy Watch 6 include an accelerometer to measure your speed, GPS tracking, a heart rate monitor, a blood oxygen monitor, a temperature sensor, and others. The Galaxy Watch 6 also allows you to make or receive phone calls from your Android phone, regardless of being Bluetooth distance or not.
PCMag thinks the Galaxy Watch 6 is “excellent,” and called it the best Android-compatible smartwatch of 2023. Yes, that’s almost two years ago, but for the price, it’s still a solid option for Samsung users. The biggest downside will be the limited battery life of about 22 hours, depending on your use.
If you like to track your body composition, calendar, daily activity, heart rate, sleep, stress, weather, or workouts, the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic will do that for you on a budget. If you want the latest option, the Galaxy Watch 8 is also currently discounted despite just being released this month. But if you’re not attached to the Samsung ecosystem, I highly recommend the Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro.
The Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Just Reached Its Lowest Price Ever
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Right now, the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ is 32% off, bringing its price to $89 (originally $130), an all-time low, according to price trackers. As a longtime Nespresso Vertuo fan who starts every morning with a creamy latte, I’ve found this machine to be consistent, reliable, and well-built. While the pods can be a bit pricey, they’re still more cost-effective than daily trips to a coffee shop. If you’re considering a new single-serve pod coffee maker, this is a great little machine.
While the Vertuo Pop+ isn’t as versatile as a Keurig (which can make teas and hot chocolate), it offers plenty of range for those who prefer espresso-based beverages. It supports up to five cup sizes and includes several smart features.
The machine automatically detects the correct drink size based on the pod inserted, and it scans a barcode to change the way it brews various beverages. Bluetooth and wifi connectivity enable automatic software updates. Another perk of the Nespresso Vertuo is the prominent, crema-like layer of foam, which the Keurig models don’t typically produce as well.
Quality packs a punch within a compact footprint, but noise levels get mixed reviews. Some users found it was larger than expected, while others found it was quiet enough to use in a shared household. This machine also comes with a free assortment of pods, but some Amazon buyers noted they would have preferred to choose a less random variety. Overall, if you want an upscale coffeehouse taste with a frothy finish, the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ is a strong choice, especially at its current price of $89.
YouTube Is Using AI to Guess Your Age
Age verification on the internet used to be a bit of a joke. The whole thing worked on the honor system, and few of us kept our honor. YouTube might be for users 13 and up, but that’s not going to stop an 11 year old from watching.
But that internet is rapidly being left in the past. Depending on where you live, some sites and services are verifying the ages of their users, most through mandatory ID checks. Now, YouTube is joining the party, by employing AI to guess how old you are.
How YouTube’s AI age verification works
In a blog post on Tuesday, YouTube announced it would start rolling out “machine learning” (read: AI) to a small pool of users over the coming weeks, specifically to estimate how old they are. YouTube wants to identify whether a user is a teen or an adult. (Remember: YouTube intends for its service to be used only by users 13 and up, and assumes any users younger than that are on YouTube Kids.)
The AI does not necessarily pay attention to the age listed in the account, as YouTube assumes some users might be misrepresenting how old they are. Rather, these new programs look at identifying habits that are associated with age groups. That includes things like the types of videos a user might be searching for, the style of video they’ve been watching, or how old the account is.
If YouTube’s AI determines that the user is an adult, that user can continue to use YouTube as they normally would. However, should the AI infer that the user is a teen, the site will implement “age-appropriate” protections. If your account is flagged as a teen account by the AI, you can expect the following:
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No more personalized advertising: YouTube will still show you ads, but they won’t be targeted to you based on your ad profile, so you’ll be less likely to click on ads.
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Digital wellbeing tools: These include reminders to take a break from YouTube, a breakdown of how much time you’ve spent watching videos, combining all your YouTube notifications into one single alert, and disabling notification sounds and vibrations.
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Recommendation safeguards: With a teen account, you might find that some of your recommendations are limited, such as limiting the amount of times you can watch a certain type of video.
What if YouTube’s AI gets your age wrong?
So, you’re 18 or older, but for some reason, YouTube thinks you’re a minor. In this case, the burden of proof concerning your age is not on YouTube, but on you.
According to YouTube’s press release, adult users who are incorrectly labeled as teens by YouTube’s AI can appeal, but only by presenting a form of identification, like a government ID or a credit card. A YouTube rep did tell ZDNet that a selfie would also be an acceptable form of proof.
I’d be interested to know how many users find themselves in this position. AI is not magic, and, in fact, frequently gets things wrong. I’m sure there are plenty of adults out there that might watch YouTube videos the site associates with younger viewers—especially if those adults are only 18 or 19.
YouTube is far from the only company rolling out these types of age verification systems, too—particularly due to new laws from governments seeking to protect kids online. It seems the next era of the internet will normalize proving our age and identities on what used to be a free, open, and anonymous web.
Bryce Harper vs. Rob Manfred, Emmanuel Clase put on leave & Remembering Ryne Sandberg
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Tensions were high in Philadelphia last week when Rob Manfred conducted his annual meeting with the Phillies. These meetings are something he does with each team every year. Although it is reported the words “salary cap” were not mentioned, the discussion of the “game’s economics” caused Bryce Harper to confront Manfred and cuss him out. Jake and Jordan fill you in on all the information leading up to the incident and what the bigger picture is. What does this mean for the future of the CBA negotiations and how do the players and league proceed from here? Is a lockout looming? The guys break it all down.
There have always been issues with gambling in sports, and the legalization of gambling may have made that slope even slipperier. The latest gambling issue is in Cleveland. Star closer for the Cleveland Guardians, Emmanuel Clase, has been placed on the restricted list during an ongoing sports betting investigation. Clase joins his Guardians teammate, Luis Ortiz, as part of the investigation. More information will come out about the situation, but Jake and Jordan fill you in on all of the info there is currently surrounding the situation, where it may go from here and what this means for both Clase and the Guardians.
Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg died on Monday at the age of 65. He had been diagnosed with cancer in 2024. The former second baseman for the Cubs was a 10-time All-Star, 9-time Gold Glove winner and the 1984 NL MVP. Jake and Jordan react to the tragic news and remember the Chicago icon.
Plus, the MLB Trade Deadline is only a day away. The guys run through some trades that have already happened as we gear up for our live Trade Deadline Show. Be sure to join us tomorrow at 5:30 pm ET on YouTube, X, Facebook or TikTok as the guys react to the final minutes of the deadline and Jake and Jordan give all of their takeaways.
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Luka Dončić 2.0: shredded, motivated… and finally an MVP?
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Gilbert Arenas arrested for allegedly running high-stakes illegal poker games out of his home
Three-time All-NBA player Gilbert Arenas has been arrested, along with five other defendants – “including a suspected high-level member of an Israeli transnational organized crime group” – for allegedly running illegal high-stakes poker games out of a Los Angeles home owned by Arenas.
Arenas is set to be arraigned on Wednesday, charged with one count of conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business, one count of operating an illegal gambling business, and one count of making false statements to federal investigators, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Central District of California.
Arenas could serve up to five years in prison for each count for which he is convicted.
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office:
“According to the indictment returned on July 15 and unsealed today, from September 2021 to July 2022, [suspected organized crime figure from Israel Yevgeni] Gershman, Arenas, and the other defendants operated an illegal gambling business. Arenas rented out an Encino mansion he owned for the purpose of hosting high-stakes illegal poker games. At Arenas’ direction, Arthur Kats, 51, of West Hollywood, staged the mansion to host the games, found co-conspirators to host the games, and collected rent from the co-conspirators on Arenas’ behalf.”
The crew allegedly ran illegal “Pot Limit Omaha” poker games, among other illegal games, according to the indictment. Young women were hired and “served drinks, provided massages, and offered companionship to the poker players” in exchange for tips (the women were charged a “tax” on their earnings paid to the organizers. There also were armed security guards, chefs, valets parking cars for the games and more, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The ongoing investigation was a coordinated effort of the Homeland Security Investigations’ Northridge Office, the Los Angeles Police Department’s Major Crimes Division — Transnational Organized Crime Section, and the IRS Criminal Investigation.
MLB trade deadline: Reds bolster lineup by acquiring 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes from Pirates
The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly acquiring third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Reliever Taylor Rogers and 20-year-old shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura is the return for the Pirates, who could remain active ahead of Thursday’s MLB trade deadline.
Hayes, 28, is in his sixth MLB season and in the middle of an eight-year, $70 million contract signed in 2022. He will remain under team control through 2029.
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Through 100 games this season, Hayes is slashing .236/.279/.290 with two home runs and 36 RBI. While he isn’t lighting it up with the bat, he is known for his defensive prowess at the hot corner. A Gold Glove Award winner, Hayes recorded 21 Defensive Runs Saved to lead all MLB third basemen in 2023.
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He also combined for 36 Outs Above Average over the 2022 and 2023 seasons, according to Baseball Savant, second among MLB players over that span.
“Anytime he’s out there on defense, he’s going to wow you,” Pirates manager Don Kelly told MLB.com in June. “He’s unbelievable over there.”
The addition of Hayes will help a Reds teams that has been looking for a defensive boost as they make a playoff push. As of Wednesday, Cincinnati sits 8.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central but only three games out of the NL wild-card race.
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas arrested on suspicion of running illegal high-stakes poker game from his mansion
Former Washington Wizards star and three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of running an illegal high-stakes poker game out of his mansion, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.
Arenas, 43, was charged with one count of conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business, one count of operating an illegal gambling business and one count of making false statements to investigators. He was one of six men to be arrested in connection with running illegal high-stakes poker games.
Arenas is accused of renting out his mansion in Encino, California, for the purpose of hosting illegal high-stakes poker games. Arenas reportedly asked another man, Arthur Kats, to stage his mansion, find others to host games and collect rent from them for Arenas. Kats’ name was not listed as one of the arrested parties in the U.S. Attorney’s Office release Wednesday.
Per the indictment, authorities claim Arenas denied being involved with the party in question, despite allegedly texting a picture to a co-defendant of a poker table featuring his name, silhouette and jersey number in 2021.
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Arenas spent 11 seasons in the NBA after he was taken by the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the 2001 NBA Draft. His production far exceeded his draft spot. After winning the Most Improved Player award during the 2002-03 season, Arenas signed a deal with the Wizards, where he blossomed into a superstar.
Nicknamed “Agent Zero,” Arenas averaged 27.7 points and 5.7 assists over thee seasons between 2004 and 2006. He made the All-Star in three straight seasons over that period.
Injuries affected Arenas’ career after that stretch. He played in just 15 games with the Wizards over the next two seasons.
Arenas returned during the 2009-10 NBA season, but played in just 32 games due to a suspension stemming from a gun-related incident. Arenas was suspended by the NBA after bringing unloaded guns into the locker room due to an argument over gambling debts. The incident reportedly started due to a high-stakes card game.
Arenas spent time with both the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies before retiring from the NBA following the 2011-12 season.
Following his playing career, Arenas got into podcasting, hosting the popular “Gil’s Arena” show. The last episode of “Gil’s Arena” went up July 17.
Arenas’ son, Alijah Arenas, was set to star on the USC basketball team this season, but tore his meniscus in July and is expected to miss most — if not all — of the season due to the injury.
Four other men arrested Wednesday. Yevgeni Gershman, Evgenni Tourevski, Allan Austria and Yarin Cohen are accused of running the poker games, which featured “Pot Limit Omaha,” among other illegal games. They are accused of collecting a house fee from those participating in the games and hiring women who “served drinks, provided massages, and offered companionship to the poker players,” per the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Chefs, valets and armed guards were also reportedly hired for the games.
Gershman is a “suspected organized-crime figure from Israel,” per the U.S. Attorney’s office release.
Ievgen Krachun was also arrested in connection with the illegal poker games. He was accused of tracking wins and losses, distributing chips and paying employees assisting with the games.
Gershman, Tourevski, Austria, Cohen and Krachun were all charged with one count of conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business and one count of operating an illegal gambling business.
All six men will appear and be arraigned at the U.S. District Court in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday. If convicted, they face “a statutory maximum sentence of five years in federal prison for each count,” per the U.S. Attorney’s Office.