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London-based smartphone maker Nothing has launched its first over-the-ear headphones, the Headphone (1). The new device follows Nothing’s first step into audio hardware with last year’s debut of the Ear 2 open-ear headphones.

The new Headphone (1) headphones were designed in collaboration with British audio brand KEF and feature the sleek, transparent design that Nothing has become known for. The device itself is a bit bulky, even for an over-the-ear headphone, but it provides adequate adaptive noise cancelling and transparent modes.

This model also offers adaptive bass enhancement, which came across when listening to a variety of music genres. 

In addition, the headphones offer immersive spatial audio. This creates a 3-D listening experience that, paired with the dynamic head tracking, creates a more lifelike audio experience.

A highlight is the tactile buttons. Nothing stepped away from sensors in favor of a simple button to trigger your AI assistant or ChatGPT, if you have the Nothing X app, and a volume roller that can also be pressed to play, pause, and turn on and off noise canceling.

Plus, the roller has a very satisfying click when you turn it up or down. 

The headphones were a bit heavy and tended to slide around while wearing them to do some household chores, but were otherwise perfectly comfortable for a long wear time.

The company claims a long battery life with up to 80 hours of listening, 35 hours if you have noise cancelling turned on, and a quick charge time. 

The Headphone (1) will be available for preorder in the U.S., U.K., and elsewhere starting on July 4, 2025, for $299.

Stephanie McMahon is a name closely associated to WWE. She is an American businessman and is the daughter of former WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon and Linda McMahon. Stephanie also happens to be the wife of WWE Chief Content Officer Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque. From championship gold to executive goals, the duo has been instrumental in shaping the modern WWE landscape. They are WWE’s ultimate power couple, a real-life tag team ruling from both the ring and the C-suite.Stephanie has also been a part of the wrestling industry and has proven herself as one of the finest players of WWE. She started off in the industry as a model at the age of 13, and then made her debut inside the ring in 1998 when she was only 21 years old. After 20 years as a pro wrestler, she bade adieu to the ring. Following her exit, McMahon became a WWE board member in 2013, holding various positions in the company. Over the years, the former WWE legend has amassed a humongous wealth from the company and her multiple ventures. Let’s take a look at her net worth in 2025, source of income, WWE relations, and more.

Net worth of Stephanie McMahon in 2025

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Stephanie McMahon’s 2025 net worth is estimated at $250 million, all thanks to her WWE stakes, executive roles, and strategic business ventures. Reports suggest that most of their wealth comes from Stephanie’s significant investments in WWE’s common stock. When WME bought WWE, Stephanie had about 2.5 million shares of WWE’s common stock. The value of those shares fluctuated between $40 million and $225 million. WWE was sold for $106 a share, which meant her shares were valued at $265 million.

The current source of income of Stephanie McMahon

Stephanie McMahon’s primary source of income in 2025 is her role as a board member of WWE and her ongoing involvement in various business ventures. The current salary is expected to be around $2.5 million. Besides, being the board member of WWE, the former WWE star also hosts a talk show named ‘Stephanie’s Places’ on ESPN+, where she interviews professional wrestlers about their journeys into WWE.

Personal life

Stephanie has been married to WWE superstar and executive Paul “Triple H” Levesque. The couple started dating in 2000, when they were involved in a scripted storyline together. After dating each other for 3 years, they got engaged on Valentine’s Day in 2003 and tied the knot that October in Sleepy Hollow, New York. After their wedding, Stephanie adopted her husband’s last name and changed her middle name to McMahon. The couple has three daughters: Aurora Rose Levesque, Murphy Claire Levesque, and Vaughn Evelyn Levesque.

Business ventures

Stephanie has made quite a name for herself in the wrestling world, having held the title of Women’s Champion and even stepping in as the SmackDown General Manager. Over the years, McMahon has worn many hats, starting as an Account Executive and Receptionist from 1998 to 2002, to becoming the Director of Creative Television from 2002 to 2006.She later went on to become the Senior Vice-President of Creative Writing from 2006 to 2007, followed by her role as Executive Vice-President of Creative Development and Operations from 2007 to 2013. Later, she took on the title of Chief Brand Officer in 2013.In May 2022, she announced she would be taking a leave of absence from her responsibilities. However, when Vince retired in July, Stephanie was named the new chairwoman, alongside Nick Khan. Also Read: Drew McIntyre graces former WWE star Jinder Mahal’s wedding ceremony in traditional Indian attireIn January 2023, she made headlines again by resigning from WWE after her father’s return as chairman. Throughout her career, McMahon has earned two Slammy Awards and the prestigious Vincent J. McMahon Legacy of Excellence Award.

While the OnePlus 13 series seems to have the company set on its 2025 flagship ambitions, it’s usually this time of year when the Nord-series of affordable budget devices make a splash, and this year is no different.

OnePlus is teasing the Nord CE5 ahead of a launch event next week, and it’s shaping up to be a pretty solid low-cost offering. The entire package is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 8350 Apex SoC, a 4nm TSMC-made chip that OnePlus’s India-centric website is advertising as delivering excellent performance in both Battlegrounds Mobile and Call of Duty: Mobile. It’s also rocking a 50MP Sony LYT-600 1/1.95″ main sensor with OIS support and the same RAW HDR processing first seen on the OnePlus 13 series this year, alongside 4K60 video recording.

It’s the battery, though, that’s stealing the show here — although that might depend on where you buy the phone. While the press release 9to5Google received from OnePlus promises a 5,200mah battery, the company’s Indian storefront is teasing a whopping 7,100mAh capacity. That is, obviously, a pretty big difference in power; while 5,200mAh cells are nothing to sneeze at, something 36 percent larger sure sounds awfully appealing.

We’ve reached out to OnePlus for clarification and will update when we hear back, but some fine print on one of the company’s images seems to clarify matters. “Availability of […] the 7100mAh battery variant varies by region,” reads the footnote you’ll find in the image above. That seems to confirm that the European Nord CE5 will be locked to a more standard 5,200mAh battery, while Indian customers get to experience what’s promised as true multi-day performance. No matter what the actual capacity of your device ends up being, expect the usual 80W SuperVOOC-branded fast-charging.

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The Nord CE5 is far from everything OnePlus is debuting at its July 8th event. The company is also teasing the standard Nord 5 and the OnePlus Buds 4 on its Indian-centric storefront, though the former isn’t mentioned in European-centric press releases. As you might expect, the standard Nord 5 is a much more powerful device than its CE-branded sibling, with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC and an improved 50MP main sensor “stolen” from the 13-series. It’s unlikely to rock that massive multi-day battery capacity though, at least based on the early marketing materials shared on the site.

The OnePlus Buds 4 might be the most interesting product of the bunch, if only because they’re actually coming to the US. The company is teasing up to 11 hours of playback on a single charge, with an additional 45 hours provided by the charging case. Your ears can’t escape AI, though — OnePlus is including AI translation tools on its 4th-gen buds whether you want them or not.

Although neither Nord device is likely on their way to North America, OnePlus is delivering my neck of the woods one other product next week: the smaller 43mm OnePlus Watch 3. I quite liked this year’s wearable, but even as someone who prefers larger watches, it looked absolutely enormous on my wrist, and I’m pretty excited to check it out. Unfortunately, the rest of the news cycle isn’t quite as positive for OnePlus, as the brand is currently under government scrutiny here in the US.

Before Apple releases iOS 26 this fall, the company will likely release iOS 18.6 this month. The company released the second public beta of that software on July 1 but it didn’t change much on the iPhones of developers and beta testers. While iOS 26 will bring a major redesign to iPhones, the latest beta is filled with bug and security fixes so developers and beta testers shouldn’t expect new features.

Read more: iOS 26 Finally Lets Us Get Rid of the Abomination That Is the 9-Minute Snooze

Because this is a beta, I recommend downloading it on something other than your primary device. Because this isn’t the final version of iOS 18.6, the update might be buggy, and battery life may be affected, so it’s best to keep those troubles off your primary device.

Note that the beta is not the final version of iOS 18.6 so more features could land on your iPhone when it is released. Apple will likely release iOS 18.6 to the general public this month but an exact release date is unclear. However, iOS 18.6 will likely be the last significant iOS 18 update the company releases before it makes iOS 26 available this fall. 

Here’s what to expect from iOS 18.6 when it lands on your iPhone.

This beta is all about security patches and squashing bugs

If you’re a developer or beta tester, don’t expect much from this beta other than bug and security fixes. After downloading and looking into iOS 18.6 beta 2, I found no new features or noticeable changes. And that’s not surprising considering Apple’s iOS release schedule over the years.

Apple announced iOS 18 at WWDC 2024 and released iOS 17.6 more than a month later in July. That update was filled with more than 30 important bug fixes and security patches but no new features. Apple recommended that everyone download the update at the time and it was the last major iOS 17 update before the release of iOS 18. 

Apple did the same thing in July 2023 when it released iOS 16.6. When the tech giant released that update, it was focused on bug fixes and security patches; the next major iOS release was iOS 17.

Apple is likely shifting gears and focusing more on iOS 26. In fact, the company has already released two developer betas of that iOS software in preparation for its fall release. 

There will likely be more betas before iOS 18.6 is released to the public, so there’s plenty of time for Apple to add features or change others — but I wouldn’t count on new features. Apple has not announced when it will release iOS 18.6 but because iOS 17.6 and iOS 16.6 were both released in July of 2024 and 2023, respectively, I expect Apple to release iOS 18.6 this month. 

For more on iOS 18, here’s what you need to know about iOS 18.5 and iOS 18.4, as well as our iOS 18 cheat sheet. You can also check out what you should know about iOS 26.

Watch this: iOS 26 vs Android 16: Who Copied Who and Who Did It Better? | All Things Mobile

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Whether you’re planning some international travel, or you just want to improve your language skills, being bilingual — or even multilingual — is an advantage. But few of us have the time and money to dedicate to ongoing in-person classes. Luckily, language learning programs like Rosetta Stone can make the language learning process much easier. And right now, thanks to a StackSocial deal, it’s a lot more affordable, too. Currently, StackSocial is offering a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone at 54% off, reducing the cost to $180. Add in the coupon code FLUENT at checkout, and the price drops down to just $149. That’s a whopping $250 off the regular price. 

Rosetta Stone can help you learn many of the world’s most popular languages. This includes French, Italian, German, Arabic, Dutch, Filipino, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Irish, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese and more.

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Every single lesson on Rosetta Stone is split up into smaller, more manageable parts. You can even download lessons to complete offline if you find yourself wanting to keep going on the plane. Plus, you can practice your accent using speech recognition technology.

Your one-time purchase gains you get lifetime access to Rosetta Stone’s language learning platform. Keep in mind this offer is for new users only, and there are some system requirements in order to use the software. You’ll need either Windows 7 or higher or Mac OS X 10.9 or higher.

If you’re looking for more ways to prepare for your travel plans this summer, don’t forget these must-have travel essentials.

Why this deal matters

For less than $150, you can grab yourself a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone. If you buy a subscription directly on Rosetta Stone, a one-year subscription will set you back $131. You can grab the lifetime membership for just $18 more, making this a pretty sweet deal. Just be sure to enter the coupon code FLUENT at checkout. 

Laptop Mag is shutting down after nearly 35 years of providing consumers with in-depth information about laptops and other technology. In a staff meeting seen by The Verge, Faisal Alani, the global brand director at Laptop Mag owner Future PLC, said, “After careful consideration and a review of our long-term strategy, we’ve made the decision to close the Laptop Mag business effective today.”

Laptop Mag has gone through many evolutions over the years. It started as a print publication in 1991 when Bedford Communications launched the Laptop Buyers’ Guide and Handbook. Laptop Mag was later acquired by TechMedia Network (now called Purch) in 2011 and transitioned to digital-only content in 2013. Future PLC, the publisher that owns brands like PC Gamer, Tom’s Guide, and TechRadar, acquired Purch and Laptop Mag along with it.

“We are incredibly grateful for your dedication, talent, and contributions to Laptop Mag, and we are committed to supporting you throughout this transition,” Alani said. Laptop Mag’s shutdown follows the closure of long-time tech site AnandTech, which was also owned by Future PLC. It’s not clear whether Laptop Mag’s archives will be available following the shutdown. Future PLC declined to comment.

Formula 1 has grown significantly over the years, with strict safety regulations that are life-saving on one hand but can lead to heavy penalties for drivers if even slightly violated. However, there was a time in the 1990s when things were a little less rigid — like the iconic moment during the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, when Ayrton Senna hitched a ride on the body of Nigel Mansell’s F1 car after his own had run out of fuel.

When Ayrton Senna ran out of fuel and hitched a ride on track

The legendary British Grand Prix moment was recently shared by F1 on their X handle, leaving motorsport fans in awe. The video shows Senna taking a ride back to the garage on Mansell’s car after the latter had just won the race — and was gracious enough to offer a lift.Nigel Mansell had won the 1991 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, starting from pole position while racing for Williams-Renault. Ayrton Senna, who finished fourth, ran out of fuel in his McLaren-Honda on the final lap. True to his sporting nature, he accepted the lift back to the pits.

Fans call the British Grand Prix moment “iconic”

F1 fans hailed the moment on X, calling it “legendary” and “iconic.” Many also questioned whether such an act would even be legal under today’s regulations. One user commented, “F1 history in one frame!” Another wrote, “@fia unban this stuff bro, drivers should be allowed to have fun.” A third said, “This is one of my favorite F1 moments.”Another comment read, “In today’s highly regulated F1, both drivers would get points on their license and/or some kind of grid penalty for the next race. Lord save us from officialdom.” In the comments section, a user also shared another video clip and pointed out, “You left out the funniest part — when the marshal tries to stop him and Senna pushes him away.”Tragically, Senna lost his life three years later in a racing accident during the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix at Imola.Also Read: Arvid Lindblad will make F1 debut with practice session at British Grand Prix, could replace Max VerstappenThe British Grand Prix returns this year to Silverstone, scheduled from July 4 – 6. It’s a special home race for McLaren’s Lando Norris, who just claimed his third win of the season in Austria on Sunday.

The countdown is over. NASA announced earlier today that it will be providing its NASA+ programming service on Netflix. Rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, mission coverage and live views of Earth from the International Space Station will all form part of the content available from the subscription streaming service.

Although NASA stated that the move would begin “starting this summer,” neither the agency nor Netflix provided a specific date.

However, NASA did confirm that the move would be global, stating that “Netflix reaches a global audience of more than 700 million people.” Netflix had 300 million paid memberships in March 2025.

What Is NASA+?

NASA+ isn’t new. It launched as a standalone, free streaming service in 2023 as an upgrade to NASA TV. It hosts content from active missions, research labs and the ISS, as well as archive footage and documentaries.

Nor is this an exclusive content deal. Although Netflix will provide a feed from NASA+, the service will remain available at no cost and ad-free via the NASA app and on the agency’s website.

1958 Space Act

“The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 calls on us to share our story of space exploration with the broadest possible audience,” said Rebecca Sirmons, general manager of NASA+ at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. “Together, we’re committed to a Golden Age of Innovation and Exploration – inspiring new generations – right from the comfort of their couch or in the palm of their hand from their phone.”

In a press release, NASA added that its goal with the Netflix deal was to “bring the excitement of the agency’s discoveries, inventions, and space exploration to people, wherever they are.”

What To Expect From NASA+

The main attraction for most Netflix users will be the chance to watch rocket launches from Cape Canaveral — typically SpaceX Falcon 9 launches taking astronauts to the ISS, as well as the return of crew members via parachute. Viewers will also get real-time science briefings, behind-the-scenes mission prep and live broadcasts from astronauts on the ISS.

It’s not clear when NASA+ will debut on Netflix, but the next rocket launch is scheduled for 3:32 p.m. EDT on July 3, when Roscosmos plans to launch an ISS Progress 92 cargo capsule from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Wishing you clear skies and wide eyes.

Nothing has launched its first pair of over-ear headphones, imaginatively named the Headphone 1. At $299, these are priced to compete with flagship fare, distinguished primarily by their distinctive Nothing design language — right down to the buttons.

While the boxy outline calls to mind Apple’s AirPods Max, the semi-transparent detailing on the outside of each ear cup is all Nothing. So are the buttons, all differently shaped, with some you press, some you flick, and some you toggle. They’re meant to be more intuitive to use by touch alone, so you don’t have to take the headphones off to remind yourself which button turns on pairing.

With active noise canceling, spatial audio, and support for lossless playback, these tick off most of the usual high-end headphone features. There’s 35 hours of battery life with noise cancellation on and an IP52 rating for water resistance, and the audio itself was developed in partnership with HiFi brand KEF, with custom 40mm drivers.

My colleague Andru Marino has already reviewed the Headphone 1, so check out his review to find out how they stack up. Preorders launch on Friday, July 4th, with a full release on the 15th.