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The Best Movies to Stream This Month (June 2026)
Temperatures may be soaring, but there's an unseasonable chill on screens right now--at least when it comes to some of the movie offerings hitting streaming services this month. Director Yorgos Lanthimos delivers a twisted take on in on Netflix, while Shudder digs up painful family secrets and adds a side of demonic possession in If you fancy some summer scares that are a bit more Halloween-grade, Netflix also has a mesmerizing tour of a world of monsters and living nightmares, brought to life in stunning stop-motion. There are also plenty of retro delights surfacing on streamers this month that are more than worth a rewatch. Hulu reinstalls Spielberg's, which lands very differently in 2026; Criterion Channel is declassifying Sean Connery's first outings as 007, with, and coming to the specialist platform; and Prime Video brings all three films back to the future (sorry). Here are WIRED's picks of the best movies to watch right now.
Amazon's Best Fire TV Stick Is Almost Half Off (2026)
The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is a cheap way to stream content and is especially tailored for Prime Video devotees. The Fire TV stick still looks the same but has new capabilities. And, if you have a newer TV, it probably has a built-in streaming interface. You may be just fine with that, but if you're still rocking an older and dumber TV, or want to better tailor your experience, a stand-alone streaming device is the way to go. If your home is already using Alexa devices, an Amazon Fire Stick streamer will fit perfectly into that system.
Alexa has a Prime Day superpower. Use it with caution
PCWorld highlights Alexa's'Auto Buy' feature as a powerful tool for securing Prime Day deals automatically when items reach target prices. This Amazon Prime exclusive feature works only with'Fulfilled by Amazon' products and cannot apply coupons to purchases. Users must carefully monitor Auto Buy orders since cancellation is limited to a 24-hour window after purchase. Time is of the essence when it comes to Amazon Prime Day . Snooze on a great deal, and it'll probably be gone before you can toss it in your shopping cart. Your best bet for using AI to scour Amazon for Prime Day deals is the company's own Alexa for Shopping bot.
Ancient Roman curse tablet conjures Egyptian demon magic
Four enslaved people may have crafted the newly discovered artifact. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . Magical remedies were an everyday part of life in ancient Rome, but their intended outcomes weren't always for the greater good.
Windows Secure Boot certificates expire tomorrow. Don't ignore this deadline
PCWorld reports that Windows Secure Boot certificates expire on June 24th, affecting both Windows 10 and 11 systems receiving security updates. Users must install latest Windows updates to receive new certificates, as failure to update could cause serious boot failures. While the deadline isn't a hard cutoff, enabling Secure Boot now ensures automatic updates and enhanced protection against malware. On June 24th--that's tomorrow, as of this writing--Windows users will run into an important deadline: new Secure Boot certificates must be installed on all systems that use Secure Boot, the security feature that protects against various threats at startup. The first warning about updated certificates was issued back in January .
Alienware's 34-inch 1440p OLED ultrawide hits new low for Prime Day
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Alienware's 34-inch 1440p 240Hz QD-OLED ultrawide gaming monitor drops to $629.99 (was $799.99) at Amazon for Prime Day. Alienware's 34-inch OLED gaming monitor has fallen down to an all-new lowest price of $629.99 at Amazon for Prime Day . That's a fresh deal on a solid monitor--we'd normally consider a monitor like this to be a smart buy at around $700, so you're well under that mark with this Prime Day discount. The 34-inch ultrawide panel is spacious with its 3440 1440 resolution that wraps around your eyes with a gentle 1800R curve, boosting immersion while gaming.
Two Anker 100W USB-C cables for 10 is a Prime Day no-brainer
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Get this Anker 6-foot 100W USB-C cable 2-pack for just $10. Anker's 100W USB-C cable 2-pack is on sale for Prime Day, which means that you can grab this bundle for just $10 right now. This cable can handle up to 100W of fast charging when paired with a compatible charger or power bank. At this speed, you can charge a modern phone from zero to full in about half an hour.
This Acer Predator OLED gaming monitor is a Prime Day steal for 315
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Amazon Prime subscribers can score the cheapest 27-inch OLED display I've ever seen, now available for over $200 off its retail price. Prime Day is upon us and PC gamers aren't seeing a whole lot to celebrate. With RAM and storage prices out of control, it's not a great time to buy new systems or component upgrades. But it a good time to step up to an OLED monitor.