All the Ways You Can Rent a Luxury Summer Experience for Cheap

Here's a dream summer day in Los Angeles:

9 a.m.: Pick up your Jeep Wrangler with the top off, throw your bags and the dog in the back, and hit the road.

10:30 a.m.: You arrive at Malibu Beach, hop on your electric hydrofoil and spend the morning literally flying over the ocean waves.

3 p.m.: After a couple of hours chilling on the beach, you head inland to a private oasis where your dog can run around in complete privacy.

4:30 p.m.: While the doggy naps, you cool off swimming laps in a pristine, private pool complete with a manmade lagoon and waterfall.

8:30 p.m.: You drive up into the starlit canyons to pitch your tent on a stunning private coastal ranch or secluded farm plot, far from the crowds at the public parks.

If you bought all this stuff yourself, it would cost more than a million bucks—houses with nice pools aren't cheap around here—but you can experience that exact million-dollar summer itinerary for around $470. Welcome to your "asset-light luxury" summer: Thanks to the peer-to-peer rental economy, you can have a rich person's summer for very little money.

Where to rent a peer-to-peer boat

They say the two best days of a boater's life are the day they buy their boat and the day they sell it, but you can bypass the endless hassle and expense of boat ownership with boat rentership through Boatsetter. This P2P boat rental app lets you rent everything from a jet boat to a 106-foot yacht. Pro tip: Boatsetter allows renters to hire a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain as part of the rental, too; but if you're a DIY person, you can get a boating license here.

Where to rent a peer-to-peer dream car

If you're taking a road trip this summer, Turo is the spot for renting your summertime dream car. Whether you want to drive to the mountain in a new Jeep or cruise the beach in an old Mercury Meteor, you can probably find it on Turo. It's so much cooler than that beige, baseline minivan from Alamo. Pro tip: Scroll down to the "extras" section; some Turo hosts offer add-on packages with things like beach chairs and coolers.

Where to rent a peer-to-peer pool

I love the idea of Swimply. Swimming in someone else's pool is just better than the hassle of having your own. It's really easy to do: Just enter your address and check out what pools you can swim in for a fee. They have everything from above-ground pools in someone's backyard to exotic manmade lagoons with waterfalls. Pro Tip: Look for the "Instant Book" lightning bolt icon. Many hosts require up to 24 hours of notice to review your request, but "Instant Book" listings let you lock down a spot immediately. Perfect for "I gotta get in some water, now!" moments.

Where to rent a peer-to-peer recreational vehicle

Maybe you like camping but hate being uncomfortable. If so, you can have a recreational vehicle without dropping $60,000. RVShare connects you directly with local owners who are willing to hand over the keys to their luxury Class A motorhomes, nimble Class B campervans, or classic towable Airstreams. Pro-tip: If you want to skip the driving anxiety of piloting one of these barges, many hosts offer a delivery service so you can have your Winnebago dropped off at the campground.

Where to rent a peer-to-peer private campsite

If you've ever tried to rent a campsite from a state or national park, you've no doubt said, "There must be a better way;" enter, Hipcamp, the Airbnb of camping. Hipcamp connects you with people who own land and will rent it to you for camping, so you can pitch your tent on a coastal estate or just some dude's backyard. Pro-tip: Many Hipcamp hosts offer hyper-local add-ons like fresh eggs from their chicken coops.

Where to rent peer-to-peer adventure gear

If you're going on vacation and you need a bike, board, or scooter, don't bring it from home, and definitely don't ride those clunky cruisers that came with the Airbnb. Check out FriendWithA first. Along with power tools and cameras, you can "borrow" all kinds of fun things, like e-bikes, golf clubs, stand-up paddleboards, or a "high-performance" pogo stick. Pro-tip: Every rental on FriendWithA includes up to $10,000 in property protection (and up to $125,000 for higher-value gear) so you don't need to worry about wrecking that expensive gravel bike.

Where to rent a peer-to-peer dog park

"Airbnb for dogs" sounds like a joke about the glory days of Silicon Valley, but it's a real app where you can rent backyards, pools, and dog amusement parks, so your furry pal can enjoy some off-the-leash entertainment. Pro-tip: The more I think about Sniffspot, the less ridiculous it seems, especially if your doggy doesn't play well with other dogs.

Where to rent peer-to-peer fashion

The last time I rented clothing was my senior prom, but if you need the perfect outfit for a summer wedding or rooftop cocktail party, don't drop $400 on a new dress. Instead, check out Pickle, the breakout app for peer-to-peer clothing rentals. Pro-tip: If you're traveling to New York, Los Angeles, or Miami for a formal occasion, Pickle offers a courier service to have that designer dress dropped right at your hotel room.

These Bowers & Wilkins ANC Earbuds Are 60% Off Right Now

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Bowers & Wilkins isn't a brand you typically associate with budget audio gear. The company is better known for premium speakers and high-end headphones, which makes Woot's current sub-$100 deal on the Pi6 stand out. These wireless earbuds are down to $99.99 from their usual $249 price (the lowest price on record, according to price trackers). This deal is expected to remain available for the next three weeks or until inventory runs out, with Prime members getting free shipping while everyone else pays a $6 shipping fee.

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These IP54-rated earbuds support SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, and aptX Classic codecs, giving compatible devices access to higher-quality wireless audio than many mainstream earbuds offer. The result is a sound signature that feels detailed and balanced—vocals come through clearly, instruments have room to breathe, and the overall presentation feels more spacious than what you'd typically get from similarly priced wireless earbuds. Its 12mm drivers help deliver that experience, and they're backed by active noise cancellation that does a respectable job of reducing background distractions in offices, on public transit, or in busy cafes.

The earbuds are also surprisingly comfortable—despite lacking stabilizing hooks or fins, they stay secure enough for workouts and runs, while remaining light enough for longer listening sessions. Battery life is another plus, with up to eight hours of playback from the earbuds and roughly 24 additional hours from the charging case. That said, the Pi6 has no Spatial Audio support, no built-in feature for locating misplaced earbuds, and the companion app can occasionally feel rough around the edges. Those omissions are easier to accept at $99 than they are at $249, but they're worth knowing about before you buy.

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Lifehacker Is Hosting a 'Big Guessing Game' for Apple's 2026 Announcements

Update: Round 1 of the Lifehacker Big Guessing Game has ended. Check back for new questions in Round 2, which begins July 7.

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A few times each year, the tech community lights up with new theories and renewed speculation about what Apple might announce next. Those of us who scour the internet for the latest leaks and whispered rumors might try to guess what colors the next iPhone might come in, or what new features could ship with the next version of iOS, then watch Apple's keynote presentations live to see if we were right. If that sounds like you, listen up: This year, your guesses could win you a brand new Apple Watch.

Throughout 2026, Lifehacker is running a guessing game contest based on Apple's new announcements and releases. Here's how it works: The contest will unfold across three rounds.

• Round 1, which ended on June 2. This round was focused on the scuttlebutt around Apple's software (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, etc.).

• Round 2, which will run from July 7 through July 21, concerns Apple's devices (iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, Vision Pro, etc.).

• Round 3, which will span Aug. 18 through Sept. 1, centers on Apple's fall event.

During each round, you'll answer five questions about what Apple might announce or reveal during its major keynote events. Each question you answer with a correct prediction earns you one entry into the grand-prize drawing, to be held at the conclusion of all three rounds. If you win the drawing, you'll walk away with the latest version of the Apple Watch.

To be eligible, an entrant must be at least 18 years old, and a resident of the 50 U.S. states or Washington, D.C. Lifehacker isn't throwing this event alone: The other CNET Group sites (CNET, Mashable, PCMag, ZDNET) are also hosting their own questions. That means there will be 75 possible questions to answer across all CNET Group sites and all three rounds. You're free to submit answers to any and all of the questionnaires on these sites during each round, but please note that each entrant is only eligible to win one prize. Each of the five websites will announce the winner of its contest shortly after Apple's fall event.

Once you've answered, you'll receive a copy of your responses at the email address you provide, so you can keep track of your predictions. Make sure to come back in July for Round 2 of Lifehacker's Big Guessing Game: Apple Edition.

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Apple is not a sponsor of, affiliated with, or endorser of this sweepstakes. Apple Watch is a trademark of Apple Inc.

10 Hacks Every Perplexity User Should Know

You probably use Perplexity as a quick answer machine. Instead of Google Search, you ask Perplexity questions, and it responds with citations you can check yourself. While Perplexity is good at this, the scope of what the service can do (especially in the paid tiers) goes way beyond. After integrating some built-in features, harnessing the power of Perplexity Computer's background processing, and adding the Comet AI browser to the mix, you can turn Perplexity from yet another AI service into a fully fledged research assistant to help you get things done quickly.

Set Perplexity as your default search engine for faster access

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While Perplexity can now do extensive research, create mini-apps, and automate tasks, Perplexity's biggest advantage is being a search engine alternative to Google Search, one that is heavily focused on showing relevant sources. To that end, if you start using Perplexity more, you might want to make it your default search engine. But in most browsers, Perplexity isn't recognized as a search engine yet. You'll have to do so manually.

In Chrome (and Chromium-based browsers), go to Settings > Search Engine > Manage search engine and site search. Go to the Site Search section, and click the Add button. In the Search engine section, type in "Perplexity." In the Shortcut section, use the "perplexity.ai/search/" URL, and under "URL with % in place of query," add in this address: "https://www.perplexity.ai/search/?q=%s". Click the Add button. Then, find the Perplexity engine from the list, tap the three dots, and choose Make Default. Perplexity is now your default search engine.

Use multiple models to reduce hallucinations

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Perplexity AI's whole thing is that you can use different models, like Gemini, GPT, and Claude, in one interface. And if you're paying for Perplexity, you can use "Model Council" to make AI models essentially cross-check each other's work. If Claude Sonnet has a pitfall somewhere, GPT-5 can try to catch it.

When you start a new query, choose "Model Council." The prompt will now run through the latest Claude Opus, ChatGPT, and Gemini models, respectively. A synthesizer model will then review the output and resolve any conflicts that come up. In the response, you'll see where a model agrees with an answer, and where they differ. Now, this isn't a cure for hallucinations: AI models hallucinate. They make things up; they get things wrong. While Model Council can reduce hallucinations, you're still relying on AI to fact-check here, so exercise caution with your results.

Stop Perplexity from training its AI models on your data

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By default, Perplexity uses your chats and prompts to train its models. If you're not a fan, there is a way to disable this. Go to Perplexity Settings > Preferences and disable the AI data retention toggle.

Use Scheduled Tasks to run recurring tasks like morning briefs and trend reports

Instead of asking for updates on news, tasks, or emails manually, you can set up Scheduled Tasks to automate them based on your time preferences. You can do this in the regular Perplexity search, as well as in the "Computer" section—though if you plan on using interactive elements like dashboards, stick to the Computer section here. Start with a plain text query like "Send me a news digest with the latest AI headlines every morning at 8 a.m." You can make it as detailed as you like. Perplexity will display an interface for adding the task. Here, you can customize details such as which model to use, the frequency of updates, and more.

Use "spaces" to use your own trusted data for AI research

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In Perplexity, a space is essentially a project folder. You can use a space to add custom instructions and data that only apply to the particular space and not to everything you ask in Perplexity. Here, you can also upload your own data, like your own PDFs, charts, database files, and more. You can also add links. When you do this, every question you ask will be answered using the data that you've fed in. And because this is Perplexity, you'll find a citation link for each claim in the answer. (Clicking it will take you directly to the reference point in the PDF or the document.)

Use search operators for more accurate AI answers

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Like Google Search, Perplexity AI supports search operators. They can help you narrow down the scope of your query and find relevant information faster. Let's say you're searching for a guide on how to solve a problem in software like Premiere Pro. Ask a question and add the "site:(website URL)" at the end. Now, the results will show pages from that site, with citations taking you directly to the relevant part of the webpage so you can check the answer for yourself. Similarly, you can use quote marks to search for specific text, and you can add a time window to surface only recent results. Adding "Last Week" or "This Year" to the end of a query will work just as well.

Connect your other accounts for richer data and automation

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Connectors can turn Perplexity from a chatbot into a personalized AI assistant. Perplexity has hundreds of connectors available, including for some apps and services you likely often use. That includes Gmail, Google Drive, Notion, Slack, among many others. Once you add connectors, you can ground the questions you ask in your personal data. For example, you can ask Perplexity to surface important conversations from your Gmail account, or bring up database changes made by your teammates in Notion.

When you use Perplexity Computer for automation, this also comes in handy. For example, you can ask it to search Gmail for new emails, turn them into tasks, and add them to a Notion dashboard for your team to review. Go to Settings > Connectors to get started. You can use the "@" mention tool to select a connector in the prompt box. Note that Connectors are available for Pro and Max subscribers.

Use Comet to simplify shopping and research across multiple browser tabs

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Perplexity Comet has a built-in research assistant that can maintain the same context window across multiple tabs. It can then execute actions, collect research, or cross-check information across all the open tabs. When you have multiple tabs open, open the Assistant sidebar, and use the "@tabs" action to choose the tabs you want to work with. You can now ask Comet questions to compare details across multiple pages, including specs and prices.

Use the Slash command to create shortcuts for frequently used prompts

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If you find that you routinely ask Perplexity the same question when using Comet, you can turn those queries into shortcuts. In fact, any prompt can be turned into a shortcut, with the opportunity to apply more context after the fact. This works in Comet, and when you're using Perplexity Computer. To create a shortcut, go to the Perpleixty Computer Skills page in Comet, and click "Create a Skill" to get started. You can talk to Perplexity Computer in natural language to figure out what the skill should do. Once it's created, type "/" followed by the skill name to trigger it.

Use "visual data analysis" to track and learn more about the stock market

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Perplexity has a dedicated Finance tab, filled with financial analysis data and tools that you can access for free. Perplexity has cataloged financial results and live share price movement in its database. You can ask any question to dive deeper and perform a financial analysis. If you are new to all this, you can ask Perplexity Computer to build visual charts for a company's earnings report, or you can ask it to perform a deep comparison of earnings reports over the last five years, presenting the results only in graphs and interactive charts.

The Top 10 TV Series Right Now, According to Streaming Data

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Seven of the the most streamed shows in May are based on existing properties. Dutton Ranch is a Yellowstone spin-off. Spider-Noir is based on the Spider-Man Noir comic books. Off Campus is based on a novel, etc—but these aren't lazy rehashes. These shows use familiar properties as starting points to reexamine and expand on the ideas behind the original—Spider-Noir imagines Spider-Man as a broken private detective in the 1930s; Lord of the Flies adds character-based complexity to the classic story, resulting in bold, unpredictable narratives couched in the comfort of familiar worlds. In other words, perfect summertime viewing.

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Widow's Bay

This series from Apple TV has won nearly unanimous praise from both critics and audiences. It's a rare horror-comedy that manages to be genuinely scary and really funny. In the island town of Widow's Bay, literally everything is haunted, cursed, and otherwise beset with unspeakable evil, but mayor Tom Loftis, played by Matthew Rhys, wants to bring tourism to the island. Mayor Tom is so married to his vision of Widow's Bay as the next Martha's Vineyard, he ignores the sea hags, fog monsters, and serial-killer-ghosts surrounding him. The great Stephen Root plays Wyck, an old-timer who's always there to remind everyone that time is short and everyone is doomed. Stream Widow's Bay on Apple TV+.

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The Boys

This satirical take on the superhero genre examines what happens when "supes"—people with godlike powers—are owned by a multi-billion dollar corporation. As Season 5, The Boys' final season, begins, Vought International is poised for a total political takeover, and Billy Butcher, leader of "The Boys," is ready to go full scorched Earth to end the superhero menace once and for all. Stream The Boys on Prime Video.

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FROM

The residents of the unnamed town at the center of FROM just cannot catch a break. If it's not worms crawling around under their skin, it's the mysterious Man in Yellow stealing people's souls. Season four of this mystery-heavy show from the creator of Lost sees the survivors pushed to their limits as the veil between the strange town and the real world gets thinner. Stream FROM on MGM+.

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Off Campus

Ice hockey players are having a moment. First in the breakout series Heated Rivalry, and now in Off Campus. This college-set soap opera is based on the bestselling book series from Elle Kennedy. Set at the fictional Briar Academy, Off Campus details the heartbreak, romance, and drama between top college ice hockey players and the women who love them. Season one follows the opposites-attract romance between Hannah (Ella Bright), a sarcastic music major, and Garret (Belmont Cameli), the arrogant captain of Briar U's hockey squad. Stream Off Campus on Prime Video.

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Euphoria

When it premiered in 2019, Euphoria turned heads for its stylish, nothing-held-back look into the lives of modern teenagers. Now in its third season, the show has undergone a major time jump to follow the characters into adulthood. Zendaya's Rue is still the heart of the show, and original cast members Sydney Sweeney (Cassie), Jacob Elordi (Nate), Hunter Schafer (Jules), Alexa Demie (Maddy), and Maude Apatow (Lexi) are all back. Sharon Stone has been added to the cast as an imposing TV showrunner, adding a meta layer to this always provocative show. Stream Euphoria on HBO Max.

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Margo's Got Money Problems

If you like quirky, of-the-moment comedy with heart, Margo's Got Money Troubles is the show for you. It tells the story of Margo Millet, played by Elle Fanning, a 20-year-old junior college dropout. Left a single mother by her English professor, Margot starts an OnlyFans to survive, only to become a massive success. Margo's cast includes Michelle Pfeiffer as Shyanne Millet, Margo's prickly but loving mother; Nick Offerman as Jinx Millet, Margo's father, a retired professional wrestler; and Nicole Kidman as Lace, a former wrestler turned lawyer. Stream Margo's Got Money Problems on Apple TV+.

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Lord of the Flies

Netflix adds a fresh coat of paint to William Golding’s 1954 tale of British schoolchildren who go savage after being stranded on a isolated island. Each of the four episodes of this BBC-produced miniseries focuses on a different character, giving us the backstories of Piggy, Ralph, Jack, and Simon, and adding depth to the story's exploration of trauma, masculinity, and the limits of civilization. Stream Lord of the Flies on Netflix.

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Your Friends and Neighbors

The great Jon Hamm returns for a second season of Your Friends and Neighbors, a dark drama about the secrets lurking beneath the surface of an upscale neighborhood. Hamm plays Coop, a recently divorced and recently fired hedge fund manager. To keep up with his family's expensive lifestyle, he turns to robbing the wealthy residents of his own tony neighborhood. It's a perfect plan, until everything unravels in a spectacularly entertaining way. Stream Your Friends and Neighbors on Apple TV+.

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Spider-Noir

Nicolas Cage plays Spider-man in a superhero story set in the pulpy, stylized world of classic film noir. Set in alternative-universe version of New York in the 1930s, Ben Reilly is a world-weary private detective who secretly cleaned up the town as his alter-ego, The Spider. After a personal tragedy, Reilly hung up his mask, choosing to drown his memories in cheap whiskey. But when an investigation uncovers a sprawling political conspiracy, he is forced to confront his past and become the Spider again. This series is viewable in both color and black-and-white. Stream Spider-Noir on Prime Video.

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Dutton Ranch

Dutton Ranch is a nine-episode neo-Western drama that serves as both a spin-off and sequel to massive hit series Yellowstone. After a wildfire destroys their Montana ranch, Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly), Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser), and their adopted son Carter (Finn Little) move to a 7,000-acre Texas ranch, hoping for a fresh start. But life at the border gets rough when ruthless ranching rivals set out to destroy the young family. Stream Dutton Ranch on Paramount+.

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