The best Amazon Spring Sale Fire TV Stick deals at a glance: Best overall Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $17.99 (save $22) Get Deal Best upgrade Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max $34.99 (save $25) Get Deal Best Fire TV Stick alternative deal Roku Streaming Stick 4K $35.98 (save $15) Get Deal While most TVs are smart TVs in 2026, they aren't always the most user-friendly. And the built-in smart platforms are often kind of clunky. That's where a streaming stick comes in. Amazon Fire Sticks are probably the most recognizable name in the streaming device world — and for good reason. They're ultra-portable, making them ideal for travel, and they're easy to use. Plus, they regularly go on sale.During the Amazon Big Spring Sale, we've seen particularly steep discounts on Fire TV Sticks, as well as some competitors. The sale officially ends tonight, so if you're in the market for a new streaming device for 2026, head over to Amazon ASAP and claim yours. Here are our picks for the best Fire TV Stick deals (and alternatives) in the Big Spring Sale. Best Fire TV Stick deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $17.99 at Amazon $39.99 Save $22.00   Get Deal Why we like itPrevious iterations of the Amazon Fire TV Stick were kind of laggy, so we were thrilled when the 4K Select was announced with the new Vega operating system. It still features the same plug-and-play design and puts all your favorite apps under one convenient umbrella, but is more "responsive and highly efficient," according to Amazon. It delivers vibrant 4K picture quality with support for HDR10+, as well as Alexa+, Amazon Kids+, Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass, and NordVPN. While the current discount isn't quite as epic as the $9.99 deal we saw during Black Friday, it's still a total steal. Not to mention, select Amazon customers can redeem the code FTV4K to drop the cost an extra $3 at checkout. If you see the promo code on the product page, congrats. That means you're eligible.More Fire TV Stick dealsAmazon Fire TV Stick HD — $16.99 $34.99 (save $18)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $34.99 $59.99 (save $25)Fire TV Stick 4K Plus + Luna Controller cloud gaming bundle — $64.98 $119.98 (save $55)Amazon Fire TV Cube — $99.99 $139.99 (save $40)Fire TV Stick alternative dealsRoku Streaming Stick HD — $17.99 $29.99 (save $12)Roku Streaming Stick Plus — $29 $39.99 (save $10.99)Roku Streaming Stick 4K — $35.98 $49.99 (save $15)Roku Ultra — $79 $99.99 (save $20.99)Google TV Streamer 4K — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)

Maybe it says something profound about the human condition that a series of AI-generated talking fruits ripping off reality TV can rack up tens of millions of views. Or maybe it says nothing at all, and we just have to sit with that. What I'm talking about is Fruit Love Island — a series of TikTok videos starring AI-generated anthropomorphic fruit recreating its IRL namesake. As the intro to episode one breathlessly announces: "Welcome to Fruit Love Island, where eight single fruits flirt, fight, and tryst" (tryst? trust? the AI narrator is doing its best). The page, run by an account called Ai Cinema, went obscenely viral, amassing three million followers in nine days flat. It even had a fan out of pop singer Zara Larsson, who posted about her obsession with the show before (sort of) backtracking after fan outrage. SEE ALSO: Viral hit 'Your AI Slop Bores Me' is more than a joke Whether those followers are real humans making conscious choices or bots almost doesn't matter at this point. Enough actual, warm-blooded people are watching that multiple outlets have now published earnest reported articles asking what Fruit Love Island means, why it exists, and perhaps most troublingly, why so many of us apparently enjoy it. We may not have the answers here, but we can certainly try.What is Fruit Love Island?As reported by CBC, Fruit Love Island is one of many creations likely spawned by Object Talk, a custom GPT built inside ChatGPT by a group called AI Century, which generates scripts that can be fed directly into AI video generators. It's a slop pipeline, essentially, and Fruit Love Island isn't even where this started. AI fruit content has been quietly populating TikTok for a while now, beginning innocuously enough as educational videos, according to CBC, before someone inevitably made it worse with the cheating romance stories. The genre quickly metastasized into a reliable formula involving some combination of interracial (inter-botanical?) fruit infidelity, surprise pregnancies, and a frankly alarming amount of domestic violence. The most popular example — and I cannot stress enough that these are real words in a real order — involves different variations of a Strawberry woman cheating on her Strawberry husband with her Eggplant boss. She becomes pregnant. The husband is thrilled. The baby is an eggplant. The husband is now upset, having been cucked by daddy eggplant (the racial coding is not subtle). The absurd, scandalous appeal seems to be the point, with videos basically ripping off the most threadbare daytime soap opera tropes. My least charitable reading — which, given that the eggplant (sometimes a watermelon) is, in my opinion, meant to represent a Black man, is not very charitable at all — it's AI being used to produce racial cuckoldry content for mass consumption. Plus, with many of these videos involving a pregnancy of some sort, it's almost reminiscent of the Elsagate drama that dominated YouTube several years back. For those too young to remember, Elsagate was a YouTube and YouTube Kids scandal in which algorithmically-optimized channels churned out millions of videos featuring beloved children's characters (like Spider-Man, Elsa, and the Peppa Pig cast) in increasingly disturbing, violent, or sexual scenarios, apparently designed to slip past content filters and autoplay their way into children's feeds.AI fruit slop isn't quite the same. But generally, reactions on X are very negative, with people making fun of those who enjoy this content or pointing out its weirdness. 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It's still AI slop — nobody's arguing otherwise — but it's at least trying to be a coherent show, which puts it one rung above its fruit-adjacent peers on a ladder that starts pretty low to begin with.The problem is that "coherent show" is doing a lot of heavy lifting when your coherence comes from directly lifting someone else's content. Fruit Love Island has been straight-up raiding Love Island USA for plotlines and dialogue, most notably recreating — line for line — the breakout moment from Season 7 when Huda Mustafa tells Nic Vansteenberghe that she's a mom. A genuinely sweet, viral television moment, now retold by a Cherry named Cherrita and an Orange named Orangelo. And that's not even getting into the Watermelon character having a blaccent. I literally can't right now.Why are people watching AI fruit slop?So why are tens of millions of people actually watching this? Escapism, mostly. As content creator Caroline Deery told the New York Times, the fruit videos offer a momentary off-ramp from doomscrolling — it's either AI strawberries having affairs or going to bed convinced the world is on fire. The Wall Street Journal noted that the fandom has grown, with spinoffs, recap accounts, fan communities, and human-made parodies, which is the clearest possible sign that something has crossed from novelty into actual cultural foothold. Justine Moore, a partner on the investing team at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, told the Journal that the viewership numbers were the inflection point AI entertainment investors (like herself) had been waiting for, and that demand for this kind of content would only grow. Meanwhile, over on Reddit's r/DefendingAIArt, the show's supporters are less philosophical about it: one commenter pointed out that many people had never even heard of Fruit Love Island until others started loudly complaining about it, which, as always, is a very effective promotional strategy. However, over on r/antiai, the top-voted response to the question of why anyone watches this was simply "because some people are morons." Other commenters offered more measured takes, suggesting that a significant chunk of those millions of views are just short-form swipes that count as views after three seconds, or bots watching bot content in an ouroboros of synthetic engagement.After its improbable rise to millions of followers, TikTok deleted Ai Cinema's account — for reasons that remain officially unclear, though bot followers and copyright violations are both on the table. The account has since been reinstated, which means Cherrita and Orangelo live to flirt another day.Make of all that what you will.

Mere days after Bluesky announced its new AI product, Attie, the coding helper has already become the second most blocked account on the platform. The Attie profile was given the cold shoulder by 125,000 users already, TechCrunch reported. With just 1,500 followers, that means 83 times more users blocked Attie than followed it — that number is higher than the official White House account, the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) profile, and is second only to Vice President JD Vance, according to open source data. SEE ALSO: Google researchers just put a new expiration date on Bitcoin Attie was announced at the Bluesky-sponsored ATmosphere AT protocol conference by former CEO and now chief innovation officer Jay Graber. As Graber and co-host Paul Frazee, Bluesky CTO, explained, Attie is an agentic app that lets users "vibe code" their own social feeds. It's a tool that the platform believes will help cut down on low-quality, AI-generated slop and misinformation that is proliferating across the internet. Following widespread derision from Bluesky users, who denounced Bluesky's investment in generative AI products and flatly rejected Attie's integration on the open source platform, Graber posted a response: "We hear the concerns about AI. Our goal is to use this technology to give people greater control, not to generate content. Attie uses AI to help you create custom feeds without having to know how to code. We’ll look into ways to take into account the preferences expressed by people who’ve blocked @attie.ai. The team has been making progress towards private accounts. There was a lot of good feedback on the tech at ATmosphereConf this week, and we’ll have more to share soon." DEAR BLUESKY: WE DON'T WANT ATTIE, WE WANT AN EDIT BUTTON WE DON'T WANT ATTIE - WE REVILE AI & "VIBE-CODING" AND REALIZE ALL "AI" / LLM TECH IS BUILT ON THEFT AND DEPLETES RESOURCES WE WANT TO BE ABLE TO DISCOVER THINGS HERE ORGANICALLY WITH *HUMAN,* NOT MACHINE-ASSISTED LLM INTERACTIONS— ⛧ Mother Suspiria ⛧ (Stina Marie) (@stinasdemons.com) March 29, 2026 at 11:29 AM Sick of seeing all this Attie slander from people who aren’t in a deep emotional relationship with Attie and planning to marry her— pixelatedboat aka “mr bluesky” (@pixelatedboat.bsky.social) March 30, 2026 at 11:23 PM I give attie permission to do this.[image or embed]— Matt Darling (@besttrousers.bsky.social) March 30, 2026 at 7:58 PM "please stop blocking attie" is 2026's "don't let 'skeets' happen" it's too late, girl.[image or embed]— -𝚖𝚘𝚡 (@moxiest.art) March 30, 2026 at 8:04 PM If you haven't already blocked Attie and instead have an open mind toward the app's vibe coding possibilities, you'll probably have to wait a bit longer. It's still in invite-only closed beta. Sign up for the waitlist on the Attie website.

The best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals: Best Apple deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $239.95 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal Best Amazon device deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $14.99 at Amazon (save $25 with code FTV4K) Get Deal Best TV deal Samsung 65-Inch Q8F 4K QLED Smart TV $597.99 at Amazon (save $300) Get Deal Best Kitchen Deal Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker $299.95 at Amazon (save $50.04) Get Deal Best laptop deal Apple MacBook Air, 15-inches (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 at Amazon (save $300) Get Deal Best beauty deal Dyson Supersonic Nural $349.99 at Amazon (save $200) Get Deal Best Flagship Headphones Deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 2) $399 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal Best Power Station Deal Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station $428.99 at Amazon (save $370.01) Get Deal Best DJI Drone Deal DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo $499 (save $220) Get Deal Best Deal Under $50 Anker Nano 45W GaN Smart Charger $27.99 at Amazon (save $12) Get Deal Today, March 31, is the final day of Amazon's third annual Big Spring Sale. The Amazon Spring Sale is your best chance to save until Prime Day in July (or maybe June?), so don't miss out. The further we get into the sale, the more prices fluctuate, so we're checking and updating products regularly.The deals featured in this sale reflect the spirit of the season: Outdoor gear and yard care supplies, spring cleaning supplies, spring fashion, and other household essentials will be the major featured deals. However, there's no shortage of savings on QLED TVs, flagship Sony headphones, Apple devices, Shark and Dyson hair tools, and of course, Amazon devices like Kindles and Echo smart speakers. SEE ALSO: How to recycle Amazon packaging from your Big Spring Sale purchases (yes, all of it) As we approach midnight, Mashable's shopping team will be keeping a close eye on the best deals, so keep checking back to be the first to hear about the latest price drops. You can also follow our live blog for real-time updates.Our editors' most recommended deals will be marked with a 🔥 emoji. Deals that are no longer available will be noted with a strikethrough.Best Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 at Amazon $249 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like itAccording to our review, Apple's AirPods Pro 3 are an "easy buy" if you've been looking for a new pair of AirPods. It's easy to see why: They have excellent ANC, eight hours of listening time per charge, a built-in heart rate monitor, and live translation features. While they hit a lower price of $184 back in February, this markdown is still worth checking out. AirPods dealsApple AirPods 4 — $99.99 $129 (save $30.01)Apple AirPods 4 (with ANC) — $155.99 $179 (save $23.01)Apple AirPods Max (1st Gen, USB-C) — $449.99 $549 (save $99.01) MacBook dealsApple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $999 $1,199 (save $200)Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,099 (save $50)Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,099 $1,399 (save $300)Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,549.99 $1,699 (save $149.01)Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,049.99 $2,199 (save $149.01)Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Pro, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,899.99 $3,099 (save $199.01)Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Max, 36GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $3,699.99 $3,899 (save $199.01) iPad dealsApple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $299 $349 (save $50)Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) — $559 $599 (save $40) 🔥Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi + Cellular, 128GB) — $649 $749 (save $100)Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) — $746.50 $799 (save $52.50)Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 1TB) — $979 $1,099 (save $120)Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,149 $1,299 (save $150)Apple Watch dealsApple Watch SE 2 (GPS, 40mm) — $189 $249 (save $60) 🔥Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) — $219 $249 (save $30) 🔥Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) — $329 $399 (save $70) Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm) — $499 $799 (save $300) 🔥Best headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Headphones $243 at Amazon $399.99 Save $156.99   Get Deal Why we like itThe final day of the Big Spring Sale 2026 opened with a surprise: The Sony XM5 noise-cancelling headphones are finally on sale at a price we can recommend. In fact, these wireless headphones are at a new record price for one day only.While these headphones have since been eclipsed by the XM6 model, they're still some of the best headphones in the world. They have 98% of the same features as the newer, pricier model, and our reviewers have praised them for years for their audio quality and active noise cancellation.More headphone dealsSony WH-CH520 — $44.95 $69.99 (save $25.04)Soundcore Q30 — $55.99 $79.99 (save $24)Sony WH-CH720N — $99.99 $179.99 (save $70)Sennheiser Accentum — $99.95 $189.95 (save $90)JBL Live 770NC — $119.94 $199.95 (save $80.01)Sony ULT Wear — $148 $249.99 (save $101.99) Nothing Headphone (1) — $238.99 $299 (save $60.01) 🔥Marshall Monitor III — $248.99 $379.99 (save $131) 🔥Sennheiser Momentum 4 — $249.95 $449.95 (save $200)Bose QuietComfort — $249 $349 (save $100) 🔥Sony WH-1000XM6 — $398 $459.99 (save $61.99) 🔥Bose QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 2) — $399 $449 (save $50) 🔥Earbud dealsJBL Vibe Beam — $29.94 $49.95 (save $20.01)Sony WF-C510 — $44.95 $69.99 (save $25.04)Nothing Ear (a) — $58.99 $109 (save $50.01) 🔥Sony WF-C710N — $89.99 $129.99 (save $40) Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 — $169 $229 (save $60)Technics EAH-AZ100 — $247.99 $299.99 (save $52) 🔥 Bluetooth speaker dealsAnker Soundcore 2 — $29.99 $44.99 (save $15)Anker Soundcore Boom 2 — $89.98 $139.99 (save $50.01)JBL Flip 7 Bluetooth Speaker — $109.95 $149.95 (save $40) 🔥Sonos Roam 2 — $139 $179 (save $40)Fender x Teufel Rockster Cross — $179.99 $199.99 (save $20)JBL Xtreme 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker — $299.94 $379.95 (save $80.01) 🔥Best vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum $149 at Amazon $299 Save $150   Get Deal Why we like itMashable reporter (and dog parent) Tim Marcin called this Shark stick vac "life changing" when he wrote about it for us. Marcin said, "[It's] my personal favorite vacuum — the best I've ever owned — which has made my life much easier. The long and short of it: It's light, super-effective at sucking up fur, affordable, and lasts for quite some time on a charge. It also converts into a hand vacuum when needed."If you have some spring cleaning to do, select Shark vacuums are 50% to 60% off.Robot vacuum dealsDreame D10 Plus — $179.90 $239.99 (save $60.09)Roborock Q7 M5+ — $229.99 $359.99 (save $130 with Prime membership)Shark Plus 2-in-1 — $299.99 $749.99 (save $450) 🔥Mova P10 Pro Ultra — $399 $499 (save $100)Narwal Freo Z10 — $549.99 $1,099.99 (save $550) 🔥Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow — $849.99 $999.99 (save $150)Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-in-1 — $949.99 $1,299.99 (save $350)Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller — $999.99 $1,599.99 (save $600)Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete — $1,359.90 $1,599.99 (save $600)More vacuum dealsBissell PowerClean FurGuard Self-Standing Cordless Vacuum — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100) 🔥Dyson V8 Plus Cordless Vacuum — $329.99 $539.99 (save $201)Shark PowerDetect Pet Plus Clean & Empty — $399.99 $599.99 (save $200) 🔥Tineco Floor One Switch S6 — $479 $799 (save $320)Dyson V15 Detect Plus Cordless Vacuum — $599.99 $849.99 (save $250) 🔥Best Amazon device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $14.99 at Amazon $39.99 Save $25   Get Deal Why we like itThe newest Fire TV Stick in Amazon's lineup, the 4K Select, was one of Mashable readers' (and editors') favorite deals from Black Friday. We saw it drop to a wildly low price of $9.99 during that sale, but right now you can grab it for $14.99 using the code FTVSELECT. It offers support for Alexa+, HDR10+, Amazon Kids+, Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass, and NordVPN, and it's already more than 50% off.Fire TV streaming dealsAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus — $21.99 $49.99 (save $28 with code SAVE254K)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30 with code FTV4KMAX)Fire TV Stick 4K Plus + Luna Controller cloud gaming bundle — $64.98 $119.98 (save $55) 🔥Amazon Fire TV Cube — $99.99 $139.99 (save $40 or save $50 when upgrading from an older device)Echo device dealsAmazon Echo Pop Kids — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)Amazon Echo Spot — $49.99 $79.99 (save $30) 🔥Amazon Echo Show 5 — $69.99 $89.99 (save $20)Amazon Echo Dot Max — $74.99 $99.99 (save $25) 🔥Amazon Echo Show 8 — $139.99 $179.99 (save $40)Amazon Echo Show 11 — $169.99 $219.99 (save $50)Amazon Echo Studio — $189.99 $219.99 (save $30)Amazon Echo Show 15 — $254.99 $299.99 (save $45)Amazon Echo Show 21 — $349.99 $399.99 (save $50)Kindle dealsAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Kids (16GB) — $189.99 $269.99 (save $80)Kindle accessory dealsGekvive RF Remote Control Page Turner — $9.99 $12.99 (save $3)Magipea Gooseneck Stand — $16.12 $25.99 (save $9.87)PopSockets Kindle case — $34.18 $40 (save $5.82)Anker Paperwhite Signature Edition Wireless Charging Dock — $39.99 $44.99 (save $5) SEE ALSO: The top finds from Amazon's Spend $100, Get $20 Free sale: Nespresso, Sun Bum, Hydro Flask Best kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker $299.95 at Amazon $349.99 Save $50.04   Get Deal Why we like itWe're happy to report that the bestselling Ninja Creami Scoop and Swirl is just as great as TikTok says it is. Once you fill and freeze its pints with the base of your choice, "It makes ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, sorbet, and smoothie bowls with just the press of a button," writes Mashable's Samantha Mangino. This TikTok-famous appliance is marked down to $299.95 during the Big Spring Sale (or $$50.04). Grab it now and enjoy delectable frozen treats all summer long.Check out Mashable's full review of the Ninja Creami Scoop and Swirl.More ice cream maker dealsNinja Creami Deluxe Ice Cream & Frozen Treat Maker bundle — $249.94 $279.98 (save $30.04)Air fryer, countertop oven, and multicooker dealsChefman Crispinator (8 quart) — $109.99 $159.99 (save $50)Our Place Wonder Oven — $129 $185 (save $56)Ninja Flip Air Fryer — $199 $249.99 (save $50.99)Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill — $199.99 $279.99 (save $80)Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer — $279.95 $349.95 (save $70) + free $20 Amazon creditBartesian Professional Cocktail Machine — $349 $499 (save $150)Blender dealsNinja Nutri-Blender Plus — $69.99 $89.99 (save $20)Chefman Obliterator — $69.99 $149.99 (save $80)Ninja Professional Plus blender — $109.99 $119.99 (save $10)Ninja Kitchen System — $129.99 $219.99 (save $90)Coffee and espresso machine dealsMr. Coffee Coffee Maker (12 cups) — $29.99 $53.99 (save $34)Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ — $99 $129 (save $30) 🔥Nespresso Vertuo Next — $137 $229.95 (save $92.95)Keurig K-Duo Coffee Maker — $149.97 $219.99 (save $70.02)Breville Bambino — $249.95 $299.95 (save $50) + free $20 Amazon creditMixer dealsKitchenAid 9-Speed Hand Mixer — $84.99 $114.99 (save $30)KitchenAid Tilt Head Stand Mixer (5 quart) — $399.95 $449.99 (save $50.04) + free $19.96 Amazon creditBest outdoor deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 portable power station $428.99 at Amazon $799 Save $370.01   Get Deal Why we like itWeighing in at just under 25 pounds, Anker's Solix C1000 Gen 2 portable power station makes an excellent camping companion. The power station can keep your devices juiced up and even has enough oomph to power up some cute fairy lights or whip up a quick meal in the air fryer. It can also recharge in under 50 minutes, which can really come in handy when you're off the grid. Mashable's reviewer called it "the perfect model for taking on a weekend camping trip or keeping around the house for occasional power outages."More outdoor dealsLifeStraw Personal Water Filter — $17.47 $19.95 (save $2.48) LifeStraw Go Series Water Filter Bottle (1 liter) — $34.49 $49.95 (save $15.46)Helinox HeliDrop Ultralight, Portable Bean Bag Toss Game — $59.96 $79.95 (save $19.99)JBL Flip 7 — $109.95 $149.95 (save $40) 🔥RTIC Ultra-Light Hard Cooler (22 quart) — $127.49 $149.95 (save $22.50)Ninja FrostVault Cooler (30 quart) — $149.99 $199.99 (save $50)JBL Charge 6 — $159.95 $199.95 (save $40) More portable power station dealsAnker Solix C300 — $169.99 $249.99 (save $80)Jackery Explorer 300 — $188.99 $259 (save $70.01)Jackery SolarSaga 100W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel — $197.99 $299 (save $101.01)Bluetti Elite 30 V2 — $218.99 $299 (save $80.01)Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 + 200W Solar Panel — $698.99 $1,299 (save $609.01) 🔥Bluetti Elite 100 V2 with 200W Solar Panel — $699 $1,399 (save $700)Bluetti Elite 200 V2 — $749 $949 (save $200)Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 — $749 $1,499 (save $750)Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 — $748.99 $1,499 (save $750.01)Anker Solix F2000 — $799.99 $1,999 (save $1,199.01)Bluetti Elite 300 — $1,099 $1,699 (save $600) 🔥EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 — $2,099 $3,699 (save $1,600)Anker Solix F3800 Portable Power Station, Battery Expansion, Solar Panel bundle — $3,498.99 $7,397 (save $3,898.01)Best DJI deal Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Neo Mini 4K Drone $149 at Amazon $199 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like itThe Neo is the perfect starter drone for people just venturing into the drone hobby for the first time — and not just because of the low price. This camera offers a 4K camera for shooting gorgeous aerial videos and a 12MP camera. It can take off from the palm of your hand, and it's super portable. For creators and hobbyists, it's a great entry point.More DJI dealsDJI Mic Mini — $45 $59 (save $14) DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) — $79 $99 (save $20) 🔥DJI Osmo Mobile 7P Gimbal — $98.98 $129 (save $30.02)DJI Osmo Action 4 Essential Combo — $199 $289 (save $99)DJI Power 1000 v2 — $364 $699 (save $335)DJI Mini 3 Drone — $379 $549 (save $170) 🔥DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo — $499 $719 (save $220) 🔥DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo — $544 $629 (save $85) 🔥Best TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-Inch Q8F 4K QLED Smart TV $597.99 at Amazon $897.99 Save $300   Get Deal Why we like itThere's a reason Samsung has been the most popular TV brand in the world for 20 years in a row: The Korean tech giant makes reliable TVs that last a long time. This QLED Samsung TV was just released in 2025, and for the Amazon Spring Sale, it just got its first big price cut. It's also got a ton of ports and a sleek design.43-inch TVs and underInsignia 43-inch Class F50 Series — $132.99 $199.99 (save $67)Hisense 32-inch S5 Déco QLED FHD TV — $194.97 $299.99 (save $105.02)Amazon 43-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV (newest model) — $199.97 $329.99 (save $130.02) 🔥50- to 55-inch TVsInsignia 55-inch F50 Series LED 4K Fire TV — $179.98 $349.99 (save $170.01)Amazon 50-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $239.97 $399.99 (save $160.02)Amazon 55-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV (newest model) — $279.97 $459.99 (save $180.02)LG 50-inch QNED82 4K TV — $396.99 $466.99 (save $70)TCL 55-inch T7 QLED 4K Fire TV — $399.99 $599.99 (save $200)Amazon 55-inch Omni QLED 4K Fire TV — $439.99 $499.99 (save $60)Hisense 55-Inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K TV — $687.97 $999.99 (save $312.02)Amazon 55-inch Omni Mini LED QLED 4K Fire TV — $719.99 $819.99 (save $100)Samsung 55-inch S90F OLED 4K TV — $1,097.99 $1,597.99 (save $400)65-inch TVs Hisense 65-inch E6 Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV — $376.97 $549.99 (save $173.02) Hisense 65-inch U7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV —  $697.95 $848 (save $150.05) 🔥Amazon 65-inch Omni QLED 4K Fire TV — $749.99 $849.99 (save $100)Hisense 65-Inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K TV — $887.99 $1,097.99 (save $210) TCL 65-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $997.97 $1,499.99 (save $502) 🔥Hisense 65-inch U8 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $997.99 $1,498 (save $500.01) 75-inch TVs and upHisense 75-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV — $549.99 $579.99 (save $30) TCL 75-inch QM6K Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $797.99 $999.99 (save $202) 🔥Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini LED TV — $897.96 $1,297.99 (save $400.03) 🔥Samsung 75-Inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $897.99 $1,297.99 (save $400)Amazon 75-inch Omni Mini LED QLED 4K Fire TV — $1,249.99 $1,499.99 (save $250)TCL 75-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $1,447.99 $1,999.99 (save $552)Samsung 77-inch S90F OLED 4K TV — $1,997.99 $2,497.99 (save $500)Best Windows laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus ROG Flow Z13 (AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,069.99 at Amazon $2,399.99 Save $330 Includes free download code for "Crimson Desert" Get Deal Why we like itIf you're an on-the-go gamer, the Asus ROG Flow Z13 should make your shortlist. It has a 180Hz display (so smooth), a detachable keyboard, and an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip that offers RTX 4060-level graphics performance. GTA V star Ned Luke recently told Mashable he uses this gaming laptop when he travels, calling it "an animal." The model with 32GB of RAM and a terabyte of disk space is $330 off on Amazon, and it comes with a free copy of Crimson Desert. It's never been cheaper before. (Best Buy is price-matching it, but doesn't throw in the free game code.)More Windows laptop dealsLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3X (Snapdragon X, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $562.99 $679.99 (save $117)Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,079.99 $1,299.99 (save $220)Lenovo Legion 5i (Intel Core i7-14700HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,469.99 $1,669.99 (save $200) + free 3-month Xbox PC Game Pass subscriptionBest Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree (#10348) $47.95 at Amazon $59.99 Save $12.04   Get Deal Why we like itLego's Botanicals sets are always a delight to have up on display, and this Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree is sure to add a lovely pop of red, orange, and green to your home. At the moment, it's on sale at Amazon for $47.99, which is just pennies away from its lowest-ever price point of $47.95, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel. What better time to scoop up this 474-piece set if it's caught your eye?More Lego dealsLego Super Mario Piranha Plant (#71426) — $41.99 $59.99 (save $18)Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon A New Hope 25th Anniversary Collectible Model (#75375) — $67.99 $84.99 (save $17) 🔥Lego Botanicals Flower Arrangement (#10345) — $92 $109.99 (save $17.99)Lego Icons The Lord of The Rings: Balrog Book Nook (#10367) — $108.99 $129.99 (save $21)Lego Star Wars C-3PO Buildable Droid Figure (#75398) — $117.99 $139.99 (save $22)Lego Ideas Vincent Van Gogh The Starry Night— $136 $169 (save $33)Lego Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter (#10327) — $140.99 $164.99 (save $24)Lego Star Wars The Dark Falcon (#75389) — $149.95 $179.99 (save $30.04)Lego Icons Back to The Future Time Machine (#10300) — $170 $199.99 (save $29.99) 🔥Best beauty deal Dyson Supersonic Nural $349.99 at Amazon $449.99 Save $100   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like itThe Laifen hair dryer that Mashable's hair tool expert, Bethany Allard, named as the best Dyson Supersonic dupe is on sale for the spring sale. But maybe you won't be as hard-pressed to find a good dupe when the fanciest Supersonic is at a new record-low price. The Supersonic Nural's main flex over the regular Supersonic is a system of sensors that automatically lowers heat near your head, preventing a sizzling scalp. The Nural can also remember your preferred settings just based on the attachment being used, and knows to pause airflow when you set it down. More hair tool dealsBondi Boost Infrared Thermal Brush — $87.50 $125 (save $37.50)Laifen Swift — $104.99 $139.99 (save $35) 🔥BaBylissPro StyleSwitch Ionic — $124.99 $249.99 (save $125)Shark Glossi — $129 $179 (save $59) 🔥Dreame AirStyle Suite Pro — $159.98 $199.99 (save $40.01) 🔥Shark FlexStyle (black cherry) — $299.99 $399.99 (save $100)Dyson Airwrap i.d. Complete Long (amber silk) — $499.99 $649.99 (save $150)Skincare device dealsiRestore Red Light Therapy Eye Mask — $239 $299.99 (save $60.99)Solawave Neck and Chest Red Light Therapy Mask — $244.30 $349 ($104.70)Shark FacialPro Glow Hydro-Powered Facial Device — $299.99 $399.99 (save $100)iRestore Illumina Eye Mask — $398.99 $799 (save $400.01)Best home deal Opens in a new window Credit: Blueair Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max $97.99 at Amazon $139.99 Save $42.00   Get Deal Why we like itWarmer weather means open windows at home. And for the lucky folks, open windows at home mean allergy-induced sniffles. Make this the year that you finally get an air purifier for your home. This Blueair model can clean up to 926 square feet in an hour.The powerful HEPA filter can remove airborne particles that irritate our respiratory systems, like pollen, dust, mold spores, pet dander, and smoke, so you'll benefit from the benefits of filtered air indoors year-round. More air purifier dealsLevoit Core 200S-P — $68.94 $89.99 (save $21.05)Levoit Vital 100S — $113.95 $139.99 (save $26.04)Shark NeverChange Compact Pro — $123.49 $159.99 (save $36.50)Winix 5510 — $135.99 $179.99 (save $44)Coway Airmega AP-1512HH(W) — $153.99 $229.99 (save $76)Shark HP201 Air Purifier — $179.99 $329.99 (save $150)Levoit Core 600S-P —$239.99 $299.99 (save $60)Coway Airmega 300 — $308.99 $443 (save $134.01)Dreame FurCatch Air Purifier FP10 — $349.99 $499.99 (save $150)Smart light dealsGovee Smart Light Bulbs (4 pack) — $26.99 $39.99 (save $13)Govee RGBIC Neon Rope Light 2 (9.8 feet) — $49.98 $69.99 (save $20.01)Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp — $64.98 $99.99 (save $35.01)Philips Hue A19 Smart Light Bulbs (3 pack) — $79.97 $109.99 (save $30.02)Nanoleaf Shapes Smart LED Hexagon Wall Panels (7 pack) — $127.49 $149.99 (save $22.50)Sheets, comforter, and pillow dealsTempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Pillow — $67.15 $79 (save $11.85)Coop Home Goods Original Cut-Out Adjustable Pillow — $79.20 $99 (save $19.80)Rest Evercool Cooling Comforter — $186.75 $249 (save $62.25)Buffy Cloud Cooling Eucalyptus Comforter — $187.49 $239 (save $52.25)Brooklinen Luxury Sateen Sheet Set — $175.20 $219 (save $43.80)Cozy Earth Bubble Cuddle Faux Fur Blanket — $204 $255 (save $51)Rest Evercool Cooling Sheet Set — $224.25 $299 (save $74.75)Cozy Earth Luxury Bamboo Sheet Set — $246.40 $308 (save $61.60)Stain remover tool and upholstery deep cleaner dealsBissell Little Green — $74.99 $99.99 (save $25)Eufy E28 with portable carpet cleaner — $649.99 $999.99 (save $350)Best phone accessory deals Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Nano 45W GaN Smart Charger $27.99 $39.99 Save $12.00   Get Deal More phone accessory dealsPopSockets Adhesive Phone Grip (Bulbasaur Terrarium) — $12 $14.99 (save $2.99)Anker Portable Power Bank, 30W — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10)Twelve South HiRise 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Station — $47.99 $79.99 (save $30)PopSockets Phone Wallet for MagSafe (Sylveon's Dream) — $34.99 $39.99 (save $5)PopSockets Adhesive Phone Wallet (Eevee Evolution Faces) — $16.25 $25 (save $8.75)Best streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Music Unlimited $0 $38.97 Save $38.97 Get three months free Get Deal Prime Video add-onsAMC+ with ads (Prime Video add-on) — $2.99/month for 2 months $7.99/month (save $5/month)AMC+ Premium (Prime Video add-on) — $4.99/month for 2 months $10.99/month (save $6/month)Paramount+ Premium (Prime Video add-on) — $2.99/month for 2 months $13.99/month (save $11/month)Viaplay (Prime Video add-on) — $1.99/month for 2 months $5.99/month (save $4/month)ViX Premium (Prime Video add-on) — $1.99/month for 2 months $8.99/month (save $7/month)More streaming service dealsAmazon Music Unlimited — free for 3 months $12.99/month (save $12.99/month)Kindle Unlimited — $0.99 for three months $11.99/month (save $34.98)SiriusXM All Access — $1 for three months $25.99/month (save $76.97)Starz Semi-Annual Plan — $19.99 for 6 months $45.99 for 6 months (save $26)YouTube TV — $67.99/month for 3 months — $82.99/month (save $15/month)

The best Spring Sale Samsung TV deals at a glance: best overall Samsung 65-inch QN90F Neo QLED 4K TV $1,399.99 (save $1,100) Get Deal best big screen TV deal Samsung 85-Inch Q7F QLED 4K TV $997.99 (save $400) Get Deal best small TV deal Samsung 43-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV $397.99 (save $150) Get Deal Best OLED Tv deal Samsung 55-inch S90F OLED 4K TV $1,097.99 (save $500) Get Deal Samsung just released its 2026 Neo QLED TVs on March 24, which means plenty of older TV models got the deal treatment for Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Now wrapping up its final day, there are still some deals live on top models like the Q8F, S90F, and QN90F if you're in the market for a new TV.Samsung TVs in particular have been selling out quick at Amazon, so if you see a deal you want, jump on it. If it sells out, be sure to check out Best Buy's stock. While the prices are a few bucks more at Best Buy, you might have better luck over there on models like the QN70F and QN80F. SEE ALSO: Live updates on Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Last chance to grab Apple MacBooks, DJI drones, Sony headphones on sale We've rounded up the best Samsung TV deals still live in the Spring Sale below. There are an abundance of third-party deals on Amazon currently, but those aren't always trustworthy. We only included deals sold and shipped by Amazon itself.If you're looking for other brands, check out Mashable's hub for Big Spring Sale TV deals.Best Spring Sale Samsung TV deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch QN90F Neo QLED 4K TV $1,399.99 at Amazon $2,499.99 Save $1,100.00   Get Deal Why we like itOfficially over $1,000 off during the Big Spring Sale, the 65-inch Samsung QN90F Neo QLED TV is finally at a palatable cost (and its lowest price on record). "Neo QLED is really just Samsung's proprietary term for QLED paired with Mini LED," as Mashable's shopping reporter Leah Stodart explains. It features a panel of quantum dots over a bunch of tiny LED bulbs, rather than a basic LED panel, which results in a stunning display with stellar color accuracy, deep black levels, and highly impressive contrast that holds up in all types of lighting conditions. Our sister site PCMag called it "visually stunning and packed with features," but it failed to secure the title of their favorite LED TV due to its steep price tag. Now only $1,399.99, it's a no-brainer to recommend. Stock is running out, so claim yours while you can.More Big Spring Sale Samsung TV deals Samsung 43-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $397.99 $547.99 (save $150)Samsung 55-Inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $547.99 $697.99 (save $150)Samsung 65-Inch QN70F Neo QLED 4K TV — $687.99 $1,097.99 (save $410)Samsung 55-Inch QN80F Neo QLED 4K TV — $797.99 $1,297.99 (save $500)Samsung 85-Inch Q7F QLED 4K TV — $997.99 $1,397.99 (save $400)Samsung 55-inch S90F OLED 4K TV — $1,097.99 $1,597.99 (save $500)Samsung 77-inch S90F OLED 4K TV — $1,997.99 $2,497.99 (save $500)

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against OkCupid and Match Group Americas (both owned by Match Group, Inc.), following OkCupid's alleged sharing of user data. But the agency isn't fining the popular dating app. The FTC alleged that OkCupid disclosed the personal information of nearly 3 million users, including their photos and locations, to an unauthorized third party, the AI company Clarifai. SEE ALSO: Match vs. eharmony: Which dating app is worth your money? According to the FTC's complaint, in Sept. 2014, Clarifai asked Humor Rainbow, OkCupid's former owner and current Match Group Inc. subsidiary, for large datasets of OkCupid photos. There wasn't a business relationship with Clarifai and Humor Rainbow, but the OkCupid founders were financial investors in Clarifai. Humor Rainbow then gave Clarifai access not just to photos, but also to users' demographic and location information. This apparently violated OkCupid's Privacy Policy, which stated that the app wouldn't share personal information with parties not listed in the policy (service providers, business partners, or family affiliates), or it would inform users and give them a chance to opt out. Not only that, but the FTC also claimed that OkCupid and Match extensively concealed these actions since Sept. 2014, including attempting to obstruct the FTC investigation. "The FTC enforces the privacy promises that companies make," FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Christopher Mufarrige stated in a press release. "We will investigate, and where appropriate, take action against companies that promise to safeguard your data but fail to follow through — even if that means we have to enforce our Civil Investigative Demands in court."According to the FTC's press release, the agency has enforced its Civil Investigative Demand in federal court, and OkCupid had to hand over the information the FTC requested.The proposed settlement, filed yesterday, states that OkCupid, Match Group Americas, and Humor Rainbow will be permanently prohibited from misrepresenting how they handle (collect, maintain, use, disclose, delete, or protect) user information, the purposes for doing so, and the functions and operations of their privacy controls. The order will remain in effect for 20 years. A financial settlement isn't mentioned in the press release.

When T-Mobile customers upgrade their smartphone or add a new line, they're typically hit with a $35 Device Connection Charge (DCC).However, there are a few loopholes. If the device a customer was buying was an iPhone, a popular loophole was simply to purchase the smartphone through Apple. This would avoid the $35 DCC fee at T-Mobile.Until now.According to a document shared with The Mobile Report, T-Mobile has now closed this loophole. As of March 27, T-Mobile has begun charging the $35 fee directly to customers' phone bills, removing the loophole. SEE ALSO: T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free — last chance to claim yours The T-Mobile fee has existed since 2022; however, many iPhone users found they could avoid the $35 charge by purchasing either in-store or online with Apple. The loophole existed because Apple lacked a mechanism to charge users T-Mobile's specific fee in its system. Now, T-Mobile has decided to charge the fee directly to customers by adding it to their bill for the following month's service.T-Mobile users who insist on avoiding the $35 DCC fee still have at least one loophole intact, though. As a paid membership perk, Costco and Sam’s Club still waive the $35 fee for purchases made through their stores. However, there is one catch. An iPhone purchased through Costco or Sam’s Club will be locked to T-Mobile and not an unlocked version that can be used with any carrier.With Apple looking to unveil the new iPhone 18 lineup and the rumored foldable iPhone by the end of the year, perhaps T-Mobile realized that many customers may plan to upgrade, which could result in a significant sum in DCC fees.

March was a busy month for Apple. The company introduced a wave of new hardware, quietly pulled a long list of older products from its store, and — in two cases — killed off entire product lines without a direct replacement. It was the kind of housecleaning that Apple does periodically and with minimal fanfare, but this round carried more weight than usual.So here's what's been discontinued by Apple:What's goneiPhone 16e11-inch and 13-inch M3 iPad Air13-inch and 15-inch M4 MacBook Air14-inch and 16-inch M4 MacBook Pro (Pro and Max configurations)Apple Studio Display (2022)AirPods Max (USB-C)Pro Display XDR (no direct replacement)Mac Pro (entire product line retired)Apple discontinued the Pro Display XDR, its 32-inch 6K reference monitor that had been a fixture of professional workstations since 2019. The new Studio Display XDR is the closest thing to a successor — but it tops out at 27 inches and 5K resolution, a step back on both counts despite its mini-LED technology and higher refresh rates.Additionally, according to 9to5Mac, Apple has retired the entire Mac Pro product line — ending what was once the flagship machine for creative and scientific professionals. The writing had been on the wall for some time: the Mac Studio had already outpaced the M2 Ultra Mac Pro in raw performance before Apple even got around to updating it. So, the Mac Pro's death was inevitable.What does 'discontinued' actually mean for your device?Discontinued and obsolete are not the same thing, and the gap between them is worth understanding. When Apple pulls a product from its store, that hardware enters a kind of purgatory — it may still be serviceable through Apple and authorized repair shops for years, depending on where you live. Eventually, after five years, it graduates to Apple's Vintage list, and then, further down the road, to the Obsolete designation. Once a device hits Obsolete, Apple and its repair network are under no obligation to fix it.Apple moves products through that pipeline on its own timeline, with little notice. The original iPhone SE landed on the Obsolete list late last year — nearly a decade after it launched as Apple's first serious attempt at an affordable iPhone. It was not alone: several second-generation iPad Pro models and a pair of Apple Watch Series 4 variants made the same journey around the same time. The devices Apple stopped selling this month are just beginning that process.

'Game Changers' paperback books on sale 'Game Changer' by Rachel Reid $12.31 (save $6.68) Get Deal 'Heated Rivalry' by Rachel Reid $13.02 (save $5.97) Get Deal 'Tough Guy' by Rachel Reid $14.93 (save $4.06) Get Deal 'Common Goal' by Rachel Reid $15.04 (save $3.95) Get Deal 'Role Model' by Rachel Reid $15.19 (save $3.80) Get Deal 'The Long Game' by Rachel Reid $11.12 (save $7.87) Get Deal 'Unrivaled' by Rachel Reid (June 1, 2027 release date) $18.63 (save $1.36) Get Deal It's the final day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. By now, you've probably stocked up on cleaning essentials, outdoor gear, and tech upgrades. But it's important to not overlook books during the sale because Amazon has some fun treats for us readers. As of March 31, all seven of the Rachel Reid's Game Changers books are on sale during the final day of the Amazon event. Today's sale prices take as much as 42% off the price of the paperback versions. Included in the sale is the yet-to-be-released Unrivaled book that brings us back to the story of Shane and Ilya, set for a June 2027 release.Snag these sale books and you can revisit the cottage as often as you'd like. Might we suggest reading while tuning into the Heated Rivalry soundtrack?

It's time to "no clip out of reality" and into...somewhere else.Following on from a very eerie teaser we now have a full trailer for A24's Backrooms, Kane Parsons' feature length adaptation of his viral YouTube series which was in turn inspired by a 4chan creepypasta.In the video above we see a man (Chiwetel Ejiofor) discovering a doorway to what appears to be another dimension in the basement of a store. Cue an exploration of a horrifying yellow liminal space where the rooms are either cavernously large or nightmarishly small — and possibly not unoccupied.Backrooms stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell.Backrooms is in theaters May 29.

Depending on where you are in the world, April's full moon will occur on different dates. In North America, that date is April 1. Some locations will see it during the evening hours, while others will experience it in the early hours of the following day. Keep reading to find out more about this month’s full moon.When is the April full moon?If you're in North America, the full moon will occur on Tuesday, April 1. Time and Date estimates it will peak at 9:11 p.m. ET.What is the April full moon called?April's full moon is known as the Pink Moon. This isn't related to its color (sorry, the moon won't be big and pink tonight), but is, in fact, another indicator of Spring's arrival. According to Royal Museums Greenwich, this name comes from the arrival of a special kind of spring wildflower. Does this mean we can officially wave goodbye to winter? When is the next full moon?In North America, the next full moon is expected on May 1. In other time zones, it will reach fullness on May 2.What are the lunar phases?The full moon is just one of eight phases in the Moon’s roughly 29.5-day orbit around Earth. Each phase shows a different amount of the Moon’s surface lit by the Sun as seen from our perspective. Because we always see the same side of the Moon, the changing angle of sunlight makes it appear full, half-lit, or nearly dark at different points in its cycle.The phases are:New Moon — The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (so, we don't see anything).Waxing Crescent — A small sliver of light appears on the right side First Quarter — Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.Waxing Gibbous — More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.Full Moon — The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.Waning Gibbous — The moon starts losing light on the right side Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) — Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.Waning Crescent — A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.Want more science and tech news delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for Mashable's Light Speed newsletter today.

The Moon is approaching its fullest stage, with the majority of its surface now lit by the Sun. Over the course of its cycle, it passes through eight phases, shifting from complete darkness to full illumination before repeating this pattern all over againKeep reading to see how much of it is visible tonight.What is today’s Moon phase?As of Tuesday, March 31, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 97% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.Tonight, without visual aids, you can spot the Kepler Crater, the Mare Vaporum, and the Mare Serenitatis. With binoculars, you'll also be able to see the Mare Nectaris, Alphonsus Crater, and the Endymion Crater. With a telescope, enjoy a glimpse of the Descartes Highlands, Caucasus Mountains, and the Linne Crater.When is the next Full Moon?In North America, the next Full Moon is predicted to take place on April 1.What are Moon phases?According to NASA, the Moon takes about 29.5 days to circle Earth, moving through eight unique phases along the way. Although we always see the same side from Earth, different amounts of its surface are lit by the Sun as it orbits, causing it to appear fully illuminated, partially lit, or as a thin crescent. These changing views are called the lunar phases, and there are eight altogether:New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

Instagram users might soon be able to anonymously view Instagram stories, a new Meta leak revealed.Social media consultant Matt Navarra shared a screenshot on Threads of an upcoming "Instagram Plus" service for users of the image-sharing app, according to Engadget. The offer for Instagram Plus has apparently been seen by users in the Philippines and Mexico recently, signaling that Instagram is testing it out in a limited capacity before going wide. Meta confirmed the existence of Plus to Engadget. The service offers several exclusive benefits, but perhaps the most eye-catching one is the ability to "preview" Stories. SEE ALSO: The top 10 most-followed Instagram accounts In the screenshot Navarra posted, that feature is associated with an eyeball icon with a line through it, suggesting that Instagram Plus users can view a Story without being added to the list of viewers. Of course, that's not the only feature you get from Instagram Plus. Users who pay for it can also post 48-hour Stories, set up multiple audiences for a Story, see who has rewatched a Story, and more. Pretty much all of the benefits extend to Story usage, as far as we can tell. Given that posting Stories is far more trendy than posting to the grid, that makes sense.

SAVE $22: Hurry — it's your last opportunity to snag two months of Paramount+ Premium for just $2.99 per month. Usually $13.99 monthly, that's a total of $22 in savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount Paramount+ Premium $2.99/month for 2 months (save $11/month) Get Deal The best streaming deal of the Big Spring Sale is about to disappear. If you haven't already locked in two months of Paramount+ Premium for under $6, you might want to get on it. Aligned with Amazon's Big Spring Sale, Paramount+ is offering two months of either its Premium plan or Essential plan for just $2.99 per month. Typically, the ad-free Premium plan costs $13.99 per month, while the ad-supported Essential plan costs $8.99 per month, which means you'll save $22 on the Premium plan or $12 on the Essential. The deal is valid for both new and ex-subscribers and it expires at the end of the day on March 31.This deal looks identical to the streamer's Black Friday offer on the surface. But technically, since Paramount+ raised its prices earlier this year, this discount saves you a bit more. Not to mention, Paramount also discontinued its seven-day trial, so this $2.99 deal is the closest thing you'll get to free.If you'd rather keep all your streaming services tidy under one roof, you can also grab the same streaming deal as an add-on subscription from Roku or Prime Video.If you need more convincing, Scream 7 is expected to start streaming on Paramount+ in April, alongside every other movie in the franchise. It's also where you can watch the hit shows like Landman and Criminal Minds Evolution, UFC fights, and old Nickelodeon and MTV shows. If you decide it's not worth paying full price, be sure to cancel before your two-month promo period is up.

The best Nothing deals from the Amazon Big Spring Sale: Best Nothing Smartwatch Deal CMF By Nothing Watch 3 $69 (save $30) Shop Now Best Nothing Earbuds Deal CMF Buds Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds $46.99 (save $22.01) Shop Now Best Nothing Headphones Deal CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro $69 (save $30) Shop Now It's the final day of the Big Spring Sale at Amazon which means it’s your last chance to grab these deals. If you’re looking to go out in style and get as much value as possible on the final stretch of this seasonal sale event, check out the deals from under-the-radar budget CMF range from Nothing. Nothing aren't as well known as leading names like Apple and Samsung, but its CMF smart devices are unexpectedly good. These devices are already modestly priced (as Mashable’s reviewer said about the CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro, “no one tell Nothing they should be charging a lot more”) but they’ve been hit with discounts of up to 38%. Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up! You’ll find further deals on other smartwatches and tech on the last day of the Big Spring Sale. And now’s the time to get them — there are literally just hours to go before Amazon shuts up shop on these last chance prices.Best Nothing smartwatch deal Opens in a new window Credit: CMF By Nothing CMF By Nothing Watch 3 Pro $69 at Amazon $99 Save $30   Get Deal Why we like itWe reviewed the CMF By Nothing Watch Pro 3 back in October, when our reviewer summed it up by saying, “It’s sleek, modern, minimalist, boasts an OLED display, and certainly doesn’t look like a cheap smartwatch.” Indeed, with its oversized style and stack of features — including GPS, sleep tracking, 120 sports modes, 13-day battery, and ChatGPT access — this watch punches well above its price point. You will need a Nothing phone for on-wrist ChatGPT access, though the Nothing phone has $200 off in the Big Spring Sale. “When I first saw the CMF Watch 3 Pro, I thought it looked damn good for a watch that’s under $100,” wrote our reviewer. “Now that I’ve worn it for several weeks, I think the performance is on par with its good looks. The watch feels, looks, and functions like it costs a few hundred dollars. And its features are incredible given the price.”Read out full review of the CMF By Nothing Watch Pro 3More CMF by Nothing dealsCMF Buds Pro 2 wireless earbuds — $46.99 $69 (save $22.01)CMF Watch Pro 2 smartwatch — $48.99 $79 (save $22.01)CMF Watch Pro 3 smartwatch — $69 $99 (save $30) CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro — $69 $99 (save $30)More Nothing dealsNothing Ear (a) wireless earbuds — $58.99 $109 (save $50.01)Nothing Ear wireless earbuds — $77 $129 (save $200)Nothing Ear (3) wireless earbuds with hybrid ANC — $149 (179.99) (save $30)Nothing Headphone (1) — $238.99 $299 (save $61.01)Nothing Phone (3) — $599 $799 (save $200)

It's not often that comedies actually make you laugh out loud, but Last One Laughing UK — despite being a show that revolves around people not laughing — manages it with ease.Back on Prime Video for a second season with a whole new cast, the Jimmy Carr-hosted game show/reality TV challenge sees 10 comedians trapped together in a room for six hours.The only rule? If you laugh twice, you're out. Last person standing wins. SEE ALSO: The best comedies on Prime Video for when you need a good laugh What's Last One Laughing UK about?The rules may be fairly straightforward, but there are twists aplenty.The comedians — Season 2 features David Mitchell, Mel Giedroyc, Alan Carr, Romesh Ranganathan, Amy Gledhill, Maisie Adam, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Sam Campbell, Diane Morgan, and Bob Mortimer — spend the six hours together in a large set with a kitchen, sitting area and a stage. They aren't just left to their own devices, though. Watching from the control room, Carr and co-host Roisin Conaty can choose to phone in and request that any cast member plays their "joker" card at any time. This is essentially a miniature standup set, with the cast member in question taking to the stage to perform a short (and often very bizarre) routine while the others are forced to gather round on the sofas and watch.Behold, here's Diane Morgan giving a very deadpan reading of Dylan Thomas' "Do not go gentle into that good night": Alongside the jokers, the show is peppered with other little tasks, challenges, and surprises along the way. The result feels like a fast-moving variety show where everyone involved is constantly bordering on hysterics.Last One Laughing UK is one for Taskmaster fansIf you've seen the show Taskmaster, you'll already have a flavour for what Last One Laughing UK is about.The challenges set for the contestants aren't quite as random as those on Alex Horne's show, but they have a similarly silly and surreal flavor. Season 2 sees Bob Mortimer arm wrestling David Mitchell, Maisie Adam facing off with Romesh Ranganathan over their biggest regrets, and Sam Campbell and David Mitchell shouting for as long as possible while slowly walking towards each other. The fact that nobody is allowed to laugh infuses every moment with a kind of frantic energy. There's a constant, giggly tension that's heightened each time the camera cuts to a reaction shot of someone doing their best to hold in a snort. Featured Video For You Taskmasters (Little) Alex Horne and Greg Davies reveal which iconic tasks they would never do Last One Laughing UK Season 2 has some brilliant surprise guestsSeason 1 featured improv acting with Danny Dyer, presenter Alison Hammond popping out of a fridge, and a psychic reading from Ted Lasso actor and comedian Nick Mohammed. A tough lineup to beat, in other words, but Season 2 is already have a good go at it.In the clip below famous British presenter Richard Madeley pops up, calling the cast up on the stage one-by-one for some deadpan interview questions that are very difficult to sit through without breaking. The bad news? Last One Laughing UK Season 2 is only six 30-minute episodes, each of which go by far too quickly. The good news? Five episodes have been released so far and the finale drops on Thursday, so there's plenty of time for a catch-up binge before the winner of Season 2 is crowned.Last One Laughing UK Season 2 is streaming now on Prime Video, with the final episode dropping on Thursday.

SAVE 30%: As of March 31, you can get the De'Longhi La Specialista Touch espresso machine for $699.95, down from $999.95, at Amazon. That's a 30% discount, or $300 in savings. De'Longhi La Specialista Touch espresso machine $699.95 at Amazon $999.95 Save $300   Get Deal at Amazon I pretty much only drink mushroom coffee these days (unless I'm out and about) and don't even own a standard coffee maker anymore — my old Nespresso machine started leaking, so it's currently shoved under a cabinet where I pretend it doesn't exist. But this discounted De'Longhi espresso machine is tempting. It's the kind of premium appliance that makes you want to become a very specific type of morning person (Instagram girlies know what I'm talking about). SEE ALSO: Amazon's Spring Sale is still live: We found 100+ deals on Apple, Kindle, Bose, and Sony It features a built-in conical burr grinder and an interactive touch screen with "Bean Adapt" technology that helps you dial in the right grind, dose, and temperature for your specific beans. It also has 10 preset drink options, so you can make specialty drinks whenever you feel like it without it being a whole thing. It even has a dedicated cold-extraction mode that brews cold brew in under five minutes. (I'm literally talking myself into buying it as I write this.) Speaking of performance, tons of reviewers say this machine outperforms Breville by a long shot. One reviewer even noted that, while they loved both, the De'Longhi "edges out the Breville" in reliability and ease of use.

SAVE $30: The Nothing Watch 3 Pro is on sale for Amazon's Big Spring Sale for a record-low price of $69, down from the standard $99. That's a 30% discount and the lowest we've seen on the black colorway. Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing Nothing Watch 3 Pro $69 at Amazon $99 Save $30   Get Deal We're in the final day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, which means it's your last chance to save on many popular gadgets until Prime Day this summer. We've already seen some of the best deals vanish, so today is not a day to procrastinate. If your smartwatch, fitness tracker, or sleep tracker needs an update, check out this Nothing smartwatch deal.As of March 31, the Nothing Watch 3 Pro is on sale for $69, marked down from the normal price of $99. That's a 30% discount on a Mashable Choice winner and the lowest price we've seen yet on the black colorway.When I first saw the Nothing Watch 3 Pro and its price tag of $99, I said, "Damn, that looks slick for only $99." Then I spent weeks testing it out and ended up floored by its performance-to-value ratio. This is an incredible fitness tracker, smartwatch, and sleep tracker for under $100. And that just gets even more impressive considering you can snag it on sale for $67.67 today.Here's the thing: I know your friends and family members all have the smartwatch from the fruit brand. Its performance is great, indeed, and it works perfectly with the family of other fruit devices. But it's not cheap, and its battery life is lacking. When I was testing the Nothing Watch 3 Pro, it just would not die. At the end of my initial test, it had been going strong for 13 days and was still at 30%. SEE ALSO: Amazon is clearing out last-gen tech during the Big Spring Sale: Apple and Sony on sale My review deadline was approaching, so I turned on way more features, and the battery life finally ran out after about 16 days. Nothing says that 13 days of battery life is normal for most folks. Not having to charge my watch often is something I adore because I love metrics, and I don't want to lose out on tracking steps or a night of sleep because the watch needs to sit recharging.Speaking of metrics, the Nothing Watch 3 Pro is a stunner when it comes to sleep tracking. You get an overall sleep score each morning, paired with in-depth stats like time spent in REM, deep, and light sleep. It also tracks the number of wake-ups in the night, and it automatically detects napping.It's been several months since I wrapped up my time testing the CMF Nothing Watch 3 Pro, and I still wear it every day. For the sale price of $69, I can't recommend this smartwatch enough. It should cost much, much more, given its performance. Since we're in the final hours of the Amazon day, I'd jump on this one ASAP before it vanishes!

A team of Google researchers just set a new date for post-quantum cryptography migration: 2029. Among other things, this means that Bitcoin, as well as many other cryptocurrencies, needs to adopt new cryptographic techniques that are resilient to quantum attacks within three years. Google announced the new timeline in a blog post. "Quantum computers will pose a significant threat to current cryptographic standards, and specifically to encryption and digital signatures," the post said.In terms of actual science, two important papers were published on Monday. One is signed by Google researchers, the other by a startup called Oratomic (with ex-Googlers and Caltech folks on board). The papers are a dense read for anyone who's not an expert in cryptography, but can be simplified to this: They describe new ways to break some very important cryptographic systems using quantum computers, with far fewer resources (10x) than previously thought.This is relevant for Bitcoin because it makes it far more likely that someone can build a quantum computer capable of deriving a Bitcoin private key from a Bitcoin public key. In fact, so much more likely that Google decided not to show the actual quantum circuits they used to do this, instead showing a mathematical proof that this is possible. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Justin Drake, one of the researchers that co-signed the Google paper, has a good overview. "A superconducting quantum computer, the type Google is building, could crack keys in minutes," he wrote. Important point: As Adam Back, an important Bitcoin expert, pointed out, Bitcoin (the network) does not use encryption. What Google has found doesn't mean someone can intercept transactions on the Bitcoin network; instead, they could crack someone's private key, and when you have someone's private key, you have their coins. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. In fact, it's a bit more complex than that. The two papers above reference Shor's algorithm, a quantum algorithm developed by Peter Shor back in 1994, that makes it a lot faster to break certain types of encryption with quantum computers. Shor's algorithm could be used to derive a Bitcoin private key from a public key, but only in certain cases. This includes some old Bitcoin addresses, including those used by Bitcoin's elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto himself; this is notable, as these addresses hold over one million bitcoins, meaning that the potential prize for someone cracking them is in the tens of billions of dollars (not to mention the havoc it would cause on the network as everyone scrambled to figure what's next). Newer addresses can also be cracked, but not until they're broadcasted within a transaction, meaning there's a short (typically 10-minute long) window in which someone could use Shor's algorithm to get that private key. No known quantum computer that could do this exists right now, even considering the optimizations found by Google and Oratomic researchers. But it's not unfathomable that someone builds it in the future. Bitcoin is traditionally slow to make any changes. Adam Back, in particular, advised in 2025 that "some quantum readiness" should be added in the next five years, though he said he's not expecting it to be used "in a few decades." In contrast, the new papers demonstrate that the quantum threat for Bitcoin is much closer than that, and that serious action should probably be taken now. SEE ALSO: Bitcoin biopic 'Killing Satoshi' leans into generative AI What can be done? Google's paper suggest ways in which blockchains (including Bitcoin) could mitigate the issue. This includes simple steps such as moving coins from old addresses to new ones if possible, but also updating protocols to include post-quantum cryptography. This process is not easy for large, established cryptocurrency networks, and it may take years to even agree on a best solution (an internal strife over block size on Bitcoin's network took about two years to resolve), let alone implement it. Other cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum, are also vulnerable to these issues. The Ethereum Foundation, a non-profit that stewards Ethereum's long-term growth, recently published a post-quantum roadmap, aiming to solve these issues before it's too late.

SAVE UP TO 22%: For the final day of the Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026, Xreal's smart AR/XR glasses are discounted to their lowest-ever prices. Grab the Xreal 1S for $448.99 or the Xreal One Pro for $598.98. Opens in a new window Credit: Xreal Xreal 1S AR/XR Glasses $448.99 at Amazon $529 Save $80.01   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Xreal Xreal One Pro AR/XR Glasses $598.98 at Amazon $769 Save $170.02   Get Deal As Mashable's tech editor, I've been scouting out the best tech deals from the Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026. Well, here's one for the early adopters: Xreal's augmented reality smart glasses are back down to their lowest-ever prices, with savings up to 22% on offer.So, if you've been eyeing smart glasses, this is your chance to try them out. I've been busy this year testing smart glasses, and so far, the Xreal One Pro is the best model I've tried, and the only pair I actually use in my personal life.And don't forget: The Amazon spring sale ends at midnight PT tonight, and this will be the last big sale until Prime Day later this year. Why I like Xreal smart glasses That's me wearing the Xreal One Pro AR glasses. Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable Smart glasses are still a novel technology, and there are many different kinds. Personally, I strongly prefer smart glasses without cameras, as I worry about the privacy implications of these smart glasses going mainstream.Unlike the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, Xreal makes augmented reality glasses. When you put them on, they project a large virtual screen into the space around you. You plug them into your phone, laptop, or gaming device via a USB-C cable, giving you an extra screen to use. I've found they're really useful when working on a plane and other cramped spaces.The Xreal One Pro are the glasses I've personally tested and use, and they're the leading AR glasses of the moment. However, Xreal recently released the 1S model, which offers some key upgrades — at a lower price.In addition to extending your screen for enhanced productivity, the Xreal 1S glasses are made for watching movies and gaming. They can project a virtual screen up to 500 inches in size. With both glasses, you can either anchor the screen to a particular spot in your field of view or have the screen follow your eyes.Honestly, it feels like something out of science fiction.Check them out at Amazon before the Big Spring Sale ends.