Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you never show up empty-handed.If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 2, 2026 Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.What's the best Wordle starting word?The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.What happened to the Wordle archive?The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers. Is Wordle getting harder?It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though. SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for May 2, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:To take along.Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?There are no recurring letters.Mashable 101 Fan Fave: Nominate your favorite creators todayToday's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...Today's Wordle starts with the letter PB SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.Drumroll please!The solution to today's Wordle is...BRINGDon't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Wordle.

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Low-cost airline carrier Spirit is running on fumes right now, potentially ceasing operations this weekend as rising fuel costs have brought it to the brink of closure.News reports from last month indicated that the federal government might bail out the Florida-based airline for over $500 million and a 90 percent stake in the company. The airline is facing its second bankruptcy in two years, CNBC reports.That deal with the federal government did not materialize, but President Trump told reporters on Friday that, "I guess we're looking at [bailing Spirit out]. If we can do it, we'll do it. No institutions been able to do it. I'd like to save the jobs, but we'll have an announcement sometime today. We gave them a final proposal." This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports that only two of the Spirit's three major creditors have signed on to the government's aid package, and its bondholders have not signed off on the deal. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Spirit, which has more than 10,000 employees, hasn't announced any updates on its website or X feed, but it is responding to posts on the social media site. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. If the airline shuts down, people who have booked flights will likely get refunded by their credit card companies, CBS News reported. Those flying when and if the airline is grounded would likely have to book their connecting flights on another airline. Spirit competitors may offer "rescue fares" to those flyers, possibly allowing them to reach their destination at a discounted price. If Spirit shuts down, the airline's frequent flyer miles will likely be worthless. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Spirit is often the butt of jokes for its bare-bones (though inexpensive) service — they charge for all carry-on luggage and do not offer free water or snacks. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.

Do you remember Friendster?The early-2000s social networking platform has now returned roughly 24 years later with a whole new gimmick: Users can only connect with real-life friends.The founder of the new Friendster, Mike Carson, is promoting the relaunched social media platform as being free of any ads and algorithms. But, that's not all that's missing either.Friend currently exists as an iOS app. And once a user downloads the app and sets up their account, they'll see completely blank space. Friendster doesn't show users any posts. In fact, there are no suggestions about who to follow at all.The new Friendster is built for users to strictly follow people they know in real-life. And the platform makes sure it's being used that way too. In order to follow someone on Friendster, the two users need to physically tap each other's phones while the app is open. This is the only way to connect with someone on the platform. SEE ALSO: It's time for MySpace to make a comeback What happened to FriendsterBefore even MySpace took off, there was Friendster. Friendster was officially launched in March 2002 by its founder Jonathan Abrams and is largely considered to be the first major online social networking platform. However, shortly after its launch, other social networks like MySpace quickly took off and Friendster was unable to maintain a foothold with American users.The platform did find a significant user base in Asia and was eventually sold to a Malaysian company, before Friendster pivoted to become a social gaming website in 2011. Eventually, however, Friendster was completely shut down in 2015.Carson, the new owner, said he noticed that the Friendster.com domain was once again resolving to a website filled with pop-up ads in 2023. Carson reached out to the new owner of the domain and found out that they had won Friendster.com at an expired domain auction one year earlier for just $7,456. Carson eventually struck a deal with the domain owner, purchasing Friendster.com for $20,000 in Bitcoin along with another domain Carson owned that generated $9,000 per year.In a blog post discussing his journey acquiring the Friendster domain, Carson said he has plans to enable a Friends of Friends feature, that will allow users to connect solely online if they are already connected to another friend that one of the users have actually met. In addition, Carson would like to roll out a Fading Connection feature which nudges users when they haven't been in the same room with one of their Friendster connections for more than a year."Not a punishment — a gentle nudge that real friendships are kept alive in person, not online," Carson explains.After downloading the app, I must point out that all the nothingness makes it feel daunting to use the app. However, the new Friendster seems like a very interesting idea – if it can take off. The real challenge seems to be getting users on there to begin with, because they too will see an app with empty space until they start making real-life connections.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is currently embroiled in some courtroom drama, but the engineers back at the OpenAI lab just solved a minor drama (really a comedy) with ChatGPT.OpenAI published a lengthy, detailed report on its website about goblins. No, really. Since the release of GPT 5.1, ChatGPT models have developed a weird fixation on goblins and gremlins, regularly bringing up both in contexts where it doesn't make sense. Users took note of this and OpenAI noticed it, too, prompting an investigation. You can read the full report if you want all the juicy details, but basically, it all goes back to an arguably poor understanding of what nerds are like. SEE ALSO: DeepSeek V4 is here: How it compares to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini If you don't use ChatGPT, the AI chatbot offers a variety of "personalities" you can choose to tailor the tone of its responses. One of those personalities was (until recently being removed) "nerdy." According to OpenAI's research, while "nerdy" responses accounted for only 2.5 percent of all ChatGPT queries, a staggering 66.7 percent of all mentions of goblins came from that 2.5 percent. From there, these responses somehow became "rewarded" and spread to other personality types beyond "nerdy.""The rewards were applied only in the Nerdy condition, but reinforcement learning does not guarantee that learned behaviors stay neatly scoped to the condition that produced them," OpenAI wrote. "Once a style tic is rewarded, later training can spread or reinforce it elsewhere, especially if those outputs are reused in supervised fine-tuning or preference data."Anyway, after all that, OpenAI retired the "nerdy" personality in March and has instructed its latest models not to mention goblins or gremlins unless it makes sense.

Still struggling to spot when you're streaming AI-generated music instead of human-made tunes? Spotify is trying to help. On April 30, the streaming giant announced it would be launching an official "Verified by Spotify" badge across its platform to distinguish human artists from synthetic-only profiles. The badge, a light green check mark next to the artist's name, is determined by an automatic filtering system based on the profile's engagement history and listener activity, its compliance with Spotify policies, and authenticity markers found on and off the platform. Spotify's system will look for live concert dates, merchandise, and linked social accounts, for example. SEE ALSO: AI can reason like a doctor, study says Spotify says it will also use human reviewers to verify profiles "behaving in good faith," based initially on the platform's most searched artists. The company says the policy will continue to evolve with the music industry, including considerations for human artists who use AI to create music. In addition to verification, Spotify is beta-testing expanded artist information — akin to "nutrition facts" on food products — that will provide more context about an artist's history and authenticity. Artists will also be given greater control over what appears on their profiles. The badge will roll out slowly over the coming weeks. Users have called attention to a growing number of AI-generated songs and AI-only artist pages on Spotify, as well as a rise in algorithmic recommendations that push AI music into user playlists. Last year, the platform came under fire for allegedly adding AI-generated music to the profiles of deceased artists. Many Spotify listeners have bristled at the presence of entirely AI-generated profiles on the streaming app and have called for visible AI disclosures on music pages. Spotify has previously announced expanded spam filtering systems, AI disclosures, and impersonation policies. In January, the company told Mashable editor Rachel Thompson that the platform "doesn't give AI-generated music any special treatment." A Spotify spokesperson added, "While we don’t penalize artists for using AI responsibly, we are aggressive about taking down content farms, impersonators, or anyone trying to game the system."

The best gaming monitor deals at a glance: Best curved monitor deal Alienware 34-inch QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor (AW3425DW) $649.99 (save $150) Get Deal Best flat monitor deal LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor (27GS93QE) $499.99 (save $400) Get Deal Best entry-level monitor deal ASUS 32-inch TUF curved gaming monitor (VG32VQ1B) $209 (save $80) Get Deal Gaming hardware tends to come with some sticker shock. But if your current setup is feeling lifeless, this weekend is a good excuse to upgrade your monitor for less. Some major brands, including LG, Alienware, and ASUS, have previous-generation gaming monitors on sale for record-low prices and we've rounded up our favorites below.Whether you're hoping to bump up your refresh rate or enhance your visual experience, here are the best gaming monitor deals to shop this weekend.Best curved gaming monitor deal Opens in a new window Credit: Alienware Alienware 34-inch QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor (AW3425DW) $649.99 at Amazon $799.99 Save $150   Get Deal Why we like itGaming is addicting on this 34-inch Alienware AW3425DW monitor. Thanks to a steep 1800R curved OLED panel that wraps the game around you, plus high performance specs like a 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and an aiming point editor called AlienVision, you'll be fully immersed in every game and any world you choose. Combined with a stellar color range, VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400, 1000 nits peak HDR brightness, and G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro certifications, it's hard to believe it's only $649.99 (reg. $799.99). At just shy of 20% off, this is its lowest price on record.Best flat gaming monitor deal Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG UltraGear 27-inch OLED gaming monitor (27GS93QE) $499.99 at Amazon $899.99 Save $400   Get Deal Why we like itThis $400 discount on the LG UltraGear 27-inch OLED gaming monitor knocks it down to its best price ever. While it's over a year old at this point, it still packs some solid specs. Like the Alienware model above, it features an OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time for fluid gameplay, and is validated for Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. It's a bit smaller at 27 inches and isn't curved, but some folks prefer a flat display — particularly at this size. The matte 1440p panel is VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certified, so colors pop and blacks are rich and deep. And as a bonus, the detachable base and stand allow for infinite adjustments to suit your gaming habits.Best entry-level gaming monitor deal Opens in a new window Credit: ASUS ASUS TUF 32-inch curved gaming monitor (VG32VQ1B) $209 at Amazon $289 Save $80   Get Deal Why we like itIf you're new to the gaming world or you're just a casual player, the ASUS 32-inch TUF curved monitor is an affordable entry-level model with decent specs. Plus, it's $80 off this weekend — its second-best price ever. It features an ultra-steep 1500R curve, 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and FreeSync Premium supported through DisplayPort and HDMI. It won't wow you quite like the first two monitors, but at only $209, who cares? More gaming monitor deals this weekendASUS 27-inch TUF QHD gaming monitor (VG27AQM5A) — $199 $299 (save $100)Alienware 34-inch WQHD curved gaming monitor (AW3425DWM) — $289.99 $349.99 (save $60)LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor (27GX704A-B) — $477.99 $799.99 (save $322)Samsung 40-inch Odyssey G75F WUHD curved gaming monitor — $695.99 $999.99 (save $304)ASUS 34-inch ROG Strix OLED curved gaming monitor (XG34WCDG) — $749 $999 (save $250)Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G93SC OLED curved monitor — $899.99 $1,599.99 (save $700)

The best TV deals to shop this weekend: Best Samsung deal Samsung 65-inch Class OLED 4K S85F Series TV (2025, 65S85F) $1,067.95 (save $730.04) Get Deal Best Hisense deal Hisense 75-inch U6 Pro Series Mini‑LED 4K TV (2026, 75U6SF Pro) $899.99 (save $500) Get Deal Best Toshiba deal Toshiba 100-inch Z670 Series Mini-LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (2026, 100Z670R) $2,497.99 (save $1,502) Get Deal Did you know that spring is the third-best time to buy a TV? I know “third-best” sounds like a scam, but there's a real reason for it. Since CES has officially come and gone, retailers are dropping prices on "older" (i.e., basically brand new) TVs to clear out inventory — and we're even seeing early discounts on the shiny new 2026 models that just debuted at the show. SEE ALSO: Best TVs under $500: Low-budget, high-quality TVs in every size You can read the full breakdown of how this works in our guide on the best time to buy a TV, but if you're just here to shop, these are the best deals I could find this weekend.Best Samsung deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch Class OLED 4K S85F Series TV (2025, 65S85F) $1,067.95 at Amazon $1,797.99 Save $730.04   Get Deal Why we like it If you want the deep, inky blacks and vibrant colors of an OLED screen without entirely draining your bank account, this 2025 Samsung model is the one to grab right now.As of this weekend, the 65-inch S85F is marked down to $1,067.95, from $1,797.99, which is a 41% discount or $730 savings.For that price, you get a built-in NQ4 AI Gen2 processor that automatically upscales whatever you're watching into sharp 4K resolution using 20 neural networks. It also features a 120Hz refresh rate to keep fast-moving sports and games looking smooth. Best Hisense deal Hisense 75-inch U6 Pro Series Mini‑LED 4K TV (2026, 75U6SF Pro) $899.99 at Amazon $1,399.99 Save $500   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it Hisense is somehow already offering discounts on its brand-new 2026 lineup, and the price drops are just too good to ignore.Right now, you can get the 75-inch Hisense U6 Pro Series Mini-LED 4K TV for $899.99 at Amazon. That's a 36% discount (or an extra $500 in your pocket) on a TV that practically just hit the market.The Hisense U6 Pro Series uses Mini-LED backlighting, which means the picture stays clear and detailed no matter the lighting. It also has a native 144Hz refresh rate, and Fire TV is built right in, so you can access your fave streaming apps without buying a separate stick.Best Toshiba deal Toshiba 100-inch Z670 Series Mini-LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (2026, 100Z670R) $2,497.99 at Amazon $3,999.99 Save $1,502   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it Nobody needs a 100-inch TV (at least, not IMO). But if you have the wall space and are determined to turn your living room into a home theater, you might as well get one while it's discounted.Like the Hisense above, this Toshiba Z670 Series is a brand-new 2026 release, and it's already marked down to $2,497.99 at Amazon. That's a 38% discount or a $1,502 price cut.More TV deals this weekendSamsung 43-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $397.99 $549.99 (save $152)Samsung 65-inch Q7F QLED 4K TV — $427.99 $629.99 (save $202)Hisense 75-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $499.99 $1,299.99 (save $800)Hisense 55-inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K TV — $647.99 $999.99 (save $352)Hisense 65-inch U8 Mini LED ULED 4K TV — $999.99 $2,199.99 (save $1,200)Hisense 75-inch U8 Mini LED ULED 4K TV — $1,249.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,250)

SAVE OVER $10: As of May 1, the Lego Botanicals Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet is on sale for $47.99 at Amazon. This is $12 off its list price of $59.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet $47.99 at Amazon $59.99 Save $12   Get Deal If you're searching for a fun Mother's Day gift to give this year but don't want to fall back on something like a regular bouquet of flowers, Lego's Botanicals sets are an excellent alternative. Amazon even has some great deals available on select sets right now, including the delightful Lego Botanicals Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet.As of May 1, the Lego Botanicals Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet has dropped to $47.99 at Amazon. This is a $12 drop from its $59.99 list price, but also just a few cents away from its lowest-ever price of $47.95. Amazon says that it'll arrive before Mother's Day if you order it now, so why wait? This is the perfect time to pick it up. 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! The Lego Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet comes with 749 pieces that create a variety of vibrant flowers: daisies, cornflowers, eucalyptus, elderflowers, roses, ranunculus, cymbidium orchids, a campanula, and a waterlily dahlia. These beautiful, brick-built blooms each have an adjustable stem, so you can choose how you want to display each flower in a vase once you're finished. They can even be combined with other Lego Botanicals sets, if you'd like to have a colorful arrangement on display.The clock is ticking to get these in time for Mother's Day. Now is the time to make a move on the Lego Botanicals Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet.

TL;DR: Amazon has the ASUS TUF Gaming 27-inch 1440p monitor on sale for $199, down from its $299 list price. That saves you $100 on a QHD gaming display with a 300Hz refresh rate, 0.3ms response time, Fast IPS panel, ELMB Sync, Shadow Boost, and DisplayWidget Center support.  Opens in a new window Credit: ASUS 27-inch 1440p ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor $199 at Amazon $299 Save $100 Get Deal A fast 1440p gaming monitor can get very expensive, especially if you’re looking beyond the usual 144Hz and 165Hz panels. But ASUS has thankfully cut the price on its most prolific monitor — letting you properly upgrade on a budget. As of May 1, the ASUS TUF Gaming 27-inch 1440p monitor is on sale for $199 at Amazon, marked down from its $299 list price. With this 33% discount, you’re saving $100 on the VG27AQM5A model — though Amazon also has used and resale listings starting from $181.09.Price tracker camelcamelcamel shows that this is the lowest-ever price for this monitor at Amazon.You're getting a 27-inch QHD display with a 2560x1440 resolution, which gives you a noticeable sharpness upgrade over 1080p without demanding quite as much from your PC as 4K. Gamers who prioritize speed will be especially happy, as ASUS rates this model for up to a 300Hz refresh rate with a 0.3ms GTG response time for all the video games you love playing now and in the future. Whether you’re diving into Fortnite and any other fast-paced shooters, intense racers like the upcoming Forza Horizon 6, or any other multiplayer game on the level of League of Legends, you’ll be all set. 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! This gaming monitor also boasts ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync, which is designed to reduce ghosting and tearing during high-frame-rate gameplay. Shadow Boost is included as well, helping brighten darker areas without blowing out the rest of the image, which can be handy when you’re trying to spot enemies hiding in dim corners. As a crowning touch, the ASUS TUF monitor also supports HDR, covers 95% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, includes built-in speakers, and works with ASUS DisplayWidget Center for easier mouse-based settings control. 

Director Andy Serkis' animated Animal Farm adaptation features several key differences from George Orwell's classic anti-authoritarian satire. For starters, there are far more fart jokes. There's also a brand new main character: a piglet named Lucky (voiced by Gaten Matarazzo). SEE ALSO: How Lonely Island's Jorma Taccone and BriTANick went from 'SNL' to Hollywood In a Say More interview with Mashable Entertainment Reporter Belen Edwards, Serkis explained that the character of Lucky was created as part of the film's bigger project: to bring Orwell's work to younger audiences."One thing about the book is that it's very objective. There is no protagonist," Serkis said. "In a movie, on the whole, you need to see the movie through a set of eyes. I just thought it would be really interesting if we see this world of Animal Farm through a young piglet's eyes, because the piglets obviously become the elite."Lucky becomes the audience's entry point into Animal Farm, acting as an innocent character caught between the two pigs jockeying for control of the farm: intellectual Snowball (voiced by Laverne Cox) and brash Napoleon (voiced by Seth Rogen). Serkis likened Lucky's dilemma to Robert De Niro's A Bronx Tale, which sees a young man similarly torn between his hard-working father and a flashy gangster."We really wanted to put young kids in that position in this story, and let them be the ones who are accountable," Serkis explained.Check out the full video above to hear Serkis discuss his 15-year journey of bringing Animal Farm to the screen, the enduring quality of Orwell's work, and the perils and potential of AI in Hollywood. Plus, stay tuned for the second part of the interview, coming May 3, where Serkis breaks down his upcoming Lord of the Rings prequel, Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.Animal Farm is now in theaters.

TL;DR: Amazon has the Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster Box on sale for $139.99, down from its $164.70 list price. That saves you $24.71 on a 30-pack box, bringing each booster down to under $5. Opens in a new window Credit: Magic: The Gathering Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster Box $139.99 at Amazon $164.70 Save $24.71 Get Deal As of May 1, Amazon has the Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster Box listed for $139.99, down from its usual $164.70 price. That's the best price this box has been with the retailer so far (confirmed via camelcamelcamel). It'd also a 15% discount, saving you $24.71 on the full Play Booster display. Better yet, Amazon’s main listing is actually shipped and sold by Amazon, with free delivery as early as May 6 — or May 4 for Prime members.Amazon is not the only place worth checking out. TCGplayer’s market price is currently sitting lower at around $134.58, with a listed median of $143.97. Walmart has also been listing the box at $141.99, putting Amazon somewhere in the middle for price, but ahead if you prefer Amazon as your go-to trading card retailer. 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! Inside the box, you’re getting 30 Secrets of Strixhaven Play Boosters, with each pack containing 14 Magic cards. Each booster includes one to five rares or higher, three to six uncommons, five to eight commons, and one land card. Every pack also comes with at least one Traditional Foil card of any rarity, while 20% of packs swap in a Traditional Foil Land.The latest Strixhaven expansion’s big hook is the Mystical Archive card included in every pack, giving you one instant or sorcery spell with special art and a showcase frame. That makes the set an easy pick for drafting with friends, cracking packs for fun, or heading back to Magic’s mage-school plane of Arcavios without paying full list price.Among boxes for other popular MTG expansions, you can also buy the 30-pack Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box on sale for $125. Meanwhile, Avatar fans can score 24 packs of Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender packs for just under $95. 

SAVE $200: As of May 1, the ASUS V16 gaming laptop (Intel Core 7 Processor 240H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) has been marked down to $1,099.99 at Amazon. This is $200 off its list price of $1,299.99. Opens in a new window Credit: ASUS ASUS V16 Gaming Laptop $1,099.99 at Amazon $1,299.99 Save $200   Get Deal Have you been thinking about dropping some serious cash on a gaming laptop? Well, now's a great time to have a look around, as Amazon has a selection of portable builds on sale right now. This includes the ASUS V16 gaming laptop (Intel Core 7 Processor 240H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD), which is down to $1,099.99 at Amazon.Since the ASUS V16 gaming laptop is usually listed for $1,299.99, this deal ultimately saves you $200. It's worth keeping in mind that it may not last for long, as Amazon has this listed as a limited time deal. Be quick to take advantage of this discount. 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! The ASUS V16 is a solid portable gaming option. Featuring a sleek, slim design, it's not as bulky as some other gaming laptops, and packs in a blue backlit keyboard for a little extra flare. It's fitted with an RTX 5060 mobile graphics card so your favorite titles should look great on its 16-inch display — the 1920x1200 resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate will ensure the games you play look nice and run smooth. This particular model is also fitted with 16GB of RAM, more than enough for great gaming performance, and a 512GB SSD for storage.If this has caught your eye, now is the time to grab the ASUS V16 gaming laptop at Amazon.If you're curious what other gaming laptops we'd recommend, it's worth checking out our roundup of the best gaming laptops of 2026 to see some of our top recommendations.Want to learn more about getting the best out of your tech? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories and Deals newsletters today.

The U.S. Supreme Court continued its attack on the Voting Rights Act (VRA) on Wednesday, with a ruling on the 1965 civil rights law that will have major implications for racial discrimination. Specifically, the court's conservative majority ruled that Louisiana's congressional map, which has two Black-majority districts, was an "an unconstitutional racial gerrymander" and will be redrawn. The 60-year-old act, as the Guardian describes it, "has acted as a central shield for minority voters in largely southern states that have relentlessly resisted granting them equal political influence," and has worked for Black voters' rights to "proportionate electoral power." After Wednesday's ruling, this shield is gone.The Daily Show's Josh Johnson responded to the ruling in a segment on Thursday night's show, and it's a must-watch."Obviously, the Supreme Court didn't come right out and say that states can be racist. Justice Palpatine isn't that dumb, alright? They played it much smoother," he said, noting that Justice Samuel Alito said that states only violate the VRA when "evidence supports a strong inference that the State intentionally drew its districts to afford minority voters less opportunity because of their race.""So just to be clear, for Alito, the map is not racist unless the guy drawing it finishes it and goes, 'Man, I'm racist.'" Johnson said. "It almost feels like we're going in reverse, because the people from the '60s in black and white TV were like, 'Wow, this country is being pretty racist. We should pass some legislation.' And the people crippling that legislation are from now, in 4K," he continued."We don't have to pretend here," Johnson concluded. "At the end of the day, we all know that this decision was not about moving on from race. This is a Supreme Court majority handing a win to Republicans. I know that. You know that, and the Republicans definitely know that because their leader said it out loud."Want more of the best of late night? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletter.

TL;DR: Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Build and Battle Box up for preorder at $59.99 with free shipping. TCGplayer’s unopened listings start at $64.66 shipped. Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Build and Battle Box $59.99 at Amazon   Pre-order Here If you’re the type of Pokémon TCG collector who loves playing the trading card game, as well as filling their binders with chase cards, you can get the Chaos Rising’s upcoming Build and Battle Box for under market value. On May 1, Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Build & Battle Box listed for preorder at $59.99. The listing is shipped and sold by MVP Marketplace. By comparison, over at TCGplayer, unopened presale listings for the same Chaos Rising Build and Battle Box start at $64.32 with shipping included. With the market price sitting at $64.45, that makes Amazon around $4.33 cheaper than the lowest shipped TCGplayer listing, and $4.46 below market price. Walmart is also matching Amazon’s $59.99 preorder price with free shipping, sold and shipped by Cataclysm Games. However, the Walmart listing is marked as final sale and nonreturnable, while Amazon’s page currently shows a 30-day refund or replacement policy.  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! For those who’ve not bought one of these before, Pokémon Build and Battle Boxes are generally a stronger pick for players vs. collectors. You still get a handful of boosters, but you’ll also be able to build out a playable deck and enjoy playing from the get-go.Here's what you'll get with a Chaos Rising Build and Battle Box: 40-card ready-to-play deckOne of four unique foil promo cardsFour Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising booster packsA code card for Pokémon TCG LiveChaos Rising continues the Mega Evolution series with Mega Floette ex throwing the city into havoc, while Mega Greninja ex gathers other Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, including Mega Pyroar ex and Mega Dragalge ex — among other Pocket Monsters which appeared in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game.If you want to buy as many packs as possible, you can also secure the Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Display Box for a decent price. You can also preorder the Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box at almost $20 off. Want to learn more about getting the best out of your tech? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories and Deals newsletters today. 

SAVE $50: As of May 1, the Garmin Forerunner 165 is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Forerunner 165 $199.99 at Amazon $249.99 Save $50   Get Deal If watching the recent London and Boston marathons has inspired you to take up running, we get it. There’s nothing like watching world records to put a spring in your step. And if you’re looking for a fitness tracker to accompany your training, Amazon has a great deal on the Garmin Forerunner 165 live right now.Garmin’s Forerunner range is built for runners. You’ll get detailed performance stats and guided training features. And the 165 is an excellent choice, especially now that it's under $200. As of May 1, this smartwatch is down from $249.99 to $199.99, saving you $50. 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! This watch has a bright AMOLED display and is controlled both by a touchscreen and traditional buttons. You'll get a whole range of stats for both health and fitness. These include sleep reports, training outlook, menstrual tracking, and HRV status. You'll also get guidance on your training effects (whether you're maintaining, productive, overreaching, etc.) along with recovery time guidance after workouts. The battery life is reliable too, giving you up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 19 hours in GPS mode. So if you're aiming for longer runs, the Forerunner 165 will last throughout. This Garmin deal is available at Amazon now.Want to learn more about getting the best out of your tech? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories and Deals newsletters today.

SAVE OVER $100: As of May 1, the Dyson Supersonic Nural is on sale for $349 at Amazon. That's a 22% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Supersonic Nural $349 at Amazon $449.99 Save $100.99   Get Deal While the Airwrap might be the most well known of Dyson's hair styling products, it's not the only feather in its cap. The brand's styling range is vast and advanced, and if you've been looking for an intelligent hair dryer for drying and styling, there's a new deal on the Dyson Supersonic Nural live right now.The Dyson Supersonic Nural is a hair dryer designed with intelligent sensors that automatically adjust heat and airflow to optimize styling while helping protect the scalp and hair. Scalp Protect mode adjusts air temperature to maintain a target of 130°F at the scalp for more comfortable close-up drying, while Attachment Learning recognizes each attachment and remembers preferred airflow and heat settings, adjusting automatically when you next use it. 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! It has four heat settings along with the Scalp Protect button. There are also three airflow settings: high, medium, and low. The device should be used on clean, wet hair and includes attachments for all hair types, including the Gentle air attachment, Styling concentrator, Flyaway attachment, and Wave+Curl diffuser.As of May 1, the Dyson Supersonic Nural is on sale at Amazon for $100.99 off. This takes the price down to $349, which is the lowest-ever for this model. Head to Amazon to score the deal now.Want to learn more about getting the best out of your tech? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories and Deals newsletters today.

SAVE $40: As of May 1, the Shokz OpenRun headphones are on sale for $89.94 at Amazon. That's a 31% discount on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Shokz Shokz OpenRun $89.94 at Amazon $129.95 Save $40.01   Get Deal If you're looking for a great pair of bone conducting headphones, you'll be pleased to hear the Shokz OpenRun headphones are back on sale at Amazon. These are a less advanced pair compared to the Pro and Pro 2, but you get the benefit of a much lower price. In fact, as of May 1, these are priced at just $89.94 for a limited time.These are a great choice if you want to start making your runs feeling safer. How, you ask? These headphones use bone conduction technology to transmit sound through your cheekbones, so you can hear your audio while still keeping your ears clear to hear any sounds that are happening around you. So, you stay alert and spatially aware at all times. 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! They're also IP67-rated for both sweat and water resistance, with a moisture detection alert for safer charging. So for sweaty or rainy runs, they can survive. This water resistance isn't strong enough for swimming, however. Battery life is strong, lasting up to eight hours with a 10-minute quick charge giving you up to 1.5 hours of use. They connect via Bluetooth and are compatible with all kinds of devices including Android, iOS, Windows, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices.This Shokz deal is only around for a limited time, so don't miss out.Want to learn more about getting the best out of your tech? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories and Deals newsletters today.

SAVE OVER $100: As of May 1, Bose QuietComfort headphones are on sale for $199 at Amazon. This is $160 off their full list price of $359. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Headphones $199 at Amazon $359 Save $160   Get Deal Whether you've been hoping to pick up these high-quality headphones for yourself, or want to give them as a fun Mother's Day gift this year, select colors of Bose QuietComfort headphones are back on sale at Amazon. As of May 1, you can grab the petal pink or moonlight grey models for just $199.This is strong discount from the list price of $359, saving you $160 in total. If you were hoping to pick them up as a Mother's Day gift, Amazon notes on the store page that they'll arrive before the big day if you order now. That's perfect timing for a Mother's Day surprise. 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! The Bose QuietComfort headphones are an excellent investment if you want comfortable over-ear headphones with great noise cancellation and sound quality. They even have a battery life that lasts up to 24 hours on a single charge, so they're perfect for your next big vacation this spring or summer. Mashable's Samantha Mangino had very high praise for them in her review, calling them her "all-time favorite headphones."As for why they're so special, Mangino adds that "They're comfortable, have actually intuitive controls, and boast impressive noise cancellation and sound." To add to that, they even made our roundup of the best Bose headphones.If the Bose QuietComfort headphones have been on your radar, either for yourself or your mom, this is a fantastic opportunity to save on select models at Amazon.Want to learn more about getting the best out of your tech? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories and Deals newsletters today.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, May 1, 2026:Across"Zip-a-___-Doo-Dah"The answer is Dee.Cap and gown wearer, informallyThe answer is Grad.Major purchase that might come with a down paymentThe answer is House.Doc who really delivers?The answer is OBGYN.Home of the Leaning TowerThe answer is Pisa.DownPrescription productsThe answer is Drugs.Course that you could sleep through and still passThe answer is Easy A.Where Adam and Eve were eatin' the apple, fittingly?The answer is Eden.Asia's largest desertThe answer is Gobi.Bunny's bounceThe answer is Hop.If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.