Last year, DJI's Mic Mini was one of our favorite microphones for content creators. It just got a sequel — though you may have to wait to see it. The miniature microphone array is back in the form of DJI Mic Mini 2, first spotted by The Verge. It's available now in most markets around the world, with pricing starting at €59 for a bundle that has a charging case, a wireless receiver, and a mic transmitter. You can also get some more expensive bundles, such as a €99 version with a bigger receiver, a couple of transmitters, and a larger charging case. Look at what you can't have, America. Credit: DJI UK You may have noticed the lack of a U.S. dollar sign there. That's because this product, like some other DJI products, is not available in the U.S. right now, and we don't know if it will be any time soon. All DJI products are facing long delays when it comes to launching in the U.S. — here's why. SEE ALSO: DJI reveals Osmo Pocket 4, upgrading its popular gimbal camera. But there's a big catch. U.S. users can take heart with the fact that none of the improvements in the Mic Mini 2 seem that big of a deal. The major upgrade is a series of magnetic, swappable mic covers that come in different colors, which could be useful for making the mics either blend in with something or stand out, depending on what you want. There are also new voice presets, which could be handy for some content creators. It's a good thing those sweaters exactly match the colors of the mic covers. Credit: DJI Last year, Mashable found that the original Mic Mini made for a great option for anyone who wanted to record audio in a portable fashion and without breaking the bank. The audio quality was solid and they interface with a mobile app for easy settings adjustment. Unfortunately, U.S. customers will have to get more than a little creative if they want to get their hands on the new version.

South Africa's ambitions to become a continental leader in artificial intelligence have run into a deeply awkward obstacle: the country's draft national AI policy had to be withdrawn after it was found to contain fictitious, apparently AI-generated citations.Reuters reported that the document was nearing finalization in parliament when fabricated references were discovered in its source list. Solly Malatsi, South Africa's Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, announced the withdrawal in a statement posted to X on April 26, calling the lapse a direct compromise of the policy's integrity. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. "This failure is not a mere technical issue but has compromised the integrity and credibility of the draft policy," Malatsi wrote. "The most plausible explanation is that AI-generated citations were included without proper verification. This should not have happened. In fact, this unacceptable lapse proves why vigilant human oversight over the use of artificial intelligence is critical."AI hallucinations remain a stubborn and largely intractable problem with language models, as Mashable has reported repeatedly. Phony citations have been a particular problem in legal documents, and a growing number of U.S. lawyers have been busted and reprimanded for submitting AI-generated legal briefs riddled with hallucinations. An online legal hallucination database maintained by lawyer and data scientist Damien Charlotin has found more than 900 such cases in the United States alone (and four in South Africa, not including the latest debacle).The withdrawn policy had outlined the establishment of a national AI commission, an ethics board, and a regulatory body, alongside tax incentives, grants, and subsidies to stimulate private-sector investment. South Africa's stated goal, per Reuters, was to position itself as Africa's leading hub for AI innovation.Malatsi's statement did not indicate a timeline for when a revised draft will be produced.

TL;DR: Live stream Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The Champions League final is calling to Atlético Madrid and Arsenal, but only one team can book a spot in that showpiece event. The first leg takes place at the Metropolitano Stadium — Diego Simeone will be expecting his side to secure an advantage to take back to London. It's going to be a tense battle between two highly-organized sides.If you want to watch Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.When is Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal?Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal in the Champions League kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on April 29. This fixture takes place at the Metropolitano Stadium.How to watch Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal for freeAtlético Madrid vs. Arsenal is available to live stream for free on RTÉ Player.RTÉ Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock RTÉ Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.Live stream Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal for free by following these simple steps:Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)Open up the app and connect to a server in IrelandVisit RTÉ PlayerWatch Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal for free from anywhere in the world Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Get Deal The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the Champions League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.If you want to retain permanent access to the best free streaming services from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPn for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.What is the best VPN for RTÉ Player?ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on RTÉ Player, for a number of reasons:Servers in 105 countries including IrelandEasy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and moreStrict no-logging policy so your data is secureFast connection speeds free from throttlingUp to 10 simultaneous connections30-day money-back guaranteeA two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).Live stream Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

We’re calling on you — the Mashable audience — to help shape our yearly list of the digital creators shaping the internet today.Launched in 2025 and back again in its second year, The Mashable 101 is our essential guide to the creators who are making the internet interesting.New for 2026 is the launch of The Mashable 101 Fan Fave — a chance for our readers to determine who they think should be on the list.We posted the callout and the nominees poured in, ranging from YouTube personalities and Substack writers, to TikTok creators, Twitch streamers, and much more. Learn about all the nominees and then cast your vote. Fans and followers (creators, too!), share this widely, and rally around your favorite digital personalities while you can. Voting is open now. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, or your social platform of choice, and check back at Mashable.com for the announcement of our winner later this year.From YouTubers and TikTok stars to streamers and podcasters, Mashable talks to creators about how they built their platforms, the gear they swear by, and the trends they see coming next. Read more of our creator coverage, meet last year's Mashable 101 to discover 2025’s most exciting voices, and tell us about your favorite creators today.

UPDATE: Apr. 28, 2026, 4:40 p.m. EDT As of mid-afternoon on Tuesday, the Weather app outage has been resolved, according to Apple's status website. In the U.S., at least, iPhone users are experiencing problems accessing the Apple iOS Weather app Tuesday.Checking the standard Apple Weather app may be part of the daily routine of millions of users, but the app is not loading for all of them. On X and Reddit, confused and frustrated iPhone owners are reporting issues with Weather. Some say they can't recall the app ever going down previously. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Multiple Mashable employees in the U.S. were unable to access the app. One of our editors was able to access it, though it took about 10 seconds to load in that case. As of this writing, the Apple online support page shows an active outage with the Weather app.Mashable reached out to Apple for comment, and we'll update this story if we receive a response.DownDetector, the platform where users can report errors with popular websites and apps, does not have a page for the Weather app. However, DownDetector does show sudden spikes in both The Weather Channel app and Apple Support.Internet outages have become a common occurrence over the past year, but major outages within the Apple ecosystem remain rare.(Disclosure: DownDetector and Mashable are both owned by the same parent company, Ziff Davis.)

If you haven't been a big fan of Nintendo's recent foray into major motion pictures, then the company may have a chance to redeem itself.Following the recent release of the poorly reviewed but extremely financially lucrative The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, it looks like Nintendo's partnership with the animation studio Illumination is set to continue in a couple of years. Universal Pictures Spain uploaded a release schedule for the next few years to its website (courtesy of Kotaku) and, lo and behold, one of the upcoming movies is called "UNTITLED ILLUMINATION/NINTENDO EVENT FILM."That's...probably not what it will actually be called, but with a tentative release date of April 12, 2028, they've got time to figure that part out.Editor's note: Spoilers for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are ahead. SEE ALSO: 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' review: Death is coming for us all Well, would you look at that? Credit: Screenshot: Universal Pictures Spain Naturally, the internet is slightly abuzz with speculation about what this movie could be. Given that it's only two years after the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, it's reasonable to assume this is something else, though we should leave some space open for the possibility that this is just another Chris Pratt vehicle. (The Pratt-lead Super Mario Bros. movie came out in 2023, followed by Super Mario Galaxy in 2026, and a third is expected in 2029.)For Nintendo fans, the most likely candidate is some kind of Donkey Kong animated feature starring Seth Rogen, who voiced the tie-wearing ape in The Super Mario Bros. Movie but was conspicuously absent from Galaxy. I'm not bringing this idea up out of nowhere, as there is already a copyright for an untitled Donkey Kong movie swirling around out there. Given that we just got a big Donkey Kong game for Switch 2, this would make a ton of sense.Another less likely (but still worth mentioning) candidate is Star Fox. The beloved but somewhat dormant Nintendo space dogfighting franchise just got a shot in the arm with the inclusion of protagonist Fox McCloud as a major character in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, voiced by Glen Powell.Some recent reporting suggests Nintendo is looking to revive Star Fox through a new game, so maybe a spin-off movie for Powell could happen in a couple of years. Still, Donkey Kong feels more likely at this point in time.Finally, we have to consider the possibility that the "UNTITLED ILLUMINATION/NINTENDO EVENT FILM" is a mistake, a re-release, or something similarly anticlimactic.One thing we can rule out is the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, which just wrapped production. That's already set for a 2027 release, and obviously, as a live-action movie, it wouldn't be done by Illumination. In fact, it's not even a Universal release, as Sony is handling that one.Hopefully, whatever this ends up being is better than the first two animated Mario movies.

SAVE $620: As of April 28, the 75-inch TCL QM6K Mini-LED QLED 4K TV is on sale for $679.99 at Best Buy, saving you $620 or around 48%. Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 75-inch QM6K Mini-LED QLED 4K TV $679.99 at Best Buy $1,299.99 Save $620   Get Deal My household switched to the TCL QM6K as our living room TV in the fall, and I've been recommending it to everyone since — at full price, too. But as of April 28, you can snag the best budget mini-LED TV for nearly 50% off at Best Buy: The 75-inch TCL QM6K is down to $679.99 from its usual $1,299.99, saving you $620.$679.99 sounds like even more of a steal when you compare it to the 65-inch version, which is on sale for $649.99 — you'd be getting 10 more inches of diagonal screen for just $30 extra. For comparison, there's a $200 price difference between the 55-inch and 65-inch QM6K models right now. SEE ALSO: Looksmaxxing my bedroom TV with the Hisense Déco: The chic, small, budget QLED TV that blends in with my decor $679.99 matches its lowest price ever according to price tracker camelcamelcamel and beats the sale price at TCL's own website, where the 75-inch model is going for $899.99. The TCL QM6K is lit by a panel of thousands of tiny LED bulbs that can brighten and dim independently of other zones of bulbs in the screen. This inch-by-inch precision provides deeper blacks and starker contrast than a regular LED TV or non-mini-LED QLED TV. Shadowy parts of dark scenes stay dark yet legible (not just gray) in dark rooms, while muting the annoying hazy glow that typically hovers around bright objects. "The Long Night" is a famously dark and hard-to-see episode without the right TV. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable One of my most notable QM6K experiences has been rewatching Game of Thrones. I can actually see the intricacies of important interactions and facial expressions in night scenes lit by just a candle or a torch — groundbreaking. The third season of House of the Dragon will be my first HOTD experience with a nice TV, so you can imagine I'm counting down the days until June 21.Alternatively, a mini-LED QLED TV is an excellent TV choice for watching sports, especially in the daytime. If you're a big FIFA person, the QM6K will be your best friend during the World Cup.

The best Canon camera deals at a glance: Canon PowerShot V1 $848.95 (save $180.05) Get Deal Canon EOS R50 V $569 (save $150.99) Get Deal So you want to graduate to a real camera. Sure, your iPhone's camera is beyond suitable for everyday snaps and videos, but there's something to be said about a physical camera that isn't also a handheld computer. If you're looking for a capable camera separate from your phone, Canon is one of the top names in the business. And as of April 28, two entry-level models built for vloggers and content creators (the PowerShot V1 and EOS R50 V) are on sale for up to $180 off. Both options are solid picks for shooting videos and photos on the go, but they differ in what they excel in. Either way, you'll get a great deal if you shop now at Amazon.Best for portability: Canon PowerShot V1 Opens in a new window Credit: Canon Canon PowerShot V1 $848.95 at Amazon $1,029 Save $180.05   Get Deal Why we like itIf you're looking for a compact point-and-shoot camera, the Canon PowerShot V1 is the way to go. On sale for only $848.95, it's just $49 shy of its lowest price ever. The PowerShot V1 is equipped with an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that includes dual optical and digital stabilization for handheld recording. The built-in mic captures clear audio, while a built-in fan keeps it cool during continuous shooting at 4K60P. Whether you're capturing unboxing videos, makeup tutorials, or travel vlogs, it's a convenient companion that fits in your jacket pocket. Our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) tested this camera and called it a "solid choice for vloggers and videographers seeking a compact camera, thanks to its stabilized 4K recording, fun color profiles, and three-capsule microphone."Best for versatility: Canon EOS R50 V Opens in a new window Credit: Canon Canon EOS R50 V $569 at Amazon $719.99 Save $150.99   Get Deal Why we like itFor those who want more creative control, the Canon EOS R50 V is a reasonably priced mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses. In other words, it's more versatile than the fixed-lens PowerShot V1, though it's not quite as convenient for portability. Our pals at PCMag dubbed it the best entry-level option for vlogging and awarded it an Editors' Choice badge of honor. "The reasonably priced EOS R50 V vlogging camera records crisp 4K30 video and sound, includes dual mounting points for widescreen and vertical video, and works with Canon's range of RF mirrorless lenses," PCMag's camera expert writes. As of April 28, it's down to just $569 instead of $719.99 at Amazon — its best price ever. Just keep in mind you'll have to buy lenses separately.

SAVE $200.99: As of April 28, get the EcoVacs Deebot X11 Pro Omni for $799 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $999.99. That's a discount of 20%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon EcoVacs Deebot X11 Pro Omni $799 at Amazon $999.99 Save $200.99   Get Deal Feel like you spend all your time cleaning? In 2026, we're offloading some of those tasks to robots, especially since they're much more capable than they used to be. If you're ready to pick up a robot vacuum to pick up some of the slack, now's the time to do it, especially since we've found a great discount you'll want to jump on. As of April 28, get the EcoVacs Deebot X11 Pro Omni for $799 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $999.99. That's $200.99 off and a discount of 20%. SEE ALSO: The Mova Z60 Ultra Roller Complete Robot Vacuum and Mop is sitting at an all-time low price This robot vacuum and mop is a feature-rich option that can handle just about anything you throw at it. It boasts 19,500a of blast suction to power through dirt and debris, whether it's ground into your carpet or simply continues accumulating in the form of crumbs by your table. Plus, thanks to its self-cleaning system it can scrub, wash, and clean in real-time and switch seamlessly between vacuuming and mopping. It uses a triple lift system to automatically lift its brushes and switch over to mop-only mode when it detects liquids. That means you don't have to waste time manually swapping between mop and vacuum, so the bot can handle everything on its own. It also uses side brushes to cover all the areas that its roller can't. If you're ready to have a cleaner home without having to stress about all the extra time you'll need to handle it, this is a robot vacuum and mop that can handle all of that for you. Jump in and claim yours while it's available for a significant discount.

SAVE $110: The Skullcandy Crusher Evo headphones are on sale at Amazon for $99.99, down from the standard price $209.99. That's a 52% discount that matches the record low at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Skullcandy Skullcandy Crusher Evo Headphones $99.99 at Amazon $209.99 Save $110.00   Get Deal Your headphones are important. We use them for hours everyday while listening to podcasts, audiobooks, playlists, and tuning into our favorite YouTube channels. Having a pair that's uncomfortable when wearing for hours is not acceptable anymore. If you have a pair that isn't worthy of your listening hours, check out this deal at Amazon on a pair that focuses on comfort.As of April 28, the Skullcandy Crusher Evo headphones are on sale at Amazon for $99.99 in select colorways, marked down from the usual price $209.99. That's a 52% discount that takes a major $110 off the price. It matches the record low at Amazon.Getting up to 40 hours of battery life before needing a recharge, the Skullcandy Crusher Evo headphones could be great if your current headphones need replacing. At the low sale price of under $100, they could also make for a great backup pair to keep in your work bag or stashed in the glove box. SEE ALSO: The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are $50 off at Amazon — buy now for under $300 Skullcandy designed the Crusher Evo headphones to fit with an over-the-ear design, rather than sitting on the ears. This makes them a comfortable option for longer wear like while traveling. More travel-worthy features come in the form of the foldable and collapsible cup design. Mashable Tech Reporter Alex Perry reviewed the Skullcandy Crusher Evo headphones back in 2020 and noted they're a solid option for those who don't want to spend big bucks on over-the-ear headphones but still want solid sound quality.If you're in need of affordable and comfortable headphones that come with excellent battery life, consider today's sale price on the Skullcandy Crusher Evo headphones. They're on sale for under $100 at Amazon for a limited time.

OpenAI is apparently not content with just running the most talked-about AI chatbot on the planet. The company now wants to be in your pocket, too.Prominent Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo published findings this weekend revealing that OpenAI is developing a smartphone built around AI agents rather than traditional apps. According to Kuo, the device is being built in partnership with MediaTek and Qualcomm on the processor side, with Luxshare serving as the exclusive manufacturing partner. Mass production isn't expected until 2028, with specs and suppliers likely locked in by late 2026 or early 2027. SEE ALSO: Florida investigates OpenAI over deadly mass shooting The core pitch, per Kuo, is a fundamental rethinking of the way our phones work. Instead of juggling a pile of apps, users would simply tell their phone what they want to do, and the AI agent would accomplish that task. OpenAI is reportedly building an agentic AI operating system from the ground up around that premise. Kuo notes that OpenAI has several advantages in this space, including an established consumer brand, years of accumulated user data, and frontier AI models. The phone would reportedly combine on-device AI for continuous context awareness with cloud AI handling heavier computational tasks.This is a separate venture from OpenAI's previously announced hardware ambitions. The company has been working alongside former Apple Chief Design Officer Jony Ive on a small, screenless AI companion device. SEE ALSO: Leak reveals what Sam Altman and Jony Ive are cooking up: 100 million AI 'companion' devices As Mashable reported last October, that project has hit significant development headwinds, including software architecture challenges, infrastructure hurdles, and the thorny question of how to build an "always-on" AI personality that feels helpful rather than creepy. One source close to the project told the Financial Times that OpenAI is already stretched thin just keeping ChatGPT running, which reportedly costs between $3 and $4 billion annually. A release that was once eyed for 2026 could slip to 2027.Whether OpenAI can actually deliver on any of its hardware ambitions is the real question. Several "revolutionary" AI devices have already gone to the tech graveyard. The Rabbit R1 promised similar things. So did the Humane Pin, which was discontinued less than a year after launch. OpenAI is betting that it's not like the others.Want to learn more about getting the best out of your tech? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories and Deals newsletters today.Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April 2025 filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

SAVE $150: As of April 28, get the Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor for $649.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $799.99. That's a discount of 19% and the lowest price we've seen. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor $649.99 at Amazon $799.99 Save $150   Get Deal Whether you're playing your favorite first-person shooters or enjoying a story-based game, an immersive gaming monitor is essential. The right one can help you feel like you're right in the middle of the action, and we've found a discount on one in particular that you'll love adding to your home setup. As of April 28, get the Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor for $649.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $799.99. That's $150 off and a discount of 19%. It's also the lowest price we've seen. SEE ALSO: The 4 best premium gaming monitors instantly level up your desktop — for a price This 34.2-inch gaming monitor boasts a 3440 x 1440 display with an 0.03 response and a 240Hz refresh rate. With an extensive 1800R curve, it can put you right in the middle of the action, whether you're fighting off zombies or heading out on a picturesque role-playing adventure. It features DCI-P3 99.3% color coverage and Delta EIf you're looking to add a new monitor to the way you enjoy games on PC, or you just want a great new specimen for daily work and internet use, this is a splurge well worth making. Just make sure you don't miss it while it's so heavily discounted.

SAVE $600: The Mova Z60 Ultra Roller Complete Robot Vacuum and Mop is on sale at Amazon for $899, down from the list price of $1,499. That's a 40% discount that matches the lowest we've seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Mova Mova Z60 Ultra Roller Complete Robot Vacuum and Mop $899 at Amazon $1,499 Save $600   Get Deal Unless vacuuming is your favorite household chore, there's an easy way to assign the task to someone else. No, you don't need to bother the kids with the task. Instead, you can offload it to a powerful robot vacuum that also mops. If you've been meaning to find a new robot vacuum, check out today's Amazon sale.As of April 28, the Mova Z60 Ultra Roller Complete Robot Vacuum and Mop is on sale at Amazon for $899, marked down from the usual price of $1,499. That works out to a 40% discount or a savings of $600. This sale price also matches the lowest we've seen at Amazon.The Mova Z60 Ultra Roller Complete takes cleaning floors seriously. It comes with an impressive 28,000Pa suction power which is approaching the strongest available on the market. It's also ideal for homes that have tall thresholds since it can lift itself 3.15 inches. SEE ALSO: It's never been this cheap to snag the Eufy E15 robot lawn mower — save $850 at Amazon Sticky spills should be no issue for the Mova Z60 since it uses hot-water mopping that can reach up to 176 degrees to help get rid of tough stains. However, there's no worry about the carpet getting wet because the Mova Z60 has a built-in auto shield to block any moisture for getting on the carpet or leaking onto a rug.Mova also thought of pet owners when designing the Z60 Ultra Roller Complete. It contains two compartments for different cleaning solitons, and one is designed to tackle pet area that might need extra attention, especially when it comes to getting rid of odors. Since the Mova Z60 is back at a record-low price, upgrade your home's cleaning routine. It's a powerful model that'll help out with one of the most time-consuming chores at home.

Attention PC gamers: The controller of your dreams might be here soon.Valve's new Steam Controller is set to launch imminently, and early reviews are out now to give us an idea of what to expect. This is a fully customizable gamepad that's meant to work with every (or at least almost every) game in your Steam library. It was initially revealed alongside the upcoming Steam Machine and VR headset Valve is producing, but the controller is coming first because, well, it hasn't fallen victim to the global memory shortage like the console and VR headset have. With all of that being said, here is how to get your hands on a Steam Controller, as well as what some critics are saying about it.How to get a Steam Controller Credit: Valve The process of getting a Steam Controller seems relatively straightforward, though I can't personally guarantee success when the time comes. Orders open on May 4 at 1 p.m. ET, when they will be available for purchase through the official Valve Steam Controller store page. Will there be enough stock for everyone to get one? Given that this isn't subject to the RAM shortage, there may very well be.Steam Controller review roundup As for what critics are saying about it, pretty much every major outlet's review is much more positive than negative. That's especially in comparison to the original 2015 Steam Controller, which had two mouse-replicating touchpads in place of analog sticks. It was...divisive, to say the least. The new Steam controller has two regular analog sticks, a normal array of face and shoulder buttons, some optional back buttons for good measure, and two trackpads like the Steam Deck for any mouse inputs you might need to do.Our friend Will Greenwald at PCMag says he hated the original Steam Controller, but adores the way the new one feels in his hands."The new Steam Controller is much more solid, comparable with an Xbox gamepad in heft and grip curve. It’s still mostly plain, matte black plastic, but textured to be more secure and less slippery than its half-glossy predecessor," Greenwald wrote. "The touchpads have a smooth, satiny finish that's so much nicer under the thumb, the triggers have smooth tension that doesn't feel remotely spongy, and the permanently attached rear buttons are nice and clicky. It feels better to hold in all regards."While the Steam Controller is mostly just a game controller with some additional inputs, it does have a unique charging puck that snaps onto the bottom of the controller. You can plug a USB cable into the puck and connect it to your PC, allowing for easy charging while you play. Jessica Conditt of Engadget had high praise for this little addition, but also noted that other forms of connectivity work just fine, too."The puck snaps onto the belly of the controller for charging, and when you hover the gamepad’s connection point over it, it jumps up and latches on like a cute little sucker fish. I don’t know if this behavior is an intentional selling point, but it certainly is for me," Conditt wrote. "The Steam Controller also connects to devices via Bluetooth or with a cable, and in all configurations it’s performed without issue for me." Credit: Valve On top of that, everyone agreed that battery life isn't an issue here. Valve promises more than 30 hours of battery life on a single charge, and with the charging puck, you never have to stop playing for a power up.Generally speaking, critics agree that playing games with the Steam Controller is a quality experience, though it's worth noting that not everyone loved that aspect of the device in all contexts. Multiple reviews noted that the controller is only compatible with Steam games, so if you want to play Xbox Game Pass games with it, you're out of luck. Beyond that, some critics, like IGN's Bo Moore, noted that playing conventionally mouse-controlled games with the touchpads is not a great experience."For the sake of testing, I tried playing Crusader Kings 3 and Against the Storm with the Steam Controller, neither of which have built-in controller support," Moore wrote. "In both cases, the games were playable, but it’s not a very efficient or enjoyable experience, and I gave up in frustration after a few minutes, even when employing one of the community profiles already built for the Steam Deck."Even with those particular limitations, it sounds like the Steam Controller is kind of a dream gamepad for anyone with a massive Steam library and a desire to play games from their couch every now and then.

Do you smell a whiff of shortbread? Or hear faint snatches of folksy life advice on the wind? That can only mean one thing: Ted Lasso is almost back.Apple TV's Emmy-winning comedy returns for a fourth season this August, bringing Ted (Jason Sudeikis) back to Richmond following his Season 3 departure. This time, though, he won't be coaching the same Richmond Greyhounds he worked with before. Instead, he's heading up a second division women's football team. The series first hinted at bringing in a women's team in its Season 3 finale, when Keeley (Juno Temple) presented Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) with a proposal for one. SEE ALSO: Everything we know about 'Ted Lasso' Season 4 The first teaser for Season 4 shows the women's team in action, from tryouts to practices to high-stakes games. It also highlights new faces, from Sex Education's Tanya Reynolds as an assistant coach to Tracey Ullman in an undisclosed role. Other additions to the cast include Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern and Grant Feely.Several old Ted Lasso favorites will also be returning for Season 4. Sudeikis, Waddingham, and Temple will be reprising their roles, as will Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, and Jeremy Swift.On top of showcasing the women's team, the Season 4 teaser also hints at some juicy developments ahead for the Ted Lasso ensemble. Rebecca kisses Matthijs (Matteo van der Grijn), the Dutch houseboat owner she spent a magical night with in Season 3. Elsewhere, Roy and Keeley share some charged moments — is their romance back on the table after deciding to be friends in Season 3? For matters of the heart and of football alike, we'll have to wait until August to find out.Ted Lasso Season 4 premieres Aug. 5 on Apple TV.

FREE LEGO FLOWERS: Through April 30, spending $40 at Lego.com unlocks a free Lego Botanicals Field Flowers set. Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Field Flowers (30701) $0 $4.99 Save $4.99   Shop Now We're approaching official "pull off on the side of the road to pick flowers" season. Lego is celebrating by giving away free Lego Botanicals Field Flowers sets to anyone who spends $40 at Lego.com through April 30. The Field Flowers set includes two dandelions (the wispy gray kind that you blow on and the regular yellow kind) and an ear of wheat. Though bags of 100 pieces or less typically only go for $5, most free sets can't typically be purchased separately — so this is still an exclusive grab. SEE ALSO: Best Mother's Day gifts 2026: 40+ ideas for pampering, de-stressing, or making life easier Sets that'll quickly get you to the $40 point include the Lego Botanicals Magnolia Branches for $49.99, Lego Star Wars AT-RT Attack set for $44.99, Lego Mario Kart Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit set for $49.99, Lego Jurassic World Dinosaur Fossils: Triceratops Skull for $44.99, or Lego Botanicals Tiny Planets set for $49.99. You can also combine multiple lower cost sets to hit $40, and preorders count toward the promo.Also through April 30, Lego Insiders will get double the points on their purchase of Pokémon Legos like the Lego Eevee or Lego Pikachu and Poké Ball, or on the Claude Monet Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies art set. Those points can be redeemed for money off a future purchase.Need to get rid of old Legos before bringing home new ones? You can recycle unwanted Bricks and minifigures using the Lego Replay free mail-in service.

The best robot pool cleaner deals at a glance: AIPER Scuba V3 $899.99 (save $500) Get Deal Beatbot AquaSense $799 (save $500) Get Deal iGarden Robotic Pool Cleaner KN Series $399.99 (save $300) Get Deal Stepping into the backyard when you own a swimming pool should feel like a mini vacation. But that's far from the truth in most cases. Instead of floating carelessly in the sun, many pool owners spend their summer days chasing stubborn piles of sand, leaves, sunken debris, and bugs in their pools. It's time to hand off the cleaning chore to a robot — and these three robot pool cleaner discounts will help you seal the deal.With up to $500 in savings, these deals from top robot pool vacuum brands Aiper, Beatbot, and iGarden can help you get your outdoor oasis ready for swimming season while keeping some money in your pocket. Opens in a new window Credit: AIPER Aiper Scuba V3 $899.99 at Amazon $1,399.99 Save $500   Get Deal Why we like itMashable's sister site CNET (also owned by Ziff Davis) consistently selects Aiper's products for its best robot pool cleaners list. The Scuba V3 is one of the brand's most popular models for good reason. It packs adaptive intelligence, ultra-fine filtration, and convenient waterline parking, and as of April 28, it's on sale for $500 off — its lowest price to date. The built-in AI camera can analyze your pool and detect over 20 debris types, then navigate directly to it and eliminate it. The V3 can also create autonomous weekly cleaning schedules by analyzing your pool size, the real-time weather forecasts, and cleaning history. It ensures a consistently clean swim with very low manual effort on your part. Opens in a new window Credit: Beatbot Beatbot AquaSense $799 at Amazon $1,299 Save $500   Get Deal Why we like itIdeal for pools up to 2,260 square feet in any shape or material, the Beatbot AquaSense is a versatile robot vacuum for your pool with 5,500 gph of suction and three hours of runtime. As of April 28, it's down to $799 at Amazon — its best price ever. It packs an ultra-fine filter to sift out fine sand and debris, as well as a 2x2 brush system, 200W pump, and three motors to ensure powerful scrubbing along the floor, walls, and waterline. It may not have as many built-in AI conveniences as the Aiper Scuba V3, but its 15 sensors and intelligent path optimization ensure it precisely maps your pool, optimizes the cleaning path, and avoids obstacles. You can also customize cleaning schedules and details in the app. Opens in a new window Credit: iGarden iGarden Robotic Pool Cleaner KN Series $399.99 at Amazon $699.99 Save $300   Get Deal Why we like itIf you're looking for a more budget friendly option, the iGarden KN Series is down to a best-ever price of $399.99 at Amazon. That's 43% off its list price. Of course, for that price, you won't get as many bells and whistles as the other pool vacuums on this list. It can run for up to 210 minutes per charge and thanks to three high-efficiency motors, delivers suction up to 17,000 LPH. It packs smart 3D navigation and supports three cleaning modes with LED guidance: green for floor-only, blue for full coverage, and purple for walls a waterline first, then floor. It's a bit more hands-on than the other robot vacuums, but is still powerful and customizable enough to fit most pools.

SAVE UP TO 50%: As of April 28, get the Monster Cube 1 Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $19.98, down from its usual price of $39. That's a discount of 50%. Alternatively, get the Monster Ripple Portable Bluetooth Shower Speaker for $24.97, down from its usual price of $39.99. That's a discount of 38%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Monster Cube 1 Portable Bluetooth Speaker $19.98 at Amazon $39.99 Save $20.01   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Monster Ripple Portable Bluetooth Shower Speaker $24.97 at Amazon $39.99 Save $15.02   Get Deal The warm weather and sunny days of summer are almost upon us, and if you plan on spending a lot of time outside, no doubt you'll want to take your favorite music with you to share it. Or maybe you just want a way to listen to your tunes in the shower. That's where a portable speaker comes in handy. Right now, Monster has you covered right now with two deals you won't want to miss. As of April 28, get the Monster Cube 1 Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $19.98, down from its usual price of $39. Alternatively, get the Monster Ripple Portable Bluetooth Shower Speaker for $24.97, down from its usual price of $39.99. That's a discount of 38%. SEE ALSO: The 10 best portable Bluetooth speakers take your music to-go The Monster Cube 1 is a waterproof option that's perfect for listening at home, on the go, or anywhere you want to have some kicking tunes. It's a compact speaker with 12W output that's lightweight and portable. It boasts 20 hours of battery on a single charge, and it provides plenty of loud, satisfying audio no matter where you end up: camping, a pool party, or hanging out in the living room where you want to have portable audio. Alternatively, the Monster Ripple is a circular shower speaker built to let you listen while scrubbing up for the day. With waterproof IPX8 protection, it's a round, compact spaker with a 15W driver that can fill the entire room, not just the shower, with satisfying sound. It also has a lanyard to secure the speaker to wherever you want it in the shower to avoid any drops or accidents. If you're ready to pick up a speaker for less right now, don't sleep on these Monster deals, which will keep you tuned in throughout the season and longer with their portability and waterproof features.

Like Apple and Google, Samsung is working on launching its first pair of smart glasses, and a new leak claims to provide a clear look at the design, price, and launch timeline.Android Headlines published two new images of the Galaxy Smart Glasses, and the site says, "The design in the images you see is based on real-life pictures of a testing unit of these smart glasses."If this leak is correct, the Galaxy smart glasses will feature two 12MP cameras but no display. Android Headlines reports that the glasses, codenamed Jinju, will be announced in 2026 with a price between $379 and $449 in the United States. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Unlike augmented reality glasses, which include a heads-up or built-in display, the Jinju smart glasses would feature dual 12MP cameras for content creation and AI features. Android Headlines reports that the Samsung Galaxy smart glasses will feature heavy Gemini integration, which is no surprise.Google announced its own upcoming AI smart glasses at Google I/O in 2025, and teased the new products in a blog post late last year. Both Google and Samsung's glasses will run on the new Android XR platform, which also powers the Samsung Galaxy XR headset. Hopefully, we'll learn more about Google's glasses at the upcoming Google I/O 2026 event.Android Headlines also claims that Samsung is working on a second pair of display smart glasses under the codename Haean, which will be announced in 2027 and cost up to $900. We've known about the Haean glasses since 2025, when the project first leaked. Jinju and Haean are the names of historic locations in South Korea and translate roughly to "pearl" (Jinju) and "coast" (Haean).Based on these descriptions, the upcoming Samsung glasses would compete directly with Meta Ray-Ban and Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, as well as the upcoming Google Android glasses. While the $799 Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses use a monocular waveguide display, the Samsung Haean glasses will reportedly use a micro-OLED display, per Android Headlines.For fans of augmented reality and smart glasses, 2026 is shaping up to be a big year. SEE ALSO: Apple smart glasses could come as soon as 2026 Want to learn more about getting the best out of your tech? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories and Deals newsletters today.

SAVE $250: The 34-inch ultrawide Asus Rog Strix OLED curved gaming monitor (XG34WCDG) is on sale at Amazon for $749, down from the normal price of $999. That's a 25% discount that matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Asus 34-inch ultrawide Asus Rog Strix OLED curved gaming monitor (XG34WCDG) $749 at Amazon $999 Save $250   Get Deal Some of us spend plenty of time in front of the gaming monitor. That's espeically true for anyone who works from home on the same monitor used for gaming. If you've toyed with the idea of getting a top-tier curved gaming monitor but have felt meh about the prices, there's a special deal in store today.As of April 28, the 34-inch ultrawide Asus Rog Strix OLED curved gaming monitor (XG34WCDG) is on sale at Amazon for $749, marked down from the standard price of $999. That works out to a 25% discount, shaving $250 off the price. It also matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.Asus meant business when designing the Rog Strix. For starers, it has a 34-inch OLED display with 3440 x 1440 resolution. Additional bragging rights come from the 175Hz refresh rate and 0.03 millisecond response time. Asus also added its Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) technology to this model which is said to reduce motion blur and any ghosting effect. SEE ALSO: The ASUS TUF Gaming F16 gaming laptop is down to a record-low price at Amazon — now $400 off Combating a typical problem with gaming monitors, the Asus Rog is designed to detect when you're away and automatically switch to a black screen when you're gone, helping reduce the risk of burn-in. Asus also upped the cooling game on the Rog Strix with integrating a custom heatsink and internal airflow system.On top of the excellent stats, the Asus Rog comes with an ergonomic and adjustable stand. It can swivel, tilt, and adjust in height to match your exact preferences. You can also wall-mount the Asus Rog instead, if that's a better fit for your space.While it's still at an all-time low price, give yourself the upgrade you deserve to the 34-inch ultrawide Asus Rog Strix OLED curved gaming monitor. It's $250 off at Amazon for a limited time only.