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TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for A$88 through 30 March — boost productivity and upgrade your OS with one affordable bundle.Opens in a new windowCredit: MicrosoftThe Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021: Lifetime License + Windows 11 Pro BundleA$88.00 at the Mashable Shop A$702.00 Save A$614.00Get DealWhen productivity meets practicality, you get the Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 + Windows 11 Pro Bundle. This two-in-one deal is

Trying the new voice assistant from AI startup Sesame is the first time I momentarily forgot I was talking to a bot. Compared to ChatGPT's voice mode, Sesame's "conversational voice" feels natural, unforced, and engaging, which totally freaked me out. On Feb. 27, Sesame launched a demo for its Conversational Speech Model (CSM), which aims to create more meaningful interactions with AI chatbots. "We are creating conversational partners that do not just process requests; they engage in g

SAVE $120: As of March 5, get the Samsung Galaxy S25+ for $999.99 at Samsung, down from its usual price of $1,119.99. Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung Galaxy S25+$999.99 at Samsung $1,119.99 Save $120.00Get DealSo, it's time to get a new smartphone. What do you choose? If you're tired of iPhones or you're ready for a Samsung upgrade, there are tons of great options out there. And one in particular is available at a discount right now: the Samsung Galaxy S25+. As of March 5, you can ge

SAVE $23.97: Through June 4, those who've never subscribed to Peacock before can score three free months of Peacock Premium (with ads). That's $7.99 per month, or $23.97 in savings. While technically for Samsung phone and tablet users, this deal is open to any new subscriber.Opens in a new windowCredit: Peacock3 free months Peacock Premiumsave $23.97Get DealWe're big fans of Peacock at Mashable. Not only is it packed with an impressive catalog of movies and shows, but it's also one of the most a

TikTok is talking about their favorite horror movies, but it has almost nothing to do with actual horror movies. The latest trend typically focuses on pop culture moments — things in movies, TV shows, or otherwise — that the creator either didn't like or found to be unsettling or sad. So the idea is to post something that was specifically horrific (or horrifically sad) to you while calling it your favorite horror movie. Typically speaking, folks choose sad moments in movies and TV an

SAVE $100: As of March 5, get the Google Pixel 8a for $399 at Amazon, which is $100 off its normal price of $499. That's a 20% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonGoogle Pixel 8a$399.00 at Amazon $499.00 Save $100.00Get DealFor anyone buying a new smartphone, a new iPhone or the latest Samsung option might be alluring. But if you can't bring yourself to spend an arm and a leg for the newest model, you still have other phones out there to choose from. The Google Pixel 8a, for example, is

Online, the citizens of America are uniting — not for peace, not for progress, not to defend itself, but for a Vice President who is edited to look like a Gerber baby.Tweet may have been deletedIt's hard to pinpoint an exact starting point for the JD Vance babyface edits, but Know Your Meme attributes it to X user @DaveMcNamee3000, who posted an edited photo of Vance with a rounder face and larger cheeks on Oct. 2, 2024."For every 100 likes I will turn JD Vance into a progressively apple-c

SAVE $80: As of Mar. 5, get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds for $219 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $299. That's a discount of 27%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds$219.00 at Amazon $299.00 Save $80.00Get DealLooking for a new pair of earbuds? Don't automatically assume AirPods are the only answer. You might want to give Bose's quality offerings a chance. The company knows audio and proves it consistently with its line of products that we have ple

TL;DR: Live stream Guadalajara vs. Club America in the Concacaf Champions Cup for free on YouTube. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.There are a number of interesting matchups in the latest Concacaf Champions Cup knockout round, but nothing comes close to Guadalajara vs. Club America. El Súper Clásico is coming to the Concacaf Champions Cup, and we couldn't be happier about it. We're expecting fireworks from this famous game.If you want to watc

TL;DR: Live stream Bayern Munich vs. Leverkusen in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.There are so many interesting matchups in the first round of Champions League knockout fixtures, including Bayern Munich vs. Leverkusen. Celtic came close to knocking out Bayern Munich in the playoff round, but Vincent Kompany's side survived to earn a chance to face off against their domestic rivals.If you want to

TL;DR: Live stream PSG vs. Liverpool in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The Champions League playoff round produced some really tense matchups, with late goals deciding the result. That was not the case with PSG vs. Brest. The French champions won the second leg 7-0 to secure a 10-0 aggregate victory. That's about as easy as it gets.It's probably not going to be that straightforward in the first kn

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SAVE 25%: As of March 5, you can get the PuroAir HEPA Air Purifier for $149.99, down from $199, at Amazon. That's a savings of $49.01 and the lowest price we've seen on this model yet.Opens in a new windowCredit: PuroAirPuroAir HEPA Air Purifier $149.99 at Amazon$199.00 Save $49.01Get DealAlthough spring is a beautiful time of year, those colorful blooms can trigger everything from sneezing and itchy eyes to headaches and fatigue. One thing that might be able to save you from seasonal allergy mi

SAVE $25: As of March 5, you can get a 16-inch Canupdog digital photo frame for $104.99 at Amazon, down from $129.99. That's a savings of $25.Opens in a new windowCredit: Canupdog 16-inch Canupdog Digital Photo Frame$104.99 at Amazon $129.99 Save $25.00with on-screen couponGet DealIf you live in a smaller apartment and lack the physical space to create a gallery wall or show off your camera roll in frames, a digital photo frame is one way to put your memories on display. (It’s also a great

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UPDATE: Mar. 5, 2025, 11:25 a.m. EST This story has been updated with additional spec details.Everywhere you can preorder the new Apple Mac Studio:The Apple StoreApple Mac Studio (M4 Max)Starting at $1,999Pre-Order HereThe Apple StoreApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra)Starting at $3,999Pre-Order Here
Apple surprise-announced a new Mac Studio featuring the M4 Max and all-new M3 Ultra chips in the middle of its "Air" week Wednesday. Set for release on March 12, the refreshed compact desktop is now availa

SAVE $170: The Best Buy Drops deal for March 5 is the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill & Smoker for $199.99, down from the usual price of $369.99. That works out to a 46% discount when you buy it through the Best Buy app. Opens in a new windowCredit: NinjaNinja Woodfire Outdoor Grill & Smoker$199.99 at Best Buy $369.99 Save $170.00via the Best Buy appGet DealCooking outdoors in the summer is one of life's simple pleasures. Fill your plate with grilled ribs, chicken, or steak and don't forget

UPDATE: Mar. 5, 2025, 10:15 a.m. EST This story has been updated with additional specs details.Everywhere you can preorder the new M4 Apple MacBook Air:The Apple StoreApple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4)Starting at $999Pre-Order HereThe Apple StoreApple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4)Starting at $1,199Pre-Order Here
Apple continued its "Air" week with the announcement of the M4-powered MacBook Air on March 5. The latest iteration of the popular lightweight fanless laptop comes in a new sky blue finish and

SAVE $200: As of March 5, the Breville Barista Express espresso machine is $549.95 at Amazon. That's a 27% discount and a $200 price cut.Opens in a new windowCredit: Breville Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine$549.95 at Amazon $749.95 Save $200.00Get DealSure, going to your favorite café every morning has major main character energy (even better if you can walk there), but romanticizing your life aside, the costs can really add up. If you’re an espresso lover looking to save

SAVE $60: The Shokz OpenRun Pro bone-conducting headphones (Steel Blue) are on sale at Best Buy for $99.99, down from the standard price of $159.99. That's a 38% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: ShokzShokz OpenRun Pro (Steel Blue)$99.99 at Best Buy $159.99 Save $60.00Get DealSpring weather is here (mostly) which means many of us have gone back outside for our weekly runs. If your running headphones didn't make it through the winter, check out this nice deal at Best Buy.As of March 5, the Sh

Apple's new MacBook Air has arrived, and as expected, it has an M4 chip. Slightly less expected is the lower price point. The M4 MacBook Air starts at $999, which is $100 less than previous models. It also comes in a new sky blue color, joining the other options, midnight, starlight, and silver. SEE ALSO:Here's what you need to know about preordering the new M4 Apple MacBook Air
Thanks to the M4 chip, Apple says the new MacBook Air is two times faster than the M1 MacBook Air, and "accelerates AI

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, w

SAVE $50: As of March 5, AirPods Pro 2 are on sale for $199 at Amazon. That's 20% off their list price of $249.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple AirPods Pro 2$199.00 at Amazon $249.00 Save $50.00Get DealNo matter if you spend a lot of time at home or on the go, earbuds are a great investment so you can enjoy your favorite music, audiobooks, and podcasts in your own little audio bubble. If you're looking for something new and happen to be an Apple user, I highly recommend the AirPods Pro 2.

$5 PRIME VIDEO CREDIT: Amazon is offering a $5 Prime Video credit to those who buy two action movies on Prime Video until March 31.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonBuy 2 Action Movies On Prime Video, Get $5 Prime Video CreditGet DealIf you're looking to build up your digital movie library, Amazon is offering a great deal right now through Prime Video. Until March 31, you can score a $5 Prime Video credit when you buy two action films from their impressive selection. This deal covers a variety