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UPDATE: Mar. 25, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with the latest Apple Watch deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale. (Spoiler: All configurations of the Apple Watch Series 10 have fallen to record-low prices.)The best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals at a glance:Best Kindle dealAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (32GB)$224.99(save $55)Get DealBest Apple dealApple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $949(save $50)Get DealBest headphones/earbuds dealBeats Studio Pro$17

OpenAI has native image generation in ChatGPT and Sora. In a livestream led by CEO Sam Altman as well as members of OpenAI team, the company demoed new capabilities in image generation that's driven by the GPT-4o model. Previously, image generation was powered by DALL-E and largely existed in a separate app that users had to switch over to. Now, that image generation is native to the ChatGPT app, the model's responses will understand contextual prompts without specific reference to an image, can

The best Amazon Big Spring Sale book deals at a glance:Best overall book deal'Sunrise on the Reaping' by Suzanne Collins$19.59(save $8.40)Get DealBest sci-fi book deal'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir$13.98(save $6.02)Get DealBest non-fiction book deal'Atomic Habits' by James Clear$9.66(save $17.34 with on-page coupon)Get DealBest fiction book deal'God of the Woods' by Liz Moore$17(save $13)Get Deal
Amazon sales are notorious for offering steep discounts on robot vacuums, Apple devices, tablets,

Dates for Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) have officially been announced. WWDC 2025 will take place from June 9 to 13, with the keynote taking place on June 9. Apple shared the official date on its website on Tuesday, saying the entire conference will be streamed online, with the keynote taking place in person at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, CA. Sessions will be free to all developers. Apple executives also took to X to share the news. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It m

The best Apple deals in Amazon's Big Spring SaleBest MacBook dealApple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)$949(Save $50)Get DealBest AirPods dealApple AirPods Pro$169.99(Save $79.01)Get DealBest iPad dealApple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB)$549(Save $50)Get DealBest Apple Watch dealApple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm)$299(Save $100)Get Deal
If you're looking for discounted Apple products, Amazon is a reliable place to grab them year-round.However, with the announcement of its Big Sp

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has launched its first Bitcoin product in Europe, a move that industry experts say will help legitimise cryptocurrencies in mainstream finance.  “This is a landmark development for crypto, displaying confidence in Bitcoin for mainstream investments,” Meryem Habibi, chief revenue officer at London-based cryptocurrency trading platform Bitpace, told TNW.  “Through this first in Europe, BlackRock is not only legitimisi

TL;DR: Scan anything, anywhere, with this lifetime subscription to iScanner, now A$39 (reg. A$317) with coupon code SCAN through 27 April.Raise your hand if you've had to drive to your parent's house to borrow their printer. If most of us don't have the space for clunky printers, chances are we also don't keep a scanner at home. That's what iScanner is for: transforming your iPhone or iPad into a handy scanning machine. Right now, a lifetime subscription to this convenient scanning app

Google, OpenAI, DeepSeek, et al. are nowhere near achieving AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), according to a new benchmark. The Arc Prize Foundation, a nonprofit that measures AGI progress, has a new benchmark that is stumping the leading AI models. The test, called ARC-AGI-2 is the second edition ARC-AGI benchmark that tests models on general intelligence by challenging them to solve visual puzzles using pattern recognition, context clues, and reasoning. This Tweet is currently unavailable

The best Amazon Spring Sale deals at a glance:Best TCG DealPokémon TCG Charizard ex Super Premium Collection$73.99(save $6)Get DealBest Toy DealMega Pokémon Building Toy Set (Charizard)$10.59(save $11.40)Get DealBest Plush DealPokémon Pikachu Sleeping Plush$29(save $5.99)Get DealBest Funko Pop! DealFunko Pop! Games: Pokémon (Teddiursa_$5.87(save $7.12)Get Deal
We're expecting Amazon’s Big Spring Sale to deliver big savings on all things Pokémon from March

The Trump administration accidentally added a journalist to a not-so-secret Signal group chat to discuss imminent military plans. As sports business analyst and former ESPN correspondent Darren Rovell posted on X (then Twitter) during the 2016 presidential election, "I feel bad for our country. But this is tremendous content."This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, was added to a Signal group chat with severa

The best Amazon Big Spring Sale headphones and speaker deals:Best headphone dealSony WH-1000XM5$249.99(save $150)Get DealBest earbuds dealBose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds$219(Save $80)Get DealBest Bluetooth speaker dealJBL Charge 5$119.95(Save $60)Get Deal
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is officially here. While the sale, which runs from March 25 through 31, focuses mainly on more seasonal-centric items like grilling equipment and gardening supplies, last year we saw plenty of headphones and speakers d

The best Apple Watch deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale at a glance:Best deal overallApple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm)$299(save $100)Get DealBest budget pickApple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS + Cellular, 40mm)$219(save $80)Get Deal
Amazon is hosting its second-ever Big Spring Sale from March 25 to 31, its first major savings event of the year. While the sale mainly revolves around deals on warm-weather essentials and cleaning products, the Mashable Shopping team is also seeing it prompt some of the s

SAVE $100: As of March 25, the Apple Watch Series 10 is on sale for $299 in the Amazon Big Spring Sale. That’s a 25% discount off its regular $399 price.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple Watch Series 10$299 at Amazon $399 Save $100Get DealHave you been patiently waiting for the Amazon Spring Sale to deliver record-low prices on Apple products? You haven't had to wait long, because the Apple Watch Series 10 is down to $299. Normally $399, this 25% discount drops this new model down to

San Francisco-based 23andMe, which sells at-home DNA testing kits, has filed for bankruptcy in the US and is looking for a new buyer — heightening concerns about the personal data of millions of people.     23andMe experienced a major data breach in 2023, which exposed personal information like family trees, birth years, and geographic locations of approximately half of the company’s 15 million users.    Now, with the company sinking, 23andMe custo

Amazon's first major savings event of the year is now officially live.The retail giant is hosting its second-ever Big Spring Sale from March 25 to 31, offering discounts of up to 40 percent across over 35 categories. The event gives shoppers the chance to "score big on end-of-season winter items or stock up on springtime favorites" across seven days of discounts, per Amazon's press release. Each day of the sale features limited-time deals and "themed daily drops" starring brands like Samsung and

In case you haven’t heard, Amazon’s hosting its first big sale of the year: The Amazon Big Spring Sale, which officially kicks off today, March 25. It’s basically like Prime Day, but everyone can take advantage of the deals, not just Prime members. Top kitchen deals at Amazon's Big Spring SaleBest coffee maker deal Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker $89.99(save $10)Get DealBest air fryer dealNinja Air Fryer Pro (AF141)$105.99(save $14)Get DealBest ice maker deal DUMOS Coun

23andMe is going bankrupt, and now is the time to rescue your data.The ancestry search company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy over the weekend, which immediately caused alarm in privacy-focused individuals. A company on the verge of financial collapse is probably not one that can be trusted with your literal DNA, they argued. One could also argue 23andMe was never trustworthy to begin with, but let's focus on the present.If you've ever submitted a saliva test to 23andMe, the company has valuabl

Get ready, because Amazon's Big Spring Sale is finally here. Running from March 25 to 31, the event will mostly feature deals on spring essentials and outdoor items, but that doesn't mean it'll be completely devoid of tech deals. Case in point: A bunch of tablets are on sale during the event, including some fan favorites. So far, we're finding some pretty decent discounts on iPads, Amazon Fire Tablets, and others that we think are worth giving a look.SEE ALSO:Amazon has a lot of Apple Watch deal

For years, educators and parents have implored Instagram to address student bullying and harassment that often starts on the company's platform and later shows up in the classroom. Now the platform, which is owned by Meta, is rolling out a program that allows educators to directly report safety issues like bullying directly to Instagram. The Schools Partnership program will launch with a pilot that's open to all middle and high schools in the U.S. The International Society for Technology in Educ

TL;DR: Live stream Venezuela vs. Peru in World Cup qualifiers for free on SBS On Demand. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The next round of South American World Cup qualification fixtures includes some really interesting matchups, including Venezuela vs. Peru. Both sides are struggling near the bottom of the table, so they'll be looking at this game as an opportunity to pick up some much-needed points.If you want to watch Venezuela vs. Peru in World Cup

TL;DR: Live stream Colombia vs. Paraguay in World Cup qualifiers for free on SBS On Demand. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The next round of South American World Cup qualification fixtures includes some fascinating matchups. Sure, a lot of attention will be on Argentina vs. Brazil, but Colombia vs. Paraguay deserves some time in the spotlight. These teams are separated by a single point in the standings, so expect a real battle between two evenly-match

TL;DR: Live stream Chile vs. Ecuador in World Cup qualifiers for free on SBS On Demand. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.South American World Cup qualification is really heating up, and things are looking very good for Ecuador. Next they face a struggling Chile away from home. Second-placed Ecuador will be expected to win this one, as they look to keep the pressure up on leaders Argentina. If you want to watch Chile vs. Ecuador in World Cup qualifiers fo

TL;DR: Live stream Bolivia vs. Uruguay in World Cup qualifiers for free on SBS On Demand. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.South American qualification for 2026 World Cup continues with Bolivia vs. Uruguay. Both sides lost their last games, but both are still in a good position to qualify for the showpiece event. Uruguay will be favorites to win this one, but anything can happen when Bolivia plays host at altitude.If you want to watch Bolivia vs. Uruguay

TL;DR: Live stream Argentina vs. Brazil in World Cup qualifiers for free on SBS On Demand. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.When looking at the fixtures for South American World Cup qualification, it doesn't get any bigger than Argentina vs. Brazil. With a win, Brazil could cut Argentina's lead at the top of the standings to just four points. It's not to be easy to do that though, because Argentina are coming off an impressive victory against Uruguay.If

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Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is finally here. While most readers are focused on deals on TVs, laptops, and other high-ticket items, savvy shoppers know that t

Best Amazon Big Spring 2025 deals under $50: Best smart home deal under $50Echo Pop$29.99(Save $10)Get DealBest streaming device deal under $50Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite$29.99Get DealBest earbuds deal under $50Anker Soundcore Space A40$44.99(Save $35)Get DealBest speaker deal under $50JBL Go 3$29.95(Save $10)Get DealBest tablet deal under $50Amazon Fire 7 Tablet$44.99(Save $15)Get Deal
Amazon is serving up a wide variety of deals during its Big Spring Sale, with a selection of great offers akin t

The best Big Spring Sale unlocked phone deals at a glance:BEST SAMSUNG DEALSamsung Galaxy S25 (128GB)$699.99(save $100)Get DealBEST GOOGLE PIXEL DEALGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL (512GB)$1,019(save $300)Get DealBEST MOTOROLA DEALMotorola razr+ 2024 (256GB)$699.99(save $300)Get Deal
If you're hoping to upgrade your phone this season, Amazon's Big Spring Sale could be your best opportunity to snag one at a discount. Save yourself the hassle of coordinating a trade-in or new data plan at a specific carrier

The best Macbook deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale at a glance:Best MacBook Air dealApple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)$949(save $50)Get DealBest MacBook Pro dealApple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)$1,399(save $200)Get Deal
Amazon doesn't offer a ton of great discounts on a huge selection of laptops year-round, but shoppers can always count on it for MacBook deals. It's never difficult to find a current or recent-gen configuration on sale there at any given tim

Spring has sprung, which can only mean one thing: Another Amazon sale event is upon us.No, it's not time for Prime Day quite yet, but it is time for yet another Big Spring Sale from the retail giant. Running from March 25 to 31, the sale will serve as a mini Prime Day of sorts, but with a focus on spring essentials, outdoor products, and much more. So, if you've been amping yourself to throw a big ol' BBQ once the weather allows for it, you're going to want to keep an eye on this sale.SEE ALSO:B

The best laptop deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale at a glance:Best MacBook dealApple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)$949(save $50)Get DealBest Windows laptop dealSamsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)$1,474.99(save $225)Get DealBest gaming laptop dealLenovo LOQ (AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)$729.99(save $250)Get Deal
While Amazon isn't normally the best place to score laptop deals on any given day, it tends t

The best early Amazon Big Spring Sale security camera deals:Best Arlo Security Camera DealArlo Pro 5S 2K Spotlight Camera$119.93(save $60.06)Get DealBest TP-Link Security Camera DealTP-Link Tapo 2K QHD Security Camera$24.99(save $15)Get Deal
Looking for an easy and affordable way to keep a watchful eye over your home? Shop the Amazon Big Spring Sale right now, where you can find deals on the best security cameras sprouting up like the colorful flowers the season itself brings. We're talking bran

TL;DR: As of March 25, the TCL 85-Inch QM8 QLED Mini LED TV is available for $1,399 in the Amazon Big Spring Sale. This is the lowest-ever price.Opens in a new windowCredit: TCLTCL 85-Inch QM8 QLED Mini LED TV$1,399.99 at Amazon Get DealThe Amazon Big Spring Sale is consistently delivering record-low prices on sought-after items like Kindles, printers, fitness trackers, and much more. The next product to hit a new low is the TCL 85-Inch QM8 QLED Mini LED TV. This highly-rated TV is available for

2025 is going to be a huge year for gaming. That's fantastic news, but it also means that you're probably going to be spending a lot of money on gaming-related things over the next few months, whether it's individual titles, accessories, or even new consoles. You know what we're going to say next: That's why it's a good idea to keep your eyes open for a big sale to give your bank account a break.SEE ALSO:Gaming starter kit: All the gear you need to play like a real gamer
Thankfully, Amazon is sw