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Nvidia has announced that its 5060 line of GeForce RTX GPUs will be available for purchase beginning on April 16. The line includes two models: The RTX 5060 Ti, which comes in 8GB and 16GB VRAM variants, and the RTX 5060, which will only come in an 8GB VRAM option. The former GPU releases on April 16 for $379 and $429, respectively, with the latter coming sometime in May for $299. With the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti, Nvidia is making high-tech features more accessible for gamers who can't afford a

Scientists previously captured rare footage of a giant squid. Now, they've filmed another huge squid species — the colossal squid.The first specimens of the colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) were formally described by biologists a century ago, in 1925. These deep sea dwellers, which live exclusively in Antarctic waters, are rarely seen, so they're largely mysterious. But the Schmidt Ocean Institute, a well-traveled ocean exploration group, has used a high-tech robot to film the f

OpenAI is reportedly working on a social media prototype for sharing images generated by ChatGPT. According to The Verge, who spoke with anonymous sources "familiar with the matter," OpenAI is working on a social media feed akin to X that would host ChatGPT-generated images created by users. This would reportedly serve two goals: boosting visibility of ChatGPT's now-viral image generator and serving as a source for real-time user data. (Google, Meta, and X all have vast amounts of user data, som

Ever since Nintendo indefinitely delayed pre-orders on the Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. and Canada, Switch gamers have been in limbo.Now, the wait may finally be over. A new leak from Deal Labs' Billbil-kun on Bluesky (via Kotaku) suggests that U.S. retailers are eyeing either April 21 or April 30 as the official pre-order date. The leaker, who has proven reliable in the past, reports that Canadian retailers are preparing for an April 23 date.SEE ALSO:Nintendo exec explains $80 price of 'Mario

SAVE UP TO $40: Through May 7, new and returning customers can sign up for Max yearly streaming subscriptions for up to 20% off. Ad-supported subscriptions are down to just $79.99 per year from $99.99, while ad-free tiers are down to just $139.99 and $169.99 per year from $169.99 and $209.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: MaxMax annual subscriptionssave up to 20% on any planGet DealMax has randomly decided to drop the cost of its annual streaming plans for a limited time, resulting in one of the b

TL;DR: Leave recurring costs behind and get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 for just A$80 (reg. A$352) through 27 April.Opens in a new windowCredit: Retail KingMicrosoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime LicenseAU$80 AU$352 Save AU$272Get DealWith this limited-time offer from the Mashable Shop, you can get an unlimited device license for Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2021 for Windows with a one-time purchase of A$80. Once it's set up on your device, the license will never ex

Google is under the microscope again — this time in Japan. The country’s Fair Trade Commission has issued a cease-and-desist order against the tech giant, claiming it may have broken Japan’s antitrust laws.SEE ALSO:Google invented new ways to alter movies with AI for The Sphere. It's sure to be controversial.
The order, signed Tuesday, alleges that Google pressured Japanese smartphone manufacturers to preinstall its apps on Android devices, specifically Google Chrome and the Pl

TL;DR: Keep the lights on with help from the Explorer Bear 4000 Watts Portable Ultra-Quiet Dual Fuel Generator with CO Sentry by Pulsar, now $499.99 (reg. $599).Opens in a new windowCredit: Explorer BearExplorer Bear 4000 Watts Portable Ultra-Quiet Dual Fuel Generator with CO Sentry by Pulsar$499.99 $599 Save $99.01Get DealPlanning some off-grid adventures? Whether you've got some remote plans for the summer or you just want to have backup power on hand in a pinch, the Explorer Bear 4000W is rea

Amazon just dropped the dates of its next sale, and this time, it's for the book lovers. The Amazon Book Sale runs from April 23 to 28, 2025. The savings will be major, offering up to 80% off of e-books, audiobooks under $8, and up to 65% off of print books. But the best news of all is that early savings are already trickling in. Right now, you can find the Amazon Kindle Scribe for $85 off and three months of Audible for $0.99.Here's everything to know about the Amazon Book Sale.Who can shop the

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion blew many minds back in 2006, and it seems like it's getting ready to potentially do the same in 2025.Bethesda's very popular open-world RPG, which singlehandedly sold some Xbox 360s back in the day, seems to be getting a modern remake. This has been rumored for a while, but extremely legitimate-looking screenshots leaked via the backend of developer Virtuos Studios' website on Tuesday morning. You can see some of them via Reddit and on social media, but much of th

SAVE $65: A refurbished Kindle Paperwhite (16GB, 11th gen) is down to $84.99 at Woot with discount code FIREFIVE. A brand-new Kindle Paperwhite with the same specs sells for $149.99 at Amazon. That's $65 off the new price.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonRefurbished Kindle Paperwhite (16GB, 11th gen)$84.99 at Woot $149.99 Save $65.00with code FIREFIVEGet DealWe're rounding the corner into summer, and if you have plans to read poolside on vacation or on the couch with air conditioning, you'll w

BOGO 50% OFF: As of April 15, buy one, get 50% off select Starbucks coffee at Target in-store and online. Opens in a new windowCredit: TargetBuy one, get 50% off select Starbucks coffeeIn-store and onlineGet DealWhat's better than a morning cup of coffee? Or a mid-afternoon cup of coffee? Or, well, an anytime cup of coffee? Few things are when you're a big caffeine fan, but trips to Starbucks can start to get expensive. When you factor in time, gas, and money for each drink, you start seeing how

2025 has offered a lot of tantalizing horror already, with such freaky films as the rom-com slasher Heart Eyes, the ultra-violent Stephen King adaptation The Monkey, and Ryan Coogler's awe-inspiring vampire thriller Sinners. But the biggest surprise for horror fans this year might be that The Life of Chuck, the upcoming collaboration between horror auteur Mike Flanagan and prolific author Stephen King, which is not really a horror movie at all. While Flanagan's previous two King adaptations, Ger

This week car rental company Hertz notified its users of a wide-ranging data breach that exposed some customers' personal information.On Monday, April 14, TechCrunch reported the appearance of a Notice of Data Incident on the Hertz website. According to the notice, personal information including names, contact information, date of birth, credit card information, driver's license information, and "information related to workers' compensation claims" were potentially exposed in the data breach thr

GET $60 OFF: As of April 15, Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds are on sale for $189.99, down from $249.99, at the Best Buy Spring Sale. That's a savings of $60, or 24%.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple AirPods Pro 2$189.99 at Best Buy $249.99 Save $60Get DealApple AirPods Pro 2 bring aspirational tech into your ears, with a wireless charging case, excellent sound, and active noise cancellation. You can't want much more from headphones — other than more affordability.Best Buy's Spring Sale

SAVE UP TO $200: As of April 15, Walmart has two great refurbished Dyson deals under $400: Save $70 and get the Dyson V8 Origin+ for $179.99 or save $200 and get the Dyson V15 Detect Total Clean for $399.99A new Dyson vacuum? In this economy?Dysons are already on the expensive end for vacuums, and tariffs could cause Dyson price tags to spike any time now. Dyson has key manufacturing hubs in countries like Singapore, China, and Mexico — all of which are being hit tariff rates to varyi

Dutch neobank Bunq, Europe’s second-largest digital bank, is gearing up to expand across the Atlantic. The fintech company has filed for a broker-dealer licence with US regulators, completing the first phase of its two-step expansion strategy. The licence will allow Bunq to offer American users investment options — stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds — alongside cash management tools. These will include features like automatic transfers and Mastercard-backed debit cards. However, B

SAVE $69.01: As of April 15, shop the Apple AirPods Max for $479.99, down from $549, at Amazon. You'll save $69.01 for 13% off.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple AirPods Max (USB-C)$479.99 at Amazon $549 Save $69.01Get DealApple's flagship over-the-ear headphones, the AirPods Max, have a fun, futuristic design and come in bright hues of blue, orange, and purple. Beyond looks, they're pretty good headphones, too (and very popular). With active noise cancellation and seamless iOS connectivity

SAVE $50: The Amazon Echo Hub is on sale for $129.99 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $179.99. That's a 28% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Echo Hub$129.99 at Amazon $179.99 Save $50Get DealSmart home devices are some of the most convenient upgrades we've seen in tech in the last decade. From video doorbells to smart lighting, our homes have never been better connected. If you've outfitted your house with smart devices, there's a single panel to control them all and it

SAVE $400 : As of April 15, the Apple MacBook Pro laptop (M3, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is on sale for $1,299.00, down from $1,699. That saves you $400, or 24%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple MacBook Pro (M3, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)$1,299 at Best Buy $1,699 Save $400Get DealThe MacBook Pro is full of processing power and appeal. Famed for their proficiency with visual processing, video, and sound, these laptops appeal to creators, students, and professionals — especially when they're on sale.

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of April 15:OUR TOP PICKKinde Scribe (32GB)$339.99(save $80)Get DealBEST APPLE DEALApple AirPods Max (USB-C)$479.99(save $69.01)Get DealBEST GIFT CARD DEALInstacart $100 gift card$85(save $15)Get DealBEST HEADPHONES DEALBose QuietComfort noise-cancelling headphones$229(save $120)Get DealBEST SPEAKER DEALAmazon Echo Pop $29.99(save $10 + get free WiZ smart bulb)Get Deal
Tariffs or no tariffs, Amazon is loaded with deals on tech this week that you won'

4chan, the controversial imageboard where users can anonymously post anything and everything, is experiencing downtime as of this morning. Thousands of visitors reported outages on Tuesday, according to DownDetector. (Disclosure: Ziff Davis owns both Mashable and Down Detector.)The current speculation among users is that 4chan was hacked by an attacker taking advantage of an exploit in an outdated version of PHP that the site still ran on, but we have not been able to verify these rumors.4chan h

SAVE $110: As of April 15, get the Ninja Slushi (Factory Reconditioned) for $239.99 at Woot, down from its usual price of $349.99. That's a discount of 35%. Opens in a new windowCredit: WootNinja Slushi (Factory Reconditioned)$239.99 at Woot $349.99 Save $110Get DealSummer is slowly creeping up. The weather is getting warmer, and that means you'll want some easy ways to cool off without spending money. One great way to do that is by sipping on a delicious slushie or other frozen beverage. But th

Ready for a gnarly fairytale, full of body horror, dark humor, and sibling rivalry? The Ugly Stepsister will give you all that and more. And the video above gives you a bone-crunching preview. Written and directed by Emilie Blichfeldt, this critically heralded horror movie takes the Cinderella story you thought you knew, and gives it a bloody fresh spin by focusing on the maligned ugly stepsister. Sure, Elvira (Lea Myren) dreams of being swept up in the arms of the kingdom's handsome prince. But

SAVE $120: As of April 15, shop the Bose QuietComfort headphones for just $229. That saves you $120 for 34% off.Opens in a new windowCredit: BoseBose QuietComfort headphones$229 at Amazon $349 Save $120Get DealBose is an audio leader for good reason. Their products deliver professional sound at a consumer-friendly price. Their collection of products is limited, rather than dozens of models, they keep it simple with five greats pairs of headphones and earbuds, plus a few soundbars to bring your h

SAVE $200: As of April 15, the 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch versions of the LG C5 OLED TV released in March are $200 off at Best Buy. Prices range from $1,799.99 to $3,499.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: LGLG 55-inch C5 OLED 4K TV$1,799.99 at Best Buy $1,999.99 Save $200Get DealTV enthusiasts were likely anticipating the coming of the LG C5 OLED TV mere weeks after the C4 dropped in 2024. The official release date of the C5, March 11, 2025, is now in the rearview — but if you've managed t

SAVE $120: As of April 15, get the Sony WF-1000XM5S Wireless Earbuds for $179.99 at Target, down from their normal price of $299.99. That's a discount of 43%. Opens in a new windowCredit: TargetSony WF-1000XM5S Wireless Earbuds$179.99 at Target $299.99 Save $120Get DealIf you're looking for a great pair of earbuds, you have options. Apple's AirPods come with a range of excellent options, and there's a lot to love about what Bose has to offer. But don't count Sony out, especially the pair the com

GET $500 OFF: As of April 15, the Apple iMac desktop (M3, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is on sale for $1,099.00, down from $1,599. That's a savings of $500, or 31% off.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple iMac desktop (M3, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD)$1,099 at Best Buy $1,599 Save $500Get DealYour desktop computer needs to perform well for all of your work and play and look great, too. Enter the Apple iMac, a powerhouse that comes with the still-powerful M3 chip for a lot less than the newest models. And it's

TL;DR: Live stream Dortmund vs. Barcelona 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 quarter finals of the Champions League, including Dortmund vs. Barcelona. The Bundesliga side have it all to do in the second leg, down 4-0 after the opening game in Spain. It's going to be almost impossible for Dortmund to progress, but never say never.If you want to watch D

TL;DR: Watch Aston Villa vs. PSG in the Champions League for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Champions League action is back this week with a number of really interesting second-leg matchups, including Aston Villa vs. PSG. The French side won the first leg 3-1, but anything can happen in this competition. Sure, PSG have one foot in the semi finals. But Aston Villa possess the talent to turn things around.If you want

Fortnite experienced a hiccup on Tuesday morning, but everything is fine. Players will be back to their Sabrina Carpenter-inspired shenanigans soon.If you're in the U.S. and wanted to get some early-morning battle royale rounds in before work on Tuesday, you're out of luck. Down Detector indicated widespread Fortnite outages starting around 6 a.m. ET and lasting until around 9 a.m. ET at the latest. That's a pretty long time for one of the most popular video games in the world to be out of commi

SAVE $15: Get a $100 Instacart gift card at Amazon for just $85. That's a 15% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: Instcart$100 Instacart gift card$85 at Amazon $100 Save $15Get DealSaving money on life's essentials is something everyone can get excited about. If you order groceries online for delivery or pickup, there's a great deal in store at Amazon, but you'll need to act fast. As of April 15, a $100 Instacart gift card is discounted to just $85 at Amazon. That's a saving of $15. Since this