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Readers, patronizing their local shops for annual Independent Bookstore Day, are once again participating, perhaps unknowingly, in a competition between indie book stores and commerce giant Amazon. The holiday, created 12 years ago to promote local businesses in the same vein as Record Store Day, has become a nationwide boon to independent sellers, including more than 1,600 participating stores and online retailers. Taking place every year on the last Saturday of April, it's now supported by the

Adobe and LinkedIn are knocking out two birds with one stone, combining their identity verification and content validation tools into one shared system under a new "Verified on LinkedIn" program. "Using Verified on LinkedIn, users will be able to use the verifications they've completed on LinkedIn to show who they are across the different online platforms they use, boosting trust, confidence, and credibility," said Oscar Rodriguez, vice president of trust at LinkedIn.SEE ALSO:U.S. government age

TL;DR: Switch your hefty flagship phone for something light and comfy when you get the NanoPhone, now 55% off.Opens in a new windowCredit: Mutant Design LabNanoPhone$89.97 $199.99 Save $110.02A Miniaturized Smartphone Packed with Mega FeaturesGet DealIs your 6+ inch smartphone just too heavy? Are your hands tired and weak after a long day of texting, liking Instagram posts from high school friends, and snapping selfies? Well, it's time to save those digits when you switch to the NanoPhone, the A

TL;DR: Get a 3-pack of the KeySmart SmartCards for $89.99 with free shipping. Single units are also available. Opens in a new windowCredit: KeySmartKeySmart SmartCard (3-Pack)$89.99 $119.97 Save $29.98Works with Apple Find MyGet DealThe AirTag has been the go-to tracker for years, but it doesn't work for everything. Ever tried stuffing an AirTag in your wallet? It's like shoving a jawbreaker in an envelope. Instead, go for a slimmer tracker designed for wallets, ID badges, and all those oth

TL;DR: It's only $129.99 to get a Babbel Language Learning Lifetime Subscription (all languages) with code LEARN40, but this sale ends soon. Opens in a new windowCredit: BabbelBabbel Language Learning: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages)$129.99 $599 Save $469.01with code LEARN40Get DealIf you had all the time in the world, what language would you learn? This isn't a rhetorical question. With a lifetime subscription to Babbel, you can take your time learning any of 14 different languages,

TL;DR: The MagTag wallet tracker looks like a credit card, works like an AirTag, and is only $32.99 (reg. $59.99).Opens in a new windowCredit: Mutant Design LabMagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card$32.99 $59.99 Save $27Works with Apple Find My AppGet DealAirTags are great — unless you're trying to track your wallet, passport, or ID badge without it looking like you're tracking your wallet, passport, or ID badge. That’s why this thin-as-a-credit-card alternative is catching on fast. It

TL;DR: Add the new OS and Office programs your PC needs with discounted $54.97 bundle of Office 2021 and Windows 11. There's only one day left to act.Opens in a new windowCredit: MicrosoftThe Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License + Windows 11 Pro Bundle$54.97 $418 Save $363.03Get DealBuying a new computer is expensive, even if inflation has slowed. Just add Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and upgrade your Windows 11 Pro license to speed things up and get th

It's a simple truth: Where there’s a Dyson product, there’s a dupe, and that holds especially true for Dyson beauty products.The brand entered the beauty sphere in 2016 when it released the now-iconic Supersonic, a hair dryer with an innovative design that maximized airflow and minimized hair damage. Eight years later, it remains the most highly-praised hair dryer on the market, making it clear that Dyson's beauty tech bet was more than a success. While it’s an impressive

Scientists have found an unusual neon glow near the center of the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy for the first time. This gas needs an enormous amount of energy to shine — more than normal stars can supply. The discovery, based on data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, likely means the barred spiral galaxy, sometimes called Messier 83 or M83, has been harboring an active, supermassive black hole in secret. The new research, published in The Astrophysical Journal, upends prio

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump unveiled a new line of presidential swag, including a bright red cap emblazoned with the words "Trump 2028." Pundits and journalists honed in on the new swag immediately, as the president and his allies have previously alluded to poking at presidential term limits. In March, Trump said he was "not joking" about a third term, citing unspecified "methods" for winning another term in the White House. The hat, dropped unceremoniously on the Trump Organi

From the moment I laid eyes on the baby Ochi in The Legend of Ochi's first trailer, I knew I had a new fantasy film creature to obsess over.SEE ALSO:'The Legend of Ochi' review: This beautifully crafted fantasy adventure will make you feel like a kid again
The baby Ochi love didn't just start with his physical appearance, although he is unfathomably adorable: golden fur, small blue face, elongated ears, and precious eyes you could just get lost in. Instead, I was also struck by the filmmaking te

This year's cinema has started off strong thanks to "genre-fluid" crowdpleasers like Ryan Coogler's Sinners and Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17. But summer is fast approaching, and with it studios will be dropping their splashiest, star-studded, spectacle-packed movies for us to eat up like so much buttery popcorn. Summer 2025 will be bringing the heat. Not only will theaters get new superhero cinema like Thunderbolts*, Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Superman, but we'll also see sequels to A Simple F

SAVE $7.99: As of April 26, the Anker Soundcore V20i open earbuds are marked down to just $31.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 20%, but it's only available until April 28.Opens in a new windowCredit: Anker SoundcoreAnker Soundcore V20i open earbuds$31.99 at Amazon $39.99 Save $8.00Save 20% with on-page couponGet DealIf you need an affordable new pair of wireless earbuds, but also value situational awareness, this deal might be for you. They may not be the swankiest new AirPods Pro, but Anker's

For years, Google’s Pixel A-series line has been one of the best deals in smartphone-land. As long as you can tolerate (or hell, even prefer) Android to iOS, these are generally the best phones that can be had for $500.That hasn’t changed with the new Pixel 9a, but the market landscape has...somewhat. Apple recently introduced its version of a budget phone with the iPhone 16e, a $599 device that offers something close to the Pixel A-series experience, but on iOS. However, if you&rsqu

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 &mdas

SAVE $100: As of April 26, the 13-inch M4 Apple MacBook Air is down to its lowest-ever price on Amazon. The base model is on sale for $899 (normally $999).Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)$899 $999 Save $100Get DealThere's a weird thing happening with the latest Apple MacBook Air. We're not exactly sure why, but it just gets cheaper and cheaper on Amazon. As of April 26, the base model is down to its lowest-ever price on Amazon, on sale for $8

SAVE $550: The Anker Solix C1000 portable power station is on sale for $449 at Amazon. This deal saves you 55% on list price. Anker Solix C1000 Portable Power Station $449 at Amazon $999 Save $550See It
Portable power stations are absolute lifesavers for anyone who spends their weekends in the great outdoors. And we're entering into the season for all kinds of outdoor activities, so if a portable power station is something you've been considering, this is your sign to buy.As of April 26, the Ank

SAVE OVER $900: The Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni robot vacuum is on sale for $589.99 at Amazon. This deal saves you over $900 on list price. Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni $589.99 at Amazon $1,549.99 Save $960Get Deal
Mashable's review of the Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni robot vacuum is mixed. Leah Stodart states that it "skimps on multiple features that make it so pricey in the first place," but it's important to note that these comments were made when asking whether anyone should be dropping $1,500 on a robot vac

SAVE OVER $2,000: The 98-inch Samsung Crystal UHD DU9000 TV is on sale for $1,849.99 at Woot, saving you over $2,000 on list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: Samsung98-inch Samsung Crystal UHD DU9000 TV$1,849.99 $3,997.99 Save $2,148Get DealWhen you spend hours and hours every day trawling through the best and worst deals that the world has to offer, you become slightly numb. It takes something special to make an impression, and that actually happened when I came across this Samsung TV.The fir

TL;DR: Live stream the 2025 Club World Cup for free on DAZN. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.A quick look at the calendar suggests that there's an absence of a major football tournament this summer. There's no World Cup, European Championship, or Copa America. What are fans supposed to do with all this free time? Do not fear, because FIFA has identified this glaring lack of tournament football and come up with something special. How does 32 top teams

TL;DR: Live stream Noskova vs. Swiatek in the 2025 Madrid Open for free on RTVE. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The latest round of 2025 Madrid Open games includes some really interesting matchups, including Noskova vs. Swiatek. Fans will be expecting last year's winner to progress, but Noskova is no slouch. This should be a real battle between two strong players.If you want to watch Noskova vs. Swiatek in the 2025 Madrid Open for free from anywher

TL;DR: Live stream Li vs. Gauff in the 2025 Madrid Open for free on RTVE. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The 2025 Madrid Open has attracted some of the best players in the world as preparations for the French Open ramp up. There are a number of interesting games in the Round of 32, including Li vs. Gauff. This all-American contest is arguably the pick of the round.If you want to watch Li vs. Gauff in the 2025 Madrid Open for free from anywhere in t

TL;DR: Live stream LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets (Game 4) in the 2025 NBA playoffs for free on Ran.de. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The NBA playoffs is delivering a number of really interesting first-round series, including LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets. These star-studded teams have both had their issues this season, but anyone with Kawhi Leonard or Nikola Jokić will always have a chance of moving through the rounds.If you want to watch L

TL;DR: Live stream Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa in the FA Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The FA Cup is creeping towards its dramatic conclusion, with the four remaining teams heading to Wembley. Crystal Palace face off against Aston Villa in the first semi-final matchup. It's set to be a really close contest between two evenly-matched teams, with the likes of Eberechi Eze and Marcus Rashford taking center stage.If you want t

TL;DR: Live stream Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in the 2025 Copa del Rey final for free on RTVE. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.In the world of football, it really doesn't get any bigger than Barcelona vs. Real Madrid. And when these two famous sides meet in a final, the world stops and watches. The 2025 Copa del Rey final brings together these star-studded teams for a showdown in Seville. The likes of Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior,

TL;DR: Live stream Arnaldi vs. Djokovic in the 2025 Madrid Open for free on RTVE. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The latest round of 2025 Madrid Open games includes some really interesting matchups, but Djokovic is often the main attraction of any tournament he's playing in. The Serbian faces off against Arnaldi in the Round of 64.If you want to watch Arnaldi vs. Djokovic in the 2025 Madrid Open for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the

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Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.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 today: Hints and answers

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

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

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. 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 today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from pr