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It's no secret that Mario Kart World is the main reason to get a Nintendo Switch 2 at launch. I even got to play it myself at the Nintendo launch event. But what else will you be able to play if/when you get bored of that game?Luckily, Nintendo has an extensive list of Switch 2 launch titles available to play on June 5. As is usually the case with new consoles, many of them are ports of older games. However, in this instance, that's not such a bad thing; there are plenty of people out there who

ChatGPT — and generative AI tools like it — have long had a reputation for being a bit too agreeable. It's been clear for a while now that the default ChatGPT experience is designed to nod along with most of what you say. But even that tendency can go too far, apparently.In a thread on X posted on April 27, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged that "GPT-4o updates have made the personality too sycophant-y and annoying." And today, Altman announced on X that the company was fully rollin

X's user base in the European Union is now officially lower than it was prior to Elon Musk's acquisition of the company.And that's according to a new report from Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter, but you knew that). The social media platform now has a total of 94.8 million monthly active users in the EU.That's a loss of roughly 11 million European users from X's previous transparency report, as highlighted by Social Media Today.Mashable previously reported on X's declining user base in the EU las

Dutch neobank Bunq today launched a crypto trading service for over 300 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The service launches today and is available to Bunq users in the Netherlands, France, Spain, Ireland, Italy, and Belgium. It’s offered via Kraken, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges.   Bunq plans to “gradually expand” the offering to the rest of the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, and the US.  &ldquo

In the thick of Meta’s first-ever AI developer conference, LlamaCon, CEO Mark Zuckerberg hit the launch button on Meta AI — the company’s full-throttle answer to OpenAI’s ChatGPT.SEE ALSO:Meta's latest dangerous decision: Siding with transphobes
According to Meta’s April 29 press release, the new standalone AI app is built on the company’s latest Llama 4 model. It’s pitched as a hyper-personalized assistant for users already living inside the Meta ecosys

In the mood for a magic trick? Then check out the trailer for Lionsgate's Now You See Me: Now You Don't, the third film in the Now You See Me franchise. And guess what? A fourth is already on the way.SEE ALSO:Summer Movie Preview: What's coming to theaters and streaming?
Now You See Me: Now You Don't reunites the team of thieving magicians known as the Four Horsemen: J. Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), Jack Wilder (Dave Franco), Henley Reeves (Isla Fisher), and Merritt McKinney (Woody Harrelson).

Maybe you’ve noticed: Siri doesn’t quite sound like Siri anymore. It’s not the most dramatic shift. Rather, it's a different lilt to its tone or a slight tonal drift. However, it's just enough to make you pause and ask, "Hey, Siri, did your voice change?"Occasionally, Google search trends light up with people wondering whether Siri's voice is different — or, rather, whether the voice assistant's many voices are different. Maybe we’re all just spiraling into collecti

Congress has passed a bill that forces tech companies to take action against certain deepfakes and revenge porn posted on their platforms.In a 409-2 vote on Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "Take It Down" Act, which has received bipartisan support. The bill also received vocal support from celebrities and First Lady Melania Trump. The bill already passed the Senate in a vote last month.The Take It Down Act will now be sent to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it

You might've heard of those scam texts about tolls. Heck, at this point, you've likely gotten a text pretending to be from E-ZPass or some such entity. We covered these scams at Mashable back in January, and they're back, if they ever left at all. The main points remain the same: Do not click any links and do not engage with potential scammers. If you get a text claiming to be from E-ZPass, FasTrak, or some other toll service, be very skeptical, as this has only become a more pervasive scam. We'

OpenAI is working to fix a bug that allowed — and, in some cases, reportedly encouraged — minors to generate erotica on ChatGPT, as TechCrunch reported on Monday, April 28. OpenAI told TechCrunch that the company is "actively deploying a fix," since its policies don't allow its AI chatbot to send responses like this to users under 18 years old. Young people have been finding ways to access pornography and erotica since the dawn of the internet, so it's not surprising that youngsters

UPDATE: Apr. 29, 2025, 1:02 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with a response from Amazon denying the report.Prices on Amazon have already increased as a result of President Trump's tariffs, and on Tuesday, a report from Punchbowl News claimed that Amazon could soon add a tariff surcharge to its prices.After questions about the report were escalated to a White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called it a "hostile and political act," adding, "it’s not a surprise be

TL;DR: Watch Arsenal 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.The Champions League semi finals are here, with fans from around the world tuning in to see which sides progress to the main event taking place on May 31.Arsenal meet PSG in the first of the two matchups taking place this week, with confidence high after knocking Real Madrid out in the last round. PSG will also fancy their chanc

TL;DR: This Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 and The Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle teaches you how to code and gives you the software to do it for just A$87 (reg. A$3,129).Still don't know how to code? It's time, and you can consider this well-rounded bundle to be your sign.This Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 and The Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle not only gives you the tools you need right from tech giant Microsoft but also offers an education in cod

No one wants to go through the inconvenience of traveling without a functional smartphone. Give us the maps, the quick connection to friends and family at home, and, yes, even the ability to check in with work when we need to. Unfortunately, roaming on your usual plan can quickly get expensive, adding unnecessary travel costs that could be better spent on memorable experiences. If you’re looking for a better solution, Global eSIMs from Nomad are about to become your favorite travel co

SAVE $120: As of April 29, get the 27-inch Samsung Odyssey Curved Gaming Monitor for $179.99 at Samsung. That's a 43% discount. Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung Odyssey Curved Gaming Monitor$179.99 at Samsung $299.99 Save $120Get DealIf you're looking to add a new display to your PC setup and you enjoy gaming, a curved gaming monitor is always a good idea. Samsung has several models in its repertoire that make for excellent additions, and one of them is on sale right now, straight fro

SAVE $41.99: As of April 29, the Sony ULT Field 1 is down to just $88 at Amazon. That's 32% in savings and matches the Bluetooth speaker's best price ever.Opens in a new windowCredit: SonySony ULT Field 1 $88 at Amazon $129.99 Save $41.99Get DealNot every Bluetooth speaker is created equal. That's why we test a ton and round up the ones we deem worthy of a place on our list of the best. The Sony ULT Field 1 has earned one of those spots — and it happens to be on sale for its best pric

After 45 grieving families, youth advocates, and child safety experts brought 600 roses and a petition with over 10,000 signatures demanding stronger protections for kids on Meta platforms, security swept the flowers away — a reminder of how Meta continues to sweep away our stories.I was a teenager when naked images of me were shared on Facebook without my consent. The sexual harassment that followed was relentless — threats, slurs, and dehumanizing language filled my inbox. I r

SAVE 25%: The Kodak Mini 2 Retro portable photo printer with 68 sheets is on sale at Amazon for $74.99, down from the normal price of $99.99. That's a savings of $25 and the lowest price we've seen at Amazon.Opens in a new windowCredit: KodakKodak Mini 2 Retro portable photo printer with 68 sheets$74.99 at Amazon $99.99 Save $25Get DealThis year, Mother's Day falls on Sunday, May 11, which means we all have less than two weeks to get our gifts sorted. If your mom is one who likes to preserve mem

GET $40 OFF: As of Apr. 29th, the Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD 1TB is on sale for $69.99 saving you 36%, or $40.Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung 990 EVO Plus SSD 1TB$69.99 at Amazon $109.99 Save $40Get DealWhether you're building a new computer or upgrading the one you've got, a new SSD can open up new possibilities for more media storage and quicker access to the assets you need.Right now, the Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD 1TB is on sale for $69.99, saving you $40, or 36%. SEE ALSO:This Gamin

LG used to make Android smartphones. Emphasis on "used to." If you still have one lying around (or in active use), you're running out of opportunities to download any software or security updates for it.That's because LG is shutting down the update servers for its old smartphones on June 30, per Android Authority. This won't just affect updates you download directly to the phone; LG is also shutting down the LG Bridge PC app that users could previously use to manage software updates and backups

Superhero fatigue has gotten so intense that even the protagonists are bored now.Thunderbolts*, the 36th Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, kicks off with charismatic assassin Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) bemoaning how tedious her life has become. Through a beleaguered voiceover, she laments that she's stuck in an unfulfilling rut of work, work, work. Sure, she's a highly skilled mercenary whose work involves life-or-death confrontations. But amid all the espionage and murder, she's lost her joie

Funerary rites make way for creepy cult resurrection rituals in the trailer for The Surrender, a new horror coming to Shudder.Directed and written by Julia Max, the film sees The Boys' Colby Minifie and Grey's Anatomy's Kate Burton as Megan and Barbara, a daughter/mother duo faced with a rather unconventional grieving process. Following the death of Megan's father, Barbara begins anxiously gathering his precious things and awaiting the arrival of a mysterious group. What's going on?The trailer,

If you've ever wanted The White Lotus to do a season set at a ski resort, Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 is here to grant your wish.SEE ALSO:Summer Movie Preview: What's coming to theaters and streaming?
The next instalment of Nine Perfect Strangers comes four years after the release of Season 1, with Nicole Kidman's bizarre wellness guru Masha Dmitrichenko returning to wreak more psychedelic havoc on her clients. This time around, Masha has chopped her hair into a long bob and ventured to the

SAVE $94.99: The FlexiSpot Adjustable Standing Desk with keyboard tray is just $95 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $189.99. That's a 50% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: FlexiSpotFlexiSpot Adjustable Standing Desk with keyboard tray$95 at Amazon $189.99 Save $94.99Get DealIf you haven't yet jumped on the standing desk trend, congratulations. You've now waited long enough to find super functional models on a deep discount. Even if you're no longer working from home, adding a standin

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SAVE $500: As of April 29, shop Alienware's Area 51 gaming desktop for $4,999.99, saving you $500, or 9% off.Opens in a new windowCredit: AlienwareAlienware Area 51 gaming desktop$4,999.99 at Dell $5,499.99 Save $500Get DealAt CES 2025, Dell's Alienware debuted its revamped Area 51 collection, a line-up of the brand's most advanced gaming desktops and laptops. It came at a good time, launched in conjunction with Nvidia's 50-series, which are included in the Area 51 models. Alienware makes our fa

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With economic uncertainty afloat and skyrocketing costs, we're pleasantly surprised to see some of our favorite tech bran

SAVE UP TO 38%: Both the Apple MacBook Air M3 and the Apple MacBook Air M4 have hit new all-time low prices with the M3 (15 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) coming in at $799, down from the normal price of $1,299 and the M4 (13 inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB) coming in at $849, down from the standard price of $999.Best MacBook Air dealsBest MacBook M4 dealApple MacBook Air, 13 inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)$849(save $150)Get DealBest MacBook Air M3 dealApple MacBook Air, 15 inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)$799(save $5

GET 25% OFF: As of April 29, the JBL Go 3 Eco is on sale at Amazon for $29.95, down from $39.95, saving you $10 for 25% off.Opens in a new windowCredit: JBLJBL Go 3 Eco$29.95 at Amazon $39.95 Save $10.00Get DealThe JBL Go speaker series is designed for total portability. The Eco version retains the same design and weather resistance, but weaves in recycled materials.Right now, the JBL Go 3 Eco speaker is on sale for 25% off. Get it for $29.95, down from $39.95, at Amazon and save $10. SEE ALSO:T

Leigh Janiak's excellent, reference-laden slasher trilogy Fear Street was one of the real streaming treats of 2021. And this summer, we're heading back to the town of Shadyside, this time in 1988, for another adaptation of R.L. Stine's horror novels.Netflix has released the official trailer for Fear Street: Prom Queen, following the teaser dropped in February. From director and co-writer Matt Palmer, the film begins days ahead of the Shadyside senior prom, where the competition for the crown is

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Updated on April 29, 2025 at 10:40 a.m.Reddit’s Chief Legal Officer, Ben Lee, condemned the University of Zurich researchers for what he called an "improper and highly unethical experiment." In a statement posted to Reddit, Lee said, "What this University of Zurich team did is deeply wrong on both a moral and legal level," citing violations of Reddit’s user agreement, human research norms, and the community’s own rules. Lee added that Reddit would pursue "formal legal demands"

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Prime Day 2025 is officially coming in July, Amazon announced in a press release early on April 29.Not that anyone thought Prime Day wasn't happening this year or anything, but the buzz surrounding such a huge sale event does have a slightly different energy when many people have a recession on the brain. From electronics to cleaning supplies to clothes, President Donald Trump's tariffs have caused price increases and general economic chaos. And many of the everyday items getting more expen

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First we had a very eerie teaser, and now Weapons — the new horror movie from Barbarian writer/director Zach Cregger — has an equally unsettling trailer.The story revolves around a school where all the children but one in a class go missing on the same night at the same time, leaving their houses and running into the darkness with their arms stretched out at their sides.Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, with Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan s

SAVE 20%: As of April 29, you can get a Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (32GB) for $224.99, down from $279.99 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount and a savings of $55. It's also the lowest price we've seen on this model yet. Opens in a new windowCredit: KindleKindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (32GB)$224.99 at Amazon$279.99 Save $55Get DealIf you’re tired of relying on your phone for everything, why not upgrade to a Kindle? Then you can read the news, follow recipes, listen to audiobooks,

Dwayne Johnson leads A24's The Smashing Machine as MMA icon and UFC champion Mark Kerr, with the first teaser trailer out today.Written and directed by Uncut Gems' Benny Safdie, the film sees the Fast and Furious actor and WWE legend as Kerr, tracking his life and career across professional victories and personal struggles, through fight championships and increasing substance abuse.Emily Blunt plays Kerr's then-wife Dawn Staples, Ryan Bader plays UFC champion Mark Coleman, and Oleksandr Usyk pla