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In the tariff era, minor price fluctuations can be big news, and many people are quick to blame any price increase on tariffs. Just last night, Mashable fact-checked a false alarm about Microsoft raising some Surface laptop prices. Now, it's Walmart's turn.On April 30, Reuters reported that Walmart had reinstated a $6.99 fee for online grocery delivery and pickup orders under $35 for shoppers in the Walmart+ Assist program. That program lets shoppers who use food stamps, EBT cards, or Medicaid s

How often do you get good news in the mail? As life moves online, the amount of bills and junk mail in our mailboxes is fast approaching 100 percent. However, on occasion, you can still get a random letter from Mom or an Amazon Prime delivery. And you can't ignore the bills forever, unfortunately.That's why the U.S. Postal Service's Informed Delivery service is so popular. The service sends you a black-and-white photograph of all your incoming mail via email, while also alerting you to USPS pack

This Sunday marks Mother's Day. For many, this holiday is a time to celebrate their moms. For some, it's a day to be honored for being a mom. For others, well, it might be complicated. Whatever your situation this Mother's Day, The Film Library: A Kanopy Podcast has some suggested viewing just for you with their third episode of Season 2. Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko and internet film critic Jeff Rauseo co-host this movie-recommendations video podcast series. Each episode has a th

Fortnite could be back on iOS in a matter of days.Though that's not exactly certain right now, it's looking a lot more likely than it did a couple of weeks ago. The official X account for the game posted an update on Friday confirming that it's been submitted to the iOS App Store in the United States for review by Apple. And considering that the Epic Games v Apple case could cost Apple up to $1 billion in app store commissions, that's got to sting a little bit. Epic Games has already been forced

Poker Face's case-cracking heroine Charlie Cale (Natasha Lyonne) is no stranger to rest stops, pausing at countless gas stations on her drifting journey across the United States. So what better place to set a Poker Face-themed pop-up than a gas station?SEE ALSO:'Poker Face' Season 2 review: Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne's murder mystery is a gift for TV lovers everywhere
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has plans to take advantage of the "AI boom" to fill glaring workforce gaps, following the layoff of thousands of tax agents.In a May 6 oversight hearing of the House Appropriations Committee, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explained that the agency would be leaning into AI solutions in order to accommodate further reductions in the IRS' budget and staff and not fall behind on tax collection. The Treasury's budget proposal includes the removal of another

If you scroll through Threads and think the only thing that could make the experience more enjoyable is video ads, I have some excellent news for you.Meta announced at IAB NewFronts, an industry event for social media companies and advertisers, that it will start testing video ads on Threads. Meta began testing other ads earlier this year."We’re testing video ads on Threads so businesses can expand their reach and engage with their audience in a familiar way across multiple platforms," Met

Tariffs have come for another tech product. This time, it's the company Wahoo, which makes bike computers and similar gadgets. The company's first cycling radar has gotten a tariff-related price increase, but you won't notice it until you hit the checkout page. That's where Wahoo seems to have tacked the cost onto the shipping fee, and it's a whopping $50. According to cycling blog DC Rainmaker, Wahoo buried the tariff surcharge for the TRACKR Radar in the shipping options. The gadget costs $199

Every now and then, the world blesses us with an opportunity to get money from a giant tech company. This is one of those times.If you owned a Siri-enabled device and experienced an "unintended Siri activation during a confidential or private communication" between Sept. 17, 2014 and Dec. 31, 2024, you may be eligible for up to $100 in cash from Apple. There's a website where you can read all the specific rules of this class-action settlement and submit claims, with a deadline of July 2. You can

SAVE $133: As of May 9, get the 65-inch LG UR9000 4K TV at Amazon for $496.99, down from its usual price of $629.99. That's a discount of 21%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonLG UR9000 4K TV$496.99 at Amazon $629.99 Save $133Get DealLooking for a new TV to check out all your favorite shows and movies this summer? If you're planning on gathering in your living room all season to be the place everyone gets their binge-watching on, a new screen will make it all the better. And you can get a fant

SAVE $90: As of May 9, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds are on sale for just $209 instead of $299 at Amazon in the Diamond 60th anniversary edition color option. That's a savings of 30%.Opens in a new windowCredit: BoseBose Ultra Open earbuds$209 at Amazon $299 Save $90Get DealAirPods and their many doppelgängers aren't for everyone. If you're not a fan of the design or fit and want to try something a bit different, the Bose Ultra Open's unique design might be right up your alley —&nb

SAVE 40%: As of May 9, you can get a 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G55C Series QHD 1000R curved gaming monitor for $179.99, down from $299.99, at Amazon. That's a 40% discount for $120 in savings. SAMSUNG 27-Inch Odyssey G55C Series QHD 1000R Curved Gaming Monitor, 1ms(MPRT), HDR10, 165Hz, AMD Radeon FreeSync, Eye Care, LS27CG552ENXZA, 2024 $179.99 at Amazon $299.99 Save $120Get Deal
Your gaming experience is only going to be as good as the display you’re playing on, so it might be time for an u

UPDATE: May. 8, 2025, 11:30 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with additional Mother's Day sales from the Google Store, KitchenAid, Motorola, and Therabody.The best last-minute Mother's Day deals at a glance:The Bouqs Co.Save 30% on select bouquets with code BOUQSDAYShop NowBan.do Cowboy Boot Vase$28.95(Free shipping with Prime)Shop NowCinemark Theatres gift card$42.50(save $7.50)Shop NowMasterClass (1-year subscription)$60(save $60)Get DealLego Icons Flower Bouquet Building Set$47.99(save $

SAVE $20: As of May 9, get the Roku Ultra for $79.99, down from its usual price of $99.99. That's a 20% discount. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonRoku Ultra$79.99 at Amazon $99.99 Save $20Get DealA great streaming device is easy to set up, perfectly portable, and powerful enough to handle whatever you want to throw at it, whether that's streaming in 4K, offering audio options like Dolby Atmos, and the ability to use just about any app you need. The Roku Ultra delivers all that and then some,

SAVE 20%: As of May 9, you can get the Fitbit Inspire 3 for $79.95, down from $99.95, at Amazon. That's a 20% discount for $20 in savings.Fitbit Inspire 3 Health & Fitness Tracker (Midnight Zen/Black) $78.90 at Walmart $89.95 Save $11.05Get Deal
Each day is a fresh opportunity to get up and try again, and that goes for your fitness, too. Adding a smartwatch to your routines could be a helpful hand in reaching your desired goals — and today's deal might just be your sign that it's time

SAVE 17%: As of May 9, you can get the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 for $189, down from $229, at Amazon. That's a 17% discount and a $40 savings. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds (Hazel) $189 at Best Buy $229 Save $40Get Deal
Finding a good pair of earbuds that are also noise-cancelling isn’t the easiest task, especially if you’re trying to get something that’s high-end but not break-the-bank expensive. Right now, you can get the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 for $189, down from $

PRE-ORDER NOW: As of May 9, you can pre-order the newly announced Pixar Lamp Lego set from Lego's website. It costs $69.99, and will ship out by June 1, 2025.Opens in a new windowCredit: LegoLego Disney Pixar Luxo Jr. set$69.99 at Lego Pre-order HereIf you're a fan of Lego and Pixar, the perfect intersection of your interests just dropped: Lego just announced a new set that recreates the iconic Pixar Lamp (also known as Luxo Jr.) that we all know and love from the opening credits of the popular

SAVE $20: As of May 9, Best Buy is offering Backbone One carrying cases for just $5 ($20 off the original price). The deal is only live for one day, though, so act fast.Opens in a new windowCredit: BackboneBackbone One Carrying Case$4.99 at Best Buy $24.99 Save $20Get DealCloud gaming is looking more promising than ever, with big-name companies like Xbox and PlayStation doubling down on remote play capabilities that you can enjoy from anywhere. But the marquee brands aren't the only ones taking

SAVE $140: As of May 9, the Amazon 50-inch 4-Series Fire TV is on sale for just $259.99, down from $399.99. That's 35% in savings and its lowest price to date.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon 50-inch 4-Series Fire TV$259.99 at Amazon $399.99 Save $140Get DealIt's a busy season for TV. There's the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs and the NBA playoffs, new seasons of shows like Poker Face and You, and a ton of great films coming to streaming like Black Bag and Drop. If you want to make the most o

SAVE 29%: As of May 9, you can buy the Toshiba 65-inch Class C350 Series LED 4K UHD smart Fire TV for just $299.99, down from $419.99, at Amazon. That's a 29% discount and a $120.99 savings. Toshiba - 65" Class C350 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV $299.99 at Best Buy $419.99 Save $120Get Deal
If you have a large-ish living room and want to upgrade to a moderately sized smart TV for a moderately low price, Amazon’s got a deal for you. As of May 9, you can get the Toshiba 65-inch Class C350

The Trump Administration's massive overhaul of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hitting some of the nation's least controversial, most cost-efficient "green" programs, as the government commits to downsizing the agency's staff. Next on the admin's chopping block is the bipartisan-supported appliance program Energy Star, which will be shuttered as the EPA is forced to dissolve and restructure its administering office. The decision was announced during an all-hands meeting of the

SAVE $25: As of May 9, get the Amazon Kindle Kids for $104.99, down from its usual price of $129.99. That's a discount of 19%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Kindle Kids$104.99 at Amazon $129.99 Save $25.00Get DealWish your kids would spend more time feeding their minds instead of playing games all day? Give them a fun and easy way to consume more books, like an e-reader. Today, thanks to a deal from Amazon, you can save big on a Kindle that's made just for kids to facilitate that. As

SAVE $40: As of May 9, the Kindle Paperwhite Kids is on sale for just $139.99 at Amazon instead of $179.99. That's 22% in savings and matches its lowest price on record.Opens in a new windowCredit: KindleKindle Paperwhite Kids$139.99 at Amazon $179.99 Save $40Get DealKids love screens and there's no denying it. Rather than eliminating them altogether, why not try making their screen time more productive? The Kindle Paperwhite Kids is still a screen, but it's a screen you can feel good about, as

SAVE OVER $70: As of May 9, the 11-inch Apple iPad (A16 chip, 128GB, WiFi) is on sale for $277.78 at Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price according to the price tracker camelcamelcamel.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple iPad 11-inch (A16 chip, 128GB, WiFi)$277.78 at Amazon $349 Save $71.22Get DealWe need some sort of alarm at this point, because another new Apple device has dropped to a record-low level: the 11-inch Apple iPad fitted with the A16 chip is now available for its lowest-ever pr

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

TL;DR: Live stream Munster vs. Ulster in the United Rugby Championship for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.There are a number of massive rugby fixtures taking place this weekend, and everything kicks off with arguably the biggest of the lot: Munster vs. Ulster. Neither side has lit up the league this season, but that won't make this match any less significant. It's going to be an absolute battle from start to finish.If you

SAVE $70: As of May 9, Beats Studio Buds + are on sale for $99.95 at Amazon. That's 41% off their list price of $169.95.Opens in a new windowCredit: BeatsBeats Studio Buds +$99.95 at Amazon $169.95 Save $70.00Get DealIf you've been looking to invest in new earbuds, there are some great deals available on a range of popular models right now. The Beats Studio Buds + have returned to their lowest-ever price at Amazon, so there's no better time to pick them up.The Beats Studio Buds + are currently a

A year ago this week, a viral hit offered a glimpse into the future of AI music: “BBL Drizzy.” The song emerged during the feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. As the rappers traded disses, a New York-based comedian named Willonius Hatcher — aka King Willonious — brought his own track to the beef. Inspired by a dubious claim that Drake had a Brazilian butt lift, “BBL Drizzy” blended AI, comedy, pop culture, and music. The song swiftly went viral. It was lat