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Bluesky, the popular alternative social media platform that rose to prominence following Elon Musk's acquisition of X, is looking for a new CEO to guide it through a growth phase.In a post on Bluesky's website, Bluesky's now-former CEO Jay Graber announced that she was stepping down from the role. Graber noted that she's stepping back to build new products, not leaving Bluesky. Graber will be staying with the social network as the organization's first Chief Innovation Officer — while a mor

Apple introduced its lowest-priced MacBook yet last week: the $599 MacBook Neo (which is $499 for anyone who claims the Apple education discount.) But the company is working on new products at the pricier end of the spectrum too.Apple will likely call this line "Ultra", According to a new report from Bloomberg's Apple insider Mark Gurman. As Gurman points out, the company already has a number of high-end items that bear this name — including the Apple Watch Ultra, CarPlay Ultra and its Ult

Anthropic's AI app, Claude, is surging to the top of global download charts — while the company wages a legal battle against the Pentagon for designating it a national security risk. In a complaint filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Anthropic claims the federal government launched an unprecedented campaign against the company after it stood by its safety restrictions. Anthropic says it doesn't want its AI to be used for lethal autonomous warfar

I’ve definitely wondered if my specific brand of horny was actually “normal.” As it turns out, the concept of "normal" is basically an illusion. That is the main takeaway from the hookup app Feeld's new "State of Reflections: Am I Normal?" report, which found that 42 percent of mainstream, non-Feeld daters actually practice kink.Coinciding with the report, which "explores the gap" between what society labels as "normal" and what people really desire, Feeld launched an interacti

Save 51%: Grab the Beats Studio Pro headphones at Amazon on sale for just $169.95. That deal slashes $180.04 off their $349.99 list price. Beats Studio Buds $169.95 at Amazon $349.99 Save $180.04 Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Get Deal at Best Buy
We love a good headphones deal, and we love it even more when a good deal gets better.Last week, we saw the Beats Studio Pro headphones drop down to $199.95, but just four days later, their price has fallen even more. As of March 9, the Be

Claude AI discovered nearly two dozen vulnerabilities in Firefox, the Mozilla web browser. Anthropic teamed up with Mozilla to test the security of its browser, allowing its AI tool to probe for vulnerabilities. Read, in part, a blog post from Anthropic:"Claude Opus 4.6 discovered 22 vulnerabilities over the course of two weeks. Of these, Mozilla assigned 14 as high-severity vulnerabilities—almost a fifth of all high-severity Firefox vulnerabilities that were remediated in 2025. In ot

All eyes are on MAR10 Day. We're expecting free giveaways, major deals, and new releases on National Mario Day, but before we get to this special celebration of the Super Mario franchise, there's the small matter of Nintendo Direct.Honestly, it's not exactly the most exciting Nintendo Direct. We're not getting game info or anything that fans desperately want to see. Instead, we're getting another Nintendo Direct focused on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. We'll absolutely enjoy the third and final

The acquisition of Promptfoo, which counts more than 125,000 developers and 30-plus Fortune 500 companies among its users, is OpenAI’s most direct move yet into AI application security. Its technology will go into Frontier, the company’s enterprise agent platform launched just a month ago. When Ian Webster was leading the LLM engineering team at Discord, […]
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It's been less than a year since the Trump administration announced its sprawling AI action plan, and the government continues to push for America to be the global leader in AI.And while American opinion on AI remains mixed, adoption of AI tools has grown domestically. U.S.-based AI companies are taking products to market at breakneck speeds. According to a 2025 Stanford report, the U.S. is building more top AI models than any other country. With this as proof that their plan is working, federal

Uber is now offering its women-only safety feature, known as Women Preferences, to users nationwide. First launched to pilot markets in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit last July, the feature lets users and drivers select gender preferences for ride matches and schedule rides with women drivers. The setting is also available for Uber Teen Accounts. SEE ALSO:Yet another state makes moves to end dynamic pricing
"Women Preferences was created because women asked for it," the company wrote in

A Puglia-based startup founded by the man behind aircraft maker Blackshape has closed a pre-seed round to build software-defined ships and maritime AI. The ocean, it argues, is the last major physical environment not yet governed by software. Mirai Robotics, a startup headquartered in Puglia, southern Italy, wants to change that. The company has closed […]
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SAVE 35%: As of March 9, you can get the TCL 55-inch Class T7 Series 4K QLED TV for $390, down from $599.99, at Amazon. That's a 35% discount or just about $210 in savings. TCL 55-inch Class T7 Series 4K QLED TV $390 at Amazon $599.99 Save $209.99 Get Deal at Amazon
If you're looking for a TV with a good screen that doesn't cost a fortune, this is the one to grab. Mashable readers buy this specific TCL model all the time, and right now, it's sitting at the lowest price we've seen since Blac

New information about Apple's long-rumored foldable iPhone keeps leaking.The latest leak comes from longtime Apple leaker Sonny Dickson, who shared what looks like a few photos from the 3D CAD rendering files showing the iPhone Fold's hardware design.This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This isn't the first design leak we've seen for the iPhone Fold, which has a wider shape than the flagship foldables we've seen from Samsung, Google, and OnePlus.Dickson's

SAVE $30: The 43-inch Samsung Class Crystal UHD LED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $197.99, down from the list price of $227.99. That's a 13% discount and a record-low price at Amazon.Opens in a new windowCredit: Samsung43-inch Samsung Class Crystal UHD LED 4K TV $197.99 at Amazon $227.99 Save $30 Get DealWe're not saying a new TV will make your life way better, but it very well might make binging shows way more enjoyable. If you're considering a new TV but don't want something gigantic tha

SAVE 42%: As of March 9, you can get the Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop (Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) for $1,249.99, down from $2,149.99, at Dell. That's a 42% discount or $900 savings. Opens in a new windowCredit: AlienwareAlienware Aurora Gaming Desktop (Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,249.99 at Dell $2,149.99 Save $900.00 Get DealIn theory, building your own gaming PC sounds like a fun weekend project.

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You're probably already feeling the pain at the pump as nationwide gas prices jumped an average of 27 cents in a week (per data from the AAA motor club) from the fallout of the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran

"You were gonna be somebody."Those are the damning words Shyanne (Michelle Pfieffer) says to her daughter Margo (Elle Fanning) after learning she's become pregnant and is dropping out of college. But in the trailer for Margo's Got Money Troubles, the protagonist clearly has an interesting future ahead of her — albeit not the one she expected.From Big Little Lies creator David E. Kelley and based on Rufi Thorpe's novel of the same name, the show follows Margo as she starts an alien-themed O

SAVE 38%: As of March 9, you can get the DJI Power 2000 portable power station for $799, down from $1,299, at Amazon. That's a 38% discount or $500 savings.DJI Power 2000 portable power station $799 at Amazon $1,299 Save $500 Get Deal at Amazon
My power goes out all the time. Luckily, my sister works at Dominion Power, so I'm usually the first person in my neighborhood to know exactly what's going on. But having the inside scoop on a blown transformer doesn't keep my WiFi running or my frid

When Apple launched the first "e" model iPhone, the iPhone 16e, tech reviewers (me included) let out a collective: "WHY?"It wasn't about battery life, or the chip powering it (both were pretty great), and no one was really phased about the device's archaic design. It was the lack of MagSafe, Apple's magnetic, wireless power charging tech that makes it easy to slap various accessories onto the phone. It seemed like such a weird omission. Ditching MagSafe probably cut some production costs for App

SAVE $40: As of March 9, pre-order the 11-inch iPad Air M4 for $559 at Amazon. That's $40 off the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)$559 at Amazon $599 Save $40 Get DealApple's new M4 iPad Air models are just days away from release — March 11, if you want to mark your calendar — and Amazon's offering a sweet discount for those who pre-order the latest tablet. Right now, Amazon is offering $40 off the 11-inch iPad Air (M4, 128GB, WiFi) when y

TL;DR: Amazon has the Pokémon TCG: Mega Lucario ex Figure Collection listed at $68.98, but a 30% coupon drops it to about $48.29 at checkout through March 16. That undercuts Walmart’s $54.99 price and knocks more than $20 off Amazon’s list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyPokémon TCG: Mega Lucario ex Figure Collection$48.29 at Amazon $68.98 Save $20.69 Get DealPokémon TCG collections have been fluctuating in price at leading trading ca

Where to buy the Pokémon TCG Pokémon Day 2026 Collection:Best Walmart DealPokémon TCG Pokémon Day 2026 Collection$31.99 at WalmartShop NowBest Amazon DealPokémon TCG Pokémon Day 2026 Collection$34.45 at AmazonShop Now
Pokémon Day collection boxes have had a habit of bouncing around in price depending on where you tend to shop for trading cards, but Walmart is currently offering a reasonable listing for the 2026 version. As of March 9, Walmart

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're lovey dovey. Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, 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, word or phrase

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're bossy.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 e

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're always in a hurry.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 hints today: Clues, answers for March 9, 2026
Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engin

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TL;DR: PDF Agile Premium is an all-in-one PDF editor for Windows and Mac that lets you edit, convert, annotate, and secure documents — and it’s currently $39.99 for a lifetime license.Opens in a new windowCredit: PDF AgilePDF Agile Premium: All-in-One Lifetime Subscription (Windows & Mac)$39.99 $119 Save $79.01 Get DealHandling PDFs often means juggling multiple tools for editing, converting, signing, and organizing files — but PDF Agile Premium brings all of those fea

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 $500: As of March 9, the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni is on sale for $799 at Amazon. That's a 39% discount on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: EcovacsEcovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni$799 at Amazon $1,299.99 Save $500.99 Get DealRobot vacuum deals are always a win, especially when you find something on a model that mops as well as picks up dirt. And as of March 9, you can find exactly that at Amazon, with a $500 discount on the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni. This vacuum does so much and

SAVE OVER $50: As of March 9, the Sony 55-inch Bravia 3 TV is on sale for $648 at Amazon. That's a 7% discount on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: SonySony 55-inch Bravia 3 TV$648 at Amazon $699.99 Save $51.99 Get DealThinking about upgrading your TV for movie and sports nights? Amazon currently has a deal on the Sony Bravia 3, with the 55-inch model discounted by $51.99, bringing it down to $648. This offer also extends to the larger 65-inch, 75-inch, and 85-inch versions, which

SAVE $500: As of March 7, the DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale for $1,099 at Amazon. That's $500 off the list price and the lowest-ever price on Amazon.Opens in a new windowCredit: DJIDJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo $1,099 at Amazon $1,599 Save $500 Get DealFinding DJI drones in stock is becoming tougher and tougher. There's been a lot of conversation around the ban on DJI imports, but it's still possible to find popular models on Amazon (for now). And better yet, the DJI Mini 5

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Bundle is available to preorder for $59.99 at Amazon. That's below TCGplayer's market value and comes with Amazon's pre-order price guarantee.Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyPokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Bundle$59.99 at Amazon  Shop NowThe Mega Evolution Perfect Order expansion doesn't release until March 27, but that hasn't held back shoppers. We knew that these products were

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1 is available to preorder at Amazon for under $70. That's below market value ahead of the March 20 release date. Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1 $67.90 at Amazon  Get Deal at Amazon
Finding new Pokémon products for anywhere near market value is always a challenge. Finding Pokémon preorders for a good price is almost impossible. But every now and then, a leading retaile