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This is it, the last week of April, and I know what you're asking—is there anything left to watch on Netflix this week? With a U.S. library pushing past 5,600 movies and TV shows, you bet your Scarlett Johansson there is.

The Mitsubishi Outlander first arrived in the United States in 2003, originally serving as a compact replacement for the more rugged Montero Sport. In its early years, it was a no-frills choice for families who prioritized utility. Over four generations, the Outlander transitioned from a simple family hauler into a pioneer of green technology with the 2013 launch of the Outlander PHEV, the world's first mass-produced plug-in hybrid SUV (it debuted in Japan first, followed by a European release later in 2013).

Android has seen countless brands come and go over the years, but one name that has remained a constant presence is Motorola. The company has been around since the early days of Android (and mobile phones in general), and it’s still here today despite multiple shifts in ownership and strategy over the years.

There was a time when luxury sedans made perfect sense. They were expensive, sure, but you could see where the money went in the engineering, craftsmanship, and refinement.

Shell may be synonymous with oil and gas, but it's still hoping to lead the way with electric cars. The company has previewed a Triple 10 Challenge Concept Car that it hopes will set new standards for EV charging, efficiency, and climate-friendliness.

I've covered routers and various networking matters here at How-To Geek quite extensively. You've seen me advocate for buying your own router and suggest ways to fix bottlenecks that break fiber internet connections. I'm no stranger to networking gear, and yet, my favorite purchase cost me all of $10.

High-profile movies don't just feature big names. They also create mass audience appeal with their often unique, highly marketable premises and significant industry backing in the form of big budgets, renowned directors, and A-list talent.

This is the hot hatch Volkswagen doesn’t really give you. The Mazda 3 Turbo Premium Plus brings all-wheel drive and a 250-horsepower turbo punch that actually tops the base GTI.

Spotify is continuing to expand beyond music by getting into your daily fitness routine. It's launching guided workouts that include a collaboration with Peloton.

SAVE $850: The Eufy E15 robot lawn mower is on sale at Amazon for $949.99, down from the list price of $1,799.99. That's a 50% discount and the lowest price we've seen at Amazon.

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You might already have a robot at home. Plenty of us rely on robot vacuums and mops to make sure our floors stay clean with minimal effort from us. But now that spring is here, there's more underfoot area to maintain — the lawn. If you're looking to offload the lawn-mowing task to a robot, check out this deal.

As of April 27, the Eufy E15 robot lawn mower is on sale at Amazon for $949.99, marked down from the list price of $1,799.99 at Eufy. That's a 50% discount that shaves a massive $850 off. It's also the lowest price we've seen at Amazon.

The Eufy E15 robot lawn mower operates in a similar fashion as the robot vacuums we know. It creates a map of the mowing area, charges up on a dock, and sets off to cut the grass when it's told. From the Eufy app, you'll be able to set a schedule, indicate the desired cutting height, and travel speed.

One of the major benefits of the Eufy E15 robot lawn mower over a traditional gas-powered mower is its quiet operation. Eufy says this model will only reach 56 decibels. Eufy also mentions that a gentle daily trim ensures the lawn cuttings don't leave a huge mess.

SEE ALSO: Regularly $3,699, the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus is over $1,500 off at Amazon (if you act fast)

Also like the robot vacuum, the vacuum lawn mower is designed to detect and avoid obstacles. It won't attempt to run over the flower beds, vegetable garden, the hose, or push around the soccer ball. The Eufy E15 is capable of handling slopes up to 18 degrees, and it has a built-in anti-theft system.

Should the rain appear while the robot is out mowing, it'll automatically head back home. It's also set to head back should low-light conditions set in. In total, the E15 is recommended for yards of up to 0.2 acres or 100 square meters of mowing area.

Before the grass gets out of hand this spring, enlist the help of the Eufy E15 robot lawn mower. It'll save you time, mess, and stress this summer when dealing with yard care.

A number of iPhone 17 and iPhone Air users are reporting a frustrating bug where their phones refuse to turn back on after the battery fully drains. Even after being plugged back in to charge.

The issue has bubbled up across Reddit and other online forums over the past several months, with users describing a nearly identical experience. Phone dies. Gets plugged in. Nothing happens. No charging indicator. No Apple logo. Just a black screen that refuses to cooperate.

9to5Mac's Benjamin Mayo reported experiencing the problem firsthand with his iPhone Air, writing that after his phone died at 11 p.m. and he plugged it back in within seconds, minutes passed with no response, the phone wouldn't turn on, wouldn't show up in Finder when connected to a Mac, and didn't respond to force restarts or multiple USB-C cables.

SEE ALSO: I tested iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra cameras

The bug appears to affect the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air lines, though it isn't universal. Not every user experiences it, and it doesn't necessarily happen every time a phone's battery hits zero. For some users, it's happened only once; for others, repeatedly.

The leading workaround, crowdsourced from Reddit threads and confirmed by multiple users, including Mayo, is to skip the cable entirely and reach for a MagSafe or wireless charger instead. Leave it on the pad for around 10 to 15 minutes, and the phone should eventually boot back up.

From there, wired charging works normally again. Apple Store technicians, per user reports, have been defaulting to the same fix. One top commenter on Mayo's piece offered a technical explanation: the battery firmware requires a minimum voltage threshold before it can support a reboot, and a fully drained battery may need a few minutes of charge to clear that bar — with wireless charging being more reliable at delivering it in this state.

For users without a wireless charger on hand, some users have reported success with higher-wattage chargers — a 61W MacBook adapter or a 65W third-party USB-C brick — after standard 5W phone chargers failed. Others say they had to wait hours before a wired charger eventually kicked in on its own.

The core frustration, beyond the inconvenience, is the uncertainty. As Mayo put it, what happens if your phone dies while you're out and need navigation? Not everyone carries a MagSafe puck in their pocket.

For now, the move is simple: if your iPhone 17 or Air won't turn back on after dying, put it on a wireless charger and give it at least 15 minutes before you panic.

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If you own anything with specialized parts or complex appliances, you know that frustrating feeling when a small piece breaks and the manufacturer wants a fortune for a replacement. This doesn't feel very fair, and there are plenty of other expensive buys that feel inflated. However, the solution to your problem can be as simple as making your own replacement. A 3D printer is a great way to save money, but your first prints should be items to save you money.

AI data centers across the pond could emit nearly one million more tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than previously estimated, according to newly inflated numbers released by the UK's governing body.

SEE ALSO: An OpenAI-linked news outlet appears to be entirely AI-generated

First spotted by Politico, UK officials quietly revised an initial range of estimates included in the country's "Compute Roadmap," a policy document outlining the UK's plan to scale its AI infrastructure and build a "world-class compute ecosystem." Previous versions of the document suggested the amount of energy used under current AI data center plans would result in a peak of 0.142 million metric tons (or 142,000 metric tons) of carbon emissions between 2025-2035.

But 2025's numbers, and the country's AI goals, appear to have altered that projection, with the document now listing the top value at 123 million metric tons. That's 100 times more than before, the Guardian reported, and is equivalent to the emissions typically generated by 2.7 million people.

Chi Onwurah, parliament member and chair of the body's science, innovation and technology committee, told Politico that the new numbers were concerning, demanding more transparency from UK leaders about the environmental impact of its AI plans. Multiple parliamentary groups are investigating AI's energy demands and fossil fuel consumption, as the country has pledged to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

Increased energy use by AI data centers in the U.S. have also led to a rise in global emissions, according to recent environmental reports. Domestically, U.S. greenhouse gas emissions went up for the first time in two years following a steady decline.

Concerns over the environmental impact of mass generative AI adoption aren't slowing down. Coalitions of environmental advocacy groups have called for federal moratoriums on data center builds. Communities nationwide have been fighting against local billion-dollar data center projects, even proposing state-level bans. Meanwhile, Big Tech's leaders and major AI investors have attempted to assuage climate concerns with promises to reduce and recycle water, use natural gas as an energy source, and offset energy costs.

April has been a good month in streaming. Last week, Marty Supreme on HBO Max and Apex on Netflix highlighted our list of new movies to watch. Those are two quality films that should find themselves at the top of their respective streaming service charts. There are not as many original high-profile releases on services this week. I bet it has something to do with the end of the month, so expect more to come in May.

Save $149.01: Amazon has the M5 Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) nearly down to its lowest price ever as of April 27. At $949.99, this 14% discount puts it just 99 cents away from the record low of $949, and a good deal cheaper than the $1,099 list price.

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The MacBook Neo is an incredibly affordable MacBook, but its not necessarily the absolute best value for everyone, especially when a good deal strikes elsewhere.

Mashable's laptop expert Haley Henschel determined the M5 MacBook Air to be a better value, and as of April 27, it's getting the deal treatment at Amazon. Specifically, you can grab the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD for $949.99, putting it nearly back down to its record low price of $949 even. All told, that's $149.01 cheaper than its list price. And the deal is available in all four colorways.

SEE ALSO: We've tested over 30 laptops in the past year. Here are the 12 best for 2026.

So what makes the M5 Air such a great value? For starters, Apple bumped the starting storage to 512GB over the 256GB of the M4 Air. Yes, they also bumped up the price of the M5 Air by $100, but its still $100 cheaper than the M4 model with the same amount of storage, actually making the newer model a better value. While Mashable tested the 15-inch version, but Henschel still recommends the 13-inch model as a slightly cheaper, more portable option, with the main trade off being two less speakers and GPU cores.

For most everyday tasks, the M5 chip is more than capable to power you through. Only folks who are doing video editing on the daily might appreciate the fans of the Pro over the fanless Air. The Air also comes equipped with a nice 12MP webcam, and true to its name, plenty of portability. The 60Hz refresh rate is its major con, but if that doesn't bother you too much, this an excellent option for a new MacBook — and is much more futureproof than the cheaper Neo.

The Upside Down has infiltrated McDonald's.

To celebrate the release of the animated series Stranger Things: Tales from '85, Netflix teamed up with McDonald's to create a themed Happy Meal. Here's what's in it, and when you can get it.

SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Things: Tales From '85' review: This baffling prequel won't cure the Season 5 hatred What's in the Stranger Things Happy Meal?

The Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Happy Meal includes several pieces of Stranger Things swag. Each meal comes with a custom Happy Meal box covered in artwork of the mutating Upside Down vines that wreak havoc in the series. Inside, fans will find a Stranger Things activity book and one of 12 collectible character toys. Promotional art for the collaboration reveals six of the toys: Stranger Things mainstays Lucas, Mike, Eleven, Dustin, Max, and Will. The other six options haven't been released yet, although they could range from Tales from '85 newcomer Nikki Baxter to figurines of the monsters the squad faces.

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The Happy Meal also comes with a QR code that unlocks a game that brings fans into the fight to save the town of Hawkins, Indiana. Through this digital experience, they can help protect the town and McDonald's from a new horde of Upside Down monsters.

When can you get the Stranger Things Happy Meal?

The Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Happy Meal is rolling out globally starting Apr. 28 in Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Panama, Peru, and Slovenia.

The Happy Meal hits the United States on May 5, and is available for a limited time while supplies last. For a full list of rollout dates and participating countries, visit the Netflix website.

Stranger Things: Tales From '85 is now streaming on Netflix.

Cloudflare is a great DNS service if you value simplicity and speed, and Cloudflare's infrastructure makes it extremely reliable. However, if you want greater control of your network, that simplicity-first approach can be a bit limiting.

SAVE 44%: As of April 27, you can get the 27-inch LG Ultragear OLED gaming monitor (27GS93QE) for $499.99 at Amazon, down from $899.99. That's a 44% discount, or $400 in savings.

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There's a pretty noticeable difference between playing a fast-paced game like Valorant or Apex Legends on a standard 60Hz screen versus a 240Hz display. If your current monitor is lagging behind your reflexes, it's definitely time for an upgrade — especially since one of LG's top-tier OLED displays just hit a record-low price.

SEE ALSO: The best gaming laptops of 2026: Check out our top picks

As of April 27, you can get the 27-inch LG Ultragear OLED gaming monitor (27GS93QE) for $499.99 at Amazon, down from $899.99. That's a 44% discount, or $400 in savings. It's also the lowest price we've seen this model go for.

This monitor features a 240Hz refresh rate and a nearly instantaneous 0.03ms response time. Plus, it's officially validated for NVIDIA G-Sync and equipped with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro to keep the action smooth and tear-free.

You'll also get vibrant, rich colors with up to 98.5 percent coverage of the DCI-P3 color spectrum, deep blacks thanks to the VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification, and an anti-glare screen.

SAVE $700: The 75-inch Hisense U7 ULED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $1,299.99, down from the list price of $1,999.99. That's a 35% discount and the lowest price we've ever spotted at Amazon.

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Few appliances in our homes get as much use as the TV. They're also among the top contenders for bringing us the most joy. The TV is a clear winner over the microwave, for example. Because of its importance, you deserve something grand with a high-quality display. If your current TV is not up to par, check out this deal.

As of April 27, 75-inch Hisense U7 ULED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $1,299.99, down from the list price of $1,999.99. That's a 35% discount and the lowest price we've ever spotted at Amazon.

The 2026 model of the Hisense U7 Mini-LED UHD does not mess around with stats. For one, it comes with a 165Hz native refresh rate which means it's up for gaming. Consider what gaming on a 75-inch TV will do for morale over summer break. In addition, it has an anti-reflection and glare-free display which means it'll do better when viewing during bright summer afternoons.

SEE ALSO: Stop squinting and snag this 34-inch Alienware curved gaming monitor while it's under $300

Hisense announced this new, upgraded TV at CES in January. The brand went with a unibody slim design for a modern look. The display gets up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness, and Hisense says this model offers 30% more color compared to an ordinary LED TV. It achieves this thanks to Hi-QLED color.

The Hisense 75-inch 75USSG model comes with Google TV built in so you won't need a separate streaming dongle. Instead, you'll have Google TV already equipped to keep your favorite streaming apps neatly in order.

Before this sale price vanishes, upgrade to the 75-inch Hisense U7 ULED 4K TV while it's $700 off at Amazon. It's the latest model and 75 inches should be excellent for a larger living room or ultimate gaming setup.

The best thing about Flatpaks is how many great apps you can find. The worst part is how many mediocre ones you have to sift through to get there. Installing Flatpaks can feel like gambling an entire afternoon on the chance you’ll stumble across a hidden gem. To save you trouble, I did the testing for you. Here are five genuinely useful Flatpaks worth installing on your Linux PC.