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Netflix has some excellent new TV series arriving in the month of May, including a few that are already lighting up Rotten Tomatoes and the Top 10, like Man on Fire and Unchosen. But there's still plenty to come on the streaming service, including what's in store for U.S. subscribers this weekend.

TL;DR: Amazon has the Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit Play Booster Box available for preorder at $209.70 ahead of its Aug. 14 release. TCGplayer’s market price is $226.05, making Amazon’s listing $16.35 cheaper. 

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Any Magic: The Gathering collector who’s worried about climbing prices for the upcoming Hobbit expansion can quickly grab a whole display box of 30 booster packs for well under market value. 

As of May 8, you can preorder the Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit Play Booster Box for $209.70 with free shipping — with a delivery date of Aug. 17, after the expansion’s release date of Aug. 14.

TCGplayer is currently higher for the same Play Booster Display. Its market price is $226.05, while the lowest listing is $225.80 with shipping included, and the listed median is $225.92. That makes Amazon more than $15 below market price right now.

Buyers will get 30 Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit Play Boosters and one traditional foil Middle-earth Box Topper card. Each Play Booster includes 14 Magic cards, with one to three cards of rare or higher rarity, three to five uncommons, seven to nine commons, one land card, and one traditional foil card of any rarity. 

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There’s also a shot at special alt-art and alt-border cards, with foil borderless rare or mythic rare cards appearing in less than 1% of boosters. 

For Lord of the Rings fans who are just getting into Magic, Play Boosters are made for drafting with friends, building decks, chasing Booster Fun, or just opening packs because the art rules. 

Featuring beloved characters of Middle-Earth, the set follows Bilbo, Gandalf, and the Dwarves from The Shire to the Lonely Mountain, with Smaug, Erebor, treasure, and plenty of second-breakfast energy along the way. 

For expansions you can buy right now, the 30-pack MTG Edge of Eternities Play Booster Box is on sale for only $129 — its lowest-ever price on Amazon. The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box is also $17 off. 

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Like a lot of people working in tech, I've found AI creeping into more and more of my day. I'm summarizing long articles, cleaning up drafts, pulling key points out of research, and sanity-checking ideas before I move forward. The problem is, I kept using the same prompts over and over. Not just similar ones, the exact same instructions with small tweaks depending on the situation.

We all want to treat our moms to the best, but sometimes the budget doesn't quite line up with the best of intentions. That's where freebies, voucher codes, and limited-time exclusives from popular restaurants come to the rescue.

You can find some really great food offers from the likes of Denny’s, Pizza Hut, Dunkin', and more popular names on Mother's Day this year. We've checked out everything on offer to bring you the very best, so you can treat her right this weekend.

Aroma Joe’s

Moms can get a free 24-ounce iced drink (any flavor) on Mother's Day.

Baskin-Robbins

Reward members get a BOGO free scoop on May 9. You might need to think of something else to do on Mother's Day, but it's still a nice early treat.

Denny's

Score $10 off online orders of $30+ when you get breakfast for delivery or pickup with the code MOMDAY. This offer is live from May 9-11.

Dunkin'

From May 9-10, Dunkin' is offering 3x points when you order either a 6- or 12-count donut box or 20- or 50-count of Munchkins.

Friendly’s

Moms can get a free medium sundae with any adult entrée purchase.

Morton's The Steakhouse

From May 7-10, Morton's The Steakhouse is dropping an exclusive Mother's Day menu that starts from $79 per person.

Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse is dropping a limited-time “Mum’s Day Menu” with filet mignon and lobster tail combinations. Looking to go all-out this Mother's Day? This could seriously impress.

Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut is serving up its famous Heart Shaped Pizza for Mother's Day. This limited-edition pizza is available at select locations nationwide through May 10.

Raising Cane’s

Caniac Club members get a BOGO Free Box Combo on May 10-11.

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Ruth's Chris Steak House is offering a Mother's Day brunch on May 9-10, starting at $49 per person.

Shake Shack

Get a free single burger with any $10 purchase using the app code for National Burger Month. OK, that's not a Mother's Day deal. But does she like burgers? If she does, it's a perfect Mother's Day deal.

TCBY

TCBY is giving moms a 6-ounce treat for free. This offer is only valid on May 10, but your mom can choose between a small cup or cone.

White Castle

White Castle is celebrating moms with a BOGO deal on combo meals. Plus, you can score 20% off any order this weekend by using the code WCMOM.

Mother's Day is coming up this weekend, and Donald Trump decided to celebrate with a predictably rambling and odd speech.

"Trump marked the occasion with an event honoring military moms, or as he calls them, military MILFs," jokes Daily Show host Desi Lydic in the clip above. "And I assume he showed them the love and respect they deserve."

Cue a clip of the U.S. president talking about Melody Wolfe, the mother of National Guard staff sergeant Andy Wolfe, who was recently shot and injured near the White House. Trump went on a complete tangent during his speech, talking about how autocorrect often changes wife Melania's name to "Melody" in Truth Social posts; he then made strange noises with his tongue to illustrate how fast he apparently types these posts.

"Well, now I know what I'm not getting for Mother's Day," says Lydic. "Horny again, ever."

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Today's Connections: Sports Edition will require some baseball knowledge.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a 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 the latest Connections solution. 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 What is Connections: Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. The sports Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words, and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake — players get up to four mistakes before the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Following along

• Green: Fielding components

• Blue: Player-focused

• Purple: It's all in the name

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Ways to consume a sporting event

• Green: Parts of a baseball glove

• Blue: Associated with Victor Wembanyama

• Purple: Teams with Wolf/Wolves nicknames

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #592 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• Ways to consume a sporting event: IN PERSON, RADIO, STREAMING, TELEVISION

• Parts of a baseball glove: FINGERS, HEEL, POCKET, WEBBING

• Associated with Victor Wembanyama: 1, FRANCE, SPURS, THE ALIEN

• Teams with Wolf/Wolves nicknames: NC STATE, NEVADA, TIMBERWOLVES, WOLVES

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.

John Krasinski joined Stephen Colbert on The Late Show on Thursday, and the interview ricocheted through some wild pivots.

Having been a bit of a regular on Colbert's show, the Jack Ryan: Ghost War star managed to squeeze in expensive bourbon shots and debates about whether or not A Quiet Place is a Christmas movie, as well as a cheeky spot of leg wrestling.

Beating each other to a pulp seems to be a trend with these two. And with next week the last week ever for The Late Show, watching Colbert and Krasinski pilfering the desk bar and flipping each other on the red carpet seems an excellent way to honour their friendship. It's a two-parter, with one half above, the other on YouTube.

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Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity with how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 8, 2026

The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible — and common — for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for May 8, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for May 8 Pips

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-1, placed horizontally; 1-5, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (5): Everything in this space must be greater than 5. The answer is 6-2, placed vertically.

Greater Than (5): Everything in this space must be greater than 5. The answer is 6-4, placed vertically.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 6-2, placed vertically; 2-2, placed horizontally.

Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 6-4, placed vertically; 0-4, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for May 8 Pips

Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 0-5, placed vertically; 0-2, placed horizontally.

Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 0-2, placed horizontally.

Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 0-5, placed vertically; 5-4, placed horizontally.

Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 2-3, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for May 8 Pips

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-3, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 4-3, placed horizontally; 0-0, placed vertically.

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 5-6, placed vertically.

Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 5-6, placed vertically; 6-6, placed vertically.

Less Than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 2-4, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 2-4, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-6, placed vertically.

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 3-6, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-3, placed vertically.

Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 5-4, placed vertically; 5-3, placed vertically.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-2, placed vertically; 2-0, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 5-3, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 5-4, placed vertically.

Less Than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically.

Less Than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 2-0, placed vertically.

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 5-1, placed vertically.

Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 5-1, placed vertically.

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SAVE $300: As of May 8, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is on sale for $499 at Amazon. That's a 38% discount off the list price.

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The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is back on sale at Amazon, and this time it's $300 off. That brings the price down from $799 to $499. This price is for the unit only, but there are various upgrade options on sale, including carrying bags, solar panels, and extra units bundled together.

This portable power station has a 1,070Wh capacity, a 1,500W AC output, and a 3,000W surge peak. This means it's capable of powering all kinds of devices, from bigger units like fridges to personal items like your laptop. It weighs 23.8 pounds and includes a foldable handle, so it's also a great choice to take with you for camping trips.

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The unit can be charged from 0% to 100% in around one hour using emergency charging via the Jackery app, or in 1.7 hours in default mode using ChargeShield 2.0 technology, so you don't need to spend hours prepping it for use.

The power station includes two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, one DC car port, and three AC outlets with pure sine wave output, along with LED lighting.

Head to Amazon to secure this Jackery deal.

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 — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, May 8, 2026:

AcrossSquash

• The answer is Smush.

Monopoly card with a question mark on one side

• The answer is Chance.

"Help! Help!"

• The answer is Mayday.

Path around the sun

• The answer is Orbit.

Pressing desires

• The answer is Needs.

DownSocial media button with an arrow

• The answer is Share.

Answer between "yes" and "no"

• The answer is Maybe.

Took back

• The answer is Undid.

Ad-libs in jazz singing

• The answer is Scats.

"Yo!"

• The answer is Hey.

"Dude!"

• The answer is C'mon.

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.

SAVE $90: As of May 8, Beats Solo 4 are on sale for $109.95 at Amazon. That's a 45% discount on the list price.

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If you're looking to upgrade to a decent pair of headphones, Beats is usually a safe bet.

The brand is beloved for its loud, bass-heavy sound and a range that covers everything from earbuds to speakers. And as of May 8, there's a great deal live on Beats Solo 4 headphones. Right now, you can make these yours for just $109.95. That's a $90 discount, and the best price for this model since August 2025. The only catch is this price is only available in two colors: black and gold and metallic pink. For $20 more, you'll get cloud pink, matte black, and slate blue.

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The sound quality for these headphones is truly impressive thanks to features like the custom acoustic architecture and updated drivers, and personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking.

They're comfortable for hours of wear due to the flex-grip headband, ergonomically angled adjustable ear cups, and UltraPlush ear cushions. And the battery life lasts fir hours, keeping you going for up to 50 hours. When you run out, Fast Fuel charging gives you up to five hours of playback from a 10-minute charge.

Get this Beats deal now at Amazon.

UPDATE: May. 8, 2026, 5:00 a.m. EDT I first wrote about my first impressions of the Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai in March 2026 after a week of using it daily at home. This review was updated after three more weeks of testing.

Dyson had nowhere to go but up after its last robot vacuum. You don't even need to test the new Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai to already know that it dunks on the 2024 Dyson 360 Vis Nav any way you dice it.

Still, as the third Dyson robot vacuum attempt after two flop releases, there's a lot riding on the Spot+Scrub Ai's success. If it sells well, that means the 360 Vis Nav truly was just a fluke. But if the Spot+Scrub Ai can't compete with the best robot vacuums of 2026 from other brands, perhaps it's time to accept that we don't always need to force the "stick vacuum brand to robot vacuum brand" pipeline.

I tried the Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai at home against top flagship Dreame, Roborock, Eufy, and Shark robot vacuums. (There were seven robot vacuums in my apartment at one point in winter 2026.) Does Dyson's stick vacuum prowess finally translate to robovacs? Let's discuss. Use the table of contents to skip to the results of specific testing categories.

What's special about the Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai? Dyson's iconic green laser makes cleaning so satisfying to watch. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

I had been manifesting a robot vacuum with a laser since trying my first Dyson stick vacuum with a laser in 2022, so the dust-illuminating green light is easily the Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai's biggest talking point. The green light works together with AI to help the Spot+Scrub Ai find hidden stains and microscopic debris, decipher between wet and dry messes, and then adjust cleaning accordingly. Unlike many other robot vacuums, which just make a set number of passes in the specified zone or room, the Spot+Scrub Ai double-checks each spot before moving on and goes back again if necessary.

SEE ALSO: 'Why does my robot vacuum suck now?' Well, when's the last time you cleaned it?

The rest of the Spot+Scrub Ai's upgrades seem huge compared to the 360 Vis Nav, but were long overdue compared to the rest of the robot vacuum market. The Spot+Scrub Ai isn't just Dyson's first roller mop robot vacuum — it's the first Dyson robot vacuum that mops at all. In classic roller mop robot vacuum fashion, the roller gets rinsed in real time to ensure that every inch of floor is being scrubbed with a clean pad. It's much less common to find a robot vacuum and mop combo that actually mops with warm water for more efficient stain breakdown, but the Spot+Scrub Ai does. (Most only wash the mop with hot water, but clean with room temperature.)

It wouldn't be a Dyson without a bright color scheme. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable The whole dock setup is bulkier than most. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

The Spot+Scrub Ai also finally adds a self-emptying dock (those have been ubiquitous for half a decade), and washes and dries the roller mop. An AI-powered HD camera brings small obstacle avoidance technology to the Spot+Scrub Ai's resume, but it doesn't send or record images (so no livestream pet camera).

For general vibe and decor purposes, I can't say that I'm thrilled with the look of the dock. The three canister situation is bulky (just like the robovac itself) and unnecessarily industrial. But if you think this design is loud, just wait until you hear the self-emptying noise. FWIW, I do appreciate the built-in detergent tank and bagless dustbin.

Despite so many new features, Dyson surprisingly didn't hike the price from the 360 Vis Nav. The Spot+Scrub Ai costs $1,199.99, matching the debut price of the 360 Vis Nav when it came out in 2024. I'm glad that Dyson realized that the 360 Vis Nav was comically overpriced, which is probably why it's not hard to find it on sale for more than 60 percent off.

Is the Spot+Scrub Ai as smart as it sounds?

The Spot+Scrub Ai started out by acing several of my standard litter box cleaning tests for all robot vacuums. I have an uncovered self-emptying litter box (crystal litter) in the bathroom and a Litter-Robot Evo (clumping grass seed litter) in the kitchen. Both areas get pretty covered in tracked litter after even a day, but I pour extra on the floor for the initial test. The Spot+Scrub Ai finished with about 98 percent debris and dust pickup of each litter type, spinning around to use the laser to check for lingering particles before officially marking the area as complete.

Though the Spot+Scrub Ai is round (not D-shaped like 360 Vis Nav), the roller mop doesn't shy away from wall edges. I watched it scoot right up against baseboards, the open laundry closet door, and the washing machine. It even hugged the toilet as well as I could hope for in such a tight area.

The roller mop extended to scrub closely around walls, doors, and the oven. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

The first wet spill obstacle course included splatters of chunky salsa and a red wine spill on hardwood. The Spot+Scrub Ai bodied the salsa, picking up a surprising amount on the first pass. It turned around and came back the other way to grab the few chunks that were flicked out of the way at first. Overall, the Spot+Scrub Ai+ had to have made about five passes over the same spot of hardwood floor after I assume it noticed that some salsa, a piece of dry cat food, or a speck of litter was left behind. In the app, you can follow along on the map to see where a stain has been detected. That part had me cheering out loud... for a second.

When it's thorough, it's thorough. But when it's not...

But that level of precision was missing when the botvac approached the spilled red wine. It wasn't the actual roller mop that blundered this spill, but the two spinning side brushes that are typically associated with dry debris.

The Spot+Scrub Ai's whole ethos is using artificial intelligence to clean on its toes, right? There's been so much hype surrounding the joint slay of the AI camera and green light to make tweaks to cleaning in the moment — to the point that they straight up included it in the title of the vacuum. So I feel like it's valid to assume that the Spot+Scrub Ai is smart enough to not make a mess worse. If it sees a puddle in the path ahead, wouldn't it make sense to pause the spinning dry brushes so that they don't further slosh the spill around?

The original wine puddle was pretty far away from the rug. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable The Spot+Scrub Ai+ managed to smear the wine around the rug flap (and ignore the powder). Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

Instead, I witnessed the Spot+Scrub Ai drive right over the spill with side brushes spinning full speed ahead, spattering wine in the vicinity on the floor as well as all over the underside of the vacuum. (Liquid seeping into the interior parts is a recipe for your robot vacuum to stop working.) Those side brushes, now soaked in wine and salsa, don't get washed in the dock like the actual roller mop does.

You can imagine my surprise when I heard the "cleaning complete" announcement, just to look down and see the abandoned puddle smeared to the corner of my kitchen Ruggable, plus a pile of spilled protein powder on the rug completely ignored. Dyson claims that the Spot+Scrub Ai relies on photographic evidence of mess removal before heading back to the dock. How was this missed? And what if the rug wasn't machine washable?

Factors to keep in mind

Several red flags popped up during my first week with the Spot+Scrub Ai. Since Dyson baked so many fancy and customizable settings into the Spot+Scrub Ai's app, I was open to the possibility of cleaning and navigation getting better over time. (That's AI's whole thing, after all.) Unfortunately, those initial concerns didn't sort themselves out over the next few weeks of testing.

Not-so-nimble navigation

Mopping fail aside, the Spot+Scrub Ai struggled to maneuver around my apartment without issue on a regular basis. While I've accepted that roller mop robot vacuums are the tallest type of robot vacuum mop combo, the Spot+Scrub Ai is so thick and cumbersome that it limits the reach of its AI mess detection features. It doesn't fit under the Litter-Robot step where a ton of litter gathers, or under the table legs in the hallway, where cat fur tumbleweeds and leaves batted off the dried arrangement on the table gather.

SEE ALSO: Shark's new scrubbing-centric robot vacuum finds stains with a UV light. I tested it against other top robot mops.

But it's more unforgivable that the Spot+Scrub Ai is too tall to fit under my kitchen counters — even other roller mop robot vacuums like the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow had no problem scooting underneath. Then, the Spot+Scrub Ai never failed to get stuck after half wedging itself under the cabinets, battling with the bottom drawer for a minute straight every single time. Similarly, the Spot+Scrub Ai ended up scraping some gross brown gunk off the bottom of the dishwasher because the squeeze was that tight. You could drop a keep-out zone for tight areas like this in the MyDyson app, but that's kind of a crucial area for a robot vacuum to simply skip. Under-cabinet crumb duty is a non-negotiable in my book.

Unreliable carpet and rug cleaning

The Spot+Scrub Ai displayed consistently mediocre rug and carpet performance. It did a satisfactory job with cat hair in the medium pile living room rug, but left behind more than a few sprinkles and tortilla chip crumbs on the same rug. The Spot+Scrub Ai also had a pretty poor showing during the high pile test that I give to every robot vacuum.

It's hard to see here, but little pieces were left strewn across the whole rug. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

I sprinkle small debris like dry quinoa or rice on a faux fur Tumble rug to really challenge the lifting capabilities on plush carpet — the Spot+Scrub Ai's pickup rate was only about 75 or 80 percent, leaving pieces behind in and laying on top of the fibers. Some were visible to the naked eye, some I only discovered after they got stuck to my bare feet.

The 18,000 Pa suction power is a tad low for a $1,199.99 robovac, considering the much-cheaper Eufy C28's 15,000 Pa did a better job on rugs in my testing.

Not cute

Perhaps the Spot+Scrub Ai's obnoxious industrial design would have grown on me had the cleaning experience itself been a breeze. But I had to rescue the Spot+Scrub Ai from being lost or stuck multiple times — just to carry it back to a dock that was the ugly duckling of the Dreame, Roborock, and Shark robot vacuum docks that I was testing at the same time.

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The transparent bagless dustbin advertises every particle that's been sucked off of your floor. The transparent water tank resembles a plastic water bottle that was left in a hot car for a week. I realize that these design choices were supposed to help us keep track of what needed to be emptied or filled when, but at what aesthetic cost?

Is the Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai worth it?

No, the Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai requires way too much babysitting to be worth its price tag. There are far better robot vacuum and mop combos that cost the same or less — this applies even if the Spot+Scrub Ai goes on sale. If you want a roller mop robot vacuum with reliable AI-powered cleaning, buy the Narwal Flow 2. If you really just want a Dyson, buy the Dyson V12 Detect Slim or the Dyson PencilVac.

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As NASA's Juno flew around Jupiter last week, the spacecraft snapped a photo of an object before it could make a clean getaway. 

That clunky, bumpy thing at the far right edge of the frame is Thebe, the second largest of the gas giant planet's inner moons. The rarely photographed Jovian world was caught on camera May 1, during a close pass. (It's actually not quite clear whether Juno saw it coming or going.)

Though the mission's JunoCam takes most of the stunning imagery from Jupiter's system, this picture came from the little-known Stellar Reference Unit instrument. The spacecraft was just 3,100 miles away from Thebe in space when it took the portrait. Each pixel represents just under 2 square miles. 

"While the SRU's primary function is to image star fields for navigation, its high sensitivity in low-light conditions makes it a powerful secondary science instrument," according to NASA. 

SEE ALSO: A curious pattern emerges from thousands of baby star clusters

As of the latest count, Jupiter has a bevy of 115 moons. But unlike the large Galilean moons that astronomers have known since the 17th century, Thebe is a modern-day discovery. Scientists first learned of its existence during the Voyager 1 mission in 1980. The moon is one of four small natural satellites that circle Jupiter inside the orbit of Io, a larger tortured world with active volcanoes. 

Thebe sits at the outer edge of Jupiter's so-called "gossamer" rings and is believed to play a crucial role in their formation. Scientists think these fainter rings are the product of meteors slamming into Thebe and neighboring moon Amalthea. The impacts are thought to then cause rocks and dust to spray into space around the planet.

The little-known Stellar Reference Unit, an instrument that helps NASA navigate Juno, took the image of Thebe. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech infographic

Thebe, named after one of Zeus' nymph lovers in Greek mythology, is predominantly red and only about 60 miles wide. Its most distinctive feature is a huge central depression, known as Zethus crater, on the far side of the moon. It spans almost half the width of the moon itself. 

Despite its diminutive size, Thebe is built for speed. At a distance of 138,000 miles from Jupiter, it zooms around the planet every 16 hours. That's fitting for an image whose target looks like it's sprinting away. 

As of 2026, the spacecraft has orbited Jupiter for nearly a decade. It's studying the origin and evolution of the gas giant planet and its network of moons and dust rings. 

During Juno's primary mission, the spacecraft collected data on Jupiter's atmosphere and interior. Among its discoveries was finding that the planet's atmospheric weather layer extends way beyond its water clouds. 

After completing 35 orbits, the spacecraft transitioned to looking at the entire system around Jupiter. While the JunoCam has been responsible for many key observations, the SRU instrument has made its own discoveries, such as the "shallow lightning" in Jupiter's atmosphere.

The extended mission will continue until the spacecraft dies. Though Juno will eventually fall toward Jupiter as its trajectory degrades, NASA says it poses no risk of crashing into or contaminating any of the moons, some of which could be habitable worlds.

TL;DR: iProVPN’s five-year plan is on sale for $14.99 (reg. $360), offering secure browsing, global server access, and support for up to 10 devices, through May 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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If you’ve been meaning to add a VPN to your setup, this deal makes it easy to check it off your list. A five-year subscription to iProVPN is down to $14.99 (reg. $360), which breaks down to just a few dollars per year for ongoing online privacy.

iProVPN is built to keep your browsing private and secure while opening doors to content that may be restricted in your region. It employs AES 256-bit encryption — the industry standard for safeguarding data — and features a kill switch that immediately halts your connection if the VPN drops, preventing accidental exposure.

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With more than 250 servers in over 45 countries, iProVPN offers flexibility for users looking to access region-locked content or simply enjoy a more private connection. The service supports up to 10 devices simultaneously, making it a strong fit for households with multiple gadgets.

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FREE AUDIOBOOKS: Stuff Your Earbuds Day is live on May 8-9. Stuff Your Eardbuds Day, hosted by Romance Audio Bookworms, is offering free audiobooks from a variety of genres.

The Stuff Your Kindle Day schedule is intense. That's good news for bookworms looking to keep their reading list stocked up for free, but it's bad news for anyone tasked with announcing these events (like us).

So it's refreshing when we get something new to break up the monotony of Stuff Your Kindle Day, like Stuff Your Earbuds Day.

Stuff Your Eardbuds Day, hosted by Romance Audio Bookworms, is offering up free audiobooks from a variety of genres. There's no limit on the number of audiobooks that you download and everything that you do download is yours to keep. Need a breather from your TBR list? This is your chance to stock up on audiobooks ahead of the summer.

SEE ALSO: T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to get yours

Looking to make the most of Stuff Your Eardbuds Day? We've lined up everything you need to know about this popular event.

When is Stuff Your Eardbuds Day?

Stuff Your Eardbuds Day takes place on May 8-9. This free giveaway is live for 48 hours, giving you plenty of time to make a plan, scout your options, and download everything on your list.

Which audiobooks are free?

Hundreds of audiobooks are listed for free over this event, but there's a catch. The likes of Chirp, Google Play Books, Apple Books, Spotify, BookFunnel, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble NOOK are hosting these free deals, but you won't find anything from Audible. Amazon doesn't allow authors to offer their audiobooks for free, so Audible is notably absent from the list.

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At a glance, the pitch for The Sheep Detectives seems less like an actual movie that exists and more like an unhinged Mad Libs page: From the co-creator of TV's The Last of Us, Craig Mazin, comes a cozy crime comedy in which Hugh Jackman stars as a misanthropic shepherd, whose unexpected death spurs his furry flock into amateur investigating. Lending their voices to these sleuthing sheep are Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Patrick Stewart, Regina Hall, and Bella Ramsey. At the helm sits Kyle Balda, director of Minions: The Rise of Gru. And for good measure, the rest of the human cast includes the likes of Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, and Emma Thompson. 

Incredibly, The Sheep Detectives is a real movie. Frankly, it could have been a deeply stupid movie with bad CGI animation and a predictable solution, and I still would have been pleased that it even existed at all. I just love a big swing for its bonkers ambition. But props to Balda and his kooky cast, because The Sheep Detectives is so much more than silly fun. It's a smart parody of the detective stories with a cheeky sense of humor, a sensational ensemble, and an ending so poignant that I actually teared up! 

It might sound like sheer hyperbole, but I mean this sincerely: The Sheep Detectives is an utter crowd-pleaser sure to be one of the most entertaining movies of the year. 

If you love Only Murders in the Building or The Thursday Murder Club, you'll adore The Sheep Detectives.  Regina Hall as the voice of Cloud, Chris O’Dowd as the voice of Mopple and Julia-Louis Dreyfus as the voice of Lily in "The Sheep Detectives." Credit: Amazon MGM Studios

Based on Leonie Swann's 2005 novel Three Bags Full, The Sheep Detectives begins on the farmland of George Hardy (a terrifically game Jackman), a lonely shepherd who dedicates his life to the care of his sheep. Through voiceover, George explains that he doesn't care much for people, but he loves his flock. Then, he introduces each ram, lamb, and ewe by name. There's the fluffy diva Cloud (Regina Hall), the spunky lamb Juno (Ramsey), the sage-like Mopple (O'Dowd), the rambunctious twin rams (both voiced by Brett Goldstein), and his favorites, the tawny-colored Lily (Louis-Dreyfus) and the surly black sheep, Sebastian (Cranston). 

At the end of each day, George settles down with the setting sun and a mystery novel, which he reads aloud to his sheep. He suspects they understand neither hide nor hair of these detective stories, but he treasures the tradition all the same. Little does George know that when speaking amongst themselves, the sheep compare notes each night, hoping to crack the case ahead of the novel's sleuth. It's always Lily who gets it right. So, when one morning they find George dead in their meadow, Lily leads the others in finding his killer. 

With Sebastian and Mopple at her side, she travels to the nearby village to size up the suspects, including a grimacing butcher (Conleth Hill), a rival shepherd (Tosin Cole), the rude bed-and-breakfast proprietor (Chau), and a mysterious stranger (Gordon), whose arrival in town is quite suspicious. 

Of course, while Lily and her flock understand English, they don't speak it. So, they'll need to figure out how to communicate their findings with investigative journalist Elliot Matthews (Galitzine) and the village's only police officer, Tim Derry (Braun). Along the way, they'll not only use what they've learned from George's books, but also face some hard truths about what it means to be a sheep. 

Cozy crime has a new masterpiece in The Sheep Detectives.  Nicholas Braun stars as Officer Tim Derry and Molly Gordon as Rebecca Hampstead in "The Sheep Detectives." Credit: Amazon MGM Studios

Craig Mazin's script doesn't spoof detective stories. Instead, like Scream did for slashers, The Sheep Detectives draws attention to the tropes of its genre to better subvert them. Lily dedicatedly notes how motive, means, and alibis are all crucial pieces of information. But both she and the cop soon realize that solving a murder isn't as simple as a checking off the boxes in a game of Clue. Humor comes not only from the weird twists the investigation takes, but also from the inventive ways the sheep find to communicate their message to this clown of a cop. 

Braun is a solid fool in the role, bouncing not only off the CGI sheep, which are brought to life with animation that finds a cozy spot between photo-real and cutesy critter. He also plays the foil to smarter figures, like Galitzine's reporter, Gordon's could-be femme fatale, and Emma Thompson's lawyer, whose tongue is as sharp as her attire. 

Emma Thompson stars as Lydia Harbottle in "The Sheep Detectives." Credit: Alex Bailey / Amazon MGM Studios

Mazin shrewdly brings together archetypes from a cozy English village and from film noir to create a thrilling conflict of tone. Reflecting this mash-up, The Sheep Detectives repeatedly leaps from bouncy comedy to tense moments around the murder investigations. And Balda's ensemble manages each leap with grace. Louis-Dreyfus shoulders the lead, making Lily vibrant, determined, and on occasion rattled. Cranston recalls his Isle of Dogs performance, playing a mangy animal whose yearning to belong and fear for self-preservation are at odds. O'Dowd brings a dopey sweetness that matures into a solemn sincerity as The Sheep Detectives grapples less with the mystery than with the grief of George's death. As these sheep butt heads over the case, there's terrific tension because of how the animation and voice work knits together to create characters who feel absolutely real, even in their wacky scenarios. 

Allow me to give my favorite non-spoilery example. In this quaint village, where a festival consists of three small booths arranged in a line behind the bed-and-breakfast, every shop seems to have a neon sign. Not the expected hand-painted wooden sign announcing their shop name. Neon. I first noticed it at the butcher shop, where the grimacing butcher was interviewed under neon pink signs resembling butcher knives. Later, I saw the words "police station" emblazoned in blue neon. And then, during a walk-and-talk where much exposition was being laid down, we see two big green wrenches on the side of a building... in neon, of course. Then, the characters walk past a sign that serves as an explanation and punchline for a joke I didn't even realize was being set up. It read: "Nancy's Neon — huge discounts for locals." 

It's a small, blink-and-you'll-miss-it gag. But it had me cackling. And beyond that, it bolstered The Sheep Detective's genre-mashup by infusing the small English village coziness with the harsh lighting of a neo-noir neon signage. The Sheep Detectives is filled with thoughtful elements like this that reflect the layers Balda, Mazin, and their terrific cast have built in. 

The Sheep Detectives is fun for the whole family.  Laraine Newman as the voice of the Fainting Sheep and Hugh Jackman as George Hardy in "The Sheep Detectives." Credit: Amazon MGM Studios

For grown-ups who love a mystery to solve, The Sheep Detectives offers a murder case that is curious and not easy to crack. The suspects, played by dazzling comedic performers, are colorful, quirky, and even a bit cranky, adding a burst of energy to each interrogation.  

For kids who love animal movies, The Sheep Detectives smartly offers furry, funny heroes who offer life lessons in an easy-to-understand way. Sure, this movie involves death, murder, and grief. But there's no blood and little violence. Plus, death is not taken lightly by man or beast here. Actually, how Lily and her flock learn to face what has happened to George could be a learning moment for kids, as it's explained simply but sensitively. 

The humor here ranges from physical comedy to quips to visual gags and sheep shenanigans. And as such, The Sheep Detectives is a rare thing, a comedy unashamed to be a comedy. Yet with Mazin's eye for detail and Balda's skill for crafting sheer silliness, The Sheep Detectives is more. It's a feel-good movie that's sure to delight all ages. 

The Sheep Detectives opens in theaters May 8. 

Sir David Attenborough turned 100 years old on Friday, with people across the globe sending him their well-wishes. He was also honoured with a wasp.

A beloved natural historian, conservationist, and broadcaster, Attenborough has educated millions about the wonders of the natural world across a career spanning over 70 years. Since joining the BBC in the early 1950s, Attenborough has presented a slew of well-received documentary programs such as Planet Earth, Blue Planet, and Extinction: The Facts. To many, his recognisable voice is synonymous with the majestic beauty of nature. 

SEE ALSO: 23 climate change documentaries you need to watch because this planet is NOT fine

Attenborough has regularly worked behind the camera as well, writing and producing numerous documentaries capturing the amazing world around us. He is also a conservationist, advocating for renewable energy, combating climate change, and protecting the planet's biodiversity. 

His work has inspired countless people, drawing attention to the beauty and fragility of our environment, as well as the urgent need for us to protect and preserve it.

"Don't waste anything," Attenborough said in a 2020 interview. "Don't waste electricity, don't waste food, don't waste power. Just treat the natural world as though it's precious, which it is." 

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As such, Attenborough's 100th birthday is cause for celebration. Various events have been organised to mark the occasion in the UK and abroad, including live BBC special David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth and a 242-foot (80-metre) sand portrait of him by arts collective Sand In Your Eye. The Australian Museum is also marking Attenborough's birthday by offering free entry to their exhibit Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires.

A sand portrait of Sir David Attenborough was created on Morecambe Beach in Morecambe, England. Credit: Anthony Devlin / Getty Images

Google also marked the occasion with an Easter egg, which generates images of animals, plants, and a message of thanks over Search results of Attenborough's name.

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Of course, when an older, widely beloved personality such as Attenborough hits the headlines without immediate context, it inevitably causes some initial alarm. Fortunately, this adrenaline spike was unwarranted.

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While Attenborough has not been active on social media since a brief stint in 2020, he released an audio message via the BBC thanking people for their well-wishes.

"I had rather thought that I would celebrate my 100th birthday quietly, but it seems that many of you have had other ideas," Attenborough said on Thursday. "I've been completely overwhelmed by birthday greetings from pre-school groups to care home residents and countless individuals and families of all ages.

"I simply can't reply to each of you all separately, but I would like to thank you all most sincerely for your kind messages, and wish those of you who have planned your own local events tomorrow [to] have a very happy day."

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Attenborough received at least one unorthodox birthday gift this week, with London's Natural History Museum naming a new species after him. Over 50 species have previously been named after Attenborough, including a long-beaked echidna, a ghost shrimp, and a plesiosaur. Now one more has been added to the list: Attenboroughnculus tau, a species of parasitic wasp found in Chile. Though it was initially collected in 1984, the museum only recently identified the insect.

The museum announced its name on Thursday, stating that the decision was to honour Attenborough's work and inspire others to pursue natural history.

"I got this idea [that] I wanted to be a taxonomist from Attenborough from Life on Earth," principal curator of insects Dr. Gavin Broad told Australia's ABC News. "It was Attenborough who opened my eyes to the bigger world … so it's his fault I am where I am now."

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Despite the fortuitous timing, a parasitic wasp may not seem like the most complimentary creature that could be associated with Attenborough. It also isn't the first parasitic wasp to receive his name, preceded by the Smicromorpha attenboroughi from India in 2021.

Even so, it's still fairly fitting considering Attenborough's reverence and respect for all living creatures, despite reportedly hating rats. (While there are no rats named after Attenborough, he is the namesake of a carnivorous pitcher plant which ingests them.) If anyone could find beauty in a parasitic wasp, it'd probably be Attenborough.

SAVE OVER $190: As of May 8, the Dyson V8 Plus is on sale for $349.98 at Amazon. That's a 35% discount on the list price.

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If it's time for a vacuum upgrade, check out this deal on the Dyson V8 Plus at Amazon. As of May 8, it's on sale for $349.98, a $190.01 discount from its usual price of $539.99.

It's an ideal vacuum for all spaces in your home thanks to its Motorbar cleaner head that's designed to clean different floor types. It's great for pet hair too, and is able to detangle long hair. It comes with three attachments for cleaning different areas, along with a wall dock and charger.

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Dyson states that the vacuum gives up to 40 minutes of suction power in one go, or up to five minutes if you're using Max mode. This is one of two power modes, the standard mode is ideal for everyday cleaning while the Max mode is for more intensive spot cleaning. It can also be converted into a handheld vacuum for cleaning your car, your stairs, or just those really hard-to-reach corners.

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TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities Play Booster Box has dropped to $129 at Amazon, marking its lowest-ever price with Amazon. Walmart is matching that price, while TCGplayer listings start slightly lower at $128 with shipping included.

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If you have been waiting for Edge of Eternities to drop in price before adding the expansion to your trading card collection, Amazon has dropped a record-low price.

As of May 8, the Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities Play Booster Box is available for $129. That’s $35.70 off Amazon’s $164.70 list price, and it brings the 30-pack box down to around $4.30 per booster. It's also the lowest price this box has ever been with the retailer — confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel.

Walmart is also showing the same $129 price, but from a higher $169.99 regular price, which works out to a $40.99 saving. TCGplayer currently has Edge of Eternities Play Booster Displays listed as low as $128 with shipping included, with its market price sitting at $128.27 and a listed median at $164.63. So while TCGplayer is technically a dollar cheaper, Amazon might be the most convenient option for a lot of shoppers.

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For anyone who skipped this set when it first launched, Edge of Eternities is Magic’s first full space opera expansion, sending players into the Sothera system as a star system teeters on the edge of disaster. You can expect cards based on distant planets, alien factions, dazzling magic, and a dangerous supervoid at the center of everything. 

The Play Booster Box itself includes 30 Play Boosters, each containing 14 Magic cards and a token. Every pack includes at least one Traditional Foil, with 1-4 cards of rarity Rare or higher. There’s also a slim chance of pulling a Foil Borderless Mythic, while Traditional Foil Lands replace regular lands in 20% of boosters. 

For more savings on Magic: The Gathering boxes, you can still grab the 24-pack MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box at its lowest-ever price. Among upcoming expansions, you can still pre-order MTG’s The Hobbit Bundle for only $69.99.

TL;DR: Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Sleeved Booster Pack up for preorder at $12.99 with free delivery, shipped and sold by MVP Marketplace. TCGplayer also currently has the same sleeved booster starting at $10.87 shipped, and non-sleeved boosters for $9.85.

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Chaos Rising preorder prices have been steadily going up for Elite Trainer Boxes, but prices for Booster Packs seem to have stabilized. 

As of May 8, Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Sleeved Booster Pack listed at $12.99 with free delivery. The listing is shipped and sold by MVP Marketplace, with Amazon currently showing delivery as early as May 21 for some shoppers. Just keep in mind that Pokémon lists Chaos Rising’s official release date as May 22, so that early delivery estimate may not be accurate.

Amazon is now only $2.08 above the Sleeved Chaos Rising Booster’s market price on TCGplayer. Also at TCGplayer, unopened presale listings for the same Chaos Rising Sleeved Booster Pack start at $10.87 with shipping included, with a listed median of $10.92 and a market price of $10.91.

If you care less about the cardboard sleeve, TCGplayer also has the standard Chaos Rising Booster Pack starting at $9.85 shipped, though its listed market price is higher at $12.06. Either way, each sealed Chaos Rising Booster Pack contains 10 random trading cards. 

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The Chaos Rising expansion launches the next wave of the Pokémon TCG’s Mega Evolution era, with over 120 cards, more new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, more than 20 Trainer cards, and more than 35 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations. Expect Mega Greninja ex, Mega Floette ex, Mega Pyroar ex, and Mega Dragalge ex to headline this highly anticipated expansion. 

To save even more on boosters, you can still buy the 36-pack Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Display Box for $278.95 — making it so you’re only paying roughly $7.74 per pack. As for the last expansion, you can still grab the Pokémon TCG’s Perfect Order Build and Battle Box for around $40 at Amazon.

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