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These 7 apps helped me use Linux after ditching Windows

How-To Geek - 1 hour 22 min ago

Switching operating systems can be a daunting task—you have to figure out which of your favorite apps are supported, and find good alternatives for those that aren't. Here are the ones I installed immediately after switching to Linux.

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Forget the Toyota Grand Highlander—This Korean SUV is cheaper and more plush

How-To Geek - 1 hour 32 min ago

The three-row SUVsegment is more competitive than ever, but one Korean contender continues to stand out by offering more luxury for less money. While the Toyota Grand Highlander has quickly become the default recommendation for many families, the newly redesigned Kia Telluride makes a strong case for itself with a lower starting price, a more upscale cabin, and an impressive amount of standard equipment. For 2027, Kia has given its popular family hauler a major overhaul, introducing bolder styling, new off-road-inspired trims, and updated technology throughout.

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Last call: Save $130 on Bose noise-cancelling headphones for Memorial Day

Mashable - 1 hour 40 min ago

SAVE $120: As of May 25, you can buy the Bose QuietComfort headphones on sale at Amazon for $229. That's a 36% discount on its usual $359 price tag. You can also grab the limited-edition Cypress Green color for only $209.

Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones $229
$359 Save $130   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones (cypress green) $209 at Amazon
$359 Save $150   Get Deal

While there's no denying that the new Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are some of the best (if not the best) noise-cancelling headphones on the market, their more basic sibling, the regular QuietComforts, are still pretty awesome. In fact, Mashable Shopping Reporter Sam Mangino said they're her "all-time favorite headphones," and she's tested a ton. They're also significantly cheaper than the Ultras — especially now that they're on sale for Memorial Day.

As of May 25, the Bose QuietComfort noise-cancelling headphones are just $229 at Amazon. That's $130 or nearly 40% off their list price of $359. While that's not the lowest price we've ever seen for these cozy cans, it's still an excellent deal on above-average noise-cancelling headphones that check all the right boxes. Not to mention, every color option is on sale for once. You can even grab the green pair pictured in this article for only $209.

The basic QuietComforts will still deliver impressive noise cancellation, a comfortable fit, rich audio, intuitive controls (which Mangino counts as a huge perk), and up to 24 hours of battery life. The only drawbacks are that you won't get spatial audio or more advanced AI features in the app. As Mangino writes in her review, "The average person will be more than satisfied with the headphone's full, rounded sound."

If you're looking to upgrade your headphones, but don't want to spend $400 or more, we can't recommend the $229 Bose QuietComfort headphones enough.

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Hackers are using real Microsoft login pages to steal accounts, the FBI warns

How-To Geek - 1 hour 48 min ago

You'll want to be careful before signing in to your Microsoft 365 account from an outside prompt, even if you're vigilant. The FBI says a new scam based on the Kali365 phishing-as-a-service platform can bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) by tricking users into approving legitimate Microsoft logins.

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3 exciting Netflix thrillers to watch this week (May 25-31)

How-To Geek - 2 hours 2 min ago

Last weekend marked the arrival of Ladies First, a new comedy from director Thea Sharrock starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike. In the movie, Cohen plays a misogynistic CEO who somehow enters a flipped world dominated by women. Come for the satire, stay for the genius brand reversals like Victor's Secret and Harriet Potter.

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Last chance to shop 75+ Memorial Day sales: We found the top discounts on TVs, mattresses, Sony headphones, and Ninja appliances

Mashable - 2 hours 27 min ago
The best Memorial Day 2026 deals at a glance: Best Apple Deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 (save $50 at Amazon) Get Deal Best Amazon deal Ninja Slushi $259 (save $90.99) Get Deal Best TV deal Toshiba 65-inch C350 LED 4K Fire TV $264.99 (save $265) Get Deal Best tech deal Bose QuietComfort headphones $229 (save $120) Get Deal Best home deal Ruggable save up to 25% sitewide Shop Now Best Anker Deal Anker USB-C Display Charger, 45W $27.99 (save $12) Get Deal Best Outdoor Deal Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Power Station $449 (save $350 at Amazon) Get Deal Best Amazon Device Deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus $29.99 (save $20 at Amazon) Get Deal Best Memorial Day Deal Under $50 Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones $36.95 (save $33.04) Get Deal Best Gaming Deal Samsung 34-inch Odyssey G5 Ultra-Wide Gaming Monitor $279.99 (save $120 at Amazon) Get Deal

We're already on the final day of the long Memorial Day weekend, and that means it's time to shop for last-minute deals. If you've spent the weekend outside with friends, wind down by browsing some of the best deals we could find. It's possible we won't see prices like this again until Prime Day in June.

The final hours of Amazon's sale can save you up to 40%. And there are also plenty of savings from other online shopping destinations, with deals on products such as mattresses, TVs, furniture, and outdoor patio items. Plenty of brands are getting in on MDW action — you can grab the Dyson Airwrap i.d. for $150 off and the Bose QuietComfort headphones for $120 off.

We'll be updating all the best Memorial Day deals throughout the day, so be sure to keep checking back on this page for the biggest and best savings.

Best Memorial Day Amazon deals Ninja Slushi $259.99 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $90   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it

What says start of the summer better than slushies on demand? When Mashable's Leah Stodart reviewed the Ninja Slushi, she pointed out the merits of the Slushi over a regular blender: no ice is required, and it keeps drinks frozen while in its cooling cylinder. From cola slushies to frosé, this might just be the ultimate summer drink machine. It has some downsides (sugar-free beverages are a no-go), but if you're a frozen drink enthusiast, this deal is worth a closer look.

More Amazon dealsBest Memorial Day TV deals Opens in a new window Credit: Toshiba Toshiba 65-inch C350 LED 4K Fire TV $264.99 at Best Buy
$529.99 Save $265   Get Deal Why we like it

Best Buy and Amazon have been racing to match prices on this Fire TV. Best Buy was initially $75 cheaper than Amazon, so Amazon dropped its sale price to keep pace. But that's only a piece of the picture, demonstrating just how good this deal is. Our resident TV expert, Leah Stodart, pointed out that this $264.99 price point is so good that it's less than the sale price of the 43-inch version of Amazon's most basic Ember 4K Fire TV. In other words, if you're looking to score a solid deal on a smart TV this Memorial Day, this could be the one for you.

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Best Memorial Day mattress deals

  • Avocado: Get up to 20% off organic mattresses, bed toppers, and bedding.

  • Amerisleep: Get up to $1,000 off all mattresses and 40% off bundles

  • Bear: Get 35% off sitewide, plus $275 worth of free accessories

  • Casper: Get up to 30% off select mattresses and 35% off bundles

  • DreamCloud: Save up to 60% on mattresses and 66% on bundles

  • Purple: Get up to $900 off a mattress and a base

  • Helix: Get 25% off sitewide with code MEMDAY25

  • Leesa: Get 30% off select mattresses

  • Mattress Firm: Get up to 60% off select mattresses with queens starting at $189.99

  • Nectar: Get up to 50% off select mattresses and 66% off bundles

  • Saatva: Save up to $650 on mattresses, including the Saatva Classic and Memory Foam Hybrid mattresses

  • Serta: Save up to $600 on select mattress and adjustable base sets

  • Sleep Number: Save up to $1,200 on ClimateCool and ComfortNext mattresses, BOGO free Ultimate Shape Pillows, and BOGO 50% off sheets

  • Tempur-Pedic: Save 40% on the Tempur-Cloud Mattress or up to $500 on adjustable mattress sets, plus free gifts

Best Memorial Day home deals

  • Brooklinen: Refresh your bedding for summer with 25% off sitewide

  • Buffy: Save up to 25% sitewide

  • Caraway Home: Save up to 30% on cookware and bakeware

  • Cozy Earth: Save 20% sitewide or 25% when you buy three or more items

  • Crate & Barrel: Save up to 60% on rugs, 35% on kitchen brands, and 30% on furniture

  • Cuisinart: Save 15% on $99.95+, 20% on $149.95+, and 25% on $249.95+

  • Dyson: Save up to $290 on Dyson vacuums and floor cleaning appliances

  • Home Depot: Save up to 40% on select appliances, 20% on select patio furniture, and up to $175 off on select tools now through May 27

  • Joybird: Take up to 45% off on bestselling furniture and up to 35% off sitewide through May 25

  • KitchenAid: Save up to 25% on select countertop appliances

  • Kohl's: Save up to 50% sitewide on clothes, kitchen appliances, bedding, patio furniture, and more

  • Lego: Spend $100 and get a free duck family Lego set

  • Lovesac: Save 40% sitewide through May 31

  • Lowe's: Save on appliances, grills, patio furniture, gardening supplies, and more through June 3

  • Mellow Sleep: Get $20 off $100, $50 off $200, or $100 off $300

  • Nest New York: Save 25% sitewide with code 25OFF

  • Parachute: Save 25% sitewide plus 30% on bundles

  • Pluto Pillow: Save 15% with code MEMDAY

  • Ruggable: Save up to 25% sitewide

  • Rugs Direct: Save up to 80% sitewide on brands like Safavieh, Chris Loves Julia, Loloi, Rifle Paper Co., and Rugs USA

  • SharkNinja: Save up to 30% on Ninja kitchen appliances and Shark vacuums, hair tools, and fans

  • Target: Target's Hello Summer Sale brings deals on summer favorites, including up to 20% off kids' outdoor toys and up to 45% off patio furniture and garden essentials

  • Wayfair: Save up to 70% sitewide

SEE ALSO: Dyson's Memorial Day sale has $290 off vacuums, $150 off hair care tools Best Memorial Day tech deals

  • Best Buy: Save on TVs, Apple products, laptops, monitors, Sony cameras, Bluetooth speakers, and more

  • BJ’s Wholesale Club: Get up to 50% off TVs and electronics, 25% off mattresses, and 15% off home and kitchen

  • Brick: Save 15% on one Brick and 20% on two Bricks

  • HP: Save up to 72% on OmniBook laptops, Omen gaming PCs, All-in-One desktops, and more

  • Lenovo: Save up to 30% on ThinkPad, Yoga, ThinkBook, IdeaPad, and Legion laptops

  • LG: Save up to 44% on TVs, 40% on monitors, and up to 58% on appliances

  • Tile: Save up to 40% on trackers

  • Sonos: Save up to 25% on smart speakers, soundbars, and subwoofers at Sonos and Amazon.

  • TP-Link: Save up to $220 on select products, including the Tapo C460 (4-Pack) + H500, plus get an additional 10% off sitewide with code USA10

Best Memorial Day beauty deals

  • Dyson: Save up to $150 on the Dyson Airwrap i.d., Airstrait, and Supersonic Nural

  • FabFitFun: Save 40% on your first box, plus get a free Vacation bonus box ($250 value) with an annual membership signup

  • L'ange: Save up to 44% on select tools with code MEMORIAL, plus an extra 15% off your entire order with code EXTRA15

Best Memorial Day outdoor deals

  • Bote: Save 15% sitewide

  • Columbia: Save up to 40% on "almost everything"

  • Dick's Sporting Goods: Save up to 50% on bikes, kayaks, tents, grills, and golf gear, save up to to 40% on Nike and adidas

  • Huffy: Save 25% on select bikes

  • Gozney: Take up to $100 off select ovens and up to 20% off accessories

  • HOVERAir: Save up to 47%

  • REI: Take up to 50% off during the REI Anniversary Sale

  • Rumpl: Save 25% sitewide

  • Shibumi: Spend $350 to get a free $50 gift card

  • Solo Stove: Save 15% on select fire pits and pizza ovens

SEE ALSO: Memorial Day 2026 deals: Score free food from 7-Eleven, Dunkin’, Subway, Starbucks, and more
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Sony's MiniDisc was better than the CD, but one fatal flaw ruined it

How-To Geek - 2 hours 32 min ago

It's no exaggeration to say that the Compact Disc (CD) dominated the '90s. It's really a technology of the '80s, but the '90s is when the format peaked, and when its most likely threat arose, and failed.

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Looking to cut down on screen time? The Brick is on sale for Memorial Day

Mashable - 2 hours 45 min ago

SAVE UP TO 20%: The Brick is on sale for $50.15, down from the normal price of $59. That's a 15% discount. Two Bricks are on sale for $94.40, down from $118, for a 20% discount.

Opens in a new window Credit: Brick The Brick $50.15 at Brick
$59 Save $8.85   Get Deal

For those who are hoping to spend the summer outside with friends or indoors becoming an expert on a new hobby, spending hours scrolling on a phone isn't part of that plan. If you tend to spend hours unintentionally scrolling instead of doing the productive stuff, The Brick could help. Lucky for us, it's on sale for Memorial Day.

As of May 25, the Brick is on sale for $50.15, down from the normal price of $59. That's a 15% discount that takes $8.85 off the price. Save even more by buying two Bricks, which are on sale for $94.40, down from $118, for a 20% discount.

According to Mashable Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino, The Brick taught her how to be bored again. In her full review of the Brick, she said it's the only thing that's managed to cut her screen time in half.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's Memorial Day sale is live — score the best deals on TVs, Bose earbuds, Jackery power stations, and more

The Brick works via its app. From there, you select which phone apps to lock by tapping your phone against the Brick. Those apps then unlock when you tap your phone to the Brick again. Mangino puts her Brick on the refrigerator, locking her out of apps she doesn't want to use unless she walks to the fridge to unlock them.

"That small physical element makes a world of difference," explained Mangino. "When I'm lounging on the couch in the evening and want to scroll through Instagram, even though I'm already watching a show, knowing I'd have to get up to un-Brick my phone is enough to deter me from scrolling."

Unlike many app-blocking controls, Brick requires no subscription fees. Once you have the Brick in hand, you won't need to pay anything extra to gain access to its features. Plus, a single Brick can be used on as many devices as you'd like. Brick your own phone and tablet, but also share access with any housemates.

Since the Brick is on sale for at least 15% off, make the commitment to a summer of less screen time. Your friends, family, hobbies, and that giant stack of books will thank you.

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JBLs new open earbuds just got their first discount ever for Memorial Day

Mashable - 2 hours 50 min ago

SAVE $30: As of May 25, the JBL Sense Lite open earbuds are on sale at Amazon for just $119.95. That's 20% off their list price of $149.95 and their best price ever.

Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Sense Lite open earbuds $119.95 at Amazon
$149.95 Save $30.00   Get Deal

Premium headphones and speakers brand JBL released five new pairs of open earbuds of all shapes and sizes earlier this year after debuting them at CES 2026. I find them all to be a little too expensive for my liking, TBH, so I've been eyeing them and waiting for a notable price drop. Finally, two months after their debut, the most affordable of the ear hook-style options, the Sense Lite, have their first ever discount.

As of Memorial Day on May 25, the JBL Sense Lite open earbuds are on sale for just $119.95 at Amazon. That's a $30 or 20% price drop from their $149.95 list price and the lowest price on record.

Part of JBL's new audio-first OpenSound Series, the Sense Lite are designed to maintain high-quality audio without obstructing the ear canal. They offer a more simplified design than the more advanced Sense Pro, but they'll also cost you $50 less. You'll get an Adaptive Bass Boost feature for powerful sound, a sleek and comfortable ear hook design, four mics for crisp calls, and customizable touch controls and 10-band EQ. They deliver eight hours of battery life, plus an extra 24 in the charging case.

While I haven't tested the Sense Lite earbuds myself, I can definitely vouch for JBL as a brand. I've owned the JBL Endurance Peak earhook-style earbuds for a few years now (as well as the JBL Clip and Flip speakers) and they're still going strong. If you've been curious about open earbuds or are simply looking for a new pair of earbuds for working out or commuting, give the JBL Sense Lite open earbuds a shot. At just $119.95, they're a pretty great value compared to other popular options.

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I install this open-source app store on every Android device (even my TVs)

How-To Geek - 3 hours 2 min ago

One of the first apps I install on a new Android device isn't from the Play Store; it's an alternative to the Play Store. F-Droid is an open-source app store packed with useful apps that often have no ads, tracking, or subscriptions. It's perfect as a companion to the Play Store, and what's more, it works on just about any Android device.

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Survey says 99% of executives are prepared for AI layoffs in next two years

Mashable - 3 hours 3 min ago

Corporate execs are prepped and ready to cut their workforces down due to AI in the next two years, according to a new corporate survey of the job market.

Conducted by the Mercer consulting firm, the global report surveyed 12,000 respondents across upper-level management, human resources, and lower-level employees.

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More than 99 percent of executives surveyed for the report said they expect AI "to lead to at least some headcount reduction in the next two years." In addition, fully 98 percent of executives said they were "planning organization design changes in the next two years." And, when compared to other employees, C-Suite-level execs were much more focused on figuring out how to incorporate AI and automation.

So far this year, Amazon, Atlassian, Block, Fiverr, Pinterest, and Snap have announced layoffs related to AI, and an estimated 50,000 AI layoffs occurred in 2025.

Not every exec believes the shifting job market is cause for alarm. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon recently penned a New York Times opinion piece calling the "AI job apocalypse" overblown. "The United States has a long track record of creating new jobs in response to disruption," Solomon wrote. "The historical pattern is clear: The U.S. economy can and will adapt to major advances in technology."

A recent study conducted by the Harvard Business School found that generative AI is actually increasing demand for jobs in "augmentation-prone" roles in the short term, and that workforce reductions are primarily hitting finance and tech sectors.

But only a third of execs told the consulting firm they believe human and machine capabilities can be effectively combined in workforces at large. Employee satisfaction is still a concern, as well. Amid worsening workforce and economic anxiety, more than a third of employees said they would consider leaving their jobs if they felt disadvantaged when it came to AI, according to the trend report.

According to a September Pew Research Center survey, 21 percent of Americans said their work is partially done with AI. While the larger majority of American workers (65 percent) still say AI hasn't encroached on their jobs, AI integration is increasingly affecting younger, early-career employees and college graduates.

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Dysons Memorial Day sale has $290 off vacuums, $150 off hair care tools

Mashable - 3 hours 5 min ago
Best Memorial Day Dyson deals at a glance: Best hair care deal Dyson Airwrap i.d. $499.99 (save $150) Get Deal Best air purifier deal Dyson Hushjet $297.48 (save $52.51) Get Deal Best vacuum deal Dyson PencilVac $449.99 (save $150) Get Deal Best heavy-duty vacuum deal Dyson Gen5outsize $899.99 (save $250) Get Deal Best handheld vacuum deal Dyson Car+Boat Handheld Vacuum $229 (save $70.99) Get Deal

Now that we're wrapping up the long Memorial Day weekend, it's time to do some scrolling. If you're not in the mood to doomscroll, consider scrolling some deals. Memorial Day has proven to be a great time to score some savings across categories like tech, portable power stations, robot lawn mowers, and even mattresses.

If you're a fan of Dyson or have been shopping for a new vacuum or hair dryer, you're in luck. Dyson has some incredible deals on offer to finish out the long weekend. Check out some of our favorites below.

Best Dyson vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson PencilVac $449.99 at Dyson
$599.99 Save $150   Get Deal Why we like it

Mashable's resident vacuum tester and Senior Shopping Reporter Leah Stodart hasn't been this excited about a Dyson vacuum in years. In her initial review of the Dyson PencilVac, she notes it weighs under four pounds and measures less than 1.5 inches around, which is impressive considering the battery, motor, and dust bin are all housed in the wand. Its weight and size make it excellent for vacuuming awkward places like the corners of the ceiling where cobwebs love to accumulate.

"The PencilVac also has two of my favorite Dyson feature ever, the dust-illuminating laser: One that lights the cleaning path ahead and one that lights the trail directly behind the cleaning head," wrote Stodart.

For those looking to make summer floor cleaning easier, consider today's sale price on the Dyson PencilVac. It's down to $449.99 at Dyson and Amazon.

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Amazons Memorial Day sale is live — Save $550 on Hisense TVs, $130 on Bose headphones

Mashable - 3 hours 15 min ago
The best Memorial Day deals to shop at Amazon: Best TV deal Hisense 75-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV $848.99 (save $551) Get Deal Best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones $229 (save $130 at Amazon) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 (save $50) Get Deal Best portable power station deal Anker Solix C1000 $449.99 (save $50) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Ninja Slushi (88 ounce) $259 (save $90.99) Get Deal Best early robot vacuum deal Eufy C28 Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo $499.98 (save $300.01) Get Deal Best Sonos Deal Sonos Move 2 speaker $399 (save $100 at Amazon) Get Deal Best Sony deal Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones $36.95 (save $33.04 at Amazon) Get Deal Best Gaming Deal Samsung 34-inch Odyssey G5 Ultra-Wide Gaming Monitor $279.99 (save $120 at Amazon) Get Deal Best Deal Under $30 Anker Smart Display USB-C Charger, 45W $27.99 (save $12 at Amazon) Get Deal

Memorial Day has arrived, and like every other major calendar event, Amazon has jumped on the celebrations with a sale. And — as is often the case with Amazon sales events — the savings are steep and wide-ranging. They're also sending soon, so take advantage before the MDW ends tonight!

To keep the deals seasonal, Amazon's Memorial Day sale features price drops on summer-themed items, including portable power stations, TVs worthy of every MLB and World Cup game, and stacks of camping gear. There are also excellent deals for home upgrades, from the kitchen to the backyard — everything you need to get the summer party going.

As you enjoy some holiday R&R, here are the best Amazon Memorial Day deals to shop across all categories. Grab them now and leave the summer open for relaxation and fun.

Best TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 75-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV $848.99 at Amazon
$1,399.99 Save $551   Get Deal Why we like it

Upgraded TV models for 2026 have officially hit shelves this spring and you can already score a sweet deal on one of Hisense's new mid-range options: the U6 Pro.

It packs Mini-LED backlighting, quantum-dot color, a peak brightness of 1,200 nits, 2.1-channel Dolby Atmos audio, and a 144Hz refresh rate, all for a budget-friendly price. It's the perfect mashup of performance and value — particularly now that Amazon has slashed the cost of the 75-inch model by $551 during its Memorial Day sale. At $848.99, it's now a dollar cheaper than it was at the start of Memorial Day Weekend — and the cheapest it's been since launch.

More TV dealsBest portable power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Solix Anker Solix C1000 $449.99 at Amazon
$499.99 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Solix C1000 portable power station here.

I've tested dozens of portable power stations, and the Anker Solix C1000 remains one of the best models for taking along to the campground. Sure, Anker has already launched the Solix C1000 Gen 2 but the original C1000 comes with some features that are excellent for camping. For one, the built-in LED lightbar is fantastic for using around the campsite, which is missing from the new Gen 2.

The Solix C1000 has six AC ports, an impressive amount for a power station with 1,056Wh capacity. There's also the dual USB-A and USB-C ports for plenty of options while camping.

More portable power station dealsBest headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones $139 at Amazon
$259 Save $120   Get Deal Why we like it

Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Headphones here.

Our reviewer called Bose's famous QuietComfort Headphones her go-to everyday set for their well-balanced sound, noise-cancelling prowess, and extremely comfortable fit. There's no doubt that Bose makes the most comfortable headphones and earbuds, and these QuietComfort cans are a smart investment at their full retail price. For Memorial Day at Amazon, you can pick up these headphones for 36% less than usual.

Best kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Slushi (88 ounce) $259 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $90.99   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Ninja Slushi here.

If you're ready to make this the summer, a slushy machine is bound to make that happen. While there haven't been too many machines that replicate that perfect summer treat we run to the corner store for, the Ninja Slushi is here to save us. Amazon must also recognize how perfect this is for summer because the pre-Memorial Day sale price of $259 matches the rarely-seen record low price at Amazon.

More kitchen dealsBest robot vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Eufy Eufy C28 Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo $499.98 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $300.01   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Eufy C28 here.

Unless you especially love vacuuming or mopping, there's not a whole lot of reason to do it manually anymore. We have great robot vacuums that can also take care of mopping and the budget-friendly Eufy C28 combo is already on sale ahead of Memorial Day. Mashable's robot vacuum expert Leah Stodart tested the new Eufy C28 and said, "When it comes to big spills and dried stains, the Eufy C28 is easily the most efficient robot mop in the $600 to $800 price range I've ever tested." Its compact size could also be a benefit for smaller homes or apartments.

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A USB-C hub is one of the best cheap upgrades for your Android phone

How-To Geek - 3 hours 27 min ago

Our phones were once limited by their power, but they now pack all the power of a larger PC. What they lack, more than ever, are ports. But that’s a problem a USB-C hub can solve, and it’s one of the simplest ways to upgrade your phone.

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3 fascinating Paramount+ documentaries to watch this week (May 25-29)

How-To Geek - 3 hours 32 min ago

Paramount+ subscribers in the U.S. are currently on a merry-go-round of choice on the streaming service, lately. First off, Dutton Ranch is blowing up the charts as Rip and Beth battle it out over new territory in Texas, Couples Therapy returns for a fifth season of real struggling people bearing it all on camera, and The Chi is on its series-ending victory lap.

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Holy moly, the M5 MacBook Air finally dropped below $900 for Memorial Day

Mashable - 3 hours 44 min ago

SAVE $200: As of May 25, the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is down to $899.99 at Amazon. That's 18% off its list price and the first time it's dropped below the $900 mark.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $899.99 at Amazon
$1,099.99 Save $200   Get Deal

Just a few days ago, we were cheering about the Apple M5 MacBook Air dropping to $949 for Memorial Day Weekend. Now we're practically shouting because the almost perfect machine (according to Mashable's tech editor) just dipped below the $900 price barrier for the first time on Memorial Day itself.

As of May 25, the base model Apple M5 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of solid-state storage is on sale for just $899.99. That's 18% off its list price and its best price ever.

"There's no denying that this laptop justifies its price," Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Werth writes in his review of the latest MacBook Air, noting its impressive performance and speed, sizable storage, and support for WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6 technology. Still, he suggested waiting for it to go on sale for $899 to pull the trigger, calling it "irresistible" at that price.

The starting price for the M5 Air is technically higher than its predecessor, though you're getting more starting storage. So, when you do the math, you'll actually be saving even more by grabbing this deal. Not to mention, this discount puts the M5 Air within a $200 striking distance of Apple's budget laptop with the same amount of storage.

Aside from the speedier processor, more base storage, and new wireless chip, it's worth noting that the M5 Air is pretty dang similar to the M4 Air. So if you're already rocking an M4 or even an M3 model, it's not an essential upgrade. For those with older MacBooks or just joining the Apple world, however, this is the MacBook to get.

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5 new movies to watch this week across Netflix, Prime Video, and more (May 25-31)

How-To Geek - 3 hours 46 min ago

Happy Memorial Day weekend. It's the unofficial start of summer, even though the weather doesn't seem to cooperate. Hopefully, you have some time off and can stream some of the new movies that arrived last week, including Ladies First on Netflix and One Battle After Another on Prime Video.

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3 key takeaways from Pope Leos 42,000-word AI encyclical

Mashable - 3 hours 56 min ago

Pope Leo XIV has issued his first official piece of religious guidance to billions of Catholics. And it's all about AI.

It came in the form of a 42,300-word papal encyclical titled "Magnifica Humanitas" ("Magnificent Humanity"). Encyclicals aren't papal law, exactly, but act as authoritative guidance on social and moral issues for members of the Catholic Church. This one, the first since Leo was chosen, came with even more pomp and circumstance than usual, with the leader himself attending its presentation alongside Anthropic founder Chris Olah.

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The Pope has spoken previously about regulating AI, imploring industry leaders to more carefully consider the ethical implications of AI in their work. Last May, when explaining why he chose the name Leo, the pope specifically cited AI as one of his primary reasons.

"There are different reasons for this, but mainly because Pope Leo XIII in his historic Encyclical Rerum Novarum addressed the social question in the context of the first great industrial revolution. In our own day, the Church offers to everyone the treasury of her social teaching in response to another industrial revolution and to developments in the field of artificial intelligence that pose new challenges for the defence of human dignity, justice and labour."

The encyclical goes further, diving into AI's impact on jobs, education, and child safety in a message to leaders around the world.

"We need moral voices that the incentives cannot bend," Olah said. "Today is just the beginning — the start of a long collaboration between those of us who are building this and those who can see what we, from the inside, cannot."

Here are the main takeaways from the Holy See:

AI is a threat to workers

The Catholic Church is worried about AI taking over jobs, too. Tying "Magnifica Humanitas" to other labor-related encyclicals throughout the Church's history, Pope Leo calls the automation of jobs a threat to workers, citing widespread deskilling and greater labor surveillance with AI systems in place.

"Today, the convergence of automation, robotics and AI is rapidly transforming the very structure of work. It is said that this will bring great improvements for everyone. In reality, however, the 'new ways' of working are not necessarily better."

Don't believe the AI hype

The leader warned that current AI hype is akin to a modern Tower of Babel, comparing the pursuit of advanced technology to the biblical story of a group of humans trying to reach heaven. He called on leaders to temper their ambition and recenter humanity.

He also joined a growing number of child safety advocates and regulators who want to address screen time and its effect on children: "Psychological and psychiatric literature has documented with growing insistence how early and unsupervised exposure to digital devices and social media can negatively impact sleep, attention span, control of emotions and relationships, especially during the most vulnerable stages of life, at times with tragic consequences."

In addition, Leo called out AI's role in exacerbating misinformation and devaluing critical thinking, especially in schools, saying the technology has a dehumanizing force in the classroom.

Big Tech has created a "new form of slavery"

While simultaneously issuing the first formal condemnation of the transatlantic slave trade, Pope Leo called exploitative tech manufacturing processes and global AI training a "new form of slavery."

"In some regions of the world, children and adolescents work in dangerous conditions, crushing the materials from which rare earth elements are extracted...The bodies of these people are scarred, injured and worn down so that computational flow may continue uninterruptedly," he said. "This reality ​deeply challenges the moral conscience of our time."

The Pope also connected the rise of artificial intelligence to ongoing global warfare, calling out private incentives and warning against entrusting AI systems with "lethal decisions." He called for placing "the most rigorous ethical constraints" on weapons developed using AI.

"A subtle temptation may emerge, namely the thought that the problems are too big and we are too small, and that ​our choices, therefore, cannot make a difference," the Pope wrote. "Certainly, not everyone has the same power to make a difference. Yet, no one is without responsibility. We all have our own areas for action."

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I stopped using Raspberry Pis for my homelab, and you should too

How-To Geek - 4 hours 2 min ago

The Raspberry Pi is a do-it-all system, and that led to many people using it in their homelabs. However, in recent years, mini PCs have replaced Raspberry Pis in serious homelabs. Here's why that happened, and why it's not a bad thing.

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5 mistakes most pet parents make when driving with their dog

How-To Geek - 4 hours 16 min ago

According to the American Pet Products Association, 87% of dog parents who travel do so by car. It's not hard to understand why. Boarding costs have climbed, pet-friendly hotels are more available than ever, and for many, the idea of leaving their dog behind for a week simply isn't an option.

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