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Most off-the-shelf travel routers are only good for a handful of things. They can share a Wi-Fi network, run a VPN, and even share files. The travel router I built out of a Raspberry Pi can do everything a regular travel router can, but it can do almost anything else you can imagine. Here are 5 ways I've expanded what my travel router can do.

The trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping promises the most colorful, beautiful Hunger Games yet. But fans of Suzanne Collins's book series know something much darker (and emotionally devastating) lurks right below the surface.

Directed by Francis Lawrence, who's helmed every Hunger Games film but the first, this prequel follows Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark's mentor Haymitch Abernathy as he braves the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. Each Quarter Quell comes with a new sadistic twist, and this one's is especially painful. Instead of 24 young tributes competing in the Capitol's elaborate death match, there will be 48.

The trailer introduces the four District 12 tributes who will be heading into the arena: Haymitch, wealthy Maysilee Donner (Mckenna Grace), oddsmaker Wyatt Callow (Ben Wang), and young Louella McCoy (Molly McCann). Another key District 12 figure to keep your eye on is Lenore Dove Baird (Whitney Peak), Haymitch's beloved and a member of the Covey introduced in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

Sunrise on the Reaping's trailer also features glimpses of familiar faces from The Hunger Games trilogy. President Snow (Ralph Fiennes) is still terrorizing District 12 tributes, Plutarch Heavensbee (Jesse Plemons) is laying the groundwork for the rebellion that will come 25 years later, and Caesar Flickerman (Kieran Culkin) is bringing sparkles and showmanship to the Hunger Games media coverage. Plus, Effie Trinket (Elle Fanning) is finding her calling as a tribute stylist, and District 3 victor Wiress (Maya Hawke) continues to find ways to exploit the arena's machinery.

For a closer look at all these characters, as well as an unrecognizable Glenn Close as Capitol escort Drusilla Sickle, check out the full trailer above.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping hits theaters Nov. 20.

I've never really been a OneDrive person. It always felt like one of those things Windows pushes on you whether you want it or not, and for a long time I treated it like something to avoid rather than something to learn. Most of what I thought I knew about it came from the usual frustrations, files syncing when I didn't expect it, folders showing up in weird places, and that constant question of what's actually stored locally versus in the cloud.

Step aside, Apple and Samsung; it's China's Huawei that currently rules the unusually-wide-foldable-phones niche.

On Monday, the company published a teaser video of its upcoming Huawei Pura X Max foldable phone.

SEE ALSO: Every foldable phone planned or rumored for 2026

The Pura X Max will officially launch on Apr. 20 alongside the more conventional Pura 90 Pro, so we don't know all of the exact specs yet. Huawei, however, did say the foldable will come with a triple rear camera, with 12/16GB of RAM, and 256/512/1,024GB of storage.

I could watch a movie on this. Credit: Huawei

The video clearly shows the device from all sides, including some of its color options (the phone will be offered in five colors: Interstellar Blue, Olive Gold, Phantom Night Black, Vibrant Orange, and Zero Degree White).

Huawei hasn't been very popular in the U.S. since it was restricted from using U.S. tech seven years ago, forcing the phone maker to give up on Android as an operating system. But what makes this particular phone interesting is the form factor; the Pura X Max has an unusually wide body when folded, expanding to a tablet-like device when unfolded.

Huawei Pura X Max will be available in five colors: Interstellar Blue, Olive Gold, Phantom Night Black, Vibrant Orange, and Zero Degree White Credit: Huawei

Samsung is rumored to be working on a similar device, and Apple's widely rumored iPhone Fold could look a little bit like that, though details are unofficial and unclear on that one right now.

Amazingly, this isn't even the first wide foldable Huawei has launched. The Pura X Max follows the Huawei Pura X, which is a similarly wide flip foldable that came out in March 2025. The company also sells the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design, a tri-folding phone that boasts powerful specs and an extremely slim profile.

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Photoshop is widely considered the industry standard for photo editing, but it's costly and has a steep learning curve. Most of us just need to remove a background or fix a grainy photo without complicated tools. Surprisingly, the best tool for the job is already on your PC: in early 2026, PowerPoint added a powerful photo editor. Here's how to get started.

Hearsay and anecdotes are rampant among casual users of technology. Hitting your computer fixes it! Your phone is listening to everything you say! At one time, stuff like this sounded absurd, and everyone shook their heads. But a lot of those silly myths ended up being true.

Google Maps has become more and more feature-rich over the years, and sometimes that is a good thing. However, between the sponsored listings, pop-ups I have to interact with while I'm driving, and a dubious privacy policy, I decided to switch to a privacy-focused alternative.

There are plenty of flashy and exciting projects you can do with your smart home that can have a real wow factor. Sometimes, however, it's the boring but practical projects that end up being the most useful.

It's funny, for a long time people could barely give CRT TVs away. However, as people began to realize that CRTs have unique advantages over modern flat panels, the demand started going up, making it harder to get a good model for a reasonable price.

SAVE OVER $50: As of April 13, the Sony ULT Field 7 has dropped to $448 at Amazon. That's $51.99 off its list price of $499.99.

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Spring is a great time to start venturing outside. Whether you enjoy going camping or just hosting people in your backyard, a portable speaker can help make the festivities feel even more fun. If you've been thinking about buying one, quite a few are on sale right now. And that includes the Sony ULT Field 7 at Amazon, which we consider the best boombox on our list of the best portable speakers.

As of April 13, the Sony ULT Field 7 has dropped from $499.99 to $448 at Amazon, allowing you to save $51.99 overall. It's an offer that may not be live for long, given it's currently marked as a limited-time deal at the retailer. So if you've had your eye on this speaker, now is a great time to make a move.

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If you want a portable speaker that boasts big sound, the Sony ULT Field 7 can deliver. There's a reason it earned the spot of the best boombox on our list of the best portable speakers: "The ULT Field 7 fills any room with loud, engaging sound when set to 70 percent volume; bass will wallop your eardrums if experienced in proximity at the highest volume." Plus, its "boombox aesthetic exudes old-school swagger."

On top of that, it offers up to 30 hours of battery life, so it has plenty of juice to keep the party going all day and into the night. It can handle a variety of outdoor adventures too, with an IP67 waterproof, rustproof, and dustproof build.

This deal on the Sony ULT Field 7 may not last long. Act fast to save at Amazon.

Fedora is known for its cutting-edge software, stability, and clean implementation of upstream technologies, but even it can accumulate digital clutter over time.

ESP32 boards are inexpensive, tiny, and easy to work with, which makes them the perfect choice when you need to DIY a solution to a problem. Because they're so widely supported and work with so many components, you can often build something that doesn't have an off-the-shelf counterpart, giving you the flexibility to create something unique that suits your needs.

Whether you're new to the Linux community or a hardened veteran, you've undoubtedly encountered grumpy graybeards or toxic gatekeeping. Like many communities out there, Linux has its internal divisions and senseless tribalism. Countless arguments have raged over nothing, with many things said yet nothing resolved; I comment on four kinds of conflict that keep the Linux community perpetually divided.

TL;DR: Unblock Pornhub from Texas with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN.

More than a third of U.S. states have introduced age verification laws for online adult content, including Texas. In response, Pornhub has blocked users in those locations from accessing their site. That means millions of users in Texas (and around the world) are now unable to access Pornhub.

There are complicated reasons for this situation, but the workaround is simple. If you want to unblock porn sites like Pornhub for free from Texas, we have all the information you need.

How to unblock Pornhub for free in Texas

VPNs are useful tools that can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to secure servers in other locations. This straightforward process bypasses geo-restrictions so you can access sites like Pornhub from anywhere in the world.

Unblock Pornhub by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location that supports access to Pornhub

4. Visit Pornhub

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The best VPNs for unblocking porn sites are not free, but most do offer free-trial peiods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock porn sites like Pornhub without actually spending anything. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you the opportunity to temporarily retain access to Pornhub before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to sites like Pornhub, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for bypassing content restrictions is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for Pornhub?

ExpressVPN is the top choice for unblocking porn sites like Pornhub, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast streaming speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Unblock Pornhub for free in Texas with ExpressVPN.

SAVE $100: As of April 13, the Apple Watch Series 11 is on sale for $299 at Amazon. That's a return to its lowest-ever price and $100 off its list price of $399.

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If you've been thinking about jumping into the digital world of Apple Watches this year, the good news is you don't need to wait for a big sale event to save on something. Even with its Big Spring Sale behind us, Amazon is offering an excellent discount on the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm).

As of April 13, this model of Apple Watch Series 11 has received a $100 discount at Amazon that's dropped its price from $399 to $299. What's even better is it marks a return to its lowest-ever price at the retailer, and there are several different color options to choose from at this price: a rose gold aluminum case and light blush sport band, jet black aluminum case and black sport band, silver aluminum case and purple fog sport band, or space gray aluminum case and black sport band.

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The Apple Watch Series 11 has a lot to love within its sleek design. Some of its features include an activity tracker, sleep score, cycle tracking, GPS, a heart rate monitor, hypertension notifications, and safety features, to name a few. It's one we think very highly of, as it landed on our list of the best smartwatches as the best Apple upgrade.

This is largely because of its battery life, which offers a nice boost over its predecessor. In our Apple Watch Series 11 review, Mashable's Stan Schroeder said, "Even if you already have a Series 10, which has nearly all the same features, the new Apple Watch Series 11 doesn’t require you to charge it mid-day in order to keep it going through the night. With the new Sleep Score feature, this is more important than ever."

If you've had your eye on the Apple Watch Series 11, don't miss out on this chance to save at Amazon.

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 Monday, April 13, 2026:

AcrossSymbol in the middle of Captain America's shield

• The answer is Star.

Chanel's interlocking C's, e.g.

• The answer is Logo.

Content creator's output

• The answer is Video.

Two-word denial

• The answer is I don't (no apostrophe or space).

Fits one inside of the other

• The answer is Nests.

DownPart of an office presentation

• The answer is Slide.

List that might have check boxes

• The answer is To dos (no space).

Contract negotiator

• The answer is Agent.

Jimmy Fallon's house band, with "The"

• The answer is Roots.

French for "wine"

• The answer is Vin.

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

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 the latest Mini Crossword.

SAVE ALMOST $300: As of April 13, the ASUS Vivobook 14 is on sale for $452.60 at Amazon. That's a 40% discount on the list price.

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Looking for a new laptop? Check out this new Amazon deal on the Asus Vivobook 14 — currently down by almost $300 on list price. This deal is only for the silver model, with the quiet blue still priced at $759.06. And with this device, you'll get 16GB of memory and 512GB of SSD storage.

This ASUS laptop is built around AI-powered features to help make tasks feel easier and quicker to complete. It includes tools that can turn text prompts into generated artwork, search through past activity using Recall, and provide language support with Live Captions.

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It's visually impressive too, thanks to its 14-inch WUXGA display with a 1920 x 1200 resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, and 300-nit brightness. On the inside, performance is kept fast and impressive with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X 8-core SE processor with a built-in NPU that's rated up to 45 TOPS. It also includes an integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU for incredible performance and great visuals.

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Melania Trump is on the hunt for some new friends in the SNL UK cold open above, and her first port of call is a garden BBQ in Croydon.

In the clip above, cast members Al Nash, Annabel Marlow, and Jack Shep sit around in a London back garden playing "Never Have I Ever" — when Melania Trump (Emma Sidi) suddenly pops up from the hedge to say "Never have I ever been friends with Jeffrey Epstein."

The skit — which parodies the First Lady's recent, somewhat unexpected speech denying any relationship with Epstein — continues with Trump/Sidi repeatedly talking about Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, despite the other cast members saying they weren't even talking about them.

"Why do you keep bringing up all the Epstein stuff?" asks Marlow.

"Yeah, like, your husband literally started a war to distract us from it," adds Shep.

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Justin Bieber did not spend his Coachella headlining set pretending the past was behind him. Instead, he opened a laptop, pulled up YouTube, and sang directly to it.

Midway through his 90-minute set on Saturday, the Day Two headliner began streaming old clips of himself performing snippets of songs like "Baby," "Favorite Girl," "Never Say Never," and "Beauty and a Beat," duetting with the floppy-haired, younger version of himself that first made him famous. "I feel like we gotta take you guys on a bit of a journey... How far back do you guys go?" Bieber asked the crowd. "Do you guys really go back, though? Like for real, for real?"

SEE ALSO: The internet made BTS. 'Arirang' asks what comes next.

The most striking moment came when the 32-year-old pulled up the grainy 2007 YouTube video of 12-year-old Justin singing "So Sick" by Ne-Yo, one of the clips that helped get him discovered in the first place. That particular video was uploaded nearly 20 years ago, back when YouTube still felt like a place where anyone could stumble across a talented kid singing in a local competition, not an endless scroll optimized by algorithms, and before the internet regularly produced its own stars.

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It was a deeply meta moment: Bieber was singing along with YouTube while YouTube streamed his performance live to millions of viewers worldwide. He'd occasionally talk to the audience watching from home, looking into the camera like a friend FaceTiming from his living room, not from the Main Stage at Coachella.

But it also felt bigger than a nostalgia play. Bieber is one of the last true pop superstars whose mythology is inseparable from an earlier version of the internet, one where a kid uploading covers from his bedroom could still plausibly become one of the biggest artists on the planet. The internet still produces stars, but they are different now — more fragmented, more niche, more algorithmically siloed. Platforms produce creators, influencers, and a rotating cast of micro-celebrities, but few Justin Biebers.

Justin Bieber opens his Coachella set in a hoodie. Credit: Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for Coachella

That is what made the performance feel unexpectedly emotional. Bieber was not just revisiting old clips; he was revisiting the child the internet turned into Justin Bieber. Many former child stars look back at old footage, and it feels a bit silly or even sad. Here, though, Bieber seemed genuinely at peace with it. He smiled at the videos. He harmonized with his younger self, treating him less like a brand asset and more like someone worth meeting again.

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That intimacy was reinforced by the set's understated nature. Most Coachella headliners are expected to deliver a giant spectacle: elaborate stage design, pyrotechnics, dancers, and some sort of viral visual moment engineered for social media. Bieber, dressed in a hoodie, mostly gave the crowd a laptop, a camera feed, a few guests (the Kid LAROI, Dijon, Tems, Wizkid, Mk.gee), and his voice.

For some viewers, that made the set feel underwhelming, especially in a festival slot that usually expects excess — Day One headliner Sabrina Carpenter rolled out five Dior costume changes and complex Hollywood-inspired sets on the same stage. There is also probably a fair conversation to be had about whether a female pop star delivering Bieber's style of sparse, emotionally inward performance would have been criticized more harshly for doing too little. But part of what made his set so fascinating was its refusal to play by those expectations at all.

Instead of building some futuristic world around himself, he turned the stage into something closer to a bedroom computer circa 2009: YouTube tabs open, old videos surfacing one after another. His voice has arguably never sounded better, and the lack of elaborate staging made the set feel more confident, not less. Bieber didn't need spectacle. The emotional reveal was the point.

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Even the stranger, more meme-heavy moments of the set fit into that framework. Bieber recited along to his own "standing on business" paparazzi rant, pulled up unrelated viral clips like "Deez Nuts," and turned the stage into something that looked less like a traditional concert and more like a browser window with too many tabs open. Call it his version of "gay guy music video night" — an intimate, almost devotional evening spent pulling up pop hits, deep cuts, and formative internet ephemera for 100,000 of his closest friends in the Indio desert.

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That is what celebrity looks like in 2026: less like a polished narrative and more like a living archive that anyone can revisit anytime, where each version of you exists fossilized in digital amber. Old interviews, paparazzi clips, memes, viral moments, performances, scandals, and forgotten uploads all live side by side online, waiting to resurface. What Bieber did at Coachella felt like walking through that archive on his own terms, choosing which versions of himself to revisit, which memories to reclaim.

In that sense, the set was not really about nostalgia at all. It was about what it means to live long enough online to have multiple versions of yourself floating around the internet at once. At Coachella, Bieber did something stranger and more moving than a greatest hits set: He logged into his own internet history, smiling at the screen as though he was finally making peace with the kid inside it.

TL;DR: Walmart has the Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Play Booster Box listed for $97.99, while Amazon is charging $122.94. That puts Walmart's listing $24.95 under Amazon.

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Retailers in the trading card market had already been dropping the price on MTG’s The Last Airbender Play Booster Box to under market price over the last few weeks, but Walmart has taken it a step further and made it the go-to place to buy. 

As of April 13, Walmart has the Avatar: The Last Airbender Play Booster Box marked down to $97.99. Amazon is asking for $122.94 for the same 30-pack box, and over on TCGplayer, the lowest unopened listing starts at $123.50 with shipping included. Against TCGplayer’s current $124.03 market price and much steeper $159.86 listed median, Walmart is comfortably the best buy by a wide margin.

For that price, buyers are getting 30 Play Boosters, with 14 cards centered around Magic’s popular Avatar: The Last Airbender crossover set in every pack. Each booster includes at least one Traditional Foil card and one to four cards of Rare rarity or higher, with the added possibility of borderless alternate art cards showing up. 

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Like other MTG Play Boosters, these are geared towards deckbuilding, Limited play, and cracking packs for fun, which makes this box a pretty easy sell for anyone who wants to jump into the Avatar set without paying collector-box money.

Among other MTG expansions, you can also grab the Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box for just under $110. What’s more, Magic’s Edge of Eternities is still available for market price at TCGplayer.