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Bambu Lab’s Automatic Material System, or AMS, received a big upgrade with the release of the AMS 2 Pro in 2025. It’s one of the best quality-of-life upgrades you can make to a Bambu Lab printer, but it’s not without its flaws.

TL;DR: Amazon has the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box up for preorder from $138.94, down from its typical price of $154.95. That saves you $16.01 on the upcoming nine-pack ETB, with Walmart and TCGplayer rocking even cheaper preorder prices right now.

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The Pokémon TCG’s new Chaos Rising ETB has been jumping up and down in price, leaving everyone waiting to see whether it will stabilize at either Ascended Heroes or Perfect Order pricing. Right now, it’s landed in a middleground thanks to some nice price cuts from our favourite trading card retailers.  

As of April 30, Amazon has the Pokémon TCG:Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box listed from $138.94, down from its typical $154.95 price. With a 10% discount, you’ll save you $16.01 on the upcoming nine-pack box ahead of the expansion’s May 22 release date. 

The lowest listing for $138.94 is sold and shipped by Collectors Expedition with free delivery currently shown for May 28-29. There’s also a second listing from Kings Games at $138.95 with free delivery shown for May 27-28.  If you’re open to other retailers to save even more on the ETB, there are lower prices at Walmart and TCGplayer. For instance, Walmart currently has the same Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box listed for $113.98 with free shipping, while TCGplayer’s unopened presale listings start at $109.48 shipped. 

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No matter which retailer you buy from, the Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box includes the following: 

• Nine Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution — Chaos Rising booster packs

• One full-art foil promo card featuring Fennekin

• 65 card sleeves

• 40 Pokémon TCG Energy cards

• A player’s guide

• Six damage-counter dice

• One competition-legal coin-flip die

• One plastic coin

• A collector’s box with six dividers

• One Pokémon TCG Live code card 

Just like Perfect Order, Chaos Rising is continuing the Mega Evolution set’s trend of featuring titular Mega Evolution Pokémon, especially those that featured in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A video game — including Mega Floette ex, Mega Greninja ex, Mega Pyroar ex, and Mega Dragalge ex.

If you’d like to save even more on the upcoming Pokémon TCG expansion, you can already save $30 on the 36-pack Chaos Rising Booster Display Box. In the event you’re still catching up on the latest expansions, the Pokémon TCG’s Perfect Order Booster Display Box is on sale for $229. 

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When Android first copied the iPhone’s gesture navigation system in 2018 with the pill-style system, it felt like a half-baked compromise. But with Android 10 a year later, gestures were refined into something smoother, more polished, and in many ways even better than Apple’s approach.

Smart TVs often slow down with time as updates to apps and the operating systems start to become too much for the relatively slow hardware inside. However, sometimes slow TV can be caused by a single issue. Luckily, the fix is inexpensive and widely available.

The Audi Q3 has long been one of the easiest entry points into the luxury SUV world, but the latest version is starting to stretch that definition. With pricing now pushing well beyond $40,000, it’s no longer the accessible premium option it once was, forcing buyers to question what they’re really getting for the money.

TL;DR: Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Sleeved Booster Pack listed for $12.99 with free delivery, sold by MVP Marketplace. That’s still above TCGplayer’s lowest unopened presale listing of $10.89 shipped, but Amazon is now much closer to the current market price. 

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Amazon’s preorder prices on the Chaos Rising expansion are thankfully starting to settle compared to other retailers in the trading card marketplace.

As of April 30, 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. Keep in mind that while the listing is showing delivery dates as early as May, Chaos Rising isn’t actually out until May 22 — meaning there was likely an error on the seller’s side, and you won’t get your order until after the expansion comes out.

That’s still not the cheapest Chaos Rising preorder you can find right now, but it’s a big improvement over the earlier Amazon pricing we saw for this same sleeved booster. The current $12.99 listing is now only $2.07 above TCGplayer’s listed market price of $10.92, and $2.10 above TCGplayer’s lowest unopened presale listing of $10.89 shipped.

If you sacrifice Amazon’s convenience, you’ll save a bit more at TCGplayer. At TCGplayer, unopened presale listings for the Chaos Rising Sleeved Booster Pack currently start at $10.89 shipped, with six sellers listed and a median price of $10.93.

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The Sleeved Booster Packs for Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising contain 10 random trading cards and code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live. 

To pay even less per booster pack, you can also grab the six-pack Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Booster Bundle for around $40. You can also grab the new Pokémon TCG Ascended Heroes Mega Feraligatr ex Box on sale at $8 off. 

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In 2004, Denzel Washington played the iconic role of John Creasy in Tony Scott's Man on Fire. 22 years later, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II takes over the role of Creasy in Man on Fire, now streaming on Netflix in the U.S.

SAVE OVER $250: As of April 30, the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $349.98 at Amazon, a return to its lowest-ever price.

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If more time spent outside on dirty tracks has you feeling a little stressed about the condition of your floors this spring, it's worth looking into a robot vacuum. These cleaners can handle the dirty work for you. And this is a great time to buy, as retailers like Amazon are offering discounts on select models, including the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop.

As of April 30, the Eufy Omni C20 is on sale for $349.98 at Amazon. This is a whopping $250.01 off its full price of $599.99, and also marks a return to its lowest-ever price at the retailer. If you've been looking for a little extra cleaning assistance this year, this model is well worth grabbing right now.

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The Eufy Omni C20 is an excellent all-in-one solution for your floors, as it can vacuum and mop. When it comes to the former, it offers up to 7,000 Pa of suction to clean up dirt, dust, pet hair, and more, and even features a Pro-Detangle Comb that prevents hair from getting tangled up in the roller brush. And when it comes to mopping, this cleaner can apply 6N of pressure at 180 rotations per minute to clear up any spills or stains that get in its way.

If you're curious how well the Eufy Omni C20 will do when it comes to cleaning underneath furniture, the good news is it's just 3.35 inches tall, so it can scoot underneath sofas, beds, or furniture to make sure each corner gets a deep clean.

It's worth keeping in mind that this is marked as a limited-time deal. Act fast to save on the Eufy Omni C20 at Amazon.

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If, like me, you wish your Jellyfin music server could do things that Spotify or Apple Music can, you're in luck. There are some awesome plugins developed by the Jellyfin community, which add lots of cool features to your Jellyfin server.

SAVE OVER $40: As of April 30, AirPods Pro 3 have dropped to $199.99 at Amazon. That's $49.01 off their full list price of $249.

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Looking to treat your mom to a nice gift for Mother's Day this year? If she enjoys listening to music, audiobooks, or podcasts, Apple's AirPods Pro 3 are worth splashing out on. She's worth it. And anyway, they're on sale at Amazon for $199.99.

This deal on AirPods Pro 3 saves you $49.01 off their full list price of $249. Amazon even notes on the sale page that they'll arrive before Mother's Day if you grab them now, so there's no need to worry about scoring brownie points this year.

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AirPods Pro 3 are a very solid investment for Apple users. These earbuds boast excellent sound quality and noise-cancelling capabilities alongside a long battery life that can last you up to eight hours on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled. They've earned spots on both our lists of the best earbuds and best headphones, and our review from writer Adam Doud even called them "one of the best products of the year."

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Doud's review said that they offer "A remarkable upgrade in functionality over their predecessors, with better battery life and ANC, as well as a new heart rate sensor." He continued: "If you need a new set of AirPods, this is an easy buy. If you already have the AirPods Pro 2, it's harder to justify, but still not a bad deal."

With Mother's Day right around the corner, this is a great opportunity to save AirPods Pro 3 at Amazon.

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TL;DR: Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Display Box up for preorder at $248.95, down from its $279.99 list price. That saves you $31.04 on a 36-pack box..

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The Pokémon TCG’s upcoming Chaos Rising expansion is still weeks away from release, but Amazon’s preorder pricing is already starting to compete with other trading card retailers. 

As of April 30, Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Display Box listed for preorder at $248.95, down from its $279.99 list price. That’s an 11% discount, saving you $31.04 on the full 36-pack display.

Amazon’s main listing is currently sold by MVP Marketplace, with delivery shown for May 27. There’s also another Amazon seller listing the same box for $248.94 with free delivery (but a slightly larger delivery window), so you can technically shave off a cent by checking the other seller options before placing your preorder.

At Amazon’s $248.95 preorder price, the Chaos Rising Booster Display Box works out to about $6.92 per booster pack before tax. That’s a huge improvement from Amazon’s earlier third-party prices, which had this same box listed well above $300.

If you don’t mind losing the convenience of Amazon’s guaranteed delivery windows, you can get a lower price elsewhere. Walmart has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Box available for $238.99 with free shipping, sold and shipped by T. Gaming. That puts Walmart $9.96 cheaper than Amazon, with each booster pack working out to roughly $6.64 before tax.

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TCGplayer is also slightly below Amazon right now. Unopened presale listings for the Chaos Rising Booster Box start at $245.76 with shipping included, while the marketplace’s current market price is sitting at $245.86. 

Each Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Display Box includes 36 booster packs from the upcoming expansion. Chaos Rising features over 120 cards to collect, more new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, more than 25 Trainer cards, and more than 35 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations.

The expansion follows the Pokémon Legends: Z-A theme that Perfect Order and Ascended Heroes introduced — bringing new additions like Mega Floette ex, Mega Greninja ex, Mega Pyroar ex, and Mega Dragalge ex into the spotlight.

Among the other new expansions in the Pokémon TCG, you can still buy Perfect Order’s Display Box for $229. What’s more, the Perfect Order Booster Bundle can still be bought for around $40.

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Combine a single-board computer like the Raspberry Pi or ESP32 with an E-Ink display, and you’ve laid the groundwork for a fun visual project like a Home Assistant dashboard, smart photo frame, or weather widget for your desk.

King Charles is visiting the U.S., and as well as gifting Donald Trump a golden bell he also took some time to make a couple of joke-filled speeches.

In the clip above, Daily Show host Josh Johnson plays footage of the king making Congress laugh with a joke about the "shared history" between the U.S. and the UK.

"Wow, he really commands the stage— I'm sorry, he really colonises the stage," says Johnson. "What's annoying about this as a comedian is that he is actually killing it."

The host goes on to play footage of Charles being applauded after talking about "the foundation of the principle that executive power is subject to checks and balances."

"Ooh, he got us too good!" says Johnson. "No, no it's funny you see, because we don't have checks and balances anymore because the foundations of our democracy are slowly being eroded away! You crazy Charles, you crazy."

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The sunny season might not begin until June, but the first Friday in May is the start of the summer movie season. Over the next three to four months, the studios will be releasing their slate of new popcorn movies and blockbusters in hopes of attracting eyeballs and making money. Streaming services like Netflix will also follow suit and hope their original movies will become popular hits.

Despite the First Lady calling for him to be fired and various figures on the right going after him, Jimmy Kimmel is carrying on as normal.

The topic for Wednesday's monologue? King Charles' visit to the U.S., which saw the British monarch gifting Donald Trump a large golden bell from the HMS Trump during the White House state dinner.

"Yeah, unfortunately the only bell Trump likes is the Taco one," says Kimmel.

The host goes on to comment on the U.S. president's speech during the event, with Trump saying Iran shouldn't be allowed nuclear weapons and adding, "Charles agrees with me, even more than I do."

"Wait a minute, how can someone agree with you more than you agree with yourself?" asks Kimmel. "Charles agrees with me 400, some are saying 500, even 600 percent."

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TL;DR: As of April 30, the Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle — which includes a Kindle Colorsoft (16 GB), fabric cover, and power adapter — is on sale for $211.97 at Amazon. This is 31% off its full bundle price of $306.97.

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Mother's Day is coming up fast, and if you're still looking for a nice gift, a Kindle is a great option if she's an avid reader.

Right now, Amazon's actually offering discounts on select models, including bundles. The Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle is among them, and a great pick if your mom wants an e-reader with a splash of color, rather than the traditional black-and-white offerings.

The Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle — which comes with the Kindle Colorsoft (16 GB), a fabric cover, and a power adapter — is on sale for $211.97 at Amazon. That's $35 less than what you'd pay if you purchased each item separately. The Kindle Colorsoft is currently on sale. If it were at full price, this bundle would save you $95 overall.

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Whether its beautiful book covers, comics and graphic novels, or even highlighting favorite moments in the text, the Kindle Colorsoft allows you to experience it all in color. Its display is glare-free and even features adjustable screen brightness and warmth, so no matter where you are or what time of day it is, you can comfortably enjoy whatever you're reading.

It also features an excellent battery life that can last up to eight weeks on a single charge, which is great news for long vacations. If you think the Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle is a great gift idea for Mother's Day this year, this is an excellent opportunity to pick it up for less.

Looking for even more Mother's Day gift ideas? Check out our rundown of the best Mother's Day gifts to find more options worth giving this year.

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TL;DR: Ruggable has released a new Star Wars-inspired collection. Order head of the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu.

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Fancy celebrating May 4th with a spruce up of your home decor? Well thanks to Ruggable, now you can. Ahead of the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu on May 22, Ruggable has released a new Star Wars Collection.

The range includes both rugs and doormats, so you can kit out your whole house with Star Wars-inspired designs. Every rug is machine-washable, durable, and built to last through common household messes or accidents.

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Every design is inspired by the Star Wars galaxy. The Mandalore Scarlet Red Rug features Mandalorian helmets, the Darksaber, and Grogu on a rich red base. The Rebellion Rug showcases X-wings, A-wings, and the Millennium Falcon in motion. The Dark Side Damask Rug weaves Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and Stormtroopers into an elegant floral-style pattern, while the Grogu Trellis Sage Green Rug features a minimalist Grogu design in a soft sage green trellis.

The collection is completed by the Galactic Greeting Doormat — a Grogu-inspired welcome for your doorstep. The text on the doormat reads "welcome to the galaxy."

Browse the Star Wars collection on the Ruggable site to check out all the designs on offer, including subtle nods to movie moments to full blown galactic statements.

SAVE ALMOST $50: As of April 30, the Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) is on sale for $299.99 at Amazon. That's a 14% discount on the list price.

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The Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) is back on sale at Amazon, but there's a catch. As of April 30, the 128GB version of this tablet has dropped to $299.99 from $349. That's almost $50 off the list price, but only the silver model is reduced to this low price.

This iPad is powered by the A16 chip, so it runs both fast and smooth whether you're gaming, editing photos and videos, or jumping between different apps. This is paired with a stunning Liquid Retina display to give you a high performing device. The 11-inch display also offers sharp detail and True Tone technology which adjusts the screen to match your surroundings.

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Standout features include advanced cameras, fast WiFi 6 connectivity, USB-C, and an all-day battery life to keep you going while on the move. It runs on iPadOS, so the interface is easy to use and personalize. It's also compatible with many Apple accessories including the Apple Pencil, which gives support for writing, drawing, and note-taking. And the Magic Keyboard magnetically attaches to the iPad to help you type more easily.

This iPad deal is available at Amazon now, so don't miss out.

SAVE OVER $700: As of April 29, the Anker Solix C2000 is on sale for $749 at Amazon. That's a 50% discount on the list price.

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If you're looking for a compact but reliable portable power station with strong performance, look no further than the Anker Solix C2000. As of April 30, this unit is on sale at Amazon with over $700 off the list price. That's a 50% discount and a drop in price from $1,499 to $749.

This is a powerful unit that's designed to keep your essentials running for long periods of time. It delivers 2,400W of rated output with a 4,000W peak, so it's capable of powering multiple appliances at once, including big devices like fridges or air conditioners.

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For recharging, there are multiple methods to choose from, including AC and solar charging. And it'll charge up fast, reaching a full charge in under an hour when using combined inputs. You can even recharge on the go with your vehicle.

But despite its strong performance, this unit is designed to be easier to handle and compact. It is lightweight and practical for travel or moving around the house. So this one isn't just great for power outages — you can also use it on road trips or camping vacations.

This Anker deal is available to buy now at Amazon.

Space fans can now order Rise, the plushie that stole the world's hearts when it flew around the moon with the Artemis II astronauts. 

The soft, squishy toy is what's known as a zero-gravity indicator, a small object that floats to show the crew and mission control when the capsule has reached space. The tradition dates back to the early 1960s and has continued with Beanie Babies, Snoopy, Baby Yoda, and other stuffed animals that sometimes reach mascot status.

Dreamed up by second-grader Lucas Ye, Rise is a smiling moon wearing a cap that resembles Earth. The design represents the famous Earthrise image taken during Apollo 8, when humans first saw our home planet hovering just above the moon's horizon.

Lucas crafted his own prototype before winning a NASA contest last year out of more than 2,600 entries. The crew  — Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — had the final pick. During the mission, Rise had an SD card carrying over 5.6 million people's names, submitted from space fans around the world, tucked in a tiny pocket.

The character quickly became a breakout star of the mission, the first flight to deep space in a half-century. The public reaction appeared to catch the agency off-guard. NASA doesn't make its own merchandise, and it had not issued any licenses to manufacture the toys before the launch on April 1. That meant the Kennedy Space Center gift shop and others were inundated with requests for Rise over the course of the 10-day mission with not one plushie on the shelves to sell.

"We sincerely appreciate your excitement and support," the Kennedy shop had said in a notice on its website earlier this month, "and kindly ask for your patience as fulfillment times may be longer than usual."

SEE ALSO: Watch a bright comet photobomb the sun on a space weather camera Rise zero-gravity indicator designer Lucas Ye, a second-grader from California, attends the Artemis II launch at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on April 1, 2026. Credit: NASA / Keegan Barber

Popularity skyrocketed as people saw the crew's affection for Rise, whom Koch called their "stowaway." During live broadcasts, Glover would position the plushie in front so it would look as though it were talking into the floating microphone. Wiseman was spotted leaving the bobbing Orion spacecraft with Rise hooked onto his pressure suit. 

"I was supposed to leave Rise in Integrity," he said on X, referring to the crew's nickname for their space capsule, "but that was not something I was going to do." 

One day later, Wiseman showed that Rise was still safe in his custody, tethered to his water bottle. 

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Now, three weeks after Artemis II's successful return to Earth, customers can purchase their own Rise plushies from NASA Exchange, the self‑funded network of gift shops that does not run on taxpayer dollars. Along with the plushies, which retail for $24.99 apiece, are other mementos featuring Rise, including a T-shirt that reads "Copy, Moon Joy," a slogan that had its own viral moment during the test flight.

There are sure to be some differences between the original and its mass-produced doppelgängers. The moonbound Rise was bespoke, made at NASA's Thermal Blanket Lab in Maryland out of strict, spaceflight-approved materials. It's unclear whether these plushies will also feature the tiny footprint on the back, representing Neil Armstrong's one small step. NASA officials didn't immediately respond to questions from Mashable.

The official Rise plushie can be purchased for $24.99 from NASA Exchange. Credit: NASA

Because the winning design from the contest had a late reveal — just five days before liftoff — commercial vendors didn't have time to prepare licensed versions of Rise, said David Rager, creative director at NASA.

Orders for Rise merchandise may take up to eight weeks to fulfill. All profits will go toward activities and facilities that serve NASA employees. 

"This little guy, Rise, really resonated with us," Koch said.