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TL;DR: You can get the brand-new Samsung Galaxy S26 for under $100 at T-Mobile, and you don't even have to trade in your old phone. You just need to add a new line on a qualifying plan (starting at $85/month) and keep the line active for 24 months to get up to $800 in bill credits.

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Getting a new phone usually means trading in your old one (as long as it's in pristine condition) or forking over a bunch of cash in fees, accessories, etc. If your current screen is cracked or you were hoping to pass it down to your kid, you're out of luck. But T-Mobile is offering a no-trade-in-required deal where you can get the brand-new Samsung Galaxy S26 for under $100.

SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy S26 phone cases: Where to get fun ones right now

The catch? You'll need to buy the phone on a monthly payment plan and add a new line on a qualifying plan, like Experience More (which runs $85 per month with AutoPay). The good news is that this isn't just for new sign-ups — existing T-Mobile members on select plans, including legacy Go5G Plus, also qualify. (Just keep in mind that depending on your specific plan tier, you might need to meet certain tenure requirements, like having been on a postpaid plan for two to five years.) T-Mobile applies up to an $800 discount via 24 monthly bill credits, so as long as you keep the line active for two years, you just have to cover the tax on the $899.99 pre-credit price and a $35 device connection charge upfront.

If you decide to make the jump, the S26 has plenty of new tech to justify the upgrade. It features new Galaxy AI tools, including Circle to Search, which lets you highlight text or images on your screen to translate them or look them up without switching apps. Plus, with full RCS support, you can finally send high-res photos and get read receipts in group chats with your iPhone friends.

Microsoft is constantly updating Windows 11. During the first three months of 2026 we received three quality updates. Some introduced brand-new features to the world's most popular operating system, while others finally rolled out certain 2025 features to all Windows 11 users. Below are five new Windows 11 features that arrived this year that I believe matter the most.

SAVE OVER $10: As of April 23, the Soundcore Select 4 Go ultra-portable speaker has been marked down to $22.99 at Amazon. This is $12 off its list price of $34.99.

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Portable speakers come in a range of prices, but if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option to bring along on your outdoor adventures this spring, the Soundcore Select 4 Go is our favorite pick under $50 in our roundup of the best portable Bluetooth speakers. And now is a great time to grab it, as Amazon currently has this tiny but mighty speaker on sale for less.

As of April 23, the Soundcore Select 4 Go speaker is down to $22.99, which is $12 off its list price of $34.99. All of the available colors are on sale at Amazon, although most cost more at $23.99.

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No matter if you want to bring it to the beach, on a camping trip, or just have it for an outdoor excursion, the Soundcore Select 4 Go is built to handle any elements along the way as it's IP67 waterproof and dustproof. It also features quite a long battery life that lasts up to 20 hours on a single charge, so you can stay plenty entertained with your favorite tunes for hours and hours.

Those songs will sound good, even if the quality won't be quite as crisp as more high-end portable speakers. Our roundup of the best portable speakers found "the Select 4 Go to be pleasantly resonant when jamming out to different music genres, from alternative rock to hip-hop to jazz." However, it does note that "The high-end isn’t as transparent as we would like."

If you're looking for a solid speaker that won't break the bank, the Soundcore Select 4 Go is worth a look. Don't miss out on this deal on it at Amazon.

SAVE OVER $200: As of April 23, Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones have dropped to $222 at Amazon. This is $227.95 off their list price of $449.95.

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If you're in need of new headphones with a longer battery life that can last you through extended trips this spring and summer, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 are a pair we'd recommend. They've earned a spot on our list of the best headphones as the best pick for long battery life, and select models are currently on sale at Amazon.

As of April 23, Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones are on sale for $222 at Amazon. This is a huge discount of $227.95 off their list price of $449.95. Keep in mind that they're marked as a limited time deal, so the clock is ticking to take advantage of this offer.

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The Sennheiser Momentum 4's battery life is a real strength, as our best headphones roundup notes that "the Sennheiser Momentum 4s offer more insurance with 60 hours of battery life on a full charge." On top of that, they also sound "excellent right out of the box."

They even offer solid noise-canceling features. Our best headphones roundup found that, "While the ANC felt less adept at blocking out noise generally than the Sony WH-1000XM5s, it still did a fair job for its price point, never feeling like an obvious con to the listening experience."

Limited-time offers like these don't tend to stick around for very long. If the Sennheiser Momentum 4s have caught your eye, this is your chance to save over $200 at Amazon.

Following a recent update, a small warning has appeared in Bambu Studio, the slicer software that Bambu Lab forces on you if you want to use all the features of your printer. But, like most nagging tactics from companies that would rather you never venture beyond their ecosystem, there’s nothing to worry about.

For a long time, my relationship with PDF tools followed a predictable arc. I would try something bloated, uninstall it within a week, and go back to stitching together command line utilities like a person who clearly had too much patience and not enough time. Then I found Stirling-PDF, and for once, the story seemed to end differently.

Every time I look back at big moments in Android’s history, 2014 pops up again and again. Wear OS was born, Material Design arrived, HTC’s iconic One M8 hit shelves, and people were clamoring to buy a $300 phone from a company they’d never heard of. This is the story of the OnePlus One.

SAVE $1,300.01: As of April 23, the Jackery HomePower 3000 is on sale for $1,698.99 at Amazon. That's a 43% discount on the list price.

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If you’re looking for whole-home backup, the Jackery HomePower 3000 is back on sale at Amazon. This portable power station can power pretty much anything, from your fridge to your laptop.

As of April 23, the unit with solar panels is reduced by over $1,000, bringing the price down to $1,698.99 from $2,999.

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This Jackery device has a 3,600W output (7,200W surge) and 3,072Wh capacity, so it can keep essential household devices running during outages, often for many hours or even days. For seamless connection, it features a fast-switching UPS system that can take over within 20ms to help prevent interruptions to important equipment like security systems or medical devices.

It includes a range of ports such as AC, USB-C, USB-A, and DC, plus an RV-ready output, so it can be used on the road, not just at home. It also supports multiple charging methods, including fast AC and hybrid charging, as well as solar, car, and generator options. And because it's built with LiFePO4 battery technology, you know it'll last for years.

This is a limited-time deal at Amazon, so don't miss out.

TL;DR: TCGplayer has unopened presale listings for the Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster Box starting at $141.69 with shipping included.

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MTG is returning to Strixhaven, Magic’s fan-loved mage school. If you haven’t secured your box of 30 boosters yet, TCGplayer is the best to do it right now.

As of April 23, unopened presale listings for the Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster Box start at $141.69 with shipping included on TCGplayer, ahead of the expansion's April 24 release date. That's just under the dedicated trading card marketplace's own $142.15 market price.

Walmart is at a slightly higher price at $142.45. Over at Amazon, the lowest available seller listing is $143.99.

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In each of those 30 boosters, you’ll get 14 Magic cards, with each packing one to five rares or better, and — just like the original Strixhaven release — a Mystical Archive card featuring a classic instant or sorcery from Magic's history.

Going back to the trading card game’s magic mage school via Secrets of Strixhaven makes for a great night of drafting with friends, building decks, or just opening packs for the fun of seeing what Arcavios has in store this time around.

For more MTG boxes at a solid price, you can also grab the 30-pack Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Play Booster Box on sale for around $180. For those curious about the Avatar set, you can score MTG’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Beginner Box for as low as $18.99. 

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 Thursday, April 23, 2026:

AcrossReason to edit a text message

• The answer is Typo.

___ Wiseman, commander on NASA's Artemis II mission

• The answer is Reid.

Artificial hair extension

• The answer is Weave.

Batman or Superman

• The answer is Hero.

Manager's helper: Abbr.

• The answer is Asst.

DownThings that families and forests both have

• The answer is Trees.

1,000 make up a millennium

• The answer is Years.

Quickly change the topic

• The answer is Pivot.

Laudatory poem

• The answer is Ode.

"Huh ...?"

• The answer is Wha.

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.

TL;DR: A wide range of AI courses are available to take for free on Udemy.

It's difficult to keep up with the world of AI. There's always something new right now, which can leave you feeling like you're drowning.

Trying to keep your head above water? Udemy is throwing you a lift raft in the shape of online courses on AI. You can find lessons on chatbots, AI agents, and machine learning. And better yet, a number of the best online AI courses are totally free to take on Udemy.

We've checked out everything on offer and lined up a selection of standout courses on AI:

• A Gentle Introduction to Generative AI

• AI Art Generation Guide: Create AI Images For Free

• AI Engineer: The Complete 2026 Skills and Roadmap To AI

• AI for Beginners: Learn The Basics of ChatGPT

• AI for Business and Personal Productivity: A Practical Guide

• AI for Dummies: Work Less, Earn More

• AI for Students: Boost Learning & Research with Gen AI

• AI Fundamentals: From Basics to Generative AI

• AI in Agriculture: Practical Introductory Course

• Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare

• Become an AI-Powered Engineer: Cursor, the AI-First IDE

• Build AI Agents with n8n: Free Hands-On Training

• Building Bridges: Intro to Ocean AI and AI Literacy

• ChatGPT 5 and AI Agents in 60 Minutes

• ChatGPT Prompt Engineering

• ChatGPT, Midjourney, Firefly, Bard, DALL-E, AI Crash Course

• How Smart People Use AI to Think, Lead, and Grow

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

• Master Generative AI: GPT, LLMs, Agents, and Use Cases

• Master Generative AI for Developer Productivity With Pieces

• Training AI with Human Data, Explained for Annotators

• Weavy AI Beginner Course: Creative AI Workflow

• Worldbuilding AI Futures

There's always a catch, and in this case it's that these free online courses don't include certificates of completion or direct instructor messaging. You do still get unrestricted access to all the video content and you can learn at a pace that suits you, so it's not all bad.

Find the best free AI courses on Udemy.

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're into astronomy.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. 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 today's 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?

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. 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 of 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 until 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.

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SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for April 23, 2026 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: The edge

• Green: Make-believe

• Blue: Solar system

• Purple: Rock groups

Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Border

• Green: Kinds of fiction

• Blue: Words in a planetary mnemonic

• Purple: Starting with four-letter '80s bands

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 #1047 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Border: FLANK, NEIGHBOR, SKIRT, TOUCH

• Kinds of fiction: HISTORICAL, LITERARY, PULP, SCIENCE

• Words in a planetary mnemonic: EDUCATED, MOTHER, MY, VERY

• Starting with four-letter '80s bands: ASIAGO, DEVOTE, TOTORO, WHAMMY

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 23, 2026

Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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 the latest Connections.

FREE BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on April 23. The Cozy Mystery Book Blast, hosted by Cozy Mystery Book Club, isoffering cozy mystery books for free.

This has been such a huge month for Stuff Your Kindle Day. We've already been blessed by a number of free giveaways, and we're not done yet.

The Cozy Mystery Book Blast, hosted by Cozy Mystery Book Club, is offering participants the chance to download 150+ ebooks without spending anything. Everything that you download is yours to keep forever, so take this as your sign up to stock up ahead of the summer reading season.

SEE ALSO: I tested the best Kindles to help you find the perfect e-reader

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

When is Stuff Your Kindle Day?

The Cozy Mystery Book Blast takes place on April 23. This free giveaway only lasts 24 hours, so you will need to act fast to download everything you want to read. Clear your schedule, make a list of priorities, and add to your TBR list with this limited-time promotion.

Which ebooks are free?

The Cozy Mystery Book Blast has a helpful hub page with everything on offer organized by sub-genre:

• Contemporary Cozies

• Historical Cozies

• Paranormal Cozies

You can find these free ebooks from the Kindle Store and other popular retailers. There really is something for everyone in this latest book blast.

Is Stuff Your Kindle Day the same as Amazon Kindle Unlimited?

Everything you download on Stuff Your Kindle Day is yours to keep, and there's no limit on the number of books you can download. Stuff Your Kindle Day downloads don't count towards the 20 books that Amazon Kindle Unlimited subscribers can borrow at the same time, so don't hold back.

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These popular e-readers let you take your entire library on the go. With weeks of battery life and an anti-glare display, you can read anywhere and anytime with the Kindle. Plus, you can get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free with your purchase for a limited time.

SAVE $70: As of April 23, the DJI Mic 3 is on sale for $259 at Amazon. That's a 21% discount on the list price.

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If you make content, you'll know the equipment you use can be the difference between something professional and something totally amateur. If you've been thinking about upgrading your tech for content creation, there's a great deal at Amazon right now on the DJI Mic 3.

As of April 23, this deal has dropped the price from $329 to $259. That's a saving of $70. In this bundle you'll get two transmitters, one receiver, and a charging case.

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If you shoot content while out and about, the lightweight design of the DJI Mic 3 makes it an ideal choice. But it's great for at home use too. In fact, the system supports multi-channel recording, allowing you to connect multiple transmitters and receivers. It's useful for podcasts or group setups.

It features adaptive gain control to help keep audio balanced in different environments, as well as three voice tones and two noise reduction levels to suit different recording conditions. Recording in a crowded place? Not a problem, the dual-band anti-interference technology helps to keep the audio clear, while built-in 32-bit float recording provides a backup to capture detail.

You can find this DJI deal online at Amazon now.

SAVE OVER $100: As of April 23, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic has dropped to $369.99 at Amazon. This is $130 off its list price of $499.99.

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When it comes to buying a smartwatch, there are a couple of things to consider: Of course, you want plenty of features to help you with your day-to-day tracking, whether that be health-related or for fitness, but it's also nice when you can find something that looks stylish on your wrist. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic covers those bases, and it's on sale right now at Amazon.

As of April 23, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is on sale for $369.99 at Amazon. Overall, this is a $130 discount from its original list price of $499.99. It's marked as a limited time deal at the retailer. This means it may not be discounted to this price for long, so now is the time to scoop it up for less.

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If you've been hoping to find a smartwatch that evokes the style of a more classic timepiece, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic captures that design, making it a sleek pick for all-day wear. It's packed with plenty of features to keep up with you. These include an activity tracker, an Advanced Sleep Coaching feature, a Running Coach feature, vascular load tracking, and an Energy Score feature that shows how ready you are to tackle the day based on yesterday's sleep, activity, and heart rate.

It's a deal that may not last for long, so be quick to save on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic at Amazon. If you're looking for even more smartwatch deals, the Garmin Venu 3S is also discounted at Amazon.

How to watch the 2026 NFL Draft live at a glance: watch for free Tubi always free with an account Get Deal Watch for free Hulu with ads free 30-day trial (save $11.99) Get Deal Best standalone ESPN deal ESPN Select annual subscription $129.99/year (save $25.89/year) Get Deal

The future of the NFL gets its start this week in Pittsburgh as the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off. The Las Vegas Raiders will have the privilege of first pick, which is all but certain to be the national champion quarterback from Indiana, Mr. Fernando Mendoza. After that, it's anyone's guess what will unfold.

This year's draft is switching up the timing in the first round in an effort to get the ball rolling a bit faster. Now, instead of 10 minutes in between picks, teams will only have eight minutes. Timing for the subsequent rounds will remain the same. All 32 teams will take turns selecting new players to build their rosters for next season and beyond. If you want to watch it all happen live, we've got you covered with all the essential details. Here's what you need to know to watch the NFL Draft live.

When is the 2026 NFL Draft?

The 2026 NFL Draft will take place Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25. Round one kicks off Thursday at 8:00 p.m. ET. Rounds two and three will be Friday, starting at 7 p.m. ET, and the final rounds, four through seven, will kick off at noon ET on Saturday.

Where is the NFL Draft this year?

The 2026 draft will take place at the Steelers' Acrisure Stadium at Point State Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. This is the first time the draft will be held in Pittsburgh since 1948.

Where can you watch the 2026 NFL Draft?

Live coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft will air on ABC and ESPN for the eighth straight year. It will also air live on NFL Network. If you have a digital antenna, your local ABC station will carry all the action. For those without cable access, you have a few different streaming options. It's ironic, given how complicated it is to actually watch NFL games, but I digress.

The ESPN app will simulcast live coverage of the draft, so an ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited subscription will unlock access. Plus, for the first time, ESPN's coverage will also stream live and on demand on Disney+ and Hulu for subscribers.

Trying to tune in on the go? Live audio coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft will also be on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Westwood One Sports Radio, and ESPN Radio.

ESPN draft coverage will stream live and on deman on Disney+ and Hulu. Credit: Disney Can I watch the 2026 NFL Draft for free?

Surprisingly, yes, you can watch the entirety of the 2026 NFL Draft for free. As I said before, isn't it ironic?

Tubi, the always-free streaming service of our dreams, will also provide live coverage and expert analysis of every round of the draft through the NFL Channel. You can also utilize free trials of live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Fubo, or Hulu to watch for free. Just don't forget to cancel before your trial ends, or you'll be charged full price.

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If you want access to not only the 2026 NFL Draft live coverage but also ESPN’s new studio show, NFL Draft Daily, you'll need either an ESPN, Disney+, or Hulu subscription. The only one of these three streamers to offer a free trial is Hulu (get 30 days for free). Fortunately, though, they all do offer a variety of discounts. We've rounded up the best streaming deals below for ESPN, Hulu, and Disney+.

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• ESPN Select annual subscription — $129.99/year $155.88/year (save $25.89/year)

• ESPN Unlimited annual subscription — $299.99/year $359.88/year (save $59.89/year)

• ESPN Unlimited and Fox One bundle — $39.99/month $49.98/month (save $9.99/month)

• ESPN Unlimited and NFL+ Premium bundle — $39.99/month $44.98/month (save $4.99/month)

Hulu deals

• Hulu (with ads) annual subscription — $119.99/year $143.88/year (save $23.89/year)

• Hulu Student (with ads) — $1.99/month $11.99/month (save $10 per month)

• Hulu (with ads) — free for T-Mobile customers on Go5G Next and Experience Beyond plans $11.99/month (save $11.99/month)

Disney+ deals

• Disney+ Premium annual subscription — $189.99/year $227.88/year (save $37.89)

Bundle deals

• Hulu and Disney+ (with ads)— $12.99/month $23.98/month (save $10.99/month)

• Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select (with ads) — $10/month with select Verizon plans $19.99/month (save $9.99/month)

• Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select (with ads) — $19.99/month $36.97/month (save $16.98/month)

• Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Unlimited bundle — $35.99/month $53.97/month (save $17.98/month)

Stephen Colbert's The Late Show is nearly over, and everything must go.

That's the key message of the video above, in which Jon Stewart joins the host to announce some items that you can now actually bid on from the show — from the mini red carpet (plus Stewart's Daily Show wig) to the actual Late Show sign — with proceeds going to World Central Kitchen.

"Buy this and, like me, you could have The Late Show hanging over your head for the rest of your life," says Colbert.

Even if you're not interested in the auction itself, the video is worth watching purely for the numerous spit-takes.

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Tech companies and open-source teams are facing a deluge of AI-discovered software vulnerabilities. Now we're starting to get a sense of how big a deluge it is.

The Zero Day Initiative, the largest vendor-agnostic bug bounty program in the world, has already seen a 490 percent increase in submissions this month compared to April last year, according to data provided to Mashable. And the month isn't even over yet.

"Organizations that receive bug reports are struggling to keep up with the triage and response process,” Dustin Childs, Head of Threat Awareness at the Zero Day Initiative, told Mashable. “A couple of programs, most notably the Internet Bug Bounty program, completely shutter[ed] their doors rather than try to keep up.”

On March 27, the Internet Bug Bounty Program announced it was closing submissions entirely because of the bug submission crisis — which it said was changing the entire "landscape" of bug discovery. 

“AI-assisted research is expanding vulnerability discovery across the ecosystem, increasing both coverage and speed,” HackerOne, the group that administered the program, said in a statement. “Accordingly, we are pausing submissions while we consider the structure and incentives needed to further these goals.”

As AI tools improve, they’re also finding much more severe vulnerabilities that require patching. And thanks to Anthropic and other AI companies, the deluge could be just beginning. 

Bug submissions received by the Zero Day Initiative. Credit: Zero Day Initiative / TrendMicro The Claude effect

Anthropic recently heralded the arrival of Claude Mythos, claiming it was too dangerous for public release. Claude Mythos “demonstrated a striking leap in cyber capabilities,” the company said, and was capable of autonomously discovering and exploiting so-called "zero-day vulnerabilities" (the most urgent kind of bug, likely to be exploited by hackers) in every major operating system. 

Anthropic released Claude Mythos to a closed group of organizations, claiming it wanted to give tech leaders a chance to "secure the world's most critical software." The company said it found too many bugs to report them all at once.

Critics have dismissed this as security theater and a publicity stunt; Anthropic pledged to disclose all the vulnerabilities Claude found after they’re patched.

Tucked inside its April 7 blog post about Claude Mythos, Anthropic included quite the flex. The company wrote that “fewer than 1% of the potential vulnerabilities we’ve discovered so far have been fully patched by their maintainers.”

That’s because when Anthropic finds new zero-day bugs, it triages them and discloses only the highest-severity bugs first. The company says it does this to avoid flooding other organizations with “an unmanageable amount of new work.” 

What’s more, Anthropic estimates this is just “a small fraction” of the bugs it will find in the months ahead. To cope with the volume, Anthropic says it had to hire security contractors just to help with the disclosure process.

The volume and severity of bugs are increasing

Pre-Claude Mythos, cybersecurity researchers warned that AI tools had led to a surge in bug reports, but that the reports were typically very low quality. But the severity of bug reports is once again increasing, not that that helps developers.

“Not every submission ends up being a real bug, but we still have to triage it as if it is,” Childs said.

Daniel Stenberg, a Swedish open-source coding expert and lead developer of cURL, paused the cURL bug bounty program in January because of AI. Stenberg recently said that cURL had received more bug reports in 2025 than in the previous two years combined, and that number is set to double again in 2026.

“The main goal with shutting down the bounty is to remove the incentive for people to submit crap and non-well-researched reports to us. AI-generated or not. The current torrent of submissions put a high load on the curl security team and this is an attempt to reduce the noise,” he wrote on his blog.

However, he told Mashable that the latest deluge of security reports does, in fact, represent genuine security concerns, a stark reversal from last year’s trend. Stenberg wrote this month that he had heard from more than 20 open-source projects “who all confirm this trend: a larger volume of decently highly-quality security reports.” 

He confirmed in the latest update on his blog that both the volume of new bug reports and the severity of those bugs are increasing in 2026. “The rate of confirmed vulnerabilities is back to and even surpassing the 2024 pre-AI level, meaning somewhere in the 15-16% range."

Stenberg also worries about the impact on developers. “I can only imagine that projects that are all volunteers, with a larger code base that perhaps has gotten less scrutiny, perhaps because they are younger, they can easily get drowned in quality reports," he says. “That has to be overloading and take a mental toll on many maintainers.”

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So, is this zero-day deluge the Claude Mythos effect in action? 

Until Anthropic completes its reporting on the bugs Claude Mythos discovered, it’s hard to know for sure, and neither Childs nor Stenberg said they could attribute the increases to Mythos specifically. 

Indeed, there are also signs that private companies are seeing an increase in AI-discovered bugs. Microsoft announced 165 new bugs patched in its April security update. Childs noted this was "the second largest monthly release in Microsoft's history," citing AI as a likely cause for the increase in his Patch Tuesday blog. 

In a statement to The Register, Microsoft denied that AI was to blame for the unusual security update, while also crediting Anthropic researchers for one of the bugs.

No matter the cause, the overall industry trend line is clear — a huge increase in both potential and real bugs that require urgent fixing.

AI and cybersecurity: What comes next

In the Claude Mythos system card, Anthropic said AI tools will provide more benefits to cybersecurity defenders in the long run. However, hackers may have the advantage in the short-term.

Existing AI tools "already provide ‘significant help’ to the relevant threat actors in the sense of increasing their general productivity," the company said.

AI is likely both the problem and the solution for developers, who are turning to AI to triage the bugs discovered by AI.

"We’ve begun using AI to aid in the triage process," Childs says. "It’s the only way we’ll be able keep up with this level of submissions." He allowed that "many entries are AI slop, but we’ve purchased a few of these bug [reports] just to teach our models what AI slop look like so we can avoid them in the future."

If the industry doesn’t adapt to the new reality, Childs added, consumers will suffer the consequences.

"We’ve got to figure out how to scale up our fixes as fast as researchers (and attackers) are scaling up their findings," he said, otherwise users will have “little chance to apply these [fixes] in a timely manner" if they don't want to get hacked.

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