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Motorola is usually a pretty dependable manufacturer of affordable budget phones in the U.S., but that's changing a bit this year.

As noted by Ars Technica, several 2026 revisions of Motorola's usual low-priced lineup have gotten significant price hikes.

Take the Moto G, Moto G Play, and Moto G Power phones, for example. All three have risen in price by anywhere from 33 to 50 percent year-over-year in 2026. The Moto G Play used to be $180, but now it's $250. On top of that, the slightly higher-end 2026 Moto G Stylus just made its debut at $500, a $100 price increase from last year.

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In response to Mashable's questions about the price changes, a Motorola spokesperson provided this statement: "Pricing is always subject to change based on market conditions. We regularly assess pricing to remain competitive and continue to offer strong bundle and promotional offers to give consumers the strongest value possible."

Of course, phone prices tend to rise year-over-year to account for hardware or software improvements. However, the new Moto G Stylus, for instance, has the same display and memory specs as the previous year's model, and brands typically offer improved specs along with higher prices.

The most obvious potential culprit here is the ongoing memory shortage driven by AI data center construction around the world. It's caused everything from game console price increases to shortages in SD cards, and there's no sign of it ending anytime soon. (Not to mention pressure from tariffs and inflation.)

Is a more expensive phone acceptable if it has new AI features? Consumers will have to make that choice for themselves, but Motorola, like most other tech companies, is all-in on artificial intelligence.

UPDATE: Apr. 9, 2026, 2:15 p.m. EDT We've updated this article with a statement from Motorola.

Some things can feel so specific, so perfectly engineered in a lab to appeal directly to me. Today, that thing is the members of BTS singing "Butter-Fly" by Kōji Wada, the iconic opening theme to Digimon Adventure, during an appearance on Hot Ones.

The members approached the hot wings challenge with wildly different strategies. V called it quits a few wings in — smart! — and spent the rest of the episode slamming pints of milk. Jin attempted to expel the chili demons from his body through a series of guttural screams, while j-hope tried to walk it off. RM kept his tears hidden behind his sunglasses, while Jimin and Jung Kook mostly played it cool, rallying themselves every round with an enthusiastic "come on, wing!" And then there was Suga: the silent wing assassin, who only showed his weakness at the very end.

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As the wings got hotter, the conversation only got more charming. Jin talked about his love of fishing, Jung Kook shared his perfect tteokbokki recipe, and the group reflected on their latest album, Arirang, and the world tour that just kicked off in Seoul.

Even through sweat dabbing, milk chugging, and increasingly desperate reactions to the wings, the episode doubled as a reminder of why spending time with BTS is always such a delight: No matter how chaotic things get, they never stop being deeply themselves — especially when it comes to their favorite anime OSTs.

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Hollywood actors playing fictionalised versions of themselves isn't new. George Clooney in Jay Kelly, Nicolas Cage in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Bruce Campbell in My Name Is Bruce, Paul Giamatti in Cold Souls, Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm, and hell, the entire cast of This Is the End. Keanu Reeves, widely known as one of Hollywood's nicest actors, already played a fictional version of himself in Ali Wong and Randall Park's Always Be My Maybe, exaggerating his affable attributes as a disarmingly wonderful date.

However, in Outcome, Reeves explores a more earnest approach to a life in Hollywood, leaning into a desperation to be seen as a good person — and to maintain that public reputation amid a turbulent private life. Directed, starring, and co-written by Jonah Hill (with Ezra Woods), the latest of Hill's Strong Baby productions, Outcome sends Reeves on an apology tour through the past, in a framework reminiscent of Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly, Jim Jarmusch's Broken Flowers, or Neil LaBute's Some Girl(s).

A star-studded affair with opulent production design, Outcome often swims on the surface of the tale it's trying to tell, while still giving sharply written consideration of what it means to be a famous person looking down the barrel of reputational threat.

Outcome sees Keanu Reeves as himself, kinda, not really. Keanu Reeves and a a near-unrecognisable Jonah Hill. Credit: Apple

Reeves plays a fictionalised version of himself as Reef Hawk, a child star who's grown into one of Hollywood's most beloved movie stars. Unlike Reef, who has been working since he was six, Reeves made his big screen debut at 21 in Youngblood. But what is relatable to Reeves is his character's reputation as a nice guy, with the John Wick star's congeniality well-documented on the internet.

However, as always with public life, there's a private reality. Reef is now five years sober from a heroin addiction, one the public never saw (nor do we), but a time his high school best friends Kyle (Cameron Diaz) and Xander (Matt Bomer) helped him through. An actor who began his career pre-internet, Reef is now paranoid about his reputation. He's desperate to cling to this down-to-earth facade. His friends have to pull him away from talking to set crew, referring to it as "MOPing… Man-of-the-People-ing," and he's constantly googling himself to luxuriate in People headlines like "Reef Hawk still beloved by fans."

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And it's this cherished rep that's threatened in one phone call from his lawyer Ira (a near-unrecognisable Hill): "There's a video."

Who is extorting Hollywood's most beloved star? No one hates this guy, right? Well…maybe his first manager (Martin Scorsese!) or his first girlfriend (Welker White), his reality star mother (All My Children icon Susan Lucci) or perhaps former crew, studio executives, his old trainer, his new trainer, the three shelter dogs he returned…

Yes, that's Martin Scorsese. Credit: Apple

So begins an apology tour for the screen star, one that sees him making amends with people from his past. With a set-up like this, it's impossible not to compare Outcome to Baumbach's Jay Kelly, which saw Clooney as an actor facing similar realities. As Mashable entertainment editor Kristy Puchko wrote in her Jay Kelly review, that film interrogates movie stardom in "an odd love letter to the industry, one that recognizes its warts and still declares devotion." In contrast, Outcome seems to hold little love for Hollywood, instead presenting Reeves as a former child star surrounded by yes people, whose bad behaviour has gone unapologised for now that he's an adult. We never actually see this behaviour — we only hear about it — but it's clear his experiences with addiction and substance abuse have burned some bridges.

Outcome's cast is heavily star-studded. Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer are a dream team. Credit: Apple

Make no mistake, Outcome is brimming with names, all of whom know a thing or two about Hollywood. As Reeves' obnoxious, fast-talking, pop culture-referencing crisis lawyer, Hill is undoubtedly why many people will watch the film, having made headlines for his character's appearance in prosthetics. Like Adam Sandler's exceptional performance in Jay Kelly as the protagonist's long-suffering manager Ron, Hill's Ira upstages Reeves' Reef as the well-connected friend on the payroll who makes everything happen or go away. Ira is the one who's been there through the ups and the downs — and making sure the downs don't hit the papers. Hill understands his own penned assignment here, hurtling Ira through a flurry of unsettling one-liners. If you need clarity on Ira's moral compass, his office is filled with portraits of former clients Kanye West and Kevin Spacey, and the bumper sticker on his car reads, "Honk if you can separate art from the artist."

And then there's Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer. As Reef's besties Kyle and Xander, it's entirely possible they deserve the biggest apology of all. These two actors seem to be having the best time, bringing heart and hilarity to these literal supporting roles. "I love outlandish humor with my friends!" Kyle chuckles, pretend-smoking on the highway with Xander. They're the base Reef often overlooks, though the film does not, giving the pair plenty of heartfelt and meme-able scenes.

Meanwhile, the parading lineup of names here gives The Studio, another industry satire from Apple, a run for its money. Scorsese (who also appeared in The Studio) is straight-up wonderful as Reef's first manager, Richie "Red" Rodriguez, who convincingly muses on Hollywood heydays — after being almost upstaged by Weapons' Cary Christopher as straight-talkin' child star. Making up Ira's crack team of lawyers ("Reef Unit") that cover what might be on the video is the all-star lineup of Laverne Cox, Roy Wood Jr., and Atsuko Okatsuka. Whether it's racist behaviour or sexual misconduct, Reef's team is prepared for every possible outcome. They sit through probably the most jaw-dropping dialogue in the film, an unsettling satirical monologue about "victim capitalism" by Cox's character that's sure to spark opinion pieces. Plus, Drew Barrymore makes a fitting cameo as herself, in a frankly missed opportunity for the film. Though Barrymore briefly connects with Reef about being a child star and growing up in Hollywood, Outcome doesn't move beyond a surface-level moment here.

Outcome boasts sublime production design. Lush. And also Susan Lucci! Credit: Apple

Outcome is extremely beautiful to look at. Production designer and frequent Sofia Coppola/Spike Jonze collaborator K.K. Barrett (Her, Lost in Translation, Being John Malkovich, Adaptation) works with art director Jourdan Henderson (Madame Web) to craft a kaleidoscopic aesthetic for Outcome that feels one degree removed from reality. Every scene in Outcome feels somewhat like it takes place on a set, or is revealed to actually be a set. Everything is drenched in saturated light, with backgrounds that often look like backgrounds, hammering home the perpetual nature of Hollywood's conflict with the real world.

"Just because it's performative doesn't mean it's not the truth," declares Reef's reality star mother Dinah. "Why can't it be both?"

The film is a wash of iridescent hues, all beautifully captured by Gaspar Noé's go-to cinematographer Benoît Debie, whose Enter the Void energy works strangely well in Outcome. Every scene in Reef's home or Ira's office seems permeated with golden glows or neon gradients, which make them feel just a little bit unreal.

Through this vivid aesthetic, Outcome dabbles in questions of fame, acknowledging the village of people it takes to support (or protect) a movie star, as Reeves plays a man full of reluctant apology. It's a crowded space, movies seeing major stars explore fictionalised versions of themselves, and Reeves playing on his nice guy reputation makes for a strong drawcard. Though the film could have dived even deeper, it's a shimmering pool for consideration. 

Outcome premieres on Apple TV April 10.

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The Conners. And Just Like That. Fuller House. That '90s Show. As a millennial and an entertainment critic, I thought I'd grown numb to reboots of adored shows from my youth. Too often, these reboots lack the heart or the edge of the original, peddling nostalgia over anything substantial. Or else, I've just moved on and can't be bothered with what Carrie Bradshaw is doing anymore.

Occasionally, however, a reboot breaks through my jaded walls by being a sensational recapturing of the original show's magic and providing fresh fun. King of the Hill managed this last year by letting animated characters Hank, Peggy, and Bobby Hill grow up. And now Disney+ has managed it with the truly spectacular Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair. 

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To be totally honest, I wasn't particularly looking forward to this reboot. Sure, I loved the original series, which launched in 2000. Malcolm in the Middle was a show I adored for its intense verve and wacky antics. Rejecting the laugh track and the feel-good family harmony, it broke the mold of family sitcoms, and for seven seasons, critics and audiences cheered it for that. But before Malcolm went off to college in the series finale, I was deep into my college years, and lost track of weekly TV.

Over the years, I hadn't thought much about Malcolm until Bryan Cranston — who I knew chiefly as the very hairy, happy-go-lucky dad Hal — became the renowned dramatic leading man of Breaking Bad. Which is all to say, I couldn't have predicted how much it would mean to me to see Hal, Lois, Malcolm, and the whole gang back again. 

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair is more than a reunion or a reboot. This four-part miniseries is a joyful celebration of a great show, and terrific proof of concept that now is its time…again. 

What do you need to remember about Malcolm in the Middle to watch Life's Still Unfair?  Christopher Masterson, Emy Coligado, Justin Berfield, and Frankie Muniz star in "Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair." Credit: Disney+

Malcolm's family is made up of his domineering mother Lois (the epic Jane Kaczmarek), his daffy dad (Cranston), his trouble-addicted older brothers Francis (Christopher Masterson) and Reese (Justin Berfield), his oddball younger brother Dewey (Caleb Ellsworth-Clark taking over for Erik Per Sullivan), and baby brother Jamie, along with Malcolm himself. Then, in the season finale, as Malcolm prepped to go off to Harvard, Lois found out she was pregnant again. 

Set a little less than 20 years after the Season 7 finale "Graduation," Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair picks up with Malcolm as a single dad with a teen daughter named Leah (Keeley Karsten), a promising girlfriend (Fear Street's Kiana Madeira), a career dedicated to giving back, and a large geographical distance between him and his oft-hysterical family. But with Hal and Lois' 40th wedding anniversary around the corner, the whole family is getting together — and Malcolm won't be able to stay away. 

Along with seeing where Frances, Dewey, Reese, and Jamie have wound up, Life's Still Unfair also introduces their nonbinary teen sibling Kelly (Vaughan Murrae), who follows after their brother Malcolm when it comes to insight and outwitting their siblings. And just like that, we're off and running. 

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair is instantly addictive.  Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek return with "Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair." Credit: Disney+

Malcolm and the Middle was about high energy from the moment "Boss of Me Now" — the banger of a theme song by They Might Be Giants — blared at the start of every episode. Life's Still Unfair brings in a cover of this track, but the vibes are still the same. Right away, Malcolm is talking with a manic precision direct to camera, catching us up on all he's got going on. Then, in the blink of an eye, his daughter Leah takes up the torch and the direct-address narration. 

From there, Reese will zip in with stinging accusations. Lois will snarl with comedic sharpness. And Hal will throw himself, naked and full-bodied, into any physical comedy gag creator/showrunner Linwood Boomer comes up with. Sure, it'll begin with a classic callback to Lois shaving Hal's back in the middle of the kitchen (while a horrified Dewey is unwilling witness via a video call). But by episode three, Cranston is not just nude, not just silly, but writhing on dirty linoleum, recreating Hal's birth, using his own hands as a makeshift labia. And that's not even the wildest moment of this reboot. 

It's been 20 years, but this ensemble hasn't missed a step. Muniz seems to effortlessly slide back into the rapid-fire dialogue. Kaczmarek is on fire as the blue-collared mother whose ferocity is her love language. Masterson and Berfield smoothly reconnect to the frantic energy of their troublemaker characters, while Ellsworth-Clark is so skilled at recreating Dewey's comically outraged reactions that I didn't realize the series had recast. (Don't cry for Per Sullivan. Per Cranston, he's studying for his master's at Harvard and glad the reboot's happening but not interested in coming back.) 

As to the youngest sibling, props to Murrae, who joins the mayhem with a terrific confidence from the moment they shout for some decorum (or at least less nutsack visibility) in the kitchen. Karsten and Madeira likewise find the rabid rhythm of the show, giving Muniz new funny frictions to play against. But there's also a jaw-dropping amount of familiar faces, including Francis' wife Paima (Emy Coligado) and Malcolm's short-of-breath bestie Stevie (Craig Lamar Traylor). There's more, but I hate to spoil the thrill of recognition as these goofballs rise.  

Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek are back at it, and good as ever. Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek face off in "Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair." Credit: Disney+

The main plot line of Life's Still Unfair is one that will likely hit home for a lot of millennials. Having realized how his parents' behavior and pressures have impacted his mental health, Malcolm has kept them at a geographical and emotional distance. He avoids any argument, because he can't handle being face-to-face with any of them — especially his mom. (If you remember Lois' big finale speech, you'll probably get why!) 

The women in Malcom's life urge him to reconnect with his mom. And as was often the case on the series, there's a confrontation that is silly, heart-wrenching, and heartwarming. There's an electricity when Muniz and Kaczmarek face off, because as intense as they get, the thrum underneath their volume is a resounding love for each other. Malcolm wants to make her proud; Lois wants him to be the best he can be. And — just like it meant a lot to me to see how Bobby Hill turned out on King of the Hill's reboot — seeing Malcolm grown up, and not all figured out, shook me to my core. Because yeah, me too. 

For all its pratfalls and gross-out gags, Malcolm in the Middle always explored this blue-collar family with a deep awareness of their humanity and hope. Seeing Boomer bring that back, as radiant as ever, felt like slipping into a beloved old coat, warm and familiar. But the edge is still there. In the finale of this miniseries, there's a confrontation between the mother-son duo that had me clenching a pillow — and my partner's hand — for emotional support. Because while I haven't thought about them in years, these two still live in my heart, and could tear it apart with too harsh a word. Thankfully, Boomer hasn't lost his touch. 

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair had me laughing, gasping, and crying. It's just sensational. But there's one more thing we need to address. 

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair should earn Bryan Cranston a comedy Emmy.  Bryan Cranston is impeccable in "Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair." Credit: Disney+

Muniz and Kaczmarek are excellent scene partners. Cranston and Kaczmarek are absolutely divine. As was true of the original series, they have a mesmerizing chemistry that makes Hal and Lois seem logical despite their absolute opposite energies. With a short season that focuses on their planning an anniversary party, there's plenty of opportunity for the two to play together, and sweetness and silliness abounds — like when Hal offers a saucy flash mob to show his love. But Cranston just goes above and beyond. 

Yes, I mentioned, he gets nude. But it's not just that. It's the freedom within the nudity, allowing the angles of his body to be posed for modesty in the most ludicrous ways. It's that a psychedelic drug trip for his character gives Cranston the opportunity to show his range as Hal faces various versions of himself. Cranston could teach a master class on how to mug. His physical comedy is so committed that I marveled across a montage of mishaps, his pill-bugging over bad news, an internal battle turned external smackdown, and a dance number that is a glittering, glorious disaster. 

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It's not that it's a surprise Cranston can deliver such comedy. He's been Emmy-nominated three times before for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in this role, and he won an Emmy in 2025 for his guest spot in The Studio. He's shown us how hard he can go into drama with Breaking Bad (where he won most of his seven total Emmys). But to return to this familiar space after 20 years and give a show-stopping performance ep after ep? Give the man the trophy for his range, his commitment, and the cake.

Without giving it away, there's a scene involving birthday cake. In it, Cranston is sublimely silly, performing Hal as a living cartoon character. But also, he allows us through no words, just that mug, to take in the metaphor of the cake. What it means and how Hal feels about it is one of the most joyful moments of television we're likely to get in 2026. It made me laugh and cry like a damned emoji, because few shows can be this ludicrous and truly poignant at the same time. 

Which is all to say, you should not miss Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair. Where last week I lamented how nostalgia can be callously employed by companies to turn audiences into consumers, this week, I'm teary-eyed over the drug-addled, high-stress antics of a dysfunctional family I hadn't thought about in years. Boomer and his awesome ensemble didn't come back for a cash-grab reunion. They came back committed to reigniting the fire of a great show to craft together a marvelous new chapter, alive with humor, heart, and fart jokes. 

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair debuts on April 10 on Disney+ and Hulu.

SAVE $1,200.01: The Bluetti Elite 300 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $1,098.99, down from the list price at Bluetti of $2,299. That's a 52% discount.

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A portable power station is the perfect item to pack along on a camping or RV trip. If you're heading off-grid, boondocking, or overlanding, you understand the headache of keeping essential tech powered up. Thankfully, a portable power station is ready to help out, and it becomes even more useful when paired with a solar panel. If you could use an upgraded power station, check out today's deal at Amazon.

As of April 9, the Bluetti Elite 300 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $1,098.99, marked down from the list price at Bluetti of $2,299. That's a major 52% discount that takes $1,200.01 off the price.

With a compact size, the Bluetti Elite 300 packs in 3,014Wh of battery capacity. In real-life scenarios, that works out to recharging a laptop over 30 times, powering an induction cooktop for over two hours, or keeping inside RV lights on for over 65 hours.

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Bluetti focused on user-friendliness with this model, and you'll get four AC outlets, one 2,400W TT-30 plug, two USB-A ports, and two USB-C ports. When it's time to recharge the Bluetti Elite 300, standard wall charging for 1.8 hours will get you back to 100 percent power. You can also utilize up to 1,200W of solar, which will take about four hours to recharge the Elite 300.

Keep in mind a 3,014Wh battery is heavy and this model comes in at about 58 pounds. The two side handles make it easier to transport, but this isn't a lightweight model. However, its overall dimensions are impressively small given its power capacity. Plus, there's the option of pass-through charging and a 10 millisecond UPS time.

Before you head out on the next RV adventure, pack along the Bluetti Elite 300 while it's on sale for a major 52% discount. It'll also come in handy at home during the next power outage.

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Just a few months ago, Samsung launched a really huge foldable phone. Now, it seems like this Friday might be your last chance to get one.

The Samsung TriFold, which made waves when it launched in Asia late last year before making its western debut at CES 2026. The phone sold out almost instantly upon its U.S. release on Jan. 30 before disappearing from store shelves in March.

Samsung is committing to one more restock on April 10, both online via Samsung's website and at a smattering of retail Samsung stores across the U.S. As before, we fully expect the online restock to sell out very quickly, so your best bet might be to make it to one of the physical locations, if you can.

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In a note to press, Samsung mentioned these Samsung stores as places where you can expect TriFold restocks:

• Los Cerritos Center (Cerritos, CA)

• Mall of America (Minneapolis, MN)

• Queens Center (Elmhurst, NY)

• Roosevelt Field (Garden City, NY)

• The Americana at Brand (Glendale, CA)

• The Galleria (Houston, TX)

• Stonebriar Center (Frisco, TX)

Obviously, there are huge chunks of the U.S. that are not especially close to any of those locations, so grabbing the TriFold online will be the only option for many. In person or online, it won't be easy to get your hands on the $2,899 TriFold, as Samsung has only produced the phone in very limited numbers.

Samsung hasn't said one way or another if this will be the final restock, but given that the phone was already discontinued in Korea, customers probably shouldn't bet on any more restocks in the future. Rumor has it the company has been selling the TriFold at a loss.

Given its high price and experimental form factor, this doesn't necessarily mean the phone was a failure. It could just mean that Samsung never intended to make the TriFold widely available for a long time.

In other words, if you want one, you better find a way to make it happen on Friday.

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