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April on Prime Video: The Boys' final season and 87 movies worth watching

How-To Geek - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 22:30

Prime Video has dropped its list of new movies and TV shows for April, and while it might not be the smorgasbord of titles we're used to seeing, the month will hinge on one of the most anticipated final seasons of a TV series the service has seen in a while—plus a handful of other pretty cool shows and loads of new movies beyond that.

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This crossover delivers BMW-level performance at Honda prices

How-To Geek - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 22:01

Compact crossovers are everywhere, offering practicality, efficiency, and easy ownership. The problem is, most of them feel safe and uninspiring, built more for comfort than fun.

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Grab these sweet Fire TV Stick deals before the Amazon Spring Sale ends

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 21:50
The best Amazon Spring Sale Fire TV Stick deals at a glance: Best overall Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $17.99 (save $22) Get Deal Best upgrade Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max $34.99 (save $25) Get Deal Best Fire TV Stick alternative deal Roku Streaming Stick 4K $35.98 (save $15) Get Deal

While most TVs are smart TVs in 2026, they aren't always the most user-friendly. And the built-in smart platforms are often kind of clunky. That's where a streaming stick comes in. Amazon Fire Sticks are probably the most recognizable name in the streaming device world — and for good reason. They're ultra-portable, making them ideal for travel, and they're easy to use. Plus, they regularly go on sale.

During the Amazon Big Spring Sale, we've seen particularly steep discounts on Fire TV Sticks, as well as some competitors. The sale officially ends tonight, so if you're in the market for a new streaming device for 2026, head over to Amazon ASAP and claim yours.

Here are our picks for the best Fire TV Stick deals (and alternatives) in the Big Spring Sale.

Best Fire TV Stick deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $17.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $22.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Previous iterations of the Amazon Fire TV Stick were kind of laggy, so we were thrilled when the 4K Select was announced with the new Vega operating system. It still features the same plug-and-play design and puts all your favorite apps under one convenient umbrella, but is more "responsive and highly efficient," according to Amazon. It delivers vibrant 4K picture quality with support for HDR10+, as well as Alexa+, Amazon Kids+, Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass, and NordVPN. While the current discount isn't quite as epic as the $9.99 deal we saw during Black Friday, it's still a total steal.

Not to mention, select Amazon customers can redeem the code FTV4K to drop the cost an extra $3 at checkout. If you see the promo code on the product page, congrats. That means you're eligible.

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5 fantastic Prime Video shows to binge before The Boys' final season

How-To Geek - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 21:30

The battle between Homelander and Butcher will reach its epic conclusion in The Boys season 5. It's the final season of The Boys, which changed the course of superhero TV shows. Eric Kripke's innovative satire proved that superhero shows can be more than costumes and capes.

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Dyson deals are live in the Amazon Big Spring Sale — save on vacuums and air purifiers

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 21:19
The best Amazon Spring Sale Dyson deals at a glance: Best Dyson Corded Vacuum Deal Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Upright Vacuum $449.99 (save $100.99) Get Deal Best Dyson Cordless Vacuum Deal Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum $329.99 (save $210) Get Deal Best Dyson Air Purifier Deal Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1 $499 (save $160.99) Get Deal

It's that time again. The Amazon Big Spring Sale is back, but today is the final day, so it's time to shop what's left. You're still able to score some serious savings across every conceivable category on the site, so it's time to lock in some of those must-have purchases that have been on your list while there's still some time.

One thing you'll definitely want to keep an eye out for is deep discounts across the Dyson brand, from sales on vacuums to air purifiers. There are several fantastic deals still available for your perusal that you can claim before it all comes to an end.

There are plenty of deals on Dyson vacuums, naturally. Plus, there's some discounts across the company's other areas, such as hair tools, to make purchasing a little less painful.

We've gathered together the best Dyson deals we could find on Amazon. Shop them now before the Big Spring Sale draws to a close and these discounts go the way of the dinosaur.

Best Dyson corded vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Upright Vacuum $449 at Amazon
$549.99 Save $100.99   Get Deal Why we like it

This powerful corded vacuum can tackle even the toughest of pet messes and then some. With its tangle-free turbine tool, it offers high-performance cleaning with whole-machine filtration to make sure all those dust and dirt particles it captures don't get released back into the air in your home. It can handle dirt and pet hair no matter where you decide to run it, with three suction modes perfect for deep-, medium-, and low-pile carpets as well as hard floors and other high-traffic areas. It even comes with pet tools for removing hair from upholstery and fabric as well as your car.

Best Dyson cordless vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum $329.99 at Amazon
$539.99 Save $210   Get Deal Why we like it

Dyson is known for its many cordless vacuum options that are just as powerful as its corded models, and this one is no slouch. It has the same powerful motorbar cleaner head to cut through dirt and debris in your home as well as pet hair, with two power modes. Its "Powerful" mode is perfect for regular cleaning across the board, while "Max" mode is better for spot cleaning when you have tough stains and other difficult issues to tackle. Plus, it gives you 40 minutes of runtime so if you have a larger area to clean, it won't run out of battery in the middle of your session. Even better, it can be converted into a handheld vacuum to get in those nooks and crannies or clean out your car, couch, or furniture.

Best Dyson air purifier deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1 $499 at Amazon
$659.99 Save $160.99   Get Deal Why we like it

Clear the air in your home with this air purifier that uses both an activated carbon filter and HEPA filter to remove gases and 99.97% of the microscopic allergens that make their way inside. The entirety of the purifier is sealed so it all stays contained, while you breathe fresher air all throughout your home. It claims to capture up to 97% of odors as well, so if you have pets or you've been cooking something pungent, it can trap those smells and make things a bit fresher. Set your own cleaning schedules via the MyDyson app and control and monitor the air quality from there as well. It's simple to set up and keep a tidier home with this Dyson air purifier, and the cherry on top? It can heat and cool your home as well.

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Razer's first split ergonomic keyboard is here

How-To Geek - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 21:10

Razer, known for its gaming peripherals and accessories, has revealed a new split keyboard with ergonomics as the primary focus. It is intended to increase work productivity and comfort by offering "strainfree" typing. This is Razer's first split ergonomic keyboard, and there are several nifty features to take a look at.

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Stop overspending on Raspberry Pis: why I picked a $15 Pi Zero over a $200 Pi 5

How-To Geek - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 21:00

There are Raspberry Pis spanning a broad spectrum of computational power. On the one hand, you have the Pi 5, which can pack enough power to go toe-to-toe with some mini PCs. On the other hand, you have the Pi Zero and the Pi Zero 2, which are extremely low-powered devices.

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The best deals under $25 in Amazons Spring Sale — save on Lego, Fire TV Sticks, Owala, and more before the sale ends

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 20:55
Best deals under $25 at a glance Best Amazon device deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus $24.99 (save $15) Get Deal Best Lego deal Lego Botanicals Mini Orchid $23.99 (save $6) Get Deal Best hydration deal Owala FreeSip Twist (24 ounce) $22.49 (save $7.50) Get Deal

We're in the final hours of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. If you're not looking to drop a ton of cash during this seasonal sale event, we've gathered up some excellent deals under $25 that you can shop right now.

There's the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus, if you're looking to upgrade your streaming setup this year, some sweet Lego sets, including the delightful Lego Botanicals Mini Orchid, and water bottles from Hydro Flask. There's much more to explore, from beauty savings to more tech deals.

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Note: You don't need to be a Prime member to shop the sale, but Prime members will receive exclusive deals on a variety of items.

Best Amazon device deal under $25 Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus $24.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $25.00   Get Deal Why we like it

2026 has started off strong when it comes to what's available to stream, and if you've been looking to upgrade your setup to enjoy it all in 4K, the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is worth a look. At the moment, this streaming stick has returned to its lowest-ever price of $24.99 at Amazon, which is 50% off its list price of $49.99. It's a pretty excellent price to pay for what you're getting.

The Fire TV Stick 4K Plus supports 4K Ultra HD picture quality, which helps bring out the colors and crisp details in the shows and films you watch. It also supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos audio, which provide a little extra boost to picture and sound as well. And with support for Wi-Fi 6, you'll get to enjoy smooth streaming quality. If it sounds like the streaming package you've been searching for, this deal at Amazon is well worth jumping on.

More tech deals under $25Best Lego deal under $25 Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Mini Orchid $23.99 at Amazon
$29.99 Save $6   Get Deal Why we like it

Bringing a pop of color and joy, the Lego Botanicals Mini Orchid makes for the perfect gift whether it's a birthday, Mother's Day, or end-of-the-year teacher's present. In total, the set has 274 pieces and stands at about 10 inches tall. It'll be great for any office, bookshelf, or dresser decor.

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AI-generated fruit slop is taking over the internet

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 20:49

Maybe it says something profound about the human condition that a series of AI-generated talking fruits ripping off reality TV can rack up tens of millions of views. Or maybe it says nothing at all, and we just have to sit with that.

What I'm talking about is Fruit Love Island — a series of TikTok videos starring AI-generated anthropomorphic fruit recreating its IRL namesake. As the intro to episode one breathlessly announces: "Welcome to Fruit Love Island, where eight single fruits flirt, fight, and tryst" (tryst? trust? the AI narrator is doing its best). The page, run by an account called Ai Cinema, went obscenely viral, amassing three million followers in nine days flat. It even had a fan out of pop singer Zara Larsson, who posted about her obsession with the show before (sort of) backtracking after fan outrage.

SEE ALSO: Viral hit 'Your AI Slop Bores Me' is more than a joke

Whether those followers are real humans making conscious choices or bots almost doesn't matter at this point. Enough actual, warm-blooded people are watching that multiple outlets have now published earnest reported articles asking what Fruit Love Island means, why it exists, and perhaps most troublingly, why so many of us apparently enjoy it.

We may not have the answers here, but we can certainly try.

What is Fruit Love Island?

As reported by CBC, Fruit Love Island is one of many creations likely spawned by Object Talk, a custom GPT built inside ChatGPT by a group called AI Century, which generates scripts that can be fed directly into AI video generators. It's a slop pipeline, essentially, and Fruit Love Island isn't even where this started.

AI fruit content has been quietly populating TikTok for a while now, beginning innocuously enough as educational videos, according to CBC, before someone inevitably made it worse with the cheating romance stories.

The genre quickly metastasized into a reliable formula involving some combination of interracial (inter-botanical?) fruit infidelity, surprise pregnancies, and a frankly alarming amount of domestic violence. The most popular example — and I cannot stress enough that these are real words in a real order — involves different variations of a Strawberry woman cheating on her Strawberry husband with her Eggplant boss. She becomes pregnant. The husband is thrilled. The baby is an eggplant. The husband is now upset, having been cucked by daddy eggplant (the racial coding is not subtle).

The absurd, scandalous appeal seems to be the point, with videos basically ripping off the most threadbare daytime soap opera tropes. My least charitable reading — which, given that the eggplant (sometimes a watermelon) is, in my opinion, meant to represent a Black man, is not very charitable at all — it's AI being used to produce racial cuckoldry content for mass consumption. Plus, with many of these videos involving a pregnancy of some sort, it's almost reminiscent of the Elsagate drama that dominated YouTube several years back.

For those too young to remember, Elsagate was a YouTube and YouTube Kids scandal in which algorithmically-optimized channels churned out millions of videos featuring beloved children's characters (like Spider-Man, Elsa, and the Peppa Pig cast) in increasingly disturbing, violent, or sexual scenarios, apparently designed to slip past content filters and autoplay their way into children's feeds.

AI fruit slop isn't quite the same. But generally, reactions on X are very negative, with people making fun of those who enjoy this content or pointing out its weirdness.

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Fruit Love Island, to its limited credit, operates a little differently than the cheating-eggplant pipeline. It's still AI slop — nobody's arguing otherwise — but it's at least trying to be a coherent show, which puts it one rung above its fruit-adjacent peers on a ladder that starts pretty low to begin with.

The problem is that "coherent show" is doing a lot of heavy lifting when your coherence comes from directly lifting someone else's content. Fruit Love Island has been straight-up raiding Love Island USA for plotlines and dialogue, most notably recreating — line for line — the breakout moment from Season 7 when Huda Mustafa tells Nic Vansteenberghe that she's a mom. A genuinely sweet, viral television moment, now retold by a Cherry named Cherrita and an Orange named Orangelo. And that's not even getting into the Watermelon character having a blaccent. I literally can't right now.

Why are people watching AI fruit slop?

So why are tens of millions of people actually watching this? Escapism, mostly. As content creator Caroline Deery told the New York Times, the fruit videos offer a momentary off-ramp from doomscrolling — it's either AI strawberries having affairs or going to bed convinced the world is on fire.

The Wall Street Journal noted that the fandom has grown, with spinoffs, recap accounts, fan communities, and human-made parodies, which is the clearest possible sign that something has crossed from novelty into actual cultural foothold. Justine Moore, a partner on the investing team at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, told the Journal that the viewership numbers were the inflection point AI entertainment investors (like herself) had been waiting for, and that demand for this kind of content would only grow.

Meanwhile, over on Reddit's r/DefendingAIArt, the show's supporters are less philosophical about it: one commenter pointed out that many people had never even heard of Fruit Love Island until others started loudly complaining about it, which, as always, is a very effective promotional strategy. However, over on r/antiai, the top-voted response to the question of why anyone watches this was simply "because some people are morons." Other commenters offered more measured takes, suggesting that a significant chunk of those millions of views are just short-form swipes that count as views after three seconds, or bots watching bot content in an ouroboros of synthetic engagement.

After its improbable rise to millions of followers, TikTok deleted Ai Cinema's account — for reasons that remain officially unclear, though bot followers and copyright violations are both on the table. The account has since been reinstated, which means Cherrita and Orangelo live to flirt another day.

Make of all that what you will.

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The overlooked used hybrid SUV that quietly outshines the competition

How-To Geek - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 20:45

Finding a car that surprises you in all the right ways never gets old. The 2019 Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid is exactly that—a blend of luxury, efficiency, and everyday comfort that flies under the radar.

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50+ deals under $50 live on the last day of Amazons Big Spring Sale: Headphones, Switch games, hair tools

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 20:40
Best deals under $50 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale Best Amazon device deal Amazon Echo Spot $49.99 at Amazon (save $30) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Soundcore by Anker Space A40 $44.99 at Amazon (save $35) Get Deal Best home deal Dreo TurboPoly Table Fan 315 $49.95 (save $6) Get Deal Best Lego deal Lego Botanicals Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree $47.95 at Amazon (save $12.04) Get Deal Best beauty deal L'ange Hair Le Volume 2-in-1 Blow Dryer Brush $49.00 at Amazon (save $20) Get Deal

It's been a great week for folks who might regret not snagging something on Black Friday: Amazon's Big Spring Sale has been live for almost an entire week, ending March 31. The variety of items on sale is very similar to what we see on Prime Day (you just don't have to wait for summer now).

SEE ALSO: How to recycle Amazon packaging from your Big Spring Sale purchases (yes, all of it)

That's a lot of deals to sort through, even if you've decided that you're staying away from big splurges this time around. With discounts like these, $50 is still plenty to cover the perfect birthday gift or a cute Mother's Day gift (May 10 this year, FYI). We've been keeping a running list of our favorite deals under $50, organizing them into categories like headphones, home, and beauty. As they disappear, we'll cross them out — so if you see a steal that's still up for grabs on the last day, don't hesitate to snag it.

(Want to spend even less? We're also tracking the best Amazon deals under $25.)

Best Amazon device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Spot $49.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $30.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Amazon sales are notoriously one of the best opportunities to snag Amazon devices. From Kindles to Fire TV sticks, Amazon loves to put its own products on huge discounts. If you could use a new bedroom smart speaker and clock, the Amazon Echo Spot has a sale price of $49.99, down from the standard price of $79.99. With a quick glance, you'll be able to check the time, weather, and more without having to check your phone. Plus, you can set it to play your favorite wakeup playlist each morning.

More Amazon devices on saleBest earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Soundcore by Anker Soundcore by Anker Space A40 (select colorways) $49.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $30.00   Get Deal Why we like it

The Soundcore by Anker Space A40 earbuds usually come with a price of $79.99, but as long as you're cool with navy, black, or white, they can be yours for less than $45. The Space A40 earbuds are designed to reduce noise by up to 98 percent, and they come with a massive 50 hours of playback time with the included case. If you've been putting up with a pair of headphones on the fritz, Amazon's spring sale is a good opportunity to level up to nicer wireless earbuds ahead of warm weather.

More headphones, earbuds, and speaker dealsBest home deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dreo Dreo TurboPoly Table Fan 315 $49.95 at Amazon
$55.99 Save $6.04   Get Deal Why we like it

It's about to get hot. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but soon enough, we'll be back in sweltering season. This year, head into the warmth with the Dreo TurboPoly Table Fan. Not only does it look great, it has four speeds, an 8-hour timer, and big oscillation power. Dreo says the fan is powerful enough to blow air up to 60 feet, so it'll be ideal for a bedroom or office. Plus, it's a quiet 28 decibels, so there's no issue with sleeping with the fan on.

More home dealsBest Lego deal under $50 Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree $47.95 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $12.04   Get Deal Why we like it

A bonsai tree takes years to form into the perfect mini garden. Instead of laboring over the garden (or in addition to) snag the Lego Botanicals Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree while it's on sale for $47.95. With orange and red leaves, the maple tree sits in its buildable green pot that'll look excellent on a bookshelf.

More Lego deals under $50Self-care and beauty deals under $50 L'ange Hair Le Volume 2-in-1 Blow Dryer Brush $49 at Amazon
$69 Save $20   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

Even the most affordable of our favorite Dyson Supersonic dupes and Airwrap dupes are still toeing the $100 mark this Big Spring Sale season (some aren't on sale at all). If you're looking for an even more budget-friendly hair tool for blowouts at home, the internet is really impressed with the L'Ange blowout brush that's currently almost 30 percent off.

The Le Volume 2-in-1 blow dryer brush operates similarly to Dyson's round brush attachment or the Shark Glossi, providing 360 degree airflow around a 60 mm barrel to create bouncy volume while taming frizz.

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Note: Some of the below gaming deals are part of the Woot! video game sale that also runs through March 31 (or until supplies last). Woot! is owned by Amazon, and all the games are brand new.

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Stop blaming your ISP—your Wi-Fi bars are hiding the real problem

How-To Geek - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 20:31

As the designated tech maniac in my family, I'm used to answering all kinds of questions and helping family members with varying PC knowledge. Most recently, my dad complained that even though his Wi-Fi always has "full bars," the connection drops or slows down at random. "How is it possible," he asked, "that my internet is bad even though my Wi-Fi is great?"

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Ive tested phones for 20 years. Dont miss out on these top unlocked phone deals from Amazons spring sale.

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 20:30
The best unlocked phone deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Best Apple Deal Apple iPhone 14 (512GB), Renewed Premium $409.99 (save $129.01) Get Deal Best Google deal Google Pixel 9a (128GB) $439.99 (save $59.01) Get Deal Best Samsung deal Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (256GB) $599.90 (save $360.09) Get Deal Best Motorola deal Motorola Razr Ultra (512GB) $799.99 (save $500) Get Deal Best locked phone deal Get a free Apple iPhone 17 or Air at T-Mobile $0 (requires trade-in an qualifying plan) Get Deal

This is your "get a decent phone on the cheap" alert. Until the end of the day today (March 31), Amazon is discounting a wide range of products as part of its third annual Big Spring Sale. That includes some offers on unlocked smartphones, like the Google Pixel 9a and the Motorola Razr Ultra. (Now $500 off with 512 of storage, the latter is the subject of the biggest price cut we've spotted.)

SEE ALSO: Amazon's Spring Sale ends today: We found 150+ best-ever deals on Apple, DJI, Bose, and Ninja

As professional deal hunters, we want to mention that Amazon's smartphone deals aren't the absolute best offers anywhere. If you head to carriers like T-Mobile, you can get a free iPhone 17 or iPhone Air for new customers. (Yup, that's free as in zero dollars!) But the catch is that they require trade-ins and qualifying phone plans. Amazon's offers are still competitive because they don't have any strings attached — you can just buy your new phone outright.

From Samsung to Google, Apple, and Nothing, here are the best unlocked phone deals we've spotted on Amazon as the Big Spring Sale wraps up.

Best unlocked Apple iPhone deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPhone 14 (512GB), Renewed Premium $409.99 at Amazon
$539 Save $129.01   Get Deal Why we like it

Have you been dying to switch to an iPhone but don't have an extra $1,000 to spare on a new iPhone 17? There's a better way. You can buy an unlocked iPhone 14 with 512 of storage direct from Amazon for under $500. It's a used model in "Renewed Premium" condition, which means it has at least 90 percent of its original battery life and lacks any cosmetic issues that are visible at close range. (It's protected under a one-year guarantee.) While you'll miss out on the newest Apple Intelligence features and cameras, you'll still get that sweet blue chat bubble your friends have been so annoying about.

Best unlocked Google Pixel phone deal Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel 9a (128GB) $439.99 at Amazon
$499 Save $59.01   Get Deal Why we like it

When we reviewed the Google Pixel 9a last year, we called it "the budget smartphone to beat in 2025," and it's still a great option in 2026. (The Pixel 10a was very underwhelming.) This handset sports a 48MP wide camera, built-in Gemini AI tools, and a long battery life.

Read Mashable's full review of the Google Pixel 9a.

Best unlocked Samsung Galaxy phone deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (256GB) $599.90 at Amazon
$959.99 Save $360.09   Get Deal Why we like it

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE brings back the era of flip phones in the best way. It's a compact, foldable phone with a 50MP camera and FlexMode functions that let you shoot hands-free without needing a tripod. And despite its size, it’s incredibly powerful, thanks to its strong processor and long-lasting battery.

Best unlocked Motorola phone deal Opens in a new window Credit: Motorola Motorola Razr Ultra (512GB) $799.99 at Amazon
$1,299.99 Save $500   Get Deal Why we like it

Mashable's tech editor Timothy Werth says the Motorola Razr Ultra was the most underrated smartphone of 2025, and not just in the foldable category. During our testing, we found that this flagship foldable phone had an unbeatable battery that lasts over 24 hours, plus a surprisingly good camera array, a speedy Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, and a full suite of AI features. During the Big Spring Sale, you can pick up this trendy flip phone for a lot less than other premium foldables.

Best locked phone deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Switch to T-Mobile and get a free Apple iPhone 17 or Air $0 at T-Mobile
$799 Save $799   Learn More Why we like it

Okay, so this isn't exactly an unlocked phone deal, but it is one of the best offers you'll find on a new iPhone. New customers who switch to T-Mobile can get a new iPhone 17 or iPhone Air for free (via monthly bill credits) with a trade-in and a qualifying plan. You'll want to read the fine print, but if you're open to switching carriers, don't miss this iPhone deal, available now at T-Mobile.

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Why Gboard is better than Samsung Keyboard

How-To Geek - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 20:00

The Samsung Keyboard supports glide typing, voice dictation, multiple languages, and deep customization through Good Lock. On paper, it’s a very capable and perfectly functional keyboard. However, it’s only when I started using it that I realized great features don’t necessarily translate to a great user experience. Here’s every problem I faced with the Samsung Keyboard, and why I’m permanently sticking with Gboard as my main Android keyboard.

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Blueskys new AI is being rejected by users, blocked more than White House account

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 19:45

Mere days after Bluesky announced its new AI product, Attie, the coding helper has already become the second most blocked account on the platform.

The Attie profile was given the cold shoulder by 125,000 users already, TechCrunch reported. With just 1,500 followers, that means 83 times more users blocked Attie than followed it — that number is higher than the official White House account, the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) profile, and is second only to Vice President JD Vance, according to open source data.

SEE ALSO: Google researchers just put a new expiration date on Bitcoin

Attie was announced at the Bluesky-sponsored ATmosphere AT protocol conference by former CEO and now chief innovation officer Jay Graber. As Graber and co-host Paul Frazee, Bluesky CTO, explained, Attie is an agentic app that lets users "vibe code" their own social feeds. It's a tool that the platform believes will help cut down on low-quality, AI-generated slop and misinformation that is proliferating across the internet.

Following widespread derision from Bluesky users, who denounced Bluesky's investment in generative AI products and flatly rejected Attie's integration on the open source platform, Graber posted a response:

"We hear the concerns about AI. Our goal is to use this technology to give people greater control, not to generate content. Attie uses AI to help you create custom feeds without having to know how to code.

We’ll look into ways to take into account the preferences expressed by people who’ve blocked @attie.ai. The team has been making progress towards private accounts. There was a lot of good feedback on the tech at ATmosphereConf this week, and we’ll have more to share soon."

DEAR BLUESKY: WE DON'T WANT ATTIE, WE WANT AN EDIT BUTTON WE DON'T WANT ATTIE - WE REVILE AI & "VIBE-CODING" AND REALIZE ALL "AI" / LLM TECH IS BUILT ON THEFT AND DEPLETES RESOURCES WE WANT TO BE ABLE TO DISCOVER THINGS HERE ORGANICALLY WITH *HUMAN,* NOT MACHINE-ASSISTED LLM INTERACTIONS

— ⛧ Mother Suspiria ⛧ (Stina Marie) (@stinasdemons.com) March 29, 2026 at 11:29 AM

Sick of seeing all this Attie slander from people who aren’t in a deep emotional relationship with Attie and planning to marry her

— pixelatedboat aka “mr bluesky” (@pixelatedboat.bsky.social) March 30, 2026 at 11:23 PM

I give attie permission to do this.

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— Matt Darling (@besttrousers.bsky.social) March 30, 2026 at 7:58 PM

"please stop blocking attie" is 2026's "don't let 'skeets' happen" it's too late, girl.

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— -𝚖𝚘𝚡 (@moxiest.art) March 30, 2026 at 8:04 PM

If you haven't already blocked Attie and instead have an open mind toward the app's vibe coding possibilities, you'll probably have to wait a bit longer. It's still in invite-only closed beta. Sign up for the waitlist on the Attie website.

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2026 VW ID.4 finally gets Tesla Supercharger access and more power

How-To Geek - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 19:45

Volkswagen is refining its flagship EV, the ID.4, by looking at both its heritage and future. The 2026 ID.4 mirrors the original Beetle’s rear-motor layout while introducing updated hardware for a seamless EV ownership experience. This year’s big news for the ID.4 is the addition of a North American Charging System (NACS) adapter, granting owners access to 25,000 Tesla Superchargers nationwide.

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Amazon Alexa+ now lets you order from Uber Eats like you’re asking a waiter

How-To Geek - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 19:36

You no longer have to speak like a robot to order delivery food through your smart speaker. Alexa+ now offers natural-language ordering through Grubhub and Uber Eats that lets you speak “like you would with a waiter,” according to Amazon.

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The Korean SUV that's making BMW and Audi owners question their choices

How-To Geek - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 19:30

Luxury SUVs from German brands have long defined the benchmark for premium design, technology, and prestige. But that reputation often comes with steep pricing, expensive option packages, and ownership costs that quickly add up. In today’s market, one Korean luxury SUV is challenging that formula by delivering the same sense of refinement and presence for significantly less money.

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Last few hours for cordless power tool deals at Amazons Spring Sale — score record-low prices on DeWalt

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 19:22
The best Amazon Big Spring Sale cordless tool deals at a glance: Best Cordless Tool Deal Dewalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill Driver Set $139 (save $120) Get Deal Best impact driver Deal DeWalt 20V MAX 1/4 Inch Hydraulic Impact Driver $174.99 (save $24.01) Get Deal Best Cordless Screwdriver Deal Hoto Rechargeable Electric Screwdriver $39.99 (save $20) Get Deal Best bundle deal Craftsman 20V RP Cordless Drill Driver and Impact Driver Set $139.30 (save $59.70) Get Deal

On your mark, get ready, shop! Amazon's Big Spring Sale is in its final hours. You have until 11:59 p.m. PT to access a variety of discounts across just about every category the store has to offer.

If cordless tools are what you're after, you can go ahead and dive in today. There are plenty of deals to shop from top brands like DeWalt, Craftsman, and Hoto if you're completing some projects around the house or upping your DIY game in 2026.

Which cordless tools are worth your time? If you're ready to start racking up the deals, keep reading to see our cordless power tool picks to shop during the final day of the Big Spring Sale.

Best Amazon Big Spring Sale cordless tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Dewalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill Driver Set $139 at Amazon
$259 Save $120   Get Deal Why we like it

A cordless drill is one of the most important additions to any tool kit you're either building or planning to gift. It's perfect for just about any DIY project, whether you need to mount a TV, build a table, or hang up things around the home. This compact and lightweight drill's brushless motor has tons of applications and delivers up to 300 UWO and an impact driver with up to 1,400 in-lbs of torque. It also comes with a charger, two battery packs, and a bag to keep everything in.

Best Amazon Big Spring Sale cordless impact driver deal Opens in a new window Credit: DeWalt DeWalt 20V MAX 1/4 Inch Hydraulic Impact Driver $174.99 at Amazon
$199 Save $24.01   Get Deal Why we like it

You can use an impact driver for tons of different projects, whether you're working on assembling furniture or repairing a car in your driveway. It offers two different speeds, a work light mode, and a variable speed trigger for better control and precision. It also has built-in LED lights so you can see what you're doing in darker workspaces, and comes with a removable belt hook so you can keep it with you at all times, too.

Best Amazon Big Spring Sale cordless screwdriver deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Hoto Rechargeable Electric Screwdriver $39.99 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $20   Get Deal Why we like it

This electric screwdriver can save you plenty of time and effort since it can handle the tougher jobs without you having to manually turn the electric drill. It has three torque settings, a rubber grip, and it weighs just under a pound. It comes with 12 different bits for you to swap out as well, so no matter what job you end up needing to tackle, you can easily handle it without having to resort to a manual screwdriver instead. That means getting the job done faster and more efficiently.

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Samsung TV deals are selling out fast in Amazon Spring Sale — save up to $1,100 on top models while you can

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 19:13
The best Spring Sale Samsung TV deals at a glance: best overall Samsung 65-inch QN90F Neo QLED 4K TV $1,399.99 (save $1,100) Get Deal best big screen TV deal Samsung 85-Inch Q7F QLED 4K TV $997.99 (save $400) Get Deal best small TV deal Samsung 43-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV $397.99 (save $150) Get Deal Best OLED Tv deal Samsung 55-inch S90F OLED 4K TV $1,097.99 (save $500) Get Deal

Samsung just released its 2026 Neo QLED TVs on March 24, which means plenty of older TV models got the deal treatment for Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Now wrapping up its final day, there are still some deals live on top models like the Q8F, S90F, and QN90F if you're in the market for a new TV.

Samsung TVs in particular have been selling out quick at Amazon, so if you see a deal you want, jump on it. If it sells out, be sure to check out Best Buy's stock. While the prices are a few bucks more at Best Buy, you might have better luck over there on models like the QN70F and QN80F.

SEE ALSO: Live updates on Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Last chance to grab Apple MacBooks, DJI drones, Sony headphones on sale

We've rounded up the best Samsung TV deals still live in the Spring Sale below. There are an abundance of third-party deals on Amazon currently, but those aren't always trustworthy. We only included deals sold and shipped by Amazon itself.

If you're looking for other brands, check out Mashable's hub for Big Spring Sale TV deals.

Best Spring Sale Samsung TV deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch QN90F Neo QLED 4K TV $1,399.99 at Amazon
$2,499.99 Save $1,100.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Officially over $1,000 off during the Big Spring Sale, the 65-inch Samsung QN90F Neo QLED TV is finally at a palatable cost (and its lowest price on record). "Neo QLED is really just Samsung's proprietary term for QLED paired with Mini LED," as Mashable's shopping reporter Leah Stodart explains. It features a panel of quantum dots over a bunch of tiny LED bulbs, rather than a basic LED panel, which results in a stunning display with stellar color accuracy, deep black levels, and highly impressive contrast that holds up in all types of lighting conditions. Our sister site PCMag called it "visually stunning and packed with features," but it failed to secure the title of their favorite LED TV due to its steep price tag. Now only $1,399.99, it's a no-brainer to recommend. Stock is running out, so claim yours while you can.

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