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White House officials are exploring official government oversight of new AI models, according to the New York Times.

U.S. officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told the publication that the Trump administration is forming an AI working group composed of tech leaders and government representatives. The group will be tasked with outlining potential oversight procedures for new models launching to market, including formal review processes, the Times reported.

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The proposed plans were discussed at a White House meeting last week with representatives from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI.

Potentially influenced by regulatory processes announced by UK regulators, which relegate AI oversight to relevant government bodies, the working group would also determine which U.S. agencies would be tasked with oversight. Some officials have suggested the National Security Agency (NSA), the White House Office of the National Cyber Director, and the director of national intelligence take the lead, while others have even suggested revitalizing the Biden-era Center for A.I. Standards and Innovation, according to the Times.

The administration has reversed its stance on AI regulation in recent months, despite announcing a federal AI action plan that pulled back on regulation of tech companies and threatened to reduce federal funding for states that impeded AI infrastructure efforts through regulation. Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill also included limits on state governments' AI regulation, originally proposing a 10-year moratorium on state action in favor of federal oversight.

Trump appointee and FCC chairman Brendan Carr has also advocated for a light-touch approach to AI regulation.

Although the shooting-brake silhouette might draw you in at first, the real story of the Crown Signia is the somewhat unexpected level of refinement and standard features Toyota has packed into the vehicle. Since its debut in late 2023, the Crown Signia has served as a textbook example of understated luxury, complete with a wagon-style profile that avoids traditional SUV or wagon classifications.

TL;DR: This $39.99 bundle includes 7 trading courses and 89 hours of content covering stocks, forex, and futures—built for learning at your own pace.

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Thinking about getting into trading, but don’t know where to start (and don’t trust random YouTube advice)? This kind of structured approach makes a lot more sense and you can learn at your own pace.

This 2026 Complete Stocks, Forex & Futures Trading Bundle pulls together seven full courses into one place, covering everything from basic concepts to more advanced strategies. The big draw here is the format — it’s designed to take you step by step instead of dropping you into the deep end.

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Spirit Airlines is officially out of business. The budget airline carrier ceased operations on May 2, 2026 due to financial troubles. The company has now begun winding down after filing for bankruptcy twice and failing to secure a government bailout.

If you're a Spirit Airlines customer, you may be asking yourself: "I booked a flight with Spirit…what do I do now?"

Here's how to get your refund or book your flight with a different airline.

Spirit Airlines refunds

According to Spirit Airlines, anyone who booked tickets for an upcoming flight will automatically receive a refund to the credit card or debit card they used to make their purchase. 

Spirit's official website, Spirit.com, now forwards to a new URL, spiritrestructuring.com. However, existing customers can still login to their account at https://www.spirit.com/my-trips/find-trip in order to view the status of their refund.

Customers who booked a Spirit flight through a travel agent must contact their agent for a refund.

It's currently unclear how Spirit will handle any vouchers, credits, or points used to book flights.

SEE ALSO: 'SNL' Weekend Update covers Spirit Airlines shutdown and more Book a 'rescue fare' flight

Finding out that your Spirit Airlines flight home in the middle of your trip has been canceled because the company is no longer operating is certainly not a fun experience.

However, many airlines are trying to make things simple for travelers so they aren't left stranded. Airline carriers like American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines are all offering "rescue fares" or discount flight tickets for Spirit customers.

For example, JetBlue is offering discounted $99 one-way flights for anyone with a valid itinerary through May 6. Some airlines, however, are offering these discounts only to traveling Spirit customers who show up in person at the ticket booth during their trip.

Companies like Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, and Frontier are also temporarily offering reduced fares on routes that Spirit once flew.

A quick look at the best May the 4th deals, freebies, and merch: Best Amazon deal Echo Dot Star Wars Bundle: Includes Echo Dot, Charcoal, and The Mandalorian Helmet Stand $79.98 (save $20) Get Deal Best Lego deal C-3PO Lego model $111.99 (save $28 with Insider membership) Get Deal Best Casetify deal Darth Vader 3D AirPods Case: Collector's Edition $98 (save $40) Get Deal Most coveted drop Star Wars Ultimate Grogu $599.99 Pre-Order Here

I’ll level with you: I'm not a Star Wars fan. (Cue collective gasps.) I couldn’t tell you the difference between a Sith and a Jedi, and my knowledge of the franchise basically begins and ends with Baby Yoda memes. But if there is one thing I do love, it’s finding a good deal.

Every year on Star Wars Day (aka “May the Fourth”), brands use the unofficial holiday as an excuse to drop new products, hand out gifts, and discount their inventory. So, while I won't be having a movie marathon today, I have spent the morning scouring the internet for the best sales.

Below is a running list of all the May the 4th deals, new releases, and freebies going on right now.

Celebrate Star Wars Day with Lego

Lego has always had some pretty cool Star Wars sets (and I say that as a non-fan), but this year, the brand's going all out with freebies (you'll get a free Razor Crest Mini if you spend $40+, or Darksaber if you spend $160+), new product drops (including the Lego Star Wars The Mandalorian’s N-1 Starfighter which comes with a Mandalorian and Grogu Display set), quadruple the points, and exclusive rewards for Insiders.

Insiders also get access to the following deals:

• Brick-Built Star Wars Logo — $47.99 $59.99 (save $12)

• C-3PO — $111.99 $139.99 (save $28)

• The Mandalorian Helmet — $55.99 $69.99 (save $13.91)

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Store Star Wars Day Sale   Shop Now Shop limited-edition Star Wars Echo Dot stands at Amazon

Amazon usually celebrates May 4th by releasing a new Star Wars-themed Echo Dot stand. This year, the company released two: The Mandalorian Helmet and Grogu. Both bundles are available for $79.96 and $71.98, respectively.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Echo Dot Star Wars Bundle: Includes Echo Dot, Charcoal, and The Mandalorian Helmet Stand $79.98 at Amazon
$99.98 Save $20   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Echo Dot Star Wars Bundle: Includes Echo Dot, Charcoal, and Grogu Stand $71.98 at Amazon
$89.98 Save $18   Get Deal Get your pups a Star Wars-themed toy at Bark (by the creators of Bark Box)

Bark just dropped two $100 Star Wars-themed enrichment toys inspired by The Mandalorian: The Mythosaur Plush XXXL Multi-Part and Enrichment Dog Toy and the Krayt Dragon Plush XXXL Multi-Part and Enrichment Dog Toy.

They're huge, so if you have a big dog and you're a Star Wars fan, this might be a good collectible (if they don't destroy it, that is). If you have smaller pups, like I do, you may want to check out Bark's other Star Wars toys:

• Light Side Star Wars Plush Bundle 2-in-1 + Tug Dog Toy — $17.99 $20 (save $2.01)

• Dark Side Star Wars Plush Bundle Tug + Multi-Part Dog Toy — $17.99 $20 (save $2.01)

• Light Side Star Wars Super Chewer Durable Bundle Fetch + Gnaw Dog Toy — $23.99 $28 (save $4.01)

• Dark Side Star Wars Super Chewer Durable Bundle 2-in-1 + Fetch Dog Toy — $23.99 $28 (save $4.01)

PetSmart also has a collection of Star Wars-themed toys, but they're not on sale.

Opens in a new window Credit: Bark Bark Star Wars Day Sale   Shop Now Preorder John Williams' newest Tiny Vinyl releases: 'The Imperial March' and 'Finale'

Tiny Vinyl makes literal four-inch records, and the company just dropped a Target-exclusive Star Wars edition.

You can finally preorder John Williams' "The Imperial March" (from The Empire Strikes Back) and "Finale" (from Return Of The Jedi) for $14.99 at Target. The miniature record company first teased the release on its Instagram back on March 17, but it's finally available to add to your cart.

Opens in a new window Credit: Tiny Vinyl John Williams Tiny Vinyl Edition - The Imperial March / Finale $14.99 at Target
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Target also has a ton of other Star Wars items on sale, including:

• Hasbro Star Wars Darth Vader Dark Side Set — $17.49 $24.99 (save $7.50)

• Star Wars The Mandalorian Bounty Hunter Bundle, Darksaber, Mask & Action Figure — $17.49 $24.99 (save $7.50)

• Star Wars The Black Series Imperial Remnant Stormtrooper Action Figure — $19.59 $27.99 (save $8.40)

• Star Wars Epic World of Action Force Masters Pack — $26.59 $37.99 (save $11.40)

• Lego Star Wars Cobb Vanth’s Speeder Kids Toy (75437) — $27.99 $34.99 (save $7)

Protect your phone from the Dark Side (and general clumsiness) with Casetify

If you're looking for a new phone case and want to sport your love for Star Wars, Casetify has tons of options, including a Darth Vader Chest Plate Case, a C-3PO Case, and a classic R2D2 Case. The standard iPhone 17 Pro Max cases will run you $64.

Opens in a new window Credit: Casetify C-3PO Case $64 at Casetify
  Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Casetify Darth Vader™ 3D AirPods Case: Collector's Edition $98 at Casetify
$138 Save $40   Get Deal Grab new Baby Yoda (aka Grogu) merch directly from the Disney Store

Unsurprisingly, the Disney Store is packed with new Star Wars merchandise today, including a handful of exclusive new items. You can grab a Grogu Crossbody Bag for $34.99, a Mandalorian Voice-Changing Helmet for $119.99, and a Mandalorian and Grogu Squishmallows Plush Set for $34.99. (Note: When you enter the site, you'll be prompted to enter a code, and then you'll be put into a queue. It only takes a couple of seconds, though!)

Opens in a new window Credit: Disney The Mandalorian Voice-Changing Helmet for Adults $119 at Disney
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  Shop Now Get early access to Bath & Body Works' new Mandalorian collection

Bath & Body Works is offering a limited, online-only early drop for its upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu collection. The catch? You have to be a signed-in member to buy anything today. The full collection doesn't officially launch until May 11, so this is your only chance to grab these items before the general public.

• Ice Planet 3-Wick Candle — $29.95

• This is the Way Dopp Kit — $24.95

• Snack Time Collectible Tin — $24.95

• Grogu PocketBac Holder — $10.95

• Mythosaur Messenger Bag — $59.95

Opens in a new window Credit: Bath & Body Works Snack Time Collectible Tin $24.95 at Bath & Body Works
  Shop Now Opens in a new window Credit: Bath & Body Works Mythosaur Messenger Bag $59.95 at Bath & Body Works
  Shop Now Show your love for the franchise with a Star Wars-themed rug

Ruggable, our fave washable rug brand, has a variety (33 options) of Star Wars-themed rugs, including the oh-so-popular The Rebellion Rug and the Dark Side Damask Delft Blue Rug.

Opens in a new window Credit: Ruggable The Rebellion Rug $549 at Ruggable
  Shop Now Opens in a new window Credit: Ruggable Dark Side Damask Delft Blue Rug $549 at Ruggable
  Shop Now Bring the fandom to the gym with 30% off BlenderBottle

Get some motivation at the gym with Star Wars-themed BlenderBottle shakers. The whimsy (and wisdom) of Yoda can come with you to the gym as BlenderBottle is offering 30% off Star Wars-themed bottle on May 4 and 5.

Opens in a new window Credit: BlenderBottle Star Wars BlenderBottle Shakers $14 at BlenderBottle
$19.99 Save $5.99 30% off Star Wars-themed BlenderBottle shakers. Discount applied automatically. Get Deal May the 4th deals for puzzle lovers from Ravensburger

To celebrate May the 4th, Ravensburger is offering 20% off Star Wars puzzles and games. Deals are marked down on the Ravensburger website, but unfortunately, it doesn't apply to the brand's 18,000-piece Star Wars puzzle.

• Star Wars Villainous: Cold Tactics — $18.39 $22.99 (save $4.60)

• Star Wars: X-Wing Cockpit 1,000-piece Puzzle — $23.99 $29.99 (save $6)

• Star Wars: The Mandalorian Challenge 1,000-piece Puzzle — $25.49 $29.99 (save $4.50)

• The Mandalorian 1,000-piece Puzzle — $25.49 $29.99 (save $4.50)

• The Mandalorian: Grogu's Journey 776-piece Puzzle — $27.99 $34.99 (save $7)

• Boba Fett: Bounty Hunter 1,500-piece Puzzle — $33.99 $39.99 (save $6)

• Star Wars Universe 2,000-piece Puzzle — $35.99 $44.99 (save $9)

Find Star Wars art in the Samsung Art Store

In honor of May the 4th, Samsung added eight new Star Wars artworks to the Samsung Art Store. Digital art can then be added to Frame TVs so you can enjoy your favorite universe on the TV, even when you're not watching one of the movies.

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Star Wars Digital Art Shop Star Wars digital art in the Samsung Art Store to add to your Frame TV. Shop Now A new batch of Star Wars apparel just dropped, and it's already on sale

BoxLunch just dropped a whole new collection of apparel to celebrate the upcoming release of The Mandalorian & Grogu. Plus, for May the 4th, it's 30% off. Get it now, and you can roll up to the theater in style.

Opens in a new window Credit: BoxLunch BoxLunch The Mandalorian Women's Cropped Striped Baseball Jersey $38.43 at BoxLunch
$54.90 Save $16.47   Shop Now Opens in a new window Credit: BoxLunch BoxLunch The Mandalorian Din Djarin Striped Mechanic Woven Button-Up $38.43 at BoxLunch
$54.90 Save $16.47   Get Deal Bring home the Ultimate Grogu

If you want a very own Grogu of your own — and not just a plain old plushy, but a real-life replica of Grogu — Hasbro dropped the Ultimate Grogu. This lifelike replica includes 250+ animations and a screen-accurate design. But this item is preorder only and won't ship until 2027, so you'll have to be patient.

Opens in a new window Credit: Disney Ultimate Grogu $599.99 at Hasbro Pulse
  Pre-order Here Buy $15 worth of Hasbro Star Wars toys at Walmart and get a $15 Fandango movie reward

Hasbro, Walmart, and Fandango teamed up for the ultimate Star Wars Day deal. When you purchase $15 worth of Hasbro Star Wars toys at Walmart, Fandango will give you a $15 Fandango movie reward. After you make your purchase, submit your receipt online, and once approved, you'll get a promo code from Fandango.

Opens in a new window Credit: Hasbro Star Wars Huggin' Grogu Electronic Action Figure $29.97 at Walmart
  Shop Now Opens in a new window Credit: Hasbro Star Wars The Black Series The Mandalorian & Grogu Deluxe Action Figure $34.95 at Walmart
  Shop Now Get a classic Vera Bradley tote with a Star Wars twist

The classic, soft Vera Bradley styles now come with a Star Wars twist. You can find Vera Bradley's classic duffel bags, cosmetics cases, wallets, and more, all in the adorable Grogu Medallion print.

Opens in a new window Credit: Vera Bradley Vera Bradley Star Wars Large Original Duffel $145 at Vera Bradley
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  Shop Now Get an actual piece of Star Wars history

OK so most of the deals and products to shop during Star Wars Day are just replicas or homages to the legendary series, but what if you could own an actual piece of Star Wars history? Starting May 4, Propstore is now selling props, memorabilia, storyboards, and more from the Star Wars film franchise. Many items have already been sold at auction, but you can still shop available items.

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At this point, most home robots are either glorified vacuums or far-off concepts that may never become commercially available. However, we just got a look at a new home companion robot potentially coming to market next year, and its inventor has a proven track record of putting robots into homes.

Colin Angle, co-founder of Roomba maker iRobot, fully unveiled his new company Familiar Machines & Magic at the Wall Street Journal's The Future of Everything event this week.

FM&M's goal is to make home robots that act more as emotional companions than chore machines. Its debut product is a four-legged robot companion codenamed Ami (per The Verge). The robot looks like a cross between a dog and a bear, and it's designed to spark a connection with its human owner.

"The next era of robotics is not just about dexterity or humanoid form — it's about machines that can build and sustain human connection," Angle said, per an official press release.

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Ami probably won't launch until next year at the earliest, and we don't have a price point yet, but it's still quite fascinating to look at. In addition to its Roomba pedigree, a Familiar Machines & Magic press release states that the company's employees have also worked with Disney Research, MIT, Amazon, Boston Dynamics, Bose, and Sonos.

The robot animal has 23 degrees of freedom and can move its head, ears, and eyes.

SEE ALSO: OpenAI adds AI pets to its Codex coding tool Credit: Familiar Machines & Magic

According to The Verge, it can't grasp objects or climb stairs, which would severely limit its usefulness, if it existed to be useful, anyway. It uses on-device generative AI to learn about its owner and respond to the owner's needs on an emotional level.

One very important detail is that it doesn't speak, instead purring and making other pet-like noises. A pet seems to be the best point of comparison here, as the robot seems almost totally incapable of performing practical tasks, and instead exists to make people feel less lonely.

Some other crucial points include a touch-sensitive coat that should, in theory, be pleasurable to pet, and onboard cameras and microphones that help the robot react to situations without streaming that audio or video anywhere. It doesn't have to connect to the internet to work.

The idea of using AI to cure the loneliness epidemic isn't necessarily new or without merit, even if it can sometimes feel a bit dystopian.

Last year, Mashable reported on a service that allowed the elderly to talk to an AI over the phone, just for the sake of providing company. Multiple companies are creating AI-powered robot companions for elder care applications, including startups like ElliQ and Abi.

Anthropomorphizing robots and artificial intelligence can be dangerous, especially given what we know about AI psychosis. However, some experts believe that companion robots could prove beneficial in specific settings.

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Paramount+'s May slate of new movies are here, providing U.S. subscribers with some solid choices for weekday movie nights this week and beyond—that is, if you're not going to be preoccupied with Taylor Sheridan's newest Yellowstone spinoff, Dutton Ranch, coming May 15.

SAVE 13%: As of May 4, you can get the 11-inch Apple iPad Air (M4) for $519.99, down from $599 at Amazon. That's a 13% discount and $79.01 savings.

11-inch Apple iPad Air (M4, 128 GB) $519.99 at Amazon
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It's not often that we get a good Apple deal on a non-big-sale day (e.g., Prime Day), but yesterday Amazon dropped the Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) to an all-time low of $519.99. That's a 13% discount, or an extra $79.01 in your pocket.

If you're still on the fence, Mashable's Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth recently awarded this tablet a Mashable Choice award and rated it a 4.5/5 on our very strict (we're pretty tough) scale. And while it looks basically the same as the previous-gen, Werth says it "delivers faster performance thanks to an improved neural engine and Apple's N1 and C1X connectivity chips," adding that "artists and note-takers will definitely appreciate this one."

SEE ALSO: T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to claim

If you order it right now, Amazon guarantees free delivery by this Wednesday, May 6 (exactly four days before Mother's Day, just in case you're trying to get some extra brownie points with Mom).

Thanks to Liquid Glass and iPadOS26, the newest iPad Air can do double-duty as a laptop, though you'll need Apple's Magic Keyboard. Fortunately, both the Magic Keyboard and the Apple Pencil Pro are also on sale at Amazon; both iPad accessories are currently $30 off, at least, for Prime members.

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A 19-year-old University of Tennessee freshman is suing the makers of a social matchmaking app after the company allegedly lifted a video from her TikTok page and used it — without her knowledge or consent — in an advertisement suggesting she was looking for casual sexual encounters. The company then supposedly targeted that ad at men living in her own dormitory.

Kaelyn Lunglhofer filed the lawsuit on April 28 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee against Quantum Communications Development Limited, a British Virgin Islands-based company, and its Chinese affiliates. The defendants own and operate a social media and messaging app called Meete. Per the lawsuit, Meete claims to have 17 million users worldwide.

SEE ALSO: A controversial dating app uses credit scores to create matches

According to the complaint, Lunglhofer posted a video to her public TikTok account on May 31, 2025 — the day of her high school graduation — showing off an orange outfit from her bedroom while music played in the background. Defendants allegedly pulled a 10-second clip from that video and used it as the backdrop for a Meete advertisement that ran on social media platforms like Snapchat.

The ad, per the complaint, featured female narration stating, "Are you looking for a friend with benefits? This app shows you women around you who are looking for some fun. You can video chat with them." Lunglhofer's face was on screen, and the Meete logo was prominently displayed.

According to the suit, Meete allegedly used geolocation technology to serve the ad specifically to male users within the Knoxville, Tennessee area. This includes men living on other floors of her on-campus dormitory building. Lunglhofer found out about the ad because one of the male residents in her dorm alerted her to it, she said in an interview with local ABC affiliate, WKRN.

The suit brings claims under the federal Lanham Act (which addresses businesses' use of misleading claims), Tennessee's right of publicity statute — known as the ELVIS Act — and Tennessee common law defamation. Lunglhofer is seeking compensatory damages of $750,000, disgorgement of Meete's profits tied to the ad campaign, and punitive damages. She is also seeking to have the ad removed entirely.

Mashable reached out to Meete but did not receive a response in time for publication. The firm representing Lunglhofer also did not yet respond to a request for comment.

In addition to the Charlize Theron thriller Apex and the new comedy Roommates that have been holding steady on the Netflix Top 10 in the U.S. recently, the new slate of movies added to Netflix's library for the month of May has started to trickle in, and there's a great selection, spanning all kinds of genres.

I used a Samsung Galaxy phone for the past two years, and as much as I loved its hardware, it was the software that I liked most. Samsung apps felt a step above that of most other Android phones—but I'm not so sure how long that will last.

Tesla is taking advantage of a change in Canada's policy on Chinese electric cars to sell the Model 3 at a considerably lower price in the country, and it might have an effect on the EV market as a whole, including for U.S. buyers.

Apple’s assistant is finally getting a Google-sized brain, but is it actually what iPhone users have been asking for? CNET's Apple expert (and daily iPhone user) Bridget Carey talks all about it with Iyaz Akhtar.

The $25,000 Tron 1 from LimX Dynamics looks like a mini AT-ST from Star Wars: here's what it actually can do.

Motorola’s Razr Fold positions itself as a strong competitor in the book-style foldable space. It brings a polished design and powerful performance to challenge rivals like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. Here’s what sets it apart.

Homebridge is a popular open-source toolkit, and it was designed to add support for devices that do not function on Apple HomeKit. It basically allows you to connect such devices to Apple Home. There’s support for thousands of smart home devices so far, and if that wasn’t cool enough, there’s now support for Matter added too.

It's an unofficial holiday for the Star Wars fandom. May the 4th is a time to celebrate the joy we've experienced from everything Star Wars. From Lego sets to phone cases, brands celebrate the day by offering great deals on Star Wars merch. Amazon isn't sitting out on the fun this May the 4th.

The Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker now comes with several Star Wars-themed cases, like The Mandalorian Helmet stand and the irresistible Echo Dot Grogu stand. But the Alexa-enabled fun doesn't stop at Star Wars stands.

It turns out, Alexa loves to chat with inquiring minds about Star Wars. Of course, you can ask Alexa questions about any film in the collection, but you can also use secret commands to get fun Star Wars-themed replies from Alexa.

SEE ALSO: The best Star Wars Day deals, drops, and freebies for May the 4th

Here are 12 Star Wars commands to try with Alexa to celebrate May the 4th.

"Alexa, begin my Jedi lessons."

Alexa must have a special connection to the fictional galaxy because she has nine mini Jedi lessons to share. Like a regular fitness routine, becoming a Jedi takes practice, and Alexa is happy to assist.

"Alexa, teach me a Jedi mind trick."

We all know Alexa has brains, but ask her to teach you a Jedi mind trick, and you'll be in line for using these highly intelligent tricks in everyday life here on Earth.

"Alexa, use the Force."

Can Alexa access the power of the force? Ask her to find out! Ask her again, and you might get a second fun reply.

"Alexa, do, or do not."

Ask this command to hear her finish off the Master Yoda quote we all love from The Empire Strikes Back. Alexa can also finish your other favorite quotes from the franchise when prompted.

"Alexa, talk like Yoda."

This one is self-explanatory and one of the most entertaining of them all. Somehow, hearing Alexa speak in Yoda's non-traditional syntax is enlightening. You can also ask Alexa to talk like other characters, including Darth Vader, Chewbacca, R2-D2, and more.

"Alexa, I am your father."

Is it possible that you could be Alexa's father? Ask her to find out.

"Alexa, tell me a Star Wars joke."

Alexa is full of jokes on plenty of topics, and her Star Wars joke knowledge is something impressive. Take mental note of your favorites to impress friends.

"Alexa, who shot first?"

This is one of Alexa's best Star Wars Easter eggs, taking us all the way back to the 1977 film Star Wars: A New Hope. Alexa can set the record straight for us.

"Alexa, show me Star Wars movies."

If you have a Fire Stick or a Fire-enabled TV, asking Alexa to show you a movie from the franchise will direct you to the entire selection of streaming options.

"Alexa, tell me a Baby Yoda joke."

As if things could get cuter than Baby Yoda, Alexa has a small selection of Baby Yoda-themed jokes on hand for chuckles.

"Alexa, play me the Star Wars soundtrack."

Not feeling in the mood for a Star Wars movie marathon? Or maybe you're at work and can't watch right now. No worries because Alexa can take you directly to a Star Wars soundtrack to delight your ears.

"Alexa, may the Force be with you."

It's the perfect day to wish Alexa the power of the force. She'll reward you with the same.

Another week has passed, and Apex is still the top thriller on Netflix and the No. 1 movie in the streamer's current top 10. Audiences are loving the cat-and-mouse battle between Charlize Theron's rock climber and Taron Egerton's serial killer. It will be interesting to see what movie inevitably knocks it down to second place.

If you are looking for a new vehicle for your family, hybrid SUVs are becoming increasingly popular for good reason. They offer many benefits of electrification, like enhanced power and impressive fuel efficiency, without requiring you to fully embrace the electric vehicle lifestyle or its potential drawbacks. However, before you get swept up in the hybrid hype, it’s important to consider the hidden costs that may come with owning a hybrid SUV.

In a world that so often encourages the suppression of emotions and the continuation of rapidly moving forward, cathartic movies remind us of the power of sitting with our own feelings. Sometimes, the most meaningful stories are the ones that break us open then gently piece us back together with hope and resilience, and that’s the focus of this week’s recommendations.