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Summer is almost here, and as the anticipation heats up, so will your weekend streaming runs. This May, Netflix is bringing a string of original shows and films, blockbuster live events, and gripping documentaries that will make for a perfect early-summer watch list.

The standard utilities on Linux are boring; have you ever noticed that? Their function is essential, but they're boring. Wouldn't you like to jazz up their outputs with some pretty colors? Or even speed them up? These terminal utilities do that and more.

Hot hatches have long been the go-to choice for drivers who want performance without sacrificing everyday usability. They offer quick acceleration, sharp handling, and enough practicality to serve as a daily driver. But as electrification reshapes the market, a new kind of performance vehicle is starting to challenge that formula, one that adds SUV versatility and plug-in hybrid efficiency to the mix.

If you’ve signed up for any app on your phone, you already know the drill. You input your email, hit “continue,” switch to your inbox, look for the verification code, flip back to the app, and type it in. The worst part—you got it wrong for the first time due to a typo or a forgetful memory, so you’re back to square one.

See that little hole pictured above with the "K" and lock icon? There's a good chance if you go and look at your laptop right now, you'll have the same one. There's also a good chance you never noticed it before, but this is one of the best security features on laptops and even some desktop PC cases. So why not use it?

SAVE $300: As of April 23, Amazon and Best Buy have dropped the price of the Hisense 75-inch QD7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV to just $499.99. That's $300 off its list price of $799.99 — a new all-time low.

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Budget-friendly TV brand Hisense is offloading its older inventory to make space for all of its new models. That's great news if you're shopping for a new TV, as you can find 2025 models for the cheapest they've ever been.

As of April 23, the Hisense 75-inch QD7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV is on sale at both Amazon and Best Buy for a record-low $499.99. That's $300 off its already low list price of $799.99. According to our favorite price-tracking tool camelcamelcamel, this discount beats its previous all-time low by $50.

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With full array local dimming (typically only found in more expensive TVs), excellent contrast and brightness levels, plus features like an AI upscaler, Filmmaker Mode, and native 144Hz refresh rate, we can see why our friends at CNET (Mashable's sister site, also owned by Ziff Davis) called the QD7 the best budget TV.

"In my head-to-head comparisons, I found the Hisense delivers picture quality that I have never seen in a TV this cheap," writes TV expert Ty Pendlebury. He heartily recommends it.

As a fire TV, you'll get built-in Alexa. So you can press a button on the remote and ask Alexa for just about anything from sports scores to content recommendations. If you link your smart home gadgets, you can even ask your TV to adjust the lights, show you who's at the front door, set reminders, and more.

There's no doubt the Hisense QD7 is excellent value — especially now that it's $300 cheaper. At a cost this low, there's a good chance it could sell out.

It's hard to believe it, but Shrek came into our lives 25 years ago. While the franchise is celebrating the anniversary, Lego has gotten in on the fun and just announced two Shrek-themed Lego builds. One is geared toward experience builders while the other is great for smaller displays. Both undeniably combine the fun of Shrek and Legos.

Both the Lego Shrek, Donkey and Puss in Boots build and the BrickHeadz Shrek, Donkey and Gingy Figures are set to ship on June 1 and preorders are already live online at Lego. The Danish company has put a limit a household order limit of three sets on each build to give everyone the best chance to score their very own Lego ogre. Here are all the details.

Lego Shrek, Donkey, and Puss in Boots (72423) The posable Shrek figures make for a great gift for a fan of the films. Credit: Lego

Fans of Shrek, the lovable Donkey, and witty Puss in Boots will love this 1,403-piece Lego build. The trio stand in a swamp and have posable features like Shrek's head and hands as well as Donkey's mouth and tail. The scene includes Easter eggs fans will appreciate, and Lego added a hidden element in Shrek's belly.

The Shrek Lego set is selling for $129.99 with a ship date set for June 1. Preorder the build by April 26 and you can score a free Lego Adventure Peely and Cuddle Team Leader build from Fortnite courtesy of Lego.

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  Pre-order Here Lego BrickHeadz Shrek, Donkey and Gingy Figures (40923) Adorable mini-builds are designed for ages 10 and up. Credit: Lego

For those looking for a smaller build or something suitable for younger Shrek fans, we have the Lego BrickHeadz Shrek, Donkey, and Gingy Figures. In total, all three figures have 259 pieces that are designed for those ages 10 and up. Shrek is standing proud with a "Beware Ogre" sign while Donkey's oversized teeth bring about a fun Lego twist to the character. Each figure is between two and three inches tall, so the mini builds will fit on any nightstand, bookshelf, or toy table.

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Plenty of people use Android Auto for its great real-time traffic updates with Google Maps and handling media playback with services like Spotify and YouTube Music. I'm behind the wheel every day, and over countless miles, I've found a few different areas where the experience still feels too restrictive and outdated.

To celebrate 20 years of streaming, Spotify just released lists of the most-streamed artists, albums, songs, podcasts, and audiobooks on the app. Popular artists, rappers, and bands like Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and Coldplay appear repeatedly on the "Spotify at 20" lists, with Swift nabbing the title of most-streamed Spotify artist of all time.

In a blog post, Spotify said it was the first time they had ever revealed the all-time top performers on the platform.

While the top artists are mostly what you'd expect, there are a handful of surprises on the lists. Britney Spears appears once, but only in the audiobooks section. And neither Jay-Z nor Beyoncé appears on the lists at all.

You can find the complete "Spotify at 20" lists at the Spotify website, or keep scrolling to see the top results.

Top 20 most-streamed artists on Spotify

• Taylor Swift

• Bad Bunny

• Drake

• The Weeknd

• Ariana Grande

• Ed Sheeran

• Justin Bieber

• Billie Eilish

• Eminem

• Kanye West

• Travis Scott

• BTS

• Post Malone

• Bruno Mars

• J Balvin

• Rihanna

• Coldplay

• Kendrick Lamar

• Future

• Juice WRLD

Most-streamed albums on Spotify

• Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny

• Starboy by The Weeknd

• ÷ (Deluxe) by Ed Sheeran

• SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo

• After Hours by The Weeknd

• SOS by SZA

• Hollywood’s Bleeding by Post Malone

• Lover by Taylor Swift

• AM by Arctic Monkeys

• WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? by Billie Eilish

Most-streamed songs on Spotify

• “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd

• “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran

• “Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood

• “Starboy” by The Weeknd and Daft Punk

• “As It Was” by Harry Styles

• “Someone You Loved” by Lewis Capaldi

• “Sunflower – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” by Post Malone and Swae Lee

• “One Dance” by Drake, Wizkid, and Kyla

• “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran

• “STAY (with Justin Bieber)” by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber

Most-streamed podcasts on Spotify

• The Joe Rogan Experience

• Gemischtes Hack

• Crime Junkie

• Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

• Last Podcast On The Left

• The Daily

• Fest & Flauschig

• Morbid

• My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

• Relatos de la Noche

Most-streamed audiobooks in Premium on Spotify

• A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

• The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

• Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

• I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

• A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

• Lights Out by Ted Koppel

• A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

• The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

• The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

• Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

The good news is that Samsung is now selling cheaper versions of last year's foldables. The bad news is that "cheaper" is relative.

The Korean tech giant announced on Wednesday that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, two phones we at Mashable really liked a year ago, are now available in refurbished form via the company's "Re-Newed" program. You can check out refurbished Fold and Flip phones on Samsung's websites, with the former starting at $1,699 and the latter at $939. In a vacuum, if you go by the phones' suggested retail prices, those are discounts of $300 and $160, respectively.

SEE ALSO: Samsung leak shows open earbuds are likely in the pipeline

The only problem, as 9to5Google pointed out, is that you can currently get a brand-new Galaxy Z Fold 7 on Samsung's website for $1,599, which is less than the refurbished model with the same specs. The same goes for the brand new Flip 7, which Samsung is selling for $899, a slight discount from the refurbished model. Of course, the discounted prices of the new phones could just be temporary, while the refurbished prices might stay the same over time, but it still feels a little bit backward that the new phone costs less than the refurbished one right now.

That said, either way, you're getting a deal compared to the devices' launch prices. And, for what it's worth, both phones are very good foldable devices. If you want one, this might be the time to get one.

It’s that time of the week again—time for more Raspberry Pi projects! Today, This week I'll be showing you how to know if your backyard is safe from drones or not, how to track how much milk you have left, and even a way to tell the temperature of your swimming pool without ever walking outside.

Home Assistant releases regular updates each month. These updates add useful new features and integrations, but they can also include breaking changes that can stop some things from working. When I learned there was a new vibe-coded integration that can check what will break before you upgrade, I wanted to try it out.

Are you still typing in IP addresses and port numbers to access your self-hosted services? It's time to stop. You need a domain name for your homelab, as it simply makes it far easier to access your self-hosted services like Scrypted, Calibre, or any other piece of software you use inside your home network.

I'm one of the first people to bring up how bloated Windows has become, stuffed with features and software that no one needs or wants. However, I also have to give credit where it's due.

When you work with 3D printers, it's easy to assume that every surface flaw or failed print means your hardware isn't good enough. When layers don't stick or extrusion becomes inconsistent, premium upgrades like hardened steel nozzles look really appealing.

SAVE $750: The Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $749, down from the list price of $1,499. That's a 50% discount.

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Summer is on its way, and with it come two scenarios where we tend to go off-grid — while camping and during the much less fun summer storms. In both cases, it's no one's idea of a great time to have a phone run out of batteries or have zero lighting. Instead of dealing with the inconvenience, upgrade to a portable power station. There's a great model from Anker on sale today.

As of April 23, the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 is on sale for $749 at Amazon, marked down from the list price of $1,499. That's a massive 50% discount that takes $750 off the normal price.

We have plenty of options when it comes to choosing a portable power station these days, but if you're looking for something in the 2,000-Wh range, the Solix C2000 Gen 2 could be your best bet. It focuses on quick recharging, taking under 60 minutes to reach 100 percent. Since it's a higher-powered unit, you can expect a continuous output of 2,400W with a peak surge of 4,000W.

In real-life terms, Anker says the Solix C2000 Gen 2 can keep a refrigerator running for as long as 32 hours or keep the WiFi router on for 105 hours. Of course, you could also power the TV, espresso machine, a blender, a CPAP machine, or a garage chest freezer.

Despite its powerful performance, the Solix C2000 Gen 2 is surprisingly small. It measures about 18 inches long and 10 inches in both height and depth. The weight clocks in at about 41 pounds, which is made easier to carry around thanks to the stable side handles.

SEE ALSO: Regularly $2,999, the Jackery HomePower 3000 power station is over $1,000 off if you act fast

In addition to recharging with standard wall AC power, you can use your car's alternator, a car cigarette port, a gas generator, or solar panels. With 800W of solar input, the C2000 Gen 2 will get a full charge in about three hours.

Before the summer storms roll in or you take off on a camping trip, make the upgrade to the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2. It's on sale at Amazon for 50% off, which saves shoppers a whopping $750.

SAVE $870: As of April 23, the Bluetti Elite 300 power station is on sale at Amazon for only $1,129 instead of $1,999. That's a savings of $870 and its best price ever. But as a Lightning Deal, it will disappear before the day is through.

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There's a reason (or two or three) why portable power stations have become so popular. From off-grid adventures to unexpected power outages, these devices can serve as nice-to-have companions or true lifesavers. They typically come with steep price tags, but the compact Elite 300 model from Bluetti just got a massive price drop.

As of April 23, Amazon has the Bluetti Elite 300 portable power station for $1,129 instead of the usual $1,999. That's 44% in savings and the cheapest this particular model has ever been, according to our favorite price-tracking tool. There is a catch, though. Since it's a Lightning Deal, the discount will disappear as soon as the timer runs out on the deal page (around 10 hours left at the time of writing) or the inventory tracker reads "100% claimed" — whichever comes first. In other words, if you're interested in this steep discount, grab it ASAP.

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At only 58 pounds, the Elite 300 is the ideal size for portability while camping, tailgating, or simply running backup around your home. Yet, despite its small footprint, it packs in 3,014Wh of battery capacity and 11 different ports for your charging needs. In real-life scenarios, that looks like keeping a diesel heater running for over 40 hours or a 12V fridge cold for 60 hours.

Among its 11 ports are four AC outlets, a TT-30 RV port, a 12V/30A DC output, two 15W USB-A ports, one 100W USB-C port, one 140W USB-C port, and a 120W cigarette lighter port. Practically any power source you need is at the ready.

The Elite 300 is not the cheapest power station on the market, but it does pack a lot of perks. And now that it's 44% off, it's a pretty solid deal.

Arch Linux is famously difficult to install and use, especially if you're new to Linux in general. EndeavourOS went a long way towards making the installation process easier, but it doesn't solve many of the basic problems that Arch creates for beginners. CachyOS takes things one critical step further.

Pure is one of the coolest dating apps I've tested, full stop. I've always loved the aesthetic and the ability to somehow share everything and nothing at all and still have a damn good time. (It's particularly effective for having saucy off-camera convos with strangers.)

Now, the app's doing even more to differentiate itself from the herd of mainstream swiping platforms by redesigning its feed. It's now even more colorful and even easier for users to express themselves in the loudest way possible.

SEE ALSO: I spent a month on Pure. It was hot, weird, and way better than Bumble.

Here's what's new:

• Aesthetics and color patterns: With this new feature, you can choose your profile's aesthetic and color pattern with a single tap. (Options include bright pink, periwinkle, black, and more.)

• Better usability: The new redesign prioritizes one profile at a time; there's no grid in sight.

• Turn-ons are front and center: Turn-ons are now a prominent part of your profile, and there's also a new "Mutual Turn-Ons" view that lets you see shared interests with potential matches instantly.

The redesigned feed shows you one profile at a time. Credit: Pure

The new design wasn't driven by a decline in users. In fact, Pure wrapped up 2025 with close to $100 million in gross revenue and a 95 percent year-over-year increase in registrations. Its revenue grew 46 percent year-over-year in 2025, the app announced in Feb., compared to Tinder's direct revenue (which is revenue received directly from users) down three percent year-over-year in Q4 2025, and Hinge's up 26 percent.

Instead, the update is a direct response to mainstream "app fatigue" — the company wanted to create a feed that "moves the way people feel," according to Pure's press release.

"After conducting a series of user interviews, the feedback was clear: people are tired of endless swiping and want something that feels more real and intentional," Anna Hintsyak, Product Marketing Lead at Pure, tells Mashable. "In a world of dating apps increasingly shaped by algorithms and homogeneity, keeping how people connect as humane as possible was our main goal. So we redesigned the feed to reflect that, giving everyone the tools to express their personality and mood so each profile can truly stand out."

In the land of programming, text is king, so tools like grep, sed, and awk are fantastic companions to your compiler or interpreter. Every programmer’s toolbox can also benefit from a text-based version control system, like Git.