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The best deals under $25 in the Amazon Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Fri, 03/28/2025 - 16:17

UPDATE: Mar. 28, 2025, 9:00 a.m. EDT This post has been updated with even more deals under $25 from Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

Best deals for under $25 in the Amazon Big Spring Sale: Best Lego deal Lego sunflowers $8.15 (save $6.84) Get Deal Best security camera deal TP-Link Tapo 1080p Indoor Security Camera $14.99 (save $10) Get Deal Best book deal Atomic Habits by James Clear (Hardcover) $9.66 (save $17.34) Get Deal

In case you haven’t noticed, life has become expensive. From eggs to gas to pretty much everything in between, the cost of living has skyrocketed, leaving many of us feeling the pinch. Luckily, even as inflation squeezes our budgets, there are still opportunities to find great deals, especially with Amazon and its never-ending sales.

We’re covering the Amazon Big Spring Sale, which runs from March 25 through March 31. While the main event is underway, there are tons of deals under $25 that are worth grabbing.

Here are our picks for the best items to scoop up during the sale that won't break the bank.

Best Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego sunflowers $8.15 at Amazon
$14.99 Save $6.84 Get Deal Why we like it

Anyone who's ever fallen down the Lego rabbit hole knows it's not the cheapest hobby out there. While none of the popular Lego Botanicals have dropped in price on Amazon so far, this simple sunflower set is on sale for under $10, making it the second-cheapest deal on this list. They're the perfect way to celebrate spring all season long.

Best security camera deal Opens in a new window Credit: TP-Link TP-Link Tapo 1080p Indoor Security Camera $14.99 at Amazon
$24.99 Save $10.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Whenever I leave my apartment, I prop up a tiny off-brand camera to keep an eye on my pups. It’s not the best, but it’s enough to give me peace of mind.

If you’re looking for a more reliable indoor security camera, the TP-Link Tapo 1080p Indoor Security Camera is only $14.99 at Amazon. That’s 35% off the sticker price and just a few cents off from the all-time low.

The Tapo camera can send you instant push notifications whenever movement, a person, or a crying baby is detected. It has night vision, two-way audio, and high-definition 1080p video. And at under $15, it's a budget-friendly way to keep an eye on your home.

Best book deal Opens in a new window Credit: Avery Atomic Habits by James Clear (Hardcover) $9.66 at Amazon
$27 Save $17.34 Get Deal Why we like it

We’re usually all about gadgets, but sometimes, it's nice to take a break from screens and dive into a good old-fashioned book.

The hardcover version of Atomic Habits by James Clear is only $9.66 right now (with an on-page coupon), down from its usual $27 list price. That’s way cheaper than what you’ll find it for on the shelves. If you prefer the Kindle edition, that’s on sale for $12.99.

Atomic Habits is one of the most popular self-help books of the last few years, with over 20 million copies sold. It’s all about building better habits, one tiny change at a time — the perfect read if you're trying to make improvements in your life.

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I Hate Discord's New Game Overlay, Here's How I Turned It Off

How-To Geek - Fri, 03/28/2025 - 16:15

Trying to turn off the new game overlay that Discord automatically turned on in its latest update? Here's how.

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Every single Apple Watch Series 10 has dropped to a record-low price during Amazons Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Fri, 03/28/2025 - 16:00

UPDATE: Mar. 25, 2025, 7:20 p.m. EDT This post has been updated with the latest Apple Watch deals live during Amazon's spring sale.

The best Apple Watch deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale at a glance: Best deal overall Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) $299 (save $100) Get Deal Best budget pick Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS + Cellular, 40mm) $219 (save $80) Get Deal

Amazon is hosting its second-ever Big Spring Sale from March 25 to 31, its first major savings event of the year. While the sale mainly revolves around deals on warm-weather essentials and cleaning products, the Mashable Shopping team is also seeing it prompt some of the season's best prices on Apple devices, including the fruit company's latest wearable: Every configuration of last fall's Apple Watch Series 10 is now on sale at its all-time low, saving shoppers up to $120.

SEE ALSO: 200+ of the best live deals in the Amazon Big Spring Sale, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

Those interested in a different model will have to be less picky or more patient. The second-gen Apple Watch SE is $80 off across the board — a discount that brings the cellular version down to its lowest price on record, but not the GPS-only variant. (It's still $20 away.) Meanwhile, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is only $30 to $64.11 off on Amazon, depending on the color and band style. We've previously seen it drop by $80 to $120, so hold off on buying it for now.

Don't worry about monitoring prices yourself — we've already got it handled. Read on for our running list of the best Apple Watch deals on Amazon during its Big Spring Sale, which we plan on updating regularly as the event progresses into next week. Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.

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How I Use Home Assistant to Describe Who's At the Door Using AI

How-To Geek - Fri, 03/28/2025 - 16:00

When AI chatbots first appeared, they were limited to text inputs. The only way to get a response out of a chatbot was to type a response into it. Nowadays, however, many AI models are multimodal, meaning they can handle much more than just text.

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Headphones and speaker deals live from Amazons Big Spring Sale: Save on Sony, Bose, Sonos, and more

Mashable - Fri, 03/28/2025 - 16:00
The best Amazon Big Spring Sale headphones and speaker deals: Best headphone deal Sony WH-1000XM5 $249.99 (save $150) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds $219 (Save $80) Get Deal Best Bluetooth speaker deal JBL Charge 5 $119.95 (Save $60) Get Deal

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is officially here. While the sale, which runs from March 25 through 31, focuses mainly on more seasonal-centric items like grilling equipment and gardening supplies, last year we saw plenty of headphones and speakers deals go live during the week-long event. And this year appears no different.

Overall, we don't expect as dramatic markdowns as Amazon tends to offer during Prime Day or Black Friday. But since most of this sale is open to all shoppers — not just Prime members — it's a decent time to double-check your shopping list, whether you're in the market for a new TV or some Tile trackers.

SEE ALSO: The best laptop deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale are few but mighty

We're seeing price drops from most major headphones and speaker brands, including Bose, Sony, Sennheiser, JBL, and Apple. A few have even fallen to record lows. We'll continue to update this list throughout the Big Spring Sale, so check back for any new deals that drop.

Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.

Best headphones deals Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 $249.99 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $150 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.

The Mashable team tests a lot of headphones — and it's no secret that we love the Sony WH-1000XM5s. Not only did our reviewer give them a nearly perfect rating, but also the coveted Mashable Choice Award badge of honor. They also made our list of the best headphones for flying, best noise-cancelling headphones, and best headphones overall. If you're looking for solid battery life, comfortable ear cushions, customizable sound, impressive noise cancellation, and outstanding sound quality, these babies check all the boxes. Grab a pair in smoky pink or silver during the Big Spring Sale for just $249.99 — that's 38% in savings and the lowest price to date.

More headphones dealsBest earbuds deals Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds $219 at Amazon
$299 Save $80 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds.

The best noise-cancelling earbuds we've tested and our favorite earbuds for travel, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds, are hella impressive. They check all the right boxes: long battery life, easy connectivity, comfortable and secure fit, and unbeatable noise cancellation. Mashable contributor Timothy Beck Werth writes, "Bose's noise cancellation is so good that I often use these earbuds when I'm not even listening to music." At $219, they're not exactly cheap, but that 27% discount certainly beats paying the full $299.

More earbuds dealsBest Bluetooth speaker deals Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Charge 5 $119.95 at Amazon
$179.95 Save $60.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the JBL Charge 5.

The JBL Charge 5 tops our list of the best Bluetooth speakers as the ultimate all-rounder. "It’s rich, dynamic, and surprisingly clear with a decent bass that fills the room without overpowering the rest of the audio," our reviewer writes. Other perks are its impressive 20-hour battery life, sturdy build, and ability to charge other mobile devices via USB-A (even if it's playing music). While it's not down to its best price ever, it's not every day we see it drop down to $119.95.

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The best deals on noise-cancelling headphones in Amazons Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Fri, 03/28/2025 - 15:59
The best Amazon Big Spring Sale noise-cancelling headphones deals: BEST NOISE-CANCELLING HEADPHONES DEAL Sony WH-1000XM5 $249.99 (save $150) Get Deal BEST NOISE-CANCELLING EARBUDS DEAL Amazon Echo Buds with ANC $54.99 (save $85) Get Deal BEST SPLURGE Bose QuietComfort Ultra $349 (save $80) Get Deal BEST BUDGET PICK EarFun Air Pro 4 $59.99 (save $36) Get Deal

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is making a comeback this season. The official sale runs from March 25 through 31, though deals started popping up well before (and will likely stick around well after) the formal dates of the event. It's the Amazon way.

Many of our favorite noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds are getting the Big Spring Sale treatment — including top brands like Bose, Apple, Beats, and Sony. If you have spring travel plans or just want to quiet out the chaos of the current news cycle, now's a great time to add a pair to your cart.

Mashable's shopping team is keeping an eye on the best noise-cancelling headphone deals at Amazon throughout the Big Spring Sale. We'll continue to update this running list with the latest pricing and availability, so check back later this week if you don't see what you're looking for.

Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.

Best noise-cancelling headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 🔥 $249.99 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $150 Get Deal Why we like it

Read our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.

We are massive fans of the Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones and for the first time, you can pick up a pair (in smoky pink or silver) for only $249.99. That's 38% in savings and the lowest price to date. Mashable Deputy Reviews Editor Miller Kern tested these babies out and gave them a nearly perfect rating, as well as a Mashable Choice award. They feature impeccable sound quality, impressive noise cancellation, customizable sound, 30 hours of battery life, comfy ear cushions, and an ambient mode that helps you stay grounded in reality. We've tested tons of headphones at Mashable and the Sony WH-1000XM5s regularly come out on top.

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The best deals under $50 in the Amazon Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Fri, 03/28/2025 - 15:59
Best Amazon Big Spring 2025 deals under $50: Best smart home deal under $50 Echo Pop $29.99 (Save $10) Get Deal Best earbuds deal under $50 Anker Soundcore Space A40 $44.99 (Save $35) Get Deal Best speaker deal under $50 JBL Go 3 $29.95 (Save $10) Get Deal Best tablet deal under $50 Amazon Fire 7 Tablet $44.99 (Save $15) Get Deal

Amazon is serving up a wide variety of deals during its Big Spring Sale, with a selection of great offers akin to what you might find for Prime Day. That goes double for sales on tech and adjacent categories. If you're looking for a new pair of earbuds at a great price or even a new tablet, you can snag some surprisingly great deals during the event. You just need to know where to look. We've done the legwork for you, so all you have to worry about is kicking back, relaxing, and getting your shop on.

Check out some of the best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals under $50 we've found so far below, from streaming devices to earbuds and everything in between. We'll continue to update it as the sales go on, as there are additional deals being added every day. Keep checking back for additional updates.

For a running list of Mashable's favorite deals for under $200, check out our breakdown here.

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Score huge discounts on iPads in Amazons Big Spring Sale 2025

Mashable - Fri, 03/28/2025 - 15:47
The best iPad deals ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale: Best iPad deal Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (A14 Bionic, WiFi, 64GB) $269 (save $80) Get Deal Best iPad Pro deal Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) $899 (save $100) Get Deal Best iPad Mini deal Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) $399.99 (save $99.01) Get Deal Best iPad Air deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) $549 (save $50) Get Deal

Spring has sprung over at Amazon, with the retailer throwing a Big Spring Sale from March 25 to 31. So far, this sale has included quite a few Apple deals, so if you've been hoping to scoop up some new tech from Apple at a low price, this will be a great time to do it. And for a running list of our favorite deals, check out this rundown.

SEE ALSO: Every foldable iPhone and iPad rumor we've heard so far

At the start of the sale, quite a few iPad models have been discounted, includes the 10th gen iPad, the iPad Air, iPad Mini, and iPad Pro. We've included some of the best iPad discounts that have caught our eye below, and will continue updating this list with the best discounts as they go live.

Best iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (A14 Bionic, WiFi, 64GB) $269 at Amazon
$349 Save $80 Get Deal Why we like it

This is one the best iPad deals available at the moment. The 10th-gen iPad — with the A14 Bionic chip, 64GB of storage, and WiFi — is currently down to $269. This is $80 off its list price of $349. We consider this tablet to be the best iPad on a budget, saying in our roundup of the best iPads that "The iPad (10th generation) doesn't possess the flair of the Pro or Air, but it's a testament that Apple can still produce good entry-level tech."

If you're not looking for anything fancy and want a tablet to cover the basics, the 10th-gen iPad will get you where you need to go. And at this price? It's definitely worth picking up.

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The best Roomba deals from Amazons Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Fri, 03/28/2025 - 15:30

Amazon's decision to ghost its acquisition of iRobot in January 2024 hasn't kept Roombas from participating in any of Amazon's big sale events. Its now-live Big Spring Sale (from March 25 to 31) has been no different, though Roomba deals have been trickling in slower than robot vacuums on sale from other brands.

SEE ALSO: The Roborock Saros 10R aces one thing that most other robot vacuums can't

Either way, Amazon's Big Spring Sale might not be the wisest time to buy a Roomba this year. It just so happens that iRobot casually completely overhauled the Roomba lineup in the middle of March, with a fleet of new Roombas becoming available to purchase just two days before Amazon's sale starts.

This heavily deviates from iRobot's typical release schedule. Could it be an attempt to mitigate iRobot's increasingly bleak financial situation as of late? Unclear, but I do know that iRobot finally closed most of the gaps its previous lineup had, feature-wise and cost-efficiency wise — so opting for one of those may be a smarter purchase, even if they're at full price. Only a few older Roombas on sale now would be a worthwhile purchase over these new packed ones (especially when robot vacuums on sale from Roborock and Dreame have more features for less money).

I'm tracking the worthwhile Roomba deals at Amazon's Big Spring Sale below, and will give a specific shout out if any deals pop up that'd be worthwhile over another brand. Note: Any deal marked with a 🔥 has dropped to a record-low price at Amazon.

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The best MacBook deals in Amazons Big Spring Sale: The new M4 Airs are $50 off

Mashable - Fri, 03/28/2025 - 15:21
The best Macbook deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale at a glance: Best MacBook Air deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $949 (save $50) Get Deal Best MacBook Pro deal Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $2,199 (save $300) Get Deal

Amazon doesn't offer a ton of great discounts on a huge selection of laptops year-round, but shoppers can always count on it for MacBook deals. It's never difficult to find a current or recent-gen configuration on sale there at any given time, at prices that often give Best Buy a run for its money. (That's usually where you'll see the best laptop deals across all categories — Windows, Chromebooks, gaming laptops, etc.)

Amazon's MacBook deals tend to get especially good during its major sitewide sales, and with its second-ever Big Spring Sale now live from March 25 to 31, we're not surprised to see discounts of up to $400 popping up across the Air and Pro lines. That includes $50 price cuts for the brand-new 13- and 15-inch MacBook Airs, which launched just a few weeks ago on March 12. As we approach the halfway point in the sale, we're pleased to see the deals are holding strong. (For a running list of our favorites, check out this rundown.)

SEE ALSO: 350+ of the best live deals in the Amazon Big Spring Sale, selected by Mashable's team of experts

Shoppers interested in a beefed-up MacBook Pro will be happy to hear that two 16-inch configurations have gotten $30 cheaper since the Big Spring Sale started Tuesday: The starting M4 Pro and M4 Max configurations have fallen to their lowest-ever prices of $2,199 and $3,099, respectively. If they're out of budget, hold tight in case lesser variants get the same treatment later in the week. (The cheapest 14-inch M4 model was chilling at its all-time low of $1,395 earlier this month; it's now $4 pricier. C'mon, Amazon!)

Whether you decide to buy now or hold off for a few days, bookmark this page: Mashable's Shopping team is keeping track of the best MacBook deals on Amazon all throughout the Big Spring Sale. You can check out our current picks below. Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.

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Google Keyboard Update May Hide Punctuation Like the iPhone

How-To Geek - Fri, 03/28/2025 - 15:19

Google's Android keyboard, Gboard, has been receiving a lot of attention lately, but for all the wrong reasons. The company keeps testing design changes that users don't like. Now, it looks like Google Keyboard is about to get an option to hide punctuation, similar to Apple's iPhone keyboard.

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Our favorite tech gifts for the gadget-loving set

Mashable - Fri, 03/28/2025 - 15:07

Once upon a time, kids (and kids at heart) longed for the biggest present in the pile. But size doesn't matter when picking out the best tech gifts. Some of the year's top gadgets are small enough to fit inside your pocket, and thanks to digital downloads, many popular gaming gifts take up no physical space whatsoever.

Our tech gift guide includes some of the best new releases of the year, most of which we've written about and reviewed. From the new Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition to new Amazon devices, we've focused on the gadgets our editors really loved this year — the true drool-worthy I can't believe you got this for me gifts.

Here are over 50 of Mashable's favorite gift-worthy gadgets and tech gifts.

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5 Great Movies That Actually Portray Space Accurately

How-To Geek - Fri, 03/28/2025 - 15:00

Throughout Hollywood history, space has often been depicted with baffling inaccuracies. It takes dedication and knowledge to ensure a movie correctly portrays space and space travel, and here are a select few that got it bang on.

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Give your streaming setup an upgrade with the Fire TV Cube — now $30 off in Amazons Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Fri, 03/28/2025 - 14:36

SAVE $30: As of March 28, the Fire TV Cube is on sale for $109.99 as part of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. That's 21% off its list price of $139.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Cube $109.99 at Amazon
$139.99 Save $30.00 Get Deal

Amazon's own products have seen some nice discounts during the Big Spring Sale, including a few of its streaming devices. Alongside the HD, 4K, and 4K Max streaming sticks, the Fire TV Cube has received a price drop of 21% in the sale event. If you've been looking for a high-quality streaming upgrade, this deal is definitely worth a look.

Amazon's Fire TV Cube is on sale for $109.99 as part of the Big Spring Sale. Normally it retails for $139.99, so you're saving $30 with this deal. The Fire TV Cube is a worthy pickup.

SEE ALSO: 350+ of the best live deals in the Amazon Big Spring Sale, picked by Mashable's team of experts

Featuring WiFi 6E support and an octa-core 2.0 GHz processor, the Fire TV Cube is a powerful little device that offers smooth streaming for your favorite shows and films. They'll look crisp and clear with support for 4K Ultra HD. It also supports Dolby Vision, HDR, and Dolby Atmos audio to really give you the cinematic experience in your own home. Not to mention, with Alexa you can control the device with just your voice.

This deal on the Fire TV Cube may not stick around for long past Amazon's Big Spring Sale, so act fast to pick it up for $109.99.

Outside of its streaming devices, there are a few more deals on Amazon products that are worth checking out right now. In our roundups of the best Echo deals in Amazon's Big Spring Sale and the best Kindle deals in the Amazon Big Spring Sale you can see a few more of our favorites.

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How to watch Houston vs. Purdue online for free

Mashable - Fri, 03/28/2025 - 14:32
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It's March Madness season, and we’ve made it to the Sweet 16. All eyes are on the nation’s best teams in college basketball as they fight for a spot in the Elite Eight.

Houston Cougars vs. Purdue Boilermakers is sure to be a good watch as the first and fourth seeds try to clinch a spot in the Elite Eight. Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson has yet to lead a team to an NCAA National Championship, so the pressure is on as they attempt to secure a victory for Houston. Purdue has also never won a National Championship game, so both teams are looking to make history this year.

If you want to watch Houston vs. Purdue for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Houston vs. Purdue?

Houston Cougars vs. Purdue Boilermakers starts at 10:09 p.m. ET on March 28. This Sweet 16 game takes place at Lucas Oil Stadium.

How to watch Houston vs. Purdue for free

Houston Cougars vs. Purdue Boilermakers airs on TBS. It is possible to access TBS with streaming services that offer free trials:

  • DirectTV (five-day free trial) — CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV

  • Hulu + Live TV (three-day free trial) — CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV

By making the most of these free trials, you can watch Florida Gators vs. Maryland Terrapins (plus more March Madness games) without actually spending anything.

How to watch Houston vs. Purdue from anywhere in the world

If you're traveling outside of the U.S. during March Madness, you might need to use a VPN to unblock live streams of Houston vs. Purdue. VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can unblock live streams of Houston vs. Purdue from anywhere in the world.

Live stream 2025 March Madness from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

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  4. Visit DirectTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, or Paramount+

  5. Live stream Houston vs. Purdue for free from anywhere in the world

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport from anywhere in the world, for a number of reasons:

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A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

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How to watch Auburn vs. Michigan online for free

Mashable - Fri, 03/28/2025 - 14:30
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It's March Madness, and we’re down to the Sweet 16. The tournament has been nothing short of eventful, with tons of action-packed games that have kept college basketball fans on their toes. The championship game is one day close,r and we’re eager to see who will take home the trophy.

In this week’s Auburn vs. Michigan Sweet 16 game, these rivals will go head-to-head in one of the tournament’s most highly-anticipated games. As the top-seed, Auburn is under a lot of pressure to secure the victory against fifth-seed Michigan. Auburn Forward Johni Broome has been dominating the court throughout the season, leading the team in average points, rebounds, assists and blocks.

If you want to watch Auburn vs. Michigan for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Auburn vs. Michigan?

Auburn Tigers vs. Michigan Wolverines starts at 9:39 p.m. ET on March 28. This Sweet 16 game takes place at State Farm Arena.

How to watch Auburn vs. Michigan for free

Auburn Tigers vs. Michigan Wolverines airs on CBS. It is possible to access CBS with a range of streaming services that offer free trials:

  • DirectTV (five-day free trial) — CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV

  • Fubo (seven-day free trial) — CBS

  • Hulu + Live TV (three-day free trial) — CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV

  • Paramount+ (seven-day free trial) — CBS

By making the most of these free trials, you can watch Auburn Tigers vs. Michigan Wolverines (plus more March Madness games) without actually spending anything.

How to watch Auburn vs. Michigan from anywhere in the world

If you're traveling outside of the U.S. during March Madness, you might need to use a VPN to unblock live streams of Auburn vs. Michigan. VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can unblock live streams of Auburn vs. Michigan from anywhere in the world.

Live stream 2025 March Madness from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

  4. Visit DirectTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, or Paramount+

  5. Live stream Auburn vs. Michigan for free from anywhere in the world

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport from anywhere in the world, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

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The Woman in the Yard review: A baffling mix of horror ideas

Mashable - Fri, 03/28/2025 - 14:18

Some genre movies grow and transform. Others, like Jaume Collet-Serra's The Woman in the Yard, metastasize. What begins as streamlined (if slightly unbalanced) modern folk horror soon bloats into a half a dozen different films, heat-welded jankily together as they build to a confoundingly distasteful finale.

Oddly enough, it might have been easier to swallow had it also been visually drab. That The Woman in the Yard looks as good as it does — in service of a uniquely executed conceit appearing midway through — makes it all the more of a waste. What Collet-Serra does with light and shadow is often marvellous, and could have resulted in a contemporary horror classic had much else around these aesthetic flourishes worked as intended. 

SEE ALSO: Blumhouse's 'The Woman in the Yard' trailer reveals a chilling new terror

Instead, what we’re left with is a deftly performed family drama sandwiched between as many different spooky concepts as found within The Cabin in the Woods. The major difference is that Sam Stefanak's script is entirely straightforward, rather than satirical, making for some head-spinning disconnects.

What is The Woman in the Yard about? Danielle Deadwyler, Peyton Jackson, and Estella Kahiha in "The Woman in the Yard." Credit: Daniel Delgado Jr. / Universal Pictures

At its core, The Woman in the Yard is about grief — wait, where are you going? Hear me out.

The film doesn't necessarily disguise this theme or make it abstract in the vein of modern "prestige" horror, but rather, presents it nakedly in its opening scenes. Recent widow Ramona (Danielle Deadwyler) wakes up in a daze in her rural Georgia home, her leg still broken from the road accident that recently killed her husband. She's having trouble paying the bills, so the power to her isolated farmland fixer-upper has been cut. Her adolescent son Taylor (Peyton Jackson) and elementary school-aged daughter Annie (Estella Kahiha) help out where they can, even if that means cooking up a culinary nightmare involving Doritos and eggs.

The trio tries to keep their heads above water, even in the noticeable absence of patriarch David (Russell Hornsby), a charming and ambitious man we meet in flashbacks and in the videos Ramona mournfully rewatches. Collet-Serra's directing is at its most even-handed in these calm, domestic moments, during which an empty dining table chair comes to represent the family's loss, which clearly weighs on the struggling mother (though less so on her children).

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Ramona's attention frequently wavers, and before she knows it, a woman in a black veil (Okwui Okpokwasili) is seated in an ornate chair at the edge of her front yard. More than any theme or emotion, this mysterious figure represents a conundrum, and a much more novel horror premise than the trio dealing with a recent death. With their phones dead and no one around for miles, do they confront her or simply leave her be?

Eventually, Ramona steps outside to make contact, which is when things start to get eerie — in some ways that suit this setup, and other ways that very much do not.

No, really, what is The Woman in the Yard actually about? Credit: Universal Pictures

Good horror movies are rarely set during the day, and in The Woman in the Yard, things don’t start popping off until the late afternoon, when the mysterious figure begins casting lengthy shadows that gradually approach the house. Collet-Serra and cinematographer Pawel Pogorzelski (known for his work with Ari Aster) turn the space around Ramona's home into a visual sandbox, where light and darkness interact in unexpected ways. Sometimes a shadow is a looming threat. Other times, it has weight and interacts with the physical world. That's creepy, and it's also cool as hell.

However, the subtle horrors of the woman's somber presence, as she inches towards the family, become very quickly subsumed by additional ideas and gimmicks that pile up far too quickly. The woman needn't represent anything to be imposing, and had she embodied perhaps one or two themes or concepts troubling Ramona, the result would've at least been functional. Instead, she veers between ominous presence, omniscient soothsayer, child kidnapper, animal murderer, retroactive flashback demon, and more, depending on what a given moment demands.

At first, she forces wedges between the remaining family members, pushing them to confront lies and half-truths surrounding David's death, but it isn't long before the movie starts dipping its toe into flimsily established metaphysical horrors, which have little bearing on the existing premise. Before you know it, The Woman in the Yard has flirted with possession, mirror worlds, temporal displacement, and an unfortunate mental health metaphor that unfolds in some pretty ghastly ways.

The Woman in the Yard zigzags right off the rails. Credit: Daniel Delgado Jr. / Universal Pictures

Usually, a standout performance or two might save a dwindling movie. Deadwyler performs admirably as a mother trying to keep her family together through a tragic situation. Okpokwasili makes for an imposing presence, and newcomer Jackson is a pleasant surprise as a boy trying to figure out his place as the man of the house (even though much of his dialogue is spent trying to CinemaSins-proof the movie and explain why the family can't just leave or make a phone call). However, no amount of emoting is enough to stay such a choppy, unpredictable course.

The Woman in the Yard causes significant narrative whiplash with each question it answers, though none of its conclusions are satisfying. As soon as it establishes the mechanics of its ghostly villain — for instance, the way she uses and moves through shadows — there's some other power lurking around the corner, resulting in a random string of chase scenes where tension can't possibly be established, because neither the family nor the audience have any idea what they're up against.

What the woman represents is vague enough that her symbolism doesn't matter, at least at first. Her funeral attire makes her a specter or reminder of death in the abstract. That's really all you need. However, by the time the movie pulls back its final curtain — after several… well, calling them "twists" would be generous — the woman actually does come to embody something rather morose, but not in a way the movie establishes beforehand.

With concept upon concept thrown at the wall to see what sticks, the movie crescendoes in some bafflingly wrong-headed moments that Collet-Serra hasn't carved out the time to approach with the requisite care. On one hand, horror ought to be a visceral embodiment of one's biggest fears, but on the other, The Woman in the Yard verges on genuinely irresponsible with its casual framing of something realistically tragic and painful.

Then again, reading this finale also requires intuiting dozens of minor clues which feel like they're from entirely different movies. The Woman in the Yard presents these far too quickly and carelessly, to the point that most audiences are likely to come away thinking they’ve watched an open, unresolved ending, even though this likely isn't the case.

How a movie likes this comes to exist, in such preposterous form, is a mystery unto itself — one far more interesting than what ends up on screen.

The Woman in the Yard is now in theaters.

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How to watch Tennessee vs. Kentucky online for free

Mashable - Fri, 03/28/2025 - 14:06
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It's March Madness season, and we've reached the Sweet 16. There are plenty of action-packed games in store for this week as the top teams in college basketball face off for a spot in the Elite Eight. With the Final Four just a week away, fans are clinging to their brackets, hoping they made the right picks.

Second-seed Tennessee and third-seed Kentucky will play a Sweet 16 game that fans have been waiting eyeing up. The Wildcats have a whopping eight national titles. Players like Otega Oweh and Amari Williams have been a strong force on the team this season and hope to lead their side to another victory this week.

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Tennessee Volunteers vs. Kentucky Wildcats starts at 7:39 p.m. ET on March 28. This Sweet 16 game takes place at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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The White Lotus star Jon Gries may have just revealed something about Gregs Season 3 fate

Mashable - Fri, 03/28/2025 - 13:55

It's always difficult to predict who will die and who'll survive on The White Lotus, but after Jon Gries' interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live! we have a horrible feeling that Greg/Gary may live to fight another day.

Speaking to Kimmel about how he found out he'd be returning to the show (creator Mike White text him), Gries makes an off-hand remark that could have wider implications for how Season 3 ends for his character.

"I hope he...I hope he...you know, has a good ending for me somewhere," says Gries, before quickly adding on: "I dunno, maybe this year, you never know."

Maybe we're reading too much into this, but the first part of that sentence seems to imply that Greg will still be alive at the end of Season 3. When will Tanya (Jennifer Coolidge) get the justice she deserves?!

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This stunning 65-inch LG G4 OLED TV is down to its lowest-ever price in the Amazon Spring Sale

Mashable - Fri, 03/28/2025 - 13:32

LOWEST-EVER PRICE: As of March 27, the 65-inch LG G4 OLED TV is on sale at Amazon for $1,996.99 in the Amazon Spring Sale. This deal saves you $400 on list price.

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