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Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of March 5: OUR TOP PICK Apple MacBook Air (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $699 (save $300) Get Deal BEST SOUNDBAR DEAL Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar $699 (save $200) Get Deal BEST SMARTWATCH DEAL Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) $299 (save $100) Get Deal BEST SPEAKER DEAL Bose SoundLink Flex $112.53 (save $36.47) Get Deal BEST EARBUDS DEAL Apple AirPods Pro 2 $169.99 (save $79.01) Get Deal

The weekend has finally arrived. Celebrate with another handpicked set of deals at Amazon — Apple and Bose edition. Two of our favorite brands have blessed us with tons of epic deals heading into the weekend, from a new best-ever price on the M2 MacBook Air to a major $200 price drop on the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar. Whatever Amazon is cooking up, we've got our plates ready.

Here are our picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on March 7. If none of these are your cup of tea, be sure to check out our picks from March 5 and March 6 as well. Many of those deals are still live, including a 50% price drop on the Anker Zolo power bank and a new all-time low price on the 10th generation iPad ($9 cheaper than yesterday).

Our top pick: Apple M2 MacBook Air Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $699 at Amazon
$999 Save $300 Get Deal

If you're looking to upgrade your MacBook without spending a fortune, this deal on the M2 MacBook Air is hard to beat. Sure, it's not the latest and greatest model (it's from 2022), but it's still a solid laptop that Mashable Tech Reporter Alex Perry gave the Mashable Choice Award badge of honor. He praised its zippy M2 processor, rock-solid battery life, slim profile, and more than satisfying keyboard design. Not only did it get a permanent price drop last year when the M3 made its debut, knocking its starting price down from $1,099 to $999, but Amazon also just knocked another $300 off as of March 7. That brings the price down 30% to a budget-friendly all-time low of $699.

Read our full review of the M2 MacBook Air.

Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar $699 at Amazon
$899 Save $200 Get Deal

We love the wallet-friendly Bose Smart Soundbar, but the Smart Ultra Soundbar takes things up a notch or two. And as of March 7, it's 22% price drop makes it a more palatable $699 (reg. $899). Our pals at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) tested it out and said, "The Bose Smart Ultra is a powerful one-piece soundbar that delivers big sound with plenty of spatial audio detail, and ample audio streaming features." It even earned their coveted Editors' Choice award. If you're seeking a one-piece home theater solution, it's certainly a worthy option. Plus, it's back down to its best price ever.

Apple Watch Series 10 Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) $299 at Amazon
$399 Save $100 Get Deal

The Apple Watch Series 10 sees a lot of discounts, but as of March 7, it has its biggest one to date. The 42mm version with GPS is on sale for just $299 at Amazon — that's 25% in savings. Compared to previous iterations, the Series 10 boasts a thinner and lighter build, a larger display with a built-in speaker, faster charging (one of the biggest selling points for our reviewer), and a new array of health and fitness features like sleep apnea alerts, water temperature, and depth sensing. The upgrades aren't massive, but it stills reigns supreme as Mashable's favorite smartwatch fitness tracker in 2025.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple Watch Series 10.

Bose SoundLink Flex Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose SoundLink Flex $112.53 at Amazon
$149 Save $36.47 Get Deal

The small and mighty Bose SoundLink Flex is back on sale for only $112.53 in sage green. That's 24% in savings. The latest generation of the go-anywhere speaker got an upgrade this past fall to enhance its already great features. It still boasts the same rugged texture, waterproof and UV light-resistant build, excellent 12-hour battery life, and bold sound. It just added better controls and customizable EQ in the Bose app for a better listening experience. If you prefer a color other than sage, you'll still get a deal; it'll just cost you about $13 bucks more.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 $169.99 at Amazon
$249 Save $79.01 Get Deal

Alert: the AirPods Pro 2 are back on sale for $169.99 (32% off). While that's not quite the lowest price we've seen, we definitely recommend snagging a pair at this price. We're huge fans of the AirPods Pro 2 due to their rich and well-balanced sound, best-in-class noise cancellation for earbuds, seamless integration into the Apple ecosystem, and decent battery life. They're our favorite noise-cancelling earbuds for Apple users — especially when they're this affordable.

Read our full review of the AirPods Pro 2.

None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.

In what can only be described as tremendously good news, Daylight Saving Time hits this weekend, meaning we'll spring forward and inch closer to those long summer nights.

But when exactly are our clocks due for the change?

The clocks will change one hour forward at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9. That means in the wee hours of Sunday, it'll suddenly switch to 3 a.m. as we hit what would've been 2 a.m. The bad news? You're losing an hour of sleep. The good news? There will be extra daylight at the end of the day.

SEE ALSO: When the clocks change for Daylight Saving Time, and why we do it at all

Now, to be clear, you have nothing to do with your devices. Pretty much every modern phone, computer, or smart watch will make the shift automatically. However, you might have to manually change the times on your oven, microwave, and coffeemaker to avoid it looking like a black hole opened in your kitchen.

Experts have warned that Daylight Saving Time can lead to adverse health effects, such as increased fatigue and reduced focus, which can cause serious downstream health problems. It's important to limit any sleep loss due to changes in time.

But for me, personally, I can't wait for the sun to be up a bit longer.

The Athena moon lander beamed home a poignant lunar view. Soon after, its mission ended.

After performing excellently on its flight to and around the moon, Intuitive Machine's Athena spacecraft experienced a landing mishap that resulted in the 15-foot-tall robot lying on its side. The Houston-based aerospace company released an image from the askew craft on March 7, with shadowed Earth in the distance. It's lying in a crater some 250 meters, or 820 feet, from its intended landing site.

From this problematic position, the privately-built but NASA-funded lander likely cannot produce power to operate.

"With the direction of the sun, the orientation of the solar panels, and extreme cold temperatures in the crater, Intuitive Machines does not expect Athena to recharge," Intuitive Machines said in a statement. "The mission has concluded and teams are continuing to assess the data collected throughout the mission."

SEE ALSO: The U.S. is exploring a railroad for the moon. It has a good reason.

Landing on the moon remains daunting, largely because it's a world with virtually no atmosphere to slow spacecraft down. A craft must plummet to the surface almost perfectly, as thrusters fire to slow its descent onto a surface teeming with pits and craters. Although the company Firefly Aerospace completed a successful moon touchdown on March 2, and Chinese and Indian craft have had recent landing successes, Intuitive Machines' first lunar spacecraft Odysseus sustained damage while landing awkwardly in 2024. The same year, a Japanese craft landed upside down, on its head.

"I think we can agree, particularly today, that landing on the moon is extremely hard," Nicola Fox, who leads NASA's Science Mission Directorate, said at an agency news conference on March 6 after the company revealed a probable landing mishap.

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Intuitive Machines, however, didn't venture to the relatively well-trodden equatorial areas previously visited by Apollo astronauts. It descended into the dark and shadowy south pole region, a resource-rich area, but one with precious landing conditions. "This southern pole region is lit by harsh sun angles and limited direct communication with the Earth," the company said. "This area has been avoided due to its rugged terrain and Intuitive Machines believes the insights and achievements from IM-2 will open this region for further space exploration."

With Athena's mission over, it appears that a key objective of the mission – a NASA drill intended to bore some three feet into the lunar ground in search of water ice and other resources – won't perform as planned. (Intuitive Machines noted, somewhat opaquely, that it was "able to accelerate several program and payload milestones," including this drill, before losing power.)

"I think we can agree, particularly today, that landing on the moon is extremely hard."

The search for water ice on the moon is a pivotal part of NASA's lunar ambitions. Harvesting water ice, the space agency has emphasized, is crucial for making drinkable water, oxygen, and fuel for rockets. Over eons, comets and meteors striking the moon could have transported bounties of water to the moon's surface. But without finding and mining this ice, the U.S. cannot establish a permanent presence on the moon, a pivotal part of its Artemis program.

This Intuitive Machines mission was funded by NASA as part of its Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, which it hopes will set the stage for its lunar presence. In the coming years, NASA intends to land astronauts on the moon, too. The agency currently expects to bring astronauts to the moon in mid-2027, wherein they'll spend a week exploring eerie craters of the moon's south pole.

SAVE $70: As of March 7, you can get the SharkFlexstyle hair dryer and styling system for $249.99 at Amazon. That's a 22% discount.

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$319.99 Save $70 Get Deal

If you’ve had your eye on the Dyson Airwrap or a high-end hair dryer but haven’t been able to justify (or stomach) the over-the-top price tag, we’ve got a dupe that might just fit the bill.

As of March 7, you can get the Shark FlexStyle for $249.99, down from $319.99, at Amazon. That’s a 22% discount and a $70 price cut. (It’s also a lot better price than the $599.99 Dyson Airwrap.)

The Shark FlexStyle is a multi-styling tool. You can curl, volumize, smooth, and dry your hair without damaging it (thanks to its temperature-regulating technology). It’s also super lightweight at just 1.5 pounds and travel-friendly.

SEE ALSO: The Shark FlexStyle is still better than the Dyson Airwrap

“Unlike the Airwrap, you can also use the FlexStyle attachment-free, thanks to the base's ability to swivel and basically replicate the experience of a standard hair dryer,” writes Mashable shopping reporter Bethany Allard. “I packed the base by itself for a wedding I was in, and it was way less bulky in my bag than any travel hair dryer has ever been.”

The Shark FlexyStyle includes two 1.25-inch auto-wrap curlers, an oval brush, a paddle brush, a curl-defining diffuser, and a styling concentrator.

FREE WITH PRIME: Prime members get Alexa+ free, which is $19.99/month otherwise.

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In case you haven’t heard, Alexa+ is here, and she’s ready to grace every Amazon device in your home. And, if you’re a Prime member, you can enjoy her services for free.

That’s right, folks. Alexa+ is Amazon’s newest Prime perk, offering enhanced features that’ll make your life a little bit easier. (It’s $19.99 a month for non-Prime members.)

From personalized recs to advanced voice commands and highlight reels of your security footage (for those with an Echo device and camera setup), Alexa 2.0 is ready to help you run your smart home. She’s also been reconfigured to speak more naturally, so you can have an actual conversation without her glitching out.

SEE ALSO: 5 things Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+ can do for you

Although the official release date hasn’t been announced, Alexa+ is expected to launch sometime this month. Access will start with select owners of Echo Show 8, 10, 15, and 21.

If you’re a Prime member and want to be notified when free early access is available, you can sign up for an email notification on Amazon's website. And, if you haven’t signed up for Prime yet, you can do so for $14.99 per month or $139 annually.

Can art and commerce co-exist in today's cinematic landscape? Is it possible to make prestige films that double as blockbusters? These are some of the questions haunting newly appointed Continental Studios head Matt Remick (Seth Rogen) in AppleTV+'s upcoming Hollywood satire The Studio.

SEE ALSO: SXSW: What are the movies and shows you need to know about?

In the trailer above, Matt laments his new responsibilities. "I love movies," he tells producer Patty Leigh (Catherine O'Hara). "But now I have this fear that my job is to ruin them."

"The job is a meat grinder," she replies.

The Studio's trailer fully embraces the chaos of the Hollywood meat grinder, promising chaotic shoots, raucous awards shows, and heaps of celebrity cameos. Martin Scorsese and Ice Cube take meetings with Matt. Past Lives' Greta Lee and Women Talking director Sarah Polley lose it when Matt interferes with a key shot. Olivia Wilde and Zoë Kravitz have screaming meltdowns. That's only just scratching the surface of The Studio's many cameos, but don't for a second think the show is only a star-studded celebrity fest. It's also an incisive look at the increasingly embattled Hollywood of today.

In addition to Rogen and O'Hara, The Studio also stars Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders, Bryan Cranston, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, and Dewayne Perkins.

The Studio premieres March 7 at SXSW. It hits AppleTV+ March 26.

There's a scam going around that involves impersonating ransomware group BianLian, warns the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

On Thursday, the FBI issued a warning that describes the scam. Ransoms letters (yep, snail mail) are sent to corporate executives claiming to be from "BianLian Group," a known Russian ransomware gang, saying they've infiltrated the organization's network and demand payment to a Bitcoin wallet or else sensitive information will be published on its network.

SEE ALSO: Crypto scammers are using Elon Musk's DOGE to defraud people

According to the announcement, the letter is stamped "Time Sensitive Read Immediately" and demands between "$250,000 and $500,000 within ten days from receipt of the letter." The letter includes a QR code to the Bitcoin wallet and says it "will not negotiate further with victims."

The FBI says this is a scam, and not a targeted BianLian ransomware heist. "We have not yet identified any connections between the senders and the widely-publicized BianLian ransomware and data extortion group," read the warning, which also noted that the scam has a Boston, MA return address.

SEE ALSO: Cybersecurity group sues DOGE over data access

According to cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf, which reviewed the scam said organizations that had received the letters reported "no activity indicative of a ransomware intrusion," further reinforcing the conclusion that the letters did not come from BianLian.

Businesses that receive the letter are advised to file a complaint to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and spread awareness of the scam to their employees.

If businesses believe they are actually being ransomed by BianLian, the FBI recommends visiting the joint Cybersecurity Advisory bulletin for detailed techniques and procedures on how to protect themselves.

Cybercrime requires constant vigilance online, but here's another reminder to be wary of snail mail too.

Bong Joon Ho has already made a huge impact in film history for his artistry. Mickey 17's Toni Collette and Naomi Ackie describe how his process might be his most impressive talent.

Mickey 17 is now only in theaters.

FREE AND DISCOUNTED BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on March 7-10. You can choose from a selection of indie sci-fi e-books for free or with a large discount.

Stuff Your Kindle Day is a great time to stock up your digital library. If you've had sci-fi books on the brain, you're in luck: thanks to Indievisible you can score a variety of sci-fi books for free or at a discounted rate. This is part of the Indie Author Spring Spectacular, which runs through March 10.

If you've never heard of Stuff Your Kindle Day before, it's worth keeping tabs on the schedule. Stuff Your Kindle Day gives e-book readers the opportunity to download hundreds of e-books at a lower price than usual (or for free). The bonus is that once you've downloaded something, it's yours to keep forever in your library. What better way to fill up your digital library?

If you're looking to get lost in a thrilling sci-fi story, here are some of the best indie sci-fi e-books available on Stuff Your Kindle Day.

When is Stuff Your Kindle Day?

Stuff Your Kindle Day took place on Feb. 10, Feb. 14, Feb. 21, and Feb. 28 last month, and another event took place this month on March 4, offering everything from monster romance to indie titles for free. And now on March 7-10, you can pick up a selection of indie sci-fi e-books on Indievisible.

Here are just a few of the indie sci-fi e-books you can download for free or at a discounted price.

Best indie sci-fi books to shop on Stuff Your Kindle Day

• I, Rodion by Alexandra Pugachevsky — $0 $2.99

• Breakout (The Altayih Chronicles Book 1) by Alek L. Cristea — $0.99 $9.99

• Lost in the Light by JJ Kang — $0 $4.99

• Bearer of Masks (The Abnormal Spies Series Book 1) by Lauren Jade Case — $0 $4.79

• Of Friction (Altered Earth Book 1) by S.J. Lee — $0.99 $4.99

• The Hive by Bibiana Krall — $0 $2.99

• Realm of Hope by E.L. Li — $0 $2.99

• When Eden Falls by Alana Faye Wilson — $0 $2.99

• The Mark of Chaos and Creation by Arabella Federico — $1.99 $19.99

• All I Can Remember Now by T M Lunn — $1.28 $6.43

Who can take part in Stuff Your Kindle Day?

Anyone can participate in Stuff Your Kindle Day. You don't even need to own a Kindle to get involved.

Kindle, Kobo, and Nook readers can download these books for free or at a discounted price. You can even download these books on your preferred app and read them straight from your phone, as you can also find these free titles on the Google Play and Apple Books apps.

Shop Stuff Your Kindle Day deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle (16GB) + 3 Months of Kindle Unlimited $109.99 at Amazon
$145.96 Save $35.97 Get Deal Why we like it

These popular e-readers allow you to take hundreds of books on the go. They're made all the better by their extra-long battery life that can keep you reading for longer between charges, and it also boasts an anti-glare display, so you can read anywhere and in all levels of brightness with the Kindle. They start at $109.99, a great price for those on a budget, but if you want to save even more, you can get three months of Kindle Unlimited completely free during Stuff Your Kindle Day.

Kindle Unlimited costs $11.99 per month and allows you to borrow up to 20 books per month. For a limited time, you can get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free, saving you $35.97.

TL;DR: Tax season's easier with H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe, now $32.99 with code FILEEASY through March 30.  

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$59.99 Save $27 with code FILEEASY Get Deal

Procrastinate as long as you'd like, but eventually, you have to pay your taxes. Sure, it's frustrating paying for TurboTax every year, but it's actually easier than ever to switch to something a little more affordable and a lot more thorough.

The H&R Block Tax Software helps you with federal and state tax filing, and it's just $32.99 (reg. $59) with code FILEEASY. This deal only lasts through March 30, and codes are limited. 

Take the stress out of tax filing

Anyone paying taxes can count on this H&R Block Tax Software to help them file easily. It has step-by-step guidance that anyone from students to entrepreneurs to investors can take advantage of, even if they've never filed before. 

Importing your W-2, 1099, or 1098 is straightforward, and you can even import last year's filings from competitors like Quicken or TurboTax. Then, H&R Block will walk you through 350 credits and deductions to help you get the best refund possible. 

Unsure how to report income from investments or stocks? Income reporting assistance is included, which also helps you figure out reporting for home sales and retirement if needed. Any other questions you think of should be covered within their help center, which includes more than 13,000 searchable articles. 

You don't have to fear the IRS with H&R Block. This trusted name in tax filing offers audit support and built-in accuracy checks that give you peace of mind once you file, and you can expect the biggest refund possible thanks to their real-time refund results. 

Get H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe + State for $32.99 with code FILEEASY now through March 30 (or until codes run out!). 

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The late night hosts have had plenty to say about Elon Musk and DOGE since Trump took office, but sometimes a poem can say so much more than mere words ever can.

In the clip above, Stephen Colbert responds to U.S. Republican Randy Weber's poem praising Elon Musk with a decidedly less complimentary poem of his own.

"His claim to fame, hi-tech machines / His only friends, are facist teens," reads Colbert. "With skin the tone of day-old sushi / He's super dumb, and uber douchey."

It only gets blunter from there.

FREE AND DISCOUNTED BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on March 7-10. You can choose from a selection of indie horror e-books for free.

If you've been on the hunt for some spooky horror books to add to your digital library, today's your lucky day. There's a great selection of indie horror e-books on offer as part of the Indie Author Spring Spectacular. These books are available for free or at a heavily discounted price on the latest Stuff Your Kindle Day.

If this is the first time you've heard of Stuff Your Kindle Day, it's an event that's worth keeping on your radar. Stuff Your Kindle Day gives e-book readers the opportunity to download hundreds of e-books for free or at a much lower price than normal. The bonus is that once you've downloaded something, it's yours to keep forever in your library. It's a win-win for book lovers!

If you're looking for new spooky stories to get lost in, here are some of the best indie horror e-books available on Stuff Your Kindle Day.

When is Stuff Your Kindle Day?

Stuff Your Kindle Day took place on Feb. 10, Feb. 14, Feb. 21, and Feb. 28 last month, and another took place this month on March 4, offering everything from monster romance to indie titles for free. And now on March 7-10, you can pick up a selection of indie horror e-books on Indievisible.

Here are just a few of the indie horror e-books you can download for free or at a discounted price.

Best indie horror books to shop on Stuff Your Kindle Day

• Fever Dreams: Spooky Stories by Bethany Russo — $0 $0.99

• Shadows of Cathedral Lane by M.G. Mason — $0.99 $5.17

• Angel's Mass by MG Mason — $0.99 $2.99

• Sacrificial Waters by A.D Jones — $2.99 $10.99

• Little Jar of Teeth by A. L. Hatcher — $0 $3.99

• The Isle of Darkness by Arabella Federico — $0.99 $4.99

• Devils That Prey by David Washburn — $0 $3.99

• Echoes of the Forgotten by Michael Nunn — $0.99 $2.99

• Apocalypse by Hayley Anderton and Laura Swift — $0 $0.99

• MirrorMirror by Shaun Allan — $2.99 $8.99

Who can take part in Stuff Your Kindle Day?

Anyone can participate in Stuff Your Kindle Day. You don't even need to own a Kindle to get involved.

Kindle, Kobo, and Nook readers can download these books for free or at a discounted price. You can even download these books on your preferred app and read them straight from your phone, as you can also find these free titles on the Google Play and Apple Books apps.

Shop Stuff Your Kindle Day deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle (16GB) + 3 Months of Kindle Unlimited $109.99 at Amazon
$145.96 Save $35.97 Get Deal Why we like it

These popular e-readers allow you to take hundreds of books on the go. They're made all the better by their extra-long battery life that can keep you reading for longer between charges, and it also boasts an anti-glare display, so you can read anywhere and in all levels of brightness with the Kindle. They start at $109.99, a great price for those on a budget, but if you want to save even more, you can get three months of Kindle Unlimited completely free during Stuff Your Kindle Day.

Kindle Unlimited costs $11.99 per month and allows you to borrow up to 20 books per month. For a limited time, you can get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free, saving you $35.97.

SAVE $100: As of March 7, the Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) is available for $299 at Amazon. That’s 25% off its usual price of $399.

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The Apple Watch Series 10 is packed with new features, but what really makes it exciting is this price drop. Right now, Amazon has it for $299, shaving $100 off its usual $399 price tag. If you've been waiting for a deal before upgrading your smartwatch, this might be the best one yet.

This model features a larger, always-on Retina display with up to 30% more screen space than older versions. That means bigger text, clearer notifications, and an easier time swiping through your apps. The design is also thinner, lighter, and more comfortable, so it won't feel like a weight strapped to your wrist.

SEE ALSO: I've just scored Apple’s 10th-Gen iPad for under $260 at Amazon. That’s its lowest price in 30 days.

Apple went all-in on health tracking, making this watch more than just a step counter. It lets you take an ECG anytime, monitor your heart rate, respiratory rate, and sleep patterns, and even get notifications for high or low heart rates. Apple also added retrospective ovulation estimates, making it a solid choice for those tracking their menstrual cycle.

For fitness lovers, this watch does way more than count steps. The Workout app gives you advanced metrics for different exercises, while training load helps gauge workout intensity. There's even depth and water temperature sensors for swimmers and divers. If you're new to fitness, Apple Fitness+ is included free for three months to help you get started.

• Price: $299 $399

• Retailer: Amazon

• Case Size: 42mm

• Display: Always-On Retina, 30% larger

• Health Features: ECG, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, ovulation estimates

• Fitness Tracking: Workout app, training load, depth and water temperature sensors

• Safety Features: Fall Detection, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS, Check In

• Durability: Crack-resistant, IP6X dust-resistant, 50m water resistance

• Connectivity: GPS, Wi-Fi, iPhone compatibility

• Battery: 80% charge in 30 minutes

• Eco-Friendly: Carbon neutral with select bands

Beyond fitness and health, the Series 10 keeps you connected when your phone isn't nearby. You can text, take calls, listen to music, use Siri, and get notifications if you're near WiFi or have your iPhone close.

Apple also packed in some serious safety features. Fall Detection and Crash Detection can alert emergency services if you take a hard fall or get into an accident. Emergency SOS lets you call for help at the press of a button, and Check In automatically notifies a loved one when you arrive at your destination.

Apple Watch 10 is also crack-resistant, dust-resistant (IP6X), and water-resistant up to 50m. Apple even made it carbon-neutral when paired with select bands, so it's a little easier on the environment.

SAVE $300: As of March 7, the Bose Smart Soundbar 550 with Dolby Atmos is available for $199 at Walmart. That’s a 60% discount from its regular price of $499.

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Good speakers don’t have to cost a fortune. Walmart just knocked $300 off the Bose Smart Soundbar 550, bringing it down to $199 from its usual $499. That’s a 60% discount on a premium soundbar that upgrades your TV audio without turning your living room into an electronics graveyard of tangled wires and bulky speakers.

Bose packed a lot of tech into this 27-inch soundbar, proving that small doesn’t mean weak. The TrueSpace technology up-mixes stereo and 5.1 audio to create a more immersive sound experience, even when content isn’t Dolby Atmos-encoded. Translation: movies, music, and TV shows sound richer, fuller, and more spread across your space instead of just blasting straight at you.

SEE ALSO: Listen up! Grab Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds for $80 off at Amazon.

It also has AI Dialogue Mode, which automatically balances voices and surround sound, so you don’t have to crank up the volume to hear what people are saying. No more rewinding every time someone mumbles their lines.

For a soundbar this size, it pushes sound impressively far. Five transducers, including two that fire upward, help bounce audio off the ceiling to create a sense of height and depth. Bose 550 fills the room in a way that built-in TV speakers can’t compete with, including blockbuster action scenes or just listening to music.

• Price: $199 $499

• Retailer: Walmart

• Length: 27.34 inches

• Height: 4.09 inches

• Thickness: 2.21 inches

• Weight: 6.91 lbs

• Audio Tech: Dolby Atmos, TrueSpace

• Streaming: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Chromecast

• Smart Features: Alexa voice control

• App Control: Bose Music app

Streaming is effortless. The Bose Soundbar 550 supports Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and Chromecast. You can stream directly from your phone or use Wi-Fi to access internet radio and built-in music services through the Bose Music app. The soundbar also plays nice with Amazon Alexa, so you can control it with voice commands.

At $199, this deal is hard to ignore. It’s not every day that Bose drops a premium soundbar into the budget-friendly range. Walmart’s prices tend to fluctuate, so it’s best to grab this one before it jumps back up.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

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Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Symbols or marks of identification

• Green: Musicians made into film

• Blue: Cities of America

• Purple: Common fruits with a spelling twist

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Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Emblem

• Green: Subjects of Acclaimed Musical Biopics

• Blue: U.S. Cities

• Purple: Fruits with their Second Letters Changed

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The solution to today's Connections #635 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Emblem: LABEL, MARK, SEAL, STAMP

• Subjects of Acclaimed Musical Biopics: BROWN, CASH, DYLAN, MERCURY

• U.S. Cities: BUFFALO, HELENA, IRVING, PHOENIX

• Fruits with their Second Letters Changed: AMPLE, DOTE, LUMON, POACH

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Suspension-worthy in baseball

• Green: Before the ball moves in football

• Blue: Used when the game is paused

• Purple: Art terms in sports

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Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Banned by baseball

• Green: Pre-snap football motions

• Blue: Used during a timeout

• Purple: Art but make it sports

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The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #165 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Banned by baseball - BETTING, CORKED BAT, SPITBALL, STEROIDS

• Pre-snap football motions - AUDIBLE, HARD COUNT, MOTION, SHIFT

• Used during a timeout - CHAIR, TOWEL, WATER BOTTLE, WHITEBOARD

• Art but make it sports - DRAW PLAY, GALLERY, PITCH FRAMING, THE PAINT

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for March 7 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 7, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A group of soldiers.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There is one letter that appears twice.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter T.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

TROOP.

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

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These words are games.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

The words are games played with a deck of cards.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is CardGames.

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• Cribbage

• Rummy

• Euchre

• Poker

• Canasta

• Pinochle

• CardGames

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Strands.

The United States has gotten serious about Bitcoin — though maybe not as serious as some had hoped.

On Thursday, President Trump signed an Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile.

Essentially, this means that the U.S. government now treats Bitcoin as a reserve asset, similar to gold. However, it does not mean that the government will be buying Bitcoin. From the White House announcement: "The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve will be capitalized with bitcoin owned by the Department of Treasury that was forfeited as part of criminal or civil asset forfeiture proceedings."

"The United States will not sell bitcoin deposited into this Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which will be maintained as a store of reserve assets," the text of the Order further states.

For a video of Trump signing the order whilst seemingly hearing about it for the first time ever, check out below.

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The Order also states that the "Secretaries of Treasury and Commerce are authorized to develop budget-neutral strategies for acquiring additional bitcoin, provided that those strategies impose no incremental costs on American taxpayers." It's unclear what these strategies will be, but at least it leaves some hope for Bitcoin bulls that the U.S. will in the future acquire some additional Bitcoin.

The other part of the Order talks about the U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile, which consists of "digital assets other than bitcoin owned by the Department of Treasury that was forfeited in criminal or civil asset forfeiture proceedings."

SEE ALSO: 4 reasons why Bitcoin value is nosediving. (Hint: It's Trump.)

For these, however, it's clearly stated that "the government will not acquire additional assets for the U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile beyond those obtained through forfeiture proceedings."

Sorry, the U.S. govt. will not be buying your altcoin bags.

With Bitcoin price mostly going up since the digital asset was created 15 years ago, the U.S. govt. missed out on some easy gains by selling some of the Bitcoins it acquired through various means — according to the White House, "premature sales of bitcoin have already cost U.S. taxpayers over $17 billion."

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According to freshly appointed crypto czar David Sacks, the U.S. govt. still owns "about 200,000" BTC. One of the tasks of the U.S. government's new Crypto Task Force will be to audit and evaluate how much crypto it owns, exactly.

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