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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is currently embroiled in some courtroom drama, but the engineers back at the OpenAI lab just solved a minor drama (really a comedy) with ChatGPT.

OpenAI published a lengthy, detailed report on its website about goblins. No, really. Since the release of GPT 5.1, ChatGPT models have developed a weird fixation on goblins and gremlins, regularly bringing up both in contexts where it doesn't make sense. Users took note of this and OpenAI noticed it, too, prompting an investigation. You can read the full report if you want all the juicy details, but basically, it all goes back to an arguably poor understanding of what nerds are like.

SEE ALSO: DeepSeek V4 is here: How it compares to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini

If you don't use ChatGPT, the AI chatbot offers a variety of "personalities" you can choose to tailor the tone of its responses. One of those personalities was (until recently being removed) "nerdy." According to OpenAI's research, while "nerdy" responses accounted for only 2.5 percent of all ChatGPT queries, a staggering 66.7 percent of all mentions of goblins came from that 2.5 percent. From there, these responses somehow became "rewarded" and spread to other personality types beyond "nerdy."

"The rewards were applied only in the Nerdy condition, but reinforcement learning does not guarantee that learned behaviors stay neatly scoped to the condition that produced them," OpenAI wrote. "Once a style tic is rewarded, later training can spread or reinforce it elsewhere, especially if those outputs are reused in supervised fine-tuning or preference data."

Anyway, after all that, OpenAI retired the "nerdy" personality in March and has instructed its latest models not to mention goblins or gremlins unless it makes sense.

There's a lot to enjoy with an Amazon Prime membership: a plentiful streaming service full of acclaimed originals, same-day shipping, and Grubhub+. But that's just a sampling of the extensive benefits for members. Prime members who also happen to be bookworms can maximize their monthly reading with the Amazon First Reads program.

Similar to Book of the Month, every month, Amazon First Reads drops a new collection of discounted titles. However, unlike Book of the Month, these books are totally free for Prime Members. Here's everything you need to know about Amazon First Reads.

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Amazon First Reads is a monthly program in which eight editor-selected books are offered free to Prime members. Members are allowed to choose one book per month, which is then added to their library. Non-Prime members can still join in on the fun, but they have to pay $1.99 per book.

Featured Amazon First Reads books are totally free at checkout for Prime members. Credit: Screenshot: Amazon / Mashable composite

Some months, like Prime Day's July and Black Friday's November, offer two free books. And in others, you can select a free short story with your one free e-book.

To select your book, visit the Amazon First Reads home page to browse the options. As a Prime Member, you'll see the option to "read now for free " when you go to purchase the titles. Once you make your selection, it'll automatically be added to your Kindle library.

Which books are featured in Amazon First Reads?

Among the eight books selected each month, the book editors at Amazon provide a variety of genres for every reader. The books are typically new or soon-to-be-released books — many of the books are published under one of Amazon's publishing imprints, so they're exclusive to Amazon's shelves.

In addition to the eight full-length books offered each month, there's typically a short story available, too, exclusive to read through the Kindle Store. You'll find familiar names in the First Reads collections. Past authors include Abby Jimenez, Rebecca Yarros, Lee Child, Fredrik Backman, Alice Hoffman, and Dean Koontz.

Kindle Unlimited members are able to read most of the previous First Reads picks for free, so if there are multiple each month that you want to add to your digital bookshelf, consider a Kindle Unlimited membership.

May 2026 Amazon First Reads books May's First Reads picks include a short read by New York Times bestselling author Liv Constantine. Credit: Amazon / Mashable

May's First Reads lineup features eight novels and one short read. This month's short read, The Replacement, comes from New York Times bestselling author Liv Constantine. The suspenseful short story details the twisted relationship between a Hollywood icon struggling for relevancy and a newcomer with her own agenda. But in addition to this month's short read, there are eight novels featured, including the latest from Mindy's Book Studio, Two Lives with You.

Here are all of the First Reads picks for May 2026:

• The Replacement by Liv Constantine

• Two Lives with You by Lauren Ho

• Murder by Design by Lee Goldberg

• The Promise of Wonder by Katherine Webb

• The Confession Artist by Christine Carbo

• The Magic of Us by Beth Merlin and Danielle Modafferi

• The Girl in the Lake by Lauren Oliver

• Westerly by Susan Donovan Bernhard

• The Quitters Club by Jessica Strawser

Do you need a Kindle for Amazon First Reads?

All of the books selected are technically purchased through the Kindle Store. But does that mean you need a Kindle to read them?

Nope! No Kindle e-reader is necessary to read books collected through First Reads. All books purchased through the Kindle Store are available in the Kindle app, which can be read on a smartphone, tablet, or computer.

However, if you're asking if you should get a Kindle, that's a different question. While a Kindle is not required to enjoy the bounty of the Kindle store, it is our favorite e-reader brand if you're in the market.

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Still struggling to spot when you're streaming AI-generated music instead of human-made tunes? Spotify is trying to help.

On April 30, the streaming giant announced it would be launching an official "Verified by Spotify" badge across its platform to distinguish human artists from synthetic-only profiles.

The badge, a light green check mark next to the artist's name, is determined by an automatic filtering system based on the profile's engagement history and listener activity, its compliance with Spotify policies, and authenticity markers found on and off the platform. Spotify's system will look for live concert dates, merchandise, and linked social accounts, for example.

SEE ALSO: AI can reason like a doctor, study says

Spotify says it will also use human reviewers to verify profiles "behaving in good faith," based initially on the platform's most searched artists. The company says the policy will continue to evolve with the music industry, including considerations for human artists who use AI to create music.

In addition to verification, Spotify is beta-testing expanded artist information — akin to "nutrition facts" on food products — that will provide more context about an artist's history and authenticity. Artists will also be given greater control over what appears on their profiles.

The badge will roll out slowly over the coming weeks.

Users have called attention to a growing number of AI-generated songs and AI-only artist pages on Spotify, as well as a rise in algorithmic recommendations that push AI music into user playlists. Last year, the platform came under fire for allegedly adding AI-generated music to the profiles of deceased artists. Many Spotify listeners have bristled at the presence of entirely AI-generated profiles on the streaming app and have called for visible AI disclosures on music pages. Spotify has previously announced expanded spam filtering systems, AI disclosures, and impersonation policies.

In January, the company told Mashable editor Rachel Thompson that the platform "doesn't give AI-generated music any special treatment." A Spotify spokesperson added, "While we don’t penalize artists for using AI responsibly, we are aggressive about taking down content farms, impersonators, or anyone trying to game the system."

May is an extra special month for astronomy fans, because there isn't just one Full Moon, there's two. The first is the Flower Moon, named for the time of year when little signs of Spring start to appear. At the end of the month, we’ll see a Blue Moon. This doesn't have anything to do with its color, but simply the name given to a second Full Moon within the same calendar month.

Keep reading to find out more about this month’s Full Moon.

When is the May full moon?

The full moon will occur on Friday, May 1. Time and Date estimates it will peak at 1:23 p.m. ET.

What is the May full moon called?

One of the most beautiful parts of Spring is the return of flowers blooming. Daffodils are in full swing and wildflowers start to reappear, and summer starts to feel closer. This very experience is why the May full moon is called the Flower Moon, explains Royal Museums Greenwich.

When is the next full moon?

There are two Full Moons in May, with the next due to take place on May 31.

What are the lunar phases?

The Full Moon is one of eight stages the Moon moves through during its roughly 29.5-day orbit around Earth. At each stage, a different portion of its surface is illuminated by the Sun from our viewpoint on Earth. Although we always face the same side of the Moon, the shifting position of sunlight across its orbit is what creates the changing appearance, from fully lit, to partially bright, to almost dark as the cycle progresses.

The phases are:

• New Moon — The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (so, we don't see anything).

• Waxing Crescent — A small sliver of light appears on the right side

• First Quarter — Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.

• Waxing Gibbous — More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

• Full Moon — The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.

• Waning Gibbous — The moon starts losing light on the right side

• Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) — Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.

• Waning Crescent — A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

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The best gaming monitor deals at a glance: Best curved monitor deal Alienware 34-inch QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor (AW3425DW) $649.99 (save $150) Get Deal Best flat monitor deal LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor (27GS93QE) $499.99 (save $400) Get Deal Best entry-level monitor deal ASUS 32-inch TUF curved gaming monitor (VG32VQ1B) $209 (save $80) Get Deal

Gaming hardware tends to come with some sticker shock. But if your current setup is feeling lifeless, this weekend is a good excuse to upgrade your monitor for less. Some major brands, including LG, Alienware, and ASUS, have previous-generation gaming monitors on sale for record-low prices and we've rounded up our favorites below.

Whether you're hoping to bump up your refresh rate or enhance your visual experience, here are the best gaming monitor deals to shop this weekend.

Best curved gaming monitor deal Opens in a new window Credit: Alienware Alienware 34-inch QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor (AW3425DW) $649.99 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $150   Get Deal Why we like it

Gaming is addicting on this 34-inch Alienware AW3425DW monitor. Thanks to a steep 1800R curved OLED panel that wraps the game around you, plus high performance specs like a 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and an aiming point editor called AlienVision, you'll be fully immersed in every game and any world you choose. Combined with a stellar color range, VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400, 1000 nits peak HDR brightness, and G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro certifications, it's hard to believe it's only $649.99 (reg. $799.99). At just shy of 20% off, this is its lowest price on record.

Best flat gaming monitor deal Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG UltraGear 27-inch OLED gaming monitor (27GS93QE) $499.99 at Amazon
$899.99 Save $400   Get Deal Why we like it

This $400 discount on the LG UltraGear 27-inch OLED gaming monitor knocks it down to its best price ever.

While it's over a year old at this point, it still packs some solid specs. Like the Alienware model above, it features an OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time for fluid gameplay, and is validated for Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. It's a bit smaller at 27 inches and isn't curved, but some folks prefer a flat display — particularly at this size. The matte 1440p panel is VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certified, so colors pop and blacks are rich and deep. And as a bonus, the detachable base and stand allow for infinite adjustments to suit your gaming habits.

Best entry-level gaming monitor deal Opens in a new window Credit: ASUS ASUS TUF 32-inch curved gaming monitor (VG32VQ1B) $209 at Amazon
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If you're new to the gaming world or you're just a casual player, the ASUS 32-inch TUF curved monitor is an affordable entry-level model with decent specs. Plus, it's $80 off this weekend — its second-best price ever. It features an ultra-steep 1500R curve, 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and FreeSync Premium supported through DisplayPort and HDMI. It won't wow you quite like the first two monitors, but at only $209, who cares?

More gaming monitor deals this weekend

• ASUS 27-inch TUF QHD gaming monitor (VG27AQM5A) — $199 $299 (save $100)

• Alienware 34-inch WQHD curved gaming monitor (AW3425DWM) — $289.99 $349.99 (save $60)

• LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor (27GX704A-B) — $477.99 $799.99 (save $322)

• Samsung 40-inch Odyssey G75F WUHD curved gaming monitor — $695.99 $999.99 (save $304)

• ASUS 34-inch ROG Strix OLED curved gaming monitor (XG34WCDG) — $749 $999 (save $250)

• Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G93SC OLED curved monitor — $899.99 $1,599.99 (save $700)

The best TV deals to shop this weekend: Best Samsung deal Samsung 65-inch Class OLED 4K S85F Series TV (2025, 65S85F) $1,067.95 (save $730.04) Get Deal Best Hisense deal Hisense 75-inch U6 Pro Series Mini‑LED 4K TV (2026, 75U6SF Pro) $899.99 (save $500) Get Deal Best Toshiba deal Toshiba 100-inch Z670 Series Mini-LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (2026, 100Z670R) $2,497.99 (save $1,502) Get Deal

Did you know that spring is the third-best time to buy a TV? I know “third-best” sounds like a scam, but there's a real reason for it. Since CES has officially come and gone, retailers are dropping prices on "older" (i.e., basically brand new) TVs to clear out inventory — and we're even seeing early discounts on the shiny new 2026 models that just debuted at the show.

SEE ALSO: Best TVs under $500: Low-budget, high-quality TVs in every size

You can read the full breakdown of how this works in our guide on the best time to buy a TV, but if you're just here to shop, these are the best deals I could find this weekend.

Best Samsung deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch Class OLED 4K S85F Series TV (2025, 65S85F) $1,067.95 at Amazon
$1,797.99 Save $730.04   Get Deal Why we like it

If you want the deep, inky blacks and vibrant colors of an OLED screen without entirely draining your bank account, this 2025 Samsung model is the one to grab right now.

As of this weekend, the 65-inch S85F is marked down to $1,067.95, from $1,797.99, which is a 41% discount or $730 savings.

For that price, you get a built-in NQ4 AI Gen2 processor that automatically upscales whatever you're watching into sharp 4K resolution using 20 neural networks. It also features a 120Hz refresh rate to keep fast-moving sports and games looking smooth.

Best Hisense deal Hisense 75-inch U6 Pro Series Mini‑LED 4K TV (2026, 75U6SF Pro) $899.99 at Amazon
$1,399.99 Save $500   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Hisense is somehow already offering discounts on its brand-new 2026 lineup, and the price drops are just too good to ignore.

Right now, you can get the 75-inch Hisense U6 Pro Series Mini-LED 4K TV for $899.99 at Amazon. That's a 36% discount (or an extra $500 in your pocket) on a TV that practically just hit the market.

The Hisense U6 Pro Series uses Mini-LED backlighting, which means the picture stays clear and detailed no matter the lighting. It also has a native 144Hz refresh rate, and Fire TV is built right in, so you can access your fave streaming apps without buying a separate stick.

Best Toshiba deal Toshiba 100-inch Z670 Series Mini-LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (2026, 100Z670R) $2,497.99 at Amazon
$3,999.99 Save $1,502   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Nobody needs a 100-inch TV (at least, not IMO). But if you have the wall space and are determined to turn your living room into a home theater, you might as well get one while it's discounted.

Like the Hisense above, this Toshiba Z670 Series is a brand-new 2026 release, and it's already marked down to $2,497.99 at Amazon. That's a 38% discount or a $1,502 price cut.

More TV deals this weekend

• Samsung 43-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $397.99 $549.99 (save $152)

• Samsung 65-inch Q7F QLED 4K TV — $427.99 $629.99 (save $202)

• Hisense 75-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $499.99 $1,299.99 (save $800)

• Hisense 55-inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K TV — $647.99 $999.99 (save $352)

• Hisense 65-inch U8 Mini LED ULED 4K TV — $999.99 $2,199.99 (save $1,200)

• Hisense 75-inch U8 Mini LED ULED 4K TV — $1,249.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,250)

SAVE OVER $10: As of May 1, the Lego Botanicals Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet is on sale for $47.99 at Amazon. This is $12 off its list price of $59.99.

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If you're searching for a fun Mother's Day gift to give this year but don't want to fall back on something like a regular bouquet of flowers, Lego's Botanicals sets are an excellent alternative. Amazon even has some great deals available on select sets right now, including the delightful Lego Botanicals Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet.

As of May 1, the Lego Botanicals Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet has dropped to $47.99 at Amazon. This is a $12 drop from its $59.99 list price, but also just a few cents away from its lowest-ever price of $47.95. Amazon says that it'll arrive before Mother's Day if you order it now, so why wait? This is the perfect time to pick it up.

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The Lego Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet comes with 749 pieces that create a variety of vibrant flowers: daisies, cornflowers, eucalyptus, elderflowers, roses, ranunculus, cymbidium orchids, a campanula, and a waterlily dahlia.

These beautiful, brick-built blooms each have an adjustable stem, so you can choose how you want to display each flower in a vase once you're finished. They can even be combined with other Lego Botanicals sets, if you'd like to have a colorful arrangement on display.

The clock is ticking to get these in time for Mother's Day. Now is the time to make a move on the Lego Botanicals Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet.

TL;DR: Amazon has the ASUS TUF Gaming 27-inch 1440p monitor on sale for $199, down from its $299 list price. That saves you $100 on a QHD gaming display with a 300Hz refresh rate, 0.3ms response time, Fast IPS panel, ELMB Sync, Shadow Boost, and DisplayWidget Center support. 

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A fast 1440p gaming monitor can get very expensive, especially if you’re looking beyond the usual 144Hz and 165Hz panels. But ASUS has thankfully cut the price on its most prolific monitor — letting you properly upgrade on a budget. 

As of May 1, the ASUS TUF Gaming 27-inch 1440p monitor is on sale for $199 at Amazon, marked down from its $299 list price. With this 33% discount, you’re saving $100 on the VG27AQM5A model — though Amazon also has used and resale listings starting from $181.09.

Price tracker camelcamelcamel shows that this is the lowest-ever price for this monitor at Amazon.

You're getting a 27-inch QHD display with a 2560x1440 resolution, which gives you a noticeable sharpness upgrade over 1080p without demanding quite as much from your PC as 4K. Gamers who prioritize speed will be especially happy, as ASUS rates this model for up to a 300Hz refresh rate with a 0.3ms GTG response time for all the video games you love playing now and in the future. Whether you’re diving into Fortnite and any other fast-paced shooters, intense racers like the upcoming Forza Horizon 6, or any other multiplayer game on the level of League of Legends, you’ll be all set.

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This gaming monitor also boasts ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync, which is designed to reduce ghosting and tearing during high-frame-rate gameplay. Shadow Boost is included as well, helping brighten darker areas without blowing out the rest of the image, which can be handy when you’re trying to spot enemies hiding in dim corners. 

As a crowning touch, the ASUS TUF monitor also supports HDR, covers 95% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, includes built-in speakers, and works with ASUS DisplayWidget Center for easier mouse-based settings control. 

Director Andy Serkis' animated Animal Farm adaptation features several key differences from George Orwell's classic anti-authoritarian satire. For starters, there are far more fart jokes. There's also a brand new main character: a piglet named Lucky (voiced by Gaten Matarazzo).

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In a Say More interview with Mashable Entertainment Reporter Belen Edwards, Serkis explained that the character of Lucky was created as part of the film's bigger project: to bring Orwell's work to younger audiences.

"One thing about the book is that it's very objective. There is no protagonist," Serkis said. "In a movie, on the whole, you need to see the movie through a set of eyes. I just thought it would be really interesting if we see this world of Animal Farm through a young piglet's eyes, because the piglets obviously become the elite."

Lucky becomes the audience's entry point into Animal Farm, acting as an innocent character caught between the two pigs jockeying for control of the farm: intellectual Snowball (voiced by Laverne Cox) and brash Napoleon (voiced by Seth Rogen). Serkis likened Lucky's dilemma to Robert De Niro's A Bronx Tale, which sees a young man similarly torn between his hard-working father and a flashy gangster.

"We really wanted to put young kids in that position in this story, and let them be the ones who are accountable," Serkis explained.

Check out the full video above to hear Serkis discuss his 15-year journey of bringing Animal Farm to the screen, the enduring quality of Orwell's work, and the perils and potential of AI in Hollywood. Plus, stay tuned for the second part of the interview, coming May 3, where Serkis breaks down his upcoming Lord of the Rings prequel, Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.

Animal Farm is now in theaters.

TL;DR: Amazon has the Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster Box on sale for $139.99, down from its $164.70 list price. That saves you $24.71 on a 30-pack box, bringing each booster down to under $5.

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As of May 1, Amazon has the Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster Box listed for $139.99, down from its usual $164.70 price. That's the best price this box has been with the retailer so far (confirmed via camelcamelcamel). It'd also a 15% discount, saving you $24.71 on the full Play Booster display. 

Better yet, Amazon’s main listing is actually shipped and sold by Amazon, with free delivery as early as May 6 — or May 4 for Prime members.

Amazon is not the only place worth checking out. TCGplayer’s market price is currently sitting lower at around $134.58, with a listed median of $143.97. Walmart has also been listing the box at $141.99, putting Amazon somewhere in the middle for price, but ahead if you prefer Amazon as your go-to trading card retailer.

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Inside the box, you’re getting 30 Secrets of Strixhaven Play Boosters, with each pack containing 14 Magic cards. Each booster includes one to five rares or higher, three to six uncommons, five to eight commons, and one land card. Every pack also comes with at least one Traditional Foil card of any rarity, while 20% of packs swap in a Traditional Foil Land.

The latest Strixhaven expansion’s big hook is the Mystical Archive card included in every pack, giving you one instant or sorcery spell with special art and a showcase frame. That makes the set an easy pick for drafting with friends, cracking packs for fun, or heading back to Magic’s mage-school plane of Arcavios without paying full list price.

Among boxes for other popular MTG expansions, you can also buy the 30-pack Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box on sale for $125. Meanwhile, Avatar fans can score 24 packs of Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender packs for just under $95. 

SAVE $200: As of May 1, the ASUS V16 gaming laptop (Intel Core 7 Processor 240H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) has been marked down to $1,099.99 at Amazon. This is $200 off its list price of $1,299.99.

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Have you been thinking about dropping some serious cash on a gaming laptop? Well, now's a great time to have a look around, as Amazon has a selection of portable builds on sale right now.

This includes the ASUS V16 gaming laptop (Intel Core 7 Processor 240H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD), which is down to $1,099.99 at Amazon.

Since the ASUS V16 gaming laptop is usually listed for $1,299.99, this deal ultimately saves you $200. It's worth keeping in mind that it may not last for long, as Amazon has this listed as a limited time deal. Be quick to take advantage of this discount.

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The ASUS V16 is a solid portable gaming option. Featuring a sleek, slim design, it's not as bulky as some other gaming laptops, and packs in a blue backlit keyboard for a little extra flare.

It's fitted with an RTX 5060 mobile graphics card so your favorite titles should look great on its 16-inch display — the 1920x1200 resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate will ensure the games you play look nice and run smooth. This particular model is also fitted with 16GB of RAM, more than enough for great gaming performance, and a 512GB SSD for storage.

If this has caught your eye, now is the time to grab the ASUS V16 gaming laptop at Amazon.

If you're curious what other gaming laptops we'd recommend, it's worth checking out our roundup of the best gaming laptops of 2026 to see some of our top recommendations.

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The U.S. Supreme Court continued its attack on the Voting Rights Act (VRA) on Wednesday, with a ruling on the 1965 civil rights law that will have major implications for racial discrimination. Specifically, the court's conservative majority ruled that Louisiana's congressional map, which has two Black-majority districts, was an "an unconstitutional racial gerrymander" and will be redrawn. The 60-year-old act, as the Guardian describes it, "has acted as a central shield for minority voters in largely southern states that have relentlessly resisted granting them equal political influence," and has worked for Black voters' rights to "proportionate electoral power." After Wednesday's ruling, this shield is gone.

The Daily Show's Josh Johnson responded to the ruling in a segment on Thursday night's show, and it's a must-watch.

"Obviously, the Supreme Court didn't come right out and say that states can be racist. Justice Palpatine isn't that dumb, alright? They played it much smoother," he said, noting that Justice Samuel Alito said that states only violate the VRA when "evidence supports a strong inference that the State intentionally drew its districts to afford minority voters less opportunity because of their race."

"So just to be clear, for Alito, the map is not racist unless the guy drawing it finishes it and goes, 'Man, I'm racist.'" Johnson said.

"It almost feels like we're going in reverse, because the people from the '60s in black and white TV were like, 'Wow, this country is being pretty racist. We should pass some legislation.' And the people crippling that legislation are from now, in 4K," he continued.

"We don't have to pretend here," Johnson concluded. "At the end of the day, we all know that this decision was not about moving on from race. This is a Supreme Court majority handing a win to Republicans. I know that. You know that, and the Republicans definitely know that because their leader said it out loud."

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TL;DR: Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Build and Battle Box up for preorder at $59.99 with free shipping. TCGplayer’s unopened listings start at $64.66 shipped.

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If you’re the type of Pokémon TCG collector who loves playing the trading card game, as well as filling their binders with chase cards, you can get the Chaos Rising’s upcoming Build and Battle Box for under market value. 

On May 1, Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Build & Battle Box listed for preorder at $59.99. The listing is shipped and sold by MVP Marketplace.

By comparison, over at TCGplayer, unopened presale listings for the same Chaos Rising Build and Battle Box start at $64.32 with shipping included. With the market price sitting at $64.45, that makes Amazon around $4.33 cheaper than the lowest shipped TCGplayer listing, and $4.46 below market price. Walmart is also matching Amazon’s $59.99 preorder price with free shipping, sold and shipped by Cataclysm Games. However, the Walmart listing is marked as final sale and nonreturnable, while Amazon’s page currently shows a 30-day refund or replacement policy. 

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For those who’ve not bought one of these before, Pokémon Build and Battle Boxes are generally a stronger pick for players vs. collectors. You still get a handful of boosters, but you’ll also be able to build out a playable deck and enjoy playing from the get-go.

Here's what you'll get with a Chaos Rising Build and Battle Box: 

• 40-card ready-to-play deck

• One of four unique foil promo cards

• Four Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising booster packs

• A code card for Pokémon TCG Live

Chaos Rising continues the Mega Evolution series with Mega Floette ex throwing the city into havoc, while Mega Greninja ex gathers other Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, including Mega Pyroar ex and Mega Dragalge ex — among other Pocket Monsters which appeared in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game.

If you want to buy as many packs as possible, you can also secure the Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Display Box for a decent price. You can also preorder the Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box at almost $20 off. 

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SAVE $50: As of May 1, the Garmin Forerunner 165 is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount on the list price.

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If watching the recent London and Boston marathons has inspired you to take up running, we get it. There’s nothing like watching world records to put a spring in your step. And if you’re looking for a fitness tracker to accompany your training, Amazon has a great deal on the Garmin Forerunner 165 live right now.

Garmin’s Forerunner range is built for runners. You’ll get detailed performance stats and guided training features. And the 165 is an excellent choice, especially now that it's under $200. As of May 1, this smartwatch is down from $249.99 to $199.99, saving you $50.

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This watch has a bright AMOLED display and is controlled both by a touchscreen and traditional buttons. You'll get a whole range of stats for both health and fitness. These include sleep reports, training outlook, menstrual tracking, and HRV status. You'll also get guidance on your training effects (whether you're maintaining, productive, overreaching, etc.) along with recovery time guidance after workouts.

The battery life is reliable too, giving you up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 19 hours in GPS mode. So if you're aiming for longer runs, the Forerunner 165 will last throughout.

This Garmin deal is available at Amazon now.

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SAVE OVER $100: As of May 1, the Dyson Supersonic Nural is on sale for $349 at Amazon. That's a 22% discount on the list price.

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While the Airwrap might be the most well known of Dyson's hair styling products, it's not the only feather in its cap. The brand's styling range is vast and advanced, and if you've been looking for an intelligent hair dryer for drying and styling, there's a new deal on the Dyson Supersonic Nural live right now.

The Dyson Supersonic Nural is a hair dryer designed with intelligent sensors that automatically adjust heat and airflow to optimize styling while helping protect the scalp and hair. Scalp Protect mode adjusts air temperature to maintain a target of 130°F at the scalp for more comfortable close-up drying, while Attachment Learning recognizes each attachment and remembers preferred airflow and heat settings, adjusting automatically when you next use it.

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It has four heat settings along with the Scalp Protect button. There are also three airflow settings: high, medium, and low. The device should be used on clean, wet hair and includes attachments for all hair types, including the Gentle air attachment, Styling concentrator, Flyaway attachment, and Wave+Curl diffuser.

As of May 1, the Dyson Supersonic Nural is on sale at Amazon for $100.99 off. This takes the price down to $349, which is the lowest-ever for this model. Head to Amazon to score the deal now.

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SAVE $40: As of May 1, the Shokz OpenRun headphones are on sale for $89.94 at Amazon. That's a 31% discount on list price.

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If you're looking for a great pair of bone conducting headphones, you'll be pleased to hear the Shokz OpenRun headphones are back on sale at Amazon. These are a less advanced pair compared to the Pro and Pro 2, but you get the benefit of a much lower price. In fact, as of May 1, these are priced at just $89.94 for a limited time.

These are a great choice if you want to start making your runs feeling safer. How, you ask? These headphones use bone conduction technology to transmit sound through your cheekbones, so you can hear your audio while still keeping your ears clear to hear any sounds that are happening around you. So, you stay alert and spatially aware at all times.

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They're also IP67-rated for both sweat and water resistance, with a moisture detection alert for safer charging. So for sweaty or rainy runs, they can survive. This water resistance isn't strong enough for swimming, however.

Battery life is strong, lasting up to eight hours with a 10-minute quick charge giving you up to 1.5 hours of use. They connect via Bluetooth and are compatible with all kinds of devices including Android, iOS, Windows, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices.

This Shokz deal is only around for a limited time, so don't miss out.

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SAVE OVER $100: As of May 1, Bose QuietComfort headphones are on sale for $199 at Amazon. This is $160 off their full list price of $359.

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Whether you've been hoping to pick up these high-quality headphones for yourself, or want to give them as a fun Mother's Day gift this year, select colors of Bose QuietComfort headphones are back on sale at Amazon. As of May 1, you can grab the petal pink or moonlight grey models for just $199.

This is strong discount from the list price of $359, saving you $160 in total. If you were hoping to pick them up as a Mother's Day gift, Amazon notes on the store page that they'll arrive before the big day if you order now. That's perfect timing for a Mother's Day surprise.

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The Bose QuietComfort headphones are an excellent investment if you want comfortable over-ear headphones with great noise cancellation and sound quality. They even have a battery life that lasts up to 24 hours on a single charge, so they're perfect for your next big vacation this spring or summer. Mashable's Samantha Mangino had very high praise for them in her review, calling them her "all-time favorite headphones."

As for why they're so special, Mangino adds that "They're comfortable, have actually intuitive controls, and boast impressive noise cancellation and sound." To add to that, they even made our roundup of the best Bose headphones.

If the Bose QuietComfort headphones have been on your radar, either for yourself or your mom, this is a fantastic opportunity to save on select models at Amazon.

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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, May 1, 2026:

Across"Zip-a-___-Doo-Dah"

• The answer is Dee.

Cap and gown wearer, informally

• The answer is Grad.

Major purchase that might come with a down payment

• The answer is House.

Doc who really delivers?

• The answer is OBGYN.

Home of the Leaning Tower

• The answer is Pisa.

DownPrescription products

• The answer is Drugs.

Course that you could sleep through and still pass

• The answer is Easy A.

Where Adam and Eve were eatin' the apple, fittingly?

• The answer is Eden.

Asia's largest desert

• The answer is Gobi.

Bunny's bounce

• The answer is Hop.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to the latest Mini Crossword.

One thing about vacuum companies? They're all gonna release an air purifier eventually. Then, most of those vacuum brand purifiers just start blending together. Dreame dropping an air purifier feature called "Furcatch" immediately hinted that the Dreame FP10 wasn't just another purifier touting a filter that lasts longer than usual, like the Dyson HushJet or Shark NeverChange.

I've been running the Dreame FP10 Furcatch purifier in my two-cat apartment for about two weeks. Here's how it's going.

Design: Kinda big, but a complete vibe

As someone who tests robot vacuums at home every week, I've grown excruciatingly bored with plasticky black appliances shoved into every corner of my living space. I was naturally drawn to the Dreame FP10's curb appeal, like the minimalistic rounded shape and the modern cream color that doesn't stick out like a sore thumb amongst my decor or white walls.

Sansa is comparing Dreame color options in my unintentional Dreame corner. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable Leota appreciates the ambient night light as much as I do. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

The FP10 measures just over two feet tall with a diameter of around 14 inches. That's standard for a large room purifier, and there's something to be said for a large room air purifier that doesn't aggressively look like it was meant to live in a garage.

The vent runs 360 degrees around the bottom of the cylinder, so the FP10 does its best work when it can suck particles from the air in every direction. I've been pulling the purifier out from the wall while I work from home during the day, as well as overnight. But given its size (and close proximity to the foot of my couch chaise), it's just easier to leave the FP10 in the corner during heavy foot traffic hours in the living room. My cats spend a ton of time at the living room windowsills and nearby cat tree, so there's constant hair and dust floating near that wall, anyway.

Furcatch roller = no interaction with the filter for two years

The Dreame FP10 gets the "Furcatch" part of its name from a fur-cleaning microfiber roller that lives under the hood with the HEPA filter. Every so often, the roller flicks back and forth for several seconds to comb hair off the rotating filter as it passes through. The roller's material and motion remind me of using a ChomChom to clean cat hair off furniture.

You'll be able to see when the hair compartment is full through the window. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable Use these touch buttons or the app to switch settings. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

If you have pets, you're probably familiar with the gray fluff that builds up unsettlingly quickly on the filter of an air purifier or vacuum. (If you're not familiar and are wondering why your vacuum stopped sucking stuff up, that's probably why.) The more gray fluff caked onto the filter, the more air flow is cut off into the purifier — which means no new air is actually being filtered.

Depending on the severity of shedding in your home, pet parents could wind up pulling tufts of fur out of a filter on a weekly basis. It's enough to get you to ditch the air purifier altogether, even if you know deep down that it's kind of crucial for your health. Dreame's genius roller idea does that for you, meaning the FP10 purifier requires no regular cleaning or replacement filters. FP10 filters are expected to last nearly two years each, and the app keeps you posted on exactly how many days are left.

A moment for the other pet-friendly features

As any air purifier geared toward pets should, the FP10 was designed to anticipate various cat behaviors — like sitting on top of your air purifier, whether they're "supposed to" or not. Its flat canvas top supports a maximum weight of 33 pounds and is bottom-heavy to prevent toppling over. (It automatically shuts off if tipped over.)

The adjustable LED light strip that circles the FP10 has also turned out to be a great night light for my cats when I'm out and about. It feels less wasteful than turning on a whole lamp, and I never have to stress over whether I actually did remember to turn on a light before I left. It's just always on.

Noise level: Surprisingly subtle for its size

The Dreame FP10 Furcatch purifier has a few purification modes: AI Purify, Pet Purify, and Sleep Purification, plus a custom option to drag the fan level up or down as you please. Sleep Purification, plus AI Purify or a fan speed at 4 or less, is as good as silent to me — you'd think the whole thing accidentally got unplugged if the light wasn't on.

Pet Purify (around 52 decibels from an inch away) is a more audible constant hum, and fan speed 10 is the loudest (about 61 decibels from an inch away), but neither is "loud" at all. The Dreame FP10 doesn't get much louder than the Dyson HushJet's strongest setting.

Performance: The app says particles like fur are, in fact, being caught

The Dreame FP10 purifier has been doing an excellent job of mitigating lingering odors in my living space with shitty ventilation. Why would someone design a kitchen with no windows or HVAC vents? I would love to know! But you can imagine the potential mugginess.

I've noticed that I don't really catch a whiff of a full Litter-Robot unless I'm on the floor to swap the drawer liner. The stench from the open drawer doesn't hover as long, either. Dreame's website specifically says that the FP10 was designed with pet odors like feces, litter and urine, and pet food in mind. The activated carbon layer of the filter traps the stinky gas, which then hits the unique metal layer where they're chemically neutralized.

The FP10 also monitors indoor temperature and humidity. Credit: Screenshot / Dreame Here's the smidgeon of accumulated fur after two weeks. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

The Dreame app monitors two types of indoor pollution: VOCs (volatile organic compounds that can come from paint, bleach and other harsh chemicals, or new furniture) and PM1, 2.5, and 10 (tiny particulate matter and allergens like dander, mold spores, or smoke from outdoor emissions or lit candles). I hated finding out that microplastics are another type of microscopic particle that can float and live in dust, and that there are a ton of them seeping off just about everything I own. So I'll take any crumb of relief I can get, like when my Dyson PencilVac laser points out that less dust and cat hair are settling on the hardwood in the FP10 room.

While my apartment's VOC levels have been in the green (shout-out to non-toxic cleaning products), I've noticed several spikes in the particulate matter department. Most of them seem to coincide with fume-heavy cooking (frying seitan and cooking bacon) or the times that I'm burping the common area by opening the singular openable window. The graph would be easier to read if it would let me toggle to a 12-hour clock.

SEE ALSO: The PetSafe ScoopFree is a budget Litter-Robot alternative if your cat hates enclosed litter boxes

The Dyson HushJet that I was previously using has since been moved to my bedroom. It did a pretty good job of clearing smells from the entryway and couch radius, but its 203-square-foot capacity just didn't have the reach to freshen such a large open-concept living space. The Dreame FP10's 1,346-square-foot capacity is much better suited to my ~800-square-foot common area.

No firm disadvantages yet, just things to keep in mind

I have nothing bad to say about the Dreame Furcatch air purifier yet. That doesn't necessarily mean it's the right air purifier for every single household. Even if you need more oomph than a true tabletop air purifier, the FP10 Furcatch is hardly the most compact floor air purifier for a small space. Most of Dreame's staged product photos show the Furcatch casually chilling in the middle of a huge room with no cord in sight. In the real world, the ease of incorporating a larger model like this one into your home relies a lot on convenient outlet placement.

Is the Dreame FP10 air purifier worth it? One final vibe check. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

As long as you have the floor space, I'd say that the Dreame FP10 is the best air purifier for homes with multiple pets. If the Furcatch roller remains as self-sufficient over the next two years as Dreame claims, it's hard to picture a heavy-duty air purifier better equipped to deal with a shit ton of shedding.

For comparison's sake, the Dreame FP10 air purification covers six times the square footage that the Dyson HushJet does, yet only costs $150 more. The 1,346-square-foot FP10 does cost $100 more than the 1,400-square-foot Shark NeverChange model, but NeverChange doesn't mean NeverClean — the Shark filter still requires manual maintenance on a regular basis, whereas the Dreame is completely hands-free. Is Dreame's FP10 Furcatch purifier more expensive up front than the long-lasting purifiers from Shark and Dyson? Yes. But is Dreame's Furcatch a better value over time? Also yes.

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Academy Award-winning writer-director Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman, Saltburn) joined forces with two of Hollywood's favorites for her third feature film: Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. And you'd think that combination would thrill audiences, but instead, it led to a ton of outrage. Why? Because that third feature film is a reimagining of Emily Brontë’s beloved 1847 gothic romance tale Wuthering Heights.

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Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Elordi as Heathcliff, the star-crossed lovers at the heart of the classic drama, raised casting concerns from fans. Many folks thought the Barbie star was too old to play Catherine and that Elordi wasn't racially ambiguous enough to play Heathcliff. Still, fans flocked to the theaters to see the over-the-top romance anyway.

Fennell herself put intentional quotation marks around the title, as her modern adaptation of the period drama is radically different than the original. If you missed it in theaters or want to watch it again, here's everything you need to know to catch Wuthering Heights from your couch.

What is Wuthering Heights about?

The bones of the 2026 adaptation of Wuthering Heights are essentially the same as Brontë's classic: Catherine is a motherless rich girl being raised by an alcoholic father and Heathcliff is a poor kid adopted to be raised alongside her. They run wild in the moors of West Yorkshire, England and develop a deep connection. They grow into hot adults (Robbie and Elordi) and their preternatural connection becomes an all-consuming romance. But Catherine longs for luxury and there's no future with Heathcliff, so she agrees to marry the wealthy neighbor Edgar Linton (Shazad Latif). Heathcliff, feeling betrayed, runs away, only to return five years later a wealthy man himself.

Check out the official trailer for a glimpse at "Wuthering Heights":

Is Wuthering Heights worth watching?

Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights" has truly divided (and outraged) the internet. To put it simply, this is not the adaptation of Brontë’s Victorian classic that fans were expecting.

The movie currently holds a 57 percent critic rating and 76 percent audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which feels like a pretty accurate representation. Mashable's own lead film critic, Kristy Puchko, was largely unenthused by the adaptation. "Instead of a cohesive re-imagining or even a titillating romance, Wuthering Heights feels like a passionate but incoherent collage of teenage lust and rebellion, the kind better suited to a high school locker than a movie theater," she writes in her review.

Whether it's worth a watch is highly debatable, but one should certainly adjust their expectations before going in.

Check out Mashable's full review of Wuthering Heights.

How to watch Wuthering Heights at home Credit: Warner Bros.

As of May 1, there are a couple of ways you can watch "Wuthering Heights" at home: buy it, rent it, or stream it. We've broken down the details below.

Buy or rent on digital

"Wuthering Heights" made its at-home debut at digital-on-demand retailers on March 31, 2026. You can purchase the film for your digital library for $19.99 or rent it for $10 less. If you choose to rent, you'll get access for 30 days, but just 48 hours once you start watching.

Quick links to buy/rent Wuthering Heights on digital:

• Apple TV — buy for $19.99, rent for $9.99

• Fandango at Home — buy for $19.99, rent for $9.99

• Prime Video — buy for $19.99, rent for $9.99

• YouTube — buy for $19.99, rent for $9.99

Stream it on HBO Max

"Wuthering Heights" made its streaming debut on HBO Max on May 1, 2026. Warner Bros. Pictures theatrical releases exclusively stream on HBO Max before anywhere else, so this comes as no surprise. It follows the same theater-to-streaming trajectory as other recently released Warner Bros. movies — like One Battle After Another, Weapons, and The Conjuring: Last Rites.

HBO Max subscriptions start at $10.99 per month, but there are some ways to save some money on your plan. Check out the best HBO Max streaming deals below.

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The best way to save on HBO Max in the long term is to sign up for the annual plan over the monthly plan. The HBO Max Basic plan with ads typically costs $10.99 per month, but if you pay for an entire year up front, that price drops down to just $9.17. You'll pay $109.99 total for the year, which saves you about 16% compared to paying each month.

Don't want to deal with ads? The annual HBO Max Standard or Premium plans will also save you about 16% over their monthly equivalents. The Standard tier costs either $18.49 per month or $184.99 per year (about $15.42 per month), while the Premium tier costs either $22.99 per month or $229.99 per year (about $19.17 per month). Both tiers unlock ad-free viewing, but the Premium tier also adds 4K Ultra HD video quality, Dolby Atmos immersive audio, and the ability to download more offline content.

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There's a big incentive to switching your phone plan to Cricket's $60 per month Supreme Unlimited plan: free HBO Max. When you open up the HBO Max app or website, you'll just select Cricket as your provider and use your credentials to log in.

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College students can watch "Wuthering Heights" when it hits streaming with an entire year of HBO Max with ads for half price. Use UNiDAYS to prove your student status and retrieve a unique discount code that drops the price from $10.99 to just $5.49 per month. After 12 months, the price will jump back up to the full $10.99 monthly fee unless you cancel.

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You'll get the most bang for your buck if you opt for the Disney+ bundle deal that includes Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max for just $19.99 per month with ads. That lineup of streamers would cost you $34.97 per month if you paid separately for each, so you'll save about $15 monthly. If you prefer to go ad-free, the bundle will run you $32.99 per month as opposed to $56.47. That's up to 42% in savings for unlimited access to all three streaming libraries.

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Verizon customers with myPlan can get the Netflix and HBO Max bundle (with ads) for only $10 per month (a $19.98 per month value). That's basically like getting one service for free. Eligible Verizon customers include those on the Unlimited Welcome, Unlimited Plus, or Unlimited Ultimate plans. After enrolling in the promo, complete the account setup separately for each service. Verizon's support page has all the eligibility details, terms, and FAQs.

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New and current Xfinity Internet and TV customers can add an Xfinity StreamSaver package to their account, which includes Netflix Standard with ads ($8.99 per month), Peacock Premium ($10.99 per month), and HBO Max Basic with Ads ($10.99 per month). You can add the StreamSaver bundle to your existing services for only $22 per month. Usually, it costs $30.97 per month for all three subscriptions, so you'll save $8.97 monthly with this package deal.