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SAVE $250: Pre-order the new Segway eKickScooter F3 for $599.99, down from the usual price of $849.99. That's a 30% discount on preorders.

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Summer is right around the corner, which means it's time to gear up for adventures in the sun. If you're looking to ditch your car commute, this preorder deal might be the perfect thing.

As of April 3, preorders for the new Segway NineBot eKickScooter F3 are discounted to $599.99, marked down from the normal price of $849.99 at Segway. That's a 30% discount that takes $250 off the list price. Segway says the first orders are set for April 18 shipping, and Amazon has delivery dates beginning on April 21, depending on your location.

An electric scooter is an eco-friendly way to get commute to work, school, or for heading out for errands. Segway has long been a leader in the industry, and the brand just announced the new Ninebot KickScooter F3. With a 44-mile range and 20 mile per hour cruising speed, you'll be in great shape for any adventure on the new KickScooter thanks to the SegRange technology and the 477Wh battery.

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Segway made other upgrades to this model, including a larger footboard with front hydraulic and rear elastomer suspension, meaning you're in for a smoother and more comfortable ride. It's also easier to ride into the sunset thanks to the 6-watt auto headlight. Of course, it's equipped with turn signals and brake lights.

The smart TFT display on the eKickScooter F3 shows map navigation, speed, range left on the battery, and more. This model weighs about 40 pounds and uses a redesigned folding mechanism, which makes storage and carrying the scooter more convenient. The lightweight design is, in part, thanks to the high-grade magnesium alloy frame, which is designed to be durable for any adventure.

Pre-order the new Segway NineBot eKickScooter F3 to start your new commuter method as soon as the new scooters ship in mid-April. Thanks to today's preorder sale, you'll get a $250 discount on the latest Segway model.

In 2023, M3GAN wowed audiences with campy scares, viral dance moves, and an unforgettable diva doll. Now, in the upcoming sequel M3GAN 2.0, we don't just get one killer AI, we get two!

M3GAN 2.0's trailer introduces Amelia (Ivanna Sakhno), a military-grade weapon created using the technology that made — nay, gifted — us M3GAN (Amie Donald, voiced by Jenna Davis). As her self-awareness increases, her desire to kill multiplies until she's a threat to all of humanity. Now, she has M3GAN's creator Gemma (Allison Williams) and niece (Violet McGraw) in her sights.

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Gemma has become an advocate for AI restrictions in the two years since the events of M3GAN, but she knows that the only way to stop one killer AI (and make a sequel) is to bring in another. That's right, it's M3GAN resurrection time! M3GAN gets a new body and a new makeover. She's stronger, faster, and most importantly, taller. Everything a girl needs to take down a super-weapon!

The trailer teases sassy one-liners ("Hold onto your vaginas") and a no-hold-barred battle between "this bitch and that bitch," aka Amelia and M3GAN. (Sidebar: We predicted it.) It also taps into the online love for M3GAN, with one fan dressed in her signature blonde wig saying, "I don't care if she did kill four people, she is a smoking hot warrior princess!"

That she is — and we can't wait to see her in action again.

M3GAN 2.0 hails from Blumhouse Productions and is written and directed by Gerard Johnstone (M3GAN) and produced by James Wan (Saw, Insidious). It also stars Brian Jordan Alvarez,Jen Van Epps, Aristotle Athari, Timm Sharp, and Jemaine Clement.

M3GAN 2.0 hits theaters June 27.

Though 2025 won't mark the return of astronauts into deep space as NASA had hoped, launchpads still will be scorching-hot from a procession of robotic spacecraft attempting to land on the moon. 

How many of these moon landings will succeed? Will the number top the two-ish (one of which made a heckuva comeback) last year? 

Giant commercial rockets, such as SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's New Glenn, will likely also have several uncrewed orbital test launches as they iron out the kinks in their hardware. And while people await scientific missions to distant solar system destinations, a few probes will send home close-up pictures of planets as they snag gravitational boosts from flybys. 

Here's a round-up of space missions and cosmic events just around the bend. Bookmark this calendar and look for updates from Mashable throughout the year. 

SEE ALSO: NASA leader doubts Elon Musk will push Trump to axe moon rocket BepiColombo makes final Mercury flyby: Jan. 8

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, but it's perhaps the most overlooked of the rocky worlds in the solar system. Hot and harder to reach than Saturn, it hasn't enjoyed the level of study that other worlds have.

But BepiColombo, a joint mission of the European and Japanese space agencies, seeks to change that. The spacecraft makes its sixth and final flyby on Jan. 8 before returning to enter orbit around the planet in late 2026. Closest approach will take the spacecraft just 160 miles above the surface of Mercury. Mission controllers will release images of the event on Jan. 9.

Two moon landers on one rocket: Jan. 15

Two small uncrewed spacecraft, one of which is carrying several NASA instruments, will try to land on the moon with a boost from the same rocket. 

Both Firefly Aerospace and Japan's ispace will ride a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket slated to leave Earth as early as 1:11 a.m. ET Jan. 15. Firefly's Blue Ghost lander was originally scheduled to lift off in late 2024, and the launch will mark its maiden voyage. The spacecraft is slated to travel for 45 days before trying to touch down in early March. 

Firefly's flight will be the first Commercial Lunar Payload Services mission of the year. The NASA program has recruited vendors from the private sector to help deliver instruments to the moon and send back crucial data.

Ispace's new Hakuto-R mission will be its second try, after it ran out of fuel and crashed on the lunar surface in April 2023. The Resilience lander, a partnership with Japan's space agency JAXA, is taking a long way to the moon to save on fuel, arriving about four to five months after launch.

Blue Origin's first flight for New Glenn: Jan. 16

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will soon get a chance to see his giant rocket New Glenn launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida. 

His aerospace company Blue Origin started a countdown on Jan. 13, but launch controllers waved off the opportunity when a technical issue arose. The company will try again no earlier than Jan. 16, targeting a three-hour launch window that opens at 1 a.m. ET.

Blue Origin's goal is to reach orbit, and the company will also try to land its booster on a barge in the Atlantic Ocean so that it can be reused on future flights, though executives admit doing so would be "ambitious" on the first try. 

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. SpaceX tests upgraded Starship: Jan. 16

SpaceX is preparing to launch another uncrewed Starship test, this time with an upgraded spacecraft and 10 mock satellites to practice a payload deployment in space. 

This SpaceX launch would mark the seventh Starship test and feature a reused engine from the booster returned from the fifth test. Weather-related postponements have made it possible that Starship and Blue Origin's New Glenn will lift off for these tests on the same day. Starship's one-hour launch window opens at 4:00 p.m. CT.

NASA moon rover and orbiter delivery: Feb. 26

Intuitive Machines made history last year as the first company to reach the moon intact — though its lander, Odysseus, broke a landing leg and touched down tilted. 

The Houston-based company is now gearing up for a second moon landing — this time with the Athena lander. The mission, referred to as IM-2 or PRIME-1, will carry a NASA rover. The spacecraft will test a drill and mass spectrometer, a device that identifies the kinds of particles in a substance. Liftoff is targeted for a four-day launch window that opens no earlier than 7:02 p.m. ET Feb. 26.

Another spacecraft, NASA's Lunar Trailblazer, will also hitch a ride on this flight. The small satellite will orbit the moon to map out the locations of lunar water. 

Europa Clipper flies by Mars: March 1

After a successful October 2024 launch, the Europa Clipper spacecraft has been hurtling through space. It's on schedule to make its first flyby of Mars on March 1, where it will get a gravity assist to continue its journey. Its closest approach to the Red Planet is expected at 12:57 p.m. ET, when it will zip 550 miles above the Martian surface. The probe won't arrive at Europa, one of Jupiter's moons, for its mission until 2030. 

Scientists are intrigued by Europa because they believe it could hold double the water held by Earth's oceans. Could this small world in the outer solar system have conditions capable of supporting life? If NASA finds that Europa is a habitable place, a second Europa mission could return to determine if there are indeed any inhabitants. 

Firefly attempts moon landing: March 2

Following a successful launch in January, Firefly Aerospace will target a robotic landing in the Mare Crisium region of the moon, an ancient hardened lava flow, no earlier than 2:34 a.m. CT on March 2. Prior to descent onto the surface, NASA and Firefly intend to broadcast commentary, starting at 1:20 a.m. CT that morning. However, the broadcast will not include a live video stream of the spacecraft.

"Our available bandwidth will be dedicated to critical descent operations during landing," Firefly officials said on X, formerly called Twitter. 

Landing on the moon remains onerous. The moon's exosphere provides virtually no drag to slow a spacecraft down as it approaches the ground. Furthermore, there are no GPS systems on the moon to help guide a craft to its landing spot.

Blue Ghost shared a ride on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Japanese company ispace, which will try to land on the moon after a failed attempt in 2023. Its Resilience lander is taking a longer route than Blue Ghost to save on fuel, arriving in May or June. 

Intuitive Machines attempts moon landing: March 6

On the heels of Firefly Aerospace's moon landing attempt, competitor space company Intuitive Machines will try to touch down just four days later.

The landing is slated for 11:32 a.m. CT on March 6. Intuitive Machines will provide live event coverage, starting at 10:30 a.m. CT / 11:30 a.m. ET. The company's lander, Athena, will attempt to descend on Mons Mouton, a plateau at the moon's south pole. Before landing, the spacecraft is expected to orbit the moon for about one week.

SpaceX tests Starship following explosion: March 6

Coming off the heels of a Starship test that ended in an explosion and a scrubbed launch on March 3, SpaceX will try to fly the rocket and empty spacecraft again as early as 5:30 p.m. CT March 6. 

The upcoming launch will be the eighth for Starship and feature several hardware changes following January's mishap. During the previous test, two flashes occurred near one of the ship's engines shortly after booster separation. A post-flight investigation determined that strong vibrations led to fuel leaks that were too much for the ship's vents to handle, leading to fires that eventually triggered the flight termination system. 

Launch of new astrophysics observatory: March 11

NASA intends to launch an astrophysics observatory to create a map of the entire sky in 3D. The mission, SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer), will orbit Earth while studying hundreds of millions of stars and galaxies, showing them in 102 invisible "colors." 

One of the main goals of the mission is to learn more about cosmic inflation, a brief but crucial phase of the Big Bang that contributed to the universe's expansion. It will launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California as early as 11:10 p.m. ET on March 11. Live launch coverage will begin at 10:15 p.m. ET. NASA’s PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) probe is hitching a ride on the same rocket and will be the first to image the sun’s corona and solar wind together to better understand them as a connected system.  

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. European spacecraft Hera flies by Mars: March 12

Back in 2022, NASA deliberately crashed a spacecraft into a harmless asteroid to practice thwarting a space rock, should a hazardous one ever be on a collision course with Earth.

The European Space Agency is providing a follow-up to that test, known as Hera. The mission's spacecraft launched in October 2024 and will rendezvous with Dimorphos, the slammed asteroid, in 2026. But this March, it will also have a quick pop-in with Mars, closest approach at 7:51 a.m. ET, and one of the Red Planet's two moons, Deimos. Mission controllers will use the opportunity to collect data on the Martian moon. The agency plans to host a webcast image release from the flyby at 6:50 a.m. ET the next day, March 13.

Boeing astronaut crew returns home: March 18 NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been waiting for their ride since the space agency decided not to send them home on Boeing's Starliner spaceship. Credit: Joe Raedle / Getty Images

Two astronauts whose eight-day visit to the International Space Station turned into a more than eight-month layover are expected to return to Earth in March. 

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been waiting for their ride since the space agency decided not to send them home on the spaceship they rode in on. That test vehicle, Boeing's Starliner, landed empty without any problems, but NASA hadn't wanted to risk it after the capsule experienced propulsion issues in space. 

The pair was supposed to return in a SpaceX Dragon capsule in February, but NASA announced at the end of 2024 that the flight would likely be pushed back to March. Wilmore and Williams, who were integrated into Crew-9, will fly back to Earth after the next crew arrives at the space station, allowing for a brief hand-off period. Crew-10 launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on March 14. Due to weather concerns later in the week, NASA has decided to move up the Crew-9 return. Their spaceship is expected to undock at 1:05 a.m. ET on March 18. A splashdown landing would follow at about 5:57 p.m. ET that evening.

Katy Perry and others head to space: April 14

Blue Origin will send an all-female crew to the edge of space in its next civilian astronaut mission. The flight will be the eleventh carrying passengers on the New Shepard rocket to the Kármán line, where Earth's atmosphere and outer space meet.

Katy Perry, CBS Mornings' Gayle King, and Jeff Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sánchez will join former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, bioastronautics scientist and social activist Amanda Nguyen, and fashion designer-turned-film producer Kerianne Flynn on the trip. The NS-31 mission will target liftoff from the company's private West Texas launch pad at 8:30 a.m. CT / 9:30 a.m. ET on April 14. Check back here for details about the webcast as the launch approaches. 

Private astronauts fly to ISS: No earlier than May

Private astronauts will launch to the International Space Station for Axiom Space's fourth such mission. The four crew members are awaiting approval to fly to the orbiting lab and will launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, no earlier than May 2025. The commercial space company has said this mission will consist of about 60 scientific studies on the effects of spaceflight on the body and how to improve health and medical treatments on Earth.

When Axiom flew its first private mission in 2022, it redefined the word "astronaut." For decades, that title was reserved for government space pilots and crew. More recently, uber-rich space tourists earned the distinction by breaching Earth's atmosphere. But with Axiom's private mission came a third possible description: Someone privately trained and sent into space to perform commercial scientific research. Axiom crews receive 750 to over 1,000 hours of training. Check back here for the launch date and broadcasting information.

Twin spacecraft go to Mars: no earlier than spring The Escapade mission will involve two Mars orbiters built by Rocket Lab. Credit: Rocket Lab

A NASA-funded science mission seeks to get to the bottom of how solar radiation strips away the tattered Martian atmosphere. Called Escapade, the mission will involve two Mars orbiters built by Rocket Lab.

The flight was previously scheduled for October aboard Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, which would have been its first launch. But, as rockets are wont to do, the inaugural flight was delayed. NASA and Blue Origin are now in talks for a new launch date for that mission, no earlier than spring 2025.

Lucy spacecraft flies by asteroid: April 20

NASA launched the Lucy spacecraft on a grand 12-year asteroid tour last fall with plans to fly by several space rocks that share Jupiter’s orbit. On April 20, Lucy will encounter a small main-belt asteroid, Donaldjohanson, as a sort of test sequence before it visits seven Trojan asteroids. The asteroid, called DJ for short, is only 2.5 miles wide, with an extremely slow rotation that takes more than 10 days to complete. 

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Peak of Lyrids meteor shower: April 21-22

Meteor showers happen every year or at regular intervals as Earth passes through the dusty wake of previous comets. Each time a comet zips through the inner solar system, the sun boils off some of its surface, leaving behind a trail of debris. When the planet intersects with the old comet detritus, the result can be a spectacular show, with sometimes up to hundreds of meteors visible per hour. The debris that creates the Lyrid meteor shower originates from comet Thatcher. The Lyrids, best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere, will be active from April 17 to 26.

Peak of Eta Aquariids meteor shower: May 3-4

The Eta Aquariids meteor shower, best viewed from the southern tropics, produces strong "persistent trains" of shooting stars. The shower is the first of two each year created by Halley's Comet debris. The celestial event will be active from April 20 to May 21.

Perseids meteors streak across the sky over Bishop, California, in 2024. Credit: NASA / Preston Dyches Japanese company attempts moon landing: June 5

After a failed attempt in April 2023, Japan's ispace will try to land an uncrewed robotic spacecraft on the moon and deliver a rover to its surface. 

The Hakuto-R mission is gearing up for a landing near the center of Mare Frigoris at 3:24 p.m. ET on June 5. If conditions change, the company has identified three other potential sites for its lander, dubbed Resilience. The alternative locations have different landing dates and times. 

Peak of Delta Aquariids meteor shower: July 29-30

The Delta Aquariids are another shower best observed from the southern tropics. Conditions will be favorable for viewing meteors in the morning. Astronomers suspect the interacting debris causing the event came from the strange Comet Machholz. The event will be active from July 18 to Aug. 12. 

Peak of Perseids meteor shower: Aug. 12-13

The popular Perseids, made up of remnants of comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, is usually a spectacular show for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower is active from July 17 to Aug. 23. But don't get your hopes up this year: Experts say the waning gibbous moon, more than 80 percent full, will allow only the brightest meteors to be seen. 

Europe's Juice spacecraft flies by Venus: Aug. 31

The European Space Agency's so-called Juice mission is scheduled to fly by Venus on Aug. 31, though exact times and distances will be determined closer to the event. "Juice" is a wonky acronym for Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer.

The mission will study Jupiter's moons, including Europa, Callisto, and particularly Ganymede. These moons have intrigued scientists for years because they're thought to have liquid oceans trapped beneath icy shells. Before reaching Jupiter, the spacecraft will make flybys of Earth and Venus to get enough energy to slingshot to the outer solar system, reaching Jupiter in 2031.

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Astrobotic attempts moon landing, again: fall

Astrobotic Technologies tried to become the first commercial company to land on the moon last year, but it lost its chance just a few hours into the flight because of a fuel leak. The company will try again this fall with its Griffin lander. 

Originally, this mission was supposed to carry a NASA rover to drill for ice at the lunar south pole. But VIPER — short for Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover — was canceled due to cost overruns. Griffin will still launch without the rover as a flight demonstration of the lander and engines.

Peak of Orionid meteor shower: Oct. 22-23

The Orionids meteor shower marks the return of activity caused by Halley's Comet debris. In recent years, the displays have been pretty lackluster, but a waning crescent moon rising near dawn means moonlight won't obscure the shower in 2025. The celestial event will run from Oct. 2 to Nov. 12.

Peak of Southern Taurids meteor shower: Nov. 3-4

The Southern Taurids make up a complex meteor shower. Usually, the displays are weak, but Taurid meteors are more numerous sometimes. Known as a "swarm year," 2025's event could offer more fireballs as Earth plows through a group of pebble-sized fragments from the Comet Encke. But given the moon's phase, there's a good chance moonlight will interfere with viewing most Taurids. Activity will go from Oct. 13 to Nov. 27. 

A Dream Chaser spaceplane, Tenacity, is expected to launch to the International Space Station in 2025. Credit: Sierra Space Peak of the Leonids meteor shower: Nov. 16-17

The Leonids are some of the fastest-moving meteors, traveling up to 44 miles per second. The debris that causes the show comes from Comet Tempel-Tuttle, but the displays are usually pretty weak. The exceptions are years when the showers become so-called "meteor storms," but that won't likely happen again until perhaps 2035. The shower will be active from Nov. 3 to Dec. 2. 

Peak of Geminids meteor shower: Dec. 12-13

Widely regarded as the best meteor shower of the year, the Geminids can be seen from most any part of the world, especially the Northern Hemisphere. The Geminids are denser meteors, allowing stargazers to see them as low as 29 miles above ground before the cosmic dust burns up. The shower will be active between Dec. 1 and 21.

This year the moon will have a waning crescent phase, which rises around 2 a.m. local time. Prior to that, views should be moon-free. You could glimpse bright meteors by facing a direction with the moon at your back, according to the American Meteor Society.

Peak of Ursids meteor shower: Dec. 21-22

The Ursid meteors are caused by debris from Tuttle's Comet, which orbits every 13 years. This shower, often overlooked because of its close timing to Christmas, can only be observed in the Northern Hemisphere. Because of a new moon at the shower's peak, moonlight won't interfere with the show. The event will be active from Dec. 16 to 26. 

Other possible missions in 2025

• Sierra Space has been working on a spacecraft with the nostalgia of NASA's space shuttle program. Dream Chaser, a cargo space plane capable of runway landings, is set to launch for the first time to the ISS for a resupply mission sometime this year. 

• Following Intuitive Machines' second mission in early 2025, the company will shoot for another later in 2025 or early in 2026. If successful, the lunar landing mission, IM-3 or PRISM, will deploy rovers and study a so-called "lunar swirl."

• NASA is teaming up with India's space agency on a mission to study Earth's land and ice, involving the NISAR satellite, which will scan all of the planet's surfaces twice every 12 days to measure changes. The satellite will launch from the Indian Space Research Organisation's space port, the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, on India's southeastern coast. It was supposed to liftoff this spring, but neither agency has provided an update on the mission's status.

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of April 3: OUR TOP PICK Garmin Instinct 2 $229.99 (save $170) Get Deal BEST HEADPHONES DEAL Sonos Ace $379 (save $70) Get Deal BEST ROBOT VACUUM DEAL iRobot Roomba j9+ with self-emptying dock $499 (save $400) Get Deal BEST KIDS DEAL Amazon Echo Show 5 Kids $74.99 (save $25) Get Deal BEST SECURITY CAMERA DEAL Google Nest Cam with Floodlight $199.99 (save $80) Get Deal

With Amazon's Big Spring Sale officially in our rearview, we're pleasantly surprised at the number of deals still hanging around at the mega retailer. If you totally missed out on the sale, all hope is not lost. We've rounded up a few of the best deals we could find post-sale to keep the fun going.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on April 3. If none of these are catching your eye, be sure to check out our picks from yesterday, April 2, as well. Many of those are still live, including the Sonos Arc soundbar for $300 off.

Our top pick: Garmin Instinct 2 Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Instinct 2 $229.99 at Amazon
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Not your average fitness tracker, the Garmin Instinct is "ideal for serious navigators, ultra-athletes, and solo trekkers who spend a lot of time outside and in rugged conditions," Mashable's reviewer writes of the first generation smartwatch. Now in its second generation, the Instinct 2 offers even more detailed health monitoring and smart notifications, a three-axis compass and barometric altimeter for highly intricate tracking and navigation, plenty of built-in sports apps, and an unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode (thanks to solar power). It typically goes for $399.99, but as of April 3, it's down to $229.99 at Amazon. That's 43% in savings and its best price to date.

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Less than a year old, the Sonos Ace are the brand's first foray into headphones. And unsurprisingly, they rule. Aesthetically a 10, they also sound exceptional and offer great spatial audio and a 30-hour battery life with ANC. The ear cup seal could be tighter, but ultimately, Mashable Deputy Reviews Editor Miller Kern still said she would recommend the Sonos Ace to "true audiophiles who value incredible sound quality above all else." Sadly, they didn't get a discount during Amazon's Big Spring Sale, but as of April 3, they're 16% off. Grab a pair for only $379 instead of $449.

Read our full review of the Sonos Ace.

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The iRobot Roomba j9+ is essentially an upgraded version of the j7+, which we've sang our praises for quite a bit. Built for homes that requires more heavy duty vacuuming, the J9+ features iRobot's strongest suction power. Not to mention, it has the most reliable small obstacle avoidance we've tested, which means it won't eat your chargers and get stuck on your rug tassles when you're not around. Sure, it could do a better job at edge and corner cleaning, but for someone looking for more hands-off robotic help, you won't be disappointed. Did we mention it also has a self-emptying dock that can hold up to 60 days worth of debris before needing human intervention? Snag it on sale for just $499 instead of $899 and save 44% as of April 3. That's its lowest price on record.

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One of the only Amazon Echo deals still hanging around, the Echo Show 5 Kids is down to just $74.99 as of April 3. That's 25% off its usual cost. Now in its third generation, the latest version of the smart display offers an upgraded speaker system, double the bass of its predecessor, and more clarity for calls, music, audiobooks, and more. The display is just 5.5 inches in size, but that's why it's such a great fit for a nightstand or desktop. The kid-friendly design also delivers homework help, explicit lyrics filtering, parental controls, and a one-year Amazon Kids+ subscription out of the box.

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Get a better glimpse at what's happening around your home when you're away or asleep with Google's Nest Floodlight Cam. A particularly good pick for dedicated Google users, its built-in intelligence features can send you alerts through the Google Home app to let you know whether there's a person, animal, or vehicle approaching (no subscription required). It also packs 180-degree motion detection and super bright LED floodlights that automatically light up with activity. Grab it on sale for just $199.99 instead of $279.99 post-Big Spring Sale and save 29%.

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

If you're one of the 1.2 million people who followed Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff on Instagram, you might notice that you're now following Second Lady Usha Vance. No need to worry — it wasn't some odd glitch or a political conspiracy, it's just how Instagram works.

As of Wednesday, Meta began combining the two Instagram accounts. So if you followed Kamala Harris's husband at @secondgentleman46archive, you'll now be following JD Vance's wife at @SLOTUS. Emhoff's account was archived by the government, so you'll only see six photos on the account now, and they're all courtesy of Usha Vance.

"Following the White House creating an account for the Second Lady, we are transitioning the Second Gentleman account to @SLOTUS," a Meta spokesperson said in a statement to TechCrunch. "This is consistent with our process for presidential transitions and with the process we followed for the President, VP, FLOTUS, and the White House accounts earlier this year."

SEE ALSO: Here's why your Facebook account automatically followed Trump

This isn't the first time a controversy over political follower counts has erupted as a result of Meta's routine operations. Each time a new politician is elected to office, the official social media accounts for the White House are transferred to the new administration. In January, this meant that if you were following President Joe Biden, you'd then be following President Donald Trump — and the same goes for Vice President JD Vance and First Lady Melania Trump. Now, that's going into effect for the Second Lady.

SAVE $271.24: As of April 3, get the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra for $378.75, down from its usual price of $649.99. That's a discount of 42%.

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Your smartwatch can be an integral part of your day. Whether you rely on it to let you know if you had problems with your sleep or you use it primarily to track your schedule and notifications, it can be your constant companion. So be sure to choose one that suits you and your lifestyle. While the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a great option with a slew of features, we can't forget about Samsung's lineup. You can grab one of the best smartwatches it has to offer right now at a significant discount.

As of April 3, get the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra for $378.75, down from its usual price of $649.99. That's $271.24 off and a discount of 42%. This deal currently only applies to the Titanium Gray colorway.

SEE ALSO: The best fitness trackers you can buy in 2025: From smartwatches to rings

This watch has a wide variety of features, including sleep tracking, workout and fitness tracking, and other daily metrics to keep you at your best. It also boasts an Energy Score that helps you understand and better prep for what you have to do each day.

This dynamic watch is much more than just a step counter: it's a rugged device that can be submerged even when diving, and it can stand up to other demanding environmental challenges as well. If you're not the type of person who needs all of that, however, it stands alone as a great multitasker that can help you take calls, send texts, and get organized.

There's a lot to like here, though Android ecosystem users are likely to get the most out of this smartwatch. Paired with an Android phone, it can tackle just about all of your daily tech needs and then some.

President Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs Wednesday evening. A 10 percent tariff on nearly all imports is paired with steep tariffs on dozens of other countries, including China, Vietnam, Japan, and remote, uninhabited islands primarily home to penguins.

To be clear, the costs of tariffs are primarily picked up by U.S. businesses, which can then pass on that cost to consumers. The stock market has plummeted amid serious concerns of a recession, and, in short, the U.S. economy is spiraling downward.

But hey, at least we've got memes. After the announcement, the tariffs were pretty much all the internet could talk about. Here are nine of the best responses, memes, and reactions.

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SAVE $114.01: Amazon has the Klipsch The One Plus Bluetooth speaker (Walnut) on sale for just $134.99, down from the list price of $249. That's a 46% discount.

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A Bluetooth speaker is a game-changer when it comes to creating nice ambiance in the home. From jazz during a nice dinner to synth-pop dance parties to cleaning the kitchen with an audiobook playing, a Bluetooth speaker deserves a spot in your house. If you're looking for one that's exceptionally sleek in design, this Amazon deal is perfect.

As of April 3, the Klipsch The One Plus Bluetooth speaker (Walnut) is on sale for only $134.99, marked down from the standard price of $249. That's a 46% discount and a savings of $114.01.

Measuring 12 inches wide and about 6 inches in depth and height, the Klipsch The One Plus doesn't take up much space, but it produces whole-room sound. It does this by using two 2.25-inch full range drivers and a 4.5-inch high excursion woofer. That means you'll be getting audiophile sound quality from a speaker that's currently under $135.

SEE ALSO: There's still time to save on the JBL Go 4 portable speaker at Amazon after the Big Spring Sale

The Bluetooth range on The One Plus measures about 40 feet, so you'll be able to stay connected from further away. Klipsch didn't forget about design with this mode, using real wood veneer to create a speaker that not only sounds great, but looks nice too.

If you'll be hosting summer gatherings or could use an upgrade to your living room Bluetooth speaker, snag the premium Klipsch The One Plus Bluetooth speaker for 46% off at Amazon. The sleek Walnut colorway is on sale for only $134.99 today.

SAVE $70: As of April 3, get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Diamond Edition earbuds for $229, down from their usual price of $299, at Amazon. That's a discount of 23%.

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Springtime is the perfect time to get out of your house and enjoy the outdoors. If doing so includes listening to your favorite music on repeat, you're going to want to grab a new pair of headphones. For many that means Apple AirPods or an equivalent pair of buds. If you're tired of the same old options, however, it might be time to try something else, like from the Bose family.

As of April 3, get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Diamond Edition earbuds for $229, down from their usual price of $299, at Amazon. That's $70 off and a discount of 23%.

These are the same Bose QuietComfort Ultra buds that Mashable's Timothy Beck Werth awarded the Mashable Choice Award in the past, but in the Diamond colorway that celebrates Bose's 60th anniversary. So you're automatically getting a different pair of buds to stand out with in terms of color.

In terms of quality, Werth called out the buds' "excellent noise cancellation" as well as their "long battery life", so they'll be your constant companion while you're out and about listening to music or taking calls. Their spatial audio support means you'll be able to feel like you're right in the middle of your favorite songs, too.

CustomTune tech adapts to your ears and listening style on its own, with active noise cancellation meant to fit your ears alone. And there are three listening modes to choose from, with up to 6 hours of listening time per charge.

If it's time for a new pair of buds, you'll definitely want to snap these up while they're still available, especially in this crisp colorway.

SAVE $70: As of April 3, shop the Sonos Ace headphones for $379. That knocks $70 off their $449 price tag for 16% in savings.

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Sonos is coming for every part of the audio industry. They're a go-to when it comes to home speakers, wirelessly connecting to your phone so you can play music to set the mood. Plus, they make exceptional soundbars — our reviewer found the Sonos Arc Ultra to deliver true movie theater-like sound. And now they have headphones with the Sonos Ace.

While these headphones are for anyone, they're really for Sonos enthusiasts. At $449, the Sonos Ace are a little pricey, but luckily you can find them on sale now for $379. That saves you $70 for 16% off.

SEE ALSO: I think $36 for Sony’s WH-CH520 headphones is a no-brainer—and my wallet agrees

Like all Sonos products, they have a gorgeous design that's sleek and modern. Decked out with ANC and lossless audio, the headphones can play for hours, with 30 hours of playback with ANC on. And, as mentioned, they're a perfect fit for the Sonos superfan. The Ace headphones pair with the soundbar so you can transfer audio to your headphones when you want an up-close experience.

Grab the Sonos Ace at Amazon and save $70 now.

SAVE $250: As of April 3, the Shark Matrix Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum is on sale at Best Buy for $249.99 as part of its Deal of the Day. This is 50% off its list price of $499.99.

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Amazon isn't the only retailer offering some great robot vacuum deals, even after its Big Spring Sale. Best Buy has dropped a great discount on the Shark Matrix Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum as part of its Deal of the Day. For today only, you can pick it up for 50% off its list price, which is a great discount to jump on while it's still live. No better time than now to grab it and get ahead of spring cleaning, either.

This discount has dropped the price of the Shark Matrix Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum from $499.99 to $249.99, allowing you to save $250. As mentioned before, since this is part of Best Buy's Deal of the Day program, this discount only lasts through today. If you've been looking to invest in a robot vacuum and this deal has caught your eye, you'll want to act fast to pick it up at this price.

SEE ALSO: I've tested 20+ robot vacuums and these are the best for every budget in 2025

Whether it's used on carpets or floors, the Shark Matrix Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum can pull up any dust, debris, or hair that's gathered up on the floor. It also features Matrix Clean, which allows it to do multiple passes over your floors to get a deeper clean. On top of that, it's self-emptying and can hold up to 30 days of stuff inside, so you can go a full month without worrying about it.

If this deal has caught your eye, you'll want to act fast to pick it up at its discounted price. Don't miss out on 50% off the Shark Matrix Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum today only at Best Buy.

If you're curious to see more robot vacuum deals, it's worth having a look through our roundup of 200+ of the best deals still live after Amazon's Big Spring Sale. The seasonal sale event may be officially over now, but there are still some great deals available to check out.

SAVE $400: As of April 3, shop the iRobot Roomba j9+ for just $499. That saves you $400 off of its $899 price tag for 44% off.

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Roombas, despite being a brand name, may as well be synonymous with robot vacuums. It's for good reason, iRobot's Roombas offer some of the most powerful suction on the market with exceptional object avoidance. The problem? Like any high-end robot vacuum, they're pricey. That's why we're always looking out for deals on Roombas.

As of April 3, the iRobot Roomba j9+ is down to $499. That saves $400 off its standard $899. That provides 44% off and brings the robot vacuum down to its lowest price ever. But what does this good deal get you?

The iRobot Roomba j9+ comes with a self-emptying station, where the robot vacuum will dock to recharge and unload all the debris it sucks up. It does a great job of object avoidance, able to navigate around furniture and small objects like pet waste. When we tested the j9+ combo robot vacuum, we were impressed by the suction but did note that it could do a better job at edge and corner cleaning.

That being said, you can't the j9+'s value when it's on sale. Grab it now for $499, and score its lowest price ever.

SAVE $130.99: The Shark PowerDetect cordless stick vacuum is on sale at Amazon for $299, down from the standard price of $429.99. That's a 30% discount that matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

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There simply aren't enough hours in the day to get everything on the to-do list completed. Weekends are also a crunch because we should be out enjoying friends, activities, and taking little trips for mental health. Vacuuming often gets pushed to the bottom of the list. If you're looking for a quick and perhaps even enjoyable way to tackle this recurring chore, check out today's deal at Amazon.

As of April 3, the Shark PowerDetect cordless stick vacuum is on sale for $299 at Amazon, marked down from the list price of $429.99. That works out to a 30% discount, taking $130.99 off the normal price. It also matches the lowest price we've ever spotted at Amazon.

SEE ALSO: Spring cleaning starter kit: 10 products to cover all your bases

Aside from setting off a robot vacuum to clean the floors for you, using a cordless stick vacuum is one of the easiest ways to get the job done. The Shark PowerDetect cordless model can get up to 70 minutes of cleaning time on a single charge, which eliminates one of the major complaints of using a cordless model. The long runtime means you'll be able to get the whole house cleaned without needing to pause for a recharge.

With powerful suction, this model is also a great option for pet owners who need to clean up stubborn pet hair that loves to cover furniture and rugs. Shark's DuoClean Detect nozzle uses two brushrolls to help ensure all hair gets removed.

Another huge advantage to the Shark PowerDetect cordless model is the uniquely bendable wand. Shark's MultiFlex technology means you'll be able to reach under the table or the couch without having to get on floor-level. It's also perfect for compact storage since it can fold over to take up less space in the closet.

You can also detach the wand and use this model as a handheld vacuum, which is perfect for easily vacuuming stairs or taking it out to the driveway to clean the car. The Shark PowerDetect cordless model comes with a pet multi-tool and an eight-inch duster crevice tool.

If your least favorite household task is vacuuming, consider the lightweight and versatile Shark PowerDetect cordless stick vacuum. Since it eliminates some annoyances by using a long-lasting battery and a folding wand, vacuuming might just become an enjoyable chore. Shop today's sale at Amazon to get the vacuum for just $299 instead of the normal price of $429.99.

Scientists at Northwestern University unveiled what may be the world's tiniest pacemaker, with new research published in Nature on Wednesday.

Smaller than a grain of rice, the soft device fits in a syringe, so that it can be inserted non-invasively. When no longer needed, the tiny pacemaker dissolves, so that there's no need for a removal surgery.

According to professor Igor Efimov, a co-lead in the study, about one percent of children worldwide are born with congenital heart defects. And though they only need a pacemaker for about a week after a surgery, after which the heart begins to self-repair, those seven days, Efimov said in a press release, are absolutely crucial.

One of the primary reactions to the big Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on Wednesday was that it's going to be too expensive for a lot of people to adopt right away.

I totally get that. A $450 starting price point for a Nintendo console, let alone the follow-up to a system that launched at $300 eight years ago, is a fairly shocking thing to see. You can blame it on tariffs (and you might be right to do so), but that doesn't stop the Switch 2 from being expensive.

SEE ALSO: Switch 2 Nintendo Direct: Everything announced

That said...I still really want one. That's because I got to spend several hours playing Switch 2 games on Wednesday at a press demonstration, and behind all the price discourse and hardware gimmicks is a device that feels like a huge step up from its predecessor in almost every way. Here are three reasons why I still think the Switch 2 is a must-buy, even if you have to wait a while to get one.

3 reasons the Nintendo Switch 2 is a must-buy

Again, I know. It's a lot of money. Just bear with me.

1. The bump in horsepower is real on Switch 2

One big reason why people have been clamoring for a Switch 2 for so long is that the original Switch just does not cut it anymore, performance-wise. Even first-party games, which should theoretically run well on the Switch, have struggled in the recent past. That's not a good sign.

I'll wait on the experts to tell us exactly how powerful Switch 2 is compared to the competition, but based on my hands-on time, this is a substantially more powerful machine. It starts with ports of old games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which Nintendo had running at the event in the "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" format. Even at a glance, seeing that game run at a gorgeously high resolution and incredibly crisp frame rate was a genuine "oh, this thing is for real" moment for me. Yes, that's an eight-year-old game originally designed for the Wii U, but the point is that even the original Switch had trouble running it at times. The Switch 2 makes it look like no sweat at all.

The new 'Mario Kart' is awesome. Credit: Nintendo

But newer Switch 2-exclusive games are even more impressive. Mario Kart World is beautiful to look at, full of personality and pizazz, with a massive open world that is totally seamless. Donkey Kong: Bananza has a super expressive new design for everyone's favorite swaggy ape, and almost the entire game world can be dynamically destroyed by the player at any time. These are things the original Switch simply could not do, not at high resolutions or with smooth frame rates, anyway.

2. Switch 2's new display alone will make handheld play far better

The non-OLED Switch's display was a paltry 6.2-inches with a 720p resolution. Sure, it was acceptable in 2017 and for a few years after, but now, it's a little grimy to look at. Some games, such as Xenoblade Chronicles 2, couldn't even reach 720p in handheld mode, rendering them blurry and almost unplayable in that format. Combine that with malevolent stick drift, and the promise of a Nintendo console you could take on the go was neutered just a bit.

The new Joy-Con controllers feel a lot better. Credit: Alex Perry / Mashable

It remains to be seen if Nintendo has fixed the stick drift problem, but the aforementioned horsepower boost combines nicely with a new 7.9-inch 1080p LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. What's more is that some games, like Metroid Prime 4, actually appeared to run at a steady 120 frames per second in my time playing them. The new display also supports HDR, as an added bonus.

Between all of that and new Joy-Con controllers that feel a lot better in adult-sized hands, I might actually pull the Switch 2 out of its dock every now and then. We'll, uh, just have to see about battery life.

3. Switch 2 might actually be good at the internet? Maybe?

OK, I'll admit, this part is a stretch, given Nintendo's history with all things internet-related. Trying to play Nintendo games online with friends has been a boondoggle for nearly 20 years. It got marginally better in the Switch era, but the total lack of social features on the Switch was a glaring fault of that console for eight years.

The new "C" button on the right Joy-Con opens up new live chat option GameChat, which basically seems like Discord but from Nintendo. You can chat with friends who are all playing different games and even share your screen...in a way that looks incredibly choppy. I'm glad Nintendo is being honest about that in marketing materials, at least. If nothing else, Nintendo is trying. Maybe this time the effort will actually be worth it.

Most importantly, the Switch 2 dock comes with a built-in ethernet port. You gotta wire up, folks. It's just better for everyone involved.

Nintendo Switch 2 preorders will start on April 9.

Nintendo showed off the Switch 2 today. The internet has a lot of thoughts about it, good and bad. Allow me to weigh in.

After the Nintendo Direct livestream ended on Wednesday morning, I got to spend several hours getting quality hands-on time with the Switch 2 and many of the games that were shown in the Direct. For now, I want to focus on the hardware and its new features rather than the software. After nearly five hours of hands-on time, I came away very impressed with the Switch 2, but also concerned about a couple of key factors. Let's dig in.

On the surface, Switch 2 seems like a fairly iterative upgrade. That's not really the case.

It's a much more premium-feeling device This is a much more adult-feeling handheld console than Switch was. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable

The first Switch was a godsend in terms of industrial design compared to the Wii U. However, over time, things like the Steam Deck started to make it feel a little bit like a toy. Personally, the Joy-Cons were always too small for me to use comfortably, rendering it a TV-and-Pro-Controller-only machine in my household. Admittedly, it proved to be a fantastic device for children, but I am not a child, at least not physically.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 preorders will start on April 9: Everything you need to know ahead of time

From the first second I got to hold a Switch 2 unit, I instantly liked it way more. The 7.9-inch 1080p display (which supports HDR and 120Hz!) is substantially nicer than the 6.2-inch 720p display on the predecessor console. In accordance with a bigger screen, the Joy-Cons have also added some more beef. I still would rather use the new Pro Controller (which feels great, but is functionally very similar to the last one), but I played several games using Joy-Cons and didn't have any comfort-related problems doing so.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 specs unveiled: Bigger screen, better performance, and more

Nintendo crucially maintained the same level of thinness from Switch 1 to Switch 2, so it's in that sweet spot of "just heavy enough to feel premium and just light enough to feel comfortable." I'd also like to shout out the magnetic Joy-Con attachment mechanism, which instantly shut down any skepticism I may have had about its reliability the second I tried it. It smartly requires you to pull a little release trigger on the back to detach Joy-Cons from the unit, so it seems nearly impossible to do unintentionally. Miraculously, though, inserting the Joy-Cons magnetically works like magic. Nintendo absolutely nailed this aspect of the device.

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It's no surprise that Switch 2 is more powerful than its predecessor, as that console was underpowered when it launched eight entire years ago. Nintendo didn't provide us with detailed tech specs at the event, so precise comparisons to other hardware will have to wait. However, I can confirm that Switch 2 is noticeably more powerful than the original Switch.

SEE ALSO: Switch 2 Nintendo Direct: Everything announced

Doing a cross-country race across Mario Kart World's gorgeous open-world without even a hint of loading between tracks is awesome. Seeing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom run at a buttery smooth 60 frames per second is very convincing right away in-person. The Switch 2 can run Street Fighter 6 and Cyberpunk 2077 at levels that seemed at least acceptable from the brief glimpses I saw of them at the show. It's definitely not a handheld PS5, but Nintendo forcing what is functionally a tablet to run (some) games at 4K resolution or 120 frames per second (Metroid Prime 4 looks unbelievable that way) is a real sight to behold.

You can use a Joy-Con as a mouse The new Joy-Cons are very nice. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable

Nintendo confirmed during the Direct something that we all basically knew already: The Joy-Cons have a mode where they double as computer mice. I don't know if you can literally use one on a PC (not until someone hacks that together about five minutes after launch, anyway) but the primary experience I had with them was very PC-like. My main exposure to the Joy-Con mouse support was in a brief demo of Metroid Prime 4, where it...basically played like a PC first-person shooter.

The mouse controls are very responsive and feel right. I do think the Joy-Cons are a little weird to hold with one side facing down on a flat surface, as that definitely caused some accidental button presses at inopportune moments. I'm also not sold on this becoming a regular feature in games after the launch window, or even something I personally want to do, primarily because I don't usually keep a flat surface within arm's reach while I play games. But I can confirm that it works precisely as intended, and as an added bonus, you can just lift up the Joy-Con and resume playing Prime 4 with dual-analog stick controls seamlessly without even pausing the game.

Nintendo is going all in on social features

The one major thing I didn't get to try at all due to the nature of the event itself was GameChat, a new voice chat feature activated by the new "C" button on the right Joy-Con. Allegedly, you can host Discord-like chats for small groups of friends, complete with very choppy looking game streaming and even webcam support via a separately sold accessory.

SEE ALSO: Best Buy's offer on Nintendo Switch games is great, but here's why you should wait to shop

To be honest, it was pretty silly seeing Nintendo spend like 10 minutes on the concept of voice chat in the Direct, something other consoles have had for literally 20 years. But late is better than never. The only part I'm not really sold on is that Nintendo really seems to want you to use an open mic on the console itself instead of a headset. The company alleges that it can cancel out unwanted background noise, but I didn't get to test that. We'll see. At the very least, Nintendo is acknowledging that people like playing video games with their friends online, something the company has not always done well, or at all.

The battery life is apparently worse vs Switch OLED

Here is the start of the bad news. More horsepower and a better display means more drain on battery, which was confirmed by Nintendo, via Kotaku. It has an approximate battery life of 2 to 6.5 hours, depending on what you're playing on it. Compare that to the Switch OLED, which can range from 4.5 to 9 hours, and it's not looking so hot for the new console. Again, this is something that was impossible to test at the event, so we'll need to find out for sure when the console is actually out. But don't expect amazing battery life from Switch 2.

It's a much larger drain on your wallet

This is the worst news about Switch 2: It costs $450 to start. There's also a $500 model bundled with Mario Kart World, which actually looks like the more enticing deal because Nintendo has gone wild with game prices this time around. Mario Kart World is a shocking $80 on its own and Donkey Kong: Bananza is $70. There's also a little minigame collection meant to be a tech demo for the console that is, for reasons I cannot fathom, a paid download. Combine all of that with the fact that upgraded "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" versions of old games will come with a price tag for the upgrade, and it feels like Nintendo is nickel-and-diming us a little bit.

I'll grant the company a little bit of grace because of the Trump administration's chaotic tariff policy, but customers who feel the weight of a $500 console purchase justifiably won't give Nintendo the same benefit of the doubt. Regardless of all the upgrades Switch 2 brings, it's $150 more expensive than Switch 1 was at launch. It's not ideal.

SAVE $50: As of April 3, the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds are on sale at Amazon for $179, 22% off their list price of $229.

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Amazon's Big Spring Sale may be officially over and done with now, but there are still some great deals leftover at the retailer. If you're worried you missed out on some of the best earbud deals, we're here to help. We've found a great discount on the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 that's worth taking advantage of while it's still live. At the moment these earbuds are still back at their lowest-ever price, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel, so there's no better time than now to pick them up.

The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are currently available for $179, which is 22% off their list price of $229. This discounted price marks a return to their lowest-ever price, and considering they're listed as a limited time deal as well right now, there's no better time to pick them up if you've had your eye on them. All of the available colors are on sale as well, so you can choose between hazel, peony, porcelain, and wintergreen.

SEE ALSO: Beats Solo 4 headphones are still at their Amazon Spring Sale

The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are a fairly new release that came out last year. They offer a comfortable fit with a twist-to-adjust stabilizer that can help them stay in your ears when doing activities like working out. And you'll be able to enjoy the high-quality sound coming from them even more thanks to Active Noise Cancellation, which keeps you completely immersed in what you're listening to without the outside world getting in the way.

This is a deal worth taking advantage of while it's still available. Don't miss out on 22% off the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 at Amazon.

Alongside these earbuds, there are quite a few more deals still available at Amazon after the Big Spring Sale. We've found 200+ of the best deals still live after Amazon's Big Spring Sale that are worth checking out before the discounts are gone for good.

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 April 3 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 April 3, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

To cut off hair.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter S.

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...

SHEAR.

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.

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

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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.

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

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

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for April 3 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: A physical message

• Green: You'll find them in ALDI, Costco, etc.

• Blue: Things with tags

• Purple: The first word is the same

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Printed notification

• Green: Seen at a grocery store checkout counter

• Blue: Things with tabs

• Purple: Palm __

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #662 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Printed notification: ANNOUNCEMENT, BULLETIN, NOTICE, POSTER

• Seen at a grocery store checkout counter: CONVEYOR BELT, REGISTER, SCALE, SCANNER

• Things with tabs: BROWSER, FOLDER, KEYBOARD, SODA CAN

• Palm __: BEACH, READER, SUNDAY, TREE

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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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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The words are creepy crawlers.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words are insects with 'bug' in their name.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Entomology.

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• Lightning

• Lady

• Stink

• Assassin

• Potato

• Doodle

• Entomology

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