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TL;DR: Until March 31, Prime members who buy or lease a new car will get a free $1,250 Amazon Gift Card.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Autos Until March 31, Prime members who buy or lease a new car will get a free $1,250 Amazon Gift Card Get Deal

Did you really think Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (March 25–31) was just about heavily discounted gadgets and home deals? Think again, because Amazon is throwing away the rulebook this year and going huge.

During the 2026 Amazon Spring Sale, Prime members can score a $1,250 Amazon gift card when buying or leasing a new car through Amazon Autos. That's right, cars are now very much in the mix. There's no promo code or hoops to jump through with this limited-time offer — just buy the car, pick it up, and the credit lands in your inbox within two weeks. Here's the full breakdown of how it works:

1. Begin a purchase on any new car at Amazon Autos

2. Finish checkout and submit your order at Amazon Autos by March 31

3. Schedule a pickup appointment through Amazon Autos (you will still need to sign required documents from the dealer)

4. Pick up your car from the dealer by April 3

5. Within two weeks after you pick up the vehicle from the dealership, you will receive an email from Amazon containing the $1,250 Amazon gift card

We know the thought of buying a car through Amazon is a little strange, but Amazon Autos offers fair and transparent pricing, flexible payment options, and the possibility of test driving before you finalize. It's also nice to be able to browse, select, and pay online with all the Amazon convenience you've become used to.

There's so much going on over Amazon's Big Spring Sale, but a free credit of $1,250 deserves its moment in the spotlight. Already in the market for a new car? This limited-time promotion is a no-brainer.

TL;DR: Get a Curiosity Stream lifetime subscription for $127.50 (reg. $399.99) with code MARCH15 until March 29.

Opens in a new window Credit: Curiosity Stream Curiosity Stream Standard Plan: Lifetime Subscription $127.50
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If you’re tired of endlessly scrolling through streaming apps without finding anything truly worth watching, a documentary-focused platform might be exactly what you need. Curiosity Stream offers a library built entirely around educational and informative content — and, for a limited time, a lifetime subscription is available for just $127.50 (reg. $399.99) with code MARCH15, valid until March 29.

Curiosity Stream gives you access to thousands of documentaries covering topics like science, history, nature, and technology. The platform has also continued to grow its reach, with new content added regularly, so there’s always something new to explore. Popular series include Engineering the Future, Deep Time History, and Into the Jungle, each focusing on different aspects of how the world works.

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The service is impressively flexible across all your favorite devices, with crisp high-definition streaming and the ability to download content for offline viewing — perfect for commutes or travel. Powerful built-in search tools make it a breeze to dive into specific topics, whether you’re fascinated by space, wildlife, or world history. Handy features like bookmarking and resume playback mean you can watch entirely at your own pace, never losing your spot.

This subscription is a fantastic fit for anyone who loves learning-based content over traditional entertainment. Whether you’re a student, a lifelong learner, or simply someone who gets a kick out of engaging and informative storytelling, Curiosity Stream has something for you. It’s also a smart, practical choice if you’re looking to streamline your streaming subscriptions without sacrificing great content.

Instead of paying a recurring monthly fee, this plan offers lifetime access, which can add up to long-term savings if you watch regularly.

You can get a Curiosity Stream lifetime subscription for $127.50 (reg. $399.99) with code MARCH15 until March 29.

Want to see more deals? Visit the shop and use code MARCH15 to save an extra 15% sitewide through March 29. Exclusions apply.

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If you're chasing online hookups, you'll inevitably come across AdultFriendFinder, one of the oldest and most popular adult dating sites for going on three decades. With more than 80 million registered users worldwide, and some two million weekly users, it's a giant social network for horny adults everywhere, and the ideal place to find a fling.

But once you've created a profile and registered an account, you'll quickly realize that the functionality of free memberships is strictly limited, and the real fun begins when you upgrade your account. Here's everything you need to know about AdultFriendFinder's premium membership from a billing perspective:

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If you decide to upgrade from a free membership to a premium membership, you'll gain access to many useful features, including unlimited one-on-one messaging, expanded search functionality, and the ability to see photos and videos in high resolution. AdultFriendFinder has two premium memberships, Gold and VIP, but to become a VIP you must first opt into a Gold membership, so it's worth exploring that tier first.

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A Gold membership will set you back $39.95 per month if you sign up for a single month, $26.95 per month if you commit to a three-month membership, or $19.95 per month if you commit to an entire year. VIP members don't gain any additional on-site functionality, but they do unlock exclusive perks that make them more visible to others, including a special VIP badge, access to a VIP lounge, and priority placement in search results.

Multiple payment options

AdultFriendFinder offers a wide variety of payment methods, far more than the typical online dating site. You can, of course, opt to pay with credit card (Visa, Mastercard, and Discover — sorry AmEX users), or with a bank transfer/direct debit payment, but you can also pay with a gift card or cash/check/money order (in the United States only), while residents of the United Kingdom can even pay via SMS order on their smartphones.

If you're especially cautious or privacy-minded, you might be interested in the gift card, money order, or SMS payment options. This withholds more of your personal data.

Watch out for the auto renew feature

One key thing to be aware of is that your premium AdultFriendFinder membership will automatically renew at the end of your billing cycle, unless you deliberately disable this function or you used a one-time payment method to purchase your membership, such as a gift card.

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To disable the auto renewal feature and prevent unwanted credit card billing, navigate to the My Stuff tab, scroll down to My Account, and then click Billing History & Credit Card Info. Under the Subscription and Product Status menu, you will see your premium memberships and an On/Off toggle for the Auto Renew function. Note that if you have more than one paid membership, such as both the Gold and VIP tiers, you need to toggle off the auto renew button for both memberships to prevent further charges.

Billing statement

Because discretion matters, especially to a lot of AdultFriendFinder users, it's worth knowing that the AFF billing statement is reasonably anonymous. The only wording that will appear on your bank or credit card statement is "FFNHelp.com*FRIENDF." 

Troubleshooting

If you have a question or concern about your bill that wasn't answered by any of the above, you can always reach out to the AdultFriendFinder support line, toll-free, at 888-575-8383.  

SAVE $149.99: Select T-Mobile customers can secure a free full 2026 MLB regular season subscription to MLB.TV from March 24 through March 31. That's $149.99 you'll keep in your pocket.

Opens in a new window Credit: T-Mobile / MLB.TV MLB.TV 2026 regular season subscription free for any T-Mobile or Metro customer on qualifying branded monthly rate plans (save $149.99) Get Deal

Watching sports in 2026 hasn't just become incredibly complicated; it's also wildly expensive. Fortunately, T-Mobile remains undefeated in the streaming lineup department and this deal is proof. For the third year in a row, select T-Mobile customers can secure an MLB regular season subscription to MLB.TV for free.

From March 24 through March 31, any T-Mobile or Metro by T-Mobile customer on qualifying branded monthly rate plans can claim their free MLB.TV subscription for the 2026 season — a $149.99 value. To claim your free MLB.TV subscription, you'll need to install and open the T-Life app, then select the MLB.TV tile to get to the detail page. Click "Save," which will take you to the redemption page, then "Redeem" to get to the MLB.TV registration page. Then you'll either login to your existing MLB.TV account or register for a new one before being routed to the confirmation page. Once logged in, just click on "Watch Now" and enjoy the entire season of out-of-market baseball games.

There's a few things to note. MLB.TV's All Teams season package gives you access to every out-of-market game, but blacks out your local team. So, this deal is only worth it if you want to watch a team (or teams) that lives in a different region than you. Check which games are blacked out for you by entering your zip code on the sign-up page. You'll need a separate single-team subscription to watch your local team ($99.99 per season).

If you live in a different area than your favorite team, or you like to watch a variety of teams, this is your best bet to getting the most bang for your buck for baseball season. No matter which way you slice it, nothing beats free streaming.

Paramount+ has released the trailer for Dutton Ranch, teasing the next Yellowstone TV spinoff to chronicle the Dutton family's drama.

Picking up after the events of Yellowstone, Dutton Ranch follows Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and her husband Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser), who were last seen moving to a ranch in Dillon, Montana. It now seems as though they didn't stay there for long. Dutton Ranch is set on a 7,000-acre ranch in South Texas — one with a rival ranch that isn't very friendly to the new neighbours. Of course, no matter where they go, the Duttons are still the Duttons, which means drama and violence are sure to follow.

Dutton Ranch premieres May 15 on Paramount+.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has declared all consumer-level WiFi routers made outside the country a national security risk, banning them from import or sale. This doesn't mean you have to throw out the router you're currently using. However, you may encounter difficulties when it comes time to replace it.

Announced on Monday, the FCC has added all foreign-made consumer routers to its Covered List. This list records communications equipment and services that the U.S. government has determined pose an "unacceptable risk" to national security. Products on the Covered List are barred from receiving FCC equipment authorisation, which is required for most electronic devices imported and sold within the country.

As such, this update means that routers manufactured outside the U.S. can no longer be imported or sold in the country. This includes the vast majority of routers, including those from widely trusted brands such as TP-Link, ASUS, and U.S. company Netgear. The ban also covers routers that were designed in the U.S. but manufactured elsewhere, or vice versa.

"Recently, malicious state and non-state sponsored cyber attackers have increasingly leveraged the vulnerabilities in small and home office routers produced abroad to carry out direct attacks against American civilians in their homes," read the four-page National Security Determination cited by the FCC. Authored by an unnamed government interagency body, it specifically pointed to the 2024 Salt Typhoon hack, stating that routers were "directly implicated" in the attack. "From disrupting network connectivity to enabling local networking espionage and intellectual property theft, foreign-produced routers present unacceptable risks to Americans."

Of course, as the overwhelming majority of routers are manufactured outside the U.S., it's possible that this is a matter of correlation rather than causation.

Fortunately, the FCC's new mandate doesn't revoke authorisation from routers that have already received it, regardless of where they were manufactured. These router models can continue to be sold and imported in the U.S. without adverse consequences. However, as no new routers can obtain FCC authorisation, U.S. users' options will shrink considerably. Routers are instrumental for connecting multiple devices to a modem, which provides access to the internet. They can impact the speed of uploads and downloads, as well as the range of coverage.

Companies can apply for exemptions for their routers, with the Department of War (DOW) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authorised to evaluate and approve of ones that they don't consider pose a national security risk. None have been listed thus far.

In a statement to Mashable, a spokesperson from TP-Link Systems Inc. noted that the ban will have a sweeping impact on the router industry, but said that it welcomed the scrutiny.

"Virtually all routers are made outside the United States, including those produced by U.S.-based companies like TP-Link, which manufactures its products in Vietnam," said the TP-Link spokesperson. "It appears that the entire router industry will be impacted by the FCC's announcement concerning new devices not previously authorized by the FCC. TP-Link is confident in the security of our supply chain and we welcome this evaluation of the entire industry."

Meanwhile, a Netgear spokesperson praised the FCC's move, acknowledging the government's national security concerns.

"We commend the Administration and the FCC for their action toward a safer digital future for Americans," Netgear's spokesperson told Mashable. "Home routers and mesh systems are critical to national security and consumer protection, and today’s decision is a step forward. As a U.S.-founded and headquartered company with a legacy of American innovation, Netgear has long invested in security‑first design, transparent practices, and adherence to government regulations, and we will continue to do so."

Mashable has also reached out to ASUS for comment.

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UPDATE: Mar. 25, 2026, 10:15 a.m. AEDT This article has been updated with comment from TP-Link and Netgear.

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Disney's live-action Moana has released its official trailer, featuring Catherine Laga'aia as Moana, Dwayne Johnson as Maui, and a truly upsetting Pretty Woman-style wig as Maui's hair.

Remaking Disney's 2016 animation of the same name, the film follows Moana as she and demigod Maui journey to save her island home of Motunui. Moana will feature songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa'i, and Mark Mancina, and is directed by Miranda's longtime collaborator Thomas Kail, his second feature after the Hamilton proshot.

Unfortunately, Moana's trailer has left many viewers dissatisfied, taking to social media to criticise the acting, aesthetics, and particularly confronting coiffures on display in this early look at the film. Disney has released a slew of live-action (and CGI) remakes of its popular animated films, often to mixed reception. Judging from the reactions to this trailer, many already expect the live-action Moana to land on the lower end of that spectrum.

Moana arrives in theatres July 10.