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30+ tech deals still going strong after Amazons spring sale — Save $50 on iPads, $100 on Bose headphones

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 23:32

Officially, the Amazon Big Spring Sale ended March 31, but some of the best tech deals are sticking around. So, I scouted out the best deals that are still available after the sale. Some have gone up slightly in price, but they're still discounted enough that I can give you the green light.

Remember: Before recommending a deal, Mashable checks the product's price history to make sure you're actually, definitely, for real getting a good deal. I'm only recommending products with genuine discounts, because we all know big retailers like to play fast and loose with the definition of the word "deal."

Amazon Big Spring Sale tech deals: Still live Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones Deal Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones $249 (save $50) Get Deal Best Charger Deal Anker Nano 45W GaN Smart Charger $29.99 (save $10) Get Deal Best Drone Deal DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo $1,099 (save $500) Get Deal Best Tablet deal Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16 chip) $299 (save $50) Get Deal Best Creator Deal DJI Mic Mini (2TX, 1RX, charging case) $79 (save $20) Get Deal Best Streaming Deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select (sale price for some lucky Amazon accounts) $24.99 (save $25 with code 4KPLUSFTV) Get Deal Best Apple Deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 (save $50) Get Deal Best for Early Adopters Xreal 1S AR/XR Glasses $449 (save $80) Get Deal Best smartwatch deal CMF By Nothing Watch 3 Pro $69 (save $30) Get Deal Best Sony Headphones Deal Sony WH-CH720N Noise-Cancelling Wireless Headphones $102.99 (save $75.01) Get Deal

As Mashable's tech editor, I test the latest products from brands like Apple, Samsung, and DJI. I also get to try cool under-the-radar gadgets that only true tech nerds know about. I've personally tested many of these products, and if I haven't, someone else on my team probably has.

Between inflation, a global memory shortage, and overall economic anxiety (trust me — I'm feeling it, too!), you don't want to miss a chance to save some money. So, check out the top tech deals from the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

Grab Sony headphones on sale

Let's start with the bad news: If you were hoping to get the flagship Sony XM6 headphones on sale (or even the past-gen XM5 model), those deals have ended. Now, the good news: Sony's budget and mid-range headphones are still on sale.

Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones $48 at Amazon
$68 Save $20   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-CH720N Noise-Cancelling Wireless Headphones $102.99
$178 Save $75.01   Get Deal Select iPads, AirTags, and Apple Watches are all at record prices

Amazon always delivers solid deals on Apple products during its big sales, and even though the sale is over, you can score record-low prices on Apple Watches and newly released MacBook Pro laptops.

Amazon quietly discounted the new AirPods Max 2 by $20, and they don't even come out until April 1. Miraculously, this sale price is still live on select colorways. Early shoppers cleaned up on the M4 MacBook Air and M3 iPad Air, which are now out of stock — womp, womp.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 at Amazon
$249 Save $50   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16 chip) $299
$349 Save $50   Get Deal More Apple dealsBose headphones on sale

As recently as this morning, you could still grab the flagship Bose QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 2) headphones on sale, but as of this writing, they're back to full price. Fortunately, their younger sibling is still on sale — and for $100 off.

Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones $249
$349 Save $100   Get Deal Get a new laptop for under $700

While the 2026 Big Spring Sale's list of good laptop deals was flooded with MacBooks, Windows laptop steals include the Asus ROG Flow Z13 with a free code for Crimson Desert and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3X and both of those are still around.

And if you're looking for a MacBook, you can still grab the colorful new MacBook Neo for $689.99, a whopping $9.01 discount.

Opens in a new window Credit: Lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3X (Qualcomm Snapdragon X, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB) $562.99
$629.14 Save $66.15   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Neo, 13 inches (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $689.99
$699 Save $9.01   Get Deal A smart Anker charger with a smile

Anker makes my favorite fast chargers, and I literally use the company's GaN USB-C chargers every day of my life. However, the next Anker charger I want to try is this little phone charger, which comes with a smart display and fun colors (you can match it to your iPhone, if you're into that sort of thing).

Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Nano 45W GaN Smart Charger $29.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $10.00   Get Deal DJI drones on sale starting at $149

Yes, technically, DJI drones are banned in the United States, but they're still widely available from third-party sellers at Amazon. (It's complicated.) If you're a creator, real estate professional, or wedding photographer who wants to take beautiful aerial videos in 4K — or just an aspiring pilot looking to have some fun outdoors — these drones are by far the most popular choice.

Please note: Due to the ongoing DJI drone ban, all DJI drones are sold through third-party sellers at Amazon. Do your research into the seller and shop accordingly. If you're looking for an alternative to DJI, check out the new Antigravity drones we recently reviewed.

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo $1,099
$1,599 Save $500   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Neo Mini $149
$199 Save $50   Get Deal More deals on dronesAmazon Fire TV sticks are 50% off

As per usual, some of the best deals during the spring Amazon sale were on Amazon's own products, particularly in the Echo lineup. Sadly, most of those devices are back up to full price today. We'll likely have to wait until Prime Day this summer to catch those discounts again.

However, some lucky Amazon accounts can still snag great deals on the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus. Prime members can use the coupon code 4KPLUSFTV to save 50% for a little while longer.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus $24.99
$49.99 Save $25.00 Use code '4KPLUSFTV' Get Deal Xreal Smart AR Glasses

As a tech editor, I've been very skeptical of the smart glasses trend. However, I like Xreal's augmented reality glasses precisely because they don't have cameras, so you don't have to worry about creeps and bad behavior.

I use the Xreal One Pro AR glasses when working on planes, and the new Xreal 1S glasses can project a 500-inch virtual screen for work or entertainment wherever you go. Both pairs sank to their lowest-ever prices during the Big Spring Sale, and today, they're only $1 more than their sale price from yesterday.

Opens in a new window Credit: Xreal Xreal 1S AR Glasses $449
$529 Save $80   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Xreal Xreal One Pro AR Glasses $599
$769 Save $170   Get Deal Save on popular gadgets from Nothing

Nothing has developed a bit of a cult following in the past year, thanks to its trendy designs and affordable prices. The British brand recently released a new pair of flagship headphones and a smartphone, but a lot of their mid-range and budget tech is still on sale at Amazon.

Our reviewer loved the Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro, calling it damn near perfect. You can also find a ton of Nothing headphones and earbuds on sale.

Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro $69
$99 Save $30   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds $49
$69 Save $20   Get Deal More Nothing dealsTV deals

Amazon forgot to turn the TV deals off when the sale ended. Nearly all of my top picks are still sitting at Big Spring Sale prices. Pro tip: Hisense and TCL Fire TVs are often a better value than Amazon's own Fire TVs. This Big Spring Sale, you can find the 75-inch version of the Hisense U6 Mini-LED Fire TV for $170 less than the 55-inch version of the Amazon Omni Mini-LED Series Fire TV.

You can also still snag new record-low pricing on Samsung QLED TVs released last year, now that the 2026 Samsung QLEDs have been released.

Unfortunately, there weren't any new price drops on my favorite TV: The Frame art TV from Samsung. Most sizes of the 2025 Frame TV are still on sale, but it's nothing we haven't seen before.

Hisense 75-inch U6 Mini-LED QLED 4K Fire TV $549.96 at Amazon
$899.99 Save $350.03   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Best Buy Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-Inch Q8F 4K QLED Smart TV (2025) $597.97 at Amazon
$897.97 Save $300 Lowest-ever price Get Deal More TV deals SEE ALSO: What to look for when buying a TV, as told through this easy TV specs guide DJI creator deals

For the Big Spring Sale, Amazon went hard with DJI deals, and they're almost all still live. You can still find massive discounts on the brand's popular line of creator gadgets. I personally use the DJI Mic Mini and DJI Osmo Mobile 7P Gimbal when shooting videos for Mashable (check our Instagram story to see my latest).

The cult-favorite DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Vlogging camera, which experienced a rare markdown earlier in this sale, is back up to full price. I'm keeping my eyes out for any after-sale price drops, however. Pro creators and YouTubers are obsessed with this camera (in my review, I wrote, "it should replace whatever vlogging camera you're using now").

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) $79 at Amazon
$99 Save $20   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Osmo Mobile 7P Gimbal $99 at Amazon
$129 Save $30   Get Deal More DJI creator dealsOur favorite affordable stick vacuum

Spring cleaning was a big theme during the Big Spring Sale, from deals on cleaning supply restocks to deals on robot vacuums and cordless vacuums, and it's not too late to get nice deals.

Our favorite stick vacuum deals are actually from Shark, not Dyson. The $149 Shark Pet IX141 has incredibly strong suction for the price, confirmed by a long-time Mashable reporter with a dog. It's still down at this price after the sale.

Shark Pet Cordless Essential Vacuum Cleaner (IX141) $149 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $150.99   See It at Amazon See It at Best Buy Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Bone Conduction Headphones

The No. 1 best-selling bone conduction headphones are still on sale after the Amazon Spring Sale, with a discount of 22%. You can pick up these athlete-approved running headphones for under $150.

Opens in a new window Credit: Shokz Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Bone Conduction Headphones $139.95
$179.95 Save $40   Get Deal JBL Bluetooth speakers — save 27%

I'm a big fan of JBL's Bluetooth speakers. In my testing, they've beaten out more expensive Bluetooth speakers from brands like Bose and Sonos. They're also extremely portable, super easy to use, and totally waterproof, i.e., perfect for spring and summer hangouts. Two of my favorite models are still sitting at their Big Spring Sale price today.

Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Flip 7 Bluetooth Speaker $109.95 at Amazon
$149.95 Save $40.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Xtreme 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker $299.94 at Amazon
$379.95 Save $80.01   Get Deal Fitness trackers on sale

If you're coming out of a winter funk and looking for some workout motivation, strap on a fitness tracker. You can pick up Fitbit step counters for under $70, or save up to $70 on the latest generation of Apple Watches, which are the same Amazon Big Spring Sale prices we saw yesterday.

Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Inspire 3 $69.96
$99.95 Save $29.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $329 at Amazon
$399 Save $70   Get Deal More fitness tracker deals SEE ALSO: We found the best Apple Watch deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale — deals start at $189 The Brick, an anti-doomscrolling device that works

Have you heard of the viral gadget, The Brick? This humble little gadget helps to lower your screen time by locking you out of your most time-sucking apps. The only way to unlock them is to physically tap your phone to the Brick, and it works. In her review, Mashable's Samantha Mangino wrote that the Brick cut her screen time in half and "finally taught me how to be bored again." The brand is still hosting a spring sale.

Opens in a new window Credit: Brick The Brick $47.20 at Brick
$59 Save $11.80   Get Deal An affordable foldable phone

If you're an Android user on the fence about getting a foldable phone, this deal could help you decide, and it's still live after the sale. The Motorola Razr Ultra was the most underrated phone of 2025, and I was impressed by its battery life, display, and design during testing. If you miss flip phones that slip easily into your pocket, then you'll appreciate this one.

This trendy little flip phone is $500 off at Amazon, even after the Spring Sale. It's far more affordable than Samsung's Z Flip 7, too.

Opens in a new window Credit: Motorola Motorola Razr Ultra, Unlocked $799.99 at Amazon
$1,299.99 Save $500   Get Deal SEE ALSO: I've been testing phones for 20 years. Check the top unlocked phone deals in Amazon Spring Sale.
Categories: IT General, Technology

Artemis II launch livestream: Watch the historic NASA launch live

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 22:11

NASA is set to send four astronauts on a mission around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years, and viewers can watch the launch countdown live on April 1.

Artemis II is a test flight of the U.S. space agency's Space Launch System rocket and Orion capsule. The mission follows Artemis I, the successful uncrewed inaugural voyage of the spacecraft in 2022. 

NASA will stream the launch from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on its website, social media, and its YouTube channel. Live coverage of filling the rocket's tanks with fuel is expected to begin at 7:45 a.m. ET Wednesday on Youtube. Viewers can watch the event on NASA+, the space agency's free streaming service, starting at 12:50 p.m. ET.

The broadcast will track the four-person crew — Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Jeremy Hansen — as they board Orion. The actual two-hour launch window opens at 6:24 p.m. ET.

SEE ALSO: What 'home' will look like for the Artemis 2 crew headed to the moon

This mission is designed as a roughly 10-day deep space excursion that will loop around Earth before slingshotting around the moon and returning home. If successful, it would mark a major step toward future missions that aim to land astronauts on the lunar surface and establish a moon base there.

The flight also carries historic milestones. Koch is set to become the first woman to travel to the moon, and Glover the first Black astronaut to do so. Hansen, a Canadian astronaut, would be the first non-American assigned to a lunar mission. Their journey's estimated distance of 248,700 miles also could set a new record for farthest humans have ever traveled from Earth. 

Watch the launch livestream here beginning at 7:45 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 1.

NASA's live coverage typically includes real-time updates from the firing room, views from the launchpad, and commentary explaining each stage of the countdown. The agency will also provide rolling updates on its official Artemis blog.

The forecast so far shows an 80 percent chance of good weather conditions for launch day. Mission managers are mostly concerned about cloud coverage and high winds. 

If the launch attempt is called off for weather or technical issues, the agency could try again any day through April 6. There is one other launch opportunity at the end of this month on April 30. NASA has declined to provide future launch windows beyond April to the public.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Newly discovered malware pranks its victims – just in time for April Fools Day

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 20:50

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a brand new malware threat called CrystalX RAT, which is making its way around private hacker group chats and forums.

What sets CrystalX RAT apart from other malware?

It's an all-in-one hacker tool that includes data stealing and spyware capabilities. Furthermore, perhaps just in time for April Fools' Day, CrystalX RAT also has unique "prankware" capabilities that can mock and troll its victims in real-time.

On April 1, researchers with cybersecurity firm Kaspersky's Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) published a new report on a new malware they recently discovered in March called CrystalX RAT. 

The team found evidence of this new malware dating back to January, and it was being offered within hacker communities as a MaaS, or Malware-as-a-Service, tool. This means that the developers of CrystalX RAT were offering the malware to less tech-savvy bad actors as a paid subscription service.

RAT stands for Remote Access Trojan and is a particularly dangerous type of malware that gives attackers complete remote access to the targeted computer or mobile device.

However, what caught Kaspersky researchers' eye about CrystalX RAT was its "extensive arsenal of capabilities" when compared to other similar types of malware.

Once a target downloads the CrystalX RAT malware to their device, they have unknowingly provided an attacker with a slew of data-stealing capabilities and spyware functionality. CrystalX RAT includes a stealer, which gathers system information and extracts private credentials from platforms like Telegram, Discord, Steam, and Chromium-based browsers like Google Chrome. In addition, an attacker can remotely monitor and control the infected device.

CrystalX RAT also includes a keylogger, which records every key that the victim types, and a clipper, which modifies a victim's clipboard. A hacker can utilize a clipper in order to perform actions such as changing a crypto wallet address when a target goes to paste the address.

However, what truly sets CrystalX RAT apart from other malware is its prankware toolset, which can be used to mock and troll the victim from within their device.

According to Kaspersky, CrystalX RAT comes with a panel titled "Rofl," which includes different methods in which the attacker can remotely prank the target through their infected computer. 

Using CrystalX RAT, a hacker could remotely change a victim's desktop background to any image they like or rotate their computer screen's display, for example.

The attacker could also swap the victim's mouse buttons, disconnect computer peripherals like the monitor or keyboard, or hide desktop icons. CrystalX RAT also provides the capability to completely shutdown or restart an infected device remotely. Furthermore, a victim can receive custom notifications created by the attacker, who can even send messages in a pop-up chat dialog window.

While these may seem like silly pranks, as Kaspersky points out, they add a distressing psychological toll to the target, who is already a victim to an invasive cyberattack.

“Such a diverse feature set effectively enables a 360-degree compromise of the victim and a complete loss of privacy," said senior security researcher at Kaspersky Leonid Bezvershenko in a statement. "Beyond gaining access to account credentials, the stolen data could potentially be used for blackmail."

CrystalX RAT is just one of a number of sophisticated malware attacks to pop up over the past few months. Cybersecurity professionals urge users to be cautious when coming across unknown files online and to stick with downloads from official, trusted sources.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Apple boots vibe coding app Anything from App Store

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 20:23

Apple brought the ban hammer down on an AI-powered iOS app.

The Information reported that Apple pulled an app called "Anything" from the App Store. For the unfamiliar, Anything is/was an app based around using "vibe coding," or the act of using natural language AI prompts to generate apps, often by people with no formal coding experience.

Apple has been either pulling vibe coding apps or blocking them from releasing updates since March, according to The Information, with other apps like Vibecode and Replit becoming victims.

SEE ALSO: Apple celebrates 50th birthday with homepage animation

In case you're wondering why Apple might take a hard line against vibe coding apps, it's not just based on vibes. The company told MacRumors that while there isn't a precise rule against vibe coding, these apps do violate App Store Guideline 2.5.2, which states:

Apps should be self-contained in their bundles, and may not read or write data outside the designated container area, nor may they download, install, or execute code which introduces or changes features or functionality of the app, including other apps. Educational apps designed to teach, develop, or allow students to test executable code may, in limited circumstances, download code provided that such code is not used for other purposes. Such apps must make the source code provided by the app completely viewable and editable by the user.

So, while there isn't exactly a rule against vibe coding apps, that guideline, as currently written, would make it pretty hard for any of them to exist on the App Store.

App developers have also reported delays in app store approvals this year, with some blaming vibe coding apps for creating a bottleneck. On Apple's end, fewer vibe-coded apps means fewer submissions to review.

But that also means you might need to learn how to code for real if you want to make an iOS app, so not everyone is a winner here.

SEE ALSO: You vibe-coded an app, now what?
Categories: IT General, Technology

Instagram reportedly deletes Bellesa sex toy shop account for using the word clitoris

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 20:18

The sex toy shop Bellesa Boutique said today that Instagram "permanently deleted" its account for using the word "clitoris."

Bellesa Boutique offers sex toys for any gender, from vibrators to cuffs. (Bellesa also has a sister site, hosting pornography marketed towards women.)

SEE ALSO: Shockingly low number of adults can identify the clitoris, sex toy shop finds

"Bellesa Boutique (@bellesaco) was just banned from Instagram," the shop posted from a new account, @bellesacensored, on March 31. The original Bellesa Instagram account had 700,000 followers and hosted over a decade's worth of content, the caption stated.

In a statement posted to X, the company provided this explanation: "Our violation? Using the word 'clitoris.'"

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In email screenshots Bellesa shared with Mashable, Meta stated that the account was disabled for "violating Meta's Community Standards due to sexually explicit language in organic content." (Organic means that Bellesa shared the content on its account rather than in an advertisement.)

The email goes on:

Examples of content that is not allowed include sexually explicit language that uses explicit or graphic detail about:

Genitals

States of sexual arousal (e.g., wetness or erection)

Sexual encounters

Credit: Screenshot: Bellesa

This is language lifted from Meta's Community Standards concerning Adult Sexual Solicitation and Sexually Explicit Language, where it states that the above language isn't allowed, but does not include "content shared in a humorous, satirical context or as sexual cursing."

Cofounder and CEO of Bellesa, Michelle Shnaidman, told Mashable that there wasn't any opportunity to appeal or review specific content before deletion, nor was the company given any warning. The Bellesa team was locked out of the account entirely on Saturday morning, and they were given a notice through the app.

The email also states that the company reviewed the case and determined the account violated its guidelines and can't be re-enabled.

"For over a decade, hundreds of thousands of people came to the @bellesaco community to learn about and celebrate their own bodies — a safe, shame-free space to discuss sexual wellness and pleasure. Instagram deleted it for 'sexually explicit language,' meaning discussing women's bodies in a health context is treated as inherently unacceptable," Shnaidman told Mashable over email.

The account deletion happened days after Meta was found guilty (along with YouTube) of negligent platform design that resulted in the harm of a young person's mental health. (Meta has said it will appeal the verdict.)

Credit: Screenshot: Mashable

"Four days after losing a $375M lawsuit in court, Meta needed to look tough," the @bellesacensored post continues. "Instead of fixing what got them sued, they banned a women's sexual health community."

Shnaidman stated similarly that Bellesa wasn't the problem Meta was sued over. "But we're easier to ban than the content that actually got them into court," she said.

This isn't the first time Meta deleted content from a sex toy shop. In 2023, Meta reportedly rejected ads from another sex toy shop, Unbound, until it marketed to men. That same year, Meta seemed to reject period care ads for being "adult" or "political." (Meanwhile, explicit AI girlfriends were OK to advertise on Meta in 2024.) And for years, sex workers as well as LGBTQ content creators have told Mashable that they, too, have been banned or shadowbanned from Instagram.

In a 2025 study on the suppression of sexual and reproductive health on major platforms like Meta, the Center for Intimacy Justice found that of the groups studied, 63 percent had organic content removed from Meta platforms, and 84 percent of businesses and 76 percent of nonprofits had ads rejected by Meta.

The nonprofit Repro Uncensored, which monitors and tracks censorship, documented a wave of increased censorship in Nov. and Dec. 2025, its executive director, Martha Dimitratou, told Mashable.

Even in the last few days, they've seen a new wave of accounts taken down by Meta, including LGBTQ accounts and even accounts for nightclubs. Dimitratou couldn't pinpoint exactly why this is happening right now, but it could be a mix of AI content moderation, people reporting these accounts, or a big political or legal event — like the Meta trial.

Bellesa's Facebook account remains up, along with some Reels, though it has around 40,000 followers compared to Instagram's 700,000.

Mashable has reached out to Meta for comment.

"The ability to discuss sexual health online is how an entire generation of women learned what endometriosis is, what a cervical exam involves, that their experiences are normal," Shnaidman said. "Take that away and you're not protecting anyone — you're pushing these convos back into the dark."

Categories: IT General, Technology

You can now change your Gmail username. Here’s how to do it.

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 18:58

Google first unveiled Gmail to the public on April 1, 2004. Now, 22 years later, Google is finally letting some Gmail users change their account's username while retaining everything else in their account.

The ability for Gmail users to change their username was first teased by Google late last year. And now, as of Tuesday, every Gmail user in the U.S. can officially change their username — that's the part that comes before the "@gmail.com" – to whatever they want, as long as the new username is available.

Aside from the username, everything else with the account remains the same. All emails and files associated with the old username will continue to exist in the account for the new username.

What happens to your old Gmail address? Google says it will retain that username for the user so that emails sent to that old address continue to arrive to the new username's inbox. 

So, are you ready to change that Gmail username you created while you were still in high school? Here's how to do it.

How to change your Gmail username

If you're a Gmail user in the U.S., the option to change your Gmail username while retaining the same account is now open to you.

To change your username, simply go to your Settings while signed into your Google account. Next, go to Personal info, followed by Email, and then Google Account email.

Eligible accounts will then see a button labeled "Change Google Account email" on this page. Tap that button and then pick a new username.

Please note, Gmail users can only change their username once every 12 months. So, once you pick a new username, you're stuck with it for at least a year. But that might sound like a pretty short timeframe if you were one of the unfortunate users stuck with your previous Gmail username for 22 years.

Categories: IT General, Technology

The best free Lego deals this week: How to claim a cute Easter Bunny and Star Wars set for free

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 18:31
Free Lego deals this week at a glance Best holiday offering Lego Cute Easter Bunny free at Lego with $40 purchase (save $4.99) Get Deal Best Star Wars offering Lego Star Wars Kamino Training Facility free at Lego with $160 purchase (save $29.99) Get Deal

It's not easy to come by something for nothing in 2026, let alone something good. But Lego offers free deals fairly regularly, with purchase, of course. This week's free deals include something perfect for Easter and a fun build for Star Wars fans. Both of these free offerings expire on April 5, so hop to it.

Best holiday offering Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Cute Easter Bunny $0 at Lego
$4.99 Save $4.99 with $40+ purchase Get Deal Why we like it

Lego named this build "Cute Easter Bunny" and we agree on its cuteness. It's a mini-build designed for those ages 6 and up. It includes 66 pieces to build the bunny, carrot, and three colorful Easter eggs. Plus, the heart-shaped nose could not be cuter. The Lego Cute Easter Bunny build comes free with online purchase of $40 or more at Lego.

SEE ALSO: Spend $50 at Amazon on Easter candy, toys, and games to get $10 off Best Star Wars offering Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars Kamino Training Facility $0 at Lego
$29.99 Save $29.99 with $160+ purchase Get Deal Why we like it

Even the best need training. The Lego Star War Kamino Training Facility is free with purchase of $160 or more online at Lego through April 5. It's a 190-piece build that includes three Clone Cadets from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. There's also the KE-8 Enforcer floating patrol vehicle with it's cockpit that opens. The Star Wars build is about 10 inches tall and 3.5 inches wide.

Categories: IT General, Technology

20+ lingering Amazon Spring Sale deals Im sending to the group chat

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 18:05
Amazon Big Spring Sale last-minute deals Best floorcare deal Bissell PowerFresh Lift-Off Pet Steam Mop $148.93 (save $11.06) Get Deal Best spot cleaning tool deal Bissell Little Green Pet Deluxe Portable Carpet Cleaner $139.99 (save $20) Get Deal Best tech deal MacBook Pro (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1799 (save $100) Get Deal Best beauty tech deal Drybar "You Had Me at Blowout" Kit $116.25 (save $38.75) Get Deal Best skincare deal philosophy hope in a jar glow water cream face moisturizer $38.98 (save $13.02) Get Deal Best sexual wellness deal LELO Smart Wand 2 (Medium) $138.58 (save $30.42) Get Deal

I've been writing for Mashable for four years, and in that time, I've tested hundreds of products — including tons of vibrators. While my niche is sexual health and wellness, my actual everyday life consists of wrangling two unruly beagles, working from literally wherever, and trying to get my hair done in under 10 minutes.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's Big Spring Sale is over, but these 110+ deals are still live: Last chance to save on Apple, Bose, Lego

So, when my editors asked me to round up the best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals that are miraculously still live today, I realized my version of "essential tech" looks a little different than the gadgets Mashable's Tech Editor, Timothy Beck Werth, already covered.

From my favorite steam mop to the blowout kit I use every single day, here are the lingering deals I'm telling my friends to buy before they disappear for good.

Shop a steam mop that'll keep your floors spotless sans chemicals Bissell PowerFresh Lift-Off Pet Steam Mop $148.93 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $11.06   Get Deal at Amazon

As you know, I have two beagles. And even though I love them to bits, they can be messy, unruly, and demanding — especially if I'm not giving them enough attention (which usually leads to an on-purpose accident to get it). That's why I love this thing.

The Bissell PowerFresh Lift-Off Pet Steam Mop is a literal lifesaver when they've gotten up in the middle of the night and left me a surprise glued to the floor by morning. Of course, I take them out, and they have puppy pads in the house, but sometimes real accidents happen.

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

This steam mop is unlike other wet mops I've tried (and hated because they stink even after I clean them); it's super easy to use, cleanup is quick and easy (I just throw the washable mop pad in the washer), and it doesn't use harsh chemicals or leave a nasty, wet dog smell in my apartment like most wet mops do. It relies on steam and heat to get the job done, and it works! It also features a removable Lift-Off pod and comes with 13 attachments, so you can clean other surfaces like baseboards and the shower, too.

Get the Bissell PowerFresh Lift-Off Pet Steam Mop for $148.93, down from $159.99 (save $11.06) at Amazon.

More floor care deals Spot clean your couch and other delicate fabrics with this discounted portable carpet cleaner Bissell Little Green Pet Deluxe Portable Carpet Cleaner (Gray/Blue) $139.99 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $20   Get Deal at Amazon

Bissell is one of my favorite brands for pet parents because it's affordable and effective. Whenever I need to spot-clean something, I use the Bissell Little Green Pet Deluxe Portable Carpet Cleaner. It's loud, but it works, and this deluxe version comes with a three-inch Tough Stain Tool, a Stain Trapper Tool, and trial-size formulas to get you started.

Get the Bissell Little Green Pet Deluxe Portable Carpet Cleaner for $139.99, down from $159.99 (save $20) at Amazon.

SEE ALSO: What is the best robot vacuum for pet hair? After testing, my cats and I chose 4 top picks for 2026 so far. Give your WFW (work from wherever) setup an upgrade with a new-ish MacBook Pro MacBook Pro (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,799 at Amazon
$1,899 Save $100   Get Deal at Amazon

Whenever I'm not on my iMac, I work on my 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD). The M4 is a 2024 laptop, but it still works just fine even after putting it through hell day after day (I'm sure my log time is in the hundreds of thousands). It's not on sale right now, but the 2025 model is. You can still get $100 off the 14.2-inch MacBook Pro (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) at Amazon. (It's not a shocking deal, but $100 is $100, right?)

Get the MacBook Pro (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) for $1,799, down from $1,899 (save $100) at Amazon.

More Apple dealsGet Zoom-ready, or just ready to go out with your besties, with the Drybar 'You Had Me at Blowout' Kit Drybar "You Had Me at Blowout" Kit $110.44 at Amazon
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If there's one personal item I have to take with me anytime I'm staying overnight, it'd be the Drybar "You Had Me at Blowout" Kit. I got this gift set for Christmas last year, and I literally use it every single day.

This little device is super handy for anyone who hates doing their hair or just doesn't want to spend hours in the bathroom getting ready (my sister takes forever to put her makeup on). With this tool, you can style your hair in minutes and be on your way to wherever way before your friends realize that you're not actually on the train yet.

SEE ALSO: I tested the best Dyson Airwrap dupes under $300: The Shark FlexStyle isn't your only option

It comes with the Double Shot blow dryer brush, plus Detox Dry Shampoo, Prep Rally Detangler, Triple Sec texturizer, and Final Call. It claims to give you extra volume that lasts for eight hours, and honestly, it delivers.

Get the Drybar "You Had Me at Blowout" Kit for $116.25, down from $155 (save $38.75) at Amazon.

More beauty tech deals Don't forget to moisturize — my fave water cream is finally on sale, and you should definitely buy it Opens in a new window Credit: philosophy philosophy hope in a jar glow water cream face moisturizer $38.98 at Amazon
$52 Save $13.02   Get Deal

OK, so hydration is super important, and so is staying moisturized because glowing skin is happy skin. I cannot recommend this moisturizer enough. I put this on my face every time I get out of the shower. (I also love, love, love philosophy's face mask.) The formula includes hyaluronic acid and pineapple extract, which provide up to 72 hours of hydration. It's super lightweight, gives you a gorgeous natural glow, and works as a great primer if you wear foundation (I don't, and it still makes my skin dewy).

But here's the real tea: This stuff is never (I repeat, never) on sale, so you should definitely grab it while it is!

Get philosophy's hope in a jar glow water cream face moisturizer for $38.98, down from $52 (save $13.02) at Amazon.

SEE ALSO: Is this $45 red light gua sha a promising Solawave dupe? Keep your stress levels low with my all-time favorite wand vibrator LELO Smart Wand 2 (Medium) $138.58 at Amazon
$169 Save $30.42   Get Deal at Amazon

I couldn't write a deals roundup without including a vibrator — sexual wellness is an essential part of your overall routine. I have the large version of the LELO Smart Wand 2, and it was my very first favorite wand vibrator. (Until I met the VIM by Fun Factory, which was, unfortunately, discontinued.) Right now, the medium version is on sale, and it's the perfect size if you want something a bit more manageable to hold (or pack in a weekend bag).

It has a super-chic design, is 100% waterproof for the bath or shower, and offers 10 different vibration patterns. The charge also lasts practically forever, so you don't have to worry about it dying right when you need to release some tension.

Get the LELO Smart Wand 2 (Medium) for $138.58, down from $169 (save $30.42) at Amazon.

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Spend $50 at Amazon on Easter candy, toys, and games to get $10 off

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 17:46

SPEND $50 TO SAVE $10: Amazon's "Fill your Easter basket" event takes $10 off a purchase of $50 or more on select Easter candy, toys, and games.

Eligible Amazon "Fill your Easter basket" items at a glance Lindt Gold Bunny $4.99 at Amazon Get Deal Hello Kitty Heart Pail $11.99 at Amazon (save $8) Get Deal Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Jumbo Pet $12.29 at Amazon (save $3.60) Get Deal

Easter is coming up quickly. If you don't have Easter basket goodies sorted out yet, Amazon is here to save the day. Spend $50 on select Easter candy, toys, and games at Amazon to save $10 on your purchase. Maybe best of all, plenty of these items will arrive with overnight shipping, depending on your location. Since Easter is just four days away, this quick shipping is a major benefit.

The Amazon Easter Basket event includes great candy options from Lindt, Reese's, Sour Patch Kids, Nerds, and more. For non-sweet treats, snag fresh spring art supplies from Crayola. Even a few Squishmallows and Gund stuffed animals are included in the deal. Games include the favorite Bananagrams and even Catan is included in the sale, which is sitting at a sale price of $43.99 instead of the list price of $54.99.

It's best to hop (sorry) on this offer quickly since Amazon doesn't list a time or date when the deal ends. Browse the entire list of eligible items to pick your favorites for this year's Easter baskets.

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KitKat heist tracker lets candy lovers check if their KitKat is from the heist

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 17:32

The problem with announcing any kind of news on April 1 is that absolutely nobody will believe you.

Case in point: On Wednesday morning, KitKat announced that customers could use a special online tracking tool to figure out if their purchased confectionery goods were part of the massive 12-ton KitKat heist that's gotten the internet's attention over the past few days.

The KitKat heist tracker was advertised on the official KitKat X account, and whoever runs the account is ardently insisting, both in the original post and in the replies, that this is real and not an April Fool's joke.

SEE ALSO: A 12-ton KitKat heist is breaking the internet This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.

Taking a look at the tracker itself, it's hard to parse fiction from reality. It appears to be a pretty straightforward tracker with a text input for an 8-digit batch code on the back of each KitKat package. I don't personally have any KitKats on hand to test this out with, but I typed in a random 8-digit number and was told that it wasn't part of the stolen batch.

So, at the very least, the tracker is actually checking for something. It's just impossible to say what would happen if you happened to type in a "correct" batch code.

Whether or not the tracker is a hoax, the heist was very real. More than 400,000 KitKat bars were stolen from a delivery truck going between Italy and Poland, prompting plenty of The Fast and the Furious memes (and some genuine concerns for the public supply of KitKats ahead of the Easter holiday).

For what it's worth, the company, Nestle KitKat, says there is no threat to the chocolatey supply chain at this time.

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The Hisense 55-inch Canvas art TV is down to a new best price ever post-Spring Sale

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 17:20

SAVE $400: As of April 1, the Hisense 55-inch Canvas QLED 4K TV is down to only $599.99 at Amazon. That's 40% off its list price and a new best price ever.

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The Amazon Big Spring Sale delivered plenty of excellent TV deals, but budget-friendly brand Hisense isn't playing by the rules. While the brand (which is one of our favorites, BTW) did drop prices over the last week, it waited until the sale was officially over to give us its best prices ever on several TV models — including the coveted Canvas art TV.

As of April 1, the Hisense 55-inch Canvas QLED 4K TV is down to just $599.99 at Amazon. That's 40% or $400 off its list price and a new lowest price on record. For those curious, the same TV was $87.98 more during the Spring Sale.

The Canvas TV is an alternative to the popular Samsung The Frame TV for budget-conscious shoppers. Like The Frame, it transforms a basic black box into a stylish piece of artwork that hangs on your wall. Its matte finish allows it to blend seamlessly into a gallery wall with other non-tech wall hangings. Unlike The Frame, it uses Google TV's interface, which Mashable's Miller Kern (a Canvas TV owner) says is "way more intuitive and responsive than Samsung's."

Beyond doubling as artwork, the Hisense Canvas is a QLED TV, so it's noticeably brighter and more saturated than a basic LED TV. It'll look brilliant in any lighting conditions. It also features a variable refresh rate up to 144Hz, which is surprisingly good for gaming, real-time adaptive brightness and color temperature, and an ultra-slim wall mount that lies flush against the wall for the true framed art look.

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Amazons Big Spring Sale is done and dusted, but these Apple deals are still live

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 16:16
The best Amazon Big Spring Sale Apple deals still live: Best AirPods deal AirPods Pro 3 $199 (save $50) Get Deal Best AirTag deal Apple AirTag (1st Gen, 4-Pack) $59.99 (save $39.01) Get Deal Best iPad deal Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $749 (save $50) Get Deal Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $949 (save $250) Get Deal Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $329 (save $70) Get Deal

Amazon's Big Spring Sale, in its third consecutive year, dropped an abundance of deals on us this past week. The sale is now officially over (as of March 31), but we're still keeping a watchful eye out to see if any of those deals are still hanging around.

Many of the best Apple deals have vanished; either stock has dried up or prices started creeping back up. But not all of them. Thankfully, a few deals are still holding strong.

Apple has kept us very busy so far in 2026. We've been hard at work testing the first-ever budget Neo MacBook, as well as the upgraded MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros, a new iPad Air, and the iPhone 17e. Next on our Apple to-do list: the AirPods Max 2.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's Spring Sale is almost over — these are the top 10 deals to shop before midnight

With so many new Apple products, we've seen a bunch of first-time discounts during the Amazon Spring Sale, as well as new record-low prices on last-gen models like the Apple Watch SE 2 and M4 MacBook Air. Most of our favorite deals on last-gen products have gone in and out of stock throughout the week at Amazon, but competitors still have them in stock.

If the model you want is no longer available, be sure to check at Best Buy and Walmart. These retailers are matching (or within a few dollars of) many of the best Spring Sale deals and tend to have more transparent pricing.

We're still tracking prices below on AirPods, MacBooks, and iPads post sale. Just a heads-up: if you see a deal crossed out below, it means it has either sold out or the price has gone back up.

Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 at Amazon
$249 Save $50   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

We've always been fans of the AirPods Pro, but the third generation really takes them to new heights. Mashable's reviewer called them, "without a doubt, one of the best products of the year" in 2025.

The latest premium buds feature outstanding noise cancellation (twice as good as the Pro 2), a solid eight hours of battery life with ANC on, and new foam-infused tips that come in five sizes to find the perfect fit. Apple also brought the heart rate monitoring tech from the Powerbeats Pro 2 (our favorite earbuds for working out) and Fitness app compatibility to the new AirPods Pro 3, and introduced a live translation feature.

While we've seen the buds drop as low as $184 in the past, this Amazon spring sale discount is still worth grabbing — and still hanging on a day after the sale.

More AirPods deals Best AirTag deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag (1st Gen, 4-Pack) $59.99 at Walmart
$99 Save $39.01   Get Deal Why we like it

This four-pack of Apple's Bluetooth trackers has gone in and out of stock at Amazon over the last week, but luckily, Walmart's stock has stayed consistent. Right now, get a 4-pack of 1st gen AirTags for just $59.99, the lowest price ever on the bundle. You wind up paying just $15 per AirTag. As of April 1, this pack of AirTags is out of stock at Amazon, but still available for $59.99 at Walmart and Best Buy.

Best iPad deal Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $746.50 at Amazon
$799 Save $52.50   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Just launched last month, the 13-inch M4 iPad Air is already on sale. The base configuration with WiFi connectivity and 128GB of storage is now just $749 (normally $799). Mashable's tech editor took the M4 iPad Air for a spin and found it pretty impressive — too impressive for the average user, even. "It delivers iterative updates that improve an already stellar tablet," he writes in his review.

More iPad dealsBest Amazon Big Spring Sale MacBook deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $949 at Best Buy
$1,199 Save $250   Get Deal Why we like it

Apple released its new MacBook Air with the M5 chip last month, but honestly, they're not a whole lot different than the M4 Airs. The main differences are the upgraded processor and a new wireless chip. You can save some money by grabbing the M4 model with 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage, which is currently down to just $949 at Best Buy. Amazon had the same deal at the start of the Big Spring Sale, but it's since gone out of stock multiple times and jumped up to $999.

More MacBook Air dealsMacBook Pro dealsBest Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $329 at Amazon
$399 Save $70   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The Apple Watch Series 11 offers significant battery improvements over its predecessor. For that reason alone, it's worth the upgrade. It also features a tougher build with durable glass that's twice as resistant to scratches, 5G capability for quicker connectivity, and a Sleep Score and hypertension tool that can flag chronic high blood pressure. It's not a major upgrade (is anything in 2026?), but as Mashable's reviewer put it: "Buy it for the battery life." Now $70 cheaper, it's an even better value.

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Krispy Kreme is celebrating NASAs Artemis II mission with a new space-themed doughnut — how to try

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:54

We know there is an awful lot going on in the world right now, but we shouldn't forget that humans are actually heading back into space. That's a big deal.

To mark the launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission — the first crewed flight to the Moon in over 50 years — Krispy Kreme has dropped a limited-edition doughnut that looks out of this world. It's a classic Original Glazed doughnut that's dipped in blue vanilla-flavored icing and topped with OREO crunch and white nonpareil stars. It's finished with a cookies-and-cream buttercream dollop and a red icing chevron — a sweet nod to the NASA logo.

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You can find these limited-edition doughnuts in-shop at participating shops nationwide or you can order for pickup or delivery through the Krispy Kreme app and website. The Artemis II doughnut is available through April 2 — don't miss out on this chance to celebrate this momentous occasion.

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A24s Mother Mary trailer is worth it for the FKA twigs track

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:50

A24's latest look at David Lowery's upcoming film Mother Mary gives us more of an idea of what to expect when you blend Anne Hathaway and FKA twigs into a pop star dream.

In the trailer above, you can hear Hathaway's vocals on the film's second single, "My Mouth Is Lonely For You," written by the iconic English singer-songwriter; the first track "Burial" was unveiled in March. It's a bit of a moment for pop star-related A24 films right now, with the Mother Mary soundtrack not only including tracks written by FKA twigs but also Charli xcx and Jack Antonoff. The Mother Mary: Greatest Hits album arrives Apr. 17, just before the film releases, and I'll personally be blasting it loud enough to either help or very much hinder the marketing team's work.

Of course, the visuals mean everything here too, as the trailer shows The Devil Wears Prada 2 headliner as eponymous pop star Mother Mary, who reconnects with her best friend, costume designer Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel), before returning to the stage after a hiatus. Hathaway and Coel lead a formidable cast including Hunter Schafer, Atheena Frizzell, Sian Clifford, Kaia Gerber, Jessica Brown Findlay, Isaura Barbé-Brown, and Alba Baptista.

Mother Mary hits cinemas April 24.

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Dunkin’ is giving away over a million coffees for free today — how to claim yours on April Fools Day

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:27

April Fools' Day is a minefield of fake announcements and pranks, but Dunkin’ is offering some much-needed digital sincerity (and generosity) this year.

For the second year in a row, Dunkin’ is giving away an enormous number of free coffees to celebrate April Fools' Day. How many, we hear you ask. Last year, Dunkin' promised to give away a million free coffees, but a lot of people thought it was a prank. In an effort to prove how serious they are about this special occasion, Dunkin' is going one better and giving away 1,000,001 free coffees this year.

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Rewards members simply need to open the Dunkin’ app and enter the promo code STILLNOTAJOKE to qualify for this promotion. The giveaway is valid while supplies last and excludes extra-large and cold brew coffees. Not already a member? Don't worry, it's free to join.

The free coffee redemption is valid in your app for seven days, so you don't actually need to leave the house today. You can redeem your free cup and pick your moment to cash in.

What's great about this free giveaway is that it's actually free. There's no qualifying purchase or sneaky catch that requires you to jump through hoops. You just need to enter a code and away you go. That's how it should be.

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Apple celebrates 50th birthday with homepage animation

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:08

Today, April 1, 2026 (no joke), is Apple's 50th birthday.

The company was launched by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne on this day in 1976, essentially to market Wozniak's visionary Apple I personal computer.

Since then, it's grown into one of the largest, most successful companies ever created, with Apple products an important part of the lives of billions of people worldwide.

SEE ALSO: Everything Apple stopped selling in March. See the list.

To mark the occasion, the company did a little takeover of its own website, which now features a colorful animation highlighting some of Apple's most important products, from the earliest Macs all the way to the new Vision Pro.

"At 50 years, it’s only natural to look back. But Apple has always looked forward, building tools and delivering experiences that enrich people’s lives. As we celebrate how far we’ve come, we’re inspired by where we’ll go — together," says the text accompanying the animation.

SEE ALSO: Apple to issue emergency patch to protect iPhones from DarkSword spyware

Of course, this is by no means all that Apple is doing to celebrate. The company recently announced that the festivities will be held over several weeks. So far, Apple has made good on that promise with a series of surprise concerts, including a performance by Alicia Keys at Apple Grand Central in New York City.

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Jon Stewart has a brutal reaction to Trump waffling about pens

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 14:12

There may be a war going on, but Donald Trump appears to be more concerned with ballrooms, past dining experiences, and even pens.

That's the vibe given in clips from Thursday’s cabinet meeting, presented by Jon Stewart in the monologue above, and the Daily Show host is less than impressed.

"That's a cabinet meeting during a f***ing war," says Stewart, after showing a montage of Trump waffling on about pens. "Don't tell us what you used to draw the map, just draw the f***ing map! All we keep hearing from this administration is why the American people have to sacrifice for Trump's vision of America's greatness. That these temporary disruptions are just part of the process. And why can't we be patriots? We have to be patient. We have to suck it up, whether it's high gas prices, or whimsical tariff inflation, or Draconian ICE raids, or temporary Bill of Rights suspensions. It's on us to understand. But Trump gets to be just the same old, 'Ain't I a stinker?', utterly self-absorbed, 'Remember-when-I-used-to-want-to-f*** hot girls?', twat self.

"Can you imagine any other president, let alone a wartime president, be this f***ing self indulgent?"

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Stephen Colbert gleefully recaps the best signs at the No Kings protest

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 14:12

The No Kings protest continued over the weekend, with thousands of people gathering together across the US to protest President Donald Trump and his administration.

And as always, people came with signs.

In the clip above, Stephen Colbert runs through some notable examples, including a large banner reading "Jimmy Kimmel has higher ratings than you!" ("I like that one," Colbert says) and a gigantic defecating inflatable of the president.

"Perhaps most impressive of all was this inflatable Trump pooping directly onto the constitution," says Colbert, playing footage of the impressive balloon. "That is mwah. Spectacular craftsmanship, above all else. Whoever made that should be proud, because one day their grandchild will ask them how they resisted the rise of American fascism, and they can proudly say: 'Well Tyler, your grandma and I worked round the clock with a team of fellow patriots to answer the eternal question of democracy, Can we make an angry balloon that looks like it's pooping fire? Yes, you can.'"

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Tinders fake height verification is now a real feature on another app

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 13:44

An April Fool's joke from Tinder in 2019 is now real.

Seven years ago, Tinder joked that it was adding height verification to its app. Now, in 2026, the matchmaking app Tenr has made that a reality.

SEE ALSO: 8 best dating apps and sites for singles in their 40s and up

"People care about height, and the app is all about not BS-ing and giving information up front," said Adam Moelis, the founder of Tenr. (Moelis also co-founded fintech company Yotta. In 2024, thousands of Yotta customers were locked out of their accounts and unable to access their money due to the failure of one of its banking partners. It appears that many customers are still locked out of their Yotta accounts as of this writing.)

What is Tenr?

Tenr is a matchmaking app that aims, as Moelis said, to cut the BS in dating. The fundamental idea is that it doesn't take a two or three-hour date to know if you're interested in someone, but only ten minutes. Users sign up, answer questions about themselves and their preferences, and Tenr "crunches the information" to give three to five matches a day. From there, you have a ten-minute date the app calls a "Tenr," and each party decides whether to meet in person.

AI helps screen people, but it's not the core feature of Tenr, Moelis said. "I don't think AI is good at assessing chemistry, and I think that's probably the most important thing in dating. It's like, do you guys have an energy match? Do you have chemistry? And I think AI can't do that right now. You still need the interaction with the other person." Hence, ten-minute dates.

How does the app verify height?

But back to height. Moelis is right: Height is important to people. For years, people have lamented that women want to date tall guys. Women have even used ChatGPT to catch men lying about it, and Tinder started testing a paid height preference last year. (Tinder told Mashable there isn't an update since then.) Hinge lets users select a height filter and there's even a "deal breaker" option that you can toggle if you're not open to seeing any profiles that don't fit your preferences.

I, for one, believe that we as a society need to stop obsessing about height in dating, but the preoccupation persists. And now, an app is getting in on it and using Apple's Measure app to ensure accuracy. (iPhone models 12 and up use LiDAR scanners — Light Detection and Ranging — to produce accurate measurements.)

"We thought it would be kind of a fun feature," Moelis said. "No other dating app is doing that because it's a little bit controversial, but we think it matters to people."

Here's how height verification works on Tenr: Using the LiDAR scanner on the iPhone camera, a friend can hold the phone and point it at you. It's pretty accurate — plus or minus an inch, said Moelis.

The feature went live a few weeks ago, and it's getting a fair amount of use. Moelis is actually surprised by the lack of negative reaction. Over 700 users have verified their heights so far (and the app is close to 6,000 sign-ups since May 2025).

Height verification, of course, isn't the app's only feature. Moelis also mentioned the Wingman, in which users can recruit friends to help choose their photos and leave testimonials about them. But for those who are tired of men lying about a few inches on dating apps, this might be the only way to catch them — before meeting them IRL, that is.

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Apple to issue emergency patch to protect iPhones from DarkSword spyware

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 13:27

If you needed more proof of just how bad the DarkSword spyware is, Apple is about to issue a rare patch (via Wired) that addresses the issue on phones running iOS 18.

Why is this rare? Well, typically Apple will simply tell iPhone users to upgrade to the latest version of iOS (that's iOS 26.4 right now). But this time, everyone running iOS 18 on their phones is getting a patch of their own.

DarkSword is a web based tool that enables malicious hackers to steal data from iPhones, and it's publicly available for everyone to use. Apple already patched iOS 26 against DarkSword, but iOS 18 remains unprotected at writing time. As for why anyone would want to run iOS 18, there are folks who are simply slow to update their phone, and then there are those that may not want to switch to Apple's new "Liquid Glass" user interface that debuted in iOS 26.

It's not a small group. A survey by TelemetryDeck indicated that roughly 19 percent of all iPhone users were running iOS 18 at the end of February.

An Apple spokesperson told Wired that the new patch will be issued on Wednesday morning. This patch will not upgrade the phone to iOS 26; instead, users will remain on iOS 18, but will be safe against DarkSword.

SEE ALSO: iPhone exploit DarkSword has been released in the wild: How to protect yourself

Apple, of course, still encourages all users to update to iOS 26 and receive the company's "most advanced protections."

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