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Use Amazons spring sale to prep for extreme summer weather: Last day deals on fans, cooling bedding, more

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 03:18
A quick look at the best Big Spring Sale deals on summer essentials Best bladeless fan deal Dyson HP07 Purifier Hot+Cool $459.99 at Amazon (save $290) Get Deal Best tower fan deal Dreo Oscillating 4-Speed Tower Fan $59.98 at Amazon (save $20) Get Deal Best portable fan deal Jisulife Handheld Portable Fan $18.69 at Amazon (save $4.26) Get Deal Best cooling comforter deal Buffy Cloud Eucalyptus Cooling Comforter (full/queen) $159 at Amazon (save $41) Get Deal Best power station deal Anker Solix 1000 v2 $899.99 at Amazon (save $370) Get Deal

Last year was one of the hottest years on record, memorialized by the Great Portable Handheld Fan Scramble of July 2025. We'd all be wise to start preparing for likely 2026 heat waves earlier than the week of the heat wave. That means taking advantage of the remaining cooling deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale instead of waiting until Prime Day in June or July.

SEE ALSO: How to recycle Amazon packaging from your Big Spring Sale purchases (yes, all of it)

The Big Spring Sale began on March 25 and ends today, on March 31, at midnight PT. That feels kind of early to be sweating about freakishly high temperatures until you realize that several U.S. states experienced their hottest March days on record this week. So while the Big Spring Sale has been a great time to save on classic spring-y goodies like spring cleaning essentials, fitness trackers, and outdoor gear, it's just as smart a time to save on hot weather staples before the next heat dome hits.

We've rounded up the best Amazon deals on cooling products still live at the Big Spring Sale. Use the table of contents dropdown menu to skip to a specific category, like assorted fans, cooling pillows, or power stations.

Bladeless fan dealsTower fan dealsPersonal portable fan deals SEE ALSO: Climate change made portable fans essential. Capitalism made them a trend. Cooling bedding dealsPillowsComforters, duvet covers, and sheetsPower station dealsDehumidifier dealsPortable air conditioner deals
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Snag some of these deals under $100 during the last few hours of the Big Spring Sale on Amazon

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 03:15

It’s been a big week for shopping at Amazon, thanks to the Big Spring Sale. Almost every category of the retailer saw some exciting deals and worthy steals that we kept a careful eye on. The sale is coming to a close, but it's not over yet, in case you were looking to do some last-minute retail therapy. 

There are so many deals in the last few hours of the sale ringing in at just below $100. The following items, like this portable monitor or this DJI gimbal, are usually well over $100 (and they could make great gifts). Check out the following deals under $100 currently on Amazon for the Big Spring Sale.

(Looking for even lower prices? We're also tracking the best Amazon deals under $50.)

Best Amazon Device under $100 Amazon Echo Dot $39.99 at Amazon
  Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Best Buy Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Amazon is often generous with discounts on its own devices during sales like these, and, as you will see from the list below, there were a lot of excellent deals this week. The Amazon Echo Dot stands out among the crowd in particular because it’s almost reduced to half-off and it packs so many features into one purchase. Plus, you can even get a limited-edition Star Wars Tie Fighter stand for it (which is pretty awesome and also on sale for the spring sale). 

Other Amazon devices on sale for under $100Echo device dealsKindle accessory dealsBest kitchen deals under $100 Opens in a new window Credit: unknown Ninja Nutri-Blender Pro With Auto IQ, High-Speed Blades, 2 Auto-iQ Preset Programs, 1000 Watt, BN500ANZ, Cloud Silver   Why we like it

The Ninja Nutri Blender is one of the best deals we've found under $100 in the kitchen category. The blender comes with three separate cups and lids, which is convenient for taking your blended beverage on the go. The device has not seen a dip below $100 since earlier this year and likely won't until another big sale. The highly reviewed blender is widely beloved by customers for its strength, speed, and durability.

Other kitchen deals under $100Home deals under $100Headphone deals under $100DJI deals under $100 Gaming gear deals under $100Nintendo Switch deals under $100Outdoor deals under $100Lego deals under $100Self-care and beauty deals under $100
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The best AirPods deals from Amazons Big Spring Sale — score AirPods Pro 3 for under $200 while you still can

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 02:53
A quick look at the best Amazon Spring Sale AirPods deals: Best AirPods 4 Deal Apple AirPods 4 $114.95 (save $14.05) Get Deal Best AirPods Pro Deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 (save $50) Get Deal Best AirPods Max deal Apple AirPods Max (1st Gen, USB-C) $399.99 (save $149.01) Get Deal

Amazon's Big Spring Sale ends tonight (March 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT), and the deals on Apple AirPods are still hanging around, for the most part. The AirPods Pro 3 are still on sale for under $200, while the first-generation AirPods Max are still marked down to $449.99 — though if you venture beyond Amazon, you can find them for even cheaper.

The standard AirPods 4 (both with and without ANC) have gotten slightly more expensive since dipping by $30 at the start of the Big Spring Sale last week, but they're not back up to full price just yet. And Amazon still has the best prices on them anywhere; they're matched at Walmart and B&H Photo, but more expensive at Target and Best Buy.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's Big Spring Sale is almost over — snag these AirPods and MacBooks on sale while you still can

If you've been looking to score new earbuds or headphones to pair with your Apple tech this year, we've gathered up our favorite AirPods deals for you in one place.

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$129 Save $14.05   Get Deal Why we like it

If you're not looking to drop a ton of cash on new earbuds, the AirPods 4 without active noise cancellation have dropped to $114.95 at Amazon, saving you $14.05 on list price. (They were $99.99 earlier in the sale, FYI.) We think these are the best budget earbuds for Apple users. They sound nice, fit well in most people's ears, and offer up to five hours of listening per charge.

More AirPods dealsBest AirPods Pro deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 at Amazon
$249 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

The AirPods Pro 3 are some of our favorite earbuds for Apple users, earning spots on both our lists of the best headphones and best earbuds. Our review had high praise for them, with writer Adam Doud calling them, "a remarkable upgrade in functionality over their predecessors, with better battery life and ANC, as well as a new heart rate sensor."

Boasting great sound quality and noise-cancelling features, alongside a hefty battery life that can last up to eight hours (with ANC) on a single charge, these AirPods are a nice upgrade indeed. During Amazon's Big Spring Sale, they're marked down to $199.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple AirPods Pro 3.

Best AirPods Max deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max (1st Gen, USB-C) $399.99 at Woot
$549 Save $149.01   Get Deal Why we like it

Premium noise-canceling headphones from brands like Sony and Bose are much better value, but AirPods Max are a popular pick nonetheless. (If nothing else, they're super stylish.) Apple announced the AirPods Max 2 with better ANC and smart features earlier this month, and now the first-gen models with USB-C charging are on sale on Amazon for $449.99, or $100 off. But don't buy them there: We spotted them on sale for just $399.99 at Woot, Amazon's daily deals site. That matches their record-low price on Amazon itself.

Read Mashable's full review of the first-generation Apple AirPods Max.

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Amazons Spring Sale ends tonight: We found 150+ best-ever deals on Apple, Bose, Lego, and Ninja

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 02:43
The best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals: Best Apple deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal Best Amazon device deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $14.99 at Amazon (save $25 with code FTV4K) Get Deal Best TV deal Samsung 65-Inch Q8F 4K QLED Smart TV $597.99 at Amazon (save $300) Get Deal Best laptop deal Apple MacBook Air, 15-inches (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 at Amazon (save $300) Get Deal Best beauty deal Dyson Supersonic Nural $349.99 at Amazon (save $200) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Ninja Kitchen System Blender and Food Processor $129.99 at Amazon (save $90) Get Deal Best Flagship Headphones Deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 2) $399 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal Best Power Station Deal Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station $428.99 at Amazon (save $370.01) Get Deal Best DJI Drone Deal DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo $499 (save $220) Get Deal Best Deal Under $50 Anker Nano 45W GaN Smart Charger $27.99 at Amazon (save $12) Get Deal

Today, March 31, is the final day of Amazon's third annual Big Spring Sale. The Amazon Spring Sale is your best chance to save until Prime Day in July (or maybe June?), so take a second to take one last look at what's still on sale. There's a lot.

Many of the deals featured in this sale do reflect the spirit of the season: Outdoor gear and yard care supplies, spring cleaning supplies, spring fashion, and other household essentials have naturally been in the spotlight. However, there's no shortage of savings on QLED TVs, flagship Sony headphones, Apple devices, Shark and Dyson hair tools, and of course, Amazon devices like Kindles and Echo smart speakers.

SEE ALSO: How to recycle Amazon packaging from your Big Spring Sale purchases (yes, all of it)

The deals we've been seeing all week aren't guaranteed to last until midnight, though. Mashable's shopping team will be keeping a close eye on what's still available and what has sold out. You can also follow our live blog for real-time updates.

Our editors' most recommended deals will be marked with a 🔥 emoji. Deals that are no longer available will be noted with a strikethrough.

Best Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 at Amazon
$249 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

According to our review, Apple's AirPods Pro 3 are an "easy buy" if you've been looking for a new pair of AirPods. It's easy to see why: They have excellent ANC, eight hours of listening time per charge, a built-in heart rate monitor, and live translation features. While they hit a lower price of $184 back in February, this markdown is still worth checking out.

AirPods deals MacBook deals iPad dealsApple Watch dealsBest headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Headphones $243 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $156.99   Get Deal Why we like it

The final day of the Big Spring Sale 2026 opened with a surprise: The Sony XM5 noise-cancelling headphones are finally on sale at a price we can recommend. In fact, these wireless headphones are at a new record price for one day only.

While these headphones have since been eclipsed by the XM6 model, they're still some of the best headphones in the world. They have 98% of the same features as the newer, pricier model, and our reviewers have praised them for years for their audio quality and active noise cancellation.

More headphone dealsEarbud deals Bluetooth speaker dealsBest vacuum deal Shark PowerDetect Pet Plus Clean & Empty $399.99 at Amazon
$599.99 Save $200   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Spring cleaning deals look like restocking on laundry pods to some, and finally buying a new vacuum to others. If you're in the latter camp, the Shark PowerDetect Pet Plus Clean & Empty is probably the best cordless vacuum value you'll find this season. Senior Shopping Reporter Leah Stodart named it the best stick vacuum for carpets after it completely schooled the layers of cat hair on her rugs at home — not surprising, considering the PowerDetect is Shark's most powerful cordless vacuum. It empties its own dustbin every time you hang it back up to charge.

The Shark Pet IX141 is another good stick vacuum option if you're trying to spend less than 150. Former Mashable reporter (and dog parent) Tim Marcin called this Shark stick vac "life-changing" when he wrote about it for us.

SEE ALSO: I found the best robot vacuums for every floor, budget, and level of laziness Robot vacuum dealsMore cordless vacuum dealsBest Amazon device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $14.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $25   Get Deal Why we like it

The newest Fire TV Stick in Amazon's lineup, the 4K Select, was one of Mashable readers' (and editors') favorite deals from Black Friday. We saw it drop to a wildly low price of $9.99 during that sale, but right now you can grab it for $14.99 using the code FTVSELECT. It offers support for Alexa+, HDR10+, Amazon Kids+, Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass, and NordVPN, and it's already more than 50% off.

Fire TV streaming dealsEcho device dealsKindle dealsKindle accessory deals SEE ALSO: The top finds from Amazon's Spend $100, Get $20 Free sale: Nespresso, Sun Bum, Hydro Flask Best kitchen deal Ninja Kitchen System $129.99 at Amazon
$219.99 Save $90   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The deal on our beloved Ninja Creami Scoop and Swirl that we'd been hyping all week has finally melted.

But there are still a handful of other good Ninja deals around, like the massive 40% discount on the Ninja Kitchen System. Regularly $219.99, you'll now bring home a full-sized Ninja blender, an 8-cup food processor, and two blender cups for just $129.99. It's no Ninja Creami or Ninja Slushi, but there are still endless frozen treat possibilities within this new countertop setup.

More ice cream maker dealsAir fryer, countertop oven, and multicooker dealsBlender dealsCoffee and espresso machine dealsMixer dealsBest outdoor deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 portable power station $428.99 at Amazon
$799 Save $370.01   Get Deal Why we like it

Weighing in at just under 25 pounds, Anker's Solix C1000 Gen 2 portable power station makes an excellent camping companion. The power station can keep your devices juiced up and even has enough oomph to power up some cute fairy lights or whip up a quick meal in the air fryer. It can also recharge in under 50 minutes, which can really come in handy when you're off the grid.

Mashable's reviewer called it "the perfect model for taking on a weekend camping trip or keeping around the house for occasional power outages."

More outdoor dealsMore portable power station dealsBest DJI deal Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Neo Mini 4K Drone $149 at Amazon
$199 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

The Neo is the perfect starter drone for people just venturing into the drone hobby for the first time — and not just because of the low price. This camera offers a 4K camera for shooting gorgeous aerial videos and a 12MP camera. It can take off from the palm of your hand, and it's super portable. For creators and hobbyists, it's a great entry point.

More DJI dealsBest TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch Q8F 4K QLED Smart TV $597.99 at Amazon
$897.99 Save $300   Get Deal Why we like it

There's a reason Samsung has been the most popular TV brand in the world for 20 years in a row: The Korean tech giant makes reliable TVs that last a long time. This QLED Samsung TV was just released in 2025 and has gotten its first big price cut for the Big Spring Sale. Its $597.99 price tag looks especially chill compared to the prices of the 2026 Samsung QLED TVs that were just released last week.

43-inch TVs and under50- to 55-inch TVs65-inch TVs 75-inch TVs and upBest Windows laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus ROG Flow Z13 (AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,069.99 at Amazon
$2,399.99 Save $330 Includes free download code for "Crimson Desert" Get Deal Why we like it

If you're an on-the-go gamer, the Asus ROG Flow Z13 should make your shortlist. It has a 180Hz display (so smooth), a detachable keyboard, and an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip that offers RTX 4060-level graphics performance.

GTA V star Ned Luke recently told Mashable he uses this gaming laptop when he travels, calling it "an animal." The model with 32GB of RAM and a terabyte of disk space is $330 off on Amazon, and it comes with a free copy of Crimson Desert. It's never been cheaper before. (Best Buy is price-matching it, but doesn't throw in the free game code.)

More Windows laptop dealsBest Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree (#10348) $47.95 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $12.04   Get Deal Why we like it

Lego's Botanicals sets are always a delight to have up on display, and this Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree is sure to add a lovely pop of red, orange, and green to your home. At the moment, it's on sale at Amazon for $47.99, which is just pennies away from its lowest-ever price point of $47.95, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel. What better time to scoop up this 474-piece set if it's caught your eye?

More Lego dealsBest beauty deal Dyson Supersonic Nural $349.99 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $100   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The Laifen hair dryer that Mashable's hair tool expert, Bethany Allard, named as the best Dyson Supersonic dupe is on sale for the spring sale. But maybe you won't be as hard-pressed to find a good dupe when the fanciest Supersonic is at a new record-low price.

The Supersonic Nural's main flex over the regular Supersonic is a system of sensors that automatically lowers heat near your head, preventing a sizzling scalp. The Nural can also remember your preferred settings just based on the attachment being used, and knows to pause airflow when you set it down.

More hair tool dealsSkincare device dealsBest home deal Opens in a new window Credit: Blueair Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max $97.99 at Amazon
$139.99 Save $42.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Warmer weather means open windows at home. And for the lucky folks, open windows at home mean allergy-induced sniffles. Make this the year that you finally get an air purifier for your home. This Blueair model can clean up to 926 square feet in an hour.

The powerful HEPA filter can remove airborne particles that irritate our respiratory systems, like pollen, dust, mold spores, pet dander, and smoke, so you'll benefit from the benefits of filtered air indoors year-round.

More air purifier dealsSmart light dealsSheets, comforter, and pillow dealsStain remover tool and upholstery deep cleaner dealsBest phone accessory deals Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Nano 45W GaN Smart Charger $27.99
$39.99 Save $12.00   Get Deal More phone accessory dealsBest streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Music Unlimited $0
$38.97 Save $38.97 Get three months free Get Deal Prime Video add-onsMore streaming service dealsBest Amazon deals under $25Best Amazon deals under $50
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Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Kindle deals are back for the final hours of the sale

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 02:26
The best Kindle deals from the Amazon Spring Sale: Best Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Colorsoft $169.99 (save $80) Get Deal Another great option Amazon Kindle Paperwhite $134.99 (Save $25) Get Deal

Today is the last day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, and usually we're urging you to take advantage of last-minute deals. Earlier today, it looked like that'd be impossible, as every single Kindle, exempting the Kindle Kids line, had sold out.

In a dramatic turn, the final hours of the Big Spring Sale brought back every Kindle deal, from the Colorsoft to the standard Kindle. This way, you don't actually have to wait until Prime Day.

Best Kindle Deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Colorsoft $169.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $80   Get Deal

Usually, the Kindle Colorsoft is way too expensive for my liking, but once it goes on sale, all is forgiven. During Amazon's Big Spring Sale, the Kindle Colorsoft is marked down in a big way. Right now, grab the Kindle Colorsoft for just $169.99. That saves you $80 off its $249.99 list price.

The big draw of the Kindle Colorsoft is its color display. The e-reader has a color resolution of 150 ppi and a black-and-white resolution of 300 ppi. Even with the addition of color to the Kindle Colorsoft, it remains a speedy device. Plus, it comes with no ads. Temper your expectations around color with the Colorsoft: the hues tend to be more muted than what you get on a TV or tablet. The Kindle Colorsoft is waterproof, so you can take it to the pool or beach. If you're looking for a color e-reader, this is a deal to shop during Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

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Sony headphones deals have mostly ended during Amazons Spring Sale — but 1 great 1 remains

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 01:54

For most of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, Sony was the star of headphone deals.

Basically every single model, from the new XM6 headphones and earbuds, to the months-old LinkBuds Clip received major savings. But for March 31, the last day of Amazon's Spring Sale, nearly every single pair of headphones is back up to their list price — except one major one.

SEE ALSO: Live updates on Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Record-low prices on Apple MacBooks, DJI drones, and Kindles

The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are down to a record-low price of $243. The last-gen flagship earbuds are still a great buy, especially at this price point (which we'll get into more below). The only major catch? The deal is a limited-time offer through the end of the sale. Come April 1, the savings will be gone. Learn more about the savings, along with the one other Sony deal left standing, below.

Note: Deals marked with a strikethrough are no longer available at the time of writing.

Best Sony deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones $243 at Amazon
$400 Save $157   Get Deal Why we like it

Yes, the Sony WH-1000XM5s are older, but the Spring Sale has been a great time to grab last-gen tech for a fraction of the price, and these are no exception, dropping to a record-low price of $243. Plus, these headphones hardly show their age.

When our headphones reviewer, Bethany Allard, tested the new XM6 headphones directly against the XM5 headphones, she found that while the newer headphones performed slightly better, there wasn't a huge gulf of difference. Certainly not one that would justify the current $226.99 price difference between the two headphones (yes, you can almost get two pairs of XM5 headphones for the price of one pair of XM6 headphones).

There are two major catches to opting for the XM5 headphones. One, their ear cups don't fold in, which makes them slightly bulkier and less ideal for travel. Two, you have to make your decision soon — like today. This markdown is only live through March 31.

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Amazons Spring Sale is almost over — these are the top 10 deals to shop before midnight

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 01:28

We've made it to the final hours of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, which means the pressure is on to pick up any last-minute savings.

The weeklong sale officially ends March 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT. How to shop during those remaining hours? You could frantically sort through page after page on Amazon, or go the slightly less overwhelming route of looking up lists of hundreds of the best deals (we're partial to our own). Both are valid approaches — but might we recommend a more curated option, like this list of the 10 best deals worth grabbing before midnight?

SEE ALSO: How to recycle Amazon packaging from your Big Spring Sale purchases (yes, all of it)

To create this list, we not only chose category bests on everything from headphones to beauty tech to robot vacuums. We also considered how frequently these items go on sale. For instance, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 didn't make the cut, because while $199 is a solid price to grab them for, they also drop down to that price with enough regularity that you don't need to worry about grabbing them before midnight. If you're in the market for some noise-cancelling headphones, we recommend checking out the Sony XM5s ahead.

You'll find more info on that, along with nine other of the best last-minute deals available, below.

Best headphones deal

If folding ear cups aren't a must for you on a pair of headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are actually a much better value than the Sony WH-1000XM6 (seriously, we put them head-to-head). That's especially the case with the XM5 headphones down to an impressively low $243 (saving you 39%), while the XM6 headphones are back up to their full price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 $243 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $156.99   Get Deal Best Dyson beauty deal

The Dyson Supersonic Nural is an excellent hair dryer that feels luxe, has temperature-adjusting features, comes with quality magnetic attachments for tailored styling, and dries hair as fast as we've ever seen a dryer do it. That said, it's also expensive as hell. However, with this Amazon deal it's slightly less expensive, clocking in at $350 instead of $450, and bringing it closer to the prices of other premium hair dryers.

Check out even more beauty deals.

Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Supersonic Nural $349.99 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $100   Get Deal Best open earbuds deal

The Shokz OpenDots One earbuds are our absolute favorite open earbuds for most people, thanks to their great sound quality, wear, and design that's as tailored to daily use as it is to exercise. Shokz products can be harder to catch on sale, so you'll want to grab these while they're still $40 off.

Shokz OpenDots One $159.94 at Amazon
$199.95 Save $40.01   See It at Amazon Best Kindle deal

Amazon sales are the best time to grab Amazon products. We've already seen the regular Kindle jump back up to its full price once during the Big Spring Sale — you'll want to make sure you grab it while it's still down to $95.

Amazon Kindle (16GB) $94.99 at Amazon
$109.99 Save $15   See It at Amazon Best robot vacuum deal

Our resident robot vacuum expert, Leah Stodart, called out the Eufy C28 as the best overall robot vacuum deal, especially if you're looking to spend under $1,000. On this robovac, she writes, "It's still a 2026 premium robot vacuum and mop combo that rocked during my testing, and it's likely the most affordable mainstream roller mop robot vacuum you'll find this season."

Check out even more robot vacuum deals.

Eufy C28 $499.99 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $300   See It at Amazon See It at Eufy Best Lego deal

Lego fans know those plastic bricks can get expensive quick, especially for more involved sets. Thankfully, the Big Spring Sale brought savings to this Starry Night set, which at $136, is officially down to its lowest price ever.

Check out even more Lego deals.

Lego Ideas Vincent Van Gogh The Starry Night $136 at Amazon
$169.99 Save $33.99   See It at Amazon Best MacBook deal

You could pick up a new M5 MacBook, or you can grab this M4 15-inch MacBook Air for $300 off before the spring sale ends. Our resident laptop expert, Haley Henschel, points out that it's not all that different from its newer counterpart — and at $1,099, it's down to its lowest price ever.

Check out even more laptop deals.

Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 at Amazon
$1,399 Save $300   See It at Amazon Best smart home deal

As I mentioned with the Kindle, Amazon's sales are a great time to grab the brand's own devices on sale. The Echo Spot is an excellent option for anyone who wants their smart speaker to take up minimal space and also function as a great alarm clock. At $50, it's just $5 away from its lowest price ever.

Amazon Echo Spot (2024) $49.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $30.00   See It at Amazon Best kitchen deal

Rice cookers are a kitchen powerhouse, ideal for cooking everything from rice to entire meals. This three-cup option from Zojirushi is simple and best suited for one or two people, but its no-frills approach means you can get it for just $43.99. The brand is known for making great rice cookers, making this option a steal if you have somehow managed to get through life without a rice cooker so far.

Check out even more kitchen deals.

Zojirushi 3-cup rice cooker $43.99 at Amazon
$54.99 Save $11   See It at Amazon Best fitness tracker deal

The Fitbit Inspire 3 doesn't go on sale too often — typically during a sale event, making this a prime time to pick one up. At $69.95, it isn't a massive investment. Plus, our reviewer called it the "budget-friendly fitness tracker of our dreams."

Check out even more fitness tracker deals.

Fitbit Inspire 3 $69.95 at Walmart
$89.95 Save $20   See It at Walmart See It at Amazon
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Last chance to grab the best deals on open earbuds in Amazons Big Spring Sale: Save on Shokz, Bose, and Soundcore

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 01:05
The best open earbud deals from the Amazon Big Spring Sale: Best Shokz deal Shokz New OpenFit 2+ $159.95 (save $40) Get Deal Best Soundcore deal Soundcore AeroClip $109.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best Bose deal Bose Ultra Open earbuds $229 (save $70.99) Get Deal

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is on for only a few more hours, so you still have time to save big on tech and household essentials — but not much. If you've been looking to upgrade your audio, you'll find incredible discounts across speakers and headphones. And that's not all, because there are some seriously impressive deals on open earbuds to consider.

Open earbuds are designed to sit just outside or at the entrance of your ear rather than sealing inside the ear canal. This means you can listen to audio while still hearing your surroundings, so they're useful for when you want to hear your music but retain some spatial awareness (like when running).

SEE ALSO: Live updates on Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Last chance to grab Apple MacBooks, DJI drones, Sony headphones on sale

With the sale winding down, some major savings — like the $30 off deal on the Sony LinkBuds Clip — are no longer available. However, plenty of deals are still available on earbuds from Shokz, as well as the ultra-popular Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds.

Best open earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shokz Shokz New OpenFit 2+ $159.95 at Amazon
$199.95 Save $40   Get Deal Why we like them

These open-ear earbuds are a comfortable choice for all-day wear, thanks to their lightweight build and secure ear hook fit. They give you an incredible listening experience with enhanced bass and clear highs, and optional Dolby Audio support via the app. Battery life gives you up to 11 hours of listening per charge, or 48 hours with the case, alongside a quick charging feature that gives you two extra hours from a 10-minute charge.

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Live updates on Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Last chance to grab Apple MacBooks, DJI drones, Sony headphones on sale

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 00:38

We're in the final day of the Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026, and we've seen a lot of iPad and MacBook deals come and go. As we approach the final hours of the event, our shopping reporters are on the job. We'll be digging through the best deals right until the sale ends at 11:59 p.m. PT tonight.

This event might not carry quite the same weight as Prime Day or Black Friday, but it's still one of the biggest sales events on the shopping calendar, and this year's deals are surprisingly good. This spring-themed event has gone hard on outdoor equipment like drones and power stations, spring cleaning essentials like robot vacuums, and everything else shoppers are looking to buy after a long, cold winter. Our professional deal hunters have spotted record-low prices on Apple, Fire TVs, Kindles, and Sony headphones.

We've lined up all the best deals from the Amazon Big Spring Sale that are still live. Keep scrolling for the full schedule of events and the latest live updates, price drops, and news from the Mashable shopping team.

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This $67 tool handles meeting notes while you pay attention

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 00:00

TL;DR: MeetScribe Pro is on sale for $67 (reg. $584), offering real-time transcription, summaries, and action items to help you keep track of meetings across platforms like Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet.

Opens in a new window Credit: YaseenAI, Inc. MeetScribe Pro: Lifetime Subscription $67
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Most of the time, meetings could have just been emails. But when they do happen, they tend to generate more information than anyone can realistically keep track of. If you’ve ever left one with indecipherable notes and a vague sense of what was decided, you’re not alone. MeetScribe Pro is designed to fill in those gaps, and its lifetime subscription is on sale for $67 (reg. $584) for a limited time.

Keeping up with a meeting is one thing, but keeping a reliable record of it is another. MeetScribe works as an AI-powered meeting assistant that transcribes conversations in real time, so you’re not trying to write everything down while also paying attention.

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Beyond transcription, it organizes what was said into something more usable. It can generate summaries, highlight key points, and pull out action items, so you’re not digging through a full transcript later just to find who said what. It works across platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Slack, and integrates with tools like Notion, Jira, and Asana, so notes and tasks don’t just sit in one place.

Where MeetScribe can help:

  • Real-time transcription: Transcribes conversations as they happen

  • Smart summaries: Breaks down key points and decisions

  • Action item tracking: Identifies tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities

  • Speaker detection: Keeps track of who said what

  • Integrations: Sends notes and tasks to tools you already use

  • Local processing: Handles transcription and summaries with privacy in mind

Make no mistake. MeetScribe is not a replacement for being present in meetings, but it does take some of the pressure off trying to capture everything at once. If you’re already sitting through them anyway, this is a way to leave with something more useful than scattered notes.

Formerly $584, grab a lifetime subscription to MeetScribe for only $67.

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An $8 month of Microsoft 365 for temporary workloads

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 00:00

TL;DR: Get full Microsoft 365 access for a month at $7.99 — ideal for finishing projects without a long-term commitment.

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Not every project needs a long-term subscription. Sometimes you just need the right tools — right now — to get something done.

A 1-month Microsoft 365 Personal subscription is on sale for just $7.99 (reg. $9.99). It’s a simple, low-commitment way to access the full suite of Office apps without locking yourself into ongoing costs. Think of it as a productivity fast pass.

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For one month, you get access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more — plus 1TB of OneDrive storage to keep everything organized and accessible across your devices. Whether you’re wrapping up a report, building a presentation, managing spreadsheets, or organizing files, everything is there when you need it.

This setup works especially well for short-term needs. Freelancers finishing a contract, students wrapping up assignments, or anyone tackling a specific project can jump in, use the tools, and move on without paying for months they don’t need.

It also includes newer features like Microsoft Copilot, which can help with writing, summarizing, and generating ideas — boosts that can make tight timelines easier to manage.

The key here is flexibility. Instead of committing to a full year or juggling free tools that don’t quite match up, this gives you a straightforward way to access professional-grade software exactly when you need it.

Use it, finish your work, and move on. Get a one-month Microsoft 365 Personal subscription on sale for just $7.99

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How to watch Mexico vs. Belgium online for free

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 00:00

TL;DR: Live stream Mexico vs. Belgium in a 2026 International Friendly for free on RTL Play. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The huge International Friendlies keep coming this week with a number of interesting clashes on the schedule, including Mexico vs. Belgium.

Mexico are coming off a decent 0-0 draw with Portugal last week. Belgium thrashed USA 5-2 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, so they'll be coming into this fixture with a lot of confidence. Mexico will look to Raul Jimenez to open their account in this series of games.

If you want to watch Mexico vs. Belgium in a 2026 International Friendly for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Mexico vs. Belgium?

Mexico vs. Belgium kicks off at 9 p.m. ET on March 31. This fixture takes place at the Chicago's Soldier Field.

How to watch Mexico vs. Belgium for free

Mexico vs. Belgium is available to live stream for free on RTL Play.

RTL Play is geo-restricted to Belgium, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Belgium, meaning you can access free live streams on RTL Play from anywhere in the world.

Lve stream Mexico vs. Belgium for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Belgium

  4. Visit RTL Play

  5. Stream Mexico vs. Belgium for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Mexico vs. Belgium without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select games before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for RTL Play?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on RTL Play, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including Belgium

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

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Level up your fitness journey with Garmin smartwatches still discounted during the Amazon Big Spring Sale

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 23:33
The best Amazon Big Spring Sale Garmin smartwatch deals at a glance: Best Amazon Big Spring Sale Garmin smartwatch deal Garmin Forerunner 55 $162 (Save $37.99) Get Deal Best Amazon Big Spring Sale Garmin solar smartwatch deal Garmin Instinct 2 Solar $184 (Save $84.99) Get Deal Best Amazon Big Spring Sale Garmin budget smartwatch deal Garmin Vivoactive 5 $178.49 (Save $16.36) Get Deal

The Amazon Big Spring Sale may be winding down, but that doesn't mean there aren't still plenty of deals to scoop up while you're making your final selections. On the contrary, there are still great price cuts to be had. One particular department in which you can save plenty of cash is smartwatches, particularly from Garmin.

We've sifted through the remaining deals that are still live to shop right now, which can save you some serious cash on some of Garmin's best and most popular smartwatches and fitness trackers. So if you've been thinking about picking up a new wearable to keep on your wrist while you're out and about, you might want to consider one of Garmin's offerings.

SEE ALSO: Live updates on Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Last chance to grab Apple MacBooks, DJI drones, Sony headphones on sale

Below, find some of our favorite picks from the Garmin lineup on sale right now. But act fast, as you'll have a limited amount of time to claim these deals, with March 31 being the final day of the Big Spring Sale.

Best Amazon Big Spring Sale Garmin smartwatch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Garmin Forerunner 55 $162 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $37.99   Get Deal Why we like it

Whether you're a runner or working up to become one, this smartwatch has a wide range of metrics and options to help you train to be your best. It offers features like PacePro for GPS-pace guidance, race time predictions, finish time estimates, and much more. Use its heart rate monitor to ensure you're at your best in terms of conditioning, and rely on its other sensors for help with marathon prep, as it has two weeks of battery in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours when you use its GPS. It's perfect for setting and smashing running goals, but it's also a fantastic pick for anyone looking for a Garmin smartwatch.

Best Amazon Big Spring Sale Garmin solar smartwatch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Garmin Instinct 2 Solar $184 at Amazon
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This solar-powered smartwatch is all about helping you get more done while saving battery, with three hours of sun-powered charging each day giving you essentially unlimited battery. It's got just about everything you could need to really stay on top of your fitness as well, with built-in sports apps, heart rate tracking, a compass and barometric altimeter, GP, pulse ox, respiration tracking, and much more. It's an excellent alternative to the metrics that an Apple Watch Ultra 2 might provide, but you'll pay far less. This is the rugged watch for anyone who wants to get serious about training, and its sub-$200 price right now is nothing to sneeze at.

Best Amazon Big Spring Sale Garmin budget smartwatch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Garmin Vivoactive 5 $178.49 at Amazon
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This bright and fashionable Garmin watch comes with a crisp, large AMOLED display as well as a battery life of up to 11 days, so you can keep an eye on your health even when you're without a charger for a while. It uses Body Battery energy monitoring to offer advice on when your body has enough oomph to power through the day or when you need to take some time off. And with its sleep score, personalized sleep coaching, and 30 built-in workout tracking modes, you can stay chic while keeping an eye on how many naps you take, your fitness age, heart rate, and much more, all at your fingertips. You can also use it as a regular smartwatch with its text notifications and app alerts.

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How to watch Brazil vs. Croatia online for free

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 23:30

TL;DR: Live stream Brazil vs. Croatia in a 2026 International Friendly for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

We've been treated to some truly special international fixtures over the last week, and they keep coming as teams look to build momentum before this summer's World Cup.

Brazil lost out to France last week, and now they face Croatia at the Camping World Stadium. Croatia are coming off an impressive 2-1 victory over Colombia, so they'll be coming into this clash with a lot of belief.

If you want to watch Brazil vs. Croatia in a 2026 International Friendly for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Brazil vs. Croatia?

Brazil vs. Croatia kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on March 31. This fixture takes place at the Camping World Stadium.

How to watch Brazil vs. Croatia for free

Brazil vs. Croatia is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can access free live streams on ITVX from anywhere in the world.

Lve stream Brazil vs. Croatia for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

  4. Visit ITVX

  5. Stream Brazil vs. Croatia for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Brazil vs. Croatia without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select games before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for ITVX?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ITVX, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the UK

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Brazil vs. Croatia for free with ExpressVPN.

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How to watch USA vs. Portugal online for free

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 23:00

TL;DR: Live stream USA vs. Portugal in a 2026 International Friendly for free on RTP Play. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

It can only get better for USA. They are looking to bounce back after losing 5-2 to Belgium in their last fixture, but facing off against Portugal is going to be a tough task. Portugal tied 1-1 with Mexico last week, but they possess the talent to beat any team in the world. Expect the likes of Vitinha and Bruno Fernandes to give the USA problems at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

If you want to watch USA vs. Portugal in a 2026 International Friendly for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is USA vs. Portugal?

USA vs. Portugal kicks off at 7 p.m. ET on March 31. This fixture takes place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

How to watch USA vs. Portugal for free

USA vs. Portugal is available to live stream for free on RTP Play.

RTP Play is geo-restricted to Portugal, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Portugal, meaning you can access free live streams on RTP Play from anywhere in the world.

Lve stream USA vs. Portugal for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Portugal

  4. Visit RTP Play

  5. Stream USA vs. Portugal for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch USA vs. Portugal without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select games before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for RTP Play?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on RTP Play, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including Portugal

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream USA vs. Portugal for free with ExpressVPN.

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Grab these sweet Fire TV Stick deals before the Amazon Spring Sale ends

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 21:50
The best Amazon Spring Sale Fire TV Stick deals at a glance: Best overall Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $17.99 (save $22) Get Deal Best upgrade Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max $34.99 (save $25) Get Deal Best Fire TV Stick alternative deal Roku Streaming Stick 4K $35.98 (save $15) Get Deal

While most TVs are smart TVs in 2026, they aren't always the most user-friendly. And the built-in smart platforms are often kind of clunky. That's where a streaming stick comes in. Amazon Fire Sticks are probably the most recognizable name in the streaming device world — and for good reason. They're ultra-portable, making them ideal for travel, and they're easy to use. Plus, they regularly go on sale.

During the Amazon Big Spring Sale, we've seen particularly steep discounts on Fire TV Sticks, as well as some competitors. The sale officially ends tonight, so if you're in the market for a new streaming device for 2026, head over to Amazon ASAP and claim yours.

Here are our picks for the best Fire TV Stick deals (and alternatives) in the Big Spring Sale.

Best Fire TV Stick deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $17.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $22.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Previous iterations of the Amazon Fire TV Stick were kind of laggy, so we were thrilled when the 4K Select was announced with the new Vega operating system. It still features the same plug-and-play design and puts all your favorite apps under one convenient umbrella, but is more "responsive and highly efficient," according to Amazon. It delivers vibrant 4K picture quality with support for HDR10+, as well as Alexa+, Amazon Kids+, Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass, and NordVPN. While the current discount isn't quite as epic as the $9.99 deal we saw during Black Friday, it's still a total steal.

Not to mention, select Amazon customers can redeem the code FTV4K to drop the cost an extra $3 at checkout. If you see the promo code on the product page, congrats. That means you're eligible.

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Dyson deals are live in the Amazon Big Spring Sale — save on vacuums and air purifiers

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 21:19
The best Amazon Spring Sale Dyson deals at a glance: Best Dyson Corded Vacuum Deal Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Upright Vacuum $449.99 (save $100.99) Get Deal Best Dyson Cordless Vacuum Deal Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum $329.99 (save $210) Get Deal Best Dyson Air Purifier Deal Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1 $499 (save $160.99) Get Deal

It's that time again. The Amazon Big Spring Sale is back, but today is the final day, so it's time to shop what's left. You're still able to score some serious savings across every conceivable category on the site, so it's time to lock in some of those must-have purchases that have been on your list while there's still some time.

One thing you'll definitely want to keep an eye out for is deep discounts across the Dyson brand, from sales on vacuums to air purifiers. There are several fantastic deals still available for your perusal that you can claim before it all comes to an end.

There are plenty of deals on Dyson vacuums, naturally. Plus, there's some discounts across the company's other areas, such as hair tools, to make purchasing a little less painful.

We've gathered together the best Dyson deals we could find on Amazon. Shop them now before the Big Spring Sale draws to a close and these discounts go the way of the dinosaur.

Best Dyson corded vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Upright Vacuum $449 at Amazon
$549.99 Save $100.99   Get Deal Why we like it

This powerful corded vacuum can tackle even the toughest of pet messes and then some. With its tangle-free turbine tool, it offers high-performance cleaning with whole-machine filtration to make sure all those dust and dirt particles it captures don't get released back into the air in your home. It can handle dirt and pet hair no matter where you decide to run it, with three suction modes perfect for deep-, medium-, and low-pile carpets as well as hard floors and other high-traffic areas. It even comes with pet tools for removing hair from upholstery and fabric as well as your car.

Best Dyson cordless vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum $329.99 at Amazon
$539.99 Save $210   Get Deal Why we like it

Dyson is known for its many cordless vacuum options that are just as powerful as its corded models, and this one is no slouch. It has the same powerful motorbar cleaner head to cut through dirt and debris in your home as well as pet hair, with two power modes. Its "Powerful" mode is perfect for regular cleaning across the board, while "Max" mode is better for spot cleaning when you have tough stains and other difficult issues to tackle. Plus, it gives you 40 minutes of runtime so if you have a larger area to clean, it won't run out of battery in the middle of your session. Even better, it can be converted into a handheld vacuum to get in those nooks and crannies or clean out your car, couch, or furniture.

Best Dyson air purifier deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1 $499 at Amazon
$659.99 Save $160.99   Get Deal Why we like it

Clear the air in your home with this air purifier that uses both an activated carbon filter and HEPA filter to remove gases and 99.97% of the microscopic allergens that make their way inside. The entirety of the purifier is sealed so it all stays contained, while you breathe fresher air all throughout your home. It claims to capture up to 97% of odors as well, so if you have pets or you've been cooking something pungent, it can trap those smells and make things a bit fresher. Set your own cleaning schedules via the MyDyson app and control and monitor the air quality from there as well. It's simple to set up and keep a tidier home with this Dyson air purifier, and the cherry on top? It can heat and cool your home as well.

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The best deals under $25 in Amazons Spring Sale — save on Lego, Fire TV Sticks, Owala, and more before the sale ends

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 20:55
Best deals under $25 at a glance Best Amazon device deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus $24.99 (save $15) Get Deal Best Lego deal Lego Botanicals Mini Orchid $23.99 (save $6) Get Deal Best hydration deal Owala FreeSip Twist (24 ounce) $22.49 (save $7.50) Get Deal

We're in the final hours of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. If you're not looking to drop a ton of cash during this seasonal sale event, we've gathered up some excellent deals under $25 that you can shop right now.

There's the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus, if you're looking to upgrade your streaming setup this year, some sweet Lego sets, including the delightful Lego Botanicals Mini Orchid, and water bottles from Hydro Flask. There's much more to explore, from beauty savings to more tech deals.

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Note: You don't need to be a Prime member to shop the sale, but Prime members will receive exclusive deals on a variety of items.

Best Amazon device deal under $25 Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus $24.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $25.00   Get Deal Why we like it

2026 has started off strong when it comes to what's available to stream, and if you've been looking to upgrade your setup to enjoy it all in 4K, the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is worth a look. At the moment, this streaming stick has returned to its lowest-ever price of $24.99 at Amazon, which is 50% off its list price of $49.99. It's a pretty excellent price to pay for what you're getting.

The Fire TV Stick 4K Plus supports 4K Ultra HD picture quality, which helps bring out the colors and crisp details in the shows and films you watch. It also supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos audio, which provide a little extra boost to picture and sound as well. And with support for Wi-Fi 6, you'll get to enjoy smooth streaming quality. If it sounds like the streaming package you've been searching for, this deal at Amazon is well worth jumping on.

More tech deals under $25Best Lego deal under $25 Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Mini Orchid $23.99 at Amazon
$29.99 Save $6   Get Deal Why we like it

Bringing a pop of color and joy, the Lego Botanicals Mini Orchid makes for the perfect gift whether it's a birthday, Mother's Day, or end-of-the-year teacher's present. In total, the set has 274 pieces and stands at about 10 inches tall. It'll be great for any office, bookshelf, or dresser decor.

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AI-generated fruit slop is taking over the internet

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 20:49

Maybe it says something profound about the human condition that a series of AI-generated talking fruits ripping off reality TV can rack up tens of millions of views. Or maybe it says nothing at all, and we just have to sit with that.

What I'm talking about is Fruit Love Island — a series of TikTok videos starring AI-generated anthropomorphic fruit recreating its IRL namesake. As the intro to episode one breathlessly announces: "Welcome to Fruit Love Island, where eight single fruits flirt, fight, and tryst" (tryst? trust? the AI narrator is doing its best). The page, run by an account called Ai Cinema, went obscenely viral, amassing three million followers in nine days flat. It even had a fan out of pop singer Zara Larsson, who posted about her obsession with the show before (sort of) backtracking after fan outrage.

SEE ALSO: Viral hit 'Your AI Slop Bores Me' is more than a joke

Whether those followers are real humans making conscious choices or bots almost doesn't matter at this point. Enough actual, warm-blooded people are watching that multiple outlets have now published earnest reported articles asking what Fruit Love Island means, why it exists, and perhaps most troublingly, why so many of us apparently enjoy it.

We may not have the answers here, but we can certainly try.

What is Fruit Love Island?

As reported by CBC, Fruit Love Island is one of many creations likely spawned by Object Talk, a custom GPT built inside ChatGPT by a group called AI Century, which generates scripts that can be fed directly into AI video generators. It's a slop pipeline, essentially, and Fruit Love Island isn't even where this started.

AI fruit content has been quietly populating TikTok for a while now, beginning innocuously enough as educational videos, according to CBC, before someone inevitably made it worse with the cheating romance stories.

The genre quickly metastasized into a reliable formula involving some combination of interracial (inter-botanical?) fruit infidelity, surprise pregnancies, and a frankly alarming amount of domestic violence. The most popular example — and I cannot stress enough that these are real words in a real order — involves different variations of a Strawberry woman cheating on her Strawberry husband with her Eggplant boss. She becomes pregnant. The husband is thrilled. The baby is an eggplant. The husband is now upset, having been cucked by daddy eggplant (the racial coding is not subtle).

The absurd, scandalous appeal seems to be the point, with videos basically ripping off the most threadbare daytime soap opera tropes. My least charitable reading — which, given that the eggplant (sometimes a watermelon) is, in my opinion, meant to represent a Black man, is not very charitable at all — it's AI being used to produce racial cuckoldry content for mass consumption. Plus, with many of these videos involving a pregnancy of some sort, it's almost reminiscent of the Elsagate drama that dominated YouTube several years back.

For those too young to remember, Elsagate was a YouTube and YouTube Kids scandal in which algorithmically-optimized channels churned out millions of videos featuring beloved children's characters (like Spider-Man, Elsa, and the Peppa Pig cast) in increasingly disturbing, violent, or sexual scenarios, apparently designed to slip past content filters and autoplay their way into children's feeds.

AI fruit slop isn't quite the same. But generally, reactions on X are very negative, with people making fun of those who enjoy this content or pointing out its weirdness.

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Fruit Love Island, to its limited credit, operates a little differently than the cheating-eggplant pipeline. It's still AI slop — nobody's arguing otherwise — but it's at least trying to be a coherent show, which puts it one rung above its fruit-adjacent peers on a ladder that starts pretty low to begin with.

The problem is that "coherent show" is doing a lot of heavy lifting when your coherence comes from directly lifting someone else's content. Fruit Love Island has been straight-up raiding Love Island USA for plotlines and dialogue, most notably recreating — line for line — the breakout moment from Season 7 when Huda Mustafa tells Nic Vansteenberghe that she's a mom. A genuinely sweet, viral television moment, now retold by a Cherry named Cherrita and an Orange named Orangelo. And that's not even getting into the Watermelon character having a blaccent. I literally can't right now.

Why are people watching AI fruit slop?

So why are tens of millions of people actually watching this? Escapism, mostly. As content creator Caroline Deery told the New York Times, the fruit videos offer a momentary off-ramp from doomscrolling — it's either AI strawberries having affairs or going to bed convinced the world is on fire.

The Wall Street Journal noted that the fandom has grown, with spinoffs, recap accounts, fan communities, and human-made parodies, which is the clearest possible sign that something has crossed from novelty into actual cultural foothold. Justine Moore, a partner on the investing team at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, told the Journal that the viewership numbers were the inflection point AI entertainment investors (like herself) had been waiting for, and that demand for this kind of content would only grow.

Meanwhile, over on Reddit's r/DefendingAIArt, the show's supporters are less philosophical about it: one commenter pointed out that many people had never even heard of Fruit Love Island until others started loudly complaining about it, which, as always, is a very effective promotional strategy. However, over on r/antiai, the top-voted response to the question of why anyone watches this was simply "because some people are morons." Other commenters offered more measured takes, suggesting that a significant chunk of those millions of views are just short-form swipes that count as views after three seconds, or bots watching bot content in an ouroboros of synthetic engagement.

After its improbable rise to millions of followers, TikTok deleted Ai Cinema's account — for reasons that remain officially unclear, though bot followers and copyright violations are both on the table. The account has since been reinstated, which means Cherrita and Orangelo live to flirt another day.

Make of all that what you will.

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50+ deals under $50 live on the last day of Amazons Big Spring Sale: Headphones, Switch games, hair tools

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 20:40
Best deals under $50 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale Best Amazon device deal Amazon Echo Spot $49.99 at Amazon (save $30) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Soundcore by Anker Space A40 $44.99 at Amazon (save $35) Get Deal Best home deal Dreo TurboPoly Table Fan 315 $49.95 (save $6) Get Deal Best Lego deal Lego Botanicals Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree $47.95 at Amazon (save $12.04) Get Deal Best beauty deal L'ange Hair Le Volume 2-in-1 Blow Dryer Brush $49.00 at Amazon (save $20) Get Deal

It's been a great week for folks who might regret not snagging something on Black Friday: Amazon's Big Spring Sale has been live for almost an entire week, ending March 31. The variety of items on sale is very similar to what we see on Prime Day (you just don't have to wait for summer now).

SEE ALSO: How to recycle Amazon packaging from your Big Spring Sale purchases (yes, all of it)

That's a lot of deals to sort through, even if you've decided that you're staying away from big splurges this time around. With discounts like these, $50 is still plenty to cover the perfect birthday gift or a cute Mother's Day gift (May 10 this year, FYI). We've been keeping a running list of our favorite deals under $50, organizing them into categories like headphones, home, and beauty. As they disappear, we'll cross them out — so if you see a steal that's still up for grabs on the last day, don't hesitate to snag it.

(Want to spend even less? We're also tracking the best Amazon deals under $25.)

Best Amazon device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Spot $49.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $30.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Amazon sales are notoriously one of the best opportunities to snag Amazon devices. From Kindles to Fire TV sticks, Amazon loves to put its own products on huge discounts. If you could use a new bedroom smart speaker and clock, the Amazon Echo Spot has a sale price of $49.99, down from the standard price of $79.99. With a quick glance, you'll be able to check the time, weather, and more without having to check your phone. Plus, you can set it to play your favorite wakeup playlist each morning.

More Amazon devices on saleBest earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Soundcore by Anker Soundcore by Anker Space A40 (select colorways) $49.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $30.00   Get Deal Why we like it

The Soundcore by Anker Space A40 earbuds usually come with a price of $79.99, but as long as you're cool with navy, black, or white, they can be yours for less than $45. The Space A40 earbuds are designed to reduce noise by up to 98 percent, and they come with a massive 50 hours of playback time with the included case. If you've been putting up with a pair of headphones on the fritz, Amazon's spring sale is a good opportunity to level up to nicer wireless earbuds ahead of warm weather.

More headphones, earbuds, and speaker dealsBest home deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dreo Dreo TurboPoly Table Fan 315 $49.95 at Amazon
$55.99 Save $6.04   Get Deal Why we like it

It's about to get hot. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but soon enough, we'll be back in sweltering season. This year, head into the warmth with the Dreo TurboPoly Table Fan. Not only does it look great, it has four speeds, an 8-hour timer, and big oscillation power. Dreo says the fan is powerful enough to blow air up to 60 feet, so it'll be ideal for a bedroom or office. Plus, it's a quiet 28 decibels, so there's no issue with sleeping with the fan on.

More home dealsBest Lego deal under $50 Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree $47.95 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $12.04   Get Deal Why we like it

A bonsai tree takes years to form into the perfect mini garden. Instead of laboring over the garden (or in addition to) snag the Lego Botanicals Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree while it's on sale for $47.95. With orange and red leaves, the maple tree sits in its buildable green pot that'll look excellent on a bookshelf.

More Lego deals under $50Self-care and beauty deals under $50 L'ange Hair Le Volume 2-in-1 Blow Dryer Brush $49 at Amazon
$69 Save $20   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

Even the most affordable of our favorite Dyson Supersonic dupes and Airwrap dupes are still toeing the $100 mark this Big Spring Sale season (some aren't on sale at all). If you're looking for an even more budget-friendly hair tool for blowouts at home, the internet is really impressed with the L'Ange blowout brush that's currently almost 30 percent off.

The Le Volume 2-in-1 blow dryer brush operates similarly to Dyson's round brush attachment or the Shark Glossi, providing 360 degree airflow around a 60 mm barrel to create bouncy volume while taming frizz.

More beauty dealsGaming deal under $50

Note: Some of the below gaming deals are part of the Woot! video game sale that also runs through March 31 (or until supplies last). Woot! is owned by Amazon, and all the games are brand new.

Gaming gear

Nintendo Switch

PlayStation

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