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200+ of the best live deals in the Amazon Big Spring Sale, hand-picked by Mashables team of experts

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 23:00

UPDATE: Mar. 25, 2025, 6:15 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with the latest deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

The best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals at a glance: Best Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (32GB) $224.99 (save $55) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $949 (save $50) Get Deal Best headphones/earbuds deal Beats Studio Pro $179.95 (save $170.04) Get Deal Best robot vacuum deal Roborock Qrevo Master $799.99 (save $600) Get Deal Best smart home deal TP-Link Tapo Smart Light Bulbs (2-pack) $14.98 (save $10.01) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Stanley Quencher H2.0 Tumbler (40 ounces) $33.75 (save $11.25) Get Deal Best outdoor deal Coleman Montana Camping Tent (8-person) $140 (save $129.99) Get Deal Best book deal "Sunrise on the Reaping" by Suzanne Collins $19.59 (save $8.49) Get Deal

Amazon is springing a bunch of seasonal deals on shoppers. The retail giant is hosting its second-ever Big Spring Sale from Tuesday, March 25, through Monday, March 31, ushering in discounts on "end-of-season winter items" and "springtime favorites" across more than 35 categories, per its press release. Each day of the weeklong sale features "themed daily drops" on top of new limited-time offers.

The Big Spring Sale is Amazon's first major savings event of the year — and unlike its flagship summer Prime Day sale, the deals aren't exclusive to Prime members. Most of them, anyway: Prime members get access to a handful of special offers, which are identified with a "Prime Spring Deal" badge.

SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Dates, deals, and much more

Need help sifting through the noise? Mashable's shopping experts are keeping track of the best deals available at Amazon throughout the Big Spring Sale. (Our sister site CNET has extensive coverage of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, too.) With eight years of experience covering Amazon's sales under our belts, we've developed a tried-and-true deal-hunting methodology to find hidden gems among the retailer's myriad listings. We cross-check prices with Amazon's competitors, track pricing trends, and vet products' value based on our hands-on testing, and we only recommend what's most worth buying. You can read more about our deals coverage here.

Below, we've got a running list of Amazon's best Big Spring Sale deals on smart home devices, Apple gadgets, robot vacuums, outdoor gear, kitchen appliances, books, and much more. Check back daily to see what else we find.

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MacsApple accessoriesBest TV deals43-inch to 50-inch TVs55-inch TVs65-inch TVs75-inch and 77-inch TVs85-inch TVs and upBest laptop deals

For deals on MacBooks, scroll back up to the "Apple deals" section.

Windows laptops2-in-1 laptopsGaming laptopsBest headphone and earbud dealsHeadphonesBest earbuds dealsBest unlocked phone deals Samsung Galaxy phonesGoogle Pixel phonesMotorola phonesBest vacuum dealsRobot vacuumsRobot vacuum mop combosBest home dealsAir purifiersBedding and mattressesEcho smart home devicesHome security equipmentSmart bulbsSmart light switchesSmart plugsBest kitchen dealsAir fryers and countertop ovensBlenders and food processorsCoffee makersDrinkwareInstant PotsRice cookersStand mixersBest fitness tracker dealsBest beauty tech dealsBest outdoor dealsBest power tool dealsBest Lego dealsBest book dealsFictionNon-fictionBest Pokémon deals
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Character.AI launches parental supervision feature

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 22:57

Character.AI, a leading chatbot platform facing lawsuits related to youth safety issues, introduced a new supervision tool designed to give parents a peek into how their children are using the product.

The "parental insights" feature is meant for caregivers whose children are younger than 18. The tool is accessible via the child's account preferences. From there, the user must add the adult's email address and then invite them to receive a weekly activity report compiled by Character.AI.

SEE ALSO: American Psychological Association sounds alarm over certain AI chatbots

The report includes daily average time spent on the platform, on both mobile and the web; a list of top characters that the teen engages with frequently; and the time spent with each character. The report doesn't include a transcript of the user's chat with their companions.

If the teen decides to revoke their parents' access to this data, they can do so through their account but that request must be confirmed by the adult.

Character.AI described the feature as a "first step" toward providing parents with information about their child's activity on the platform. In recent months, the company has implemented a number of new safety efforts, including a separate model for teens, as well as disclosures that characters are not real people.

The changes come in the wake of two lawsuits against Character.AI, alleging that the product uniquely harmed children who engaged with it.

In October, bereaved mother Megan Garcia filed a lawsuit after her son, Sewell Setzer III, died by suicide following intense communications with a character on the platform. In December, two mothers in Texas filed another lawsuit against Character.AI alleging that the company knowingly exposed their children to harmful and sexualized content.

The company said in its announcement about the parental insights feature that it would keep refining the tool: "We will continue to listen to teens, their parents, and leading teen safety organizations as we evolve our parental insights tool to most effectively meet our community’s needs."

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The best Apple deals in Amazons Big Spring Sale: MacBooks, iPads, and Apple Watches are at record low prices

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 22:24

UPDATE: Mar. 25, 2025, 5:45 p.m. EDT We updated this post with the latest Apple deals, including a $99 price cut on the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

The best Apple deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $949 (Save $50) Get Deal Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods Pro $169.99 (Save $79.01) Get Deal Best iPad deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) $549 (Save $50) Get Deal Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) $299 (Save $100) Get Deal

If you're looking for discounted Apple products, Amazon is a reliable place to grab them year-round.

However, during its Big Spring Sale, running from March 25 to 31, we're keeping our eyes peeled as even more deals go live. While the sale focuses primarily on "springtime favorites" like outdoor furniture and garden supplies, last year's inaugural BSS did bring some tech deals. Best of all, exempting a few exclusive offers, most deals are available to all customers, regardless of their Prime membership status.

SEE ALSO: 15+ robot vacuums on sale ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale

So far, we have spotted deals on new releases like the M3 iPad Air, 11-inch iPad, and M4 MacBook Airs. In addition to iPads, we also found a $400 markdown on the M3 13-inch MacBook Air and $170 price cut on the Beats Studio Pro. Again, while these deals aren't officially tied to the spring sale and can be found at other times of the year, these are still solid prices for any of these items.

We'll continue updating this post as the sale progresses, so check back if you're looking for the best Apple deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.

Best MacBook deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)🔥 $949 at Amazon
$999 Save $50 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the M4 MacBook Air.

Apple just dropped the M4 MacBook Air, and even at full price, we think it's a really good deal. In a divergence from last year's Air pricing, Apple started its 13-inch model at just $999 — with an M4 chip and the RAM upgrades Apple gave all its laptops last fall, this is the best value we've ever seen on an Apple laptop. Amazon slashed another $50 off the price, which, while admittedly not a jaw-dropping discount, helps make a great value even better. The biggest downside to this laptop is that it might be a little short on ports for some users, and then it tops out at a 60Hz refresh rate, but if you can work with that, the M4 Air is an excellent deal.

More MacBook and Mac dealsMacBook AirMacBook ProMacBest AirPods deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro $169.99 at Amazon
$249 Save $79.01 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the AirPods Pro.

For Apple users, the AirPods Pro are an excellent pair of noise-cancelling earbuds, with some of the best noise cancellation and sound quality in the game. As the USB-C Pros near their second year anniversary, we can't say they're without a doubt the best on the market — their battery life could be better, for instance — but their age works in their favor for this price drop down to $169.99, which certainly makes some of their flaws easier to look past. We have seen these earbuds drop to $154 during Black Friday season, but we haven't seen that deal return since, making $170 the next best deal to grab them at.

More AirPods dealsBest iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB)🔥 $549 at Amazon
$599 Save $50 Get Deal Why we like it

The M3 iPad Air just hit the market earlier this month, but you can already grab it for $50 off. At the time of writing, the previous generation Air costs even more on Amazon at $599 (though you can grab it on sale for $499 at Best Buy). Beyond the chip upgrade, this iPad features plenty of Apple Intelligence integration, from the Photos and Notes apps, to the Writing Tools feature that uses ChatGPT. Though we've yet to test this tablet hands-on for ourselves, the M2 Air is our favorite iPad for most people — we imagine the M3 Air will follow suit.

More iPad dealsiPadiPad AiriPad miniBest Apple Watch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm)🔥 $299 at Amazon
$399 Save $100 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Apple Watch Series 10.

The Apple Watch Series 10 only came out this past fall, making this $100 off deal especially impressive. Along with its larger wide-angle OLED display, Mashable Senior Editor Stan Schroeder found this smartwatch to be lighter than its predecessors, with an ultra-fast charge time. This watch generation introduced fitness features like a depth gauge, sleep apnea detection, and a Vitals app, but it's worth noting those features aren't exclusive to the Series 10. However, if your Series 6 has been on the fritz for a while, or you've never owned an Apple Watch, $299 is a solid price to grab Apple's latest smartwatch.

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The Amazon Big Spring Sale has some great smart home deals — check out what weve found

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 22:05

UPDATE: Mar. 25, 2025, 3:45 p.m. EDT This list has been updated to show current deal pricing.

The best Amazon Big Spring Sale smart home deals Smart light deals Kasa Smart Light Bulbs $15.99 (Save $9) Get Deal Smart switch deals Kasa Smart Dimmer Switch $21.99 (Save $8) Get Deal Smart security deals Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi Smart Lock with Door Sensor $149.99 (Save $30) Get Deal Smart smoke detector deals X-Sense Smart Smoke Detectors with SBS50 Base Station $97.49 (Save $42.50) Get Deal Best Fire Stick deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max 39.99 at Amazon (save $20) Get Deal

What goes in your smart home? Today, home tech can be used to automate all sorts of tasks around the house. Smart switches help us control lighting and smart systems in our home, smart lights give us great control over our home's ambience and respond to our commands, while smart scales help us gain a better understanding of our personal health. Most of the time, individual smart tech can be connected to a smart assistant or hub, to give us vocal control and more.

Whatever your automation aims, now is a great time to invest. Amazon's Big Spring Sale is here with a huge offering of smart tech deals for you to scoop up, like $30 off the Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi Smart Lock. The Amazon Big Spring Sale lasts from March 25-31. Here are the best smart home deals of the Big Spring Sale:

Smart light deals Opens in a new window Credit: Kasa Kasa Smart Light Bulbs $15.19 at Amazon
$24.99 Save $9.80 Get Deal Why we like it

There are few simpler ways to tweak the ambience of your room than to invest in smart lights. Kasa Smart Light Bulbs have vast palettes of available color available and dim to match your needs.

Tweak these using the Kasa smart app or set them to automatically adjust with natural light. As LED bulbs, they use less energy than traditional light bulbs, but with energy monitoring and scheduling tools, you'll be able to tune them to save more by ensuring they're always off when you're out of the house.

As of now, the Kasa Smart Light Bulbs are on sale for $15.19, saving you $9.80, or 39%.

More smart light dealsSmart switch deals Opens in a new window Credit: Kasa Kasa Smart Dimmer Switch $21.99 at Amazon
$29.99 Save $8 Get Deal Why we like it

What if you could talk to your switches? The Kasa Smart Dimmer Switch turns your light switch into a multi-functional control node with access to integrated smart home tech. With a touch, use it to dim your smart lights, or speak to it to turn the lights on when your hands are full. When you're out, you can even interact with the smart switch to control your lights via the Kasa App.

For many, the most useful parts of the Kasa Matter Smart Dimmer Switch will be its simple integrations and its timers. Matter is the smart home protocol that integrates with multiple systems, including Alexa, Google Home, and more, meaning that you can connect this switch to tech from lots of different brands. When you do, its timers and scheduling empower you to ensure your lights and devices are off when you're out of the house, and on when you need them.

Right now, the Kasa Smart Dimmer Switch is on sale for $21.99, saving you $8, or 27%.

More smart switch dealsAmazon Fire Stick deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max $39.99 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $20 Get Deal

If you're not in the market for a whole ass new TV just yet, you can basically turn any old TV into a smart TV with an Amazon Fire Stick. Just plug it into the side of the TV, click on that HDMI port, follow the WiFi setup instructions and boom: You're perusing Amazon's well laid out interface of streaming apps without cable or a satellite.

The one highlighted here is the 4K Max version, which supports WiFi 6E and unlocks the ability to play Xbox games without a console.

More Fire Stick dealsSmart security deals Opens in a new window Credit: Ultraloq Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi Smart Lock $149.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $30 Get Deal Why we like it

Smart locks are some of the most useful smart home technology around. Unlock your door remotely for a house painter, or create a lock code to give out to a BNB guest, smart locks give you many more ways to play with security. The Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi Smart Lock is an 8-in-1 entry pad.

Set up the Ultraloq with a biometric thumb print to come and go with a touch. The Ultraloq might have lots of ways to gain access digitally, but it also includes two mechanical keys that turn in a hidden keyhole behind the biometric scanner.

Right now the Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi Smart Lock is on sale for $149.99, saving you 17%, or $30.

More smart security dealsSmart alarm deals Opens in a new window Credit: X-Sense X-Sense Smart Smoke Detectors with SBS50 Base Station $97.49 at Amazon
$139.99 Save $42.50 Get Deal Why we like it

What's the benefit of a smart smoke detector? Immediate notice.

While traditional smoke detectors can be impossible to ignore when you're home, they don't do much if a fire breaks out while the house is empty. The X-Sense Smart Smoke Detectors with SBS50 Base Station is made to let you know anytime it senses smoke in your home, whether you're there or away. Set it up to get smart alerts on your phone whenever smoke is sensed.

Right now, shop the Amazon Big Spring Sale to get the X-Sense Smart Smoke Detectors with SBS50 Base Station for $97.49 to save 30%, or $42.50.

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Amazons Big Spring Sale has some awesome stick vacuum deals

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 22:00
A peek at the best stick vacuum deals in Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Best under $200 Dreame R10 149.99 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal Best self-emptying deal Shark Clean & Empty $299.99 at Amazon (save $100) Get Deal

There are two types of spring cleaners in the world: The ones who wish they could unwind while the job is done for them, or the ones who classify a deep clean as their ideal unwinding activity. In terms of floor care, the latter group is probably eyeing up a manual vacuum over a robot vacuum, and Amazon's Big Spring Sale is a great time to get one on sale.

SEE ALSO: The Roborock Saros 10R aces one thing that most other robot vacuums can't

Amazon's selection of stick vacuum deals exemplifies the diversity of solid, affordable options in between the rinky-dink Dyson dupes on TikTok and pricey Dysons themselves. Amazon actually isn't a great place to find Dyson vacuums on sale — Walmart or Dyson's own website are way better bets for Dyson, while brands like Shark, Samsung, and Tineco flood Amazon.

Below, I'm tracking the best cordless stick vacuum deals through the end of the Big Spring Sale, which runs March 25 to 31. (Though if you're open to automating this chore, I'd recommend considering the robot vacuum deals at Amazon, too.) Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.

Best stick vacuum deal from Amazon's Spring Sale Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark Clean & Empty cordless vacuum with auto-empty system $299.99 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $100 Get Deal Why we like it

Self-emptying robot vacuums are way more common than self-emptying stick vacuums, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. After all, you shouldn't be saddled with the task of manual dustbin emptying just because you happen to prefer manual sweeping. Shark gets that, even if Dyson still doesn't.

This Shark Clean & Empty is like a diet version of the Shark PowerDetect and Shark Detect Pro cordless vacuums that I've tested. Like those slightly pricier models, it automatically adjusts suction power based on floor type and automatically empties its debris into the docking station where it charges. It also comes with a motorized hand tool — a crucial addition if you'll also be cleaning pet hair off of furniture.

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Watch the incredible puppets from A24s The Legend of Ochi in action

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 21:59

A24's upcoming The Legend of Ochi promises a return to handcrafted fantasy adventure films, and the studio has released a first-look featurette to prove it.

The first look opens with a behind-the-scenes shot of the film's hero, Yuri (Helena Zengel), riding a shopping cart down a grocery store aisle. On her back is a small golden-furred creature like something out of Gremlins. This is one of the Ochi, a mystical being from Yuri's home island of Carpathia. It's also a remarkable puppet.

SEE ALSO: 'The Legend of Ochi' trailer unveils the cutest movie monster of the year

"As we were shooting, you could see all five puppeteers standing around in plain clothes, and if you looked at the puppet, you were like, 'That's a real living thing,'" writer-director Isaiah Saxon says in the first look.

The featurette shows more examples of the puppets — and even an Ochi exoskeleton! — in action, as well as a deeper look at the fantastical journey Yuri must undertake to reunite her Ochi friend with its mother.

"There is a slow dial that gets turned up towards fantasy and magic over the course of the film," Saxon says. "Growing up, I felt that the deepest mysteries were found in nature, and I hope to share that same feeling that anything is possible."

The Legend of Ochi also stars Willem Dafoe, Emily Watson, and Finn Wolfhard.

The Legend of Ochi hits theaters Apr. 25.

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Want to be featured on Mashable?

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 21:48

Have you experienced a moment when technology created a "Good Connection" in your life? We're talking good deeds, long-lost friends and family reunited, and more empowering tales made possible by some sort of digital detail. Share your story below and it could be selected to appear on Mashable.

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Robot vacuum deals are going hard at Amazons Big Spring Sale

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 21:01
A peek at the best robot vacuum deals at Amazon Budget pick Dreame D10 Plus Gen 2 with self-empty station 254.99 (save $145) Get Deal Best self-washing and drying mopping pad deal Roborock Qrevo Master 799.99 (save $600) Get Deal

So you didn't buy a robot vacuum on sale during Black Friday. If spring cleaning season — and the past few months of vacuuming by hand — has you regretting that, you're getting another chance with Amazon's upcoming Big Spring Sale.

Running March 25 to 31, the second annual Big Spring Sale has a similar vibe to Prime Day when it comes to deals. The main difference is that most Big Spring Sale deals are open to anyone, regardless of whether you're a Prime member or not. (The ones that are exclusive to Prime members will be marked with a red "Prime Spring Deal" sticker instead of a "Big Spring Deal" one.)

SEE ALSO: Need a robot vacuum that actually works on carpet? These 3 performed the best in my home.

March is inherently an auspicious month for the past year's biggest robot vacuums to hit new record-low prices. That's because many of them have been upstaged by new flagship robot vacuums that were announced at CES in January. This year, iRobot (known for skipping CES) also deviated from its typical release schedule and completely overhauled the Roomba lineup in mid-March — the probable cause behind the few Roombas below being pushed to new record-low prices.

Regardless of your robot vacuum budget, there's definitely something on sale for you this week. I'm tracking all of the best robot vacuum deals at Amazon below, noting when they self-empty, mop, or wash and dry their own mopping pads. All robot vacuums in the list have smart mapping. Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.

Best robot vacuums deals ahead of Amazon's spring sale Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Qrevo Master 🔥 $799.99 at Amazon
$1,399.99 Save $600 Get Deal Why we like it

More than 40% off a $1,399.99 robot vacuum just sounds like a good deal without any other context. And that's totally accurate. But my brain framed it in a way that makes it look like even more of a steal: You'd be getting a premium robot vacuum and mop combo that washes and dries its own mopping pads and avoids small obstacles and has a pet camera for half the price of the 2025 Roborock flagship I'm currently testing, the $1,599.99 Roborock Saros 10R.

I'm so psyched to see this new record-low price on my favorite vacuum from 2024. The biggest difference between the Qrevo Master and the new Saros 10R are suction power, as the Saros 10R doubles the Qrevo Master's 10,000 Pa. But the Qrevo Master was still more than powerful enough to do a sufficient job on my hard floors and rugs when I was testing it. However, it earned my top spot because of its attentive mopping. Spinning mopping pads are much more exhaustive scrubbers than one big, flat mopping pad in my book. One pad on the Qrevo Master even swings out on a hinge to mop along edges and in corners.

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15+ of the best Ninja deals in Amazons Big Spring Sale

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 20:53

SAVE UP TO 36%: During the Amazon Big Spring Sale, Ninja kitchen appliances like blenders, air fryers, coffee makers, countertop ovens, and more are up to 36% off.

Best Ninja deals from the Amazon Big Spring Sale: Best Ninja blender deal Ninja Mega Kitchen System $139.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best Ninja coffee maker deal Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System $199.99 (save $30) Get Deal Best Ninja countertop oven deal Ninja Double Stack XL countertop oven and air fryer $249.99 (save $100) Get Deal

Ninja makes some of the most innovative and useful kitchen appliances that make meal prep so much easier. A few years ago, the internet fell in love with the Ninja Creami's ability to make frozen treats on-demand at home. Now we have all eyes on the brand new Ninja Swirl which gives us the ability to live in frozen yogurt bliss this summer. In addition to incredible treats, Ninja also makes awesome kitchen appliance staples like blenders, air fryers, and coffee makers.

If your kitchen could do with some fresh small appliances, we're seeing sweet discounts on Ninja products during the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

Best Ninja blender deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Mega Kitchen System $139.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $60 Get Deal Why we like it

The Ninja Mega Kitchen System is the queen of versatility. It's a full-size blender with a 72-ounce capacity pitcher, a personal smoothie maker, and a powerful food processor. This do-it-all model is perfect for anyone who has a small kitchen, not much storage space left, or anyone who prefers uncluttered countertops. The Ninja Mega Kitchen System usually sells for $199.99 but ahead of the Amazon Spring Sale, it's on sale for just $139.99.

The blender's 1500 watt base works great for blending, pureeing, and crushing. The included food processor bowl can hold up to eight cups of ingredients which means it's great for making fresh salsa, homemade pesto, mixing cookie dough, and blending nut butters.

For quick breakfasts before heading out the door, the included 16-ounce Nutri Ninja cup is perfect for making a single-serving smoothie. The to-go lid is also convenient for taking breakfast on the road.

More Ninja blender and food processor dealsBest Ninja coffee maker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System $199.99 at Amazon
$229.99 Save $30 Get Deal Why we like it

No one needs to deal with a coffee maker that's on the fritz in the morning. If you're looking for a smooth and easy machine to use each morning that comes with ultimate versatility, check out the Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System. This model usually sells for $229.99, but it's on sale ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale for only $199.99 which means you'll save $30.

The Ninja DualBrew can make your morning coffee via a K-Cup pod or ground coffee. It'll produce everything from a single cup to a full carafe of drip coffee. The built-in frother adds a coffee-house touch to your coffee creations, but it neatly tucks into the side of the machine for easy storage.

The machine also has a hot water button which works great for tea drinks, hot chocolate, or adding hot water to your morning's bowl of instant oatmeal.

More Ninja coffee maker dealsBest Ninja countertop oven deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Double Stack XL $249.99 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $100 Get Deal Why we like it

We're getting into warmer months, and that means you might be less inclined to turn on the oven for dinner, risking heating up your home even more. The summer is an especially great time to take advantage of electric countertop ovens like the Ninja Double Stack XL. This model features two different cooking areas and 12 cooking options. The double oven option gives extra versatility when cooking and baking at different temperatures and on different timers. The 12 options include bake, broil, reheat, keep warm, toast, bagel, air fry, pizza, oven roast, and more. There's even a convection bake setting, which is great for making cookies.

Ninja says this model can fit up to six salmon filets, a 4.5-pound chicken, or six slices of bread. This deal includes the countertop oven, two sheet pans, two wire racks, an air fryer basket, and a crumb tray. While the Ninja Double Stack XL usually sells for $349.99, it's discounted for the Amazon Big Spring Sale to $249.99, which means you'll be saving $100.

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The best Kindle deals in Amazons Spring Sale

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 20:52
Best early Kindle deals Best Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition $224.99 (Save $55) Get Deal Best Scribe Deal Amazon Kindle Scribe $364.99 (Save $85) Get Deal Best kids deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids $139.99 (Save $40) Get Deal Best Kindle Scribe bundle deal Amazon Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle $449.97 (save $60) Get Deal Best Kindle Colorsoft bundle deal Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition Essentials Bundle $327.97 (save $35) Get Deal

After weeks of anticipation, Amazon's Big Spring Sale is finally here, running from March 25-31. This seasonal sale brings deals on springtime favorites for a little refresh as we exit winter.

As expected, this sale is bringing discounts on Amazon's flagship devices. Our favorites, as always, are Amazon's Kindles. Having tried nearly every model in the line-up, we can safely say that Kindles are fantastic e-readers, well suited for anyone, whether you're an avid annotator or shopping on a budget.

But let's temper your expectations. The deals are good but unexpected. We're seeing no deals on our preferred Kindles, the basic model, Paperwhite, and Paperwhite Signature Edition. Instead, Amazon has marked down its Kindles with a little more flair, like the Colorsoft and Scribe. And while the sale is more limited than expected on Kindles, we can say that the deals are great. Like lowest price ever great.

Here are the best deals on Kindles to shop during Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

Best Kindle Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition $224.99 at Amazon
$279.99 Save $55 Get Deal Why we like it

If you're looking to buy a Kindle during Amazon's Big Spring Sale, the best savings are on the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition. This is the first color Kindle, which debuted in late 2024. While we've yet to test this e-reader, we have high hopes for the device as the rest of the Kindle line-up is stellar.

This will be a particularly good e-reader for graphic novel readers, who want the convenience and portability of the device, but still want to enjoy every detail in color. It has some great specs, including 32GB of storage, auto-adjusting warmth and brightness, and wireless charging, in the same vein as the Paperwhite Signature Edition.

The Colorsoft is 20% off during the spring sale, bringing it down to $224.99. That's the lowest price the Kindle Colorsoft has reached, saving you $55.

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Texas bill calls for ID requirement to buy sex toys online

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 20:44

Age-verification laws have popped up across the United States in the past few years, especially in the South. Typically, they require people to submit proof that they're an adult if they visit a website where over a third of the content hosted is explicit. In January, the Supreme Court heard a case about the constitutionality of age-verification laws, and its decision will likely come down this summer.

That case, Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, began as a challenge to Texas's age-verification law specifically (but SCOTUS's decision will have national ramifications). Coincidentally — or not — a bill calling for age verification for online sex toy sales has just been introduced in Texas, as well.

SEE ALSO: The Trump administration accidentally texted military plans to a journalist. The White House says it's fine.

404 Media first pointed out that Senator Angela Paxton, wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, sponsors this bill. Ken Paxton is the Paxton in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton.

The sex toy bill, S.B. 3003, proposes age-verification methods similar to those used by some states for porn sites, such as requiring users to submit a government-issued ID or using a third-party verification service. Violations of this would subject site owners to a $5,000 fee and a misdemeanor charge.

According to a recent study from New York University, age-verification laws don't work. One reason is that if a site isn't based in the U.S., it may not feel the need to comply. Another is that people can use a VPN to pretend to be in another location. Presumably, the same would be true for this bill.

But, as explained in Mashable's rundown of age-verification laws, these laws aren't just about preventing minors from accessing porn sites. They're about reaching the true goal of Project 2025 (the conservative blueprint for Trump's second presidential term), which is an outright ban on porn. One state, Oklahoma, has already introduced a bill to criminalize porn and imprison its creators.

Free speech advocates who have spoken to Mashable in the past say that the best way to actually prevent minors from looking at explicit sites is through device-level filters.

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OpenAI announces native image generation in ChatGPT and Sora

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 20:21

OpenAI has native image generation in ChatGPT and Sora.

In a livestream led by CEO Sam Altman as well as members of OpenAI team, the company demoed new capabilities in image generation that's driven by the GPT-4o model.

SEE ALSO: A new AI test is outwitting OpenAI, Google models, among others

Previously, image generation relied on OpenAI's DALL-E text-to-image model. Now, GPT-4o handles the image generation, meaning it has the world knowledge and contextual understanding to generate images more seamlessly and conversationally. The model's responses will understand contextual prompts without specific reference to an image, can follow prompts for reiterating on a generated image, and OpenAI says it's way better at rendering text.

Text rendering looks to be way better. Credit: OpenAI

With image generation in ChatGPT, OpenAI's goal is to make it more useful rather than just a novelty. That means it can generate diagrams, infographics, logos, social media posts, and other graphics. In Sora, there's now a new section for generating images (in addition to videos) much like the Midjourney interface.

In the livestream, Altman said that the model leans into "creative freedom," saying "what we'd like is for the model to not be offensive if you don't want it to be, but if you want it to be within reason, really let people create what they want."

Altman seemingly tried to clarify this in an X post, saying, "what we'd like to aim for is that the tool doesn't create offensive stuff unless you want it to, in which case within reason it does. As we talk about in our model spec, we think putting this intellectual freedom and control in the hands of users is the right thing to do, but we will observe how it goes and listen to society."

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In case that didn't totally make sense to you either, OpenAI's stance on blocking images that violate its content policy "such as child sexual abuse materials and sexual deepfakes," remains the same.

According to the accompanying blog post, all images have C2PA metadata, which provides invisible watermarks detailing an image's provenance.

Native image generation for ChatGPT is available today for ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Team, and Free users within the chat experience, with access rolling out to Enterprise and Edu users soon.

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Have you been impacted by a scam or security breach?

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 20:12

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Apple announces WWDC 2025 dates

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 19:51

Dates for Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) have officially been announced. WWDC 2025 will take place from June 9 to 13, with the keynote taking place on June 9.

Apple shared the official date on its website on Tuesday, saying the entire conference will be streamed online, with the keynote taking place in person at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, CA. Sessions will be free to all developers. Apple executives also took to X to share the news.

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WWDC is Apple's annual event that showcases new software updates. That means the tech giant will announce iOS 19, iPadOS 19, macOS 16, tvOS 19, watchOS 12, and visionOS 3.

According to Bloomberg, iOS 19 will be "one of the most dramatic software overhauls," in Apple history so expectations are high for new features that will likely put Apple Intelligence at the center. This might also include major advancements to Siri as Apple has promised, although the Siri overhaul is rumored to have run into setbacks.

The iOS 19 update is rumored to have major design changes, including a refresh of icons, menus, apps, and more. Insiders also expect a newly refresh macOS 16 design.

Mark your calendars for June 9.

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This app turns iOS devices into scanners — just A$39 for life

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 19:23

TL;DR: Scan anything, anywhere, with this lifetime subscription to iScanner, now A$39 (reg. A$317) with coupon code SCAN through 27 April.

Raise your hand if you've had to drive to your parent's house to borrow their printer. If most of us don't have the space for clunky printers, chances are we also don't keep a scanner at home. That's what iScanner is for: transforming your iPhone or iPad into a handy scanning machine. 

Right now, a lifetime subscription to this convenient scanning app is just A$39 with code SCAN, saving you A$253 if you purchase before 27 April. 

This multi-tasking app saves you serious desk space

Even if you're one of the few with a physical scanner still in your presence, you can now clear some counter space thanks to iScanner. And while you're at it, you can throw away that dusty old filing cabinet, too. 

iScanner is a popular scanning and document management tool that lets you knock items off your to-do list from anywhere. Need to save a receipt for taxes? Do you have a contract you need to digitize? You can scan any document using just your phone or tablet. 

Students, entrepreneurs, educators, and stay-at-home moms alike will all find endless uses for a scanner in your pocket. The AI-powered tools ensure your documents' borders are detected and automatically adjusted while also straightening scan pages and ditching curves and skews. 

Thanks to AI, you can also use iScanner to help you solve complicated math problems. Or put its OCR technology to the test and let it help you decipher text in up to 20 languages.

Once things are scanned, the app becomes a full PDF editor and file manager. Edit your scans, including signing them, adding text, or auto-filling them with custom templates. Then, simply use the drag-and-drop feature to keep them safe and organized.

Scanning something confidential? You can also protect files and folders by locking them with a PIN. 

Secure iScanner for life with code SCAN, bringing the price down to A$39 through 27 April at the Mashable Shop.

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A new AI test is outwitting OpenAI, Google models, among others

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 19:19

Google, OpenAI, DeepSeek, et al. are nowhere near achieving AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), according to a new benchmark.

The Arc Prize Foundation, a nonprofit that measures AGI progress, has a new benchmark that is stumping the leading AI models. The test, called ARC-AGI-2 is the second edition ARC-AGI benchmark that tests models on general intelligence by challenging them to solve visual puzzles using pattern recognition, context clues, and reasoning.

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According to the ARC-AGI leaderboard, OpenAI's most advanced model o3-low scored 4 percent. Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash and DeepSeek R1 both scored 1.3 percent. Anthropic's most advanced model, Claude 3.7 with an 8K token limit (which refers to the amount of tokens used to process an answer) scored 0.9 percent.

SEE ALSO: How Grok 3 compares to ChatGPT, DeepSeek and other AI rivals

The question of how and when AGI will be achieved remains as heated as ever, with various factions bickering about the timeline or whether it's even possible. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said it could take as little as two to three years, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said "it's achievable with current hardware." But experts like Gary Marcus and Yann LeCun say the technology isn't there yet and it doesn't take an expert to see how fueling AGI hype is advantageous to AI companies seeking major investments.

The ARC-AGI benchmark is designed to challenge AI models beyond specialized intelligence by avoiding the memorization trap — spewing out PhD-level responses without an understanding of what it means. Instead it focuses on puzzles that are relatively easy for humans to solve because of our innate ability to take in new information and make inferences, thus revealing gaps that can't be resolved by simply feeding AI models more data.

"Intelligence requires the ability to generalize from limited experience and apply knowledge in new, unexpected situations. AI systems are already superhuman in many specific domains (e.g., playing Go and image recognition)" read the announcement.

SEE ALSO: I compared Sesame to ChatGPT voice mode and I'm unnerved

"However, these are narrow, specialized capabilities. The 'human-ai gap' reveals what's missing for general intelligence - highly efficiently acquiring new skills."

To get a sense of AI models' current limitations, you can take the ARC-AGI test for yourself. And you might be surprised by its simplicity. There's some critical thinking involved, but the ARC-AGI test wouldn't be out of place next to the New York Times crossword puzzle, Wordle, or any of the other popular brain teasers. It's challenging but not impossible and the answer is there in the puzzle's logic, which is something the human brain has evolved to interpret.

OpenAI's o3-low model scored 75.7 percent on the first edition of ARC-AGI. By comparison, its 4 percent score on the second edition shows how difficult the test is, but also how there's a lot more work to be done with reaching human level intelligence.

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The best Pokémon deals in the 2025 Amazon Spring Sale

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 19:09
The best Amazon Spring Sale deals at a glance: Best TCG Deal Pokémon TCG Charizard ex Super Premium Collection $73.99 (save $6) Get Deal Best Toy Deal Mega Pokémon Building Toy Set (Charizard) $10.59 (save $11.40) Get Deal Best Plush Deal Pokémon Pikachu Sleeping Plush $29 (save $5.99) Get Deal Best Funko Pop! Deal Funko Pop! Games: Pokémon (Teddiursa_ $5.87 (save $7.12) Get Deal

We're expecting Amazon’s Big Spring Sale to deliver big savings on all things Pokémon from March 25 to 31. That includes plushies, Squishmallows, Funko Pop! figures, and Pokémon TCG products. If your collection could use a boost, this will be a solid time to grab a few favorites without paying full price.

SEE ALSO: Pokemon Go players are actually training a giant AI model

Here, you'll find the best Amazon Spring Sale Pokémon deals we've seen ahead of the event. Be sure to keep checking back, as we'll update this page as soon as new deals go live.

Best Pokémon TCG deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Pokémon TCG Charizard ex Super Premium Collection $73.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $6 Get Deal Why we like it

Inside, you’ll find a foil promo card featuring Charizard ex, plus foil versions of Charmander and Charmeleon to complete the evolution line. The set also includes a Charizard display figure and a hefty stack of 10 Pokémon TCG booster packs, with a mix of Stellar Crown, Twilight Masquerade, Temporal Forces, Paradox Rift, and Obsidian Flames.

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$21.99 Save $11.40 Get Deal Why we like it

Standing over four inches tall, this Charizard features poseable wings and flames bursting from its mouth and tail, making it a great display piece or an interactive build. With 223 bricks and pieces, it’s compatible with all Mega building sets and other major brands, so you can get creative with your Pokémon world. The set also includes a Heavy Ball pin!

Best Pokémon Plush Deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Pokémon Pikachu Sleeping Plush $29 at Amazon
$34.99 Save $5.99 Get Deal Why we like it

Pokémon Sleep players, this one’s for you. The 18-inch sleeping Pikachu plush is the ultimate cuddle buddy, designed in an adorable snoozing pose that makes nap time even cozier. Made from super-soft material, it’s perfect for curling up with after logging your sleep cycles. If Pikachu isn’t your top pick, there are plenty of other sleepy Pokémon to choose from, including Snorlax, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Eevee, Psyduck, Scorbunny, Charmander, and Pichu.

Best Pokémon Funko Pop! Deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Funko Pop! Games: Pokémon (Teddiursa) $5.87 at Amazon
$12.99 Save $7.12 Get Deal Why we like it

Funko Pop! Pokémon figures are an easy way to bring your favorite pocket monsters to your shelf, and the latest releases keep the collection growing. We're talking Teddiursa, Pikachu, Charizard, or any of the other fan-favorite Pokémon, these vinyl figures capture their signature looks in that classic Funko Pop! style. With new additions dropping regularly, there’s always another Pokémon to add to your lineup. Grab your favorites, evolve your collection, and give your display a serious Pokédex upgrade with these deals.

Best Pokémon Squishmallow Deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Squishmallows Pokémon 14-Inch Teddiursa Plush $24.99 at Amazon
$31.99 Save $7 Get Deal Why we like it

Made with ultra-soft, high-quality materials, Teddiura is a perfect addition to any Squishmallows squad or Pokémon collection. If you’re looking to expand your Pokémon Squishmallows lineup, there’s plenty more to choose from. Bellibolt, Marill, Dragonite, Gengar, Pikachu, and more have Squishmallows in various sizes, with the following also being available in the Amazon Spring Sale.

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The government’s Signal leak is a national security nightmare, but the memes are great

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 19:08

The Trump administration accidentally added a journalist to a not-so-secret Signal group chat to discuss imminent military plans. As sports business analyst and former ESPN correspondent Darren Rovell posted on X (then Twitter) during the 2016 presidential election, "I feel bad for our country. But this is tremendous content."

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The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, was added to a Signal group chat with several apparent U.S. government officials, including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, and more. Goldberg wasn't sure it was a legitimate group chat because not only would it be highly unusual for U.S. government officials to use Signal, but it would also be pretty stupid to include a journalist in that chat.

But, alas, the chat is real, which Goldberg discovered after the chat decided on U.S. airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, and then the airstrikes took place. After the airstrike, the chat was filled with seemingly celebratory emoji, which, as the internet has pointed out, feels weird.

SEE ALSO: How influencers and politicians built an unregulated supplement empire

The general lack of care put into orders that have a direct impact on people's lives is not inherently laughable. It's horrifying. The chat named active CIA agents, and if their identities were revealed, it could put their lives and their missions in danger. This particular strike killed 53 people, according to the Houthis, and the leak of these plans could have had disastrous effects on U.S. agents in the region and beyond.

Yet, in response to what former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg called "the highest level of fuckup imaginable," online posters rolled up their sleeves and got to work. They made a callback to the JD Vance big head memes. They brought up Partiful. They created copypasta messages. They tied it in with the current obsession with morning routines. Because on the internet, nothing is sacred — especially not a text from the U.S. National Security Advisor after a deadly airstrike that reads: "👊🇺🇸🔥"

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The Apple Watch Series 10 has dropped to a record-low price in the Amazon Spring Sale

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 18:20

SAVE $100: As of March 25, the Apple Watch Series 10 is on sale for $299 in the Amazon Big Spring Sale. That’s a 25% discount off its regular $399 price.

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$399 Save $100 Get Deal

Have you been patiently waiting for the Amazon Spring Sale to deliver record-low prices on Apple products? You haven't had to wait long, because the Apple Watch Series 10 is down to $299. Normally $399, this 25% discount drops this new model down to its lowest-ever price.

In fact, every configuration of last year's Apple Watch Series 10 is now on sale at its all-time low price, saving shoppers up to $120. We've rounded all the best deals on this new model for your convenience, because we're nice like that.

SEE ALSO: The best Apple deals in Amazon's Big Spring Sale: New iPads and M4 MacBook Airs are already on sale

With the Apple Watch Series 10, you can take an ECG on the spot, track your sleep, get a heads-up about irregular heart rhythms, and even get estimates for ovulation. Users get full workout tracking, real-time training load metrics, and depth and water temperature sensors for teunder-the-sea adventures. And yes, it’s water resistant up to 50 meters.

Bag the best deal on the Apple Watch Series 10 in the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

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Everything you need to know about Amazons Big Spring Sale: Dates, deals, and much more

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 18:08

Amazon's first major savings event of the year is now officially live.

The retail giant is hosting its second-ever Big Spring Sale from March 25 to 31, offering discounts of up to 40 percent across over 35 categories. The event gives shoppers the chance to "score big on end-of-season winter items or stock up on springtime favorites" across seven days of discounts, per Amazon's press release. Each day of the sale features limited-time deals and "themed daily drops" starring brands like Samsung and Hydro Flask.

SEE ALSO: 200+ of the best live deals in the Amazon Big Spring Sale, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

Just like last year's Big Spring Sale (which was a day shorter), this year's iteration isn't entirely exclusive to members of Amazon's Prime program — though subscribers do get access to a selection of special offers.

What's on sale during the Amazon Big Spring Sale?

The Big Spring Sale mainly revolves around items with seasonal tie-ins to warm-weather activities and spring cleaning, including robot vacuums, power tools, and home essentials. But Amazon is also offering some of the season's best deals on select electronics during its Big Spring Sale, as it tends to do during its major sitewide savings events. Devices across Amazon's own Echo, Fire TV, eero, Kindle lineups are getting the retailer's steepest discounts; the new Kindle Colorsoft has fallen to its lowest price ever as part of the sale. We're also seeing some initial markdowns on Apple's brand-new MacBook Air and iPads, which launched March 12.

The best Amazon Spring Sale deals you can shop now

Amazon's official Big Spring Sale deals can be found at amazon.com/bigspringsale. The Mashable Shopping team has also compiled a list of the sale's top offers, which we'll be updating constantly over the course of the next week.

Do you have to be a Prime member to shop Amazon's Big Spring Sale?

The Big Spring Sale is not another Prime Day-style event in that only Prime members have access to its best offers. However, "Prime members enjoy discounts on additional items," Amazon said. These Prime exclusives are marked by a "Prime Spring Deal" badge.

How to sign up for Amazon Prime

Visit amazon.com/amazonprime to sign up for Amazon Prime. Those who haven't been a member within the past 12 months can take advantage of its free 30-day trial. Just remember to cancel your subscription before it renews as a paid plan at $14.99 per month or $139 per year.

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