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Google Drive can make you feel like all your files and folders are safe. If you accidentally delete a file, you might expect that you can just download the version that's stored in Google Drive. This isn't always the case, however.

With the popularity of "vibe coding," you might wonder what coding is all about. Python is a popular language to get started with, but if you're on Windows, here's why you're better off learning Python in WSL.

U.2 was one of the most promising replacements for SATA, promising faster transfer speeds and, overall, a more stable standard. But it never really took off. Does this have a reason, though?

SAVE $43.07: The Lego Botanicals Flower Arrangement (10345) is on sale at Amazon for $66.92, down from the list price of $109.99. That's a 39% discount and a sale price that comes within $1 of the lowest we've ever spotted at Amazon.

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Mother's Day is next Sunday, May 10. If you're stumped on finding the best Mother's Day gift this year, you're not alone. Somehow, moms are incredibly hard to shop for. Instead of buying her flowers that need her attention to stay looking fresh and will eventually wilt, get her a Lego bouquet. There's a beautiful build on sale today at Amazon she'll love.

As of April 30, the Lego Botanicals Flower Arrangement (10345) is on sale at Amazon for $66.92, marked down from the standard price of $109.99. That works out to a savings of $43.07 from a giant 39% discount. This sale price comes within $1 of the lowest we've ever spotted at Amazon.

Mom deserves some Zen chill-out time and building a Lego bouquet certainly fits that bill. The Lego Botanicals Flower Arrangement has 1,161 bricks and 14 flowers with peonies, hydrangeas, lilies, ranunculus, camellia, and more. The white chalice vase is also part of the build.

SEE ALSO: Unique Mother's Day gift idea alert: These Bouqs flower bouquets come bundled with matching Lego sets

In total, the display is about 10 inches tall and 12 inches wide, which is a great size for adding to a bookshelf or a side table. Not only is this a great Mother's Day gift for the mom who loves to garden, it can be a kind gesture to the mom who deals with pollen allergies and can't have live flowers in the house.

Before time runs out on this deal, get mom the Lego Botanicals Flower Arrangement this year for Mother's Day while it's under $67. It'll be a bright, cherry reminder of her family's love that she can display all year long.

SAVE $200: As of April 30, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (Intel Core i7-14650HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is on sale at Amazon for $1,299.99. That's $200 off its original list price of $1,499.99. It also comes with one free month of Xbox Game Pass.

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If you want to get into PC gaming, but the cost and sheer amount of accessories feels inaccessible, a gaming laptop is the way to go. A laptop built specifically for gaming packs everything you need under the hood without you needing to shell out for a bunch of extra components. Of course, gaming laptops can also cost an arm and a leg, but there are plenty of budget options (and deals!) as well.

The bad news is it's not traditionally one of the best times to be looking for a new laptop at a discount. The good news is this ASUS ROG Strix model is breaking the rules. As of April 30, you can get the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (Intel Core i7-14650HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) for $1,299.99 instead of its original list price of $1,499.99. That's $200 you get to keep in your pocket. Plus, you'll get a free month of Xbox Game Pass with your purchase.

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This configuration comes with some serious firepower for the price, including an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics, 16GB of DDR5 RAM for speed and efficiency, and a spacious 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD for seamless multitasking. While its 165Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time could certainly be faster, but for this price, corners have to be cut somewhere.

If you're new to PC gaming or looking for a more portable (yet affordable) gaming rig, the ASUS ROG Strix G615JMR-AS74 is a solid pick at full price. At $200 off, it's an excellent value.

Everything you do on the Linux command line involves a shell, whether you pay it any mind or not. It’s probably Bash, possibly Zsh, but either way, it’s highly relevant to all shell scripting, big and small.

SAVE $30: The Kobo Libra Colour is on sale at Amazon and Kobo for $199.99, down from the list price of $229.99. That's a 13% discount.

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Finding the perfect gift for a mom can be a struggle. If she's a reader and doesn't own an e-reader or a model that comes with color, this deal could make for the perfect gift.

As of April 30, the Kobo Libra Colour is on sale for $199.99 at both Amazon and Kobo, marked down from the standard price of $229.99. That works out to a 13% discount or a savings of $30.

Gone are the days of lugging hardbacked books on vacation. We now have digital e-readers that are perfect for packing along on vacation or bringing along on the commute to work. On the list of Mashable's favorite e-readers, the Kobo Libra Colour earns the top spot as the best color e-reader.

SEE ALSO: Mother's Day is sorted — the Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle is 31% off right now at Amazon

Mashable Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard reviewed the Kobo Libra Colour and mentioned that it's the perfect portable size without feeling too small. It has a seven-inch E-ink Kaleido 3 screen and a major 32GB of storage. In black and white, it has 300 PPI (pixels per inch), and it uses 150 PPI for color content.

In her guide to the best e-readers, Mashable Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino says, "For serious readers who don't mind splurging a little, the Kobo Libra Colour delivers an upgraded e-reader experience. And if you're an annotator, you can highlight and mark up your pages in different colors to stay organized. In the Kindle family, only the Scribe supports scribbling, and with a higher price tag."

In addition to those features, the Kobo Libra Colour is waterproof, which makes it a great poolside accessory. It also has excellent Libby integrations and a long battery life.

Kobo mentions the brand does not directly sell via Amazon. Buying a Kobo at Amazon means you're purchasing from a third-party seller, which is something Mashable doesn't typically encourage. The Amazon seller featuring the $199.99 sale price is listed as Kobo US and comes with overall positive feedback within the last year. If you're more comfortable purchasing directly from Kobo, you'll also find the $199.99 sale price listed, and shipping is free.

In either case, gifting Mom the Kobo Libra Colour is bound to earn you the title of best gift this Mother's Day. It's something she can enjoy every day for years to come.

If you’ve ever been to a major event, like the World Cup or a big show or festival, you know how taxing traveling on foot can be. Uneven terrain, crowds, obstacles, and constant flow issues can really make it difficult to get from Point A to Point B. That “last mile” might even make you wish you had wheels instead of feet, and thanks to modern EV technology, it’s actually possible to substitute manual strides for a personal mobility vehicle.

Milwaukee is one of the most popular names in power tools, and users love its extensive lineup of M12 and M18 options, as well as its growing hand tool collection. This week, Milwaukee announced several more hand tools that are made in the USA, and here's what you need to know.

It's fair to say that voice assistants such as Alexa and Google Home have made the smart home much more accessible. They're fairly easy to set up, and controlling devices with your voice is something anyone can do. However, these types of closed smart home ecosystems have their limitations; connecting your voice assistants to Home Assistant can make them even better.

The global memory shortage has been a challenge for consumers in 2026, and Samsung doesn't think the situation will improve in 2027.

The Korean tech behemoth released its quarterly earnings report this week, revealing record profit driven by chip demand, per Reuters. However, while that may be good for Samsung's books, the company readily acknowledged that the high demand for memory for AI data center construction will continue to put pressure on the global supply.

SEE ALSO: New Samsung Galaxy smart glasses reportedly leaked

"Our supply falls far short of customer demand," Samsung executive Kim Jaejune said in an earnings call. "Based solely on the demand currently received for 2027, the supply-to-demand gap for 2027 is set to widen even further than ⁠in 2026."

In less business-y language, that means the memory shortage will be worse next year than it is now. That's not great for anyone other than the companies that manufacture memory. The ongoing shortage has led to increased prices on some products and indefinitely delayed the release of others. For example, Sony raised prices on PlayStation 5 consoles in March, Motorola raised prices on its mid-range phones this month, and we still have no idea when Valve's enticing new Steam Machine console is coming out, even though the controller will be available next week.

But other than that, everything is going great.

The average size of a smartphone battery in 2026 has crossed 5,000mAh. With the rise of silicon carbon batteries outside the US, it's now feasible for relatively thin phones to contain 7,000mAh battery packs. As exciting as this new battery chemistry may be, we wouldn't actually need bigger batteries to get more life out of our phones if only we could opt out of all the nonsense going on in the background.

If you're worried that the new single from a favorite musician might just be a dupe from an AI band, Spotify might have your back. The streaming music service is introducing a Verified by Spotify badge that proves an artist isn't AI-generated or an AI persona.

A lot of us still have a few decade-old USB flash drives with tiny amounts of storage lying around the house. If we're being realistic, these flash drives are way too small for modern use and too old to be reliable, yet somehow, it's hard to justify throwing away a functioning USB flash drive.

The Toyota Highlander has long been a go-to for families who want a safe, dependable three-row SUV. Its reputation alone is often enough to justify the price, making it one of the most predictable choices in the segment. But in 2026, that predictability comes at a steep cost, and not everyone is getting their money’s worth.

Prepare for Brat Prince Summer.

Interview with a Vampire returns June 7 with Season 3, titled The Vampire Lestat. Fans of Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles, on which Rollin Jones' scintillating TV series is based, know this title means we'll be getting Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) making the leap from the Théâtre des Vampires stage to full-blown rock star. And lucky fans can see Reid perform in character live at a special one-night-only concert ahead of the season premiere.

SEE ALSO: 'The Vampire Lestat' trailer sees Lestat embracing his inner rock god We want to go to there. Credit: AMC

On June 2, at the Beacon Theater, The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only – LIVE will offer an advanced screening of the premiere episode of The Vampire Lestat, followed by Reid performing songs from the show.

Fans have already been streaming The Vampire Lestat's songs on Apple Music, including "Long Face," "All Fall Down," and a cover of Billy Idol's "Dancing With Myself." Other songs written and composed by Daniel Hart could debut there.

But how can fans get in on the fun?

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Out of the AMC Upfronts, TV Insider reports that complimentary tickets will be offered.

To get these much-coveted tickets, go to The Vampire Lestat One Night Only Live on May 6, at 12 a.m. midnight ET. Supply is limited. (The Beacon has fewer than 3,000 seats.) And it's an 18-and-over show, so age restrictions apply.

At the Upfronts, Reid said of the event, "I’m really proud of Daniel’s music....and there are songs that we’ll be playing that haven’t been released yet."

And for those wondering if Jacob Anderson will be in the audience — as Louis is in the Vampire Lestat trailer — he told TV Insider, "I wouldn’t miss it for the world."

How to watch: The Vampire Lestat premieres June 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on AMC and AMC+.

SAVE $1,099.01: The Anker Solix F2000 portable power station is on sale for $899.99, down from the normal price of $1,999. That's a 55% discount.

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We're already at the end of April and that means summer camping season is nearly here. For those who prefer to stay connected while camping with a phone or other devices, keeping them charged up has often be a challenge. Instead of trying to conserve phone battery this summer, pack along a portable power station. There's a hefty model on sale today at Amazon.

As of April 30, the Anker Solix F2000 portable power station is on sale for $899.99, marked down at Amazon from the standard list price of $1,999. That's a 55% discount that takes off a massive $1,099.01.

Anker put an emphasis on the portable aspect of the Solix F2000. Instead of hauling around the 2,048Wh power station that weighs almost 70 pounds, Anker added a telescoping handle and all-terrain wheels. With an stable output of 2400W, you'll be able to keep heavy-duty items powered up at the campsite like an electric kettle, blender, portable freezer, electric grill, air fryer, or a mini fridge in the RV.

The Solix F2000 is also a great model if your summer plans include getting work done in the yard. Instead of running a massive extension cord from the house to the yard, the Solix F2000 can power up the electric chainsaw or a corded weed whacker.

SEE ALSO: The Anker Solix C2000 power station is half off at Amazon right now — save over $700

If you'll be out camping this summer, recharging via solar might be a great bet. The Solix F2000 is compatible with up to 1,000W of solar input. With that amount, Anker says it'll take about 2.5 hours to fully recharge the F2000. With 400W solar input, it'll take about 5.7 hours to recharge.

In total, the Solix F2000 has 12 ports including four standard AC, three USB-C, two USB-A, and a TT-30, to spotlight a handful.

Before camping season kicks into high gear, upgrade your setup this year with the Anker Solix F2000. You'll be able to keep everything charged up and ready to go, espeically when recharging with solar panels.

Most proxy servers, sometimes called forward proxies, can be used to obscure your location from whatever service you're connected to. Reverse proxies do almost the exact opposite—they sit between your self-hosted services and whoever is trying to connect. It might not sound that exciting, but it is one of the most useful things you can run for your homelab.

SAVE $300: As of April 30, get the Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 gaming monitor for just $699.99. That saves you $300 off its $999.99 list price.

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You don't need to be a professional to take your gaming setup seriously. If the worlds you're exploring in games deserve to stretch beyond your laptop or monitor screen, it may be time for an upgrade. If you want to go supersized, it's time for a screen that's over four-feet long.

SEE ALSO: Rate your favorite audio brands for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card

We're all over the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9. As of April 30, get the Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 Gaming Monitor for just $699.99 at Amazon. Typically $999.99, this Samsung monitor has dipped in price by 30%. That means you'll save $300 on the giant monitor.

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But are you just paying for its size? No, there's plenty more offered in this gaming unit that makes it an exceptional buy. It delievers at 32:9 aspect ratio for the widest view of your game, or allowing for multiple screens at once. The 49-inch screen has dual QHD quality and a peak brightness of 1000 nits. It has an extensive contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1 and paired with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, it provides vivid detail seamlessly.

Shop the Samsung 49-inch Odyssey gaming monitor at Amazon for just $699.99 now.

There are certain things you expect from a Resident Evil movie, and it certainly looks like Zach Cregger's upcoming adaptation of the Capcom game series will have the gore aspect firmly covered.

In the teaser above we follow Austin Abrams as he struggles through the snow to an abandoned house, making a panicked call to his girlfriend while cut aways show him navigating a nightmarish world filled with multi-limbed monsters and splatting corpses.

Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, Paul Walter Hauser, and Johno Wilson also star in this new film from the writer/director of Weapons.

Resident Evil is in theaters Sept. 18.

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