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Mechanical keyboards are a massive upgrade over standard membrane ones. They offer a level of customization that goes far beyond typing feel alone. One of the biggest advantages of hot-swappable mechanical keyboards is that you can easily mix and match switches and keycaps to build something unique.

Save 42%: As of April 20, you can grab a four-pack of first generation Apple AirTags on sale for $56.99 at Woot. This sale slashes their price down $42.01 from $99.

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Sometimes, shopping in the off-season can get you the best deals on a product (think space heater in the middle of summer). And sometimes, as is the case with this Apple deal, products go on sale at the perfect time.

Just in time for spring and summer travel, a four-pack of the first generation Apple AirTags are on sale at Woot for $56.99. That comes out to just $14.25 per AirTag, compared to the $29 a single AirTag will run you. It's also the best price we've ever seen on the Bluetooth trackers, besting their record-low of $59.99 they hit in March.

SEE ALSO: Apple AirPods Max 2 review: Same great style with the tiniest of upgrades

Of course, a Bluetooth tracker can be useful year-round, not just during travel season. AirTags are small enough to be slipped in your purse, wallet, on a keychain, and for some people, even as a collar for their pets. A new generation of AirTags did just hit the market in February, but in comparing the two generations side by side, Mashable's Stan Schroeder found that the differences between the two trackers weren't vast, with the first generation especially reigning superior for older iPhone compatibility.

The newer trackers have a better tracking range, and a louder signal. Still, it's hard to beat value, and at this sale price, the first generation AirTags are undeniably offering that.

The Google Pixel 10a is fresh out of the oven, taking the fight to the iPhone 17e, which launched alongside Google’s latest budget Pixel offering. The phone is widely praised for its fantastic camera (at least in the ~$500 price segment), but the Pixel 10a is much more than just a great camera in an affordable package. It has plenty going for it, with one of its standout features being its bright, vibrant display.

The dating app Tinder wants more women on the platform, its CEO said.

"Winning women is critical to us," Spencer Rascoff, who joined Tinder's parent company, Match Group, last year and also took the helm of Tinder in July 2025, told the Financial Times in an interview published Sunday.

SEE ALSO: App fatigue is real. I tested the best dating apps of 2026 to find the ones that really work.

Rascoff continued that reaching "gender parity is very challenging, but we absolutely need to do a better job of driving outcomes for women, and when we do that, more women will choose to use our apps."

Tinder's user gender split isn't public, but 2022 Pew Research Center data found that 34 percent of American men said they've used a dating site or app, compared to 27 percent of American women. Around 75 percent of Tinder users are male, according to data insights website Demandsage.

Seeing as Tinder's direct revenue and paying users have decreased year-over-year both in 2024 and 2025, Rascoff has been working to reverse that trend. Shortly before he joined the app last year, he said he wanted to move Tinder away from its "hookup reputation" to attract Gen Z, a generation known for not wanting to participate in "hookup culture."

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Rascoff also told Financial Times that Match's board has given him leeway to prioritize investments in new products and advertising, and now he's trying to increase the total number of people on Tinder as opposed to solely focusing on increasing paid users, as he figures the more people use the app, a segment would decide to pay for it.

He also bucked the notion that people have swiped left on dating apps entirely. "It's ridiculous to say people don’t like dating apps," he said. "That's just not true, people don’t like dating apps that are ineffective."

While dating app users themselves may disagree, as fatigue and cynicism for dating apps have been increasing over the past few years, one Match Group property keeps rising: Hinge. While Tinder's direct revenue and paying users have declined, Hinge's have risen in both 2024 and 2025.

The interview comes weeks after Tinder announced a suite of new features, including an AI-driven matchmaker called Chemistry.

April 20 has become the day to celebrate cannabis culture in the United States. We're not going to tell you how you should celebrate this occasion, but we are going to point out the fact that a number of popular restaurants are offering food deals on this date. You never know when the munchies are going to hit, so it's best to stay prepared.

You can find limited-time food offers from the likes of Wingstop, Chipotle, Subway, and Taco Bell, and more. We've checked out everything on offer to bring you the very best 4/20 food deals.

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse

On April 20, score a Pizookie for only $4.20.

Blazed Pizza

On April 20, Blaze Pizza is offering its BFF Bundle for $25.99. This deal is online only.

Chipotle

On April 20 at participating restaurants, score a Buy One Get One Free entree by wearing a hockey jersey.

Del Taco

Score a Buy One Get One Free deal on Carne Asada Fries from April 17-20. You can also get free delivery on orders over $20.

Dog Haus

Rewards members can get a free cheeseburger slider for spending $4.20 or more on April 20.

Insomnia Cookies

On April 20, Insomnia Rewards Members can buy four classic cookies and get two for free. This offer is available for in-store and pickup orders only.

KFC

On April 20, score a Pot Pie Combo for only $4.20, a Chick N’ Nug Meal for only $20, and two for $2.95 Original Recipe, Extra Crispy Chicken, or Hand-breaded Tenders. This offer is only available in-app or online.

Subway

Sub Club members can get a Buy One, Get One Free Footlong deal with the promo code FLBOGO.

Taco Bell

Spend $20 or more through DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Postmates and get a large Nacho Fries for free.

Wingstop

On April 20, Wingstop is giving away 420 limited‑edition collectible trays at select locations in Los Angeles, San Jose, New York City, and Atlanta. This is available with the purchase of a Hot Box while supplies last.

SAVE $250: The Roborock Qrevo robot vacuum and mop is on sale at Amazon for $399.99, down from the list price of $649.99. That's a 38% discount and the same sale price we saw last month during the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

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Robot vacuums used to be something that needed babysitting. They would stumble down the stairs or get stuck under furniture and cry (beep) for help. But these days, we have smarter robot vacuums and ones that can mop your home, too. If you're in the market for a powerful robot vacuum and mop that doesn't cost a fortune, check out this Amazon deal.

As of April 20, the Roborock Qrevo robot vacuum and mop is on sale at Amazon for $399.99, marked down from the standard price of $649.99. That's a 38% discount that shaves $250 off the price. It's the same sale price we saw last month during the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

With 8,000Pa suction power, an anti-tangle brush, and an all-in-one charging dock, the Roborock Qrevo robot vacuum and mop would like to take over the tasks of vacuuming and mopping your home. The suction is designed to rid your floors of hair, fur, dust, crumbs, and other debris on any surface.

SEE ALSO: Normally over $1,000, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 power station is $698.99 for a limited time

In terms of mopping, the Roborock Qrevo uses high-speed rotation to clean any mess. With 30 levels of water floor, even a sticky spill should get cleaned with the 200rpm dual spinning mop pads. The obstacle avoidance makes this model suitable for all homes and it can map up to four floors.

While it's back at the same price we saw during the Amazon Big Spring Sale, upgrade your home's cleaning routine with the Roborock Qrevo robot vacuum and mop. Many combo vacuum and mop models can cost hundreds more, so this is a great chance to score a dual-cleaning robot for less.

If you're wondering just how long different storage media can store your data, either because you’re looking for a long-term storage solution or are just curious, you've come to the right place since this piece talks just about that. Let’s see which storage media can keep your data around the longest.

If you're clicking and dragging in Excel to create long lists of data, you're still in old-school mode. The SEQUENCE function is a modern dynamic array tool that generates entire series of values from a single formula, making it a powerful tool for automated headers and complex grids.

Performance and refinement are usually expected to come with a premium price tag, especially in the midsize sedan world where European badges often dominate the conversation. But every so often, a car arrives that quietly delivers far more than its price suggests—offering the kind of speed, comfort, and road presence that makes far more expensive rivals feel difficult to justify.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be launching a tariff refund site for international importers on Monday, April 20.

The current tariff situation is, frankly, confusing. First, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in February that President Donald Trump does not have the power to unilaterally impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA), striking down one of the president's signature policies. After the ruling, Trump called the justices "fools" and "lapdogs" and pledged to implement a 10-percent global tariff.

As a result of the ruling, many importers will be eligible for refunds for the unconstitutional tariff fees levied against them.

What is the new tariff refund site?

The tariff refund site will be administered through U.S. Customs and Border Protection and is scheduled to launch on Monday, April 20.

The new Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal will be available through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) website. More information can be found in a regularly updated CBP blog post.

"CAPE is designed to consolidate refunds of IEEPA duties including interest rather than processing refunds on an entry-by-entry basis," the website states.

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Who is eligible for refunds?

The CAPE portal is designed for companies who paid tariff fees, importers of record, and authorized customs brokers. These entities will need to submit a declaration through the CAPE portal.

"Importers and authorized brokers should anticipate that valid IEEPA refunds will generally be issued within 60-90 days following acceptance of the CAPE Declaration, unless a compliance concern requires further CBP review," the CBP writes.

Can American consumers get refunds, too?

While the CAPE portal is designed for importers, companies like Costco and FedEx have pledged to pass along refunds to affected customers, according to Axios.

If you're hoping for prices to come down as a result of the Supreme Court ruling, as we reported at the time, this is unlikely.

"Consumers shouldn’t see meaningful price relief soon," Ravin Gandhi, CEO of GMM Nonstick Coatings and an expert on tariffs, told Mashable in February.

"Tariffs were just one piece in the overall pricing structure — and businesses don’t typically lower prices immediately when a cost input disappears — especially with so much inflationary pressure," Gandhi said. "Even though the ruling is legally significant, the short-term economic impact may not happen as fast as the headlines are suggesting."

SAVE 25%: As of April 20, you can get the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses for $224.25 at Amazon, down from $299. That's a 25% discount or $74.75 savings.

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses (Gen 1) $224.25 at Amazon
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If you're tired of your earbuds falling out during calls or reaching for your phone every time it dings, you might want to consider a smart wearable like the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses.

SEE ALSO: Apple is reportedly working on an AI pin wearable that is AirTag-sized

Right now, you can get 'em for $224.25, down from $299, at Amazon. That's a 25% discount, or $74.75 in savings, and the lowest price we've seen these smart glasses go for yet.

You wouldn't know it just by looking at them, but these frames have a lot going on. Mashable's former East Coast Tech Editor, Kimberly Gedeon, tested them out on her commute and called the open-ear audio "crisp, full, and rich — total ear candy." They also feature an ultra-wide 12MP camera for hands-free photos and 60-second videos, plus a built-in Meta AI that can answer questions or translate languages in real-time.

And, if wearing a microphone and camera on your face sounds a little intimidating, you can easily tweak the privacy settings or turn off voice commands whenever you want.

Since Google replaced the popular Google Play Music with YouTube Music, I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect offline music player—and the market is full of options. While I love listening to music (and it’s something I do for many hours every day), my criteria for picking the right app are surprisingly simple.

If you work with data, the biggest thing slowing you down isn't the analysis itself. It's the constant, boring administrative work needed to get the data ready. You've probably been there, looking at a raw export and knowing you'll spend hours manually formatting, setting up conditional rules, and organizing the structure before you can get any real insight. It's a huge, daily hit on productivity. I found the best answer to this issue, and I use Gemini in Google Sheets to make things easier.

TL;DR: Live stream New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Playoffs for free on YouTube. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The NBA has entered into its dramatic final stage. The NBA Playoffs are here to deliver huge matchups over the next few weeks. Expect huge performances from star players, big moments that will be talked about for years to come, and incredible energy from fans. And you don't get much more passionate than Madison Square Garden in the playoffs.

The New York Knicks are 1-0 up in the series. Can they go 2-0 before heading to Atlanta?

If you want to watch Knicks vs. Hawks in the NBA Playoffs for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Knicks vs. Hawks?

New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Playoffs starts at 8 p.m. ET on April 20. This game takes place at Madison Square Garden.

How to watch Knicks vs. Hawks for free

New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Playoffs is available to live stream for free on YouTube.

This free live stream is geo-restricted to India, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in India, meaning you can access free live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a VPN (we tested ExpressVPN and it worked great)

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 India

4. Visit YouTube

5. Watch the NBA for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch NBA live streams without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select games from the NBA before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing free live streams on platforms like YouTube, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• 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 10 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 the NBA for free with ExpressVPN.

In the past year or so, I've gone all-out on optimizing my storage habits. I'm not the most regular with my backups, but that's one thing I've been trying to fix. Another is how I approach my backups to begin with.

TL;DR: Live stream select games from the NBA Playoffs for free on YouTube. Live stream the NBA for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The NBA is a unique sport. There's nothing else in which incredibly tall athletes can be made to look absolutely tiny by aliens who can dunk without leaving the ground. And almost all of these shockingly tall athletes display a skillset that mere mortals can't even fathom.

The NBA could make a legitimate argument that it hosts the very best athletes in the world. Sure, the NFL might disagree. And rugby definitely attracts some special specimens. But the NBA has a bunch of seven footers dunking on each other. That's tough to beat.

If you are interested in watching the NBA for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

What is the NBA?

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America made up of 30 teams (29 from the United States and one from Canada). The defending champions are the Oklahoma City Thunder.

When is the NBA?

The 2025–26 NBA season is the 80th edition of the competition. The regular season runs from Oct. 21 to April 12. The play-in tournament is scheduled to be played on April 14-17, followed by the playoffs on the next day, and concluding with the NBA Finals from June 4 to June 21.

The in-season NBA Cup will take place from Oct. 31 to Dec. 16.

How to watch the NBA for free

Select games from the NBA Playoffs are available to live stream for free on YouTube.

These free live streams are geo-restricted to India, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in India, meaning you can access free live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Live stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a VPN (we tested ExpressVPN and it works great)

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 India

4. Visit YouTube

5. Watch the NBA for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch NBA live streams without actually spending anything. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select NBA 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 YouTube?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing live streams on platforms like YouTube, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including India

• 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 10 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).

Watch the NBA for free with ExpressVPN.

Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be a little easier if you know your sports teams.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections: Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. The sports Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words, and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake — players get up to four mistakes before the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Golden state

• Green: Almost Boston teams

• Blue: Olympic glory

• Purple: Running destinations

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: California Baseball Teams

• Green: Shortened Nicknames for Boston Teams

• Blue: Associated with the Miracle on Ice

• Purple: World Marathon Majors

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #574 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• California Baseball Teams — A'S, ANGELS, GIANTS, PADRES

• Shortened Nicknames for Boston Teams — B'S, C'S, PATS, SOX

• Associated With the Miracle on Ice — 1980, BROOKS, HOCKEY, LAKE PLACID

• World Marathon Majors — BERLIN, BOSTON, CHICAGO, TOKYO

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.

SAVE $30: As of April 20, the AirPods 4 (without ANC) are on sale for $99 at Amazon. This is $30 off their list price of $129.

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Apple users, it's time to celebrate! Amazon has dropped the price of the AirPods 4 (without ANC) back down to $99. If you've had your eyes on these earbuds but have been waiting for a nice discount to come around, this is a great opportunity to grab them for less.

Usually the AirPods 4 (without ANC) are listed for $129, so this deal saves you $30 overall. It's a pretty nice sub-$100 offer to take advantage of right now, and one that may not be live for long. So if you've been hoping to add them to your Apple collection, this is the time to make a move.

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AirPods 4 may not come with noise-canceling features, but they still boast great sound quality that lets you enjoy your favorite music, audio books, podcasts, and more while you're out and about this spring. We consider them the best cheap AirPods in our roundup of the best budget earbuds, noting that they, "deliver five hours of battery life and smooth sound quality." That battery life can even be pushed up to 30 hours with the charging case.

This roundup also adds that, "even if you go for the pair without ANC, you'll save $50 and still enjoy the multi-dimensional audio that the AirPods can provide. Not to mention, the microphone is crisp and clear on the AirPods 4 so you can take calls on them without a problem."

Treat yourself to some new AirPods with this great deal on AirPods 4 at Amazon.

I recently switched back to the Linux desktop, and just in time, because GNOME 50 is now making its way to the latest crop of Linux distributions—and it comes with many of the features I have waited years to see.

When I tell you I lived in a world of just physical books for so long, I mean it. I grew up reading the physical editions of the Harry Potter novels, went through years of required reading in high school with physical books, and, of course, was introduced to special editions because of BookTok. Why would I need anything like an e-reader?