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SAVE $1,200.01: The Bluetti Elite 300 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $1,098.99, down from the list price at Bluetti of $2,299. That's a 52% discount.

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A portable power station is the perfect item to pack along on a camping or RV trip. If you're heading off-grid, boondocking, or overlanding, you understand the headache of keeping essential tech powered up. Thankfully, a portable power station is ready to help out, and it becomes even more useful when paired with a solar panel. If you could use an upgraded power station, check out today's deal at Amazon.

As of April 9, the Bluetti Elite 300 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $1,098.99, marked down from the list price at Bluetti of $2,299. That's a major 52% discount that takes $1,200.01 off the price.

With a compact size, the Bluetti Elite 300 packs in 3,014Wh of battery capacity. In real-life scenarios, that works out to recharging a laptop over 30 times, powering an induction cooktop for over two hours, or keeping inside RV lights on for over 65 hours.

SEE ALSO: The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 power station is $600 off at Amazon — this deal includes solar panels for less

Bluetti focused on user-friendliness with this model, and you'll get four AC outlets, one 2,400W TT-30 plug, two USB-A ports, and two USB-C ports. When it's time to recharge the Bluetti Elite 300, standard wall charging for 1.8 hours will get you back to 100 percent power. You can also utilize up to 1,200W of solar, which will take about four hours to recharge the Elite 300.

Keep in mind a 3,014Wh battery is heavy and this model comes in at about 58 pounds. The two side handles make it easier to transport, but this isn't a lightweight model. However, its overall dimensions are impressively small given its power capacity. Plus, there's the option of pass-through charging and a 10 millisecond UPS time.

Before you head out on the next RV adventure, pack along the Bluetti Elite 300 while it's on sale for a major 52% discount. It'll also come in handy at home during the next power outage.

The best Home Depot Spring Black Friday Sale deals at a glance: Best cordless power tool deal Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 8-Tool Combo Kit $369 (save $160) Get Deal Best outdoor equipment deal DeWalt 4000 PSI 3.5 GPM Gas Pressure Washer $759 (save $190) Get Deal Best grill deal Weber Spirit E-210 2-Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill $399 (save $50) Get Deal

Spring has officially sprung, and Home Depot is welcoming the start of the season with a 14-day Spring Black Friday sale. ("Black Friday" isn't going to mean a thing if we keep getting spring iterations, Prime Days 1 and 2, and early access events, but we love a good deal, so we'll let it slide.)

While the OG Black Friday is great for snagging affordable TVs, laptops, and other electronics, Home Depot's Spring Black Friday sale is for anyone who wants to transform their flowerbeds or backyard from the sad, brown mess winter left behind into a personal getaway you can actually enjoy after work.

When is the Home Depot's Spring Black Friday Sale?

The Home Depot sale officially kicks off on Thursday, April 9, and runs through April 22, 2026. The retailer been following a similar timeline since the early 2010s with an annual spring kickoff sale event.

What to expect during Home Depot's Spring Black Friday Sale

We're going to be updating this page with all of the best markdowns throughout the sale, but here's a sneak peek at the categories Home Depot says will be highlighted.

• Lawn and garden: It's time to prep the yard. Expect price cuts on outdoor power equipment, plants, flowers, mulch, and weed and grass killer.

• Backyard hosting: Everything you need for summer parties will be on sale, including patio furniture, dining sets, composite decking, and grills.

• Home upgrades: If you've been holding out on a renovation, look for deals on paint, faucets, flooring, toilets, fencing, and major appliances (including refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, and washers/dryers).

• Storage solutions: Get your garage organized with discounted tool bags, storage shelves, and boxes. Pros can also expect bulk price savings on essentials like tools, pipes, and water heaters.

What brands will be discounted during the Spring Black Friday Sale?

As for brands, the Home Depot isn't holding back. We're expecting major price drops from popular heavy hitters, including DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ryobi, Traeger, Weber, Nexgrill, Trex, Rigid, GE Appliances, Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Vissani, Frigidaire, and StyleWell.

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The sale is now live in stores and online, so grab your spring shopping list and get ready to dive in. We've rounded up some of the best deals we've seen so far and will keep an eye out throughout the next two weeks for any new deals you should know about. So be sure to check back!

Psst: Home Depot will also price-match its products to other retailers, so keep your head on a swivel if you find the same product for cheaper elsewhere.

The best cordless power tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ryobi Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 8-Tool Combo Kit $369 at The Home Depot
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Ryobi is known for its affordable, beginner-friendly power tools, but this deal really takes things to the next level. For only $369 (30% off its usual cost), you'll get eight cordless power tools, three batteries, a charger, and two tool bags. Among those tools is a drill/driver, impact driver, reciprocating saw, circular saw, and more. I personally own the Ryobi ONE+ drill and can confirm that it's incredibly user-friendly for DIY projects and more — and I'm a complete power tool novice.

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DeWalt

• DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill/Impact 2-Tool Combo Kit with 2 20V 1.3Ah Batteries — $139 $239 (save $100)

• DeWalt FLEXVOLT 20V/60V MAX Lithium-Ion 6.0Ah Battery Pack (2 Pack) — $199 $299 (save $100)

• DeWalt 20V Lithium-Ion Cordless 5-Tool Combo Kit with 2 5.0 Ah Battery Packs — $599 $949 (save $350)

Milwaukee

• Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit — $409 $609 (save $200)

• Milwaukee M18 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless 9-Tool Combo Kit — $649 $1,099 (save $450)

• Get a free Milwaukee M18 18V Litihum-Ion 6.0 Ah Battery with select M18 tools

• Buy More, Save More on select Milwaukee products — (spend $350, save $80; spend $600, save $180; spend $800, save $280; spend $1,000, save $400)

Ryobi

• Ryobi ONE+ 18V Compression Drive Cordless 3/8 in. Crown Stapler — $69.97 $89 (save $29.03)

• Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Hybrid Whisper Series 7-1/2 in. Fan Kit — $89 $139 (save $50)

• Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Lithium-Ion 6.0 Ah Battery (2-Pack) — $139 $278 (save $139)

• Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill Kit — $149 $179 (save $30)

• Ryobi ONE+ 18V 18-Gauge Cordless AirStrike Brad Nailer — $149 $238 (save $89) + get free ONE+ 18V 2.0 Ah Lithium-Ion Battery

The best outdoor equipment deal Opens in a new window Credit: DeWalt DeWalt 4000 PSI 3.5 GPM Gas Pressure Washer $759 at The Home Depot
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Anyone looking to spring clean the outside of their home and beyond — from the siding to the deck to the dock — should check out this deal on a DeWalt pressure washer. Typically close to $1,000, this Spring Black Friday deal drops it to just $759. It packs 4000 PSI for professional-grade cleaning, includes a 50-foot hose, a triplex pump, five QX nozzles, and a heavy-duty welded steel frame.

More deals on outdoor equipment

DeWalt

• DeWalt 20V MAX 8in. Brushless Cordless Pole Saw — $169 $199 (save $30)

• DeWalt 20V MAX Brushless Cordless Blower Kit — $189 $239 (save $50)

Milwaukee

• Milwaukee M18 18V Brushless Cordless String Trimmer and M18 Brushless 120 MPH 450 CFM Blower — $299 $378 (save $79)

• Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V 16-inch Brushless Cordless Quik-Lok String Trimmer with Edger attachment — $349 $499 (save $150)

• Milwaukee M18 FUEL 21-inch Self-Propelled Dual Battery Mower Kit — $999 $1,199 (save $200)

Ryobi

• Ryobi 2100 PSI 1.2 GPM Cold Water Electric Pressure Washer — $199 $228.97 (save $29.97) + free 12-inch Surface Cleaner

• Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless 15 in. String Trimmer with Brush-Cutter attachment — $219 $298 (save $79)

• Ryoybi 40V HP Brushless 16 in. Battery Chainsaw — $239 $299 (save $60)

• Ryobi 3000 PSI 1.1 GPM Cold Water Electric Pressure Washer — $429 $508.97 (save $79.97) + free 12-inch Surface Cleaner

The best grill deals

• Nexgrill 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill — $199 $249 (save $50)

• Coleman RoadTrip 285-Standup Portable Propane Gas Grill with Grill Plus Griddle Bundle — $289 $324.99 (save $35.99)

• Nexgrill Daytona 4-Burner Propane Gas Griddle — $299 $349 (save $50)

• Weber Spirit E-210 2-Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill — $399 $449 (save $50)

• Weber Spirit E-325 3-Burner Propane Gas Grill — $499 $549 (save $50)

• Weber Genesis E-315 3-Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill — $799 $899 (save $100)

More Home Depot Spring Black Friday deals

• Up to 25% off patio sets (online only)

• Up to $350 off patio dining sets (online only)

• Up to 20% off outdoor plants

• Up to 30% off planters

• Up to 30% off landscaping supplies

• Up to 40% off home appliances

Android's best customization features aren't obvious on the surface—they're tucked away in menus most people never open. I've been daily-driving Android for years, and I still stumbled across some of these settings embarrassingly late. Here are five things I wish someone had pointed out to me from the start.

Just a few months ago, Samsung launched a really huge foldable phone. Now, it seems like this Friday might be your last chance to get one.

The Samsung TriFold, which made waves when it launched in Asia late last year before making its western debut at CES 2026. The phone sold out almost instantly upon its U.S. release on Jan. 30 before disappearing from store shelves in March.

Samsung is committing to one more restock on April 10, both online via Samsung's website and at a smattering of retail Samsung stores across the U.S. As before, we fully expect the online restock to sell out very quickly, so your best bet might be to make it to one of the physical locations, if you can.

SEE ALSO: The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could get a new variant with major missing feature

In a note to press, Samsung mentioned these Samsung stores as places where you can expect TriFold restocks:

• Los Cerritos Center (Cerritos, CA)

• Mall of America (Minneapolis, MN)

• Queens Center (Elmhurst, NY)

• Roosevelt Field (Garden City, NY)

• The Americana at Brand (Glendale, CA)

• The Galleria (Houston, TX)

• Stonebriar Center (Frisco, TX)

Obviously, there are huge chunks of the U.S. that are not especially close to any of those locations, so grabbing the TriFold online will be the only option for many. In person or online, it won't be easy to get your hands on the $2,899 TriFold, as Samsung has only produced the phone in very limited numbers.

Samsung hasn't said one way or another if this will be the final restock, but given that the phone was already discontinued in Korea, customers probably shouldn't bet on any more restocks in the future. Rumor has it the company has been selling the TriFold at a loss.

Given its high price and experimental form factor, this doesn't necessarily mean the phone was a failure. It could just mean that Samsung never intended to make the TriFold widely available for a long time.

In other words, if you want one, you better find a way to make it happen on Friday.

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M is the powerful formula language that runs Power Query behind the scenes. While it may look like complex code, many common tasks in M are surprisingly beginner-friendly and can automate data cleanup quickly. If you can write a basic Excel function, you can start learning M to handle your heaviest datasets.

Whether it's a loose screw on your sunglasses or car problems while traveling or camping in the great outdoors, nothing kills the vibe faster than being unprepared. You don't need a bulky toolbox to save the day—you just need the right portable travel toolkit.

The creator platform OnlyFans has changed the adult industry since its inception a decade ago. What started as a tip jar for bloggers has become an extreme moneymaker for some porn performers, making six figures a year or even in a single month. But do you have to post sexually explicit work on OnlyFans? Are you required to message back and forth with strangers? Can you actually make money on the platform? What is OnlyFans, anyway?

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We're here to answer your questions.

What is OnlyFans?

OnlyFans was started in 2016 by British entrepreneur Tim Stokely. Its main goal is to help content creators and artists "monetize their content while developing authentic relationships with their fanbase." This basically means the platform was created to let users post content behind a paywall, which fans have to subscribe to for access. Fans can also pay more to message back and forth with creators and "tip" to get content created on demand that's specifically tailored to their interests and tastes.

If you look back at OnlyFans promotional materials from 2016, you'll notice that it was geared towards "safe for work" creators, like bloggers and YouTubers. This changed in 2018, when the majority of its parent company, Fenix International Limited, was sold to Ukrainian-American entrepreneur Leonid Radvinsky. Radvinsky, who died in March 2026 at the age of 43, previously founded the porn site MyFreeCams. OnlyFans pivoted to porn after 2018 (despite any type of creator still allowed on the platform), and it exploded in usage and name recognition during the COVID lockdowns.

While creators don't have to post explicit content on the platform (and in fact, Mashable interviewed a creator who makes six figures from OnlyFans without nudity), it's what the platform is known for at this point. In 2021, OnlyFans announced it would ban explicit content, only to reverse the decision days later due to backlash.

How much money can creators make on it?

It depends on the kind of content you're producing, how much reach you have, and a whole host of other variables, but creators can make anywhere from a few hundred dollars a month to a few thousand. In 2023, the average OnlyFans creator made just $1,300 a year from the platform, but Mashable has interviewed creators who've made millions from it. Last year, current OnlyFans CEO Keily Blair shared that the platform paid out $25 billion to creators since 2016.

But if you think OnlyFans is "easy money," think again. Last year, Mashable interviewed different creators about the work that goes into building a successful OnlyFans, including investing in camera equipment, hiring help, and marketing yourself.

SEE ALSO: The best sexting apps for discreet and NSFW chats How do you subscribe to creators?

You don't have to be a creator to use the platform — in fact, it's fueled by users who don't post on the platform. In order to subscribe to creators, you simply have to create an OnlyFans account, go to the Home page, and find someone you're interested in following. Check out their subscription tiers, and decide what kind of bundle or offer you're interested in paying for. You can also tip a creator any amount you want, or pay for messages and individualized content with pay-per-view messages that range anywhere from a couple dollars to more than $100, depending on the creator.

And if you have a friend who's started posting on OnlyFans and you want to support them, there are ways to do that, too, from subscribing to their pages to offering emotional support.

This article was originally published in 2021 and updated in 2026.

Gone are the days when Netflix had almost everything you wanted to watch. These days, if you want to watch all the biggest shows and movies, you need several different subscriptions. The cost can soon get out of hand, but there's a simple trick that can save you a significant amount of money.

The best Home Depot cordless tools deals at a glance: Best Milwaukee BOGO deal Milwaukee Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit $399 (free tool with purchase) Shop Now Best DeWalt BOGO deal DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Cordless Brushless Circular Saw $299 (free tool with purchase) Shop Now Best Makita BOGO deal Makita Plunge Circular Saw Kit $719 (free tool with purchase) Shop Now Best Ryobi deal Ryobi One+ 18V Cordless 8-Tool Combo Kit $369 (save $160) Shop Now

Black Friday in April? Sure, why not. This year, Home Depot is celebrating the season by offering steep discounts on everything we need for spring yard work, getting those DIY projects underway, and preparing for outdoor summer fun. It's a great time to save on plants, mulch, a new lawn mower, patio furniture, pizza ovens, barbecues, and even major home appliances like refrigerators.

But of course, Home Depot is always a go-to if you're in need of fresh cordless tools. Whether you'll use them for home or on the job site, shopping the Home Depot Spring Sale for deals is a smart move. We're seeing nice BOGO offers from big hitters like DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Makita that'll offer a free extra bonus with purchase. In addition to the BOGO deals, we have nice offers from Ryobi and Ridgid.

While the spring sale at Home Depot only started on April 9, we're already seeing some BOGO deals that have sold out way ahead of the sale's official end date of April 22. If this trend continues, it might be worth shopping soon to get the best selection. Here are some standout offers.

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Milwaukee is one of the standout cordless tool brands, and they have deals abound during the Home Depot Spring Black Friday sale. One of the most attractive is snagging the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit for $399 and getting the Milwaukee M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion High Output Battery Pack 6.0Ah for free. That works out to a saving of $199.

Home Depot mentions the compact hammer drill is the most powerful in its class with the quickest driving speed. Milwaukee also added an auto-stop feature that eliminates over-rotation. Plus, the three LED lights that surround the bit and fastener are ideal for getting a clear view.

Best DeWalt BOGO deal Opens in a new window Credit: DeWalt DeWalt FlexVolt 60V MAX Cordless Brushless 7-1/4 inch Circular Saw $299 at Home Depot
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This BOGO deal offers a serious value. Snag the DeWalt FlexVolt 60V MAX Cordless Brushless 7-1/4 inch Circular Saw for $299 from Home Depot and get the DeWalt FlexVolt 20V/​60V MAX Lithium-​Ion 6.​0Ah Battery Pack with 6 Amp Output Charger for free, which ordinarily costs $249. That makes this one of the best BOGO values in the Home Depot spring sale.

The DeWalt FlexVolt family features over 180 tools with the Circular Saw offering 2,456 unit watts out. There's an electric brake, integrated LED lights, and even rafter hooks for easy storage.

Best Ryobi deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ryobi Ryobi One+ 18V Cordless 8-Tool Combo Kit $369 at Home Depot
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While this deal isn't part of Home Depot's BOGO offers, it's still an excellent buy. The Ryobi One+ 18V Cordless 8-Tool Combo Kit is 30% off and serves as a great DIY combo kit for all sorts of home projects. There's a driver/drill, impact driver, reciprocating saw, circular saw, multi-tool, and more. To keep things neat and organized, the Ryobi kit comes with two tool bags.

A brand-new Toyota RAV4 remains one of the safest choices in the compact SUV market, but its pricing has steadily climbed into territory that opens the door to more premium alternatives. For buyers shopping around the $30,000 mark, the used market can now offer something far more upscale than a mainstream family crossover, without demanding any extra budget.

Are you thinking of switching to Linux? Have you struggled to pick a suitable distro? Perhaps you're a veteran, and you've got strong opinions about which distros a beginner should use. Whatever your situation is, I have three reasons why Ubuntu is still king for beginners.

Are you ready for another lineup of fun Raspberry Pi projects to tackle this weekend? I'm taking the ride with you and building my own E-Ink calendar display, as well as showing you Open Voice OS and how to build your own Raspberry Pi-powered dash camera!

Tesla is working on a new car, and it's going to be exactly what many are hoping for: a smaller, cheaper electric SUV.

This is according to Reuters, which spoke with four people familiar with the matter. According to the report, the new car will be an entirely new model, and not a variant of the Model 3 or Model Y (Tesla recently discontinued its larger sedan and SUV, the Model S and the Model X).

The new Tesla SUV would be about 14 feet long, making it considerably shorter than the Model Y, which is 15.7 feet long. It would also be "substantially" cheaper than the Model 3, which is currently the most affordable Tesla you can get, starting at $37,000 in the U.S.

SEE ALSO: End of an era: Tesla discontinues Model S and Model X

The new SUV, which Tesla plans to manufacture in China, might also be offered with a smaller battery and just a single motor instead of two (both the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y can come with either with one or two motors). This would make the car lighter than other Tesla models, but the smaller battery might also mean it'll have less range than existing models.

There are no details on when Tesla plans to launch the new car, and the report says that the project is still in an "early development stage," meaning it might not happen at all.

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The fact that Tesla is working on something isn't a secret; just a few weeks ago the company CEO Elon Musk tweeted that Tesla is working on something "way cooler than a minivan."

Figuring out exactly what Tesla's exact plans are is another matter. The company is working on an autonomous vehicle called the Cybercab (or the Robovan; the name doesn't seem to be set in stone yet). And Tesla was reportedly working on a cheaper model for years before scrapping it, seemingly in favor of offering cheaper variants of existing models.

Notably, when Reuters reported on Tesla giving up on launching a cheaper model in 2024, Musk tweeted that the news agency was "lying". The fact is, the company never did launch a cheaper model; we'll see if things turn out differently this time.

Homelabs might not be as intricate as actual server racks, but for your personal projects or setups, it's probably good enough. Yet, with a homelab doing all the stuff it does, you're probably missing an important detail—a UPS holding everything together.

Tax Day is nearly here, and with it comes tax scams. The U.S. Congressional Joint Economic Committee has issued a scam alert, with less than a week to go until the tax filing deadline. The warning is, unfortunately, needed, given that nearly one in four Americans have reported being victimized by tax season scams, according to March 2026 research by McAfee.

The alert, seen by Mashable, has other alarming findings: During fiscal year 2025, the IRS reported more than 600 social media impersonators of the agency. Spam blocker app Nomorobo found a 400 percent increase in fraudulent calls claiming to be from the IRS between Jan. and Feb. this year. Fake tax websites are also on the rise, with McAfee identifying 43 new ones every day between Sept. 2025 and Feb. 2026.

"Criminal enterprises are exploiting tax season to target Americans, including seniors," said Joint Economic Committee Chairman and Arizona Rep. David Schweikert in a press release shared with Mashable. Adults 70 years old and older lost more money to fraud than younger adults, according to the median of data collected by the Federal Trade Commission in 2024: $1,650 for seniors 80 and older and $1,000 for 70-79 year-olds, compared to $189-691 for younger groups.

Schweikert is issuing the alert, along with Ranking Member New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan, Vice Chairman Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt, and Senior House Democrat Virginia Rep. Don Beyer.

SEE ALSO: Why you shouldn't use ChatGPT to do your taxes

"As Americans file their taxes this month, scammers are deploying an onslaught of attacks — often enhanced by artificial intelligence — designed to steal people's money," Hassan stated in the release. "I encourage all taxpayers to review the tips in this bipartisan scams alert so that they can stay vigilant and protect their identities and accounts."

Here are tips the Joint Economic Committee lays out to avoid common IRS impersonation scams:

• Be wary of phone calls, emails, or social media outreach. The IRS will never message you on social media! The agency will almost always initiate contact by mail, according to the committee.

• Watch out for urgent requests or threats. The IRS will never threaten to call law enforcement or request to see your driver's license. On that note, the agency will never ask for payment via nontraditional methods such as gift cards.

• You can verify any communications with the IRS directly on the official IRS.gov website.

• You can share an IRS-issued identity protection PIN instead of your Social Security Number.

The committee also urges precaution when dealing with third-party tax services. Here are some tips for identifying non-IRS tax scams:

• Research firms by searching them on sites like the Better Business Bureau. If an offer seems too good to be true, it often is.

• Go to IRS.gov and verify the service's Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). If the service doesn't provide this, avoid it.

• Scammers may pretend to be legitimate third-party tax preparation companies or employees. Verify the provider by visiting the official website and calling the listed phone number.

If you believe you're a victim of a tax scam, you can report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

Have a story to share about a scam or security breach that impacted you? Tell us about it. Email submissions@mashable.com with the subject line "Safety Net" or use this form. Someone from Mashable will get in touch.

It’s reasonable to expect your smart home to work even without an internet connection. This is especially true if you’re using a truly local platform like Home Assistant, but it’s not always possible since not all smart home devices support local control.

Dyson announced its first portable handheld fan on Wednesday, and it's now available for purchase.

The new HushJet Mini Cool retails for $99, which makes it pricey for a portable fan but more accessible than Dyson's other luxe gadgets. Perhaps most impressively, the HushJet is much cheaper than the Shark ChillPill, a new portable fan released earlier this spring by one of Dyson's biggest rivals.

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The HushJet Mini Cool weighs only 7.5 ounces, or just under half a pound, and measures 38 millimeters (1.5 inches) in diameter — making it just as big around as Dyson's skinny Supersonic hair dryer and PencilVac stick vacuum. The fan offers five airflow speeds and a "Boost" mode for an extra blast of air. It lasts up to six hours on the lowest speed setting and charges to full battery in about three hours.

SEE ALSO: The rise of portable fans is cute, convenient, and a bit of a bummer

The HushJet Mini Cool's brushless DC motor spins at up to 65,000 revolutions per minute (RPM), producing airflow speeds of up to a whopping 80 feet per second or 55 miles per hour. For reference, other portable fans vetted by Mashable staff peak at 3,000 to 7,500 RPM. The HushJet is compact yet super powerful.

The Dyson HushJet Mini Cool is compact yet powerful. Credit: Dyson

In its press release about the HushJet Mini Cool, Dyson stated that "Acoustics are as important as power." The company said it designed the fan's nozzle so that it doesn't whine or make a high-pitched whir. Its spec sheet notes that it runs at 52dBA (A-weighted decibels) on the first speed setting, or about as loud as the hum of a fridge. It maxes out at 72.5dBA in Boost mode, or slightly quieter than the 77dBA Supersonic hair dryer.

SEE ALSO: I found 5 Dyson Supersonic dupes that are almost as good as the real thing

Chief Engineer Jake Dyson said the company has been "obsessed with airflow" since 2009, the year it launched its first bladeless fan. "The HushJet Mini Cool fan is the culmination of that journey," he explained in a statement: "powerful airflow, engineered for life on the move by bringing elite cooling technology from every home to your hand."

The Dyson HushJet Mini Cool comes with a lanyard. Credit: Dyson

The HushJet Mini Cool also tees up a new chapter in the Dyson vs. Shark rivalry. Shark's stick vacuums and hair tools are regarded as some of the best affordable alternatives to Dyson's expensive counterparts.

Shark launched a 3-in-1 bladeless portable fan called the ChillPill in March. It's 64 percent heavier than the HushJet and can only move up to 25 feet of airflow per second, but it has a longer battery life, 10 speed settings, and interchangeable heads with misting and cooling functions. It's priced at $149.99.

The Dyson HushJet Mini Cool will be available in stone/blush (right) at launch. Carnelian/sky (left) and ink/colbalt (middle) finishes are coming soon. Credit: Dyson

For its part, the $99 HushJet Mini Cool will come with a charging stand, a USB-C charging cable, a travel pouch, and a lanyard for wearing around one's neck. Dyson said it will drop additional sold-separately HushJet accessories this summer, including a universal mount that attaches it to strollers and other items.

The HushJet Mini Cool is available in one mother-of-pearl-inspired stone/blush finish at launch this week. Additional carnelian/sky and ink/cobalt colorways will arrive in May and June, respectively, just in time for the start of wedding and music festival season.

For some strange reason, the internet seems to be obsessed with running the 1993 classic shooter DOOM on everything with a display or chip inside. This begs the question: is there anything that can't run DOOM?

A lot of people assume that if their files are synced, they're safe. It feels like a backup. Your documents are in the cloud, they show up on every device you use, and everything just kind of works. So if something goes wrong on one machine, you figure you can just grab a clean copy from somewhere else.

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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.

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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 NBA games are available to live stream for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

86 regular-season games, the Emirates Cup Championship, the play-in tournament, one third of first and second round games of the Playoffs, a Conference Finals series, and the NBA Finals are available to Prime members in the UK. The full schedule can be found here.

These free live streams are geo-restricted to the UK, 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 the UK, 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. Sign up for a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime (if you're not already a member)

2. Subscribe to a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

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

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

5. Watch the NBA from anywhere in the world on Prime Video

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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 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 Prime Video?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including the U.S. and UK

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also 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.