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Filling your SSD to 100% won't kill it—but it might do this

How-To Geek - 6 hours 44 min ago

Filling an SSD to the brim doesn't mean that you'll instantly kill your drive, but it still doesn't mean that it's something I can recommend doing. There are plenty of reasons to give your SSD a bit of breathing room.

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The AI Doc producer Daniel Kwan on the future and threat of artificial intelligence

Mashable - 6 hours 47 min ago

The time to be on the fence about artificial intelligence is over. That's according to Daniel Kwan, co-writer/co-director of Everything Everywhere All at Once, founding member of the Creators Coalition on AI, and producer of the upcoming documentary The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist.

Every day, decisions are being made by the biggest CEOs in the AI space. And it can feel like the everyday folk don't have a say. But that's a common misconception that Kwan and The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist filmmakers, including co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper, aim to overturn with this Focus Features documentary. While at SXSW, The AI Doc team came by our Say More studio to dig into the film's information and how it's structured to communicate a lot in an actually accessible way.

SEE ALSO: Win tickets to see 'The AI Doc' early at Mashable's advanced screenings

In my review out of SXSW, I cheered, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist compiles a mountain of big ideas, opposing theories, and talking head interviews. But it does so within a personal framing that keeps this discussion deeply human."

Documentarian Daniel Roher interviewed OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Google DeepMind CEO and co-founder Demis Hassabis, and Anthropic CEO and co-founder Dario Amodei, along with scads of experts and engineers, to explore both sides of the AI debate. But the human thread of the film is about how his fears about becoming a first-time parent inform how he's responding emotionally and psychologically to all he learns.

For more on The AI Doc, look for Mashable's recording of The AI Panel: Or What Being an Apocaloptimist Looks Like, which featured Kwan, Tremper, and co-producer Diane Becker, along with me, Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko, as moderator.

And for your chance to see The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist early and at no charge, check out Mashable's advanced screenings in L.A. and New York.

The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist opens in theaters on March 27. Look for more Mashable coverage out of SXSW.

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Fed up with the Spotify Linux app? This custom widget is the fix

How-To Geek - 6 hours 59 min ago

I stream music on Spotify as much as the next guy, but regrettably, using the app's Linux desktop client isn't the most wholesome experience. Don't get me wrong; if all you need is basic music streaming, you'll (probably) have no complaints. Sadly, the moment your needs stretch beyond that, you'll quickly notice that Spotify's Linux desktop app still needs some work.

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BTS fans, Spotify has a quiz for you

Mashable - 7 hours 2 min ago

Spotify has launched a quiz for BTS fans to test their knowledge, marking the release of Arirang, the K-pop icons' first album in four years.

Available for Spotify users with a Premium subscription, the BTS Music Quiz is meant to put ARMY to the test — just like Google's own free BTS quiz, also launched today.

SEE ALSO: BTS fans, you've got to see Google's trivia quest

Spotify's quiz covers album art (make sure you know your Love Yourself: Answer from your Love Yourself: Her), album release strategies, and even which BTS member opens certain songs — so if you can identify RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook by vocals, you'll probably ace this. It runs from easy questions to medium and hard, and you can tap "challenge a friend" to compare scores.

How can you take Spotify's BTS quiz? Easy, medium, and hard. Credit: Spotify / Mashable

Make sure your Spotify app is updated, log in, and play any BTS track (I'd probably hit one from their new album Arirang, because it's incredible and it's release day, but you can play whatever you like).

Then, tap the track playing to bring up the song page, then scroll down to the music quiz (it should be under related music videos). I couldn't see the quiz on desktop, so it looks like it's mobile only.

It's a big day indeed for ARMY, with the release of BTS' 10th studio album, the first since announcing their reunion in June 2025. BTS called a hiatus in June 2022 in order for members RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook to fulfil South Korea's mandatory military service (which they all completed by June 2025), as well as spend time on solo projects.

Now, they're looking at a colossal, 82-date world tour for Arirang, which will both be livestreamed in cinemas and on Netflix.

Want to tune into BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang live? Here's Mashable's guide.

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Home Assistant just can't match my favorite things about Samsung SmartThings

How-To Geek - 7 hours 14 min ago

My smart home got its start with Samsung SmartThings, and I’m glad it did. Samsung has some of the best support for Matter and, compared to the companies behind the other “big four” smart home platforms, is the most enthusiastic about smart homes. I’ve since experimented with more private alternatives that aren’t dependent on the cloud, but there remain aspects of SmartThings that it has done best.

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3 must-watch Paramount+ shows to stream this weekend (March 20-22)

How-To Geek - 7 hours 29 min ago

Cheers to the weekend. While some of you will be tuning in for March Madness, others might be trying to catch up on some of their TV shows. If Paramount+ is one of your streaming services, then this guide is for you. Paramount+ features original programming and shows from broadcast television.

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The best gaming deals to shop ahead of Amazons Big Spring Sale — save on PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch

Mashable - 7 hours 51 min ago
A quick look at the best Amazon Spring Sale gaming deals: Best Console Deal ASUS ROG Xbox Ally $549.99 (save $50) Shop Now Best Video Game Deal NBA 2K26 (PS5) $19.93 (save $50.06) Shop Now Best Gaming Monitor Deal Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 (G91SD) $799.99 (save $500) Shop Now Best Gaming Mouse Deal Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse $26.99 (save $23) Shop Now

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is almost here, but the gaming deals are already live.

We’re already seeing discounts spread across some of the biggest gaming categories, including PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch titles, gaming monitors, headset, and more accessories. Just like with our roundups of Pokémon deals, Lego deals, and TV deals, we’ll be updating this guide as more Big Spring Sale gaming deals go live. Expect more discounts on consoles, video games, monitors, mice, and more gear in the days ahead.

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Handheld gaming PCs are still far from cheap, but Amazon has already shaved something off one of the newer Xbox-branded options. The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally is down to $549.99 from $599.99, which knocks $50 off the list price.

That’s the best price we've seen for this system so far (confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel), so this is an impressive price cut on a portable system that blends Xbox branding with the flexibility of a Windows handheld. You're getting a 7-inch 1080p 120Hz touchscreen, AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a three-month Xbox Game Pass Premium subscription bundled in.

This handheld model supports Xbox Game Pass, but you can also run games on Steam, Epic Games, and other Windows titles. That gives it a lot more versatility than a locked-down console-style device.

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As for cheaper games, though, NBA 2K26 is down to just $19.93 from $69.99 on PS5 — its lowest price ever, as confirmed with camelcamelcamel, as well. That’s 72% off the full game that includes ProPLAY-enhanced gameplay, MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA modes, giving basketball fans plenty to dig into whether they mostly play solo or jump online with friends.

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BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang: How to watch, start time, livestream details

Mashable - 7 hours 54 min ago

Haven't you heard? BTS' long-awaited return is here. After spending close to four years fulfilling South Korea’s required military service and working on solo projects, all seven members of the K-pop megagroup will come together for their first all-in performance since 2022. This is big.

Here's everything you need to know about BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang.

When is BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang?

BTS will perform a live concert to be globally streamed on March 21, the day after BTS' fifth studio album, ARIRANG, is released.

Here's the breakdown of start time by timezone:

  • PST — 4 a.m.

  • EST — 7 a.m.

  • GMT — 11 a.m. 

  • IST — 4:30 p.m.

  • KST — 8 p.m.

How to watch BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang

The great news for dedicated fans all over the globe is that you can watch this reunion live — Netflix is the exclusive streaming platform for this concert (included with all subscription plans). If you have a Netflix account, simply log in at showtime to watch the livestream with no additional purchase.

The hour-long performance will live stream from Gwanghwamun, the main gate of Seoul's Gyeongbokgung Palace. The concert celebrates the release of Arirang on March 20. Expect the first live performances of songs from the new album, plus all the hits that made BTS such a global phenomenon.

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BTS fans, youve got to see Googles trivia quest

Mashable - 7 hours 56 min ago

Google Search added a little trivia quest to mark BTS' release of Arirang, the K-pop icons' first album in four years. And we're talking we're talking lachimolala level knowledge required.

If you type "BTS" into the Google search bar, you'll see a little animation pop up with the album icons. However, it doesn't stop there, as you'll notice a small ship in a bottle sitting at the bottom of the screen.

SEE ALSO: BTS' 'SWIM' video is already tearing up YouTube

If you click the ship — a nod to the video for BTS' lead Arirang single "SWIM" video — you'll either be prompted to scan a QR code with your smartphone or if you're already on mobile, you'll be sent to a "Scavenger Hunt" game in which you can answer BTS trivia questions to unlock cards to build a song deck. They're not easy questions (the emoji question had me pacing) and if you're stuck, there's already a whole Reddit thread happening.

At the time of writing, over 16 million quests have been solved by Google users. That's a lot of BTS knowledge.

You know you could crush this, ARMY. Credit: Google / Mashable screenshot.

It's a big day indeed for ARMY (BTS fans), with the release of the group's 10th studio album, the first since announcing their reunion in June 2025. BTS called a hiatus in June 2022 in order for members RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook to fulfil South Korea's mandatory military service (which they all completed by June 2025), as well as spend time on solo projects.

Now, they're looking at a colossal, 82-date world tour for Arirang, which will both be livestreamed in cinemas and on Netflix.

Want to tune into BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang live? Here's Mashable's guide.

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Love your power tools? Here's why you need a 3D printer

How-To Geek - 7 hours 59 min ago

Power tools are key to getting the most out of raw materials like wood and metal, while 3D printers allow you to do the same with plastic filament. So why not combine these two superpowers and get more from your power tools with a 3D printer? That’s exactly what many people have already done.

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The best Pokémon deals to shop ahead of Amazons Big Spring Sale: Trading cards at record lows

Mashable - 8 hours 9 min ago
A quick look at the best Amazon Spring Sale Pokémon deals: Best Mega Charizard deal Pokémon TCG Mega Charizard X ex Ultra-Premium Collection $190.67 (save $59.33) Shop Now Best Preorder Deal Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1 $59.99 Shop Now Best Collector Chest Deal Pokémon TCG Collector Chest Fall 2025 $47.30 (save $10.69) Shop Now Best Mega Evolution Deal Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes 2-Pack Blister $28.45 (save $1.50) Shop Now Best Perfect Order Deal Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Display Box $260 (save $19.99) Shop Now

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is right around the corner, but Pokémon fans do not need to wait for the official kickoff on March 25. Amazon already has a handful of early discounts and preorder price cuts live across the Pokémon category, covering everything from collector-focused TCG boxes to discounted Switch games — along with gaming deals, TV deals, Lego deals, and much more.

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The Pokémon TCG Mega Charizard X ex Ultra-Premium Collection is one of the best early Pokémon deals already live ahead of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale — down to $190.67 from $249.99, saving you $59.32 on a premium collector box with tons of packs and extra collectibles. It's now close to TCGplayer's market price value of $188.91.

This set includes 18 booster packs,, foil promo cards of Mega Charizard X ex and Oricorio ex, plus sleeves, a playmat, deck box, metal coin, dice, and a code card for Pokémon TCG Live. That makes it more of a centerpiece purchase than a casual pickup, but for collectors or Charizard fans, it is one of the more eye-catching early deals live right now.

You'll get four packs of Phantasmal Flames, four Mega Evolution, four Destined Rivals, four Journey Together, and two Surging Sparks with this limited-time offer.

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The second option is less of a markdown and more of a strategic preorder for anyone trying to get ahead of the rush. The Pokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1 is available to preorder for $59.25 and is set to release on March 20. 

This set, along with a booster pack each of Phantasmal Flames and Mega Evolution, includes one booster pack containing three of nine illustration rare-style promo cards themed around first partner Pokémon from the Kanto, Sinnoh, or Alola regions, plus a sticker sheet. 

Currently, this sits over $10 above its market price on TCGplayer, but Amazon's listing is still cheaper than most listings when shipping costs are considered. Because this is a limited collection, we expect the value of the First Partner Illustration Collection to go way up once there’s less availability after its release date. 

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BTS SWIM video is already tearing up YouTube

Mashable - 8 hours 18 min ago

Whatever the hell you're doing today, make sure it involves BTS' absolutely exquisite return album, Arirang.

The K-pop superstars' first album in four years is out with crisp lead single "SWIM" already clocking up 14 million views on YouTube in six hours (at the time of writing). That's some hectic ARMY effort right there, and it's sure to keep on sailing.

From Ukrainian director Tanu Muiño (who's behind Lil Nas X's "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" video), the "SWIM" video sees Lili Reinhart wandering around a maritime museum before we're whisked off to a ship helmed by a reunited RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. It's a dreamboat full of dreamboats.

Want to tune into BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang live? Here's Mashable's guide.

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3 great Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (March 20-22)

How-To Geek - 8 hours 29 min ago

This weekend on Netflix, all eyes will be on Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, one of the most anticipated movies of 2026. The film marks the return of Cillian Murphy as the iconic Tommy Shelby. We understand that the Peaky Blinders movie will be a priority for many Netflix users. Afterward, we have three shows that should be next in your queue.

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Stop using DOC: Your old Word files are fragile, risky, and slow

How-To Geek - 8 hours 59 min ago

If your digital archives still house rows of DOC files, you're essentially keeping a fleet of 1998 Honda Civics in your garage. They were reliable back in the day, but they lack the airbags, fuel efficiency, and security of a modern ride. It's time to trade them in for the DOCX standard.

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 20, 2026

Mashable - 9 hours 7 min ago

Today's Connections: Sports Edition is for people knowledgeable about college basketball.

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. 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 of 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 until 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: A separation

  • Green: Fancy footwork

  • Blue: Bracket climbers

  • Purple: Same first word

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

  • Yellow: Part ways

  • Green: Types of kicks in soccer

  • Blue: Last year's Women's NCAA Tournament Final Four

  • Purple: Miami ____

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 #543 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?
  • Part ways - AXE, CAN, FIRE, SACK

  • Types of kicks in soccer - BICYCLE, CORNER, INDIRECT, PENALTY

  • Last year's Women's NCAA Tournament Final Four - BRUINS, GAMECOCKS, HUSKIES, LONGHORNS

  • Miami ____ - DOLPHINS, GRAND PRIX, HEAT, REDHAWKS

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.

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Apples iPhone Fold may come later than we thought

Mashable - 9 hours 12 min ago

We might have to wait a little longer than anticipated for Apple's iPhone Fold.

Analyst Tim Long said so in a new research note for Barclays (via MacRumors), claiming that the shipments for the iPhone Fold will likely begin in December 2026, a few months after iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max hit the shelves.

SEE ALSO: Apple responds to DarkSword spyware, the hacker tool targeting iPhones

This doesn't necessarily means the iPhone Fold will not launch in September alongside other flagships. But Apple might announce it in September and actually release it a few months later, just like it did with the iPhone X.

We've previously seen reports that all three iPhone flagships will launch in Apple's usual September timeframe; this is the first time we've heard about the Fold arriving a few months later.

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Long also said he expects Apple's base model, the iPhone 18, to launch in March 2027, which would mean Apple would skip it entirely in 2026. We've heard that before, but Long also said Apple plans to launch two other phones alongside the iPhone 18: the iPhone 18e, as well as either an upgraded iPhone Air, or an iPhone 18 Plus.

Apple's iPhone "Plus" model has gone away in 2025, with Apple effectively replacing it with the super-thin iPhone Air. This is the first time we've heard about the possible resurgence of an iPhone Plus instead of a new iPhone Air, and while it does seem unlikely that Apple would flip-flop between models like that, rumors that iPhone Air isn't selling too well do lend some credibility to this idea.

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NYT Pips hints, answers for March 20, 2026

Mashable - 9 hours 14 min ago

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 20, 2026

The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

  • Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

  • Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

  • Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

  • Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

  • Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for March 20, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for March 20 Pips

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 3-3, placed horizontally; 3-5, placed vertically.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 5-5, placed vertically; 0-0, placed horiontally.

Greater Than (5): Everything in this space must be greater than 5. The answer is 0-6, placed vertically.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for March 20 Pips

Equal (5): Everything in this purple space must be equal to 5. The answer is 5-5, placed vertically; 5-2, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 5-2, placed vertically; 1-0, placed vertically.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-0, placed vertically.

Equal (0): Everything in this dark blue space must be equal to 0. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically; 6-0, placed vertically.

Equal (2): Everything in this yellow space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-2, placed vertically; 2-0, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 2-0, placed vertically; 3-4, placed horiontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 3-4, placed horizontally.

Equal (6): Everything in this red space must be equal to 6. The answer is 6-6, placed horizontally.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for March 20 Pips

Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 0-0, placed vertically; 6-0, placed vertically.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-0, placed vertically.

Number (6): Everything in this light blue space must add up to 6. The answer is 5-1, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 3-3, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this dark blue space must add up to 6. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally; 2-5, placed horizontally.

Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally; 2-5, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this purple space must add up to 6. The answer is 1-3, placed vertically; 1-1, placed vertically.

Number (6): Everything in this red space must add up to 6. The answer is 2-6, placed horizontally; 2-2, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 2-6, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 1-6, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 1-6, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this green space must add up to 6. The answer is 5-6, placed horizontally.

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

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Your travel prep should include learning the language with Babbel

Mashable - 9 hours 29 min ago

TL;DR: Get Babbel Language Learning Lifetime Access for $159 (reg. $646.20) with the StackSocial code LEARN and study 14 languages with short, practical lessons designed for real-world conversation.

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Is there a big trip on the horizon? You’re probably thinking about flights, hotels, and restaurant reservations. But there’s one piece of travel prep that often gets overlooked: learning a bit of the local language.

Even knowing a few phrases can make a big difference. Ordering dinner, asking for directions, or greeting someone properly tends to go much more smoothly when you’re not relying entirely on translation apps.

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Babbel focuses on practical, real-world conversations, which makes it especially useful for travelers. Lessons cover situations like dining out, shopping, navigating a city, or making small talk. And because each lesson only takes about 10–15 minutes, it’s easy to squeeze in practice before your trip.

The platform includes 14 languages, including Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Swedish, and more. You can learn on your phone, tablet, or computer, and your progress syncs across devices automatically. Babbel also includes speech recognition technology, so you can practice pronunciation and get feedback while you’re learning. There’s even an AI conversation partner designed to help you practice forming sentences naturally.

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The M4 MacBook Air is $250 off ahead of Amazons Big Spring Sale — score the best-ever price

Mashable - 9 hours 41 min ago

SAVE $250: As of March 20, the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air M4 is on sale for $949 at Amazon. That's a 21% discount off the list price.

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Amazon's Big Spring Sale officially gets underway next week (March 25-31), but if you're already in the market for a bargain, early discounts have started to drop. From big ticket items like portable power stations, to everyday essentials that can save you a few dollars, there's something for everyone. And Apple products are very much in the mix, like this latest deal on the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air M4.

As of March 20, this MacBook (voted our best MacBook for most people in 2026) is down to just $949 from $1,199. That's $250 off the list price and the best-ever price for this popular model.

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This laptop is seriously fast and capable of slick multitasking thanks to the powerful M4 chip. It also gives you up to 18 hours of battery life, so even if you have a heavy workload, this MacBook will cope all day long.

The 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display is incredibly sharp and supports up to one billion colors. You'll also get a 12MP Center Stage camera, three microphones, and a six-speaker system so all your video calls are high quality. Connection-wise you'll get two Thunderbolt 4 ports, MagSafe charging, a headphone jack, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and support for up to two external displays, ideal if you prefer an extended work setup.

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