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SAVE $25: As of March 26, the Fire Stick 4K Plus is on sale for $24.99 at Amazon. That's a 50% discount on the list price.

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Amazon's Big Spring Sale is well underway, and it's no surprise that many of Amazon's own products are seeing some of the best discounts. There are deals on Echos, Kindles, and of course, Fire TV Sticks, with many dropping to their lowest-ever price.

This is true of the Fire Stick 4K Plus. The Fire Stick 4K Plus might sound new, but it’s really just a rebranded version of the 4K model. As of March 26, it's on sale for $25 off the list price, bringing it down to just $24.99. That's half off, and according to price tracker camelcamelcamel, the best-ever price for this streaming device.

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This Fire TV Stick is a great choice if you want streaming in incredible 4K quality. It also has support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos. To set up, just connect the stick to your TV’s HDMI port and a power source. Once the TV is on, Fire TV OS lets you browse and launch streaming services such as Netflix and Prime Video with ease. The stick also lets you enjoy cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass, without needing a console.

This deal is live at Amazon right now.

We know how passionate BTS stans can be, so imagine how fans react when unexpectedly confronted by the band themselves.

In the Tonight Show clip above, BTS fans are asked to go into a room to record themselves singing along to one of the band's new songs, SWIM. The twist? When they open the door to leave, they're greeted by the band themselves (plus Jimmy Fallon) waiting on the other side.

Bonus points for the random activities BTS and Fallon are up to when the fans come from the door, which range from sitting in a board meeting to playing Twister.

Linux is unique compared to other operating systems in that you're expected to have at least basic knowledge of the OS' command line. You can do pretty much everything from the command line, and oftentimes, it might be even easier than juggling through the GUI.

TL;DR: Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Apple TV+ through Prime Video Channels to watch select F1 races live. Watch the Japanese GP for free with the Prime Video app.

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Does anyone really know where we stand with this new season of F1? Some fans and drivers seem to like this new style of racing. Others think it's the end of the sport. Whichever camp you find yourself in, you can't deny that it has been entertaining to watch.

What has become clear from the first two races in Australia and China is that Mercedes are seriously fast. After the opening race weekend, some people were already crowning George Russell as champion. Kimi Antonelli's stunning performance in China has made those early predictions look a little foolish. It's looking like we're going to get a real battle between the Mercedes teammates this season. Can anyone else compete? It looks unlikely at this stage, but don't count out Ferrari.

If you want to watch F1 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is the Japanese GP?

The Japanese GP is the third race of the 2026 F1 season. Here's the full schedule from the Suzuka Circuit:

• Practice 1 — 10:30-11:30 p.m. ET on March 26

• Practice 2 — 2-3 a.m. ET on March 27

• Practice 3 — 10:30-11:30 p.m. ET on March 27

• Qualifying — 2-3 a.m. ET on March 28

• Race — 1 a.m. ET on March 29

It's possible for fans to follow all the action from this race weekend without spending anything.

How to watch the Japanese GP for free

I'm a paid-up member of Amazon Prime. I subscribe for the fast shipping, exclusive Prime Day deals, and access to Prime Video. That Prime Video access is not something I usually care about greatly, but it's absolutely crucial for this season of F1.

It's now possible to sign up for a 7-day free trial of Apple TV+ through Prime Video Channels. F1 is now exclusive to Apple TV in the U.S., so by accessing this free trial, you can watch select races for free this season. The subscription usually costs £9.99 per month after the trial ends, but you can cancel at any time. That means you can watch the Japanese GP for free this weekend and then back out before needing to pay anything.

I already pay for Amazon Prime, so you could argue that I'm not really watching for free. I get that, but Amazon Prime does offer a 30-day free trial period if you're new to the service. By signing up for this free trial and then gaining access to Apple TV through Prime Video Channels, you can truly watch select races without spending anything.

If you've already used this method to watch the Australian GP or Chinese GP, I suggest you go direct to Apple TV. This popular steaming service comes with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Alternatively, Apple One bundles Apple TV with Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness Plus, Apple News Plus, and 50GB of iCloud Storage for $19.95 per month after a one-month free trial.

It's also worth noting that the best Apple TV free-trial offer comes with purchases of new Apple devices. New subscribers can get three months of Apple TV for free after purchasing any eligible Apple product. There are loads of live Apple deals in the Amazon Big Spring Sale, so this could be the best moment to upgrade.

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SAVE OVER $300: Until March 31, the iGarden Robotic Pool Cleaner K Series is down to $499.98 in the Amazon Spring Sale. That's $300.01 off the list price of $799.99.

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We’ve all heard of a robot vacuum cleaner and robot lawn mower, but what about a robot pool cleaner? Sounds kind of specialist and expensive, huh? Well, thankfully Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is in full swing, running until March 31, giving you the opportunity to clean up (in both senses of the word) with expensive tech and gadgets. 

If you do have a pool, the fact of the matter is it needs to be cleaned — especially with the summer months on the horizon — so we recommend checking out the iGarden Robotic Pool Cleaner K Series, which does the hard work for you. 

The iGarden Robotic Pool Cleaner K Series has been reduced to $499.98 in the Amazon Big Spring Sale. That’s over $300 off the standard list price of $799.99.

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OK, so $499.98 is still a heap of cash but it’ll save you money on hiring professional pool cleaners in the long run. Best of all, it does all the grimy work while you lounge at the poolside with a cocktail and a book, safe in the knowledge that this device has the smarts to get on with the job in hand. 

Simply schedule cleaning by tapping its waterproof touchscreen display, or with preset cleaning modes via the app. It then uses AI smart navigation to submerge and clean every inch of the pool — floors, walls, and waterline — from a single charge (it packs in 220 minutes of cleaning action). The Garden Robotic Pool Cleaner K Series can also adapt its routes in real time and covers up to 3,814 square feet. If it does run low on battery it automatically parks underwater, waiting for you to safely retrieve it.

Get ready for the summer fun with the Amazon Big Spring Sale — save over $300 on the iGarden Robotic Pool Cleaner K Series.

In the age of on-demand everything, it’s no surprise that we can get "dates" (and I use that term loosely) hot to go with the tap of a button. Thanks to classic hookup apps like Tinder and newcomers like Pure, finding a sexy new friend can be as straightforward as ordering a pizza. As for the quality, well, that’s about the same as your pizza — hit or miss, depending on the time of day, where you're located, and how hungry you are.

Fortunately, you’ve got me, your resident dating app expert (though I prefer modern-day Carrie Bradshaw), to guide you to the promised land, aka the best hookup apps.

I’ve spent the past three years (yes, years) researching, downloading, and testing dozens of the top dating apps to find the best ones for all kinds of daters, including the one-night-stand crowd. From discrete sexting apps to dating sites for serious relationships, I've swiped through them all. I also consulted a panel of sex and relationship experts to make sure my picks are solid.

How to get the most out of hookup apps

My number one rule is to be brutally honest about what you’re looking for. You’re here for a good time — so own it. That means staying in your lane; don't go looking for a one-night stand on an app like eharmony.

"Hookup apps help prevent situations where people are on mainstream dating sites with the intention of having a casual hookup but are unclear about these intentions," Suzannah Weiss, resident sexologist for Biird and author of Subjectified: Becoming a Sexual Subject, tells Mashable. "They also give women a space to be openly sexual creatures without judgment."

And here's a little insider secret I picked up from Alexander Liebisch, the CEO and founder of TinderProfile.ai: Timing is everything. He found that people messaging on Tinder's "free tonight" feature after 10 p.m. on a weekend had a 45 percent higher chance of hooking up.

So, whether you're looking for a one-night stand, a regular FWB situation, or just a space to explore your sexuality, I've got you covered. Based on all my hands-on testing and expert consultations, I’ve broken down the best hookup app for every type of person and mood.

Recent updates to this guide

• Hinge: Hinge just keeps getting better, so I’ve bumped it up higher on my list as of October 2025. Its user base is growing, and my own recent tests on the app have been surprisingly positive.

• Sniffies (added September 2025): I've added Sniffies, the map-based app for queer men, because it's been gaining a lot of traction. (It got a little too spicy for Apple and was pulled from the App Store, so it's now technically a dating site.) Don't say I didn't warn you about the NSFW content.

• FetLife (added September 2025): FetLife is my new favorite "Honorable Mention." It's not your typical hookup app; it's more of a social network for the kink community (and, oddly enough, the best hookup app for gamers). Just remember: it's a community, so don't treat it like Tinder.

Why some popular hookup apps didn't make the cut

You might notice a few apps that pop up in ads or other lists are missing here. That’s intentional. I swipe through the good, the bad, and the downright sketchy so you don’t have to. For an app to make my list, it has to be effective, safe, and worth your time.

Here's a shortlist of apps that didn't make the cut this year:

• Wild: You’ve probably seen ads for this one. On paper, Wild sounds like the perfect casual dating app. In practice, the paywalls are aggressive, the distance filter doesn't work, and you have to pay for anything that's even remotely useful. Unless you're willing to spend serious cash upfront (and hope for the best), the experience feels limited compared to more open apps like Tinder.

• DOWN: This app (formerly "Bang With Friends") is known for its simple "Get Down" vs. "Get Date" feature. It sounds clever, but in reality, the experience is messy at best. Many users report feeling scammed by subscriptions that don't deliver matches, or finding that the few real people on there are... let's say "odd." It’s hard to recommend an app when the main user complaint is "Is anyone real?" Hard pass.

• Facebook Dating: Yes, Facebook has a dating section, and it’s surprisingly massive (and completely free, which is huge). While it's a decent option for casual dating, the vibe tends to be a bit more "friends of friends" and "relationship-focused" than the anonymous, no-strings energy you get from apps like Pure or Feeld. (For Mashable's Chance Townsend, signing up was "the most uneventful dating experience" of his life.) It's worth a shot if you're already on Facebook, but it didn't quite crack my top tier for hookups specifically.

Apps I've cut from the list

• Plenty of Fish (removed January 2025): POF went through a rebrand recently, and honestly, I'm not impressed. My latest tests showed they got rid of key features like free messaging for non-matches, and I kept running into the same old profiles. At the end of the day, it just doesn't offer anything special that other apps aren't already doing better, so it's off the list.

• Match (removed August 2025): I know some people say they've found casual hookups on Match, but that's not what it's for. Match is where you go to find a serious, long-term relationship, and I still recommend it for that. But for a hookup? You're just fishing in the wrong pond, so I've removed it from this guide to avoid any confusion.

SAVE $1,200: As of March 26, the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus is on sale for $1,598.99 at Amazon. That's a 43% discount on the list price.

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Portable power stations are a product to watch in Amazon's Big Spring Sale, with brands like Bluetti and Jackery seeing impressive discounts. And this latest deal on the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus is one of the best — the new sale price will save you $1,200.

This unit is designed for a reliable home backup. It has a 3,600W output (7,200W in parallel) and a 3,584Wh capacity that can expand to 21kWh per unit or 43kWh if you add multiple units, making it strong enough to power a small household for over two weeks.

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It has dual voltage output, a high-temp resistant ceramic battery tested to 302 °F, and a lifespan of 6,000 cycles, so even in extreme conditions, you can trust you'll always have power with this unit. It's also lightweight and compact, so it's easy to move around your home. It even has luggage-style design wheels and a handle to make moving it around nice and easy.

As of March 26, the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus is down to $1,598.99 from $2,799. You can find this deal at Amazon right now.

TL;DR: Get the Apple iPhone 17 for free or the iPhone 17 Pro for under $100 from T-Mobile with no trade-in required when switching to an Experience Beyond plan.

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This has been such a big month for Apple. We got new iPhones, game-changing MacBooks, and upgraded iPads. And now Amazon's Big Spring Sale is delivering loads of deals on everything from the brand.

Of course, not all the best mobile deals are live at Amazon. In fact, T-Mobile is leading the way right now with something special.

You can switch to T-Mobile and get the new iPhone 17 for free or the iPhone 17 Pro for under $100 with no trade-in required. To claim these offers, you must port in an eligible number from a competitor like Verizon or AT&T and sign up for a premium Experience Beyond or Better Value plan. The savings are delivered via 24 monthly bill credits, which cover up to $1,000 of the device's retail price. Alternatively, you can score the iPhone 17e for free when signing up for 24 months of most T-Mobile plans.

It's worth noting that T-Mobile will charge taxes on these "free" deals and a $35 device connection fee.

SEE ALSO: Apple's iPhone Fold may come later than we thought

The iPhone 17 is powered by the advanced A19 chip, ensuring seamless performance and full support for the latest Apple Intelligence features. Mashable Senior Editor Stan Schroeder reviewed the iPhone 17 and said, "Apple's iPhone 17 is an excellent phone that matches the iPhone Pro models in many ways that matter."

You don't get much for free these days, so this free iPhone 17 from T-Mobile offer is worth considering if you're looking to upgrade. If you're not impressed, check out our roundup of the best unlocked phone deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale. There's something for everyone in that breakdown, including more free giveaways from other carriers.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Thursday, March 26, 2026:

AcrossDegrees for boardroom execs

• The answer is MBAs.

"___ want for Christmas ..."

• The answer is All I.

What Hamlet holds while giving his "Alas, poor Yorick!" speech

• The answer is Skull.

Wild, as an animal

• The answer is Feral.

Sphere

• The answer is Orb.

DownWord after "match" or "mischief"

• The answer is Maker.

Bit of writing on a book jacket

• The answer is Blurb.

Penne ___ vodka

• The answer is Alla.

Window ledge

• The answer is Sill.

Bay Area airport, for short

• The answer is SFO.

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

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

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

TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 AFL for free on 7plus. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Aussie Rules is a uniquely fast-paced and physical game that provides entertainment to millions of fans every week, but for whatever reason, this entertaining sport hasn't really traveled outside of Australia. We think that should change, because we firmly believe that the rest of the world would absolutely love footy.

What's not to love. Outrageous displays of skill? Check. Huge tackles and the occasional physical altercation? Check. Some of the best haircuts and facial hair you've ever seen? A big check.

If you want to watch the 2026 AFL for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is the AFL?

The Australian Football League (AFL) is the leading professional competition of Aussie Rules Football.

The AFL currently consists of 18 teams spread over Australia's five mainland states. The league features 23 rounds in the regular season, with the team with the best record awarded the minor premiership. The top 10 teams from the regular season standings compete in a five-round finals series, culminating in the AFL Grand Final.

SEE ALSO: How to watch NRL live streams online for free

The defending champions are the Brisbane Lions.

When is the 2026 AFL?

The 2026 AFL season is the 130th edition of the Australian Football League. This season runs from March 5 to Sept. 26.

How to watch the 2026 AFL for free

Every round of the 2026 AFL season is available to live stream for free on 7plus.

This free coverage includes matches on Thursday nights, Friday nights, State Footy Saturdays, Sunday afternoons, and Sunday night games. 7plus will also show marquee games and every match in the AFL Finals Series including the Brownlow Medal and the 2026 AFL Grand Final.

7plus is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Australia, meaning you can unblock free live streams of the AFL from anywhere in the world.

Live stream 2026 AFL from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

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 Australia

4. Visit 7plus

5. Live stream 2026 AFL for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch the 2026 AFL without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select AFL fixtures before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for 7plus?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on 7plus, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Australia

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• 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).

Live stream the 2026 AFL for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 NRL for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

There are few other sports that can compete with rugby league when it comes to physicality and skill. It's clever handling and outrageous trickery combined with absolute brutality, and that's why we all love it.

And if you're looking for all of that and more on a weekly basis, you should check out the NRL. It's an electric competition featuring some of the best players and teams in the world. We're definitely not knocking what you get in the Northern Hemisphere, but there's something special about the National Rugby League. It feels like something wild happens every week.

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If you want to watch the 2026 NRL for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is the NRL?

The National Rugby League (NRL) is a professional rugby league competition in Australasia, including clubs from New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory, and New Zealand.

Each team plays 24 matches in the regular season, with the first-placed team at the end awarded the minor premiership. This is followed by a finals series contested between the eight highest-placed teams from the regular season, culminating in the NRL Grand Final.

The defending champions are the Brisbane Broncos.

When is the 2026 NRL?

The 2026 NRL season is the 119th edition of professional rugby league in Australia and the 29th season run by the National Rugby League. This season runs from Feb. 28 to Sept. 5.

How to watch the 2026 NRL for free

Select fixtures from the 2026 NRL season are available to live stream for free on 9Now.

9Now is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Australia, meaning you can unblock free live streams of the NRL from anywhere in the world.

Live stream the 2026 NRL from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

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 Australia

4. Visit 9Now

5. Live stream the 2026 NRL for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch the 2026 NRL without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select NRL fixtures before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you will need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for live streaming sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for 9Now?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on 9Now, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Australia

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• 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 2026 NRL for free with ExpressVPN.

The best Woot gaming deals at a glance: Best PS5 deal Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Collector's Edition $79.99 (save $120) Shop Now Best Nintendo Switch Deal Pokémon Legends: Z-A $44.99 (save $15) Shop Now Best Xbox Deal Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut $19.99 (save $0) Shop Now Best accessory deal PowerA GameCube Style Wireless Controller (Switch/Switch 2) $29.99 (save $40) Shop Now

While Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is tantalising bargain-hungry gamers with a whole raft of tasty gaming deals — which will continue to drop on Amazon between now at the sale’s end on March 31 — Woot has dropped its own selection of deals. And Woot is in it to win: These deals are just as good — if not even better — than Amazon’s current selection of discounts.

Indeed, Woot has slashed prices on games and accessories across Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox — so there’s something on offer for pretty much every type of gamer. Keep reading for a roundup of the best gaming deals available right now at Woot.

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There's a massive $120 off Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Collector's Edition on the PS5. Released last August, this is a remake of an acclaimed PS2 title and the newest entry in the MSG franchise. This bumper edition includes a collector's figure, a mini terrarium, and ID badger and patch, and a retro game case with original artwork.

Nintendo Switch games

• Balatro Special Edition — $16.99 $29.99 (save $13)

• Little Nightmares III (Deluxe Edition) — $21.99 $59.99 (save $38)

• Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe — $44.99 $59.99 (save $15)

• Pokémon Legends: Z-A — $44.99 $59.99 (save $15)

• Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! — $44.99 $59.99 (save $15)

• Pokémon Scarlet — $44.99 $59.99 (save $15)

• The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom — $46.99 $59.99 (save $13)

• Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door — $46.99 $59.99 (save $13)

• Pokémon: Let's Go, Evee! — $46.99 $59.99 (save $13)

• Pokémon Sword — $46.99 $59.99 (save $13)

• Pokémon Violet — $46.99 $59.99 (save $13)

• Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury — $46.99 $59.99 (save $13)

• Super Mario Bros. Wonder — $46.99 $59.99 (save $13)

• Super Mario Party Jamboree — $46.99 $59.99 (save $13)

• The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening — $47.99 $59.99 (save $12)

Nintendo Switch accessories

• PowerA GameCube Style Wireless Controller (Switch/Switch 2) — $29.99 $69.99 (save $40)

• PowerA Advantage Wireless Controller (Switch 2) — $34.99 $69.99 (save $35)

PlayStation games

• Sonic Superstars — $9.99 $29.99 (save $20)

• Elden Ring — $18.99 $49.99 (save $31)

• Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii — $19.99 $59.99 (save $40)

• Elden Ring Nightreign (Amazon Exclusive Deluxe Edition) — $29.99 $54.99 (save $25)

• Silent Hill f (Amazon Exclusive Day One Edition) — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30)

Xbox games

• Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut — $19.99 $49.99 (save $30)

• Rennsport — $24.99 $59.99 (save $35)

• Yakuza Kiwami 1+2 — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)

Xbox accessories

• Controller Gear Xbox Pro Controller stand — $14.99 $39.99 (save $25)

• Xbox Wireless Controller — $44.99 $64.99 (save $20)

Headsets/accessories

• SteelSeries Artics Nova 3P — $59.99 $109.99 (save $50)

• Logitech G325 — $64.99 $79.99 (save $15)

SAVE $255: As of March 26, the Bluetti Apex 300 is on sale for $1,444 at Amazon. That's a 15% discount on the list price and the best-ever price.

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Amazon's retail events are the perfect excuse to purchase those big-ticket items that have been sitting on your wishlist for months. Whether it's a new TV, a robot vacuum, or something practical like a portable power station, events like the Big Spring Sale make these purchases much easier to stomach.

And if it's a portable power station you're hoping to buy, you'll find plenty of deals at Amazon. This lineup of discounted items includes the Bluetti Apex 300, currently down to its best-ever price. As of March 26, you can save $255 with the new price of $1,444, down from $1,699.

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This portable power station is ideal for home backup or taking with you on RV trips or camping vacations. It has a 2,764.8Wh capacity and 3,840W output, and it benefits from six AC outlets with a surge capacity of up to 7,680W for heavier loads. It supports simultaneous 120V and 240V output for running heavier devices like refrigerators and air conditioners.

Not big enough for you? Not to worry, the system can be expanded by connecting additional units or external batteries, helping it reach up to 58kWh. And it's built to last, too. The unit uses a second-generation LiFePO4 battery which is rated for over 6,000 cycles, so you're definitely getting your money's worth here.

You can find this portable power station deal online now in Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

SAVE $50: As of March 26, the DJI Neo Mini Drone is down to $149 in the Amazon Spring Sale. That's $50 off the list price of $199 with an on-page coupon.

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It’s the second day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale and the deals keep coming. It’s one of those awesome sale events that’s particularly great for tech fans, with prices slashed on big ticket devices and gadgets — all those things you put off buying because the price is a little too premium. 

That’s why drone fans love events like these. Drones are huge fun but often come at huge prices — the Big Spring Sale is a chance to pick up a great drone for less. One such item is the DJI Neo Mini Drone, a self-flying model designed to follow and track you with its 4K UHD camera. The DJI Neo Mini Drone is now discounted by $50 with an on-page Amazon coupon, knocking it down to its lowest-ever price of $149. That’s an impressive 25% off the regular list price of £199.

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The DJI Neo Mini Drone is a palm-sized device with automatic take-off. Just pop it on your hand and it takes off with one push of a button. It has the smarts to follow and track you, and boasts a selection of tricksy QuickShots functions for creative footage as it swirls and loops and zooms around you. It’s completely self-flying thanks to voice control. Just give the DJI app commands such as “hey, fly” or “start recording.” It will also land back in the palm of your hand when you’re finished flying.

Don’t miss the DJI Neo Mini drone in the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Down to just $149 — all you need to do is click the discount coupon.

TL;DR: Work smarter with AI thanks to a lifetime subscription to ChatPlayground AI Unlimited Plan, now $67.15 (reg. $619) with code MARCH15 until March 29.

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TL;DR: Get the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for free from Verizon when signing up for a new line on the Unlimited Ultimate plan.

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March has been absolutely massive for mobile tech. We got new Apple releases and then Samsung jumped in with its own new lineup. And now that Amazon's Big Spring Sale is dominating the online shopping space, carriers are dropping huge mobile deals to steal a little of the limelight.

We've already talked up the fact that you can score the Apple iPhone 17 for free with T-Mobile, so what about Android? Do not fear, because there's something for all the dedicated followers of Samsung out there.

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Verizon is throwing down the gauntlet by offering the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for free. And better yet, the deal doesn't require a trade-in like a lot of these "free" giveaways. Let's break it down.

How to claim a free Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

To score the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for free with Verizon, you’ll need to follow these simple steps:

• Sign up for a new line — this offer is exclusive to new line additions

• Select the right plan — you need to pick the Unlimited Ultimate plan

• The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra cost is applied via 36 months of bill credits

It's worth noting that Verizon will still charge for taxes and a one-time $35 activation fee at the checkout. That's annoying, but please don't hold it against us. We're doing our best.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra features the latest Snapdragon chip, making it a powerhouse choice for AI tasks and mobile gaming. Our review of this device was incredibly positive, with Tech Editor Timothy Werth stating that "The new Samsung flagship has world-class mobile cameras, an incredible display, and the game-changing Privacy Display." Werth continued to argue that "If there's ever been a phone to make you ditch Apple, this is it."

That's good enough for us, and with this exclusive Verizon deal, there couldn't be a better time to upgrade for less.

Human novelists are usually considered prolific if they can knock out one book a year — maybe two if they're writing pulpy sci-fi or Young Adult (YA) fiction. And judging by the book world's buzziest story of the month — the horror novel Shy Girl being pulled by its publisher over evidence of AI use — these humans can't ask AI for an assist.

Meanwhile, AI novelists don't need any human help; they can knock out 12 YA books in 12 days. Or at least, that's what they've been doing on the brand-new website Babel Bot Books, which boasts such free-to-download titles as The Unraveling of Whispers, The Resonance Fracture, and The Chronosync Divide.

But making those novels actually readable is a different matter altogether — for human and AI authors.

"Every book in this library is an original, full-length science fiction novel," the Babel Bot website proclaims. (Some of the books presented would be more likely shelved under "fantasy," but we'll allow it.) "Written from scratch by an AI model [the site offers titles by Claude, Gemini, and GPT models] with zero human intervention in the creative process. No editing, no prompting chapter by chapter, no human co-authoring ... see for yourself what the bots have been up to!"

Reader, I decided to risk my sanity — and heck, maybe even my author hat — by doing just that. I'd seen a few pages of AI fiction before, but never gone this deep. Would an AI novel in 2026 be a surprisingly satisfying feast of plotty goodness, or thin and sloppy gruel?

What does an AI library of YA look like? Babel Bot's three latest titles, by hot new authors Claude and Gemini. Credit: Babel Bot Books screenshot

One thing AI can do really well — in fact, pretty much the only thing it's ever doing really well — is mimic the vast quantities of data it's been trained on, much of which was derived from books.

(Full disclosure: my book on Star Wars was one of the thousands of works in a pirated collection that Anthropic has admitted to using to train its Claude models in defiance of copyright, and I've filed my claim as part of the class-action lawsuit that Anthropic settled for $1.5 billion. That works out to just $3,000 a book, so settle down.)

So browsing the Babel Bot library for the most compelling title, I almost felt like AI was having a laugh by parodying ... well, exactly what you'd see in the YA section of a bookstore. Right down to covers with a single female protagonist working magic spells with bright lights, or looking at a futuristic cityscape with bright lights. AI doesn't give a damn about originality in this genre, because neither do we.

None of the books were written in the first person, which may disappoint some BookTok types. Their blurbs all seemed alike. There were repeated phrases even in the subheads. "The sky is a lie. The surface is calling," reads the tagline on The Harvester's Descent, written by Gemini on March 12. Then on the cover of The Starless Crown, which GPT 5.4 Codex tossed off on Saturday: "The sky is a lie. The stars are waiting." The Silence Protocol sits next to Silence Between the Stars.

Surely, the world's first AI-on-AI plagiarism lawsuit is not far off?

SEE ALSO: Viral hit 'Your AI Slop Bores Me' is more than a joke

The book descriptions have a similar sense of copying each others' work. Nearly all their protagonists are 16 or, most commonly, 17. A few outliers are aged 18. There's no sign that Declan Voss, 16, magician of Thornwall in Unraveling of Whispers, is related to Maren Voss, 16, aboard the deep space vessel The Ardent in Silence Between the Stars. If the site is successful, maybe AI YA nerds will create elaborate theories about all the stories taking place in a single Babel Bot-verse.

But again, this feels less like AI is playing a lazy game of mad libs, and more like it's mocking us. You're the ones who made this kind of slop in the first place, not us, the bots' same-y blurbs seem to say. You love this kind of nonsense, don't you? Well, now we churn it out faster. Move over, human authors, we can do this all day.

What does an AI novel read like?

For a deeper dive, I selected The Probability Garden. It stood out from the slop for a few reasons. First, it was the only one of the 12 to be co-authored, by Claude Opus 4.6 and Gemini 3.1 Pro. At least, that's what it says on the site; in the downloadable EPUB file itself (one of five formats the site offers), Claude Opus is the only writer listed. (Authorship squabbles aren't unusual in human book world, either.)

Nevertheless, The Probability Garden was the only title to phrase its tagline as a question, and a philosophical one at that: "what if free will was just another prediction?" AI thinking about free will within this formulaic format? OK, I'm in.

SEE ALSO: How to spot AI e-books and audiobooks in the Kindle Store and beyond

So I let Claude transport me to the year 2260, where human society is controlled by quantum probability engines called Looms that weave threads predicting the future (not to be confused with the Weave, a quantum-psychic network in The Silence Protocols). The Looms are housed in a giant structure called the Spire (not to be confused with the setting of Chronosync Divide, a giant structure called the Spire.)

The Looms are known to predict human lives perfectly, but there are people who throw these predictions off. They're officially known as "participants," but working-class residents of The Understory call them "stochastics." As ... an insult, apparently? Bless your heart, Claude, I thought, you've got no idea how prejudice works, but you're trying!

Our protagonist is a 16-year-old Stochastic called ... Lumen. It's Lumen versus the Looms. OK, maybe you're not trying that hard, I thought at Claude. Or could this be Severance fan fiction? Lumen wears grey maintenance coveralls, which are to dystopias what the little black dress is to cocktail parties; a classic that never goes out of style.

SEE ALSO: Vibes check: I spent a day in Meta's 'infinite slop machine' watching AI videos

As for Lumen herself, I kept waiting for her to become less grey — for some spark, some quirk, some sympathetic struggle, to make her feel like a hero worth following. The best Claude could offer in the opening chapters was that she wakes up at 5:47 a.m., even though the Looms keep predicting she'll wake up at 6 a.m.

Lumen then goes to work fixing ducts — hello, Terry Gilliam's Brazil! — and gets mildly harassed by Selk, her "assigned continuance monitor" who checks Lumen's ankle bracelet and chides her for waking early. "You're not special," Selk sniffs, in the book's first dialogue, 10 pages in. "You're a data point."

"A data point you visit personally every 3 days," Lumen shoots back. "Must be some data point." I was starved for conversation between characters at this point, so this actually sounded like a sassy comeback. Maybe this won't be so bad after all.

It's so bad after all

Claude knows, at least, that a protagonist has to want something. Lumen wants to know why her Weaver parents died at the Spire in mysterious circumstances nine years earlier. I'm not convinced Claude knows what it's like to have memories of parents, however. Lumen remembers "her father's voice reading to her at night, low and warm and slightly off-key when he did the character voices."

There's a lot of this sort of thing; description that falls into the uncanny valley. Claude knows voices are sometimes off key, but hasn't figured out that this is related to singing, not reading bedtime stories. In another chapter, one character is heard "exhaling through his nose" from "across the room." Are noses louder in 2260, or are ears more sensitive?

If only there were more amusingly weird descriptions, the book wouldn't be so terrible. Trouble is, they're just appetizers compared to the main course, pages of turgid technobabble. Claude tries to break it up with jokes, but its game is weak: "Shouldn't you be upstairs reading tea leaves?" Lumen says to a Weaver apprentice who works on the Looms. "Probability Cascades," the apprentice corrects.

"Same thing with better lighting," Lumen says. Huh?

SEE ALSO: The artificial intelligence debate inspired by 'The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist'

There came a point where my brain snapped, and it was when the AI author seemed to be telling on itself: "The human brain wants structure. It finds it even in noise," one Weaver says about some impenetrable data. "This is noise."

It's a fair review of the whole AI novel concept: A Large Language Model, designed to predict the next word in a sequence, will create a lot of noise. The only hope for its success is that we'll see some structure in it. But we're used to dialogue between characters who sound human — and at the length of a novel, this is a hard act for AI to keep up.

Mercifully, Claude doesn't seem to know too much about the structure of fiction either, at least in terms of withholding information to create mystery. Somewhere around page 50, it revealed the entire plot, relieving me of the burden of reading any further.

Spoiler alert: The Looms aren't actually predicting the future. The weak-minded non-Stochastic humans are so convinced Loom predictions are accurate, they unwittingly create the predicted outcomes simply by expecting them.

Somewhere in there is a literary metaphor for what AI is doing to the world. Maybe a human author will be able to render it readable?

Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each streamer!

Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We've got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, and animation, among others. But if you're seeking something brand new (or just new to streaming), we've got you covered there, too.

15. Privilèges

If you're in the mood for class conflict in the guise of a slick and sexy thriller, tune in for HBO's French Original series Privilèges. Created, written, and directed by Marie Monge and Vladimir de Fontenay, this drama series stars Manon Bresch as the streetwise Adèle Charki, who, at a glance, might be an easy-to-ignore bellhop at the absurdly posh Citadel hotel. But little does her wealthy clientele know that she's an inmate out on work release, and she's being treated as a pawn by a manipulative mastermind in a game of blackmail and secrets.

Seeking freedom in a dangerous terrain of dueling ambitions and devious people, Adèle will have to outsmart and outlast the wealthy and powerful. — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor

Starring: Manon Bresch and Melvil Poupaud

How to watch: Privilèges debuts on HBO Max on March 27.

14. How to Make a Killing

They Will Kill You. Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. I Love Boosters. Of all the 2026 eat-the-rich comedies, How to Make a Killing is one of them. It's also the weakest of the bunch.

Writer/director John Patton Ford offers a toothless remake of the 1949 British film Kind Hearts and Coronets. Glen Powell stars as Becket Redfellow, who comes from a ultra-affluent family line but has been disowned by his conservative grandfather (Ed Harris) for being a literal bastard. Raised by his disinherited single mom, Becket has had to work for everything he has. But when a femme fatale (Margaret Qualley) tempts him with the good life, he realizes the way to win his family's fortune is to kill all of those ahead of him in the line to inheritance. It's a fun premise. But Powell is woefully miscast, and How to Make a Killing is more bland than funny. — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor

SEE ALSO: 'How to Make a Killing' review: Glen Powell stars in A24's eat-the-rich comedy

Starring: Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, Bill Camp, Zach Woods, Topher Grace, and Ed Harris

How to watch: How to Make a Killing is now available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

13. For All Mankind, Season 5

Looking to scratch your sci-fi itch while several of Apple TV's genre shows like Severance, Pluribus, Silo, and Foundation are between seasons? Look no further than space drama For All Mankind, which imagines the continuation of the space race. In Season 5, tensions rise between the residents of Mars and Earth, setting the stage for a space showdown.* — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

Starring: Joel Kinnaman, Toby Kebbell, Edi Gathegi, Cynthy Wu, Coral Peña, Wrenn Schmidt, Mirelle Enos, Costa Ronin, Sean Kaufman, Ruby Cruz, and Ines Høysæter Asserson

How to watch: For All Mankind Season 5 premieres March 27 on Apple TV.

12. The Mortuary Assistant

Based on the DarkStone Digital video game, The Mortuary Assistant promises all the thrills of a haunted mortuary. Willa Holland stars as Rebecca Owens, the eponymous mortuary assistant who has been given an unenviable job at River Fields Mortuary: embalming corpses on a solo night shift. As if that weren't creepy enough. Rebecca soon realizes she's not alone. Something is stalking her.

She'll not only have to face down a demonic entity through uncovering its secrets and rituals, but she'll also have to face demons of her own. This is sure to be one wild night shift. — K.P.

Starring: Willa Holland and Paul Sparks

How to watch: The Mortuary Assistant debuts on Shudder on March 27.

11. Pretty Lethal

Timothée Chalamet might not think much of ballet. But this grimy action-comedy is inspired by the strength, determination, and resilience demanded of this classical art form.

Written by Kate Freund and directed by Vicky Jewson, Pretty Lethal follows a flock of American ballerinas who are on their way to an international competition in Hungary when their bus breaks down. Stumbling upon a nearby inn, they think they've found help, but they soon discover they've stepped on the toes of a turf war. Blood will spatter on their perfect white tutus. But vengeance will come at the end of a weaponized ballet slipper!* — K.P.

Starring: Iris Apatow, Lana Condor, Millicent Simmonds, Avantika, Maddie Ziegler, and Uma Thurman

How to watch: Pretty Lethal is now streaming on Prime Video.

SEE ALSO: 'Pretty Lethal' review: Ballerinas versus the Hungarian mob? Sure, why not. 10. From the World of John Wick: Ballerina

Knives Out's Ana de Armas headlines Ballerina, which is set during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. New lore is unlocked as the assassin-packed world of The Continental grows.

Like John Wick, Eve (de Armas) is a trained killer on a mission. Where he was "Baba Yaga," the latest trailer for Ballerina suggests she is Kikimora, a spirit that unfurls vengeance on the wicked to protect the good. Her quest may be mysterious, but we know it will involve plenty of action, gunplay, and Keanu Reeves reprising the role of John Wick for a face-off that's sure to have audiences ecstatic.* — K.P.

SEE ALSO: 'From the World of John Wick: Ballerina' review:

Starring: Ana de Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, and Keanu Reeves

How to watch: From the World of John Wick: Ballerina hits HBO Max on March 27.

9. Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special

Can you believe it's been 20 years since Miley Cyrus threw on a blonde wig and began moonlighting as fictional pop star Hannah Montana? Even if you can't (I know that news sent me into a tailspin), this 20th anniversary special is here to remind you. During the hour-long special, Cyrus reminisces on her Hannah Montana journey with Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper. You can also expect returns to the Hannah Montana sets, as well as cameos from Billy Ray Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and Chappell Roan. Notably missing? Other members of the Hannah Montana cast like Emily Osment, Mitchel Musso, Jason Earles, and Moisés Arias. — B.E.

Starring: Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Tish Cyrus, Alex Cooper, and Selena Gomez

How to watch: Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special is now streaming on Disney+.

8. Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole

Let's get all our jokes out of the way: Yes, the lead of this Norwegian crime drama is named Harry Hole (Tobias Santelmann). And yes, it's based on the same Jo Nesbø mystery novels that inspired the meme-worthy Snowman movie starring Michael Fassbender. But perhaps this adaptation, written by Nesbø himself, will fare better. 

Based on Nesbø's The Devil's Star, the fifth book in the Harry Hole series, Detective Hole will see its troubled detective investigating a serial killer striking throughout Oslo. That's not all: He's also beefing with corrupt colleague Tom Waaler (Joel Kinnaman), setting up tense intrigue on multiple fronts. — B.E.

Starring: Tobias Santelmann, Joel Kinnaman, Pia Tjelta, and Peter Stormare

How to watch: Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole is now streaming on Netflix.

7. Goat

Basketball gets a Zootopia-style makeover in Goat, an animated sports movie from producer Stephen Curry. Stranger Things star Caleb McLaughlin voices Will, a goat who wants nothing more than to play the high-stakes game of roarball at the pro level. There's just one problem: The sport is dominated by larger animals who look down on smaller creatures like Will.

But when Will gets a chance to play with his idol, a panther named Jett (voiced by Gabrielle Union), on the Vineland Thorns, he'll do whatever he can to get a win and change roarball for good. What follows is a sweet underdog — sorry, undergoat — story with tons of positive critical buzz. — B.E.

Starring: Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Aaron Pierre, Nicola Coughlan, David Harbour, Nick Kroll, Stephen Curry, Jenifer Lewis, Patton Oswalt, Jelly Roll, and Jennifer Hudson

How to watch: Goat is now available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

6. Color Theories by Julio Torres

No one sees the world like Julio Torres. The Problemista director and Fantasmas creator has long specialized in breathing life into inanimate objects or concepts, and his new inventive comedy special, Color Theories, is no different. Over the course of 70 minutes, Torres explores the true meaning of colors, from the controlling law and order of navy blue to the millennial quirkiness of beige. Between Torres' singular comedic voice and charming, storybook-style staging, Color Theories is a delight. — B.E.

Starring: Julio Torres

How to watch: Color Theories by Julio Torres premieres on HBO Max March 27.

5. Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen

I'll give you one guess as to what happens in Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen. If you said, "something very bad," congratulations! You must be a psychic. This horror series produced by the Duffer Brothers (Stranger Things) follows engaged couple Rachel (Camila Morrone) and Nicky (Adam DiMarco) in the week leading up to their wedding. It should be a happy time for the couple, but Rachel can't shake the feeling something awful awaits at the altar. What clued her into it, the terrifying journey to Nicky's family's rural home? Or the fact that Nicky's family is acting shady as can be?

SEE ALSO: 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen' review: Marriage is a killer

The premise and trailers may have you believe Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen is a Ready or Not-style class battle between a bride-to-be and her groom's sinister family. However, the series isn't quite what you'd expect from the start. A rumination on marriage anxiety, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen is packed with deliciously frightening atmosphere and lore, and while it loses a bit of steam by its end, it's still an engrossing horror watch. — B.E.

Starring: Camila Morrone, Adam DiMarco, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Ted Levine, Jeff Wilbusch, Karla Crome, Gus Birney, and Zlatko Burić

How to watch: Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen is now on Netflix.

4. Daredevil: Born Again, Season 2

Daredevil: Born Again proved a welcome return for Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), but it certainly did not leave things in great shape for the vigilante hero. Season 1 ended with Mayor Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio) ruling New York City with an iron fist, after all. However, there's still light in the darkness: Matt and Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll) are working to put things right, even recruiting allies like Frank Castle/the Punisher (Jon Bernthal) and Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) to join in their fight. Can this small force bring Fisk and his army of violent, corrupt cops to justice?* — B.E.

Starring: Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Margarita Levieva, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Wilson Bethel, Zabryna Guevara, Nikki M. James, Genneya Walton, Arty Froushan, Clark Johnson, Michael Gandolfini, Ayelet Zurer, Tony Dalton, and Krysten Ritter

How to watch: Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is now streaming on Disney+.

3. Dangerous Animals

Jaws taught us to be afraid of sharks. Dangerous Animals reminds us man is far more deadly.

SEE ALSO: Say More: Jai Courtney on 'Dangerous Animals' and how his career led here

Jai Courtney stuns as Tucker, an Aussie boat captain who takes tourists out onto the water to see sharks up close. But when he's not playing nice for cash, he's pitching women overboard as prey. A gnarly serial killer movie with splashy thrills and gut-churning gore, Dangerous Animals is a howler. In my review for Mashable, I wrote, "Dangerous Animals is a satisfying, sick, and devilishly smart thriller that will excite you in theaters and stalk you on the way home."* — K.P.

Starring: Jai Courtney, Hassie Harrison, Josh Heuston, Rob Carlton, Ella Newton, and Liam Greinke

How to watch: Dangerous Animals comes to Hulu on March 28.

2. Bait

With new series Bait, Oscar winner Riz Ahmed unpacks questions of representation in the entertainment industry through the lens of one simple question: Who will play the next James Bond? If struggling British Pakistani actor Shah Latif (Ahmed) has his way, it will be him. But when he plants seeds of his audition to the press, he kickstarts a media circus that impacts him and his family.

SEE ALSO: 'Bait' review: Riz Ahmed's comedy series has us shaken, stirred, the whole lot

As Mashable UK Editor Shannon Connellan wrote in her review, "Bait is one of the most surreal, important, hilarious, and moving shows I've seen for a while, as Ahmed aims to leave audiences shaken and stirred." — B.E.

Starring: Riz Ahmed, Guz Khan, Sheeba Chaddha, Aasiya Shah, Sajid Hasan, Ritu Arya, Weruche Opia, Rafe Spall, and Nabhaan Rizwan

How to watch: Bait is now streaming on Prime Video.

Best of Streaming this week: Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice

From writer/director BenDavid Grabinski (Scott Pilgrim Takes Off) comes a genre mash-up that's smartly stupid: time-travel Mafia movie.

It's a big night for the criminal underworld, as kingpin Sosa (Keith David) celebrates the release of his son Jimmy Boy (Jimmy Tatro) from a stint in prison. But hitman Quick Draw Mike (James Marsden) and his long-time criminal colleague Nick (Vince Vaughn) are distracted, as each has secret plans that will lead to a wild confrontation — all thanks to a time machine.

It's best you don't know what to expect in this bonkers sci-fi-action-comedy. Suffice to say, hot off its SXSW debut, Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice is sure to thrill on a movie night in. —K.P.

Starring: Vince Vaughn, James Marsden, Eiza González, Keith David, Jimmy Tatro, Emily Hampshire, Arturo Castro, Lewis Tan, Ben Schwartz, and Stephen Root

How to watch: Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice debuts on Hulu on March 27.

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TL;DR: Live stream Croatia vs. Colombia in a 2026 International Friendly for free on Caracol TV. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching. Leading international sides are busy preparing with a string of high-profile friendly fixtures this week.

There are a number of interesting matchups on the schedule, including Croatia vs. Colombia. Both of these sides will be looking to perform strongly in this summer's tournament, so building some momentum here would be a good start. Expect the likes of Luis Diaz and Luka Modrić to star at the Citrus Bowl.

If you want to watch Croatia vs. Colombia in a 2026 International Friendly for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Croatia vs. Colombia?

Croatia vs. Colombia kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET on March 26. This fixture takes place at the Citrus Bowl.

How to watch Croatia vs. Colombia for free

Croatia vs. Colombia is available to live stream for free on Caracol TV.

Caracol TV is geo-restricted to Colombia, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Colombia, meaning you can access free live streams on Caracol TV from anywhere in the world.

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3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Colombia

4. Visit Caracol TV

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What is the best VPN for Caracol TV?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Caracol TV, for a number of reasons:

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TL;DR: Live stream Wales vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup qualifiers for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

There are a number of vital World Cup qualifiers taking place this week, including Wales vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina. This one-off semi final takes place at the Cardiff City Stadium in Wales.

This is a really difficult contest to predict. The winner will face either Italy or Northern Ireland for a place in this summer's tournament. Wales might have the edge playing at home, but Bosnia-Herzegovina possess the talent to give any team problems on their best day.

If you want to watch Wales vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup qualifiers for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Wales vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina?

Wales vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup qualifiers kicks off at 3:45 p.m. ET on March 26. This fixture takes place at the Cardiff City Stadium.

How to watch Wales vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina for free

Wales vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup qualifiers is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming service 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 on BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Lve stream Wales vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

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 the UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Stream Wales vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Wales vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup qualifiers without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select World Cup qualifiers 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 BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, 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 eight 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 Wales vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup qualifiers for free with ExpressVPN.