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You’re probably ready for Arch Linux. Here’s how to tell

How-To Geek - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 16:30

If you're new to Linux, you might have heard Linux experts talking about how good Arch Linux is. You might be wondering if you're ready to go beyond your first "beginner" distro and learn a distro that will teach you how Linux actually works. Here are some ways to tell you're ready to take the next step.

Categories: IT General, Technology

This DeLonghi espresso machine is $300 off during the Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 16:30

SAVE 30%: As of March 31, you can get the De'Longhi La Specialista Touch espresso machine for $699.95, down from $999.95, at Amazon. That's a 30% discount, or $300 in savings.

De'Longhi La Specialista Touch espresso machine $699.95 at Amazon
$999.95 Save $300   Get Deal at Amazon

I pretty much only drink mushroom coffee these days (unless I'm out and about) and don't even own a standard coffee maker anymore — my old Nespresso machine started leaking, so it's currently shoved under a cabinet where I pretend it doesn't exist. But this discounted De'Longhi espresso machine is tempting. It's the kind of premium appliance that makes you want to become a very specific type of morning person (Instagram girlies know what I'm talking about).

SEE ALSO: Amazon's Spring Sale is still live: We found 100+ deals on Apple, Kindle, Bose, and Sony

It features a built-in conical burr grinder and an interactive touch screen with "Bean Adapt" technology that helps you dial in the right grind, dose, and temperature for your specific beans. It also has 10 preset drink options, so you can make specialty drinks whenever you feel like it without it being a whole thing. It even has a dedicated cold-extraction mode that brews cold brew in under five minutes. (I'm literally talking myself into buying it as I write this.)

Speaking of performance, tons of reviewers say this machine outperforms Breville by a long shot. One reviewer even noted that, while they loved both, the De'Longhi "edges out the Breville" in reliability and ease of use.

Categories: IT General, Technology

The Corolla Cross beats hybrids where it actually matters: your wallet

How-To Geek - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 16:15

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Fitness trackers are the highlight of Amazons Big Spring Sale closing day — save $100 on Apple and Garmin

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 16:05
The best Amazon Big Spring Sale fitness tracker deals at a glance: Best Fitbit deal Fitbit Inspire 3 $69.95 (save $30) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $299 (save $100) Get Deal Best Google deal Google Pixel Watch 4 (WiFi, 415mm) $339.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best budget deal Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro $69 (save $30) Get Deal Best Samsung deal Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic (Bluetooth, 46mm) $369.99 (save $130) Get Deal Best Garmin deal Garmin Forerunner 265 $344.99 (save $105) Get Deal Best Garmin alternative Suunto Run Sports Watch $179 (save $20) Get Deal

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is almost over (it officially wraps up at 11:59 p.m. PT on March 31), but the discounts are still holding strong. We've spotted tons of deals on TVs, outdoor gear, robot vacuums, and speakers, but high-end fitness trackers are quietly getting some of the best price drops of the entire event.

SEE ALSO: Live updates on Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Record-low prices on Apple MacBooks, DJI drones, Sony headphones, and Kindles

Because we test wearables year-round, we know a good deal when we see one. Right now, the Mashable Choice Award-winning Fitbit Inspire 3 is down to $69.95 (30% off). If you're an iPhone user, the Apple Watch Series 11 is now just $299 (25% off). They're both sitting at record-low prices alongside the 45mm Google Pixel Watch 4, which is on sale for $339.99 (15% off).

Whether you prefer Garmin, Google, or an Apple Watch, now's the time to buy because we probably won't see discounts like this again until Prime Day.

Here are all the best fitness tracker deals you can shop at Amazon on the final day of the Big Spring Sale 2026.

Best Fitbit deal Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Inspire 3 $69.95 at Amazon
$99.95 Save $30   Get Deal Why we like it

If you just want a reliable, no-frills tracker that won't cost more than your gym membership, the Fitbit Inspire 3 is our favorite budget pick. It's normally priced right around $100, but for the Big Spring Sale, it's down to a very affordable $69.95 — an all-time low.

In our review, Mashable's Sam Stone calls it the "budget-friendly fitness tracker of our dreams." It sits easily on the wrist and automatically categorizes your activities (so it knows if you're out for a bike ride or a run) without you having to manually mess with the settings.

Because we actually test these things, we do have to mention a couple of minor quirks. Stone says that the heart rate monitor can occasionally get a little inaccurate if your wrist gets super sweaty during an intense workout. Also, the battery life is closer to six or seven days rather than the advertised 10. But considering it fully charges in under two hours, that's barely an inconvenience — and as Stone points out, it "sure beats the Apple Watch's battery life."

Read Mashable's full review of the Fitbit Inspire 3.

More Fitbit deals Best Google deal Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel Watch 4 (WiFi, 45mm) $339.99 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

If you aren't already rocking last year's model, the Google Pixel Watch 4 is an easy recommendation — especially while it's $60 off for the Big Spring Sale.

Mashable’s former Senior Culture Reporter, Christianna Silva, said that while it looks similar to the previous version from afar, the new domed design "gives the smartwatch more depth and makes it feel more spacious and modern." One of the coolest upgrades is the new serviceable design. If you're handy with a tiny screwdriver, you can "open up the watch, and fix what you need to fix — including replacing the display and battery — all without breaking your warranty," Silva wrote. It also features a custom haptics engine that’s 15 percent stronger and a much crisper speaker for when you're chatting with Gemini.

Read Mashable's full review of the Google Pixel Watch 4.

More Google deals Best Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $299 at Amazon
$399 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

If you're looking for a solid Apple Watch deal, this $100 price drop on the Series 11 makes it a pretty stellar value. It's been chilling at this price for a while now, and while the Big Spring Sale hasn't dropped it any lower, $299 for the newest Apple Watch ain't bad. In our review, Mashable's Senior Editor, Stan Schroeder, says the Series 11 has a significantly longer battery life compared to its predecessor. "When I got my unit, I charged it to 100 percent and started wearing it at about 4 p.m. I wore it during the night (my sleep score was 81, which sounds a lot better than it felt), and the next day at 4 p.m. it was still at 38 percent," he writes. "That day, I charged it to full power late in the evening, and I only had to charge it again two days later."

It also has a tougher design with Ion-X glass that's twice as resistant to scratches, and a Sleep Score and hypertension notifications for flagging high blood pressure.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple Watch Series 11.

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Categories: IT General, Technology

USB 2.0 is still better than USB 3 (and your new laptop agrees)

How-To Geek - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 16:00

USB 2.0 was released to the world early in the year 2000, making it over a quarter-century old at this point. Yet, your new laptop or desktop motherboard almost certainly has at least one USB 2.0 port. Why include such an old standard on modern computers?

Categories: IT General, Technology

Our favorite Nothing smartwatch is $69 on final day of Amazons Spring Sale — record price

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 15:57

SAVE $30: The Nothing Watch 3 Pro is on sale for Amazon's Big Spring Sale for a record-low price of $69, down from the standard $99. That's a 30% discount and the lowest we've seen on the black colorway.

Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing Nothing Watch 3 Pro $69 at Amazon
$99 Save $30   Get Deal

We're in the final day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, which means it's your last chance to save on many popular gadgets until Prime Day this summer. We've already seen some of the best deals vanish, so today is not a day to procrastinate. If your smartwatch, fitness tracker, or sleep tracker needs an update, check out this Nothing smartwatch deal.

As of March 31, the Nothing Watch 3 Pro is on sale for $69, marked down from the normal price of $99. That's a 30% discount on a Mashable Choice winner and the lowest price we've seen yet on the black colorway.

When I first saw the Nothing Watch 3 Pro and its price tag of $99, I said, "Damn, that looks slick for only $99." Then I spent weeks testing it out and ended up floored by its performance-to-value ratio. This is an incredible fitness tracker, smartwatch, and sleep tracker for under $100. And that just gets even more impressive considering you can snag it on sale for $67.67 today.

Here's the thing: I know your friends and family members all have the smartwatch from the fruit brand. Its performance is great, indeed, and it works perfectly with the family of other fruit devices. But it's not cheap, and its battery life is lacking. When I was testing the Nothing Watch 3 Pro, it just would not die. At the end of my initial test, it had been going strong for 13 days and was still at 30%.

SEE ALSO: Amazon is clearing out last-gen tech during the Big Spring Sale: Apple and Sony on sale

My review deadline was approaching, so I turned on way more features, and the battery life finally ran out after about 16 days. Nothing says that 13 days of battery life is normal for most folks. Not having to charge my watch often is something I adore because I love metrics, and I don't want to lose out on tracking steps or a night of sleep because the watch needs to sit recharging.

Speaking of metrics, the Nothing Watch 3 Pro is a stunner when it comes to sleep tracking. You get an overall sleep score each morning, paired with in-depth stats like time spent in REM, deep, and light sleep. It also tracks the number of wake-ups in the night, and it automatically detects napping.

It's been several months since I wrapped up my time testing the CMF Nothing Watch 3 Pro, and I still wear it every day. For the sale price of $69, I can't recommend this smartwatch enough. It should cost much, much more, given its performance. Since we're in the final hours of the Amazon day, I'd jump on this one ASAP before it vanishes!

Categories: IT General, Technology

Stop damaging your 3D printer—5 things you keep getting wrong

How-To Geek - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 15:45

Even with all the shared knowledge about dialing in slicer settings, getting layer adhesion just right, and finding the next exotic filament, it's easy to make mistakes with your 3D printer. Those small errors that come from rushing things or not quite understanding can put a big, lasting strain on delicate parts.

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Amazon Big Spring Sale ends today: Grab the new iPad Air and other tablets while you still can

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 15:41
Best Big Spring Sale tablet deals Best tablet deal Apple iPad Air (M4 chip, 128GB, WiFi) $559 (save $40) Get Deal Best Android tablet deal Samsung Galaxy S11 $739.99 (save $120) Get Deal Best kids tablet deal Amazon Fire 7 Kids with six months Amazon Kids+ $59.99 (save $40) Get Deal Budget Tablet Deal Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16) $299 (save $50) Get Deal

Amazon's Big Spring Sale ends today, March 31. While the retailer is heavily pushing seasonal stuff like patio furniture and cleaning supplies, the tech deals are still going strong. We're seeing some genuinely great markdowns on tablets right now, which is perfect timing considering Apple just refreshed its lineup.

SEE ALSO: Live updates on Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Record-low prices on Apple MacBooks, DJI drones, and Kindles

The new Apple iPad Air with M4 chip dropped earlier this month and is already seeing a price cut. Not an Apple fan? Don't worry, there are plenty of other Android options discounted right now, too.

Here are the best tablet deals to grab before the sale ends today at 11:59 PM PST.

Just a heads up: If you see a deal crossed out below, it means it has either sold out or the price has gone back up.

Best iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air (M4 chip, 128GB, WiFi) $559 at Amazon
$599 Save $40   Get Deal

Read our full review of the Apple iPad Air (M4).

Apple's latest iPad drop is the iPad Air with the M4 chip. It's one of the brand's speediest, most efficient tablets, scoring 13,176 on the Geekbench 6 test, which puts it ahead of most laptops. When Apple released the new iPad Air, they didn't raise the price, keeping the midrange tablet at $599. However, it already received a price cut at Amazon.

During the Big Spring Sale, get the Apple iPad Air with M4 chip for just $559. While that's only $40 in savings and less than 10% off its list price, it's still a great deal considering it's a brand-new tablet.

So while we might like this deal best, if you want some bigger savings, there are plenty more deals to shop.

More iPad dealsBest Android tablet deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy S11 $739.99 at Amazon
$859.99 Save $120   Get Deal

The best Android tablet to compete with Apple's iPad is the Samsung Galaxy S11. It's more expensive than Apple's iPads, but it has everything we want in a tablet. Speedy processing for gaming and streaming, gorgeous displays and crystal clear resolution, adjustable app windows, and an included stylus for note-taking or drawing. We've previously tested the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, which is a step up from the S11.

During Amazon's Big Spring Sale, get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 for just $739.99. That saves you $120 off its $859.99 list price for 14% savings.

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Categories: IT General, Technology

These 4 Outlook tools helped me achieve "Inbox Zero"

How-To Geek - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 15:30

Outlook is one of the most versatile email clients out there, even if you don't use Microsoft's own email services. If you're anything like me, you probably leave thousands of unread emails accumulating over time, but it turns out Outlook is pretty good at culling this.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Google researchers just put a new expiration date on Bitcoin

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 15:23

A team of Google researchers just set a new date for post-quantum cryptography migration: 2029. Among other things, this means that Bitcoin, as well as many other cryptocurrencies, needs to adopt new cryptographic techniques that are resilient to quantum attacks within three years.

Google announced the new timeline in a blog post. "Quantum computers will pose a significant threat to current cryptographic standards, and specifically to encryption and digital signatures," the post said.

In terms of actual science, two important papers were published on Monday. One is signed by Google researchers, the other by a startup called Oratomic (with ex-Googlers and Caltech folks on board). The papers are a dense read for anyone who's not an expert in cryptography, but can be simplified to this: They describe new ways to break some very important cryptographic systems using quantum computers, with far fewer resources (10x) than previously thought.

This is relevant for Bitcoin because it makes it far more likely that someone can build a quantum computer capable of deriving a Bitcoin private key from a Bitcoin public key. In fact, so much more likely that Google decided not to show the actual quantum circuits they used to do this, instead showing a mathematical proof that this is possible.

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Justin Drake, one of the researchers that co-signed the Google paper, has a good overview. "A superconducting quantum computer, the type Google is building, could crack keys in minutes," he wrote.

Important point: As Adam Back, an important Bitcoin expert, pointed out, Bitcoin (the network) does not use encryption. What Google has found doesn't mean someone can intercept transactions on the Bitcoin network; instead, they could crack someone's private key, and when you have someone's private key, you have their coins.

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In fact, it's a bit more complex than that. The two papers above reference Shor's algorithm, a quantum algorithm developed by Peter Shor back in 1994, that makes it a lot faster to break certain types of encryption with quantum computers. Shor's algorithm could be used to derive a Bitcoin private key from a public key, but only in certain cases. This includes some old Bitcoin addresses, including those used by Bitcoin's elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto himself; this is notable, as these addresses hold over one million bitcoins, meaning that the potential prize for someone cracking them is in the tens of billions of dollars (not to mention the havoc it would cause on the network as everyone scrambled to figure what's next).

Newer addresses can also be cracked, but not until they're broadcasted within a transaction, meaning there's a short (typically 10-minute long) window in which someone could use Shor's algorithm to get that private key. No known quantum computer that could do this exists right now, even considering the optimizations found by Google and Oratomic researchers. But it's not unfathomable that someone builds it in the future.

Bitcoin is traditionally slow to make any changes. Adam Back, in particular, advised in 2025 that "some quantum readiness" should be added in the next five years, though he said he's not expecting it to be used "in a few decades."

In contrast, the new papers demonstrate that the quantum threat for Bitcoin is much closer than that, and that serious action should probably be taken now.

SEE ALSO: Bitcoin biopic 'Killing Satoshi' leans into generative AI

What can be done? Google's paper suggest ways in which blockchains (including Bitcoin) could mitigate the issue. This includes simple steps such as moving coins from old addresses to new ones if possible, but also updating protocols to include post-quantum cryptography. This process is not easy for large, established cryptocurrency networks, and it may take years to even agree on a best solution (an internal strife over block size on Bitcoin's network took about two years to resolve), let alone implement it.

Other cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum, are also vulnerable to these issues. The Ethereum Foundation, a non-profit that stewards Ethereum's long-term growth, recently published a post-quantum roadmap, aiming to solve these issues before it's too late.

Categories: IT General, Technology

How to check your SSD's health and spot potential problems

How-To Geek - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 15:01

You don't have to wait for your SSD to go sideways before testing it for issues. Instead of waking up one day to sudden crashes and other erratic behavior, you can take preventive measures from time to time to check your drive's health and back up your data before it's too late.

Categories: IT General, Technology

You can still shop Apple iPads on the final day of Amazons Spring Sale — prices as low as $299

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 14:55
The best Amazon Big Spring Sale Apple iPad deals: Best budget pick Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $299 (save $50) Get Deal Best iPad Air deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi + Cellular, 256GB) $769 (save $80) Get Deal Best iPad Pro deal Apple iPad Pro, 13-Inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) $1,370 (save $129) Get Deal

Today, March 31, is the final day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. This annual event ushered in discounts on all sorts of items, giving you an early-year treat before the major sales get going later in the year (like Prime Day). These discounts include Apple products, a lot of which have fallen to record-low prices over the past week.

If you’ve been eyeing an iPad, we've spotted discounts of up to $290 across Apple's tablet lineup. The just-updated M4 iPad Air has a small price cut, while its M3 predecessor is nearly $100 off. Some models have sold out, so don't wait too long to add one to your cart because these tablets are shifting very fast indeed.

Below, we've rounded up the best live iPad deals so you don't have to go digging through Amazon's listings yourself. Note: Offers marked with a 🔥 have dropped to an all-time low.

Best iPad deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $299 at Amazon
$348.97 Save $49.97   Get Deal Why we like it

On the final day of Amazon's Spring Sale, iPad deals are moving quick. Early in the sale, the iPad Air was down to its lowest price ever. While we think it's the best Apple tablet for most people, it's no longer at its lowest price so there are better deals to shop.

Instead, shop the already budget-friendly iPad which is down to $299. That saves you $50 off its $349 list price. For under $300, you're getting a stellar tablet. Is it the best price we've ever seen on the tablet? No, that price would be $271.29. For right now, $299 is pretty darn close.

But there are plenty of other iPad deals to shop, and we rounded up the best ones.

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Futuristic Xreal smart AR glasses are back to their lowest-ever price in this last-chance Spring Sale deal

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 14:54

SAVE UP TO 22%: For the final day of the Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026, Xreal's smart AR/XR glasses are discounted to their lowest-ever prices. Grab the Xreal 1S for $448.99 or the Xreal One Pro for $598.98.

Opens in a new window Credit: Xreal Xreal 1S AR/XR Glasses $448.99 at Amazon
$529 Save $80.01   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Xreal Xreal One Pro AR/XR Glasses $598.98 at Amazon
$769 Save $170.02   Get Deal

As Mashable's tech editor, I've been scouting out the best tech deals from the Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026. Well, here's one for the early adopters: Xreal's augmented reality smart glasses are back down to their lowest-ever prices, with savings up to 22% on offer.

So, if you've been eyeing smart glasses, this is your chance to try them out. I've been busy this year testing smart glasses, and so far, the Xreal One Pro is the best model I've tried, and the only pair I actually use in my personal life.

And don't forget: The Amazon spring sale ends at midnight PT tonight, and this will be the last big sale until Prime Day later this year.

Why I like Xreal smart glasses That's me wearing the Xreal One Pro AR glasses. Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

Smart glasses are still a novel technology, and there are many different kinds. Personally, I strongly prefer smart glasses without cameras, as I worry about the privacy implications of these smart glasses going mainstream.

Unlike the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, Xreal makes augmented reality glasses. When you put them on, they project a large virtual screen into the space around you. You plug them into your phone, laptop, or gaming device via a USB-C cable, giving you an extra screen to use. I've found they're really useful when working on a plane and other cramped spaces.

The Xreal One Pro are the glasses I've personally tested and use, and they're the leading AR glasses of the moment. However, Xreal recently released the 1S model, which offers some key upgrades — at a lower price.

In addition to extending your screen for enhanced productivity, the Xreal 1S glasses are made for watching movies and gaming. They can project a virtual screen up to 500 inches in size. With both glasses, you can either anchor the screen to a particular spot in your field of view or have the screen follow your eyes.

Honestly, it feels like something out of science fiction.

Check them out at Amazon before the Big Spring Sale ends.

Categories: IT General, Technology

5 ESP32 projects that are worth the time and money

How-To Geek - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 14:45

When you start thinking about DIY projects, a Raspberry Pi is often the first thing that comes to mind. However, if you want to build some ultra-low power, portable, or embedded, you should also consider an ESP32.

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The best laptop deals from Amazons Big Spring Sale — last chance to shop record-low MacBooks

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 14:41
A quick look at Amazon's best Big Spring Sale laptop deals: Best MacBook Air deal Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 (save $300) Get Deal Best MacBook Pro deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,049.99 (save $149.01) Get Deal Best Windows laptop deal Asus ROG Flow Z13 (AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,069.99 (save $330 + free code for "Crimson Desert") Get Deal

I've spent the last three years as Mashable's resident laptop expert, a job I take very seriously. The fact of the matter is that a good computer usually isn't a cheap one, so I go to great lengths to make sure any laptop I recommend is worth the investment. Put another way: I'm very picky because I look bad if I tell you to buy an expensive machine that actually sucks.

I'm so picky that I also have opinions on where you should buy your laptop. Admittedly, Amazon usually isn't my first choice: It doesn't stock as many models as other tech retailers like Best Buy, and it's filled with listings from third-party sellers I don't fully trust. (They can have different customer service policies than Amazon itself, and they might be advertising misleading specs.) But there are always some good laptop deals available during Amazon's sitewide sales throughout the year — including its Big Spring Sale, which wraps up today, March 31.

SEE ALSO: Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Live updates on Apple, Samsung, DJI, and Kindle deals

The very best laptop deals I'm seeing on Amazon right now involve MacBooks, MacBooks, and more MacBooks. Almost every Apple laptop from the past two years is on sale, if it's still in stock, with the biggest price cuts going to a couple of M4 MacBook Airs. At $300 off, they're significantly cheaper than their iterative M5 replacements that Apple announced earlier this month. (Those are also on sale already, but only for about $50 off.)

The latest MacBook Pros have gotten much cheaper since the Big Spring Sale started on March 25, so congrats to any procrastinators out there. You can snag an M5 Pro or M5 Max model for up to $200 off; they were only $50 off last week.

Things are pretty stale on the Windows side, but I managed to find an Asus gaming convertible on sale for a record-low price.

I've rounded up all of my top picks below. Don't count on them sticking around past 11:59 p.m. PT tonight, when the Big Spring Sale officially ends. Note: Deals marked with a 🔥 have dropped to a record-low price.

Best MacBook deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) 🔥 $1,099 at Amazon
$1,399 Save $300   Get Deal Why we like it

The 2025 MacBook Air is basically identical to its predecessor, save for its wireless chip and processor. (You're not missing out on much there: In our performance tests, the M4 version was only about six percent slower than the M5 model in both single- and multi-core workloads.) It features a vibrant Liquid Retina display, a backlit keyboard, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a 12MP webcam with Center Stage support. At $1,099, this 15-inch starlight model has never been cheaper.

Read Mashable's full review of the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4).

More MacBook Air dealsMacBook Neo dealsMacBook Pro dealsBest Windows laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus ROG Flow Z13 (AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) 🔥 $2,069.99 at Amazon
$2,399.99 Save $330 Includes free code for "Crimson Desert" Get Deal Why we like it

The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a zippy gaming convertible with a detachable keyboard and a buttery 180Hz display — GTA V's Ned Luke is a fan. This configuration is powered by a high-end AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip with integrated graphics that performed on par with an RTX 4060 GPU when we tested it in another Asus laptop. Amazon has it marked down to $2,069.99, which is 14% off its MSRP and its best deal to date. (Ignore Amazon's deflated list price; it actually retails for $2,399.99, according to Asus' website.) It also comes with a free PC download code for Crimson Desert, Pearl Abyss' huge new fantasy-action adventure game.

This ROG Flow Z13 deal is price-matched at Best Buy, but it doesn't include the Crimson Desert code there.

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The 75-inch TCL QM8K Mini-LED TV has dropped in price on the last day of Amazons Spring Sale — save over $500

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 14:25

SAVE 28%: As of March 31, you can get the 75-inch TCL Class QM8K Series 4K Mini-LED TV (2025 Model) for $1,447.99, down from $1,999.99 at Amazon. That's a 28% discount or $552 off.

75-inch TCL Class QM8K Series 4K Mini-LED TV (2025 Model) $1,447.99 at Best Buy
$3,199.99 Save $1,752.00   Get Deal at Best Buy Get Deal at Amazon

No one actually needs a 75-inch TV, but if you're someone who lives for sports, hosts a lot of movie marathons with friends and family, or has a partner who insists the living room needs a screen the size of a billboard (or maybe you are that partner), Amazon's Big Spring Sale is making it a lot easier to justify.

SEE ALSO: I've tracked TV prices for years — now's your last chance to score Amazon's Big Spring Sale TV deals

As of March 31, you can get the 75-inch TCL Class QM8K Series 4K Mini-LED TV (2025 Model) for $1,447.99 at Amazon, down from $1,999.99. That's a 28% discount or $552 in savings. And while it's not the lowest price we've seen it go for (it was about $100 less last November), this is still a pretty good deal for a TV with a 4.4-star rating.

This specific model uses QD-Mini LED paired with TCL's Halo Control System. In everyday viewing, this means you get better contrast without the distracting light bleed (or "halo" effect) around bright objects on dark backgrounds. It also includes an anti-reflective, edge-to-edge panel, which is helpful if you're putting the TV in a room that gets a lot of natural light.

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These are the 5 coolest things I've automated with Home Assistant

How-To Geek - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 14:15

Home Assistant can help you to do useful things, such as turning lights on and off or controlling your heating, but not every automation has to be completely practical. These are some of the coolest things I've done using Home Assistant.

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I found 20+ noise-cancelling headphones to shop in Amazons Spring Sale: Last chance to save on Sony and Bose

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 14:14
Best noise-cancelling headphones deals in the Amazon Big Spring Sale: Best Overall Bose QuietComfort $249 (save $100) Get Deal Best flagship headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM5 $243 (save $156.99) Get Deal Best budget Headphones Deal JLab JBuds Lux ANC $41.99 (save $38) Get Deal Best AirPods Deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 (save $50) Get Deal Best Budget Earbuds deal Nothing Ear (a) $58.99 ($50.01) Get Deal Best preorder deal Apple AirPods Max 2 $529 (save $20) Pre-Order Here

As a headphones reviewer who's also covered the past two years of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, I knew that the seasonally themed sale could bring some decent tech savings, even if they weren't quite Prime Day-worthy.

Still, I didn't expect the noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds deals to be as good as they are. On the final day of the weeklong Amazon sale, a new markdown on the last-gen Sony WH-1000XM5s has joined existing deals on Bose QuietComfort headphones, the Apple AirPods Pro 3, and the JLab JBuds Lux ANC, our favorite budget cans. (Plus, Amazon has revived its preorder discount on the new AirPods Max 2.) If you haven't added anything to your cart just yet, you still have plenty of options.

SEE ALSO: Live updates on Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Record-low prices on Apple MacBooks, DJI drones, Sony headphones, and Kindles

That said: The Big Spring Sale ends at 11:59 p.m. PT tonight (March 31), so time is running out. For some buying guidance, I've rounded up my absolute favorite noise-cancelling headphone and earbud deals below.

Best noise-cancelling headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort headphones $249 at Amazon
$349 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

They may not be the flashiest headphones from the brand, but the regular QuietComforts feel like quintessential Bose. They're comfortable, have sound quality on par with more expensive headphones, and excellent ANC. They lack the spatial audio features or fancier design of their Ultra counterparts, but at $249 on sale, they're also about $200 less, making them an excellent option if you want something nicer than budget headphones, but don't want to drop $400 or more. When Mashable's Sam Mangino tested them for our guide of Bose headphones, she wrote, "I was pleasantly surprised at just how incredible they are." As a bonus, they have replaceable ear cups, making them great for future proofing.

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The Fitbit Inspire 3 is down to its lowest-ever price in Amazons Big Spring Sale — last chance to save $30

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 14:07

SAVE $30: As of March 31, the Fitbit Inspire 3 is back to its lowest-ever price of $69.95 in Amazon's Big Spring Sale. That's $30 off its list price of $99.95.

Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Inspire 3 $69.95 at Amazon
$99.95 Save $30   Get Deal

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is entering into its final day, but don't let that get you down. There are still plenty of great discounts to check out, even with the sale event clock counting down. For those searching for fitness trackers, brands like Fitbit have some excellent offers still available. Even our favorite budget fitness tracker, the Fitbit Inspire 3, is on sale right now.

The Fitbit Inspire 3 has returned to its lowest-ever price of $69.95 at Amazon. Since it usually retails for $99.95, this deal saves you $30 overall. Plus, every available color is on sale at this price, so you can find the model that best suits your personal taste.

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The Fitbit Inspire 3 packs quite a lot of helpful features into its compact build. There's a reason it earned the spot as the best budget fitness tracker in our roundup of the best fitness trackers: "It has a comprehensive suite of health and fitness tracking features, a slim, low-profile design, and a straightforward user interface that makes it a great pick for most people."

So what are some of those features? Well, the Fitbit Inspire 3 can help you out with all-day activity tracking, boasts a 24/7 heart rate monitor, 20+ exercise modes, wellness tracking, a daily Stress Management Score, automatic sleep tracking, and much more. That's a whole lot for just under $70.

This deal is part of the Big Spring Sale, and may not stick around after today. If it has caught your eye, now is the time to pick it up and save.

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The best deals in Home Depots Spring Sale — score free power tools from Ryobi, DeWalt, and Milwaukee

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 14:04
A quick look at the best Home Depot Spring Sale deals: Best cordless power tool deal DeWalt 20V Max Cordless 9 Tool Combo Kit $649 at Home Depot (save $350) Get Deal Best Amazon device deal Amazon Echo Spot $49.99 at Home Depot (save $30) Get Deal Best BOGO tool deal Ryobi One+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless String Trimmer $299 plus free gift worth up to $129 at Home Depot Get Deal Best camping deal Ryobi One+ 18V Cordless 3-Tool Campers Kit $69 at Home Depot (save $64.79) Get Deal Best backyard deal Napoleon Rogue PRO-S 625 5-Burner Propane Gas Grill $1,601 at Home Depot (save $178) Get Deal

The Home Depot doesn't hold competition sales for any of Amazon's seasonal sales as reliably as Target or Walmart do. That doesn't mean that there aren't any good spring deals to be found at the Home Depot during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. You just have to scroll a little bit.

SEE ALSO: I test new vacuums every month. Here are the robot vacuum deals I think are worth it at Amazon's spring sale.

So far, the Home Depot is once again giving away some free power tools with select purchases — reminiscent of the BOGO cordless tool promo we saw during Black Friday. (But hurry, some of the free DeWalt deals have sold out already.) The Home Depot is also quietly competing with Wayfair's Big Outdoor Sale with discounts on outdoor furniture, as well as up to 40% off in other home categories, from mattresses to wallpaper to area rugs from big brands like Safavieh.

Best Home Depot cordless power tools deal Opens in a new window Credit: DeWalt DeWalt 20V Max Cordless 9 Tool Combo Kit $649 at Home Depot
$999 Save $350   Get Deal Why we like it

Spring home improvement projects just got a major upgrade. The nine-piece DeWalt 20V Max Combo Kit is loaded with essentials to tackle home projects this spring and summer, and it comes with two 20V 2.0Ah batteries and charger. A well-trusted brand in the industry, the DeWalt cordless power tool kit includes a compact drill driver, impact driver, reciprocal saw, circular saw, and even more. Plus, it has a few extra accessories like an LED work light, durable Bluetooth speaker, and two contractor bags for all your new tools.

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$79.99 Save $30.00   Get Deal Why we like it

The Home Depot might not seem like a retailer that would stock your favorite Amazon devices, but here we are. Matching the record-low sale price at Amazon during its Big Spring Sale, you can snag the new Amazon Echo Spot from the Home Depot for $49.99, down from the list price of $79.99. This compact bed-side device can server as your alarm clock, Bluetooth speaker, personal weather expert, schedule keeper, and more. Plus, it's a great clock which means you won't reach for your phone in the middle in the night to check on the time and then accidentally scroll Instagram for an hour.

More Amazon device dealsBest Home Depot backyard deal Opens in a new window Credit: Napoleon Napoleon Rogue PRO-S 625 5-Burner Propane Gas Grill $1,601 at Home Depot
$1,779 Save $178   Get Deal Why we like it

With summer coming up quickly, it's time to consider the backyard barbecue. If the sad grill you used last year it's gonna make the cut this year, the Home Depot's Spring Sale is here to offer some upgrades. One of the best deals is on the Napoleon Rogue PRO-S 625 5-Burner Propane Gas Grill which comes with a massive cooking area of 625 square inches. You'll be able to flip 39 burgers on the surface and it can heat to 400 degrees in just six minutes. Plus, it comes with a 15-year warranty.

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