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TL;DR: Get access to 1TB of secure and private data storage with this lifetime subscription to Koofr Cloud Storage, now A$187 with code KOOFR through June 1.

Trying to consolidate your monthly subscription expenses? If you're tired of shelling out a small fortune on your cloud storage solution, a swap to Koofr Cloud Storage can help. 

Keep 1TB of your important data safe for life with this deal on Koofr Cloud Storage, now just A$187 (reg. A$1,267) with code KOOFR through June 1.

Stop the madness of monthly cloud storage fees

Koofr is a trusted cloud storage option that's been around since 2013. And though it may not have the same brand recognition as the big names, there's another thing it doesn't have — monthly storage fees.

With Koofr, you can secure a lifetime subscription for 1TB and pay once. That's enough room for 250,000 12MP photos, 500 hours of HD video, or 6.5 million PDF files.

There are other great perks to swapping to Koofr, like their unique Koofr Duplicate Finder feature. It finds and removes duplicate files, helping save you time and freeing up space. And you don't have to worry about data tracking — your files will be encrypted both during transfer and rest. 

They even make moving your files from your former storage provider a breeze. Koofr features convenient integration with other external cloud accounts so that you can connect and access your files from Dropbox, Google Drive, Amazon, and OneDrive easily. 

Store 1TB for life for the one-time low price of A$187 (reg. A$1,267) with code KOOFR through June 1 with this Koofr Cloud Storage lifetime subscription deal. 

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The spacecraft are the online giant’s entry into beaming wireless service from space, but the company has much to do before it can compete with SpaceX’s Starlink.

There’s just something about a bouquet arriving at your doorstep that instantly boosts your mood. Even science backs that idea, and it's a bonus that flowers help us connect. 

If you want to brighten your mother’s day with that fresh flower feeling, you can’t go wrong with blooms from 1-800-Flowers. Made with rare, hard-to-source blooms, each arrangement is distinctive, elegant, and exclusive to 1-800-Flowers.

They have bouquets for every type of mom, all available to purchase online with quick delivery available every day. Think ranunculus (hello, 2025 Flower of the Year), peonies, anemones, garden roses, and more, always on-trend, always unforgettable.

For the mom who loves bold colors

Tulips are at their most beautiful from late March to mid-May, making them the perfect bloom for Mother’s Day gifting. These aren’t your average grocery store tulips. Soil-grown tulips mean stronger stems and bigger, longer-lasting blooms.

The Mother’s Day Radiant Tulips include bright pink, yellow, and orange blooms in a purple vase, and come with a pretty, floral-themed suncatcher. Plus, since 1-800-Flowers grows their tulips in soil for stronger stems, these flowers will stand taller and last longer in the vase. 

They’re harvested and shipped the same day for max freshness. Oh, and they’re 100 percent domestically and sustainably grown.

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$94.99 Save $15 30 Stems with Purple Vase & Suncatcher Get Deal For the mom who leads with her heart

Peonies are a special occasion flower. They’re both delicate and showy, with layers of petals in soft shades of pink, making them a perfect choice for the mom who wears her heart on her sleeve. 

Peonies can be difficult to find, but 1-800-Flowers sources top-quality blooms from all over the world based on seasonality, so they can carry this elegant bloom in limited availability year-round. The Precious Peony Bouquet includes 20 stems in a modern blue vase. 

Most peonies last just a few days, but these can bloom for up to a week. They’re sourced globally by season, so you can get lush, fresh peonies all year long.

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20 Stems with Blue Modern Vase Get Deal For the classy mom with an edgy flair

Roses are a classic for a reason. They're the quintessential gifting flower, with a sweet yet spicy fragrance that brings a sense of calm to any home. 

These Mother’s Day Sorbet Roses include a selection of pink, orange, and lavender roses picked fresh, and each rose takes over three years to grow. 1-800-Flowers has a rigorous approval process for their roses — any flowers that don’t pass inspection are returned and replaced, meaning you can rest assured you’ll give the best to mom. The result: seriously stunning, peak-perfect roses every time.

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Surprising Mom with a bunch of blooms on Mother’s Day is always a good idea, and 1-800-Flowers makes it easy to gift fresh, stunning bouquets thanks to online shopping and fast delivery.

IBM is investing heavily in American manufacturing.

In a statement released Monday, April 28, the chipmaker announced plans to invest more than $150 billion over the next five years in new facilities and projects related to quantum computing production.

SEE ALSO: As AI manufacturing grows, so does the tech's environmental damage

According to analysts speaking with Reuters, the move serves a dual purpose: IBM is angling to dominate the next wave of emerging tech. Additionally, it can be interpreted as a move to shield the company from Trump's ongoing trade wars.

"IBM operates the world's largest fleet of quantum computer systems, and will continue to design, build, and assemble quantum computers in America," the company’s statement reads. "Quantum computing represents one of the biggest technology platform shifts and economic opportunities in decades and will solve problems that today's conventional computers cannot solve."

IBM’s investment aligns neatly with the Trump administration’s push for more local manufacturing, a cause that has become a proving ground for Big Tech loyalty. IBM now joins an expanding roster of companies — including Apple, NVIDIA, TSMC, and Abbott Laboratories — pledging to anchor production efforts in the U.S.

The timing isn’t accidental, either. The announcement comes just a week after IBM lost several government contracts, following budget cuts from the "Department of Government Efficiency." Still, the broader market momentum behind quantum computing seems undeniable.

Tech giants like Google are racing to commercialize quantum breakthroughs, aiming to bring quantum-powered products to market within the next five years.

A new leak has potentially unveiled some information about Samsung's most buzzed about coming Galaxy product.

In January, Samsung revealed its new Samsung Galaxy S25 line of smartphones at the event. However, it snuck in a sneak peek at a specific S25 model that it wasn't releasing with the rest: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 was scarce on details on the Galaxy S25 Edge. Samsung did show off the phone at Mobile World Congress 2025 in March, but again, did no provide any news about the smartphone. However, new information by a reputable leaker has provided some potential specs for the device.

According to leaker Evan Bass, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge will be 5.8mm thick and weigh 5.7 ounces. If the leak is accurate, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge would be the company's thinnest non-foldable smartphone ever. It would be thinner than Samsung's previous thinnest smartphone, the Galaxy A8, which came out in 2015 and was only 5.8mm thick.

The other details in the leak are a bit more vague but it does provide additional information for a device we previously knew very little about.

As Mashable previously speculated, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge will have smart AI features like the rest of the S25 line. This smartphone will also be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. 

The device will have a titanium bezel and potentially Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, although Tom's Guide speculates that this could be a typo as the latest Gorilla Glass Ceramic was only recently released last month.

The leak also mentions a "pro-grade" 200MP camera as well as an all-day battery.

South Korean news outlet The Financial News previously reported that Samsung will likely officially announce the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge at an event on May 13, with the smartphone open for pre-orders the next day. It appears Samsung Galaxy fans won't have to wait too much longer to find out more about what appears to be Samsung's thinnest smartphone yet.

So far in 2025, Spotify has paid podcasters more than $100 million, a big payout for creators. Spotify first shared that figure with The New York Times Deal Book, which says the funds have two purposes: to give podcasters a new way to monetize content and to lure both creators and audiences away from YouTube, which dominates video podcasting.

The company first announced its new Spotify Partner Program in November 2024, promising creators "audience-driven payouts" from ads and premium subscribers. At the same time, Spotify also revealed that some subscribers would be able to watch video content "uninterrupted by ads."

Now, we know how much more some popular podcasters are earning. In a press release, Spotify said "total earnings for participating creators [increased] 23% month-over-month from January to February, and 29% month-over-month from February to March."

"Ultimately, Spotify is committed to building a sustainable ecosystem where creators can thrive. This $100 million payout is just one step in that journey. We’ll continue to invest in new tools, resources, and programs to support creators in all formats, and we’re excited to see what the future holds for podcasting on Spotify," the company said in its press release.

It makes sense that Spotify is paying up. Increasingly, people are more interested in watching their podcasts than they are in listening to them, which has a lot of users gravitating toward YouTube rather than Spotify. According to data from Edison Podcast Metrics, weekly podcast listeners are more likely to watch podcasts on YouTube (31 percent) than listen to them on Spotify (27 percent). The New York Times also reports that YouTube's podcasting audience (1 billion) dwarfs Spotify's (170 million).

As podcasts shift to video, Spotify has somehow lost its grip on podcast listeners. However, it still hosts some of the most popular podcasts, including The Joe Rogan Experience, What Now? With Trevor Noah, and The Comment Section with Drew Afualo.

Save 32%: As of April 28, the Apple AirPods Pro are down to $169 at Amazon, putting them just $15 away from their absolute lowest price ever. In total, you'll save $80 on these $249 earbuds.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 $169 at Amazon
$249 Save $80 Get Deal

If I had to guess, the advice I've given out most as a shopping reporter who has spent several years covering Apple deals is: don't buy the AirPods Pro for $199.

Yes, technically it's cheaper than their $249 full price, but if you shop at Amazon, Best Buy, or Walmart, you can almost certainly find the noise-cancelling earbuds below their full price — and most often at $199. In fact, according to the price-tracking site camelcamelcamel, these AirPods have only jumped above that price once since July 2024.

Once their price falls below $189, that's when they're worth considering buying on sale. And as of April 28, the AirPods Pro are all the way down to $169, putting them at the lowest price we've seen all month. While they're not quite at their record-low price of $153.99, they're still a very solid value at this price point.

SEE ALSO: A tariff survival guide to buying refurbished smartphones, TVs, and headphones

In general, the AirPods Pro are Mashable's pick for most Apple users, thanks to their quick pairing, excellent sound quality, and impressive ANC. If you've not been a fan of Apple's non-Pro AirPods or EarPods, the silicone ear tips can help you get more comfortable fit and tighter seal for maximizing their noise-cancelling ability. They may not have the battery life as other noise-cancelling earbuds on the market, but they're not so far behind that the limited battery life negates their pros.

We're still not sure exactly when iOS19 will become available to the public, but we're beginning to see lots of rumors about what it might bring. And so far it seems like it could be an exciting new operating system for iPhone users.

It's expected that Apple will reveal the details of iOS19 at its World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) in early June. Until then, however, we've seen a number of leaks, rumors, and reports detailing what could come. Here's what we've seen so far.

Desktop mode for iPhone

The latest rumored iOS19 feature is a desktop mode (of sorts) for iPhone. Tom's Guide, citing tech leaker Majin Bu, noted that a new feature could soon allow users with USB-C iPhones to connect to an external display, effectively adding a ton of screen space. Tom's Guide wrote that the rumored feature isn't quite a full desktop mode, but more like Apple's Stage Manager, effectively acting as a screen extender.

A drastic new look

Perhaps the biggest change for iOS19 — at least for most users — is the way it'll look. Reports have suggested it could look way different than previous iterations.

Bloomberg reported in March that Apple has been working on “one of the most dramatic software overhauls in the company’s history.” The report suggested that Apple is looking for more design consistency across its products and that the new software will make the iPhone's interface look more like the Vision Pro, with changes to its icons, menus, and system buttons, among other things.

SEE ALSO: iOS 19 could get a drastic new look Live AirPod translation

iOS19 could bring a super handy tool for travelers. It's been reported a new AirPod feature that lets you live translate audio input could come the same time as iOS19. With the potential new feature, AirPods could live translate a foreign language to the user then, through the speaker in the iPhone, translate the user's response for the other person.

SEE ALSO: Apple AirPods may get live translation feature soon, report says AI and Siri

There have been lots of rumors about expanded Apple Intelligence and a revamped, AI-laden Siri with iOS 19. But the reporting has been murky at best. The hope is that AI could help Siri understand things like personal context — pulling up a specific email when asked, for instance — but there hasn't been a clear date of when this could be released. Some reporting has suggested it could come with iOS19's release while others suggested it could be a part of a later update.

While we still have lots to learn about iOS19, the good news is we might only have to wait a couple more months to see the details at WWDC.

SAVE 35%: Get 35% (or more!) off a wide range of skincare, makeup, hair care, and other beauty essentials during Amazon's Summer Beauty Event.

Amazon Summer Beauty Event deals Best hair tool deal Shark FlexStyle Hair Dryer and Styling System $249.99 (save $70) Get Deal Best facial steamer deal Pure Daily Care NanoSteamer Facial Steamer $32.95 (save $17) Get Deal Best light therapy tool TheraFace PRO $299 (save $100) Get Deal

Amazon’s been gifting us with major sales events lately, and the savings aren’t stopping anytime soon. Right now, the retailer is hosting its Summer Beauty Event, and it’s overflowing with deals on beauty tech, skincare, makeup, haircare, and more.

The Summer Beauty Event runs through Sunday, May 11, and you can expect to score 35% (or more) off select beauty must-haves, including products from premium brands like Armani Beauty, Laneige, and Ouai. Plus, there are pages upon pages of markdowns across the entire beauty vertical, so you can save on everything from dermatologist-approved sunscreens to celebrity-loved concealers. But what we’re most excited to see on sale are high-tech beauty devices, like the Pure Daily Care NanoSteamer and Shark FlexStyle Hair Dryer and Styling System (both of which have been featured in our roundups of editor faves).

Here’s a shortlist of some of the best deals we’ve found so far, followed by answers to frequently asked questions about the Amazon Summer Beauty Event.

Best deal overall Shark HD440BK FlexStyle Air Drying & Styling System with Ultimate 6-Piece Accessory Pack of Auto-Wrap Curlers, Curl-Defining Diffuser, Oval Brush, Paddle Brush & Concentrator Attachments, Black $249.99 at Amazon
$319.99 Save $70 Get Deal Why we like it

The Shark FlexStyle Hair Dryer and Styling System is one of our favorite Dyson Airwrap dupes, and right now you can get it for just $249.99, down from $319.99 at Amazon. The Shark FlexStyle is a multi-styling tool that can curl, volumize, smooth, and dry your hair without damaging it by regulating temperatures 1,000 times per second.

It weighs around 1.5 pounds and comes with two auto-wrap curlers, a paddle brush, an oval brush, a styling concentrator, and a curl-defining diffuser.

More beauty deals

• Revlon Face Defuzzers — $5.68 $6.89 (save $1.21)

• COSRX Snail Mucin Sheet Mask — $17.50 $25 (save $7.50)

• Hot Tools Pro Ionic Flat Iron (1.25-inch) — $45.49 $119.99 (save $74.50)

• Chi Ceramic flat iron (1-inch) — $49.88 $99.99 (save $50.11)

• Kristin Ess 3-in-One Titanium Flat Iron — $67.95 $95 (save $27.05)

• INTEO Microcurrent Facial Device — $95.99 $125.99 (save $30)

• T3 SinglePass Curl X — $119.99 $149.99 (save $30)

• T3 Aire IQ Hair Dryer Kit — $299.99 $399.99 (save $100)

Every weekend warrior knows the drill — you sit in front of a computer all week, and when the weekend hits, you bike, hike, and run yourself ragged. Your body feels destroyed on Monday. Repeat.

If this sounds like you — or even if you’re a casual exerciser who wants to walk and bike longer distances without getting tired — the future has arrived. The world’s first-ever outdoor exoskeleton, Hypershell X, can help max out your physical abilities with minimal effort.

Hypershell X is causing a buzz among both outdoorsy types and robotics enthusiasts, and it won the Best of Innovation in Robotics award at CES 2025.

The cyborg-looking device fits like a second skin over your legs and provides up to 800 watts of power, helping you raise your legs and increasing strength up to 40 percent. Whether you’re walking, running, cycling, climbing stairs, or mountaineering, the device’s motor utilizes AI to adapt to your movements in real time, intuitively.

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Basically, you feel like yourself, only stronger. 

Welcome to the future of wearable robotics

The Hypershell X may look like a sci-fi fantasy device, but you’ll barely feel it while you’re wearing it. Just buckle on the "fanny pack", which also houses the removable and rechargeable battery, and the ergonomic hip levers fit down your legs and are secured by soft straps above your knees. Power the device up via the exoskeleton’s one-touch button, and the M-One motor kicks in, reducing your leg’s physical exertion by up to 30 percent.

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The device itself weighs under five pounds and nicely folds up to fit into your backpack. It can go up to almost 11 miles on one charge, works in temperatures as low as minus-4 degrees Fahrenheit, and the exoskeleton is fully adjustable (think of your over-ear headphones, but with more moving parts) and accommodates different body types.

In addition, Hypershell X can offset up to 66 pounds of weight, which is a huge bonus for adventurers who carry packs full of heavy gear.

The AI algorithm syncs to your movements

The Hypershell X uses a combination of AI algorithms, advanced sensors, and robotics to adjust and sync with your movements, so every step feels natural and effortless. The device might even feel different from day to day as it gets to know you, or as you get stronger, which is pretty cool.

Credit: Hypershell

As for the mobile app, you can use it to fine-tune your movement customizations, track your stats, and watch tutorials — or you can just pack your phone away and enjoy the great outdoors, using the exoskeleton’s button to adjust power levels whenever you want.

Like other devices, the Hypershell X also receives firmware updates. One recent update includes multi-user device access, because you know all of your friends are going to want to take it for a spin.

Which Hypershell X is right for you?

The Hypershell X comes in three different models — the Go X, Pro X, and Carbon X — and each model varies in build material, power, battery range, and price.

The least expensive Go X might be a good choice for biking to the park and less demanding activities such as day hikes, as it delivers 400 watts of power at peak output. The Pro X, on the other hand, can deliver twice the power output of the Go X, making it a solid choice for bike commuters, weekend warriors, and moving into your fifth-floor walkup. Last in the Hypershell X lineup, the Carbon X delivers 800 watts of peak power and is the lightest of the three models. It’s a great pick for people who pack in gear such as cameras and camping stoves and want to conquer mountains.

Whether you’re facing gnarly hiking trails, long distances, or just biking around town, the new Hypershell X exoskeleton will boost your leg strength so you can go farther with less effort — and less wear on your body.

Amazon's Gaming Week is back again, bringing deals for new and experienced gamers alike.

During the week-long sale, running from April 28 to May 4, shoppers will be able to pick up all their gaming essentials at discounted prices, including gaming laptops, PC components, monitors, TVs, headphones, controllers, routers, and of course, games. Though Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox products are seeing some deals, the majority of savings so far are targeted toward PC gamers.

SEE ALSO: Nvidia vs. AMD: Putting the GPU giants side-by-side

Even casual gamers know that it's not the cheapest hobby out there, so taking advantage of sales like this can ease the impact on your wallet, whether you're looking to upgrade your setup or just wanting to pick up a new game or two. Below, we've gathered the best deals of the sale:

Best Nintendo deals

• Silent Hope: Day One Edition — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20)

• Samsung PRO Plus Sonic The Hedgehog + Adapter microSDXC (256GB) — $21.99 $36.99 (save $15)

• Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life (Premium Edition) — $29.99 $39.99 (save $10)

• PDP Gaming Afterglow Wireless Nintendo Switch Pro Controller — $34.90 $49.99 (save $14.10)

• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate — $49.99 $59.99 (save $10)

Best PlayStation deals

• Visions of Mana (Amazon Exclusive Edition) — $34.99 $59.99 (save $25)

Best Xbox deals

• MLB The Show 25 — $49.99 $69.99 (save $20)

• PGA TOUR 2K25 — $54.99 $69.99 (save $15)

• WWE 2K25 — $59.99 $69.99 (save $10)

• Xbox Wireless Controller — $62.15 $69.99 (save $7.84)

Best PC deals

CPUs

• AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT — $129 $249 (save $120)

• AMD Ryzen 5 9600X — $185 $279 (save $94)

• AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — $285 $359 (save $74)

• AMD Ryzen 9 9900X — $364 $499 (save $135)

• Intel CoreTM i9-14900K — $388 $433 (save $45)

Monitors

• Samsung 27-Inch S39C Series FHD curved gaming monitor — $139.99 $229.99 (save $90)

• LG UltraGear QHD 27-Inch 27GL83A-B — $189.99 $299.99 (save $110)

• Samsung 32-Inch Odyssey G50D — $279.99 $429.99 (save $150)

• Asus 27-inch Rog Strix XG27UCG — $379 $449 (save $70)

• Samsung 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 (2024 refresh) — $399.99 $699.99 (save $300)

• Samsung 27-inch Odyssey OLED G6 — $549.99 $799.99 (save $250)

WiFi and routers

• TP-Link WiFi 6 USB Adapter — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)

• TP-Link Deco AXE5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System — $249.99 $349.99 (save $100)

Misc.

• Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD 1TB — $69.99 $109.99 (save $40)

• Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro gaming mouse — $114.99 $149.99 (save $35)

• WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe 4TB SSD — $269.99 $319.99 (save $50)

Best gaming laptop deals

• ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050, 8GB DDR5, 512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD) — $574.99 $699.99 (save $125)

• Acer Nitro V, 15.6-inches (Intel Core i5-13420H Processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 8GB DDR5, 512GB Gen 4 SSD) — $624.99 $748.90 (save $123.91)

• MSI Katana 17 Gaming Laptop (13th Gen Intel Core i7, GeForce RTX 4060, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD) — $1,184.99 $1,539.99 (save $355)

• ASUS ROG Strix G16 (Intel Core i7-13650HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD) — $1,199.99 $1,399.99 (save $200)

Best gaming headset deals

• Razer BlackShark V2 X — $35.99 $49.99 (save $14)

• SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P — $109.99 $129.99 (save $20)

• SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro — $269.99 $349.99 (save $80)

Even more gaming deals

• HyperX SoloCast gaming microphone – $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)

• HyperX QuadCast S gaming microphone — $99.99 $159.99 (save $60)

• Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 — $129.99 $149.99 (save $20)

• Elgato Key Light — $139.99 $159.99 (save $20)

SAVE $100: The Google Pixel Watch 2 is on sale for $149.99 at Amazon, down from the standard price of $249.99. That's a 40% discount and the lowest price we've ever seen.

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The world of smartwatches continues to advance and we now have an overwhelming number of options. If you're not one to need the absolute newest and fanciest model, you can score a great savings today at Amazon on a solid, but older, smartwatch.

As of April 28, the Google Pixel Watch 2 is on sale for $149.99 at Amazon, down from the typical price of $249.99. That's a $100 savings that comes from a 40% discount. This sale price is also the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

Google is now making the Pixel Watch 3, but there are still tons of reasons why it's smart to grab the Pixel Watch 2. For starters, today's sale price of $149.99 is a much more affordable option compared to the price of the latest model. While it's currently on sale at Amazon, the Google Pixel Watch 3 is selling for $299.99.

SEE ALSO: Set off on a fitness journey with 25% off the Fitbit Versa 4

The Pixel Watch 3 has a brighter display, but the 1,000 nits on the Pixel Watch 2 are still perfectly reasonable. It also comes with all the fitness tracking stats we're looking for like step tracking, floors climbed, and over 40 exercise modes. It also includes health metrics like breathing rate, resting heart rate, and it can give you a notification if the watch senses an irregular heart rhythm.

Since it's a Google smartwatch, it comes with plenty of everyday features we've come to rely on like Google Maps navigation, Google Wallet, and YouTube Music. Of course, you can also take calls on the watch, access you Gmail accounts, and check your calendar.

If you're looking for an affordable but still super functional smartwatch and fitness tracker, the Google Pixel Watch 2 is up for the job. Since it's on sale for just $149.99 today at Amazon, now is a great time to upgrade and be set to track those late spring workouts.

GET $525 OFF: Apr. 28th, the Asus TUF A16 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is on sale for $1,274.99 for a savings of $525 or 29%.

Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus TUF A16 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,274.99 at Amazon
$1,799.99 Save $525 Get Deal

Gaming Week is here, and Amazon dropped the price on the Asus TUF A16 to accommodate. This performance gaming laptop wields some spectacular components, and best of all, it's not a glass cannon. The TUF line is designed for the long haul with military grade durability.

As of Apr. 28th, the Asus TUF A16 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is on sale for $1,274.99, saving you $525.

SEE ALSO: The best gaming laptops of 2025 for PC gamers

This machine totes some killer components. It has a QHD+ screen. That's a ‎2560 x 1600 resolution. It refreshes at 165Hz, with a 3ms response time.

The TUF has 16GB of RAM, but it can be upgraded further. It runs on an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX CPU and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU.

A one terabyte SSD ensures you've got enough space for a library of games, as well as music, homework, or work renders.

Right now, Apr. 28th, the Asus TUF A16 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is on sale for $525 off. Get it for $1,274.99 and save 29%.

With awesome ray tracing capabilities, a powerful CPU, and a speedy screen, this laptop is tricked out for dungeon crawling and fortress smashing. Get it, load in, and enjoy.

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day on April 28: OUR TOP PICK Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB, 256GB) $849 (save $150) Get Deal BEST HEADPHONES DEAL Sonos Ace $349 (save $100) Get Deal BEST SMARTWATCH DEAL Fitbit Sense 2 $199.95 (save $50) Get Deal BEST FITNESS DEAL Theragun Mini $179 (save $30.99) Get Deal BEST TABLET DEAL Apple M3 iPad Air, 13-inch (128GB, WiFi) $699 (save $100) Get Deal

Looking to save some money in a time when everything is getting more expensive? We've got you covered with the best deals you can find at Amazon each day. While the mega retailer is always flooded with discounted tech, it takes a keen eye to spot whether a deal is actually worth it — and we've done that grunt work for you.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on April 28. If none of these are your cup of tea, stay tuned throughout the week as we make new selections each day.

Our top pick: MacBook Air, 13-inch Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $849
$999 Save $150 Get Deal

Just last week, the base model 13-inch MacBook Air with the M4 chip dropped to a record-low $899. As of April 28, however, another $50 price drop has brought it down even more. For a laptop that's been out less than two months, that's a pretty outrageous discount. Dubbed the "best-buy Apple laptop, period," by Mashable's reviewer Stan Schroeder, the M4 MacBook Air is so powerful it's almost overkill. It operates almost silently and packs an improved FaceTime camera, a new colorway, and excellent battery life. And yes, it earned a Mashable Choice Award and a glowing 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Read our full review of the M4 MacBook Air.

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Sonos' first foray into headphones went swimmingly with the Ace. They are aesthetically a 10 out of 10, sound exceptional, offer great spatial audio, and last up to 30 hours per charge with ANC on. While we think the ear cup seal could be tighter, Mashable Deputy Reviews Editor Miller Kern still said she would recommend the Sonos Ace to "true audiophiles who value incredible sound quality above all else." They're regularly $449, but you can snag a pair on sale for just $349 at Amazon as of April 28. That's 22% in savings and matches their best price ever.

Read our full review of the Sonos Ace.

Fitbit Sense 2 Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Sense 2 $199.95 at Amazon
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The Fitbit Sense 2 is the brand's most advanced smartwatch. Not only does it do all of the things you'd want a fitness tracker to do, but it also checks off all the smartwatch boxes as well. It tracks things like sleep, altitude changes, blood oxygen levels, ECG, skin temperature, and more. Plus, it has more than 40 built-in exercise modes to keep up with your training or workout routine, whether you're a runner, cyclist, skier, paddleboarder, or anything in between. It can take calls, navigate Google Maps, tap-to-pay, receive emails, and keep you in the loop without needing your phone. Slash 20% off as of April 28 and get it for just under $200.

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"Apple's new iPad Air doesn't feel very new, as the only major difference is the new M3 chip," Mashable's reviewer writes of the M3 iPad Air released last month. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Aside from a more powerful processor that unlocks Apple Intelligence, the only upgrades are pass-through charging is now available, battery life is slightly better, and the optional Magic Keyboard is more advanced. If you already have the M2 iPad Air, there's no need to upgrade. If you're rocking an old iPad, however, it's a worthy tablet — especially when it's on sale for $100 off.

Read our full review of the Apple iPad Air M3.

Theragun Mini Opens in a new window Credit: Theragun Theragun Mini $179 at Amazon
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While it's not quite down to its lowest price ever, this 15% discount on the Theragun Mini is still worth grabbing. We've tested this tiny massage fun and particularly love its compact and ergonomic design, easy setup, and three powerful speed options. It comes with three scientifically-designed attachments to target specific muscle groups and our reviewer dubbed it "an effective handheld massager for both at-home and on-the-go care."

Read our full review of the Theragun Mini.

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SAVE $30.99: The black TheraGun Mini (3rd gen) is on sale at Amazon for $179, down from the normal price of $209.99. That's a 15% discount and the lowest we've seen at Amazon.

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Keeping to a routine while on vacation is sometimes impossible. That's especially true if you'll be crossing several time zones and dealing with jetlag once you arrive. But if your summer vacation plans involve keeping to your workout routine, you'll want to pack along this massage gun that's super portable and on sale.

As of April 28, the Theragun Mini (black, 3rd gen) is on sale at Amazon for $179, marked down from the standard price of $209.99. That works out to a savings of $30.99 from the 15% discount which is the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

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That run each morning or trips to the weight room at the hotel might lead to some muscle soreness. Sleeping in an uncomfortable position on the plane can also lead to a sore back. For these reasons and more, it's smart to pack along a portable massage gun and the TheraGun Mini is one of the best in the business.

The TheraGun Mini clocks in at 30% lighter, smaller, and quieter compared to the original model which makes it a great vacation companion. Plus, the travel lock feature means it won't turn on randomly at the airport while it's stashed away in your luggage.

The Mini comes with three adjustable speeds, and the ergonomic grip is designed to make it easy to use. That'll come in handy when trying to soothe sore legs after getting in 20,000 steps. Another travel-friendly benefit of the TheraGun Mini is the 180 minutes of life before it'll need to recharge. But since recharging is done via USB-C cable, it's likely you packed one anyway.

If you tend to deal with sore muscles on vacation or are simply looking for a massage gun that can easily go into your gym bag, the TheraGun Mini is on sale at Amazon for $179 which is the lowest price we've ever seen.

GET $120 OFF: As of Apr. 28th, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT 8-Core 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor is $129.00, saving you $120, or 48% off.

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It's gaming week, so it's a good time to lock in all the components you need for a new PC build. If you're in need of a new CPU, this deal is right on time.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT 8-Core 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor is currently on sale for a mad discount of $120 off. Get it for $129.00 and save 48%.

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Built for gaming and 3D modeling applications like Blender, this CPU is powerful. It has 8-cores, with 16-threads and a 36 MB cache.

Unlocked for overclocking, you'll really be able to push this CPU if you want to. Augment it with strong cooling and zip through intensive gaming sessions. It comes with an AMD Wraith Prism Cooler, though you may find that an alternative could better suit your needs.

Right now, Apr. 28th, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT 8-Core 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor is available for $129.00 for a savings of $120 or 48% off.

Pair this with a strong GPU and your new gaming rig will hum right along. Whether you're building for a cinematic run through Avowed or you're trying to edge out the competition in Fortnite.

SAVE 33%: As of April 28, you can purchase the eufy Omni S1 Pro robot vacuum and mop combo for $999.99, down from $ 1,499.99, at Amazon. That's a 33% discount and a savings of $500.

eufy Omni S1 Pro $999.99 at Amazon
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If you hate vacuuming or just don’t have time for it, a robot vacuum could (not to be dramatic) change your life. One of my favorite purchases of all time was on my Shark robot vacuum, and I honestly never want to go back to vacuuming the archaic, manual way again.

And right now, you can get yourself one of these handy little gadgets at a discounted price. As of April 28, the eufy Omni S1 Pro robot vacuum and mop combo is back to its all-time low price. You can get it for $999.99, down from $1,499.99, at Amazon. That’s a 33% discount and a savings of 500 bucks!

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The eufy Omni S1 Pro features a HydroJet System with an Always Clean Mop Combo and dual water reservoir to prevent dirt from spreading when it's cleaning your floors. The mop actually refreshes itself in real-time at 170 revolutions per minute (RPM). It also features 8,000 Pa of suction power and a 10-in-1 UniClean Station (for auto emptying, auto washing, auto refilling, and heated air drying). Plus, with corner-to-edge cleaning and 3D MatrixEye obstacle avoidance, you won’t have to worry about it missing spots or running over your things.

The early Google Nest thermostats are finally being left behind.

Google announced via its Nest support forum that it’s ending support for first and second-generation Nest Thermostats. That means no more updates and no more remote control through the app or Google Assistant. The move affects the original 2011 model, the 2012 second-gen model, and the 2014 European version. If you’re unsure which model you have, check the screen size: the earlier devices sport a compact 1.8-inch display, compared to the 3.25-inch panel on third-gen models and beyond.

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Although Google is removing remote access, it’s not bricking these thermostats entirely. You’ll still be able to "adjust temperature, modes, schedules, and settings directly on the device itself," according to the company.

In the post, Google framed the move as a way to focus on supporting newer hardware, though it could be interpreted as a not-so-subtle nudge for users to upgrade. The company also says it has no plans to launch new thermostat models in Europe.

To soften the blow, Google is offering affected users a $130 discount on the Nest Thermostat (4th Gen) and 50 percent off the Tado Smart Thermostat X Starter Kit for European customers.

A major ransomware group is rebranding as a "cartel" and expanding its business model. It's part of a relatively new development in the world of cybersecurity known as RaaS, or ransomware-as-a-service.

According to cybersecurity firm Secureworks, which obtained screenshots of the March 19 announcement from an underground forum, DragonForce is shifting to a distributed model, allowing other ransomware groups to use DragonForce infrastructure and tools under their own "brands."

Secureworks obtained screenshots of DragonForce's new "cartel" model. Credit: Secureworks

In short, affiliates will be able to white label DragonForce's tools. You know those white label products sold by Costco under the Kirkland Signature brand that are actually manufactured by major brands? It's kind of like that.

"This approach differentiates DragonForce from other RaaS offerings and may appeal to a range of affiliates," wrote Secureworks. "For example, the established infrastructure and accessible tools expand opportunities to threat actors who have limited technical knowledge."

If that sounds slightly terrifying, a representative for the ransomware group told Bleeping Computer that yes, they're "purely financially motivated," but they "also follow a moral compass and are against attacking certain healthcare organizations."

Under this new model as a "ransomware cartel," DragonForce will charge 20 percent of the ransoms, Bleeding Computer reports. Affiliates are offered services like a "management system for their own operations," file storage, 24/7 server monitoring by DragonForce, and "battle software" that can crack systems like ESXi, NAS, BSD, and Windows. So, ransomware groups that use DragonForce's tools won't have to deal with the hassle of building and managing their own infrastructure and tools.

By offering ransomware tools to groups or individuals without technical expertise, DragonForce will theoretically be able to grow its customer base.

GET $100 OFF: As of now, Apr. 28th, the Dell S3422DWG Curved 34-inch 144Hz Gaming Monitor is on sale at Amazon for 25% off, saving you $100. 

Opens in a new window Credit: Dell / Destiny 2 Dell S3422DWG Curved 34-inch 144Hz Gaming Monitor $299.99 at Amazon
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Immersion happens when you dive in. The Dell S3422DWG presents the action on a curved screen that hugs the periphery of your vision, pulling you further into the game. 

Right now, the Dell S3422DWG Curved 34-inch 144Hz Gaming Monitor is on sale at Amazon for $299.99 saving you $100, or 25% off. 

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The Dell S3422DWG is built for quick FPS titles and seamless motion graphics. It refreshes at a 144Hz rate, with AMD FreeSync, keeping motion fluid and you reacting at the speed of your muscle memory.

The screen is also rich. It has a WQHD (3440x1440) resolution with a 21:9 ultrawide aspect ratio. While older games might not natively scale to this resolution. Many newer PC titles will. Sometimes mods help older games achieve 21:9.

As of Apr. 28th, get the Dell S3422DWG Curved 34-inch 144Hz Gaming Monitor on sale at Amazon for $299.99, and save 25% off — a cool $100. 

Flicker free, this monitor is designed for long gaming sessions. It also has a down-facing ambient light that can light up your keyboard in the dark.