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SAVE $300: As of March 15, the 13-inch MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is on sale for $699 at Walmart. That's $300 off competitors' prices at $999 and a discount of 34%.

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If you're in the market for a new laptop, a MacBook is a great option, especially when you can get it for a much lower price than usual. Now, you can snag one at an unexpected retailer for a great discount.

As of March 15, Walmart is selling a brand new M1 MacBook Air wih 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. This is the first time Walmart has offered a Mac directly from the retailer, and it's going for $300 off what you can buy it for at Best Buy. You can get this pricing right now at Walmart's online storefront, and the pricing will be rolling out to select Walmart stores soon as well.

This model may be from 2020, but it still packs a punch. It's a slim but powerful machine that comes in three colors: Gold, Space Gray, and Silver, all of which are discounted at Walmart. It's thin and lightweight at just 2.8 lbs, and its 13.3-inch Liquid Retina screen looks crisp with defined images and eye-popping color.

The M1 processor makes this a great purchase along with its 8GB of RAM because it can handle a variety of tasks from graphic editing to word processing and everything else that you might need for work or play. Plus, it's super quiet and boasts up to 18 hours of battery life, meaning it'll last you most of the day if you need it to.

If you're ready to buy a MacBook but don't want to splurge on the latest and greatest models, you can't go wrong with the M1 MacBook Air at this price. And now that Walmart is selling it directly, you can head out to the store instead of buying online if you prefer, too – meaning in the coming weeks you can buy online and pick up in-store to make things even easier.

Developed by Cognition Labs, Devin is an AI software engineer that can train other AI. Devin can run into an unexpected error and re-run code with a debugging print statement. Devin has its own command line, code editor and browser and can write complete apps on its own. During a demo, Devin was even able to complete real jobs posted on Upwork.

Remember when Wordle first took the world by storm? Well, just a few years later and there have been 1,000 puzzles already.

Friday marked the 1,000th edition of Wordle, which is now owned and ran by the New York Times. While perhaps Wordle is past it's viral peak — folks are super into the NYT's Connections these days — the 1,000th puzzle had folks talking and sharing online. It was trending on X Friday morning.

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There must be someone, somewhere who had done all 1,000 after all. That would be quite impressive. And, if you happen to live in New York, there are actually lots of businesses giving away free stuff related to past answers.

If you're struggling with the 1,000th puzzle on March 15 — we've got you covered. Mashable has tips, hints, and the answer if you want to check it out.

I won't spoil it here, but rest assured: while it's not the hardest Wordle ever, it's also not the easiest. Here's to the 1,000th daily puzzle and, hopefully, 1,000 more.

SAVE OVER 40%: As of March 15, HBO's Max streaming service is offering over 40% off its yearly subscription plans for new, existing, and returning subscribers.

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It's March, and you know what that means: in just a few days, the biggest NCAA games of the year will be taking place. Time to fill out those brackets and make sure your living room is ready with a great new TV and the best streaming service to catch all the action. If you're waiting to see it all go down on the court, be ready with a Max subscription.

The streaming platform is offering great deals on all of its yearly plans when you prepay for one year, so you can catch all the live games you've been waiting for across channels like TBS, TNT, and truTV in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, with seeding, tip times, and other important info going out on March 17.

As of March 15, you can save over 40% when you prepay for one year of Max with one of Max's three subscription tiers, starting with the With Ads option for just $69.99 a year, which breaks down to $5.83 a month and 42% off. Next up, the Ad-Free tier is $104.99 a year, which breaks down to $8.75 a month and 45% off. The highest tier is Ultimate Ad-Free, which is $139.99 a year, or $11.67 a month, and 42% off. All plans come with Max's Sports Add-On option for free for a limited time.

SEE ALSO: This $33 gadget turns your TV into an art museum

The cheapest With Ads plan nets you the ability to stream on two devices and HD video. Ad-Free comes with the ability to stream on two devices at once, HD video, and 30 downloads so you can watch on the go. Ultimate Ad-Free gets you streaming for up to four devices at once, 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Atmos audio, and 100 downloads to watch on the go.

Already subscribed to Max previously but enticed by these new offers? You can still participate. New, existing, and returning customers are eligible, as well as those who subscribe via the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Roku, and Amazon Fire. So if you're looking to catch all the latest hoops this season, Max is where it's at for more affordable plans right now. But act quickly, because this offer is only available through April 9.

Facing an election this weekend and the fallout from Aleksei Navalny’s death and the war in Ukraine, Russia has intensified online censorship using techniques pioneered by China.

It's that time of year again — tax season. File your taxes like a pro with 2023 tax software from Turbotax and H&R Block for up to half off.

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We're just four weeks away from Tax Day on April 15 — but who's counting? This year is going to be your year to file stress-free and get your maximum refund because you'll have the advantage of tax software on your side. Make those dreams of filing early finally happen and buy a deal on 2023 tax software today. Prices on tax software are rising week to week, so don't wait.

SEE ALSO: How to file taxes for free online

We've gathered the best deals on tax software from Turbotax and H&R Block that are meant to shepherd homeowners, investors, the self-employed, and even those who just want something basic to give them a hand. Check out the best deals on tax software as of March 15 below.

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When you're self-employed, you wear dozens of hats to keep your business running. Outsource your taxes to this software meant to help contractors, freelancers, small business owners, and others who are doing it for themselves. The software will help you find write-offs and reductions specific to your industry and create and e-file W-2s and 1099s for employees and contractors. This deal includes five federal e-files and one state file.

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Taxes can get more complicated when you own a home or have high medical expenses. This software can help you navigate both of those financial situations and report charitable donations. It helps you identify more than 350 deductions and credits so you can rest assured you're getting your maximum refund. This deal includes five federal e-files and one state file.

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Whether you trade stocks, buy bonds, or even own a rental property, a lot of tax minutiae comes with investments. This tax software will digitally hold your hand as you wade through reporting your stocks, bonds, ESPPs, and any money you may have inherited through a trust (lucky you!). The goal is to keep more of your hard-earned money; this deal will help you do so. It includes five federal e-files and one state file.

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Mashable reporter Elijah Gil talks to David Alan Grier (The American Society of Magical Negroes, Bob's Burgers) about the recent Katt Williams controversy.

From Spotify "killing the YouTube star" to GameScent's "smell-o-vision", host Josh Burstein takes us on a comedic journey through the week's top stories.

Check out more U Need to Know This episodes on Mashable.com.

Hitting play on a song that meant a lot to you can make you want to time travel but imagine if you could actually do it? In director Ned Benson's The Greatest Hits, the protagonist can.

The Hulu film, which just premiered at SXSW, sees Lucy Boynton as Harriet, who discovers she can indeed head back in time when she listens to certain songs. Where does she go? Straight to memories of her ex Max (David Corenswet), tragically killed in an accident. But while she's time-travelling and coming to understand the impact of changing events, she meets David (Justin H. Min), and they share a bond that has her torn between the past and the present.

Check out Mashable Film Editor Kristy Pucko's review out of SXSW and watch the trailer above.

The Greatest Hits opens in cinemas for limited release April 5, then debut on Hulu April 12. 

TikTok may be facing a total ban in the U.S., following years of pushback from the government. Users and creators alike are alarmed at the prospect of losing their favorite app. Among them is model and writer Emily Ratajkowski, who has a significant following on TikTok and posted her thoughts on why the app may be so threatening to officials in the country.

After the House passed a bill that could ban TikTok across the country on Thursday, Ratajkowski took to TikTok and her 2.7 million followers with a response, saying that TikTok has become a hub for politics and activism, important to so many users and yet potentially threatening to higher forces.

"Because this is one of the few platforms that isn't completely controlled by the U.S. government, or through corporations that have the U.S. government's interest in mind, progressive politics have been able to blossom on here," Ratajkowski says in the video.

"TikTok is being banned," she continued, "because the U.S. government is legitimately scared with the influence that it's having on the American people and the general population, which to me indicates that TikTok is a very powerful tool for organization, for alternative thinking, and for activism."

SEE ALSO: ACLU warns against proposed TikTok ban for violating the First Amendment

Ratajkowski also said that while lawmakers argue that the app poses a national security threat due to its China-based parent company ByteDance, TikTok's data collection could be seen as no different from that of U.S. companies like Meta or Apple. While Meta says "we don't sell your information" we've all seen how that's worked out — and government authorities like law enforcement constantly make (and are granted) requests for your data. Apple, similarly, says it only hands over data in compliance with the law and search warrants "upon a showing of probable cause, or customer consent". But it's clear that user data has been harnessed by the government before, despite guardrails being implemented by the tech giants themselves.

With her larger argument, Ratajkowski is echoing what many users — especially younger people — now fear. A ban on TikTok could have rippling effects for brands, businesses, and individuals who have spent years building a legacy on the platform. And equally, the prospect of losing TikTok is personal and political for the many people who have used the app to learn, motivate, and organize around under-discussed and suppressed issues people are facing.

Moral panic around TikTok has also spiked following the escalation of the war on Gaza. In the last few months of 2023, several lawmakers, celebrities, and creators accused TikTok of pushing "pro-Palestine" content. The criticism resulted in TikTok having to release its own statement about the overwhelming support for Palestine demonstrated on the app, which has little to do with TikTok's algorithms: "The data shows that this support is not new and was rising before TikTok was created, so it would be unrealistic to ascribe such broad sentiments to a single communications channel such as TikTok."

It would be amiss to suggest TikTok doesn't have its fair share of problems. Its aggressive foray into shopping and consumer culture, for one thing, has frustrated users. The app hosts a whole library of subjects, some of which have pushed for archaic values and aspirational cultures. Of course, these pockets exist on TikTok, a place where online communities tend to pick up traction. TikTok has also undeniably suffered from issues of misinformation, which most social media platforms struggle to contain, too.

But the app has opened conversations that are arguably missing or deemed more complicated by others. Meta has been on a journey to limit news stories, starting with the blocking of news from Instagram and Facebook in Canada, and more recently, announcing that political posts will be less readily available on its platform before elections come worldwide. Next month, Meta will ditch Facebook News altogether in the U.S. and Australia. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter (now X), has led to a torrent of disinformation and hate speech across subjects.

It's no surprise that young and politically-activated people turn to TikTok. The app has taken up a significant amount of the digital space occupied by such users, who have utilized TikTok as both a search engine and a more holistic news source. As Sophia Smith Galer writes for Mashable, "TikTok also reaches 20 percent of 18-24 year olds across global markets specifically for news."

According to Ratajkowski — and presumably, millions of others — "we should be really, really scared."

The European Union recently imposed a $2 billion fine on Apple for banning Spotify (and other music providers) from giving users info on cheaper music subscription offers in their iOS apps.

Now, Spotify claims that Apple has deliberately held up the updated Spotify app, which provides users such info, from appearing in Apple's App Store for nine days — and without a good explanation.

SEE ALSO: Uh, YouTube? Spotify just added full music videos

The European Commission's decision was made public on March 4, with Apple saying it would appeal the decision, and Spotify submitting an updated version of its app to Apple the day after. In the new app, Spotify links to its website and offers pricing information for subscription options that circumvent Apple's payment system.

But the updated app still isn't live in Apple's App Store in the EU, and now Spotify has once again complained to the European Commission, The Verge reported.

In an email seen by the outlet, Spotify said that Apple has "neither acknowledged nor responded to Spotify’s submission," and claims that this is "yet another example of how Apple if unchecked, will seek to circumvent and/or not comply with the Commission’s decision." Spotify also said it's "concerned that Apple's delay is intentional" and "aimed at delaying or avoiding compliance altogether."

"It's been nine days now and we’re still waiting to hear from Apple about our app submission to show EU consumers pricing and a link to our website, which we are now authorized to do by the European Commission’s decision on the music streaming case," a Spotify spokesperson told The Verge.

It's worth noting that Apple itself commented that its App Review team has so far "reviewed and approved 421 versions of the Spotify app — usually with same-day turnaround," and that it "frequently expedites reviews at Spotify’s request."

Mashable has contacted Apple for comment and will update this article when we hear back.