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SAVE 10% ON APPLE ACCESSORIES: Trade-in an eligible Apple device when shopping in-store to save 10% on your purchase of a new Apple accessory including AirPods 4 and the Apple Pencil.

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The Apple family is well connected. They play well together, like synching your Apple Watch to your iPhone or using an Apple AirTag in your checked luggage on summer vacation. If you're part of the Apple crew and could use some new accessories, Apple is offering a discount in honor of Earth Day.

Apple is giving in-store shoppers a 10% discount on select Apple accessories when you bring in an eligible Apple device for recycling. Shop now through May 17 to get the discount and keep in mind you'll need to shop in-store at Apple to score the discount.

As we all sit wondering how fluctuating tariffs will impact the price of tech, we're all about finding unique ways to save on gadgets. One way is to take advantage of deals like this Apple recycling program.

In honor of Earth Day, Apple is offering a special incentive for recycling your old devices. Thanks to this deal, you can bring in your old iPhone, iPod, AirPort, or others to snag a 10% discount on new Apple accessories. The list of eligible accessories includes attractive options like a new AirTag to get ready for summer vacation or a new Apple Watch band. You could also upgrade to the AirPods 4 at 10% off thanks to this deal.

Apple mentions this promo is part of the brand's 2025 Earth Day program, falling in line with the tech giant's goal to become more environmentally friendly.

Here are the details about what Apple devices are eligible for recycling in-store and which Apple accessories qualify for the 10% discount. Keep in mind you'll need to recycle the old device and purchase the accessory during the same transaction to score the savings.

Eligible Apple devices for recycling

• AirPods

• AirPort

• AirTag

• Apple TV

• Computers

• Displays

• Hard Drives & Storage

• Headphones & Speakers

• HomePod

• iPod

• Mice & Keyboards

• Networking

• Printers & Scanners

• Smartphones

• Tablets

• Watches

Apple accessories eligible for the 10% discount

• Apple-branded adapters

• Apple AirPods 4

• Apple AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation

• Apple AirTag (1-pack)

• Apple AirTag (4-pack)

• Apple Pencil

• Apple TV 4K

• Apple-branded Apple Watch bands

• Apple-branded cables

• Apple-branded chargers

• Apple HomePod mini

• Apple-branded iPad cases

• Apple-branded iPhone cases

• Apple Magic Keyboard (excluding Magic Keyboard for iPad)

• Apple Magic Mouse

• Apple Magic Trackpad

SAVE $20.99: As of April 17, get the Google TV Streamer 4K for $79, down from its usual price of $99.99, at Amazon. That's a discount of 21%.

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If you're looking for a way to watch shows and movies no matter where you go, you've got options. You can grab an Amazon Fire TV Stick, grab a TV with built-in Roku, or one of several other streaming-centric products. Google has some especially useful options, namely in the form of its latest plug-and-play device: the Google TV Streamer 4K. If you haven't yet upgraded your Chromecast setup, now's the time to do it, thanks to this Amazon deal.

As of April 17, get the Google TV Streamer 4K at Amazon for $79, down from its usual price of $99.99. That's a discount of 21%. This price applies to the Porcelain colorway.

SEE ALSO: The Amazon Fire TV 2-Series is back at its lowest price this year

The Google TV Streamer 4K connects quickly and easily to your TV and delivers 4K content via HDMI 2.1 cable (which you'll need to purchase separately). It lets you watch both live TV and content across 800 channels with Pluto TV, Tubi, and more, as well as streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and all your favorites.

If you're upgrading from the Chromecast generation, the Google TV Streamer serves up a 22% faster processor and twice the memory of the last Google streaming products. It also has a redesigned remote with voice search, a customizable button to open the apps you designate, and a ring you can sound when it gets lost in the couch cushions.

If you still need a reliable and affordable way to stream shows and movies at home or wherever you go, the Google TV Streamer 4K is a good way to do it, especially when you can get it at a discount.

SAVE 51%: The Roborock Q8 Max+ is on sale at Amazon for just $399.99, down from the $819.99 standard price. That's a $420 discount that matches the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon.

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One of the best ways to tackle a chore list is to hand the tasks off to someone else. But we don't mean hiring a cleaning crew — we're talking about enlisting the help of a robot. Instead of taking the time and effort to keep your floors clean, hand the chore off to a robot vacuum and mop combo, and if you shop today's deal at Amazon, you can score a great discount.

As of April 17, the Roborock Q8 Max+ is on sale for $399.99 at Amazon, marked down from the list price of $819.99. That's a 51% discount that takes $420 off the price. Today's sale price is also matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

Not all robot vacuums are created equal. That becomes especially apparent when looking at robot vacuum and mop combos. Roborock uses some features in the Q8 Max+ that are great for getting floors both vacuumed and moped thoroughly. Plus, it does this at the same time, so you won't have to deploy your robot to vacuum and then mop at separate times.

SEE ALSO: The impressive Eufy X10 Pro Omni robot vacuum is $250 off at Amazon

For starters, the auto-empty dock comes equipped with a 2.5-liter dust bin. For some homes, that could mean emptying as infrequently as once every seven weeks. Roborock mentions the 5,500 Pa suction power works great for homes with pets, especially thanks to the DuoRoller brush that resists getting tangled with hair.

From the Roborock app, you'll be able to customize your home's floor map, create no-go zones, set a cleaning routine, and select the desired water flow for mopping. The cleaning power of the Roborock Q8 Max+ comes from a 5200mAh battery which gives it the ability to clean for up to four hours without needing a break to recharge.

Instead of worrying about when you'll have time to vacuum and mop, grab the heavily discounted Roborock Q8 Max+ from Amazon. You'll save $420 with today's deal and you can cross a time-consuming chore off your to-do list.

Watch out, Apple Watch. You've got some unlikely competition.

Asus, maker of one of our preferred gaming laptops, just debuted the VivoWatch 6 AERO, the first smartwatch to measure both blood pressure and ECG.

While ECG monitoring to detect atrial fibrillation is nothing new to smartwatches (it's been available in Apple Watches since Series 4), Asus's VivoWatch 6 AERO also delivers blood pressure sensors. Previously, getting a blood pressure measurement required the old school cuff around the arm, but the VivoWatch measures blood pressure through wristband sensors. It's a less conspicuous development for those suffering from hypertension or hypotension, who might need round-the-clock blood pressure monitoring.

While a new Apple Watch is expected later this year, there's no word if it will feature blood pressure monitoring.

At 27 grams, it's a lightweight smartwatch, weighing three grams less than the smallest Apple Watch model. It has a 1.1-inch AMOLED display and will display all of your health data with the press of a finger. In addition to its innovation in blood pressure monitoring, it tracks step count, heart rate, blood oxygen, calories, and sleep tracking. Lastly, it tracks activity utilizing a built-in GPS and has a 5 ATM water resistance rating.

Like other smartwatches, the Asus VivoWatch 6 AERO also offers message and call notifications, a timer, sedentary reminders, and a remote camera control. Plus, with Asus's HealthConnect App, you can access more in-depth displays of your health data.

So far, Asus hasn't announced a release date or price for the Asus VivoWatch 6 AERO.

President Donald Trump's tariff policy has thrown the global economy into crisis, with the stated goal of bringing manufacturing back to the United States. In addition to global tariffs of 10 percent, the president has imposed a seemingly ever-increasing reciprocal tariff on imported Chinese goods (the White House's latest figure is 245 percent). Considering how many iPhones are made in China, this could mean a sharp price increase for Apple's most important product.

Could Apple alleviate tariff pressure by moving production back home? White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt recently told the press that President Trump believes it is possible.

"He believes we have the labor, we have the workforce, we have the resources to do it," she said.

But is it really feasible to manufacture an iPhone in the United States? And if Apple were to completely manufacture and assemble the iPhone in the U.S., how much would it cost?

The short answer? The mythical made-in-America iPhone would cost about $3,000, but it would cost Apple billions more. Let's break it down.

Where are iPhones made, and how much do they cost to make right now?

The answer isn't as simple as the White House would have you believe. To even begin answering it, we first have to face the fact that we don't know how much it costs to manufacture an iPhone right now. Apple has never shared the exact figure, and probably never will. Even if we knew the exact cost of every single part that goes into an iPhone, as well as all the other production costs that go into manufacturing an incredibly complex device like that, there are still other associated costs, including research and development and marketing.

But we have to start somewhere, so let's take last year's figures by investment bank TD Cowen (via AppleInsider), which estimated the total "bill of materials" cost of making an iPhone 16 Pro Max at $485.

The figure is a simplification and (possibly) an amalgamation, because Apple doesn't produce its iPhones in just one place. Counterpoint Research estimates that roughly 80% of iPhones are produced in China, with the rest being manufactured in India. The sum of production costs probably isn't the same for each iPhone manufacturing plant, and this discrepancy is likely to drastically increase given that the current tariff on Indian imports is 10%.

Apple CEO Tim Cook holds an iPhone 15 during an Apple event in Cupertino, California Credit: Justin Sullivan / Getty Image

Even if Apple were to start manufacturing iPhones in the U.S., the process would likely be gradual. The company recently announced a $500 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years, including a new factory in Houston, Texas, which will create "thousands" of jobs. But that factory will open in 2026, and in it, Apple will manufacture servers, not iPhones.

For comparison, Taiwan-based Foxconn — Apple's chief manufacturing partner for the iPhone — reportedly hired more than 50,000 new workers ahead of iPhone 16 production. The company employs nearly one million full-time and part-time employees globally.

So, no matter how much the final product costs consumers, bringing iPhone manufacturing to the U.S. would cost Apple billions, and possibly tens of billions, more.

Can it even be done?

All signs point to no — or, at least, not anytime soon. In 2017, Apple CEO Tim Cook laid it out very clearly: "The popular conception is that companies go to China because of low labor cost...but the truth is China stopped being a low labor cost country many years ago. That is not the reason to come to China...The reason is because of the skill and the quantity of skill in one location, and the type of skill it is."

If you don't believe Cook, or his predecessor, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who shared a similar opinion in 2012, you can take a look at one of the rare, real-world examples we have. In 2019 (during Trump's first presidency), Apple committed to producing the Mac Pro in Texas. The sales volume of the Mac Pro is orders of magnitude lower than that of the iPhone, but Apple still ran into problems, such as being unable to produce enough of a specific kind of screw for the Mac.

Employees work at a Foxconn factory in Zhengzhou City, China. Credit: VCG / Getty Images

We also asked Willy Shih, Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, if it would be possible, and his answer was a very cautious maybe. Some day, it will be possible to build the iPhone in the U.S., he told Mashable in an email interview. "But only when we get to much higher level of heterogeneous integration in the electronics, so phone assembly is easier to heavily or fully automate." He added, "we would still have to import a lot of high-value components."

In short, moving the entirety of iPhone production to the U.S. is something that would require many years, immense costs, and is unlikely to be cost-effective.

If it happened, how high would the price be?

Let's imagine that Apple truly committed to the goal of manufacturing the iPhone entirely in the U.S., and that the company pulled off this feat in the near future. How much would the iPhone cost if it was made in the U.S.?

One figure we've seen comes from Wedbush Securities' head of technology research Dan Ives, who says that a modern iPhone manufactured in the U.S. would cost around $3,500 (he didn't mention a specific model).

Shih agrees on this ballpark figure. By comparing the costs of assembly labor for a smartphone in the U.S. and China, and taking into account the differences between logistic costs, duties on components, and manufacturing yields, a guestimate is possible. He guesses that you'd end up with a U.S. retail price of "somewhere between $2,500-$3,000," but he stressed how many complex manufacturing obstacles Apple would need to overcome first.

The most expensive iPhone right now, an iPhone 16 Pro Max with 1TB of storage space, costs $1,599. Credit: Apple

Another figure, coming from Luke Capital investor Glenn Luk, who tackled the question in 2018, will make your eyes water. Luk claimed that the home-made iPhone would cost somewhere in the $30,000 to $100,000 range. Yup, that's six figures for an iPhone.

"In fact, if Apple were forced to solely manufacture the iPhone in America, there is a good argument that it would not be able to manufacture any at all. And if they could somehow successfully make the manufacturing transition, capacity would likely be constrained to just a few million units a year, said Luk.

The massive discrepancy between these figures indicates that the question is incredibly difficult to answer. Undoubtedly, making the iPhone at home would be a lot pricier. Given the higher costs, and given how fluid the tariffs are, why would Apple commit to such a big manufacturing investment?

And let's not forget about the massive volume Apple is working with — the company shipped an estimated 225.9 million iPhones in 2024. Building some iPhones in the U.S. is one thing, but producing sufficient volume to satisfy demand is a different story. "The key issues are obviously labor cost, whether you can recruit sufficient labor for the volumes they need, and of course the supply of components, many of which have never been made in the U.S.," said Shih.

Is there a more realistic scenario?

Given that President Trump has already walked back some of his tariffs, the answer is obvious: Apple will likely continue producing the iPhone overseas. The retail price of the smartphone will possibly go up a little, depending on where the tariff negotiations end up.

The company may also shift production to other countries, such as India (Foxconn has already moved some of its production capacity there, and is looking to expand further).

Finally, Apple may, over time, bring some of its production to the U.S. — though almost certainly focusing on devices that aren't produced at the iPhone scale.

The good news? That $3,000 iPhone isn't something you should fear, at least not right now.

Keep checking Mashable for our latest tariff news and explainers, from delayed Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders to reports of iPhone 16 panic buying.

For the last couple of weeks, much of the internet has been abuzz about Mario Kart World, but not entirely for positive reasons.

The flagship launch title for Nintendo Switch 2 looks and sounds great on paper, of course, but the unprecedented $80 price tag has raised plenty of eyebrows. Despite the skepticism, Nintendo has urged fans to reserve judgment until the standalone Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct livestream. Well, I did. This morning, Nintendo blew the kid off of Mario Kart World in a 15-minute Direct, and I've compiled the biggest takeaways from the event.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 tariff impacts: What we know so far This is the most social Mario Kart yet

This was already hinted at during the big Switch 2 Direct a couple of weeks ago, but Nintendo is really pushing the social angle this time around. You can freely drive around its big open world with a group of friends online (don't worry, local split-screen races are still there, too), discovering new shortcuts or just taking big group photos together using the new Photo Mode.

Nintendo Switch 2 webcam support is built-in, so you can even see your friends' faces as they infuriatingly zoom past you across the finish line. Interestingly, the camera also works with local play, recognizing up to four people's faces in one frame and putting those faces in the game during races.

Nintendo also showcased a bit of the GameChat feature that allows for open-mic voice chat and screen-sharing. This didn't look much different from what we already saw in the Direct two weeks ago, though. The voice actors doing pretend video game voice chat in the trailer sure seemed to be having fun, and the screen-sharing video feed is still very choppy-looking.

There's a bit more to Free Roam than just driving around

The biggest new addition to Mario Kart World is the big open-world map that connects every racetrack. Nintendo confirmed that some classic Mario Kart tracks will be included in this world, so it's a mix of old and new. One of the biggest questions we've all had for the past two weeks, though, is about what else there is to do when you're not racing. Thankfully, this Direct gave us some clarification on that front.

Only some clarification, though. One thing Nintendo showed was optional challenges that start up when you find and hit P-switches, which can theoretically show you new shortcuts or strategies to use during races. It's unclear what kinds of rewards you get for finishing these challenges, though.

That's not all, of course. There are hidden coins and panels to find that serve heretofore unknown purposes, and seemingly other fun distractions that should hopefully make Free Roam worth doing. It's clear that there's more that Nintendo isn't showing right now, but just how much more is in question.

Food unlocks costumes, of course Credit: Nintendo

Lastly, I'm most excited about the revelation of the role food plays in the new Mario Kart game. When I played the game a couple of weeks ago, I noticed fully cooked meals that showed up as collectible items on the track, but it wasn't totally clear what they did aside from sometimes change your character's appearance. According to Nintendo, that's the point: They unlock themed costumes you can use whenever you want afterward.

Examples given included Peach wearing a kimono after eating sushi, and Mario donning cowboy garb after eating some western-inspired food. This will probably be another great incentive to explore the world of Mario Kart World. Who doesn't love unlocking fun costumes?

Unfortunately, that's about it for the big new reveals in the Mario Kart World Direct. The game launches on June 5 for Nintendo Switch 2.

The day before the visit by Jensen Huang, lawmakers in Washington said they were investigating whether the chipmaker’s sales in China violated U.S. rules.

Luna is Swedish AI company IntuiCell's version of the robot dog. But while it may look like its predecessors, Luna has something they don't: a functioning digital nervous system dubbed 'physical agentic AI.'

While most AI models rely on pre-existing data in order to build knowledge, physical agentic AI allows robots to learn by experiencing and adapting to the environments they're in — the same way humans and other sentient beings learn. These kinds of robots, IntuiCell says, could be send to explore environments on distant planets in space.

While Luna is still learning to perform basic tasks, thanks to a certified dog trainer, IntuiCell says that its next step would be to apply physical agentic AI to human-like robots.

SAVE $90: As of April 17, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is on sale for $289.99 at Amazon. That's 24% off its list price of $379.99.

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The springtime weather is a great excuse to spend some more time outside. If you're an athletic individual looking for a smartwatch to keep up with your lifestyle as you spend some more time out in the sunshine, there are plenty of deals on various models to check out at the moment. This includes a great deal on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 at Amazon.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 has dropped from its list price of $379.99 to $289.99, offering a 24% discount. This actually marks the smartwatch's lowest price yet, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel. So if you've been waiting for the best time to pick it up on sale, now's your chance. It's currently marked as a limited-time deal, so it may not stay at this price for long.

SEE ALSO: The best smartwatch for every wrist

When it comes to staying on top of your goals, you want a smartwatch that can cover all of your bases. Thankfully, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 offers a variety of health and fitness features to keep you in the know, including a heart rate tracker, sleep tracker, wellness tips to help keep you on track, and an Energy Score that shows just how ready you are to take on the day's activities based on stats from the previous day.

This smartwatch is a great way to stay on top of your health and fitness goals. And at this price? It's worth picking up now before the discount disappears. Don't miss out on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 at its lowest-ever price at Amazon.

To see more great deals on Amazon, check out our breakdown of the best Amazon deals of the day. This features a variety of great discounts right now, including an offer on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic that's worth checking out.

SAVE $800: As of April 17, the roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop is on sale for $799.99 at Amazon. That's 50% off its list price of $1,599.99.

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If you're still getting spring cleaning done and looking for a little assistance, a robot vacuum can be a big help with cleaning up the floors around your home. Sometimes they come with some big price tags, but there are some great deals floating around at the moment that are worth taking advantage of. This includes a whopping 50% off the roborock Qrevo Master robot vacuum and mop combo.

This discount has dropped the price of the roborock Qrevo Master robot vacuum and mop combo from $1,599.99 to $799.99. That's a great deal to jump on, and it's worth keeping in mind that Amazon has it listed as a limited-time deal at the moment. If you've been on the hunt for a high-end robot vacuum, you'll want to act fast to grab this one with its 50% off discount.

SEE ALSO: I've tested 20+ robot vacuums and these are the best for every budget in 2025

Boasting 10,000Pa suction, the roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop can handle any dirt, debris, or hair that drops on your floor throughout the day. Its dual spinning mops will keep harder surfaces shiny and clean as well. With these, you can rest easy knowing your floors are being taken care of, no matter the surface it's moving across.

This limited-time deal on the roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop is worth grabbing while it's still live. Don't miss out.

If you're curious to see more cleaning device deals available now, you can also save on the Eufy X10 Pro Omni robot vacuum at Amazon and the Dyson V11 cordless vacuum is still on sale at its Spring Sale price.

SAVE OVER $60: As of April 17, the Sony WH-CH720N headphones are on sale for $89 at Amazon. That's 41% off their list price of $149.99.

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If you've been on the hunt for new headphones but don't want to splash out on an expensive, high-end pair, there are some great options available that are a bit kinder to a budget. Occasionally, these more affordable headphones get nice discounts as well, which is exactly the case with the Sony WH-CH720N headphones at Amazon right now.

The Sony WH-CH720N headphones have received a 41% discount, dropping their price from $149.99 to $89. The white and pink pairs are also on sale right now, though for a few dollars more at $98 and $99.99, respectively. No matter which color you're interested in, it's a great price to pay for noise-canceling headphones.

SEE ALSO: For gym rats and picky audiophiles alike, these are the 8 best headphones of 2025

With a comfortable fit and up to 35 hours of battery life, the Sony WH-CH720N headphones will keep you absorbed in plenty of great music, audiobooks, and more for hours. They boast high-quality sound and noise-canceling features that keep any outside noise from getting in the way of what you're listening to, courtesy of the Integrated Processor V1. Considering what you're getting with these headphones, this is an excellent price to pick them up at.

If you've been waiting for a good time to upgrade your headphones, now's your chance with this deal on the Sony WH-CH720N headphones at Amazon.

This isn't the only headphone deal we've come across recently, though. If you don't mind spending a bit more cash, you can also save on the Sony ULT WEAR headphones at Amazon right now. And if you prefer earbuds, the Sony WF-1000XM5s are also discounted there at the moment.

SAVE OVER $10: As of April 17, Lepro TB1 AI Smart Table Lamp is on sale for $64.59 at Amazon after applying the promo code LEPRODAY.

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I’ve seen some wild smart home gadgets, but this lamp? This lamp is something else. Lepro TB1 AI Smart Table Lamp is marked down to $64.59 at Amazon when you use the promo code LEPRODAY. It’s a color-changing, music-syncing, mood-reading piece of future tech masquerading as a bedside light — and yes, I want one, even if it does make me feel slightly inferior.

It’s packed with 196 individually addressable LEDs. Not a sentence I thought I’d ever write about a desk lamp, but here we are. It can produce silky rainbow fades and pixel-perfect transitions that are basically a light show in miniature. You can program it yourself using the app, or just talk to it. Not Alexa. The lamp itself. Because apparently, we’ve moved past relying on Jeff Bezos to turn on our lights.

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There’s a built-in AI assistant in the Lepro app, and it’s trained on color psychology and lighting design. You tell it your mood or what you’re doing, and it spits out a lighting scheme like it has a degree in interior design and access to your soul. You can tweak the result if you want, but honestly, I trust the robot. It sounds like it’s got this handled.

• Price: $64.59 $75.99 (with 15% coupon applied)

• Retailer: Amazon

• Coupon: 15% off with code LEPRODAY

• Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Alexa and Google Assistant compatible

• App Control: Lepro app with built-in AI lighting assistant and voice control

• Lighting: RGB+IC LEDs, 196 addressable zones

• Music Sync: Reacts to music using built-in or phone mic

• Dimensions: 9.6 inches deep x 11.7 inches wide x 13 inches high

• Weight: 1.8 pounds

• Material: Aluminum extrusion finish, aluminum base

• Style: Planets (also available in Musical Note)

The music sync feature is ridiculous in the best way. The lamp listens to your music either through your phone mic or the one built into the base, and then it reacts in real time with rhythmic lighting. If you’ve ever wanted your ambient lighting to jam with you, this is your moment.

In my opinion, this thing isn’t just a lamp, it’s a tiny AI rave companion that doubles as a very thoughtful gift idea. Or a treat-yourself moment if you’ve been vibing in the dark with a boring old bulb.

AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER: As of April 17, the Xbox Wireless Controller – Doom: The Dark Ages Limited Edition is available for preorder at Amazon for $79.99. It ships on April 30 and includes bonus in-game content for Doom: The Dark Ages.

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I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect to be tempted by another Xbox controller in 2025. But then Microsoft put demon-slaying aesthetics, medieval armor, and spikes (actual 3D helmet spikes) on a gamepad, and here we are. The Doom: The Dark Ages limited edition controller is up for preorder at Amazon for $79.99, and I already know this thing is going to look ridiculous on my desk in the best possible way.

Originally, this was supposed to be a timed-exclusive preorder through Microsoft until April 18. Amazon clearly didn’t feel like waiting and opened early orders, which I’m not mad about. I think the timing is perfect if you’re already fired up for Doom: The Dark Ages and want something to flex while you count the days until launch.

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This controller leans fully into the new game’s brutal, medieval tone. It’s matte green like the Slayer’s armor, covered in silver spikes, and the ABXY buttons are written in Sentinel runes like some cursed relic. There’s even a blood-red thumbstick and orange trigger for that extra demon-slaying flair. And the grips? Rubberized with a leather-like texture, because of course they are. It’s exactly the kind of overdesigned nonsense I love in game merch.

• Price: $79.99

• Retailer: Amazon

• Compatibility: Xbox Series X/S, PC (Bluetooth, USB-C), cloud gaming

• Preorder Date: April 17, 2025

• Release Date: April 30, 2025

• Design: Matte green armor, 3D silver spikes, Sentinel alphabet ABXY buttons, red thumbstick, orange trigger

• Features: Rubberized, leather-like grips

• Bonus: Includes Doom Slayer Executioner skin for Doom: The Dark Ages

• Game: Not included

Functionally, it’s a standard Xbox Wireless Controller, which means it works on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and through Bluetooth for cloud gaming. So it’s not reinventing the wheel, but it does come with a code for the Doom Slayer Executioner skin in Doom: The Dark Ages. Which is pretty epic if you want to look like a menace right out the gate.

LIMITED RUN: As of April 18, the Doom + Doom II Will It Run? Edition is available for preorder at Limited Run Games for $666.66. That’s not a typo. It’s limited to 666 units, and preorders close May 18.

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In my opinion, this is exactly the kind of collector’s edition that would’ve sent my teenage brain into orbit. A Cacodemon that literally plays Doom? A soundtrack on cassette tape? A box that runs the game like it's 1995 all over again? This bundle is chaotic, unnecessary, deeply nostalgic, and I want it.

Limited Run Games is opening preorders for the Doom + Doom II Will It Run? Edition at exactly 10 a.m. ET on April 18. It costs $666.66, because of course it does, and only 666 copies exist. That’s the kind of on-the-nose marketing I can respect. Subtlety is overrated when you’re packing 187 missions, 43 deathmatch maps, and enough retro insanity to summon the spirit of a LAN party from beyond.

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If you're thinking this is just another re-release, think again. This is the definitive version of Doom + Doom II, with a modern KEX engine upgrade, cross-platform online co-op, and support for hundreds of community mods. It even has accessibility features like high-contrast mode and text-to-speech multiplayer chat, which is more than I can say for half the new games out right now.

The bundle also includes a two-piece big box, cassette tape soundtrack (including the IDFKR remix), a trading card pack, a floating magnetic Cacodemon, and a handheld version of the Cacodemon that plays the game. Why? Because apparently someone at id Software woke up one day and said, "You know what this franchise needs? More demons, but make them functional."

• Price: $666.66

• Retailer: Limited Run Games

• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox, PC (PC edition includes a Steam code)

• Preorder Opens: April 18, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET

• Preorder Closes: May 18, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET

• Units Available: Limited to 666 copies

• Display Items: Two-piece big box, floating magnetic Cacodemon, handheld Cacodemon that plays Doom

• Audio: Cassette tape soundtrack with IDFKR remix

• Multiplayer: Online cross-platform co-op and deathmatch for up to 16 players

• Game Content: Doom, Doom II, Sigil, Sigil II, TNT: Evilution, The Plutonia Experiment, Master Levels, Legacy of Rust, 25-map deathmatch pack

• Features: Mod browser, BOOM source compatibility, accessibility settings, original and modern soundtracks, modern controller and gyro aiming support

I think this preorder is for people like me: folks who still remember the first time they booted up Doom on a machine that could barely run Solitaire. It's over-the-top, it’s loaded with extras no one technically needs, and it's expensive. But as a collector's item, it's an absolute flex.

28 Years Later — one of the movies we can't wait to see in 2025 and the second sequel to one of the best British horror movies of all time — has another chilling trailer that will send you hurtling into existential anxiety and a world of blood.

Director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland reunite for this follow-up to 2002's Cillian Murphy-led 28 Days Later and 2007's 28 Weeks Later. It's set 28 years after the events of the first two films and stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes.

The film sees a world still festering with the virus that changed the world. In the trailer we're led into a small fortified island village where life has found a way, protected from infected and non-infected alike. We're not sure why two of the village need to visit the mainland, but it sure looks like a risky mission.

The rest of the trailer is an intense, eye-popping, bone-crunching, jump-scare-filled nightmare — reportedly shot on an iPhone 15 Pro Max — that suggests we're in for something truly messed up. Zombies breaking through stained glass to reach an ecstatic priest? Fast-as-fuck monsters rampaging through a field? Piles of skulls that look human-made? I need a headache tablet after watching that.

How to watch: 28 Years Later opens June 20.

Grok, the AI assistant from Elon Musk's X, now has a memory.

According to the company's official account on X, Grok can now remember your previous conversations. That means the responses it gives you will be more personalized using stored data; in an example shared on Twitter, a user asks for a workout plan, and gets a response that includes their previous experience and interest in fitness activities.

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You can always check out which memories Grok has referenced (you can do that by clicking the "Referenced Cards" icon under a response) and erase some of them if you choose to do so.

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X labels Grok's memory function as beta, and says it's available on iOS and Android, but not in the EU or the UK. The company says the feature is coming to Grok on X "soon."

SEE ALSO: Grok blocked sources accusing Elon Musk of spreading misinformation

The memory feature is similar to ChatGPT's recently introduced feature that enables the AI assistant to reference past chats in order to provide personalized responses. Google also added a similar feature to Gemini back in February.

Google rolled out live video and screen sharing abilities for Gemini Live in March, and now all Android users can play with the tools for free.

Announced during Mobile World Congress (MWC) last month, Google's ChatGPT Voice Mode competitor now has the ability to "see" — meaning you can use your smartphone camera or share your screen to ask Gemini Live real-time questions about your immediate surrounds or current website during your chats.

At launch in March, the continuous conversational AI's new tool was only available to paying Gemini Advanced subscribers on Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 devices. But on Wednesday, Google announced it's now free to all Android users with the Gemini app installed.

SEE ALSO: Google debuts more Gemini updates: New Workspace tools, Gemini 2.5 Flash, and agentic AI

"We’ve been hearing great feedback on Gemini Live with camera and screen share, so we decided to bring it to more people," the official Google Gemini App account posted on X. "Starting today and over the coming weeks, we're rolling it out to all Android users with the Gemini app."

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The news comes a week after Google released a whole slew of updates for Gemini at its Google Cloud Next event, including Gemini 2.5 Flash, new Workspace tools, and agentic AI.

So, how do you use live video and screen sharing on Gemini Live?

To screen-share from the Gemini app, tap the “Share screen with Live” button, then confirm, and your conversation with Gemini Live will continue while you're sharing. To stop sharing your camera feed or screen, swipe down from the top of your phone and tape "Stop sharing." You can also go to the screen you want to talk to Gemini about, long-press your phone's power button to bring up Gemini, then tap "Share screen with Live" and start chatting.

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To use the live camera tool, long-press your phone's power button to open Gemini, tap the "Live" button down the bottom of your screen and then the camera icon. Then you just point the camera at what you want to ask Gemini about (it could be clothing you want an opinion on, a painting you want more information on, etc.) and start talking aloud.

Honestly, there's an avalanche of potential uses for the technology, including the clip above Google has used as an example, in which a user points their phone's camera at a home internet router to troubleshoot issues — essentially Gemini tells this user the old IT Crowd trick of "Have you tried turning it off and on again?"

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Prue Leith (The Great British Baking Show) stopped by the Mashable studio to discuss the differences between the British and American versions of the show — from the names of the food to cooking measurements and where the American contestants go when they leave the show. Prue goes on to talk about how impressed she is with the American bakers and how she's always surprised that the winners each season are rarely who she and Paul Hollywood would have picked at the start.

The Great American Baking Show is now streaming on Roku.

TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro for life with no subscription fees for just $55.

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A lot of essential software is either extremely expensive or runs on a subscription, which is basically just a hidden way of also being extremely expensive. That goes for the most basic tools like your operating system and simple productivity apps — but it doesn't have to. 

If you want to cut costs and still upgrade, check out this bundle deal that pairs a lifetime license for Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro, and it's only $54.97 (reg. $418) right now. 

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The Microsoft Office license lasts for life with no recurring costs. You'll get:

• Word

• Excel

• PowerPoint

• Outlook

• Teams 

• OneNote

• Publisher

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You can install the full suite of apps on one computer one time, so don't load them up on the beater laptop that only has a few months left before it's in the bin. 

This deal also includes a lifetime license for Windows 11 Pro, Microsoft’s most advanced operating system. Whether you’re using your computer for work, creative projects, gaming, or all of the above, Windows 11 Pro is built to keep up.

It has a clean, user-friendly interface and comes loaded with new productivity tools like Snap Layouts, multiple desktops, and a redesigned Start menu. You also get built-in tools like Microsoft Teams and Widgets for easier collaboration and updates.

Security got its own upgrade. Windows 11 Pro supports features like BitLocker device encryption, TPM 2.0 support, and Smart App Control, so your information stays protected while you work. If you’ve ever lost time dealing with slow restarts or mystery background apps, these upgrades help you stay focused and avoid unnecessary frustration.

Plus, you get Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant. It can answer questions, help with writing, summarize content, and even assist with code or system settings. It’s built right into the taskbar and can be launched with a click or a keyboard shortcut.

You have until April 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT to get a Microsoft Office lifetime license and Windows 11 Pro for $54.97. 

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