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Your next AR headset may include a brand-new microdisplay technology from Samsung.

According to a new report from South Korean business news outlet The Korea Economic Daily, Samsung's semiconductor division is now accelerating work on its new microdisplay technology, LED on Silicon, or LEDoS.

LEDoS is described as a "miniature display platform built on micro-LEDs mounted on silicon wafers." This next-generation display is being created with the intent that the technology will be used in augmented reality products (AR). 

Samsung's new microdisplay technology could heat up the competition in the AR space. However, in addition to Samsung's own upcoming AR glasses, the company reportedly wants to supply its LEDoS technology to Apple and Meta for use in their AR glasses.

When will we see LEDoS AR glasses?

According to the report, Samsung is currently looking at commercial production of LEDoS by 2027. That's also when Samsung's Mobile eXperience (MX) division could debut the company's second-generation AR glasses.

Smart glasses and AR headsets are the current big bet in the tech hardware space. Mashable noticed this trend earlier this year at CES 2025, as multiple AR startups showed off their latest augmented reality wares.

It's not just up-and-comers either. Tech companies like Sony and XREAL are also taking advantage of the AR headset market with new products. And, of course, companies like Meta and Apple already have products in the space.

However, a few tech giants have been noticeably absent. That is, until earlier this year when Samsung briefly teased its rumored XR headset, "Project Moohan." The headset is a joint venture between the South Korean electronics giant and Google.

Tech companies are betting big on AR despite early failures Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Credit: Google engineer Ian McKellar wears Google Glass during the Google I/O developers conference in 2013.

Speaking of Google, the search giant has also been rather quiet in this space. When it comes to wearables, Google is perhaps best known for its smart glasses failure, Google Glass, which set the entire industry back by years. (Are you old enough to remember the "Glasshole" backlash?) However, Google is expected to make announcements related to Project Astra, its visual AI tool meant for mobile devices and AR headsets, at the company's upcoming Google I/O 2025 event.

With big augmented reality plans in the works from Samsung and Google, it seems like big tech will continue betting on AR headsets and smart glasses. Clearly, they're hoping to succeed where even Apple failed.

SAVE $300: As of May 8, the original Peloton bike is down to $1,145 at Amazon instead of the usual $1,445. That's 21% in savings and just $50 away from its lowest price on record.

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The OG Peloton bike skyrocketed to popularity during the pandemic and has since become synonymous with the term exercise bike, a la Kleenex with facial tissues. That's not to say it's the only worthy exercise bike option on the market, but it is pretty dang great. That greatness comes at a very steep price, so when we see a discount on the flagship bike, we have to let the people know.

As of May 8, you can get the Mashable Choice Award-winning original Peloton bike for $1,145 at Amazon. That's $300 or 21% cheaper than usual and just $50 shy of its best price ever, which it reached during October Prime Day in 2023.

Unlike a typical indoor exercise bike, the Peloton features a large display and companion app so you can follow along in on-demand classes or pedal alongside others in live classes. As Mashable's reviewer wrote, "The workouts are tough, but the captivating experience and (practically) never-ending list of exercise classes are enough to make me want to glue myself to the seat and stay in the magical Peloton universe forever."

The bike itself takes up about the same amount of space as a small yoga mat, so you don't need a ton of square footage to start pedaling. It uses a resistance knob to adjust the tension, so you can manually choose to leisurely ride along flat roads or climb hills and mountains. And like any good exercise bike, everything can be adjusted to suit your comfort: the seat, handlebars, and even the screen itself.

Peloton bikes aren't cheap by any means, but as of May 8, you can invest in one for $300 less than usual. That makes the purchase a little more palatable.

Mashable Senior Creative Producer Mark Stetson sat down with the cast and creators of the Netflix family comedy Nonnas. The film follows aspiring restaurateur Joe Scaravella (Vince Vaughn), who's looking for purpose after the death of his mother. He decides to risk everything to honor her by opening up an Italian restaurant, Enoteca Maria, in her honor. The hook: He hires local Italian grandmothers (Lorraine Bracco, Susan Sarandon, Brenda Vaccaro, and Talia Shire) as the chefs. Before long, everyone in Joe's life rallies to help, including his best friend, Bruno (Joe Manganiello), who goes so far as to do all of the contracting work for free.

"It's based on a real place," Vaughn told Mashable. "It started off by being Italian grandmothers that were really cooking the recipes from their families...And so they were the chefs and preparing these family traditions unique to their own family that was really shared and created this unbelievable feeling of family."

The actual Staten Island restaurant's palette has expanded since its opening in 2007, with "nonnas" from all different cultures throwing their family recipes into the melting pot. Joe Manganiello goes on to describe the experience of eating in the now famous restaurant: "We had dinner and the nonnas served us. There's a Puerto Rican nonna now, and there's a Japanese nonna and...we had this gigantic meal that just wouldn't end. It was just endless. I mean, one plate would have been somebody's full dinner and there were like 12, you know? It just kept going!"

"These women who didn't have a shot, for whatever reason, to have outside jobs or hobbies or find their artistic pursuits, found it in the delicacies of what they cooked," Sarandon added. "So it wasn't just a duty. I think it was also their expression. And that's why they kept their recipes very secret...because it was their specific, patented dish."

"And that's why they covered all their furniture in plastic," joked Lorraine Bracco.

Nonnas is now streaming on Netflix.

TL;DR: Hurry and grab lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more with a Microsoft Office 2019 license for Windows at A$46 through 1 June.

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Your credit card is exhausted from all of today’s subscription fees. While you probably don’t want to cancel Peacock and never see the ending of Yellowstone or say goodbye to two-day shipping with Prime, you could swap your Microsoft 365 subscription for a Microsoft Office lifetime license.

Instead of spending A$11 monthly (or A$132 yearly), you can pay once and use the apps as much as you’d like. For a little while longer, the Windows software suite is on sale for A$46 through 1 June.

What apps are included?

Microsoft Office 2019 isn’t the newest version available, but it’s the cheaper one for people who just need to use the apps and don’t care about what they look like inside. However, it does have a classic, timeless design.

Here's a list of the apps you get:

• Word

• Excel

• PowerPoint

• Outlook

• OneNote

• Publisher

• Access

Differences between Microsoft 365 and a lifetime license

This purchase is a no-brainer if you aren’t taking full advantage of Microsoft 365’s OneDrive storage, mobile app access, and cloud-based backups. Those just wanting the apps should be more than comfortable with a Microsoft Office download.

You might actually like this license more than the subscription. The apps are downloaded directly onto your PC instead of hosted on the cloud. While this does mean there are no built-in cloud backups, you don’t have to worry about the hassle of trying to work offline.

Plus, now that Microsoft added Copilot’s AI features to Microsoft 365, you might be looking for a way to escape them. Not everyone is crazy about having a virtual robot interfere with their work, and these classic apps won’t ever bug you about it.

The price drop on this lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows won't last for too long, so get your download for A$46 until 1 June at 11:59 p.m. PT.

StackSocial prices subject to change.

Tesla customers are no stranger to preordering a new product and then waiting years and years (and years) for it to be released. In the case of the Tesla Roadster, for example, people who preordered the electric vehicle in 2017 are still waiting.

However, it appears that the wait is over for Tesla owners who preordered the Cybertruck Range Extender. And, no, it's not because the product has now been released.

Tesla has now cancelled its plan for a Cybertruck Range Extender, according to a report from EV news outlet Electrek.

"We are no longer planning to sell the Range Extender for Cybertruck," reads a Tesla email sent to a customer that was obtained by Electrek. "As a result, we will be refunding your deposit in full."

The range extender was essentially a $16,000 removable battery pack that would have sat in the Cybertruck's bed and extended just how far the vehicle could travel before needing a charge. 

Tesla originally stated that the range extender would bump the dual motor Cybertruck's range up from 325 to 470 miles, but was later revised to 445 miles. Elon Musk's EV company also originally slated the range extender release for early 2025, but moved it to mid-2025. Now it appears there will be no release at all. 

Outlets first noticed trouble for the Cybertruck Range Extender last month when Tesla quietly removed the $2,000 preorder for the range extender from its website.

Range issues continue to be a major concern for EV owners and potential EV customers alike. Tesla and Musk himself have previously been accused of overexaggerating the range of their vehicles when promoting Tesla's EVs. 

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In fact, in 2023, Reuters reported that Tesla had created a team specifically responsible for suppressing range-related complaints from Tesla customers. Customers who scheduled maintenance visits over concerns that their Tesla wasn't hitting the ranges as advertised had their appointments quietly cancelled by this team. 

Vehicle range has especially been an issue with Tesla's Cybertruck, with some customers reporting that the actual range could be 100 miles less than Tesla advertises.

For Cybertruck owners who actually want to keep their vehicle, their options for extending the truck's range may be limited.

If you haven't gotten your Nintendo Switch 2 preorder in yet, there may be another option on the table in the near future.

Leaked photos from a potential FCC product listing seem to confirm the existence of an Xbox-branded handheld gaming PC, made in partnership with Asus. The device, which was discovered in an Indonesian listing by 91mobiles (before Videocardz found the FCC listing, with photos via The Verge), looks to be a new iteration on the existing Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming PC — but with a new button with the Xbox logo.

The Xbox logo is faint, but it's there.

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To be extra clear, this seems to be a listing for the ROG Ally 2, and the Xbox machine seems to be a variant of that rather than a new, distinct piece of hardware by itself. Specs reportedly listed in the FCC filing include a 7-inch 120Hz display and an 8-core AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme CPU, which dwarfs the 4-core CPU in the non-Xbox-branded white version of the ROG Ally 2. While these details are promising, we haven't been able to locate an FCC listing that matches these details.

Xbox has been rumored to be working on a handheld gaming console for a while now, but it wasn't until a recent report from The Verge that we knew it would be made by Asus.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 preorder guide: Track latest restocks, see our first-hand impressions

As The Verge pointed out, this device is likely not far off from being announced if FCC certification is already underway. The biggest questions at this point relate to how exactly it works. Is there any kind of special Xbox-themed OS built into the black ROG Ally 2, or is it just Windows? Does the Xbox button just open the Xbox Windows app during gameplay? Are there any differences in game compatibility between the black and white ROG Ally 2 models?

We don't know the answers to any of those questions yet. However, the device at least seems to exist. It probably won't be long now before we hear everything we need to hear about it.

SAVE $30: As of May 8, get the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds at Amazon for $149, down from their usual price of $179. That's a discount of 17%.

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Summer's here! One way to further enjoy sunbathing and long walks outside are a great pair of earbuds. You can snag a pair that not only sound great, but offer noise cancellation that you'll absolutely love on sale today at Amazon.

As of May 8, get the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds for $149, down from their usual price of $179. That's $30 off and a discount of 17%. This price applies to all three colorways: Black, Chilled Lilac, and White Smoke.

SEE ALSO: We tested every pair of Bose headphones to find the best for noise cancellation, sound quality, more

These earbuds are a fantastic option if you're looking to block out unwanted noise while outside. They also sound great when you're listening to your favorite songs, with crisp treble and rumbling bass.

Plus, they boast up to 8.5 hours of listening time, with only a 20-minute recharge should you need them juiced up again quickly. They offer on-board tap controls as well that let you change tracks, pause what you're listening to, and change the volume if needed.

If you're in the market for a new pair of earbuds, you can't go wrong with Bose, especially if blocking out unwanted sound is the goal. Grab a pair and see how it can improve a walk or just some time outside when you don't have to hear traffic or construction noise at the same time.

SAVE $50: The Garmin Lily 2 Active smartwatch is on sale for $249.99 at Amazon, down from $299.99, as of May 8. That's 17% in savings and matches its lowest price on record. You can find the same discount at Best Buy and Garmin itself.

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Smartwatches aren't exactly known for their aesthetic appeal, but the Garmin Lily changed that. Our reviewer called the second generation of the watch "sleek, stylish, and beautiful." The thing is, that beauty came with a few functionality qualms — particularly in activity tracking. The Garmin Lily 2 Active, the latest generation of the watch, offers a major upgrade to fix those functionality flaws. And it's on sale!

As of May 8, you can get the Garmin Lily 2 Active for just $249.99 instead of $299.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Garmin itself. That's about 17% in savings and knocks it back down to its lowest price on record — only the second time it's dropped this low since its fall release.

The Lily 2 Active keeps all the aesthetic grace of the the first two generations, but adds expanded sport modes, a longer battery life (up to 9 days vs. 5 days), physical buttons on the side for easier use during workouts, and the real kicker: built-in GPS. Adding built-in GPS allows you to more accurately track outdoor activities like walks, runs, bike rides, and more without relying on your phone.

It's also worth noting that the Garmin Connect companion app, which Mashable's reviewer was less than pleased with, has been overhauled since her initial review. The upgrade simplified the app design and I, as a Garmin user, can tell you the difference is night and day. The clunkiness is gone and while there's hiccups like any other app, it's mostly a seamless experience working alongside the watch.

If you're in the market for a smartwatch, but hate the unsightly Apple Watch look (no offense), the Garmin Lily 2 Active is not only beautiful, but also highly functional and now $50 more affordable.

SAVE $200: The Philips Series 3300 automatic espresso machine is on sale for $599.96 at Amazon, down from the usual price of $799.99. That's a 25% discount.

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After countless mornings spent making us breakfast and getting us off to school, mom deserves to have some chill and easy mornings. If you're still searching for a Mother's Day present that'll arrive in time for Sunday's celebration and your mom happens to love coffee, she's gonna be elated to get this gift and you'll be thrilled about the savings.

As of May 8, the Philips Series 3300 Espresso Machine is on sale at Amazon for $599.96, marked down from the usual price of $799.99. That's a 25% discount that takes $200.03 off the price tag.

The Philips 3300 Series Espresso Machine is all about convenience without sacrificing quality. For starters, the machine features a ceramic grinder which means the morning cup of coffee will come from freshly ground beans. Then there's the Aquaclean Filter which ensures the water used to brew your cup is clean — an important factor that often gets overlooked by using tap water. Then there's the one-touch drink choice that lets you select from six hot and iced drinks.

SEE ALSO: The best Mother's Day sales and deals on last-minute gifts

This Philips espresso maker also comes with the brand's LatteGo milk system which whips up perfect coffee-house quality foam to top your coffee creations. Philips mentions this system even works well with milk alternatives like oat or almond milk.

Quiet operation is also a focus on the Philips Series 3300, making it less likely you'll need to wait around in the morning until everyone in the house is awake before making a cup. Plus, the Philips HomeID app is convenient for discovering tutorials and tips on how to use the espresso machine.

If a mom in your life deserves great coffee each morning without any hassle or long lines at the local shop, gift her the versatile Philips Series 3300 espresso machine. It's on sale for 25% off at Amazon and it's likely to arrive in time for Sunday's celebration.

SAVE $360: As of May 8, get the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (Intel Core 5 10-Core, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) at B&H Photo for $429.99, down from its usual price of $789.99. That's a discount of 49%.

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Ready to upgrade to a new laptop? Or maybe you've been using a desktop for a long time, and you're ready to make the switch to something more portable. Whatever the case may be, you can get a great deal on a Lenovo laptop right now at B&H Photo.

As of May 8, get the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (Intel Core 5 10-Core, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) at B&H Photo for $429.99, down from its usual price of $789.99. That's $360 for a discount of 49%.

SEE ALSO: The best laptops for photo editing, according to expert editors and photographers

This laptop is a great, lightweight option with a processor powerful enough to handle work, streaming, and much more. It has an Intel Core 5 10-core chip with integrated Intel graphics, a 16-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS display, and a 1TB SSD to hold all your important files (and photos, too).

It's built to travel, so it weighs just four pounds, and it's an attractive computer at that. It comes in a brushed silver and would look great as a desktop replacement or your daily driver, even if you just need it to answer emails on your commute each day.

For under $500, this is a capable laptop that can handle the stresses of daily use and then some. IdeaPads also come with great, clicky keyboards that feel good to use. Grab this deal and upgrade your tech stack.

The question plaguing everyone's mind on TikTok right now is one of patriotism, grit, and an understanding of colonial history. Who would win in a fight: 100 Americans or 100 Brits?

TikTok creator @2mwad asked his followers and, as a result, everyone else, "Everyone's talking about 100 men versus one gorilla. F*ck that, I got a new one. 100 British people versus 100 Americans. One big room. No weapons. Who's winning? Leave it in the comment section."

SEE ALSO: Robert Irwin weighed in on the 100 men vs one gorilla debate

I have never seen more American patriotism in my life. As one commenter on 2mwad's video wrote, "Nothing brings US Citizens [sic] together like a red coat making a challenge."

It should be known that I am American, so I come to this question with bias, as do most of the TikTok creators who responded. But the consensus seems pretty clear to me: the Americans would win, no competition. As the top comment on 2mwad's video said, "We already did this we celebrate it on July 4th."

Some creators are responding with their own lineups, and the one lineup that really sold me on America beating Britain comes from comedian Keara Sullivan, @superkeara on TikTok, who drafted a "very diverse, broad-ranging fantasy team" of just 30 people she thinks could beat 100 British people:

• "Two people from Appalachia born and raised among the mountain folk"

• "Two Floridians with a criminal record"

• "Two blue-collar workers from Boston"

• "One drunk Eagles fan born and raised in Philly"

• "One Waffle House employee, any state"

• "One cornfed Miswesterner"

• "One emo Midwesterner"

• "One grandma from Louisiana"

• "One old man from Atlanta"

• "Two Italian Americans from New Jersey, one with mob connections, one without"

• "Two women from the LA area that identify as Chicana and wear gold hoops"

• "One veteran who has definitely committed a war crime"

• "One polyamorous person from the Pacific Northwest who still believes everyone should be masking"

• "One gay man from Rhode Island who identifies as a bear"

• "That one girl in high school who smoked weed and has a big-ass tapestry in her room"

There’s some heavy stereotyping at play here, but it’s all clearly part of the bit. Here's what the rest of the internet had to say:

So, what do you think? Who would win in a fight: 100 Americans or 100 Brits?

If rom-coms taught us anything, it's that you never know when you might meet the love of your life. Out at a bar, at your job, at the annual small-town snowman competition — it's always possible. Well, it's time to add the world of Minecraft to that list of potential meet-cute spots.

A couple not only met but also actually got married in the world of Minecraft. Tech magazine Wired detailed the romance in a charming feature. The story centers on Sarah Nguyen, 24, from Oregon, and Jamie Patel, 25, from England, who met playing Minecraft as kids. That eventually blossomed into a romantic relationship and a beautiful wedding...hosted in the world of Minecraft. The couple explained it was a great venue for their vows because it was where they truly bonded.

"It’s the closest thing we have to a shared home," Nguyen told Wired. "We’ve lived apart our whole relationship. That world is where we live together."

The piece goes on to tell the story of another couple who got married in Roblox and of a digital officiant who does these sorts of ceremonies online. It's not super uncommon for weddings to be a digital affair these days.

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Speaking as someone who had his wedding postponed for 18 months because of COVID, these sorts of stories track. The wedding industrial complex was completely upended by the pandemic, with folks doing online ceremonies or small events hosted at home. Heck, an Animal Crossing wedding went viral in 2020. All that opened the door for non-traditional weddings.

Now, here we are in 2025, with weddings in Minecraft. Frankly, it's not a bad idea, especially for folks who love gaming. At the very least, you'll certainly save a boatload on venue costs.

Joann, the fabric and craft retailer, is closing. Unfortunately, that means scammers are swarming: Warn the DIY crafters in your life.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a consumer warning this week specifically addressing the Joann Fabric & Craft scammers. The deception is relatively sophisticated. The FTC warned that bad actors are running fake promos online and on social media, promising stellar going-out-of-business deals since Joann is closing. Those ads lead to fake websites that steal consumers' info.

Wrote the FTC:

"People report seeing ads for an online JOANN’s bankruptcy sale while browsing sites like Facebook, Pinterest, or Nextdoor. But JOANN isn’t selling online anymore — their own website says so. So if you click on the ad for a (fake) online JOANN sale, you’ll go to the (fake) JOANN’s website and see (fake) super-cheap deals. If you decide to buy, you’ll pay and get an emailed receipt.

But soon, according to reports, you’ll find out the receipt not from JOANN. Your bank or credit card statement will show you’ve paid someone other than JOANN, and you probably won’t be getting a package to go with that bill."

In short, yes, Joann Fabrics is going out of business, but the Joann going-out-of-business online sale you saw advertised on Facebook or Pinterest is fake. In fact, Joann isn't selling anything online anymore.

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Per the FTC, the first thing you need to know is that Joann closing sales are in-person only, meaning online deals are, by definition, fake. Do not click those ads and, if you like, report the phony ads to the platform where it's hosted.

In general, the FTC warned that consumers should be wary of "unusually good deals" and to pay with credit cards when possible, since they often offer more protections.

If you clicked one of these ads and entered any personal information, contact your financial institution right away.

Have a story to share about a scam or security breach that impacted you? Tell us about it. Email submissions@mashable.com with the subject line "Safety Net" or use this form. Someone from Mashable will get in touch.

SAVE $15: As of May 8, get a $100 Instacart gift card for $85. That saves you $15 for 15% off.

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These days, prices seem to be going up with no end in sight. Every time I go to the grocery store, I swear the bill gets bigger. While you can make some switches to save money, like going for the generic brands or buying in bulk, sometimes price increases are unavoidable. Luckily, Instacart has a gift card deal that helps you save money on your next shop.

As of May 8, get a $100 Instacard gift card for just $85 at Newegg. That saves you $15 for 15% off. While this is a good opportunity to get someone the gift of groceries, you could also treat yourself to some savings.

Instacart saves you the headache of going to the store. If you need one less thing on your to-do list, build your cart in the Instacart app and a shopper will go to the store for you and deliver groceries straight to your door. And with this gift card deal, it feels like hacking the system to get some extra savings. When you use this $100 gift card that only costs $85, you're saving $15 on your next grocery order.

SAVE 28%: The Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle (16GB) is on sale at Amazon for $156.97, down from the full price of $216.97. That's a savings of $60 and the lowest price we've ever spotted at Amazon.

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If you're shopping to celebrate mom this weekend, we're down to crunch time. You'll need to get that order in soon if you want it in-hand for Sunday. If your mom is an avid reader, there's something special that will arrive in time — and it's on sale today.

As of May 8, the Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle (16GB) is on sale for just $156.97, marked down from the usual price of $216.97. That's a 28% discount, or a savings of $60. It also happens to be the lowest price we've spotted at Amazon for the bundle, and $10 less than yesterday's deal.

The Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle is perfect for anyone who's new to e-readers. This deal includes the 16GB Kindle Paperwhite, a fabric cover (in either Jade or Raspberry), and a 9W power adapter.

SEE ALSO: Save $40 on the Kindle Paperwhite Kids and help them read through summer

In Mashable's review of the best Kindles, Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino considers the Kindle Paperwhite to be the best overall option. "The screen's front light is vibrant and has adjustable brightness, meaning it can adjust when transitioning from reading in the sun or shade," she says. "It also comes with adjustable screen warmth, perfect for evening readers who want to give their eyes a chance to relax."

The 7-inch display is designed to be glare-free, which means your summer reading sessions in the sun will be much less squinty. Plus, it's perfect to pack along on vacation since it's both lightweight and waterproof.

If a mom in your life loves to read but doesn't have the best Kindle around, now's a great time to gift the Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle. While it's on sale for $156.97, you'll be gifting unlimited hours of enjoyment while scoring the lowest price we've seen.

SAVE $50: Both the 10-ounce and 14-ounce Ember Smart Mugs are on sale at Best Buy for $79.99 and $99.99, respectively. That's up to 39% in savings. But act fast, as the 10-ounce option is part of Best Buy's Deal of the Day and will be gone tomorrow.

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If you're the kind of coffee drinker who requires multiple microwave sessions to get through a cup, it's time you meet the Ember Mug 2. Built just for people like you, the smart mug ensures you never have to worry about reheating your drink. And for a very limited time, it's on sale for nearly 40% off.

As of May 8, both sizes of the Ember Mug 2 are $50 off. The 10-ounce mug is down 39% to just $79.99 from $129.99 as one of Best Buy's Deals of the Day. That means it'll only stick around today, then jump back up to full price. Meanwhile, the 14-ounce mug is down about 33% to $99.99 from $149.99. The larger mug is not part of the limited-time Deal of the Day programming, so you might have more time to grab this one on sale (but no guarantees).

What makes the Ember Mug 2 so special? It features a built-in battery that can hold a set temperature (120 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit) for an hour and a half. If you still can't finish your cup in that time, the included charging coaster can maintain an all-day temperature. Just use the app to customize your mug to the exact degree you prefer and you'll essentially have all day to drink it. A smart LED indicator will even alert you when the mug has the reached the perfect temperature. Take note that it is hand wash only, as to be expected with a smart gadget.

Sure, $80 or $100 is pretty steep to pay for a single mug, but the peace of mind and endless comfort of a hot cup of coffee or tea that comes with it is worth it. Whether you're sick of reheating your cup every morning or know another slow or distracted drinker, the Ember Mug 2 makes for a great gift (yes, even to yourself).

SAVE $320: As of May 8, get the Roborock Q5 Max+ for $279.99, down from its usual price of $599.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 53%.

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If you find yourself dealing with dirty floors more often than clean ones, maybe it's time to enlist a robot for some help. A robot vacuum can make all of those seemingly endless cleaning cycles feel way less daunting. Right now, you can score a great one thanks to a discount at Amazon.

As of May 8, get the Roborock Q5 Max+ for $279.99, down from its usual price of $599.99 at Amazon. That's $320 off and a discount of 53%.

SEE ALSO: The Eufy X10 Pro Omni robot vacuum is still available at its record-low price

This vacuum is meant to help you clean your home, and then clean itself. It offers seven weeks of hands-free cleaning, since you don't have to empty its reservoir for that long. Then, all you have to do is empty the bin, and it can get right back to its normal cleaning.

It uses 5500 Pa of suction to capture dust, debris, and hair from your carpet, which its DuoRoller brush can power through without you having to worry about tangling. Its on-board LiDAR means it can easily navigate your home with 3D maps, and avoid running into obstacles, too.

You can control and set up cleaning schedules via the included app, but the Q5 Max+ can also use voice control via Alexa, Google Home, and Siri, so all you have to do is tell the robot vacuum what to do, no remote required.

If you're ready to cede some cleaning to a bot, this is a great deal. Grab one and let it transform how you tidy up before they're all gone.

SAVE OVER $350: As of May 8, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 power station is on sale for $448.99, down from $799 at Amazon. That's 44% in savings.

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It's camping season, y'all. And right alongside it: tornado and hurricane season. In other words, it's a good time to grab a source of backup power. You don't necessarily need to spend a fortune on a generator, either. This Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 portable power station can keep you connected and power multiple appliances without breaking the bank — especially since it's on sale.

As of May 8, you can grab the Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 portable power station for $448.99 instead of $799 at Amazon. That's 44% in savings and — brace yourselves — one cent cheaper than it was a few weeks ago. Every cent counts in this economy.

Thanks to a 1,500W AC output and a 3,000W surge peak, the Explorer 1000 V2 is capable of powering multiple appliances, including AC units, fridges, and coffee makers — not to mention your phone and laptop. It features two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, one DC car port, three pure sine wave AC ports, LED lights, and a 1,070Wh capacity. And when you activate emergency charging mode via the Jackery app, the power station itself will charge from zero to 100 percent battery in just an hour.

Whether you want a source of backup power for emergencies or a way to stay connected when you're on a camping trip, the Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 checks both boxes. After all, there's going off the grid and then there's going off the grid.

SAVE $140: The Tineco Floor One S5 smart wet dry vacuum is on sale at Amazon for $309.99, down from the usual price of $449.99. That's a 31% discount.

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Mopping the floors tends to be a messy task. The sloshing water from the bucket, waiting for the floor to dry, and then finding somewhere to store the mop is never fun. No matter where you put it, the mop handle just loves to fall over. Ditch the struggle and upgrade to a cordless combo mop and vacuum that's easy to store. If that sounds ideal, check out this deal at Amazon.

As of May 8, the Tineco Floor One S5 smart cordless wet dry vacuum is on sale for $309.99 at Amazon, marked down from the standard price of $449.99. That's a 31% discount that works out to a savings of $140.

With a convenient storage and charging base, the Tineco Floor One S5 is both a cordless vacuum and a powerful mop. On a single charge, you can get up to 35 minutes of cleaning time, and Tineco added a larger clean water tank with this model so it can go longer before it needs a refill. This model also uses the brand's iLoop Smart Sensor, which automatically adjusts suction power, water flow, and speed of the brush roller to match the mess it's cleaning.

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The self-propel design makes the task of floor cleaning less like a workout with the Tineco Floor One S5. The brand mentions this model is especially great for dealing with pet hair or sticky messes.

If you're looking for an all-in-one floor cleaning solution, the Tineco Floor One S5 is ready for the task. With smart features and larger water tanks, the versatile vacuum and mop could be well worth the investment.

Bill Gates is giving away all his wealth, and he's doing it faster than originally planned.

" I will give away virtually all my wealth through the Gates Foundation over the next 20 years to the cause of saving and improving lives around the world," the billionaire Microsoft founder said in a post on his blog.

According to Gates' plan, his net worth should drop 99 percent over the next two decades, from the $108 billion he owns now, to "virtually" zero.

Gates also said that the Gates Foundation will "permanently" close its doors on Dec. 31, 2045 — a change of plans, given that the organization was originally supposed to shut down several decades after Gates and his ex-wide Melinda were dead.

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Gates said that he now believes that the foundation's goals can be reached on a shorter timeline, with plans to give away more than $200 billion to charity between now and 2045. As for where that money will go, the foundation's main goals will be to end preventable deaths of mothers and babies, eradicate deadly infectious diseases, as well as lift "millions" of people out of poverty.

The Gates Foundation, started by Bill and Melinda in 2000, has given away more than $100 billion for charitable causes so far.

Bill Gates' pledge to give away all his wealth isn't new. Together with billionaire Warren Buffett and Melinda Gates, Bill announced the Giving Pledge campaign in 2010, urging wealthy people to contribute a majority of their wealth to philanthropic causes. And even though Gates has already donated around $60 billion of his fortune to the Foundation, he remained a very wealthy man (according to Bloomberg data, he's the fifth richest person in the world, with a total net worth of $168 billion, though he claims he owns $108 billion), partly due to his investments appreciating in value over time. Now, he's going to donate much more rapidly.

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"People will say a lot of things about me when I die, but I am determined that 'he died rich' will not be one of them. There are too many urgent problems to solve for me to hold onto resources that could be used to help people," he wrote.