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Tinder just announced several product updates at its inaugural event, Tinder Sparks — from its subtly teased AI matchmaker to safety upgrades and an astrology mode.

Up top, Tinder is "modernizing" its look with a Liquid Glass design (like Apple's) and full-screen photos and content. The app also wants to enhance onboarding new users by encouraging them to complete their profiles — from bios to multiple photos, instead of just uploading a selfie. Beyond that, here's a breakdown of all the newness coming to the dating app:

SEE ALSO: All your Tinder questions, answered New Tinder AI features

Like other major dating apps, Bumble and Hinge, Tinder is leaning into the AI craze. This isn't new — they've rolled out AI-powered features before — but today's announcement continues the trend.

First, there's Chemistry, an AI-powered matchmaker that's already being tested in Australia and New Zealand, but rolls out in the U.S. and Canada today.

Chemistry is "Tinder's AI-powered way of cutting through dating fatigue," according to Tinder's press release. Chemistry will use a Q&A and scan your camera roll to "get a better sense" of who you are, and in return, Tinder users will receive a daily curated match recommendation.

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The camera roll scan is an opt-in feature within Chemistry that helps discover "Photo Insights" such as your interests based on patterns in your camera roll. This seems similar to Photo Selector, an AI feature Tinder rolled out in 2024, that helped you pick a profile pic.

Similar features in the pipeline are Visual Interests and the AI-powered Photo Enhanced, which will reportedly highlight individuals' favorite things and make photos clearer, respectively.

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In addition, Tinder's real-time recommendation system, "Learning Mode," aims to quickly understand what you're looking for and gather feedback to serve you better potential matches. Internal testing of Learning Mode suggests that, for women joining Tinder for the first time, it's associated with a higher likelihood of returning to the app within the first week.

New modes for music and astrology lovers

Tinder previously introduced College Mode and Double Date Mode, and now it's continuing the trend.

Music Mode launched in 2021 in collaboration with Spotify, but Tinder has now redesigned it. Music Mode will now prioritize profiles with shared tastes and promises a sleeker user interface. In early testing, one in 10 Tinder users under 22 adopted it.

Then there's the new Astrology Mode, likely building on the growing online interest in astrology and already influencing Tinder users. Now, users can add their birth data to "unlock" their Sun, Moon, and Rising signs and see compatibility insights with a potential match. Women with Astrology profiles sent 20 percent more Likes in early testing, according to Tinder.

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Both Music Mode and Astrology Mode are live globally.

Encouraging more IRL moments

Capitalizing on the IRL trend, Tinder is piloting an Events feature in Los Angeles that lists local IRL happenings, allowing users to signal their interest in attending. Tinder plans to partner with event hosts to offer opportunities to get off the app and into in-person flirting, say, at a pottery class or trivia night. Both Tinder and Bumble have thrown IRL events in the past, but this is new.

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If you'd rather stay home but still want to see a date's face, you may prefer the new video speed-dating feature (also testing in Los Angeles). If you're photo verified (and all new U.S. users need to scan their face to join the app as of October last year), you can join scheduled, three-minute-long speed dates. You can add more time if you'd like, or connect with multiple matches in real time. Very 2020 of Tinder!

Tinder safety upgrades

Tinder has long had twin features, "Are You Sure?" and "Does This Bother You?", which ask users whether they want to send a potentially harmful message and prompt them to report if a message is making them uncomfortable, respectively.

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Now, Tinder announces that these features are (unsurprisingly) getting an AI-powered upgrade. "Are You Sure?" is "being fine-tuned to more accurately detect harm," according to Tinder, while "Does This Bother You?" will soon auto-blur potentially disrespectful messages.

Duolingo and Beli...on Tinder?

Tinder's had Spotify integrations since 2016, and now the app is introducing more partnerships — with language-learning app Duolingo and restaurant review app Beli. Expect that to drop globally later this year.

"With more than half our users under 30, we're building alongside a generation that wants dating to feel more authentic, lower-pressure, and worth their time," Match Group and Tinder CEO Spencer Rascoff stated in the press release.

If you're looking to get into Tinder but don't know how it all works, read Mashable's guide to Tinder.

We've already reviewed (and loved) the MacBook Neo, the newest member of Apple's laptop family. Its positive aspects include that $599 price point (or $499 with open-to-all education pricing), fun colors such as citrus, and a powerful A18 Pro chipset. And that sentiment is pretty much unanimous amongst tech reviewers.

Still, amongst all the adulation for Apple's most affordable laptop ever, there are drawbacks. These aren't necessarily flaws — Apple had to pick and choose what to include and what not to include in order to make its low-cost MacBook a reality. The positives outweigh the negatives, but it's still important for consumers to know what they're getting into. Here's why the Neo might not be your cup of tea.

Only 8GB of RAM

Most outlets, from Mashable to The Verge, have pointed out that the MacBook Neo only comes with 8GB of RAM. Regardless of which model you buy, there's no option to upgrade your MacBook Neo's memory nor is it possible to upgrade it at a later time. For most general use cases — writing documents, browsing the internet — 8GB will be more than enough. But if they need to multitask — or perform processor-hungry video editing, say — users will likely feel the need for a few more GB.

Few ports in a storm

The MacBook Neo is seriously lacking ports. As our review notes, the MacBook Neo doesn't have a Thunderbolt 4 port, meaning that it can only offer transfer speeds of up to 10Gb/s. Compare that with 40Gb/s for the latest MacBook Air.

As for the Neo's two USB-C ports? Well, as Macworld writes, they aren't exactly equal. One is for 10Gb/s data transfer and displays, while the other one is only a 480Mbps port — which should be used mostly for charging purposes.

Single-core processes: Good. Multi-core processes? Ehh.

The MacBook Neo and its A18 Pro chip are surprisingly faster at many single-core processes than even the more powerful M Series chipsets. In 9to5Mac's benchmark tests, the Neo was faster than the M1, M2, and even M3 MacBook Air laptops when used for tasks like web browsing and basic photo editing. 

However, the MacBook Neo is significantly slower when it comes to more complex use cases like video exporting and AI processing  that require multi-cores. 9to5Mac found that the MacBook Neo was only slightly faster than the more than a 5-year-old M1 MacBook Air, and slower than the rest of the M Series chips.

Want slim? Consider the MacBook Air

Bloomberg, as well as our colleagues at CNET, make an interesting point. While the MacBook Neo is small thanks to its 13-inch display, it is still thicker than the MacBook Air. This makes sense — when you're paying the extra for an Air, you're paying for a slim build. But it means the Neo isn't quite as easy to tote around as you might think. (The Neo and the 13-inch MacBook Air both weigh the same, around 2.7 lbs.)

CNET also found that the MacBook Neo's battery life didn't last as long as some other MacBooks, including the MacBook Air.

MacBook Neo's base model may not be enough

As many reviewers noted, the $599 model only comes with 256GB of storage space and does not have Touch ID. In this day and age, 256GB of storage space isn't much. System data will take a chunk of that space off the bat; once you install apps, there might not be too much left for documents and downloads. Touch ID is really handy, meanwhile; it removes the need to type in most passwords.

Apple does provide an upgraded MacBook Neo model which doubles the storage space to 512GB, and includes Touch ID, for an extra $100. But that takes away the allure of the base model MacBook Neo's extremely low pricing.

As BGR points out, it seems Apple sent most early reviewers the 512GB model with Touch ID. That hints at which MacBook Neo model Apple considers standard. 

Bottom line: the MacBook Neo appears to be a powerful computer at an amazing price as long as you're using the device for basic, everyday tasks. In more advanced use cases, it may still fit your purposes — but we recommend taking a look at what else Apple has to offer, just to be sure you're buying the appropriate MacBook for your needs.

With most TikTok FYPs already brimming with podcast clips, it's clear the social media company is now trying to break into the genre.

On Friday, the company is launching the TikTok Podcast Network and a new platform called TikTok Radio. Both projects are working with iHeartMedia to help fill out the audio-first content. The idea behind TikTok Radio is, basically, an FYP for, well, radio and podcasts.

SEE ALSO: TikTok is using Charli XCX's 'House' better than "Wuthering Heights"

Wrote TikTok in a press release:

"TikTok Radio captures the speed and cultural momentum of the For You feed in real time, blending trending music with commentary from TikTok creators and established iHeartRadio personalities. The station will broadcast live for the first time on March 13 from SXSW, and will be available on the free iHeartRadio app and across 28 broadcast stations nationwide, including New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Nashville, Miami, and more."

The TikTok Podcast Network, meanwhile, also launches on Friday with a lineup of creators enlisted to start pods. Among those creators were Lele Pons, Carter Gregory, and Caroline Vazzana. The idea is to give fans deeper insight into their favorite creators.

Here's a breakdown of the five long-form podcasts launching with the TikTok Podcast Network:

• The Set List: Hosted by media personality, music executive, host, and cultural tastemaker Carter Gregory (@thecarterb), The Set List takes listeners into the backstage spaces where culture is being created for intimate conversations with top artists and creatives, giving fans new insight into the creative DNA behind their work.

• Suite 305 with Lele Pons: Hosted by multihyphenate and social media star Lele Pons (@lelepons), listeners will step into the world’s most unfiltered slumber party. Suite 305 is where the people who shape culture finally get to be themselves.

• Caroline’s Closet: Hosted by fashion editor, author, and personality Caroline Vazzana(@cvazzana), Caroline is drawing back the curtain on the fashion industry and giving listeners a front row seat. 

• Sports Slice: Hosted by Tim Martin (@timbosliceoflife12), Sports Slice is where the biggest stories in sports get cut down and served with loud takes, real conversations, and absolutely no safe picks. 

• The Clifford Show: Hosted by former college football player turned viral sports creator Clifford Taylor IV (@clifford), The Clifford Show is your VIP pass to the hustle and grind of making it in sports and in media. 

"We couldn’t be more excited to launch TikTok Radio and introduce our inaugural slate of hosts for the TikTok Podcast Network," said Dan Page, global head of media and licensing partnerships at TikTok, in a statement.

"At TikTok, empowering creators to turn their passions into lasting careers is core to everything we do, and this partnership unlocks powerful new opportunities for them to expand their voices across radio, podcasts, and live moments, while connecting with fans in new ways."

SAVE $15.09: Apple AirTags is on sale for $13.91 at Amazon, down from the list price of $29. That marks a new record-low price at Amazon. If they're sold out at Amazon, check Walmart which is also offering the $13.91 sale price.

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Sometimes it's the simple things that make life so much easier. Bluetooth trackers fall into the category of items we're not sure how we lived without. If you could use a few extra Apple AirTags, today's your lucky day because they've never been this affordable.

As of March 12, Amazon is selling single Apple AirTags for $13.91, marked down from the list price of $29. That works out to a massive 52% discount or a savings of $15.09 per tracker, which is the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon. This deal has been coming in and out of stock, so if it's sold out at Amazon, check on stock at Walmart where they're also $13.91.

SEE ALSO: Attention Apple fans: The brand new M5 MacBook Air already has its first discount

In case you haven't heard, Apple has a new version of the AirTag. Sure, it comes with improved performance but the first generation saved us from losing luggage, pets, and car keys. Plus, the sale price of $13.91 makes for a damn compelling reason to stock up. Each 2nd Gen Apple AirTag is sitting at full price of $29, so today's deal on the previous model basically makes these buy one, get one free.

With spring break travel starting soon, this is great timing to grab some extra AirTags. Keep in mind stock has been fluctuating with this epic sale price, so check Amazon and Walmart to make sure you're scoring this new record-low price.

TL;DR: On April 14, visit your nearest Scoop Shop and grab a free cup or cone of your favorite Ben & Jerry's flavor.

It's that special time of year when free ice cream becomes the norm. Hot on the heels of Dairy Queen announcing the date of its Free Cone Day, Ben & Jerry's has done the same.

Ben & Jerry's celebrates Free Cone Day around the globe every year, sharing the love with free cups and cones of your favorite flavors. There's no catch. Simply visit your nearest Scoop Shop and grab a scoop for free. Ben & Jerry's is giving away free ice cream at a host of locations between 12-8 p.m. on April 14. You can check participating locations here.

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Ben & Jerry's is aiming to spread more joy than ever before. They served up 1 million scoops in 2023, but they're targeting more in 2026. And you can help out with that ambitious target, because unlike a lot of these free giveaways, there's no limit on the number of times you can score a free cone. Can't decide what flavor to order? Don't worry — try them all.

Mark your calendars: Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's takes place on April 14.

SAVE $400: As of March 12, get the Growatt Helios portable power station for just $1,199. That's $400 off the power station's $1,599 list price.

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Portable power stations are essential devices whether you spend most of your time indoors or outside. Not only can it serve as a back-up power source in the case of an emergency power outage, but it can also accompany you on all your adventures. If you're headed out on a camping or RV trip this summer, a power station might just be the companion you need for keeping your devices charged.

If you're looking for a great power station, let us steer you in the direction of the Growatt Helios portable power station. As of March 12, it's on sale at Amazon, saving you $400 on its $1,599 list price. That brings it down to $1,199 for 25% off. It's not quite the power station's lowest-ever price of $1,099, but it's close.

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The Growatt Helios portable power station with 3,600W output and 3.6kWh. Let us translate that. It can power heavy duty devices including air conditioners and refrigerators. When fully charged, the Growatt Helios generator can power your fridge for 24 to 72 hours. It supports USB, DC, and AC power so you can charge multiple devices at once. Plus, you can power it up fast with solar.

Get the Growatt Helios Portable Power Station at Amazon for $1,199.

Closing arguments begin Thursday in a landmark trial that put online behavior under a microscope. In many ways, it has already been decided.

SAVE $49: As of March 12, the brand new Apple MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is on sale for the first time in both the 13-inch and 15-inch models. Get the 13-inch for $1,049.99 (reg. $1,099) and the 15-inch for $1,249.99 (reg. $1,299).

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The brand new Apple M5 MacBook Air officially has its first discount. It made its formal debut just yesterday, March 11, and is already on sale in both the 13-inch and 15-inch varieties.

The starting price for the M5 MacBook Air is $1,099 for the 13-inch model and $1,299 for the 15-inch model. Both base models feature 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. As of March 12, you can knock $49.01 off each laptop, bringing the starting price down to just $1,049.99 or $1,249.99. Sure, that's not a huge discount. But considering the base models are already technically $100 cheaper than their predecessors, that's pretty sweet value.

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So what's new about these laptops? Honestly, not a whole lot. Obviously, the M5 chip is a step up from the previous generation's M4 chip. They now have the same wildly fast processor as the 14-inch MacBook Pro from last fall. They also start with more base storage, are configurable with up to 4TB (up from 2TB) for the first time, and have added Apple's N1 wireless chip to bring support for WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6.

Otherwise, the new M5 MacBook Air is largely the same as the M4 MacBook Air — same 60Hz Liquid Retina display, 12MP Center Stage webcam, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, and 18-hour battery life. While that's not necessarily a bad thing (we loved the M4 Air), it certainly makes it a non-essential upgrade unless you're rocking a MacBook that's a few generations old. Still, there's no denying what a great value the laptop is, particularly now that it's $49 cheaper in both sizes.

SAVE $300: As of March 12, get the Samsung 32-inch OLED M9 smart monitor for $1,299.99 at Amazon. It's marked down about 20% at Amazon, saving you $300 off its $1,599.99 list price.

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It might be time to upgrade your gaming setup. As much as you may love your gaming laptop, that crook in your neck from hunching over it may be saying otherwise. For a better picture (and posture), bring in a monitor. If you want to go all out, look for a 4K OLED monitor. Although it'll be an investment, you can always find some savings to sweeten the deal.

As of March 12, shop the Samsung 32-inch OLED M9 smart monitor for $1,299.99. That saves you $300 off its $1,599.99 price tag. The 19% drop in price brings the monitor to its lowest price ever, but there are more savings to be had.

There are extra savings on Samsung monitors, TVs, and soundbars at Amazon. Right now, when you buy two qualifying items, save $100 with code BUYMORE, with savings maxing out at $500 off up to five qualifying items.

So, what's so special about the Samsung 32-inch OLED M9 smart monitor? Picture quality stuns on this monitor with OLED technology. Plus, you won't get bogged down with lag with a 165Hz refresh rate. This monitor, which is designed for gaming, doesn't necessarily need a PC or console to operate thanks to the Samsung Gaming Hub.

Shop the Samsung 32-inch OLED M9 smart monitor for $1,299.99 and save $300.

SAVE $44: As of March 12, the Renpho MorphoScan Nova Smart Scale is on sale for only $189.98 at Amazon. That's just shy of 20% off and its best price on record.

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There's a whole lot more to your health than just your body weight. If you need a little guidance along your health and fitness journey, there's tons of tech that can help you see the big picture — starting with a smart scale. The Renpho MorphoScan Nova Smart Scale gives you a breakdown of your full body composition and for a limited time, it's down to its best-ever price.

As of March 12, you can grab the Renpho MorphoScan Nova Smart Scale for only $189.98 at Amazon instead of $233.99. That's nearly 20% in savings and its best price on record. But you'll have to act fast to secure the savings. As a Lightning deal, this discount will disappear when the timer runs out.

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The Renpho Smart Scale uses eight high-sensitivity electrodes to track over 50 body metrics, including weight, body fat, muscle mass, BMI, and much more. All metrics will show on the 4.3-inch TFT display, as well as in the user-friendly Renpho app, which can sync up with Apple Health, Google Fit, and MyFitnessPal. The app supports unlimited user profiles and offers personalized health insights for each.

You'll get historical body data and detailed charts to help you track long-term metrics and get a better glimpse at the big picture, rather than dwelling on daily fluctuations. In other words, this is not for casual users.

The clock is running down, so act quick to score the Renpho MorphoScan Nova Smart Scale for its best price to date.

Bumble will soon test an AI dating experience called, simply, Dates.

Dates will be powered by Bee, a standalone product feature designed as a personal dating assistant and matchmaker, Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder and CEO, said during its Q4 2025 earnings call.

SEE ALSO: Bumble announces AI-powered Profile Guidance and Photo Feedback

As Bumble told Mashable, users will start using Dates with an onboarding conversation to discuss values, relationship goals, communication style, lifestyle, and dating intentions. These conversations, which will be with "Bee," will apparently be private and not shared on your profile. Users will also be able to control what elements of the conversation Bee uses to search for matches.

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Then, Bee will identify a highly-compatible profile and notify both users with a description of why they're a match. If the interest is mutual, the connection moves to a conversation.

"To fully recover and return to growth, we must focus on product and technology innovation, which is where our efforts are now," Wolfe Herd said during Bumble's earnings call. Bumble's total revenue and paying users had decreased year over year (14 percent and 21 percent, respectively) compared to Q4 2024.

Wolfe Herd said that since the start of this year, she's been spending 90 percent of her days with the tech and product teams "reimagining what finding love looks like in the era of AI."

"We are rearchitecting the entire Bumble experience from start to finish," she said. Bumble can't use its legacy tech stack (the set of technologies that together build an app), so it's building a new, cloud-native tech stack with a targeted launch in Q2. Wolfe Herd said it's not just a backend upgrade, but a fully new platform coming.

Wolfe Herd also acknowledged the burnout and disillusionment with dating apps as of late. "Daters across the industry are dissatisfied with being reduced to images and potentially dismissed with a swipe," she said. "Bumble 2.0 introduces a chapter-based structure designed to help members tell their stories more authentically and understand one another more deeply."

SEE ALSO: App fatigue is real. I tested the best dating apps of 2026 to find the ones that really work.

She said the AI prioritizes fewer, more relevant matches over volume, combats swipe fatigue, and helps members move towards real-world connections.

The beta of Dates is launching soon, and future iterations are expected to incorporate date suggestions and anonymous feedback. Bumble already launched some AI features, Profile Guidance and Photo Feedback, last month.

Back in 2024, Wolfe Herd discussed an AI-powered dating concierge that would basically date for you, so it's unsurprising that the app is taking this direction.

Other major dating apps, particularly Tinder and Hinge, have also added AI features in the last few years. Tinder is also reportedly testing an AI matchmaker, while Hinge's latest AI feature helps start better conversations. Hinge's founder, Justin McLeod, left the app last year to launch an AI dating service called Overtone.

Popular YouTuber JerryRigEverything tore down the new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, performing one of the most fun and anticipated tests of the new, premium phone.

JerryRigEverything took an extended look at the guts of the new phone and found that Samsung neglected to make a big deal of an upgraded camera system. Still, as most tech products go these days, the Galaxy S26 Ultra seems to be an incremental upgrade over previous models.

JerryRigEverything called it a "decent upgrade over last year, but I still wouldn't rush out to buy a new one if you have a phone that was made in the last two or three years."

In his review of the phone, Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth wrote that the S26 Ultra was a very good smartphone, mostly aimed at power users.

He wrote: "Still, for dedicated Android users — or anyone who loves big phones and hates Liquid Glass — the S26 Ultra is worth the investment. If you're a professional creator, an AI superuser, or a developer who can make the most of the snappy Qualcomm processor, then I think you'll be very happy."

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Keen Pokémon TCG collectors hunting for affordable Ascended Heroes packs have another solid option right now, thanks to Walmart quietly lowering the price on one of the expansion’s smaller collections.

As of March 12, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Tech Sticker Collection is available for just over $32 at Walmart, undercutting Amazon’s current $37.98 listing by roughly $5. The collection is shipped as a randomly selected Charmander or Gastly edition, which means you won’t know exactly which promo card you’re getting until it arrives. 

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Each Tech Sticker Collection comes with one foil promo card featuring either Charmander or Gastly, along with a themed tech sticker sheet spotlighting Charmander and Mega Charizard Y or Gastly and Mega Gengar. On top of that, you’ll also get three booster packs from the Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes expansion, each containing the usual 10 Pokémon trading cards.

This is the best way to get Pokémon TCG Ascended Heroes boosters at a half-decent price. Individually, Ascended Heroes booster packs cost $18.97 at Walmart and $24.99 at Amazon. Comparatively, this Ascended Heroes Tech Sticker collection means you’re only paying $10.75 per pack, saving you $8.24 compared to buying them on their own.  

For other Pokémon TCG deals, consider the Perfect Order Booster Box price cuts at Amazon and Walmart. What’s more, the Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Booster Bundle is still available to preorder at Amazon for $59.99. 

Apple turns 50 on Apr. 1, 2026, and the celebration start with a letter.

The company's CEO Tim Cook published a letter on Thursday titled "50 years of thinking different" on Apple's website. "Fifty years ago in a small garage, a big idea was born. Apple was founded on the simple notion that technology should be personal, and that belief — radical at the time — changed everything," he wrote.

SEE ALSO: Apple's iPhone Fold will let you run apps side by side, report claims

Cook's celebratory letter focuses on Apple's roots as a company that aims to "think different," and one that focuses on improving people's lives. Though it doesn't mention co-founder Steve Jobs by name, it ends with one of his quotes: "the people crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do."

In a separate post on Apple's website, the company revealed a little bit on how it plans to celebrate this occasion (the celebration was first hinted at by Cook himself when he addressed employees at an internal Apple meeting).

"In the coming weeks, Apple and its global community will celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary, recognizing the creativity, innovation, and impact that people around the world have made possible with Apple technology."

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While that doesn't tell us much (except, perhaps, that the celebration will stretch over a period of time), it is in the company's spirit to never spill the beans on anything that's coming, even if it's just a birthday party.

"While Apple is known for looking forward, this milestone offers a special moment to reflect on the journey that has brought the company here, to celebrate the people and communities who have thought different with us, and to honor the enduring values that continue to guide our work," the post said.

Like 2012 Australian horror movie Bait, Netflix's upcoming film knows that tsunamis can be the least of your worries after a Category 5 hurricane.

Sharks (!) wash in with the tide in Thrash, the latest from writer-director Tommy Wirkola (Violent Night, Dead Snow). In the trailer above, we see the meat truck chum hit the floodwaters as stars Phoebe Dynevor, Djimon Hounsou, and Whitney Peak find themselves surviving wave after wave of natural forces.

Shark movie fans, this one's for you.

Thrash hits Netflix April 10.

The Moon doesn’t look the same every night. Sometimes it’s a full circle, other times just a thin crescent. These changes happen because of the lunar cycle, a roughly 29.5-day pattern where the Moon passes through eight phases as different parts are lit by the Sun while it orbits Earth. Keep reading to find out where we are in this cycle now.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Thursday, March 12, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 42% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.

Here's what you can see tonight. Without any visual aids you can see the Aristarchus Plateau and the Kepler Crater. With binoculars, you'll also see the Grimaldi Basin, the Gassendi Crater and the Clavius Crater. And, finally, with a telescope, you'll also see the Apollo 14 landing spot and the Schiller Crater.

When is the next Full Moon?

In North America, the next Full Moon is predicted to take place on April 1.

What are Moon phases?

According to NASA, the Moon takes roughly 29.5 days to orbit Earth, passing through eight distinct phases along the way. Although we always see the same side of the Moon, the amount illuminated by the Sun shifts as it moves, which is why it can appear full, half-lit, or just a thin sliver at different times in the cycle. These shifting appearances are known as the lunar phases, and there are eight altogether:

New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

TL;DR: Walmart has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box up for preorder at $89.63, which undercuts Amazon’s current $99.95 price and even slips below TCGplayer’s listing before shipping is added.

Where to buy the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box: Best Walmart Deal Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box $89.63 at Walmart Pre-Order Here Best Amazon Deal Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box $99.45 at Amazon Pre-Order Here Best TCGplayer deal Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box $99.95 at TCGplayer Pre-Order Here

Elite Trainer Boxes are the hottest item for any new Pokémon TCG expansion, and you can already pre-order readily available ETBs from Perfect Order for $90. That's thanks to Walmart undercutting other trading card storefronts. 

As of March 12, Walmart has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box listed for $89.63. Amazon, by comparison, has it up for preorder at $99.95, while TCGplayer shows listings starting at $89.95 plus shipping. TCGplayer’s market price also sits at $89.15, which means Walmart is landing almost exactly in that sweet spot.

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Walmart isn’t just a little cheaper than Amazon — it also beats the lowest TCGplayer listing once shipping gets involved, giving collectors a chance to reserve the box without paying the kind of markup these sealed products can catch around launch. With Walmart also flagging that more than 50 units were bought since yesterday, there’s already clear demand behind this deal.

Like previous ETBs, the Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box contains nine booster packs from the expansion, a full-art foil promo card (Tyrunt), 65 card sleeves or card cases, Energy cards, a player’s guide, damage-counter dice, condition markers, dividers, a collector’s box, and a code card for Pokémon TCG Live.

For more of the best prices on the Pokémon, you can also preorder the Perfect Order Build and Battle Box for under $50. Meanwhile, the Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Booster Bundle is still under market value at Amazon for $59.99. 

SAVE $100: As of March 12, the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) has returned to its lowest-ever price of $299 at Amazon. That's $100 off its list price of $399.

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If you're an Apple user, 2026 has already delivered a lot of exciting new products to check out. But hidden among these latest releases are some great deals to consider. In particular, the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) is back down to its lowest-ever price right now at Amazon.

As of March 12, the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) is on sale for $299 at Amazon, a $100 drop from its list price of $399. Multiple colors have dropped to this price, so you can choose between the rose gold aluminum case with a light blush sport band, jet black aluminum case with a black sport band, silver aluminum case with a purple fog sport band, or the space gray aluminum case with a black sport band.

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We found a lot to love in the Apple Watch Series 11. So much that it earned a spot in our list of the best smartwatches as the best Apple upgrade. Our review from Mashable's Stan Schroeder really highlighted its battery life, noting that, "Even if you already have a Series 10, which has nearly all the same features, the new Apple Watch Series 11 doesn’t require you to charge it mid-day in order to keep it going through the night. With the new Sleep Score feature, this is more important than ever."

Alongside its great battery life and that Sleep Score feature, there's more to enjoy on the Apple Watch Series 11. Some of its other features include hypertension notifications, a heart rate monitor, activity tracker, and even safety features like Fall Detection, Crash Detection, and Emergency SOS.

Don't miss out on this chance to save on the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) at Amazon.

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SAVE $200: As of March 12, the Breville Barista Pro is on sale for $649.95 at Amazon. That's a 24% discount on the list price.

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If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your morning coffee routine, now is the perfect time to do so. Right now, the Breville Barista Pro has just dropped in price at Amazon. From espressos to cappuccinos, you can make perfect barista-style coffee at home. As of March 12, it's $200 off at $649.95. This is also its lowest-ever price according to camelcamelcamel.

This machine is part of Breville’s Barista Series, so every coffee you make will have that coffee-shop quality you know and love. It features an integrated conical burr grinder with dose control, allowing you to go from whole beans to freshly brewed espresso in no time at all. The machine also uses low-pressure pre-infusion and digital temperature control. Other features include a ThermoJet heating system that reaches the optimal brewing temperature in just three seconds, perfect for those busy mornings when you're running out the door.

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If you prefer a milky coffee to an espresso, this machine caters for that. A powerful steam wand lets you manually texture microfoam milk for lattes and cappuccinos at home.

It's nice and easy to use thanks to the intuitive LCD interface display. The machine comes with everything you need to start brewing great coffee, including filter baskets, a stainless steel milk jug, a precision dose trimming tool, a cleaning kit, and a water filter.

Ready to transform your coffee? Find this deal at Amazon now.