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The Man Who ‘A.G.I.-Pilled’ Google

NYT Technology - 2 hours 8 min ago
Demis Hassabis, the chief executive of Google DeepMind, says that “we’re quite close” to human-level artificial intelligence. After that, all bets are off.

Looking for a monster of a portable power station? This beast from Anker is $170 off.

Mashable - 2 hours 37 min ago

SAVE $170: As of May 23, the Anker 535 Portable Power Station is on sale for $329 at Amazon. That's a 34% saving on the list price.

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$499.99 Save $170.99 Get Deal

Having a portable power station on hand is always a good idea. Whether you're a regular camper, do life on the road, or just want to be prepared for a power cut, having one of these tucked away in a cupboard is smart.

If you've not yet picked up your own station, or simply want to upgrade, check out this great Amazon deal on the Anker 535 Portable Power Station. As of May 23, this model is now reduced to $329, saving you $170 on list price.

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And this one is quite literally a powerhouse of a unit, and it's really built to last. Its LiFePO4 battery tech means you get 3,000 charge cycles, which is about six times longer than typical lithium-ion setups. It’s made with a durable unibody design, so it can handle bumps and tough environments without a problem, perfect if you want to take it hiking to a perfect camping spot.

Charging is simple and fast too, you only need 2.5 hours to get it to 80%. And when it's charged, you'll have nine ports to choose from: four AC, three USB-A, one USB-C, and a car outlet, enough to power everything from a heater and TV to a portable fridge.

For this price, you can't go wrong. Head to Amazon to grab this deal now.

The best Memorial Day deals you can get right now, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

Your eyes deserve a treat. Get this luxurious eye massager for $50 off at Amazon.

Mashable - 2 hours 43 min ago

SAVE $50: As of May 23, the RENPHO Eye Massager is on sale for $79.99 at Amazon. That's a 38% saving on the list price.

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$129.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal

If you're in need of a self-care night, we've found the perfect product to put a spring in your step and some brightness in your eyes. Meet the RENPHO Eye Massager. With both cooling and warming relaxation modes, this eye massager is the perfect addition to your self-care routine. And as of May 23, it's on sale at Amazon for $79.99.

This eye massager is a solid option if you're dealing with eye strain or migraines, especially if you spend all day looking at screens. There are customizable massage settings: three compression modes, three pressure levels, and vibration, all targeting the eyes and temples. There's even a memory function, so you can save your favorite settings for future use.

SEE ALSO: This futuristic neck fan will get you through the summer heat — save $10

Our favorite feature is the voice control. You can sit back and relax, and hands-free control the 18 commands. It also comes with both heat (three levels between 104-113°F) and a cooling option using a gel mask you can freeze and attach.

And don't worry about the fit. It is adjustable to suit most head sizes and it charges fast, just 1.5 hours for a full charge. There’s built-in white noise too, so you're really in for a relaxing treat.

This deal is available on Amazon now. What are you waiting for?

This futuristic neck fan will get you through the summer heat — save $10

Mashable - 2 hours 49 min ago

SAVE $10: As of May 23, the TORRAS COOLiTE Neck Fan is on sale for $69.99 at Amazon. That's an 11% saving on the list price.

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$79 Save $9.01 Shop Now

Summer is almost here and if you're someone who struggles with hot weather, that means sticky heat, uncomfortable temperatures, and hiding in the shade. Yep, it's the season for sleeping with the fan on all night, but what about the waking hours?

Meet the TORRAS COOLiTE Neck Fan. It does what it says on the tin: it's a fan you can wear around your neck to keep you cool and comfortable. And as of May 23, it's on sale at Amazon for $69.99. You can choose between black, light blue, or ivory.

SEE ALSO: The best Memorial Day deals for under $100

This next fan is built with a unique four-turbo wind fan design and airflow compression tech to deliver a strong airflow. With six hill-type air ducts blowing air both up and down, it wraps your face, neck, and back in full 360-degree cooling. You’ll feel a temperature drop of up to 15°F in just three seconds, ideal when you need a blast of cool air ASAP.

Battery-wise, it'll last up to 14 hours on Eco Mode or about 2.5 to four hours on full blast. Charging’s easy too, just plug it into any USB Type-C plug.

It’s also super portable, meaning it's easy to slip in your bag and take on the go. It can fold down to half its size, and works well even with long hair thanks to its bladeless design.

Say no to a hot, sticky summer, and head to Amazon for this great deal.

The best Memorial Day deals you can get right now, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

Shaq and Jimmy Fallon play a very silly game with tiny desks and made up words

Mashable - 3 hours 33 min ago

You can tell The Tonight Show writers liked the idea of Shaquille O'Neal sitting at a very small school desk, and the entire game above got born out of that.

In the clip, Shaq and host Jimmy Fallon play "Trick or Seat", taking turns to give a real or fake definition of a word that their opponent then has to guess. If they get it wrong, they move to a smaller school desk. If they get it right, their opponent moves.

It's the perfect, very silly, mildly entertaining Friday watch.

NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for May 23, 2025

Mashable - 3 hours 55 min ago

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, May 23, 2025:

AcrossChooses to receive marketing emails, with "in"

  • The answer is Opts.

Buck ___, first Black coach in Major League Baseball (1962)

  • The answer is O'Neil (no apostrophe).

Like your epidermis?

  • The answer is Skinny.

Like the element Fe?

  • The answer is Irony.

Quite a lot of

  • The answer is Many.

DownBulb in the kitchen

  • The answer is Onion.

Like an ink-filled writing tool?

  • The answer is Penny.

Microscopic

  • The answer is Tiny.

Acting deviously

  • The answer is Sly.

Green gumbo ingredient

  • The answer is Okra.

___ card (smartphone chip)

  • The answer is SIM.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.

The JBL Tour One M3 are feature-rich ANC headphones with a game-changing accessory

Mashable - 4 hours 5 min ago

JBL has put out some of the best portable Bluetooth speakers. Its headphones and wireless earbuds are also revered by critics, though many still place the brand’s offerings a tier or two below industry favorites from Apple, Bose, and Sony. Well, the all-new Tour One M3 just changed this narrative. 

These flagship cans are a noteworthy achievement in wireless audio engineering that come with every feature imaginable. I’m talking everything from adaptive active noise cancellation to intuitive sound settings to lengthy playtimes. They even come with a tiny transmitter that connects the headphones to any audio source and doubles as a remote controller.

Just because the Tour One M3 spoil you with all the functionality you could desire in a pair of wireless headphones doesn’t make them perfect. Flaws are apparent in key areas (e.g., controls, connectivity). Despite that, the Tour One M3 stand out as some of the best noise-cancelling headphones money can buy. Here are my full thoughts.

JBL Tour One M3 wireless headphones specs and setup The design isn't anything special, but these headphones are loaded with features. Credit: Alex Bracetti / Mashable

The spec sheet is stacked:

  • Speaker Driver Unit: 40mm

  • Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 40 kHz

  • True Advanced Active Noise Cancellation

  • Bundled Auracast audio transmitter (JBL Smart Tx)

  • JBL Spatial 360 Sound with headtracking 

  • Personi-Fi 3.0 for audio customization 

  • 40 hours of battery with ANC on / 70 hours with ANC off

  • 5-minute quick charging equals 5 hours of ANC listening

  • Colors: black, blue, and mocha

Pushing the toggle switch down on the right earcup will power the headphones on/off and holding it down for three seconds enables pairing mode. I connected them to my MacBook Pro by selecting the product in the Available Devices list via macOS Bluetooth settings, though the Android platform granted quicker access with one-tap Google Fast Pair.

The JBL Headphones app must be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play to obtain most features. There are so many to play with that it can be overwhelming for first-timers. Those who are accustomed to menu-heavy apps will be excited to explore it. 

SEE ALSO: Review: I compared Sony’s new XM6 headphones to the competition Brand-best sound and noise cancellation

It’s no surprise that the Tour One M3 are JBL’s best-sounding and best noise-cancelling headphones to date. Dynamic components (e.g., 40mm mica dome drivers, built-in DAC), intelligible sound technologies, and real-time ANC optimization complement the listening experience, no matter where you hear your tunes. 

Music sounded punchy and resonant right out of the box. The grumbling bassline on Tame Impala’s “New Person, Same Old Mistakes” produced excellent reverb that decayed smoothly, while the hazy and harmonic vocals had a euphoric presence. I dug the crisp cymbals and gritty drums on Dry Cleaning’s “Viking Hair.” Funky chill tracks like Kendrick Lamar’s “i” were serene and delivered impactful percussion that had me head-bobbing in tune with the cowbell and snare drums.

LDAC provided hi-res audio streaming over Bluetooth. Fidelity was better, and instrumental recordings had more nuance. There are other sound enhancement settings worth checking out. Equalizer hosts six well-engineered presets that cater to different categories and lets you create your own sound profile by manually adjusting frequency levels. 

The app provides customization. Credit: Alex Bracetti / Mashable

The real star of the show is Personi-Fi, a technology designed to create a sound profile based on your listening preferences. My profile performed better than all JBL presets. I enjoyed greater mids and highs that blended well with slapping lows.

JBL significantly improved its Spatial Sound mode. Sound wasn’t hollow, which has been my biggest complaint about the feature. Precise headtracking added an extra layer of realism to live performances and movies. Watching Whitney Houston’s rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Super Bowl XXV raised the hairs on my arms. Action film sequences were immersive; try watching several of the melee fights in John Wick 4 without ducking once or twice.

Other sound modes are available, but they do little to boost audio output. My ears didn’t pick up on any changes when toggling Low Volume Dynamic EQ or switching from Audio to Video mode. 

Standard ANC mode is sufficient for eliminating close to 90 percent of unwanted sounds. Adaptive ANC maximizes JBL’s eight-mic array and algorithms to tweak noise neutralization on the fill. I preferred Adaptive mode for outdoor listening since it muzzled nearly all low — and mid-frequency sounds. Only a few high-frequency sounds (e.g., crying babies, sirens) entered the soundscape, though none were disruptive. Wind resistance was solid.

JBL’s transparency modes are more rewarding. Ambient Aware does a fantastic job of increasing environmental awareness. I could hear my wife calling out to me when working on the balcony, along with the water fountains and pedestrian chatter by the pool. TalkThru essentially mutes sound to hear conversations clearly. Smart Talk auto-enables TalkThru when the mics detect your voice. There’s also an amplification setting to balance ambient sound input on each earcup and increase gain for greater perception. 

The most feature-stacked headphones ever created

Here I thought Sony equipped its headphones with endless features. The amount of functionality that JBL programmed into the Tour One M3 is absurd. 

Enter the app, and you’re immediately met with several widgets consisting of all ANC and playback modes, control customization, smart remote settings, and toggles for sleep mode and voice prompts. The Audio section hosts many sound features, including the customizable EQ, LDAC, personalized sound profiles, spatial audio, several call settings, and more. The Other section has a Relax Sound setting to play ambient sound profiles for some peaceful time and an auto-power-off setting to preserve battery life when the headphones are inactive.

Lastly, the app lets you monitor battery life for both the headphones and transmitter.

Accessories maketh the headphones

JBL’s Smart Tx transmitter is one of those devices you didn’t know you needed until you’ve had it at your disposal. It places numerous functions in the palm of your hand, like ANC activation, Auracast transmission, Bluetooth management, EQ settings, playback, VoiceAware, volume, and plenty more. The touchscreen is responsive to touch and swipe gestures, and some of the hidden features (e.g., flashlight, notifications) are practical gems. But it’s not only about the transmitter. 

See your music and settings at a glance on the transmitter. Credit: Alex Bracetti / Mashable

A handful of journalists previously reported that the Tour One M2 sounded better when using the bundled aux cable. I’ve never tested that model, but I can say that the Tour One M3 sound great in wired mode. Clarity and the midrange are heightened. 

There’s a USB-C to USB-C cable for charging the headphones. Let’s not forget the carrying case, which is nicely built with plenty of space on the inside to fold up and store the headphones. The huge mesh pocket on the inside holds all bundled accessories.

Comparing the JBL Tour One M3 to other headphones

I pitted JBL’s latest creation against the big three: Apple AirPods Max (2024), Bose QuietComfort Ultra, and Sony WH-1000XM5. Audio, noise cancellation, and special features are the three main hallmarks I compared.

The Tour One M3 crush the AirPods Max in sound. They also sound better than the QC Ultra, though Bose’s cans have superior spatial audio. The WH-1000XM5’s expansive soundstage and DSEE upscaling keep them in the top spot.

ANC is equally great as the AirPods Max, but less powerful than the QC Ultra and WH-1000XM5. High-frequency noises are more noticeable on the Tour One M3. Ambient listening is where JBL has an advantage over the competition. The three selectable modes — Ambient Aware, Smart Talk, and TalkThru — are effective in their purposes. I rank JBL’s transparency performance above Apple, Bose, and Sony’s based on variety alone. 

Lengthy playtimes that surpass the big dogs These headphones sound great. Credit: Alex Bracetti / Mashable

A full charge generates up to 70 hours of battery life, not factoring in ANC or special features, which decrease playtime to somewhere between 34 and 40 hours. These numbers held up during testing and outperformed Apple’s, Bose’s, and Sony’s flagship headphones. One week of moderate listening (four hours daily) and the Tour One M3 continued to operate with 10 percent left in the tank. I also spent a two-week stretch listening with ANC off and saw the battery level at 35 percent. These headphones boast some of the strongest quick-charging I’ve tested on a pair of noise-cancellers: a five-minute recharge gets you five hours of ANC listening time. It’s also worth noting that you can listen to the headphones while they recharge.

The transmitter holds 18 hours of continuous playtime and takes two hours to recharge.

Spotty connectivity, underwhelming looks, and other shortcomings

There were some hiccups with connectivity. When using the multi-point feature, the headphones paired to two devices simultaneously, but they suffered from occasional stuttering. The wireless range was weaker than expected. Audio would drop out when moving from my balcony to the bathroom (20 feet).

As much as I respect JBL’s craftsmanship, these headphones don’t look as fancy as other luxury models. The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 and Dyson OnTrac come to mind. In fact, less expensive rivals like the $199 Anker Soundcore Space One Pro look more premium. 

Another issue was the control scheme. I like having physical, touch, and voice controls, but the touch controls aren’t as versatile as other headphones. The touch sensor only supports tap gestures. Models like the WH-1000XM5 support slide gestures to manage volume and skip tracks. More disappointing is the limited control customization; only the single-tap gesture can be assigned. The volume rockers on the left earcup, the ANC button on the right cup, and the transmitter remote pick up the operational slack. 

Are the JBL Tour One M3 headphones worth it?

The JBL Tour One M3 are sonically satisfying, and the Smart Tx transmitter is a game-changer that every competitor will want to seriously consider when developing their next-gen headphones. Special features and playtimes also raise the Tour One M3’s stock.

However, the Tour One M3 are more expensive than Bose’s and Sony’s top entries, which sell for $100 to $180 less. The connectivity issues can be frustrating as well.

I will say that if you’re going to spend $400 on headphones, the Tour One M3 should be at the top of your list because they offer the most value. Just keep in mind that with the current economic state and tariff policies in place, pricing may go up, much like it has with other recently announced electronics (read about the Nintendo Switch 2 accessories price hike).

JBL Tour One M3 ANC headphones $399.95 at Amazon
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The Republican Tax Bill Could Sharply Slow E.V. Sales

NYT Technology - 4 hours 7 min ago
The measure, passed by the House, would roll back incentives for people to buy electric vehicles and for automakers to make them in the U.S.

How to watch Mickey 17: See the Bong Joon Ho film at home

Mashable - 4 hours 8 min ago
The best streaming deals to watch 'Mickey 17' at home: BEST NON-STREAMING OPTION Buy ore rent 'Mickey 17' on Prime Video $12.99 or $5.99 Get Deal BEST OVERALL Max Basic (With Ads) annual subscription $99.99/year (save $19.89) Get Deal BEST NO-ADS DEAL Max Standard annual subscription $169.99/year (save $33.89) Get Deal BEST FOR CRICKET CUSTOMERS Max Basic (With Ads) Free for Cricket customers on the $60/month unlimited plan (save $9.99/month) Get Deal BEST FOR DASHPASS SUBSCRIBERS Max Basic (With Ads) Free for DashPass annual plan subscribers (save $9.99 per month) Get Deal BEST FOR STUDENTS Max Student $4.99 per month for 12 months (save $5 per month) Get Deal BEST BUNDLE DEAL Disney+, Hulu, and Max $16.99 per month (with ads), $29.99 per month (no ads) (save up to $18.98 per month) Get Deal

You can now take a trip to the planet Niflheim at home and watch a whole bunch of Robert Pattinsons act as human crash test dummies in Mickey 17. Bong Joon Ho's follow-up to Parasite, which made history as the first international film to win Best Picture at the Oscars, serves as another genre-bending adventure with a cutting political message.

Along for the trip, aside from a bunch of Pattinsons, are Naomi Ackie (Blink Twice), Steven Yeun (Love Me), Mark Ruffalo, and Toni Collette. If you missed it in theaters, you can now watch the darkly comedic cross-genre gem Mickey 17 at home. Here's what you need to know.

What is Mickey 17 about?

Inspired by Edward Ashton’s genre-bending sci-fi novel Mickey7, Mickey 17 follows Mickey Barnes (Pattinson), who works as an "expendable" so scientists can figure out how to colonize the strange new planet Niflheim. Being an "expendable" basically just means he's killed over and over again like a human guinea pig and then reprinted (like 3D printing for clones) when things go astray. When two Mickeys unexpectedly wake up on the same day, the whole system is thrown out of whack, leading the ship's corporate overlords (Collette and Ruffalo) to violent means. Suddenly, it's up to the Mickeys and their allies to survive and stop a class war on their new planet.

Check out the official trailer:

Is Mickey 17 worth watching?

Mickey 17 opened with $19 million, which doesn't seem too bad until you account for the fact that it cost $118 million to make. In other words, it was a box office dud and lost a good chunk of change for Warner Bros. And yet, the film has pretty dang good reviews. It sits at a 77 percent critic rating and 73 percent audience rating at Rotten Tomatoes, and Mashable's own reviewer, Kristy Puchko, spoke highly of it.

"The journey Mickey goes on is winding and wild, bucking the conventional flow of a sci-fi action movie, by being only gently sci-fi and barely action. Instead, Mickey 17 plays as a political comedy with cross-genre flair, ultimately urging the audience to see the similarities, and perhaps find our own inner Mickey 17," she writes.

Moral of the story? Box office numbers don't tell the whole story. Also, you can never have too many Robert Pattinsons.

Read our full review of Mickey 17.

How to watch Mickey 17 at home Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

There are a couple of different ways to watch Mickey 17 at home currently: purchasing via digital video-on-demand, renting via digital video-on-demand, or of course, streaming. While renting is the cheapest option, it's also the most limited.

Buy or rent Mickey 17 on digital

Mickey 17 crashed into theaters on March 7, 2025, then became available to watch at home about a month later via digital video-on-demand platforms like Prime Video. You can now purchase the film for your digital collection or rent it for 30 days. If you choose the rental route, just keep in mind that you'll have 30 days to watch, but only 48 hours to finish once you begin.

You can purchase and rent the film at the following retailers as of April 8:

Opens in a new window Credit: Prime Video Rent or buy 'Mickey 17' at Prime Video $5.99 or $12.99 Get Deal Stream Mickey 17 on HBO Max

As a Warner Bros. Pictures film, Mickey 17 will officially make its streaming debut on HBO Max, the Warner Bros.-owned streaming service. Beginning on May 23, audiences can travel to the icy planet Niflheim from their living rooms.

HBO Max subscriptions begin at $9.99 per month, but there are a few different ways you can save some money on your plan. Peep the best HBO Max streaming deals below.

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The cheapest monthly Max subscription (Basic with ads) goes for $9.99, but opting for an annual subscription brings that cost down to just $8.33 per month. You'll have to pay $99.99 up front for the year, but ultimately you'll save about 16% compared to a monthly plan.

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Similarly, you can save 16% on a yearly ad-free plan — now dubbed Max Standard and Max Premium. The standard tier will run you either $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year (about $14.16 per month), while the Premium tier costs either $20.99 per month or $209.99 per year (about $17.50 per month). Both tiers offer an ad-free viewing experience, but the Premium tier comes with 4K Ultra HD video quality, Dolby Atmos immersive audio, and the ability to download more offline content.

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Cricket customers on the $60 per month unlimited plan can enjoy HBO Max with ads for free. When logging into HBO Max, just choose Cricket as your provider and enter your credentials to log in. Voilà — you're in.

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Getting streaming services for free is getting harder and harder to come by. That's why we love this DoorDash collaboration with HBO Max so much. Sign up for DoorDash's annual DashPass plan for $96 per year ($8 per month) and you'll get a free Max Basic subscription (with ads) on top of the other DashPass perks. You'll have to activate your Max subscription through your DoorDash account to get started.

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College students looking to check out Mickey 17 and other Warner Bros. films can access the entire Max library for a year for half price. Just verify your student status with UNiDAYS, retrieve the unique discount code, and sign up for just $4.99 per month rather than $9.99.

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Consolidate your spending and streaming by subscribing to the Disney+ bundle, which includes Disney+, Hulu, and Max, for only $16.99 per month with ads. That lineup of streamers (with ads) would usually cost you $25.97 per month, so you'll end up saving about $9 each month. If you'd rather go ad-free, it'll cost you $29.99 per month as opposed to $48.97. That's up to 38% in savings for access to all three streaming libraries.

Turn your ideas into AI images with no ads and no limits

Mashable - 4 hours 8 min ago

TL;DR: Enjoy endless possibilities with this lifetime subscription to Imagiyo AI Image Generator, now just $39.97 (reg. $495) until June 1.

Opens in a new window Credit: Imagiyo Imagiyo AI Image Generator: Lifetime Subscription (Standard Plan) $39.97
$495 Save $455.03 Get Deal

Even if you’re not an AI buff, you’ve seen the fun people have creating AI-generated images. If you want to expand your imagination and start creating whatever comes to mind — yes, even NSFW images — you may want to take advantage of this lifetime subscription to Imagiyo AI Image Generator. It’s now just $39.97 (reg. $495) until June 1.

Get 500 AI images a month for life

Not an artist? No problem. Thanks to Imagiyo, you don’t need to head back to school for graphic design or animation classes. This AI-powered platform lets you create stunning AI-generated art simply by providing a prompt. Type a few words and your preferred pixel size, then sit back and relax while Imagiyo works its magic.

Whether you’re creating images for work or play, there are no limits on what you can do with Imagiyo. Create commercial content for social media, jazz up a PowerPoint presentation, or make a sentimental gift for a loved one. You can also create high-quality, print-ready images. There are never any watermarks, so the possibilities are endless.

Unlike many AI image generators, Imagiyo also lets you make NSFW images. Just set the privacy to private for that content.

This lifetime subscription to Imagiyo’s standard plan provides 500 images per month and two images per request, with no ads, ever.

Create anything you can dream up with this lifetime subscription to Imagiyo AI Image Generator, now $39.97 (reg. $495) until June 1.

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Bring home a speedy MacBook Air M1 for $580 while supplies last

Mashable - 4 hours 8 min ago

TL;DR: Get a powerful MacBook Air M1 for only $579.99, 61% off the usual price, $1,499, right here while supplies last.

Looking for a laptop you won’t mind lugging around? Typically, super portable laptops aren’t impressive in the power department — but that’s where the MacBook Air shines. This slim device still packs a punch, and right now you can bring one home for just $579.99 (reg. $1,499).

Weighing in at just 2.8 pounds, the MacBook Air is ready to tag along on any adventure. But don’t let its convenient size deceive you. It’s still packed with plenty of power thanks to its M1 chip. This Apple feature can help you multitask and even keep up with demanding tasks like video editing and gaming.

This MacBook Air M1 is quicker than Intel-based laptops, boasting an impressive 3.5x faster performance and 5x faster graphics for apps and games. And a 16-core Neural Engine means it will be able to handle more advanced tasks like AI and machine learning.

A 13.3″ Retina display supports millions of colors, letting you stream or game with a vibrant picture. A 256GB SSD ensures you can download apps and keep important files right on your device.

Perhaps this model’s best-kept secret? An amazing 18-hour battery life, which lets you get more done without having to hunt down an electrical outlet.

Wondering why you’re getting this powerful device at such a low price? It’s due to the grade A refurbished rating, which means it will show up in near-mint condition, with virtually no signs of prior use, and you’ll enjoy a deep discount.

Upgrade your daily laptop with this MacBook Air M1, now just $579.99 (reg. $1,499) while supplies last.

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New AI tools, classic apps: Microsoft Office 2024 gives you the best of both worlds, now for $90 off

Mashable - 4 hours 8 min ago

TL;DR: Give yourself a productivity boost with this lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for Mac or PC, now just $159.97 (reg. $249.99) through June 1.

Jealous of kids getting out of school for the summer? We get it, but as adults, we don’t get the luxury of months off to have fun in the sun. If you’re in desperate need of some motivation at work, let the tried-and-true Microsoft Office apps give you a boost.

Right now, a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for Mac or PC can be yours for just $159.97, $90 off the usual $249.99 price tag, through June 1.

Make life a little easier with these Microsoft Office staples

There’s a reason Microsoft Office has stuck around for decades. Its apps are dependable and helpful for tackling both work and play. And Microsoft Office 2024 gives you a great blend of old favorites and new additions, all designed to help you create content, stay organized, and collaborate with ease.

Microsoft Office 2024 comes packed with five game-changing apps — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote —all for a one-time fee, with no recurring subscription costs.. This version works on both PCs and Apple computers. You can also download the apps directly to your computer to work offline if needed.

This updated version introduces some new perks, like recording presentations with voice narration and videos in PowerPoint, and an updated accessibility checker in Outlook. Touch and pen input is also improved, making it more responsive and user-friendly for tablets and hybrid devices.

AI-powered features in Word offer smarter suggestions and natural language support. And if you’re a frequent Excel user, you’ll enjoy the new data analysis and visualization tools powered by AI.

If you’re working with others, you’ll love the new collaborative tools like co-authoring, enhanced commenting tools, and deeper Microsoft Teams integration.

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Pee-wee as Himself review: Paul Reubens documentary is a must-see for Playhouse fans

Mashable - 4 hours 8 min ago

On its surface, Pee-wee as Himself is a loving two-part documentary looking at the life of the late Paul Reubens, the brilliant comic mind behind the iconic Pee-wee Herman. However, even from the film's opening moments, the battle is clear between subject and director. Reubens sits before a camera, looking straight down the lens, and speaking to his annoyance that his perspective may not be the dominant one in the finished product.

"It turns out you're not supposed to control your own documentary," he laments with clear frustration. He promises the unseen director that he will fight him on this point, adding, "You mark my words." The title card that comes up next plays like a punchline: A Film By Matt Wolf. 

As Reubens died in July of 2023, Wolf has the last laugh here. But the beloved yet controversial comedian is not the butt of the joke in Pee-wee as Himself. Instead, Wolf smartly sets up this battle between Reubens and himself as a parallel to the main thrust of this HBO original: Pee-wee versus Paul.

Over the two feature-length episodes, the documentary guides audiences through his cheerful childhood and wild years at CalArts, his rise to stardom, the turbulent sexual scandals that made him tabloid fodder for years, as well as his comeback. Through it all, Reubens and Wolf explore how Pee-wee was a blessing and a curse for the provocative artist. In doing so, Wolf creates as in-depth a portrait of Reubens as any fan of Pee-wee could ever hope for. However, that means seeing behind the playful boyish exterior, which had so long been a shield, to see the sensitive, wounded man behind him. 

Paul Reubens shares his queerness and inspirations in Pee-wee as Himself. 

A dedicated collector, Reubens not only opens his Los Angeles home with its absurd wealth of kitschy collectibles to Wolf, but also his family photo albums, revealing pictures of him dressed in drag in college and on a Halloween in his youth. With long, elegant dark hair down to his waist, he was an androgynous vision at the art school, playing Jesus in one student film and a sultry mermaid inspired in the next. (When he says he was channelling Cher, the inspiration is immediately clear.)

In interviews, Reubens speaks warmly about the creative discovery of these days, when he first became friends with Laraine Newman, Phil Hartman, and Elvira, the last of whom also shares warm recollections in the doc. But cozy remembrances of twenty-something performance art and first love takes a heart-wrenching turn as Reubens admits frankly that he realized his queerness would be an obstacle to success. So he cut his hair short and strove to "pass" so he might make it big.

When he looks into the camera to explain directly to a younger generation less accustomed to brutal homophobia of the 1980s what "passing" means, there's a familiar pull, like when Pee-wee would look right out to the kids at home, urging them to be their weird selves. Yet here, our hero admits how he hid. 

Reubens gets the last word, eventually.

Wolf's team is up front about the access they had to the star. In title cards they note two important elements to the film's context: 1) Wolf and his team interviewed Reubens for 40 hours, and 2) In that time Reubens never chose to reveal his cancer diagnosis to them. So, he was aware these might be his last days, but the filmmakers were not. The film was precious to its director and subject in different ways. As such, there's an electrifying tension watching his interviews, because while he insists he's not fretting about his "legacy," these very videos show it was on his mind. 

In one moment, he'll offer up a deeply personal revelation, but in the next, he'll insist with a sharp or bored tone that he was joking. As Pee-wee's creator and player, he was in control of his image for much of his professional career. On one hand, his alter-ego was a worldwide sensation, heading hit movies like Pee-wee's Big Adventure, the adored children's program Pee-wee's Playhouse and its spinoff Broadway revival, and endless appearances on talk shows — but always in character. This gave Reubens anonymity, but also denied him acclaim beyond his playhouse buffoonery. But all that changed in 1991, over an incident in an adult movie theater in Sarasota, Florida. 

When the film speaks on this scandal and the unrelated obscenity allegations that arose in 2002, Reubens' perspective takes a backseat. It becomes clear through his absence that Wolf and his team hadn't gotten much footage on these topics before the actor's death. In his place, the friends that stood by him, like his personal assistant Allison Berry, Debi Mazar, and David Arquette, share what those years of public scorn and isolation were like for him. There's an ache in his absence from this second half of the doc, which — intentionally or not — reflects the greater loss of Reubens in the world, both during his exile and now, in the wake of his death.

Yet there's a glorious resilience in his example. For each time he was knocked down and publicly scorned, he rose again, making movies and TV shows in character (2016's delightfully daffy Pee-wee's Big Holiday) and out (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Mystery Men, Pushing Daisies). For Wolf, it could have been easiest to make this upswing the end of his movie, remembering Reubens on a high note. Instead, he circles back to the man himself, playing the self-recorded audio that the multi-hyphenate phenomenon left behind for use in the movie. In it, Reubens' sounds painfully exhausted, but he speaks plainly about how he hopes to be remembered, trying one last time perhaps to take control over a project he worried would define him without his direction. 

In the end, Pee-wee as Himself is not a simple love letter to the iconic character or Reubens. That would suggest Wolf goes easy on either, fawning over them without reservation. This is something greater. Wolf gives Reubens the space to speak for himself, allowing in the edit even the moments when the actor — traumatized by tabloid coverage — second-guesses his desire to share himself. Yet, what's clearest in this marvelous movie is how Pee-wee was a kitschy collection of Reubens' greatest loves and most-treasured ideals. Pee-wee's Playhouse embraces queer performance art, Andy Warhol paintings, and punk band graffiti in a candy-colored vision that allowed its subversion to sneak under the nose of Reagan's ruthlessly conservative America. Through bonkers cartoons, outrageous characters, flailing puppets, and secret words of the day, Pee-wee urged children to be seen, heard, and unapologetically themselves. 

This was his gift to us as children. Thought-provoking, boldly funny, and emotionally riveting, Pee-wee as Himself is his gift to us as grown-ups, as it reveals how hard that lesson can be, and how we must keep pushing ourselves to learn it. 

Pee-wee as Himself is now streaming on Max.

UPDATE: May. 21, 2025, 2:57 p.m. EDT "Pee-wee as Himself" was reviewed out of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. This review, which was originally published on Jan. 25, 2025, has been updated to include current streaming information.

How to watch New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers (Game 2) online for free

Mashable - 4 hours 10 min ago

TL;DR: Live stream New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers (Game 2) in the 2025 NBA playoffs for free on YouTube. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2025 NBA Conference Finals have started with some amazing moments, but the ending to the first game between the Knicks and Pacers will be tough to beat. We're not sure exactly what happened, but the Pacers came away with the win to lead this series 1-0. The pressure is now on the Knicks to win the second game at the Garden.

If you want to watch New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers (Game 2) in the 2025 NBA playoffs for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers (Game 2)?

New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers (Game 2) starts at 8 p.m. ET on May 23. This game takes place at Madison Square Garden.

How to watch New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers (Game 2) for free

New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers (Game 2) in the 2025 NBA playoffs is available to live stream for free on YouTube.

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Shop massive Memorial Day TV deals from TCL, Samsung, Sony, LG, and more

Mashable - 4 hours 38 min ago
The best Memorial Day TV deals at a glance: BEST 43-INCH TV DEAL Samsung 43-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV $699.99 (save $300) Get Deal BEST 55-INCH TV DEAL TCL 55-Inch QM6K QLED 4K TV $498 (save $301.99) Get Deal BEST 65-INCH TV DEAL Sony 65-inch Bravia 8 OLED 4K TV $1,499.99 (save $800) Get Deal BEST 75-INCH+ TV DEAL LG 77-inch C4 OLED evo 4K TV $1,999.99 (save $500) Get Deal

Memorial Day tends to be a huge day of deals for mattresses and home goods, but those are certainly not the only categories seeing major discounts. TVs of all shapes and sizes are also getting the deal treatment this holiday weekend, making it a particularly good time to upgrade your screen.

Many of the new releases from CES 2025 are officially on shelves and some of those are even seeing some surprisingly big price drops. We're tracking all the best Memorial Day TV deals at the three major tech retailers: Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. It's possible new deals will drop as we roll into the weekend, so we'll refresh this list with anything that catches our eye.

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Just announced at CES 2025 and released in March, the TCL QM6K QLED 4K TV is already shaping up to be one of our favorite TVs of 2025. For a TV in its price range, it gets seriously bright. CNET (also owned by Ziff Davis) took it for a spin and also noted that its detailed shadows during darker movies clearly stood out compared to the similarly-priced Roku Pro. It's not as impressive as its more expensive sibling, the QM8, but ultimately, CNET summed up: "For the money, the TCL QM6K has some of the best picture quality, including great black levels, for an LCD-based TV. The QM6K has already seen some impressive discounts since its release, but this is the first time the 55-inch model has dropped this low.

More Memorial Day TV deals43-inch TVs50- to 55-inch TVs65-inch TVs75-inch TVs and up The best Memorial Day deals you can get right now, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

Ditch Microsoft 365’s fees for the lifetime version

Mashable - 9 hours 8 min ago

TL;DR: Save $90 on Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac through April 27.

You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it'll cost you way less in the long run.

Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you've been looking for. Instead of $10 monthly payments, simply pay $159.97 once and be set for life (reg. $249.99). It's that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.

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The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you're switching to a lifetime license doesn't mean you'll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations. 

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How to watch the 2025 MotoGP British Grand Prix online for free

Mashable - 9 hours 8 min ago

TL;DR: Live stream the 2025 MotoGP British Grand Prix for free on ServusTV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2025 MotoGP season continues to entertain and surprise fans, with a number of riders battling it out at the top of the standings. The Márquez are in first and second position going into the British Grand Prix, but former champion Francesco Bagnaia is not too far back.

If you're interested in watching the 2025 MotoGP British Grand Prix for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is the 2025 MotoGP British Grand Prix?

The MotoGP British Grand Prix takes place at the Silverstone Circuit. The 2025 MotoGP British Grand Prix race starts at 8 a.m. ET on May 25.

How to watch the 2025 MotoGP British Grand Prix for free

The MotoGP British Grand Prix is available to live stream for free on ServusTV.

ServusTV is geo-restricted to Austria, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Austria, meaning you can bypass geo-restrictions to access ServusTV from anywhere in the world.

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If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for live streaming is on sale for a limited time.

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A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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How to unblock Pornhub for free in Utah

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TL;DR: Unblock Pornhub from Utah with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN.

Pornhub has banned visitors from a number of U.S. states from accessing their website, but why? This move was in response to the introduction of laws that require visitors to upload ID before accessing porn sites. The stalemate is showing no signs of going anywhere, so potential users in these impacted states require a solution. Fortunately, a simple workaround exists.

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 23, 2025

Mashable - Thu, 05/22/2025 - 22:00

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

  • Yellow: Student classes

  • Green: Southwest-based sports conference

  • Blue: Famous players in the purple and gold

    Purple: NFL cities, unfinished

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

  • Yellow: College Student Classifications

  • Green: Big 12 Schools

  • Blue: Lakers in the Basketball Hall of Fame

  • Purple: First Words in the NFL Team Locations

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #241 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

  • College Student Classifications - FRESHMAN, JUNIOR, SENIOR, SOPHOMORE

  • Big 12 Schools - COLORADO, TCU, TEXAS TECH, WEST VIRGINIA

  • Lakers in the Basketball Hall of Fame - BAYLOR, O'NEAL, WEST, WORTHY

  • First Words in the NFL Team Locations - GREEN, KANSAS, NEW, SAN

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 23, 2025

Mashable - Thu, 05/22/2025 - 22:00

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for May 23 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

  • Yellow: A rowdy gathering

  • Green: Someone's personality

  • Blue: Used in England

  • Purple: The shape of an animal's facial feature

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

  • Yellow: Quite the party

  • Green: One's constitution

  • Blue: British imperial units of weight

  • Purple: What "Cat's Eye" can be used to describe

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #712 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

  • Quite the party: BASH, BLAST, BLOWOUT, RAVE

  • One's constitution: CHARACTER, FIBER, MAKEUP, NATURE

  • British imperial units of weight: DRAM, OUNCE, POUND, STONE

  • What "Cat's Eye" can be used to describe: EYELINER, GLASSES, MARBLE, NEBULA

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 23

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.

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