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TL;DR: Leave recurring costs behind and get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 for just A$80 (reg. A$352) through 27 April.
Opens in a new window Credit: Retail King Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License AU$80With this limited-time offer from the Mashable Shop, you can get an unlimited device license for Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2021 for Windows with a one-time purchase of A$80. Once it's set up on your device, the license will never expire.
Here's what's included with purchase:
Lifetime access to essential Office apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams (free version only), OneNote, Publisher, and Access for all your work and personal projects
Access these productivity tools without recurring subscription fees
Fully compatible with Windows 10 and 11, ensuring smooth functionality on modern PCs
Perfect for business, school, or home use, offering all the apps needed to create, edit, and share documents, presentations, and spreadsheets
Delivered digitally for quick and easy setup with instant access to your license key
Take advantage of this limited-time price drop on a lifetime license to the complete Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2021 suite on sale for A$80 until 27 April at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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Google is under the microscope again — this time in Japan. The country’s Fair Trade Commission has issued a cease-and-desist order against the tech giant, claiming it may have broken Japan’s antitrust laws.
SEE ALSO: Google invented new ways to alter movies with AI for The Sphere. It's sure to be controversial.The order, signed Tuesday, alleges that Google pressured Japanese smartphone manufacturers to preinstall its apps on Android devices, specifically Google Chrome and the Play Store. A senior investigator speaking to The Japan Times said the practice made it "difficult for other competing search engines to be used on Android phones."
This is a notable first for Japan — it’s the country’s first antitrust move against one of the major U.S. tech players. And while the timing of the antitrust action coincides with tariff-related trade talks between Japan and the United States, a press release from the Japanese Fair Trade Commission states that the investigation into Google's business practices began in October 2023.
The investigation found that Google required manufacturers to preinstall Google apps and offered extra ad revenue to companies that complied with these conditions. According to The Japan Times, the company had such agreements with six manufacturers, accounting for roughly 80% of smartphones produced in Japan.
The cease and desist order instructs Google to end these practices or risk facing financial penalties.
The company has also faced antitrust action in the United States and the European Union.
TL;DR: Keep the lights on with help from the Explorer Bear 4000 Watts Portable Ultra-Quiet Dual Fuel Generator with CO Sentry by Pulsar, now $499.99 (reg. $599).
Opens in a new window Credit: Explorer Bear Explorer Bear 4000 Watts Portable Ultra-Quiet Dual Fuel Generator with CO Sentry by Pulsar $499.99Planning some off-grid adventures? Whether you've got some remote plans for the summer or you just want to have backup power on hand in a pinch, the Explorer Bear 4000W is ready to handle both.
This heavy-duty yet portable generator runs on gas or propane and comes equipped with safety features to give you peace of mind — whether you're camping, prepping, or powering through an outage. And right now, it's available for $499.99 (regularly $599).
Enjoy portable power with dual fuel optionsWe don't know when the next power outage may hit. The Explorer Bear not only gives you peace of mind in an emergency, but also offers versatility with dual fuel options and a telescopic handle that adjusts to different lengths.
The Explorer Bear operates on both gas and propane, with an impressive 4000 peak watts on the former and 3600 peak watts on the latter. And you can even switch between the sources while it's running with the convenient control panel dial.
Unlike many generators, this one operates quietly, measuring at just 62dB. And it comes with many built-in safeguards — like overload protection, a low oil shutdown, and short circuit protection that shields it from electrical surges and shorts. A CO safety alert system also alerts you to dangerous carbon monoxide levels.
This handy generator is powered by a 5.5HP 149cc 4-stroke high-speed engine, which makes it great for emergencies or other times when you need immediate remote power.
Stay powered up anytime with the Explorer Bear, now just $499.99.
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Amazon just dropped the dates of its next sale, and this time, it's for the book lovers.
The Amazon Book Sale runs from April 23 to 28, 2025. The savings will be major, offering up to 80% off of e-books, audiobooks under $8, and up to 65% off of print books. But the best news of all is that early savings are already trickling in. Right now, you can find the Amazon Kindle Scribe for $85 off and three months of Audible for $0.99.
Here's everything to know about the Amazon Book Sale.
Who can shop the Amazon Book Sale?Unlike Prime Day, any Amazon customer can shop the sale; it's not exclusive to Prime members. The deals will be available to customers in the United States, Canada, the UK, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and South Africa.
When is the Amazon Book Sale?Officially, the Amazon Book Sale runs from April 23 to 28.
However, the deals have already kicked off on both books and e-readers. Amazon is rolling out more deals as the sale approaches. Each day will bring new drops. For example, on April 20, you can find Wedding People by Alison Espach for 49% off.
What deals will the Amazon Book Sale offer? Credit: AmazonIn addition to all the savings on books — both print, Kindle, and audio — the Book Sale will bring discounts on subscriptions, too. Here's what to expect:
Get three months of Kindle Unlimited for $0.99 and borrow from the Kindle Unlimited catalogue of books.
Get three months of Audible for $0.99 to enjoy audiobooks on the go.
Get three months of Comixology Unlimited for $0.99 and enjoy over 45,000 comic books, graphic novels, and manga.
Throughout the sale, enjoy double and triple points day with Kindle Rewards.
Amazon loves to pre-game its own sales with...more deals. You can find solid savings on books and devices right now. Here are all the deals you can start shopping:
Savings on Amazon Devices: Get the Amazon Kindle Scribe for $85 off, or the Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet for $35 off.
Audiobooks under $8: Start shopping audible audiobooks for under $8. Or sign-up for three months of Audible for $0.99.
Shop e-books up to 93% off: Shop bestsellers and editor's pick e-books up to 93% off. Get page-to-screen adaptations like Normal People: The Scripts for just $1.99.
Shop print books up to 65% off: Explore editor-selected deals on print books, including award-winning fiction like The Leavers by Lisa Ko and acclaimed series like The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion blew many minds back in 2006, and it seems like it's getting ready to potentially do the same in 2025.
Bethesda's very popular open-world RPG, which singlehandedly sold some Xbox 360s back in the day, seems to be getting a modern remake. This has been rumored for a while, but extremely legitimate-looking screenshots leaked via the backend of developer Virtuos Studios' website on Tuesday morning. You can see some of them via Reddit and on social media, but much of the Virtuos website was seemingly closed off not long after the leak surfaced, as many of the links now go to 404 screens at the time of publishing.
SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 tariff impacts: What we know so far This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.For context, Virtuos is a Singapore-based studio that does a lot of support work for both original games and ports of older games to newer hardware. In other words, an Oblivion remake is the exact kind of thing Virtuos would normally work on. The most wild part is that the remake could be coming out in the very near future. Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb, who has a history of being right with these sorts of things, said on his GameBreaking News podcast on Monday that the game is shadow-dropping during the week of April 21.
So not only is this remake potentially real, but it could be in your hands as soon as next week.
SAVE $65: A refurbished Kindle Paperwhite (16GB, 11th gen) is down to $84.99 at Woot with discount code FIREFIVE. A brand-new Kindle Paperwhite with the same specs sells for $149.99 at Amazon. That's $65 off the new price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Refurbished Kindle Paperwhite (16GB, 11th gen) $84.99 at WootWe're rounding the corner into summer, and if you have plans to read poolside on vacation or on the couch with air conditioning, you'll want to pay attention to this deal.
As of April 15, a refurbished Kindle Paperwhite (16GB, 11th gen) is just $84.99 with code FIREFIVE at Woot. A new Kindle Paperwhite (16GB, 11th gen) sells for $149.99, which means the refurbished model saves you $65, or 43%.
SEE ALSO: Groceries are expensive — take up to 20% off during the Amazon Spring Grocery SaleThe Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is here to change your mind about e-readers. While some people feel there's nothing compared to a physical book, the Paperwhite comes pretty darn close, and if you're considering packing several books on vacation, a Kindle Paperwhite is infinitely easier to pack.
This refurbished deal at Woot gives you an 11th generation Kindle Paperwhite with 16GB of storage. This model launched in 2021 and was replaced with the 12th gen that launched in 2024. Overall, Amazon says the newer model has a longer battery life and faster performance. However, the refurnished sale price on a slightly older model is a great option.
The 11th gen Kindle Paperwhite boasts up to 10 weeks of battery life on the 6.8-inch display. You'll be able to download and store thousands of e-books with 16GB of storage space, and the device is waterproof. All of this, including the great sale price, means you'll be set for summer vacation reading.
Grabbing a refurbished model that takes 43% off the normal price is also a great option if you're new to the world of e-readers and want to try one out at a discounted price. It's also a great deal for teens or college students.
For under $85, you can snag a refurbished Kindle Paperwhite. And since we're all a little concerned about tariffs, buying used is a great way to avoid any price hikes.
BOGO 50% OFF: As of April 15, buy one, get 50% off select Starbucks coffee at Target in-store and online.
Opens in a new window Credit: Target Buy one, get 50% off select Starbucks coffee In-store and online Get DealWhat's better than a morning cup of coffee? Or a mid-afternoon cup of coffee? Or, well, an anytime cup of coffee? Few things are when you're a big caffeine fan, but trips to Starbucks can start to get expensive. When you factor in time, gas, and money for each drink, you start seeing how much money goes to satisfying your need for a vanilla frappe at 10:30 AM every day. But here's the good news: you can curb your spending a bit right now, thanks to a deal at Target.
As of April 15, buy one, get 50% off select Starbucks coffee at Target in-store and online. This deal is live through April 19, and it applies to both in-store and online purchases. Your discount will automatically be applied at checkout, and you must be a Target Circle member to qualify.
There's a ton of different options you can choose from, all pulled from Starbucks' collection of roasts and flavored coffees. Choose from Keurig cups, fresh ground coffee, cold brew concentrate, and instant packets, all available in a variety of flavors. It's a good time to stock up, especially since you're getting half off your second item.
Think of how many servings you can get for the price of making all the coffee at home yourself. And with the way the economy is, it's probably a good idea to save more money now than hopping in the car and going on a Starbies run. You can add milk and sugar and all that jazz yourself at home, too.
This week car rental company Hertz notified its users of a wide-ranging data breach that exposed some customers' personal information.
On Monday, April 14, TechCrunch reported the appearance of a Notice of Data Incident on the Hertz website. According to the notice, personal information including names, contact information, date of birth, credit card information, driver's license information, and "information related to workers' compensation claims" were potentially exposed in the data breach.
Additionally, Social Security numbers, government IDs, passport information, Medicare or Medicaid IDs, and medical information from car accident claims may also have been stolen from "a very small number of individuals," said the notice.
Hertz discovered the breach on February 10, and customer data was stolen in October 2024 and December 2024.
SEE ALSO: Grubhub confirms data breach, both drivers and customers are affectedHertz did not say how many customers had their personal information exposed. However, according to a copy of the notice issued to Maine residents (published by the Office of the Maine Attorney General), the breach affected 3,409 customers in Maine alone. That means the true number of impacted individuals is likely far larger, especially considering that notices were also issued to customers in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and beyond.
The breach came from a Hertz vendor called Cleo, which manages file-sharing platforms for the company. "On February 10, 2025, we confirmed that Hertz data was acquired by an unauthorized third party that we understand exploited zero-day vulnerabilities within Cleo’s platform in October 2024 and December 2024," read the notice. Hertz didn't provide any further specifics about the hack or hackers, but during those same months, cybersecurity firm Huntress reported "evidence of threat actors exploiting this [Cleo software]." Around that same time, ransomware group Clop claimed responsibility for data theft attacks targeting Cleo's servers.
In the notice, Hertz said it was "not aware of any misuse of personal information for fraudulent purposes in connection with the event." But it encouraged customers to "remain vigilant" of any instances of data breaches and shared resources on how to monitor account statements and credit reports, including how to place a fraud alert or credit freeze on their accounts. Some Hertz customers will also be offered "two years of identity monitoring services" free of charge.
Hertz did not immediately respond to a request for comment on this developing story, but we will update this article if we receive a response.
2025 has offered a lot of tantalizing horror already, with such freaky films as the rom-com slasher Heart Eyes, the ultra-violent Stephen King adaptation The Monkey, and Ryan Coogler's awe-inspiring vampire thriller Sinners. But the biggest surprise for horror fans this year might be that The Life of Chuck, the upcoming collaboration between horror auteur Mike Flanagan and prolific author Stephen King, which is not really a horror movie at all.
While Flanagan's previous two King adaptations, Gerald's Game and Doctor Sleep, were deeply creepy, The Life of Chuck is an uplifting story of love, joy, and letting go. Based on a King novella, this movie blends genres in three chapters to explore the life of an average guy (Tom Hiddleston) and his profound impact on the world.
Joining Hiddleston in peopling this world is a crackling ensemble cast that includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Annalise Basso, Benjamin Pajak, Karen Gillan, Mia Sara, Matthew Lillard, Carl Lumbly, Samantha Sloyan, Harvey Guillén, Jacob Tremblay, Kate Siegel, and Mark Hamill.
Early reviews out of the film's premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival last fall were ecstatic. In my review for Mashable, I cheered, "The Life of Chuck is a perfect marriage of Mike Flanagan and Stephen King's talents, but not in the way you might expect....There are some movies that really deserve to be seen in a big theater, surrounded by people — a community – tied to each other in the heady experience of cinematic art, and The Life of Chuck is one of them. It is glorious."
SEE ALSO: Every single Stephen King movie adaptation, rankedBut hey, this is still Stephen King we're talking about. So while The Life of Chuck is more Shawshank Redemption and Stand By Me than It or Carrie, it still features some spooky elements. Horror fans might not see this as a horror movie, but they will likely relish in its suspense all the same.
The Life of Chuck opens in theaters June 6.
GET $60 OFF: As of April 15, Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds are on sale for $189.99, down from $249.99, at the Best Buy Spring Sale. That's a savings of $60, or 24%.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 $189.99 at Best BuyApple AirPods Pro 2 bring aspirational tech into your ears, with a wireless charging case, excellent sound, and active noise cancellation. You can't want much more from headphones — other than more affordability.
Best Buy's Spring Sale is on, and the Apple AirPods Pro 2 got their price slashed as part of the festivities. Get them on sale as of April 15 for $189.99, down from $249.99, and save $60, or 24%.
SEE ALSO: Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) are down by $70 in Best Buy's Spring SaleAirPods Pro 2 are for more than just music. Take calls right on your Bluetooth earbuds, eliminate noise, and mix the real world in. Transparency Mode allows the outside world into your audio mix, ensuring that you're not surprised by your boss calling your name or a passing ambulance.
Battery life is always a concern with Bluetooth headphones, but these get you six hours of play time with ANC enabled, plus 60 hours of charge from their included wireless case.
Headphones need to be able to withstand the elements. These are IP54-certified to resist dust, sweat, and rain. They can also be customized with included silicone tips to fit your ear size. Hearing protection and a hearing test are built right in, and these buds can actually double as hearing aids.
Grab the AirPods Pro 2 for less and start enjoying your headphones more.
SAVE UP TO $200: As of April 15, Walmart has two great refurbished Dyson deals under $400: Save $70 and get the Dyson V8 Origin+ for $179.99 or save $200 and get the Dyson V15 Detect Total Clean for $399.99
A new Dyson vacuum? In this economy?
Dysons are already on the expensive end for vacuums, and tariffs could cause Dyson price tags to spike any time now. Dyson has key manufacturing hubs in countries like Singapore, China, and Mexico — all of which are being hit tariff rates to varying (quite steep) degrees. While there's no official word yet from the brand itself, Dyson is likely one of the tech brands that'll need to raise prices.
A refurbished Dyson vacuum in this economy, however, could be doable — especially when they have an extra discount tacked onto the original refurb price. I'm actually seeing two stellar refurbished Dyson vacuum deals at Walmart, each appealing to slightly different budgets: Get a Dyson V8 Origin+ for $179.99 (regularly $249.99 refurbished or $329.99 brand new) or the Dyson V15 Detect Total Clean for $399.99 (regularly $599.99 refurbished or $749.99 brand new).
SEE ALSO: As a Dyson stan, I wouldn't tell anyone to buy the Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuumWhichever of these two Dysons is best for you simply depends on how intense your cleaning needs are at home — or, rather, how intense you are about cleaning.
The V8 is on the lower end of Dyson's suction spectrum, dishing out slightly more oomph than the V7 for up to 40 minutes on one charge. It'll totally suffice for single-person homes or other smaller spaces with light foot traffic.
The V15 Detect brings home Dyson's iconic green laser that highlights dust, hair, and tiny crumbs that don't always show up to the naked eye (but definitely show up on the bottom of your feet). I fell in love with the laser when I first got the Dyson V12 Detect Slim a few years ago, and it has literally changed my life as a cat mother of two. The laser is so good at pointing out dusty spots on hard floors that I actually use it to test the suction performance of all of the robot vacuums I test at home. And, compared to the V12 that I use, the V15 on sale at Walmart actually has stronger suction and a larger dust bin. Depending on the mode you select on the LCD screen, the V15 Detect can clean for up to an hour on one charge.
SAVE $69.01: As of April 15, shop the Apple AirPods Max for $479.99, down from $549, at Amazon. You'll save $69.01 for 13% off.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) $479.99 at AmazonApple's flagship over-the-ear headphones, the AirPods Max, have a fun, futuristic design and come in bright hues of blue, orange, and purple. Beyond looks, they're pretty good headphones, too (and very popular). With active noise cancellation and seamless iOS connectivity, they sound good and are user-friendly. Our main issue with the AirPods Max comes down to price.
For $549, they're one of the more expensive pairs of noise-cancelling headphones on the market, topping both Bose and Sony in price, which is why we're always looking for deals. Luckily, as of April 15, you can find the Apple AirPods Max on sale for just $479.99 at Best Buy. That's a savings of $69.01, for 13% off.
SEE ALSO: Bose QuietComfort headphones just hit their lowest price of the yearA few weeks ago we spotted the Apple AirPods Max on sale at Best Buy for $479.99. Amazon finally matched the price today. This deal comes at a good time: a recent upgrade just provided the AirPods Max with lossless audio, preventing delay in audio when wearing the headphones.
Shop this deal on Apple AirPods Max at Amazon and save $69.01.
SAVE $50: The Amazon Echo Hub is on sale for $129.99 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $179.99. That's a 28% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Hub $129.99 at AmazonSmart home devices are some of the most convenient upgrades we've seen in tech in the last decade. From video doorbells to smart lighting, our homes have never been better connected. If you've outfitted your house with smart devices, there's a single panel to control them all and it happens to be on sale today at Amazon.
As of April 15, the Amazon Echo Hub is on sale for $129.99, marked down from the standard price of $179.99. That's a savings of $50 from a 28% discount. This sale price also comes within $5 of the lowest we've ever seen Amazon offer.
If you've jumped on the smart home bandwagon, you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed by how many control panels you need to access. There's one for the thermostat, the video doorbell, the security system, the lights in the bedroom, the ceiling fan in the dining room, and the smart plug in the living room. Instead of dealing with all of those separately, the Amazon Echo Hub conveniently combines them all into one eight-inch display.
Amazon considers the Echo Hub to be a central control panel for your smart home devices, and it's compatible with thousands of gadgets. It easily mounts to a wall in your home and gives you access to controls you'll use everyday like turning the air conditioning on and viewing who's at the door. You can play music directly from the Echo Hub or connect it to another smart speaker.
The Amazon Echo Hub also allows you to see calendars, reminders, and make lists. Plus, it comes packed with Alexa's help who can order groceries for you, keep track of a timer, or remind you to schedule that doctor's appointment.
If you could use some simplifying when it comes to smart devices, today's sale price on the Echo Hub means this is a great time to upgrade. One central control hub will streamline your favorite devices.
SAVE $400 : As of April 15, the Apple MacBook Pro laptop (M3, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is on sale for $1,299.00, down from $1,699. That saves you $400, or 24%.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro (M3, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,299 at Best BuyThe MacBook Pro is full of processing power and appeal. Famed for their proficiency with visual processing, video, and sound, these laptops appeal to creators, students, and professionals — especially when they're on sale.
As of April 15, the Apple MacBook Pro (M3, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is on sale for $1,299, down from $1,699, at Best Buy's Spring Sale. That's $400 off for a savings of 24%.
SEE ALSO: Slash $500 off the M3 Apple iMac desktop at Best Buy's Spring SaleThis MacBook Pro is loaded with an M3 chip. It might be behind the newest M4 chip, but the M3 is still powerful enough to blaze through most activities (and multitasking) you'll throw at it. With a 1TB SSD, this laptop has a huge memory bank for creative projects, games, data sets, movies, music, and more.
With the Pro, you can expect smooth processing and excellent graphics. Solid microphones and a 1080P webcam ensure you've got the capabilities you need for interaction, while three Thunderbolt ports enable you to plug in external SSDs or instruments without slowing down. Beyond hardware, software like GarageBand makes it simple to create.
Get it for its components, its powerful processing, or its 1000 Nit 3024 x 1964 screen: this MacBook Pro deal is loaded.
Tariffs or no tariffs, Amazon is loaded with deals on tech this week that you won't want to miss. Whether you're in the market for an upgrade or you've had your eyes on some top-notch devices, we recommend snagging these discounts while you can.
Here are a few of our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on April 15. If none of these are catching your eye, be sure to check out our selections from yesterday, April 14. Many of those deals are still live, including nearly 30% off the Amazon Echo Hub.
Our top pick: Kindle Scribe Opens in a new window Credit: Kindle Kindle Scribe (32GB) $339.99 at AmazonThe 2024 Kindle Scribe is the largest in the brand's lineup and the only model that allows you to take notes on the screen with an included stylus. Otherwise, it's largely the same as any other Kindle (not that that's a bad thing). Mashable's e-reader expert, Sam Mangino, says it's great "if you're an avid annotator and want a distraction-free e-reader." However, ultimately she concludes that its performance doesn't match up to its outrageous $400 price tag. The only time she recommends buying the Scribe is when it's on sale — like right now. The model with 32GB of storage is down to $339.99 instead of $419.99, making it a much more palatable purchase. That's nearly 20% in savings and matches its price from the Big Spring Sale.
Read our full review of the 2024 Kindle Scribe.
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) $479.99 at AmazonSure, Apple's AirPods Max are powerful and stylish, but they're also extremely overpriced. We do recommend them for Apple loyalists, although we wish they had longer battery life (or a headphone jack) and a better carrying case. It's definitely easier to look past our qualms, however, when they're on sale. As of April 15, you can get the newer USB-C model for just $479.99 instead of $549. That's 13% or $69 in savings.
Read our full review of the AirPods Max.
Instacart $100 gift card Opens in a new window Credit: Instacart Instacart $100 gift card $85 at AmazonGroceries are so dang expensive that any little bit helps. If you're an Instacart user, you can get $100 worth of groceries for only $85 with this gift card deal at Amazon as of April 15. Or, if you're feeling generous, you could also gift it to someone in need at checkout. Just act fast if you want to score the $15 discount — as a Lightning deal, it'll be gone before you know it.
Bose QuietComfort headphones Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort noise-cancelling headphones $229 at AmazonThe Bose QuietComfort Ultra are some of the best headphones we've ever tested, but their less expensive sibling — the Bose QuietComfort — are pretty great too. They still check all the right boxes: impressive noise cancellation, comfortable fit, rich audio, and affordability. As our sister site PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) put it in their review, "they absolutely won't disappoint if you want to save a bit of money." Choose from several color options and snag a pair on sale for only $229 at Amazon as of April 15. That's 34% in savings.
Amazon Echo Pop Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Pop $29.99 at AmazonWant to add Alexa to your home without spending an arm and a leg? The Echo Pop is your best bet — especially when it's on sale. Essentially an Echo Dot lite, the Pop is designed for "people who like to keep music playing, and who also use Alexa as a home assistant." It's a budget-friendly speaker that sounds great and adds a fun pop of color to your home. Not to mention, as of April 15, it'll only cost you $29.99 and comes with a free WiZ smart bulb.
None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.
4chan, the controversial imageboard where users can anonymously post anything and everything, is experiencing downtime as of this morning. Thousands of visitors reported outages on Tuesday, according to DownDetector. (Disclosure: Ziff Davis owns both Mashable and Down Detector.)
The current speculation among users is that 4chan was hacked by an attacker taking advantage of an exploit in an outdated version of PHP that the site still ran on, but we have not been able to verify these rumors.
4chan hasn't changed much since Christopher Poole, aka "moot," founded it in 2003. The imageboard has evolved over the years from a user base consisting of Anonymous hacktivists to fringe far-right wingers. Poole sold 4chan to Hiroyuki Nishimura, the owner of competing Japanese imageboard 2channel, in 2015 after taking a job with Google. Since then, according to users, it appears very little has been done to upgrade the site's tech.
Users are trading rumors that the site's source code and database were leaked. If any data is leaked, the most sensitive data would likely belong to 4chan's volunteer moderators and could consist of their login credentials and chat logs. (Again, we haven't been able to independently verify these rumors.) We'll update this story if we learn any concrete information, but for now, we can only confirm that the 4chan outage is ongoing.
On social media, users have latched onto the alleged last post they reportedly saw before the site went down: An image of Jack Black from A Minecraft Movie accompanied by the words "CHICKEN JOCKEY."
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.SAVE $110: As of April 15, get the Ninja Slushi (Factory Reconditioned) for $239.99 at Woot, down from its usual price of $349.99. That's a discount of 35%.
Opens in a new window Credit: Woot Ninja Slushi (Factory Reconditioned) $239.99 at WootSummer is slowly creeping up. The weather is getting warmer, and that means you'll want some easy ways to cool off without spending money. One great way to do that is by sipping on a delicious slushie or other frozen beverage. But they can be expensive to grab on a regular basis, so why not make your own at home? Appliances like the Ninja Slushi can help you do just that, especially when it's available at a deep discount.
As of April 15, get the Ninja Slushi (Factory Reconditioned) for $239.99 at Woot, down from its usual price of $349.99. That's a discount of 35%. This model has been reconditioned by Woot and comes with a 90-day Woot warranty.
The Ninja Slushi can make a wide variety of delicious drinks with the press of a button. It uses RapidChill Technology to spin a cooling cylinder and freeze liquid, so you don't need any ice to make refreshing drinks, including wine, coffee, soda, milk, shakes, and much more.
It comes with five presets to help you create the perfect frozen drink for you, with a simple pouring spout so you can serve straight from the machine, as well as easy temperature control to make thicker or thinner drinks based on your preferences. Plus, it makes your frozen treats quietly thanks to its near-silent compressor that can keep your drinks at the correct temperature for up to 12 hours.
This is the perfect way to enjoy all your favorite drinks without paying too much cash every time you're ready for a shake or something, so be sure to grab yours while it's still available.
Ready for a gnarly fairytale, full of body horror, dark humor, and sibling rivalry? The Ugly Stepsister will give you all that and more. And the video above gives you a bone-crunching preview.
Written and directed by Emilie Blichfeldt, this critically heralded horror movie takes the Cinderella story you thought you knew, and gives it a bloody fresh spin by focusing on the maligned ugly stepsister. Sure, Elvira (Lea Myren) dreams of being swept up in the arms of the kingdom's handsome prince. But to catch the eye of this eligible bachelor, her ruthless mother (Ane Dahl Torp) believes she needs the help of Dr. Esthétique (Adam Lundgren), a medieval cosmetic surgeon whose methods are, well, the stuff of nightmares.
SEE ALSO: 'The Ugly Stepsister' trailer has big 'The Substance' vibesThe clip above offers some of the horrid lengths poor Elvira will go to achieve her happily-ever-after. But the cheeky tone of this faux commercial for Dr. Esthétique gives a sense of the wicked sense of humor at play in The Ugly Stepsister.
As I cheered in my review out of the film's Sundance premiere, "The Ugly Stepsister is a deranged and dizzying achievement, folding in a classic story with a bitingly modern satire and bold body horror. Blichfeldt weaves these elements together to make a film that feels both of this moment and aesthetically nostalgic."
See for yourself when The Ugly Stepsister opens in theaters on April 18.
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Bose QuietComfort headphones offer excellent noise cancellation and audio quality. Like the name implies, they're extremely comfortable, with plush ear cups to cover your ears for all-day wear. On a single charge, they can go for about 24 hours, letting you wear them for a full day without needing to find a charger. The main difference between these headphones and the Ultra models is the immersive audio feature. While the QuietComfort don't have immersive audio, you won't miss it thanks to its full, well-rounded sound.
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