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GET $400 OFF: As of April 8, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 AMD Ryzen 9 16GB RAM GeForce RTX 4060 1TB SSD Gaming Laptop is $400 off at Best Buy, for a price of $1,199.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 AMD Ryzen 9 16GB RAM GeForce RTX 4060 1TB SSD Gaming Laptop $1,199.99 at Best Buy
$1,599.99 Save $400 Get Deal

With tariffs creating volatility across the global market, It's impossible to predict what anything is about to cost, but advanced GeForce RTX laptops are especially subject to chaos. That's part of why this Asus deal with RTX 4060 sticks out. The other reason is that this is simply one stacked laptop — especially for $400 off.

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is one of our favorite gaming laptops right now. As of April 8, the G14 is on sale for $1,199.99, down from $1,599.99, at Best Buy. That's $400 off, or a 25% discount, and equivalent to its Cyber Monday price.

SEE ALSO: Game time — this Asus TUF Gaming Laptop is $400 off and it's got a Radeon RX7700S

The G14 is one of those gaming laptops with so many remarkable specs that reading through them can feel like swimming in digits and acronyms, but in this case, the final build has such gestalt that our reviewer called it the "MacBook Pro of gaming laptops."

The G14's graphics drive is the first thing that will stick out: it's an advanced GeForce RTX 4060 ray tracing drive. It's behind the 50 series, but it is certainly extremely powerful. This works in tandem with an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and 16GB of RAM.

Speedy graphics put the finish on AAA games, but speedy screen refresh times help you win online tournaments, and this laptop delivers, with a 120Hz OLED screen.

With a 1TB storage SSD, this laptop has the space required for sprawling RPGs and more. Whatever your taste, if you're after a new gaming laptop, this deal shouldn't be passed over.

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of April 8: OUR TOP PICK Sony SRS-XG300 X-Series $137.95 (save $212.04) Get Deal BEST TABLET DEAL Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (64GB, WiFi) $157.19 (save $62.80) Get Deal BEST DIY DEAL Cricut Joy Xtra $127.68 (save $71.32) Get Deal BEST STREAMING DEVICE DEAL Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K $24.99 (save $25 with code WIN4KFTV) Get Deal BEST HOME SECURITY DEAL Blink Outdoor 4 (3-pack) $129.99 (save $130) Get Deal

There's no need to wait around for the next Prime Day. Plenty of deals are floating around at Amazon on this random Tuesday in April — you just have to do a little digging. Fortunately, we've done the hard part for you and found a few standout deals we think are worth adding to your cart.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on April 8. None of these catching your eye? Be sure to check out our selections from yesterday, April 7. Many of those deals are still live, including 40% off the Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet.

Our top pick: Sony SRS-XG300 Bluetooth speaker Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony SRS-XG300 X-Series $137.95 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $212.04 Get Deal

For a speaker that's as powerful as it is portable, check out the Sony SRS-XG300. It packs 25 hours of a battery life, a 10-minute charge boost that delivers another 70 minutes, colorful LED lights, and in-app sound customization. "If you're looking for an easily portable outdoor speaker that delivers some serious thunder, the SRS-XG300 earns our Editors' Choice," our sister site PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) summed up in their review. It's a little steep at its full cost of $349.99, but as of April 8, it's down to $137.95. That's 61% in savings and a new record-low, beating its price from last week by $5.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K $24.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $25.00 with code WIN4KFTV Get Deal

Only a few bucks more than the basic Fire TV Stick, the 4K version steps up the features in every way. It's equipped with cinematic 4K Ultra HD, as well as support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos, and WiFi 6. A quad-core 1.7 GHz processor delivers faster app starts and more fluid navigation. Plus, it allows you to play Xbox games without a console, unlike its basic counterpart. Regularly $49.99, you can snag it on sale once again for just $24.99 using the code WIN4KFTV. That's 50% in savings.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (64GB, WiFi) $157.19 at Amazon
$219.99 Save $62.80 Get Deal

Tablets have come a long way over the years, with some just as (if not more) advanced than laptops. But if you want a tablet that simply serves as a tablet, you don't need to spend a fortune. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is reliable and can handle basic everyday tasks proficiently and is on sale for just $157.19. That's 29% off. It packs an 11-inch display, quad speakers powered by Dolby Atmos, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor, and expandable storage up to 1TB. Last year, our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) dubbed it the "best low-cost Android tablet you can buy."

Cricut Joy Xtra Opens in a new window Credit: Cricut Cricut Joy Xtra $127.68 at Amazon
$199 Save $71.32 Get Deal

Looking to dabble in some DIY projects? The Cricut Joy Xtra is one of the most affordable and portable cutting machines Cricut makes, making it ideal for beginners (as well as those with limited space). It can cut over 50 different materials, like iron-on, cardstock, vinyl, and Cricut Smart Materials, draw any shape, write in a variety of styles, and cut individual shapes up to four feet long. It doesn't offer USB connectivity like its bigger siblings or work with your home printer, but it does connect via Bluetooth for convenience. Usually $199, it's on sale at Amazon for just $127.68 as of April 8. That's 36% in savings.

Blink Outdoor 4 (3-pack) Opens in a new window Credit: Blink Blink Outdoor 4 (3-pack) $129.99 at Amazon
$259.99 Save $130 Get Deal

The Blink Outdoor 4 is a top-notch security camera for anyone on a budget. You can snag three for just $129.99 at Amazon as of April 8 — that's 50% in savings. Whether you're a pet owner, a frequent traveler, or you're just looking for some peace of mind at home, the Blink Outdoor 4 can give you an extra set of eyes or ears around your property. It offers infrared night vision, two-way audio, and customizable motion-detection zones. Plus, it works seamlessly with other Alexa-enabled devices. Pop in some AA batteries and you won't have to worry about changing them or charging these cameras for two years.

None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.

Earlier this year, Steven Soderbergh and David Koepp thrilled us with Black Bag, a clever and sexy espionage thriller that put a married couple at the center of its secrets and scheming. Now comes the funhouse mirror version of that: The Amateur. On a very superficial level, both movies are about spies and marriage. But one is sophisticated, playing with genre expectations to surprise the audience while exploring the depths of marital intimacy and trust. The other is The Amateur, a frustratingly old-school thriller in which the most modern element is not the top-notch computer hacking that's crucial to its plotline, but focusing its story of a "wife guy."

SEE ALSO: 'Black Bag' review: Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender face off in a sexy and sophisticated spy thriller

Academy Award–winner Rami Malek stars as wife guy Charlie Heller, who, when he's not fawning over his beautiful, chatty, cheerful spouse, Sarah (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's Rachel Brosnahan), works for the CIA in their decryption and analysis sector. An introverted computer nerd, Charlie doesn't have much in the way of friends, unless you count his mysterious online buddy Inquiline, who sends him super top-secret info about CIA cover-ups. When Sarah dies in a hostage situation, Charlie is utterly alone. So what does he do? Well, he blackmails his corrupt CIA bosses into training him in the ways of espionage, so he can track down those who killed his wife and exact a brutal revenge. 

Credit: 20th Century Studios

If this premise sounds familiar, it might be because The Amateur is based on the 1981 Robert Littell novel of the same name, or because that book was adapted into a movie that same year. Or maybe it's because the very conceit of "man shows he loves woman by exacting revenge" is such a cliché that we have a term for how it treats these female characters, who exist purely to die and give the man in their life a reason to have feelings. It's called "fridging." And even though Brosnahan has a dazzling screen presence and a Primetime Emmy, her role in The Amateur is to be charming and then tragically killed. 

Where Black Bag broke the rules of spy movies and married couples being boring, The Amateur flings audiences back into the tedious and maudlin tale of a man who will literally plot a globe-trekking assassination vacation instead of going to therapy. 

The Amateur taps into a boring vein of toxic masculinity.  Credit: 20th Century Studios

As soon as Charlie arrives at the CIA offices, screenwriters Gary Spinelli and Ken Nolan set him apart from the ultra-macho men who work as agents: Where Charlie is scrawny, nervous, and soft-spoken, The Bear (Jon Bernthal of the unrelated TV show The Bear), is muscular, confident, and has bravado. CIA director Moore (Holt McCallany) is likewise a human brick wall, speaking with a low, harsh efficiency, even when giving condolences. So when Charlie uses his very special set of computer engineering skills to push his bosses into training him to shoot, evade, and generally be a spy, that's meant to be very fish out of water. But Malek played this game 10 years back in the TV drama Mr. Robot, so the supposed contrast isn't all that compelling.  

Under the mentoring of Colonel Henderson (Laurence Fishburne), Charlie not only learns how to fire a gun, but also realizes that's not going to be the best way for him to end the quartet who killed his wife. Instead, he'll use his much-touted brain to come up with ludicrously complicated methods to murder, exploiting allergies, a rooftop pool, and vanity to his own ends. But while this vengeance is inventive, it's not amusing or fun. It's grim. 

SEE ALSO: 'Drop' review: Date night thriller delivers satisfying twists and meaningful red flags

Rather than coping with his wife's death, he's pitched himself into some twisted quest to avenge her, never stopping to consider what she might have wanted for him. But hey, to his credit, she only exists to give him a plotline. And per everything else about this movie, he only exists to obsess unhealthily over her. He has no life outside of his job and his wife, so with her gone, he thrusts his identity into the former, making himself over to be as Bear-like as he can imagine. Unspoken is the idea that, if he can be a real man and kill off all these enemies, he'll be better — and like the untouchable, deep-voiced macho men who make him feel inferior, who can storm into any room with a gun and take whatever they want. 

That this is exactly the kind of man who killed his wife is not something touched on until the climax, and then, it’s not done in such a way as to satisfy. While a monologue from critically beloved character actor Michael Stulhberg (Call My by Your Name) draws a line between this amateur and the terrorists he loathes, the movie itself refuses to confront the consequences of Charlie’s quest. His reckless mission leads to untold collateral damage and traumatizing countless civilians, plus the death of an ally. And yet, the movie won't take a single beat to allow these tragedies to sink it. Why? Because wife guy gonna wife guy? 

The Amateur makes little use of its best assets: its ensemble cast.  Credit: 20th Century Studios

Malek, performing a blend of his characters from Mr. Robot and the horror video game Until Dawn (not to be confused with the upcoming movie of Until Dawn), is frantic but frankly boring as the rogue vigilante. Fishburne's appearance offers promise, potentially proving a coolly sage foil to the unmoored hero, as he did in The Matrix. But while the third act behaves as if Henderson and Charlie had plenty of time to become unexpected buddies, their actual time together is short and unsatisfying. 

Likewise, Brosnahan is given little to do but be winsome while wifing. With the exception of the hostage sequence, her scenes could be used for any Folgers' ad about a couple who finds the time to connect amid a hectic work life. Bernthal brings the same chaotic swagger to The Bear that he does to The Bear and The Accountant 2. It's enough to prop up a thinly drawn character meant to inspire envy, if nothing else. 

Julianne Nicholson is stranded with a handful of scenes as the upright CIA head who wants to flush out corruption, while McCallany grimaces his way through as her obstacle. Caitríona Balfe is intriguing as a fellow hacker but gets sidelined as soon as her story begins to deepen. Stulhbarg has this movie's equivalent of the Bond villain speech and delivers it with chilling effect. But adrift in tired cliches of what it means to be a man, The Amateur feels like a relic of 1981, despite its updated tech and wife-guy tweaking. It's got the depth of a shot glass. 

Director James Hawes (One Life, Black Mirror: "Hated in the Nation") may have been challenged by the dusty material of a 40-year-old novel. He might have relied on the talents of an extraordinary cast. But his vision of a blue-gray world brings nothing enthralling to The Amateur. By contrast, the action scenes that should feel like bittersweet victories are bursting with color: vibrant yellows, blues, and oranges. Perhaps this is meant to urge us to relish these deaths, hard-won by our hero. But instead, they undercut the movie's moral question, which asks, if Charlie embraces violence, is he any better than those who killed his wife?

In the end, The Amateur has no real interest in this, providing a resolution that is not only unfulfilling but almost comically out of touch in a way that is Hollywood at its worst.

The Amateur opens in theaters on April 11.

SAVE UP TO 35%: As of April 8, the 2025 TCL QM6K Mini LED TV that just came out in March is on sale at Best Buy in all sizes from 55 to 98 inches. Discounts range from $250 to $800 off, or 25% to 35% off.

Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL QM6K Mini LED 4K TV $549.99 at Best Buy
$799.99 Save $250 starting at 55 inches Get Deal

Most TVs unveiled at CES 2025 in January are officially out and available to purchase by now. This means that we're in the thick of one of the best times of year to buy a TV — the spring — because old models tend to go on sale to make room for the new releases.

It's obviously much rarer to stumble across deals on the new TVs that just came out. But that's what TCL is quietly doing: The new TCL QM6K Mini LED 4K TV is already on sale at Best Buy in every size from 55 to 98 inches. The two steepest discounts percentage wise are the 55-inch (31% off) and the 85-inch (35% off), but all are at least 25% off — inarguable steals all around.

SEE ALSO: Target Circle members can still score 3 free months of Peacock Premium

For reference, the Mini LED that LG announced at CES can't be on sale because it's not even out yet. When they are available, the 85-inch LG 92 Series QNED evo will cost $3,299.99. With Best Buy's discounts, you could literally get two 85-inch 2025 TCL mini LED TVs for less than the price of one 2025 LG mini LED.

Despite its short time on the market (we're talking less than a month), the TCL QM6K is already shaping up to be a favorite TV of 2025. It fared impressively well against its more premium sibling, the TCL QM8, in CNET's testing. Its expected loss in the brightness battle against the QM8's thousands of dimming zones doesn't take away from the fact that the QM6K is a seriously bright TV for its price range — considering there are several QLEDs and regular LEDs on the market near this price that wish they were half as legible in bright rooms.

In dark rooms, the QM6K's 500 dimming zones really showed off while watching movies with a lot of important dark scenes. This means that individual bulbs in 500 areas across the screen can tweak their lighting based on each scene without muddying the rest of the picture. You know how frustrating it is to watch a crucial dimly-lit snippet of House of the Dragon and have no idea what's going on because it's so washed out? That's far less likely with the deep black levels of the QM6K. (This'll be huge for the upcoming season of The Last of Us. Just saying.)

The full pricing breakdown by size is as follows:

• TCL QM6K 55-inch — $549.99 $799.99 (save $250)

• TCL QM6K 65-inch — $749.99 $999.99 (save $250)

• TCL QM6K 75-inch — $949.99 $1,299.99 (save $350)

• TCL QM6K 85-inch — $1,299.99 $1,999.99 (save $700)

• TCL QM6K 98-inch — $2,199.99 $2,999.99 (save $800)

Ring the alarm: another savings event is coming. Prime Day has inspired other retailers to get in on a week of members-only savings, and this go around, it's Walmart. The retail giant is bringing back Walmart+ Week much earlier than we expected.

We'll temper your expectations around Walmart+ Week: the emphasis on the sale is on services rather than products. Don't expect Prime Day levels of products deals, instead enjoy the everyday savings on gas, groceries, streaming, and... Burger King?

Here's everything we know about Walmart+ Week so far.

When is Walmart+ Week?

Walmart+ Week is coming April 28 through May 4, 2025. It's a weeklong savings event that's only available to Walmart+ members.

Last year the savings event ran from June 17 to 23, 2024, so it's coming nearly two months early.

What savings (and freebies) will Walmart+ Week bring? Credit: Walmart

While other sale events like Amazon's Prime Day or Target Circle Week focus on product deals, offering huge discounts across tech, toys, home goods, and more, Walmart takes a different approach. Walmart+ Week focuses on deals on existing member benefits. Here's a preview of the savings you can expect during Walmart+ Week:

• One free express delivery on everyday essentials.

• 50 cents off every gallon of fuel at participating Exxon and Mobil stations.

• Up to two free sandwiches from Burger King every day on orders of $1 or more.

• Six months of the Paramount+ with Showtime plan.

• $5 Walmart Cash for members who use Scan and Go in-store on an order of $15 or more.

• A bonus of $10 in Walmart Cash when members take advantage of two or more Walmart+ Week offers.

What does a Walmart+ membership get you?

To enjoy Walmart+ Week, you have to be a Walmart+ member. To join, membership costs $98 annually or $12.95 monthly, which is slightly cheaper than a Prime membership. But what are you paying for?

Here are all the benefits of a Walmart+ membership:

• Unlimited free delivery: All $35+ orders from Walmart stores will be delivered free of charge.

• Fast shipping: Next-day and two-day shipping is free for Walmart+ members with no minimum required.

• Easy returns: If you need to return something, Walmart will pick it up for you. You won't need to print any labels or repackage any products.

• Savings on fuel: Walmart+ members save 10 cents per gallon at participating fueling stations like Exxon, Mobil, Walmart, Sam's Club, and more.

• Auto care: Visit any Walmart Auto Care center for free flat tire repair and road hazard warranty.

• Mobile scan & go: Shopping at a physical Walmart location? Use your smartphone to scan and pay for your items to make the checkout process faster.

• Paramount+ Essential (ad-supported) Plan subscription: Gain access to Paramount+ for no additional fee and enjoy the catalog of movies and TV shows.

• Early access: Members will get first dibs on special product releases and big sale events, including Black Friday.

• Walmart+ travel: Enjoy up to 5% in Walmart Cash when booking hotels, car rentals, tours, and more with Expedia, and up to 2% on flights.

• Burger King savings: Treat yourself to 25% off Burger King every day and a free Whopper with any purchase every three months.

GET $450 OFF: As of Apr. 8th, the Microsoft Surface Pro Copilot+ Snapdragon X Elite 12 Core 16GB Memory 512GB SSD is on sale for $1,049.99 at Best Buy, saving $450, or 30%.

Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Surface Pro Copilot+ Snapdragon X Elite 12 Core 16GB Memory 512GB SSD $1,049.99 at Best Buy
$1,499.99 Save $450 Get Deal

What is and is not a laptop? Somewhere between a tablet and a laptop, the Microsoft Surface Pro is a computer designed to challenge traditional laptop design, with Copilot+ AI built right in, and a dexterous touch screen that's designed for digital art.

Currently, you can get the Microsoft Surface Pro Copilot+ Snapdragon X Elite 12 Core 16GB Memory 512GB SSD for $1,049.99, saving you 30%, or $450 off.

SEE ALSO: Game time — this Asus TUF Gaming Laptop is $400 off and it's got a Radeon RX7700S

The Microsoft Surface line has one of the most outstanding physical designs in the space. These laptops are lightweight, with a folding keyboard and rear folding stand that makes it simple to transition from typing mode to tablet. With a pen, the digital art apps provide buttery smooth drawing and painting.

The Snapdragon X Elite 12 Core processor is speedier than past versions, and with 16GB, this one will be beefy enough for some real computing power. If you're planning on using photoshop or other digital art apps, you'll want it.

In a big step up from past Surface editions, this one has an OLED screen that offers excellent color and visuals, with a 2880 x 1920 resolution.

Right now the Microsoft Surface Pro Copilot+ Snapdragon X Elite 12 Core 16GB Memory 512GB SSD is on sale for $1,049.99, saving you $450.

Whether you're into it for its experimental Copilot+ AI features, or its powerful processor and agile touch screen, this 2024 Microsoft Surface Pro is a standout deal, especially for $450 off.

SAVE $400: As of April 8, get the Samsung Odyssey G6 gaming monitor for $399.99, down from its usual price of $799.99, at Amazon. That's a discount of 50%.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Samsung Odyssey G6 gaming monitor $399.99 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $400 Get Deal

A great monitor is an important part of any setup, especially if you're someone who plays a lot of games. Feeling like you're immersed in the fantasy worlds of your favorite titles can go a long way toward making those games even more exciting. One way to add more immersion is by getting a gaming monitor that does that work for you, and Samsung has several models that do a fantastic job helping to bring you into the worlds you're exploring.

As of April 8, you can get the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G6 gaming monitor for $399.99, down from its usual price of $799.99, at Amazon. That's $400 off and a discount of 50%.

SEE ALSO: I think the ASUS ROG Spatha X gaming mouse is a beast, and it’s $125 at Amazon right now

This monitor offers full HD, QHD resolution with a 21:9 ultrawide aspect ratio, 240Hz refresh rate, and 1ms response time. That means it offers an excellent experience twitch-based shooter games and those that require you to have quick reflexes. Plus, its DisplayHDR 600 tech gives you more detailed contrast options with deeper colors and brighter whites so you can see everything onscreen.

The 1000R curvature of the monitor means you get more to see in your peripheral vision, while AMD FreeSync Premium Pro's reduction of screen tearing, stuttering, and input latency give you a much smoother overall experience.

If you're looking for a monitor to enhance your gaming experience, or you just want a larger monitor for your home office, this is one deal you should snag while it's available.

SAVE $100: The Nutri Ninja Personal & Countertop Blender is on sale at Amazon for $149.99, down from the normal price of $249.99. That's a 40% discount.

Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Nutri Ninja Personal & Countertop Blender (BL642) $149.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $100 Get Deal

We never thought a blender would become a major character in one of this year's most anticipated shows, but add it to the list of things we didn't see coming in 2025. The White Lotus featured a blender in almost every episode of the third season, and if it's been making you consider that your home blender could use an upgrade, check out this deal at Amazon.

As of April 8, the Nutri Ninja Personal & Countertop Blender is on sale for $149.99, marked down from the normal price of $249.99. That's a savings of $100 thanks to the 40% discount.

Serving as a full-size countertop blender and a personal smoothie maker, the Nutri Ninja is a versatile appliance that deserved space in your kitchen. The large pitcher holds an impressive 72 ounces which is perfect for blending up a batch of piña colada for the whole family.

But this model also includes personal to-go cups that fit on the blender base, so you'll be able to make your own drink in a single cup without using the main pitcher. The to-go cups measure 18, 24, and 32 ounces, so you have some options for making your smoothie ready to head out the door.

SEE ALSO: 'The White Lotus' Season 3's Sam Nivola explains why Lochlan didn't clean out the blender

The 1200W motor base comes with all the functions you're looking for in a blender. Frozen drinks/smoothies, puree, blend, and ultra blend are the pre-set blender functions, but you'll also get pulse, low, medium, and high buttons. Many of these functions come equipped with Ninja's Auto-iQ technology which takes over the timing guesswork, so you can walk away from the blender and it'll reach the desired texture and turn off all on its own.

The to-go cup, the large pitcher, and the included lids are all dishwasher-safe, so there's no need to spend time handwashing.

From protein shakes during the day to piña coladas by night, the Nutri Ninja Personal & Countertop Blender is there to provide. Today's discount that saves you $100, making it a more affordable option. Someone tell the Ratliff's about this sale.

SAVE 50%: The Blink Mini 2 home security camera is just $19.99 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $39.99. That's a savings of $20 and a sale price that matches the lowest we've ever seen.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Blink Mini 2 home security camera $19.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal

Now that the work-from-home era seems to be ending (sob), keeping an eye on your home while you're away feels more attractive than ever. Between wondering if the dog is eating the couch to hoping the delivered package isn't getting drenched in the rain, adding some security cameras to your home is wise. Even smarter is grabbing them with this deal at Amazon.

As of April 8, the new Blink Mini 2 home security camera is just $19.99 at Amazon, marked down from the normal price of $39.99. That's a 50% discount that shaves $20 off the list price. Today's sale price also matches the lowest we've ever spotted.

SEE ALSO: The Google Nest Cam is down to its lowest price of 2025

For under $20, the Blink Mini 2 packs in the features. For starters, it's designed to use indoors or outside. The materials are weatherproof, so there's no need for concern about a summer rain squall. But it's also great for adding inside to keep an eye on pets. You can also place it in the nursery to have immediate access to see if the baby is still napping.

The Blink Mini 2 comes with motion detection so you can get real-time notifications on your phone about what the camera is picking up. The 1080p resolution is nice, as is the night view in color. If you're using this model outside, the built-in spotlight is fantastic and there's two-way audio.

Set-up is simple, but keep in mind the Blink Mini 2 is wired, so you'll need to use it near a power source. If you're opting to place it outside, you'll want to grab the weather-resistant power adapter. The camera and outdoor-worthy plug are available as a bundle that's currently on sale for $29.98. Otherwise, the Blink Mini 2 deal comes with the camera, a mounting kit, stand, USB cable, and power adapter.

If you're ready to ramp up your home's security, it doesn't get much better than a camera for under $20. Since the Blink Mini 2 is 50% off, it's smart to jump on it sooner rather than later, since there's no telling when it'll go back to full price.

SAVE $62.80: As of April 8, get the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ for $157.19 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $219.99. That's a discount of 29%.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ $157.19 at Amazon
$219.99 Save $62.80 Get Deal

When you're shopping for a new tablet, you've got a wide variety of options to choose from. While you can't go wrong with an iPad, Samsung has a selection of reliable tablets to choose from as well. There are some mid-tier options that you can get for a great price that can help you get things done without breaking the bank as well, evidenced by this deal from Amazon today.

As of April 8, get the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ for $157.19 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $219.99. That's $62.80 off, or a discount of 29%.

SEE ALSO: The best tablets in 2025

This 11-inch tablet boasts a 1920 x 1200 screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, 480 nits of brightness, and quad speakers powered by Dolby Atmos. That means you get a crisp display with great sound, with 4GM of RAM, up to 1TB of expandable storage, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 69 processor under the hood. All that adds up to a powerful, lightweight tablet that can do whatever you need for under $200.

Multitasking is made easy with the Galaxy Tab A9+'s snappy performance, so you can watch your favorite shows and movies and play all the games you want or get work done on the go without having to wait for your tablet to get with the program. It's also easy to send files to and from thanks to its Quick Share functionality.

If you're looking for a new tablet for yourself or even for a younger member of your family, this is a fantastic pick that likely won't last long at this price, so be sure to snap one up while you can.

EARN DOUBLE POINTS: On April 8, enjoy double rewards on all Kindle book purchases. Shop deals and new releases to spend while you save.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Earn double Kindle Rewards points on every store Get 6 points for ever $1 spent. Get Deal

Kindle offers lots of ways to read at a discount whether that be its Libby compatibility, Amazon First Reads, or Kindle Unlimited. But if you do like to buy your books, you can save there too.

As of April 8, receive double points on all Kindle purchases with the Kindle Rewards loyalty program. Typically, you earn three points for every dollar spent, but on April 8, you earn double points on every purchase. That means you earn six points per dollar. Those points add up, and for every 300 points earned, get $3 back to use on your next purchase in the Kindle store.

Start shopping the Kindle Store now and start earning double points. Want even extra savings? Earn double points while shopping Kindle's e-book deals.

Kindle e-book deals

• Here After by Amy Lin — $1.99 $14.99 (save $13)

• The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore — $1.99 $18.99 (save $17)

• Operation Mincemeat by Ben Macintyre — $1.99 $20 (save $18.01)

• A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson — $2.99 $24 (save $21.01)

• Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski — $2.99 $17 (save $14.01)

• Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky — $2.99 $19.99 (save $17)

• Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See — $2.99 $18.99 (save $16)

• The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave — $2.99 $9.99 (save $7)

• Shark Heart by Emily Habeck — $2.99 $13.99 (save $11)

• The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin — $2.99 $13.99 (save $11)

• The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware — $2.99 $18.99 (save $16)

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GET $40 OFF: As of April 4, the Western Digital 1TB My Passport SSD Portable External Solid State Drive is on sale for $89.99 for a savings of 31%, or $40 off.

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What's the recipe for pulling off a busy time of travel and work? For many people, a portable SSD is of utmost importance. Whether you'll be using it to back up programs that are far too large for your travel laptop, or holding onto it as an extra layer of defense in case the laptop gets swiped from your hotel table, a lightweight SSD can have your back.

Right now, the Western Digital 1TB Passport SSD is on sale for $89.99, down from, $129.99, saving you $40. That's 31% off.

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The Western Digital My Passport SSD is available with data storage space between 500GB and 4TB. It delivers speeds up to 1050MB/s. Built to travel, it is shock and vibration resistant and has security built in, with password protections and 256-bit AES hardware encryption.

Whether you're planning to take work from home on the road, or you want a small SSD to hide somewhere secure, this portable option is a deal.

Season 6 of the heartbreakingly human documentary series VICE TV’s Dark Side of the Ring continues with a headfirst dive into the seismic, singular life of Leon Allen White — better known to the world (and the ring) as Big Van Vader.

In an exclusive clip from the latest episode of Dark Side of the Ring, we see the early rumblings of Vader’s transformation from a pro football player to a full-blown wrestling legend. It’s narrated by WWE and AEW star Chris Jericho with raw, firsthand insight from Vader’s son Jesse, wrestling historian Jim Cornette, and fellow pro wrestler Stan Hansen.

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Vader wasn’t just big. He was Japan’s kaiju come to life — a super heavyweight who moved like he was light on his feet but hit like a falling building. His time in Japan with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) redefined what it meant to be terrifying in spandex. There’s a reason his name still echoes. There’s a reason fans still say it a little breathlessly: Vader was the GOAT.

If you’ve never watched Vader then please carve out an evening to check out Dark Side of the Ring. You’ll see what we mean. He was brutal. He was beautiful. He was real. Though Leon Allen White died in 2018 at the age of 63, his legacy as Vader, like his presence in the ring, remains outsized — not just for what he did but also for how unforgettable he made it look.

You can watch the full episode "Big Van Vader" on VICE TV on April 8, 10:00-11:00 PM ET or on Hulu. New episodes air weekly.

SAVE $60: As of April 8, the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch7 smartwatch is on sale at Best Buy for $239.99, 20% off its list price of $299.99.

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The arrival of spring is great news for those who love to spend time outdoors in the warm weather. If you've been looking for a smartwatch to help you keep up with your activities as you move outside, the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch7 is worth a look. What's even better is it's currently discounted right now at Best Buy.

The 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch7 has received a $60 discount at Best Buy that's dropped its price from $299.99 to $239.99. Two different color variations are marked down to this price as well, so you can choose between the cream colored smartwatch or the green one.

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch7 offers a variety of health and fitness features that are great for helping you hit your goals. These include heart rate tracking, sleep tracking, and an Energy Score that shows how ready you are to take on the day based on stats from the previous day. It also offers Wellness Tips that can help keep you on track towards your goals.

With the weather getting warmer, there's no better time than now to pick up a smartwatch for your outdoor adventures. Don't miss out on $60 off the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 at Best Buy.

In the spirit of spring, Best Buy has some more deals that are worth checking out right now as well. One of our favorites at the moment is a big $300 discount on the iRobot Roomba j7+ robot vacuum. If you're looking for a little spring cleaning help this year, this deal is worth taking advantage of as well.

The White Lotus Season 3 finale dealt out plenty of death, but there was one character who got very lucky to escape it: Lochalan (Sam Nivola), who almost died from poison fruit seeds after he failed to clean out the blender that Timothy had nearly used to murder his family the night before.

Appearing on The Tonight Show in the clip above, Jimmy Fallon asks Nivola the question that everyone is asking: Why does Lochlan cheerfully make himself a protein shake without at least rinsing out the dregs first?

"So it's been about 12 hours and I've gotten this question probably 1,000 times already," says Nivola. "Here's my answer: I was expecting that Saxon had made a protein shake in it. I thought it was just leftover protein, so I thought you know what, a little extra protein never hurt anybody."

OK, that makes more sense.

SAVE $70: As of April 8, the Beats Solo 4 headphones are on sale at Amazon for $129.95, 35% off their list price of $199.95.

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If you're planning to spend some more time outside in the springtime sunshine, it feels good to have a reliable pair of headphones you can take out with you. If you've been on the hunt for a new pair or are just looking for an upgrade, Amazon's offering some great deals at the moment. One of our favorites we've spotted is a deal on the Beats Solo 4 headphones.

The Beats Solo 4 have received a 35% discount at Amazon, dropping their price from $199.95 to $129.95. This price matches what they were during Amazon's Big Spring Sale, so now is a good time to grab them if they've been on your radar. This offer applies to multiple colors as well, so you can choose between the matte black, black & gold, cloud pink, and slate blue headphones.

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If you love to be absorbed in the latest album releases or get lost in an exciting audiobook, the Beats Solo 4 offer a comfortable fit and up to 50 hours of battery life so you can listen for longer. On top of great sound quality, they also offer Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking that surrounds you with sound as you listen. With this you can feel even more immersed in what you're listening to.

Amazon has the Beats Solo 4 listed as a limited time deal, so if they've caught your eye you'll want to act fast to secure them at this price.

If you're on the hunt for more headphone and earbud deals, we've found a couple of the latter that are worth a look right now. At Amazon, the Sony WF-C700N earbuds have returned to their lowest-ever price and the Beats Fit Pro are still at their reduced Big Spring Sale price there as well.

With stock prices cratering following Trump's tariff trade war, Jon Stewart has turned his attention to the economy.

In the Daily Show monologue above, the host breaks down everything from Trump disappearing to play a golf tournament while the economy burned down to Trump's shouty "ONLY THE WEAK WILL FAIL!" reaction on TruthSocial.

"What are you doing? Your economic policy has the same tagline as Season 3 of Squid Game," says Stewart. "That's supposed to make us feel better?"

Ultimately, Stewart makes a comparison to the crash seen during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. "And this time, there's no controversy over how it all started."

Teens on Instagram won't be able to broadcast Live to their friends without getting parental permission first, as Meta amps up youth safety features for its Teen Accounts across all its platforms.

In addition to stronger restrictions on going Live for youth under the age of 16, the platform now requires teens get parental consent to turn off content moderation filters that blur images containing suspected nudity in direct messages — adding to a suite of safety features announced last year.

And it's not just for Instagram now: The parent company will also begin rolling out Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger today (April 8). Parental supervision for Teen Accounts can be accessed on Meta's Family Center.

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Teen Accounts have quickly become Meta's flagship youth product, said Tara Hopkins, global director of public policy at Instagram. "Everything our youth teams are building is being built under our Best Interests of the Child Framework. Then it goes through a multi-framework youth review, and finally it's looked at through Teen Accounts," Hopkins explained to Mashable. "We're going to be increasingly using Teen Accounts as an umbrella, moving all of our [youth safety] settings into it. Anything that parents are adjacent to, that we think parents are going to be worried about or have questions about will be moved under Teen Accounts."

Parents can now supervise Teen Accounts on Facebook and Messenger. Credit: Meta Parents and teens will be notified of settings changes. Credit: Meta

According to Meta, more than 54 million teens have been moved into a restricted Teen Account since the initial rollout, with 97 percent of users under the age of 16 keeping the platform's default security settings. Teens 13-15 have stronger restrictions, including requiring parental permission to make any adjustments to the platform's youth accounts. Meta users aged 16 years and older have more flexibility to change their settings at will.

Meta is cleaning up its youth safety image

The company launched Teen Accounts for Instagram in September, part of an app-wide overhaul of its teen safety offerings that centralized security and content restrictions under one platform banner. Teen Accounts are automatically set to private, have limited messaging capabilities, and built-in screen time controls — Instagram also limits (but doesn't ban) ad targeting for teen users. New users are now placed into a Teen Account by default, while existing teen users are still in the process of being transferred over.

Meta said finding and transitioning existing accounts remains difficult. The company has previously stated it is developing an in-house, AI-powered technology to help detect teen accounts that have bypassed the automatic rollout or that have incorrect birthdays, in addition to current age verification processes. The effort, Hopkins explained, is part of a "more precautionary principle" taken up by the company in recent years, in order to "take off the pressure" from parents who have had to remain more vigilant in the past.

Stronger content restrictions have become a hot topic for Meta, with ongoing concerns about children being exposed to harmful or explicit content. Meta has spent years reconciling demands to curb widespread misinformation and harassment across its platforms.

But while Meta cracks down on youth endangerment, the company has reversed course on content moderation and safety generally, including slashing its third-party fact-checking team, cutting DEI programs, and gutting its hateful conduct policy.

SAVE $15: As of April 8, the Kindle Essentials Bundle - which comes with a 2024 matcha colored Kindle, a matcha colored fabric cover, and a power adapter - is on sale for $146.97. This is 9% off its listed price of $161.97.

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If you're an avid reader, a Kindle can be a great investment to work through some exciting new books. I picked up the standard Kindle last year and have really enjoyed getting stuck in fun new stories ever since. If you've been hoping to grab one, we've got good news: you can save on the Kindle Essentials Bundle right now at Amazon.

The Kindle Essentials Bundle comes with a matcha colored Kindle (the latest release), a matcha colored fabric cover, and a power adapter for $146.97. This is $15 off its listed price of $161.97, which is how much it would cost you to buy each of those items separately. It's a nice little deal to take advantage of, setting you up with everything you need to start your reading adventure.

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If you're frequently on the go, this Kindle is the perfect size to come with you. No matter where I'm going I've been able to fit it perfectly into a purse or backpack. It boasts a six-inch, glare-free screen and an extra-long battery life that can last you up to six weeks. It also has 16GB of storage so you can stock up on a huge variety of books to fill up your digital library.

With the weather getting warmer, now's a great time to pick up a Kindle and spend some time reading outside. Don't miss out on this deal on the Kindle Essentials Bundle to get everything you need all at once.

There are a few more deals on Amazon devices that are worth checking out right now as well. In particular, you can also score a great discount at the moment on the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K if you're looking to upgrade your streaming setup.

SAVE $50: As of April 8, ASUS ROG Falchion NX Wireless Gaming Keyboard is available for $99.99 at Amazon. That’s 33% off its regular price of $149.99.

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If I ever disappear into the mechanical keyboard subreddit and don’t come back, just know it all started with ASUS ROG Falchion NX. It’s a wireless 65% mechanical keyboard that somehow manages to cram arrow keys, nav keys, and a weirdly addictive touch panel into a compact frame — and right now, it’s $50 off at Amazon.

This thing is selling for $99.99 instead of its usual $149.99, which feels like a setup. As in, I'm being tempted by my own typing preferences. The model on sale uses ASUS’s NX Red linear switches, which are smooth, fast, and feel exactly like you'd expect from a keyboard that looks like it costs rent. (In this case, it costs significantly less than rent, and I’m not mad about it.)

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The interactive touch panel on the side is the kind of gimmick I’d normally ignore, except it’s actually good. You can slide your finger to adjust volume, flip through apps, or just fidget with it while pretending you’re doing something productive. There's also per-key RGB lighting, because it’s 2025 and we’ve all accepted that our peripherals should glow like rave flyers.

It connects wirelessly over 2.4GHz RF or via USB, with up to 450 hours of battery life if you’re cool with turning the lights off. I’m not, but still — that’s an absurd number. You also get doubleshot PBT keycaps and a carrying case that doubles as a keyboard protector. It’s almost like ASUS knew I’d be tempted to toss this in a bag for no good reason.

• Price: $99.99 $149.99

• Retailer: Amazon

• Color Options: Black

• Keyboard Layout: 65% compact (68 keys)

• Switch Type: ROG NX Red linear mechanical switches

• Keycaps: Doubleshot PBT

• Connectivity: USB wired and 2.4GHz wireless

• Battery Life: Up to 450 hours (with RGB off)

• Features: Interactive touch panel, per-key RGB with Wireless Aura Sync

• Extras: Includes keyboard cover case for travel/protection

I think this is one of the better sub-$100 mechanical keyboard deals I’ve seen in a while. It’s flashy without being ridiculous, compact without sacrificing function, and durable enough to handle rage-typing during a sweaty Apex match.