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BUY ONE, GET ONE 50% OFF: Through May 11, Target is running a book sale where Circle members can buy one book and get another for half price, including popular BookTok books and new releases. Target Circle is free to join.

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Looking for your next read? How about your next two?

While e-book and audiobook deals are dominating our content lately, physical books still hold a special untouchable place in our hearts. If physical page turning is what gives you that dopamine hit, Target's current book sale could help you add to your TBR list without breaking the bank.

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Through May 11, Target is running a buy one, get one 50% off sale on select books exclusively for Target Circle members. And that's on top of most books already being discounted. If you're not already a Circle member, you can join for free by simply filling out your name, email address, phone number, and creating a password. Then you'll be able to take advantage of the BOGO 50 book sale and plenty of other Circle-exclusive offers.

There are tons of bestsellers, new releases, and BookTok favorites included in the sale, including Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, Funny Story by Emily Henry, Wild Love by Elsie Silver, and A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara. And since most eligible books are already discounted significantly, you could definitely do some damage during the sale. For instance, hardcover copies of Sunrise on the Reaping and Funny Story would normally run you $56.99. Through May 11, however, Circle members can score both for just $30.39.

Want to get verified on Bluesky and add that sweet, sweet checkmark to your account? Well, you might have to wait for that, but there's a workaround until applications open.

In April 2025, the social media platform added a way to verify authentic accounts and demonstrate it through blue ticks on profiles. It's a feature Twitter used to have before Elon Musk came along and made the blue checks buyable.

SEE ALSO: Bluesky adds blue checks for verification, like the Twitter of old

So, can you get verified on Bluesky? Well, we have some bad news — it might not happen for you yet. According to a Bluesky blog post, "During this initial phase, Bluesky is not accepting direct applications for verification. As this feature stabilizes, we’ll launch a request form for notable and authentic accounts interested in becoming verified or becoming trusted verifiers."

Bluesky did say the company "will proactively verify authentic and notable accounts and display a blue check next to their names," so that part is kind of out of users' hands for now.

There is, however, some good news. You can try "self-verifying" on Bluesky if you have your own domain name (that's your own website). Bluesky launched this feature in 2023 as a first step. So, if you have a website of your own, give these steps a try.

How to self-verify on Bluesky Total Time

• 5 min

What You Need

• Bluesky account
• domain name

Step 1: Open Bluesky on desktop or mobile app.

Step 2: Set your website as your username.

OK, this will be tricky for n00bs like me, but we're in this together. All Bluesky usernames end with "bsky.social" but you're going to want to change your handle to your website (you will need a domain you own and manage for this). Open the left side menu of Bluesky, then tap "Settings." Then tap "Account" and then "Handle". Then, select "I have my own domain" and drop the website you want to use in the box.

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Step 3: Add the DNS record to your domain.

Bluesky will generate a DNS (Domain Name System) record for you, which you need to copy and add to your own domain. These steps might change depending on which platform you use. If you use Squarespace (which I do), go to "Dashboard" on there then click "Domains," then select the domain you want to use. On the left side menu of Squarespace, click "DNS" and then scroll down to the "Add record" box on the right. Copy and paste the info Bluesky generated for you into each box then hit "Save."

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Step 4: Go back to Bluesky and click "Verify DNS record."

If everything's good to go, you'll get a "Domain verified" message onscreen.

Step 5: Click the button that reads "update to".

If everything worked, you should see a successful message saying your handle has been updated. Bluesky says on its blog that "DNS propagation might take some time," so be patient your new website handle doesn't appear straight away.

None of this means you're guaranteed a blue check on Bluesky, as the company itself is in charge of "verify[ing] authentic and notable accounts." But it's a first step before Bluesky opens applications down the track, and it's a good idea in the meantime.

If you want a more detailed guide on all of the above, Bluesky has a more technical breakdown.

Bluesky also lets some organizations act as "Trusted Verifiers" that can directly issue blue checks to their employees.

"For example, the New York Times can now issue blue checks to its journalists directly in the app. Bluesky’s moderation team reviews each verification to ensure authenticity," Bluesky's blog post reads.

The accounts allowed to do this are identifiable by scalloped blue checks, and when you tap on a verified account's blue check, you'll be able to see who approved it.

If you've been verified in either circumstance (lucky duck), and you don't want your blue check to appear, you can always switch it off. Just go to Settings, then tap Moderation, then Verification Settings, where you can toggle it off.

What's the opposite of ASMR? We might have found it.

On the Reddit /aivideo subreddit, a video titled "You Are What You Eat" is going viral, and we can't look away. The AI-generated video depicts people made of food eating said food, i.e., a sushi man eating a sushi roll, or a man made of yogurt chomping down on a yogurt bowl.

The exact video going viral on Reddit is also worth watching in its entirety, though you may find it deeply unsettling:

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The video is a compilation of clips from abstract visual artist Bennett Waisbren, who shares his creations on Instagram and YouTube. Waisbren told Mashable in an email that the nightmare-inducing videos are inspired by mukbang videos.

"The series grew out of my fascination with viral mukbang culture and ASMR. I love pairing hyper-real visuals with rich sound design, so blending the two felt natural," Waisbren said.

AI video tools like Sora from OpenAI and Character.AI are getting more sophisticated, but the use of artificial intelligence in the arts remains highly controversial.

"These pieces darkly riff on the adage 'you are what you eat,' adding a visceral, almost body-horror twist that spotlights the modern pull of gluttony. My goal is to create visuals that hit instantly and force viewers to confront their own complicated relationship with food," Waisbren said.

You can find additional "You Are What You Eat" videos on YouTube, though turn the sound on at your own risk.

SAVE $50.99: As of May 7, get the Apple 140W USB-C Power Adapter for $49.99, down from its usual price of $99, at Woot. That's a discount of 50%.

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If you're a MacBook user, you know that a great, reliable charger is a must. You could use a third-party brick, but why stray from Apple's proprietary tech if you don't have to? Well, there's an obvious answer to that: price. Apple's power adapters aren't exactly affordable. But if you can get one that's up for grabs at a discount, you shouldn't pass it up. Thanks to Woot, you can get an Apple power adapter for a respectable price right now.

As of May 7, get the Apple 140W USB-C Power Adapter for $49.99, down from its usual price of $99, at Woot. That's $50.99 off and a discount of 50%.

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The Apple 140W USB-C Power Adapter is a no-frills brick that doesn't come with a charge cable, but otherwise it's everything you need to make sure your laptop or other devices are properly juiced up when you need them. It's compatible with a variety of USB-C cables, but of course Apple recommends using one of its own.

This fast-charging brick can take you from 0 to 50 percent charge in just 30 minutes, so you don't have to sit around waiting long for your devices to get back up to speed. And this deal doesn't get you a refurbished adapter, but instead a brand-new one, which sweetens this discount even further.

If you're thinking you need an additional charger to add to your tech stack, or you just want another to keep on hand just in case, don't sleep on this Woot deal. There's no reason to pay full price when you can score 50% off, after all.

SAVE 44%: As of May 7, you can get a Hercules Tuff 6-port charging station (with cables) for $14.99, down from $26.88, at Woot. That's a 44% discount and $11.89 in savings.

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If you have multiple devices, investing in a multi-port charging station can definitely make life a little easier. Plus, with built-in dividers to keep things tidy, your desk, table, or wherever you charge will be noticeably less cluttered.

Right now, you can get a Hercules Tuff 6-port charging station for $14.99, down from $26.88, at Woot. That’s a 44% discount and $11.89 in savings.

SEE ALSO: You can save over 50% on Beats Studio Pro headphones right now at Amazon

This charging station comes with three USB Lightning cables (so it's ready for your compatible smartphones, tablets, etc.). The dock itself will charge your devices up to 58% faster than other chargers, offering 2.0 amps or less. It also recognizes which devices need the most juice, sending power right where it’s needed most. When your device is done charging, you’ll see an indicator light letting you know it’s good to go.

Fifteen dollars to make your digital life run easier? We're in.

SAVE $48: As of May 7, get a 4-pack of Samsung SmartTag2 trackers for $51.99, down from their usual price of $99.99, at Woot. That's a discount of 48%.

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How many times have you lost your wallet, keys, or bag? Maybe you put one of those things down somewhere and totally forgot where you put it, or you never knew where those things were in the first place. Whatever the case may be, a smart tracker is a good idea that can always help you track the important items you lose down quickly. And you have more options than Apple's AirTags, too, just in case you aren't using an iPhone. In fact, Samsung has a great alternative for Android users that you can grab right now at a significant discount.

As of May 7, get a 4-pack of Samsung SmartTag2 trackers for $51.99, down from their usual price of $99.99, at Woot. That's $48 off and a discount of 48%.

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These trackers were made to be added to a keychain or clip so you can attach them to your most important goodies. You can also toss them into a bag or other item, but they work best as part of a keychain. You get two black and two white trackers with this deal, and they're compatible with all Android and Galaxy devices.

All you need to do is register a tag and use the SmartThings Find app to track each item down. You can use the Search Nearby option to try and find a lost item that's near you and get instructions to find it with your phone's Compass View. Otherwise, you can ring your tag to have it send an audio tracking ping so you can try to find it that way.

Each tag is IP67-rated so it's water- and dust-resistant, and they can stay powered up for up to 500 days. They can even last 40% longer on Power Saving Mode, so you can get quite a bit of use out of them.

If you're someone who's constantly losing things or know someone who is, this 4-pack is a great option, so grab one or two and try never to lose your most important stuff again.

This week Amazon debuted a new warehouse robot that has a sense of "touch," but the company also promised its new bot will not replace human warehouse workers.

On Monday, at Amazon's Delivering the Future event in Dortmund, Germany, the retail giant introduced the world to Vulcan, a robot designed to sort, pick up, and place objects in storage compartments with the finesse and dexterity of human hands.

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But Vulcan "hands" don't look human. Instead, the robot's "end of arm tooling" looks like a "ruler stuck onto a hair straightener," as Amazon describes it. The Vulcan warehouse robot is also loaded with cameras and feedback sensors to process when it makes contact with items and how much force to apply to prevent damage.

In its warehouses, Amazon's inventory is stored in soft fabric compartments of about one square foot in size. Each compartment can hold an average of up to 10 items. Vulcan's ruler can move items around in the compartments to make more space. The hair straightener paddles hold the item, while a conveyer belt on the paddle pushes the item into the compartment. For picking up items, Vulcan has a suction cup.

According to Amazon, Vulcan can handle 75 percent of the items in Amazon warehouses and has already been deployed at fulfillment centers in Spokane, Washington and Hamburg, Germany.

With its sophisticated capabilities, the big question is whether Vulcan will replace human workers. "I don’t believe in 100% automation," Aaron Parness, who leads the Amazon Robotics team, told CNBC. "If we had to get Vulcan to do 100% of the stows and picks, it would never happen. You would wait your entire life. Amazon understands this." Instead, the idea is for Vulcan to take on the higher compartments that would normally require workers to use a step ladder.

The announcement also highlighted "new categories of jobs at Amazon, from robotic floor monitors to on-site reliability maintenance engineers." It also mentioned upskilling programs for employees who want to gain more high-tech experience.

That said, as the number of robots deployed in Amazon fulfillment centers has increased, the number of employees has decreased. According to a 2024 report from Benzinga, the number of Amazon employees decreased by 100,000, while over 750,000 robots have been deployed, up from 520,000 in 2022.

FREE KRISPY KREME: Krispy Kreme is giving away free original glazed doughnuts on May 7. Order in store only, with no purchase necessary.

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On May 7, Krispy Kreme is giving away original glazed doughnuts for absolutely nothing.

There's no purchase necessary with this free giveaway. The offer is only available on May 7 at participating U.S. shop locations and is subject to availability. Participants are limited to one redemption each, so don't get greedy.

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So why are Krispy Kreme feeling so generous? This promotion is tied into the deadline for the Real ID requirement to fly in the United States. Bucking the trend, Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts with no ID required. Just swing by Krispy Kreme and treat yourself.

Grab a free original glazed doughnut from Krispy Kreme before the end of the day.

FLY TO EUROPE THIS SUMMER FOR AS LOW AS $199: The JetBlue Overseas the Summer sale has one-way flights from the U.S. to Europe for as low as $199. Some date restrictions apply to certain routes. Book before sale prices expire on May 8 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

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It's time to plan summer vacation, which means snagging those flights before the prices reach a shocking level of expensive. If you've already decided against a European vacation on the assumption that flights are already too pricey, JetBlue is giving us a reason to reconsider.

Until May 8 at 11:59 p.m., take advantage of the JetBlue Overseas the Summer sale to score one-way flights to Europe for as low as $199 each way. This sale extends to flights leaving from Boston (BOS) and New York (JFK) that take off between June 21 and Sept. 2, but some blackout dates apply.

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You know how you've always wanted to see Amsterdam in the summer? Now's your chance, thanks to JetBlue. The Overseas the Summer sale has flights from JFK to Amsterdam (AMS) for as low as $199 each way. You'll want to travel between July 4 and Aug. 18 to score this sale price.

The deal also includes routes from JFK to Dublin (DUB), Edinburgh (EDI), and London (LHR) for $199. Or for $299, you can head from JFK to Paris (CDG).

Boston is also in line for deep discounts during the JetBlue summer sale, including routes to Madrid, London, and Amsterdam, all for $199 each way.

Keep in mind that the least expensive tickets on JetBlue apply to Blue Basic, which includes a free carry-on bag but doesn't come with any free changes, a checked bag, or seat selection.

Instead of fretting over the price of summer travel, book before 11:59 p.m. ET on May 8 with JetBlue to score a $199 flight from Boston or New York to Europe. With today's prices, that's basically the equivalent of giving up eggs for a couple of months.

SAVE $55: As of May 7, the Kindle Colorsoft is back on sale for just $224.99, down from $279.99, at Amazon. That's 20% off and matches its lowest price on record.

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Last year, Mashable's resident e-reader expert Sam Mangino convinced me to get a Kindle, and I can honestly say it has been a complete game-changer. There's something about a Kindle device that makes you read at lightning speed and devour more books on your TBR. It should be studied. If you have a goal to read more this year, this is your sign to hop aboard the Kindle train. You can even score the fancy new Kindle with a color display on sale to kick off your journey.

As of May 7, the Kindle Colorsoft is down to just $224.99, down from its usual $279.99, at Amazon. That's 20% in savings and matches its lowest price to date — which it first hit during the Big Spring Sale, then again last month.

SEE ALSO: Looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift? Surprise mom with the Kindle Paperwhite essentials bundle.

The first Kindle of its kind after nearly two decades, the Colorsoft features a 7-inch, glare-free display that supports a full spectrum of color. If you're new to the Kindle world, you may not realize that every other Kindle device has a black and white screen. If that's a dealbreaker for you, the Kindle Colorsoft is your only option for color. After all, highlighting paragraphs just doesn't hit the same in gray. On top of that, it also features auto-adjusting light, 32GB of storage, a waterproof build, wireless charging, and eight weeks of battery life. And did we mention there's no lockscreen ads? While personally they're not a huge deal for me on my basic Kindle, the ads may be unpleasant for some. With the Colorsoft, you don't even have to worry about them.

It's not every day that Kindle devices go on sale. If you're in the market for one, we suggest snatching up the savings while you can.

Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke are back with their follow-up to Drive-Away Dolls and judging by the trailer, we're in for quite a crime caper in click-clacking heels.

Honey Don't sees private investigator Honey O’Donahue (Margaret Qualley, The Substance) digging into what looks like a car accident but could be a more sinister death. It's a solid cast for this one, with Aubrey Plaza also starring as a local cop, Charlie Day as a local detective, and Chris Evans as a flashy preacher with more than a few secrets.

It's the kind of summer movie we dream of.

Honey Don't opens in theaters Aug. 22.

Sharks plus a serial killer make a lethal combination in the trailer for Dangerous Animals, the new ocean-based summer horror from Sean Byrne (The Loved Ones) about women fighting for survival on the boat of a murderer.

Jai Courtney stars as the burly, rasping killer in question, luring people out to his fishing boat before finding elaborate ways to feed them to the snapping creatures in the depths.

Dangerous Animals opens in theaters on June 6.

Stephen King fans have been waiting a long time for this one. Although it wasn't the first book he had published, the horror master started his novella The Long Walk when he was back in high school. Now, almost 60 years later, it's finally coming to the big screen.

The trailer above teases the brilliant and painful premise: A group of teenage boys enter a dystopian race controlled by the military, where you have to keep walking above a certain speed or face death if you drop below it. The race only stops when there's one person left standing.

Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Ben Wang, Charlie Plummer, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Judy Greer, and Mark Hamill star.

The Long Walk is in theatres from Sept. 12.

When Rihanna launches a new album, it's fairly easy to guess that it's going to appear on the top music charts. But what about those hits which seem just happen to go viral overnight, like Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" hitting the charts 37 years after its release thanks to Stranger Things?

Well, there's a new way to track those. On Wednesday, Apple launched Shazam Viral Charts, using its music discovery platform to offer an overview of what's going viral right now.

SEE ALSO: Spotify's iPhone app now lets you choose how you want to pay

According to Apple, the charts do more than tracking social hits. "They capture the full spectrum of how songs are catapulted into the spotlight, including cultural moments from traditional media, on-demand streaming, and tentpole events," the company wrote in a press release.

Another example of how this happens is Billy Preston's "Nothing From Nothing" reaching No. 4. on the U.S. chart after being featured on The White Lotus Season 3 finale.

Apple didn't share much about the algorithms that populate these charts, beyond saying that the aim is to capture the fastest-moving songs right now.

It's not just one chart, either: A global chart tracks the top 50 viral hits globally, and the 42 national charts rank 25 top songs.

The charts, which are updated daily, are available on Apple Music and Shazam.

SAVE 75%: As of May 7, you can get a two-pack of Skullcandy Indy Evo true wireless in-ear earbuds for $34.99, down from $139.98, at Woot. That's a 75% discount, or $104.99 in savings.

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If you’re always misplacing your earbuds or need a backup pair just in case, Woot’s got a pretty good deal going on a pair of Skullcandy Indy Evo true wireless in-ear earbuds.

As of May 7, you can get a two-pack of Skullcandy Indy Evo earbuds for just $34.99, down from $139.98, at Woot while supplies last. That’s a 75% discount and a savings of $104.99. There’s a 10 per customer limit, and Woot estimates they will ship between May 16 and May 20. You’ll get two pairs of Indy Evo earbuds, two charging cases, two sets of ear gels (S, M, L), two sets of stability gels (S, L), and two USB-C charging cables.

SEE ALSO: The best earbuds in 2025

The Indy Evo hold a 30-hour charge: six hours from the buds themselves and 24 hours from the charging case. They’re also IP55 water- and dust-resistant, so you can wear them while working out or in slightly inclement weather. Plus, with built-in Tile technology, you can track either earbud if you happen to misplace one. (You’ll just have to download the Tile app.)

SAVE $60: As of May 7, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro are on sale at Amazon for $189.99, down from $249.99. That's 24% in savings and just a dollar shy of their best price on record.

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Samsung took a page out of Apple's playbook last year and adopted the stem-style design of the AirPods Pro for its newest rendition of the Galaxy Buds Pro. But aesthetic isn't the only major change; the Galaxy Buds3 Pro are Samsung's smartest and fanciest earbuds yet. And you can snag a pair for under $200.

As of May 7, the Galaxy Buds3 Pro are down to just $189.99 at Amazon. That's $60, or 24%, off their retail price of $249.99. That's a $10 price drop over the last week and just a dollar shy of their best price ever.

SEE ALSO: Save $100 on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and give Mom a smartwatch for Mother's Day

The Buds3 Pros feature pinch-able and swipe-able Blade Lights on the stems to control things like volume and song selection, plus a new planar tweeter and dual amplifiers that result in more robust sound. Our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) praised the "nuanced sound quality with exceptional clarity."

For the first time, the Galaxy Buds3 Pro also lean heavily into AI (shocking, I know). Their adaptive noise cancellation feature can filter out distractions when it's time to focus, or let in ambient sounds and voices when you need to stay in touch with your surroundings. Meanwhile, the adaptive equalizer feature auto-adjusts your audio in real time based on your fit. The real standout is its interpreter feature, though. Users can get real-time translations of a foreign language they're hearing in Listening Mode, whether it's during a phone call, a TV show, or an IRL conversation. Of course, you'll need a Samsung Galaxy phone to unlock this feature.

Our PCMag pals summed it up best: "For Samsung users, the Galaxy Buds3 Pro are a worthy option with top-notch audio, unique AI features, and classy looks." And for under $200? They're quite the steal.

SAVE 55%: The Mova P10 Pro Ultra robot vacuum and mop is on sale at Amazon for $499, down from the standard price of $1,099. That's a savings of $600.

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Keeping the floors clean is a never-ending task. You've cleaned up the flour that dusted the floor during this afternoon's baking session, but now there's the dog hair on the couch — and who knows how much dust is under that couch. Instead of constantly worrying about floor cleanliness, offload the chore to a smart robot vacuum that comes with major mopping abilities. As an extra perk, it's on a super sale today.

As of May 7, the Mova P10 Pro Ultra robot vacuum and mop is on sale at Amazon for $499, marked down from the normal price of $1,099. That's a 55% discount that shaves $600 off the price, making this the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon.

We'll start with one of the major highlights that comes with the Mova P10 Ultra Plus: It not only mops, but it dries the mopping pads with heat. Not all robot vacuum combos dry the mopping pads, leaving you to get in there, remove them, and dry them separately. Not only does the Mova do this on its own, but it uses heat for drying, so there's a lot less chance you'll end up with a stinky mop on your hands. The water tanks on the robot's base can effectively mop 4,300 square feet before the water will need replacing.

SEE ALSO: The Eufy Auto-Empty C10 robot vacuum is nearly half off at Amazon

The Mova's 13,000Pa suction power is also noteworthy, which could be great for pet owners. The 5,200mAh battery means this robot vacuum combo can clean for up to 2.5 hours nonstop before it'll need to head back to base for a recharge.

If you're not interested in yet another floor cleaning session, the Mova P10 Ultra Pro is happy to take up the task. Snag it while it's on sale for $499 at Amazon, and you'll be well on your way to sparkly clean floors.

It's official: Real IDs are required to fly in the United States (well, kind of).

Following two decades of bureaucratic groundwork since the proposal for federally validated licenses passed, the enhanced license is now an official part of the security process for domestic travel and entry into certain federal facilities. Marked by a small star in the corner of the document, the identification standards are overseen by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and enforced by the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA).

SEE ALSO: Flying without REAL ID? Here's how much extra time you need at security

Individuals flocked to renew their licenses over the last few months, creating increased demand at local DMVs and heightened confusion around travel throughout the country, amid an already tense travel environment. On Tuesday, DHS and TSA representatives clarified they would still accept travelers without Real IDs, but with additional (read: lengthy) security protocols for those with other accepted identification.

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So, for the many Americans who have yet to procure their enhanced licenses: You still have a bit of time.

How to find your state's Real ID requirements

The Real ID application process (and required documents) vary by state. Federal agencies recommend individuals visit the DMV or licensing authority for their state of residency to get the specifics — fortunately, the DHS has made that a little easier.

Scroll down to the bottom of the department's Real ID readiness hub and you'll find an interactive map of U.S. states and territories, automatically linking to the region's relevant office. The website also walks individuals through whether or not their current travel plans are "Real ID ready" and answers Frequently Asked Questions.

Each state will require, at the minimum, documentation that verifies your full legal name, date of birth, Social Security Number, and two proofs of residence, as well as validation of lawful status to reside in the U.S. Get those in order ASAP. Beyond this, each state will have different additional document or process requirements, such as the ability to complete an application online (California) or have your documents pre-screened before the DMV (New York).

SAVE $15: As of May 7, get the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD for $19.99, down from its usual price of $34.99. That's a discount of 43%.

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If you need a quick and easy streaming device that doesn't take much fuss to set up, Amazon's lineup is always a great option. The Amazon Fire TV Stick HD is one pick that you just plug in to your TV to be all set to watch within minutes. You don't need a full-featured smart TV, nor all the newest technology. And that means you can take it with you to a hotel, a friend's house, or anywhere you go. If that sounds like a plan to you, you can get one today for a great price.

As of May 7, get the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD for $19.99, down from its usual price of $34.99. That's $15 off and a discount of 43%.

SEE ALSO: Upgrade your TV's sound on a budget with 23% off the Fire TV Soundbar Plus and subwoofer

The Fire TV Stick HD is small enough to put in your pocket, and there aren't any moving parts to worry about when you take it with you on vacation. It comes with a remote with built-in Alexa functionality, so you can search by voice or button.

The device supports just about every streaming option you can think of, from Prime Video to Netflix to Hulu and all the others in between, and all you need is an HDMI port to get it set up. Insert the device, and you'll open up a world of streaming instantly with crisp HD quality.

If you're looking to get a reliable streaming device that doesn't take a long time to set up, this is it. At this price, you might as well get an extra to keep in your suitcase for the next time you travel.

SAVE 46%: As of May 7, you can get a Jackery Solar Generator 1000 V2 + E100 Plus for $499, down from $929, at Amazon. That's 46% off, or $430 in savings.

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One of the worst things you can be is unprepared (this goes for zombie apocalypses, power outages, and even just regular old camping trips). And with hurricane season just a month away, it might be wise to have a backup power source ready to go.

As of May 7, you can get the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 V2 with an Explorer 100 Plus for $499, down from $929, at Amazon. That’s a 46% discount, or $430 in savings.

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The generator has a 1,500W AC output and a 3,000W surge peak, so it’s capable of handling multiple appliances at once. It’s also lightweight (23.8 pounds), has a foldable handle, and features an emergency charge function (activated in-app) that’ll get you from 0 to 100 in just one hour, so it’s ideal for camping or road trips.

It has two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, one DC car port, and three sine wave AC ports, so you can charge pretty much whatever you need to.