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The app was facing a Saturday deadline to change its ownership or face a ban in the United States.

The Trump administration gave the Chinese owners of TikTok until April 5 to sell their asset. But as the clock ticks down to that date, confusion reigns — and no official announcement of a sale has been made.

A host of potential owners of the social media site, including Amazon, Oracle, Microsoft, and Project Liberty have come forward. Some potential buyers are wary of the U.S. government allowing TikTok's Chinese operators to retain control of the app's algorithm and simply lease it to the U.S. buyer, according to ABC.

That could put the new owner in conflict with a law signed by President Biden last year that bans "the establishment or maintenance of any operational relationship" between the U.S. app and "any formerly affiliated entities that are controlled by a foreign adversary, including any cooperation with respect to the operation of a content recommendation algorithm."

TikTok's potential owners are reportedly worried about being sued by the U.S. government after the purchase, and want liability protection.

The state of TikTok: Still up

Does that mean TikTok will shut down April 5 for its 170 million American users?

Trump has suggested he will extend the sale's deadline, likely via executive order, if a deal cannot be reached by Saturday. Trump already extended an earlier deadline for a ban or sale on his first day in office, January 20.

The president says new tariffs announced on Chinese goods will give the U.S. government leverage over the TikTok sale. Still, China may not want to play ball with the U.S. during a widening trade war.

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In addition to a sweeping immigration agenda that involves limiting entries at U.S. ports of entry, stripping immigrant visas, and deporting undocumented Americans en masse, the Trump administration is revamping its approach to digital security, including the use of personal device searches to detain and deport U.S. residents or tourists at the border.

SEE ALSO: U.S. immigration services wants to review potential citizens' social media

Individuals, including legal permanent residents and visa holders, have been harassed and even deported by border patrol agents after traveling out of the country. In a handful of cases, European tourists have been detained and held in immigrant detention facilities. The news has stoked fear among many travelers, as individuals report increased device searches upon entry to the U.S.

In March, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) submitted a proposed change mandating a review of social media profiles as part of the process for vetting and approving benefits. The change would apply to immigrants already residing in the U.S., including green card and visa holders. In January, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order titled, "Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats," which included a directive to slow down the visa-issuance process through heightened application scrutiny.

The administration's efforts aren't limited to the citizenship process. If you're planning to cross or enter a U.S. border or customs point, make sure to know your rights and monitor how you can protect your personal data.

What can customs and border patrol do with my phone?

While warrantless searches of personal devices were ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 2014, U.S. ports of entry are a different legal landscape. According to U.S. law, the CBP reserves the right to inspect electronic devices that cross the border on the premise of national security, also known as electronic checks. Electronic checks make up a small percentage of all border interactions, reports Axios, but heightened border scrutiny may amplify such activity.

Advocates have pushed to include border patrol in warrant laws, with a notable win in 2023, and various appellate courts have ruled that warrants be required for data searches at the border beyond “digital contraband," such as illegal materials. A New York state court decision, for example, ruled that warrants are required for searches of travelers' devices — that means travelers through major New York City airports, like JFK, should be protected from electronic checks. But at large the CBP policy remains, permitting "the inspection, examination, and search of vehicles, persons, baggage, and merchandise," including electronic devices.

U.S. citizens have the right to decline a device search without being barred entrance, but lawful permanent residents and foreign visitors may face harsher interrogation or be denied entry into the country. In both cases, CBP may seize and hold onto your devices.

If your device a seized by a border patrol agent, the agent will conduct either a "basic" or "advanced" search. Basic searches include a manual search of content easily accessible on your device. Advanced searches involve external equipment that can analyze and copy your device's content — advanced searches should only happen on the suspicion of illegal activity and with higher approval.

How can I protect my device?

Travelers should do what they can to protect their personal data during basic CBP searches. According to the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the first step should be limiting the amount of digital information carried across the border, including leaving unnecessary devices at home or using temporary ones.

When entering a port of entry, travelers can also consider turning off their devices completely. Always consult with an immigration lawyer if you are worried your status may come into question or are at risk of deportation.

Delete sensitive information

Experts suggest deleting images or files containing licenses, credit card information, and other documents with sensitive data. Some even suggest deleting personal photos of children or loved ones before traveling. Clear any "deleted" or "trash" folders that may temporarily hold onto erased content, as well.

Make sure any important information or files are backed up to an external location (one that you aren't traveling with), in case your devices are seized and held by CBP. For those with concerns about sensitive data, consider encrypting your device.

Turn off biometric passwords

Due to protections against self incrimination outlined in the Fifth Amendment, law enforcement has the right to ask an individual to unlock their cellphone using a biometric password such as facial recognition or fingerprints, but they cannot ask you supply them with numerical passcodes.

While border patrol operates under a slightly different set of guidelines, you should still consider turning off any settings that provide easy access to your phone, like Face I.D., and strengthening your device passcode before traveling to the U.S. Passcode-locked apps or photo libraries may provide additional security.

Log out of or private your social media accounts

While conducting a basic search, border patrol agents cannot look through personal email inboxes or cloud storage, and your device remains offline or in airplane. However, agents can look at any public social media profiles or posts — so set your pages to private and delete any posts you wouldn’t want an agent to read.

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Feeling excited after the recent Nintendo Switch 2 Direct reveal? Us too, even though the preorder and pricing situation is a little up in the air right now. It simultaneously feels like its June 5 release date is just around the corner, yet also miles away.

If you're feeling as impatient as we are, you may want to take the downtime between now and launch to play some of the original Nintendo Switch titles you never got around to. Thankfully, a pretty decent amount of them are on sale right now, which is kind of a rare occurrence when it comes to Nintendo.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 preorder guide: Everything you need to know ahead of time

So, we recommend that you take advantage of this moment and check out some of our favorite deals on Nintendo Switch games below.

• Assassin's Creed Anniversary Edition Mega Bundle — $39.99 $99.99 (save $60)

• Assassin's Creed The Ezio Collection — $15.99 $39.99 (save $24)

• Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze — $51.99 $59.99 (save $8)

• Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake — $49.99 $59.99 (save $10)

• Immortals Fenyx Rising — $7.99 $39.99 (save $32)

• Just Dance 2025 Deluxe Edition — $32.99 $59.99 (save $27)

• Lego Horizon Adventures — $42.99 $59.99 (save $17)

• Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Gold Edition — $14.99 $59.99 (save $45)

• Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope — $14.99 $59.99 (save $45)

• Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 — $41.99 $59.99 (save $18)

• Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 — $27.99 $39.99 (save $12)

• Persona 5 Royal — $43.99 $59.99 (save $16)

• Pokémon Legends: Arceus — $54.99 $59.99 (save $5)

• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Complete Edition — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25)

• Rayman Legends Definitive Edition — $7.99 $39.99 (save $32)

• Sea of Stars — $28.99 $34.99 (save $6)

• Sid Meier's Civilization VI — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30)

• Sonic Frontiers — $31.99 $39.99 (save $8)

Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, would not seem to be in the line of fire from tariffs. But President Trump’s trade actions are hitting even social networking businesses.

The best Home Depot Spring Black Friday Sale deals:

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Spring may have only just sprung, but Black Friday is already happening at The Home Depot. The Home Depot Spring Black Friday Sale is live now through April 16 in-store and online, with a slew of savings on everything from power tools to outdoor furniture and more.

With 14 days of savings starting this early in the season, you've got plenty of goodies to sift through, as well as some seriously great discounts. There's no time like the present to start taking care of your home and yard, and if you can do so without spending an arm and a leg, you absolutely should.

If you're ready to grab everything you need for a great spring at home, keep scrolling. We've rounded up some of our favorite deals you can find during The Home Depot Spring Black Friday Sale so you don't have to.

Best power tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: The Home Depot Milwaukee M12 Cordless Hammer Drill/Impact Driver Combo Kit $229 at The Home Depot
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If you're looking for a dependable drill and driver set that won’t clutter your tool kit, this kit is a great option. It comes with a hammer drill and impact driver, powered by a long-lasting 5.0Ah battery with a long charge cycle between charges. The tools' brushless motors serve up reliable, efficient performance for whatever job you need to tackle, and the compact size makes these tools a breeze to maneuver into tight and awkward spaces. It’s a sensible starter package if you need good, hardy tools but don't want to overdo it with too much bulk or weight.

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• Ryobi ONE+ 18V Compression Drive Cordless 3/8 in. Crown Stapler — $49.97 $79 (save $29.03)

• Dewalt 20-Volt 30° Cordless Framing Nailer — $329 $379 (save $50)

Best outdoor furniture deal Opens in a new window Credit: The Home Depot Costway Wicker 4-piece Patio Conversion Set $270 at The Home Depot
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This 4-piece wicker patio set from Costway has everything to sit outside and enjoy the warm weather (or the rain, if you prefer), so whether you feel like entertaining or just hanging out somewhere that isn't your couch, you've got a place to do it. It comes with two chairs, a loveseat, and a small coffee table. The blue cushions add a nice pop of color, and the rattan-style frame is good for when it starts to rain or snow, but you still insist on being outdoors. It might take a bit of time to put together, but for the money it's a great deal.

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• StyleWell Amberview 6-Piece Steel Square Outdoor Dining Set — $129 $30 (save $179)

• Nuu Garden Brown 3-piece outdoor patio bar set — $129 $30 (save $179)

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Planning on going out and doing some grilling this spring? This straightforward natural gas grill will get the job done. It’s got three burners and enough space to cook for a few people without feeling cramped. The side tables are handy for keeping items like meat and condiments ready, and the build is solid enough to last through a bunch of seasons. It’s designed for natural gas hookups, so it’s not the portable kind, but if you’ve got a line already, it’s a convenient setup that you can save on right now.

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With all the rain pouring down this spring, you know you're going to have to spend some time mowing the lawn. Prepare for that inevitability with this Ryobi lawnmower. With a built-in 6.0 Ah battery, it gives you 40 minutes of runtime, so you can tackle mowing up to a half-acre lawn. Its self-propelled system and rear-wheel also make it easy to push and maneuver, even across different types of yards and terrain. Its brushless motor also performs like a gas mower, with a 150cc engine, but less noise and emissions. It's a job you have to do, so might as well have equipment that makes it easier.

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Keep an eye on everything going on outside your home with this set of Blink Outdoor 4 security cameras. This bundle nets you five cameras that you can post up and around your house and backyard. They're completely wireless and shoot 1080p footage, so you can use them indoors or outdoors and get the same kind of performance. Best of all, they last up to two years with a ridiculously long battery life, so once you put them up, you don't have to worry about going out and adjusting them again and again. Use the companion app to peek outside or inside and see what's going on whenever you need peace of mind.

SAVE 77%: As of April 4, you can score a Bestway Hydro-Force Kayak Set for just $69.99, down from $299.99 at Woot. That's $230 off or a 77% discount.

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If you’re an outdoorsy person on a budget, skip renting and pick up your very own kayak for $69.99 at Woot.

As of April 4, you can get the Bestway Hydro-Force 2-Person Ventura Elite Inflatable Kayak Set (which includes two aluminum paddles, hand pump, two fins, carry bag, and repair patch kit) for just $69.99, down from $299.99, at Woot. That’s a 77% discount and a damn good deal considering similar sets go for around $300. But you’ve gotta snag it in the next two days before the deal expires.

SEE ALSO: The best weatherproof and wireless outdoor speakers in 2025

The Bestway Hydro-Force Ventura Elite X2 kayak is inflatable and seats two adults (up to 440 lbs weight capacity). It features two interchangeable and removable fins for directional stability and has a quick setup, thanks to the included Air Hammer hand pump.

It’s made of durable, oil-proof, waterproof, UV- and puncture-resistant material for withstanding the elements.

Nintendo fans experienced a bit of sticker shock following the Switch 2 Direct on Wednesday, April 2, when the iconic gaming company announced via its website that the price for some marquee Nintendo Switch 2 titles would be $79.99. The company omitted any discussion of game prices during the livestream, but shortly after its conclusion, the internet was confronted with the new price tag on the Mario Kart World landing page.

The new MSRP reflects a $20 increase from what we saw throughout the original Nintendo Switch generation and a $10 increase from what we are currently used to when buying games for other consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. But will this be Nintendo's new norm? It's likely, but we aren't entirely sure just yet, because it would appear that the $79.99 asking price won't necessarily apply to Nintendo's entire slate of Switch 2 titles — currently, Donkey Kong Bananza is listed at $69.99 for the digital edition, which is more in step with what other platforms are charging today.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo announces 'Hollow Knight: Silksong' for Switch 2 Will physical editions cost even more?

Things got more interesting when Nintendo's Spanish website posted EU prices for Nintendo's Switch 2 launch games. A visit to the site reveals that not only will digital editions of Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza cost €80 and €70, respectively, but their physical editions will cost an extra €10 on top of that. That's €90 for a physical copy of Mario Kart World, which is a pretty staggering price hike from the original Nintendo Switch's physical editions, which cost the same as their digital counterparts in most cases. We can't confirm that US prices will end up being the same, but this change indicates that pricing differences between digital and physical games in the Nintendo Switch 2 era could be likely.

Credit: Screenshot: Nintendo

Other big Switch 2 titles announced during the Direct, including The Duskbloods and Kirby Air Riders, have not yet published their retail prices.

What about Nintendo Switch 2 game upgrades?

Amongst the Switch 2 announcements, Nintendo also revealed that select original Switch games — including Super Mario Party: Jamboree, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond — will receive Nintendo Switch 2 edition upgrades for those who want to experience them at higher quality on the new console. We don't know exact pricing on those yet, but we do know that those who already own original Nintendo Switch copies of those games won't have to pay full price for the upgrade. Instead, they'll pay a smaller fee to access the titles on the Switch 2. Unfortunately, we don't know what that upgrade fee will be yet, either.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo just added sat nav to 'The Legend of Zelda' A new industry standard?

While the Mario Kart World pricing news was a shock to many in the gaming world, we've been expecting an industry-wide price increase on games for some time now. The $59.99 base price for both digital and physical copies of games hasn't changed much over the past few decades, with some new-gen games only recently donning a $69.99 price tag. But, with inflation and increased game development costs, it was only a matter of time before we'd see increases like the ones we're seeing with the Nintendo Switch 2.

What remains to be seen, though, is whether other platforms will follow suit. Will $79.99 games come to the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in the near future? We think it's likely.

Are Trump's tariffs to blame?

Naturally, President Donald Trump's new tariff policy came up in conversation following the Switch 2 game and hardware pricing news. Will they have an impact on the new Nintendo Switch? The answer is yes and no. Games industry expert and Director of Research and Insights at Niko Partners, Daniel Ahmad, posted his take in a thread on X, saying, "This isn't because of tariffs by the way. Nintendo games are manufactured in Japan and tariffs don't apply to digital goods."

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It's a different story for Switch 2 hardware, though, which includes the console itself and its compatible accessories like Joy-Con controllers and the Switch 2 Camera. Nintendo has manufactured some of its products in China, and with the 34 percent tariff that Trump just slapped on the country's exports, we wouldn't be surprised if Nintendo hardware prices increased even more. In fact, on April 4, Nintendo announced that it would be delaying preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 until they could assess the potential impact of the new tariffs, so a pre-release price hike could potentially be incoming. The Nintendo Switch 2's June 5 release date remains unchanged.

The two have long been divided on whether speech can be restricted, and when. Under the Trump administration, the gap is widening.

SAVE 52%: As of April 4, you can buy a Cuisinart Single-Serve Coffee Maker and Grinder for $59.99, down from $123.99, at Woot. That's $64 off, or a 52% discount. And if you enter the code 15OFF at checkout, you'll get an additional 15% off that price.

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It’s not often that we see a deal that genuinely shocks us, but Woot!’s flash sale on the Cuisinart Single Serve Coffee Maker and Grinder definitely fits the bill.

Right now, you can get the Cuisinart Single Serve Coffee Maker and Grinder for only $59.99, down from $123.99, at Woot. That’s a 52% discount off Woot's list price (and the actual list price on Cuisinart’s website is $149.95, so you’re getting even more of a deal). You can also get an additional 15% off with the code 15OFF at checkout. That makes the total price just $50.99. The only catch is that this deal is only good for the next 14 hours (or until sold out).

SEE ALSO: The best coffee machines for modern kitchens

The Cuisinart Single Serve Coffee Maker and Grinder brews 8-, 10-, and 12-ounce cups of coffee. You can also use K-Cups if you don’t have any whole beans on hand. The hopper holds 100 grams of beans, which should make around 10 to 12 cups of coffee. The coffee maker also has a 48-ounce water reservoir, a charcoal water filter, and a drip tray to accommodate travel mugs. And if you’re a Prime member, you’ll get free standard shipping on your order.

It’s also worth noting that it has a 90-day Woot limited warranty, so if you hate it, you can always return it.

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If you missed last week's Big Spring Sale at Amazon, all hope is not lost. There's still deals to shop — you just have to poke around.

We've done the hard part for you and rounded up a few of the best deals we could find post-sale to keep the discount shopping alive. Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on April 4. If none of these are catching your eye, be sure to check out our picks from yesterday, April 3, as well. Many of those are still live, including the best price ever on the Garmin Instinct 2.

Our top pick: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Opens in a new window Credit: Breville Breville The Smart Oven Air Fryer $259.95 at Amazon
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As of April 4, Breville's Smart Oven Air Fryer is down to a new all-time low price of $259.95 at Amazon instead of its usual $349.95. That's 26% in savings and $20 less than on Breville's own website. "For folks who want their air fryer to be a one-size-fits-all kitchen appliance, the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer gives you 11 different functions, so you'll pretty much never need to use your normal oven again," Mashable's reviewer writes in her review. The 11 smart cooking functions include toast, bagel, broil, bake, roast, warm, pizza, air fry, reheat, cookies, and slow cook. Once set, its smart algorithm takes over to replicate the ideal cooking environment for each technique. If you're looking for versatility, you won't be disappointed.

Read our full review of the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer.

JBL Live Pro 2 Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Live Pro 2 $99.95 at Amazon
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You don't always have to spend a fortune to get solid noise-cancelling earbuds. The JBL Live Pro 2 buds are on sale for less than $100 and offer "strong audio performance for bass lovers, above-average noise cancellation, and a solid in-app experience at a reasonable cost," according to our sister site PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis). The app unlocks a 10-band customizable EQ, adjustments for ANC and ambient modes, and hands-free Alexa and Google Assistant for Android users. Overall, they're an excellent value even at full cost. At 33% off, they're a steal.

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An unusual smartwatch option, but ideal if you're an avid golfer, the Garmin Approach S12 is packed with golf-focused features for a relatively low price. And as of April 4, it's on sale for 25% off. The Approach S12 is pre-loaded with over 42,000 golf courses from around the world, so wherever you tee off, you'll have the course mapped with yardages, hazards, and doglegs (and how to avoid them). It lasts for up to 30 hours in GPS mode and features a high-res display that's readable in bright sunlight. As a bonus, you can keep score directly on the watch and upload it to the Garmin Golf app to track your games.

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If you want a speaker that works well, can tag along with you wherever you go, and won't break the bank, we recommend the JBL Go 4. Our top pick under $50, this compact speaker is waterproof and dustproof, has an integrated loop for easy carry, and offers seven hours of playtime. Our reviewer found that it reaches impressive volumes despite its small package and offers improved bass tones over past versions. "If you don't need the most customized, crystal-clear sound and simply want a speaker that works and won't break the bank, the JBL Go 4 is an excellent option under $50," the review states. As of April 4, it's even cheaper at Amazon — grab it for just $39.95.

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

One of the many tools that sets TikTok apart from its competitors is how easy it is to edit videos both in the app and by using its sister app, CapCut. However, other short-form social media apps are working to catch up. First, we heard news that Instagram is working on a CapCut-like video editing app. Now, YouTube is adding features to Shorts to make it easier to edit short-form videos within the app.

SEE ALSO: YouTube is changing what a 'view' means for YouTube Shorts

YouTube announced the new video editing tool in a blog post on Thursday. The tool will allow users to "make precise adjustments and edits" within the app, including the ability to rearrange clips, delete clips, add music, add timed text, zoom in and out, and preview Shorts before posting.

It looks like templates on Shorts will also resemble CapCut and Instagram Reels, allowing users to pull photos to use in templates automatically and crediting the original creator.

"These are the first of more improvements planned to streamline in-app editing for Shorts," YouTube wrote.

Among those planned improvements are an edit tool that will sync videos to the beat of a song, template effects, image stickers, and AI stickers users can add by responding to a text prompt.

For the last 48 hours, the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date in the United States was planned for April 9. That is no longer the case.

In a shocking turn of events, Nintendo sent out a statement to press on Friday morning confirming that the April 9 pre-order date has been scuttled indefinitely due to the Trump administration's tariff policies. The full statement is as follows:

Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions. Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on: First impressions of 'Mario Kart World' and 'Donkey Kong Bananza'

We do not know when pre-orders for Switch 2 in the U.S. will open up now. We also don't know if this means a price hike or any other similar measures are coming. What we do know is that Trump announced severe tariffs on basically every country in the world on Wednesday afternoon, not long after Nintendo confirmed the April 9 pre-order date and the $450 starting price tag for Switch 2. Countries affected notably include Vietnam, which is where Nintendo moved much of its Switch production a few years ago in order to avoid tariffs on China.

We'll keep you posted when we find out more about when pre-orders will be available in the States, and what this might mean for the price of the console itself going forward.

SAVE $50: As of April 4, you can get the Beats Pill for just $99.95 at Amazon. That's a $50 discount and the lowest price we've seen since last December.

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Summer’s right around the corner, which means bonfires, beach days, pool parties, and a good time with friends. But no summer day (or any day, really) is complete without a killer playlist and a portable Bluetooth speaker that can pump out the jams.

If you’re looking for a speaker to set the tone of your summer, the Beats Pill is on sale for $99.95 at Amazon. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen for this speaker since last December, and it’s $50 off its usual price of $149.95.

SEE ALSO: The best speakers in 2025

The Beats Pill comes in multiple colors, weighs practically nothing, and offers 100 watts of power with a frequency response of 1 MHz. And, with a 24-hour battery life, you can keep the party going all day and night.

It’s also IP67-rated for dust and water resistance, so you can take it to the beach or pool without freaking out if it gets splashed or sandy.

SAVE $90: As of April 4, you can get the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer for $259.95 at Amazon. That's a massive $90 discount and the lowest price we've seen.

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The Amazon Big Spring Sale may be over, but we’re still seeing new deals pop up on appliances, tech, and home goods. If you’ve been eyeing a new air fryer, now might be the time to buy.

As of April 4, you can snag the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer for just $259.95 at Amazon. That’s a 26% discount and $90 off the list price. It’s also the lowest price we’ve seen on this air fryer at Amazon.

The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer is a Mashable favorite for its versatility, even cooking, and aesthetically pleasing design. It has 11 cooking functions, and the super convection reduces cooking time by up to 30%. In our review, former Shopping Editor Jae Thomas says it’s the “Ferrari of both air fryers and convection ovens.”

SEE ALSO: I'd gladly ditch all my small appliances for the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer

It’s not just for whipping up quick snacks, either. During testing, we found that it could bake a cake 20 minutes faster than a traditional oven. “That golden crust is a testament to how well the convection settings work in this oven,” Thomas wrote in their review.

If you're looking for an air fryer that can do it all, the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer is a solid choice — especially while it's on sale.

Metroid Prime 4, a game that was announced just a few months after the first Switch came out, is finally coming out sometime this year.

Frustratingly, we don't know the precise date yet, which makes me think it's closer to the holiday season than we all would like. But I got to play a quick demo of it at a Nintendo event on Wednesday and came away impressed for multiple reasons.

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For starters, it's just nice to step into Samus's power suit again, for the first time in a Prime-style game since 2007. Beyond that, however, this demo was almost more of a tech demo for the Switch 2 than anything to do with Metroid. Not only does it look incredible running on Switch 2 hardware, but it acted as a pretty convincing use case for the new Joy-Con mouse controls. Here's how my time with it went.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond hands-on: It's all about the frame rate and the mouse

The demo Nintendo had at the event I went to was very brief and very un-Metroid; it started with Samus landing in the middle of a warzone, and played more like a traditional combat-focused FPS game with a big boss fight at the end.

There was no exploration or puzzle-solving involved, which makes me think this is the opening sequence and tutorial for the game. The actual game will assuredly have all of the things you want from Metroid in it, don't worry.

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As such, I didn't get a great sense for what sets Prime 4 apart from the others in the series, but I did get a sense for what the Switch 2 can do to enhance a game like this.

For starters, Nintendo had it displayed at 1080p and 120 frames per second. I didn't have a precise frame-counter on screen or anything like that, but to my eyes, it looked silky smooth and totally stable.

I couldn't detect any frame drops whatsoever. It was one of the most "oh wow" moments I had looking at any Switch 2 game.

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This demo was mostly a proof-of-concept for the mouse functionality in the new Joy-Con controllers. The way this worked is that, at any time, I could place the right Joy-Con down on a flat surface in front of me (surface provided by Nintendo and not included with the game) and it would automatically turn on mouse controls.

If I wanted to go back to playing with regular dual-analog stick controls, all I had to do was lift up the Joy-Con. It was shockingly easy and seamless.

Purely as a tech demo, Prime 4 was one of the most impressive things at the show, and convinced me the Switch 2 is the real deal under the hood.

Microsoft turns the big 5-0 today (April 4), and the company is kicking off the celebration with a live Copilot event, rumored to include a suite of new announcements for the AI tool, as well as a nostalgic look back on the tech giant's storied history.

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Windows fans can expect an appearance from Copilot CEO Mustafa Suleyman — and select deals on Microsoft products — but the real star of the show is the iconic Windows 95 logo, back in all its glory to honor Microsoft's more humble beginnings.

Head over to Microsoft's X page for a another festive birthday surprise.

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The live event will start at 12:30pm ET (9:30am PT).

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The Copilot event will stream live on the Microsoft Copilot YouTube page and the Microsoft website. Viewers can also catch birthday content, stories, and updates on Microsoft's 50th anniversary landing page.

With all of the world talking about Trump's tariffs — you know, the set of levies on basically the entire world that's set to wreak havoc in the global trade and make your iPhone more expensive — an important question looms: Has the Trump administration used an AI to calculate those tariffs?

It would be unheard of. Trump's "Reciprocal Tariffs" table — while certainly not definitive at this point — could turn out to be the most important document of the decade. But the numbers on the table indicate tomfoolery.

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Without going into intricacies of tariffs for every specific country, the thing is, these tariffs aren't reciprocal, despite Trump calling them so. It appears that the White House used a pretty basic formula that divides the trade deficit for the U.S. for a country, then divides that by the total imports from that country, and then divides the result in two. Note that there are no actual tariffs in that formula; a country could be charging a tariff on U.S. imports, but this formula disregards it (the White House countered this by basically providing more proof that this was exactly the case, per finance writer James Surowiecki).

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Then there's the question of the countries and territories included, which include places where there are no people (which is why the internet is today flooded by penguin memes).

Tech artist Gordon Chapman then dropped a bombshell on Threads, indicating that the White House's tariff table corresponds to internet top level domains (instead of, you know, actual countries), which could be proof that it was generated by an AI. Chapman later withdrew the post, explaining that the tariffs table is likely based on this data.

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Still, the question remains: How much (human) thought went into the tariffs calculations if the entire thing is just a simple formula applied onto a list of territories which doesn't entirely correspond to places that the U.S. should reasonably be imposing tariffs upon?

According to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, United States Trade Representative (USTR) economists had worked on this stuff for years. Some experts, per Reuters, dismiss this as they consider the tariffs to have "no methodology" that produced "nonsense numbers."

Interestingly, if you ask an LLM, such as ChatGPT, to calculate U.S. tariffs on other countries in an "easy way," you get pretty much the same formula that the White House used. Ouch.

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The tariffs figures can be viewed as starting point for further negotiations. In fact, Eric Trump said it pretty bluntly on X: "I wouldn’t want to be the last country that tries to negotiate a trade deal with @realDonaldTrump. The first to negotiate will win - the last will absolutely lose. I have seen this movie my entire life...," he wrote. So maybe the math behind the numbers is less important, if the numbers are all going to change soon.

But if the tariffs calculations have been hastily put together by an AI, that would indicate a new depth of incompetence for the Trump administration, closely following that of using Signal chat to plan military operations and including a journalist in that same chat.

It's hard to prove that the White House used ChatGPT or an equivalent for its tariffs math. The AIs themselves give a fair share of warnings that their calculations are imperfect and simplified, which should give pause to...anyone, really. The signs are out there, though, and we shudder to think what else the White House experts may leave to AI to do.

SAVE $50: As of April 4, the AirPods Pro 2 are on sale at Amazon for $199, 20% off their list price of $249.

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Amazon's Big Spring Sale featured some nice deals on Apple devices, including on various AirPod models. Even though the sale event is behind us now a few of them are still on sale, even if they're not quite as low as they were during the sale itself. My personal favorites, the AirPods Pro 2, are included in this discounted selection right now. If you've had your eye on them, now is still a good time to pick them up.

The AirPods Pro 2 are currently on sale for $199, which is a 20% discount from their list price of $249. While this isn't as low as they were during the Big Spring Sale, this is still a worthy deal to jump on if they've been on your radar. They've even made our lists of the best earbuds and the best headphones, so you know they're worth the investment.

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No matter if you enjoy kicking back with new music or getting lost in an audiobook, you'll experience excellent sound quality with the AirPods Pro 2 thanks to the H2 chip. This is further bolstered by noise-canceling features that keep you completely immersed. Active Noise Cancellation gets rid of any outside noise, transparency mode opens things up for you to hear the world around you without disrupting what you're listening to, and Adaptive Audio shifts the noise control depending on where you are and how loud it is.

If you're already immersed in Apple's ecosystem, the AirPods Pro 2 are worth adding into your Apple family. Scoop them up for 20% off their list price at Amazon today.

They aren't the only Apple deal that's available right now, either. You can also save on the 2024 Mac Mini right now at Amazon and the Apple Watch Series 10 is still discounted there as well.