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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 8 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Not real

• Green: Options when doing laundry

• Blue: References from a cult classic Keanu Reeves film

• Purple: Terms associated with "box"

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

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

• Yellow: Faux

• Green: Washing Machine Cycles/Settings

• Blue: Words Said Frequently in the Bill and Ted Movies

• Purple: ___Box

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

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

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #636 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Faux: ARTIFICIAL, FAKE, IMITATION, MOCK

• Washing Machine Cycles/Settings: BULKY, COTTON, DELICATE, SPIN

• Words Said Frequently in the Bill and Ted Movies: BOUGS, DUDE, EXCELLENT, TOTALLY

• ___Box: CHATTER, JUKE, SHADOW, SOAP

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 8

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

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

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

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

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

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for March 8 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 8, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A belly button.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no reoccurring letters.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter N.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

NAVEL.

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

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 8

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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

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

The Rule of Jenny Pen is set in a unique location for a horror film: a secluded rest home. Acting legends John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush divulge their own inspirations for their characters and what drew them to the roles. And Mashable Entertainment Editor, Kristy Puchko, has the delightful task of educated them on the phenomenon that is the 'psycho-biddy'.

The Rule of Jenny Pen is now in theaters.

In a court filing on Friday, the government signaled a continuation of tough regulatory pressure on the search giant.

The first-of-its-kind event at the White House with top crypto executives and the president showcased Mr. Trump’s embrace of the once-renegade industry.

Trump giveth and Trump taketh away.

Tesla, led by its CEO Elon Musk, is on track for a record seven straight weeks of losses, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Yahoo Finance reports that Tesla stock is down 30.2 percent year-to-date. Tesla's slump can be attributed to its falling sales numbers around the world, which appears to be the result of Musk and his growing relationship with President Donald Trump and the far right.

The result: Tesla has already wiped out its $700 billion post-election jump in valuation, otherwise known as the"Trump bump."

In 2024, Elon Musk bet it all on Donald Trump's re-election. That bet ended up paying off for Musk as Trump won and Musk's backing earned him a spot in Trump's administration as a special government employee.

SEE ALSO: Tesla sales are reportedly falling globally. How bad it is and where.

Musk's companies quickly benefited from his closeness with Trump. Musk's publicly-traded EV car company, Tesla, for example experienced $700 billion in gains post-election on the stock market.

However, it appears the tides are already changing for Musk and Tesla. 

Recent sales reports have uncovered a Musk and Tesla backlash among the broader public. Tesla sales have fallen by as much as 76 percent around the world. According to numerous reports, consumers are attributing their negative feelings of Tesla to Musk, his endorsement of far right-wing politics, and his close relationship with Trump. Musk's role in Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has turned the head of Tesla and SpaceX, into an especially polarizing figure.

In addition to Musk-created issues, Trump's policies, such as tariffs, have caused chaos on Wall Street, as the stock market as a whole continues to sink.

All of this combined has now resulted in Tesla losing the entirety of its $700 billion "Trump bump" post-election gains, according to Bloomberg.

The design tech company is exploring a public offering after regulators stymied its $20 billion sale to the software giant Adobe in 2023.

Mr. Bankman-Fried’s family and allies are trying to help him escape a 25-year prison sentence for fraud related to the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange, FTX.

SAVE $79.01: As of March 7, get the Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $169.99 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $249. That's a discount of 32%.

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Whether you spend a lot of time at home listening to your favorite songs or you're a podcast addict on your daily commute, a good pair of earbuds is absolutely essential. If you're ready to commit to something new, joining the Apple ecosystem might be a good idea, especially since you can get AirPods Pro 2 for an excellent price right now.

As of March 7, get the Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $169.99 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $249. That's a discount of 32%.

These AirPods are all about their crystal clear sound quality and fantastic noise-cancelling properties. Thanks to their H2 chip, they offer total noise cancellation and Transparency mode for when you need to remain more aware of what's going on around you. That makes them ideal for listening to tunes or even taking calls, depending on the situation.

They're a great pick overall, and rank on our list of the best earbuds on the market as the best options for Apple users, included with greats like the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds. They pair seamlessly with your iOS devices in the blink of an eye, too.

This is a great chance to add a new pair of AirPods (or your first pair) to your earbud repertoire, especially at a discount like this, so nab them before they're gone.

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It can be a bit daunting trying to find a laptop that works for you that's also within your budget. MacBooks are always a good option no matter your use case if you aren't planning on doing heavy gaming. But they can be prohibitively expensive depending on which model you buy. If you want to join the Apple club, however, there's a great deal at Best Buy you won't want to pass up.

As of March 7, get an Apple MacBook Air (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $699 at Best Buy, down from its usual price of $999. That's $300 off if you don't feel like doing the math.

The M2 MacBook Air is zippy and lightweight, with 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD so you can store files and get things done without having to worry about external storage. These models are capable of working with Apple Intelligence, and come in multiple colors: midnight, silver, starlight, and space gray.

Though the Air is considered a mid-tier MacBook, it's every bit as capable of working on design and graphic tasks, video editing, and multimedia as well as regular old word processing, Facebook browsing, email, and more. It's a sleek, portable beast and a great alternative to the beefier MacBook Pro.

The Defense Department has marked thousands of pieces of archival material and posts for deletion, complying with President Trump's crusade against anything resembling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) mandates — including apparently unrelated materials and references flagged by keyword searches.

Among the materials set to be removed from government websites and social media posts are written mentions of WWII veteran history and (at least) 26,000 archival images, reported the Associated Press, including information on Medal of Honor recipients, all women crews, and the Enola Gay, the U.S. military aircraft that dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima in 1945.

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

The purge is intended to erase specific military-related mentions of women and minorities — social media posts and website pages that commemorate historic events, but are also inclusive of diversity, are also at risk for removal. The keyword searches for "DEI" content aren't exactly an efficient system, the AP found in its investigation, with posts and image captions that use the term "Gay" (to designate the historical aircraft or, even, a veteran's last name) marked for removal in the database. Information on Army Corps biologists studying the weight, size, and gender of fish were also flagged, as well as seemingly random photos with captions like, “Deadlift contenders raise the bar pound by pound” and “Minnesota brothers reunite in Kuwait.” While some photos and pages have already been deleted, others remain, and it isn't clear what falls under the department's grounds for removal.

An insider told the AP that the purge could result in the deletion of 100,000 images and posts across all military branches, but some workers are attempting to save and screenshot the materials before they are gone. “We are pleased by the rapid compliance across the Department with the directive removing DEI content from all platforms," said Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot. "In the rare cases that content is removed that is out of the clearly outlined scope of the directive, we instruct components accordingly.”

The removal order was given by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in February, who recently purged DEI mentions and programs from U.S. military schools and ordered the military to disqualify and ban transgender Americans, expanding an exclusion law put in place under Trump's first term. The Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency ("DOGE") recently argued that the cancellation of Defense Department DEI contracts would save $80 million in government spending. The agency has recently been accused of inflating projected savings figures.

The Athena lander from Intuitive Machines could not charge its batteries after ending up on its side. It largely failed to accomplish science and technology tasks for NASA and other customers.

I wouldn't describe my TikTok FYP a spiritual journey — it's mostly food, sports, Bravo stuff, dogs, and weird internet humor. Yet lately, I’ve noticed a surge of religious comments popping up under some of the more viral TikToks on my feed, and they’re quickly rising to the top.

It's unclear how this started, but I'm not alone. Folks on the Christianity subreddit are wondering where this all came from, too. It's so pervasive that some people wonder if it's bot activity, which feels likely.

"Okay but like, it's one thing to be a comment in every tiktok, I'm getting it on EVERY comment on tiktok now. It's obnoxious and it's just spam now," read a top comment under the Reddit discussion.

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I've noticed that most of the comments follow a similar script. They mention that Jesus died for your sins and attempt to spread the Christian gospel. Some even acknowledge that copy-paste is an attempt to spread the gospel. Here are a few instances I screenshot over the last few days.

Credit: Screenshots: TikTok

Typically, these comments have appeared under relatively viral TikToks. Some are from corporate accounts or advertised posts, which seem like natural places to spam comments.

The Christian comments have seemingly gotten so pervasive that folks are now mocking them. I've now seen a couple of instances of folks copying the cadence of the Jesus comments while praising, well, Satan.

Credit: Screenshots: TikTok

It's a natural progression of anything on the internet. The religious comments read like something you'd get on Facebook — Boomers happily copy-pasting share this to show LOVE for your GOD — which has since morphed into sarcasm. It's only a matter of time before the ways we mock the initial comments overtake the comments themselves. For instance, I've already seen people take the pro-Christian script and rephrase to praise LeBron James.

So, if you see a lot of comments about God on TikTok in the coming weeks, at least you know you're not alone.

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Two highly anticipated movies are making their way to Disney+ and Hulu this month: the box office beast Moana 2 and the Academy Award-winning Anora. If you don't already subscribe to these two streamers, now's your chance to score both for a steal.

Through March 30, new and eligible returning customers can subscribe to the Disney+ and Hulu Basic Bundle (which includes ads) for just $2.99 per month for the next four months. Regularly $10.99 for both, which is already an impressive deal considering each streamer is $9.99 per month on its own, you'll save an extra 72% monthly. That's a grand total of $32 you'll keep in your pocket.

Disney+ is home to movies, series, and originals from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. It's where you'll find Inside Out and Inside Out 2, The Eras Tour, classics like The Lion King and Toy Story, and all your favorite Disney Channel Original Movies from the '90s. Hulu, on the other hand, is where you'll find new theatrical hits from NEON and Searchlight Pictures, Hulu and FX Original Series like Only Murders in the Building, Shōgun, and The Bear, and episodes of ABC shows the day after they air.

Once your four-month promotional period ends, the price will jump from $2.99 to $10.99 per month. Be sure to cancel before the fourth month ends if you want to avoid that charge. Although, to be honest, this bundle is one of the best deals in the streaming world even at full price.

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If you want a lightweight laptop, the MacBook Air is a great option that we can recommend, but if you want to go another direction, Samsung isn't a brand you should pass up, especially when it comes to its Galaxy Book line. They're surprisingly affordable, and you can get one today for a great price at Amazon that can handle just about any task you throw at it.

As of March 7, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is $706.68 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $899.99. That's a discount of 21%.

This 15.6-inch model has a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor under the hood with a Qualcomm Adreno GPU and 16GB of RAM. You also start with a 512GB SSD, a webcam, quad speakers with Dolby Atmos support, and more all packed into a lightweight chassis.

But where it truly shines is its usage of AI to give it the "edge" in its name, with options like live captions for video and other multimedia and a variety of other AI-assisted tasks. Plus, it has a long-lasting battery so you're covered all day, and you can juice back up quickly thanks to its fast charge options.

There are tons of laptops out there to choose from, but this particular model makes it so you don't have to choose between performance and features. Plus, it's less than $800 and that's a steal.

Previously on Yellowjackets, the girls held a trial for Coach Ben (Steven Krueger), accusing him of burning down the cabin at the end of last season. Was it a fair trial? Far from it. But once convicted, things only got bleaker for the only grown-up in the wilderness. Then, episode 5, "Did Tai Do That?" ends with a gut-churning twist. 

But what does this mean for Coach and the remaining Yellowjackets? Let's get into it, and by "it," I mean deep spoiler terrain. 

Why don't they execute the coach on Yellowjackets? Jasmin Savoy Brown as teen Taissa in "Yellowjackets." Credit: Kailey Schwerman / Paramount+ with SHOWTIME.

Look, their teammates have died for far less than burning down the cabin. And even if Team Mashable thinks the coach is innocent, the girls have decided execution was justice.

Like they used the playing cards to pick their sacrifice in the past with a Queen of Hearts, the team uses the deck to select who will be the executioner. By pulling the King of Hearts (aka a Suicide King), that dubious honor goes to Tai.

While preparing with target practice, Tai worries to Van that she won't be able to pull the trigger when the time comes. Here's where the allusion implied in the episode title comes in. "Did Tai Do That?" is a spin on Steve Urkel's catchphrase on Family Matters: Did I do that? In the wilderness, Van suggests Tai do like Urkel, bring on her "cool" alter-ego to do the thing she's afraid to do — in this case, killing Ben. Good news: It works. A stoic expression locks on Van, then Ben, as Tai readies to shoot on execution day. The bad news? Tai's alter ego will definitely come back to bite her as adult!

However, the execution is stopped at the very last moment by a rampaging Travis and Lottie. Akilah has had a vision: Ben is their "bridge" to getting home. Therefore, he must live. Bad news for Ben; he'll be kept in the animal pen and treated worse than the rabbits. 

Why does Melissa cut Coach Ben?  Silvana Estifanos as teen Britt, Vanessa Prasad as teen Gen, Jenna Burgess as teen Melissa, Anisa Harris as teen Robin and Steven Krueger as Ben Scott in "Yellowjackets." Credit: Kailey Schwerman / Paramount+ with SHOWTIME

Though in charge of the team, Nat couldn't save the coach from execution, so she's relieved at the prophet's intervention. But Shauna isn't satisfied. Under her direction, Shauna's new girlfriend Melissa goes to the tied-up coach and takes Shauna's hunting knife to his remaining ankle. Peer pressure is real, and really scary on Yellowjackets.

The coach screams. Shauna and Melissa look excited. "He won't be going anywhere," Shauna says proudly. 

To this Nat jeers, "You don't have to enjoy it this much."

It's not just that injuring the coach's only leg will make it harder for him to escape them. The place where Melissa cuts is strategic. She aimed for the Achilles tendon, which would make walking very difficult for someone with two legs, and basically impossible for the coach, whose other leg was severed by Misty back in Season 1 (to save his life, to her credit!). Now, he has no chance at escape... except for death. 

From there, Shauna and Melissa make their relationship campfire official, joining bloodied hands as they enter Shauna's hut together. 

How much longer will Ben last? Will he be their next feast? We'll find out on Yellowjackets. 

Yellowjackets Season 3 are now streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime, with new episodes weekly.

SAVE $20: As of March 7, you can pre-order the all-new 11-inch Apple iPad (128GB) for $329. That's a $20 discount.

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The all-new 11-inch Apple iPad (WiFi 6, 128GB) is now available for pre-order at Amazon.

You can get it for $329, which is $20 off the list price. It’s expected to be officially released on March 12, so this is your chance to get your hands on it at a discounted price before it hits stores.

SEE ALSO: Apple announces the M3 iPad Air with Apple Intelligence and a new Magic Keyboard

The 11-inch iPad has an A16 chip, a liquid retina display, advanced cameras (12MP), and all-day battery life. Its true tone tech auto-adjusts the display, making it easier to view in any lighting. It’s also available in four colors (silver, yellow, pink, and blue).

If you need more storage, you can opt for the 256GB or 512GB models, but the base 128GB version is more than enough for most users. WiFi 6 and iPadOS let you run multiple apps at once, download files fast, and stay connected. Plus, it’s compatible with the Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Magic Keyboard Folio.

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Building a PC gaming setup is certainly a rewarding experience, but it's also a very expensive one. Not only do you need to buy the PC itself, but you also need to pick up a bunch of accessories like a mouse, keyboard, and more. One of the most costly PC accessories, though, is a monitor. Some are affordable, but the best ones reach the high hundreds, if not thousands, in price. And, as we always say, that's why it's best to get one on sale so you can save some of your precious cash.

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Thankfully, B&H is hosting a great gaming monitor sale as we speak, featuring up to $500 in savings on high-end monitors from brands like Samsung, LG, Asus, and others. Check out our top deal picks from the sale below.

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This monitor is not for the faint of heart, but it's $500 off during B&H's sale, so we couldn't resist bringing attention to it. This massive, 49-inch ultrawide curved gaming monitor from Samsung ups the immersion factor, and allows you to really take in everything that you're seeing on the screen. The dual-monitor setup features two QHD panels that are stitched together to create a seamless display, both of them with a 240Hz refresh rate. It also has a 1ms response time, HDR10+ support, as well as CoreSync and Core Lighting+ RGB Lighting for extra customization options.

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In true RuPaul's Drag Race champion fashion, Bob the Drag Queen has dropped a scorching new single to promote her latest project. The reality TV icon who wowed (and was Boston Robbed) on Traitors is releasing his first novel, Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert, later this month. But before this much-anticipated book drops on March 25, enjoy its tie-in song, "Queen of the Underground."

In the video above, Bob the Drag Queen channels Tubman for the lyrics and costume. Fans of Bob might remember from his appearance on Showtime's taboo-rattling talk show Ziwe, his high opinion of Tubman as a badass (who could totally beat Spider-Man in a face-off). Produced by PEG records, "Queen of the Underground" has Bob the Drag Queen laying down the incredible facts of Tubman's life and hands-on abolitionism with a amped-up anthem vibe.

But how does that connect to Bob's book?

Well, Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert imagines what would happen if this true legend of American history were to record her own album with the help of a once-heralded record producer. Hamil-who? This is the kind of inspired genre-bending fans have come to expect from Bob the Drag Queen, who can appear in full Maleficent-inspired drag while casually referencing To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything Love, Julie Newmar. And if you don't know what I'm talking about, treat yourself to Season 2 of Dimension 20's sassy spinoff, Dungeons and Drag Queens.

On top of being a wildly fun ride, that Dropout show will make the wait until Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert arrives go by a bit faster. Or hey, check to see if Bob is coming to a store near you on the book tour.

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The weekend has finally arrived. Celebrate with another handpicked set of deals at Amazon — Apple and Bose edition. Two of our favorite brands have blessed us with tons of epic deals heading into the weekend, from a new best-ever price on the M2 MacBook Air to a major $200 price drop on the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar. Whatever Amazon is cooking up, we've got our plates ready.

Here are our picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on March 7. If none of these are your cup of tea, be sure to check out our picks from March 5 and March 6 as well. Many of those deals are still live, including a 50% price drop on the Anker Zolo power bank and a new all-time low price on the 10th generation iPad ($9 cheaper than yesterday).

Our top pick: Apple M2 MacBook Air Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $699 at Amazon
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If you're looking to upgrade your MacBook without spending a fortune, this deal on the M2 MacBook Air is hard to beat. Sure, it's not the latest and greatest model (it's from 2022), but it's still a solid laptop that Mashable Tech Reporter Alex Perry gave the Mashable Choice Award badge of honor. He praised its zippy M2 processor, rock-solid battery life, slim profile, and more than satisfying keyboard design. Not only did it get a permanent price drop last year when the M3 made its debut, knocking its starting price down from $1,099 to $999, but Amazon also just knocked another $300 off as of March 7. That brings the price down 30% to a budget-friendly all-time low of $699.

Read our full review of the M2 MacBook Air.

Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar $699 at Amazon
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We love the wallet-friendly Bose Smart Soundbar, but the Smart Ultra Soundbar takes things up a notch or two. And as of March 7, it's 22% price drop makes it a more palatable $699 (reg. $899). Our pals at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) tested it out and said, "The Bose Smart Ultra is a powerful one-piece soundbar that delivers big sound with plenty of spatial audio detail, and ample audio streaming features." It even earned their coveted Editors' Choice award. If you're seeking a one-piece home theater solution, it's certainly a worthy option. Plus, it's back down to its best price ever.

Apple Watch Series 10 Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) $299 at Amazon
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The Apple Watch Series 10 sees a lot of discounts, but as of March 7, it has its biggest one to date. The 42mm version with GPS is on sale for just $299 at Amazon — that's 25% in savings. Compared to previous iterations, the Series 10 boasts a thinner and lighter build, a larger display with a built-in speaker, faster charging (one of the biggest selling points for our reviewer), and a new array of health and fitness features like sleep apnea alerts, water temperature, and depth sensing. The upgrades aren't massive, but it stills reigns supreme as Mashable's favorite smartwatch fitness tracker in 2025.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple Watch Series 10.

Bose SoundLink Flex Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose SoundLink Flex $112.53 at Amazon
$149 Save $36.47 Get Deal

The small and mighty Bose SoundLink Flex is back on sale for only $112.53 in sage green. That's 24% in savings. The latest generation of the go-anywhere speaker got an upgrade this past fall to enhance its already great features. It still boasts the same rugged texture, waterproof and UV light-resistant build, excellent 12-hour battery life, and bold sound. It just added better controls and customizable EQ in the Bose app for a better listening experience. If you prefer a color other than sage, you'll still get a deal; it'll just cost you about $13 bucks more.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 $169.99 at Amazon
$249 Save $79.01 Get Deal

Alert: the AirPods Pro 2 are back on sale for $169.99 (32% off). While that's not quite the lowest price we've seen, we definitely recommend snagging a pair at this price. We're huge fans of the AirPods Pro 2 due to their rich and well-balanced sound, best-in-class noise cancellation for earbuds, seamless integration into the Apple ecosystem, and decent battery life. They're our favorite noise-cancelling earbuds for Apple users — especially when they're this affordable.

Read our full review of the AirPods Pro 2.

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