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SAVE $60: As of Jan. 24, grab an Instant Pot Duo Plus for just $69.99, down from $129.99, at Amazon. That's a 46% discount on a 9-in-1 pressure cooker.

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I’ve already had so many soups, chilis, and pasta this year, and it’s only January. If you're also craving cozy comfort food but don't have time to spend hours in the kitchen, Amazon's latest deal on an Instant Pot Duo Plus might be the perfect solution.

Right now, the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker is on sale for $69.99. That’s $60 off the list price of 1$29.99and just $10 away from its all-time lowest price on the site.

SEE ALSO: Which Instant Pot should you buy? Here's a breakdown.

This Instant Pot is a 9-in-1 multicooker, which means it can handle much more than just pressure cooking. Slow-cook a brisket, sauté onions, steam vegetables, and make rice, yogurt, and more. There are 15 customizable Smart Programs for cooking soups, beans, ribs, and even cake, all with the touch of a button.

With a six-quart capacity, you can make big batches of your favorite recipes to store and freeze for later or feed a crowd. And because almost everything is dishwasher safe (including the pot, lid, and accessories), cleanup is much easier than using multiple pots, pans, and appliances.

SAVE $200: As of Jan. 24, you can score a 13-inch MacBook Air (M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $899 at Best Buy.

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If you thought you couldn’t get a laptop worth buying for less than $1,000, Best Buy has a solid deal that might change your mind.

As of Jan. 24, you can get a 13-inch MacBook Air (M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $899 at Best Buy. That’s a $200 price cut. And, if you trade in an eligible device, you can get up to $370 off that price, bringing the total down to just $529 after all is said and done.

SEE ALSO: 15-inch M3 MacBook Air review: Read this before you even think about buying

The MacBook Air is ideal for students and professionals who are on the go and need a lightweight, portable device that can handle everyday tasks like browsing the web, writing documents, sending emails, and streaming media. This model has an M3 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD storage, so it’s a powerhouse compared to most $900 laptops.

“Our testing shows that the M3 MacBook Air is about 20% faster, give or take, than the M2 MacBook Air, particularly when it comes to creator-focused workflows,” Mashable’s East Coast Tech Editor Kimberly Gedeon wrote in her review of the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air. “In other words, expect zippier performance, whether you’re a fledgling video editor or a photo-editing hobbyist.”

At this price, it's hard to find a better value for a powerful and portable MacBook Air.

SAVE $30: As of Jan. 24, the JLab JBuds Lux ANC headphones are on sale for $49.99 at Best Buy. This is $30 off their list price of $79.99.

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Finding a good pair of noise-canceling headphones with an affordable price tag outside of big seasonal sale events can be tricky. Thankfully, Best Buy's offering a very nice deal on the JLab JBuds Lux ANC headphones, so you can invest in noise-canceling headphones without breaking the bank in the process.

The JLab JBuds Lux ANC headphones are currently on sale at Best Buy for $49.99, which is $30 off their list price of $79.99. Not to mention, your purchase even comes with a bonus offer of YouTube Premium for free for three months, so you can start listening to some new music and videos right away.

SEE ALSO: Rate your favorite smart home gear for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card

These headphones boast noise-canceling features that allow you to tune out any outside noise while listening to your favorite music, audiobooks, or podcasts. They also have a Be Aware mode that keeps you more tuned in when you need it. On top of that, they've got a comfortable design that's perfect for long journeys.

Don't miss out on this excellent deal on the JLab JBuds Lux ANC headphones at Best Buy.

If you're curious to see even more headphone deals, you're in luck. There are plenty worth checking out right now, including a discount on the Apple AirPods Pro 2, the Beats Fit Pro, and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones.

President Donald Trump hit the ground running after his inauguration last Monday, making sweeping changes such as delaying the TikTok ban and potentially making all Americans female. He also signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America" and Denali as "Mount McKinley."

Despite this, Google Maps and Apple Maps have not yet been updated to reflect these new names — and realistically might not make the change at all.

SEE ALSO: Did Trump's executive order just make everyone in the U.S. female?

Issued on Monday, Trump's executive order declared that Denali, the highest peak in North America, would be renamed Mount McKinley after the 25th U.S. president. The order also said the Gulf of Mexico would be renamed the Gulf of America, directing the U.S. government's Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) to remove all references to the Gulf of Mexico.

"[A]ll federal references to the Gulf of America, including on agency maps, contracts, and other documents and communications shall reflect its renaming," Trump's order read.

However, Trump's order only applies to the U.S. government's official position. Though headquartered in the U.S., corporations such as Google and Apple aren't beholden to the president's directive to rename the landmarks, raising questions as to whether they'll update their popular map services to reflect the government's stance.

Google Maps and Apple Maps still retain Gulf of Mexico and Denali's names Credit: Mashable screenshot: Google Maps

Mashable's investigation found that neither tech giant appears to have made any changes yet. At the time of writing, Denali and the Gulf of Mexico are still named as such in both Apple and Google Maps. 

Searching for "Mount McKinley" on Apple or Google Maps directs users to the correct mountain, however, it is still labelled Denali on both. Google Maps also amends the search query to "Denali," though Apple Maps does present a pop-up bearing the mountain's Trump-approved name if that is what you searched for. This pop-up may not be new, as the mountain was called Mount McKinley up until a decade ago, when the name Denali was restored.

Meanwhile, an Apple Maps search for "Gulf of America" directs users to the Gulf of Alaska instead. The same search on Google Maps in the U.S. showed Mashable a list of businesses called "Gulf America." Searching Google Maps from Australia produced a broad overview of Northern America, though the Gulf of Mexico did appear as the first suggested location in the results. Repeating the search also had Google Maps suggest the Gulf of California.

Neither Apple nor Google Maps appear to have removed any references to the Gulf of Mexico.

Credit: Mashable screenshot: Google Maps

The fact that no changes seem to have been made does not mean none will be. Trump's executive order included a 30-day timeframe for modifications to be made, with even the GNIS still listing the sea as the Gulf of Mexico and the summit as Denali. Even so, this hasn't stopped some overzealous Google Maps users from taking to its community forum, demanding to know why the Gulf of Mexico has not been relabelled as the Gulf of America.

Mashable has reached out to both Google and Apple for comment.

Credit: Mashable screenshot: Apple Maps

It seems likely that even if Apple and Google decide to defer to Trump, they may only relabel the landmarks for people accessing their maps from within the U.S. Other countries don't have to adhere to Trump's renaming and are unlikely to follow his lead on this matter.

Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum already reacted to Trump's executive order earlier this week, stating, "For us, it is still the Gulf of Mexico, and for the entire world, it is still the Gulf of Mexico." When Trump initially raised the idea of renaming the Gulf earlier this month, Sheinbaum had sarcastically suggested renaming the U.S. "América Mexicana," or "Mexican America."

Apple previously defied international consensus in 2019 by marking Crimea as Russian territory for users accessing Maps and Weather apps from within Russia. However, Russia's parliament indicated at the time that this was due to legislative requirements demanding such a change.

Credit: Mashable screenshot: Apple Maps Trump renames the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, Denali as Mount McKinley

Trump renamed Denali and the Gulf of Mexico in his executive order "Restoring Names that Honor American Greatness," signing it within hours of being sworn in. 

"The Gulf will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping America’s future and the global economy, and in recognition of this flourishing economic resource and its critical importance to our Nation’s economy and its people, I am directing that it officially be renamed the Gulf of America," read the order.

The president proposed the name change days before he took office, claiming that the U.S. owns the Gulf and does "most of the work there." The Gulf is bordered by the U.S., Mexico, and Cuba, and is an important site of offshore petroleum drilling, but it is not owned by any one country.

Trump further ordered that Denali, the highest mountain in North America, be called Mount McKinley once more — another change he put forward in the lead-up to his inauguration.

Though the mountain was first dubbed Mount McKinley in 1896 after then-presidential nominee William McKinley, Native Americans knew it as Denali long before. Former president Barack Obama subsequently restored the mountain's original name in 2015. 

Trump's executive order reversed that decision, renaming the mountain Mount McKinley to "[honour] President McKinley for giving his life for our great Nation and dutifully [recognise] his historic legacy of protecting America’s interests and generating enormous wealth for all Americans."

McKinley was the third sitting U.S. president to be assassinated, dying in 1901.

The executive order did specify that Denali National Park and Preserve will continue to be called as such, and that the government will "work with Alaska Native entities and state and local organizations to adopt names for landmarks to honor the history and culture of the Alaskan people." However, Denali will henceforth be named after a president who never visited nor had any connection to Alaska.

The Gulf of Mexico/America and Denali/Mount McKinley may not be the only landmarks that Trump renames either. His executive order also stated that his administration may seek recommendations on "additional patriots to honor," particularly in the lead up to the Declaration of Independence's 250th anniversary next year.

“We are starting to see how Silicon Valley wants to do business during the Trump administration.”

SAVE $50: As of Jan. 24, the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS, 40mm) is on sale for $199 at Amazon. That's 20% off its list price of $249.

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If you've had your eye on a smartwatch but don't want to pay through the roof for a fancy model, the Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen is an excellent budget pick for Apple users. This smartwatch covers all of the basics without a massive price tag, and it's even better when you can find it on sale. At the moment, Amazon's offering a nice little discount on this Apple Watch so you can pick it up at an even lower price.

The Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS, 40mm) is currently on sale for $199 at Amazon. This is 20% off its list price of $249, allowing you to pocket $50. That's a great price for such a sleek smartwatch, and this Apple Watch has plenty of features that make it worth every penny, too.

SEE ALSO: Rate your favorite smart home gear for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card

The Apple Watch SE 2 boasts a variety of health and safety features including a heart rate monitor, Fall Detection, and Crash Detection. It's also a great companion for active individuals, offering advanced metrics to track your workouts. And as with other Apple Watch models, it fits perfectly into your Apple ecosystem so you can send texts or make calls right from your wrist.

This is a deal well worth taking advantage of if you've been hoping to get a smartwatch. Don't miss out on this deal on the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS, 40mm) at Amazon.

If you're looking for even more Apple deals, there are a few more worth checking out at the moment. You can also save on an Apple Magic Keyboard case and the Apple AirPods Pro 2 at Amazon right now, too.