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What a week for Apple. We have new MacBooks, iPads, a new budget-friendly iPhone, and fresh Apple Studio Display models. We all have to wait until next Wednesday, March 11 to get these new Apple devices in our hands, but preorders are live.
You have retailer options when to comes to preorders, but if Amazon is your preferred shopping site, you can snag nearly every new Apple product with one-click at Amazon. Here's a quick guide to pre-order new Apple devices from Amazon.
Pre-order the MacBook Neo at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Apple MacBook Neo (256GB) $599 at AmazonIf you're in the market for a MacBook but don't want to spend major dollars, the new MacBook Neo might appeal. With prices starting at $599, it's the least expensive MacBook on the market.
"The MacBook Neo marks Apple's first dedicated entry in the low-cost laptop space. It replaces the M1 MacBook Air that Apple started selling through Walmart for $699 in March 2024, then eventually discounted to $649. That model has been out of stock in new condition since early 2026, fueling reports of the MacBook Neo's arrival," wrote Mashable Senior Shopping Reporter Haley Henschel.
The MacBook Neo comes with a 13-inch display and either 256GB or 512GB of storage. Amazon is listing a delivery date of March 12 for preorders.
Pre-order the MacBook Air at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Apple M5 MacBook Air (13-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB) $1,099 at AmazonThis year, the MacBook Air got the zippy M5 chip upgrade. Apple also ditched the 256GB storage option, so the base MacBook Air now comes with 512GB of storage.
Mashable Senior Shopping Reporter Haley Henschel explained one of the biggest shocks with the M5 MacBook Air is the pricing. "The 512GB base models will retail for $1,099 and $1,299, respectively, which is the biggest news here. Those prices represent $100 discounts compared to the M4 MacBook Airs with the same amount of storage. They started with 256GB at $999; that configuration option is no longer available," she wrote.
Pre-order the MacBook Pro at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Apple MacBook Pro (M5 Pro, 14-inch, 24GB, 1TB) $2,199 at AmazonMore power and quicker processing is essential for professions. The new MacBook Pro line, as expected, brings both of these elements to the party. "Mashable gave the MacBook Pro M5 a stellar review, and these long-awaited MacBook Pros with the M5 Pro and M5 Max are basically just more powerful versions of that device for professional users with advanced computing needs," wrote Mashable contributor Matt Binder.
Pre-order the Apple Studio at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Studio Display (27 inch) $1,599 at AmazonApple's fresh 2026 lineup didn't ignore those of us who love monitors. We got an update to the Apple Studio Display and got a brand new Apple Studio Display XDR. "Studio Displays are premium monitors designed for creative professionals such as video editors and 3D artists. Apple says the more advanced Studio Display XDR features the 'world’s best pro display,' and it has a 27-inch 5K mini-LED backlight display," explained Mashable Associate Editor Tim Marcin.
Pre-order the Apple iPad Air at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Apple M4 Apple iPad Air (11 inch, WiFi, 128GB) $599 at AmazonStarting at just $599, the new iPad Air comes with the M4 chip in an 11 and 13-inch size. Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beth Werth noted, "The M4 processor and enhanced wireless/cellular connectivity will undoubtedly deliver performance upgrades. Apple promises the new iPad Air will be 30 percent faster than the M3 model, with '50 percent more unified system memory.'"
The previous iPad Air with M3 chip is listed as Mashable's favorite iPad. While we haven't tested the new model just yet, we expect to remain a favorite with snappier performance from the updated chip
Between projects like Ted Lasso and Shrinking, showrunner Bill Lawrence has cornered the market on feel-good coming-of-middle-age comedies. His new HBO comedy Rooster, created with Matt Tarses (Scrubs), is the latest entry into that subgenre. It's also the most literal on the "coming-of-age" front, with its college setting evoking ideas of students discovering themselves and their independence.
However, the focus here is not really on the students but on the faculty, including new writer-in-residence Greg Russo (Steve Carell) and his daughter, art history professor Katie (Charly Clive). Just like their pupils, these teachers have a lot of soul-searching to do. Their ensuing stories of college reinvention prove sweetly warm, even if they tread familiar ground by Lawrence standards.
SEE ALSO: Everything we know about 'Ted Lasso' Season 4 What's Rooster about? Credit: Patrick Wymore / HBOA best-selling author of gripping beach reads, Greg never expected to teach. The only reason he visited New England's quaint Ludlow College in the first place was to check in on Katie. Her husband, fellow professor Archie (Phil Dunster), has left her for grad student Sunny (Lauren Tsai)... and everyone on campus knows it. Faced with all this humiliation and scrutiny, Katie has a perfectly reasonable crash out and burns Archie's house down. OK, maybe it's not that reasonable, but it was an accident!
With Katie about to lose her job, college president Walter Mann (John C. McGinley) offers Greg a deal: He'll let Katie keep teaching if Greg teaches a creative writing course for the semester. This way, Ludlow gets a boost from having a best-seller in its classrooms, and Katie's life doesn't implode any further. Greg accepts, hoping to get more involved in Katie's life, while also unknowingly launching himself into the trials and tribulations of modern academia.
SEE ALSO: 'Vladimir' review: Rachel Weisz goes full 'Fleabag' Rooster is a sweet father-daughter comedy. Steve Carell and Charly Clive in "Rooster." Credit: Katrina Marcinowski / HBORooster marks a journey of self-discovery for both Katie and Greg.
Katie has to reckon with the trauma of Archie's betrayal, which tanked her self-esteem and sense of place on campus. Her father's new, consistent presence at Ludlow is both a comfort and a claustrophobic reminder of why he came to see her in the first place, resulting in a push-and-pull between exasperation and genuine thankfulness. Clive walks that line perfectly, acting as the slightly prickly foil to Carell's overeager father figure.
Similarly to Jason Sudeikis in Ted Lasso and Jason Segel in Shrinking, Carell's Greg is often enthusiastic to the point of overbearing. Yet his meddling in Katie's life is tempered with just enough sweetness to turn those overbearing qualities endearing, and Carell's performance bursts with warmth and self-effacing charm.
In addition to helping Katie through the roughest of rough patches, Greg also realizes that his new role at Ludlow could be a fresh start for him. He didn't go to college as a young adult, but as Rooster proves, it's never too late to embrace college's transformative power. For Greg, that means a chance to step out of his meeker shell and become more like Rooster, the suave hero of his books. So begins his party era, complete with beer pong with students, hookups with Walter's assistant Cristle (a delightful Annie Mumolo), and a pair of cool guy shades.
SEE ALSO: 'Shrinking' Season 3 review: My heart can't take itWhile it's fun to watch Carell cut loose, he and Rooster are at their best when they zero in on Katie and Greg's complicated relationship and Ludlow's departmental shenanigans, brought to life by an incredible ensemble cast. McGinley's gossip-loving Walter is a hoot, taking most of his meetings in a sauna so hot that his colleagues have no choice but to sweat out their emotional hang-ups. Danielle Deadwyler shines as poetry professor Dylan, whose dry wit and experience at Ludlow make her the perfect guide for Greg's first semester. And Dunster exudes nauseating pretentiousness as Archie, the one character who can truly turn Greg venomous. ("You're a bad person, and I hate you," Greg spits at him, recalling Michael Scott's pure hatred of Toby in The Office.)
Elsewhere, Rooster and Tsai focus in on Sunny's aspirations to make her more than just the Other Woman in Katie and Archie's marriage. (While she was not Archie's actual student, I still think he deserves jail time for being the worst to both women!) Even minor characters like Sunny's roommate (Robby Hoffman) and a local cop (Rory Scovel) become instant scene-stealers, and the students we encounter at Ludlow, while often archetypal try-hards or slackers, still feel real enough to give the campus a lived-in feel.
Rooster tackles intergenerational divides on college campuses. Danielle Deadwyler and Steve Carell in "Rooster." Credit: Katrina Marcinowski / HBOGreg has a tough time adjusting to life on a small liberal arts campus, as students are a lot more vigilant than he is about what is appropriate to do or say. Greg calling a stubborn student his "white whale" as a Moby Dick reference won't fly here. Nor will performing the "Walk Like an Egyptian" dance in an awkward attempt to salvage an embarrassing fall.
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Both these instances result in behavioral write-ups for insensitivity. Yet somehow, Rooster manages to play off this divide between Greg and Ludlow's students in a way that's neither patronizing of the students' social consciousness, nor scolding of Greg's lack of awareness. It lightly ribs all parties involved, while still finding validity in their positions. The students can be too much, but they're also eager to change the world for the better. And Rooster highlights that Greg is coming from a good place of wanting to listen and learn, something he shares with Lawrence's other recent heroes.
To that end, it's hard not to think of Ted Lasso and Shrinking throughout Rooster. Workplace patter-turned-therapy sessions abound, and the often-cheerful Greg is, like Ted and Jimmy, harboring a deeper hurt. His close relationship with troubled student Tommy (Maximo Salas) also feels reminiscent of Jimmy's dynamic with patient Sean (Luke Tennie) in Shrinking.
That familiarity risks feeling cloying at times, but the college satire element gives Rooster just enough bite to set itself apart. It's a charming tale of finding yourself again and helping others along the way, and that's certainly worth crowing about.
GET A $100 GIFT CARD: As of March 5, Best Buy kicked off a major savings event on Apple products. The sale includes savings on the recently released MacBook Neo, Air, and Pro models. Right now, get the Apple MacBook Neo for $599 and get a $25 gift card with your purchase.
The best deals from the Best Buy Apple Shopping Event: Best MacBook Neo Deal Apple MacBook Neo (A18, 8GB RAM, 256GGB SSD) Get $25 gift card with purchase of MacBook Neo Get Deal Best MacBook Air Deal Apple MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Get $50 gift card with purchase of MacBook Air Get Deal Best MacBook Pro Deal Apple MacBook Pro (M5 Pro, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Get $100 gift card with purchase of MacBook Pro Get Deal Best iPad Deal Apple iPad (M4, 128GB, WiFi) $559 (save $40) Get DealIt's been a big week for Apple. The brand had a week of announcements, dropping six new or upgraded products. Among the new products announced were the iPhone 17e and MacBook Neo, two brand new and budget-friendly devices. To cap off all the excitement, Best Buy is launching a massive Apple sale event (live until March 8), marking down the brand's products across multiple categories.
The deals from Best Buy aren't just on previous MacBook and iPad generations. In fact, there are special savings on nearly all of the devices announced this week. So while Apple's latest products aren't technically available until March 11, pre-ordering now guarantees you some extra savings.
Here are all the best deals to shop during the Best Buy Apple Shopping Event.
Best MacBook Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Neo (A18, 8GB RAM, 256GGB SSD) $599 at Best BuyThis week, Apple dropped an array of new devices across categories: iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks. While most of the drop was upgraded existing models, there was one totally new product: the MacBook Neo. With an A18 chip, it's the most affordable MacBook yet, the same starting price as the iPad Air. If you're eager to get your hands on the new budget-friendly MacBook then Best Buy has the best deal.
During Best Buy's Apple sale event, when you purchase the new MacBook Neo for $599, receive a $25 gift card. So while the laptop itself isn't technically discounted, that $25 gift card is basically free money.
More MacBook and Best Buy gift card dealsApple MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — Get $50 gift card with purchase of MacBook Air
Apple MacBook Pro (M5 Pro, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — Get $100 gift card with purchase of MacBook Pro
This week, Apple finally gave the iPad Air the M4 treatment. Now, its midrange tablet is as powerful as the MacBook Air, just in a more compact device. Unlike the new MacBooks, which Best Buy is running a gift card deal on, the new iPad Air is discounted outright. Apple didn't raise the price of the new iPad Air with M4 chip, so it still starts at $599.
However, during Best Buy's Apple event, you can preorder the new iPad Air with M4 chip for just $559. That saves you $40 off, the new iPad's first discount.
More Apple deals at Best BuyAirPods dealsApple AirPods 4 — $99.99 $129.99 (save $30)
Apple AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation — $149.99 $179.99 (save $30)
Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $219.99 $249.99 (save $30)
Apple Pencil USB-C — $69 $79 (save $10)
Apple AirTag 4-pack — $69.99 $99 (save $29.01)
Apple Pencil Pro — $99 $129 (save $30)
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular) — $599 $799 (save $200)
Apple iMac, 24-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,149 $1,299 (save $150)
Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, 128GB, WiFi) — $329 $349 (save $20)
Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 128GB, WiFi) — $399 $499 (save $100)
Apple iPhone 15 (128GB, unlocked) — $529.99 $629.99 (save $100)
Apple iPhone Air (256GB, unlocked) — $949.99 $999.99 (save $50)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $899 $999 (save $100)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,099 $1,199 (save $100)
FREE $100 GIFT CARD: As of March 5, you can get a free $100 gift card when you pre-order the new Apple MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro or M5 Max chip at Best Buy. The premium laptops will begin shipping on March 11.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro (M5 Pro) Starting at $2,199 + free $100 gift card Pre-order Here Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro (M5 Max) Starting at $3,599 + free $100 gift card Pre-order HereAs you've likely seen by now, Apple had a big week. The company dropped a batch of new products, from the first-ever budget MacBook to an even more powerful MacBook Pro. The latter is pretty darn expensive, but if you lock in a preorder at Best Buy, you'll get a little relief in the form of a free gift card.
As of March 5, when you pre-order the new MacBook Pro with either the M5 Pro or M5 Max chip at Best Buy (in any configuration), you'll get a free $100 e-gift card to spend however you please. The laptops will begin shipping on March 11 and you'll receive an email with your free gift once the laptop is in your possession.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!The new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros come in two sizes, 14 or 16 inches, and are essentially more powerful versions of the already stellar M5 MacBook Pro. The M5 Pro variants start at $2,199 for the 14-inch laptop and $2,699 for the 16-inch laptop and come with 1TB of base storage. They're built for folks "running complex workflows, like coders optimizing algorithms and photographers processing massive image libraries," according to Apple.
The M5 Max variants are for "those pushing the absolute limits," meaning they're totally overkill for the common laptop user. They start at $3,599 for the 14-inch model and $3,899 for the 16-inch model and come with a base storage of 2TB.
Both the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros also feature Apple's N1 chip for WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support. Other than that, their specs are virtually the same as their predecessors.
If you want the best of the best when it comes to Apple laptops, these are it. While both models are certainly a pricey investment, the $100 gift card preorder bonus helps to ease a tiny bit of that blow.
TL;DR: Live stream Cuba vs. Panama in the 2026 World Baseball Classic for free on Tele Rebelde, Tubi, or Venevision. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The first round of 2026 World Baseball Classic fixtures includes some fascinating matchups, including Cuba vs. Panama. Both teams will fancy their chances of advancing from a competitive Group A. Puerto Rico, Canada, and Colombia are the other teams in this group, with only the top two making it through to the knockout rounds.
If you want to watch the 2026 World Baseball Classic for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Cuba vs. Panama?Cuba vs. Panama in the 2026 World Baseball Classic starts at 11 a.m. ET on March 6. This fixture will take place at the Hiram Bithorn Stadium.
How to watch Cuba vs. Panama for freeThe 2026 World Baseball Classic is available to live stream for free on a number of platforms:
Cuba — Tele Rebelde
USA — Tubi (six games from the pool stage)
Venezuela — Venevision
These streaming platforms are geo-restricted, but anyone can access for free with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in another location, meaning you can unblock free streaming sites from anywhere in the world.
Access free World Baseball Classic live streams by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with access
Visit Tele Rebelde, Tubi, or Venevision
Live stream the 2026 World Baseball Classic for free from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch every game from the 2026 World Baseball Classic before recovering your investment.
If you want to retain permanent access to the best free streaming platforms from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for live sport is on sale for a limited time.
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Watch Cuba vs. Panama in the 2026 World Baseball Classic for free with ExpressVPN.
Just three percent of UK adults can correctly identify the anatomy of the clitoris, according to sex toy and lingerie shop Lovehoney.
A survey of 2,000 UK adults — what Lovehoney is calling "The Great British Cliteracy Test" — found an alarming gap between confidence and knowledge of the anatomy. Ninety percent of participants stated they know where the clitoris is, but only 30 percent could correctly locate it on a diagram. Women were only one percent more likely than men (30 percent to 29 percent) to find it.
SEE ALSO: Bumble announces AI-powered Profile Guidance and Photo FeedbackAnd a mere three percent were able to identify its full internal structure.
When shown a diagram of a vulva, 24 percent thought it was a heart, 13 percent thought it was a vagina (which is the internal organ, not external as the vulva is), and 10 percent believed it to be ovaries.
This is shocking, but it may not be as surprising as when we consider people's lack of sex education. Sixty-six percent of participants said they were never formally educated about the clit, and 78 percent said sex ed failed to properly cover female pleasure. As Lovehoney notes, the complete structure of the clitoris was only fully mapped in 1998 — less than 30 years ago. For much of history, this anatomy wasn't wholly understood.
What's more is that 16 percent of women say they've never learned about female sexual anatomy, and 16 percent taught themselves. Twenty-two percent of men said they learned most from their partner, while 13 percent said porn taught them the most.
Some are even turning to AI to learn about clit stimulation (more male, 23 percent, than female, 13 percent, unsurprisingly).
SEE ALSO: Top 5 NSFW sites to learn what porn didn't teach youSex education "should include comprehensive information about female anatomy and sexual health," Lovehoney's sexual health and wellness expert, Sarah Mulindwa, stated in the press release, as "understanding one's body is a fundamental aspect of health literacy."
Not only is this an educational problem, but it's a problem of pleasure. The orgasm gap between men and women in heterosexual pairings is real, and stimulating the clit is the main way most women O. Yet, 23 percent of men believe their partners orgasm every time during penetrative sex, according to Lovehoney's survey. Eleven percent of women say they do.
SEE ALSO: I've tested 100+ sex toys. Here are the 15 most mind-blowing toys I've ever owned."Women need and often prefer their clitoris touched, stroked and stimulated in some way to orgasm," sexual and reproductive health expert, Dr. Suzanne Belton, stated. "The findings of the 'Great British Cliteracy Test' demonstrate that on paper at least, two-thirds of men and women cannot point to a clitoris."
Sad, but true. Hopefully now, these participants — and everyone else — will educate themselves.
The Handmaid's Tale may have concluded in 2025, but our time in Gilead is far from over thanks to Hulu's sequel series The Testaments.
Based on Margaret Atwood's 2019 novel of the same name, The Testaments is the coming-of-age story of June (Elisabeth Moss) and Luke's (O-T Fagbenle) baby Hannah. Taken from her parents at the beginning of the Gilead regime, she was renamed Agnes and adopted by a Commander.
By the time The Testaments begins, Agnes (One Battle After Another breakout Chase Infiniti) is a teenager. She and the other daughters of high-ranking Gilead officials are in training to become wives at an elite preparatory school run by Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd).
The Testaments' first trailer presents Agnes and her fellow students as being just like any other high schoolers. They complain about their plum-colored uniforms, play games at recess, and stroll down the hallways in tight-knit friend groups. That, coupled with the use of The Cranberries' hit "Dreams," gives The Testaments a slight Derry Girls vibe — if Derry Girls were full of murder, religious fanaticism, and sexual violence, that is.
Agnes's world changes with the arrival of Daisy (Lucy Halliday), a convert from Canada who's been taken into Gilead. However, as the trailer reveals, Daisy is actually an undercover operative trying to save the young women at the school. Could she be working alongside June, who ended The Handmaid's Tale with a promise to keep fighting Gilead? Moss is not confirmed to be starring in the show, but she is an executive producer, so a June return may be in the cards.
The Testaments premieres Apr. 8 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
Lee Sung Jin's Beef is back, and this time, the proverbial shit hits the fan within an exclusive country club.
Though Season 1's Ali Wong and Steven Yeun don't star in this round, Season 2 has one hell of a cast: Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Youn Yuh-jung, Song Kang-ho, Cailee Spaeny, and Charles Melton.
The teaser doesn't give away much, only fleeting glimpses of couples across generations and a hectic moment between Isaac and Mulligan's characters captured by Spaeny and Melton.
Considering the edge to which Lee pushed the last season of Beef, we're in for a wild ride.
FREE $25 GIFT CARD: As of March 5, you can get a free $25 gift card when you preorder the new Apple MacBook Neo for $599 at Best Buy. The budget laptop will begin shipping on March 11.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $599 at Best BuyPreorders are officially open for Apple's new budget laptop: the MacBook Neo. Announced Wednesday during "special Apple experiences" in New York, London, and Shanghai, the long-rumored MacBook marks Apple's first foray into the low-cost laptop space. Not only does it start at just $599 (that's $500 cheaper than the MacBook Air), but if you lock in a preorder at Best Buy, you'll also get some free cash to spend.
As of March 5, when you pre-order the new Apple MacBook Neo at Best Buy, you'll get a free $25 e-gift card to spend at your leisure. The laptop will begin shipping on March 11 and you'll get an email with your gift card after you receive your product. Triple check that you enter the correct email address to ensure you collect your free gift.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!The MacBook Neo comes in two storage configurations, 256GB or 512GB, and four colors: silver, indigo, blush, and citrus. The gift card preorder deal is valid for all configurations.
Besides being the first budget MacBook in Apple's lineup, the Neo is also the first MacBook to run on an iPhone chip, the A18 Pro (the same as the iPhone 16 Pro). According to Apple, it can "fly through tasks" everyday tasks like streaming and web browsing 50 percent faster and run on-device AI workloads like advanced photo effects up to three times faster than PCs with the latest Intel Core Ultra 5 chip.
Other specs include a 13-inch Liquid Retina display with a 60Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of brightness, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 6, 8GB of RAM, two USB-C ports, a MagSage charging port, and a headphone jack.
Apple is anticipating high demand for its new wave of devices, so lock in your MacBook Neo preorder (and $25 gift card) ASAP.
FREE $50 GIFT CARD: Pre-order any model of the new Apple MacBook Air from Best Buy and receive a free $50 Best Buy e-gift card. The 2026 M5 MacBook Air starts at $1,099.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple M5 MacBook Air (13-inch, 16GB, 512GB) $1,099 at Best BuyIt's an exciting week for Apple fans. We have a new budget phone, the iPhone 17e, a $599 MacBook Neo, and an upgraded model of the MacBook Air. While these products aren't shipping out quite yet, now is a great time to pre-order to get a deal. If you plan on grabbing a new M5 MacBook Air, check out this deal from Best Buy.
As of March 5, preorders for the new M5 MacBook Air come with a free $50 Best Buy e-gift card. The cheapest option for the M5 MacBook Air comes in at $1,099 for the 13-inch model with 512GB storage.
The MacBook Air is waving goodbye to the M4 chip. Earlier this week, Apple announced the new M5 MacBook Air with the upgraded chip and more storage. The M4 MacBook Air started with 256GB of storage while the new M5 MacBook Air comes with at least 512GB. Surprisingly, we didn't see a price hike for this new model. In fact, it's $100 less than its predecessor M4 MacBook Air models.
SEE ALSO: How to preorder the iPhone 17e, Apple's new budget phoneIf you were already planning on ordering the new M5 MacBook Air, it could be wise to pre-order from Best Buy. Every order comes with a free $50 Best Buy e-gift card, delivered via e-mail after your order is fulfilled.
Apple has the launch date set for March 11 and Best Buy is offering both pickup at your local brick-and-mortar store or shipping. Keep in mind the shipping option says it'll arrive by release date. The updated MacBook Air comes in a 13 and 15-inch version with prices starting at $1,099 and $1,299, respectively. All models come with 16GB RAM and storage options range from 512GB to 4TB. Colorway options include sky blue, midnight, starlight, and silver.
Get your preorder in today for the new M5 MacBook Air to get a free $50 gift card, and reassurance you'll have a new laptop on March 11.
If there's one man who knows how to rock a pair of shades and a bad attitude, it's Ryan Gosling.
In the SNL promo above the Project Hail Mary star grabs a jacket emblazoned with the number five from the prop cupboard before wreaking havoc around the SNL office, smoking in the corridor, drinking champagne, and riding on a toy horse.
The problem? He think he's allowed to act how he wants because he's made it to the five-time SNL host club, but he's actually only on his fourth time (this is Ryan Gosling we're talking about, mind you, so it kind of feels like he can still get away with it).
SAVE OVER $150: As of March 5, the Beats Studio Pro are on sale for $199.95 at Amazon. That's $150.04 off the list price of $349.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Studio Pro $199.95 at AmazonThe Beats Studio Pro headphones are our favorite Beats headphones. If they've been on your radar but you've been waiting for them to get a good price cut before picking them up, now is the time to make a move. Select models have dropped to $199.95 at Amazon.
This sale price is a 43% discount from the Beats Studio Pro's original list price of $349.99, allowing you to save $150.04. As of March 5, here are the colors available at this price from Amazon: black, deep brown, navy, and sandstone. Pick up your favorite and save some cash in the process.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!The Beats Studio Pro earned our top spot as the best overall Beats headphones. In our roundup dedicated to the best Beats headphones, writer Alex Bracetti explained that this is because, "Beats’ flagship headphones come with custom 40mm drivers and a built-in DAC that enables lossless audio when connected with a USB-C cable. While music sounds lively and vibrant out of the box, lossless audio enhances fidelity, so you can hear more details in your favorite songs." On top of that, "ANC on the Studio Pro is up there with the AirPods Max."
Our Beats Studio Pro review had high praise for them, with Mashable's Alex Perry saying, "It's hard to find a pair of over-ear headphones with a better all-around experience than Beats Studio Pro." Plus, they offer up to 40 hours of battery life.
If new headphones have been on your wishlist this year, don't miss out on this excellent Beats Studio Pro deal at Amazon.
What should have been a simple product launch video went a bit wrong for McDonald's recently, with CEO Chris Kempczinski receiving a fair bit of attention for the tentative bite he took of a new burger on the menu.
In the Late Show clip above, Stephen Colbert breaks down the launch video bit by bit — starting with Kempczinski referring to the burger as a "product".
"OK, weird to refer to food as 'product'. Kids, you eat your product! If you don't I swear to God I will send you to bed with no content!" says Colbert, before pausing to acknowledge the impressive job done by food influencers: "I just want to take this moment to apologise to influencers. It turns out what you do is incredibly difficult."
Finally, Colbert plays a clip of the bite itself, and Kempczinski's "that is so good" comment.
"Really? Because it looks like you took the smallest possible bite in the history of human chewing," says Colbert. "That's the bite you take when your three-year-old say, 'Try the cookie I made, daddy!'"
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The use of the word "war" to describe the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, and Iran's retaliation, has President Donald Trump and his administration at odds with Republican supporters over messaging.
During Late Night on Wednesday, Seth Meyers used his deep dive segment "A Closer Look" to lay out what Trump and former-defense-now-war secretary Pete Hegseth have called it, and what Republicans are calling it, whether it's a "war" or "major combat operation" or otherwise.
"There are two reasons they're all talking in Orwellian circles like this," said Meyers. "One, if they acknowledge it's a war, they also have to admit that it's illegal, since only Congress can declare war. And two, they don't want to admit that Trump lied. He said he would keep us out of exactly these type of open ended wars, and specifically 'forever wars.'"
"What we're seeing play out is the absurdity of life inside the Trump cult," Meyers concluded. "One minute, they all have to pretend Trump is a working class savior who will end foreign wars. The next they have to pretend the war he started isn't a war, even though he's the one calling it a war."
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SAVE OVER $100: As of March 5, the AirPods Max have dropped to $429.99 at Amazon. That's $119.01 off their list price of $549.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max $429.99 at AmazonA variety of brand-new Apple products have recently been announced, but if you don't mind scooping up older devices from the brand, there have been some very nice discounts popping up. This includes a couple of deals on the AirPods Max headphones. Over at Amazon, select colors have dropped to just $429.99.
Considering they usually come with a price tag of $549, this deal saves you $119.01 on the AirPods Max. It's also a little over $30 away from their lowest-ever price of $399, which is certainly worth making a move on.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!The AirPods Max boast high-quality audio that'll make any music or audiobooks you listen to sound incredible. Our review from Brenda Stolyar back when they were initially released said, "Both music and podcasts sound a lot fuller and richer than they do with the earbuds."
They also boast Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode, so you can choose how much of the outside world around you that you want to hear while you listen. Stolyar noted in the review that, "Noise cancellation worked super well for me, too. It did a good job of drowning out the very loud radiator in my room and the traffic outside my window."
All in all, Stolyar found that, "The AirPods Max have excellent audio quality, easy-to-use controls, and good battery life, but their size isn't a good fit for everyone." If you're still hoping to grab them, act fast to save at Amazon.
SAVE $100: As of March 5, the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5, 256GB, WiFi) is on sale for $1,199 at Amazon. This deal saves you $100 off its list price of $1,299.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) $1,199 at AmazonWhile new iPad models are on the way, quite a few older models have received nice discounts. The powerful iPad Pro 13-inch (M5, 256GB, WiFi) is among them, with its price knocked down to $1,199 right now at Amazon.
Overall, this is a $100 drop from this iPad Pro's original list price of $1,299. It's also just $50 away from its lowest-ever price of $1,149. It's a model we think is worth every cent.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!If you're a creative or designer, we chose the iPad Pro M5 as the top pick for professionals. In our roundup of the best iPads, Mashable's Samantha Mangino notes that this is because it's, "Loaded with Apple's fastest processing power thanks to the M5 processor, giving it way more power than the average user really needs." On top of that, it also boasts a sharp 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR Display with extreme brightness, precise contrast, ProMotion, P3 wide color, and True Tone so you can catch every color and detail on its screen.
Our review of this iPad Pro from Mashable's Timothy Beck Werth also highlighted that it's, "Truly a Pro device for power users. Everyday use is wasted on this tablet, which is a shame because the incredibly thin and lightweight design is truly irresistible, as is the OLED display. It's the kind of gadget that makes you feel like you're living in the future." And as for storage, this model sets you up with 256GB.
If you're looking for premium power in a tablet, this is a great chance to save on the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5, 256GB, WiFi) at Amazon.
TL;DR: Live stream Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets in the NBA for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The NBA bounces into action with several games this evening, including the Los Angeles Lakers at the Denver Nuggets.
This Western Conference clash could be a preview of an upcoming playoffs fixture, with both the Lakers and Nuggets currently in line for a spot in the first round. The playoffs are now just over a month away — a win here could be crucial for either team.
If you want to watch Lakers vs. Nuggets in the NBA for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Lakers vs. Nuggets?Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets in the NBA starts at 10 p.m. ET on March 5. This game takes place at the Ball Arena in Denver, CO.
How to watch Lakers vs. Nuggets for freeLos Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets in the NBA is available to live stream for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.
This free live stream is geo-restricted to the U.S. and UK, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S. or UK, meaning you can access free live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.
Stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:
Sign up for a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime (if you're not already a member)
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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch NBA live streams without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select games from the NBA before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for the NBA?ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing free live streams on platforms like Prime Video, for a number of reasons:
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