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Save $120: As of March 28, you can grab the Anker Nebula Capsule 3 projector for just $379.99 at Amazon. At this price, you'll be saving 24% on the projector's $499.99 list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Nebula Capsule 3 $379.99 at Amazon
$499.99 Save $120 Get Deal

Maybe you don't have the room for a TV or maybe you prefer some portability when deciding where to watch your favorite shows — in either case, you deserve better than using your laptop.

Portable projectors can be a great solution to this problem, but they aren't exactly cheap (especially in comparison to the price of a TV). However, during Amazon's Big Spring Sale, Anker's Nebula Capsule 3 projector is down to its lowest price ever, at just $379.99.

SEE ALSO: 350+ of the best live deals from the Amazon Big Spring Sale, picked by Mashable's team of experts

If you've never used a projector before, you should expectation set that the picture won't be as bright or as a clear as that of a TV — that's normal, especially in the this price range. Specifically, in terms of picture quality, the Capsule 3 supports 4K input and has a native 1080p resolution. However, you can get a much bigger picture that maxes out at 120 inches, and the option to move your projector wherever you like, especially with the Capsule 3, which weighs less than two pounds, and has an on-board battery that can stream up to two and a half hours of video and eight hours of audio.

It's also incredibly easy to turn it on and start streaming content, thanks to its autofocus and auto keystone features, and of course, the built-in Google TV and Netflix. The LED light won't give you the absolute best picture quality you can find on a projector out there, but as our sister site PC Mag (also owned by Ziff Davis) puts it in their review, "Just a little bigger than a soda can, the 1080p Anker Nebula Capsule 3 projector delivers more-than-acceptable quality plus robust audio, making it an excellent mini projector."

X owner Elon Musk announced late Friday that the social media site had been sold ... to xAI, Musk's own Artificial Intelligence company.

"xAI and X’s futures are intertwined," Musk posted on X. "Today, we officially take the step to combine the data, models, compute, distribution and talent ... this will allow us to build a platform that doesn’t just reflect the world but actively accelerates human progress."

xAI purchased X in an all-stock transaction, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The AI company is now valued at $80 billion, with X valued at $33 billion, which includes $12 million in debt.

Musk purchased X, then known as Twitter, for $44 billion in October 2022.

What does this mean to the X user? Likely that AI will be integrated more fully into the X experience. The social media site has aggressively pushed its generative AI chatbot, Grok, on users since it launched in 2023. Musk also changed its terms of service shortly after the November election, requiring users to agree to have AI trained on their tweets.

In announcing the sale, Musk claimed X has 600 million "active users." He didn't say "monthly active users," which experts believe to be almost half that number.

The now-private company has shed millions of users by multiple measures since Musk's purchase, and is projected to lose millions more in 2025.

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Best Shark FlexFusion deals Best set for the basics Build-your own Shark FlexFusion with Air Styler Straightener Set $279.99 (Save $70 with code SN20) Get Deal Best FlexFusion for the most attachments Shark FlexFusion Air Styler Straightener and Brush Set $319.99 (Save $80 with code SN20) Get Deal

Amazon has brought plenty of beauty tech deals live for its spring sale, but one of the best (and rarest) ones we've spotted this week isn't actually available on the retailer's site.

Coinciding with the Big Spring Sale is SharkNinja week, which allows customers to save 20% on orders over $200 with the code SN20. That means that the Shark FlexFusion, which starts at $349 and goes up to $399 depending on the model, is getting a rare discount. If you've been waiting to catch it on sale, now's a good time to grab it — the promo code is valid through March 31 at 2:59 a.m. ET (and at the time of writing, one model has sold out).

SEE ALSO: 350+ of the best live deals from the Amazon Big Spring Sale, picked by Mashable's team of experts

If you're not familiar with the Shark FlexFusion, it's essentially an even more versatile Shark FlexStyle that can heat style with and without air. This is especially useful if you want to style day two hair, or hair that's no longer wet, as styles will hold better thanks to the heat element. It is worth noting that Shark FlexStyle attachments cannot be used with the FlexFusion or vice versa — though they're similar, at the end of the day they are different hair tools.

Depending on which model you get, the FlexFusion comes with three or four different attachments. At the time of writing, here are the models that are on sale:

• Shark FlexFusion Air Styler Brush Set — $279.99 $349.99 (save $70 with code SN20)

• Build-your own Shark FlexFusion with Air Styler Straightener Set — $279.99 $349.99 (save $70 with code SN20)

• Build-your-own Shark FlexFusion with Air Styler Straightener and Brush set — $303.99 $379.99 (save $76 with code SN20)

• Shark FlexFusion Air Styler Straightener and Brush Set — $319.99 $399.99 (save $80 with code SN20)

Along with the discount, each of these FlexFusions comes with a free travel case. For an even more in-depth breakdown on the differences between these tools, you can check out our additional coverage on the Shark FlexFusion.

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The private equity giant is considering investing as the video app works to follow a law that requires it to separate from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, by next week.

F.C.C. chairman Brendan Carr sent a letter to Disney accusing it of violating equal employment opportunity regulations.

Mr. Musk said the deal valued xAI, his artificial intelligence start-up, at $80 billion, and X at $30 billion.

Amazon Big Spring Sale: Best sex toy deals Best bullet vibrator deal plusOne Bullet Vibrator $12.44 (save $3.55) Get Deal Best clitoral suction vibrator Tracy's Dog Wearable Vibrator $31.99 (save $8) Get Deal Best G-spot vibrator LELO Gigi 2 $77.80 (save $41.20) Get Deal Best male sex toy deal TEGA Spinner $21.58 (save $1.42) Get Deal Best lube deal Überlube Home and Travel Bundle $35.63 (save $1.87) Get Deal

OK, so I wouldn’t usually recommend shopping at Amazon for sex toys, but Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has a few good deals on legit sex toys and products that you can trust. (They're few and far between, but I've included some non-Amazon deals at the bottom of this post.) Most aren’t marked with red “Spring Sale” badges, but the discounts are still worth a look — a discount’s a discount, right?

SEE ALSO: Are vibrating sex toys on the way out?

Some standout brands I found include plusOne, LELO, and Tracy's Dog. Tons of lube is discounted, too, including some from Überlube and Astroglide.

Here are the best sex toy deals from the Amazon Big Spring Sale that are worth adding to your cart ASAP:

Best vibrator deal Opens in a new window Credit: plusOne plusOne Bullet Vibrator $12.44 at Amazon
$15.99 Save $3.55 Get Deal Why we like it

If you’re new to sex toys, a simple bullet vibrator, like this one from plusOne, is a great place to start.

PlusOne is one of the most affordable sex toy brands out there, and they’re made with body-safe silicone. You can find this brand in just about any drugstore and Target, so you know it’s legit.

The plusOne Bullet Vibrator is waterproof, has 10 vibration settings, and is small enough to bring anywhere. It’s pocket-sized (three inches long) and can fit right in your makeup bag or purse.

It comes with a pin charging cable (you’ll get two hours off a single charge) and a finger sleeve, which may be helpful for people who struggle to hold smaller toys.

More vibrator deals

• Ava — $13.97 $22.47 (save $8.50)

• plusOne dual rabbit vibrator — $29.99 $39.99 (save $10)

• Tracy's Dog thrusting vibrator — $44.99 $49.99 (save $5)

• LELO MIA 3 — $74.10 $99 (save $24.90)

Best male sex toy deal Opens in a new window Credit: TENGA TEGA Spinner $21.58 at Amazon
$23 Save $1.42 Get Deal Why we like it

TENGA is a leader in the male sex toy space. (They’re the company that makes the TENGA Egg, which would be a super cute Easter gift.)

Right now, the TEGA Spinner is on sale for $21.58. That’s not a huge discount, but it’s a good price for a reusable toy with more than 6,000 reviews on Amazon.

Many of the reviewers say that this product helped their marriage, aided in penile sensitivity, and helped with erectile dysfunction. (Tons of reviewers also mentioned that it’s “like the real thing.”) And, there are a surprising number of wives who reviewed the toy, saying it amped up their sex lives.

Note: Lube is a non-negotiable with this toy. So stock up!

More male sex toy deals

• CalExotics Packer Gear FTM stroker — $7.89 $11.99 (save $4.10)

• CalExotics Dr. Joel Kaplan premium prostate massager — $18.56 $28.99 (save $10.43)

• Tracy's Dog realistic male masturbator — $24.99 $29.99 (save $5)

Best lube deal Opens in a new window Credit: Überlube Überlube Home and Travel Bundle $35.63 at Amazon
$37.50 Save $1.87 Get Deal Why we like it

You can’t really use any sex toy without lube. I mean, you can, but it’s likely going to be uncomfortable, and you can risk damaging your sex toy or your intimate bits, depending on what it’s made from.

If you’re looking for a latex-safe lube that’ll last, the Überlube Home and Travel Bundle is on sale for $35.63. (My favorite lube is SUTIL Rich, but they’re not pushing any deals right now).

This bundle includes one Überlube Silicone Base Lube (55 ml) and one travel-sized Überlube Silicone Lube (15 ml) in a pretty red casing, so no one knows what’s in your bag.

More lube deals

• Astroglide water-based lube (5 oz) — $8.98 $11.99 (save $3.01)

• SKYN All Night Long silicone-based, long-lasting lube (2.7 oz) — $9.97 $11.99 (save $2.02)

• K-Y Ultragel water-based personal lubricant (4.5 oz) — $11.43 $13.88 (save $2.45)

Deals that aren’t on Amazon (but are still worth checking out)

While the Amazon Big Spring Sale is our main focus here, there are tons of sex toy sales happening outside of the Bezo-sphere.

Here are the best sex toy deals you can find on the internet today:

• Babeland: Up to 70% off sex toys

• FemmeFunn: Discounted sex toy bundles

• Good Vibes: Up to 70% off sex toys

• Le Wand: Up to 76% off select sex toys

• Lovehoney: Up to 70% off sex toys and lingerie

• Lovers: 20% off sex toys with code 20FORME

• ZALO: 15% off sitewide with code ZALOLOVE

SAVE $600: The 13-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is on sale for just $1,399.99 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale — its lowest price ever. Other Surface devices and accessories are on sale for up to 26% off during the event, which runs through March 31.

The best Microsoft Surface deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale at a glance: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,399.99 (save $600) Get Deal Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13-inch (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $901.13 (save $298.86) Get Deal Microsoft Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $882.81 (save $317.18) Get Deal Microsoft Surface Pro Keyboard with Slim Pen 2 Bundle $224.80 (save $55.19) Get Deal

Amazon's Big Spring Sale may be themed around seasonal buys (think cleaning supplies and outdoor gear), but the retail giant seems to be using the event as an excuse to discount a bunch of tech in its inventory, too. I'll allow it: Mashable's favorite Windows laptop has dipped to its lowest price ever in an unprecedented Big Spring Deal.

As of March 28, Amazon has the 13-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 with a Snapdragon X Elite processor, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage marked down to just $1,399.99, taking 30% off its $1,999.99 MSRP. According to data on the Amazon price-tracking site CamelCamelCamel, this beats its Black Friday price by an easy $100.

What's more, Amazon's Surface Laptop 7 deal trounces competing offers at Best Buy and the Microsoft Store itself, which had the same configuration listed for $1,499.99 at the time of writing. I expect Amazon's discount to hang around until the Big Spring Sale ends on March 31, FYI.

SEE ALSO: The best laptop deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale

For some more context, this Surface Laptop 7 configuration is a Mashable Choice Award-winning Copilot+ PC that lays claim to the longest battery life in our laptop testing database at over 23 hours per charge. (It lasted even longer than the M4- and M4 Pro-powered Apple MacBook Pros.) Former Mashable tech editor Kimberly Gedeon gave it a fantastic 4.8/5 rating in her review, applauding its "sleek, urbane design with excellent build quality," its "fun" AI features, and its strong performance. It notched the second-highest Geekbench 6 score out of all the Windows laptops in our database, coming in right after the $4,485 Lenovo Legion 9i, a lavish gaming laptop — super impressive.

For shoppers who'd prefer to spend less than $1,000, Amazon had two entry-level configurations of the Surface Laptop 7 and Microsoft's Surface Pro 11 on sale at the time of writing, too. Their Big Spring Deals put them at $901.13 and $882.81, respectively, taking at least 25% off their $1,199.99 MSRPs to achieve their best prices since Black Friday 2024. (They're also beating competing deals at Best Buy and the Microsoft Store itself, which are selling them for $999.99 apiece.)

Both of these Surface devices sport a Snapdragon X Plus processor with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage, making them modest upgrades from their base models with 256GB of storage.

SEE ALSO: The best Apple deals in the Amazon Big Spring Sale: MacBooks, iPads, and Apple Watches at lowest-ever prices

For its part, the Surface Pro 11 is a lightweight hybrid CoPilot+ PC with a 13-inch LCD HDR touchscreen, a built-in kickstand, WiFi 7 support, and a rated battery life of up to 14 hours per charge. I'd put the money you're saving from Amazon's deal toward a Surface Pen or a Surface Pro Keyboard for it, both of which are sold separately. Conveniently, you could save 20% by bundling them as part of a Big Spring Deal at the time of writing.

The Snapdragon processors powering these guys are ARM-based CPUs, by the way; the biggest reason not to buy them would be if you foresee compatibility issues with your printer or go-to apps. Microsoft announced Intel versions of both Surface devices in late January, which don't have this problem, but they're pricier business-oriented models, and I haven't spotted any deals on them yet.

The Swedish retailer H&M said it is exploring the use of artificial intelligence in producing “digital twins” of models.

Bob the Drag Queen has wowed us on multiple stages: Rupaul's Drag Race, The Traitors, We're Here, Dimension 20, and now as a novel writer. Here, he shares the journey of writing his first novel, Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert.

Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert is available now.

SAVE $59.99: As of March 28, the PetSafe ScoopFree SmartSpin automatic litter box has a $59.99 coupon during Amazon's Big Spring Sale, bringing it down to $339.96.

Self-emptying litter boxes of the coveted egg shape typically require setting $600 to $800 aside — a steep ask for the average person when other recurring cat supplies keep adding up.

But there's an affordable hidden gem amongst the Litter-Robots and Leo's Loo Toos of the world. The PetSafe ScoopFree SmartSpin is already much more approachable at $399.95 when it's not on sale, but Amazon's Big Spring Sale has delivered a nice little $59.99 coupon to tack on. Now $339.96, you could technically buy two ScoopFree SmartSpins for less than the price of a single Litter-Robot 4.

That's also $60 cheaper than the next-best automatic litter box deal live during this sale, the Petkit PuraMax 2 for $399.99.

SEE ALSO: As a pro robot vacuum reviewer, this is easily my favorite deal from Amazon's spring sale

Compared to the PetSafe ScoopFree automatic litter box I have, which is still shaped like a flat rectangular litter box, the SmartSpin offers more privacy for your cat (if they like the covered box setup) and a generally less... litter box-y aroma and aesthetic for whatever room it's in.

Though the ScoopFree I have does successfully scoop the solid waste out of sight, the spots where my cats have been peeing become very visible in the dissolving crystal litter after a while. In the hollowed-out egg design, though, the litter tray isn't out in the open at all. Once the cat does its business and leaves, the SmartSpin starts spinning and sifts the soiled clumps into an enclosed bin in the bottom. All you'll have to do is replace the liner about every two weeks, and PetSafe includes three months' worth of replacement liners with your purchase.

SAVE $400: As of March 28, the Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni robot vacuum is on sale for $399.99 during the Amazon Big Spring Sale. It's a full 50% off of the MSRP of $799.99 after a 38% flat discount plus an extra $100 coupon.

Opens in a new window Credit: Ecovacs Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni robot vacuum with self-empty and mop-washing station $399.99 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $400 Get Deal

As fire as my favorite robot vacuum deal at Amazon's Big Spring Sale is, $800 is still kind of steep for a robot vacuum at the end of the day. For those looking to spend less, consider the similar Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni. Hear me out.

After a combination of a steep flat discount and a casual $100 coupon tacked on, you can secure many of the same high-end specs of my beloved Roborock Qrevo Master for $399.99. That's a full 50% off its usual $799.99, and also a full 50% cheaper than the sale price of the Qrevo Master.

SEE ALSO: The Roborock Saros 10R aces one thing that most other robot vacuums can't

First things first: A robot vacuum and mop combo that not only self-empties, but self-washes and dries its own mopping pads is a rare find under $400. (A quick look at the full list of the best robot vacuum deals at this Amazon spring sale will tell you that.) The fact that the Ecovacs Deebot N30 makes that cut is impressive on its own, as is the fact that the mop design in question consists of dual spinning pads. But there's another huge feat here.

The N30 Omni takes the cleaning efficacy a bit further by clocking 10,000 Pa of suction power. That's identical suction power to the Roborock Qrevo Master I just mentioned ($799.99 on sale, as a reminder) and 3,000 Pa stronger than the Eufy C30, the only other robot vac with a mop-washing station under $400 on that list.

While the N30 Omni doesn't supply the livestream pet camera that the Qrevo Master does, it still offers small obstacle avoidance to steer clear of phone chargers or shoes. If you're on a strict budget, this is the bang for your buck to jump on.

SAVE $32: As of March 28, you can get the Loftie smart alarm clock for $127.99 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount and a $32 price cut.

Opens in a new window Credit: Loftie Loftie Smart Alarm Clock $127.99 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $32.00 Get Deal

If you’re not a morning person or you share a bed with someone who isn’t, you might want to look into getting a smart alarm clock.

Unlike traditional alarms, these little gadgets feature white noise, meditations, and other soothing sounds that can help you fall asleep, and they offer gentler wake-up methods that prevent you from starting the day on the wrong foot. (I actually have the Hatch Restore 2 on my nightstand, and I love it.)

SEE ALSO: The Amazon Big Spring Sale has some great smart home deals — check out what we've found

And right now, you can get the Loftie smart alarm clock for $127.99, down from $159.99. That’s a discount of 20% or $32.

The Loftie smart alarm clock doubles as a sound machine. There are more than 100 free tracks, including breathwork, white noise, nature sounds, and sound baths. What makes it unique, however, is that it has a two-phase alarm system. The first alarm gently lulls you awake, and then, nine minutes later, a second alarm gets you out of bed.

It has other features, too, like a dimmable display, a sleep timer, and a night light. You can also use it without WiFi, which is great if don't want another device connected to the internet.

The start-up, which provides the processing power to help develop A.I. systems, faces questions about its debt and the overall economy.

The Pixel 9a now has an official release date.

According to Google, the Pixel 9a will finally hit store shelves in the U.S., Canada, and UK on April 10.

Google officially announced the Pixel 9a, the latest member of its Pixel 9a smartphone lineup, last week. The made-for-AI, camera-bump-less smartphone seems like a real steal at $499. However, there were issues immediately after Google's announcement.

The Pixel 9a was originally supposed to be available for pre-order on March 19 and hit store shelves on March 26. Based on those original dates, the Pixel 9a should've already launched, with early adopters having the device in hand by now.

However, shortly before the Pixel 9a was announced, Google postponed the release date to an unspecific April date and dropped the pre-orders completely. The Verge later confirmed that the delay was due to a "component quality issue" that Google discovered which affected a "small number" of Pixel 9a devices.

The whole issue kind of made for an awkward rollout, as Google was left announcing a new current-generation device that appeared ready for retail but without a release date. Still though, this timeline of events was likely preferably to Google having to fix the component issue with the device already in consumers' hands.

After stumbling out of the gate, Google is getting right back on track with the Pixel 9a. Mashable already has a comparison published between the Pixel 9a and the base Pixel 9 model, and we'll have a hands-on review of the Pixel 9a when it's out. So, stay tuned for more Pixel 9a coverage.

After ChatGPT-generated images in the style of Studio Ghibli drew criticism online, OpenAI has shared a response addressing the backlash.

OpenAI released native image generation in GPT-4o earlier this week, with a live demo showing CEO Sam Altman and OpenAI staffers using ChatGPT to turn a selfie into an anime-style image that looked a whole lot like the unique and painstakingly crafted animated films of Studio Ghibli. Soon, Studio Ghibli-style versions of memes, selfies, and family photos, all automated by ChatGPT, went viral on X. Altman himself turned his X profile picture into a Studio Ghibli-esque image of himself and directly mentioned the distinct style in an X post, writing, "wake up one day to hundreds of messages: 'look i made you into a twink ghibli style haha.'"

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The viral moment quickly turned into questions of copyright infringement and IP theft as users wondered whether OpenAI trained GPT-4o on Studio Ghibli films without permission. But the larger issue that troubled many users was how the artwork of Hayao Miyazaki's studio, which famously hand-paints almost every frame of their animated films, could be quickly automated and commodified for the purpose of promoting a new OpenAI product.

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This was especially prescient given Miyazaki's stance on AI-generated work based on a clip that went viral where Miyazaki expressed his disgust, saying, "I strongly feel that this is an insult to life itself."

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In response, OpenAI has addressed the criticisms sharing the following statement to Mashable:

Our goal is to give users as much creative freedom as possible. We continue to prevent generations in the style of individual living artists, but we do permit broader studio styles—which people have used to generate and share some truly delightful and inspired original fan creations. We're always learning from real-world use and feedback, and we’ll keep refining our policies as we go.

OpenAI did not address our questions of whether OpenAI had a pre-existing licensing partnership with Studio Ghibli or whether Studio Ghibli films had been included in the training data.

The technical distinction that theoretically lets OpenAI off the hook is that ChatGPT can generate "broader studio styles" but not individual styles of living artists. Indeed, when asking ChatGPT to generate a Hayao Miyazaki-style animation of an uploaded image, ChatGPT denied the request, saying it "violates our content policies." Replacing Hayao Miyazaki's name with "Studio Ghibli" in a new prompt successfully complied with the request.

Asking ChatGPT to create a Hayao Miyazaki style animation gets rejected, but asking for a Studio Ghibli style animation grants the request. Credit: Screenshot: Mashable / OpenAI

According to OpenAI's GPT-4o system card, which outlines the model's ethical and safety challenges, "The model can generate images that resemble the aesthetics of some artists’ work when their name is used in the prompt." The section goes on to say, "We opted to take a conservative approach with this version of 4o image generation, as we learn more about how 4o image generation is used by the creative community." But it's unclear how unquestioningly granting requests for Studio Ghibli-style animations is a conservative approach.

The system card section also specifies, "We added a refusal which triggers when a user attempts to generate an image in the style of a living artist."

So, there you have it folks. You can ask ChatGPT to create an image in the style of a studio, but not a living artist. Miyazaki's work can be appropriated if you plug in the name of the studio that he founded, but not his own name.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

That line of thinking could have saved Facebook a lot of trouble, but the social media site owned by Meta seems to be returning to its roots anyway.

One of the most striking changes Facebook made was to change its famous Feed. Instead of only seeing your friends, it began showing ads and recommended content. Now, years later, the Friends Feed is returning — kind of.

SEE ALSO: The book Facebook doesn't want you to read: What you need to know

"Connecting with friends has been a part of Facebook since it launched," the company wrote in a news release. "Over the years, Facebook evolved to meet changing needs and created best-in-class experiences across Groups, Video, Marketplace, and more, but the magic of friends has fallen away. We’ll be adding several 'OG' Facebook experiences throughout the year, beginning with the revamped Friends tab."

Those "OG Facebook experiences" include a new Friends tab to "make it easier for people to find their friends’ content on Facebook." This tab will only show your friends' stories, Reels, posts, and requests, instead of being mixed in with other recommended content. You can pin the Friends tab so it's easier to access by going to your profile picture, clicking "settings & privacy," navigating to "settings," and clicking "tab bar," before customizing the bar and clicking "Friends" to pin the tab.

"Social media should feel social," Meta wrote. "In that spirit, we’ll be adding more fun, simple experiences to help you connect and share on Facebook throughout the year."

SAVE $145: As of March 28, the Dreame D10 Plus robot vacuum and mop combo is down to just $254.99 at Amazon during the Big Spring Sale. That's 36% off the usual cost and its lowest price ever.

Opens in a new window Credit: Dreame Dreame D10 Plus robot vacuum and mop with self-empty station $254.99 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $145 Get Deal

The price of a new robot vacuum that also mops can come with a bit of sticker shock. Our favorite model (the Roborock Saros 10R), for instance, costs $1,599.99. But here's the thing: even that expensive combo robovac isn't perfect. If you just want something that can tidy up your floors and you're not picky, we suggest opting for something more affordable, like this Dreame D10 Plus.

Usually pretty reasonable at $399.99, you can pick up the Dreame D10 Plus for even cheaper during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. As of March 28, it's down to just $254.99. That's 36% off and its best price ever. It even beats its Black Friday price by $5.

The Dreame D10 Plus robot vacuum and mop combo certainly isn't the fanciest model around, but it's great for its price. The 6,000Pa suction power is pretty average in this price range. It packs a 150ml clean water tank with three flow settings to select from, so it can give your floors a little scrub after sucking up all the gunk. It's battery life is pretty solid at 285 minutes, plus it's equipped with smart mapping, obstacle avoidance, and voice assistant support. A bonus, particulary at this low price, is that it comes with a self-emptying base that can hold up to 90 days' worth of debris before needing your attention. Once it finishes cleaning, it'll head back to its base to charge and dump any dust, crumbs, or dirt it collected.

While it's not going to wow you like a $1,600 robot vacuum, the Dreame D10 Plus gets you a lot for your money. And if you grab it during the Big Spring Sale, you'll pay the lowest amount possible. Looking for a specific model on sale? Check out our running list of the best robot vacuum deals from the Big Spring Sale.

You can't completely turn off Google's AI Overviews, but users have discovered a profanity-laced workaround.

If you add "fuck" or a variation of the word to your Google search, it turns off the AI-generated summary at the top of the page.

The origins of this hack are unclear, but LA Times reporter Keri Blakinger posted a TikTok about it in early March, saying she had heard about it from an episode of the Scriptnotes podcast.

But it appears to have originated from a Jan. 27 Tumblr post by user flootzavut, who wrote, "Swear in your search request. I know it sounds ridiculous, but the most effective way I've found of it not doing the AI summary is just to add 'fucking' go [sic] my search."

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I tried it, and it works like a charm. When searching "what's the most expensive car," I got the usual AI Overview response at the top of the search results that I've gotten in the habit of automatically scrolling past. Then I added "fuck" to the end of my query and received a blissfully AI-free results page. I still got the usual mix of featured snippets (written by humans and including site links) and AI-generated summaries in the People Also Ask section of the page, so the hack only turns off AI Overviews. But at least the main results page is rid of AI clutter.

No fucks given. Credit: Google Fucks given. Credit: Google

A note of caution: when using this hack, be careful of how adding the f-word can augment your search entirely. Inspired by my current obsession, season three of The White Lotus, I discovered that adding "fuck" or "fucking" to a search for "the best Thailand resorts" returns verrrry different results than what I was looking for.

The reason why this hack works is likely due to Google Search's safety guardrails, which make AI Overviews a very prim summarizer. Google's AI model Gemini is probably trained not to respond when certain trigger words are included in the search. Users who commented on Blakinger's TikTok post shared that adding "-AI" to your search also works. So, you're essentially telling Gemini not to respond.

While there's no "off" setting for AI Overviews, there are other workarounds too, which Mashable and our sibling site Lifehacker have written about.

But swearing at Google Search is by far the funnest way to do it.

SAVE $100: As of March 28, Amazon Big Spring Sale shoppers can snag a cordless Levoit vacuum for $249.99, or 29% off.

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Now that spring is here, it's time to get serious about spring cleaning. Thankfully, Amazon's Big Spring Sale is currently underway, and features plenty of deals and discounts to help you get your home looking spotless for the season.

Any respectable spring cleaning setup needs a good vacuum, and this cordless model from Levoit is on sale for $249.99, down from $349.99 during the Big Spring Sale. That's $100 off, or a 29% discount. Don't wait on this one, because it'll most likely be going back to its regular price once the sale concludes on March 30.

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While Levoit is most well-known for its highly rated air purifiers, the brand also sells vacuums that employ similar allergen-filtration features so you can keep the air in your home fresh. The LVAC-300 is a powerful, multi-surface vacuum that has a built-in HEPA filter for capturing many of the particles at home that could be making your spring allergies act up. It also has a one-hour battery life, and an anti-tangle brush that pet owners will appreciate.

Add one to your cleaning closet for just $249.99 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale, saving you $100.