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UPDATE: May. 5, 2025, 4:00 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with the latest on Nintendo Switch 2 preorder availability at major retailers. We've also added additional information to help readers track Switch 2 restocks.
The Nintendo Switch 2 preorder date came and went in the U.S. in late April. You probably didn't get one, but that doesn't mean all hope is lost.
After a brief delay due to President Donald Trump's tariffs, Nintendo Switch 2 preorders went live online at several major retailers on April 24, predictably crashing their websites. Within hours, preorder listings for the $449.99 console at Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart were all marked as "coming soon," "not available," or "out of stock." The same applied to listings for its $499.99 Mario Kart World bundle.
Those lucky enough to snag a Switch 2 preorder will be able to pick up their new console in person at Best Buy and GameStop as soon as it launches on June 5: Both retailers are planning on opening their stores at midnight ET that day. Meanwhile, Walmart is promising to deliver preorders made before June 4 at 8 a.m. ET for free by 9 a.m. local time on June 5 (while supplies last). We've reached out to a Target rep to find out if it has any launch day plans and will update this story if we hear back.
So far, we've only heard of one restock. According to several price trackers and Reddit threads, Walmart briefly restocked its Switch 2 inventory on Saturday, April 26. Since then? Nada.
If you want to smash that refresh button at the major retailers, you're welcome to try your luck, but there are better ways. Keep reading to find out how to preorder the Switch 2 at the My Nintendo Store and how to track restocks online.
Where To Preorder Nintendo Switch 2 Preorder Switch 2 at Walmart $449.99 Pre-Order Here Preorder Switch 2 at Target $449.99 Pre-Order Here Preorder Switch 2 at GameStop $449.99 Pre-Order Here Preorder Switch 2 at Best Buy $449.99 Pre-Order Here How to preorder the Switch 2 at the My Nintendo StoreYou can also try nabbing a preorder directly through the My Nintendo Store in May. Nintendo's online storefront will send out preorder invites to interested shoppers in waves starting Thursday, May 8; those with a Nintendo Account can register for access ahead of time on Nintendo's website.
Here's how it works: You go to Nintendo's website, log into an active Nintendo Switch Online account, and register your interest in a Switch 2 console or bundle. Starting on May 8 (and with other waves to follow later), eligible account holders will get email links to preorder a Switch 2 straight from Nintendo on a first-come, first-served basis.
There are, of course, a couple of weird catches to this. To be eligible, your Nintendo Switch Online account must meet the following requirements:
An active, paid Nintendo Switch Online account that's existed for at least 12 months
Your account must have 50 gameplay hours registered to it
This way, Nintendo knows you're not a filthy scalper bot. So, if you keep trying and failing with the major retailers, this is something to have in your back pocket just in case.
Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch 2 $449.99 at the My Nintendo StoreShoppers will be notified via email when it's their turn to place a Switch 2 preorder, and they'll have 72 hours to do so. Preorders will be limited to one system per account.
Nintendo recently updated its preorder page to note that it's not guaranteeing release day deliveries "[due] to the very high demand," and that some invites may arrive after the official launch on June 5. (You'll receive a shipping date once you place your preorder.) The company encouraged shoppers to buy a Switch 2 from one of its retailer partners "[if] you wish to increase your opportunity of obtaining a Nintendo System 2 system at launch."
How to track Switch 2 restocks onlineWe recommend checking out Mashable reporter Alex Perry's in-depth guide to tracking Switch 2 restocks online. But to give you a tl;dr version, Perry says you can sign up for alerts to notify you of restocks via retailers like Walmart. However, that means you'll find out at the same time as everyone else, and these features are hit or miss.
For better luck, we recommend following inventory trackers on social media. Specifically, Jake Randall and Matt Swider on X; both have hundreds of thousands of followers and good reputations. In addition, follow Wario64, who can be found on X and BlueSky. This enigmatic operator tracks all kinds of stock alerts across the world of gaming. Wario64's covers a lot more than Switch 2 restocks, but Perry recommends the account personally, saying, "this account is how I got both a PS5 and Xbox Series X when those two consoles were hard to come by in 2020. It is not an exaggeration to say that this is one of the most important social media accounts in my life right now."
The new Nintendo Switch 2 console: All the detailsThe next-gen hybrid console retails for $449.99, making it $150 pricier than the original Switch from 2017 and $100 more expensive than the 2021 OLED model. It's also being sold as part of a limited-time $499.99 bundle that includes a download code for Mario Kart World, one of two exclusive launch titles.
Credit: Benedikt Wenck / picture alliance via Getty ImagesThe Switch 2 console will ship with the following accessories:
Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)
Joy-Con 2 Grip
Joy-Con 2 Straps
Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter
USB-C Charging Cable
Mashable reporter Alex Perry got to briefly play the Switch 2 at a recent Nintendo event, and he wrote at the time, “I can confirm that Switch 2 is noticeably more powerful than the original Switch.” Overall, he said it has a premium feel and impressive performance.
“From the first second I got to hold a Switch 2 unit, I instantly liked the way it felt in my hands. The 7.9-inch 1080p display (which supports HDR and 120Hz refresh rate) is substantially nicer than the 6.2-inch 720p display on the predecessor console. In addition to a bigger screen, the Joy-Cons also have some added muscle…Doing a cross-country race across Mario Kart World's gorgeous open world without even a hint of loading between tracks is awesome. Seeing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom run at a buttery smooth 60 frames per second is very convincing in person.”
Credit: Alex Perry / Mashable How we got hereAfter pulling back the curtain on its new console during an April 2 Direct, Nintendo originally announced that Switch 2 preorders would open at select retailers on April 9. But two days later, the company said in a press statement that preorders were indefinitely delayed amid the Trump administration's new tariff policies and "evolving market conditions."
Nintendo eventually set the Switch 2's new preorder date in a mid-April press release — and in doing so, it confirmed that the Switch 2 and its bundle would not see a tariff-related price increase. Pricing for two of its upcoming standalone games, Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, also remain unchanged at $79.99 and $69.99, respectively.
We haven't gotten away scot-free, though: "Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will experience price adjustments from those announced on April 2 due to changes in market conditions," Nintendo said. That includes the Switch 2 Pro Controller, Joy-Con controllers, a set of two Joy-Con 2 Wheels, and a Switch 2 Camera. The company also left the door open for future price adjustments "of any Nintendo product" if market conditions change.
All the Switch 2 launch titles and games you can preorderWe've already written about the Switch 2 launch titles we're most excited to play, but there are so many more titles you'll soon be able to experience. Technically, some of the most exciting games are not launch titles, so manage your expectations. However, considering most of us won't get a Switch 2 until weeks (or possibly months) after June 5, that's not the end of the world.
The biggest title is, of course, Mario Kart World.
Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Mario Kart World $79.99 at TargetThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch 2 Edition)
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Below, we've listed the updated pricing for the Switch 2's accessories. Just over half of them are now available for preorder at major retailers alongside the console itself (linked when available):
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller — now $84.99, was $79.99
Joy-Con 2 Pair — now $94.99, was $89.99
Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip — now $39.99, was $34.99
Joy-Con 2 Strap — now $13.99, was $12.99
Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set — now $24.99, was $19.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Camera — now $54.99, was $49.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set — now $119.99, was $109.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector — now $39.99, was $34.99
Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case — now $84.99, was $79.99
Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter — now $34.99, was $29.99
Alison Brie and Dave Franco give a whole new meaning to "too close to comfort" in the nauseating trailer for Neon's Together, which is sure to cook up summer scares for horror fans.
Written and directed by Michael Shanks, Together made waves at 2025's Sundance Film Festival. The film stars real-life couple Brie and Franco as fictional couple Millie and Tim, who have just made the big decision to move to the countryside. But what should have been an idyllic, fresh start quickly devolves into a body horror nightmare all about codependency.
SEE ALSO: Summer Movie Preview: What's coming to theaters and streaming?However, the trailer starts out not with horror, but with marital ennui. Millie and Tim sleep in different rooms of their new house. He tells her he loves her, but she just responds with a flaccid "okay."
She craves something new, some kind of reconnection. But in a monkey's paw move, that wish gets a narly way of being granted in Together. As shown in the trailer, their lips meld into one another as they kiss. Their eyelashes and eyelids tangle. Millie even takes a buzzsaw to herself and Tim, presumably at a point where they're joined.
As if that weren't gnarly enough, the trailer is chock-full of other disconcerting images. Millie channels the horror classic The Exorcist with a painful backbend, then levitates and slams against a door. Tim gets dragged into a pit by unknown forces. Add a creepy, breathing cave to the mix, along with some video tapes of what appears to be an occult ritual, and we're in full nightmare territory.
TL;DR: Scan anything, anywhere, with this lifetime subscription to iScanner, now A$39 (reg. A$313) with code SCAN through June 1.
Raise your hand if you've ever had to rush to the library to print something. If most of us don't have the space for clunky printers, chances are we also don't keep a scanner at home. That's what iScanner is for.
This iOS app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a handy little scanner that works for basically any document type. It's also only A$39 (reg. A$313) for a lifetime subscription.
No more wasted desk spaceEven if you're one of the few with a physical scanner still in your presence, you can now clear some counter space thanks to iScanner. And while you're at it, you can throw away that dusty old filing cabinet, too.
iScanner is the number one US-based scanning and document management tool, letting you knock items off your to-do list from anywhere. Need to save a receipt for taxes? Do you have a contract you need to digitize? You can scan any document using just the phone on your iOS device.
Students, entrepreneurs, educators, and stay-at-home moms alike will all find endless uses for a scanner in your pocket. The AI-powered tools ensure your documents' borders are detected and automatically adjusted while also straightening scan pages and ditching curves and skews.
Thanks to AI, you can also use iScanner to help you solve complicated math problems. Or put its OCR technology to the test and let it help you decipher text in up to 20 languages.
Once things are scanned, the app becomes a full PDF editor and file manager. Edit your scans, including signing them, adding text, or auto-filling them with custom templates. Then, use the file manager's folder via drag and drop to keep them safe and organized.
Scanning something confidential? You can also protect files and folders by locking them with a PIN.
Use code SCAN by June 1 at 11:59 p.m. PT to get an iScanner lifetime subscription on sale for A$39.
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Opens in a new window Credit: iScanner iScanner App: Lifetime Subscription AU$39Mr. Deepfakes is no more.
One of the internet's biggest destinations for nonconsensual deepfake porn has announced that it is shutting down. The website, Mr. Deepfakes, has already gone offline, as first noticed by 404 Media. Mr. Deepfakes's URL now redirects to a "shutdown notice" message announcing the end of the site.
Deepfakes are essentially hyperrealistic face-swapping videos that are created with machine-learning technology. Deepfakes became very popular on social media platforms like Reddit in 2017, with users superimposing celebrities' likeness into various movie and TV show clips. For example, one popular deepfake at the time superimposed Arnold Schwarzenegger's face over Bill Hader while the latter impersonated Schwarzenegger in an late night TV interview with Conan O'Brien. However, users also began to use deepfakes to make nonconsensual porn, which digitally inserted celebrities into pornographic videos.
In 2018, Reddit officially banned deepfake porn. Mr. Deepfakes was created in response to the ban, giving those deepfake-creating users somewhere to go to share and consume this nonconsensual content. Little is known about the creator or creators of Mr. Deepfakes. Earlier this year, an investigation by German outlet Der Spiegel claimed to have identified the individual behind the site as a 36-year-old from Toronto.
According to the shutdown message on Mr. Deepfakes, however, the website's end was not by choice. It appears Mr. Deepfakes was forced to pull the plug.
“A critical service provider has terminated service permanently," Mr. Deepfakes' website says in its shutdown notice. "Data loss has made it impossible to continue operation. We will not be relaunching. Any website claiming this is fake. This domain will eventually expire and we are not responsible for future use. This message will be removed around one week."
Mr. Deepfakes did not share what service provider they were using or why the provider cut the website from its service.
The timing of the Mr. Deepfakes shutdown is interesting. Just last week, Congress passed the Take It Down act, which criminalized nonconsensual intimate imagery, such as deepfake porn. The Take It Down act also requires that online platforms take action to remove such content as well.
Flying is expensive, and people are always looking for hacks to get a good deal. Luckily for those people, Google Flights — perhaps the most common tool used by air travelers — has revealed data showing some of the secrets to traveling for cheap. Among those findings was the cheapest day to book a flight, which could prove super useful the next time you book a vacation.
We parsed through the data and pulled out some key findings for the next time you book a flight.
What's the cheapest day to book a flight?In short, Tuesday is the cheapest day to book a flight. Not necessarily to actually fly, but to complete the act of booking. Now, be forewarned, this might not save you a ton of money. Google noted Tuesday was historically the cheapest day to book, but, on average, saved just 1.3 percent compared to the most expensive day to book, which is Sunday. Still, 1.3 percent isn't nothing.
Now, as for the day to actually fly, it's pretty simple: avoid weekends. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are 13 percent cheaper than flying on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Those savings rise to 20 percent for international travel, Google reported. If you've ever perused Google Flights, this tracks. And it makes sense: More folks are willing and able to travel on weekends, thus creating demand and higher prices.
SEE ALSO: New Google Flights feature guarantees the lowest price, pays you back if it’s wrong Other cheap flight hacksGoogle noted a few other tips for flying for cheap and, well, they're kind of what you'd expect. Dealing with a layover, for instance, will save you about 25 percent on average, compared to a non-stop flight.
The report from Google also has some interesting notes about when to book travel. Booking Christmas travel is cheapest 58 days before the holiday, for instance, while traveling to Europe tends to be cheapest 94 days before the flight.
In general, it's best to plan ahead and make the final purchase on a Tuesday well before your scheduled takeoff.
SAVE $35: As of May 5, you can score an annual Calm Premium membership for just $34.99 instead of $69.99. That's 50% off in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
Opens in a new window Credit: Calm Calm annual membership $34.99A calm mind is often the difference maker between a great day and a terrible one. Of course, getting into that headspace is easier said than done. Fortunately, that's where the Calm app really shines.
The Calm app itself is free, but if you want to unlock its full potential, you'll need a Premium membership. Typically $69.99 for the year, new users can sign up for only $34.99 as of May 5 in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. That's 50% off and breaks down to less than $3 per month.
Calm Premium puts all the content and resources you'll need to move forward in your mental health journey at your fingertips. The app features research-backed tools designed to help you manage stress, sleep better, and live a fuller, healthier life. Those tools include guided meditations like the 10-minute Daily Calm, breathing exercises, body stretching, gratitude check-ins, exclusive music for focus, sleep, and relaxation, and even masterclasses to help you develop your own toolbox to handle stress and anxiety. There's over 50,000 minutes of content in total and by signing up for a Premium subscription, you'll have access to all of it. Not to mention, new content is added weekly, so you'll never run out.
Support for your mental health doesn't have to be expensive. Your journey begins with a single step and at 50% off, Calm makes that step much more affordable. And there's no time like Mental Health Awareness Month to get started.
Save $50: As of May 5, the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are on sale for $50 lower than their $249.99 list price. You can grab them at Amazon for just $199.95 (or for a few cents more at Target for $199.99), netting you a 20% discount on new workout buds.
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 $199.95 at AmazonYou expect a good pair of workout earbuds to come with sweat-proofing and a secure fit, but Beats upped the ante when they included a built-in heart rate monitor with their latest installment.
The Powerbeats Pro 2 launched this past February, promising an improved fit over the past generation, better active noise cancelling, and, of course, the heart-rate monitoring capabilities. The new Beats workout earbuds came with the relatively hefty price tag of $249.99, putting them at the same price point as the Apple AirPods Pro. While they are expensive, as of May 5, you can grab them on sale at Amazon and Target for 20% off, putting them at just $199.95 at the former and $199.99 at the latter.
Though still on the higher end of the price point for workout earbuds, the Powerbeats Pro 2 are designed to deliver a premium experience. If you don't already own a heart rate monitor, having this feature baked into your headphones could be an especially nice bonus. Our sister site PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) found the heart rate monitor readings to be fairly accurate, especially compared to the Apple Watch, saying "the earbuds always recorded within a few beats per minute of the watch. That's helpful for those who own and use both, as it means the data collected won't be skewed by one device."
SEE ALSO: The 5 best budget wireless earbuds vetted by our headphones expertsIn addition, the ear hook style of these earbuds, carried over from the past generation, keeps these earbuds securely in place. Athletes will also appreciate the IPX4 rating, though they won't withstand submersion in water. Their ANC mode gives you an option to truly lock-in to your music while you sweat, and the touch controls are much better than the competition.
In their usual style, Beats offers several different colorways for these earbuds, including electric orange, hyper purple, jet black, and quick sand.
Pour one out for the blue "S." After more than two decades, Skype — the once-ubiquitous video-calling app that defined early internet communication — is officially being retired.
As of May 5, Microsoft is shutting down Skype, signaling the end of an era for the service that, in the mid-2000s, was practically synonymous with video calls. Launched in 2003 and scooped up by Microsoft in 2011 for $8.5 billion, Skype was once a juggernaut, peaking at more than 300 million active users in the early 2010s.
SEE ALSO: Microsoft to kill Office support for Windows 10 this yearBut in the years since, Skype’s relevance slowly eroded. Messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram chipped away at its user base. Then came Zoom’s pandemic-fueled rise, and Microsoft’s own collaboration tool, Teams, which gradually cannibalized Skype’s core functionality.
Microsoft confirmed the shutdown in February, announcing Teams as the new default for users seeking video calls and messaging. The Skype homepage now reads like a digital gravestone, redirecting visitors to "start using Teams." Paid users can transition to Teams for free, and the company says you’ve got until January 2026 to export your data.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Skype isn’t the first iconic tech product to fade into obsolescence — and it won’t be the last. But for a generation that grew up saying "Skype me," it’s a bittersweet goodbye.
GET UP TO 57% OFF: As of May 5th, Amazon is running deals on Lego Flowers. Get Lego Botanical sets like Lego Daffodils for as low as $6.39 in time for Mother's Day.
The Best Lego Flowers deals for Mother's Day Best Lego Mother's Day deal Lego Daffodils set $6.39 (save $8.60) Get Deal Lego Botanicals Chrysanthemum set $23.99 (save $6) Get Deal Lego Cherry Blossom set $8.15 (save $6.84) Get Deal Lego Roses set $9.03 (save $5.96) Get Deal Lego Botanicals Succulents set $39.99 (save $10) Get DealWe talk about flowers being perennial, but what's more perennial than Lego? If you're looking for a Mother's Day gift for a mom or wife who doesn't have a green thumb, then these Lego flowers deals are right on time.
Right now, as of May 5, Amazon is running sales on Lego Botanicals sets, like the Lego Botanicals Artificial Wildflower Bouquet. Or, if you want to build your own bouquet for Mother's Day, mix and match individual Lego Flower sets like Lego Daffodils and Lego Cherry Blossom for up to 57% off.
We've gathered our favorite deals, so head to Amazon to pick up these Lego sets while they're still on sale.
Best Lego Flower deal for Mother's Day Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Daffodils set $6.39 at AmazonWhat's more emblematic of spring and Mother's Day than a daffodil? With yellow and white petals, green stems, and leaves, this building set gets you four daffodils of differing heights. Build them together and then display them in a vase. These flowers don't stop blooming.
Right now, the Lego Daffodils are on sale 57% off. Get them for $6.39 and save $8.60.
SEE ALSO: Grab the Skylight Frame for mom while it's just $100 for the first time ever Best Lego Botanical deal for Mother's Day Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Chrysanthemum Building Set $23.99 at AmazonThe Lego Botanicals Chrysanthemum Building Set is designed to be the star of the show. This larger Lego Botanical set has 278 pieces. It features an auburn-gold chrysanthemum cluster with deep green leaves that emerges from a vase. Build it with Mom and let it live in the center of the table for Mother's Day dinner.
Right now, the Lego Botanicals Chrysanthemum Building Set is on sale for $23.99, saving you 20%.
More Lego Flower deals we loveLego Cherry Blossom — $8.15 $14.99 (save $6.84)
Lego Roses — $9.03 $14.99 (save $5.96)
Lego Botanicals Artificial Wildflower Bouquet — $47.99 $59.99 (save $12)
LEGO Botanicals Succulents — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)
We haven't even seen the iPhone 17 yet, and we're already getting rumors about the iPhone 20.
It's hard to believe, but it's true. The first real rumor about what to expect from the 20th anniversary iPhone, set to launch in 2027, comes from The Information (courtesy of BGR). According to The Information's report, the first big new feature of the 2027 iPhone will be an edge-to-edge display. In other words, it would be all screen from one end of the device to the other, with no notch or dynamic island cutout for the front-facing camera.
That's not to say there won't be a selfie cam, of course. It will just live under the display, which Apple has yet to do in any iPhone so far. Other phones have had some success putting technology underneath the display, like the fingerprint scanner in Google Pixel phones.
SEE ALSO: Apple is planning a new iPhone launch schedule, report claimsThis information came alongside a larger report that Apple will be shifting its iPhone release schedule. Rather than dropping every new iPhone model in September, as the company has for many years now, Apple will instead drop the most powerful Pro versions of each iPhone in the fall, while holding the cheaper base models for the following spring. There have already been signs that Apple wants to do annual budget phone releases, so doing a two-pronged release schedule might make some sense.
All of that is on top of more reports about Apple exploring the foldable space, as well as trying to create a new ultra-thin iPhone. It's certainly not a boring time in iPhone-land right now.
SAVE 50%: As of May 5, Prime members can get this handheld Game Boy dupe for just $19.99, down from $39.99, at Woot. That's a 50% discount and $20 in savings.
Opens in a new window Credit: LYYG Handheld Game Console (red) $19.99 at WootIf you didn’t have a Game Boy as a kid, now’s your chance to cure your FOMO.
As of May 5, Prime members can get their hands on a retro handheld gaming console for just $19.99, down from $39.99, at Woot. That’s a 50% discount and a pretty good deal. If you’re not already a Prime member, you can sign up for a free trial to take advantage of this discount.
SEE ALSO: The best budget TVs for gaming, according to the expertsThis handheld device isn’t actually a Nintendo product or any kind of officially licensed retro console. But it is Game Boy-esque in design, and it comes with 400 games built-in.
It runs off a rechargeable battery that lasts around five hours per charge, and you can connect it to any TV (according to the product description) with an AV cable to play on the big screen. It also supports two-player mode if you wanna compete with a friend.
Of course, we’re not sure exactly what kind of games are on this thing, but from the product photos, you can probably expect knockoff versions of retro classics like Super Mario Bros., Tetris, Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and more.
Shopping for gifts for gamers is a double-edged Master Sword. On the one hand, there are so many cool games, consoles, and accessories to choose from. But there's also just so much to choose from, to the point where you might feel under-leveled for the "simple" task of picking that just-right gift. That's where we come in.
To help you on your side quest to find the perfect present for a gamer friend or loved one, we've compiled a massive list of more than 50 gamer gift ideas for 2025 — including a bunch of games we've played and products we've tested ourselves. If you're gifting on a budget, you'll do well with a new accessory for your recipient's existing setup, a few months' worth of their favorite video game subscription service, or a copy of a popular game from the past few months. Leveling up over the $100 mark expands your options to high-end peripherals, while $200 and above unlocks current-gen consoles, bundles, and gaming laptops. We've peppered in a few limited-edition collectibles at different price points, too.
SAVE $80: The 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $149.99, down from the normal price of $229.99. That's a 35% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming monitor (27 inches) $149.99 at AmazonDay by day, we're getting closer to sweaty summer months. If you're not in the mood to brave the heat this year, there's plenty of options to keep busy while inside. After you close the blinds to keep the blazing sun out and turn on the air conditioner, why not settle in for a gaming session? Thanks to today's deal at Amazon, you can snag a gaming-ready Samsung monitor on a steep discount.
As of May 5, the 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming monitor is on sale for $149.99 at Amazon, down from the standard price of $229.99. That works out to a 35% discount that shaves $80 off the normal price.
With an adjustable stand and a zippy 180Hz refresh rate, the Samsung Odyssey G3 is prepared to take on all your gaming adventures. That's not to mention the 1ms response time that means you're a lot less likely to run into blur. The AMD Radeon FreeSynch means your monitor is well equipped to keep in synch with the graphics card refresh rate.
SEE ALSO: Redragon gaming keyboard are down to record-low prices at AmazonSamsung also used Eye Saver mode in this model which helps cut down on blue light to keep your eyes in better shape for hours of gaming. The monitor is designed to have a flicker-free screen which is also great for reducing eye strain or distractions.
More Samsung gaming monitors on sale at AmazonSamsung Odyssey G5 (27 inch) — $179.99 $229.99 (save $50)
Samsung Odyssey G5 (32 inch) — $279.99 $429.99 (save $150)
Samsung Odyssey G6 (32 inch) — $399.99 $473.24 (save $73.25)
Mike Waltz and Signal leaks — name a more iconic duo.
Just weeks after accidentally inviting a journalist into a Signal group chat about a classified military op in Yemen, the (now former) National Security Advisor is caught in yet another encrypted messaging meltdown.
According to a report from 404 Media, a hacker accessed a government-used Signal clone developed by TeleMessage, an Israeli company that sells modified versions of encrypted messaging apps like Signal to government agencies. These versions are designed to retain message archives to comply with federal regulations on document retention.
SEE ALSO: WhatsApp, Signal scam leads to Microsoft account hacks. How to spot it.The hacker claimed to have exploited a vulnerability in the app and reportedly gained access within about 30 minutes. While messages from cabinet members and Waltz were not directly compromised, the breached data included message content, contact information of government personnel, backend login credentials, and additional sensitive material, according to 404 Media.
Waltz's use of Telemessage was reported by 404 Media on April 30 after Reuters photographed him using the app during a cabinet meeting. He was dismissed the following day. While reports indicate that the hack was not the sole reason for his departure, the combination of Signalgate and the Reuters photograph cast the security advisor in a bad light.
Crucially, the hacking incident suggests the archived chat logs are not end-to-end encrypted, raising serious concerns about the security architecture of the government’s communication tools. The use of an unofficial, modded version of Signal already represented a significant risk, one that now appears to have been realized.
A Signal spokesperson, speaking to 404 Media and other outlets, emphasized that the company "cannot guarantee the privacy or security properties of unofficial versions of Signal."
SAVE UP TO 31%: As of May 5, Marshall's Major V headphones are $107.99 (down from $149.99) and Motif II earbuds are $137.95 (down from $199.99) at Amazon.
Best Marshall deals as of May 5: Best headphone deal Marshall Major V on-ear Bluetooth headphones $107.99 (save $42) Get Deal Best earbud deal Marshall Motif II true wireless ANC earbuds $137.95 (save $62.04) Get DealMarshall is hosting a limited-time sale across its lineup of wireless audio devices, including the Major V headphones and Motif II ANC earbuds.
This timing could be ideal for Mother's Day gifts. As of May 5, Amazon estimates both could arrive by May 6, potentially landing five days before the holiday (May 11). Just be sure to double-check the estimated delivery date for your location at checkout.
Here are the deets:
Best headphone deal Marshall Major V $107.99 at AmazonThe Marshall Major V on-ear Bluetooth headphones are on sale for $107.99, down from $149.99, at Amazon. That’s a 28% discount and $42 in savings. It’s also the lowest price we’ve seen these headphones go for.
The Major V headphones feature Marshall’s signature sound (heavy bass and crisp highs), 100 hours of wireless playtime, a collapsible design, and a customizable M-Button to get quick access to Spotify, your EQ settings, or voice assistant.
Best earbud deal Marshall Motif II A.N.C. $137.95 at AmazonIf you need active noise cancellation, the Marshall Motif II true wireless ANC earbuds are on sale at Amazon for $137.95, down from $199.99. That’s a 31% discount and $62.04 in savings, which is also the lowest price we’ve seen these earbuds go for.
The Motif II earbuds offer up to 30 hours of playtime with the charging case and up to six hours of wireless playtime with ANC. The Marshall app makes it easy to adjust EQ settings and noise cancellation levels, and transparency mode lets you hear what’s happening around you.
SHOP VASES, MUGS, AND MORE: Find the perfect Mother's Day gift! Browse Ban.do's fun and colorful collection of unique vases, cheerful mugs, and gifts at Amazon, all for $30 or less.
Ban.do Mother's Day Gifts: Ban.do Strawberry Vase $28.95 Shop Now Ban.do 'In My Growing Season' Mug $19.95 Shop Now Ban.do Cherry Wine Stopper $19.95 Shop Now Ban.do Small Cowboy Boot Vase $28.95 Shop Now Ban.do Ceramic Popcorn Bag Vase $28.95 Shop Now Ban.do Heart Shaped Vegan Leather Jewelry Organizer $34.95 Shop NowMother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re still scrambling to find something that doesn’t scream “I forgot,” you might want to check out Ban.do. The brand has a huge selection of under-$30 gifts at Amazon, and thanks to Prime shipping, they're sure to arrive in time for Mother's Day on Sunday, May 11.
SEE ALSO: 10+ gift card deals for Mother's Day, graduation, and beyondIf you haven’t heard of the Ban.do brand before, you’ve probably seen its colorful vases and accessories on Instagram or in your local bookstore. They’re known for their quirky designs and playful takes on everyday items, and their ceramic vases, mugs, and planners are pretty affordable, so you can get your mom something nice without breaking the bank. Think: Kate Spade meets Andy Warhol.
Here are a few ideas to get you started if you’re looking for something that’s unique, fun, and won’t end up collecting dust in the attic.
Ban.do Strawberry Vase Ban.do Strawberry Vase $28.95 at AmazonThe Ban.do Strawberry Vase is super cute, perfect for summer bouquets, and is sure to make your mom smile. It’s ceramic, six inches tall, and features textured detailing and leafy green accents. It’s also lightweight, so it’s easy to move around. If your mom loves flowers, but you’re looking for something a little more unique than a basic glass vase, this is a great option.
Ban.do ‘In My Growing Season’ Mug Ban.do 'In My Growing Season' Mug $19.95 at AmazonYou can never have too many mugs. Ban.do’s “In My Growing Season” Mug holds 10 ounces and is perfect for coffee, tea, or whatever your mom likes to drink. It’s ceramic (so you should be able to put it in the dishwasher and microwave, but be sure to check the instructions first!), and reviewers say that the handle is comfortable to hold. Some reviewers say that it’s great for planting succulents in, too.
Ban.do Heart Shaped Vegan Leather Jewelry Organizer Box Ban.do Heart Shaped Vegan Leather Jewelry Organizer $34.95 at AmazonOkay, so this one's over $30, but not by much. This jewelry organizer box is made of vegan leather and is shaped like a heart. The top reads “Sweet Little Jewelry” in metallic lettering. It’s ideal for smaller items like earrings, rings, and necklaces, and it's a cute way for your mom to keep her jewelry organized when she's on the go. There’s a necklace pocket and three hooks, and it features ring and stud rolls, too.
More Ban.do vases, mugs, and novelty items"Book Person" Mug — $15.95
Cherry Wine Stopper — $19.95
Soda Can Vase — $26.95
Crayon Vase — $26.95
"Meet Me At the Bookstore" Vase — $26.95
Popcorn Bag Vase — $28.95
Small Cowboy Boot Vase — $28.95
Orange Juice Vase — $28.95
Tomato Can Vase — $29.95
If you've looked at any "best headphones" list in the past few years (including our own), you will have come across Sony and Bose's pairs.
That's unsurprising — both brands are known for having some of the best noise-cancelling, sound quality, and comfort in the space. And as of May 5, you can grab Bose and Sony's flagship headphones on sale at Amazon. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are available for $359, down from their $429 MSRP. The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, on the other hand, are available for $279, down from $398.
Best Bose headphones deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones $359 at AmazonCheck out our full review on the Bose QC Ultra headphones.
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are the most comfortable headphones on the market. Three different Mashable shopping team members have used the headphones, and all three came away with this opinion. Their comfort makes them easy to wear for an entire work day or on a flight, and pairs nicely with their 24 hour battery life. Bose offers some of the best noise cancellation out there, though Mashable's Sam Mangino found these headphones in particular to have difficulty blocking higher-pitched sounds quite as effectively as they did lower pitches.
Still, their sound is "rich," as Mangino describes it, continuing on to say: "They tend to run on the quieter end, and I felt like I had to crank the volume a little higher than I do with other headphones, but the sound overall is more detailed." Perhaps their biggest drawbacks are their price point and some finicky controls with multipoint connections. But if you grab them for $70 off, these cons are easier to look past. Though this isn't the lowest price we've ever seen on these headphones (they've dropped down to $329 in the past), this is the best price cut we've seen on the new deep plum colorway. At the time of writing, Amazon marked down other colorways by just $50.
Best Sony headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 $279 at AmazonCheck out our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.
Sony's flagship headphones have long been standouts for their impressive sound quality, which especially shines with the custom equalizer found on the Sony companion app. When Mashable's deputy editor of shopping and reviews Miller Kern reviewed these headphones, she deemed them, "probably the best-sounding headphones I’ve ever tried."
In addition, they also come with solid noise-cancelling and all-day battery life (30 hours to Bose's 24). Usually, there are two reasons folks are put off from buying these headphones: one, the ear cups don't fold in like their predecessors, the WH-1000XM4 headphones, making them slightly less convenient to take on the go. The other is their price point, which while lower than other premium options, is still up there. While there's nothing to be done about the ear cups, this deal at least addresses the latter issue. In fact, at $279, the XM5s are even cheaper than the XM4s on sale, as of the time of writing.
SAVE $160: As of May 5, you can get a Blink home security bundle — including the Blink Video Doorbell, three Outdoor 4 cameras, and a Sync Module 2 — for just $159.98. That's 50% off the bundle's list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Blink Blink Video Doorbell and Outdoor 4 camera bundle $159.98 at AmazonYou can't put a price tag on peace of mind, but you can get pretty close with this Blink home security bundle at Amazon.
As of May 5, the Blink bundle is down to just $159.98 instead of its usual $319.98. That's 50% in savings and $30 cheaper than if you bought each piece separately on sale. It includes the Blink Video Doorbell, three Blink Outdoor 4 cameras, and the Sync Module 2 — everything you need to keep an eye on what's happening around your home.
Whether you're a pet owner, a frequent traveler, or you work long days or nights, the Blink bundle gives you an extra set of eyes and ears around your property. Using the Blink app, you can see who shows up at your door day or night and enjoy live two-way communication with the Blink Video Doorbell. Then, with your Outdoor 4 cameras, you can expand your field of view around your home and get alerted to anything out of the ordinary. The cameras offer infrared night vision, two-way audio, and customizable motion-detection zones. The best part: everything runs on AA batteries. You won't even have to think about changing them or charging them for two years.
Meanwhile, the included Sync Module 2 lets you track and store all of the action in one place. Just plug it in and connect it to your Blink app account to activate your devices. It can connect up to 10 gadgets at once and allows you to control them all from the app.
A single Blink Outdoor 4 camera is typically $89.99, so paying just $159.98 for three cameras, a video doorbell, and the Sync Module 2 is pretty wild.
It's starting to feel like the TikTok ban that called wolf.
In an interview with Kristen Welker from NBC's Meet the Press, President Donald Trump said he'd consider delaying the TikTok ban for a third time if a deal isn't struck before the deadline.
"Perhaps I shouldn't say this, but I have a little warm spot in my heart for TikTok," Trump said.
This fits with Trump's TikTok-related actions since he took office for the second time. In January, he delayed the TikTok ban for 90 days and, once that deadline wasn't met due to a confluence of issues including a hefty tariff on Chinese goods, he delayed it once more. This, of course, is in stark contrast to Trump's take on TikTok during his first presidential term, in which he tried to ban the app. We all contain multitudes, or something.
"My Administration has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK, and we have made tremendous progress," Trump wrote in a TruthSocial post on April 4, one of the days he extended the TikTok ban. "The Deal requires more work to ensure all necessary approvals are signed, which is why I am signing an Executive Order to keep TikTok up and running for an additional 75 days."
This comes just two months left on TikTok's deadline. We have access to the app in the U.S. through June 19, at which time there looks like there are three options: Trump extends the deadline once again, TikTok actually gets banned in the U.S., or TikTok divests from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance.
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