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Valve adds official SteamOS support for non-Steam Deck handhelds in huge update

Mashable - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 16:42

Planning on picking up a Lenovo Legion Go S and don't like Windows? Valve has a solution for you.

A big new update to SteamOS, the operating system powering handheld Steam Deck gaming devices around the world, dropped this week, and it brought with it the ability to install the specialized OS on competing devices. Valve notes on its support website that right now the only non-Steam Deck device with official support is the Legion Go S, launching later this month, but the company is "working on broadening support."

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 preorder guide: Track latest restocks, see our first-hand impressions

It's worth pointing out that you could technically install SteamOS on alternative devices before, but it required some awkward workarounds. This more than likely wouldn't have been a smooth, seamless experience like it should be now for Legion Go S users.

Interestingly, Valve pointed out in the patch notes that it has "improved support" for other AMD-powered handhelds, like the original Legion Go or the Asus ROG Ally. I am not able to properly test out the differences between "official support" and "improved support" right now, but one would have to assume that the Legion Go and ROG Ally may potentially run into some hiccups in the process of installing and using SteamOS that wouldn't exist on a Legion Go S. Of course, Valve can (and in all likelihood will) give the "official support" designation to those other two devices in the future.

If you're not a handheld gaming PC user, this is a big deal because, by default, most non-Steam Deck devices on the market just run Windows. SteamOS is a comparatively cleaner and easier-to-use experience that is designed specifically for gaming handhelds. To be sure, there are benefits to just running Windows instead (game compatibility can differ between operating systems), but SteamOS is a much less finicky platform for people who aren't used to or don't like the rigors of PC gaming.

Between all of this, the impending launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, and the recent launch of the Backbone Pro mobile controller, there's arguably never been a better time to enjoy video games on the go.

How to watch the American Music Awards without cable

Mashable - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 15:03
The best ways to watch the AMAs at a glance: BEST FOR WATCHING LIVE Paramount+ with Showtime free 7-day trial, then $119.99 per year (save 23%) Get Deal RUNNER-UP FOR WATCHING LIVE YouTube TV free 7-day trial, then $59.99 per month for your first 2 months Get Deal BEST FOR WATCHING LATER Paramount+ Essential free 7-day trial, then $59.99 per year (save 37%) Get Deal ANOTHER WAY TO WATCH LIVE Fubo TV free 7-day trial, then $64.99 for your first month Get Deal

The 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs) — aka the world's largest fan-voted music awards show — returns on Monday, May 26. Live from Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the awards will not only honor the most popular songs and artists of the year, but also our country's troops in celebration of Memorial Day.

It's sure to be a talent-filled evening packaged with grand performances and tributes. Plus, of course, some major winners and upsets. Here's everything you need to know to watch the AMAs live at home.

When are the American Music Awards?

The 51st AMAs will take place on Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day), at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). Jennifer Lopez will host the awards live from Las Vegas.

What channel are the AMAs on?

For the first time, the AMAs will air live on CBS for those with cable. Previous American Music Awards broadcasts aired on ABC. Because we're in the age of streaming, CBS's streaming sibling Paramount+ will also simulcast the awards show via its Paramount+ with Showtime tier only. The Paramount+ Essential plan will only get you access to the on-demand broadcast the day after the awards air.

How to watch the American Music Awards live without cable

For those who no longer have cable or access to their local CBS network, you'll have a few different options for tuning in live (and maybe even for free).

The easiest and cheapest way to watch is through a Paramount+ with Showtime free trial. However, the trial is only for brand-new subscribers. If you don't qualify for the trial, you can also opt for a live TV streaming service that broadcasts your local CBS station and score a free trial offer. Here's a breakdown of the best options and the best deals.

Watch on Paramount+

As noted above, Paramount+ offers a seven-day trial for new subscribers only. If you fall into that camp, you can easily tune into the AMAs for free. Not eligible for the trial? You'll have to sign up for a Paramount+ with Showtime subscription to watch live for $12.99 per month. The Paramount+ Essential plan will only give you access to the broadcast the day after the ceremony on-demand. If you can manage to avoid spoilers in this day and age, it's the cheaper option at $7.99 per month.

Fortunately, you can still save money on either tier by opting for an annual plan rather than a monthly plan. Usually $12.99 per month for the plan with Showtime, the price drops down to just $10 per month if you pay for a year up front. That's about 23% in savings. If you opt for the Essential plan, you'll save over 30% by paying for an annual subscription for $59.99 rather than paying $7.99 monthly.

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While it's a lot more expensive than Paramount+, YouTube TV will also give you live access to local channels, including CBS, so you can tune into the AMAs as they're happening. And if you've never signed up previously, you'll get a five-day trial to watch for free. Just cancel before the five days are up, or you'll be hit with a $59.99 blow to your bank account. After two months, that price then jumps back up to the full cost of $82.99.

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  • DirecTV Stream Choice Package (CBS included in some areas) — $59.99 for your first month, then $89.99 per month

  • FuboTV Pro Plan (CBS included in some areas)— 7-day free trial, then $64.99 per month for your first month ($84.99 per month thereafter)

  • Hulu + Live TV (CBS included) — 3-day free trial, then $82.99 per month

Apple smart glasses could come as soon as 2026

Mashable - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 13:09

Just a few days after Google unveiled its AR smart glasses, a new report suggests Apple may soon release a similar product.

The iPhone maker is apparently planning on launching its long-rumored smart glasses in 2026, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. According to the report, the glasses will have microphones, speakers, and cameras built in, with an emphasis on AI features. This would allow users to ask for directions, do live language translation, and listen to music, among other things.

SEE ALSO: Google debuts AI-powered Android XR smart glasses at Google I/O

However, one thing to note is that these glasses will more than likely not feature AR support of any kind, unlike Google's recently announced Android XR glasses. It's also unclear if they would allow for a similar level of self-expression via partnerships with different brands, such as Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, like Google is offering. According to Bloomberg, Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are the closest point of comparison, as they allow users to perform some AI tasks with voice commands, but don't have any kind of mixed reality display built in.

This report comes after a pair of different Bloomberg reports earlier this year reshaped user expectations for Apple's next stab at a computer that you wear on your face. Apple was rumored to be working on AR glasses like Google's for some time, but the business publication said back in February that they had been canceled. A couple of months later, prominent Apple reporter Mark Gurman said in Bloomberg that Apple is making glasses, but they won't feature AR. This latest report seems to be consistent with all of that.

For those of us who are old enough to remember the big-time failure of Google Glass as a consumer device 10 years ago, all of this is still a little hard to believe.

Why Making an iPhone in the U.S. Would Be So Difficult

NYT Technology - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 12:46
Apple has resisted pressure to make its most important product in the United States since 2016, and instead has moved some production to India.

Slash over $500 off the DJI Power 1000 portable power station at Amazon

Mashable - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 12:37

SAVE $550: As of May 23, the DJI Power 1000 portable power station is on sale for just $449, down from $999, at Amazon. That's a savings of 55%.

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Going off the grid is great — until an emergency occurs and your phone is dead. You don't need to be tethered to your devices while you're out enjoying nature, but you should still be able to access them when you need them. That's where a portable power station comes in clutch.

The DJI Power 1000 portable power station makes a great camping companion (or home emergency device) and happens to be on sale at Amazon for Memorial Day. As of May 23, you can pick one up for only $449 instead of the usual $999. That's 55% off, or $550 in savings.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's Memorial Day Sale is live — shop tech, home goods, and more

The Power 1000 puts out a 2,200 watt continuous output and 2,600 watt max output, which is pretty impressive for its size. It can juice up your phone, laptop, power tools, coffee maker, drone, car refrigerator, projector, and so much more — and multiple times at that. You can recharge your phone over 50 times, and it even offers fast charging for USB-C devices. The power station itself also charges fast — it takes just a little over an hour to restore its full battery capacity.

At 23 decibels, the DJI Power 1000 is also quieter than a household refrigerator. It's not like one of those generators that announces its presence with a glaring hum. You'll barely even notice that it's running.

Whether you're prepping for a camping trip or planning a road trip adventure, having a backup power source can be a lifesaver...literally. Slash over 50% off the full cost of the DJI Power 1000 for Memorial Day.

The best Memorial Day deals you can get right now, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

Whats new to streaming this week? (May 23, 2025)

Mashable - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 12:36

Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each one!

Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We've got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, and animation, among others. But if you're seeking something brand-new (or just new to streaming), we've got you covered there, too.

Mashable's entertainment team has scoured the streaming services to highlight the most buzzed-about releases of this week and ranked them from worst to best — or least worth your time to most-watchable. Whether you're in the mood for flashy slasher horror, wildly irreverent cartoons, mind-bending sci-fi, or a heartfelt documentary about an '80s icon, we've got something just for you.

Here's what's new on streaming, from worst to best.

10. Fear Street: Prom Queen

In 2021, writer-director Leigh Janiak thrilled R.L. Stine fans with her Fear Street trilogy. Pulling inspiration from Stine's YA horror novels, she delivered hard-R scares with witchy lore about a crushed Shadyside and its litany of serial killers. Now, director and co-writer Matt Palmer offers the spinoff Fear Street: Prom Queen, which has the gore — but not the lore. 

SEE ALSO: Say More: R.L. Stine on 'Fear Street: Prom Queen' and Matt Wolf on 'Pee-wee as Himself'

Set in 1988, this prom night slasher doesn't pull much but the premise of Stine's novel, except would-be prom queens being murdered. While a very bloody affair — even by R.L. Stine's standards! — it's a pretty mediocre slasher. Where Janiak's teen characters defied cliche and had rich complexities and charisma, these '80s teens feel achingly archetypal: mean girl, jerk jock, metalhead outsider. It's a disappointing movie, but even more so because this franchise was off to such a killer start. — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor

Starring: India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, David Iacono, Ella Rubin, Chris Klein, Ariana Greenblatt, Lili Taylor, and Katherine Waterston

How to watch: Fear Street: Prom Queen premieres on Netflix May 23.

9. Fountain of Youth

If it sounds like Guy Ritchie's attempt at an Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade meets The Da Vinci Code art history heist blockbuster is trying to do too much at once, you would be right.

With Natalie Portman and John Krasinski in the lead as art and archaeology nerds on a quest to find the fabled Fountain of Youth, the film throws a lot at the audience, and not all of it good. But if you're into big Hollywood names, flirting about Nietzsche while fighting in a Viennese library, and downing sea-aged whisky on a dredged-up Vanderbilt shipwreck, you might like this. Matthew Reilly fans, this one's probably for you. — Shannon Connellan, UK Editor

Starring: John Krasinski, Natalie Portman, Eiza González, Domhnall Gleeson, Arian Moayed, Laz Alonso, Carmen Ejogo, and Stanley Tucci

How to watch: Fountain of Youth premieres on Apple TV+ May 23.

8. Perfect Strangers, Season 2

If you desperately want The White Lotus to do a ski resort-themed season, then check into Season 2 of Nine Perfect Strangers.

Set at a wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps, Season 2 re-introduces enigmatic guru Masha Dmitrichenko (Nicole Kidman). Joining her are nine new strangers seeking spiritual well-being, played by big names like Crazy Rich Asians' Henry Golding, Schitt's Creek's Annie Murphy, The Gilded Age's Christine Baranski, and The White Lotus' Murray Bartlett.* — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Henry Golding, Murray Bartlett, Christine Baranski, Annie Murphy, Dolly de Leon, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, King Princess, Aras Aydin, Lucas Englander, Mark Strong, and Lena Olin

How to watch: The first two episodes of Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 are now streaming on Hulu, with new episodes dropping each week.

7. Big Mouth, Season 8 

With its eighth season, Big Mouth becomes Netflix's longest-running series. But now it's time to say goodbye, as this is also the animated comedy's final season. 

Kicking off in 2017, Big Mouth followed a batch of mixed-up middle schoolers (voiced by the likes of John Mulaney, Nick Kroll, Jessi Klein, and Jason Mantzoukas) through the highs and lows of puberty. Along the way they've faced social disasters, changing bodies, sexual urges, hormone monsters, and a whole array of emotion-centric critters who got their own spinoff with Human Resources. But in Season 8, besties Nick and Andrew have new misadventures and fresh anxieties to tackle. How will they climax? You'll have to tune in to find out.* — K.P.

Starring: Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Jessi Klein, Jason Mantzoukas, Ayo Edebiri, Maya Rudolph, Fred Armisen, Jordan Peele, and Andrew Rannells

How to watch: Big Mouth Season 8 is now streaming on Netflix.

6. Rick and Morty, Season 8

Rick and Morty returns with more high-concept sci-fi mayhem! Season 7 saw Rick face down his vicious nemesis Rick Prime, and Morty tackle his own personal Fear Hole. What could Season 8 possibly do to top those heart-wrenching yet hilarious episodes? Well, for starters, a weird-ass Easter episode, as previewed in Season 8's teaser. 

The trailer above revealed even more, including a death race car, a scream-worthy Matrix-like experiment involving Morty and Summer, a Space Beth adventure, and a clutch of alternate dimension Ricks and Mortys that seem to have escaped Evil Morty's annihilation at the Citadel of Ricks. Having seen four episodes of the new season. I can assure fans that co-creator Dan Harmon and showrunner Scott Marder have plenty of wild twists and outrageous laughs in store. So brace yourself for a mad ride. — K.P.

Starring: Ian Cardoni, Harry Belden, Sarah Chalke, Chris Parnell, and Spencer Grammer

How to watch: Rick and Morty Season 8 premieres May 25 at 11 p.m. ET on Adult Swim, and streams on Hulu starting Sept. 1. It also begins streaming on HBO Max Sept. 1.

5. Sirens

Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, and Kevin Bacon swim into the star-studded Netflix dark comedy Sirens. This limited series hinges on the mysterious Cliff House, a sprawling island mansion where preppy staff manager Simone (Alcock) handles things for glamorous owner Michaela "Kiki" Kell (Moore). Simone's hot mess of a sister Devon (Fahy) turns up on Labor Day weekend, pretty pissed her sister didn't show up after their father's diagnosis of early onset dementia. But Devon suspects there's something more afoot here, as Kiki's grip on Simone seems...otherworldly.

"Sirens is at its best when it's a dark comedy with a touch of soap opera, and much of that comes down to Moore, Fahy, and Alcock's performances," Mashable's Belen Edwards writes in her review, later adding, "These contrasts between people perceiving Sirens' leads as near-mythic beings versus their actual, unfulfilling realities result in the show's most fascinating moments. But with only five episodes, Sirens fails to probe these contrasts as much as it could, and its song ultimately falls flat." — S.C.

SEE ALSO: 'Sirens' review: Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, and Milly Alcock serve up beachy thrills

Starring: Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, Kevin Bacon, Glenn Howerton, Felix Solis, Bill Camp, Josh Segarra, Trevor Salter, Britne Oldford, Lauren Weedman, and Jenn Lyon

How to watch: Sirens is now streaming on Netflix.

4. The Surrender

Grief can be a real horror. That's where The Surrender lives. Directed and written by Julia Max, this freaky film stars The Boys' Colby Minifie as Megan, a daughter who has returned to her childhood home to help her mother (Grey's Anatomy's Kate Burton) care for her dying father (Vaughn Armstrong). As if that wasn't difficult enough, Megan also must endure the strange rituals her mother's performing, involving human teeth and strange satchels. But what's she to say when her mother insists these elements can bring her father back from the dead?

Max's claustrophobic film is set mostly within the family's home. And even when it escapes these bounds, there is no escape from the dramatic tension. Minifie and Burton have a theatrical flair as they feud. But as this film moves from family drama to supernatural thriller, the horror gets kicked up to another level. More trippy than traditionally scary, The Surrender is sure to find an audience that will relish its portrait of pain. — K.P.

Starring: Colby Minifie, Kate Burton, Vaughn Armstrong, and Chelsea Alden

How to watch: The Surrender is now streaming on Shudder.

3. The Legend of Ochi

Seeking a fantasy tale fit for the whole family? Then you'll want to watch A24's The Legend of Ochi.

Written and directed by Isaiah Saxon, this charming adventure is set in a secluded island, where the locals are warned to fear and fight off the reclusive critters called the Ochi. But when a young farm girl named Yuri (Helena Zengel) befriends a baby Ochi, she soon begins to question authority — and sets out on a mission to return the creature to its family.

SEE ALSO: 'The Legend of Ochi' is a miracle of puppeteering

In her review for Mashable, entertainment reporter Belen Edwards wrote, "Even if The Legend of Ochi's story falters and drags at points, the movie is an undeniable triumph of craft. It's also a welcome addition to the currently underserved genre of live-action family fantasy adventures. More than anything, I hope that young audiences have the same reaction to The Legend of Ochi as I did to films like Labyrinth: one of pure awe, and of appreciation for the practical magic of moviemaking." — K.P.

Starring: Helena Zengel, Finn Wolfhard, Emily Watson, and Willem Dafoe

How to watch: The Legend of Ochi is now available for rental or purchase on Prime Video.

2. Mickey 17

Imagine a world where heartless corporate overlords consider their workforce to be so disposable that they will work them to death and then clone them to do it again. That's the setup for Mickey 17, the latest from Academy Award–winning writer/director Bong Joon Ho (Parasite).

Robert Pattinson stars as Mickey Barnes, who works as an "expendable." It's his job to be killed over and over, like a kind of human crash test dummy. No worries though, as he'll just be "printed out again." But life (and death) changes for Mickey 17, when he falls for Nasha (Blink Twice's Naomi Ackie) and meets his Multiple (also Robert Pattinson). This throws the corporate leaders (Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo) into execution overdrive, spurring what looks to be a class rebellion.

Fans of Parasite, Okja, and Snowpiercer know well that class conflict is Bong Joon Ho's sweet spot. In my review, I praised both the grandeur of his latest genre-bender and its hopeful message. I wrote, "The journey Mickey goes on is winding and wild, bucking the conventional flow of a sci-fi action movie, by being only gently sci-fi and barely action. Instead, Mickey 17 plays as a political comedy with cross-genre flair, ultimately urging the audience to see the similarities, and perhaps find our own inner Mickey 17." — K.P

How to watch: Mickey 17 is now streaming on HBO Max.

1. Pee-wee as Himself

Come on in, and pull yourself up a chair — like Chairry! For decades, children and grown-ups alike have relished the wacky antics of Pee-wee Herman. But personal scandals repeatedly threatened to derail the career of Paul Reubens and taint his artistic legacy. Pee-wee as Himself grapples with all of this over the course of two parts, with help from the late Reubens himself.

Director Matt Wolf had a difficult task ahead of him, not only in condensing Reubens' rich life and complicated tabloid notoriety into two feature-length films, but also with Reubens himself. From the movie's opening frames, the star pushes for control of his narrative, and that battle informs much of this deeply moving and thought-provoking doc.

SEE ALSO: Say More: R.L. Stine on 'Fear Street: Prom Queen' and Matt Wolf on 'Pee-wee as Himself'

Out of the film's debut at Sundance 2025, I raved in my review for Mashable, "Pee-wee as Himself is not a simple love letter to the iconic character or Reubens. That would suggest Wolf goes easy on either, fawning over them without reservation. This is something greater."* — K.P.

Starring: Paul Reubens, Lynne Marie Stewart, Laurence Fishburne, Allison Berry, Debi Mazar, and David Arquette

How to watch: Pee-wee as Himself: Part One debuts May 23 at 8:00-9:40 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max. Part Two will follow at 9:40-11:20 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max.

AI videos on TikTok are tricking users into downloading malware

Mashable - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 12:34

Wake up, babe — a new form of social engineering just dropped.

Cybercriminals on TikTok are using videos to trick users into downloading malware, according to researchers from Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity firm. The researchers say this is a "novel social engineering campaign" designed to take advantage of TikTok users.

In the videos, which are most likely AI-generated, users are promised free versions of Windows and Microsoft Office software or access to premium features in apps like CapCut and Spotify. All you have to do, the cybercriminals say, is execute a simple PowerShell command. People are following the instructions in the TikTok videos because they're being disguised as software activation steps, which the bad actors then use to inject malware like Vidar and StealC into the users' systems. And according to Bleeping Computer, many of the videos have hundreds of thousands of views.

PowerShell commands are short lines of code that execute tasks on your device, and you should be extremely skeptical of any commands or software links you find on TikTok.

"In this campaign, attackers are using TikTok videos to verbally instruct users into executing malicious commands on their own systems," Trend Micro explained in a report on the attack. "The social engineering occurs within the video itself, rather than through detectable code or scripts. There is no malicious code present on the platform for security solutions to analyze or block. All actionable content is delivered visually and aurally. Threat actors do this to attempt to evade existing detection mechanisms, making it harder for defenders to detect and disrupt these campaigns."

TikTok declined to comment on this particular threat, but the company confirmed to Mashable that the accounts associated with the campaign have been deactivated. TikTok users can also learn more about scams and phishing attempts at the TikTok Safety Center.

South Africa Sets the Stage for Starlink Approval

NYT Technology - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 12:33
A proposed regulatory change would allow Elon Musk’s satellite company and others like it to get a license without having to sell shares to Black South Africans.

Score a 32-inch Insignia F20 Series TV for just $80 at Amazon

Mashable - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 12:19

SAVE $50: As of May 23, get the 32-inch Insignia F20 Series TV for $79.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $129.99. That's a discount of 38%.

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Adding a TV to another room in your home can feel decadent. Luckily, if this is a dream you've always thought about bringing to fruition, you can do so right now for a less-than-decadent price at Amazon.

As of May 23, get the 32-inch Insignia F20 Series TV for $79.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $129.99. That's $50 off and a discount of 38%.

SEE ALSO: Shop massive Memorial Day TV deals from TCL, Samsung, Sony, LG, and more

For a TV under $100, this is no slouch. It serves up 720p resolution, so you get an HD picture that's perfectly fine for binge-watching TV or gaming. Even at this lower price, it has Fire TV capabilities, which means it supports a wide variety of apps that you can use with Alexa support. You can stream to your heart's content plus get Apple AirPlay, which lets you share videos, music, pictures, and more from your iPhone or iPad straight to your TV.

It also comes paired with an Alexa Voice Remote, which gives you hands-free access to ask Alexa to find and launch content or swap between apps.

This is a great discount and the perfect pick for when you just need another screen. It has few frills, but the ones it does have are pretty convenient.

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Get $99 off the iRobot Roomba (Y0110) during Amazons early Memorial Day sale

Mashable - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 12:16

SAVE 50%: As of May 23, you can get the iRobot Roomba robot vacuum and mop (Y0110) for $99.99, down from $198.99, at Amazon. That's a 50% discount and a savings of $99.

iRobot Roomba Combo Essential Robot Vacuum & Mop (Y0110) - Easy to use, Power-Lifting Suction, Vacuums and mops, Multi-Surface Cleaning, Smart Navigation Cleans in Neat Rows, Self-Charging, Alexa $99.99 at Amazon
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Memorial Day is just around the corner, and Amazon’s celebrating early with deals across all categories, including vacuums, electronics, and home goods.

As of May 23, you can get the iRobot Roomba robot vacuum and mop (Y0110) for $99.99, down from $198.99, at Amazon. That's a 50% discount and a savings of $99.

SEE ALSO: We put the best Roombas of 2025 head to head in a robot vacuum brawl

It uses a four-stage cleaning system and has three suction levels, so it’s designed to handle various surfaces and messes, from dust on hardwood floors to crumbs on rugs. A really convenient feature is its runtime — it can clean for up to 120 minutes. When the battery gets low, it automatically goes back to its dock to recharge, so you don’t have to keep track of it. Plus, the iRobot Home app lets you set cleaning schedules, customize cleaning preferences, and see a map of where it's cleaned.

Private spacecraft circling moon snaps photo with strange optical illusion

Mashable - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 12:14

A Japanese commercial spacecraft has sent home another close-up image of the moon, its intended landing destination in a matter of days, but this picture can play tricks on the eyes. 

Tokyo company ispace released a fresh photo from its lunar lander Resilience as it orbits the moon. The snapshot reveals the rugged landscape of the lunar south pole, a highly sought region by NASA and other spacefaring competitors because of its ice within permanently shadowed craters. That ice could be a valuable commodity for future space voyages if it can be converted into rocket fuel, oxygen, and drinking water. 

But some viewers may not see the pictured craters denting the surface as they are. 

"This image presents an optical illusion to some," the company said in a post on X. "Although the image is filled with concave craters, from this orientation they may look like they are convex to the eye."

SEE ALSO: NASA astronauts are proud bedwetters. They even practice. Engineers for ispace load the Resilience lunar lander into a transport container before shipping it to Cape Canaveral, Florida. Credit: ispace

Make no mistake: Those are hollowed out dips, not bumps. The reason they may appear as the latter, though, is a relief inversion phenomenon — a common problem when interpreting spacecraft photography. Astronomers have even coined names for it, calling it the "crater illusion" or "crater-dome illusion."

"Upon first glance, it is difficult to tell if ground is rising up, sinking down, or a mix of both," according to the European Space Agency. 

The crater-dome illusion, explained

The optical illusion occurs because people are used to interpreting shadows as coming from an overhead light source. But that's not necessarily the orientation of spacecraft. In many satellite photos, the light source is almost horizontal to the surface. That makes it easy for the patterns of light and shade to fool our brains. 

Where sunlight illuminates south-facing slopes and leaves northern slopes in shadow, for instance, many viewers experience the issue, according to NASA's Earth Observatory. For that reason, astronomers often orient satellite images so that north is up.

Four months after Resilience's mid-January launch, it reached the moon and has flown laps around it since in preparation for ispace's second attempt at a lunar landing. The company's first try two years ago failed when its spacecraft ran out of fuel and crashed on the moon. 

The new mission, dubbed Hakuto-R, is gearing up for a touchdown near the center of Mare Frigoris at 3:24 p.m. ET on June 5. (It will be June 6 in Japan.) Livestream coverage will begin about one hour earlier, at 2:15 p.m. ET, with English translation. 

If the Hakuto-R mission aces the landing, it will spend two weeks running experiments on the lunar surface before powering down for the brutally cold lunar night. Credit: ispace infographic

Landing on the moon remains onerous — demonstrated by numerous flopped landings. Though Firefly Aerospace succeeded in landing in March, another U.S. company, Intuitive Machines, didn't fare as well, ending up on its side in a crater less than a week later. 

The difficulty arises from the moon's exosphere, which provides virtually no drag to slow a spacecraft down as it approaches the ground. What's more, there are no GPS systems on the moon to help guide a craft to its landing spot. Engineers have to compensate for those challenges from 239,000 miles away.

Whether ispace is better positioned for success this time remains to be seen. For now, flight controllers are enjoying the spacecraft's scenery. And for those who are having trouble appreciating the moon's southern craters in the new image, ispace has a tip. 

"Flip the image," the company said, "or tilt your head to change your perspective!"

Trump threatens 25% tariff on Apple in Truth Social post

Mashable - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 12:04

President Donald Trump has escalated his standoff with Apple CEO Tim Cook, threatening to impose a 25 percent tariff on Apple as a company.

Trump has already made it clear that he doesn't want Apple making iPhones in China or India. In a Truth Social post on Friday, he had a clear message for Cook: Move manufacturing to the United States, or else.

"I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone’s that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else," the president posted. "If that is not the case, a Tariff of at least 25% must be paid by Apple to the U.S."

Trump's massive China tariffs jeopardized U.S. tech companies, including Apple, which has historically made the majority of its devices in China. But the company was already shifting iPhone manufacturing to India and reportedly plans to produce all U.S.-bound iPhones in India by 2026.

Last week, the president said he expressed his unhappiness to Cook personally. "I said, 'Tim look, we treated you really good, we put up with all the plants that you build in China for years, now you got build us,'" Trump told the press, as reported by CNBC. "'We’re not interested in you building in India, India can take care of themselves ... we want you to build here.'"

And now, it looks like Trump is prepared to penalize Apple directly if Cook doesn't comply. That said, building iPhones in the U.S. would likely be extraordinarily expensive and burdensome for the tech giant — and more expensive for Apple customers. It's difficult to say exactly how much a made in America iPhone would cost, but Mashable's Stan Schroeder looked into it and reported it would cost shoppers around $3,000 per iPhone at best and six figures at worse. Some analysts doubt it's even possible, given how long it would take to get labor, supply, and infrastructure off the ground, costing Apple billions in the process.

In February, Apple announced that it would spend $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, which includes building a new factory in Texas and expanding training and facilities for workers. But that doesn't seem to be enough for Trump.

Snag a 55-inch TCL 4K QLED TV for over $300 off at Amazon

Mashable - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 11:57

SAVE $301.99: As of May 23rd, Amazon shoppers can take home a 55-inch TCL 4K QLED TV for only $498. That's over $300 off the original price ($799.99) for a limited time. Get yours before the offer expires, which is likely soon.

Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 55-inch QM6K 4K QLED TV with Google TV $301.99 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $498 Get Deal

As you probably already know, buying a new TV can become a pretty expensive endeavor. But, like, how else are you supposed to enjoy your favorite TV shows and movies? That's why it's imperative that you get one on sale.

TCL is one of our favorite budget 4K TV brands on the market, and it just so happens that this 4K QLED TV from the brand is on sale for only $498. That's over $300, or 38%, off the original price of $799.99. This deal won't be around forever, though, so if you're thinking about pulling the trigger on one, do it soon.

SEE ALSO: The best budget TVs for gaming, according to the experts

This 55-inch TV packs in a lot of features at a relatively low price. You'll get a QD-Mini LED design that combines the best parts of QLED and OLED, access to TCL's Halo control system, LD500 Precise Dimming for higher-quality black levels, HDR support, and a 144Hz refresh rate, among other perks. You'll also be able to use the Google TV interface to access all of your go-to streaming apps in one place, which is super convenient.

Snag yours at Amazon and save $301.99 off the original price, usually $799.99.

Learn new skills for half price during Udacitys Memorial Day sale

Mashable - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 11:36

SAVE 50%: Through Monday, May 26, Udacity is holding a sitewide 50% off sale. Take 50% off monthly subscriptions and individual courses with the code MEMORIAL50.

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There's a better, more productive way to use your downtime besides scrolling endlessly on your phone. How about learning something new? Whether you want to build your skill set to uplevel at work, learn a new skill for the hell of it, or master AI before it masters you, Udacity's tech education program makes it attainable. And for Memorial Day weekend, you can sign up for your noble knowledge pursuit for half price.

Through Monday, May 26, Udacity is running a Memorial Day 50% off sale, slashing the price of both membership plans and individual courses in half. Just enter the code MEMORIAL50 at checkout to score the savings. Plans typically cost $249 per month or $846 for four months, but during the sale, you'll pay just $124.50 per month or $423 for four months.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's Memorial Day Sale is live — shop tech, home goods, and more

Udacity's main focus is tech skills, but the course topics range drastically from AI and machine learning to digital marketing and product management. There's over 300 different courses to choose from and over 80 Nanodegree programs, which are designed specifically to help those looking to transition into a new role. Most courses include real-world projects and personalized project reviews to help prove your mastery of the skills learned. With a monthly membership to Udacity, you'll have access to all of it. You could easily dive into AI one week and figure out social media marketing the next.

If you'd rather sign up for a single course, Udacity gives you that option as well. However, we highly recommend scoring the monthly membership for half price. If you're hungry for knowledge, you'll get a whole lot more bang for your buck.

The best Memorial Day deals you can get right now, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

Score this 85-inch TCL 4K TV for a whopping $4,000 off at Best Buy

Mashable - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 11:35

SAVE $4,000: As of May 23, get the 85-inch TCL X11K 4K UHD TV for $5,999.99 at Best Buy, down from its usual price of $9,999.99. That's a discount of 43%.

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$9,999.99 Save $4,000 Get Deal

Whether you just want a bigger screen for the most popular room in your house or you want something you can brag about to your friends, an 85-inch TV is a fun splurge that anyone should be able to experience once. But the price can be prohibitive. However, if you're going to spend a big chunk of change, you'd might as well be able to save some cash on your big-ticket item when you make the choice to. In this case, you can score a huge 85-inch MiniLED TCL TV for a massive discount.

As of May 23, get the 85-inch TCL X11K 4K UHD TV for $5,999.99 at Best Buy, down from its usual price of $9,999.99. That's $4,000 off and a discount of 43%.

Aside from being absolutely huge, this TV is all about giving you excellent picture quality. It has 6500 nits of brightness and up to 14,112 dimming zones to give you a more realistic picture with deep contrast and bright, vivid colors. Its MiniLED features combine the great parts of both QLED and OLED tech for better pixel precision too, so you get a wide color gamut, higher peak brightness, and a TV that lasts longer than its brethren.

All this, and it's accompanied by Bang & Olufsen sound with a slimmer profile than other TVs in its usual price range. It accomplishes its impressive picture and projecting audio with a super thin, delicate body that looks great mounted or standing on its own in your home, wherever you decide to put it.

Perhaps the most exciting part about the deal, however, is that you're saving thousands. If it's time to lock in and get an impressive new display, TCL has your back with this Best Buy discount.

Snag this 98-inch TCL 4K smart TV at Amazon for $1500 less ahead of Memorial Day

Mashable - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 11:15

SAVE 38%: As of May 23, you can get the TCL 98-inch QM7K QD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV (98QM7K, 2025 Model) for $2,499.99, down from $3,999.99, at Amazon. That's a 38% discount and a $1,500 savings. It's also the lowest price we've seen for this model.

TCL 98-Inch QM7K (98QM7K) $2,499.99 at Amazon
$3,999.99 Save $1,500 Get Deal

Memorial Day is just a few days away, and Amazon’s offering massive discounts on TVs of all sizes, including this 98-inch TCL 4K smart TV.

As of May 23, you can get the TCL 98-inch QM7K QD-Mini 4K Smart TV (98QM7K, 2025 Model) for $2,499.99, down from $3,999.99, at Amazon. That's a 38% discount and a $1,500 savings. It's also the lowest price we've seen for this model.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's Memorial Day Sale is live — shop tech, home goods, and more

With a 98-inch display, high HDR brightness, and CrystGlow HVA panel, you can host movie night the right way. This TV has an IMAX Enhanced certification, Filmmaker Mode, and DTS Virtual: X audio technologies so you can get that cinema sound without additional speakers.

And, if you’re a gamer, you’ll be happy to know this baby has a 144Hz native refresh rate and Auto Game Mode (ALLM) with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for an “unmatched” gaming experience.

“It's smooth when gaming; it actually performs like a monitor,” writes one Amazon reviewer. “Gaming on this TV is an absolute dream,” writes another.

The best Memorial Day deals you can get right now, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

Save almost $50 on a MagSafe charging stand from Anker to ensure all your tech is travel-ready

Mashable - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 11:03

SAVE $46: As of May 23rd, you can get an Anker MagSafe charging stand for almost $50 off the original price at Amazon (normally $149.99). Snag the deal before it's gone.

Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker MagSafe Charger Stand $103.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $46.00 Get Deal

We've all been there: Enjoying a vacation in a faraway place, only to be brought right back down to reality when you realize your smartphone, earbuds, and smartwatch are all about to run out of juice. In a few moments, you're going to have no idea where you're going, and no tech to help you figure it out. Truly a nightmare scenario. But, if you had a portable charging device, you'd never have to worry about that, would you?

That's why you should heavily consider snagging this deal on a portable MagSafe charging stand from Anker — it's nearly $50 off the original price (usually $149.99), and charges way more than just your phone. Be fast, though, because this is a limited-time deal that won't be around for too long.

SEE ALSO: The best Memorial Day headphones deals already live: Shop Bose, Apple, Sony, and more

This foldable, pint-sized charging stand from Anker has the potential to be your new favorite travel companion. The three-in-one power bank can charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch all at the same time, ensuring your tech stays travel-ready at all times. It's small enough where you can very easily chuck it into a suitcase or backpack, and even features a 60-degree viewing angle so you can use your phone while it's siphoning back its precious battery life. A simple, elegant solution to all of your tech travel woes at a nice discount? Well, how could we say "no?"

Snag the D6 Pro Plus massage gun for $60 less at Amazon

Mashable - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 10:25

SAVE 22%: As of May 23, you can get the Bob and Brad D6 Pro Plus massage gun for just $209.99, down from $269.99, at Amazon. That's a 22% discount and a $60 savings.

BOB AND BRAD D6 Pro Plus Massage Gun with Heat, Deep Tissue Percussion with 16mm Amplitude, Professional Muscle Massager Gun for Athletes, Quiet Electric Handheld Massager, FSA and HSA Eligible $209.99 at Amazon
$269.99 Save $60 See It

If you’re looking for a massage gun that can rival the Theragun but doesn’t cost nearly as much, we found a dupe on sale at Amazon.

As of May 23, you can get the Bob and Brad D6 Pro Plus massage gun for just $209.99, down from $269.99, at Amazon. That's a 22% discount and a $60 savings.

The Bob and Brad D6 Pro Plus massage gun with heat is a deep tissue percussion massager designed to ease post-workout soreness and stiffness. The heat and percussion combo on this tool can help increase circulation, relieve muscle fatigue, release built-up tension, and target aches and pains. You can also use it after sitting at a desk all day to relieve neck stiffness, shoulder pain, and lower backaches.

SEE ALSO: Many Amazon Memorial Day Sale prices are still live and packed with deals on tech, summer prep, home goods, and more

It has six adjustable speeds from 1500 to 2500 RPMs and seven interchangeable massage heads. You’ll also get a carrying case and fast charging adapter (it’s built with a 2500mAh automotive-grade battery). According to the manufacturer, it charges 50% faster than other massage guns on the market.

The best tech deals to shop this week

Slash $500 off the LG 77-inch C4 OLED TV during Best Buys Memorial Day sale

Mashable - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 10:19

SAVE $500: The 2024 LG 77-inch C4 OLED 4K TV is on sale at Best Buy for $1,999.99 during its Memorial Day sale. That's 20% off its list price of $2,499.99.

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$2,499.99 Save $500.00 Get Deal

Sure, Memorial Day is known for its mattress and home deals, but don't sleep on the TV deals. If you're in the market for an upgrade to your beloved big screen, some of the best OLED models are on sale for the holiday weekend.

For instance, Best Buy's Memorial Day Sale has the internet-favorite LG 77-inch C4 OLED 4K TV on sale for $1,999.99. That's 20% or $500 off its list price of $2,499.99.

It's no surprise we're seeing this big of a price drop on the C4 model, as the newer C5 version was just released in March. That's why Spring is one of the best times to splurge on a TV — the old ones go on sale to make room for the new ones. While the C5 is no doubt an excellent OLED TV, CNET's TV expert Ty Pendlebury says the C4 is still the better value. The two models are very similar, but going with the older model from 2024 will save you over a grand.

The C4 earns high honors in the image quality department. Pendlebury writes, "Its perfect black levels, unbeatable contrast, and superb off-angle viewing kept it a notch above the mini-LED models in my comparison tests, and while its overall brightness isn't quite as impressive, it's still an incredible performer in all kinds of room lighting."

Its Filmmaker Mode makes watching movies a true cinematic experience by tweaking the settings to the director's intended aspect ratio. No need to try to figure out the right brightness and frame rates on your own. On top of the screen specs, the C4 also packs a 144Hz refresh rate, making it a great option for watching sports and gaming. It's a great all rounder and now's your chance to grab it for a steep discount.

The best Memorial Day deals you can get right now, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

Slash $800 off a 65-inch Sony Bravia 8 4K OLED TV at Best Buy

Mashable - Fri, 05/23/2025 - 10:18

SAVE $800: As of May 23, get the 65-inch Sony Bravia 8 4K OLED TV for $1,499.99, down from its usual price of $2,299.99, at Best Buy. That's a discount of 38%.

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$2,299.99 Save $800.00 Get Deal

Want to upgrade to a great-looking OLED screen? Maybe you want something a little brighter and more crisp to enjoy your favorite shows, movies, and games on? Here's the good news: You don't have to pay a premium for the kind of quality you're seeking. All you need to do is head to Best Buy.

As of May 23, get the 65-inch Sony Bravia 8 4K OLED TV for $1,499.99, down from its usual price of $2,299.99, at Best Buy. That's $800 off and a discount of 38%.

SEE ALSO: Shop massive Memorial Day TV deals from TCL, Samsung, Sony, LG, and more

This OLED TV boasts over 8 million self-lit pixels, so it can help illuminate the smaller details other units might be missing. It uses XR Triluminos Pro tech to automatically enhance bright and dark scenes, with Sony's XR processor giving a big contrast boost while you watch to give you a more realistic picture.

It also uses Sony's Acoustic Surface Audio+ feature to use your display as a speaker that gives you better sound than normal TVs. It's compatible with Bravia Theater soundbars as well if you want to create a total sound-centric package.

It's perfect for gaming with a 120Hz refresh rate, VRR, and low-latency, so you can get into some of the biggest titles of the year without having to worry about losing your edge. It's also got a customizable Game Mode you can use to retain special settings for all the games you play. So if you're ready to upgrade your TV situation significantly, now's a good time to lock in.

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