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Amazons Spring Sale is still live: We found 100+ deals on Apple, Kindle, Bose, and Sony

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 05:00
The best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals: Best Apple deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199.00 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal Best Amazon device deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $14.99 at Amazon (save $25 with code FTV4K) Get Deal Best Kindle Deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite $134.99 at Amazon (save $25 ) Get Deal Best Deal Under $50 Anker Nano 45W GaN Smart Charger $27.99 at Amazon (save $12) Get Deal Best TV deal Samsung 65-Inch Q8F 4K QLED Smart TV $597.99 at Amazon (save $300) Get Deal Best laptop deal Apple MacBook Air, 15-inches (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 at Amazon (save $300) Get Deal Flagship headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM6 Noise-Cancelling Headphones $398 at Amazon (save $61.99) Get Deal Best beauty deal Dyson Supersonic Nural $349.99 at Amazon (save $200) Get Deal Best Speaker Deal JBL Flip 7 Waterproof Speaker $109.95 at Amazon (save $40) Get Deal Budget headphones deal JLab JBuds Lux ANC $41.99 at Amazon (save $38) Get Deal

The sun is rising, flowers are beginning to bloom, and pollen is in the air (so much pollen). This all means spring is finally here, and Amazon is celebrating in its customary fashion: with deals across tons of categories.

We're nearing the end of the third annual Amazon Big Spring Sale, with discounts set to run through March 31, just like last year. The Amazon Spring Sale is your best chance to save until Prime Day in July (or maybe June?), so don't miss out. The further we get into the sale, prices are frequently fluctuating so we're checking and updating products regularly.

The deals featured in this sale reflect the spirit of the season: Outdoor gear and yard care supplies, spring cleaning supplies, spring fashion, and other household essentials will be the major featured deals. However, there's no shortage of savings on QLED TVs, flagship Sony headphones, Apple devices, Shark and Dyson hair tools, and of course, Amazon devices like Kindles and Echo smart speakers.

SEE ALSO: How to recycle Amazon packaging from your Big Spring Sale purchases (yes, all of it)

Each day of the Big Spring Sale features daily deal drops on categories from spring cleaning to beauty. Mashable's shopping team will be keeping an eye on the best deals from before sunrise to midnight, so keep checking back to be the first to hear about the latest price drops. And be sure to check out our live blog for real-time updates.

Our editors' most recommended deals will be marked with a 🔥 emoji. Deals that are no longer available will be noted with a strikethrough.

Best Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 at Amazon
$249 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

According to our review, Apple's AirPods Pro 3 are an "easy buy" if you've been looking for a new pair of AirPods. It's easy to see why: They have excellent ANC, eight hours of listening time per charge, a built-in heart rate monitor, and live translation features. While they hit a lower price of $184 back in February, this markdown is still worth checking out.

AirPods deals MacBook deals iPad dealsApple Watch deals Best headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: JLab JLab JBuds Lux ANC $41.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $38.00   Get Deal Why we like it

The JBuds Lux ANC are the best budget headphones we've tested in recent memory, offering decent noise cancellation, a long battery life, and balanced sound. (Just note that their fit can be hit or miss.) They're a great value at their regular price of $80, but $41.99 is even better during the Big Spring Sale. We saw them dip to $27 at Walmart on Black Friday, but this is their lowest-ever price on Amazon.

And if you're looking to spend a bit more for a more comfortable fit and top-notch ANC, flagship headphones from Apple, Bose, and Sony are all on sale.

More headphone dealsEarbud deals Bluetooth speaker dealsBest vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum $149 at Amazon
$299 Save $150   Get Deal Why we like it

Mashable reporter (and dog parent) Tim Marcin called this Shark stick vac "life changing" when he wrote about it for us. Marcin said, "[It's] my personal favorite vacuum — the best I've ever owned — which has made my life much easier. The long and short of it: It's light, super-effective at sucking up fur, affordable, and lasts for quite some time on a charge. It also converts into a hand vacuum when needed."

If you have some spring cleaning to do, select Shark vacuums are 50% to 60% off.

Robot vacuum dealsCordless vacuum and wet-dry vacuum dealsBest Amazon device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $14.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $25   Get Deal Why we like it

The newest Fire TV Stick in Amazon's lineup, the 4K Select, was one of Mashable readers' (and editors') favorite deals from Black Friday. We saw it drop to a wildly low price of $9.99 during that sale, but right now you can grab it for $14.99 using the code FTVSELECT. It offers support for Alexa+, HDR10+, Amazon Kids+, Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass, and NordVPN, and it's already more than 50% off.

Fire TV streaming dealsEcho device deals Kindle dealsKindle accessory deals SEE ALSO: The top finds from Amazon's Spend $100, Get $20 Free sale: Nespresso, Sun Bum, Hydro Flask Best outdoor deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 portable power station $428.99 at Amazon
$799 Save $370.01   Get Deal Why we like it

Weighing in at just under 25 pounds, Anker's Solix C1000 Gen 2 portable power station makes an excellent camping companion. The power station can keep your devices juiced up and even has enough oomph to power up some cute fairy lights or whip up a quick meal in the air fryer. It can also recharge in under 50 minutes, which can really come in handy when you're off the grid. Mashable's reviewer called it "the perfect model for taking on a weekend camping trip or keeping around the house for occasional power outages."

More outdoor dealsMore portable power station dealsBest DJI deal Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Neo Mini 4K Drone $149 at Amazon
$199 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

The Neo is the perfect starter drone for people just venturing into the drone hobby for the first time — and not just because of the low price. This camera offers a 4K camera for shooting gorgeous aerial videos and a 12MP camera. It can take off from the palm of your hand, and it's super portable. For creators and hobbyists, it's a great entry point.

More DJI dealsBest TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-Inch Q8F 4K QLED Smart TV $597.99 at Amazon
$897.99 Save $300   Get Deal Why we like it

There's a reason Samsung has been the most popular TV brand in the world for 20 years in a row: The Korean tech giant makes reliable TVs that last a long time. This QLED Samsung TV was just released in 2025, and for the Amazon Spring Sale, it just got its first big price cut. It's also got a ton of ports and a sleek design.

43-inch TVs and under50- to 55-inch TVs65-inch TVs 75-inch TVs and upBest Windows laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus ROG Flow Z13 (AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,069.99 at Amazon
$2,399.99 Save $330 Includes free download code for "Crimson Desert" Get Deal Why we like it

If you're an on-the-go gamer, the Asus ROG Flow Z13 should make your shortlist. It has a 180Hz display (so smooth), a detachable keyboard, and an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip that offers RTX 4060-level graphics performance.

GTA V star Ned Luke recently told Mashable he uses this gaming laptop when he travels, calling it "an animal." The model with 32GB of RAM and a terabyte of disk space is $330 off on Amazon, and it comes with a free copy of Crimson Desert. It's never been cheaper before. (Best Buy is price-matching it, but doesn't throw in the free game code.)

More Windows laptop dealsBest kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker $199.95 at Amazon
$229.99 Save $30.04   Get Deal Why we like it

We're happy to report that the bestselling Ninja Creami is just as great as TikTok says it is. Once you fill and freeze its pints with the base of your choice, "It makes ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, sorbet, and smoothie bowls with just the press of a button," writes Mashable's Samantha Mangino.

This TikTok-famous appliance is marked down to $199.99 during the Big Spring Sale (or $30 off), which matches deals at Best Buy, Target, and the SharkNinja website. However, Amazon one-ups them all by throwing in a free $19.96 credit on top of that discount; you save about $50 total there.

Check out Mashable's full review of the Ninja Creami.

More ice cream maker dealsAir fryer, countertop oven, and multicooker dealsBlender dealsCoffee and espresso machine dealsMixer dealsBest Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree (#10348) $47.95 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $12.04   Get Deal Why we like it

Lego's Botanicals sets are always a delight to have up on display, and this Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree is sure to add a lovely pop of red, orange, and green to your home. At the moment, it's on sale at Amazon for $47.99, which is just pennies away from its lowest-ever price point of $47.95, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel. What better time to scoop up this 474-piece set if it's caught your eye?

More Lego dealsBest beauty deal Dyson Supersonic Nural $349.99 at Amazon
$549.99 Save $200   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The Laifen hair dryer that Mashable's hair tool expert, Bethany Allard, named as the best Dyson Supersonic dupe is on sale for the spring sale. But maybe you won't be as hard-pressed to find a good dupe when the fanciest Supersonic is at a new record-low price.

The Supersonic Nural's main flex over the regular Supersonic is a system of sensors that automatically lower heat near your head, preventing a sizzling scalp. The Nural can also remember your preferred settings just based on the attachment being used, and knows to pause airflow when you set it down.

More hair tool dealsSkincare device dealsBest home deal Opens in a new window Credit: Blueair Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max $97.99 at Amazon
$139.99 Save $42.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Warmer weather means open windows at home. And for the lucky folks, open windows at home mean allergy-induced sniffles. Make this the year that you finally get an air purifier for your home. This Blueair model can clean up to 926 square feet in an hour. The powerful HEPA filter can remove airborne particles that irritate our respiratory systems, like pollen, dust, mold spores, pet dander, and smoke, so you'll benefit from the benefits of filtered air indoors year-round.

More air purifier dealsSmart light dealsSheets, comforter, and pillow dealsStain remover tool and upholstery deep cleaner dealsBest phone accessory deals Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Nano 45W GaN Smart Charger $27.99
$39.99 Save $12.00   Get Deal More phone accessory dealsBest streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Music Unlimited $0
$38.97 Save $38.97 Get three months free Get Deal Prime Video add-onsMore streaming service deals

Buy the Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Booster Display Box for as low as $210.90 — save at Amazon and Walmart

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 05:00

TL;DR: Walmart has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Display Box listed for $210.90, while Amazon has it at $224.95. That puts Walmart just $6.43 above the current TCGplayer market price of $204.47.

Where to buy the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Display Box: Best Amazon Deal Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Display Box $224.95 at Amazon (save $55.04) Shop Now Best Walmart Deal Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Display Box $210.90 at Walmart Shop Now Best TCGplayer deal Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Display Box $262.74 at TCGplayer Shop Now

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is delivering Pokémon TCG deals, gaming discounts, and Lego offers. And Pokémon TCG collectors have got a new opportunity to save on Perfect Order Booster Boxes. 

As of March 31, Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Display Box listed for $224.95, down $55.04 from its $279.99 list price. Walmart, though, has it lower at $210.90 with free shipping. Amazon’s offer is still a legitimate sale price, but Walmart has edged further ahead and now holds the clear price lead between the two major retailers — even lower than the price we saw the booster box listed for last week. 

Against the current TCGplayer market price of $204.47, neither retailer has hit market value just yet, but Walmart has come close.

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The latest expansion in the Pokémon TCG’s Mega Evolution set, Perfect Order centers on Mega Zygarde ex and brings in more than 120 cards centered around the Pokémon Legends: Z-A video game — with Mega Clefable ex, Mega Starmie ex, and Meowth ex all part of the expansion. Each Perfect Order Booster Display Box comes with 36 booster packs, with 10 random trading cards per pack. That takes Walmart’s price down to roughly $5.86 per pack.

To keep saving on Pokémon, you can also grab the Perfect Order Booster Bundle for as low as $42.99 across Amazon and Walmart. You can also grab the rare Pokémon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Booster Bundle for as low as $82.99. 

The Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 portable power station is half off in Amazon’s Spring Sale — save over $700

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 05:00

SAVE $750: As of March 31, the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 is on sale for $748.99 in the Amazon Spring Sale. That's a 50% discount on the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 $748.99 at Amazon
$1,499 Save $750.01   Get Deal

It’s the last day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, but deals on portable power stations show no signs of slowing down. Brands like Jackery still have discounts on many of their products, like this latest deal on the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2. As of March 31, this unit is still heavily discounted, with $750 off the list price. That brings the price down to $748.99 from $1,499.

For half off, you’re getting a portable power station with a 2,042Wh capacity and 2,200W output. It’s a great option for a reliable home backup, but also for outdoor use during camping trips or RV vacations.

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It includes three AC outlets and a 100W USB-C PD port for fast device charging. But despite its power capacity, it’s relatively compact and lightweight at 39.5 pounds, so it’s portable and easy to carry around. And like most Jackery units, this one is built with a LiFePO4 battery. It’s rated for up to 10 years of use, making it a durable and low-maintenance option.

This portable power station deal is available at Amazon now. The sale comes to an end after March 31, so don’t miss out.

The DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo is down to its lowest-ever price in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale — save over $200

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 05:00

SAVE $220: As of March 31, the DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo is on sale for $499 at Amazon. That's a 31% discount on the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo $499 at Amazon
$719 Save $220   Get Deal

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is coming to an end, with March 31 the last day of deals and discounts. Across the week we’ve seen everything from robot vacuums to portable power stations hit record-low prices, and if you’re still in the market for a bargain, there are still some great deals to be found.

Drones have also seen some great deals, and right now there’s a record-low price on the DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo, currently down to its lowest-ever price of $499. That’s $220 off its list price of $719.

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This drone is lightweight at under 249g, meaning no FAA registration is required for recreational use, making it a great beginner option. Features like GPS return-to-home, auto takeoff and landing, and precise hovering also make it an ideal choice for beginners. And with this bundle deal, you’ll get a DJI RC controller with a built-in 5.5-inch HD display, two additional Intelligent Flight Batteries, a two-way charging hub, and a shoulder bag, so you have everything you need to start shooting great content.

Speaking of great content, it captures 4K HDR video with strong detail in both highlights and shadows thanks to the Dual Native ISO. It also has a 3-axis gimbal and Level 5 wind resistance, so if you’re shooting in challenging conditions, footage stays smooth and stable. You’ll also get up to 10km of HD video transmission, as well as creative modes like QuickShots and Panorama.

Get this drone deal at Amazon now.

The Dyson Airwrap i.d. just got a $150 discount in Amazons Big Spring Sale — buy before the sale ends

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 05:00

SAVE $150: As of March 31, the Dyson Airwrap i.d. is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon. That's a 23% discount on the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Airwrap i.d. $499.99 at Amazon
$649.99 Save $150   Get Deal

The Dyson Airwrap has been one of the most talked-about hair tools in recent years, reaching cult status for its ability to give you a salon-style blowouts at home. The Dyson Airwrap i.d. has become one of the most popular models in the range, and with one day left of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, you can buy it for less.

As of March 31, the famed styling tool is reduced from $649.99 to $499.99, saving you $150. This is also the best price so far this year for this model, according to camelcamelcamel.

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The Dyson Airwrap i.d. is designed specifically for straight and wavy hair, giving you six functions including drying, curling, waving, shaping, and smoothing, without extreme heat. The device features three airflow speeds and three heat settings to give you more control of your hair styling.

It connects to the MyDyson app via Bluetooth, where you can create a personalized styling profile based on your hair type and length. In a rush in the morning? The app lets you create one-touch customized routines like i.d. curl. Once paired with your phone, it automatically adjusts settings to suit your profile, so styling is more consistent and personalized to your hair.

Get this Dyson deal at Amazon now before the sale comes to an end.

The Roborock Qrevo Series robot vacuum is under $400 in Amazons Big Spring Sale — save $250

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 05:00

SAVE $250: As of March 31, the Roborock Qrevo Series is on sale for $399.99 at Amazon. That's a 38% discount on the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Qrevo Series $399.99 at Amazon
$649.99 Save $250   Get Deal

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is coming to an end, but if you're looking for a great deal on a robot vacuum, you've still got some time to save. And if you're looking for a truly stellar option, check out this discount on the Roborock Qrevo Series. As of March 31, this vacuum and mop combo is down to $399.99 from $649.99, saving you $250.

This is a seriously powerful robot vacuum, designed to clean your floors with ease. It has 8,000Pa suction to pick up dirt, debris, and even pet hair from carpets and hard floors. It uses a tangle-free brush system to prevent hair build-up, so you don't need to spend ages detangling the brushes if you have pets at home.

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It comes with an all-in-one docking station where it handles pretty much everything. It empties dust, refills water, and washes and dries the mopping pads, so you have next to no maintenance. In fact, it can store dirt and dust for up to nine weeks, so you don't need to think about emptying it for months.

The vacuum also uses reactive obstacle avoidance to navigate around furniture, and PreciSense LiDAR navigation creates detailed maps of your home, so you don't even need to tell it where to go.

You can find this robot vacuum deal in Amazon's Big Spring Sale right now.

We didnt grow up on social media. We grew up on digital nicotine.

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 05:00

I don’t remember much of my life before social media. It took over in seventh grade and my individual style started bending toward whatever the algorithm pushed to the top.

My wants were no longer my own but reflections of what Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube algorithmically advertised as desirable. Sleepovers that used to be chaotic with pillow fights and hide‑and-seek were replaced by late‑night scrolling sessions, my friends and I quietly measuring ourselves against everyone else. Social media was supposed to give my generation a lifeline: A way to stay close, to find community, to express ourselves. Instead, tech executives created digital nicotine instead of real digital communities, engineered to tap into our insecurities and keep us coming back.

By the time we realized what it was doing to us, it already felt impossible to put it down. Infinite scroll, autoplay that makes stopping feel like an interruption, notifications calibrated to pull us back at our most vulnerable moments — these weren’t accidents. They were design decisions. Decisions meant to keep us hooked.

Now, for the first time, Big Tech executives have been forced to defend those design decisions in court, and a jury has made something clear: This harm was real and not accidental. The verdict marks a turning point, a signal that the era of Big Tech operating without consequence is beginning to crack.

SEE ALSO: Meta, YouTube found guilty of negligence in history-making social media addiction trial

But even before that verdict, something bigger had already started to shift. Inside that courtroom, one young plaintiff was barging through doors that were never meant to open. She made visible what millions of us lived through silently.

And she is not alone.

We see ourselves in her. We see our friends. We see the filtered selfies, the 2 a.m. scrolling, the comparison spirals, the quiet shame. These are not edge cases. They are not outliers. Big Tech’s platforms don’t discriminate. When a platform is designed to manipulate, everyone is vulnerable.

Because what we grew up with was not neutral technology. It was technology designed for maximum engagement at any cost.

Evidence from these cases shows that Big Tech followed Big Tobacco’s playbook: Addict them young to create lifelong consumers, no matter the cost to their lives. Their business model didn’t just deprioritize young people’s wellbeing — it depended on our lack of it to sell products.

SEE ALSO: 'Wired' cover on tech's 'gay mafia' ignites controversy

I recently read whistleblower Sarah Wynn‑Williams’ memoir, Careless People. She revealed that Meta could detect when teen girls deleted a selfie, reading it as a moment of low self‑esteem, and then prompt beauty brands to target them with ads at that exact moment. It wasn’t an accident. So I have to wonder how many Instagram ads I was served when I felt the worst about myself. Was the face serum, lip kit, or lip filler I bought with my limited income exactly what Mark Zuckerberg and Adam Mosseri designed?

I came out as gay before Caitlyn Jenner came out as trans. When she publicly debuted her transition, I didn’t have the words for why it hit me so hard. It wasn’t jealousy. It wasn’t resentment. It was that overnight, she became my Kendall Jenner — the glossy, perfected, impossible image of womanhood that a closeted trans girl like me was supposed to aspire to.

Girls my age were drowning in Kendall’s edited photos and endless beauty ads. I was drowning in a trans version of the same thing. Caitlyn appeared effortlessly beautiful, and I bought product after product trying to chase even a fraction of that feeling. Every time I took a selfie and got called a slur, Instagram responded by pushing more beauty ads at me instead of community or creators who could’ve helped me understand myself.

Sarah Wynn‑Williams’ revelations make the pattern clear: Meta saw our lowest moments and treated them as sales opportunities. They could have protected us. They could have connected us. Instead, they monetized the wound.

We were children when we first downloaded these apps. Our brains were still developing. Our sense of self was still forming. And yet we were placed inside systems engineered to override self-control and exploit social validation.

That’s why these trials matter.

They aren’t just about one young plaintiff or one tragic story. They’re about thousands of families demanding accountability — and now, with this verdict, proving that accountability is possible. They’re about internal documents that companies tried to hide now becoming public. They’re about executives being forced to answer questions under oath rather than hide behind PR statements.

The verdict is a milestone — but it’s not the finish line. The truth being exposed is what makes lasting change possible. The courtroom doors finally being open is what ensures this doesn’t stop here.

Every day, more cases are filed. Every day, more children are harmed. Pressure will not let up until Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and Snap fix their addictive products.

People need to understand that this isn’t an attack on social connection or creativity. The problem is that Big Tech built the digital equivalent of nicotine instead of designing ways for people to enjoy short‑form media without being trapped by it. I don’t need endless scroll or autoplay to enjoy fan edits of my favorite shows. I don’t need an algorithm to serve me a sad dog video because it knows I’ll need a mood booster before closing the app. I’m not trying to get rid of the joy — I’m trying to get rid of the traps.

There is a future without the bad stuff — and this verdict is proof that we can start to build it.

Lennon Torres is a former Dance Moms performer now fighting for young people’s safety online. A trans activist and University of Southern California alum, she uses her pop‑culture fluency and lived experience to power her work at the Heat Initiative, taking on tech giants and demanding platforms to protect and empower the next generation.

Pay $43 for Visual Studio 2026 and skip the usual price tag

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 05:00

TL;DR: Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 is on sale for $42.97 (reg. $499.99), offering a full-featured IDE with AI-assisted coding, debugging tools, and cross-platform development support in a one-time purchase.

Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 $42.97
$499.99 Save $457.02   Get Deal

If you write code regularly, your tools matter. Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 is built for serious development work, and for a limited time, a lifetime license to it is on sale for $42.97 (reg. $499.99)

For many people, Microsoft starts and ends with Office. But for developers, it’s often Visual Studio doing the heavy lifting. The 2026 version builds on that foundation with improved performance, deeper AI-assisted features, and stronger collaboration tools.

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As a 64-bit IDE, it’s designed to handle larger codebases and more complex workloads without slowing down. Whether you’re building apps, debugging issues, or managing deployments, it’s meant to keep everything in one place without forcing you to piece together multiple tools.

What Visual Studio 2026 brings to the table:

  • Build mobile and desktop apps with .NET MAUI

  • Create responsive UIs using Blazor and ASP.NET Core

  • Develop, debug, and test .NET and C++ apps across Windows and Linux

  • Apply code changes instantly without restarting your app

  • Connect with Azure, GitHub, and existing workflows

  • View test status, references, and code history directly in the editor

Collaboration is also more streamlined. With built-in live sharing features, teammates can join sessions without needing to clone repos or install all dependencies.

Formerly $499.99, you can score a lifetime subscription to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 for only $42.97 until April 19.

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This 100TB cloud storage sale could change everything

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 05:00

TL;DR: Get 100TB of private, encrypted cloud storage for life with Internxt — $974.97 (reg. $9,900), ending March 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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$9,900 Save $8,925.03   Get Deal

Does your digital life feel like it’s constantly hitting a limit — “storage full,” upgrade prompts, files scattered across platforms? You’re definitely not alone. The way we store data hasn’t quite kept up with how much we create.

That’s what makes a 100TB lifetime cloud storage plan stand out. Internxt is offering exactly that for $974.97 (reg. $9,900), but only through March 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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This is about space and control. Internxt is built around privacy-first storage, using end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge architecture. That means your files are encrypted before they leave your device, and only you can access them. Not even Internxt can see what you store. It’s also fully open-source, so its code is publicly available for transparency — something you don’t always see with mainstream cloud providers.

And then there’s the scale. 100TB is enough to store massive photo libraries, 4K video archives, backups, work files, and everything in between — without constantly managing space or deleting older content.

You can access your files across macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, or a web browser, making it easy to stay synced no matter what device you’re using. Internxt also uses post-quantum encryption, designed to stay secure even as computing power evolves, so this isn’t just storage for today, but for the long term.

It’s worth noting this plan is for new users only and focuses specifically on cloud storage (additional features like email or backups are separate). But if your priority is secure, private, long-term storage, that’s exactly what this delivers.

If you’ve been looking for a way to simplify your storage — and stop thinking about it altogether — this is about as future-proof as it gets.

Get lifetime access to 100TB of Internxt cloud storage for $974.97 (reg. $9,900) through March 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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How to watch Mexico vs. Belgium online for free

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 05:00

TL;DR: Live stream Mexico vs. Belgium in a 2026 International Friendly for free on RTL Play. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The huge International Friendlies keep coming this week with a number of interesting clashes on the schedule, including Mexico vs. Belgium.

Mexico are coming off a decent 0-0 draw with Portugal last week. Belgium thrashed USA 5-2 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, so they'll be coming into this fixture with a lot of confidence. Mexico will look to Raul Jimenez to open their account in this series of games.

If you want to watch Mexico vs. Belgium in a 2026 International Friendly for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Mexico vs. Belgium?

Mexico vs. Belgium kicks off at 9 p.m. ET on March 31. This fixture takes place at the Chicago's Soldier Field.

How to watch Mexico vs. Belgium for free

Mexico vs. Belgium is available to live stream for free on RTL Play.

RTL Play is geo-restricted to Belgium, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Belgium, meaning you can access free live streams on RTL Play from anywhere in the world.

Lve stream Mexico vs. Belgium for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Belgium

  4. Visit RTL Play

  5. Stream Mexico vs. Belgium for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Mexico vs. Belgium without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select games before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for RTL Play?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on RTL Play, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including Belgium

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A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

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Learn stock, forex, and futures trading with this $40 course bundle

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 05:00

TL;DR: Get a structured introduction to stocks and trading with the From Zero to Pro 2026 Complete Stocks, Forex & Futures Trading Bundle, now $39.99 (reg. $140).

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Learning to trade on your own can feel like piecing together a puzzle with half the pieces missing. There’s no shortage of information out there, but it’s rarely organized in a way that actually helps you build a reliable, repeatable system.

The From Zero to Pro: The 2026 Complete Stocks, Forex & Futures Trading Bundle is designed to change that. It consolidates seven courses and 89 hours of instruction into one streamlined program — structured to guide you from foundational concepts all the way to advanced strategies. Right now, it’s on sale for $39.99 (reg. $140) for a limited time.

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You’ll start with core concepts like how markets move, how to read charts, and how traders identify potential opportunities. From there, the courses build into more technical skills, including using indicators, understanding price action, and developing a consistent trading approach.

The bundle is taught by Skillet Academy, an education group with a sharp focus on practical, applicable trading skills. Rather than getting bogged down in abstract theory, the lessons center on real-world application, with walkthroughs and examples that show exactly how strategies perform in live market conditions.

Additional courses go deeper into specific areas, such as day trading, futures trading, and technical analysis, and cover tools like TradingView. There’s also a strong focus on risk management and trading psychology, which can matter just as much as strategy for long-term consistency.

The bundle works well for beginners who want a clear, structured starting point, as well as more experienced traders looking to sharpen their edge. Lifetime access means you can learn at your own pace and return to any material as your skills and the markets evolve.

If you’re looking for a more structured way to learn how trading works, you can get the full bundle on sale for $39.99 (reg. $140) for a limited time.

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The best coffee machine deals in Amazons Big Spring Sale — last chance to save on Breville and Keurig

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 04:59
The best coffee machine deals from the Amazon Big Spring Sale: Best Premium Coffee Machine Deal Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine $549.95 (save $150) Shop Now Best Budget Coffee Machine Deal Cuisinart 14-Cup Coffee Maker $89.94 (save $30.01) Shop Now Best Nespresso Coffee Machine Deal Nespresso Vertuo by Breville $161 (save $108.95) Shop Now

It's the final day of the Big Spring Sale, but you haven't missed out — Amazon is still stacked with deals right now. If you want value for money, we recommend a coffee machine: Something that will keep you caffeinated for years to come and give you that all important wide-awake boost each and every morning.

Any deal on a coffee machine is very welcome because coffee makers can fetch major money at full price, particularly when you look at premium machines. Fortunately, Amazon has included a range of coffee machines in the Big Spring Sale, from budget picks to advanced models. If you want sheer quality, our pick is the Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine, which has been slashed by $150 — down to $549.95 from the usual list price of $699.95.

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We’ll keep checking in on coffee machine deals as the day rolls on, so be sure to keep tabs on this page for any further price drops. For Big Spring Sale deals on other appliances, check out our roundups of kitchen and Ninja deals.

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This isn't the only Breville coffee maker to be discounted during the home stretch of the Big Spring Sale, but the Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine is one of the most advanced models out there — an all-signing, all-dancing machine with a built-in milk frothing wand, an integrated conical burr grinder, and personalized control over grind size, temperature, and pressure. It's built to extract maximum flavor exactly to your taste. With a saving of $150, this is a great for budding baristas and coffee aficionados.

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for March 31, 2026

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 04:59

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, March 31, 2026:

Across"Paradise" or "Lost"

  • The answer is Show.

Hawaiian island with the famous Road to Hana

  • The answer is Maui.

___Zeneca (pharma company)

  • The answer is Astra.

"Stainless" metal

  • The answer is Steel.

One half of a centaur

  • The answer is Horse.

DownMassive success

  • The answer is Smash.

Must

  • The answer is Has to.

___ boroughs (term for the non-Manhattan parts of New York City)

  • The answer is Outer.

Electrician's specialty

  • The answer is Wires.

Bar beverage

  • The answer is Ale.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.

Boost Infinite is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free — upgrade to the latest model every year

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 04:00

TL;DR: Get the Apple iPhone 17 for free from Boost Infinite and qualify for a free upgrade to the latest model every year.

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Amazon's Big Spring Sale is slowly creeping towards its conclusion. We know you're busy checking out all the best deals on Apple, Samsung, and DJI, but if you could spare a moment, you should check out the latest promotion offered by Boost Infinite. We promise that it's worth your time.

Leading mobile carriers like T-Mobile and Verizon tend to offer 36-month contracts in exchange for "free" phones. These deals are always really popular, but Boost Infinite is going one step further for Apple fans. Right now, you can score the Apple iPhone 17 for free with Boost Infinite's "Infinite Access for iPhone" plan.

That's great, but it gets better. The headline-grabbing feature of this plan isn't just the free iphone — it's the promise of a free upgrade to the latest iPhone next year and every year after that. Here are the steps you need to take to qualify for this deal.

How to claim a free Apple iPhone 17

To join the "Infinite Access for iPhone" plan and qualify for this exclusive deal, follow these simple steps:

  • Sign up for the Infinite Access plan — it costs $60 per month and includes unlimited talk, text, and data.

  • No trade-in to start — you don't need to trade in a device to get your first iPhone 17 for free

  • Annual upgrades — after 12 months of consecutive payments, you can trade in your current model for the newest version at no extra cost

It's always worth keeping in mind with this sort of deal that you'll need to pay sales tax on the full retail price of the phone at the time of purchase.

The iPhone 17 features Apple’s latest A19 chip, providing a massive boost to performance and AI capabilities. Mashable Senior Editor Stan Schroeder reviewed the iPhone 17e and said, "The combination of having Apple's latest chip and a decent amount of storage means this phone will be relevant for at least four to five years."

That begs the question of whether or not you'll actually need an upgrade next year, but if you're the type who loves to have the very latest model, this is the deal for you.

Live updates on Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Record-low prices on Apple MacBooks, DJI drones, Sony headphones, and Kindles

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 03:54

We're in the last couple of days of the Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026, and we've seen deals on iPads and MacBooks come and go. We've also seen new deals drop daily, and our shopping reporters are on the job. We'll be digging through the best deals until the sale ends on March 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

This event might not carry quite the same weight as Prime Day or Black Friday, but it's still one of the biggest sales events on the shopping calendar, and this year's deals are surprisingly good. This spring-themed event will go hard on outdoor equipment like drones and power stations, spring cleaning essentials like robot vacuums, and everything else shoppers are looking to buy after a long, cold winter. Our professional deal hunters have spotted record-low prices on Apple, Fire TVs, Kindles, and Sony headphones.

We've lined up all the best deals from the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Keep scrolling for the full schedule of events and the latest live updates, price drops, and news from the Mashable shopping team.

The Bears Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach reimagine Dog Day Afternoon as a comedy on Broadway

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 03:44

The Bear's Emmy–winning actors Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach both make their Broadway debut by attempting something so daring that some might call them foolish or crazy. Which, considering the sweaty, ripped-from-the-headlines story at the heart of Dog Day Afternoon, is poetically fitting.

In headlining Dog Day Afternoon on Broadway, these two critically acclaimed actors invite an inevitable comparison to two of the most esteemed actors in 1970s American cinema. In 1975, Al Pacino and John Cazale co-starred in Sidney Lumet's Dog Day Afternoon, which was more than a box-office hit and a six-time Oscar nominee. Radiating with heat, energy, and a defiant, devil-may-care attitude, the film — based on a real bank robbery — has echoed across decades, in no small part because of the joint intensity of Pacino and Cazale. The scene where Pacino's Sonny yells, "Attica!" to a cheering crowd of civilians as the cops look on, guns drawn, is truly iconic, even to those who've never seen the movie. Pacino's radiant outrage shines even without context.

So, how do these two celebrated TV actors take to the stage to reinvent Dog Day Afternoon? Well, for starters, they do it as a comedy. 

SEE ALSO: The 25 best movies of 2025, and where to stream them Imagine Dog Day Afternoon meets Cheers.  The cast of Broadway's "Dog Day Afternoon." Credit: Production Photos by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman

Playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis cites both Frank Pierson's Oscar–winning screenplay for Dog Day Afternoon and the Life magazine article "The Boys in the Bank" by P.F. Kluge and Thomas Moore as inspiration for this Broadway translation. The broad strokes of the play are the same as the movie. 

A neon light onstage, lit even as the audience comes in, reads "Brooklyn: August 22, 1972," serving as a title card to establish the location. The set begins as a gray-bricked exterior of an otherwise unremarkable bank, where people in '70s attire come in and out of the double glass doors, until security guard Eddy (Danny Johnson) locks them up for the day. Little does he know that inside, two bank robbers are already at work. 

After some early fumbles, Sonny (Bernthal) and Sal (Moss -Bachrach) have their guns out and are demanding the small fleet of bank tellers empty their trays without triggering any alarm. It's clear from Sonny's directions that he has some insider knowledge of how a bank operates. But his best laid plans fail fast, leaving him and a coked-up and irritable Sal with a handful of hostages, as local police, the FBI, and a growing crowd of gawkers circle outside the bank. 

In the movie, the film shifts  into anxiety the moment Sonny reveals his gun. On stage, however, Guirgis establishes the scene with breezy banter between bank tellers. The audience is invited to chuckle as the "girls" gossip cheerfully about an extramarital affair and plans to see the "sex movie" Deep Throat. When Sonny comes on stage, the audience cheered with excitement — a common occurrence when a celebrity makes their entrance in a Broadway show. But here, perhaps because of the workplace sitcom energy that Guirgis and director Rupert Goold have established, it feels almost like the studio audience cheering the arrival of Norm at the bar where everyone knows his name. 

From here, Dog Day Afternoon has plenty of banter. The head teller, Colleen (Jessica Hecht), is established as a playful antagonist, who pokes holes in Sonny's big talk. A recurring joke will come from an FBI agent crudely mispronouncing the last name of Brooklyn cop, Detective Fucco (John Ortiz) as "fucko." And a bit of exposition about Sonny's homosexuality, which in the movie was delivered via a television newsman, is transformed into a jarringly stereotypical gay character, who pairs a lisp with his flamboyant affect. 

Now, there was certainly humor in Lumet's Dog Day Afternoon. But most of that came from a certain true-to-life absurdity of New Yorkers being deeply themselves, no matter the dire circumstances — like when Sonny tells the chief negotiation he'd like a kiss if he's going to get fucked (over by the police). On Broadway, however, the jokes are frequent and rarely so coarse. So much so that it's easy to forget this is a hostage situation, and not a hangout on a slow day at The Office. While some of this humor is certainly entertaining, the generally upbeat tone does nothing for the tension of the plot line. And Moss-Bachrach isn't a help there. 

Ebon Moss-Bachrach is lost in Dog Day Afternoon.  Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach star in Broadway's "Dog Day Afternoon." Credit: Production Photos by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman

On The Bear, Moss-Bachrach managed something that once seemed impossible to me. In Season 1, his pitch-perfect performance of the absolute irritant prick Richie had me loathing that character to the point my teeth would grit whenever he was onscreen. Then, in Season 2, Moss-Bachrach delicately performed a character transformation so calibrated and profound that I was cheering for Richie by the time he let loose with his Taylor Swift car karaoke moment. Moss-Bachrach is a talented actor who is able to make repellent characters lovable or funny (see also Girls). But in trying to fill the shoes of Cazale, he comes up short. 

Of course, Cazale is practically a mythic figure to actors and film lovers. After establishing a reputation in New York theater, he appeared in an impossible string of impeccable movies (The Godfather I and II, Dog Day Afternoon, The Conversation, and The Deer Hunter) before his untimely death in 1978. As Sal in Dog Day, he was a raw nerve drenched in flop sweat. He didn't speak much, but where Sonny was full of piss and vinegar — winning over the public, the hostages, and even a few cops to his cause — Sal was a constant reminder of the potential violence and death inherent in their demand and weapons. Cazale exuded this threat through a dark, determined stare. 

In Broadway's Dog Day Afternoon, this dynamic is meant to be the same. That's made clear from the many, many, many times the female bank tellers plead with Sonny or each other to calm Sal down as he gets worked up. But this Sal never evokes the same sense of sweaty danger. Lingering in corners, staring at the tellers as they chat over donuts, he should feel frightening. But there's something missing. Perhaps it's because Guirgis works in some backstory to flesh out his psychology and soften his character. Perhaps it's that Goold's staging, under bright lights with a set that competently and literally creates a small bank, lacks the moodiness or suffocating sense of heat and tension of Lumet's film. But it's also that Moss-Bachrach comes off stiff and flat onstage. And making matters worse — or tension less — Sonny has been declawed. 

Jon Bernthal is a sexy, swaggering Sonny — and it doesn't work.  Jon Bernthal, Jessica Hecht, and Danny Johnson in Broadway's "Dog Day Afternoon." Credit: Production Photos by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman

Where Pacino enters the bank in an ill-fitting suit, his greasy hair already looking like he's not slept for days, Bernthal struts on stage as if he's ready for a sultry centerfold. Fitted slacks lead to a button-down shirt that's already rolled up to expose his muscular, tattooed forearms, which reach up to stroke his thick, suave pompadour. In this version of Dog Day Afternoon, Sonny arrives late to the robbery, and so has to smooth-talk his way past the guard. It's a charming scene, but also one that sets Sonny up as a charmer, not a threat — whereas in the movie, Sonny begins a tangle of nerves and shouting and only finds his gift of gab as he gets comfortable in the bank. 

This might seem a minor shift, but between this choice and amping up the comedy, and Moss-Bachrach's inert intimidation, Dog Day Afternoon on Broadway never manages to feel stressful. Overall, it feels frustratingly dumbed down. Even the show's politics seem undercut by Goold's staging. In both the movie and the play, Sonny rants about economic hardships, political corruption, and police brutality. But with the glossy sheen of Broadway lights and TV stars on stage in crisp costumes, the critique echoes a bit hollow. 

Goold attempts to bring the audience into the fervor by turning us into the crowd outside the bank. Actors in cop costumes run down the aisles, prop guns in hand. The cheap seats get in on the act as Ortiz stands in the balcony for a bit of the show, delivering his lines through a megaphone. And to Goold's credit, the audience the night I attended seemed giddy to join in on the call-and-response Bernthal's Sonny offers, cheering his cries of "Fuck Rockefeller! Fuck Nixon! Fuck the NYPD!" and "Attica! Attica!" However, this felt theatrical in the superficial sense of the word, as the play seems to capitalize on Bernthal's undeniable appeal rather than on the allure of Sonny's chaotic folk hero. 

John Bernthal is at his best when Sonny's at his lowest.  Jon Bernthal and Jessica Hecht in Broadway's "Dog Day Afternoon." Credit: Production Photos by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman

To be clear, I'm not sure any actor could make this Dog Day Afternoon work. It's not just that Bernthal will be compared to Pacino. It's that a stage performance is being asked to do what a film performance only did with one of the greatest actors of a generation. Bernthal is a great actor, as seen in The Bear, The Punisher, and The Accountant 2. He's dynamic, complex, exciting, and charming, with a sense of danger. On paper, he's perfect for this attempt. But he cannot fill this Broadway theater with the energy of desperation, outrage, and life-or-death terror. 

And yet, he brings a resounding agony to Sonny's call with his wife, Leon (Esteban Andres Cruz). In both the movie and the play, Leon and Sonny are married, and they've had a lot of hardships along the way, including the psychological stress of Leon being misgendered as a cis man when she's a trans woman. Sonny robbed the bank to fund Leon's much-wanted gender affirming surgery, but considering how things have gone, when they talk, it's on the phone with very different expectations of how this dog day will end.

In both the film and show, it's a tender and chaotic moment between two lovers. And while there are points of Dog Day that feel like Bernthal is leaning into a Pacino impression, here he is alive, original, and riveting. The braggadocio is rechanneled into comforting Leon, who is a weepy wreck on the end of the line.

Cruz's role is short but deftly handled, bringing a biting humor and robust dignity to Leon. Together, they are electric, which made Goold's choice of staging for this scene absolutely infuriating. He places Bernthal and Cruz at opposite ends of the stage. So, where I was seated, I couldn't see both of them at once; I had to choose between stage right and stage left. Now, in the film, Lumet does cut from one to the other. But on stage, Goold has the choice to put them closer, to allow us to take in both performances in full for the whole scene. Instead, perhaps to reflect the distance in understanding of the situation between the two, he puts them worlds away. I couldn't help but wish that Goold broke down the literal staging of his sets (a bank and liquor store in this case) to allow these two to share a space in a way the movie couldn't allow. 

Jessica Hecht and John Ortiz are terrific in Dog Day Afternoon.  John Ortiz in Broadway's "Dog Day Afternoon." Credit: Production Photos by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman

Yes, I have beef with the script, the staging, and some of the casting. But props to Jessica Hecht and John Ortiz, who create a New York that feels grounded, despite Goold's leaning into Broadway sheen. As the head bank teller, Hecht offers a New York accent that feels lived in and authentic. But more than that, her attitude is familiar, evoking that Brooklyn broad who can be polite but won't be fucked with. Dedicatedly prim and feminine, she nonetheless pushes back on Sonny and Sal. And even where they're not overtly exuding a threat, her performance expresses that Colleen understands exactly how much of a danger these two jabronies are. 

For his part, as the bullied-by-all cop, Ortiz is classic. He taps into the '70s cinema inspiration to create a character who feels deeply blue collar, a bit bungling but devotedly determined to do right. In these characters, I can see Dog Day Afternoon not as the film it was, but as the play it might have been.

Unfortunately, both characters are unceremoniously cut from the plot in the third act, leading to a finale that becomes increasingly confounding. If you know how things turned out for the real-life Sonny, John Wojtowicz, Goold and Guirgis' choices will have better context. But the staging, once again, is more perplexing than powerful. 

Dog Day Afternoon is now playing at the August Wilson Theatre. 

The Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Booster Bundle is near market price at Walmart — buy now for $42.99

Mashable - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 03:23

TL;DR: Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Bundle listed for $57.95, but Walmart has it much lower at $42.99. Walmart’s price lands just $2.68 above the TCGplayer’s current $40.31 market price.

Where to buy Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Booster Bundles: Best Amazon Deal Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Bundle $57.95 at Amazon Shop Now Best Walmart Deal Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Bundle $42.99 at Walmart Shop Now

There are a number of interesting Pokémon TCG deals and gaming deals during the last day of the Big Spring Sale, but anyone interested in the Perfect Order Booster Bundle should look elsewhere.

As of March 31, Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Bundle listed for $57.95, but Walmart has it lower at $42.99. Against the current $40.31 market price, Walmart is only $2.68 higher. That still makes Walmart better than some of the still decent pricing we saw for this bundle earlier in the week.

At Amazon’s current price, the six-pack bundle works out to about $8.82 per booster pack. Walmart drops that down to about $7.17 per pack. Either way, the bundle is a more budget-friendly buy into the new Mega Evolution collection than paying for single packs ($11.99 on Amazon). 

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The Perfect Order Booster Bundle includes six booster packs from Mega Evolution’s Perfect Order expansion. Each pack contains 10 trading cards, one Basic Energy, and one Pokémon TCG Live code card. 

If you’ve missed out on this expansion centered around Pocket Monsters appearing in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game — like Mega Zygarde ex, Mega Clefable ex, Mega Starmie ex, and Meowth ex — this is a nice way to grab some of the expansion’s lineup of over 120 cards.

Among other Pokemon TCG pack collections around market price, you can still buy the Prismatic Evolutions Booster Bundle for well under $90 at Amazon and Walmart.

NYT Pips hints, answers for March 31, 2026

Mashable - Mon, 03/30/2026 - 23:35

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 31, 2026

The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

  • Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

  • Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

  • Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

  • Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

  • Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for March 31, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for March 31 Pips

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-2, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-3, placed horizontally.

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically; 0-2, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 2-2, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for March 31 Pips

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 1-1, placed vertically.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 5-1, placed horizontally; 5-4, placed horizontally.

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 5-1, placed horizontally; 1-2, placed vertically.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 5-4, placed horizontally; 3-6, placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 1-2, placed vertically; 0-5, placed vertically.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally; 0-5, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for March 31 Pips

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-5, placed horizontally.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 1-5, placed horizontally; 5-3, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 5-3, placed horizontally.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 4-1, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-3, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 4-3, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-4, placed horizontally; 0-1, placed vertically.

Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 4-1, placed horizontally; 0-4, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-0, placed vertically.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-2, placed horizontally.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 0-1, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 2-3, placed horizontally.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 1-2, placed horizontally; 5-2, placed horizontally; 2-4, placed vertically; 2-3, placed horizontally; 2-0, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 3-0, placed vertically; 2-0, placed horizontally; 0-5, placed vertically.

Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 5-2, placed horizontally; 3-1, placed horizontally.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 3-1, placed horizontally.

Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 2-4, placed vertically; 4-5, placed horizontally.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 4-5, placed horizontally; 0-5, placed vertically.

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 31, 2026

Mashable - Mon, 03/30/2026 - 23:30

Today's Connections: Sports Edition is for people who watch tennis.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake — players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

  • Yellow: Positions on the rink

  • Green: Tennis GOATs

  • Blue: NFL Hall of Famers

  • Purple: Things to jump off

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

  • Yellow: Ice Hockey Positions

  • Green: Women's Tennis Players, Familiarly

  • Blue: Hall of Fame QBs

  • Purple: "Base" Jumping

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #554 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

  • Ice Hockey Positions - CENTER, DEFENSEMAN, GOALTENDER, WINGER

  • Women's Tennis Players, Familiarly - COCO, IGA, SERENA, VENUS

  • Hall of Fame QBs - MONTANA, MOON, STARR, UNITAS

  • "Base" Jumping - ANTENNAS, BUILDINGS, EARTH, SPANS

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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Hurdle hints and answers for March 31, 2026

Mashable - Mon, 03/30/2026 - 23:00

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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Pork strips.

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BACON

Hurdle Word 2 hint

A clique.

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COVEN

Hurdle Word 3 hint

To bother.

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NUDGE

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Everyday.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

DAILY

Final Hurdle hint

Kicked.

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KNEED

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