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Samsung just released its 2026 Neo QLED TVs on March 24, which means plenty of older TV models got the deal treatment for Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Now wrapping up its final day, there are still some deals live on top models like the Q8F, S90F, and QN90F if you're in the market for a new TV.
Samsung TVs in particular have been selling out quick at Amazon, so if you see a deal you want, jump on it. If it sells out, be sure to check out Best Buy's stock. While the prices are a few bucks more at Best Buy, you might have better luck over there on models like the QN70F and QN80F.
SEE ALSO: Live updates on Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Last chance to grab Apple MacBooks, DJI drones, Sony headphones on saleWe've rounded up the best Samsung TV deals still live in the Spring Sale below. There are an abundance of third-party deals on Amazon currently, but those aren't always trustworthy. We only included deals sold and shipped by Amazon itself.
If you're looking for other brands, check out Mashable's hub for Big Spring Sale TV deals.
Best Spring Sale Samsung TV deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch QN90F Neo QLED 4K TV $1,399.99 at AmazonOfficially over $1,000 off during the Big Spring Sale, the 65-inch Samsung QN90F Neo QLED TV is finally at a palatable cost (and its lowest price on record). "Neo QLED is really just Samsung's proprietary term for QLED paired with Mini LED," as Mashable's shopping reporter Leah Stodart explains. It features a panel of quantum dots over a bunch of tiny LED bulbs, rather than a basic LED panel, which results in a stunning display with stellar color accuracy, deep black levels, and highly impressive contrast that holds up in all types of lighting conditions. Our sister site PCMag called it "visually stunning and packed with features," but it failed to secure the title of their favorite LED TV due to its steep price tag. Now only $1,399.99, it's a no-brainer to recommend. Stock is running out, so claim yours while you can.
More Big Spring Sale Samsung TV dealsSamsung 43-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $397.99 $547.99 (save $150)
Samsung 55-Inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $547.99 $697.99 (save $150)
Samsung 65-Inch QN70F Neo QLED 4K TV — $687.99 $1,097.99 (save $410)
Samsung 55-Inch QN80F Neo QLED 4K TV — $797.99 $1,297.99 (save $500)
Samsung 85-Inch Q7F QLED 4K TV — $997.99 $1,397.99 (save $400)
Samsung 55-inch S90F OLED 4K TV — $1,097.99 $1,597.99 (save $500)
Samsung 77-inch S90F OLED 4K TV — $1,997.99 $2,497.99 (save $500)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against OkCupid and Match Group Americas (both owned by Match Group, Inc.), following OkCupid's alleged sharing of user data. But the agency isn't fining the popular dating app.
The FTC alleged that OkCupid disclosed the personal information of nearly 3 million users, including their photos and locations, to an unauthorized third party, the AI company Clarifai.
SEE ALSO: Match vs. eharmony: Which dating app is worth your money?According to the FTC's complaint, in Sept. 2014, Clarifai asked Humor Rainbow, OkCupid's former owner and current Match Group Inc. subsidiary, for large datasets of OkCupid photos. There wasn't a business relationship with Clarifai and Humor Rainbow, but the OkCupid founders were financial investors in Clarifai.
Humor Rainbow then gave Clarifai access not just to photos, but also to users' demographic and location information.
This apparently violated OkCupid's Privacy Policy, which stated that the app wouldn't share personal information with parties not listed in the policy (service providers, business partners, or family affiliates), or it would inform users and give them a chance to opt out.
Not only that, but the FTC also claimed that OkCupid and Match extensively concealed these actions since Sept. 2014, including attempting to obstruct the FTC investigation.
"The FTC enforces the privacy promises that companies make," FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Christopher Mufarrige stated in a press release. "We will investigate, and where appropriate, take action against companies that promise to safeguard your data but fail to follow through — even if that means we have to enforce our Civil Investigative Demands in court."
According to the FTC's press release, the agency has enforced its Civil Investigative Demand in federal court, and OkCupid had to hand over the information the FTC requested.
The proposed settlement, filed yesterday, states that OkCupid, Match Group Americas, and Humor Rainbow will be permanently prohibited from misrepresenting how they handle (collect, maintain, use, disclose, delete, or protect) user information, the purposes for doing so, and the functions and operations of their privacy controls. The order will remain in effect for 20 years.
A financial settlement isn't mentioned in the press release.
When T-Mobile customers upgrade their smartphone or add a new line, they're typically hit with a $35 Device Connection Charge (DCC).
However, there are a few loopholes. If the device a customer was buying was an iPhone, a popular loophole was simply to purchase the smartphone through Apple. This would avoid the $35 DCC fee at T-Mobile.
Until now.
According to a document shared with The Mobile Report, T-Mobile has now closed this loophole. As of March 27, T-Mobile has begun charging the $35 fee directly to customers' phone bills, removing the loophole.
SEE ALSO: T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free — last chance to claim yoursThe T-Mobile fee has existed since 2022; however, many iPhone users found they could avoid the $35 charge by purchasing either in-store or online with Apple. The loophole existed because Apple lacked a mechanism to charge users T-Mobile's specific fee in its system. Now, T-Mobile has decided to charge the fee directly to customers by adding it to their bill for the following month's service.
T-Mobile users who insist on avoiding the $35 DCC fee still have at least one loophole intact, though. As a paid membership perk, Costco and Sam’s Club still waive the $35 fee for purchases made through their stores. However, there is one catch. An iPhone purchased through Costco or Sam’s Club will be locked to T-Mobile and not an unlocked version that can be used with any carrier.
With Apple looking to unveil the new iPhone 18 lineup and the rumored foldable iPhone by the end of the year, perhaps T-Mobile realized that many customers may plan to upgrade, which could result in a significant sum in DCC fees.
March was a busy month for Apple. The company introduced a wave of new hardware, quietly pulled a long list of older products from its store, and — in two cases — killed off entire product lines without a direct replacement.
It was the kind of housecleaning that Apple does periodically and with minimal fanfare, but this round carried more weight than usual.
So here's what's been discontinued by Apple:
What's gone11-inch and 13-inch M3 iPad Air
13-inch and 15-inch M4 MacBook Air
14-inch and 16-inch M4 MacBook Pro (Pro and Max configurations)
Apple Studio Display (2022)
AirPods Max (USB-C)
Pro Display XDR (no direct replacement)
Mac Pro (entire product line retired)
Apple discontinued the Pro Display XDR, its 32-inch 6K reference monitor that had been a fixture of professional workstations since 2019. The new Studio Display XDR is the closest thing to a successor — but it tops out at 27 inches and 5K resolution, a step back on both counts despite its mini-LED technology and higher refresh rates.
Additionally, according to 9to5Mac, Apple has retired the entire Mac Pro product line — ending what was once the flagship machine for creative and scientific professionals. The writing had been on the wall for some time: the Mac Studio had already outpaced the M2 Ultra Mac Pro in raw performance before Apple even got around to updating it. So, the Mac Pro's death was inevitable.
What does 'discontinued' actually mean for your device?Discontinued and obsolete are not the same thing, and the gap between them is worth understanding. When Apple pulls a product from its store, that hardware enters a kind of purgatory — it may still be serviceable through Apple and authorized repair shops for years, depending on where you live. Eventually, after five years, it graduates to Apple's Vintage list, and then, further down the road, to the Obsolete designation. Once a device hits Obsolete, Apple and its repair network are under no obligation to fix it.
Apple moves products through that pipeline on its own timeline, with little notice. The original iPhone SE landed on the Obsolete list late last year — nearly a decade after it launched as Apple's first serious attempt at an affordable iPhone. It was not alone: several second-generation iPad Pro models and a pair of Apple Watch Series 4 variants made the same journey around the same time. The devices Apple stopped selling this month are just beginning that process.
It's the final day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. By now, you've probably stocked up on cleaning essentials, outdoor gear, and tech upgrades. But it's important to not overlook books during the sale because Amazon has some fun treats for us readers.
As of March 31, all seven of the Rachel Reid's Game Changers books are on sale during the final day of the Amazon event. Today's sale prices take as much as 42% off the price of the paperback versions. Included in the sale is the yet-to-be-released Unrivaled book that brings us back to the story of Shane and Ilya, set for a June 2027 release.
Snag these sale books and you can revisit the cottage as often as you'd like. Might we suggest reading while tuning into the Heated Rivalry soundtrack?
It's time to "no clip out of reality" and into...somewhere else.
Following on from a very eerie teaser we now have a full trailer for A24's Backrooms, Kane Parsons' feature length adaptation of his viral YouTube series which was in turn inspired by a 4chan creepypasta.
In the video above we see a man (Chiwetel Ejiofor) discovering a doorway to what appears to be another dimension in the basement of a store. Cue an exploration of a horrifying yellow liminal space where the rooms are either cavernously large or nightmarishly small — and possibly not unoccupied.
Backrooms stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell.
Backrooms is in theaters May 29.
Depending on where you are in the world, April's full moon will occur on different dates. In North America, that date is April 1. Some locations will see it during the evening hours, while others will experience it in the early hours of the following day.
Keep reading to find out more about this month’s full moon.
When is the April full moon?If you're in North America, the full moon will occur on Tuesday, April 1. Time and Date estimates it will peak at 9:11 p.m. ET.
What is the April full moon called?April's full moon is known as the Pink Moon. This isn't related to its color (sorry, the moon won't be big and pink tonight), but is, in fact, another indicator of Spring's arrival. According to Royal Museums Greenwich, this name comes from the arrival of a special kind of spring wildflower. Does this mean we can officially wave goodbye to winter?
When is the next full moon?In North America, the next full moon is expected on May 1. In other time zones, it will reach fullness on May 2.
What are the lunar phases?The full moon is just one of eight phases in the Moon’s roughly 29.5-day orbit around Earth. Each phase shows a different amount of the Moon’s surface lit by the Sun as seen from our perspective. Because we always see the same side of the Moon, the changing angle of sunlight makes it appear full, half-lit, or nearly dark at different points in its cycle.
The phases are:
New Moon — The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (so, we don't see anything).
Waxing Crescent — A small sliver of light appears on the right side
First Quarter — Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.
Waxing Gibbous — More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.
Full Moon — The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.
Waning Gibbous — The moon starts losing light on the right side
Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) — Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.
Waning Crescent — A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.
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The Moon is approaching its fullest stage, with the majority of its surface now lit by the Sun. Over the course of its cycle, it passes through eight phases, shifting from complete darkness to full illumination before repeating this pattern all over again
Keep reading to see how much of it is visible tonight.
What is today’s Moon phase?As of Tuesday, March 31, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 97% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.
Tonight, without visual aids, you can spot the Kepler Crater, the Mare Vaporum, and the Mare Serenitatis. With binoculars, you'll also be able to see the Mare Nectaris, Alphonsus Crater, and the Endymion Crater. With a telescope, enjoy a glimpse of the Descartes Highlands, Caucasus Mountains, and the Linne Crater.
When is the next Full Moon?In North America, the next Full Moon is predicted to take place on April 1.
What are Moon phases?According to NASA, the Moon takes about 29.5 days to circle Earth, moving through eight unique phases along the way. Although we always see the same side from Earth, different amounts of its surface are lit by the Sun as it orbits, causing it to appear fully illuminated, partially lit, or as a thin crescent. These changing views are called the lunar phases, and there are eight altogether:
New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).
Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).
First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.
Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.
Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.
Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)
Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.
Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.
Instagram users might soon be able to anonymously view Instagram stories, a new Meta leak revealed.
Social media consultant Matt Navarra shared a screenshot on Threads of an upcoming "Instagram Plus" service for users of the image-sharing app, according to Engadget. The offer for Instagram Plus has apparently been seen by users in the Philippines and Mexico recently, signaling that Instagram is testing it out in a limited capacity before going wide.
Meta confirmed the existence of Plus to Engadget. The service offers several exclusive benefits, but perhaps the most eye-catching one is the ability to "preview" Stories.
SEE ALSO: The top 10 most-followed Instagram accountsIn the screenshot Navarra posted, that feature is associated with an eyeball icon with a line through it, suggesting that Instagram Plus users can view a Story without being added to the list of viewers.
Of course, that's not the only feature you get from Instagram Plus. Users who pay for it can also post 48-hour Stories, set up multiple audiences for a Story, see who has rewatched a Story, and more. Pretty much all of the benefits extend to Story usage, as far as we can tell. Given that posting Stories is far more trendy than posting to the grid, that makes sense.
SAVE $22: Hurry — it's your last opportunity to snag two months of Paramount+ Premium for just $2.99 per month. Usually $13.99 monthly, that's a total of $22 in savings.
Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount Paramount+ Premium $2.99/month for 2 months (save $11/month) Get DealThe best streaming deal of the Big Spring Sale is about to disappear. If you haven't already locked in two months of Paramount+ Premium for under $6, you might want to get on it.
Aligned with Amazon's Big Spring Sale, Paramount+ is offering two months of either its Premium plan or Essential plan for just $2.99 per month. Typically, the ad-free Premium plan costs $13.99 per month, while the ad-supported Essential plan costs $8.99 per month, which means you'll save $22 on the Premium plan or $12 on the Essential. The deal is valid for both new and ex-subscribers and it expires at the end of the day on March 31.
This deal looks identical to the streamer's Black Friday offer on the surface. But technically, since Paramount+ raised its prices earlier this year, this discount saves you a bit more. Not to mention, Paramount also discontinued its seven-day trial, so this $2.99 deal is the closest thing you'll get to free.
If you'd rather keep all your streaming services tidy under one roof, you can also grab the same streaming deal as an add-on subscription from Roku or Prime Video.
If you need more convincing, Scream 7 is expected to start streaming on Paramount+ in April, alongside every other movie in the franchise. It's also where you can watch the hit shows like Landman and Criminal Minds Evolution, UFC fights, and old Nickelodeon and MTV shows. If you decide it's not worth paying full price, be sure to cancel before your two-month promo period is up.
It's the final day of the Big Spring Sale at Amazon which means it’s your last chance to grab these deals. If you’re looking to go out in style and get as much value as possible on the final stretch of this seasonal sale event, check out the deals from under-the-radar budget CMF range from Nothing.
Nothing aren't as well known as leading names like Apple and Samsung, but its CMF smart devices are unexpectedly good. These devices are already modestly priced (as Mashable’s reviewer said about the CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro, “no one tell Nothing they should be charging a lot more”) but they’ve been hit with discounts of up to 38%.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!You’ll find further deals on other smartwatches and tech on the last day of the Big Spring Sale. And now’s the time to get them — there are literally just hours to go before Amazon shuts up shop on these last chance prices.
Best Nothing smartwatch deal Opens in a new window Credit: CMF By Nothing CMF By Nothing Watch 3 Pro $69 at AmazonWe reviewed the CMF By Nothing Watch Pro 3 back in October, when our reviewer summed it up by saying, “It’s sleek, modern, minimalist, boasts an OLED display, and certainly doesn’t look like a cheap smartwatch.”
Indeed, with its oversized style and stack of features — including GPS, sleep tracking, 120 sports modes, 13-day battery, and ChatGPT access — this watch punches well above its price point. You will need a Nothing phone for on-wrist ChatGPT access, though the Nothing phone has $200 off in the Big Spring Sale.
“When I first saw the CMF Watch 3 Pro, I thought it looked damn good for a watch that’s under $100,” wrote our reviewer. “Now that I’ve worn it for several weeks, I think the performance is on par with its good looks. The watch feels, looks, and functions like it costs a few hundred dollars. And its features are incredible given the price.”
Read out full review of the CMF By Nothing Watch Pro 3
More CMF by Nothing dealsCMF Buds Pro 2 wireless earbuds — $46.99 $69 (save $22.01)
CMF Watch Pro 2 smartwatch — $48.99 $79 (save $22.01)
CMF Watch Pro 3 smartwatch — $69 $99 (save $30)
CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro — $69 $99 (save $30)
Nothing Ear (a) wireless earbuds — $58.99 $109 (save $50.01)
Nothing Ear wireless earbuds — $77 $129 (save $200)
Nothing Ear (3) wireless earbuds with hybrid ANC — $149 (179.99) (save $30)
Nothing Headphone (1) — $238.99 $299 (save $61.01)
Nothing Phone (3) — $599 $799 (save $200)
It's not often that comedies actually make you laugh out loud, but Last One Laughing UK — despite being a show that revolves around people not laughing — manages it with ease.
Back on Prime Video for a second season with a whole new cast, the Jimmy Carr-hosted game show/reality TV challenge sees 10 comedians trapped together in a room for six hours.
The only rule? If you laugh twice, you're out. Last person standing wins.
SEE ALSO: The best comedies on Prime Video for when you need a good laugh What's Last One Laughing UK about?The rules may be fairly straightforward, but there are twists aplenty.
The comedians — Season 2 features David Mitchell, Mel Giedroyc, Alan Carr, Romesh Ranganathan, Amy Gledhill, Maisie Adam, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Sam Campbell, Diane Morgan, and Bob Mortimer — spend the six hours together in a large set with a kitchen, sitting area and a stage. They aren't just left to their own devices, though. Watching from the control room, Carr and co-host Roisin Conaty can choose to phone in and request that any cast member plays their "joker" card at any time. This is essentially a miniature standup set, with the cast member in question taking to the stage to perform a short (and often very bizarre) routine while the others are forced to gather round on the sofas and watch.
Behold, here's Diane Morgan giving a very deadpan reading of Dylan Thomas' "Do not go gentle into that good night":
Alongside the jokers, the show is peppered with other little tasks, challenges, and surprises along the way. The result feels like a fast-moving variety show where everyone involved is constantly bordering on hysterics.
Last One Laughing UK is one for Taskmaster fansIf you've seen the show Taskmaster, you'll already have a flavour for what Last One Laughing UK is about.
The challenges set for the contestants aren't quite as random as those on Alex Horne's show, but they have a similarly silly and surreal flavor. Season 2 sees Bob Mortimer arm wrestling David Mitchell, Maisie Adam facing off with Romesh Ranganathan over their biggest regrets, and Sam Campbell and David Mitchell shouting for as long as possible while slowly walking towards each other.
The fact that nobody is allowed to laugh infuses every moment with a kind of frantic energy. There's a constant, giggly tension that's heightened each time the camera cuts to a reaction shot of someone doing their best to hold in a snort.
Featured Video For You Taskmasters (Little) Alex Horne and Greg Davies reveal which iconic tasks they would never do Last One Laughing UK Season 2 has some brilliant surprise guestsSeason 1 featured improv acting with Danny Dyer, presenter Alison Hammond popping out of a fridge, and a psychic reading from Ted Lasso actor and comedian Nick Mohammed. A tough lineup to beat, in other words, but Season 2 is already have a good go at it.
In the clip below famous British presenter Richard Madeley pops up, calling the cast up on the stage one-by-one for some deadpan interview questions that are very difficult to sit through without breaking.
The bad news? Last One Laughing UK Season 2 is only six 30-minute episodes, each of which go by far too quickly. The good news? Five episodes have been released so far and the finale drops on Thursday, so there's plenty of time for a catch-up binge before the winner of Season 2 is crowned.
SAVE 30%: As of March 31, you can get the De'Longhi La Specialista Touch espresso machine for $699.95, down from $999.95, at Amazon. That's a 30% discount, or $300 in savings.
De'Longhi La Specialista Touch espresso machine $699.95 at AmazonI pretty much only drink mushroom coffee these days (unless I'm out and about) and don't even own a standard coffee maker anymore — my old Nespresso machine started leaking, so it's currently shoved under a cabinet where I pretend it doesn't exist. But this discounted De'Longhi espresso machine is tempting. It's the kind of premium appliance that makes you want to become a very specific type of morning person (Instagram girlies know what I'm talking about).
SEE ALSO: Amazon's Spring Sale is still live: We found 100+ deals on Apple, Kindle, Bose, and SonyIt features a built-in conical burr grinder and an interactive touch screen with "Bean Adapt" technology that helps you dial in the right grind, dose, and temperature for your specific beans. It also has 10 preset drink options, so you can make specialty drinks whenever you feel like it without it being a whole thing. It even has a dedicated cold-extraction mode that brews cold brew in under five minutes. (I'm literally talking myself into buying it as I write this.)
Speaking of performance, tons of reviewers say this machine outperforms Breville by a long shot. One reviewer even noted that, while they loved both, the De'Longhi "edges out the Breville" in reliability and ease of use.
SAVE $30: The Nothing Watch 3 Pro is on sale for Amazon's Big Spring Sale for a record-low price of $69, down from the standard $99. That's a 30% discount and the lowest we've seen on the black colorway.
Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing Nothing Watch 3 Pro $69 at AmazonWe're in the final day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, which means it's your last chance to save on many popular gadgets until Prime Day this summer. We've already seen some of the best deals vanish, so today is not a day to procrastinate. If your smartwatch, fitness tracker, or sleep tracker needs an update, check out this Nothing smartwatch deal.
As of March 31, the Nothing Watch 3 Pro is on sale for $69, marked down from the normal price of $99. That's a 30% discount on a Mashable Choice winner and the lowest price we've seen yet on the black colorway.
When I first saw the Nothing Watch 3 Pro and its price tag of $99, I said, "Damn, that looks slick for only $99." Then I spent weeks testing it out and ended up floored by its performance-to-value ratio. This is an incredible fitness tracker, smartwatch, and sleep tracker for under $100. And that just gets even more impressive considering you can snag it on sale for $67.67 today.
Here's the thing: I know your friends and family members all have the smartwatch from the fruit brand. Its performance is great, indeed, and it works perfectly with the family of other fruit devices. But it's not cheap, and its battery life is lacking. When I was testing the Nothing Watch 3 Pro, it just would not die. At the end of my initial test, it had been going strong for 13 days and was still at 30%.
SEE ALSO: Amazon is clearing out last-gen tech during the Big Spring Sale: Apple and Sony on saleMy review deadline was approaching, so I turned on way more features, and the battery life finally ran out after about 16 days. Nothing says that 13 days of battery life is normal for most folks. Not having to charge my watch often is something I adore because I love metrics, and I don't want to lose out on tracking steps or a night of sleep because the watch needs to sit recharging.
Speaking of metrics, the Nothing Watch 3 Pro is a stunner when it comes to sleep tracking. You get an overall sleep score each morning, paired with in-depth stats like time spent in REM, deep, and light sleep. It also tracks the number of wake-ups in the night, and it automatically detects napping.
It's been several months since I wrapped up my time testing the CMF Nothing Watch 3 Pro, and I still wear it every day. For the sale price of $69, I can't recommend this smartwatch enough. It should cost much, much more, given its performance. Since we're in the final hours of the Amazon day, I'd jump on this one ASAP before it vanishes!
A team of Google researchers just set a new date for post-quantum cryptography migration: 2029. Among other things, this means that Bitcoin, as well as many other cryptocurrencies, needs to adopt new cryptographic techniques that are resilient to quantum attacks within three years.
Google announced the new timeline in a blog post. "Quantum computers will pose a significant threat to current cryptographic standards, and specifically to encryption and digital signatures," the post said.
In terms of actual science, two important papers were published on Monday. One is signed by Google researchers, the other by a startup called Oratomic (with ex-Googlers and Caltech folks on board). The papers are a dense read for anyone who's not an expert in cryptography, but can be simplified to this: They describe new ways to break some very important cryptographic systems using quantum computers, with far fewer resources (10x) than previously thought.
This is relevant for Bitcoin because it makes it far more likely that someone can build a quantum computer capable of deriving a Bitcoin private key from a Bitcoin public key. In fact, so much more likely that Google decided not to show the actual quantum circuits they used to do this, instead showing a mathematical proof that this is possible.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Justin Drake, one of the researchers that co-signed the Google paper, has a good overview. "A superconducting quantum computer, the type Google is building, could crack keys in minutes," he wrote.
Important point: As Adam Back, an important Bitcoin expert, pointed out, Bitcoin (the network) does not use encryption. What Google has found doesn't mean someone can intercept transactions on the Bitcoin network; instead, they could crack someone's private key, and when you have someone's private key, you have their coins.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.In fact, it's a bit more complex than that. The two papers above reference Shor's algorithm, a quantum algorithm developed by Peter Shor back in 1994, that makes it a lot faster to break certain types of encryption with quantum computers. Shor's algorithm could be used to derive a Bitcoin private key from a public key, but only in certain cases. This includes some old Bitcoin addresses, including those used by Bitcoin's elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto himself; this is notable, as these addresses hold over one million bitcoins, meaning that the potential prize for someone cracking them is in the tens of billions of dollars (not to mention the havoc it would cause on the network as everyone scrambled to figure what's next).
Newer addresses can also be cracked, but not until they're broadcasted within a transaction, meaning there's a short (typically 10-minute long) window in which someone could use Shor's algorithm to get that private key. No known quantum computer that could do this exists right now, even considering the optimizations found by Google and Oratomic researchers. But it's not unfathomable that someone builds it in the future.
Bitcoin is traditionally slow to make any changes. Adam Back, in particular, advised in 2025 that "some quantum readiness" should be added in the next five years, though he said he's not expecting it to be used "in a few decades."
In contrast, the new papers demonstrate that the quantum threat for Bitcoin is much closer than that, and that serious action should probably be taken now.
SEE ALSO: Bitcoin biopic 'Killing Satoshi' leans into generative AIWhat can be done? Google's paper suggest ways in which blockchains (including Bitcoin) could mitigate the issue. This includes simple steps such as moving coins from old addresses to new ones if possible, but also updating protocols to include post-quantum cryptography. This process is not easy for large, established cryptocurrency networks, and it may take years to even agree on a best solution (an internal strife over block size on Bitcoin's network took about two years to resolve), let alone implement it.
Other cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum, are also vulnerable to these issues. The Ethereum Foundation, a non-profit that stewards Ethereum's long-term growth, recently published a post-quantum roadmap, aiming to solve these issues before it's too late.
SAVE UP TO 22%: For the final day of the Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026, Xreal's smart AR/XR glasses are discounted to their lowest-ever prices. Grab the Xreal 1S for $448.99 or the Xreal One Pro for $598.98.
Opens in a new window Credit: Xreal Xreal 1S AR/XR Glasses $448.99 at AmazonAs Mashable's tech editor, I've been scouting out the best tech deals from the Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026. Well, here's one for the early adopters: Xreal's augmented reality smart glasses are back down to their lowest-ever prices, with savings up to 22% on offer.
So, if you've been eyeing smart glasses, this is your chance to try them out. I've been busy this year testing smart glasses, and so far, the Xreal One Pro is the best model I've tried, and the only pair I actually use in my personal life.
And don't forget: The Amazon spring sale ends at midnight PT tonight, and this will be the last big sale until Prime Day later this year.
Why I like Xreal smart glasses That's me wearing the Xreal One Pro AR glasses. Credit: Joe Maldonado / MashableSmart glasses are still a novel technology, and there are many different kinds. Personally, I strongly prefer smart glasses without cameras, as I worry about the privacy implications of these smart glasses going mainstream.
Unlike the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, Xreal makes augmented reality glasses. When you put them on, they project a large virtual screen into the space around you. You plug them into your phone, laptop, or gaming device via a USB-C cable, giving you an extra screen to use. I've found they're really useful when working on a plane and other cramped spaces.
The Xreal One Pro are the glasses I've personally tested and use, and they're the leading AR glasses of the moment. However, Xreal recently released the 1S model, which offers some key upgrades — at a lower price.
In addition to extending your screen for enhanced productivity, the Xreal 1S glasses are made for watching movies and gaming. They can project a virtual screen up to 500 inches in size. With both glasses, you can either anchor the screen to a particular spot in your field of view or have the screen follow your eyes.
Honestly, it feels like something out of science fiction.
Check them out at Amazon before the Big Spring Sale ends.
SAVE 28%: As of March 31, you can get the 75-inch TCL Class QM8K Series 4K Mini-LED TV (2025 Model) for $1,447.99, down from $1,999.99 at Amazon. That's a 28% discount or $552 off.
75-inch TCL Class QM8K Series 4K Mini-LED TV (2025 Model) $1,447.99 at AmazonNo one actually needs a 75-inch TV, but if you're someone who lives for sports, hosts a lot of movie marathons with friends and family, or has a partner who insists the living room needs a screen the size of a billboard (or maybe you are that partner), Amazon's Big Spring Sale is making it a lot easier to justify.
SEE ALSO: I've tracked TV prices for years — now's your last chance to score Amazon's Big Spring Sale TV dealsAs of March 31, you can get the 75-inch TCL Class QM8K Series 4K Mini-LED TV (2025 Model) for $1,447.99 at Amazon, down from $1,999.99. That's a 28% discount or $552 in savings. And while it's not the lowest price we've seen it go for (it was about $100 less last November), this is still a pretty good deal for a TV with a 4.4-star rating.
This specific model uses QD-Mini LED paired with TCL's Halo Control System. In everyday viewing, this means you get better contrast without the distracting light bleed (or "halo" effect) around bright objects on dark backgrounds. It also includes an anti-reflective, edge-to-edge panel, which is helpful if you're putting the TV in a room that gets a lot of natural light.
SAVE $30: As of March 31, the Fitbit Inspire 3 is back to its lowest-ever price of $69.95 in Amazon's Big Spring Sale. That's $30 off its list price of $99.95.
Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Inspire 3 $69.95 at AmazonAmazon's Big Spring Sale is entering into its final day, but don't let that get you down. There are still plenty of great discounts to check out, even with the sale event clock counting down. For those searching for fitness trackers, brands like Fitbit have some excellent offers still available. Even our favorite budget fitness tracker, the Fitbit Inspire 3, is on sale right now.
The Fitbit Inspire 3 has returned to its lowest-ever price of $69.95 at Amazon. Since it usually retails for $99.95, this deal saves you $30 overall. Plus, every available color is on sale at this price, so you can find the model that best suits your personal taste.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!The Fitbit Inspire 3 packs quite a lot of helpful features into its compact build. There's a reason it earned the spot as the best budget fitness tracker in our roundup of the best fitness trackers: "It has a comprehensive suite of health and fitness tracking features, a slim, low-profile design, and a straightforward user interface that makes it a great pick for most people."
So what are some of those features? Well, the Fitbit Inspire 3 can help you out with all-day activity tracking, boasts a 24/7 heart rate monitor, 20+ exercise modes, wellness tracking, a daily Stress Management Score, automatic sleep tracking, and much more. That's a whole lot for just under $70.
This deal is part of the Big Spring Sale, and may not stick around after today. If it has caught your eye, now is the time to pick it up and save.
TL;DR: Live stream Brazil vs. Croatia in a 2026 International Friendly for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
We've been treated to some truly special international fixtures over the last week, and they keep coming as teams look to build momentum before this summer's World Cup.
Brazil lost out to France last week, and now they face Croatia at the Camping World Stadium. Croatia are coming off an impressive 2-1 victory over Colombia, so they'll be coming into this clash with a lot of belief.
If you want to watch Brazil vs. Croatia in a 2026 International Friendly for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Brazil vs. Croatia?Brazil vs. Croatia kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on March 31. This fixture takes place at the Camping World Stadium.
How to watch Brazil vs. Croatia for freeBrazil vs. Croatia is available to live stream for free on ITVX.
ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, 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 the UK, meaning you can access free live streams on ITVX from anywhere in the world.
Lve stream Brazil vs. Croatia for free by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK
Visit ITVX
Stream Brazil vs. Croatia for free from anywhere in the world
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 Brazil vs. Croatia 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 ITVX?ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ITVX, for a number of reasons:
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Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
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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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