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Amazon is gearing up to host its third annual Big Spring Sale from March 25 to 31. The event mainly revolves around seasonal essentials like cleaning supplies and outdoor gear, but in the past, it's also featured deals on tech — including flagship Apple products. Since the company just refreshed (and expanded) its MacBook lineup earlier this month, I'm thinking Amazon will put a big focus on clearing out its remaining inventory of last-gen models.
In the days leading up to the sale, I'm already seeing some pretty great deals on M4 MacBook Airs and Pros. Amazon's biggest discount thus far is going to a 15-inch M4 Air with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, which is now $300 off — its lowest price ever. (No other M4 MacBook is more than $200 off.) That's one deal I would definitely grab ahead of time, before the Big Spring Sale officially starts, in case it sells out. Apple has discontinued the M4 MacBooks, so once third-party retailers' supplies dry up, they'll only be available on the refurbished market.
SEE ALSO: Amazon's Big Spring Sale is back: The best deals already live on Apple, robot vacuums, headphones, and moreIf you'd prefer a MacBook Pro with a nicer display, more ports, and fans that prevent thermal throttling, I've spotted a 14-inch M5 model with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage that's only $1,499.99 (or about $200 off), another all-time low. It's the best option for most people, though a couple of M4 Pro models with 24GB of memory are enjoying the same discount if you're a professional creative who needs even more power.
The brand-new M5 MacBook Airs and M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros are all $50 off ahead of the Big Spring Sale, and that's probably going to be as cheap as they get for now. (The then-new M4 models got the same discount during last year's sale.) Look for better deals in a couple months around Amazon's summer Prime Day sale.
The one MacBook that isn't on sale just yet is the MacBook Neo, Apple's all-new budget laptop. I doubt that will change once the event begins — the Neo is already super affordable (and a bestseller) at its regular MSRP — but you never know. A decent MacBook Neo deal is my 2026 Big Spring Sale white whale.
Note: Deals marked with a 🔥 have dropped to a record-low price.
Best MacBook Air deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) 🔥 $1,299 at AmazonThe 15-inch M4 MacBook Air may be a last-gen laptop, but it's still an incredibly capable ultraportable. In multitasking scenarios and heavier tasks like video editing, it's faster than nearly 80 percent of the models in our current testing database (including much pricier Windows laptops). It has the same 12MP Center Stage webcam, Liquid Retina display, and 18-hour battery life as its fresher M5 counterpart, which just offers slightly faster performance and newer wireless connectivity. This particular model is well future-proofed amid the ongoing RAM crunch — thanks, AI.
Read Mashable's full review of the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4).
More MacBook Air dealsApple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $999 $1,199 (save $200)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $999 $1,199 (save $200)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,099 (save $50) 🔥
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,099 $1,299 (save $200) 🔥
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,199 $1,399 (save $200)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,249 $1,299 (save $50) 🔥
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,249.99 $1,299 (save $49.01) 🔥
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,449 $1,499 (save $50) 🔥
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,449.99 $1,499 (save $49.01) 🔥
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,649.99 $1,699 (save $49.01) 🔥
An October 2025 release, the M5 MacBook Pro features a dazzling 120Hz mini-LED display; creative-friendly ports like a SDXC card slot and an HDMI port; and a longer battery life of around 21 hours per charge. It's a great upgrade pick for photo and video editors. This 16GB RAM/1TB SSD variant is technically the new base configuration: Apple bumped the M5 MacBook Pro from 512GB of starting storage upon announcing the upgraded M5 Pro and M5 Max variants in early March. Again, it's never been cheaper before.
Read Mashable's full review of the 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro (M5).
More MacBook Pro dealsApple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,399.99 $1,599 (save $199.01)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,799 $1,999 (save $200)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,799 $1,899 (save $100)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,149.99 $2,199 (save $49.01) 🔥
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,199 $2,399 (save $200)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro with 15-core CPU/16-core GPU, 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $2,549.99 $2,599 (save $49.01) 🔥
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Pro, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,649 $2,699 (save $50) 🔥
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro with 18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $2,749.99 $2,799 (save $49.01) 🔥
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Pro, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,049 $3,099 (save $50) 🔥
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Max, 36GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $3,549.99 $3,599 (save $49.01) 🔥
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Max, 36GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $3,849.99 $3,899 (save $49.01) 🔥
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Max, 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $4,349.99 $4,399 (save $49.01) 🔥
Following his Marty Supreme press run, Oscar loss, and beef with the entire ballet and opera communities, I'd understand if you were experiencing Timothée Chalamet fatigue. But after watching the teaser for Dune: Part Three, I no longer share that same fatigue.
The conclusion to Denis Villeneuve's epic, Academy Award-winning sci-fi trilogy takes place 17 years after Dune: Part Two. (In Frank Herbert's novels, there's roughly a 12-year time jump between Dune and Dune Messiah.) By the end of that film, Paul Atreides (Chalamet) became Emperor, took Princess Irulan (Florence Pugh) as his wife, and declared the very holy war he'd been struggling all movie to prevent. Horrified at what Paul has become, his lover Chani (Zendaya) flees into the desert.
Based on Dune: Part Three's teaser, though, Chani and Paul's story is far from over. In tender scenes, likely flashbacks to their time together during Dune: Part Two, the pair wonder about what they'd name their children. If they have a girl, Paul declares she'd be called Ghanima. If they have a boy, Chani says she'd name him Leto, after Paul's late father (Oscar Isaac). These are the names of Paul and Chani's children in Herbert's books, so you can guess we're in for some Dune babies in Part Three.
SEE ALSO: 'Dune: Part Two' ending explained: What comes next for Paul and Chani?Aside from Paul and Chani's sweet musings on their future children, there's very little comfort to be found in the teaser. Everyone is going through it because, you know, the whole universe is at war.
Between pulse-pounding action scenes and sneak peeks at new locations in Dune's vast world, Dune: Part Three's teaser introduces some new major players. Paul's sister Alia (Anya Taylor-Joy) is all grown up now, and likely wrestling with the immense powers she absorbed when her mother Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) drank the water of life when she was pregnant. Robert Pattinson stars as Scytale, a shape shifting Face Dancer from the genetically altered Bene Tleilax order. On top of all that, Jason Momoa is back! While his character Duncan Idaho perished in the first Dune film, he returns in a fashion as Hayt, a ghola, or artificial human created from dead matter, created by the Bene Tleilax.
That's already a lot to take in, and that's before we get a glimpse of bald Paul Atreides. Check out the full trailer above to witness the Dune: Part Three teaser in all its glory.
It's that time again. The Amazon Big Spring Sale is back, and it's set to run from March 25 through March 31. You'll be able to score some serious savings across every conceivable category on the site, so it's time to lock in some of those must-have purchases that have been on your list.
One thing you'll definitely want to keep an eye out for is deep discounts across the Dyson brand, from sales on vacuums to air purifiers. There are already several early deals popping up ahead of the sale that you can shop before the madness.
While there are currently no savings opportunities on Dyson's hair tools and scant savings on its audio products, there are plenty of deals to be found on vacuums and more. That could likely change in the coming days as the sale begins, however.
Right now, we've gathered together the best Dyson deals we could find on Amazon. So if you can't wait, the good news is that you can shop these products right now ahead of the sale.
Best Amazon Big Spring Sale Dyson corded vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Upright Vacuum $394.99 at AmazonThis powerful corded vacuum can tackle even the toughest of pet messes and then some. With its tangle-free turbine tool, it offers high-performance cleaning with whole-machine filtration to make sure all those dust and dirt particles it captures don't get released back into the air in your home. It can handle dirt and pet hair no matter where you decide to run it, with three suction modes perfect for deep-, medium-, and low-pile carpets as well as hard floors and other high-traffic areas. It even comes with pet tools for removing hair from upholstery and fabric as well as your car.
Best Amazon Big Spring Sale Dyson cordless vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum $375 at AmazonDyson is known for its many cordless vacuum options that are just as powerful as its corded models, and this one is no slouch. It has the same powerful motorbar cleaner head to cut through dirt and debris in your home as well as pet hair, with two power modes. Its "Powerful" mode is perfect for regular cleaning across the board, while "Max" mode is better for spot cleaning when you have tough stains and other difficult issues to tackle. Plus, it gives you 40 minutes of runtime so if you have a larger area to clean, it won't run out of battery in the middle of your session. Even better, it can be converted into a handheld vacuum to get in those nooks and crannies or clean out your car, couch, or furniture.
Best Amazon Big Spring Sale Dyson air purifier deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1 $499 at AmazonClear the air in your home with this air purifier that uses both an activated carbon filter and HEPA filter to remove gases and 99.97% of the microscopic allergens that make their way inside. The entirety of the purifier is sealed so it all stays contained, while you breathe fresher air all throughout your home. It claims to capture up to 97% of odors as well, so if you have pets or you've been cooking something pungent, it can trap those smells and make things a bit fresher. Set your own cleaning schedules via the MyDyson app and control and monitor the air quality from there as well. It's simple to set up and keep a tidier home with this Dyson air purifier, and the cherry on top? It can heat and cool your home as well.
More Dyson dealsDyson Car + Boat Handheld Vacuum — $229 $299 (save $70)
Dyson OnTrac Headphones — $301.60 $499.99 (save $198.39)
Dyson Purifier Cool Autoreact TP7A — $385 $549.99 (save $164.99)
Dyson V11 Origin Cordless Vacuum — $549 $629.99 (save $80.99)
Dyson V15 Detect Cordless Vacuum — $692.99 $849.99 (save $157)
Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet Formaldehyde BP02 — $927.50 $1,099.99 (save $157)
Dyson V15s Detect Submarine Wet Dry Vacuum — $949 $1,049.99 (save $100.99)
Earlier this week, Nvidia held a big press conference where it announced, among other things, something called DLSS 5. The long and short of it is that, using artificial intelligence, DLSS 5 "infuses pixels with photoreal lighting and materials." In other words, it uses AI to supposedly make games look more realistic on the fly, even going so far as to change lighting and character appearances. It will be available for some PC games this fall.
SEE ALSO: NVIDIA GTC keynote: Everything Jensen Huang announced from AI gaming to space data centers This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.According to Nvidia's press release, here is a list of games that will support the feature in the near future. Though, to be clear, more games than just these will support DLSS 5 over time:
AION 2
Assassin's Creed Shadows
Black State
Cinder City
Delta Force
Hogwarts Legacy
Justice
Narake Bladepoint
NTE: Neverness to Everness
Phantom Blade Zero
Resident Evil Requiem
Sea of Remnants
Starfield
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
Where Winds Meet
DLSS 5's announcement was met with some controversy online. Specifically, plenty of folks are unhappy about the idea of AI coming in and making transformative changes to a game's art direction, seemingly without any input from the game's creators. If you look at the Resident Evil Requiem example embedded above, Grace Ashcroft looks like a completely different person with DLSS 5 turned on. Environmental lighting can also dramatically change, giving areas a totally different look from what they were intended to have.
The good news is that this will be an optional feature for some PC games, not something that's on by default.
Despite having only five remaining retail outlets, Sears still has an active and widely used Home Services division, complete with an AI chatbot. Unfortunately, that chatbot was reportedly quietly leaking customer conversations to anyone who knew where to look, according to WIRED.
Security researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered three publicly accessible databases last month containing 3.7 million chat logs, 1.4 million audio files, and transcripts captured between 2024 and this year, according to WIRED's report. The exposed data included customer names, phone numbers, home addresses, appliance information, and details about repair and delivery appointments.
SEE ALSO: Former DOGE hire still has 'god level' Social Security data, whistleblower saysThe data has since been secured after Fowler notified Transformco, the company that owns Sears and Sears Home Services. Transformco did not respond to WIRED's requests for comment.
What's most unsettling about the report may be the hours-long audio files from customers who thought the calls with the AI chatbot, named Samantha, had long since ended. Several recordings ran for up to four hours, potentially capturing private conversations, background TV, and ambient household noise that customers had no idea was being recorded.
"The thing to remember is that it is real data of real people," Fowler told WIRED, adding that companies rushing to deploy AI cannot afford to cut corners on data security.
As of the writing of this article, Transformco has not publicly addressed the breach.
Amazon's third annual Big Spring Sale kicks off next week (officially running March 25 through 31), but deals are already starting to roll in. You can find deal stamps across Apple products, robot vacuums, speakers, and even high-end fitness trackers, including Garmin, Google, and of course Apple Watches. Whether you need a new watch to track that 5K you're training for or simply monitor your sleep habits, there will surely be a fitness tracker deal for you during the sale.
Deals are starting slow, with the biggest discounts so far on last-gen Garmin watches, but we'll be updating this list as new price drops appear. There are a few big names that seem to be holding out until the official sale, like Whoop, Fitbit, and Oura. So we'd hold off on buying those brands until the Big Spring Sale commences.
Below, we're tracking all the best fitness tracker deals at Amazon leading up to and throughout the official Big Spring Sale 2026.
Best early Amazon Big Spring Sale fitness tracker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin vívoactive 5 $174.28 at AmazonWhile it's since been replaced with the newer vívoactive 6, the Garmin vívoactive 5 is still an excellent choice. It's a perfect all-rounder for someone who wants a fitness tracker with plenty of smartwatch features. It can track everything from long runs and rides to stress, sleep, and body battery, has a bright and responsive AMOLED display, and boasts 11 days of battery power (Apple could literally never). I personally gifted this watch to my boyfriend (he loves it) after snagging an epic Black Friday discount, but it's now even cheaper. At $174.28, it's over 40% off and is down to the lowest price we've ever seen.
Best Apple Watch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $299 at AmazonIf you're looking for a solid Apple Watch deal, this $100 price drop on the Series 11 makes it a pretty stellar value. It's been chilling at this price for awhile now, so we're hoping to see the Big Spring Sale drop it down even lower. But even if it doesn't, $299 for the newest Apple Watch ain't bad. It brings significant battery improvements over its predecessor, which alone makes it worth the upgrade. It also has a tougher design with more durable glass that's twice as resistant to scratches, 5G capability for seamless connectivity, and a Sleep Score and hypertension tool for flagging high blood pressure.
More fitness tracker dealsApple
Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) — $219 $249 (save $30)
Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 44mm) — $249 $279 (save $30)
Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + Cellular, 40mm) — $269 $299 (save $30)
Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + Cellular, 44mm) — $299 $329 (save $30)
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) — $329 $429 (save $100)
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular, 42mm) — $399 $499 (save $100)
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular, 46mm) — $429 $529 (save $100)
Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 165 — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)
Garmin Venu 3S — $339.99 $449.99 (save $110)
Garmin Forerunner 265 — $349.99 $449.99 (save $100)
Garmin Forerunner 965 — $499.99 $599.99 (save $100)
Google / Fitbit
Google Fitbit Ace LTE — $99.95 $179.95 (save $80)
Google Pixel Watch 3 (WiFi, 45mm) — $179.99 $299.99 (save $120)
Fitbit Sense 2 — $218 $249.95 (save $31.95)
Google Pixel Watch 4 (WiFi, 41mm) — $289.99 $349.99 (save $60)
Nothing
Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro — $79 $99 (save $20)
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (Bluetooth, 40mm) — $195 $249.99 (save $54.99)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic (Bluetooth, 46mm) — $369.99 $499.99 (save $130)
TL;DR: Ahead of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, gamers can already score some standout early discounts, including the Samsung 27-inch Odyssey OLED G5 gaming monitor for $349.99, down from $549.99, and NBA 2K26 on PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2 for just $19.93 instead of $69.99.
A quick look at the best Amazon Spring Sale gaming deals: Best Hardware Pick 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 (G50SF) Gaming Monitor $349.99 at Amazon (Save $200) Shop Now Best Game Pick NBA 2K26 (PS5) $19.93 at Amazon (Save $50.06) Shop NowAmazon’s Big Spring Sale is nearly here, but gamers don’t have to wait for the official kickoff to start saving.
A couple of strong early gaming deals have already landed, and they’re the sort of offers that are great for whether you’re upgrading your setup or you’re just looking to catch up on the big releases of years past without paying full price — with plenty more still to come across PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 1 & 2, and peripherals like monitors, headsets, mice, and much more.
Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Our best hardware pick: 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 (G50SF) gaming monitor $349.99 at AmazonAs of March 17, the standout hardware deal is the Samsung 27-inch Odyssey OLED G5 gaming monitor, which has dropped to $349.99 from its $549.99 list price. That’s a 36% discount, or $200 off, on a QHD QD-OLED display with specs that are a lot more premium than this new price would suggest. This is even the OLED G5’s lowest price ever on Amazon, as confirmed via price tracker camelcamelcamel.
This model packs a 180Hz refresh rate, a 0.03ms response time, Nvidia G-Sync compatibility, and AMD FreeSync support, which is a strong mix for anyone who wants smooth gameplay without moving into the much more expensive OLED monitor tier. Samsung also highlights glare-free tech, HDR10, and Pantone validation, so this one looks particularly appealing if you want your games to pop as much as your frame rates.
Opens in a new window Credit: 2K Best game pick: NBA 2K26 (PS5) PlayStation 5 $19.93 at AmazonAs for cheaper games, though, NBA 2K26 is down to just $19.93 from $69.99 on PS5 — its lowest price ever, as confirmed with camelcamelcamel, as well. That’s 72% off the full game that includes ProPLAY-enhanced gameplay, MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA modes, giving basketball fans plenty to dig into whether they mostly play solo or jump online with friends.
More Amazon Big Spring Sale gaming dealsPlayStation games
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - Exclusive Amazon Edition (PS5) — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25)
Elding Ring - PlayStation 5 — $25.50 $49.99 (save $24.49)
Nintendo Switch 2 games
NBA 2K26 - Nintendo Switch 2 — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10)
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined - Nintendo Switch 2 — $49.99 $59.99 (save $10)
Xbox games
NBA 2K26 - Xbox Series X — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10)
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Tactical Edition — $32.00 $49.99 (save $17.99)
Gaming mice
Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse — $26.99 $49.99 (save $23)
Gaming headsets
HyperX Cloud III – Wired Gaming Headset (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30)
Gaming monitors
Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King's cult comedy gem The Comeback has always been a frighteningly prescient satire of Hollywood.
Season 1, which aired in 2005, was ahead of its time in its portrayal of the manipulative tactics that power reality TV. Season 2, coming almost a decade later in 2014, poked fun at prestige antihero dramedies. Now, The Comeback makes its second (and supposedly final) comeback with a third season that's all about Hollywood's hottest topic: AI.
SEE ALSO: 'The Audacity' tears Silicon Valley a new one: ReviewThat AI focus lends The Comeback Season 3 an urgency that sets it apart from its prior two outings. Yes, it's still hilarious, cynical, and a remarkable showcase for Kudrow in her best role. But on top of all that, it's also something else: a warning.
What's The Comeback Season 3 about? Zane Philips, Brittany O’Grady, Barry Shabaka Henley, Lisa Kudrow, Tim Bagley, and Matt Cook in "The Comeback." Credit: Erin Simkin / HBOThe warning signs begin early, as The Comeback Season 3 picks up during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
"AI is coming after all of us," then-SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher (in one of The Comeback's many celebrity cameos) tells a crowd of striking actors and writers.
The Comeback's embattled sitcom star Valerie Cherish (Kudrow) nods along, but in true Valerie fashion, she's more focused on the optics of her presence at the strike than the strike itself. Now trying to master the social media game to stay relevant, she's too busy directing her Gen Z social manager Patience (Ella Stiller) to truly take in the gravity of the situation. (Kudrow is already on Emmy watch for Valerie's posing with the picket sign alone.)
SEE ALSO: 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' review: An alien OnlyFans is the highlight of Apple's family dramedyFlash forward to 2026: Valerie is struggling to get a podcast (Cherish the Time) off the ground, and she's taking bit roles in the lowest of low budget films. But her luck is set to change when she's offered the lead of new multi-cam sitcom How's That?!. It's everything she's ever wanted, with one huge catch: It's completely written by AI.
The Comeback Season 3 examines the role of AI in show business. John Early and Abbi Jacobson in "The Comeback." Credit: Erin Simkin / HBOOn paper, How's That?!'s showrunners are two humans, Mary and Josh (Abbi Jacobson and John Early). But in reality, their only job is to babysit the AI program that's actually churning out the show's scripts, sending the two of them down a disillusioned spiral.
Part of that comes from the fact that The Comeback initially approaches AI writing as somewhat competent. It churns out tens of alternate lines before Mary and Josh can think of one. Its jokes resonate more with How's That?!'s live studio audience than the one or two gags Mary and Josh manage to sneak in themselves. In terms of speed and sheer writing volume, it's impressive, and Valerie certainly seems to agree. That she has to deal less with difficult writer types like her past antagonist Paulie G. (Lance Barber) also seems to sweeten the deal.
However, as Season 3 continues, How's That?!'s shiny new tool begins to lose its sheen. AI hallucinations turn scripts incomprehensible, and the program's hastily-produced alts prove unsurprising and dull. Of course they would — they're just scraping other writers' work for inspiration.
That's what The Comeback Season 3 hammers home. AI can crank out script after script, but it's completely soulless. It has no sense of what will truly resonate with an audience. That, The Comeback says, can only come from writers pitching in the crucible of production, grinding it out until they find the perfect one-liner.
According to How's That?!'s network's CEO (played to skeezy perfection by Andrew Scott), the use of AI will help cut costs and optimize the show for maximum audience enjoyment. (Or really, just throwing it on in the background.) Ironically, he asks Valerie to keep it a secret from the cast and crew, a process that requires more effort than simply bringing more human writers onboard.
Featured Video For You Ethan Hawke, Andrew Scott, and Bobby Cannavale bring Broadway history to the big screenValerie has never been great at keeping things to herself, which is why she lets How's That?!'s AI use slip to The Comeback documentarian Jane (Laura Silverman). The slip brings Jane back into the fold for a new documentary project: exploring the making of the first-ever AI-written show.
It's clear from the start that Jane understands the existential threat AI poses to the entertainment industry. Things are already awful for the majority of workers in the field. Now an Academy Award winner, Jane's main job isn't filmmaking, but rather working as a cashier at Trader Joe's. Crew members on How's That?! have worked on films whose production has been drastically shortened due to AI, robbing them of over 10 weeks of pay. Elsewhere, The Comeback populates entire coffee shops with talented writers who have to pivot because the industry is a mess. As one writer notes in the show, the normalization of AI in TV won't just be an evolution of the form, it'll be "an extinction event."
Yet somehow, Valerie is the rare example of someone in the entertainment industry benefitting from AI. It's given her the job of a lifetime, and in her mind, she's willing to set aside a lot of her misgivings in exchange for a lead role and a shiny executive producer credit. But really, Valerie is the proverbial frog in a slowly boiling pot of water. She doesn't realize that the danger is coming for her too, even as The Comeback works its way up towards a Black Mirror-esque conclusion.
The Comeback Season 3 isn't all AI doom and gloom, though. It's full of standout running gags, including Valerie's obsession with her under-viewed show Mrs. Hatt. (Nobody watched it because it was on Epix, a cutting jab at the sheer amount of streaming shows.) It also provides a touching send-off to Valerie's hair stylists and closest friend Mickey, whose actor Robert Michael Morris passed away in 2017. Trust The Comeback to make me tear up and belly laugh all at once.
Kudrow's performance remains pure comedic excellence, managing to make even Valerie's most selfish moments endearing. That The Comeback plays more loosely with its documentary format helps here as well: We tend to see Valerie through the lens of Jane's camera, Patience's phone, or security footage in her and Mark's (Damian Young) apartment. Often, though, The Comeback Season 3 allows us to see parts of Valerie's life that the cameras don't capture, a tactic that closed out its touching Season 2 finale. In keeping it up, Season 3 offers up the most humanized view of Valerie yet, and Kudrow is spectacular through each high and low.
Of course, much of those lows revolve around AI. The Comeback can occasionally get uncharacteristically heavy-handed about the subject matter, but then again, in a world where entertainment giants like Disney are investing in OpenAI, it's not wrong to sound the alarm about something that could so thoroughly decimate the industry.
In The Comeback's eyes, bringing AI into TV will result in nothing but lowest common denominator "content," and that's about as far from the show's sharp, superb swan song as you can get.
The Comeback Season 3 premieres March 22 at 10:30 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.
For far too long, video games have been besieged by the scourge of Dad Games. Things like the recent God of War entries and The Last of Us have popularized the idea of giving players some kind of paternal duty over a young, mostly helpless companion. It's played out and boring, among other things.
That's one of the reasons why I'm so into what I've seen of Capcom's upcoming Pragmata so far. This sci-fi third-person shooter, originally announced six years ago, has a similar enough premise to those other games I mentioned. You play as a guy named Hugh who finds himself needing to protect and work with a strange little girl named Diana as they try to escape a space station full of angry robots.
The difference, though, is that I would categorize Pragmata as more of an Uncle Game than a Dad Game. I got to play about 90 minutes of Pragmata at a press event recently, and it seems like a totally kick-ass action game with a really neat hacking-based hook, but the lighthearted interplay between Hugh and Diana was also significantly more endearing than the heavy-handed self-seriousness of something like The Last of Us.
SEE ALSO: How Resident Evil Survived Itself Pragmata is basically Resident Evil 4 with an air dash The hacking aspect of 'Pragmata' is extremely sick. Credit: CapcomIn case you haven't been following along with Pragmata's marketing (there's also a free demo available on every platform), the main thing to know is that it's a space-based third-person shooter with similar gameplay guts to that of the more action-oriented entries in Capcom's Resident Evil series.
Of course, Pragmata is not a horror game, so the vibe is pretty different. But at its core, this is still a game about carefully positioning yourself in the middle of overwhelming fights and trying to precisely line up shots on the weak points of enemies who (mostly) creepily move towards you in a slow manner. An obvious difference is that Hugh can also sprint, jump, and dash around the environment, giving it a much more fast-paced feel than you'd get as Leon S. Kennedy of the Resident Evil series.
These guys suck to fight. Credit: CapcomThe real meat of Pragmata's combat comes from Diana's hacking abilities. She sits on Hugh's shoulder at all times, and aiming at an enemy will bring up a square-based hacking grid that you navigate using the face buttons. In essence, you're doing a hacking mini-game while also running and shooting, and successfully hacking an enemy can open up weak spots or stun/slow them down. It is absolutely key to success, and the first time you do it, you'll immediately understand why it's a cool idea.
All of that had been known about Pragmata prior to this recent hands-on opportunity, though. One major new thing I got to see this time around was the game's hub area, which you can travel to from any checkpoint in the world. It's got a training range, upgrade stations, and even a friendly robot named Cabin who exists to help you do whatever you need to do in that space. Just from the demo I played, Pragmata seems like it's got a pretty satisfying upgrade loop to it. You collect different kinds of currency from exploring levels and defeating enemies, which you then use to upgrade Hugh's core functions like health, as well as all the different guns he uses along the way.
It's straightforward enough, but Capcom is one of the best purveyors of this type of single-player action game. I think they know a thing or two about player progression, and it showed in the demo I played.
Pragmata also has a ton of personality Of course, there are fun costumes to unlock. Credit: CapcomWhile the actual gameplay side of the demo didn't show me a ton I didn't already know about Pragmata, it was set in a substantially more interesting environment than we had seen previously. Specifically, I got to run around a weird, 3D-printed simulacra of Times Square in New York City, but inside a space station. Billboards and ads were full of fun references to other Capcom games like Ghouls 'n Ghosts, while the buildings and storefronts sometimes faded halfway out of existence because they clearly weren't fully completed before...whatever happened in this space station.
Going back to the whole "Uncle Game" thing, what impressed me most about Pragmata is the amount of heart there is in all of Hugh and Diana's interactions. She's never been to Earth, so Hugh spends most of the NYC level explaining various Earth concepts to her to sate her infinite curiosity on the subject. I especially dug a bit where Hugh mentioned that the fake NYC wasn't nearly as dirty as the real one.
Cabin's a cool dude. Credit: CapcomMost importantly, I didn't get a ton of paternal energy from what I saw between Hugh and Diana. There was one scene where he had to save her from her own curiosity, but other than that, what I played was bereft of Hugh scolding, lecturing, or otherwise acting like much of a parent towards Diana. Rather, he feels a bit more like an uncle who's been tasked with watching a kid for a weekend. Just like any good uncle, you can even find gifts in the world and give them to Diana in the hub area, at which point she will adorably go and play with them.
At this point I've only played about two combined hours of Pragmata at various press events, but every time I see it, I want to play the final game more and more. I really think Capcom has stumbled onto something very cool here, between the sweaty, stressful sci-fi combat and the cute interplay between its two leads. We'll find out pretty soon whether or not it holds up over the course of a full game.
Pragmata launches on April 17 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series consoles, and Nintendo Switch 2.
It took Apple six years to properly update the AirPods Max, and at first glance, it might seem like a fairly minor update. After all, the new AirPods Max 2 still look the same, come with the same case, and are even sold in the exact same five colors as their predecessor.
The new features mainly revolve around Apple's H2 chip, which has unlocked several smart features, as well as improved active noise cancellation (check our initial coverage for a rundown of what's new).
SEE ALSO: Apple launches AirPods Max 2 with improved noise cancelling and smart featuresHaving browsed through Apple's official tech specs, however, we've found that the new AirPods Max 2 have quite a bit new functionality that might not be apparent at first glance. Here's five hidden features we've found:
1. It's 'Siri' not 'Hey Siri'When you need to invoke Apple's smart assistant on the new AirPods Max 2, you can just say "Siri" to do so. On AirPods that sport the old H2 chip, you need to say "Hey Siri." It's a small difference, but it saves time (for some, at least; I've gotten so accustomed to the "hey" part that I'll probably just keep saying it).
The buttons are the same as before. But you might not need to touch them as often, as Siri Interactions are now supported. Credit: AppleYou can now also respond to Siri via head gestures; just nod or shake your head for a "yes" or "no" answer.
2. Loud Sound ReductionThe Loud Sound Reduction feature, already present in the latest AirPods Pro, helps you prevent exposure to loud environmental noise, such as a car horn.
While Apple highlighted this one in its press release accompanying the AirPods Max 2 launch, we're mentioning it here because it does not show up in Apple's comparison tool. It is, however, listed in the official tech specs for AirPods Max 2.
The Loud Sound Reduction feature is on by default in Transparency and Adaptive Audio listening modes.
3. Bluetooth 5.3 vs. 5.0The AirPods Max 2 come with Bluetooth 5.3, as opposed to Bluetooth 5.0 on the AirPods Max with USB-C. In theory, this should mean lower power usage, improved connectivity, and quicker connections with other devices. Wireless audio latency has also been reduced, which is great news for music creators and gamers.
Featured Video For You How TikTok is Changing the Music Industry 4. New high dynamic range amplifier: Yes, but, what can it do?Apple mentioned that the AirPods Max 2 have a new high dynamic range amplifier, but the company only said this enables "even cleaner audio while maintaining the incredible sound signature of AirPods Max".
Cleaner sound at higher volumes. Credit: AppleWhile that's pretty vague, we can tell you that the high dynamic range amplifier's job is to amplify an audio signal while keeping noise and distortion low. We can also take a look at the latest AirPods Pro 3, which also feature a new, custom high dynamic range amplifier. In our review, we found they sound significantly better than their predecessor.
Based on that, and given that the AirPods Pro 3 also feature Apple's H3 chip, we can predict that the AirPods Max 2 will not only have cleaner audio, but also an improved soundstage, accurate sound reproduction at higher volumes, and the benefits should also be audible in Spatial Audio.
If you dig into Apple's "learn more" bits on the AirPods Max 2 official page, you'll find an explanation that matches the above. "Modeled after those in high‑end floor‑standing speakers, the driver’s dual‑neodymium ring magnet motor minimizes total harmonic distortion across the entire audible range. With the new high dynamic range amplifier, the result is consistently clear playback, even at higher volumes," it says.
5. Your old case still fitsPerhaps the worst, or at least most divisive, features of the AirPods Max are their odd, bra-like case that doesn't really do a great job of protecting the headphones. Yes, you get it included in the price, but it's just...odd. Fortunately, there's a number of great, third-party cases that are compatible with Apple's sleep mode, meaning the AirPods Max won't drain too much battery when they're in the case.
If you have the old AirPods Max and are thinking of upgrading, and you're wondering whether your old third-party case will fit the new ones, we've got good news. We've compared the weight and size specs for the AirPods Max 2 and the original AirPods Max headphones, and they're exactly the same: 187.3 x 168.6 x 83.44 mililmeters, weighing exactly 386.2 grams. We'd prefer it if Apple shed some of that weight, but at least your old case will fit.
Amazon's celebrating the arrival of springtime weather with the return of its Big Spring Sale. If you love finding discounted Lego sets during these kinds of sale events, we have good news: there's already some exciting deals to jump on ahead of its start date on March 25. Whether you're searching for a new Star Wars set to build or a delightful botanical display to put up for spring, we've gathered up a variety of options to look through below.
And remember, these are just early deals. The sale doesn't officially start until March 25, so there's bound to be plenty more discounts that pop up. When they do, we'll be sure to add them here.
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Best Lego Botanicals Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree (#10348) $47.99 at AmazonLego'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 into 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 its caught your eye?
Best Lego Nintendo Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant (#71426) $41.99 at AmazonMAR10 Day may be behind us, but The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is on the horizon, so it's a great time in general to be a Mario fan. If you're looking for a fun new set to build ahead of the upcoming film, this 540-piece Super Mario Piranha Plant set is a very fun option to have up on display. It's currently down to $41.99 at Amazon, so you can save $18 ahead of the Big Spring Sale.
Best Lego Star Wars Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon A New Hope 25th Anniversary Collectable Model (#75375) $67.99 at AmazonThere are plenty of exciting Lego Star Wars sets to piece together, but this Millennium Falcon build is a must for your collection if you're a fan. This 921-piece set sees you recreating the Millennium Falcon, as seen in A New Hope, and it's currently on sale for $67.99 at Amazon. Similar to the Lego Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree, this set is also just pennies away from its lowest-ever price of $67.95, so this is an excellent time to pick it up and save.
More Amazon Big Spring Sale early Lego dealsLego Technic Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica Orange (#42196) — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)
Lego Botanicals Flower Arrangement (#10345) — $92.95 $109.99 (save $17.04)
Lego Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi Building Set (#71438) — $103.99 $129.99 (save $26)
Lego Icons The Lord of The Rings: Balrog Book Nook (#10367) — $108.99 $129.99 (save $21)
Lego Star Wars C-3PO Buildable Droid Figure (#75398) — $117.99 $139.99 (save $22)
Lego Disney 101 Dalmatians Puppy Building Set (#43269) — $124.99 $149.99 (save $25)
Lego Ideas Vincent Van Gogh The Starry Night (#21333) — $136 $169.99 (save $33.99)
Lego Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter (#10327) — $144.99 $164.99 (save $20)
Lego Star Wars The Dark Falcon (#75389) — $152 $179.99 (save $27.99)
Lego Icons Back to The Future Time Machine (#10300) — $170 $199.99 (save $29.99)
Have you ever wished that you could simply make a run to the Amazon store instead of waiting *shudders* a business day? Well, Amazon just announced the next best thing — or the first best thing, if you'd prefer to not leave your house: Depending on where you live, three-hour or one-hour Amazon delivery could be a thing now.
Three-hour Amazon delivery is available for folks in more than 2,000 cities and towns in the US, and one-hour Amazon delivery is available in hundreds. (Head to amazon.com/getitfast to see your delivery options.)
Eligible items are the types of things for which you'd typically make a Target run: pantry staples, cleaning supplies, health and beauty items, baby essentials, and over-the-counter medications. Other categories include electronics, toys, clothing and accessories, and home and garden.
SEE ALSO: The best robot vacuum deals to shop ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Dreame, Shark, and EufyThe March 17 news comes the week before Amazon's Big Spring Sale kicks off on March 25 (and runs through March 31). A huge chunk of items in the categories we just listed will be on sale.
You don't need to be a Prime member to get access to most Big Spring Deals, nor do you have to be a Prime member to get one-hour or three-hour delivery as an option. However, speedy delivery is much cheaper for Prime members: One-hour costs $9.99 with Prime or $19.99 without Prime, and three-hour costs $4.99 with Prime or $14.99 without Prime.
It'd be nice if Amazon revived its free $5 delivery driver tip from the holidays in honor of this new delivery milestone. But either way, don't forget to tip your driver.
TL;DR: Ahead of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, Pokémon fans can already grab the Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest – Fall 2025 for $47.30, down from $57.99, and lock in a preorder for the Pokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection—Series 1 for $59.99 before its March 20 release.
A quick look at the best Amazon Spring Sale Pokémon deals: Our Top Pick Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest - Fall 2025 $47.30 at Amazon (save $10.69) Shop Now Best Preorder Pick Pokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection—Series 1 $59.99 at Amazon Shop NowAmazon’s Big Spring Sale is almost here, but if you’re a keen Pokémon collector who’s already hoping to save money both on the trading card game, video games, and more, there are plenty of bargains already going right now — starting with the Pokémon TCG.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Our pick: The Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest - Fall 2025 $47.30 at AmazonThe early standout is the Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest – Fall 2025, which is marked down to $47.30 from its $57.99 list price. That’s an 18% discount, or $10.69 in savings, on a bundle that packs in more than just booster packs.
The tin includes six Pokémon TCG booster packs, three foil cards featuring Ralts, Kirlia, and Riolu, a Mega Lucario coin, four sticker sheets, and a mini portfolio for storage.
The included six booster packs, according to imagery, are two each of Destined Rivals, Journey Together, and Mega Evolution — each costing between $10 and $15 individually. With that, you’re saving at least $12.70 on the booster packs alone, even before you take the promo cards and storage case into account.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Best preorder pick: Pokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection—Series 1 $59.99 at AmazonThe second option is less of a markdown and more of a strategic preorder for anyone trying to get ahead of the rush. The Pokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection—Series 1 is available to preorder for $59.99 and is set to release on March 20.
This set, along with a booster pack each of Phantasmal Flames and Mega Evolution, includes one booster pack containing three of nine illustration rare-style promo cards themed around first partner Pokémon from the Kanto, Sinnoh, or Alola regions, plus a sticker sheet.
Currently, this only sits $5 above market price on TCGplayer — and is nearly $5 cheaper than any listing available there, as well. Because this is a limited collection, we expect the value of the First Partner Illustration Collection to go way up once there’s less availability after its release date.
Pokemon TCG: Mega Evolution: Ascended Heroes: 2-Pack Blister (Random Promo) — $29.95 $31.37 (save $1.42)
Pokémon TCG: Pokémon Day 2026 Collection — $34.45 $37.00 (save $2.55)
Pokemon Shining Pearl (Nintendo Switch) — $48.14 $59.99 (save $11.85)
Pokémon Sword (Nintendo Switch) — $51.30 $59.99 (save $8.69)
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! (Nintendo Switch) — $53.40 $59.99 (save $6.59)
Pokemon Legends: Z-A (Nintendo Switch) — $54.49 $59.80 (save $5.31)
Pokémon TCG: Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection Box — $69.99 $74.49 (save $4.50)
Pokémon TCG: Mega Charizard X ex Ultra-Premium Collection — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)
Pokemon TCG: Mega Evolution: Ascended Heroes Mini Tin Display (10 Units - 2 of Each) — $249.99 $349.99 (save $100)
Boox is debuting a new generation of Go e-readers and e-ink tablets. The Boox Go 10.3-inch e-ink tablet, which resembles the Kindle Scribe, is on its second generation and now comes in two models: the standard Go 10.3 and the Go 10.3 Lumi. The latter features a dual-tone front light, designed for reading in low light.
The new Boox Go 10.3 e-ink tablets are ultra thin, just 4.6mm thick. Credit: BooxThe previous generation of Boox Go 10.3 had the Android 12 system, but Gen II is upgrading to Android 15. With access to the Google Play Store, you have access to millions of apps, including all the reading essentials — Libby, The Kindle Store, and Kobo e-books. The tablet supports 26 file formats, including PDF, EPUB, MOBI, DOCX, MP3, and more. It's even equipped with speakers for audiobook listeners. It comes with a whopping 64GB of storage, four times the amount of storage you can find in most e-readers.
The Boox Go 10.3 measures 4.6 millimeters thick and 12.7 ounces, while the Lumi is barely bigger, measuring 4.8 millimeters and 12.8 ounces to support the added front light. Both models have 300 ppi resolution, the same you'll find in the Kindle Scribe. Boox Go e-ink tablets come with the Boox Magnetic InkSense Plus stylus and a slim magnetic case, so it's like a digital notebook.
The Boox Go 10.3 (Gen II) costs $419.99 while the Boox Go 10.3 Lumi (Gen II) costs $449.99. As of March 17, both models are available for purchase at Boox and Amazon.
Having recently tested and loved the new generation of Kindle Scribe, we're looking forward to putting it head-to-head with the new Boox Go to see which is the better e-reader and e-ink tablet.
Opens in a new window Credit: Boox Boox Go 10.3 (Gen II) $419.99 at BooxIt's official: Amazon's Big Spring Sale is back and ready to deliver another batch of deals for shoppers. If you're itching to see what the retailer has available for this year's event, the good news is you don't have to wait for its start date (it runs from March 25-31). Already we've spotted quite a few offers worth checking out, including some stellar deals on AirPods.
AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4 (both with ANC and without ANC) are already on sale at Amazon. If you've been looking to score new earbuds to pair with your Apple tech this year, we've gathered up our favorite early AirPods deals below. As we get closer to the sale event's start, we'll be sure to update this page as new deals go live.
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!Note: You don't need to be a Prime member to shop the sale, but Prime members will receive exclusive deals on a variety of items.
Best early AirPods deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple AirPods Pro 3 $209.99 at AmazonThe AirPods Pro 3 are some of our favorite earbuds for Apple users, earning spots on both our lists of the best headphones and best earbuds. Our review had high praise for them, with writer Adam Doud calling them, "a remarkable upgrade in functionality over their predecessors, with better battery life and ANC, as well as a new heart rate sensor."
Boasting great sound quality and noise-cancelling features, alongside a hefty battery life that can last up to eight hours (with ANC) on a single charge, these AirPods are a nice upgrade indeed. Ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, they're on sale for $209.99.
Best early AirPods 4 deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple AirPods 4 (Without ANC) $99 at AmazonIf you're not looking to drop a ton of cash on new earbuds, one of our favorite early deals is on the AirPods 4 without Active Noise Cancellation. These AirPods have dropped to just $99 at Amazon, saving you $30 on list price.
If you had your eye on their noise-canclling siblings, the good news is these AirPods 4 are also on sale right now. These are currently marked down to just $148.99 at Amazon, $30.01 off their original list price of $179. So no matter which option you choose, you can save some cash right now.
More AirPods 4 deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple AirPods 4 (With ANC) $148.99 at AmazonJimmy Kimmel has already shared his thoughts on Jake Paul's recent appearance at a Trump rally, but on Monday he also reacted to the influencer-turned-boxer's interview with the president in which Paul talks more about his interest in politics.
"What a news flash that Jake Paul wants to run for office!" Kimmel said. "That's also Trump's fault. You see what you did? You've inspired a whole generation of muppet-brained numbskulls to want to be president.
"I mean really. We're gonna look back at Donald Trump one day like he was Thomas Jefferson when we have Jake Paul in the White House."
Marshall, purveyor of vintage-inspired headphones and speakers, is launching its second party speaker, the Bromley 450. The 450 is a lightweight and compact companion to Marshall's first party speaker, the Bromley 750. But despite its smaller stature, it has a big presence in the loudest of rooms.
“With Bromley 450, our goal was to take everything we loved about the Bromley 750 and bring it into a more compact form. It delivers the same signature sound: fast, powerful bass, clean mids, and detailed highs," says Malcolm Kennedy, Director of Audio & Acoustics at Marshall Group.
The Bromley 450 includes integrated lights inspired by '70s stages. Credit: MarshallThe Bromley 450 comes with True Stereophonic 360 sound and over 40 hours of battery life. We've come to expect long battery life in Marshall's devices, having tested the Marshall Major V headphones, which have over 100 hours of battery life. It's encased in a water-based PU leather wrap with a metal grate toting Marshall's signature logo as well as integrated lights. Hanna Wallner, Product Manager at Marshall Group, adds, "This speaker is smaller and more affordable yet still packed with impressive features including sound that hits every corner, a stage light-inspired light show, and our unique Marshall design.”
Just over 26 pounds, the Bromley 450 is easy to tote around with its built-in handle. Credit: MarshallUnlike the Bromley 750, which can be wheeled like a suitcase, the Bromley 450 has a built-in handle, meaning you will have to carry it by hand. Luckily, it's lightweight, weighing just over 26 pounds. It's fit for gatherings both indoors and outside with an IP55 rating, making it dust and splash-proof. It includes two combo jacks so you can equip it with mics or DJ equipment.
The speaker has Bluetooth and Auracast, allowing you to connect other Auracast devices for surround sound. The Bromley 450 retails for $799.99 and will be available to shop starting March 31.
ARMY, this one's for you.
Netflix has released the trailer for documentary BTS: The Return, which will go behind the scenes of the K-pop icons' reformation in Los Angeles, the recording of their upcoming fifth album ARIRANG, and the pressure they're under to "return."
One of the biggest pop groups in the world, BTS announced a hiatus in June 2022 in order for members RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook to fulfil South Korea's mandatory military service (which they all completed by June 2025), as well as spending time on solo projects.
Directed by Bao Nguyen (The Greatest Night in Pop) and produced by BTS' label HYBE, Martha, and Karol G, the documentary links up with BTS ahead of the release of ARIRANG and the monster world tour they're about to embark on. It's an emotional, uplifting trailer, and fans longtime and new will delight at seeing the Bangtan Boys back together.
And it's not the only BTS-Netflix collab up ahead...
We're getting closer to the New Moon part of the lunar cycle, which is why it appears hardly visible tonight.
What is today’s Moon phase?As of Tuesday, March 17, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 4% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.
There’s barely any of the Moon lit up tonight, so you won’t be able to see any surface features.
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?NASA says the Moon takes about 29.5 days to orbit Earth, going through eight different phases. We always see the same side, but the Sun lights up different portions as it moves, which is why it can look full, half, or just a thin sliver. These changing shapes are called the lunar phases, and there are eight in total:
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.
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