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Behold, Earth.

The live stream you see above is beamed down from the International Space Station, which orbits some 250 miles above our planet. It's filmed by the Earth and space live streaming company Sen, whose high-definition camera system, SpaceTV-1, peers down at sprawling forests, oceans, metropolises, and beyond.

"You see a beautiful planet and a borderless world," Sen's founder and CEO, Charles Black, told Mashable.

Anyone, with internet, can watch it. "It's about democratizing space," Black added.

SEE ALSO: NASA scientist viewed first Voyager images. What he saw gave him chills.

The video from Sen, a Mashable media partner, averages about 20 hours of live footage every day, with just a few seconds or so of latency as the signal travels to Earth's surface — via NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System — and is then distributed to people watching, like you. Spread out over 24-hours are routine loss of signal periods, which can last fewer than two minutes or as long as some 20 minutes, wherein Sen will replay recently live streamed footage. Signal losses in orbit occur for a variety of reasons, such as when NASA switches satellite relays during downlinking or when the signal is blocked by the station's sprawling solar arrays.

"You never know what you might see." - Charles Black

Tuning in, you'll regularly see new sights. The space station orbits Earth about 16 times a day, and during each orbit the floating laboratory shifts a little to the west. "Whenever you log on, you can see something different," Black said. "You never know what you might see." When the station is orbiting above the nightside of Earth, a message on the bottom of the screen will read "Sunrise in X minutes." The messaging also shows where the view is, such as "Tanzania."

We've certainly come a long way since U.S. researchers captured the first view of Earth from space in 1946. It's grainy, but poignant. Some 14 years later, a new era in Earth observation commenced when the U.S. weather satellite TIROS-1 beamed back over 19,000 orbital images in 1960.

Now, you can watch high-definition live footage from your phone.

For nearly five years, Fortnite has not been natively playable on iPhones. That could change as soon as next week.

Fortnite developer Epic Games, via founder and CEO Tim Sweeney on X, announced that the game would return to the iOS App Store in the U.S. next week. This comes half a decade after the game was unceremoniously dropped from Apple devices due to a dispute between Apple and Epic over Apple's policy of taking a commission on in-app purchases. That turned into an ongoing legal battle between the two companies, and a Wednesday court order in Epic's favor prompted the decision to bring Fortnite back to iPhones.

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In case you haven't been following along, the short version is that Apple likes to take as much as 30 percent off the top of all in-app purchases, and Fortnite got booted from the App Store because Epic sidestepped that process by encouraging users to make purchases on Epic's website instead. Apple was eventually ordered by the courts to stop blocking third-party apps from linking to alternative payment options.

However, Wednesday's ruling found that Apple had allegedly been charging a 27 percent commission on out-of-app purchases, alongside other measures meant to deter users from paying for things that way. Apple is now held in contempt of court over all of this and has been ordered to stop. To make matters even more inconvenient for Apple, Sweeney said Fortnite will return to the App Store globally and the case will be dropped...only as long as Apple extends the court-ordered policy to its global App Store operations.

The ball is in Apple's court now, I guess.

Was Tesla's board looking to replace Elon Musk as CEO?

A surprising new report from The Wall Street Journal claims Tesla's board sought to replace Elon Musk with a new CEO. However, since the report was published, Musk has denied the accuracy of the WSJ's reporting.

In a late-night post on X, Musk wrote, "It is an EXTREMELY BAD BREACH OF ETHICS that the @WSJ would publish a DELIBERATELY FALSE ARTICLE and fail to include an unequivocal denial beforehand by the Tesla board of directors!" Musk also shared an official statement from Tesla chair Robyn Denholm, which called the report "absolutely false."

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According to the report, some Tesla board members were "irritated" with Musk's lack of focus on Tesla. Musk famously stepped away from running his EV car company to take on a new gig with the Trump administration as a special government employee. Musk has been closely involved with a controversial government cost-cutting effort known as DOGE. The WSJ reports this prompted the Tesla board members to contact executive search firms to start the process of finding a new CEO for Tesla.

The WSJ reports that the Tesla board members were close to working with one major executive search firm. In addition to a new CEO, Tesla's board was reportedly searching for an independent director to add to the company as well.

In March, a long-time Tesla investor urged Musk to either return to the company or resign as CEO. And after a dismal earnings report in April, Musk said he would step away from DOGE and devote "far more" time to Tesla.

"Earlier today, there was a media report erroneously claiming that the Tesla Board had contacted recruitment firms to initiate a CEO search at the company," Denholm's statement reads. "This is absolutely false (and this was communicated to the media before the report was published). The CEO of Tesla is Elon Musk and the Board is highly confident in his ability to continue executing on the exciting growth plan ahead."

Tesla has been struggling in recent months, ever since Musk started working with President Donald Trump and DOGE.

Musk's EV car company reported a 71 percent drop in profit for the most recent quarter. Tesla attributed much of this to boycotts and protests against Tesla, Musk, and DOGE. Tesla sales have fallen around the world as a result. Many Tesla owners have also been looking to get rid of their EVs due to the company's ties with Musk.

A deal for a state-backed Emirati firm to use a Trump-affiliated digital coin was announced in a panel that included the president’s son and his business partner, who promised, “This is only the beginning.”

Lyft is launching a new app experience for older riders, intended to support senior independence.

Called Lyft Silver, the new update redesigns the app into a simplified, heavily-supported ride experience featuring enlarged text and simplified ride options, with just single "request ride" and "schedule a ride" buttons. Lyft Silver users will also be paired with easier-to-enter cars and will have access to live phone support.

SEE ALSO: Chronically online drivers are scarily distracted, survey says

According to research conducted by Lyft, 71 percent of older adults reported "low" levels of tech savviness, and are more likely to cancel or "no show" a requested ride than younger users. "They may fear making permanent mistakes or be quick to abandon experiences that feel overwhelming. Some worry about running into problems when using apps on their own, feeling anxious about getting stuck. Lyft Silver can play a vital role in changing that," the company explained. "By focusing on the needs of older adults, we aim to provide a transportation option that empowers independence and enhances their daily lives."

Credit: Lyft

To activate Lyft Silver, riders can open the app, tap 'You' in the bottom right corner, and choose 'Lyft Silver' from the main menu. Riders can also be gifted a Lyft Silver account.

The experience was designed with input from advocacy groups like the Foundation for Social Connection Action Network, which works to address social isolation and loneliness, as well as local partners such as AltaMed, Urban League, NOAH, SAGE, and Self Help for the Elderly. The company says it is collaborating with community organizations to offer discounted rides to older rides, too.

Family and caregivers can also connect their loved ones' Lyft Silver accounts to a family account and use a Lyft Cash wallet to ensure their rides are paid for, or link it with Lyft Concierge, a courtesy ride program that allows businesses, health care providers, and caregivers the ability to schedule rides for others.

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Early access to the feature rolls out today (May 1) to a small number of cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, Phoenix, San Francisco, Tampa Bay, Washington, D.C., and select areas of New Jersey. 

TL;DR: Sterling Stock Picker is an AI-powered Stock guidance tool to help you invest your money, and it's only A$108 for life.

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AU$761 Save AU$653 Get Deal

When you're first starting out, investing can feel a bit like gambling. You throw your money down, and it's a crapshoot whether you'll get more back or lose it all. Thing is, that's not actually how the stock market works. If you do your research, you can learn how to reduce your risk and make better investments, whether that means they're safer or there's more room to grow. And you don't have to learn it all on your own. 

Sterling Stock Picker is an award-winning platform that helps you research your investments before you make them, and a lifetime subscription just went on sale for A$108 (reg. A$761). 

An investment expert in your pocket

Sterling Stock Picker (SSP) takes some of the guesswork out of investing by giving you a clear, data-driven approach. SSP's unique North Star technology helps you decide whether to buy, sell, hold, or avoid a stock with straightforward guidance you don't need to be an expert to understand. There are even personalized recommendations based on your risk tolerance and investment goals. 

So what makes this different from all the other stock tools? This one is powered by AI you already know and trust. Finley is your personal AI financial coach powered by OpenAI, just like ChatGPT. It gives you real-time data access and strategic investment advice, so it's a whole lot easier to understand the stock market, no matter your experience level. 

Sterling Stock Picker goes beyond just providing insights; it helps you build your portfolio from the ground up. Its Done-For-You Portfolio Builder takes your risk tolerance and investment goals into account, simplifying the process of creating a diversified portfolio. Plus, you get continuous analysis and suggestions to keep your investments on track.

It's only A$108 to get a Sterling Stock Picker Lifetime Subscription, but there aren't many codes left. 

StackSocial prices subject to change.

SAVE $45: As of May 1, Amazon's cloud gaming bundle — which includes the Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Luna controller — is on sale for just $84.98. That's 35% off the usual cost of $129.98.

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$129.98 Save $45.00 Get Deal

While Microsoft is raising Xbox console and controller prices, Amazon is taking a different approach: lowering its cloud gaming bundle cost.

As of May 1, you can grab the Fire TV Stick 4K and Luna controller at Amazon for just $79.98. That's 33% off its usual cost of $119.98. For an even better gaming experience, you can also get the Fire TV Stick 4K Max bundled with the Luna controller for $84.98, down 35% from the usual $129.98.

SEE ALSO: Our favorite affordable gaming laptop is only $700 during Amazon's Gaming Week sale

Amazon and Xbox joined forces so that Game Pass Ultimate members can access and play cloud-enabled games through the Xbox app on the Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max — no console required. Stream RPGs like Starfield and Fallout 4, racers like Forza Horizon 5, and hundreds of other high-end games just by clicking a few buttons. All you need is a Bluetooth-enabled controller.

The included Luna controller unlocks an optimal Luna game-streaming experience. Luna is specifically Amazon's cloud gaming service. Our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) tested it out and called it "a must-have device if you want to play games through Amazon's cloud." It features its own separate WiFi connection, which helps to reduce input lag as you play and keep your games looking and feeling as smooth as possible (which isn't always the case with cloud gaming).

With the Luna gaming experience and the ability to play Xbox games via Fire TV Stick, you're all set. No need to splurge on a more expensive console.

Have you ever wanted a mobile device designed solely to scan your eyeballs? No, that sounds a little creepy? Well, that's too dang bad, because you're getting it anyway.

Tools for Humanity, a start-up backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, debuted the Orb Mini this week, a smartphone-sized device with two massive eye sensors on it. The hardware is part of the World project and app, a grand plan aimed at creating a global identification system.

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The idea is that these sensors, paired with a blockchain registry, could serve as a tool for verifying someone's humanity. And yes, this is because artificial intelligence evangelists envision a world where it's impossible to distinguish between a human being and an AI agent online.

The Orb orbital scanner is reminiscent of the retinal scanners in Minority Report, a dystopian science-fiction movie, which likely isn't the first association that Tools for Humanity wants for its product.

So, how does the optical scanner work?

The components for the Orb, a previous version of the startup's retinal scanner. Credit: Tools for Humanity

Working in tandem with an app, the Orb Mini would scan your iris, which would be associated with a unique ID and stored with blockchain technology. The effort is part of the so-called "World human verification project," according to TechCrunch. Tools for Humanity also has a larger version of the device, simply called The Orb.

Besides proving your humanity, other uses for the technology include verifying your identity on dating apps or being a part of a payment tool. Wired reported World is working with Match to run a pilot program in Japan where Tinder users can use the company's tech to verify their identity. The tech outlet also reported World is working on a Visa-backed debit card and will be launching identification services in six U.S. cities: Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, and San Francisco.

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Tools for Humanity may also try to incentivize users to scan their eyes with Orb devices with — what else? — cryptocurrency. As The Verge noted, folks who scan their eyes into the system will receive 16 Worldcoin (WLD), a new cryptocurrency tied to the very same World human verification project.

So, if you're eager to scan your retinas into Sam Altman's eyeball machine, now is your time.

SAVE $30: As of May 1, get the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV for $69, down from its normal price of $99, for the rest of the 2025 season. That's a 30% discount. It's just $59 for current Apple TV+ subscribers.

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$99 Save $30 Get Deal

Can't stand to miss a single Major League Soccer game? Apple has a solution: The subscription-based MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. It offers live coverage of all the normal MLS regular season and playoff matches and more, all up to stream straight from wherever you're watching Apple TV. It's a must-have if you're a soccer fan, but as we feel the squeeze in this economy, services like this on top of paying for streaming platforms can feel like a luxury. Luckily, Apple has a deal that can make getting your soccer on a much cheaper affair for a while.

As of May 1, get the MLS Season Pass for $69, down from its usual price of $99, for the rest of the 2025 season. That's $30 off and a discount of 30%. It's just $59 for current Apple TV+ subscribers. This deal only applies to the seasonal subscription option, and the monthly subscription will still remain the same price if you don't want to pay for the rest of the 2025 season.

SEE ALSO: The best cheap 4K TVs in 2025

MLS Season Pass is available straight through the Apple TV app, and you can watch from anywhere. It offers live streaming and on demand options for all the Major League Soccer matches, playoffs, and more, with both English and Spanish options available.

Every Sunday night, MLS Season Pass also offers a featured game of the week under its Sunday Night Soccer promotion. There's also MLS 360 access, which lets you check out highlights and other live commentary from matches. It's an invaluable set of content if you're into the sport, and since you can get it cheaper right now, it's well worth subscribing while there are still games to watch.

AI Mode in Google Search is one step closer to public launch now that the waitlist has been removed for U.S. users.

In an announcement on Thursday, Google shared that all users over 18 years old can now opt in to trying out AI Mode in Labs, the company's testing ground for new AI features. Google calls AI mode a "new Search experiment that uses advanced reasoning, thinking and multimodal capabilities to answer even your toughest questions."

Google also shared that it's introducing "product and place cards" within the responses for up-to-date information, including images, ratings, reviews, store hours, and availability.

SEE ALSO: Google rolls out Gemini 2.5 Flash preview in the Gemini app. What's new?

For the uninitiated, AI Mode is Google's search feature that combines the Gemini chatbot experience with search results. The feature integrates Gemini's reasoning capabilities with Google's traditional search engine algorithm. It processes search queries by breaking down the question, scanning the web, and summarizing its findings. "What we've done is that we've taught the model how to use Google," Robby Stein, Google's VP of product for Google Search, told Mashable in an interview.

Via Giphy Google is going all-in on AI search

The introduction of AI Mode is just one of the many ways Google is injecting AI features into its search engine.

AI Mode is different from AI Overviews, which provides an AI-generated summary at the top of the search page. Instead, AI Mode looks more like the standalone Gemini app interface where can ask follow-up questions, but with real-time search results in a sidebar.

"People want more control and an ability to say, 'I have a pretty complicated, specific thing in mind... like comparing, four or five different products that don't even exist in any single place,'" said Stein, "and they really want the power of AI to help them with more of their needs."

AI Overviews, which launched almost exactly a year ago, is the most prominent change to the traditional search results format. And its controversies are well documented at this point. There are hallucinations and errors, as well as polarized reactions from users who find the feature annoying, especially since it can't be turned off. Many publishers are also concerned about how it's affecting their traffic. By summarizing the contents of webpages within Google itself, many websites are seeing fewer visitors.

But according to Google's Q1 earnings report, AI Overviews now has 1.5 billion monthly users. We asked Stein if that's because users are served AI Overviews by default, and Stein clarified that Google doesn't measure use by whether AI Overviews simply appear on the page. "It's based on our view that the user, read it, interacted with it, engaged with it, in some way."

When the conversation turned to Google's responsibility to publishers, Stein said "having a thriving web is in everyone's best interest, it's important to Google, it's important to our users, important to publishers."

He also shared thoughts on how the new AI Mode can lead to user experiences that never would have involved publishers in the first place. "I also think that this is an expansionary moment where what we're seeing is that these are kinds of questions that the people were not commonly asking of Google, because now you can ask really anything." Stein gave the example of uploading a picture of something wrong with his bathroom tile to AI Mode, which "diagnosed" the issue and shared links to local businesses.

When asked whether Google has seen a decrease in visits to publishers, as some surveys and individual publishers have noticed, Stein said they haven't seen a change in clicks out to the wider web. "For any individual publisher, there's lots of reasons why something could fluctuate," he said. "We don't really look at specific publishers in that way. We think about it really in the aggregate."

How to try AI Mode in Google Search

As of May 1, interested users in the U.S. can start searching with AI Mode. To use the experimental tool, you will need to turn on your web search history in your Google account.

To get started, head to Google Labs to sign up.

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day on May 1: OUR TOP PICK $50 DoorDash gift card $42.50 (save $7.50) Get Deal BEST SMARTWATCH DEAL Garmin Venu 3S $349.99 (save $100) Get Deal BEST GAMING DEAL Fire TV Stick 4K with Luna controller $74.98 (save $45) Get Deal BEST FITNESS DEAL Bowflex SelectTech 840 adjustable kettlebell $129.98 (save $69.02) Get Deal BEST SPEAKER DEAL Amazon Echo Pop $27.99 (save $12 + get free WiZ smart bulb) Get Deal

Amazon is kicking off the month of May with some pretty impressive deals on top brands like Garmin, Echo, and Bowflex. No, there's no big shopping event going on. These are just deals for the sake of deals — and those are our favorite kind. In a time when everything is getting more expensive, it's a thrill to see brands actually lowering prices. We've rounded up some discounts we think are worth grabbing.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on May 1. If none of these are your cup of tea, be sure to check out our picks from April 29 and April 30. Many of those deals are still live, including the lowest price ever on our favorite Bluetooth speaker for bass lovers and a 34% discount on our top budget earbuds.

Our top pick: DoorDash $50 gift card Opens in a new window Credit: DoorDash $50 DoorDash gift card $42.50 at Amazon
$50 Save $7.50 Get Deal

Whether you're looking for a gift for someone in your life or you've just got food on the mind, you can score a $50 DoorDash gift card for only $42.50 as of May 1. That's 15% cheaper than usual. Be sure to select the $50 gift amount to secure the discount and enter the email address of the person you want to receive the gift (it's ok if it's you). The electronic gift card will then be emailed to the recipient immediately after purchase with details on redemption. Beyond just food delivery from local restaurants, you'll be giving the gift of extra time.

Garmin Venu 3S Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Venu 3S $349.99 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $100 Get Deal

The Venu 3S is the smaller version of the Garmin Venu 3, featuring a 41mm case instead of 45mm. It also has a slightly shorter battery life, but otherwise it's basically the same watch that ticks all the right boxes — smart features, health features, fitness features, and more. It offers in-depth recovery advice, detailed sleep data, a speaker and microphone for hands-free calling, virtual assistant access, and truly impressive health and fitness tools. It's regularly $449.99, but you can save 22% as of May 1 and grab it for only $349.99. That matches its best price ever.

Fire TV Stick 4K + Luna Controller Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K + Luna controller $74.98 at Amazon
$119.98 Save $45 Get Deal

With Xbox prices rising, it's pretty convenient that Amazon's gaming bundle allows you to enjoy a high-end gaming experience without the need for a console. You can get started with Amazon's game streaming service, Luna, for only $74.98 — that's 38% off its usual price. The bundle includes the Fire TV Stick 4K and a Luna controller, which our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) called "an excellent gamepad that provides the optimal Luna game-streaming experience." The controller features its own separate WiFi connection, which helps to reduce input lag as you play. The Fire TV Stick 4K allows you to access popular games — all you'll need is the Luna app and a Prime or Luna subscription and you're off to the races.

BowFlex SelectTech 840 Adjustable Kettlebell Opens in a new window Credit: Bowflex BowFlex SelectTech 840 adjustable kettlebell $129.98 at Amazon
$199 Save $69.02 Get Deal

An adjustable weight is a major hack for saving space in your home while still allowing you to diversify your workouts. And as of May 1, the BowFlex SelectTech 840 adjustable kettlebell is 35% off, dropping its $199 price tag down to only $129.98. With the turn of a dial, you can adjust the weight from eight to 40 pounds, effectively replacing up to six kettlebell weights. The weight also includes a two-month free trial of JRNY all-access membership.

Echo Pop Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Echo Pop $27.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $12.00 + get free WiZ smart bulb Get Deal

If you've been wanting to add Alexa to your home, the Echo Pop is the least expensive way to do so — especially when it's on sale. Usually $40, you can snag one for just $27.99 as of May 1 and get a free WiZ smart bulb with your purchase. The Pop is basically an Echo Dot lite, made for people "who like to keep music playing, and who also use Alexa as a home assistant." It's not particularly groundbreaking for the Echo lineup, but it's budget-friendly and sound great in any room.

Check out our full review of the Echo Pop.

None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.

SAVE $300: As of May 1, get the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, Intel Arc, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $799.99, down from its usual price of $1,099.99 at Dell. That's a discount of 31%.

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$1,099.99 Save $300 Get Deal

Still chugging along with an old laptop? Don't sit and get frustrated with slow loading times, sticky keys, and a muddy screen. Move on with a new model and get more done — and you can gift yourself with an affordable laptop under $800 today.

As of May 1, get the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, Intel Arc, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $799.99, down from its usual price of $1,099.99, at Dell. That's $300 off and a discount of 31%.

SEE ALSO: As tariffs come for tech, these are the best cheap laptops under $1,000

This portable, lightweight laptop boasts an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor with Intel Arc graphics, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD so you can store whatever you need to without having to rely on an external hard drive.

This laptop has integrated AI so you can have your laptop help you with writing or creative tasks, or even texting and calling with your laptop like a MacBook with Intel Unison.

There's a lot to love about this configuration, especially under $1,000. While this base model won't be a great pick if you're a hardcore gamer, it can handle just about anything else, whether that's streaming your favorite shows or creating a presentation. It's on clearance, though, so make sure you get yours before these models sell out.

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SAVE $65.18: As of May 1, get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite for $199.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $265.17. That's a discount of 25%.

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$265.17 Save $65.18 Get Deal

Sometimes, your phone's screen just isn't big enough for what you want to do with it. Maybe you got a folding device to avoid that problem. Or maybe you just switch to your laptop or desktop for those tasks. A tablet can solve those problems easily. Maybe you need a new tablet for the kids or the family, one that's reasonably priced. If you're on the lookout for a new one, you can't lose with this deal from Amazon.

As of May 1, get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite for $199.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $265.17. That's $65.18 off and a discount of 25%. This price applies to all three colorways: Chiffon Pink, Mint, and Oxford Gray.

This 10.4-inch tablet is a lightweight gadget that has a crisp, clear display with a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels. Its processor can handle just about anything you need as well, so you can stream your favorite TV shows and movies, play a swath of different games, and much more, all from your hands.

This tablet also comes with an S Pen stylus, so you can use it to navigate through menus, write down notes or make doodles and art — whatever your heart desires. It's a lot like many of its expensive alternatives, but much cheaper with some of the very same features.

If you need a reliable tablet that you or the family can use, this is a fantastic option that's less than $200. Be sure and grab yours before the price goes back up, as this is a versatile buy. And if you need a gift for a tech-savvy giftee, it's a perfect pick for that too.

SAVE $232: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (256GB) is on sale at Amazon for $1,067.99, down from the normal price of $1,299.99. That's an 18% discount and the lowest we've seen at Amazon.

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$1,299.99 Save $232 Get Deal

If you're in the market for a top-tier phone, you've probably budgeted for well over $1,000, and with tariff news changing every day, that might go higher. But if you're quick, you can score a premium model at a steep discount today.

As of May 1, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (256GB) is on sale for $1,067.99 at Amazon, marked down from the standard list price of $1,299.99. That shaves $232 off the price thanks to the 18% discount. This sale also happens to be the lowest price we've seen at Amazon.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of the most powerful smartphones on the market. Samsung used its most powerful battery ever in the S25 Ultra. In Mashable's review, writer Alex Perry noted the Samsung S25 Ultra got almost 27 hours of battery life when looping a 1080p video on the display. That means you can likely get over a day's worth of battery life out of each charge.

SEE ALSO: Score the 32-inch Samsung M8 Smart Monitor for $300 off and give your office a big upgrade

This model also comes with 256GB for storing all your dog photos and downloaded movies. That'll come in handy during summer vacation, since you'll need plenty of entertainment downloaded for the flight.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra also comes with S Pen, which is great for jotting down notes or using Samsung's Circle to Search function. Plus, the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip is the newest processor.

If your smartphone has been lagging or no longer holds a charge for all-day use, today is a great day to upgrade while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is hanging out at $1,067.99 — the lowest price Amazon has ever offered.

Starting today, Microsoft will be raising the recommended retail prices of its Xbox consoles and controllers, and video games are next. Microsoft says some new first-party games will see a holiday season price increase to $79.99.

The news was announced on a May 1 blog post on the Xbox support blog.

The blog post reads, “We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of development. Looking ahead, we continue to focus on offering more ways to play more games across any screen and ensuring value for Xbox players.”

While Microsoft cites “market conditions” and the “rising cost” of development, the company didn’t mention tariffs specifically. However, we’ve already seen a wave of tariff-related price increases, with more likely to come in the near future.

And Xbox isn’t the only platform potentially raising prices. Nintendo alarmed some Switch gamers when it announced that the Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World would be priced at $80. Video game prices have stayed relatively flat for decades, and as we noted at the time, the Mario Kart World price could be a harbinger of more price increases to come. In fact, a price adjustment may be overdue.

However, the Microsoft announcement did leave the company some wiggle room. The company said they "expect to adjust the pricing of some of our new, first-party games starting this holiday season to $79.99." (Emphasis added.)

Mashable reached out to Microsoft for comment on the Xbox price changes, and we'll update this article if we receive more information.

SAVE $91.50: As of May 1, get the limited edition Shark FlexStyle in Blossom Bliss for $238.49. Use code SPECIAL10 at checkout to save $91.50 for 27% off.

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$329.99 Save $91.50 Get Deal

Another day, another great Shark deal. Earlier this week, we spotted the Shark FlexStyle back down to $239.99, saving 20% off. This air styling and hair drying system is our favorite Dyson Airwrap dupe, making at-home blowouts an easy reality. But ahead of Mother's Day, which is May 11 if you needed a reminder, Shark just dropped an even better deal on the FlexStyle.

As of May 1, Shark has dropped its price on its limited edition Blossom Bliss FlexStyle. Normally $329.99, it was marked down to $264.99, but with code SPECIAL10, you get an extra 10% off. That brings it down to $238.49, 50 cents cheaper than Amazon's FlexStyle listing. That provides $91.50 off for 27% in savings.

The Blossom Bliss FlexStyle comes in a metallic pink finish with decorative cherry blossoms printed on the side — a more festive upgrade from the FlexStyle's usual shade of metallic beige. It comes with five attachments: a styling concentrator, two auto-wrap curlers, an oval brush, and a paddle brush.

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The Europa League semi finals are here, with all eyes on Athletic Club vs. Manchester United. This absolutely huge matchup is all that matters to Manchester United at this stage of the season. It has been a season to forget, but they could end things on a much more positive note by winning this competition and securing qualification for next year's Champions League.

If you want to watch Athletic Club vs. Manchester United for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Athletic Club vs. Manchester United?

Athletic Club vs. Manchester United kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on May 1. This fixture takes place at the San Mamés Stadium.

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Living together in a gigantic six-bed, five-bath property in Miami, eight conventionally attractive women sunbathe in bikinis, twerk in matching jammies, and dance by the pool in almost-sheer bodycon dresses. This is not a new-age iteration of the Playboy Mansion; there are no silk robe-clad men in sight, and in fact, no men at all. This is the Bop House, a content creator mansion founded by 20-year-old Sophie Rain and 22-year-old Aishah Sofey at the tail end of 2024. 

While you may be well-versed with Hype House, Sway House, and the many dupe content mansions that have sprung up since the pandemic, Bop — or "baddie on point" — is part of a growing niche of homes like the Creator House and Rebel House that exclusively host OnlyFans creators. In the four months since Bop's inception, Rain and Sofey have recruited Alina Rose, Camilla Araujo, Julia Filippo, Summer Iris, Ava Reyes, and Joy Mei to their mansion. (Mei has since left, according to Bop House's Instagram bio.)

SEE ALSO: Trump divides the porn industry. He also might ban it.

The uber-successful creators have over 40 million social media followers between them, while Bop House has over four million combined followers on TikTok and Instagram. That's not all. Rain claimed that the content house earned over $10 million in December alone, and its prosperity has already inspired a rival OnlyFans-only mansion called the Asian House. 

In case you're curious about the kind of videos that Bop posts to garner clout at breakneck speed, the ordinary, everydayness of their content may surprise you, at least at first glance. Just like countless other lifestyle creators, the Bop House women make dance videos, play pranks on each other, and wear colour-coordinated outfits. It's a seemingly never-ending slumber party, but the online reaction signals the longstanding and seemingly ever-growing stigma against sex work, even when made on women's own terms. 

Inside the Bop House

Despite the staid nature of their TikTok and Instagram content, most Bop House videos stack millions of views because of the subliminal suggestiveness and seduction. The creators don't just dance to any tunes, but specifically those that encourage jumping and jiggling. On a day out, you'll see them at a PG-13 trampoline park in tank tops and bum shorts, as the camera pans on their butts and boobs. Even if the content appears to be all fun and games, in reality, each post is meticulously planned with the Bop House women hard at work. After all, just like other OnlyFans creators, their income depends on their social media. 

The OnlyFans platform is notoriously bereft of a search function and a discovery space like Explore or FYP. The only way for a creator to get new subscribers is by promoting their work on other forms of media like X, Reddit, Telegram, TikTok, and Instagram. That's why UK-based OnlyFans creator Lauren Roland thinks the Bop House is a genius idea. 

"I spend 90 percent of my day marketing my content online. But there's only so many times I can post photos of myself dressed like a French maid or a nurse before it becomes repetitive," the 51-year-old shares. "Having creators to collaborate with helps your creativity and reach because you're targeting wider audiences." 

Creating content amid censorship

According to an OnlyFans spokesperson, as of April 2025, the platform has over four million registered creators. While it has always been difficult to stand out amidst the crowd, the ongoing censorship of sex workers by big tech is only stigmatising the industry further, making it nearly impossible for creators to exist on mainstream platforms. The current stigmatisation of online sex work can be traced back to the 2018 U.S. bills FOSTA-SESTA (Fighting Online Sex Trafficking Act and Stop Enabling Sex Trafficking Act). 

When Donald Trump signed the controversial bills in his first term with the intent to curb human trafficking, the law made online publishers responsible for any trafficking incidents that take place on their platforms. In an effort to safeguard their own interests, the platforms then began policing content excessively. Human moderators — or worse, automated systems — were trained to aggressively weed out any nudity or reference to sex. These mentions are then flagged as potentially soliciting, and associated accounts are eventually reported or suspended. Sex educators, workers, and creators became collateral damage amidst this censorship, as the process leaves plenty of room for error. 

Last year, Roland lost 125,000 followers on TikTok when the app suspended her account out of the blue. Her Instagram is shadowbanned, meaning it does not appear in the search function, on Explore pages, or under recommended accounts. 

"It's hard for a machine to determine what is or isn't safe for work, it's super dehumanising and demonstrates the ways that people in the erotic sphere are blocked from accessing legitimate infrastructure," says Megan Wallace, the creator behind sex and desire zine PULP and the editorial director at GayTimes. 

For years, heaps of sex workers, educators, and LGBTQIA+ users have protested Meta's arbitrary (shadow)bans of their personal and professional accounts despite complying with their no-nudity and no-solicitation rules.

That also explains why Bop House content is carefully indicative, with absolutely no mention of OnlyFans. The link in their Instagram bio takes users to an official website where you can further tap into the individual creators' OnlyFans accounts — two whole clicks away from Meta. 

The timing is painfully ironic: 2025 is also the year that Anora, a film about a sex worker, swept up six awards at the Oscars. In reality, the sex worker community is being pushed underground. Instead of regulating and protecting sex workers, the current law erases them from social media, enforcing the idea that they aren't valid members of society, worthy of community, connection, or any visibility. 

The timing is painfully ironic: 2025 is also the year that 'Anora,' a film about a sex worker, swept up six awards at the Oscars. In reality, the sex worker community is being pushed underground.

In an attempt to circumvent censorship yet continue to draw in eyes, OnlyFans creators are forced to develop their own niche online. For example, Astrid Wett is known for being a boxer, Bonnie Locket uses her love of supercars to lure fans, while London-based Venus Energy is making more lifestyle-first videos. "I recently started a TikTok series of me struggling to open jars, it's a humorous way for men to offer help that is still above board," Energy explains. 

Similarly, the women of Bop House are distinguishing themselves from other creators through community and by exclusively creating group content. 

But this has elicited uproar and moral panic of its own. The Bop creators are between 19 and 24 years of age, and naysayers on the internet claim they're too young for sex work. Not only does this narrative strip the creators of any agency, but it also fuels the belief that sex work is inherently bad and must be banned. 

"Years ago, with Emma Watson and more recently with Millie Bobby Brown, we have seen barely-legal celebrities be overly sexualised against their will," shares Dr. Carolina Are, innovation fellow at Northumbria University's Centre for Digital Citizens, platform governance researcher, and content creator. Back in 2014, Watson delivered a speech about the lack of gender equality in films and revealed that the press sexualised her when she was only 14 years old. 

In the decade since, nonconsensual objectification has gained the backing of technology like pornographic deepfakes (AI-generated videos) of Brown and other young celebrities that are easily available on the internet. 

"Even musicians have written songs objectifying young girls; so it's incredibly revealing that these adult women who are consensually creating sexual content are somehow a problem for people," Are adds. 

Mounting misconceptions about sex work

This angst towards Bop House magnified in February when 17-year-old content creator Piper Rockelle posted videos with the housemates. The internet was up in arms about an underage creator allegedly joining OnlyFans, but this never happened. Rockelle visited the creators at Rain's private residence (not Bop House) and filmed mainstream TikTok trends. (Teenagers and parents who worked with Rockelle accused her mother, Tiffany Smith, of harassment and abuse in a 2022 lawsuit. Smith denied the allegations, and a settlement was reached.) 

But the furore led to Bop House being labelled "the most disgusting content house" on a YouTube video with over a million views, while they continue to field daily hate on X and TikTok. The consistent fear-mongering spreads the belief that Bop House's viral presence online could lure in minors with PG-13 content, eventually funneling them onto OnlyFans before they are legally allowed. 

When Mashable reached out to OnlyFans for comments, a spokesperson said, "OnlyFans is not affiliated with the Bop House and does not endorse any third party or agency." They also linked us to the platform's child-safety policies. 

In accordance with the UK's Online Safety Act and U.S. 2257 Record-Keeping Regulations, creators have to provide over nine proofs of identity before they can be registered on OnlyFans. This includes their name, email, postal address, date of birth, valid government photo ID, selfie with and without said ID, W-9, and social security number. Depending on the country, subscribers must also provide a range of personal IDs, payment details, and go through age verification checks before viewing media on OnlyFans. 

In the U.S., for instance, fans must share valid over-18 bank details and a passport or driver's license in order to be cleared. To ensure minors aren't accessing OnlyFans through an adult's account, the platform also hosts secondary selfie checks every 30 days. 

Although OnlyFans has roadblocks in place to prevent minors from accessing adult content, the internet at large unfairly places this responsibility on creators. 

SEE ALSO: What the Supreme Court hearing about age verification could mean for you

"Parents and schools should educate children because right now, sex work and any related content is so heavily censored that it restricts access to important conversations about sexual health, wellbeing and consent while proliferating misogynistic content and stigmatising sex," Are says. 

At a time when one in five UK men aged 16 to 29 look at Andrew Tate favourably and believe feminism did more harm than good, safe conversations around sex are essential. Similarly, the recently released Netflix thriller Adolescence —which explores the rise of the toxic manosphere and its impact on young boys — is resonating with audiences globally and making a case for the need for healthy conversation around sex and gender. 

On the other hand, big tech sees a complete elimination of sex workers as the easy fix to trafficking and safety. Roland explains why this only makes matters worse: "Right now OnlyFans creators are making content from the safety of their homes and on their own terms — the Bop House women have solidarity in their togetherness. But if you censor us on social media, we may be forced to [post videos] on platforms like Pornhub." The creator adds that with the latter, sex workers have less control over how much they are paid and how the content is promoted, taking away their agency. 

"Pornhub has collaborated closely with the model community to create a payment structure that fairly compensates them for their work. You can learn more about our tier system here, including how we have regularly implemented model feedback into the system as it evolves," Pornhub's VP of brand and community, Alexzandra Kekesi, said in an emailed statement to Mashable. "Pornhub is deeply invested in the success of the creators that are a part of our community." 

Yet even from the perspective of child safety, some creators prefer a platform like OnlyFans — where viewers must jump through several hoops before seeing adult content — over easily accessible porn websites where age verification and consent is a simple, faith-based "yes or no" answer. (In the U.S., age-verification laws are in effect in several states, requiring ID or facial recognition to access explicit sites. While they outwardly want to curb minors from seeing porn, an early study shows that they don't work, and free speech experts Mashable have spoke to say there are privacy and security concerns.)

"Parents and schools should educate children because right now, sex work and any related content is so heavily censored that it restricts access to important conversations about sexual health, wellbeing and consent." - Researcher Carolina Are

Like any other profession, working in a collective like the Bop House is better for the creators' mental and social welfare than filming alone. Are says, "I'm part of a research network where we address various aspects of content creators' lives, and something that stands out is how lonely their work can be."

Are insists that creator mansions like Bop House can play a vital role in their overall protection and safety. For instance, in February, Rain revealed that her stalker broke into the mansion while she and the team were away at the Super Bowl; he even told the cops that he was married to the creator. In a YouTube video, she sat down with Reyes and Araujo to talk about how terrifying the experience was while emphasising how having the group's support helped her process the trauma. 

Globally, sex workers have a 45 to 75 percent chance of experiencing violence on the job. Popular OnlyFans creators are possibly at a higher risk of exposure to violence, as they're public-facing. 

Energy agrees, "OnlyFans can be an isolating career, so I'm envious of what those girls have by working together." Unfortunately, as per the law, Bop House would be illegal in the UK. Two sex workers cannot work together in the country as it is deemed "brothel-keeping," making it increasingly unsafe by forcing creators to work in silos. 

"But I am trying to access the community where I can," Energy says. "I've joined a few Telegram and Discord groups where we ask each other questions and discuss ideas; I hope those don't get banned too." 

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