Mashable

SAVE $165: The Shure MoveMic Two Kit is on sale at Amazon for $384, down from the normal price of $549. That's a 30% discount and a record-low price at Amazon.

Opens in a new window Credit: Shure Shure MoveMic Two Kit $384 at Amazon
$549 Save $165   Get Deal

By now you've heard (and seen) the buzz around the DJI Mic Mini, which took over every social media feed last summer. But content creators have many other options when it comes to wireless mics. If you're interested in a premium model that removes the need to use a receiver, there's a great deal at Amazon today.

As of April 15, the Shure MoveMic Two Kit is on sale at Amazon for $384, marked down from the normal price of $549. That's a 30% discount that shaves $165 off the price. It's also the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon.

The Shure MoveMic Two Kit is designed to be used with anything you'd possibly be recording with like an iPhone, Android device, or a DSLR. Each Shure kit includes a protective carrying case, two MoveMic wireless lavalier microphones, a charging case, and one MoveMic receiver. However, if you'd rather record directly to your phone, you can skip using the receiver with the Shure Motiv app pairing.

SEE ALSO: The DJI Power 2000 is on sale at Amazon for over $500 off — one of the best portable power stations for creators

Shure designed the MoveMic Two Kit to be user-friendly with long battery life, an IXP4 rating that resists rain, and a 100-foot sight range for recording. Each mic weighs just 8.2 grams and gets eight hours of battery life. The included charging case holds an additional two charging cycles for a total of 24 hours of operation before you'll need to recharge.

Since this is the lowest price we've ever seen, upgrade your content creation sessions with the Shure MoveMic Two Kit. It's 30% off at Amazon which brings the price down to $384, but since this is listed as a limited-time deal, it might be smart to act quickly.

Today, the President of the European Commission (the executive body of the European Union), Ursula von der Leyen, announced an EU age-verification app.

Users download the app, which works on any device including phones and computers, input their passport or ID card, and can prove their age when accessing online services, von der Leyen said in a live statement, the transcript of which is available on the EC's website. She said it's "completely anonymous" and users can't be tracked. Apparently, only one's age credential will be stored.

Von der Leyen compared the creation of this app to that of the COVID app once vaccines became available. Users could scan their vaccine cards if they needed proof of vaccination to travel. "Seventy-eight countries across four continents were using this app, so it was a huge success. And now we have taken this success and applied it to the age verification app," she said. "It follows the same principles, the same model."

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.

Various countries are already planning to integrate the age-verification app into their digital wallets, including France, Denmark, Greece, Italy, Spain, Cyprus, and Ireland, von der Leyen said. Online platforms can also use the app or look at its code, as it's open source.

Von der Leyen said she's listened to concerns from both parents and member states of the EU, which is why she hosted the first meeting of a special panel on children's online safety a month ago. The second meeting will be tomorrow.

In recent years, countries across the Western world have enacted age verification laws with an outward objective to keep minors off of pornographic sites or viewing material deemed "restricted to adults" or "harmful to minors." Around half of the United States has these laws, while various EU states like France and Italy have established them as well. The UK also has age-verification with the Online Safety Act.

Two preliminary studies, however, have shown that age verification doesn't work for this purpose, as people (including minors) can use VPNs to pretend to be in a jurisdiction without these laws, or they can go to non-compliant sites. It remains to be seen how this new app in the EU will handle these cases, however.

Last week, Mashable reported that age-verification laws are hurting sex educators and sex workers, either by impacting their work or resulting in lower income.

The Trump Mobile T1 smartphone is the gift that keeps on giving, at least in terms of consistently generating headlines without actually releasing a product.

As spotted by The Verge (which has been consistently on top of this), Trump Mobile overhauled its website this week, refreshing it with new photos that look completely different from the device teased last year. The website now reflects the phone redesign that Trump Mobile executives showed to publisher back in February, which still includes a signature Trump gold finish, like the company always promised it would.

SEE ALSO: 'The Daily Show' calls BS on Trump's AI Jesus post being a 'joke'

Of course, there is still no listed release date, despite the Trump Mobile T1 being promised for a 2025 release when it was first announced a year ago by the U.S. president's sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and then delayed multiple times. A recent FCC listing indicates the device does actually exist in some form, but we have no idea when customers will actually have one in their hands.

There it is, allegedly. Credit: Trump Mobile

The new website, where the phones are available for preorder, also includes some updated specs. The device is purported to have a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a triple lens rear camera array that includes both 50MP wide and telephoto lenses, and a vague promise of a non-specific Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 chip. Some of these specs are very different from previous iterations of the phone; at one point, it was listed with a 6.25-inch display, but that has ballooned for no apparent reason in the past year.

As for the Trump Mobile T1's price, there's a time-limited promotional window where it costs $499 with a $100 pre-order deposit, but we don't know how much it will cost after that window closes. This device was also originally marketed as being "made in America," but that seems to no longer be the case.

You can do whatever you want with your money, but it might be prudent to wait a bit before plopping down $100 on this thing.

Since its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival, Obsession has been gathering buzz from critics and horror fans who fell hard for the movie's gnarly vision of bad romance. Now, ahead of this freaky thriller's theatrical release, you can get your hands on the menacing MacGuffin at its center: the One Wish Willow.

Written and directed by YouTuber Curry Barker, Obsession centers on Bear (Michael Johnson), a shy and shiftless young man who's crushing hard on the dynamic and beautiful Nikki (Inde Navarrette). But she only seems interested in him as a friend. That is until Bear uses a One Wish Willow, wishing for her to love him "more than anyone in the entire world." Like the saying goes, be careful what you wish for.

SEE ALSO: 'Obsession' trailer: Be careful what you wish for

You can get in on the twisted fun of the One Wish Willow, as Focus has debuted a commercial for the curious product, promising it will make your wish come true. But hey, listen closely to that disclaimer section. And if you need any help, the One Wish Willow website offers a FAQ and a helpline: 1-323-747-7118

However, having called the number, I'm not sure how helpful you'll really find it.

Obsession opens only in theater May 15.

SAVE $227.95: As of April 15, get the Sennheiser HD 600 wired headphones for $272 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $499.95. That's a discount of 46%.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Sennheiser HD 600 wired headphones $272 at Amazon
$499.95 Save $227.95   Get Deal

Looking for a new pair of headphones? If you've tried the usual suspects, it might be time to go for a different company. May we suggest Sennheiser? One of the gurus of headphones and audio, the company has a pair of excellent wired headphones on offer right now at Amazon that can save you some significant cash if you're ready to make the move.

As of April 15, get the Sennheiser HD 600 wired headphones for $272 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $499.95. That's $227.95 off and a discount of 46%.

SEE ALSO: We tested the 9 best headphones and earbuds for working out

These audiophile-grade headphones were made for serious listeners, with an open-back design that has plush ear pads to make wearing them as comfortable as possible. They also feature neodymium ferrous magnets to bring you better audio and completely immerse you in the music.

Their metal mesh earpiece covers let air in to keep your ears from overheating, plus they come with a detachable Kevlar-reinforced cable to keep you from running into the same issue so many wired options fall victim to: one side of the headphones malfunctioning or breaking in and out.

Whether you're listening to your favorite album or joining a work call, these headphones offer comfort, style, and excellent audio for a low price today thanks to this Amazon discount. If you've tried all the other big, familiar brands, it might be time to take the plunge and see what else you've been missing in the wired headphone space.

SAVE $700: As of April 15, the LG 55-inch B5 OLED 4K TV is on sale for just $799.99 at Amazon and Best Buy. That's over 46% off the original list price of $1,499.99 and its lowest price on record.

Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 55-inch B5 OLED 4K TV $799.99 at Amazon
$1,499.99 Save $700   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 55-inch B5 OLED 4K TV $799.99 at Best Buy
$1,499.99 Save $700   Get Deal

If a new TV is on your wist list and you want an upgrade that makes a noticeable difference, an OLED model is your best bet. And when it comes to OLED TVs, LG is our favorite brand. The entry-level LG B5 model is a good place to start — especially since it's on sale for nearly half off.

As of April 15, you can get the LG 55-inch B5 OLED 4K TV for only $799.99 instead of $1,499.99 at either Amazon or Best Buy. Not only is that 46% in savings, but also its best price ever, which is reached just once before.

Whether you're upgrading to watch sports, new theatrical releases, or just the latest season of Euphoria or Malcolm in the Middle, you'll be impressed by the difference an OLED TV makes. OLEDs have the most advanced lighting system and are noticeably more vibrant and detailed than QLEDs, particularly while watching dim scenes or in dark rooms. The B5 model also features Dolby Vision, HDR10 Pro, Dolby Atmos, Filmmaker Mode, 120Hz gaming support, and NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium compatibility. There's also plenty of AI features if you're into that, like Concierge for content recommendations and the Personalized Picture and Sound Wizard to customize your viewing experience.

The B5 is LG's cheapest OLED from 2025, offering the best picture quality for the best price. And now that it's nearly half off its list price, it practically falls into budget TV territory.

SAVE $550: The DJI Power 2000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $749, down from the usual price of $1,299. That's a 42% discount.

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Power 2000 $749 at Amazon
$1,299 Save $550   Get Deal

Portable power stations are everywhere these days. Your friends are using them for camping, the neighbors have one to run a backyard projector for movie nights, and your parents have one to keep the refrigerator running during a power outage. But there are a few models that cater specifically to content creators, and one of them is on a major discount today.

As of April 15, the DJI Power 2000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $749, marked down from the usual price of $1,299. That's a 42% discount that takes a major $550 off the price.

DJI knows how to keep content creators happy. From the viral Mic Mini to the user-friendly Osmo Pocket 3, the brand is a go-to for creators. These days, DJI has several portable power stations to keep creators charged up while working. The largest of them is the DJI Power 2000, which offers 2,048Wh of capacity from a long-lasting LFP battery.

SEE ALSO: The Anker Solix F3800 Plus portable power station is over $400 off at Amazon

Like other portable power stations, the DJI has a collection of standard AC ports, USB-C, and USB-A options. But unlike other power stations, the DJI Power 2000 includes two SDC ports which have the ability to quick-charge DJI drone batteries. Two of the USB-C ports are capable of 140W output which will be ideal for recharging laptops.

Another benefit for creators is the quiet operation of the Power 2000. That'll be ideal if recording content in the same room as the Power 2000. There's also the 10 millisecond UPS switch time that'll keep devices running seamlessly during a power cut. Plus, the DJI power station can recharge to 80% in just 50 minutes with standard wall charging.

While it's sitting at a 42% discount, upgrade your content creation setup with the DJI Power 2000. It's great for content creators, camping, using during power outages, and for backyard movie nights this summer.

Tax Day is here. We know you've had this special date circled in your calendar for some time, but not for submitting your taxes. You've had this date in mind for an entirely different reason: scoring all the free food deals that drop on April 15.

The usual suspects have launched limited-time food offers to mark this occasion, including Burger King and Krispy Kreme. We've checked out everything on offer to bring you the only list you'll ever need. So submit your taxes and celebrate with any of these tasty promotions.

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse

On April 15, get $10 off any $40 takeout or delivery order.

Burger King

OK, so this isn't exactly a Tax Day deal, but customers can get a regular Whopper sandwich for $3.99 or a small Whopper combo meal for $6.99 on April 15. That's because Tax Day falls on a Wednesday, and Burger King offers this promotion on every Wednesday.

California Tortilla

On April 15, get a free small chips and queso when you make any online or in-app purchase and use promo code GOVCHEESE at checkout. To get your freebie in-store, mention “Government Cheese” at the checkout.

Del Taco

Get a free Snack Taco with a $5 purchase, a BOGO deal on Crispy Fish tacos, and a $1 Grilled Chicken Taco on Tax Day.

Krispy Kreme

On April 15, Krispy Kreme customers who purchase any dozen doughnuts at regular price can get a second Original Glazed dozen for free.

Olive Garden

Olive Garden is offering a Buy One, Take One promotion until May 3. Customers can order from a select menu of entrées and get a second, chilled entrée to-go starting at $14.99.

Qdoba

Qdoba Rewards members can get $5 off any full-sized entrée this tax season. Visit www.TaxDayGuacRelief.com to file for "guac relief." Complete a short survey and then the $5 off reward will be dropped in your Qdoba app rewards wallet on April 20.

Pizza Hut

On April 15, get a large three-topping pizza starting at just $10. This offer is available in-store, online, or via the Pizza Hut app.

Popeyes

On April 15, Popeyes is offering customers a 25% off Tax Day three-piece tenders combo. This offer is available on the Popeyes app or online, and includes a three-piece tenders, one regular side, one biscuit, and a drink.

Potbelly

On April 15, get a free Original size sandwich or wrap with the purchase of any Big or Original size sandwich or wrap.

Smoothie King

On April 15, get $3 off by joining the Healthy Rewards loyalty program through the Smoothie King app.

Subway

On April 15, get a free footlong sandwich with the purchase of another footlong. The BOGO offer is available through April 28 on the Subway app or website using promo ode FLBOGO.

Taco John's

On April 15, Taco John's Rewards members can score a free small order of Potato Olés with any $3 purchase. This offer is redeemable through the Taco John's app or online ordering.

Wendy's

On April 15, Wendy's is offering customers a free six-piece nuggets with a purchase of $5 via the Wendy's app.

Spotify is now a physical book store, y'all.

On Wednesday, the (primarily) music streaming company announced the launch of printed book sales in the U.S. and UK. In these two markets, Spotify users can now order physical books, though only on the Android version of the app, with iOS support starting next week.

Spotify, which announced the move in February, partnered with Bookshop.org for physical book sales. Bookshop.org is an online book marketplace that focuses on local, independent bookstores, selling both physical books and e-books.

SEE ALSO: How to use Spotify's Page Match feature while reading

Spotify launched audiobooks in Sept. 2022 in the U.S., and has since steadily expanded its catalog and availability in other markets, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and several European countries. The company currently offers audiobooks in 22 markets, and has a catalog of 700,000 titles.

As for why is Spotify, initially a purely digital platform, moving into physical books, hear it from Owen Smith, Spotify’s Global Head of Audiobooks. "We believe the future of reading or listening needs to be flexible and fit more seamlessly into people’s lives, he said in February when the feature was originally announced. "We’re extending Spotify’s discovery and engagement strengths across both audio and physical formats, so authors can build deeper connections with their audiences and books can follow readers wherever they go."

On Wednesday, Spotify also launched several other features. One is the expansion of Page Match, a feature that allows listeners to seamlessly move between ebooks, physical books, and audiobooks, to 30 additional languages. The company also expanded Audiobook Recaps on Android, launched Audiobook Charts in Germany, and introduced a dedicated Audiobook Chart for kids in the U.S. and the UK.

Featured Video For You How TikTok is Changing the Music Industry

SAVE OVER $300: As of April 15, the Eufy E28 robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $649.99 at Amazon, a return to its lowest-ever price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Eufy Eufy E28 Robot Vacuum and Mop $649.99 at Amazon
$999.99 Save $350   Get Deal

If you've been looking for a robot vacuum that can do more that just vacuum your floors, there are some great combo models available right now. The Eufy E28 is one option worth considering that can vacuum, mop, and even comes with a detachable carpet cleaner. It's quite a helpful pick-up for spring cleaning, and now is a great time to grab it as it's currently on sale at Amazon.

It's usually listed for $999.99, but the Eufy E28 has dropped to $649.99 at Amazon for a limited time. This deal marks a return to its lowest-ever price, which is certainly worth celebrating. If its all-in-one design has caught your eye, this is an excellent time to scoop it up for less.

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!

There's a lot to take in with the Eufy E28. When vacuuming, the robot vacuum boasts 20,000Pa suction power for cleaning your floors and even features carpet detection, which adjusts suction automatically to match your flooring. It also has DuoSpiral anti-tangle brushes on the inside that helps to make sure hair doesn't get tangled up and slow it down. And when it comes to mopping, it has a HydroJet Deep Cleaning System that helps to remove stains on hard surface floors.

The Eufy E28 also comes with a detachable deep carpet cleaner, which is an extra special win for carpets or fabric furniture in your home. With this, you'll be able to tackle stains on these surfaces a little bit easier.

The Eufy E28 is an incredibly helpful all-in-one cleaner to have in your house this spring. Don't miss out on this great chance to save right now at Amazon.

Here is where things currently stand on my Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream island: I'm married to Dua Lipa, who I only added to the island because I wanted her to fall in love with my friend Nick, who has a thing for her. Nick, in a full cowboy getup, played guitar and sang at our wedding because he's a good guy who would never let jealousy end a friendship. Meanwhile, my friend Curt has a devastating crush on Sonic the Hedgehog, but so far it remains tragically unrequited. Stewie Griffin and Eric Cartman have also fallen in love with each other, but neither party has confessed as much yet. I wish them all the best.

This is largely how Tomodachi Life on the Nintendo Switch goes. You make a bunch of Miis (you know, the weird little dudes you played as in Wii Sports 20 years ago), perform a tiny amount of daily maintenance to keep them happy and unlock new stuff, and whatever happens next is up to them. While at times it barely feels like a game in the traditional sense, there's simply no denying how much fun it is.

As a long-awaited follow-up to Tomodachi Life on 3DS (released in 2014), Living the Dream has big shoes to fill. While not every great aspect of the 3DS game made the journey to Nintendo Switch, Nintendo has expanded upon that game's vision in enough other cool ways to make this a sequel worth waiting more than a decade for.

SEE ALSO: 'Pragmata' proves a great game only needs one great idea I hope you like landscaping

Since Living the Dream is launching to a much larger audience than the 3DS game did 12 years ago, I imagine there are plenty of folks wondering what the heck it is. Let me explain it the best I can.

In Living the Dream, the player's main job is to cultivate and maintain an island full of Miis. You can base them on yourself, your friends, or your favorite fictional characters, celebs, or athletes. Each Mii has a distinct personality set by the player via a series of personality sliders ("Honest" and "Polite" are at opposite ends of one slider, for example), and this dictates how they behave and who they become friends with. Feeding them food they like, giving them stylish outfits, and otherwise fulfilling whatever mundane requests they make will fill up a happiness meter, which facilitates island expansion and other fun unlocks.

And that's pretty much it! The bones of Tomodachi Life haven't changed much since 2014, but a lot of things around the edges have been updated to make Living the Dream a more customizable experience than the last game. Perhaps the biggest change is that you can perform grid-based island customization now to make your island look exactly how you want. This also opens up another avenue for unlocking collectibles, as things like potted plants, trees, vending machines, and certain walking surfaces are now locked behind leveling up.

This is the life. Credit: Nintendo

I have to admit that this is not something I'm very keen on in any game. I just don't have a good eye for interior or exterior decoration. That said, Living the Dream makes this extremely simple to do and low-stakes enough that you can safely ignore it if you want. One of my favorite features is that, anytime it's time to place a new structure or item, you can press a "Mii's Choice" button to make the game put it wherever it makes the most sense. Or, sometimes, it'll put a vending machine on the beach. Either way, I don't have to think too hard about it.

Nintendo made the rather brilliant decision to not include a censorship filter of any kind in Living the Dream, so while I'll refrain from sharing specific examples, I can confirm that you can make them talk about literally anything you can fit in that text field.

Another cool new feature is the ability to create objects, clothing, and even physical features for Miis by simply drawing with a cursor (or, in handheld mode, a touchscreen). Again, I am not an artist, so this is something I didn't do a lot, but I know for certain it's going to unlock a new level of deranged nonsense once Living the Dream goes wide.

Even if it's not something I want to spend a lot of time on, making the Mii Island a more tangible and customizable place is a great move for Living the Dream. People are going to go nuts with it, and I can't wait to see dedicated players' Mii metropolises, even though they won't be able to easily share them online. More on that in a moment.

The voice synthesis is what makes Tomodachi Life great Imagine this, but in the weirdest robot voice you've ever heard. Credit: Nintendo

The actual gameplay of Tomodachi Life, at least in my eyes, is not really the appeal here. That said, it is a fun and rewarding loop that can remain engaging for dozens of hours, while never really asking the player to spend more than 30 to 45 minutes playing at a time. One of the best aspects of Living the Dream is that you'll just kinda naturally run out of things to do before each session reaches an hour, unless you have an ungodly number of Miis on your island. They'll stop making requests and start operating on their own. You can stick around and watch, or you can come back later. It's got Animal Crossing-style real-time clock elements, so there are reasons to log on at certain times of day. But, thankfully, I never once felt obligated to structure my real-life schedule around Tomodachi Life, which is what turned me off of Animal Crossing.

In actuality, though, the secret sauce that makes Living the Dream work is the robotic text-to-speech voice synthesis that every Mii uses to speak. They'll often ask you questions that you can answer in a text field, and then they'll repeat the answer out loud in all sorts of different contexts. I told a Mii that I like Bruce Springsteen, and now all of the Miis on my island talk about The Boss a lot. Nintendo made the rather brilliant decision to not include a censorship filter of any kind in Living the Dream, so while I'll refrain from sharing specific examples, I can confirm that you can make them talk about literally anything you can fit in that text field.

I'm not joking when I say the reason to play this game is to just sit and listen to the Miis talk. Their voices sound distinctly unnatural in a way that's both funny and refreshingly honest in a world full of generative AI garbage. At no point are any of your Miis trying to actually imitate human speech, which is what makes it so charming. Of course, you have full control over their voice pitch, depth, and tone, so you can make them sound really weird, if you want.

This mostly manifests in the form of little comedy skits your Miis will ambiently perform for your amusement. Occasionally, a Mii will ask you to help them befriend another Mii by requesting a conversation topic. Type anything in, and they'll have a goofy little Mad Libs-style conversation about it. The voice synthesis in Tomodachi Life is not new for this entry in the series, but it is absolutely key to what makes Living the Dream so fun to check in on every day.

I just wish you could use the share button You can draw whatever you want, but good luck sharing it on social media. Credit: Nintendo

In Living the Dream, Miis have never looked crisper and more high-definition. There are more cosmetic options for them here than the Wii had, so if you're creative enough, you can make a virtual facsimile of just about anyone. Nintendo has also made the admirable decision to make this a Switch 1 joint rather than locking it onto the more expensive Switch 2. Unfortunately, this means the game is locked to 30 frames per second and doesn't currently take advantage of any unique Switch 2 features, such as mouse control, which would have made drawing things and landscaping a lot easier. The frame rate thing doesn't really matter in a game like this, but no mouse support is a real bummer.

Nothing is a bigger bummer, though, than the lack of true share button support. In Living the Dream, you can press the Switch's share button to capture screenshots and video clips of hilarious moments, just like you would in any other Switch game. However, Nintendo has turned off the ability to upload captures directly to a mobile device. This means getting screenshots and videos off of a console and onto social media is borderline impossible for the average user.

There's a loophole that involves putting the captures on a SD card and uploading them to a computer that way, but most people simply aren't going to do that.

My friends and I do this on weekends. Credit: Nintendo

I think I understand Nintendo's thinking here. If the share button worked as normal in a game with no censorship filter, the internet would be flooded with horrible pictures and videos from misbehaving Miis, a bad look for the most family-friendly publisher in gaming. Unfortunately, there are so many funny screenshots I've taken that I can't even include in this review because I can't currently get them off my Switch.

Lastly, I'll also mention that I don't think you can write songs for your Miis to perform in this game, as you could in the 3DS version. It's possible I just haven't fulfilled some arcane unlocking mechanism to use that feature, but as far as I can tell, my favorite part of the 3DS version has been excised. Sad.

Even with those bothersome limitations, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is almost exactly what I wanted it to be in every other respect. It's a different, more lowkey kind of "cozy game" than Pokémon Pokopia. Rather than focusing on large-scale construction projects, you'll spend most of your time in Living the Dream making funny little talking dolls that look like your friends and pushing them together until they fall in love, or don't. Most importantly, I laugh literally every time I play it. Most video games can't claim that.

Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream $59.99 at Amazon
  Shop Now

Donald Trump's Truth Social post with an AI image of himself as Jesus is still all over our feeds, with vice president JD Vance attempting to play the post off as a "joke."

"He had to come out yesterday to defend President Trump from all the woke Christians who are trying to cancel him just because he might have said, 'I am Jesus'," joked The Daily Show's Ronny Chieng during Tuesday night's show. "Get over it, snowflakes. Where in the Trump Bible does it say you can't worship false idols?"

Vance told Fox News of Trump's now-deleted post, "I think the president was posting a joke and, of course, he took it down because he recognised that a lot of people weren't understanding his humour" — which Chieng jokingly lambasted the Daily Show audience for.

"Shut up! Shut up. It was a joke. What's the matter, you guys don't have jokes at Jesus Camp? Everyone knows Trump posted this picture to be funny, right?" Chieng said, cutting to footage of Trump himself telling reporters he though "it was me as a doctor" with no mention of it being a joke.

"OK, well, make up your mind," said Chieng. "Is it a doctor or is it a joke, or is it a doctor who is a joke, like a chiropractor?"

Want more of the best of late night? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletter.

No one said it better than Stephen Colbert: "Yesterday might have been the weirdest weird that ever weirded."

Yes, we're talking about the fact that the President of the United States, Donald Trump, took questions from reporters at the White House about the U.S.-Iran war and his Truth Social post involving an AI image of himself as Jesus, all after he DoorDashed McDonald's and attacked the Pope online.

"If you just woke up from a coma and that report was the first thing you saw, you'd ask the doctor to put you back in. I'm sorry, you'd ask the Jesus to put you back in," Colbert said, referring to Trump's U-turn on the now-deleted image of himself as Jesus, which the president claimed he thought "was me as a doctor."

"This recreational blasphemy got Trump so much heat that he pulled the post down from social media, and now people can only see it everywhere on the internet," said Colbert.

"Here's how offensive Trump's AI Jesus post was: The Knights Templar said they condemn it wholeheartedly and asked for a public apology. The Knights Templar. He's angered the Knights Templar," Colbert said. "Well, it's official: we're trapped in a Dan Brown movie. Quick! Somebody find Tom Hanks and give him a terrible haircut."

SEE ALSO: Jimmy Kimmel mocks JD Vance's response to Trump attacking the Pope

Colbert also noted how Trump's online vendetta against Pope Leo XIV might be unwise if he's worried about approval ratings.

"Why would you start a beef with the Pope? According to a recent NBC poll, Pope Leo leads everyone in America in approval ratings. It's got to piss Trump off to learn that the most popular guy on the planet lives in a palace dripping with gold and wears an insane hat and it's not him," said Colbert. "Fun fact: Do you know what American finished second in that NBC poll? It gives me no pleasure to say 'Colbert trailed only Pope Leo in favorability.' Forgive me, I lied. Actually found that quite pleasurable."

Want more of the best of late night? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletter.

Taskmaster Season 21 is off and running, with Alex Horne and Greg Davies presenting tricky challenges to celebrity contestants Amy Gledhill, Armando Iannucci, Joanna Page, Joel Dommett, and Kumail Nanjiani.

SEE ALSO: Taskmaster (Little) Alex Horne and Greg Davies reveal which iconic tasks they would never do

After the epic mayhem that American comedian Jason Mantzoukas brought to the show last season, Nanjiani's been representing the U.S. with a generally more chill, less "destroy, dismantle, engulf in flames" attitude toward the tasks. But if ever there was a moment to lose your cool, it might be this "skittles" challenge in episode 2.

For those who don't speak English, "skittles" means bowling pins. And in this preview clip exclusive to Mashable, Nanjiani and his costars must get the bowling ball in the bucket, without leaving the stage. Sounds easy enough. But if they touch a skittle, they get a time penalty. All skittles must be standing when the bowling ball is put in the bucket.

SEE ALSO: Everything 'Taskmaster Live' taught us about the show

Nanjiani starts off strong, strategically taking two time penalties as a sacrifice for progress. But then, well, as he puts it, "This is the worst thing that's ever happened to me."

Taskmaster airs on Channel 4 in the UK. In the U.S., you can watch Taskmasker on the Taskmaster YouTube Channel.

SAVE OVER $400: As of April 15, the Anker Solix F3800 Plus portable power station is on sale for $2,299 at Amazon. This is $400.99 off its list price of $2,699.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix F3800 Plus Portable Power Station $2,299 at Amazon
$2,699.99 Save $400.99   Get Deal

Spring is a great time to look around for a portable power station, especially if you're planning some camping trip adventures or want a little back-up power on hand in case severe weather hits. Thankfully, there's some great deals available at the moment. If you want to go all-out with a hefty power station, the Anker Solix F3800 Plus portable power station is a great option on sale right now at Amazon.

As of April 15, Amazon has marked the Anker Solix F3800 Plus down to $2,299. Overall, this saves you $400.99 off its list price of $2,699.99, which is a pretty sweet deal to jump on. It's only live for a limited time, so now is the time to make a move on it if you're interested.

Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!

The Anker Solix F3800 Plus is quite a beefy machine. It has a huge 6,000W output and 3.84kWh of power that can help keep plenty of items going, no matter if you're dealing with outages at home caused by severe weather or powering up items in an RV for camping. It can even be controlled from the Anker app, which allows you to keep a close eye on charging times and battery status.

Plus, it comes with a suitcase-style handle and wheels that makes moving it around nice and easy. So no matter where you need the extra power, it can easily be moved to help.

Since it's a limited-time deal it may not be available for long. Be quick to save on the Anker Solix F3800 Plus portable power station at Amazon before the deal is gone for good.

In an absolute win for anyone who grew up with a Legolas poster on their bedroom wall (represent), we're getting more Lord of the Rings movie action. Give it to us raw and wriggling.

With new details announced at CinemaCon on Tuesday, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is set to hit cinemas in 2027, with some of the original cast from Peter Jackson's adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's books returning to their iconic roles. However, there are also new faces afoot playing beloved characters.

SEE ALSO: How 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim' adapts two pages of Tolkien lore into a whole movie

So what is The Hunt for Gollum about? And who's playing Aragorn, who isn't Viggo Mortensen? Here's everything we know about the film — we needs it.

What is The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum about? Precious. Credit: New Line/Kobal/Shutterstock

TL;DR — The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum sits on the timeline between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, closer to the beginning of The Fellowship of the Ring.

Andy Serkis, the actor who defined the tricksy, tragic character Gollum/Sméagol for the screen in Jackson's Oscar-winning Lord of the Rings trilogy, is reprising his role in The Hunt for Gollum, a film he's also directing.

In a win for fans, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens, the tremendous trio responsible for the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, are producing — the band's back together. Boyens and Walsh are writing the screenplay with The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim's Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou.

Featured Video For You How 'The War of the Rohirrim' connects to the original The Lord of the Rings trilogy

From Tolkien's books and Jackson's films, we know Sméagol was a hobbit whose obsession with the One Ring saw him murder his bestie Déagol for it, flee into the Misty Mountains, and transform into the creature Gollum, plagued by his ill-fated allegiance to "the precious." The Hunt for Gollum takes place around the start of events of The Fellowship of the Ring, so we're talking the Third Age, but it's not clear where things will pick up (leaks suggest "the shadowed time between Bilbo's birthday disappearance and the Fellowship's formation").

Unless you've read The Fellowship of the Ring and Tolkien's appendices, the only thing most of us know Gollum was doing around this time was being tortured in Mordor for information about where the One Ring was ("Shire, Baggins") but what happened between that, Frodo leaving the Shire, getting chased by Ringwraiths, meeting Aragorn, heading to Rivendell, and Gandalf realising Gollum was stalking the Fellowship in the Mines of Moria?

Ian McKellen (who's back as Gandalf, people!) told The Times, "The script is designed to appeal to people who like Lord of the Rings...It’s an adventure story, Aragorn trying to find Gollum with Gandalf directing operations from the sidelines." Meanwhile, Tolkien fan site TheOneRing.net (via Guardian) posted a leak suggesting, "we meet young Sméagol...long before The One Ring consumed him...With the ring lost and carried away by Bilbo Baggins, Gollum finds himself compelled to leave his cave in search of it. Gandalf the Grey calls upon Aragorn, still known as the ranger Strider, to track the elusive creature whose knowledge of the whereabouts of the ring could tip the balance toward the Dark Lord Sauron."

Who's in the cast for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum? They're baaaaack. Credit: New Line/WireImage

Announced by Warner Bros. and New Line at CinemaCon on Apr. 14, the cast for The Hunt for Gollum includes original trilogy favourites and newcomers to iconic roles.

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Returning

• Andy Serkis — Gollum/Sméagol

• Sir Ian McKellen — Gandalf

• Elijah Wood — Frodo Baggins

• Lee Pace — Thranduil

Serkis will, of course, reprise his role as the titular Gollum/Sméagol, but he's not alone. Elijah Wood will step back into his hairy feet as Frodo Baggins, the hobbit who took the One Ring all the way to Mordor and (thanks to his gardener, Samwise Gamgee) destroyed it despite much emo and ennui. The illustrious Sir Ian McKellen will return as Gandalf, the ultimate wizard of Middle Earth (I said what I said).

From The Hobbit trilogy, Lee Pace will return as Thranduil, the Elvenking of Mirkwood, who, like Orlando Bloom, sold a fair few GHD straighteners in his time.

New

• Jamie Dornan — Aragorn/Strider

• Kate Winslet — Marigol

• Leo Woodall — Halvard

Aragorn aka Strider aka Chieftain of the Dúnedain, a role crystallised by Viggo Mortensen in the 2000s, will be played by Jamie Dornan. Joining him will be Leo Woodall as Halvard, a fellow Dúnedain and hunting companion to Aragorn. And her eminence Kate Winslet joins the cast as a yet-to-be-detailed character called Marigol.

Also, in the cast announce above, the video features music by Howard Shore, super-composer for all the Lord of the Rings projects, so hopefully his involvement is a Shore thing.

When does The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum hit cinemas?

Call off the Great Eagle rideshare because you're going to have to wait.

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum will be showing in cinemas Dec. 17, 2027. It's giving the December dates we used to look forward to during the original trilogies.

SAVE $40: As of April 15, the Soundcore AeroClip earbuds are on sale for $109.99 at Amazon. That's a 27% discount on the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Soundcore Soundcore AeroClip $109.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $40.00   Get Deal

Open earbuds are becoming increasingly popular, especially for runners and people who listen to music out in public. But what are they? Open earbuds utilize a special design that rests just outside the ear instead of sitting inside it, allowing you to listen to music while remaining aware of your surroundings.

And as of April 15, Soundcore AeroClip earbuds are on sale. For a limited time, you can save $40 on the list price, bringing the cost down to $109.99.

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!

These earbuds also have a clip-on design, helping them stay secure for all-day wear. This makes them an ideal choice for workouts of all intensities.

The sound quality includes Hi-Res sound with enhanced bass, supported by a 12mm titanium-coated driver and virtual bass technology. It also benefits from directional sound delivery that helps to keep audio focused toward your ears while reducing sound leakage for more privacy. For calls and voice notes, the earbuds use a four-microphone system with AI noise reduction to keep voices clear in busy environments.

And they're robust too, featuring a water resistance rating of IP55. The listing notes that some early packaging may show an IPX4 rating, but the actual rating is IP55.

Find this earbuds deal at Amazon now.

Republicans are out in force defending Donald Trump again, this time for an AI image the president shared (and then deleted) that appeared to depict him as Jesus (Trump claimed he thought the post showed him as a "doctor") — a follow-up to an angry tirade he posted on Truth Social attacking the Pope.

In the clip above, Jimmy Kimmel breaks down some of the ways right-wing politicians and pundits have been defending the president's post, culminating in JD Vance arguing that it was only a joke.

"He was posting a joke, you understand? And like all the best jokes it had to be explained and then deleted. First he was Jesus, then he wasn't Jesus, he was a doctor, and now it was a joke. Why did I get kicked off the air again, I can't remember?" Kimmel says. "This White House cannot even keep their lies straight."

Want more of the best of late night? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletter.

SAVE OVER $200: As of April 15, the LG 27-inch Ultragear QHD OLED gaming monitor is on sale for $749.99 at Amazon, marking its lowest-ever price.

Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 27-Inch Ultragear QHD OLED Gaming Monitor $749.99 at Amazon
$999.99 Save $250   Get Deal

2026 is a huge year for gaming, especially if you're counting down the days to Grand Theft Auto VI. If you're among the many who can't wait to play it later this year, it's time to prep your setup.

For PC players, that means having a high-quality monitor to see every little detail in what will surely be one of the most detailed open worlds ever created. If you're looking for something new, the LG 27-inch Ultragear QHD OLED gaming monitor is discounted right now at Amazon. As of April 15, this LG monitor has dropped to $749.99 at Amazon, a $250 discount from its list price of $999.99. What's even better is this deal marks its lowest-ever price.

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!

This LG monitor's OLED display with QHD (3440 x 1440) resolution is sure to make the games you play really pop with vibrant colors, contrast, and clear details. It's a very responsive display as well, with a Dual Mode feature that lets you switch between QHD resolution at a 540Hz refresh rate or 1080p HD resolution at a 720Hz refresh rate by tapping a hotkey.

Add to that a 0.02ms response time and you'll be able to enjoy speedy, input lag-free performance in your favorite games. Plus, this LG monitor's display has five UL safety certifications for Anti-Glare, Flicker-Free, Low Blue Light, Reduced Blue Light, and Reduced Circadian Stimulating Blue Light, so it's nice and easy on the eyes.

Just be aware that the LG 27-inch Ultragear QHD OLED gaming monitor is currently marked as a limited time deal at Amazon. So if you're hoping to add it to your setup, act fast to take advantage of this great deal.

SAVE $600: As of April 15, the EcoVacs Deebot X11 robot vacuum is on sale for $899 at Amazon. That's a 40% discount on the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: EcoVacs EcoVacs Deebot X11 Robot Vacuum $899 at Amazon
$1,499.99 Save $600.99   Get Deal

We can't ignore a great robot vacuum deal, especially one as good as this latest bargain on the EcoVacs Deebot X11. As of April 15, this model is down by $600, bringing the price down from $1,499.99 to $899. Not only is this a huge saving, but it's the best-ever price according to price tracker camelcamelcamel.

And this isn't just a robot vacuum, it's a mop too. But this doesn't mean more maintenance for you, quite the opposite. The mop system uses a high-density roller designed to improve scrubbing and reach closer to edges and corners. When it's done with cleaning, it returns to the dock where it handles mop cleaning with hot water, refilling the tank, and drying.

Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!

The same can be said for the vacuum. After combining its strong, 19,500Pa suction with an anti-tangle brush system to pick up dirt and pet hair, it can continue to store dirt in its bagless auto-emptying station.

It self navigates too, and uses a wheel system to move between rooms with small steps or thresholds. When on mixed surfaces, it can lift or adjust its mop and brushes automatically to avoid wetting carpets. Home mapping is handled through a combination of sensors and AI-based mapping, so you really have no work to do at all.

Pick up this robot vacuum deal at Amazon now.