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Google is making it way easier for loyal OpenAI users to make the switch to Gemini.
This week, the company announced a suite of new "switching tools" that let users efficiently transfer entire chat logs and "memories" — or individual profile details like personal preferences, relationships, and historic context — directly into a new Gemini account. The goal is to skip the time needed to personalize a nascent chatbot assistant and get right into using a Gemini that knows you.
SEE ALSO: Jmail creators release Jeffrey Epstein’s calendar as JCal"Once you import these memories, Gemini will understand the same key facts you’ve shared with other apps, like your interests, your sibling’s name, or where you grew up. Instead of starting over from scratch, you can quickly get Gemini up to speed on what matters most to you," the company wrote in a March 26 blog post.
In addition, Gemini can now access and learn from the rest of your linked Google accounts, including Gmail and Photos, using Google's Personal Intelligence.
How to import your chatbot conversations to GeminiThe tools don't just involve simple data upload, although users are encouraged to upload entire chat logs via zip file, too. Instead, Gemini uses your existing chatbot's knowledge to its advantage, offering tailored prompts to gather "memory" that can then be fed back to Gemini. Here's how to use it:
Total TimeStep 1: Go to "Settings" in the Gemini app.
Step 2: Select "New Import"
Step 3: Copy the provided prompt.
Step 4: Paste the prompt into your existing chatbot of choice.
Step 5: Copy the chatbot's summary of your preferences.
Step 6: Paste the summary in the Gemini Settings window, then select "+Add Memory"
Why users may be flocking to GeminiEarlier this month, TechCrunch reported that the standalone ChatGPT app had experienced 295 percent day-over-day increase in app uninstalls and a 13 percent decline in downloads, following news that the chatbot's parent company had brokered a deal with President Donald Trump's Department of War. The company swooped in amid an ongoing feud between Anthropic, makers of chatbot Claude, and the Pete Hegseth-led department over the use of generative AI tools for mass domestic surveillance and the potential creation of weapons.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman quickly backtracked, saying that the company had moved too fast in an effort to "de-escalate" a tense situation. But users were still put off by the company's quick acquiescence in negotiating a contract with the administration. Meanwhile, downloads for the Claude app jumped.
If you spent $500 on a PlayStation 5 at launch in 2020, you can take some solace in knowing that's the cheapest one of those things will ever get.
Sony announced on the PlayStation Blog that PS5 consoles are getting price increases in basically every major global market, including the U.S., effective April 2. In the blog post, Sony vaguely blamed current economic conditions for the price hikes, which any eagle-eyed reader will recognize as Sony most likely pointing the finger at both Donald Trump's tariff policies and the global AI arms race that's driving up prices for all electronics.
SEE ALSO: The Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade for 'Super Mario Bros. Wonder' has a little bit for everyoneThe new prices in USD are as follows:
Base PS5: $649.99
PS5 Digital Edition: $599.99
PS5 Pro: $899.99
This price hike, combined with another PlayStation price hike that took place last August, means these devices all cost anywhere from $150 to $200 more than they did at launch. The PlayStation Portal device also got a price jump to $249.99 as part of this announcement. Separately, Xbox consoles also increased in price last year. So far, the Nintendo Switch 2 has been unaffected by this, but that console has only been on the market for a little less than a year. It would not be a shock to see Nintendo join in on this trend at some point.
It's definitely worth noting that this is far from normal in the world of video game hardware. For my entire life, the price of consoles has gone down over time, not up. Companies usually release cheaper hardware revisions as a console's lifespan goes on, so more and more people can get in on the fun. Thanks to tariffs and AI, however, that seems to no longer be the case.
When my partner, actor and writer Tom Ward-Thomas, applied for the Amazon series The Power, he was asked to send in an audition tape, commonly referred to as a "self-tape." The role called for a character to strip and perform a humiliating dance. The nudity was implied, not shown — yet the "production" wanted him to strip down for the audition.
"I did the tape, head and shoulders only, and removed my top. They loved the tape but now wanted a full-body shot and told me, 'Feel free to go all the way.' I said I was happy to go down to underwear, not naked," Ward-Thomas recalls. "I never heard from them again."
SEE ALSO: How to avoid getting scammed online in 2026More recently, in Dec. 2025, Ward-Thomas was contacted directly, not via his agent, with another opportunity, in exchange for an "audition" requiring a 30-second clip involving full frontal nudity, which he spotted as a scam.
"I wasn't sure from the beginning whether it was above water, but when he was insisting on a naked self-tape, I realised it was not above board."
The rise of this practice, which we're coining "castfishing," has become a plague on the industry. Mashable spoke to actors and other experts about these scammers and who they're exploiting.
What is the 'castfishing' scam?Castfishing is the offer of a big break in exchange for a nude video.
An anonymous former actor who left the industry told Mashable they've experienced more than one scam casting call with characters in sexual situations. In one experience they described, the character had a bloodthirsty and insatiable lust and spent most of the film luring others into having sex.
"The 'self-tape' was expecting my own interpretation…and was without lines. Nudity was fine to be included! The production notes at the bottom of the treatment said 'no acting experience necessary,'" they say.
While catfishing — pretending to be someone else online — isn't new, what's different here is the entry point, says Anna Rowe, founder of romance fraud education site Catch the Catfish and fraud centre and think tank LoveSaid.
"Instead of romance or flirtation, offenders are exploiting ambition, authority, and the power imbalance in the creative industries. They're grooming victims under the guise of professionalism, using industry language, fake opportunities and implied expectations to normalise increasingly inappropriate requests," says Rowe.
By the time nudity is introduced, Rowe went on, the victim doesn't feel like they're being exploited, but evaluated.
"That's what makes this so dangerous," she says. "It removes the internal alarm system people usually have with sextortion, because it doesn't feel like a sexual interaction. It feels like a career opportunity, which can be rare."
Exploitative practices encouraging nudity predate the rise of the self-tape, with one Redditor sharing their own experience of a sham in-person audition requiring full nudity on tape.
The arts have long been plagued by abuses of power, with scandals continuing to make headlines. The multiple allegations of abuse from Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, which catapulted the #MeToo movement in 2017, are just a handful of examples.
But now that self-tapes are more common, so is castfishing.
Self-tapes are the new norm in HollywoodThere was a shift towards self-tapes that happened just before COVID, and it became a massive trend afterwards, actor and agent Lydia Piechowiak told Mashable.
"Technology has expanded opportunity, but it's also expanded opportunity for bad actors," says actor Jona Xiao, who at 12 years old first experienced a scam audition, looking for monetary gain.
The rise of self-taping democratized access, she says. Actors don't have to live in LA or New York to audition anymore, and that's powerful. But, "it's also created new vulnerabilities. It's easier than ever for someone to create a fake breakdown [summary of the project and roles], request tapes, or present themselves as legitimate without in-person accountability."
Equity, the leading British performing arts trade union, recognised a spike in complaints when surveying about self-tapes in 2020. Actors found their time exploited, auditioning and never knowing if it was watched, needing to develop their own filming skills, and often needing a scene partner. Despite this, the self-tape boom has continued, both for good and bad.
An industry standard to prevent the exploitation of actors' time and otherwise has been established, thanks to multiple organisations representing or working with actors, but the standard must be upheld.
In 2023, a group of UK actors came together to publish their own self-tape best-practice document, hoping to regulate a practice they called "the main route to work." Speaking to Variety, the group stated, "If we're going to have self-tapes, they need to be done in a way that's transparent, regulated and fair."
It's easier than ever for someone to create a fake breakdown, request tapes, or present themselves as legitimate without in-person accountability. - Actor Jona Xiao"Often they'll [casting directors] say, if it's a scene requiring you to be topless, 'please don't film this topless' or will say, 'please don't submit actors [who] are not comfortable with this,'" says Piechowiak from her experience as an agent.
However, unrepresented actors may not have this level of protection, or actors may be contacted directly.
Real-life audition scandalsJoey Gugliemelli, better known as Sherry Pie, a would-be contestant on the twelfth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, made headlines in 2020 after five young actors came forward with accusations that Gugliemelli had exploited them while posing as a casting director via e-mail.
Gugliemelli reportedly encouraged actors to remove clothing on camera, even going as far as to encourage one man to masturbate on camera, according to BuzzFeed News. The scheme was apparently in-depth and pitted actors against each other, encouraging them to strip while insinuating that other auditioners were doing the same thing.
VH1 swiftly disqualified Sherry Pie from Drag Race after the accusations came to light, and she was mostly edited out of the season. Despite admitting to inappropriate behavior, she's still performing drag as of this year.
Another public example of castfishing is former Doctor Who actor Noel Clarke, who was accused of recording nude auditions and showing them to others in 2021, as reported by The Guardian. Clarke later lost a libel case against The Guardian, with the Court finding allegations of sexual misconduct "substantially true."
"We have, anecdotally, received several of these types of cases over the last few years," says a representative for the Revenge Porn Helpline, which supports UK adults who have been affected by intimate image abuse.
The representative told Mashable these have mainly been fake modeling opportunities, which entailed contacting women and asking for fully-clothed and nude images to "create a portfolio." Once the extorters receive this content, they blackmail the women to not share it or request more intimate content. In some circumstances, the representative says, the extorter will block the woman, leaving her concerned about what might happen. "The purpose of this is unknown," the representative says.
"Abusers are excellent at manipulating not just their victims, but also people and institutions that should be enforcing the safety rules. Once a predator finds an environment where he or she can get away with minor infractions, the misconduct usually escalates," says Mick Grewal, a lawyer with expertise in cases of sexual abuse. He represented over 100 survivors of Larry Nassar in a $500 million settlement case against Michigan State University.
How to spot castfishing or other scams"Your instincts are usually right. Trust yourself," recommends Grewal.
"If you believe a crime has been committed, you can contact law enforcement. A lawyer can help you navigate the justice system and discuss civil remedies like restraining orders and injunctions, invasion of privacy claims, and seeking accountability through compensation for economic and non-economic damages," Grewal continues.
Equity's self-tape guidelines (and SAG-AFTRA's in the U.S.) prohibit nudity in self-tapes, Equity's TV official Natalie Barker told Mashable. But legitimate casting processes may continue to ask for nudity. In 2022, intimacy director and actor Katrina Stelk wrote that the guidelines are a good step, but that casting directors may not be aware of them.
Multiple UK-based sources Mashable spoke to confirmed that another Equity guideline, a three-day window for self-tape return, is often not followed, even via an agent. This again represents an abuse of power by influential decision makers in the industry.
Outside of this, it can be down to the directors to ensure actors are protected.
"Because the context is so different in a self-tape, you have to provide constructive guidance to facilitate an actor [to do] the work," says Ellie Heydon, actor and director of BBC's Outrageous.
"If we're sending off a scene, even with a kiss in, I'll usually write an accompanying note that says don't worry about the physical intimacy, or rub that bit out, and then you're not leaving it up to the actor to then interpret it," Heydon says.
Without enforcement and proper regulation, there is still a long way to go. "The industry hasn't eliminated exploitation. It's just evolved," says Xiao on bad actors focusing on self-tape auditions.
"We would always advise members to consult our casting vetting guidelines and do due diligence — make sure it's a reputable production company/casting director; ensure nudity is required for the role; that if they do decide to send a video or images containing nudity, they do so via a secure data transfer service and that there is an explicit safeguarding policy around how the data will be kept confidential and deleted," says Barker.
However, until we see more regulation, especially in the age of AI, it'll take time to ensure protection against fake casting calls — and maybe even longer before it's enforced.
SAVE $150.99: The Shark Pet Cordless Vacuum is on sale at Amazon for $149, down from the list price of $299.99. That's a 50% discount and just $1 more than the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.
Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark Pet Cordless Vacuum $149 at AmazonYou never know when your life will change forever. For Mashable Associate Editor Tim Marcin, a seemingly normal unboxing of a vacuum cleaner led to a major change. If you, too, have a pet that sheds and have been searching for a cleaning solution, listen in.
As of March 27, the Shark Pet Cordless Vacuum is on sale at Amazon for $149, down from the list price of $299.99. That's a 50% discount and just $1 more than the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.
A dog is arguably the most important character in a household. They make important decisions like what's for dinner, who's allowed which spot on the couch, and what time everyone should be going to bed. Unfortunately, they're not good at housekeeping. Paired with the shedding issue, us humans have to take over.
Thankfully, Editor Tim Marcin has found a solution for us all in the Shark Pet Cordless Vacuum. He explained in his review, "This vacuum has proven to be a game-changer for my household. It'll run for 40 minutes on a charge, has tremendous suction, and attachments for hard-to-reach spots It can also detach completely to turn into a handheld vacuum. The vacuum is light and features a sleek build that's easy to store."
SEE ALSO: Stick vacuums on sale in Amazon's Spring Sale: Shark is dunking on Dyson so farThis suction power Marcin refers to is the Shark Hypervelocity suction which is designed to tackle pet hair or messes with ease. Plus, its low-profile makes this model great for getting under furniture or under the bed.
As an added bonus on today's 50% off discount, Amazon is tossing in a free credit worth $6.51 that you'll be able to spend on a future purchase.
If you have pets at home and have been looking for an affordable stick vacuum, the Amazon Big Spring Sale's price on the Shark Pet offers a great value.
SAVE $300: The 65-inch Samsung Class QLED Q8F 4K TV is $597.99 in the Amazon Big Spring Sale, down from the list price of $897.99. That's a 33% discount and a record-low price at Amazon.
Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch Class QLED Q8F 4K TV $597.99 at AmazonWe're on day three of the first major Amazon sale of 2026. Amazon's Big Spring Sale did not sleep on the discounts this year, and we're seeing some excellent offers across plenty of categories like Apple AirPods, outdoor gear, and tons of tech. But if you're looking for a TV upgrade, check out this Samsung deal.
As of March 27, the 65-inch Samsung Class QLED Q8F 4K TV is on sale for $597.99, marked down from the normal price of $897.99. That ends up with a 33% discount that shaves $300 off the price. It's a new record-low price at Amazon by a long shot.
While some folks are excited about spring and summer, others of us are prepping for some chill relaxing time indoors. If you're one to avoid spring's pollen or summer's searing heat, staying indoors with some great shows and epic movies might be your best move. If that's the case, you deserve a nice display. The 65-inch size on the Samsung QLED Q8F makes this model ideal for just about anywhere in your home.
SEE ALSO: I've tracked TV prices for years — the best Amazon Spring Sale TV deals are budget QLEDsThe Samsung Q8F features a Motion Xcelerator 144Hz refresh rate, quantum HDR+ display, and an AirSlim design that gives this TV a modern look. Plus, you'll be in for crisp and vibrant colors in addition to deep blacks.
Since this model just hit a record-low price by a significant amount, there's never been a better time to upgrade to the 65-inch Samsung Class QLED Q8F 4K TV. To pair with your new TV, check out the best streaming deals that are worth jumping on right now.
Jimmy Kimmel is no stranger to receiving criticism from the right, with most of it coming straight from the president himself — and this week brought more of the same.
In the clip above, the host plays footage of Newsmax's Rob Finnerty slamming Kimmel for making light of the fact that the new Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, used to be a plumber.
"Let me make this very clear," responds Kimmel. "I'm not upset that the Head of Homeland Security used to be a plumber. I'm upset that he isn't still a plumber."
Kimmel goes on to play footage of various TV reporters on the right making fun of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for her past work as a bartender.
"Well, on behalf of bartenders everywhere, we anxiously await your apology," says Kimmel.
Talk about the end of an era: Apple has officially discontinued the Mac Pro.
9to5Mac was the first to notice that the Mac Pro has been removed from Apple's website, and Apple confirmed that the pro-grade desktop machine has been discontinued.
The old Mac Pro page now simply redirects to Apple's Mac homepage, which only offers the Mac mini, Mac Studio, and iMac desktop computers.
The Mac Pro was introduced in 2019 as an incredibly powerful and pricy desktop computer. It was praised for improved thermal management compared to the old, "trash can" Mac Pro, but also ridiculed for its "cheese grater" design.
Besides being a pricy machine in its own right, the Mac Pro also raised eyebrows due to its wheels, which cost $400 as an option and a whopping $699 if you bought them separately. For those of you who were eager to dish out seven hundred bucks for these beauties, we regret to report that the wheels, too, are no longer available for purchase.
No! Not the wheeeeels! Credit: AppleJoking aside, this is a serious moment for Mac-loving professionals, as Apple confirmed to 9to5Mac it had no plans to offer any Mac Pro hardware in the future.
SEE ALSO: Here's how the MacBook Neo compares to older MacBook AirsIf you need a pro-grade Mac, it'll have to be the Mac Studio, which fortunately is quite a powerful machine, with either an M4 Max or M3 Ultra chip, up to 256GB of memory, and up to 16TB of storage. According to recent reports, Apple plans to upgrade the Mac Studio sometime in mid-2026.
There's nothing better than a good drink, a great circle of friends, and some piping hot tea.
It's little wonder then that Dropout's Dirty Laundry has been enticing fans for five seasons and counting. Each episode, dazzling host Lily Du and bantering bartender Grant O'Brien gather together four guest stars to share their wildest stories. For added fun, there's a game element: Can you guess whose dirty laundry is being aired?
Following the fifth season, Dirty Laundry's stars brought their gossipy game to SXSW for a live audience to enjoy. But before their big show, Du and O'Brien came by Mashable's SXSW Say More studio for some conversation about cocktails, mocktails, soap opera acting, and much, much more.
The video above features the first chunk of our interview. For more — including Du's thoughts on her Game Changer breast milk taste test and O'Brien's proud representation of chaotic bisexuals — be sure to check out the full episode on YouTube.
And for more Dirty Laundry, check out Dropout.
There are some political moments that just lend themselves to comedy, and – as Jimmy Kimmel demonstrated yesterday – Melania Trump's robot-assisted tech summit entrance was difficult to overlook.
In the clip above, Daily Show host Josh Johnson reacts to Melania entering day two of her "Fostering the Future Together" summit alongside a humanoid robot.
"Look, I know this was supposed to be for some kind of technology event, but look at this video," says Johnson. "She's walking out with that robot like they just got married. 'Ladies and gentlemen, for the first time, Mr and Mrs WALL-E'!
"By the way, I like how Melania is flexing on that robot with her walk. She's got a whole runway walk going while that robot is just doing the Biden shuffle."
TL;DR: Amazon has the LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor (27GS93QE model) on sale for $499.99 in the Big Spring Sale, knocking $400 off its $899.99 list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor (27GS93QE) $499.99 at AmazonThe Amazon Big Spring Sale is dropping major deals on gaming, Apple tech, Samsung products, and much more — and LG is very much still in the mix with all-time low prices going live.
As of March 27, Amazon has the LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor (27GS93QE) marked down to $499.99 in its Big Spring Sale. Against the product’s $899.99 list price, that works out at a saving of $400. That's the lowest price this model has ever been at Amazon — confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel.
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Beyond speed, LG has leaned into prioritzing picture-quality with this UltraGear model. The panel is VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certified, offers a 1.5M:1 contrast ratio, and covers up to 98.5% of the DCI-P3 color spectrum, which should translate to richer color and much deeper blacks than the average LCD gaming monitor — which is great for when playing immersive single-player titles like Resident Evil Requiem.
For gamers keen on something bigger, the OLED Samsung Odyssey G9 gaming monitor is down to its lowest-ever price in the Spring Sale. The 32-inch 4K LG UltraGear gaming monitor is also $500 off at Amazon.
This March, design-centric British company Nothing launched what is arguably its strongest lineup of devices yet. Alongside the budget Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nothing Headphones (a) came a midrange offering — the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro.
This phone is also the closest you'll get to a flagship offering from Nothing in 2026; the company says it'll release no official flagship phone this year. But that's OK. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro still brings a premium experience to a midrange price point.
The design of the phone backtracks on the haphazard look of the Nothing Phone (3). Phone design is subjective, of course, but I'm definitely picking up what Nothing is putting down here. There is a lot to like about this phone, including the $499 price.
SEE ALSO: Every major MWC 2026 announcement, including Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Honor Robot phoneAs with all midrange phones, there are a few compromises — and some might be tough to swallow. At $499, you will not have a perfect phone.
I've been using a Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, provided by Nothing, as my main phone for 10 days, running the company's Android software and using T-Mobile's network in the Chicagoland area. Here's what I thought.
The whole Nothing package Credit: Adam Doud / MashableAlongside the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the company launched two other devices. The Nothing Phone (4a) is a budget offering with a slower processor, slightly slower memory, and fewer cameras than its bigger sibling. It's also not available in the U.S.
The other device was the Nothing Headphone (a) — a budget version of Nothing's first over-ear headphones launched last July, the Nothing Headphone (1). For a lower price point, you get a simpler design, but in more colors. But by all reports, they sound just as good and have the same controls as the flagship headphones, making a compelling offering at $199.
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As for the Phone (4a) Pro, it too is the whole package. Tech specs ahead: It runs on a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, which is decidedly midrange, but it falls squarely in line with the phone's price range. There's also 8GB or 12GB of RAM along with 128GB or 256GB of storage, all powered with a 5,000 mAh battery. India SKUs add another 400mAh to that. The 6.83-inch AMOLED screen is gorgeous with excellent color reproduction. It refreshes at up to 144 Hz, so everything is quite smooth.
TL;DR on the specs: this phone punches above its weight.
Software is great with some trade-offs Credit: Adam Doud / MashableDesign is at the forefront of Nothing's ethos, and all of the design choices built into its Android skin are intentional.
For example, Nothing has a grayscale icon pack for apps that turns your home screen into a black-and-white version of its former self. I can get behind this in theory — the "digital minimalism" of grayscale apps supposedly helps us have healthier relationships with our phones. Your mileage may vary, but my brain focuses on color much more than shape, so I haven't often switched to the icon pack.
One confounding choice: the inability to turn off the app drawer. I prefer to have all my apps on my home screen, organized into folders. Nothing doesn't allow the easy creation of folders either. Every time I wanted to file an app, I had to go to the app drawer, then drag the app into an appropriate folder. Not a fan of that.
Credit: Adam Doud / MashableThen there's Essential Space, a kind of digital notebook activated by the Essential Key on the left side of the phone. This is meant to be a repository of your thoughts and reminders. When you need to remember something, the Essential key lets you grab a screenshot and allows you to add a voice note as well. AI then organizes your thoughts and notes.
I might not be a typical use case here, but generally, I don't remember things with screenshots; it's just not how my brain is wired. There is another design choice I love, however.
Enter the Matrix Credit: Adam Doud / MashableThe Glyph Matrix, which we saw on the Nothing Phone (3), is back on the back of this phone. I adore it. However, Nothing has cut down its functionality.
First of all, the dot matrix itself has larger "pixels" which means lower resolution inside that matrix. That's fine for things like letters and numbers, but it's bad for anything else. The Glyph Matrix has a neat trick where you can use it as a mirror to take a selfie with the main camera, and on the Nothing Phone (3), it worked really well.
On the Nothing Phone (4a), however, the resolution is so low that you can't tell what's in the window when trying to shoot. It's very disappointing.
It's also disappointing that you can only activate the Glyph Matrix when the phone is flipped over on its face. This is likely a cost-saving measure, since there is no capacitive button to press this time. Still, it's a little off-putting.
Credit: Adam Doud / MashableYou can have a persistent display of the time, or battery level, or a few other options, but the whimsical toys from the Nothing Phone (3) version, like the Magic 8-ball, are nowhere to be found.
Nothing says you can get more toys from the community, but that has real "we can't wait to see what the developers do with it" energy. To borrow a nerdy reference, the Glyph Matrix feels nerfed.
Performance and BatteryThe Nothing Phone comes with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor — a very midrange choice. On Geekbench, the phone yields 1,287/3,906 single/multi-core scores. That means it's fine with most tasks you'll throw at it — opening apps, playing simple games, watching videos.
It will start to get bogged down when playing serious titles like "Genshin Impact," or trying to edit videos. For most people shopping in this price range, that's perfectly fine.
That also means the phone sips battery like a champ. I regularly got just under two days of light-medium use on a single charge. That's the kind of endurance I like to see out of a phone. If you're a heavy user, you'll easily get through a full day and probably a little more without plugging it in.
Cameras are the main trade-off Credit: Adam Doud / MashableIt doesn't seem, on the surface, like Nothing cut corners with the cameras here. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has two 50-megapixel sensors on the back for its main and 3.5x telephoto lens, an 8-megapixel shooter for ultrawide, and a 32-megapixel camera on the front.
But when you look at the results, it's fairly obvious that these are midrange cameras.
During the day, in good lighting, the phone is a very capable shooter, though the ultrawide leaves something to be desired. Details such as brickwork are lost. That's not surprising considering the small sensor size — but if you're looking for consistency between lenses, you won't find it here.
Macro shots are similarly blotchy, though the phone uses the main sensor for those macros. Most phones switch to the ultrawide lens for macro shots. Nothing bucks that trend — but as a result, you can't get as close to your subject as you may want.
Credit: Adam Doud / MashableAt night, things fall apart pretty quickly. Light sources are way overblown and darkness is very grainy. Video is not bad — as long as you're not moving. Start walking, and the video quality degrades significantly, with lots of judder following your footfalls.
Quality photos are possible at night, and they can be fine for social media sharing. But when you try to make photos larger, the flaws are a lot easier to spot.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Price and final verdictOverall, there's a lot to like about the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro. This is a very good midrange offering with the usual corners cut — the camera being the main one. It's not that the camera setup is bad; it's just very midrange. If this phone lived in a vacuum, that would be a good trade.
It's priced at $499, the same as the recently-released Google Pixel 10a. I bring that up because the Pixel 10a is not compromised in camera quality; far from it. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a telephoto that the Pixel 10a lacks, so there's that to consider.
The camera array on Google Pixel 10a. Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro camera array. Credit: Adam Doud / MashableIf you value good shots of far-away subjects, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is the better buy. But if you value overall camera quality, get the Pixel 10a.
The two phones are also polar opposites when it comes to design. The Pixel 10a is about as boring as it gets with a flat back and no camera bump. Meanwhile, on the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, you get Nothing's signature transparent design and a sizable camera island.
Your preference will vary, of course, but I much prefer the boldness of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, and Nothing hardware in general. If you like flair, it doesn't get more flair-y than this. If you want excellent software, Nothing delivers that as well.
If you want something different, that's the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro in a nutshell. This phone is for people who love to stand out and carry a conversation starter in their pocket. It's also for design fans who want a phone that makes a statement. It's a true midrange phone, and it's a pretty good value at $499.
Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, Unlocked $499 at AmazonToday's Connections: Sports Edition is for people who know their Simpsons.
As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.
Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections: Sports Edition?The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake — players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Sports clubs
Green: Net game lingo
Blue: Places to go for gold
Purple: Simpsons guest stars
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: Pro teams whose names start with S
Green: Volleyball terms
Blue: Olympic host cities
Purple: MLB players in "Homer at the Bat"
Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #550 is...
What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?Pro teams whose names start with S - SEAHAWKS, SENATORS, SHARKS, SPURS
Volleyball terms - SERVE, SETTER, SIDE OUT, SPIKE
Olympics host cities - SAPPORO, SARAJEVO, STOCKHOLM, SYDNEY
MLB players in "Homer at the Bat" - SAX, SCIOSCIA, SMITH, STRAWBERRY
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.
The biggest story in the streaming world over the past 12 months (besides the confusing Warner Bros. situation)? Price hikes. So many price hikes. So, we could all benefit from some streaming deals right about now.
Black Friday is the best time of year to score discounts on streaming apps, but any major sale or shopping holiday tends to deliver a few discounts. And Amazon's Big Spring Sale (officially running until March 31) is holding true to that trend. While the overall number of deals is no match for Black Friday, we'll certainly take any discounts we can get.
As Mashable's go-to streaming expert, I'll be keeping a close eye out for streaming deals throughout the Big Spring Sale. For now, here are the best streaming offers live during the sale. I've also included deals on streaming devices like Fire TV Sticks, as well as some evergreen streaming deals I think are worth grabbing.
Best streaming deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount+ Paramount+ Premium $2.99/month for 2 months (save $22) Get Deal Why we like itOn the surface, this is the same offer as the streamer's Black Friday deal. However, because Paramount Plus hiked its prices in January, this Big Spring Sale discount actually saves you more money. It now costs $13.99 per month for the ad-free Premium plan and $8.99 per month for the ad-supported Essential plan.
Through March 31, you can lock in two months of either plan for only $2.99 per month. That saves you $22 if you choose the Premium plan (why wouldn't you?). Both new and ex-subscribers are eligible for this deal, and it's valid on Paramount+ as a standalone service or on the Prime Video add-on.
Psst. It's also worth mentioning that an extra discount code is floating around that could potentially knock the price down to just 99 cents per month for two months. However, it appears to work for some folks and not others. Try adding the additional promo code BG2L7M at checkout to see if you're one of the lucky ones.
Best music streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Spotify Spotify Premium free for 3 months (save $38.97) Get Deal Why we like itIf you've never tried Spotify Premium before, you can snag three free months of the music streaming service through March 31. Typically, it costs $12.99 per month, so you'll keep nearly $40 in your pocket with this deal. A Premium account unlocks ad-free listening, the ability to download music for offline listening and collaborate with friends in real time, 15 hours of audiobook time, and lossless audio. Plus, you'll get weekly listening stats and, should you choose to keep your subscription, access to the famous Wrapped stats.
Already tried Spotify Premium? Amazon Music Unlimited is also offering three free months of its streaming service through March 31. It regularly goes for $11.99/month for Prime members and $12.99/month for non-Prime members, so you can save up to $38.97 with this streaming deal. Besides unlimited music streaming, you'll also get access to one audiobook per month.
Best streaming device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $14.99 at AmazonThe newest Fire TV Stick, the 4K Select, is the first streaming device in Amazon's lineup to shake things up in awhile. While it still offers the same plug-and-play design you know and love, it features a brand-new operating system called Vega. Given how laggy the previous operating system could be on Fire TV Sticks, we're pretty excited about this change. It also offers support for Alexa+, Amazon Kids+, Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass, and NordVPN, and delivers 4K quality with HDR10+ support.
As part of the Big Spring Sale, it's now down to just $14.99 instead of $39.99. Redeem the code FTVSELECT to access this discount.
More Amazon Big Spring Sale streaming dealsAmazon Music Unlimited — free for 3 months $12.99/month (save $12.99/month)
France Channel (Prime Video add-on) — $1.99/month for 2 months $7.99/month (save $6/month)
Kindle Unlimited — $0.99 for three months $11.99/month (save $34.98)
Paramount+ Premium (Prime Video add-on) — $2.99/month for 2 months $13.99/month (save $11/month)
SiriusXM All Access — $1 for three months $25.99/month (save $76.97)
Starz Semi-Annual Plan — $19.99 for 6 months $45.99 for 6 months (save $26)
Viaplay (Prime Video add-on) — $1.99/month for 2 months $5.99/month (save $4/month)
YouTube TV — $67.99/month for 3 months $82.99/month (save $15/month)
Roku Streaming Stick HD — $17.99 $29.99 (save $12)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25)
Roku Streaming Stick Plus — $29 $39.99 (save $10.99)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $34.99 $59.99 (save $25)
Roku Streaming Stick 4K — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)
Fire TV Stick 4K Plus + Luna Controller cloud gaming bundle — $64.98 $119.98 (save $55)
Roku Ultra — $70 $99.99 (save $29.99)
Google TV Streamer 4K — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)
Amazon Fire TV Cube — $99.99 $139.99 (save $40)
Apple TV and Peacock Premium bundle — $14.99/month $23.98/month (save $8.99/month)
Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus bundle — $19.99/month $29.98/month (save $9.99/month)
Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max (with ads) — $19.99/month $34.97 (save $14.98/month)
Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max (no ads) — $32.99/month $56.47 (save $23.48/month)
Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited — $35.99/month $53.97 (save $17.98/month)
Dropout TV — $55.99/year $69.99/year (save $15/year with code FULLYEAR20)
ESPN + Fox One bundle — $39.99/month $49.98/month (save $9.99/month)
Fubo Sports — $45.99 for your first month $55.99 (save $10/month)
MGM+, Starz, AMC+ (Prime Video add-ons) — $21.99/month $29.97/month (save $7.98/month)
Peacock Premium — free with $98 Walmart+ subscription (save $109.99/year)
Paramount+ — free with $98 Walmart+ subscription (save $139.99/year)
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.
Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.
Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.
How to play PipsIf you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 27, 2026The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.
Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:
Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.
Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.
Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.
Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.
Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.
If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.
SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for March 27, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for March 27 PipsLess than (6): Everything in this space must be less than 6. The answer is 2-2, placed vertically.
Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-3, placed horizontally.
Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 6-5, placed horizontally; 6-0, placed horizontally.
Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 6-0, placed horizontally.
Less than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 4-3, placed vertically.
Medium difficulty hints, answers for March 27 PipsNumber (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 1-5, placed horizontally; 3-2, placed vertically.
Number (20): Everything in this space must add up to 20. The answer is 1-5 placed horizontally; 5-4, placed horizontally; 5-5, placed horizontally.
Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 5-4, placed horizontally; 4-2, placed horizontally.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 4-2, placed horizontally.
Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 1-1, placed vertically; 2-1, placed horizontally.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 3-2, placed vertically.
Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 6-4, placed horizontally.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 1-1, placed vertically; 2-1, placed horizontally.
Hard difficulty hints, answers for March 27 PipsEqual (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-1, placed vertically; 2-5, placed horizontally.
Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 2-5, placed horizontally; 3-2, placed horizontally.
Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 3-2, placed horizontally; 6-0, placed vertically.
Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 2-1, placed vertically; 1-1, placed vertically; 1-5, placed vertically.
Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 6-0, placed vertically; 0-4, placed vertically.
Equal (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-6, placed horizontally.
Number (8): Everything in this space must be equal to 8. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally.
Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 0-4, placed vertically; 4-6, placed vertically.
Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically; 5-5, placed horizontally; 5-3, placed horizontally.
Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 5-3, placed horizontally; 3-3, placed horizontally.
If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
SAVE OVER $1,000: As of March 27, the TCL 98-inch Class QM8K Series is on sale for $2,997.97 at Amazon. That's a 25% discount on the list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 98-inch Class QM8K Series $2,997.97 at AmazonLooking for a new TV? There couldn't be a better time to buy.
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is well underway, and TVs are just one of many products getting heavy discounts right now. And if you're looking for something really impressive for less, the TCL 98-inch Class QM8K Series is over $1,000 off heading into the weekend.
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!As of March 27, you can take home this TV for $2,997.96 — that's $1,002.02 off the list price. This price is for the huge 98-inch model. The 65-inch and 75-inch TVs are also on sale for around $500 off.
With this TV you'll get a combination of advanced Mini LED technology and the new Halo Control System to give you the perfect, well-rounded viewing experience. It also has a CrystalGlow WHVA panel that gives you vibrant colors and detail. Combine this with the anti-reflective ZeroBorder design and you've got a great TV for any occasion.
Gamers are also covered thanks to the built-in Game Accelerator 288. This supports up to 288Hz variable refresh rate for lag-free gaming. And for streaming, you'll get access to Google TV, meaning it's easy to browse content and your favorite apps will be on one handy home page.
This TV deal is available online in Amazon's Big Spring Sale right now.
SAVE $98: As of March 27, the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Vlogging Camera is down to $439 in the Amazon Spring Sale, a record-low price. The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo is also on sale for $569.
Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Gimbal Camera $439 at AmazonAmazon’s Big Spring Sale, which runs through March 31, has plenty of deals for creators looking for a bargain. None are better than the offers on the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, a 4K gimbal camera. Mashable’s tech editor hailed this camera as “close to perfect” in his review.
All content creators reach a point where they need to stop using their phone and start investing in pro gear — microphones, video cameras, portable lights, everything. And the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Gimbal Camera has emerged as a popular all-in-one solution, which is why it has a cult following among vloggers, creators, and videographers.
Why we love the DJI Osmo Pocket 3Every time our reporters attend a conference or event with a lot of creators, this camera is everywhere. It's often hard to find in stock, let alone at a record price.
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo, which includes a DJI microphone, is currently marked down to $569. (Just a few hours ago, this camera was marked down to $531, so prices are changing fast.) That’s a $60 saving on the regular list price of $629. You can also buy the camera on its own for $439, a new record low price for this popular gimbal camera, according to camelcamelcamel.
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!DJI is best known for awesome drones, but the tech brand makes premium devices in the content creation category. This camera is small but hugely impressive, with a 3-axis gimbal for steady video and face tracking. Other helpful features include face detection, vertical video mode, 180-degree Spinshot motion, and wireless connectivity to DJI microphones (which are also on sale).
Mashable tech editor Timothy Beck Werth reviewed the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 back in 2023 and said, “It really is hard for me to imagine a better camera for video content creators. Because it can connect wirelessly to your devices, you can use this for both recording video and livestreaming.” Three years later, it's still the best in its category.
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 rarely goes on sale, so grab the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo for $569 in the Amazon Big Spring Sale. You can also grab the camera on its own for $439.
I'll let you in on a little secret about portable power stations — they're almost always on some type of discount. It's rare that I see any of my favorite models listed at full price, which is not a bad thing. But it makes it harder to discern a good deal from a meh deal. To help out, I've scrolled the pages of the Amazon Big Spring Sale to find the deals I think are actually worth buying.
A portable power station has become a must-have tech item. It's like your favorite noise-cancelling earbuds — no idea how we survived without them. They've been my savior during power outages to keep the refrigerator running, my phone charged up, and the WiFi router connected. They're also well worth packing along on upcoming camping trips. Think of movie nights under the stars with a powered-up portable projector and fresh popcorn.
The one snag here is that batteries aren't cheap, and that's especially true of high-tech and long-lasting batteries found in portable power stations. Because of this, I recommend shopping for a power station during major sales like the Amazon Big Spring Sale is a wise move. Here are some of my favorite models seeing steep discounts during the sale. I'll keep this page updated as the sale rolls in and we see new deals pop up.
Best Bluetti deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Bluetti Elite 200 V2 $749 at AmazonIf you need a large and in charge power solution, whether in an emergency or going off-grid, the Bluetti Elite 200 V2 is a fantastic option. It comes with 2,600Wh of battery power, which is more than enough to charge larger items like laptops and small appliances. It's also capable of recharging your phones and keeping the WiFi router on for an extended period of time. If you find that you routinely lose power, this unit is something you'll want to keep on hand to make sure you can charge things up when you need them.
More Bluetti dealsBluetti Elite 10 — $112.98 $199 (save $86.02)
Bluetti Elite 30 V2 — $218.99 $299 (save $80.01)
Bluetti X30 CPAP Battery Backup — $278.99 $329 (save $50.01)
Bluetti Elite 100 V2 with 200W Solar Panel — $699 $1,399 (save $700)
Bluetti Elite 300 — $1,099 $1,699 (save $600)
Bluetti Apex 300 — $1,444 $1,699 (save $255)
The massive Anker Solix F3800 is ideal for home backup should the power cut out. On its own, the Solix F3800 comes with 3,8400 Wh of battery capacity to keep your tech running without grid power, but Anker made this deal even better during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. The Solix F3800 comes bundled with a BP3800 Expansion Battery and a 400W solar panel. The extra battery brings the total capacity up to 7,680Wh while the addition of a solar panel puts you in line for recharging off-grid.
More Anker Solix dealsAnker Solix C300 — $169.99 $249.99 (save $80)
Anker Solix C1000 — $429.99 $799 (save $369.01)
Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 — $749 $1,499 (save $750)
Anker Solix F2000 — $799.99 $1,999 (save $1,199.01)
Anker Solix F3800 — $1,898.99 $2,599 (save $700.01)
Anker Solix E10 — $4,299 $5,799 (save $1,500)
If you're looking for a portable power station to take along to the campground this summer, the Jackery Explorer 100 V2 is an ideal model. It's a mix of portability, durability, solid port options, and it's on sale for under $430. This Jackery model comes with 1,070Wh for recharging your phones while camping, keeping the speaker ready to go, and powering up the projector for movie nights. Plus, it weighs under 24 pounds, so you won't have to struggle lugging it around camp.
More Jackery dealsJackery SolarSaga 100W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel — $197.99 $299 (save $101.01)
Jackery 1000 v2 with 200W Solar Panel — $698.99 $1,499 (save $600.01)
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 — $749 $1,499 (save $750)
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus — $1,598.99 $2,799 (save $1,200.01)
Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2.
After testing dozens of portable power stations, one of my go-to models for taking along on a weekend of camping is the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2. Sure, you can go lighter and even more portable models, but I love the Solix C1000's combination of 1,024Wh, three USB-C ports, and the excellent Anker Solix app. It's also incredibly easy to carry around the campground, weighing under 25 pounds. Plus, Anker won a Guinness World Record for the power station's ability to recharge in just 49 minutes.
More portable power stations on sale at AmazonEcoFlow River 2 Pro — $314.99 $529 (save $214.01)
DJI Power 1000 — $349 $699 (save $350)
DJI Power 1000 V2 — $364 $699 (save $335)
Goal Zero Yeti 500 — $399.89 $499.95 (save $100.06)
Segway Cube 2000 — $538.98 $899.99 (save $361.01)
EcoFlow Delta 3 with 220W Solar Panel — $588.98 $999 (save $410.02)
Goal Zero Yeti 700 — $599.89 $699.95 (save $100.06)
DJI Power 2000 — $699 $1,299 (save $600)
EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 — $2,099 $3,699 (save $1,600)
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.
With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT gameHere are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Thursday, March 27, 2026:
AcrossBad place to spend time on your phone, it's saidThe answer is In bed.
The answer is tolls.
The answer is Still.
The answer is Meme.
The answer is ESPN.
The answer is It's Me.
The answer is Notes.
The answer is Blimp.
The answer is Ellen.
The answer is DSL.
If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.
SAVE $500: As of March 27, the Samsung 40-inch Odyssey G7 is on sale for $699.99 at Amazon. That's a 42% discount on the list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 40-inch Odyssey G7 $699.99 at AmazonIf you're looking to upgrade your gaming setup, Amazon's Big Spring Sale has come at the right time.
For a whole week (until March 31), the retailer will be dropping low prices on everything from Apple devices to everyday household essentials. And gaming products are getting the same treatment, with a standout deal live on the Samsung 40-inch Odyssey G7. As of March 27, this gaming monitor is down from $1,199.99 to $699.99, saving you $500 on list 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 is a 40-inch curved gaming monitor with a 1,000R design and a 21:9 ultrawide display. You'll get a detailed 4K resolution that fills more of your field of view. It supports VESA DisplayHDR 600 for improved contrast, giving you deeper blacks and brighter highlights.
It also has a 180Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time (GtG), so with every game you'll have reduced lag and you can enjoy smoother, more responsive gameplay. Plus, it includes FreeSync Premium Pro support and offers height and swivel adjustments for a more comfortable, customizable setup.
This gaming monitor deal is live at Amazon now, so don't miss out.
TL;DR: Amazon has the Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box on sale for $118.99 in the Big Spring Sale, which knocks $45.71 off its $164.70 list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Magic: The Gathering Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box $118.99 at AmazonThe Amazon Big Spring Sale has been delivering solid deals across gaming, Pokémon, and even Apple products, but this latest offer is especially interesting if you have been waiting for a better entry point on one of Magic’s newest full booster boxes.
As of March 27, Amazon has the Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box listed for $118.99, down from the $164.70 list price. That works out to a 28% discount, which is a sizable enough drop to make this one of the more appealing sealed MTG buys right now.
For this new price, you're getting a full box with 30 Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Boosters. Each pack comes with 14 Magic: The Gathering trading cards. Play Boosters are the format’s all-purpose option — useful for Limited play, casual pack opening, or just building out a collection.
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!Each booster can contain 1 to 4 rare-or-higher cards, along with 3 to 5 uncommons, 6 to 9 commons, 1 land, and 1 traditional foil card of any rarity. There is even a chance at a foil borderless mythic rare, though Amazon says those appear in less than 1% of boosters.
Lorwyn Eclipsed brings MTG back to the dual plane of Lorwyn and Shadowmoor, leaning into the split between light and darkness, order and chaos, and the return of familiar creature types, including Kithkin, boggarts, merrow, and Elves.
Among other MTG deals, collectors can also buy the Magic: The Gathering Duskmourn House of Horrors Play Booster Box for $22 off. What’s more, the Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster Box is still available for under $150.
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