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It's official. Amazon's Big Spring Sale is back for its third year and will run March 25 through 31. The mega retailer promises major savings across all categories, with deals starting at 40% off across fashion, beauty, electronics, and more. And while they didn't come right out and say it, if there's one thing we can all but guarantee, it's that the sale will feature plenty of discounts on top Apple products.
Apple has had a busy month, with the launch of its first-ever budget MacBook, upgraded MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros, a new iPad Air, the iPhone 17e, and even AirPods Max 2. This means we could not only see first-time discounts on the new slate of products, but also new record-low prices on the previous generations during the Big Spring Sale. We'll be tracking prices leading up to and throughout the official event, so keep an eye on this page for the latest and greatest deals.
For now, if you're antsy to start shopping, we've rounded up the best Apple deals you can shop ahead of the sale.
Best Amazon Big Spring Sale AirPods deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 $209.99 at AmazonWe've always been fans of the AirPods Pro, but the third generation really takes them to new heights. Mashable's reviewer called them, "without a doubt, one of the best products of the year" in 2025. The latest premium buds feature outstanding noise cancellation (twice as good as the Pro 2s), a solid eight hours of battery life with ANC on, and new foam-infused tips that come in five sizes to find the perfect fit. Apple also brought the heart rate monitoring tech from the Powerbeats Pro 2 (our favorite earbuds for working out) and Fitness app compatibility to the Pro 3s, and introduced a live translation feature. While we've seen the buds drop as low as $184 in the past, this $39 discount is still worth grabbing.
More AirPods dealsApple AirPods 4 — $99 $129 (save $30)
Apple AirPods 4 (with ANC) — $148.99 $179 (save $30.01)
Apple AirPods Max — $449.99 $549 (save $99.01)
Just launched earlier this month, the 13-inch M4 iPad Air is already on sale for $52 off ($2 more than its launch price discount). The base configuration with WiFi connectivity and 128GB of storage is now just $747 (normally $799). Mashable's tech editor took the M4 iPad Air for a spin and found it pretty impressive — too impressive for the average user, even. "It delivers iterative updates that improve an already stellar tablet," he writes in his review.
More iPad dealsApple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $299 $349 (save $50)
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) — $399 $499 (save $100)
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) — $559 $599 (save $40)
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi + Cellular, 128GB) — $599 $749 (save $150)
Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi + Cellular, 256GB) — $899 $1,049 (save $150)
Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,199 $1,299 (save $100)
Apple released its new MacBook Air with the M5 chip this month, but honestly, they're not a whole lot different than the M4 Airs. The main differences are the upgraded processor and a new wireless chip. You can save some money by grabbing the M4 model with 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage, which is currently down to just $999 at Amazon. We're keeping our eyes on this laptop, as we expect to see it drop further as the sale nears. But make note that since it is now an older model, it could sell out fast.
More MacBook dealsApple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $999 $1,199 (save $200)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $999 $1,199 (save $200)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,099 (save $50)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,079 $1,399 (save $320)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,249.99 $1,299 (save $49.01)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,499.99 $1,699 (save $199.01)
The Apple Watch Series 11 offers significant battery improvements over its predecessor. For that reason alone, it's worth the upgrade. It also features a tougher build with durable glass that's twice as resistant to scratches, 5G capability for quicker connectivity, and a Sleep Score and hypertension tool that can flag chronic high blood pressure. It's not a major upgrade (is anything in 2026?), but as Mashable's reviewer put it: "Buy it for the battery life." Now $100 cheaper, it's an even better value.
More Apple Watch dealsApple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) — $219 $249 (save $30)
Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + Cellular, 40mm) — $269 $299 (save $30)
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular, 42mm) — $399 $499 (save $100)
Last year, Apple caused a stir on the internet by introducing Liquid Glass to iOS 26. According to a new report, nothing is going to change on that front in 2026.
In his Power On newsletter for Bloomberg, prominent Apple reporter Mark Gurman said that Apple will not be dropping Liquid Glass with iOS 27, set to release later this year. According to Gurman, "the latest internal versions of iOS 27 and macOS 27 don’t reflect major design changes," so you shouldn't expect anything on that front in the coming months.
SEE ALSO: Apple launches AirPods Max 2 with improved noise cancelling and smart featuresApple isn't just doing this out of stubbornness or lack of regard for customer concerns, of course. Gurman said that going away from Liquid Glass isn't feasible right now considering how long it took to put together.
"The interface was the result of a multiyear effort that started with visionOS, which itself had been in development for several years before shipping in 2024," Gurman reported. "Because of the timelines involved, any major reversal away from Liquid Glass would likely take years to materialize."
While there are certainly plenty of Apple device owners out there who are either happy with Liquid Glass or are neutral about it, lots of folks were very vocal online about troubles with readability and icons looking indistinct from one another when the update launched last September. The company quickly provided a way to "tint" Liquid Glass, which helps a bit. Gurman also reported in his newsletter that Apple might add a Liquid Glass slider to control the intensity of the effect in iOS 27, which might help even more.
But it sounds like Liquid Glass is here to stay, in one form or another. Instead of another UI overhaul, you can look forward to Siri getting a bunch of AI enhancements in iOS 27.
It’s that time of year again! Amazon's Big Spring Sale is officially back, running from March 25 through March 31. And you just know the retail giant is going to discount a ton of robot vacuums for all of you spring cleaners out there. In fact, they've already started dropping prices on some of our favorite models ahead of the event.
Note: You don't need to be a Prime member to shop the sale, but Prime members will receive exclusive deals on a variety of items.
Our pick: Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete $1,499.99 at AmazonRead Mashable's review of the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete.
I’m starting this roundup with the best of the best because, why not? If you have the cash to burn and you’re looking for an investment piece, Mashable’s vacuum expert and senior shopping reporter Leah Stodart says the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete is a “well-rounded premium robot vacuum,” especially for pet owners. It has a livestream pet camera and can clean edges and corners with precision. (Stodart says this vacuum is so good at cleaning corners that it’s dethroned the Roborock Saros 10R for corner mopping.)
“Measuring just over three inches tall, it's also easily the best slim robot vacuum out there — ideal for homes with low-clearance furniture, or expectations for cleaning under cabinets,” she says.
As of March 15, you can get the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete for $1,499.99, down from $1,699.99, at Amazon. That's a 12% discount or $200 savings.
SEE ALSO: Roborock Saros Z70 review: If you think you need the robot vacuum with an arm, no you don't Best budget pick: Roborock Q10 S5+ $299.99 at AmazonOur actual favorite budget pick, the 3i G10+, isn’t on sale (yet!). But the Roborock Q10 S5+ offers a pretty good alternative for anyone who needs a combo vacuum but can’t stomach paying $400+ for one. Stodart ranks this vac as the “Quietest Robot Vacuum” in her roundup of the best robot vacuums for 2026, but she also notes that it’s a surprisingly affordable hybrid cleaner.
“It has reliably completed all missions in my apartment for weeks, and isn't nearly as obnoxious when self-emptying as most other robot vacuums I've tested — it barely reaches 70 decibels, which isn't much louder than competitors while they're just cleaning,” she writes.
What’s even better is that it’s currently at a new record-low price of $299.99, down from $549.99. We’re not sure if this price will hold, but it’s a promising sign for what’s to come as we get closer to the official sale date.
More Amazon Big Spring Sale robot vacuum dealsShark AV753 ION — $149.99 $249.99 (save $100)
iRobot Roomba 105 — $169 $319.99 (save $150.99)
Narwal Freo X Plus — $169.99 $199.99 (save $30)
Dreame D20 Plus — $259.99 $359.99 (save $100)
Mova P10 Pro Ultra — $399 $499 (save $100)
Eufy X10 Pro Omni — $499.99 $699.99 (save $200)
Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni — $599 $1,099.99 (save $500.99)
Eufy C28 — $599.99 $799.99 (save $200)
Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller — $999.99 $1,599.99 (save $600)
It's been a long time coming, but Apple finally upgraded its flagship headphones.
On Monday, Apple announced the AirPods Max 2, a new version of its over-the-ear headphones that originally launched in 2020 (with a minor update in 2024 that only brought the USB-C port).
The new AirPods Max 2 look the same, but they have Apple's H2 chip inside, powering a bunch of new features including Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, and Live Translation.
The sound was also improved thanks to a new high dynamic range amplifier, Apple says. Credit: ApplePerhaps the most notable new feature is improved Active Noise Cancellation, which should be 1.5x more effective than before. Transparency Mode has also improved, allowing you to hear what's happening around you while still listening to music.
The new H2 chip, which we already know from Apple's AirPods Pro 3, also unlocked a number other smart features such as Siri head gestures, Camera Remote, and Loud Sound Reduction.
SEE ALSO: Apple MacBook Neo is not only cheaper than other Macs, it's also easier to repairApple's AirPods Max 2 start at $549, and are available in Blue, Midnight, Orange, Purple, and Starlight colors. They will be available for pre-order on March 25, with availability starting in April.
TL;DR: Krispy Kreme is giving away free Green O'riginal Glazed doughnuts on March 16-17. No purchase is necessary to qualify. Simply wear green in-store or via the drive-thru to score one free doughnut per customer.
The number of free food giveaways at the moment is off the chart. You're not going to be able to completely ditch the grocery order, but you can eat your way around Dairy Queen, Ben & Jerry's, and 7-Eleven over the next few weeks and not spent a cent.
Krispy Kreme is the latest retailer to drop a free giveaway, but there's a catch. No, you don't need to spend anything to qualify. You just need to wear green.
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!To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Krispy Kreme is bringing back its popular Green O'riginal Glazed Doughnut. And on March 16-17, Krispy Kreme is handing out one free Green O'riginal Glazed Doughnut per customer who wears green in-store or via the drive-thru. Unlike a lot of these "free" promotions, there's no purchase necessary.
And there's more, because 4,000 customers will be randomly selected to receive a "Lucky You Golden Dozen Pass." This includes a whole year's supply of Original Glazed doughnuts — one dozen per month from April 2026 to March 2027.
So dig into your closet and find that green item you've been saving for this special occasion.
TL;DR: The Samsung 27-inch Odyssey OLED G6 series gaming monitor is down to $687.06 at Amazon, saving you $212.93 off its $899.99 list price. That gets you a QHD QD-OLED panel, a 360Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for under $700.
Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 27-inch Odyssey OLED G6 Series Gaming Monitor $687.06 at AmazonAlthough OLED monitors are becoming an increasingly common part of gaming PC setups, high prices from major brands keep them out of most budgets. However, Samsung’s latest offering might be your saving grace.
As of March 16, the 27-inch Odyssey OLED G6 series (G60SD model) gaming monitor is available for $687.06 at Amazon, down from its $899.99 list price. That’s 24% off, or just under $213 in savings on what Samsung promises to be one of its speediest 1440p gaming displays.
With QD-OLED tech used for its panel, this Samsung gaming monitor delivers strong brightness, deep contrast, and a wider color range than you’d expect from a standard model. This means that whether you’re diving into cinematic single-player adventures like Cyberpunk 2077, or competitive matches in constantly evolving multiplayer games like Fortnite, everything will look sharp, punchy, and appropriately dramatic.
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!What’s more, Samsung includes an anti-glare screen coating, which should help reduce distractions if your setup is exposed to a lot of ambient light.
As for speed, the Odyssey OLED G6 supports up to a 360Hz refresh rate with a near-instant 0.03ms response time, plus AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support to help reduce screen tearing and choppiness. Samsung also says its OLED Safeguard+ features, including a dynamic cooling system and thermal modulation, are designed to help reduce burn-in concerns during longer sessions.
Combined with all of those top-tier features, the sleek metal design and three-year warranty means you're getting a reliable unit that’s fit to be the crowning jewel of your PC setup.
If you want smart capabilities from a Samsung monitor, the 32-inch OLED M9 monitor is now $1,299.99 on sale at Amazon. As for other brands, the 32-inch LG 4K UltraGear monitor is available for just under $800.
TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Duskmourn House of Horrors Play Booster Box is down to $127.99 at Walmart, putting it below market price and making this one of the better sealed MTG deals we’ve seen lately.
Opens in a new window Credit: Magic: The Gathering Magic: The Gathering Duskmourn House of Horrors Play Booster Box $127.99 at WalmartMagic: The Gathering booster box prices can jump around fast, especially when a set stays popular with both players and collectors — or becomes less available as time goes on. Right now, the best place to find Duskmourn: House of Horrors booster boxes is Walmart.
As of March 16, the Magic: The Gathering Duskmourn House of Horrors Play Booster Box is discounted to $127.99 at Walmart, after a $22 price cut from its $150.43 list price. That puts it below the current market price on TCGplayer.
Released in September 2024, the Duskmourn: House of Horrors had been steadily creeping back up in price compared to the newer expansions (presumably due to less availability), so this is a great way to catch up on this set of trading cards themed around the Duskmourn and its collection of frightful creatures.
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 box includes 36 Play Booster packs, with each pack containing 14 cards plus a Token/Ad card or Art Series card. Each booster can include one to four cards of Rare or higher rarity, with the chance of pulling alternate treatments, special frames, and even a Borderless Mythic Rare from Magic’s history. There is also at least one Traditional Foil card in every pack, and 20% of boosters include a Traditional Foil Land card as well. Add in the 10 new Special Guest cards and Duskmourn’s full haunted-house aesthetic, and you’ve got a fun box that’s worth every cent.
Among Magic: The Gathering bargains is the Magic: the Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box for only $119.95 at Amazon. Also on Amazon, you can preorder the Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster Box for just $149.99.
In a pretty overt promo for The Devil Wears Prada 2 mid-Oscars on Sunday, Anne Hathaway and Anna Wintour paired up to present Best Costume (Frankenstein's Kate Hawley took home the gold).
With the Vogue icon essentially subbing in for Meryl Streep in this moment, the duo arrived on stage to Madonna's "Vogue" and performed a Miranda Priestly-worthy bit.
"The character's costume is key to telling a story," Hathaway said. "One could argue that one's wardrobe in real life is also key. Does it make one appear elegant and attractive on, say, the most important night in Hollywood, and say, the most important people in fashion will be judging how one looks...Anna, I'm just curious, what do you think of my dress tonight?"
Wintour's deadpan response? "And the nominees are..."
For the full list of Oscars winners, Mashable's got you covered. We've also rounded up the wildest moments from the awards, and the best red carpet looks.
Well, Jessie Buckley's gone and done it.
The Hamnet star took home the Oscar for Best Actress for her devastating, sublime, and raw performance as Agnes in Chloé Zhao's film — and that's following wins at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Actor Awards, and more.
Buckley took to the stage during the 98th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, giving a moving and heartfelt speech.
"Thank you to the incredible women that I stand beside," Buckley said to her fellow nominees Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I'd Kick You), Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue), Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value), and Emma Stone (Bugonia). "I am inspired by your art and your heart, and I want to work with every single one of you."
SEE ALSO: Watch Michael B. Jordan's passionate Oscars acceptance speechBuckley then showed love for her husband Freddie and daughter Isla before paying tribute to Zhao and Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell, who co-wrote the adaptation.
"Chloe and Maggie," Buckley said. "To get to know this incandescent woman and journey to understand the capacity of a mother's love is the greatest collision of my life. It's Mother's Day in the UK today, so I would like to dedicate this to the beautiful chaos of a mother's heart. We all come from a lineage of women who continue to create against all odds."
To finish, Buckley, who grew up in Killarney, spoke in Irish, saying, "Go raibh maith agaibh, slán," which translates to "Thank you all, goodbye."
Watch Mashable's interview with Buckley and her Hamnet co-star Paul Mescal. We've also got you covered with the full list of Oscars winners, the wildest moments from the awards, and the best red carpet looks.
The core cast of Bridesmaids reunited for the 2026 Oscars to announce the awards for Best Original Score and Achievement in Sound — but there was some important business to attend to first.
In the clip above Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Ellie Kemper read out notes apparently sent to them by various audience members, from Stellan Skarsgård writing "you're ageing well" to Leonardo DiCaprio telling Rose Byrne to "stop looking at me."
"I apologise, I have been staring at you," Byrne said. "I thought you were somebody else."
Extra points for the audience reaction shots.
For the full list of Oscars winners, Mashable's got you covered. We've also rounded up the wildest moments from the awards, and the best red carpet looks.
The 2026 Academy Awards was a bumper night for horror, with Sinners picking up four awards (watch Michael B. Jordan's passionate acceptance speech), and Amy Madigan picking up Best Support Actress for her iconic role in Zach Cregger's Weapons.
In her entertainingly chaotic acceptance speech above, Madigan starts things off with an Aunt Gladys-style cackle before nodding to the fact she was last nominated for an Oscar 40 years ago — for 1985's Twice in a Lifetime.
"This is great!" Madigan says. "Everybody's asking me in the press and all this, 'Well, it's been 40 years, what's different about this time?' What's different is I have this little gold guy!"
For the full list of Oscars winners, Mashable's got you covered. We've also rounded up the wildest moments from the awards and the best red carpet looks.
SAVE $300: As of March 16, the Hisense 85-inch CanvasTV is on sale for $1,896.99 at Amazon. That's a 14% discount on list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 85-Inch CanvasTV $1,896.99 at AmazonIf you’ve been eyeing the Hisense CanvasTV, now is a great time to grab it. The 85-inch model is on sale at Amazon, dropping by $300 for a limited time. That brings the price down to $1,896.99 from $2,197.99. Amazon has marked this as a limited-time deal, so it won't be around for long.
This is a great TV for a number of reasons, but its main selling point is its ability to transform into works of art. If you're not familiar with how it works, the Hisense CanvasTV doubles as a digital gallery. In Art Mode, you can display a single artwork or a slideshow of paintings, an ideal way to give your TV some meaning in your space when it's not beign watched. It even has a Hi-Matte display to make the images look like real paintings.
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 TV also benefits from a 4K QLED panel with Quantum Dot technology to give you over a billion colors. For gamers, you'll get 144Hz Game Mode Pro with Variable Refresh Rate, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and low-latency features for a smooth, lag-free experience.
And for streaming and downloading apps, you'll have all the benefits of Google TV. Access to services like Netflix is a breeze, and all your favorite apps will live in one easy-to-navigate home screen.
Pick up this TV deal at Amazon ahead of the Spring Sale.
Ascended Heroes ETBs recently shot up in price after a post-launch pricing war that left Pokémon TCG collectors caught in the middle, but Walmart is balancing the scales again by allowing you to grab one for under $120.
As of March 16, Walmart has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box listed for $115.99, down from $149.99. Amazon has the same ETB at $133.88, making Walmart cheaper by $17.89. That’s already enough of a gap to make Walmart the better buy, but this price is also down to market price vs. TCGplayer.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!You’re getting everything you’d expect from a Pokémon ETB based around Mega Evolution Pokémon — namely the poster child, Mega Dragonite. You’ll get nine Ascended Heroes booster packs of trading cards, one full-art foil promo card featuring N’s Zekrom, 65 card sleeves, 40 Pokémon TCG Energy cards, a player’s guide, six damage-counter dice, one competition-legal coin-flip die, a collector’s box with six dividers, and a code card for Pokémon TCG Live.
For more Asended Heroes boosters, you can buy the Pokémon TCG Ascended Heroes Tech Sticker Collections now for only $32 at Walmart. As for an ETB from the next expansion, the best place to pre-order Pokémon TCG Perfect Order is Walmart right now.
Michael B. Jordan picked up the Oscar for Best Actor during a much anticipated Academy Awards on Sunday, with the Sinners star taking to the stage to make a passionate acceptance speech.
"I stand here because of the people that came before me: Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie Fox, Forest Whittaker, Will Smith," says Jordan in the clip above. "And to be amongst those giants, amongst those greats, amongst my ancestors, amongst my guys, thank you everybody in this room, and everybody at home for supporting me over my career. I feel it. I know you guys want me to do well and I want to do that because you guys bet on me. So thank you for keeping betting on me. And I'mma keep stepping up, and I'mma keep being the best version of myself I can be."
For the full list of Oscars winners, Mashable's got you covered. We've also rounded up the wildest moments from the awards, and the best red carpet looks.
SAVE $300: As of March 16, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 has hit a new low price of $499 at Amazon. This is $300 off its original list price of $799.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular 49mm) $499 at AmazonAmazon's 2026 spring sale is right around the corner. Thankfully, we don't have to wait for great deals to drop, as a few exciting offers are already live. If you're an Apple user, one of those discounts is on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular, 49mm). As of March 16, it has hit a new low price of $499.
The original list price is $799, so this deal saves you a whopping $300 on the Apple Watch Ultra 2. There are multiple colors to choose from at this price, including the rugged titanium case with a blue/black trail loop, blue alpine loop, green/grey trail loop, indigo alpine loop, and orange/beige trail loop.
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!If you want to invest in a smartwatch that can keep up with your outdoor adventures, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 can definitely help. Whether you're a runner, cyclist, swimmer, or hiker, its full of features to assist with your workouts, including a precision dual-frequency GPS, speed tracking, heart rate monitoring, and elevation recording. It even has automatic stroke detection, lap count, splits, and more for swimmers.
It also offers solid health features, including irregular heart rhythm notifications, sleep tracking, and safety features. We consider it "the dark horse pick" in our roundup of the best smartwatches.
Be quick to grab this excellent offer on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 at Amazon.
SAVE $170.01: As of March 16, the Insignia 55-inch Class F50 TV is on sale for $179.98 at Amazon. That's a 49% discount on the list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Insignia Insignia 55-inch Class F50 TV $179.98 at AmazonThe Insignia 55-inch Class F50 TV has gone on sale again at Amazon, and this time it's down to its lowest-ever price. As of March 16, you can take home this smart TV for under $180 ($179.99), a saving of $170 on list price.
With this TV you'll get 4K Ultra HD TV with a 2160p resolution and HDR10 support. It also benefits from an upscaling feature that improves the quality of lower-resolution content, bringing it closer to Ultra HD quality. The sound is impressive too, with DTS Virtual-X creating a more immersive audio experience through the TV’s speakers.
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If you have other smart home devices, this TV can act as a hub, allowing you to pair compatible devices to view camera feeds, control lighting, and adjust thermostats.
Find this Insignia TV deal at Amazon now. This is a limited-time discount, so don't miss out.
TL;DR: Live stream Venezuela vs. Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic for free on Tele Rebelde or Venevision. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The 2026 World Baseball Classic has been entertaining and unpredictable from the first pool-stage games.
USA lost to Italy and almost didn't make it out of the pool stage, Japan were knocked out by Venezuela in the quarter finals, and now we're on the cusp of the final. USA have already booked their place in the showpiece event as they aim to win their first title since 2017. They'll face either Venezuela or Italy.
Italy's journey to this semi-final matchup has been one of the biggest storylines from this competition. Few fans expected Italy to make it out of the pool stage, let alone top the group after winning every game. Can this magical story continue? Or will Venezuela prove too strong? You can follow all the action without spending anything.
If you want to watch the 2026 World Baseball Classic for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Venezuela vs. Italy?Venezuela vs. Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic starts at 8 p.m. ET on March 16. This fixture will take place at LoanDepot Park.
How to watch Venezuela vs. Italy for freeThe 2026 World Baseball Classic is available to live stream for free on a number of platforms:
Cuba — Tele Rebelde
Venezuela — Venevision
These streaming platforms are geo-restricted, but anyone can access for free with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in another location, meaning you can unblock free streaming sites from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Venezuela vs. Italy in the World Baseball Classic by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
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The Pixel 10a's full price is $499.99, so this is a truly great deal. The Essentials Plan is sets you up with the, well, essentials for your smartphone. According to T-Mobile's announcement of this plan back when it was initially revealed, "T-Mobile Essentials is designed for those who say they just want the basics: unlimited talk, text and smartphone data in the U.S." What more do you really need?
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Fabula Rasa: Dead Man Talking, in an interactive VR game that made its global debut at the XR Exhibition at SXSW 2026 this weekend. At the exhibition, I got the chance to try a bunch of virtual and augmented reality experiences — art installations, VR experiences, and satirical projects that defied definition. But after playing Fabula Rasa, I can’t stop thinking about what it means for the future of gaming.
The gameplay of Fabula Rasa is built around fully improvised, AI-generated conversations. You create your own character on the spot, and the game characters and your interactions are all powered by LLMs.
This is what the game forces us to ask: What if there were no more NPCs in video games? What if every character in an RPG had a fully-realized backstory and infinite conversational trees?
Imagine it: you’re playing a game like Red Dead Redemption or Skyrim, except every character you meet — the random henchmen, tavern wenches, pickpockets — can have in-depth conversations with you in real-time.
You’re no longer choosing from three or four pre-written dialogue options and having circular, process-of-elimination conversations. You’re talking into your headset and making up wholly original stories and side quests as you go. It would bring true role-playing to RPGs.
It’s a reality that’s closer than I realized.
What is Fabula Rasa: Dead Man Talking? 'Fabula Rasa' is a medieval fantasy game driven by AI characters. Credit: ArvoreFabula Rasa is an experiment. The game was made by the award-winning Brazilian XR studio Arvore. I played the game on a Meta Quest VR headset, but it’s not commercially available yet.
The game has a simple premise: You play a prisoner condemned to death in a medieval kingdom. The entire game takes place in a cage, suspended over a monster pit, as you await the king’s arrival and your eventual execution. You talk to a variety of characters, and depending on your interactions with them, you’ll either be spared or killed. (I went home with a pin that says “I survived the monster pit,” which is apparently the less likely outcome, the game's directors told me.)
Fabula Rasa is an improv experience. The game can be as fun as you are. When I realized a knight in a suit of armor was secretly three cats stacked on top of each other, I told him/them that one of my best friends was actually three dogs in a trenchcoat, which prompted him to argue for a stay of execution on my behalf. It’s silly, cheesy fun.
“In essence, we created sort of an improv theater experience, right?” Arvore’s founder and CEO Ricardo Justus told me. “We did workshops with improv comedians at our studio to learn more about this, and it started working once we started implementing a lot of these improv techniques. So, characters riffing off you. You riffing off the characters. And if you are into it, like into the story, it's really funny and fun.”
Justus told me Fabula Rasa was meant to be replayable, with the ending and characters changing depending on your actions.
A game where choices matter Credit: ArvoreThe game definitely felt like a proof of concept more than a fully realized game, but it’s the concept that’s really interesting.
Games will, of course, still need writers and storylines, but Fabula Rasa shows how AI can open up even more immersion in the game's world.
If that idea could be applied to AAA games, it could rewrite the rules of gaming as we know it.
Justus told me that Arvore uses a patchwork of models to power Fabula Rasa, particularly Claude for dialogue and ElevenLabs for audio. While not perfect, the conversations were surprisingly rich, and you could engage in back-and-forth worldplay.
I decided to play as a humble shoemaker wrongly imprisoned for murder. Twenty minutes later, pleading for my life, I realized the king in the game is literally a very short king. So, I offered to design a pair of high heels that would make him so tall that people would no longer call him “Your highness” ironically. LLMs make this kind of spur-of-the-moment banter possible. And don't forget: this technology is still in its infancy and rapidly improving.
Credit: Arvore AI in gaming isn't going awayNow, to be sure, many gamers hate any hint of AI in gaming. However, Justus told me that Arvore didn’t use AI to replace human developers, writers, or artists. (The game does use AI voice models instead of actors, due to the improvisational nature of the dialogue.) Rather, AI powers the game mechanics and the story itself.
"All the art in the game is handcrafted. Like, we didn't want to use it as a way to shorten production time, right? What we challenged ourselves was, can we use AI as a storytelling medium? And how would that work? And I do think eventually it's gonna be very interesting to apply that to an RPG, like, for example, a big open world game. Almost, like Westworld, you can talk to the characters. We're not there yet, I don't think."
Still, Justus acknowledged that AI in gaming can be controversial.
Any time a studio is caught using AI in game development, they face a strong backlash from a very vocal group of gamers. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was stripped of its Indie Game Awards for using AI background textures. Yet it’s still the most award-winning title of all time. Arc Raiders was the subject of a boycott over AI, and went on to become a global best-seller.
“I think there's a big vocal [group] of people that are very incensed by this, and maybe [more] so than the people who are actually buying games and don't care necessarily. If it's a good game, the process to create it doesn't matter as much from a consumer standpoint. Are there ethical issues of people losing their jobs and stuff like that? Of course there are, right? It’s challenging. But I feel like there isn’t a way back from using AI for development.
"Again, for this, we handcrafted all the art. We wanted to use AI to tell the story, right?"
SEE ALSO: ARC Raiders opts to replace AI-generated dialogue with professional voice actors AI-powered immersion still has limitationsUnfortunately, it may be awhile before you can play Fabula Rasa.
Arvore’s CEO told me they’re working toward a commercial release, but several hurdles need to be cleared first. Every time the game improvises a scene, it uses costly tokens with the LLM models. Second, the game is powered by frontier models that can’t be run on-device, which means some latency in conversations.
So, there’s a cost problem and a latency problem.
Still, surely these are solvable problems.
You can find Fabula Rasa at the SXSW XR Exhibition for a little while longer, and you can look for it at future conferences and gaming events.
I played the game for about 30 minutes, but I’ve been thinking about its implications for a lot longer.
You can learn more about Fabula Rasa: Dead Man Talking at the Arvore website.
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