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SAVE $40: As of May 6, the Kindle Essentials Bundle is on sale for $121.97 at Amazon. That's 25% off its list price of $161.97.
Opens in a new window Credit: Kindle Kindle Essentials Bundle including Kindle (2024) $121.97 at AmazonThe latest Kindle release is one of my favorite recent investments. It has been a great way to catch up on new books and ones I've been meaning to start for a while. I'd highly recommend it to anyone who's an avid reader. Its essentials bundle — which comes with a fabric cover and power adapter alongside the e-reader itself — is even on sale right now at Amazon, so there's no better time to pick it up.
Usually the Kindle Essentials Bundle is listed for $161.97, but it's currently on sale for $121.97. That lets you keep $40 compared to buying everything separately, which is a very nice deal to take advantage of while it's live. With Mother's Day right around the corner, it's also a great gift idea.
SEE ALSO: Prime members get a free e-book with Amazon's First ReadsThis Kindle is worth every cent, too. It features a six-inch glare-free display that's great for reading in any lighting. I recently took mine out to the park to read in the sunshine and it felt really nice to not have to deal with any pesky reflections getting in my way. And with 16GB of storage, there's plenty of space to stock up your library with exciting new e-books. Its portable size makes it a perfect traveling companion, too.
Amazon has this listed as a limited-time deal, so don't miss out on 25% off the Kindle Essentials Bundle at Amazon while it's still available.
Another great Kindle deal that's worth checking out right now is on the Kindle Colorsoft. If you'd prefer an e-reader that will bring your favorite stories and comics to life in color, this one deserves a look. The redesigned Kindle Scribe is also down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon.
Squid Game Season 3 is fast approaching, and now we have our first proper glimpse of what the end will look like.
In the brief teaser above, we see Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) returning to the games in a bow-wrapped coffin before the main characters line up to wearily draw a red or blue ball from a large, ominous-looking gumball machine.
Squid Game Season 3 premieres June 27 on Netflix.
For more TV shows coming this summer, check out Mashable's big streaming preview.
SAVE $40: As of May 6, the Fitbit Versa 4 is on sale for $149.95 at Amazon. That's a 25% saving on the list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Versa 4 $149.95 at AmazonGetting a smartwatch for fitness and lifestyle tracking doesn't need to break the bank, especially when you don't need the most advanced model on the market. I've tested a lot of smartwatches over the years, and for affordable fitness and lifestyle tracking, you can't go wrong with the Fitbit Versa 4.
As as of May 6, the Fitbit Versa 4 is on sale at Amazon, reduced to just $149.95. This deal can be found in all color options: black, pink sand, and waterfall blue.
SEE ALSO: The best Fitbits in 2025This is my favorite watch in the Fitbit range, and one I've spent a lot of time testing. In my opinion, it's an excellent all-rounder fitness tracker. Whether you're hoping to run a 5K or want to get some insights into your sleeping habits, this watch offers a bit of everything.
There are over 40 sports tracking modes that include running, swimming, cycling, and general workout features. However, it's worth noting that the battery life isn't as long-lasting for long-distance activities as the likes of Garmin or Coros. So if you're planning to regularly hit the double digits for runs, it's worth having a look at run specific watches.
Health and lifestyle features of the Versa include heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and built-in GPS so you can head outside for activities without your phone. And style-wise, the Versa 4 ticks all the boxes. It has a bright AMOLED display with vibrant colors and images, and is touchscreen-controlled, so it's easy to use as well as looking nice on your wrist.
Grab this great Fitbit deal before it runs out.
SAVE $40: As of May 6, the SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 headphones are on sale for $139.95 at Amazon. That's a 22% discount on list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: SHOKZ SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 $139.95 at AmazonFor many, running with headphones is a constant battle of hearing your music, hearing your surroundings, and not having them fall out of your ears at every given opportunity. Why must it be that you always have to sacrifice something?
That's where SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 come in. An incredible pair of bone-conducting headphones that are designed for running, these help to keep your ears free for spatial awareness, and still allow you to enjoy your favorite running playlist or podcast.
SEE ALSO: I tried my AirPods Max headphones' new lossless audio ability: Does it really work?Bone conduction technology does what it says on the tin. It's a technology that transmits sound through vibrations directly to the inner ear via the cheekbones, bypassing the eardrum, and increasing your spatial awareness. And as of May 6, you can buy the SHOKZ OpenRun Pro for less, reduced to just $139.95 at Amazon.
The SHOKZ OpenRun Pro headphones are an earbud-free design with a lightweight, wraparound frame and open-ear fit. They deliver high-quality audio while keeping your ears open to your surroundings for safety and connection during workouts. This is one we recommend for runners, and a product I'm eyeing up for my own runs.
It has an IP55 waterproof rating, so they’re sweatproof and work for runs or walks in the rain. However, these are not suitable for swimming. The battery life will keep you listening for up to 12 hours, and a quick five-minute charge will top you up with two and a half hours of extra playtime.
This is a limited-time deal, so head to Amazon now.
Today, Microsoft confirmed some long-standing rumors and unveiled two new compact Surface devices, its second batch of Qualcomm-powered Copilot+ PCs.
The devices include a more portable 13-inch Surface Laptop and a 12-inch Surface Pro, which are pared-down versions of Microsoft's flagship laptop and convertible. Both Surface devices feature an eight-core Snapdragon X Plus processor with an NPU rated at 45 trillion AI operations per second (TOPS), which supports the latest Copilot+ experiences.
The new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro will come with 16GB of RAM, 256GB or 512GB of UFS storage, and three finishes: Ocean, Violet, and Platinum. They're set for release on Tuesday, May 20 starting at $899.99 and $799.99, respectively. Preorders are now available from the Microsoft Store and Best Buy.
The new 13-inch Surface Laptop: No more 'Go'? Credit: MicrosoftMeasuring in at 11.25 x 8.43 x 0.61 inches and 2.7 pounds, the new 13-inch Surface Laptop is the "thinnest and lightest Surface Laptop yet," according to a company blog post. It joins the Surface Laptop 7th Edition, Mashable's current favorite Windows laptop, which debuted in June 2024 in two sizes: 13.8 inches and 15 inches.
Compared to last year's model, the new Surface Laptop has a downgraded 60Hz touchscreen display with a lower resolution and contrast ratio. It's also a tad less powerful, as the existing Surface Laptop 7 is configurable with 10-core Snapdragon X Plus and 12-core Snapdragon X Elite CPUs with up to 64GB of RAM. It should still be plenty peppy, though: Microsoft's announcement claims it "outpaces the MacBook Air M3," Apple's previous-generation notebook.
SEE ALSO: Best Windows laptops for 2025: Our top pick lasts longer than the M4 MacBook ProsThe 13-inch Surface Laptop might have one leg up over the flagship model in the stamina department. It's rated at 23 hours of local video playback per charge, whereas the Surface Laptop 7 is rated at 20 hours. That said, the latter lasted nearly 23 hours in Mashable's hands-on testing, so they could be equals in practice.
At $899.99, the new Surface Laptop is $100 cheaper than the entry-level Surface Laptop 7, and even cheaper than Apple MacBook Air laptops.
The launch of the 13-inch Surface Laptop seems to mark the end of Microsoft's Surface Laptop Go line of budget portable laptops, which was last updated in 2023 (we've reached out to a company rep to confirm this). It's also a sign that the tech giant is committed to Windows on ARM over x86-based processors (for its consumer-oriented products, at least). The most recent Surface Laptop Go 3, a 12.4-incher, was powered by a 12th-gen Intel Core CPU.
The new 12-inch Surface Pro: A tinier hybrid Credit: MicrosoftThe 12-inch Surface Pro measures 10.8 x 7.47 x 0.3 inches and weighs in at only 1.5 pounds, making it "the thinnest and lightest Copilot+ PC yet" across all brands, per Microsoft's announcement. That was a title previously held by the Asus ZenBook A14.
A hybrid device with a built-in adjustable kickstand, the new Surface Pro is a smaller alternative to last year's 13-inch Surface Pro 11th Edition, which came in two different configurations: a 10-core Snapdragon X Plus variant with a LCD touchscreen display, and a 12-core Snapdragon X Elite model with an OLED touchscreen display, both with up to 64GB of memory. Its own touchscreen has a worse refresh rate, resolution, and contrast ratio than both of the flagship options, but a better rated battery life of 16 hours of local video playback per charge (compared to 14 on WiFi-only models and nine with those sporting cellular connectivity). As with the new Surface Laptop, we'll see how that translates to real-world usage.
SEE ALSO: As tariffs come for tech, these are the best cheap laptops under $1,000A new Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard will turn the Surface Pro into a laptop, while Microsoft's Surface Slim Pen will allow the user to draw or take notes on its display. (It can magnetically attach to the back of the new Surface Pro for safekeeping.) Both accessories are sold separately.
The new Surface Pro will start at $799.99, making it $200 cheaper than the base Surface Pro 11.
New Windows Copilot+ experiencesMicrosoft introduced several new and updated Copilot+ experiences alongside its new Surface devices Tuesday, including a dynamic lighting feature in Microsoft Photos, a custom sticker generator in Paint, image description-reading capabilities for Narrator, and more Click to Do actions. They'll roll out to members of its Windows Insiders feature preview program over the course of the next month.
Copilot+ PC users will also soon have the option to enable an AI agent that can automate and execute tasks within their Settings menu. Users will be able to describe what they need help with in plain English, such as "my mouse pointer is too small," and the AI agent will take care of it.
Head over to the Microsoft Blog to check out the full list of new Copilot features.
A sweltering planet circling a star much like the sun is delivering something scientists rarely get when studying distant worlds — clarity.
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, a collaboration of NASA and its European and Canadian counterparts, a team of astronomers zoomed in on TOI-421b, a planet more than 2.5 times larger than Earth and 245 light-years away in space.
The exoplanet isn't just missing clouds, it's free of the typical hazes that have obscured views of the atmospheres surrounding other planets in its size class.
That makes TOI-421b a standout among so-called "sub-Neptunes," planets larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune. These worlds are thought to be the most common in the Milky Way, yet scientists know relatively little about them, said Eliza Kempton, principal investigator of the study. That's because their atmospheres have been so hard to study.
"They're incredibly plentiful in our galaxy," Kempton, an astronomer at the University of Maryland, told Mashable. "And that just raises the importance that if this is the most common kind of planet, we better try to figure out what they're all about."
SEE ALSO: These scientists think alien life best explains what Webb just found The James Webb Space Telescope has provided the clearest atmospheric reading yet for a hot sub-Neptune exoplanet. Credit: NASA GSFC / CIL / Adriana Manrique Gutierrez illustrationThe way the team analyzed the planet's atmosphere is called transmission spectroscopy. When planets cross in front of their host star, starlight shines through their atmospheres. Molecules within the atmosphere absorb certain light wavelengths, or colors, so by splitting the star’s light into its basic parts — a rainbow — astronomers can look for which light segments are missing to figure out the makeup of an atmosphere.
When they peered at TOI-421b, they saw strong signs of water vapor and a hydrogen-rich atmosphere, with no evidence of the thick aerosol layers that have previously cloaked other sub-Neptunes.
The team picked up hints of carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide, though they'd need more observations to confirm those detections. The researchers also noted what was absent from the data: methane and carbon dioxide. Their findings are published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters.
Scientists chose TOI-421b for this study because it was predicted to have a haze-free atmosphere, based on its extremely high temperature of 1,340 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler planets — like the previously studied sub-Neptunes orbiting dimmer stars called red dwarfs — often show signs of methane. But methane tends to break down in high heat, unable to start the chemical process that can lead to haze.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.The big surprise was just how lightweight the planet's atmosphere appeared. It wears a jacket of hydrogen and helium, like the gas its star is made of. Previous sub-Neptune studies revealed worlds wrapped in much heavier gases that could potentially be water worlds. Scientists are now wondering if the planet has held onto the molecular outfit it was born with billions of years ago.
Perhaps the type of star a planet orbits changes how the atmosphere of that world develops over time. Or maybe the hotter planets are just more likely to have clear skies. Whatever the reason, the team is motivated more than ever to look at other hot sub-Neptunes for patterns.
"So we can see if this planet just turned out to be kind of a unique snowflake," Kempton said, "or is it emblematic of a class of planets that all have similar properties?"
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Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription $15.97Want something to tickle your funny bone but don’t want to spend hours perusing your options? Picking a comedy to watch can be tricky, because humor is a matter of taste. But worry not, because we cater to all sorts with our watch guides.
Whether you’re hankering for a comedy classic or a modern hit, a feel-good crowd-pleaser or an oddball critical darling, an outrageous musical or a candy-colored fantasy, we've got you covered. Giggles to chuckles, guffaws to belly laughs — Max can get you whatever laughs you need.
Here are the best comedy movies now streaming on Max.
20. Home AgainWant a deeply charming comedy about a May-December romance? Then you'll fall for Home Again.
Hallie Meyers-Shyer's directorial debut stars Reese Witherspoon as Alice Kinney, a Los Angeles mother of two spirited daughters, who's staring down her 40th birthday while separated from her husband (Michael Sheen). Her friends are desperate to set her up with an appropriate could-be beau. But then she crosses paths with not one but three fun-loving twentysomethings who're looking to make it as filmmakers. Only one of them (Pico Alexander) will end up in her bed. But all three become a vibrant and welcomed presence in the life of Alice and her kids. Even if her husband is less than thrilled!
Warm and witty, Home Again is an absolute delight. — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor
How to watch: Home Again is now streaming on Max.
19. SeveranceNope! Not the Apple TV+ hit. Before Adam Scott was splitting himself into innie and outie, this 2006 horror-comedy offered its own cutting commentary on corporate culture.
From writer/director Christopher Smith (Black Death, Triangle) comes a silly slasher set at a company retreat. Employees at a British office travel to the mountains of Hungary, ostensibly to learn how to work better as a team. But paintball and social awkwardness give way to running for their lives when a mysterious killer begins — to use a corporate parlance — cutting heads. If your sense of humor is on the sick side, you'll appreciate Smith and company's Severance. — K.P.
How to watch: Severance is now streaming on Max.
18. Y2K Credit: Nicole Rivelli / A24If you love '90s nostalgia and wacky horror/comedies, you'll treasure Y2K. Saturday Night Live's Kyle Mooney makes his directorial debut with this goofy movie, which imagines that when the clocks clicked over into the year 2000, mankind's greatest fears were realized. Specifically, all our coolest tech — from Tamagotchis to CD players — would gain artificial intelligence and go on a murderous rampage.
This AI ambush pitches high school wallflower Eli (Jaeden Martell) and his outgoing goofball bestie Danny (Julian Dennison) into a battle for their lives. And all their classmates at a New Year's Eve house party become their anxiety-ridden allies as the war between man and machine gets very ridiculous. To Mooney's credit, he heaps plenty of delicious, era-appropriate details into Y2K, which will give children of the '90s palpable flashbacks. But the comedy itself gets wobbly as the funniest characters get killed off. In my review out of its SXSW premiere in 2024, I determined, "Y2K is a good time, but falls short of greatness."* — K.P.
How to watch: Y2K is now streaming on Max.
17. Pee-wee's Big AdventureIf you’re searching for something off the beaten path, check out Tim Burton’s lively feature directorial debut. The weird but enchanting worlds he’d come to create in films like Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, and Batman Returns got their start in this bombastic road trip movie about a boy in search of his stolen bicycle.
SEE ALSO: 'Pee-wee as Himself' trailer: Meet Paul Reubens, the genius behind your favorite playhouseCheeky comedian Paul Rubens stars as Pee-wee Herman, a live wire (loner and rebel) whose determination to reclaim his beloved bike takes him on a jubilant journey across the nation. At every pit stop, he finds friends, trouble, or both! With this giddily odd movie, grown-ups can revel in the nostalgia of the madcap humor of the "Tequila" dance and the frightful thrill of Large Marge. Kids can freshly enjoy Pee-wee's wackiness and marvel over what a PG-movie looked like in 1985. — K.P.
How to watch: Pee-wee's Big Adventure is now streaming on Max.
16. Singin' in the Rain Credit: Silver Screen Collection / Moviepix via Getty ImagesCraving something that’ll not only make you laugh but also make you want to get up and dance? Then splash into the stupendous pleasures of this 1952 classic, co-directed by Stanley Donen and Hollywood legend Gene Kelly. The latter stars as a vaudevillian who has worked his way up from stuntman to silent movie star. As the sound era shakes up the film industry, he hopes to make sweet music with an enchanting ingenue (a beaming Debbie Reynolds). However, his cantankerous leading lady (a ruthlessly silly Jean Hagen) won’t be sidelined without a fight! Full of meta jokes, charming banter, hysterical hijinks, and astonishing song numbers, Singin' in the Rain is one of the best musical comedies that's ever been made. Come for the jokes. Stay for the signature dance number that's as astonishing now as it was decades ago. Then, let the romance of this feel-good film sweep you away. — K.P.
How to watch: Singin' in the Rain is streaming on Max.
15. Barbie Margot Robbie is Barbie in "Barbie." Credit: Warner Bros.Frankly, the promotional journey for Barbie was so full of pink, so joyful, so fun, that would have been Kenough. The movie could have been a silly trifle, and we'd likely have been pleased. But writer/director Greta Gerwig brought us the universally heralded coming-of-age comedy Lady Bird and then the rapturous reimagining of Little Women. Her Barbie wasn't going to stop at playful. Instead, it parodied the patriarchy with horses, Stallone-inspired fashion, and a rousing dream ballet fueled by an actual banger, "I'm Just Ken."
Margot Robbie was picture-perfect as a Barbie who realizes the world is much bigger than the dreamhouse-dotted Barbie Land. Ryan Gosling snagged the rare comedy Oscar nomination for his delightfully deranged take on the insecure man doll who couldn't cope, and so turned to conquering. (Napoleon relates!) While detractors have argued the film's girl-power messaging is simplistic, it's hard to deny that Gerwig did more with this IP than we could have dreamed. Sure, Barbie is a glossy toy commercial. But it's a glossy toy commercial that not only has something to say, but does so through spectacular filmmaking that folds in eye-popping practical effects, enthralling details, discontinued dolls, and jokes that were way outside the box. From Weird Barbie to that on-point Pride and Prejudice mini-series namedrop, Barbie had us so giddy that we felt like kids again.* — K.P.
How to watch: Barbie is now streaming on Max.
14. Problemista Credit: A24Is your favorite brand of comedy the bleak, existential kind? Then Julio Torres' Problemista is the surreal and fractured fairy tale for you. Torres (who also wrote and directed the film) stars as Alejandro, an imaginative toy designer trying to make it in New York City. But when he's fired from his job at a cryogenics facility, Alejandro needs to find a new visa sponsor or he'll be deported. Enter Tilda Swinton as Elizabeth, a temperamental, delusional harridan — and the wife of one of Alejandro's former frozen clients. Alejandro must figure out how to manage Elizabeth's ever-changing whims while navigating the labyrinthine U.S. immigration process and keeping his dream alive. — Kristina Grosspietsch, Freelance Contributor
How to watch: Problemista is now streaming on Max.
13. Lady BirdSaoirse Ronan is completely captivating as the artsy Christine (aka Lady Bird), with dreams bigger than her Sacramento suburb will allow. She's constantly at odds with her mother (Laurie Metcalf) and is struggling to find her path. Will she get into her dream school on the East Coast? Could her family even afford it if she did?
A coming-of-age dramedy about a teenager redefining her relationship with her parents and yearning to leave home, Greta Gerwig's Lady Bird is simply sublime. It's a fantastic encapsulation of adolescent angst, poking fun at the self-seriousness of 17-year-olds while maintaining empathy for even the moodiest of high school crushes (a perfectly cast Timothée Chalamet). — K.G.
How to watch: Lady Bird is now streaming on Max.
12. Modern Times Credit: Hulton Archive / Moviepix via Getty ImagesCharlie Chaplin was a king of comedy in the silent film era, rolling his iconic Little Tramp into such side-splitters as City Lights, The Gold Rush, and The Kid. These and many more Chaplin offerings are available on Max. Subscribers can easily look back at how American physical comedy was forged through set pieces both silly and sensational. You really can’t go wrong when it comes to Chaplin, but we're highlighting Modern Times because even though it's set in 1936, its humor is truly timeless. Taking on a string of industrial jobs while romancing a charming gamin, Chaplin zips from one zany bit to another with a captivating waddle and a chipper twitch of his mustache, fearlessly throwing himself face-first into the wildest shenanigans. Plus, as this film includes some scenes with sound and dialogue, it's maybe the most accessible introduction to Chaplin's works. — K.P.
How to watch: Modern Times is streaming on Max.
11. UnpregnantMany excellent films about the hardships this country forces women to undergo in order to receive an abortion are fittingly stirring and sobering. 2020's Unpregnant, on the other hand, is a ridiculous road trip/buddy comedy about abortion that seems like it shouldn't work, but it does. And we love it!
Haley Lu Richardson (White Lotus) is Veronica, an over-achieving 17-year-old in Missouri who needs a "procedure." But the closest place a minor can get an abortion without parental consent (and Veronica's parents are very religious) is over a thousand miles away in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She seeks the help of her former best friend, high school misfit Bailey (Barbie Ferreira), for a ride. A charming look on modern female friendship, a wacky road trip misadventure, and a thoughtful take on reproductive rights, all wrapped into one! And don't miss an unexpectedly laugh-out-loud cameo from Giancarlo Esposito. — K.G.
How to watch: Unpregnant is now streaming on Max.
10. Keanu Credit: Warner Bros / Everett / Shutterstock.comLong before Jordan Peele became Hollywood's foremost horror auteur, he was doing ridiculous and boundary-pushing comedy alongside Keegan-Michael Key. Their magnum opus? 2016's absurd buddy action/adventure Keanu. Rell (Peele) and Clarence (Key) are normal, if somewhat boring, cousins who find themselves embroiled in a drug-smuggling scheme when Rell's kitten, Keanu, goes missing. When Rell adopted the little ball of fur, he had no idea Keanu previously belonged to a cartel boss. Now that it seems Keanu has been cat-napped, Clarence and Rell will stop at nothing to get him back. Keanu is a fun, fast-paced, and ludicrous ride starring two infectiously watchable comedians at the top of their game — and a criminally cute kitten! — K.G.
How to watch: Keanu is streaming on Max.
9. Tampopo Credit: Apic / Moviepix via Getty ImagesA spirited spoof tipping its hat to the Spaghetti Western, this 1985 Japanese comedy was promoted as a "ramen Western." Its central story is about a cowboy hat-wearing truck driver (Tsutomu Yamazaki) who comes across a humble ramen shop where the food is truly "terrible." Damsel-in-distress Tampopo (Nobuko Miyamoto) begs this hardened hero to save her family's business by teaching her to do right by ramen. So of course, he rounds up a posse to perfect her recipe. Full of physical comedy, giddy silliness, quirky characters, and charming performances, this film is a delectable delight. But writer/director Jûzô Itami brings even more to the table, spicing up this culinary tale with fantastical vignettes about the love of food. Though often ridiculous — and sometimes salacious — none of the laughs are lost in translation. But be warned: This funny film will make you hungry. The loving shots of ramen and the various speeches about its richness and wonders are ruthlessly mouth-watering. Maybe order dinner before digging in. — K.P.
How to watch: Tampopo is streaming on Max.
8. Mamma Mia!: The MovieIs there a more fun movie than Mamma Mia!? We're not sure there is! Adapted in 2008 from the insanely popular jukebox stage musical, Mamma Mia!: The Movie is a bubbly, pre-wedding romp stuffed with ABBA songs and storied actors who may or may not have been drunk throughout the entire course of filming. This is the height of cinema, people!
Amanda Seyfried is enchanting as Sophie, a young bride-to-be who finds her mother's journal from the year she was conceived and discovers three possible candidates for her birth father. Does she talk to her mom (a glowing Meryl Streep) about this? No! She invites them all to her wedding on the remote Greek island where she and her mom live, in the hopes she'll figure out which is her biological father before it's time to walk down the aisle.
Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard, Julie Walters, Dominic Cooper, and Christine Baranski fill out the charismatic cast of this most spectacularly cheerful film, which is guaranteed to leave you smiling. — K.G.
How to watch: Mamma Mia!: The Movie is now streaming on Max.
7. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Credit: Big Talk Productions / Kobal / Shutterstock,comA romantic comedy/action/comic book/adventure mashup, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is a simply fantastic movie through and through. More than a decade after its release, a fun, new rewatching bonus is seeing current Hollywood heavyweights (Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza, Kieran Culkin, and more) having fun and being silly at the start of their careers. These stars enjoyed working on the film so much, they all agreed to come back for Netflix's 2023 animated reimagining, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.
Michael Cera is iconic as the soft-spoken Scott Pilgrim, a bass player in an unsuccessful indie band who becomes enamored with delivery girl Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). Unfortunately for Scott, to date Ramona, he’ll have to defeat her seven evil exes first! Uh oh! Good thing this movie also pulls some of its visual style from video games! That’s right, Scott Pilgrim has it all! — K.G.
How to watch: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is now streaming on Max.
6. Shazam!Billy Batson is a 14-year-old living in a group home who can't seem to stay out of trouble. But when he's mysteriously transported to a mythical cave called the Rock of Eternity, a wizard grants him the power to transform into Shazam, an adult superhero. So what would a 14-year-old do if he could instantly look like a grown-up and had super strength? Make viral videos, of course!
Shazam! is a fun and welcome twist on the classic superhero flick. Zachary Levi is pitch-perfect as a 14-year-old in an adult's body, and Mark Strong is deliciously evil as the villain trying to steal Shazam's powers for himself.* — K.G.
How to watch: Shazam! is now streaming on Max.
5. The HangoverIf you're looking for comedy of the dude variety, no film franchise is as bro-y, as raunchy, or as crude as The Hangover. In this archetypal 2000s party flick, Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis are taking Justin Bartha out for an epic Las Vegas bachelor party two days before his wedding. And when they wake up the next morning in a destroyed hotel room that is missing the groom-to-be but now contains a tiger (!!!), they must piece together the clues of their insane, blacked-out night to find their buddy and save his wedding. The Hangover is an adrenaline comedy, mixing gross-out humor with dumb stunts, car chases, and an excellent Mike Tyson cameo. — K.G.
How to watch: The Hangover is streaming on Max.
4. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Credit: Warner Bros. Entertainment IncComing out more than 30 years after Tim Burton's Beetlejuice first delighted audiences with his madcap and macabre tale of the "ghost with the most," this sequel did what seemed impossible: It was a hell of a good time! Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara reprise their roles as, respectively, Beetlejuice, his could-have-been child bride Lydia Deetz, and her savagely chic stepmother Delia. Jenna Ortega joins the cast as Lydia's rebellious daughter Astrid, whose surprise trip to the Netherworld sends the Deetzes into an uneasy alliance with their old enemy.
SEE ALSO: 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' star Winona Ryder reveals Lydia Deetz's full character arc leading up to the sequelFilled with Burton's classically creepy yet enchanting character designs, oddball musical numbers, and visual gags that had audiences drop-jawed in demented glee, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is a sequel true to the spirit of the original, while making fresh fun with freaky new characters, played by Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci, and Arthur Conti. Don't miss the fun. — K.P.
How to watch: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is now streaming on Max.
3. Dicks: The Musical Credit: Justin Lubin / A24Sometimes a movie comes along that is so completely outrageous that it feels like a miracle it exists at all. Dicks: The Musical is such a treasure. Writers/actors/homosexuals Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson translated Fucking Identical Twins, a two-man comedy musical once staged in the basement of a Gristedes, into a movie musical that is not only beyond bonkers but also features such big stars as Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, and Megan Thee Stallion.
Imagine The Parent Trap as a scorching satire of queer culture and homophobic fears, and you'll get some idea of what's in store. It's not just musical numbers about the joys of putting alpha males in their place, or the madcap chaos of Mullally's ad-libs, or even national treasure Lane spitting ham at his beloved Sewer Boys. It's also got Bowen Yang as God, and a finale number that is as joyous as it is absolutely iconoclastic. 2023 was a year peppered with superb comedies, but nothing made us laugh as hard or loud or long as Dicks: The Musical.* — K.P.
How to watch: Dicks: The Musical is now streaming on Max.
2. Bridget Jones's Diary Credit: Alex Bailey / Miramax / Universal / Kobal / Shutterstock.comBridget Jones's Diary is a perfect movie, and we're not hearing any opinions to the contrary, thank you! Renée Zellweger gained 20 pounds to snag the role of Bridget, already a beloved character in the UK thanks to Helen Fielding's wildly popular Bridget Jones novels. The Brits were in an uproar about an American being cast as in a role that was archetypally British, but Zellweger's performance (and accent!) were so spot-on, the complaints quickly gave way to rave reviews.
The start of a film franchise and the best movie of the lot, Bridget Jones’s Diary introduces us to an ordinary woman in London who, after turning 32 alone, vows to lose weight, quit smoking, stop drinking, and find love. Enter Hugh Grant as Bridget's preternaturally charming boss, and, because this is a Pride and Prejudice adaptation, Colin Firth as the man who couldn't seem more wrong for Bridget (his name is literally Mr. Darcy!!!). Even if you know where this funny and grounded rom-com is going, you're sure to have a blast along the way. — K.G.
How to watch: Bridget Jones’s Diary is streaming on Max.
1. Wonka Credit: Jaap Buittendijk / Warner Bros.A prequel to 1971's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory seemed an idea so preposterously cash-grabby that fans of the Gene Wilder-fronted original and Roald Dahl's children's books scoffed ahead of Wonka's release. Even the trailer got naysayers tittering about Timothée Chalamet's performance. But once this movie musical finally was shown to critics, it was determined sweet, charmingly, and scrumdiddlyumptious!
Chalamet stars as the famous chocolatier years before his factory was built. A pauper with a case of curious ingredients and a dream to make divine candy, Wonka instantly earns the ire of a nefarious chocolate cartel and a ruthless con artist played by Academy Award–winner Olivia Colman. But with a bit of ingenuity, the help of his motley crew of friends, and some pure imagination, Wonka will manifest a sweet life. Watching it happen, and listening to the jaunty tunes along the way, is a pure pleasure. But we'd expect nothing else from Paddington 1 & 2 writers Paul King and Simon Farnaby. — K.P.
How to watch: Wonka is now streaming on Max.
UPDATE: May. 5, 2025, 4:00 p.m. EDT This article was originally published September 3, 2021. It has been updated to reflect the current selection on Max.
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Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Scribe $364.99 at AmazonAmazon's Kindle Scribe is beloved by book lovers across the world. Released late in 2024, this model combines reading and note-taking in one handy device. Recently, the Scribe received a redesign, meaning you can now write directly on books and documents, and it's the news we've been waiting for.
If this update is the sign you've been waiting for to upgrade, you'll be pleased to know that as of May 6, the Kindle Scribe is on sale for just $364.99. This price is for the 64GB model in the color tungsten or metallic jade.
SEE ALSO: To Paperwhite or not to Paperwhite, these are the best Kindles in Amazon's lineupThis Kindle Scribe deal also comes with the Premium Pen, so you can jot down notes and convert them to text as easily as writing in a notebook. This is a big upgrade on the basic pen, as this model comes with an eraser at the top so you can quickly remove mistakes just by flipping the pen. It is also battery-free and works through a special power source embedded in the Kindle Scribe, so you don't need to charge it.
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Fans were expecting big things from the Champions League semi final between Inter Milan and Barcelona, but the first leg exceeded all those expectations. Lamine Yamal was incredible, Inter Milan were really impressive, and it's all still to play for after an electric 3-3 draw.
If you want to watch Inter Milan vs. Barcelona in the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Inter Milan vs. Barcelona?Inter Milan vs. Barcelona in the Champions League starts at 8 p.m. BST on May 6. This fixture takes place at the San Siro.
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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 MashableHere are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, May 6, 2025:
AcrossEverest and Kilimanjaro: Abbr.The answer is Mts.
The answer is Foal.
The answer is Raspy.
The answer is Ideal.
The answer is Messy.
The answer is Moses.
The answer is Tapas.
The answer is Slyly.
The answer is Fade.
The answer is Rim.
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Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of GamesAre 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.
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.
There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.
An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.
If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.
SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hintA point.
SEE ALSO: Apple’s new M3 MacBook Air is $300 off at Amazon. And yes, I’m tempted. Hurdle Word 1 answerLOCUS
Hurdle Word 2 hintA trench.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 6, 2025 Hurdle Word 2 AnswerDITCH
Hurdle Word 3 hintFelt after losing a loved one.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 6 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 6, 2025 Hurdle Word 3 answerGRIEF
Hurdle Word 4 hintMortar used to fill gaps.
SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for May 6 Hurdle Word 4 answerGROUT
Final Hurdle hintCooked in oil.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Games available on Mashable Hurdle Word 5 answerFRIED
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Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableBy providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.
If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferrined pace.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 6 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 6 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: I'm in lobeThe words are types of ear-related.
Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explainedThese words are types of ear jewelry.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.
NYT Strands spangram answer todayToday's spangram is Earrings
Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for May 6Stud
Cuff
Earrings
Hoop
Teardrop
Chandelier
Plug
Clipon
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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Strands.
Connections: Sports Edition is a new 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.
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: Winning
Green: Cinematic diamonds
Blue: Collegiate fields
Purple: Also known as
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: Take out of a competition
Green: Baseball movies
Blue: Nicknames for college football stadiums
Purple: Famous running back nicknames
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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 #225 is...
What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition todayTake out of a competition - BOUNCE, DEFEAT, ELIMINATE, KNOCK OUT
Baseball movies - 42, MAJOR LEAGUE, THE NATURAL, THE ROOKIE
Nicknames for college football stadiums - DEATH VALLEY, THE BIG HOUSE, THE HORSESHOE, THE SWAMP
Famous running back nicknames - BEAST MODE, LT, SWEETNESS, THE BUS
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new 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.
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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. 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 today's 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?The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. 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: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for May 6 Here's a hint for today's Connections categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Quiet
Green: Court structure
Blue: Not so large
Purple: Sorta kidding
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: Silence
Green: Tennis competition units
Blue: Comparatively small
Purple: Starting with synonyms for "tease"
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 #695 is...
What is the answer to Connections todaySilence: CALM, HUSH, PEACE, STILL
Tennis competition units: GAME, MATCH, SET, TOURNAMENT
Comparatively small: BABY, COMPACT, MINUTE, TOY
Starting with synonyms for "tease": KIDNEY, MOCKINGBIRD, RAZZMATAZZ, RIBBON
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 5Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.
If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. 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 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for May 6 Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What's the best Wordle starting word?The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.
SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for May 6, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:A premium hotel room.
Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?No letters repeat.
Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...Today's Wordle starts with the letter S.
SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today's Wordle is...
SUITE.
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle 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.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 6Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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