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Microsoft's Windows could soon update all your software at once.

The company announced in a blog post this week that developers and product teams could join a private preview of its "Windows Update orchestration platform."

Microsoft wrote:

"Updates across the Windows ecosystem can feel like a fragmented experience. To solve this, we're building a vision for a unified, intelligent update orchestration platform capable of supporting any update (apps, drivers, etc.) to be orchestrated alongside Windows updates."

The idea is that the orchestration platform will scan for pending updates to your Windows PC's apps and software. Then, Windows would schedule downloads and updates for the optimal time to limit bandwidth spikes and increase eco-efficiency. Right now, however, this is available only to developers and product teams that join the private preview.

This comes as a welcome bit of news to folks out there — perhaps the author of this article — who often forget to download updates and delay the task indefinitely. It would be nice to have that whole hassle done automatically.

SAVE $120: The Dyson V8 Plus cordless stick vacuum is on sale at Amazon for $349.99, down from the typical price of $469.99. That's a 26% discount.

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Unlike your science teacher from high school, Amazon doesn't always mind if you're a bit late. During the retailer's major sales like Prime Day or the recent Memorial Day sale event, Amazon tends to keep some of the best sales around for a few days after the official event is over. That means if you were out of town over the long Memorial Day weekend, there's still a great deal in store at Amazon for anyone who has a floor that needs cleaning.

As of May 26, the Dyson V8 Plus cordless stick vacuum is still at its Memorial Day sale price of $349.99, marked down from the list price of $469.99. That takes $120 off the normal price for a sweet 26% discount.

SEE ALSO: I tried the $2,600 robot vacuum with a mechanical crane arm, and it's absurd

If you hate lugging out the vacuum to clean a single rug, you need a lightweight Dyson stick vacuum. With 40 minutes of runtime, the V8 Plus is a great model. Without a cord, you're free to grab the vacuum off the convenient wall mount and head into a single room for a quick clean. Or use it on the entire hour and all floor types thanks to its Motorbar cleaning head that detangles for you.

The Dyson V8 Plus has the ability to clean in two modes: a powerful mode for everyday cleaning or a MAX setting for spots that need a deeper cleaning. Plus, it can convert into a handheld model which is ideal for cleaning out the car, getting pet hair off upholstery, or for tackling the stairs.

The best home and kitchen deals to shop this week

• Skylight Frame 10-inch Digital Picture Frame — $139.99 (List Price $159.00)

• Ninja Crispi Air Fryer — $159.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Birdfy AI Smart Solar Powered Bird Feeder with Camera — $179.99 (List Price $249.99)

• KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer — $449.95

• Eufy Omni C20 Robot Vacuum and Mop With Self-Emptying Base — $399.99 (List Price $699.99)

Once you've vacuumed the whole house, use the one-touch emptying control to rid the vacuum's bin of dust and debris. The slim wall mount is perfect for storing and recharging the vacuum so it's ready to clean up tomorrow's mess.

Instead of struggling with a heavy vacuum or one with a cord, upgrade to the Dyson V8 Plus while it's still on sale at Amazon for $349.99, or 26% off the normal price of $469.99. Since this is a leftover Memorial Day deal, it could disappear at any time.

SAVE $130: As of May 28, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (64GB, WiFi) is on sale for $199.99. That's 39% in savings and a few cents away from its best price ever.

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If an affordable tablet is on your shopping list, you can still get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite for a steal at Amazon. TBH, we're surprised it hasn't sold out yet.

As of May 28, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite with 64GB of storage and WiFi connectivity is still on sale for only $199.99. That's nearly 40% off its original retail price of $329.99. Amazon's current list price is actually selling it short. That's also only a couple cents away from its best price on record.

SEE ALSO: Score the PlayStation DualSense Edge at its lowest price ever at Amazon

The 2024 Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is an Amazon-exclusive upgrade from the previous S6 Lite. It packs an updated Exynos processor and comes with Android 14 out of the box, but is otherwise largely unchanged. We were big fans of its predecessor — particularly the impressive display, Dolby Atmos stereo speakers, the convenience of the S Pen stylus, and the quick ability to switch from kids mode to parent mode with a PIN — so we expect this newer version is even better. It's also lightweight (just over a pound), features a 10.4-inch screen, and can last up to 14 hours per charge.

It's not meant to wow you like the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. Instead, it's meant to bridge the gap between your phone screen and a hefty laptop. And for that, it gets the job done and then some. Plus, it'll cost you less than $200.

The best laptop and tablet deals to shop this week

• Amazon Fire Max 11 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet (2023 Model) — $229.99

• Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Android Tablet — $199.99 (List Price $269.99)

• Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M4 chip — $891.50 (List Price $999.00)

• Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2025, M4) — $1,075.00 (List Price $1199.00)

• Microsoft Surface Laptop (2024), Windows 11 Copilot+ PC, 13.8-inch — $1,289.99 (List Price $1599.99)

• Apple 2024 MacBook Pro Laptop with M4 chip — $1,399.00 (List Price $1599.00)

SAVE 15%: As of May 28, you can get the PlayStation DualSense Edge wireless controller for $169, down from $199.99, at Amazon. That's a 15% discount and a $30.99 savings. It's also the lowest price we've tracked for this controller. 

DualSense Edge Wireless Controller $169 at Amazon
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PlayStation’s Days of Play is officially live, and other retailers are taking notice by launching competing sales of their own.

As of May 28, you can get the PlayStation DualSense Edge wireless controller for $169, down from $199.99, at Amazon. That's a 15% discount and a $30.99 savings. It's also the lowest price we've tracked for this controller, and a mere $ 0.99 less than it is on the PlayStation Direct Store.

The DualSense Edge features mappable back buttons, adjustable triggers and sticks, and swappable stick caps to give you a personalized gaming experience. You can create quick-swap control profiles, remap or deactivate specific button inputs, and fine-tune your aim by adjusting stick sensitivity and dead zones.

You’ll also get a carrying case, USB braided cable with lockable connector housing, two standard caps, two high dome caps, two low dome caps, two half-dome back buttons, two lever back buttons, and a user manual.

The best tech deals to shop this week

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)

• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — $99.95 (List Price $149.95)

• Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop — $899.99 (List Price $1599.99)

• Peloton Bike — $1,145.00 (List Price $1445.00)

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

It's easy to be cynical about sequels when Hollywood's cinematic landscape is littered with bad examples. But then a sequel comes along that's so good, it'll knock you out. 

Karate Kid: Legends is a sensational sequel, building on the classic underdog framework of the original 1984 Karate Kid movie, while working in fresh fun, familiar faces, and a dazzling new talent. 

Directed by Jonathan Entwistle, Karate Kid: Legends unites the original trilogy's Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) with the 2010 Karate Kid's martial arts master Mr. Han (Jackie Chan). Together, they train a new "karate kid" to best a ruthless bully. But the best bits of this high-kicking sequel are actually when this new kid, Li Fong (played by the dynamic Ben Wang), is carving out his own story in New York City. 

Karate Kid: Legends brings a rumble to the Bronx (and Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island).  Credit: Jonathan Wenk / Sony Pictures

At the start of Karate Kid: Legends, Li lives in Beijing with his single mom (Ming-Na Wen), who really wishes he'd stop sneaking off to train kung-fu with Mr. Han. After a family tragedy, all she wants for her son is a fresh start and "no fighting!" So, she moves them to New York City, where the streets are bustling, and the pizza joint owners will mock you for asking for "stuffed crust." 

Despite this embarrassing faux pas, fish-out-of-water Li makes his first friends at Victory Pizza. The shop owner's daughter, Mia Lipani (Sadie Stanley), is welcoming and adventurous, offering to show Li around the neighborhood on the back of her motorized scooter. His crush on her is instantaneous and understandable, as their montage of zipping around lower Manhattan plays with the excitement and freedom of young love. 

Li doesn't hit it off as fast with Mia's dad, shop owner/retired boxer Victor Lipani (Joshua Jackson with a New York accent as thick as a grandma slice). But the two find a common interest in sport fighting and a common enemy in the karate school nearby. 

While the owner of the dojo is a vicious loan shark out to cripple Victor and/or his business, the school's prize student, Connor Day (Aramis Knight), is a bully who harasses both Mia and Li. Naturally, there's only one way to save the shop and his friends, and that's for Ben to go against his mother's wishes and fight to win the Five Boroughs Tournament. This karate competition leaps to the outer boroughs for the early rounds, with a climactic skyscraper-top fight as the final showdown that awards honor and riches to the winner. 

Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan return to Karate Kid franchise with enthusiasm. Credit: Jonathan Wenk / Sony Pictures

The script by Rob Lieber ties together Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Han's stories with a history that unites their houses of martial arts training. Sure, one mastered karate and the other kung fu, but they are "two branches, one tree." 

So, even though these masters have never met, when Han's dear kung fu student Li needs help to train in karate for the Five Boroughs Tournament, San Fernando Valley-based Daniel LaRusso cannot refuse. Both of these actors carry themselves with an enchanting ease befitting a master. They've also perfected a breezy comedic style that plays out in winking lines and precisely delivered punches, which plays well in the training sequences.  

Props to Entwistle and his stunt team. The training scenes once involved painting fences, practicing balance on a post, and catching flies with chopsticks. Here, they involve Li being simultaneously (but lovingly) pummeled by both masters as they quibble over which martial arts form is superior. The energy is bouncy and hilarious, like Jackie Chan's '90s action movies.

Wang carries on Chan's legacy by performing action skillfully while being funny. He can best many a rampaging rando, but his face makes clear he's not thrilled about the need to! His face expressing exasperation, shock, and even annoyance makes these scenes play as comic fun, rather than frighteningly tense. 

Ben Wang is a marvel.  Credit: Jonathan Wenk. / Sony Pictures

Making the leap from the lead in Disney+'s American Born Chinese to Karate Kid: Legends, Wang has to deal not only with balancing teen drama with fight choreography, but also standing up to iconic martial arts movie stars, all while making a karate kid his own. He does all of this with an astonishing ease. 

While Li is emotionally guarded, Wang is never wooden or stiff. He offers a nuanced performance of pain and trauma, which grounds the film and allows the moments of exaltation to be all the more contagious. When he gears up to fight a bully, his determination makes our hearts leap up into our throats. When he is getting playfully smacked by Daniel and Mr. Han, he has the comedic timing of Jackie Chan himself. And when he sheepishly flirts or fights with Mia, Wang makes that so believable he leaves his audience blushing in empathy.

Li Fong walks in Daniel LaRusso's footsteps while not being caught in his shadow, and that's because Wang has a mesmerizing screen presence and keen comedic sensibility that makes him addictively watchable. 

Lucky for us, he appears later this year in the Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk and has been cast in the prequel The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. 

Karate Kid: Legends is much more than its cameos. Credit: Jonathan Wenk / Sony Pictures

While Chan and Macchio are terrific together at scratching that nostalgia itch, it's Wang and his New York ensemble that really makes Legends shine. He and Stanley have great chemistry, even as they play it old-school in romance, creeping toward the first kiss for most of the movie. Knight is a seething bully, the kind you love to hate. Playing a bookish tutor who becomes a devoted (and delightfully awkward) friend to Li, It's Wyatt Oleff proves a hilarious wingman with over-earnest compliments and an off-key serenade of the Backstreet Boys. But best of this supporting bunch is Joshua Jackson. 

Sure, part of it is the dizzying juxtaposition of The Mighty Ducks star popping up in a Karate Kid movie. However, Jackson digs in to the story of the boxer turned pizza parlor proprietor with charming earnestness. His tough guy demeanor is initially gruff, but soon gives way to a heart-of-gold sense of good neighborliness that's been a part of this franchise since Mr. Miyagi first fixed Daniel's bike. While the budding romance between Li and Mia is sweet, there's a profound joy in watching Victor develop a brotherly bond with a boy who really needs it. 

Altogether, this incredible cast builds a movie that is alive with laughter, excitement, and love. The fight scenes are thrilling, thanks to Wang's terrific physical performance and sound effects that make hard blows really crack. But like the best of this franchise, it's always the heart in its story that hits the hardest. 

A confession: I went into this movie expecting a half-hearted, recooked remake of the original film. While Karate Kid: Legends has similar DNA, it stands on its own as a family-friendly film absolutely worth seeing in theaters.

Heartwarming, exciting, and surprising, Karate Kid: Legends had me laughing, gasping, tearing up, and cheering. Don't mistake it for just another sequel. See it in theaters, and take the kids. 

Karate Kid: Legends opens in theaters May 30.

SAVE $60: As of May 28, this Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle is on sale for $479.97 at Amazon. That's a savings of 11% on the list price.

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The Kindle Scribe is the latest product for book lovers to lust over. An e-reader and notetaker combined, this new model of the Kindle is seriously enviable. As of May 28, there's a great deal on the Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle that will see you saving $60.

The bundle is currently priced at just $479.97 (for the 64GB model), down from $539.97. The deal comes with the Premium Pen so you can jot down notes and convert them to text as easily as writing in a notebook. Unlike the basic pen, 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 there is no need to charge it.

This bundle also comes with a 9W power adapter and a plant-based leather folio to store it away. According to Amazon, the plant-based leather is made from 76% renewable bio-materials (non-GMO corn and viscose fiber from Forest Stewardship Council-certified sources) and 24% polyurethane. You can also choose between tungsten and metallic jade colors for the folio and pen.

Besides its note-taking abilities, the Kindle Scribe has a 10.2-inch 300 ppi Paperwhite display, glare-free and ink-free. So, like the original Kindle, it's perfect for sitting outside in the sun or harsh lighting. And if you're someone who reads on the go a lot, the Scribe has the best battery life of any model, promising to last months on a single charge.

Your TBR list is begging you to grab this great deal.

SAVE $40: As of May 28, the Fire TV Cube is on sale at Amazon for $99.99, 29% off its list price of $139.99.

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Summer is right around the corner, and that means a brand new slate of shows are expected to hit streaming services. If investing in a streaming device upgrade has been on your mind lately, there's no better time to treat yourself to something new. One of the best streaming devices available right now is Amazon's Fire TV Cube, which has dropped to just $99.99.

Normally, the Fire TV Cube is listed for $139.99, so this deal saves you $40. Keep in mind that it is listed as a limited-time deal, so it may not stay at this price for very long. If it's been on your radar, now is the time to pick it up.

SEE ALSO: The 15 best new shows on Netflix

With support for 4K Ultra HD and Wi-Fi 6E, streaming with the Fire TV Cube is smooth and offers a clear picture that brings your favorite shows and films to life with vibrant detail. It also supports Dolby Vision, HDR, and Dolby Atmos audio, which can transform your living space into an at-home movie theater. On top of that, the Fire TV Cube also features Alexa, so you can search for your next show or movie using just your voice.

Don't miss out on this limited-time deal on the Fire TV Cube at Amazon while it's still available.

If you're looking for more streaming device deals, the Fire TV Stick HD and Fire TV Stick 4K Max are still discounted at Amazon after Memorial Day as well.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)

• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — $99.95 (List Price $149.95)

• Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop — $899.99 (List Price $1599.99)

• Peloton Bike — $1,145.00 (List Price $1445.00)

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

SAVE $51.99: As of May 28, the Sony ULT WEAR headphones are on sale at Amazon for $148, 26% off their list price of $199.99.

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Are you on the hunt for new headphones ahead of summertime travel? There are, thankfully, quite a few pairs on sale right now, so you can save some cash while treating yourself to an upgrade. One of the best deals that's caught our eye is on the Sony ULT WEAR headphones, which have dropped to $148 at Amazon.

The Sony ULT WEAR headphones normally retail for $199.99, so they're currently at a 26% discount. This offer applies to both color options as well, so you can choose between the black headphones or the off-white pair to suit your style.

SEE ALSO: Sony's new flagship XM6 headphones are here — but there's a catch

These headphones boast great sound quality, with an ULT button that pumps up the bass to elevate your listening experience. On top of that, the Sony ULT WEAR headphones also have noise-canceling features so you can block out the outside world and be fully immersed in your music. Our review had high praise for these headphones, with Mashable's Miller Kern saying, "The Sony ULT Wear headphones prioritize bass and provide punchy sound without sacrificing quality at a relatively affordable price."

Treat yourself to brand new headphones this summer with this deal on the Sony ULT WEAR headphones at Amazon.

If you're looking for earbuds instead, you can also score a great discount at the moment on the Bose QuietComfort earbuds at Amazon.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)

• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — $99.95 (List Price $149.95)

• Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop — $899.99 (List Price $1599.99)

• Peloton Bike — $1,145.00 (List Price $1445.00)

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

WhatsApp wasn't kidding with that teaser yesterday — a dedicated iPad app for Meta's social networking platform followed just hours later.

This has been a long time coming — WhatsApp has been around for 15 years, and it's never had a standalone iPad app. So now that it's here, is it any good? We investigate.

SEE ALSO: WhatsApp, Signal scam leads to Microsoft account hacks. How to spot it. WhatsApp iPad app: Who's this thing for?

I never really understood Meta's timidness about making the app for the world's most popular tablet. My logic is simple: If you're an iPad user, and you're a WhatsApp user, sometimes you'll be doing things on your iPad and you'll want to open up WhatsApp and do things there, and you'll want the experience to be as smooth as possible. Given how huge Meta and WhatsApp are, a lot of people expect an iPad app to exist, and they expect it to be good.

It only took you 15 years, guys. Credit: Meta

In this particular case, it means you'll want the WhatsApp iPad app to be pretty much the same as on your iPhone, only nicer to look at, and perhaps with some added features that take advantage of the iPad's large display.

Yes, you can always fire up a browser window on your iPad and log into WhatsApp's web version, but it just isn't as good as the standalone app.

WhatsApp iPad app: Better than messaging on your phone

The WhatsApp app on the iPad has a very similar layout as on my phone, with the bottom menu consisting of Updates, Calls, Communities, Chats, and Settings being exactly the same.

I've tried WhatsApp out on a 13-inch iPad Air, and the big display does make a difference. These days, my family, friends, and the communities I follow send a lot of photos and videos on WhatsApp, and seeing them on a crisp, 13-inch display is pretty great — though the bigger canvas does reveal how small and pixelated some of the shared memes really are.

Looks like Meta's Llama AI is up to speed. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable

Perhaps the best feature is the two-column view, which lets you see your chats on the left, and the content of a selected chat on the right. On the phone, you have to choose between one or the other, even when you flip the phone into landscape mode.

WhatsApp iPad app: Anything else?

Not in the way of any specific new features within the app. But the iPad itself allows for some cool ways to use WhatsApp. For example, the WhatsApp app supports Stage Manager, Slide Over, and Split View, and having both WhatsApp and Slack (my two main messaging apps) open side-by-side is pretty great. Apple's Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil are also supported.

It's also worth noting that on the WhatsApp app for iPad, you can join audio and video calls (with up to 32 people), which isn't possible on the web version of WhatsApp. And when it comes to video calls with lots of participants, your eyes will thank you if you're doing it on your iPad instead of the phone.

Finally, all of your chats will be synced between all of your devices, including the iPad, the iPhone, and Mac.

WhatsApp iPad app: Availability

The WhatsApp iPad app is a free download on Apple's App Store, but you do need to have iPadOS 15.1 or later installed to run it.

SAVE $20: As of May 28, the Amazon Fire TV 32-inch 2-Series is on sale for $129.99 at Amazon. That's a 13% savings on the list price.

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A TV upgrade doesn't have to mean spending hundreds (and sometimes thousands) of dollars. If you're after something simple, smart, and easy on the wallet, we've got good news: the 32-inch Amazon Fire TV 2-Series is back on sale at Amazon, and this time it's under $130. As of May 28, you can buy this impressive model for $129.99. This price is for the 32-inch model and for the TV only; to add on a four-year protection plan, you'll need to pay more.

Like most Amazon devices, this TV comes with Alexa voice control built in. Not only can you use this to control some of your other smart home devices (think speakers, robot vacuums, or light bulbs), but you can also use it to search through multiple streaming platforms at once, helping you find your favorite shows and movies much more easily.

For entertainment, the TV runs on Amazon's Fire OS, so you'll have access to popular streaming apps like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and more. It also features two standard HDMI inputs and one ARC input, making it easy to connect gaming devices. It also supports Dolby Audio for even better sound quality. The image quality is also great, with an HD 1080p resolution.

Head to Amazon to grab this deal before it runs out.

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

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Wednesday, May 28, 2025:

AcrossStuff that accumulates on a bookshelf

• The answer is Dust.

"Inside Out 2" emotion who's constantly glued to her phone

• The answer is Ennui.

Snack for a squirrel

• The answer is Acorn.

Fail, informally

• The answer is Flunk.

Crafter's online marketplace

• The answer is Etsy.

DownUsing sign language, say

• The answer is Deaf.

___ Sam (patriotic symbol)

• The answer is Uncle.

What a tapir can grasp and manipulate objects with

• The answer is Snout.

Chances to play in a board game

• The answer is Turns.

Like one's fingers after using a leaky pen

• The answer is Inky.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games

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 $130: As of May 28, the JBL Xtreme 4 portable speaker is on sale at Amazon for $249.95, 34% off its list price of $379.95.

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Summertime is creeping up on us. The sun is shining, and the outdoors are calling. If you're spending more time outside relaxing in the sun, a portable speaker can help keep you company with some great tunes. Thankfully, there are some great deals available at the moment, including on the JBL Xtreme 4.

The JBL Xtreme 4 portable speaker is currently 34% off at Amazon, which has dropped the speaker's price from $379.95 to $249.95. This is its lowest-ever price as well, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel, so if it's caught your eye, there's no better time than now to pick it up. Your purchase also comes with a 90-day free trial of an Amazon Music Unlimited Individual Plan. However, this offer only applies to new subscribers to Amazon Music Unlimited.

SEE ALSO: The 8 best Bluetooth speakers, tested for sound, portability, and cool factor

This portable speaker offers great sound quality and a perfectly portable design that makes it easy to take on the go. It even comes with a shoulder strap to help carry it around. On top of that, the JBL Xtreme 4 boasts up to 24 hours of battery life so you can keep the music playing all day and night, if you want. It even has an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating, so you can bring it to the pool, beach, or out camping without any worries.

Amazon has the JBL Xtreme 4 listed as a limited-time deal right now, so act fast to pick it up at this low price while it's still available.

If you'd prefer an even smaller portable speaker to take on your outdoor adventures this year, you can also save on the JBL Clip 5 right now at Amazon.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)

• Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — $99.95 (List Price $149.95)

• Roborock Qrevo Master Robot Vacuum and Mop — $899.99 (List Price $1599.99)

• Peloton Bike — $1,145.00 (List Price $1445.00)

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

SAVE $20: As of May 28, the Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon, saving you 33% on list price.

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Amazon's beloved Smart TV device, the Fire Stick Max, is back on sale. For those not in the know, the Fire TV Stick is a streaming device that plugs into your TV (or laptop) and lets you access platforms like Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, and more, basically turning your TV into a smart TV.

And as of May 28, you can save $20 on the list price with the Fire Stick now at $39.99.

It has a remote with Alexa built in, helping you turn any TV into a smart TV. (Top tip: using Alexa to search for your favorite movie saves time and effort.)

There's no over-the-top setup to worry about, these handy remotes are so simple that anyone can do it. Just pop the device into your TV's HDMI port, and that's it. You have instant access to a range of streaming platforms as well as many live channels, without the need for a satellite or cable box.

The Max has 16GB of storage — double that of the Fire TV Stick 4K and other streaming sticks, so this is the one to choose for big downloads.

This is only a limited-time deal at Amazon, so move fast if you don't want to miss out.

You may soon be able to sign in to third party apps using ChatGPT — but it probably won't be for a while yet.

OpenAI recently shared a "Sign in with ChatGPT" interest form on its website, targeting developers who may be interested in the capability.

SEE ALSO: OpenAI taps iPhone designer Jony Ive to develop AI devices

"OpenAI is exploring ways for users to sign into third-party apps using their ChatGPT accounts," reads the page. "We’re looking for developers interested in integrating this capability into their own apps."

A preview of the experience is linked, along with a short form for interested developers to fill out.

All of which is to say that this thing is clearly still in its early stages. Before you start seeing any sign in options on third party apps, OpenAI still needs to go through the responses, liaise with developers, and then work to get the option live.

The company has been expanding into other areas recently. OpenAI recently launched experimental shopping features, and there are reports that it's working on a social network for ChatGPT.

The best Days of Play deals at a glance: Best Console Deal 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' PlayStation 5 Console Bundle (Digital and Standard) $399.99 (Save $119.99) Get Deal Best VR Headset Deal PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle $349.99 (Save $50) Get Deal Best Controller Deal DualSense Wireless Edge Controller $169.99 (Save $30) Get Deal

Whether you're a die-hard PlayStation fan or you're thinking about snagging your first PlayStation 5, it's a good time to go shopping. PlayStation's Days of Play event is here again, and with it comes a variety of significant discounts on games, controllers, consoles, and other PlayStation goodies. There's a little something for everyone on offer here, and you can save some serious cash while jumpstarting your collection at the same time.

The PlayStation Days of Play event happens annually, and it features discounts on everything from exclusive console bundles to deals on some of the biggest games in the PlayStation library. This is the eighth Days of Play so far, and it looks to be one of the best yet, with some of the discounted console bundles on offer. The event begins today, May 28, and runs through June 11.

During the sale, you'll find some of the deals listed above as well as additional discounts for PlayStation Plus members, like additional free games and much more. Below, find some of our picks for the best Days of Play deals you can shop right now.

Best console deal Opens in a new window Credit: PlayStation 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' PlayStation 5 Console Bundle (Digital and Standard) $399.99 at PlayStation Direct
$519.98 Save $119.99 Get Deal Why we like it

This PlayStation 5 bundle pairs the console of your choice (digital or standard) with one of the hottest games on the system: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. This formidable console comes with a DualSense Wireless Controller, a generous SSD to hold all of your downloadable games, as well as the pre-installed Astro's Playroom. It has everything you need in the box to get started as a PS5 gamer and then some. It's the best way to kick off your PlayStation 5 collection and a good introduction to the system as a newcomer.

Best VR headset deal Opens in a new window Credit: PlayStation PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle $349.99 at PlayStation Direct
$399.99 Save $50 Get Deal Why we like it

PlayStation's most immersive experience comes in the form of the PS VR2, which is the most up-to-date virtual reality interface you can get with the console. This bundle comes packing the VR headset itself, a PlayStation VR2 Sense controller, a voucher for Horizon Call of the Mountain, stereo headphones, a USB cable, and three types of earpieces to get you started. There's a wide library of games that are compatible with the headset, so you've got tons of titles to choose from if you want to really dive in.

Best controller deal Opens in a new window Credit: PlayStation DualSense Wireless Edge controller $169.99 at PlayStation Direct
$199.99 Save $30 Get Deal Why we like it

This is the best PlayStation 5 controller you can get, and for good reason. It offers swappable sticks, mappable back buttons, adjustable trigger lengths, as well as the ability to remap or deactivate buttons to your liking. It has a special customization button as well as all the features you get from the normal DualSense controller. It may be a bit pricey, but it's worth the upgrade if you're a serious gamer.

More Days of Play deals

• Pulse Explore wireless earbuds — $169.99 $199.99 (save $30)

• Access controller — $69.99 $89.99 (save $20)

• DualSense wireless controller — $54.99 $74.99 (save $20)

TL;DR: Live stream Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (Game 5) in the 2025 NBA playoffs for free on YouTube. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2025 NBA playoffs have been everything electric, but the Oklahoma City Thunder have been head and shoulders above the rest. They cruised past the Grizzlies before battling to beat the Nuggets, and now they're one game away from the NBA Finals.

If you want to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (Game 5) in the 2025 NBA playoffs for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (Game 5)?

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (Game 5) starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on May 28. This game takes place at the Paycom Center.

How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (Game 5) for free

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (Game 5) in the 2025 NBA playoffs is available to live stream for free on YouTube.

This free live stream is geo-restricted to India, but anyone can access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in India, meaning you can access this free live stream from anywhere in the world.

Stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in India

4. Visit YouTube

5. Watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (Game 5) for free

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch NBA live streams without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select games from the NBA playoffs before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free live streams from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for YouTube?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing free live streams on platforms like YouTube, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including India

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• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

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• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month subscription for just $12.95.

Live stream Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (Game 5) for free with ExpressVPN.

FX's newest comedy offering may be called Adults, but the characters at the center of the show are still trying to figure out what, exactly, being an adult means. How do you repair a boiler? Or navigate a hospital bill? Or even land a job? Adults' ensemble would love to know.

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Like the many hangout sitcoms that have come before it — think Seinfeld or Living Single — Adults examines the day-to-day lives and challenges of a tight-knit friend group. Here, however, creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon) filter familiar beats of friend drama and romantic woes through a Gen Z lens. The result is more Broad City than Friends — although comparisons to both are apt — with Kronengold and Shaw delivering a heightened look at early adulthood that's chaotic, heartfelt, and current.

Adults boasts a killer ensemble cast Owen Thiele, Lucy Freyer, Malik Elassal, and Amita Rao in "Adults." Credit: Rafy / FX

Adults introduces an instantly lovable television friend group in its five lead twentysomethings, each of whom come with a host of relatable worries. The whole crew crashes at Samir's (Malik Elassal) parents' house. In theory, that gives him authority, but Samir's struggles to find work and keep the house in order while his parents are on vacation leave him with major anxiety about the future.

Joining Samir is his childhood bestie Billie (Lucy Freyer), whose career-driven dreams have stalled, leaving her wondering whether she peaked in high school. Meanwhile, the eternally charismatic Anton (Owen Thiele) struggles with personal boundaries, somehow managing to become everyone’s friend — even a local stabber. Rounding out the group is the unapologetically brash Issa (Amita Rao), who worries that her status as the resident "wild card" leads her friends to not take her seriously, along with her boyfriend Paul (Jack Innanen), a "sexually fluid delight" who brings a charming go-with-the-flow vibe to the household.

SEE ALSO: From a thrift store meltdown to TV stardom, Jack Innanen turns chaos into comedy

Together, these five will weather the storm of their twenties, from ill-advised hookups to the nerves that come with hosting your first "grown-up" dinner party. The cast of young comedians gels instantly, establishing the kind of natural chemistry that is able to propel any show from good to great (or in this case, from great to must-watch). It helps that the roommate conceit of Adults naturally intensifies the ensemble's intimacy — if you don’t already buy that the characters are friends, wait until you see them all cram into a bathroom together as if it’s the most natural thing in the world.

Adults showcases modern-day adulthood in all its messy glory Malik Elassal, Lucy Freyer, Jack Innanen, and Amita Rao in "Adults." Credit: Rafy / FX

Amid its more raunchy chaos, Adults also tries its hand at tackling more serious subject matter, like panic about health insurance or harassment in the workplace. Thankfully, the series never gets preachy, instead finding humor in its leads' wild reactions to these topics. ("How can I make this about me?" is a common thread throughout Adults, leading to cringe-worthy situations that left me both howling with laughter and hiding my face in my hands.)

On top of addressing these thornier topics, Adults also places major emphasis on the role technology plays in its characters' lives. After all, you can't make a show about young adults in 2025 without incorporates tech in some way. Here, that manifests in plots involving tracking friends with AirTags or parsing a long list of vaguely named phone contacts. None of these references come across as forced — in fact, Adults' treatment of tech as an everyday facet of life feels fresh and relevant, helping distinguish it from its older hangout sitcom predecessors.

Of course, there are also elements of Adults that will feel familiar to any hangout sitcom lover, like longstanding friend group traditions, or hints at a romance within the group. Guest stars abound too, like a cameo from Julia Fox, or Charlie Cox (Daredevil: Born Again) showcasing his comedy chops as an English teacher on a downward spiral.

Still, it's Adults' main ensemble that proves to be the major draw here, with Kronengold, Shaw, and the show’s leads creating a friend group that’s codependent and flawed to the extreme, yet relatable and sweet in their support for one another. These five may not be the most sure of their directions in life, but even in its early episodes, Adults knows exactly where it's going, and it relishes the chaos and growing pains it takes to get there.

All episodes of Adults are now streaming on Hulu.

TL;DR: Summertime calls for backyard barbecues, beach hangouts, and more — make sure every hangout is backed with great music playing on this portable JBL party speaker, now $209.99 (reg. $349.95).

• JBL Pro Sound: This speaker comes with 100 watts powering crisp highs, clear minds, and deep bass, all enhanced with JBL’s signature Bass Boost for even higher performance audio.

• Light show: The JBL PartyBox speaker is designed for any gathering, but it shines most during evening or nighttime events. Choose one of its light effects or preset patterns and have it pulse and groove to your playlists.

• The high-quality wireless mic lets you perform karaoke with up to 10 meters in range.

• Connect an additional mic or guitar to enhance live performances.

• Splashproof protection: With IPX4 waterproofing, the PartyBox can go anywhere you are and withstand water and rain, whether that’s beachside, poolside, or out on camping trips.

• Enjoy up to 6 continuous hours of jams when you fully charge this JBL speaker.

• Grade “A” refurbished: This JBL PartyBox is nearly 40% off because it’s refurbished, but it will arrive in near-mint condition, minimal to zero scuffing, and at least 80% of its battery life.

You can’t play your new favorite summer anthems without a speaker that can travel anywhere you go.

Grab one of these JBL PartyBox wireless speakers for $209.99 — act now because there are less than 50 units available.

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TL;DR: Charge easier with this Statik® MagStack™ Slim USB-C Cable & Charger for Apple Watch, now only $27.99.

Tired of wrestling with messy, tangled wires just to charge your Apple Watch? The Statik® MagStack™ Slim has you covered. Its patented tangle-free magnetic cable delivers 5W fast charging completely mess-free. And right now, this game-changing charger is just $27.99.

This charger is a must-have for Apple Watch users

Whether you like to charge your Apple Watch on your desk, nightstand, or even while it’s tossed in your purse, the Statik® MagStack™ Slim is up for the task while staying tangle-free.

Not only does this charger feature a patented magnetic cable that prevents tangles, but it also offers a speedy charging solution. It delivers 5W of fast-charging power for models of Apple Watch Series 7 or later, so you can get back to rocking your watch sooner. (Earlier models can receive a 2.5W charge.)

The premium nylon braid and aluminum housing offer a durable, long-lasting charger you can take along anywhere. And when not in use, the Statik® MagStack™ Slim stays organized in a compact puck shape that can easily fit in your pocket.

Make charging your Apple Watch a more convenient experience thanks to the Statik® MagStack™ Slim USB-C Cable & Charger for Apple Watch, now just $27.99 for a limited time.

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TL;DR: An AI Magicx lifetime subscription allows you to generate unlimited AI words and hundreds of images and logos each month — get it now for just now $59.97.

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AI subscriptions are starting to feel like streaming services — revolutionary at first, but slowly getting more and more unsatisfying. While ChatGPT initially changed how we work, it’s not the only player in the game anymore. A new lifetime AI tool is gaining traction by offering way more creative freedom and cutting your costs for good.

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With AI Magicx, creating something extraordinary is as simple as entering a few prompts. Need a logo? Provide your vision, and the AI Logo Designer will generate a gallery of stunning options in seconds.

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