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The Office fans, rejoice! Peacock has revealed more details about its upcoming spinoff of the beloved workplace comedy — including its title.

Called The Paper, the series comes to us courtesy of Greg Daniels, who led the American adaptation of The Office, and Michael Koman (Nathan for You, Girls5eva, How to with John Wilson).

From its release date to which of The Office's stars are returning, here's everything you need to know about The Paper.

SEE ALSO: All 185 episodes of 'The Office,' ranked What is The Office spinoff about?

Even though this new show is set in the same universe as The Office, we aren't going back to Scranton, Pennsylvania. Instead, we'll be heading to Toledo, Ohio, following The Office's pivotal (yet mostly unseen) documentary crew on their next project. In a press release issued by Peacock, the series logline reads:

The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters.

SEE ALSO: 'The Office' reboot is a good idea — if Michael, Jim, Dwight, and Pam aren't in it Are any The Office characters returning for The Paper?

Yes! At NBCUniversal's 2025 upfront presentation, The Office star Oscar Nuñez revealed that he would be reprising his role as Oscar Martinez in The Paper. As of May 12, 2025, he is the only confirmed returning Dunder Mifflin character. It's fitting that at least one person who worked at a paper company winds up in a show called The Paper, right?

Who else stars in The Paper?

Domhnall Gleeson (About Time, Ex Machina) and Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus) both star in The Paper. Gleeson plays Ned, the publisher who turns to volunteer reporters.

The pair lead an ensemble cast that includes Martinez, as well as Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young, and Tim Key.

Is there a trailer for The Paper?

There is not a trailer for The Paper yet, but Peacock has released a first look image, which you can see below.

Credit: Aaron Epstein/Peacock

The photo sees Gleeson attempting to rally his newsroom, and you can even see Oscar in the background. How do you think this office environment compares to Dunder Mifflin, better or worse?

When does The Paper come out?

The Paper is set to premiere in September of 2025, although Peacock has yet to announce the exact airdate.

UPDATE: May. 12, 2025, 2:21 p.m. This article has been updated to include new information about the release of "The Paper."

Even if you've never fallen victim to a tech support scam, you've likely been targeted. Have you ever gotten a pop-up, or a cascading series of pop-ups that crowd your entire screen, warning you that your device has been compromised and urging you to call tech support ASAP? If the unlucky victims who fall for these tricks give the scammers access to their computer, the perpetrators can plant malware, steal personal information, or even wipe out victims' bank accounts.

Now, Google wants to use AI to stop these scams in real time for Google Chrome users.

"Chrome has always worked with Google Safe Browsing to help keep you safe online. Now, with this week's launch of Chrome 137, Chrome will offer an additional layer of protection using the on-device Gemini Nano large language model," Google said in a blog post. "This new feature will leverage the LLM to generate signals that will be used by Safe Browsing in order to deliver higher confidence verdicts about potentially dangerous sites like tech support scams."

SEE ALSO: 6 popular scams and the warning signs for each

According to Google's blog post, research shows that LLMs are particularly capable of detecting, understanding, and fighting tech support scams — before you even have to face them. By using LLMs on-device, Google doesn’t have to wait for users to report the scams and can instead "see threats when users see them."

"We’ve found that the average malicious site exists for less than 10 minutes, so on-device protection allows us to detect and block attacks that haven't been crawled before," the Google blog post reads. "The on-device approach also empowers us to see threats the way users see them."

Basically, Chrome will evaluate pages using Gemini Nano LLM to see if the page has "triggers that are characteristic of tech support scams" like, for instance, "the use of the keyboard lock API." Then, Chrome sends information about the page to Safe Browsing, which will determine if the page is a scam or not. If it is a scam, Chrome will show a warning.

Cybercriminals are getting more and more creative every day, thanks in part to new AI tools. Now, tech companies are using their own AI systems to combat the onslaught of scams.

Have a story to share about a scam or security breach that impacted you? Tell us about it. Email submissions@mashable.com with the subject line "Safety Net" or use this form. Someone from Mashable will get in touch.

You may balk at the concept of paying for a dating app, but others certainly don't: Daters spent $3 billion on apps in 2020, up 15 percent from the previous year. These days, singles aren't afraid to fork out cash for additional features on these apps, which were the most common way couples met each other for years before COVID.

The dating app Bumble, in particular, is one of the most popular with 42 million monthly active users in 2020, according to a spokesperson. Bumble is famous for only allowing women to message men first in the case of heterosexual matches. Here's how it works: Once a couple matches, the woman has 24 hours to message first. Then, the man has another 24 hours to message back. If one or both of these messages isn't sent, the match "expires," or disappears. (In cases with nonbinary people, they can message first).

SEE ALSO: Daters have a 'reality gap' about gender equality, Bumble says

Both Bumble and Tinder (which, by comparison, had 75 million monthly active users in 2020) utilize "hot or not"-esque swiping, but only Bumble has this restriction on who gets to message first — as well as more filters to choose from, like your astrological sign and whether you drink. The app's subscription, Premium, offers additional tools, like being able to undo a swipe and seeing who's already liked you.

But with so many dating app options out there, is Bumble Premium worth it? The app gave me a two-month trial to see. I found that Premium wasn't worth it for me due to its cost, but its features — like the ones above — could tip the scales for you.

What is Bumble Boost and Bumble Premium?

While not advertised as such, Boost is like a lower pay tier to Premium. Here are the price breakdowns for both according to in-app numbers:

Bumble Boost:

• 1 week at $8.99

• 1 month at $16.99

• 3 months at 33.99

• 6 months at $54.99

Bumble Premium:

• 1 week at $19.99

• 1 month at $39.99

• 3 months at $79.99

• Six months at $119.99

• Lifetime for $199.99

With Bumble Boost, users can reverse a left swipe with Backtrack and extend time on matches for another day. Boost members also receive unlimited swipes; one Spotlight per week (which puts your profile at the top of the swiping "stack"); and five SuperSwipes a week (lets another user know beforehand that you want to match).

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Premium members have all those features, plus unlimited Advanced Filters (whereas other users can only use two at a time); the ability to rematch with expired matches; Travel Mode (swipe anywhere you want to); the Beeline to see everyone who's already liked you; and Incognito Mode, which hides your profile and only appears for those you swiped right on. As of publication, Incognito Mode is only available on the Bumble app, not the browser version.

Bumble Premium is pricier than other dating app subscriptions. For comparison, a week's worth of Bumble Premium, $19.99, is worth a month of Tinder Platinum. Hinge, meanwhile, is in the middle at $29.99 per month.

Is Bumble Premium worth it?

This question depends on how much you like and use Bumble — and how much you plan on using its paid-only features.

As I mentioned in my Tinder Platinum review, the ability to reverse swipes (called Backtrack on Bumble) is a game-changer. Sometimes — especially if you're a longtime app user, like I was — you swipe with abandon and may end up saying "no" to someone too fast. Backtrack eliminates left-swipe regrets; it's probably the premium feature I used most often.

Premium also gives some leeway to the rigid 24-hour rule, which is one reason why Bumble wasn't my favorite app in the first place. Some days I was busy and just didn't open it, and I'm sure that's true for some of my matches as well. The ability to extend a match was pretty useful, but keep in mind you only get an additional 24 hours.

This question depends on how much you like and use Bumble — and how much you plan on using its paid-only features.

Another valuable feature was Incognito Mode. As I live in New York City, there's an abundance of users on the app, and many aren't my type. Going incognito allowed me to be seen by only my hopeful matches. I enjoyed this increase in privacy.

These three additions (Backtrack, time extension, and Incognito Mode) are the best of the bunch, in my opinion. If you see yourself taking advantage of them, Bumble Premium may be for you.

I was ambivalent, however, about some of the other features, including Advanced Filters. Here are some filters Bumble offers:

Advanced Filters on Bumble. Credit: Screenshot: Bumble

In some cases, filters make sense. If you only want to date someone who shares your faith, for example, a religion filter makes searching for a partner easier.

In other cases, though, I question whether filters are helpful — like Zodiac sign. Are you really not going to date someone because they're a Gemini? Even an astrologer told Vice filtering out people by sign is a bad idea.

Further, when using a filter you're also cycling out people who didn't fill out that certain trait. When I filtered by whether someone smokes, for instance, that eliminated everyone who didn't share their preference. That could leave out people who are similar to you, but didn't write-in their choice because they wanted to keep it private, or they just didn't think to put it on their profile.

I didn't use Travel Mode at all, but if you're a frequent flier, I'm sure it'll be helpful.

SEE ALSO: How Tinder and other dating apps use algorithms to find your match — Horny on Main

Finally, the Beeline piqued my interest as I could see who already liked me, but after a couple weeks of not finding many matches there, I stopped checking it.

Should I buy Bumble Premium?

If you're already an active Bumble user and enjoy the app's unique features — such as women and nonbinary folks messaging first — and it's within your means, then try Premium out. The cost is comparable to Tinder Platinum, so if you use Tinder more often you may want to check out its subscription first. It's $10 more a month than Hinge's subscription Hinge+, but $10 less a month than Hinge X.

Keep in mind that Bumble Boost is an option, and it does come with Backtrack and match extensions. Should you want Incognito Mode or other features exclusive to Premium, however, you're going to have to pay up.

Like Tinder Platinum, I didn't experience much of a difference in quality or quantity of matches with Bumble Premium. While match extension is a boon, there were still days when I didn't check my phone as much or simply wasn't active on the app, and as a result, matches disappeared. If you're not diligent, that'll happen even with Premium.

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Over the weekend, President Donald Trump fired the head of the U.S. Copyright Office, Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter, less than a day after the office rushed out a sure-to-be-controversial report on artificial intelligence.

The report found that AI companies training their models on copyrighted materials may not be protected by the fair use legal doctrine. The report's findings are advisory, but they could be influential in upcoming court cases on the subject. Not only that, but on Thursday, May 8, President Trump fired the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, who oversaw the U.S. Copyright Office. In firing Dr. Hayden, The White House cited the Library's DEI initiatives.

However, the timing of the firings and the unusual circumstances surrounding the publication of the AI report has alarmed some copyright lawyers. Cornell H. Winston, the President of the American Association of Law Libraries, issued a statement to AALL members on Monday saying he was "deeply concerned" by the firings of Perlmutter and Dr. Hayden, though this letter did not mention the AI report specifically.

President Trump has pledged to take a business-friendly approach to artificial intelligence, and he issued two executive orders in April to promote the United States' leadership in the AI industry.

The Copyright Office's report is bad news for the AI industry

The U.S. Copyright Office has been working on a consequential three-part report about copyright law and artificial intelligence, with big implications for AI companies. At present, many legal aspects of artificial intelligence and copyright law are unsettled, with high-stakes court cases involving OpenAI and Meta currently working their way through the courts. 

The third and final report, "Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Part 3: Generative AI Training," dealt with precisely the type of fair use arguments at stake in some of these cases. Specifically, the report examines whether training AI models on copyrighted material such as books, movies, news articles, and images is a violation of copyright law, or whether it’s protected under the fair use doctrine. (Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, filed a lawsuit in April against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.)

Rather than waiting to release a final version of the report and promoting its release, the office instead quietly released a “pre-publication version” of the report on Friday.

SEE ALSO: U.S. Copyright Office has registered 1,000+ works enhanced by AI

The preliminary version casts doubt on the viability of the fair use defense, potentially hobbling companies like Meta and OpenAI in the courtroom. Part 3 of the report also says that artists may suffer financial harm from AI-generated material that mimics the style of their work, as well as lost licensing opportunities if AI companies can train their models on copyrighted works without compensating the creators.

A concerning sequence of events The Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, over the library's DEI initiatives. Credit: Shannon Finney/Getty Images

On Thursday, the Librarian of Congress was fired; on Friday, the U.S. Copyright Office released a pre-publication Part 3 of its report; and on Saturday, the leader of the Copyright Office gets sacked.

When the report was unexpectedly published late Friday, copyright lawyer and Associate Professor of Law Blake E. Reid with the University of Colorado Law School posited on Bluesky if a purge of copyright staff might be imminent.

Reid wrote, "the 'Pre-Publication' status is very strange and conspicuously timed relative to the firing of the Librarian of Congress. I continue to wonder (speculatively!) if a purge at the Copyright Office is incoming and they felt the need to rush this out."

Hours later, the White House fired Perlmutter.

In a statement provided to Mashable, a spokesperson with the U.S. Copyright Office provided only this brief comment: “On Saturday afternoon, May 10, 2025, the White House sent an email to Shira Perlmutter saying your position as the Register of Copyrights and Director at the U.S. Copyright Office is terminated effective immediately.’”

The office provided “no further comment at this time” to our questions about the timing of the report’s release. We reached out to the White House for comment on the report's release and Perlmutter and Dr. Hayden's firings, and we'll update this article if we receive a reply.

Reid described the artificial intelligence report as a "straight-ticket loss for the AI companies" on Bluesky. And in a phone interview with Mashable, Reid said it was strange the report was published so soon after the high-profile firing of the Librarian of Congress.

"It’s hard for me to come up with a sequence of events there that doesn’t involve the administration trying to do something about AI," Reid said. "I still don’t think we know what that something is…but I just saw that as being the Occam’s Razor explanation, especially with the register being fired the next day."

"The AI companies were hoping for the Office to kind of come around and throw them some lifelines in the litigation they could use to support their position," Reid said. Instead, the report concluded, "there are definitely some things that are beyond the bounds of what we’ve recognized as fair use. You know, the sort of language and sort of specific theories they used to back it up did not strike me as helpful, and are probably pretty unhelpful, to the AI companies if the report were to get picked up by a court."

Not a big surprise that the US Copyright Office has come out with a report about generative AI training data claims casting doubt on the fair use defenses of commercial developers. Endorses new theory of market harm.

— Pamela Samuelson (@pamelasamuelson.bsky.social) May 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM

Though some copyright lawyers are concerned, suspicious timing doesn't necessarily prove the events are directly related. The pre-publication version of Part 3 of the report is available to read online at the U.S. Copyright Office website.

Huge news, The Office fans: Peacock's highly anticipated spin-off of the beloved workplace comedy officially has a name and release date. Get ready to obsess over The Paper, premiering this September.

SEE ALSO: 'The Office' spinoff: Everything you need to know

Created by The Office showrunner Greg Daniels and Michael Koman (Nathan for You), The Paper trades Scranton, Pennsylvania for Toledo, Ohio, where the same documentary crew who followed Dunder Mifflin's employees has set their sights on a new subject: a struggling local newspaper. Its publisher (Domhnall Gleeson, About Time), lacks the budget for full-time reporters, so he turns to untrained volunteers in a last-ditch effort to revive the paper.

During NBCUniversal's May 12 upfront presentation, Peacock released the first image from the series, pictured above.

The image shows Gleeson standing on a desk, attempting to rally the newsroom — which includes a familiar face to any lovers of The Office out there. That's right, The Paper will feature the return of a beloved character from The Office, and it's none other than Oscar Martinez (Oscar Nuñez).

Nuñez announced his return alongside co-stars Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus) at the upfront presentation. He shared that after The Office, he told Daniels he could see Oscar moving to a bigger city.

“Greg heard me and moved Oscar to Toledo, Ohio, which has three times the population of Scranton, so it’s nice to be heard," Nuñez joked.

In addition to Gleeson, Nuñez, and Impacciatore, The Paper stars Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young and Tim Key.

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Big Tech, Wall Street, small businesses, and consumers threatened by Trump's tariffs can now breathe a sigh of relief…at least for the time being.

In the early morning hours on Monday, President Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the U.S. and China had come to a temporary trade agreement while meeting in Geneva over the weekend.

Most notably, this temporary deal will see both countries slash their tariffs for a period of 90-days while negotiations continue.

According to the announced deal, the U.S. will lower Trump's reciprocal tariffs on goods coming in from China from 145 percent to 30 percent. China will also lower its tariff on U.S. exports to the country from 125 percent to 10 percent. Each side has basically knocked their tariffs down by 115 percent.

The stock market surged on Monday morning based on this news. Tech stocks were especially on the move after the temporary trade deal announcement. Tesla and Amazon rose by more than 7 percent in the early hours. Apple stock also saw a 6 percent rise, followed by Meta and Nvidia stock at 5 percent. Electronics retailer Best Buy saw its stock surge by 10 percent as well.

The original 145 percent reciprocal tariffs levied on China by Trump sent the stock market in a tailspin during a 4-day stretch in early April and created supply chain issues for tech companies looking to avoid paying the new reciprocal tariff for as long as possible – before inevitably passing on the additional costs to consumers.

Trump's 145 percent tariff looked to be especially devastating for businesses in the electronics and technology space as many of those products are manufactured in China. Just earlier this month, for example, the security camera company Wyze shared that it had just paid $255,000 in tariffs for a $167,000 purchase due to Trump's trade war with China.

While the 30 percent tariff is a huge drop from 145 percent, it should be noted that it's still higher than the flat 10 percent tariff from before Trump took office. And, of course, this is only a temporary, 90-day agreement between the U.S. and China. If negotiations fail going forward, businesses and consumers might be looking at more tariff woes in the months ahead.

SAVE UP TO 50%: Williams Sonoma's Spring Cookware Event ends today, May 12. Get up to 50% off Le Creuset, Staub, All-Clad & more, plus free shipping.

If you were looking for an excuse to peruse Williams Sonoma, I found it: today is the last day to shop the Williams Sonoma Spring Cookware Event.

Right now, you can get up to 50% off select cookware items, including Staub and the oh-so-coveted Le Creuset. If you've been eyeing a Dutch oven or hoping to perfect your baking skills with some new accessories, now's the time to invest. (You can also get up to 75% off select clearance items.)

Check out our favorite deals from the sale below.

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Summer travel kicks off in just a few weeks. While you're packing all your gadgets, consider how you'll keep them charged up while you're on the road. If you're not looking to play roulette with battery power this summer, there's a great deal in store at Amazon on a super portable power station.

As of May 12, the Jackery Explorer 100 Plus portable power station is on sale for just $88.99, marked down from the usual price of $149. That's a 40% discount, or a savings of $60.01. It also happens to be the lowest price we've ever spotted at Amazon.

Weighing just a bit over two pounds, the Jackery Explorer 100 Plus portable power station offers super versatile recharging abilities, and it fits in the palm of your hand. The mini portable power station includes a long-lasting LFP battery with a 99 Wh capacity and extra quiet operation. The weight and size of the Jackery Explorer 100 Plus makes it perfect for wandering. Take it along on a multi-day hike, keep it in the passenger seat during road trips, or use it to power up your mobile office.

SEE ALSO: Jackery's monster power station is over $500 off right now

You'll be able to charge up to three devices at the same time thanks to the two USB-C ports and one USB-A. The Jackery Explorer 100 Plus will let you recharge your iPhone 14 almost 8 times, AirPods Pro 66 times, or a MacBook Air 1.4 times. Recharging the Jackery portable power station with AC power takes just under two hours, but you'll get to 70% power in just one hour.

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If you're looking for an absolute champion among gaming laptops, the G16 is your beast. This Asus is the upper tier sister model of one of our top gaming laptops, the G14.

As of May 12, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 Gaming Laptop (Intel Core Ultra 9, 16GB RAM, 1TB RAM, Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU) is currently on sale at Best Buy for $1,479.99, down from $1,999.99. Get it now and save $520, or 26%.

SEE ALSO: Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024): The MacBook Pro of gaming laptops

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The rumored all-screen iPhone could soon be a reality, but not that soon.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, known for breaking tech product news, wrote in his newsletter that Apple is planning a "mostly glass, curved iPhone" as part of a larger "product blitz" in 2027.

The idea of a totally glass phone does sound cool and futuristic. And it could be a welcome change of pace to have an iPhone that doesn't look suspiciously like the previous model. The Verge pointed out that over the years, Apple has pursued patents in which glass forms a continuous loop around the phone. That would effectively remove the titanium edges that break up the already near-continuous glass structure of iPhones.

Recently, rumors of an all-screen iPhone have ramped up. A similar report surfaced this month from The Information, stating that the iPhone 20 would have an edge-to-edge display, with no dynamic island, notch, or cutout for a front-facing camera. This shift would mark a major change for Apple's flagship product, just as it hit its 20th anniversary.

SEE ALSO: The 20th anniversary iPhone model could have an 'all-screen' design

An all-screen display could be just one of many upcoming changes to the iPhone. We've also seen rumors of foldable and super-thin iPhones. All these reports suggest your iPhone could look totally different in the years to come.

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have unveiled something delightfully geeky: LegoGPT, an AI model that builds Lego structures straight from text prompts.

The study, published last Thursday, explains the mechanics in depth. Armed with a massive dataset of Lego builds constructed by the team with captions, the researchers trained a model similar to ChatGPT — but instead of guessing the next word, it predicts the next brick.

[1/2] We've released the code for LegoGPT. Our autoregressive model generates physically stable and buildable designs from text prompts by integrating physics laws and assembly constraints into LLM training and inference. Code: github.com/AvaLovelace1... Website: avalovelace1.github.io/LegoGPT/

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— Jun-Yan Zhu (@junyanz.bsky.social) May 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM

It’s not the first foray into autonomous Lego construction, but the researchers say LegoGPT stands out by generating step-by-step blueprints designed to keep your builds structurally sound. The team’s research, available on GitHub, details how the AI was trained on a dataset of more than 47,000 Lego structures, featuring 28,000 distinct 3D components.

According to the researchers, designs generated by LegoGPT were physically stable 98 percent of the time.

There’s a hefty dose of math and physics behind it all — more than I can personally vouch for — but according to the paper, LegoGPT sticks to the laws of physics, so the results aren’t especially wild. Most of the team’s sample builds were practical pieces: couches, chairs, tables, and similar home designs.

The tool is available for free on GitHub for anyone who wants to explore or experiment.

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Before you book your next vacation, head over to Hotels.com to save some money.

Hotels.com is running a Summer Getaway Sale where members can save 25% or more on select hotels, plus get 50% more rewards on all properties. You'll have to book your trip by May 26 and travel by Sept. 30, and blackout periods may apply. Otherwise, the terms are pretty minimal. Deals are only available to Hotels.com and One Key members, but fortunately, it's easy and free to join.

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Fill up your summer schedule with trips to your dream locations and spend at least 25% less during the Hotels.com sale. Just be sure to book before May 26.

LOWEST PRICES OF THE SEASON: Kohl's is offering its "lowest prices of the season" now through May 18. Plus, for every $50 you spend, you'll earn $10 in Kohl's Cash. Shop the deals now.

Kohl’s Lowest Prices of the Season Sale deals: Best robot vacuum deal iRobot Roomba Vac Essential Robot Vacuum (Q013420) $122.49 (save $122.50) Get Deal Best portable speaker deal JBL Flip 6 Portable Waterproof Speaker $99.99 (save $30) Get Deal Best tablet deal Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet (32GB) $84.99 (save $55) Get Deal

Kohl’s may not be the first place that comes to mind when you’re shopping for tech or even home goods, but sometimes, the retailer’s got some pretty decent sales going on.

Today, May 12, kicks off Kohl’s Lowest Prices of the Season Sale. During this event, you’ll find prices that Kohl’s says are their lowest since their current shopping season began back on April 7. You can shop these deals on home goods, apparel, shoes, accessories, and more through May 18.

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And, for every $50 you spend, you’ll get $10 in Kohl’s Cash to use later in the month. Plus, if you're a Kohl’s credit card member, you can earn up to 7.5% in rewards.

Here are the best deals we spotted during Kohl’s Lowest Prices of the Season Sale:

Best robot vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: iRobot iRobot Roomba Vac Essential Robot Vacuum (Q013420) $122.49 at Kohl's
$244.99 Save $122.50 Get Deal Why we like it

This roundup wouldn’t be complete without a robot vacuum, so let’s start with the iRobot Roomba Vac Essential Robot Vacuum (Q013420).

Right now, you can get this little vac for $122.49, down from $244.99. You’ll also get $20 Kohl’s cash and 5% rewards with your Kohl’s card. This is the cheapest you’ll be able to find this particular Roomba model right now. (We cross-checked prices at other retailers, including the iRobot site.)

The iRobot Roomba Vac Essential Robot Vacuum (Q013420) has a 120-minute runtime, three power levels, and spot cleaning to target messes. You’ll need a 2.4 GHz network for setup and operation, and it doesn’t come with a self-empty base, but still, this is a good option for anyone who wants to try out a robot vacuum without spending a ton of money.

Best portable speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Flip 6 Portable Waterproof Speaker $99.99 at Kohl's
$129.99 Save $30.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The JBL Flip 6 Portable Waterproof Speaker is $99.99 at Kohl’s right now. This isn’t a shockingly-low price; we found it’s the same price at Amazon and other retailers. The only difference is that when you buy it at Kohl’s, you’ll get the $20 Kohl’s cash bonus and 7.5% rewards with your Kohl’s card.

The JBL Flip 6 has a two-way speaker system, an IP67 waterproof rating, and 12 hours of battery life on a full charge. The racetrack-shaped driver, separate tweeter, and dual pumping bass radiators are designed to deliver great sound, no matter where you are. And, if you’d like to amp things up a bit, you can pair it with other JBL speakers using the PartyBoost feature.

Best tablet deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet (32GB) $84.99 at Kohl's
$139.99 Save $55.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The best tablet deal we could find is on the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet (32GB). Yes, it’s a kid’s tablet, but it’s well-reviewed (my nephew has one, and he’s obsessed) and still worth considering, especially since it’s on sale for $84.99. You’ll also get $10 Kohl’s cash with this purchase and 7.5% rewards when you use your Kohl’s card.

The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet comes with six months of Amazon Kids+, which gives kids access to thousands of ad-free games, books, videos, and more. (When the trial period is up, your subscription will auto-renew for $5.99 per month until you cancel it.) You’ll also get a two-year “worry-free guarantee” — if it breaks, return it, and Amazon will replace it for free.

It has an 8-inch HD display, 32GB of storage, and up to 13 hours of battery life, making it a solid choice for road trips and plane rides. The tablet also has easy-to-use parental controls, so you can filter content, set time limits, and more.

SAVE $100: As of May 12, you can grab the Dyson Supersonic for $329.99 on Dyson's website, giving you a 23% discount on the $429.99 hair dryer.

Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Supersonic $329.99 at Dyson
$429.99 Save $100 Get Deal

As someone who has tested the Dyson Supersonic and its many dupes, there's one recommendation I consistently make to anyone interested in buying it: wait for a sale.

As of May 12, there's no need to wait. Dyson marked down the Supersonic to $329.99, shaving $100 off its full price. Whether it be Dyson, Amazon, Best Buy, or Sephora, this hair dryer doesn't really get price cuts that take it below the $100 off mark. What that means is that based on historical pricing, you're not likely to get a better deal by waiting for Memorial Day, Prime Day, or any other big savings event.

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At $329.99, the Supersonic is still a pricey hair dryer, relatively speaking. While I do recommend at least looking at a few cheaper options before pulling the trigger, it is undeniably one of the best on the market. The design is relatively compact, but still provides incredibly powerful air speed that doesn't rely on ultra-high heats, getting your hair dry without completely sacrificing its health. The controls are intuitively placed on the back of the nozzle, so the chances that you'll accidentally switch your settings are minimal.

The five attachments also give you some styling flexibility (though I do think you'd be hard-pressed to find the person who gets regular use out of all five). Along with the attachments, you'll also receive a carrying case for storage.

SAVE UP TO 51%: As of May 12, save up to 51% on Beats earbuds and headphones. Get the Beats Studio Pros for $169.95 — that's 51% off for $180.04 in savings.

Best Beats Deals Best Beats deal Beats Studio Pro $169.95 (Save $180.04) Get Deal Best budget headphones Beats Solo 4 $99.95 (Save $100) Get Deal Best earbud deals Beats Studio Buds+ $99.95 (Save $70) Get Deal Best workout earbud deal Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 $199.95 (Save $50) Get Deal

We're used to seeing discounts across entire brands during big shopping events like Prime Day or Black Friday, but sometimes, on a random Monday in May, a brand will surprise you with a bunch of savings. As of May 12, that brand is Beats, and through Amazon you can score a pair of headphones or earbuds for up to 51% off.

Right now, you can find huge discounts on Beats earbuds and headphones — and this is a deal for Android and iPhone fans alike to enjoy. For iPhone users, you'll enjoy the same easy connectivity as AirPods with Beats, but unlike AirPods, Beats are also compatible with Android devices.

Here are all the best Beats deals we found at Amazon this week.

Best Beats deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Studio Pro $169.95 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $180.04 Get Deal Why we like it

Beats Studio Pro headphones are the elite model from the brand. They're wireless and feature active noise cancellation and lossless audio. With up to 40 hours of battery life, you can work all week before needing a charge. We happen to know from experience that these headphones work great for taking phone calls on the go, dulling background noise so the person on the line can hear you clearly. Plus, every color is on sale right now, including the trendy shades from the Beats and Kim Kardashian collab.

You can take over half off the Beats Studio Pro headphones at Amazon. The headphones are down to $169.95, saving you $180.04. But don't fear: if the Beats Studio Pros aren't your speed, you can explore all the current savings on Beats now.

More Beats deals

• Beats Solo 4 — $99.95 $199.95 (save $100)

• Beats Studio Buds+ — $99.95 $169.95 (save $70)

• Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 — $199.95 $249.95 (save $50)

SAVE $10: From May 12 to June 8, Amazon Prime members using the Grubhub+ account included with their Prime membership can score $10 off any order of $20 or more with the code GOLD10.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Prime Grubhub+ deal Save $10 off an order of $20 or more with code GOLD10 Get Deal

We are officially entering the season where some nights, it's simply too hot to turn on the stove. Luckily, for the next month, folks with an Amazon Prime account have a backup plan.

From May 12 to June 8, Prime members who have an active Grubhub+ subscription can save $10 off one order of $20 or more with the code GOLD10. The deal comes as a part of the Gold Days of Grubhub+ sale, which also brings savings from select restaurants and stores, every week through June 8.

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All you need to grab this deal is an active Grubhub+ membership through Amazon, so as long as you're a current member, or activate it between now and June 8, you will be able to use the coupon code. If you have a Prime membership but haven't yet signed up for a Grubhub+ membership, you can activate your account through Amazon for free. As of last year, as long as you have your Prime membership, you have a Grubhub+ membership, granting you $0 delivery fees, lower service fees, and exclusive discounts (like this one).

If you haven't yet signed up for an Amazon Prime membership, you can either sign up with a 30-day free trial as a new member, or re-up your subscription for $14.99 per month or $139 per year as a returning subscriber.

SAVE $200: As of May 12, the Microsoft Surface 7 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is on sale at Best Buy for $799.99, down from $999.99. Take advantage of this deal to save $200, or 20%.

Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Surface 7 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $799.99 at Best Buy
$999.99 Save $200 Get Deal

If you've been tracking Microsoft Surface laptops, you may have noticed that the base model is harder to come by. Microsoft might not be carrying the base model of its newest generation of Surfaces on its website anymore, but you can still find them.

Right now, Best Buy is running a sale on the newest Microsoft Surface 7 base laptop, making the already sub-$1000 laptop even cheaper. Get the Microsoft Surface 7 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $799.99, down from $999.99, and save $200. That's 20% off.

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We loved the new Microsoft Surface 7 line. With interesting AI features packed throughout, it makes versatility its business. It also packs an all-day battery that will appeal to the productivity-minded.

The base model of the Surface comes with 16GB of RAM, outfitting its 10 core, Snapdragon X Plus processor. The processor features an integrated GPU. While it won't trounce computers with dedicated GPUs, it should handle basic games without trouble.

A gorgeous, 2304 x 1536 resolution screen ensures art displays in rich detail, and speedily too, with a refresh rate of 120Hz. If you're looking for a capable laptop, this is a solid pick for the price.

SAVE $70: The Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven is on sale at Amazon for $229.99, down from the normal price of $299.99. That's a 23% discount and the first sale price we've ever seen on this model, making it the lowest price Amazon has ever offered.

Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven $229.99 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $70 Get Deal

Memorial Day weekend is almost here and since that marks the unofficial start of backyard season, it's time to get ready. Hose off the patio furniture, make sure the cooler doesn't have any leaks, and uncover the barbecue. From here on out, you can find us outside for every dinner. But if your backyard feasts could use some Italian zest, check out this deal at Amazon.

As of May 12, the Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven is on sale for $229.99, marked down from the list price of $299.99. That's 23% off, or a savings of $70. Launched less than two months ago, this is the first discount we've seen on the pizza oven, which makes it the lowest price Amazon has ever offered.

Thanks to Ninja, you can become the neighborhood's best pizza chef. The Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven comes with five pizza settings including Neapolitan, thin crust, pan, and New York style. How does the Ninja make such great pizza? The secret is in the super hot 700-degree oven, of course. And since the ranges in our kitchens aren't capable of getting that hot, it's time to turn to Ninja.

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In just three minutes, you can bake up restaurant-quality pies topped with only your favorite ingredients. Of course, since this model is designed to be used outdoors, the exterior is weatherproof, and you won't need to worry about it getting a bit of morning dew.

A secret to perfect pizza dough is proper proofing, which can be tricky to get right with fluctuating summer temperatures, so Ninja went ahead and helped us all out with that. The onboard proofing function keeps the oven at the optimal 90 degrees for the best rising results.

Don't want pizza for every meal? The Ninja comes with five settings — pizza, bake, broil, warm, and proof — so you can bake up a casserole, pop in chicken, or bake a fresh loaf of sourdough.

The oven comes with a 12 by 12 inch pizza stone, a baking pan, and a quick start guide to get you going with recipes and instructions.

Upgrade your summer dinners by snagging the Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven while it's down to just $229.99, which is the lowest price we've ever seen. Forget about dealing with pellets or charcoal briquets this summer and go with the convenience of electric heat to make delicious pizzas in your own backyard.