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Google first unveiled Gmail to the public on April 1, 2004. Now, 22 years later, Google is finally letting some Gmail users change their account's username while retaining everything else in their account.
The ability for Gmail users to change their username was first teased by Google late last year. And now, as of Tuesday, every Gmail user in the U.S. can officially change their username — that's the part that comes before the "@gmail.com" – to whatever they want, as long as the new username is available.
Aside from the username, everything else with the account remains the same. All emails and files associated with the old username will continue to exist in the account for the new username.
What happens to your old Gmail address? Google says it will retain that username for the user so that emails sent to that old address continue to arrive to the new username's inbox.
So, are you ready to change that Gmail username you created while you were still in high school? Here's how to do it.
How to change your Gmail usernameIf you're a Gmail user in the U.S., the option to change your Gmail username while retaining the same account is now open to you.
To change your username, simply go to your Settings while signed into your Google account. Next, go to Personal info, followed by Email, and then Google Account email.
Eligible accounts will then see a button labeled "Change Google Account email" on this page. Tap that button and then pick a new username.
Please note, Gmail users can only change their username once every 12 months. So, once you pick a new username, you're stuck with it for at least a year. But that might sound like a pretty short timeframe if you were one of the unfortunate users stuck with your previous Gmail username for 22 years.
It's not easy to come by something for nothing in 2026, let alone something good. But Lego offers free deals fairly regularly, with purchase, of course. This week's free deals include something perfect for Easter and a fun build for Star Wars fans. Both of these free offerings expire on April 5, so hop to it.
Best holiday offering Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Cute Easter Bunny $0 at LegoLego named this build "Cute Easter Bunny" and we agree on its cuteness. It's a mini-build designed for those ages 6 and up. It includes 66 pieces to build the bunny, carrot, and three colorful Easter eggs. Plus, the heart-shaped nose could not be cuter. The Lego Cute Easter Bunny build comes free with online purchase of $40 or more at Lego.
SEE ALSO: Spend $50 at Amazon on Easter candy, toys, and games to get $10 off Best Star Wars offering Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars Kamino Training Facility $0 at LegoEven the best need training. The Lego Star War Kamino Training Facility is free with purchase of $160 or more online at Lego through April 5. It's a 190-piece build that includes three Clone Cadets from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. There's also the KE-8 Enforcer floating patrol vehicle with it's cockpit that opens. The Star Wars build is about 10 inches tall and 3.5 inches wide.
I've been writing for Mashable for four years, and in that time, I've tested hundreds of products — including tons of vibrators. While my niche is sexual health and wellness, my actual everyday life consists of wrangling two unruly beagles, working from literally wherever, and trying to get my hair done in under 10 minutes.
SEE ALSO: Amazon's Big Spring Sale is over, but these 110+ deals are still live: Last chance to save on Apple, Bose, LegoSo, when my editors asked me to round up the best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals that are miraculously still live today, I realized my version of "essential tech" looks a little different than the gadgets Mashable's Tech Editor, Timothy Beck Werth, already covered.
From my favorite steam mop to the blowout kit I use every single day, here are the lingering deals I'm telling my friends to buy before they disappear for good.
Shop a steam mop that'll keep your floors spotless sans chemicals Bissell PowerFresh Lift-Off Pet Steam Mop $148.93 at AmazonAs you know, I have two beagles. And even though I love them to bits, they can be messy, unruly, and demanding — especially if I'm not giving them enough attention (which usually leads to an on-purpose accident to get it). That's why I love this thing.
The Bissell PowerFresh Lift-Off Pet Steam Mop is a literal lifesaver when they've gotten up in the middle of the night and left me a surprise glued to the floor by morning. Of course, I take them out, and they have puppy pads in the house, but sometimes real accidents happen.
SEE ALSO: The PetSafe ScoopFree is a budget Litter-Robot alternative if your cat hates enclosed litter boxesThis steam mop is unlike other wet mops I've tried (and hated because they stink even after I clean them); it's super easy to use, cleanup is quick and easy (I just throw the washable mop pad in the washer), and it doesn't use harsh chemicals or leave a nasty, wet dog smell in my apartment like most wet mops do. It relies on steam and heat to get the job done, and it works! It also features a removable Lift-Off pod and comes with 13 attachments, so you can clean other surfaces like baseboards and the shower, too.
Get the Bissell PowerFresh Lift-Off Pet Steam Mop for $148.93, down from $159.99 (save $11.06) at Amazon.
More floor care dealsShark Steam & Scrub Mop — $119.99 $159.99 (save $40)
Roborock Q7 M5 — $149.99 $239.99 (save $90)
Shark Pet IX141 — $149 $299.99 (save $150.99)
Roborock Q7 M5+ — $249.99 $329.99 (save $80)
Roborock Q10 S5+ — $279.99 $549.99 (save $270)
Mova P10 Pro Ultra — $399 $499 (save $100)
Roborock Qrevo Series — $399.99 $649.99 (save $250)
Eufy E28 with portable carpet cleaner — $649.99 $999.99 (save $350)
Bissell is one of my favorite brands for pet parents because it's affordable and effective. Whenever I need to spot-clean something, I use the Bissell Little Green Pet Deluxe Portable Carpet Cleaner. It's loud, but it works, and this deluxe version comes with a three-inch Tough Stain Tool, a Stain Trapper Tool, and trial-size formulas to get you started.
Get the Bissell Little Green Pet Deluxe Portable Carpet Cleaner for $139.99, down from $159.99 (save $20) at Amazon.
SEE ALSO: What is the best robot vacuum for pet hair? After testing, my cats and I chose 4 top picks for 2026 so far. Give your WFW (work from wherever) setup an upgrade with a new-ish MacBook Pro MacBook Pro (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,799 at AmazonWhenever I'm not on my iMac, I work on my 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD). The M4 is a 2024 laptop, but it still works just fine even after putting it through hell day after day (I'm sure my log time is in the hundreds of thousands). It's not on sale right now, but the 2025 model is. You can still get $100 off the 14.2-inch MacBook Pro (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) at Amazon. (It's not a shocking deal, but $100 is $100, right?)
Get the MacBook Pro (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) for $1,799, down from $1,899 (save $100) at Amazon.
More Apple dealsApple AirPods 4 — $114.95 $129 (save $14.05)
Apple AirPods 4 (with ANC) — $155.99 $179 (save $23.01)
Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $299 $349 (save $50)
Apple AirPods Max (2nd Gen) — $529 $549 (save $20)
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $649.99 $699 (save $50)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $999.97 $1,199 (save $199.03)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,099 (save $50)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,449.99 $1,499 (save $49.01)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,649 $1,699 (save $50)
If there's one personal item I have to take with me anytime I'm staying overnight, it'd be the Drybar "You Had Me at Blowout" Kit. I got this gift set for Christmas last year, and I literally use it every single day.
This little device is super handy for anyone who hates doing their hair or just doesn't want to spend hours in the bathroom getting ready (my sister takes forever to put her makeup on). With this tool, you can style your hair in minutes and be on your way to wherever way before your friends realize that you're not actually on the train yet.
SEE ALSO: I tested the best Dyson Airwrap dupes under $300: The Shark FlexStyle isn't your only optionIt comes with the Double Shot blow dryer brush, plus Detox Dry Shampoo, Prep Rally Detangler, Triple Sec texturizer, and Final Call. It claims to give you extra volume that lasts for eight hours, and honestly, it delivers.
Get the Drybar "You Had Me at Blowout" Kit for $116.25, down from $155 (save $38.75) at Amazon.
More beauty tech dealsCHI Lava Ceramic 1-inch Flat Iron Hair Straightener — $59.98 $107.99 (save $48.01)
BaByliss Pro Porcelain Ceramic Carrera Hair Dryer — $80.49 $114.99 (save $34.50)
Dreame Pocket Hair Dryer — $89.99 $129.99 (save $40)
Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System — $219.99 $379.99 (save $160)
Dyson Supersonic Nural — $449.99 $549.99 (save $100)
Dyson Airwrap i.d. — $541.52 $649.99 (save $108.47)
OK, so hydration is super important, and so is staying moisturized because glowing skin is happy skin. I cannot recommend this moisturizer enough. I put this on my face every time I get out of the shower. (I also love, love, love philosophy's face mask.) The formula includes hyaluronic acid and pineapple extract, which provide up to 72 hours of hydration. It's super lightweight, gives you a gorgeous natural glow, and works as a great primer if you wear foundation (I don't, and it still makes my skin dewy).
But here's the real tea: This stuff is never (I repeat, never) on sale, so you should definitely grab it while it is!
Get philosophy's hope in a jar glow water cream face moisturizer for $38.98, down from $52 (save $13.02) at Amazon.
SEE ALSO: Is this $45 red light gua sha a promising Solawave dupe? Keep your stress levels low with my all-time favorite wand vibrator LELO Smart Wand 2 (Medium) $138.58 at AmazonI couldn't write a deals roundup without including a vibrator — sexual wellness is an essential part of your overall routine. I have the large version of the LELO Smart Wand 2, and it was my very first favorite wand vibrator. (Until I met the VIM by Fun Factory, which was, unfortunately, discontinued.) Right now, the medium version is on sale, and it's the perfect size if you want something a bit more manageable to hold (or pack in a weekend bag).
It has a super-chic design, is 100% waterproof for the bath or shower, and offers 10 different vibration patterns. The charge also lasts practically forever, so you don't have to worry about it dying right when you need to release some tension.
Get the LELO Smart Wand 2 (Medium) for $138.58, down from $169 (save $30.42) at Amazon.
More sexual wellness dealsTracy's Dog OG Dual-vibe — $29.99 $39.99 (save $10)
plusOne dual rabbit vibrator — $33.97 $39.99 (save $6.02)
Tracy's Dog Bumpa 3-in-1 anal vibrator — $44.99 $49.99 (save $5)
Tracy's Dog Passion Kit — $45.99 $49.99 (save $4)
SPEND $50 TO SAVE $10: Amazon's "Fill your Easter basket" event takes $10 off a purchase of $50 or more on select Easter candy, toys, and games.
Eligible Amazon "Fill your Easter basket" items at a glance Lindt Gold Bunny $4.99 at Amazon Get Deal Hello Kitty Heart Pail $11.99 at Amazon (save $8) Get Deal Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Jumbo Pet $12.29 at Amazon (save $3.60) Get DealEaster is coming up quickly. If you don't have Easter basket goodies sorted out yet, Amazon is here to save the day. Spend $50 on select Easter candy, toys, and games at Amazon to save $10 on your purchase. Maybe best of all, plenty of these items will arrive with overnight shipping, depending on your location. Since Easter is just four days away, this quick shipping is a major benefit.
The Amazon Easter Basket event includes great candy options from Lindt, Reese's, Sour Patch Kids, Nerds, and more. For non-sweet treats, snag fresh spring art supplies from Crayola. Even a few Squishmallows and Gund stuffed animals are included in the deal. Games include the favorite Bananagrams and even Catan is included in the sale, which is sitting at a sale price of $43.99 instead of the list price of $54.99.
It's best to hop (sorry) on this offer quickly since Amazon doesn't list a time or date when the deal ends. Browse the entire list of eligible items to pick your favorites for this year's Easter baskets.
The problem with announcing any kind of news on April 1 is that absolutely nobody will believe you.
Case in point: On Wednesday morning, KitKat announced that customers could use a special online tracking tool to figure out if their purchased confectionery goods were part of the massive 12-ton KitKat heist that's gotten the internet's attention over the past few days.
The KitKat heist tracker was advertised on the official KitKat X account, and whoever runs the account is ardently insisting, both in the original post and in the replies, that this is real and not an April Fool's joke.
SEE ALSO: A 12-ton KitKat heist is breaking the internet This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Taking a look at the tracker itself, it's hard to parse fiction from reality. It appears to be a pretty straightforward tracker with a text input for an 8-digit batch code on the back of each KitKat package. I don't personally have any KitKats on hand to test this out with, but I typed in a random 8-digit number and was told that it wasn't part of the stolen batch.
So, at the very least, the tracker is actually checking for something. It's just impossible to say what would happen if you happened to type in a "correct" batch code.
Whether or not the tracker is a hoax, the heist was very real. More than 400,000 KitKat bars were stolen from a delivery truck going between Italy and Poland, prompting plenty of The Fast and the Furious memes (and some genuine concerns for the public supply of KitKats ahead of the Easter holiday).
For what it's worth, the company, Nestle KitKat, says there is no threat to the chocolatey supply chain at this time.
SAVE $400: As of April 1, the Hisense 55-inch Canvas QLED 4K TV is down to only $599.99 at Amazon. That's 40% off its list price and a new best price ever.
Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 55-inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K TV $599.99 at AmazonThe Amazon Big Spring Sale delivered plenty of excellent TV deals, but budget-friendly brand Hisense isn't playing by the rules. While the brand (which is one of our favorites, BTW) did drop prices over the last week, it waited until the sale was officially over to give us its best prices ever on several TV models — including the coveted Canvas art TV.
As of April 1, the Hisense 55-inch Canvas QLED 4K TV is down to just $599.99 at Amazon. That's 40% or $400 off its list price and a new lowest price on record. For those curious, the same TV was $87.98 more during the Spring Sale.
The Canvas TV is an alternative to the popular Samsung The Frame TV for budget-conscious shoppers. Like The Frame, it transforms a basic black box into a stylish piece of artwork that hangs on your wall. Its matte finish allows it to blend seamlessly into a gallery wall with other non-tech wall hangings. Unlike The Frame, it uses Google TV's interface, which Mashable's Miller Kern (a Canvas TV owner) says is "way more intuitive and responsive than Samsung's."
Beyond doubling as artwork, the Hisense Canvas is a QLED TV, so it's noticeably brighter and more saturated than a basic LED TV. It'll look brilliant in any lighting conditions. It also features a variable refresh rate up to 144Hz, which is surprisingly good for gaming, real-time adaptive brightness and color temperature, and an ultra-slim wall mount that lies flush against the wall for the true framed art look.
We know there is an awful lot going on in the world right now, but we shouldn't forget that humans are actually heading back into space. That's a big deal.
To mark the launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission — the first crewed flight to the Moon in over 50 years — Krispy Kreme has dropped a limited-edition doughnut that looks out of this world. It's a classic Original Glazed doughnut that's dipped in blue vanilla-flavored icing and topped with OREO crunch and white nonpareil stars. It's finished with a cookies-and-cream buttercream dollop and a red icing chevron — a sweet nod to the NASA logo.
View this post on InstagramYou can find these limited-edition doughnuts in-shop at participating shops nationwide or you can order for pickup or delivery through the Krispy Kreme app and website. The Artemis II doughnut is available through April 2 — don't miss out on this chance to celebrate this momentous occasion.
A24's latest look at David Lowery's upcoming film Mother Mary gives us more of an idea of what to expect when you blend Anne Hathaway and FKA twigs into a pop star dream.
In the trailer above, you can hear Hathaway's vocals on the film's second single, "My Mouth Is Lonely For You," written by the iconic English singer-songwriter; the first track "Burial" was unveiled in March. It's a bit of a moment for pop star-related A24 films right now, with the Mother Mary soundtrack not only including tracks written by FKA twigs but also Charli xcx and Jack Antonoff. The Mother Mary: Greatest Hits album arrives Apr. 17, just before the film releases, and I'll personally be blasting it loud enough to either help or very much hinder the marketing team's work.
Of course, the visuals mean everything here too, as the trailer shows The Devil Wears Prada 2 headliner as eponymous pop star Mother Mary, who reconnects with her best friend, costume designer Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel), before returning to the stage after a hiatus. Hathaway and Coel lead a formidable cast including Hunter Schafer, Atheena Frizzell, Sian Clifford, Kaia Gerber, Jessica Brown Findlay, Isaura Barbé-Brown, and Alba Baptista.
April Fools' Day is a minefield of fake announcements and pranks, but Dunkin’ is offering some much-needed digital sincerity (and generosity) this year.
For the second year in a row, Dunkin’ is giving away an enormous number of free coffees to celebrate April Fools' Day. How many, we hear you ask. Last year, Dunkin' promised to give away a million free coffees, but a lot of people thought it was a prank. In an effort to prove how serious they are about this special occasion, Dunkin' is going one better and giving away 1,000,001 free coffees this year.
View this post on InstagramRewards members simply need to open the Dunkin’ app and enter the promo code STILLNOTAJOKE to qualify for this promotion. The giveaway is valid while supplies last and excludes extra-large and cold brew coffees. Not already a member? Don't worry, it's free to join.
The free coffee redemption is valid in your app for seven days, so you don't actually need to leave the house today. You can redeem your free cup and pick your moment to cash in.
What's great about this free giveaway is that it's actually free. There's no qualifying purchase or sneaky catch that requires you to jump through hoops. You just need to enter a code and away you go. That's how it should be.
Today, April 1, 2026 (no joke), is Apple's 50th birthday.
The company was launched by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne on this day in 1976, essentially to market Wozniak's visionary Apple I personal computer.
Since then, it's grown into one of the largest, most successful companies ever created, with Apple products an important part of the lives of billions of people worldwide.
SEE ALSO: Everything Apple stopped selling in March. See the list.To mark the occasion, the company did a little takeover of its own website, which now features a colorful animation highlighting some of Apple's most important products, from the earliest Macs all the way to the new Vision Pro.
"At 50 years, it’s only natural to look back. But Apple has always looked forward, building tools and delivering experiences that enrich people’s lives. As we celebrate how far we’ve come, we’re inspired by where we’ll go — together," says the text accompanying the animation.
SEE ALSO: Apple to issue emergency patch to protect iPhones from DarkSword spywareOf course, this is by no means all that Apple is doing to celebrate. The company recently announced that the festivities will be held over several weeks. So far, Apple has made good on that promise with a series of surprise concerts, including a performance by Alicia Keys at Apple Grand Central in New York City.
FREE BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on April 1-2. Romance Spotlight, hosted by Book Below, is offering free romance books for your Kindle.
Amazon's Big Spring Sale offered a wide range of deals on Kindles and books, but that event has sadly come to an end. Bookworms have it good though, because Stuff Your Kindle Day is here to bridge the gap to the next shopping event.
Romance Spotlight is the latest free giveaway to go live, offering readers the chance to download romance books without spending anything. Everything that you download is yours to keep forever, so think of this as your opportunity to stock up on romance reads before the summer. You're going to need plenty of material for those warm nights and vacations.
SEE ALSO: I tested the best Kindles to help you find the perfect e-readerLooking to make the most of the latest Stuff Your Kindle Day? We've lined up everything you need to know about this popular event.
When is Stuff Your Kindle Day?Romance Spotlight takes place on April 1-2.
A lot of Stuff Your Kindle Days only last 24 hours, so it's nice to have a little more time to play with. You have time to properly check out everything on offer, assess your options, make a wishlist, and then download until your Kindle is weighed down. We can't think of a better way to spend the day.
Which ebooks are free?Romance Spotlight offers free romance books from a number of sub-genres. There's a helpful hub page with all the free books listed out. According to hosts by Book Below, "Whether you're a fan of steamy contemporary romances, heartwarming romantic comedies, or classic love stories, this event has something special waiting for you."
Is Stuff Your Kindle Day the same as Amazon Kindle Unlimited?Everything you download on Stuff Your Kindle Day is yours to keep, and there's no limit on the number of books you can download. Stuff Your Kindle Day downloads don't count towards the 20 books that Amazon Kindle Unlimited subscribers can borrow at the same time.
The best Stuff Your Kindle Day deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle (16GB) + Kindle Unlimited (3 Months) $109.99 at AmazonThese popular e-readers let you take your entire library on the go. With weeks of battery life and an anti-glare display, you can read anywhere and anytime with the Kindle. Plus, you can get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free with your purchase for a limited time.
In a world where a side of guac can cost more than a monthly streaming subscription, National Burrito Day (April 2) is welcome respite from the mounting costs of this delicious combo of meat, rice, cheese, and everything else you like to stuff in there. Whether you're hunting for a BOGO deal or you're desperately trying to win a whole year's supply of the good stuff, we’ve rounded up the best deals on this special day.
We've checked out everything on offer from Chipotle, Qdoba, and the smaller cult-favorites so you don't have to go hunting. We'll be updating this list with any new free food deals that drop on Burrito Day.
Burrito Day 2026 food dealsBaja Fresh Mexican GrillOn National Burrito, score a Baja burrito with chicken for just $5 when you order in-store.
ChipotleThe Burrito Vault is back. Rewards members can play to win one of 140,000 BOGO codes or free burritos for a year. Members can also score free delivery during National Burrito Day.
Chronic TacosOn April 2, loyalty members can earn a BOGO free burrito via ordering through the app. California Burritos and Surf and Turf Burritos are not included in this promotion.
El Pollo LocoLoco rewards members can buy one à la carte burrito, get one free on April 2.
Moe’s Southwest GrillOn National Burrito Day, members can get a BOGO deal on burritos, bowls, and Moe Value Meals.
QdobaOn National Burrito Day, rewards members who purchase an entree and a drink can get a free burrito or bowl. This offer is valid for online, in-store, and in-app orders.
TortillaOn National Burrito Day, Tortilla is giving away 15,000 free burritos across the country. The giveaway starts at 3 p.m. local time, but you need to be a member to qualify.
An April Fool's joke from Tinder in 2019 is now real.
Seven years ago, Tinder joked that it was adding height verification to its app. Now, in 2026, the matchmaking app Tenr has made that a reality.
SEE ALSO: 8 best dating apps and sites for singles in their 40s and up"People care about height, and the app is all about not BS-ing and giving information up front," said Adam Moelis, the founder of Tenr. (Moelis also co-founded fintech company Yotta. In 2024, thousands of Yotta customers were locked out of their accounts and unable to access their money due to the failure of one of its banking partners. It appears that many customers are still locked out of their Yotta accounts as of this writing.)
What is Tenr?Tenr is a matchmaking app that aims, as Moelis said, to cut the BS in dating. The fundamental idea is that it doesn't take a two or three-hour date to know if you're interested in someone, but only ten minutes. Users sign up, answer questions about themselves and their preferences, and Tenr "crunches the information" to give three to five matches a day. From there, you have a ten-minute date the app calls a "Tenr," and each party decides whether to meet in person.
AI helps screen people, but it's not the core feature of Tenr, Moelis said. "I don't think AI is good at assessing chemistry, and I think that's probably the most important thing in dating. It's like, do you guys have an energy match? Do you have chemistry? And I think AI can't do that right now. You still need the interaction with the other person." Hence, ten-minute dates.
How does the app verify height?But back to height. Moelis is right: Height is important to people. For years, people have lamented that women want to date tall guys. Women have even used ChatGPT to catch men lying about it, and Tinder started testing a paid height preference last year. (Tinder told Mashable there isn't an update since then.) Hinge lets users select a height filter and there's even a "deal breaker" option that you can toggle if you're not open to seeing any profiles that don't fit your preferences.
I, for one, believe that we as a society need to stop obsessing about height in dating, but the preoccupation persists. And now, an app is getting in on it and using Apple's Measure app to ensure accuracy. (iPhone models 12 and up use LiDAR scanners — Light Detection and Ranging — to produce accurate measurements.)
"We thought it would be kind of a fun feature," Moelis said. "No other dating app is doing that because it's a little bit controversial, but we think it matters to people."
Here's how height verification works on Tenr: Using the LiDAR scanner on the iPhone camera, a friend can hold the phone and point it at you. It's pretty accurate — plus or minus an inch, said Moelis.
The feature went live a few weeks ago, and it's getting a fair amount of use. Moelis is actually surprised by the lack of negative reaction. Over 700 users have verified their heights so far (and the app is close to 6,000 sign-ups since May 2025).
Height verification, of course, isn't the app's only feature. Moelis also mentioned the Wingman, in which users can recruit friends to help choose their photos and leave testimonials about them. But for those who are tired of men lying about a few inches on dating apps, this might be the only way to catch them — before meeting them IRL, that is.
If you needed more proof of just how bad the DarkSword spyware is, Apple is about to issue a rare patch (via Wired) that addresses the issue on phones running iOS 18.
Why is this rare? Well, typically Apple will simply tell iPhone users to upgrade to the latest version of iOS (that's iOS 26.4 right now). But this time, everyone running iOS 18 on their phones is getting a patch of their own.
DarkSword is a web based tool that enables malicious hackers to steal data from iPhones, and it's publicly available for everyone to use. Apple already patched iOS 26 against DarkSword, but iOS 18 remains unprotected at writing time. As for why anyone would want to run iOS 18, there are folks who are simply slow to update their phone, and then there are those that may not want to switch to Apple's new "Liquid Glass" user interface that debuted in iOS 26.
It's not a small group. A survey by TelemetryDeck indicated that roughly 19 percent of all iPhone users were running iOS 18 at the end of February.
An Apple spokesperson told Wired that the new patch will be issued on Wednesday morning. This patch will not upgrade the phone to iOS 26; instead, users will remain on iOS 18, but will be safe against DarkSword.
SEE ALSO: iPhone exploit DarkSword has been released in the wild: How to protect yourselfApple, of course, still encourages all users to update to iOS 26 and receive the company's "most advanced protections."
SAVE OVER $700: As of April 1, the Hisense 85-inch Class U8 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV has dropped to its lowest-ever price of $1,499.96 at Amazon.
Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 85-Inch Class U8 Mini-LED ULED 4K UHD Google Smart TV $1,499.96 at AmazonSale events, like Amazon's recent Big Spring Sale, are a great opportunity to upgrade your TV. But just because that sale event is over doesn't mean every great discount has disappeared. There's still quite a few offers worth taking advantage of right now, including this excellent offer on the massive Hisense 85-inch Class U8 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV.
As of April 1, the Hisense 85-inch Class U8 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV has dropped to its lowest-ever price of $1,499.96 at Amazon. This deal saves you $798.03 off its list price of $2,297.99. This limited-time deal will not stick around for long, so act fast if you're interested in buying.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!With some exciting movies and shows available to stream right now, and plenty coming out in the months ahead, a huge 85-inch screen is a great way to watch everything in the pipeline. It's not just the big screen size that makes this Hisense TV worth the splurge. It also boasts excellent picture quality thanks to 4K resolution, QLED Color, and Mini-LED Pro technology that provides sharp, bright, and colorful images.
Picture quality comes through smoothly thanks to its 165Hz Native Refresh Rate, and the Anti-Glare Low Reflection Pro panel makes sure light doesn't get in the way of what you're watching. Plus, it supports Dolby Atmos audio, so you can feel completely absorbed in what you're watching by hearing every sound on screen clearly.
Since it's a limited-time deal, it may not be live for long. If the Hisense 85-inch Class U8 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV has caught your eye, act fast to grab it at this price.
TL;DR: Walmart has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box listed for $87.75, while Amazon has it at $91.99. TCGplayer’s current listings start at $95.96.
Where to buy the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box: Best Walmart Deal Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box $87.75 at Walmart Shop Now Best Amazon Deal Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box $99.48 at Amazon (save $9.96) Shop Now Best TCGplayer deal Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box $95.96 at TCGplayer Shop NowWith Perfect Order ETB pricing continuing to cool off in the volatile Pokémon TCG market, Walmart has now knocked down the price even further and pulled ahead of both Amazon and TCGplayer for value. With more attention turning to the less-available Ascended Heroes expansion, now’s the perfect time to jump in before prices climb again.
As of April 1, Walmart has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box listed online for $87.75. Amazon is higher at $91.99, while TCGplayer’s current listings begin at $95.96 before shipping. To get closest to TCGplayer’s market price of $78.18, Walmart is your ideal choice right now.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!All Perfect Order ETBs will contain everything you’d expect of the box centered around the Pokémon Legends: Z-A-themed expansion: nine Perfect Order booster packs (each with 10 trading cards), a full-art foil promo card featuring Tyrunt, 65 card sleeves, 40 Energy cards, a player’s guide to the expansion, dice, a plastic coin, a collector’s box with dividers, and a code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live.
Among those packs, you’ll have the chance to pull valuable SIR chase cards from the 120-card expansion — including Mega Zygarde ex, Mega Clefable ex, Mega Starmie ex, Rosa’s Encouragement, Meowth ex, and the mega valuable Mega Hyper Rare Mega Zygarde ex.
To get even more Pokémon TCG packs for your money, you can also score the Perfect Evolution Booster Box for as low as $210.90 at Walmart. If you're looking for a booster bundle, Pokémon’s Perfect Order is selling for only around $43 at Walmart.
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.
With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT gameHere are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Wednesday, April 1, 2026:
AcrossY Y Y Y Y Y YThe answer is Wise.
The answer is Side B.
The answer is Ad lib.
The answer is Geez.
The answer is Arse.
The answer is Wider.
The answer is Idles.
The answer is Seize.
The answer is Ebb.
The answer is Saga.
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