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I test laptops for a living — these are my favorite MacBook deals from the Amazon Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Sat, 03/28/2026 - 05:00
A quick look at the best MacBook deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Best MacBook Air deal Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 (save $300) Get Deal Best MacBook Neo deal (that's barely a deal) Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $689.99 (save $9.01) Get Deal Best MacBook Pro deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,549 (save $50) Get Deal

Amazon's third consecutive Big Spring Sale is running through March 31. And while the sale event mainly revolves around seasonal essentials like cleaning supplies and outdoor gear, it's also hosting some very attractive deals on must-have tech — including flagship Apple products like MacBooks. As Mashable's resident laptop expert, I'm on the case.

Apple actually just refreshed its MacBook lineup earlier this month, announcing updated MacBook Airs and Pros in addition to an all-new budget MacBook Neo. Most configurations of these new releases are seeing their very first (tiny) discounts during the Big Spring Sale, while their predecessors are priced to move at up to $300 off.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's Big Spring Sale is surprisingly good: We found 111+ deals on Apple, DJI, Sony, and Dyson

Keep in mind that Apple has discontinued its last-gen MacBooks, which means they'll only be available on the refurbished market once third-party retailers' inventories dry up. So, if you see a good deal on an M4 MacBook Air or Pro on Amazon this week, don't wait too long to add it to your cart. I think they'll sell out there long before this summer's Prime Day sale. We're already seeing some listings disappear and some sale prices creep back up, so it's best to keep on your toes and snag those bargains while they're available.

I'll continue to monitor Amazon's Big Spring Sale MacBook deals as the sale continues into next week, so check back if nothing catches your eye just yet. Note: Deals marked with a 🔥 have dropped to a record-low price.

Best MacBook Air deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) 🔥 $1,099 at Amazon
$1,399 Save $300   Get Deal Why I like it

The M4 MacBook Air may be a last-gen laptop, but it's still an incredibly capable ultraportable. (In our testing, it proved much faster than much pricier Windows laptops.) It has the same 12MP Center Stage webcam, Liquid Retina display, and 18-hour battery life as its new M5 counterpart, which just offers slightly faster performance and newer wireless connectivity. This 15-inch configuration has 16GB of memory and 512GB of storage just like the M5 base model, which is going for $100 more. It's worth noting that some 13-inch versions of the MacBook Air have already sold out. Don't miss this one while it's available and marked down by $300.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple MacBook Air (M4).

More MacBook Air dealsBest MacBook Neo deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $689.99 at Amazon
$699 Save $9.01   Get Deal Why I like it

Nine bucks off barely counts as a discount, but this is the best MacBook Neo deal I've seen outside of the Apple Store itself. (You can get $100 off there, but only if you're a college student, a parent of one, or school faculty.) This colorful little laptop has the same premium aluminum build as any other MacBook, and it boasts incredibly impressive single-core performance; in basic everyday tasks like web browsing, it's just as fast as an M4 MacBook Air. This particular model comes with Touch ID. It's worth noting, however, that the more desirable yellow and pink editions are back at full price today, so you can only get that $9 discount on the silver and indigo versions.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple MacBook Neo.

Best MacBook Pro deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,549 at Amazon
$1,599 Save $50   Get Deal Why I like it

A MacBook Pro has more ports and a brighter, smoother display than a MacBook Air. It's also better at handling heavier workloads (like video editing) over a long period of time since it has fans. I recommend it as an upgrade pick for power users like content creators and developers. The base configuration of the M5 MacBook Pro has a bumped-up storage of 1TB, though that version has also bumped back up in price today after being marked down to $1,580. Now it's up to $1,649, which is still $50 the list price. But if you can sacrifice some storage, the 512GB version is at $1,549.

Read Mashable's full review of the 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro (M5).

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Stream for less in 2026: Score Spring Sale streaming deals on Paramount+, Spotify, Starz, and more

Mashable - Sat, 03/28/2026 - 05:00
The best Big Spring Sale streaming deals at a glance: Best streaming deal Paramount+ Premium $2.99/month for 2 months (save $22) Get Deal Best music streaming deal Spotify Premium free for 3 months (save $38.97) Get Deal Best deal for readers Kindle Unlimited $0.99 for three months (save $34.98) Get Deal Best streaming device deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $17.99 (save $22) Get Deal Best Free Streaming Offer New Walmart+ members get Peacock or Paramount+ free $98/year for your first year of Walmart+ (12 months of Peacock or Paramount+) Learn More Best streaming add-on deal Starz (Roku add-on) $2.99/month for 2 months (save $16) Get Deal

The biggest story in the streaming world over the past 12 months (besides the confusing Warner Bros. situation)? Price hikes. So many price hikes. So, we could all benefit from some streaming deals right about now.

Black Friday is the best time of year to score discounts on streaming apps, but any major sale or shopping holiday tends to deliver a few discounts. And Amazon's Big Spring Sale (officially running until March 31) is holding true to that trend. While the overall number of deals is no match for Black Friday, we'll certainly take any discounts we can get.

As Mashable's go-to streaming expert, I'm keeping a close eye out for streaming deals throughout the Big Spring Sale. While things started out slow, we've got some new additions from Roku, including add-ons for popular streaming services like AMC+, MGM+, and Starz. Prime Video add-ons are also starting to ramp up (finally). I'll keep updating this list as any new streamers join the party.

SEE ALSO: Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Live updates on the top deals

Below, I've rounded up the best streaming offers live during the sale. I've also included deals on streaming devices like Fire TV Sticks, as well as some evergreen streaming deals I think are worth grabbing.

Best streaming deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount+ Paramount+ Premium $2.99/month for 2 months (save $22) Get Deal Why we like it

On the surface, this is the same offer as the streamer's Black Friday deal. However, because Paramount Plus hiked its prices in January, this Big Spring Sale discount actually saves you more money. It now costs $13.99 per month for the ad-free Premium plan and $8.99 per month for the ad-supported Essential plan.

Through March 31, you can lock in two months of either plan for only $2.99 per month. That saves you $22 if you choose the Premium plan (why wouldn't you?). Both new and ex-subscribers are eligible for this deal, and it's valid on Paramount+ as a standalone service or on the add-on subscriptions from Roku and Prime Video.

Psst. It's also worth mentioning that an extra discount code is floating around that could potentially knock the price down to just 99 cents per month for two months. However, it appears to work for some folks and not others. Try adding the additional promo code BG2L7M at checkout to see if you're one of the lucky ones.

Best streaming add-on deal Opens in a new window Credit: Starz Starz (Roku add-on) $2.99/month for 2 months (save $8/month) Get Deal Why we like it

I think Starz is honestly one of the most underrated streaming services out there. It's home to Lionsgate theatrical hits, so you'll be able to watch recent releases like The Housemaid (starting April 1) and Greenland 2: Migration. Plus, it has its own original series that are worth watching, like the TV adaptation of Lisa Taddeo's book Three Women and the serial killer comedy Sweetpea. For a limited time, Roku users can score a Starz subscription for only $2.99 per month for two months and get a taste of what the streamer has to offer. It usually costs $10.99 per month, so you'll save about $16 on two months of streaming.

Best music streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Spotify Spotify Premium free for 3 months (save $38.97) Get Deal Why we like it

If you've never tried Spotify Premium before, you can snag three free months of the music streaming service through March 31. Typically, it costs $12.99 per month, so you'll keep nearly $40 in your pocket with this deal. A Premium account unlocks ad-free listening, the ability to download music for offline listening and collaborate with friends in real time, 15 hours of audiobook time, and lossless audio. Plus, you'll get weekly listening stats and, should you choose to keep your subscription, access to the famous Wrapped stats.

Already tried Spotify Premium? Amazon Music Unlimited is also offering three free months of its streaming service through March 31. It regularly goes for $11.99/month for Prime members and $12.99/month for non-Prime members, so you can save up to $38.97 with this streaming deal. Besides unlimited music streaming, you'll also get access to one audiobook per month.

Best streaming device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $14.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $25 Redeem the code FTVSELECT Get Deal Why we like it

The newest Fire TV Stick, the 4K Select, is the first streaming device in Amazon's lineup to shake things up in awhile. While it still offers the same plug-and-play design you know and love, it features a brand-new operating system called Vega. Given how laggy the previous operating system could be on Fire TV Sticks, we're pretty excited about this change. It also offers support for Alexa+, Amazon Kids+, Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass, and NordVPN, and delivers 4K quality with HDR10+ support.

As part of the Big Spring Sale, it's now down to just $14.99 instead of $39.99. Redeem the code FTVSELECT to access this discount.

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Amazon is clearing out last-gen tech in the Big Spring Sale: Apple and Sony on sale

Mashable - Sat, 03/28/2026 - 05:00
Last-chance deals on last-gen tech: Apple AirTag (4-Pack) $59.99 (save $39.01) Get Deal Best Amazon Device Deal Amazon Echo Dot $39.99 (save $10) Get Deal Best audio deal Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds $248 (save $81.99) Get Deal Best smartwatch deal Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular, 49mm) $499 (save $300) Get Deal Best tablet deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi + Cellular, 256GB) $649.99 (save $199.01) Get Deal Best e-reader deal Amazon Kindle Scribe (16GB) $249.99 (save $150) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $899 (save $100) Get Deal Best robot vacuum deal Eufy X10 Pro Omni $429.99 (save $270) Get Deal Best TV deal Amazon 50-inch Fire TV Omni QLED Series 4K TV $379.99 (save $90) Get Deal

Got spring cleaning on your mind? So does Amazon: The retail giant is putting last-gen tech on sale at deep discounts during the Big Spring Sale (March 25 to 31), its main seasonal savings event, to clear out its remaining inventory.

Older versions of some of our favorite gadgets are currently on sale there for record-low prices (or close to them). The zippy M4 MacBook Air? Up to $150 cheaper than the iterative M5 version Apple announced this month. The superb Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds? Only $248. Previous-generation Echo devices? Grab the 2022 Echo Dot smart speaker for 20% off. Finally, the first-gen AirTags have literally never been cheaper, and this could be your last chance to grab them now that the AirTag 2 has been released.

SEE ALSO: Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Live updates on Apple, Samsung, DJI, Kindle deals

We'll be updating this list of past-gen tech deals with more offers as Amazon's Big Spring Sale continues, so check back soon. In the meantime, this is your opportunity to clean up with last-chance deals on last-gen gadgets.

Amazon Echo dealsSmartwatch and fitness tracker dealsHeadphone and earbud dealsTablet and e-reader dealsLaptop dealsMiscellaneous tech deals

Keep checking back for more Amazon Spring Sale deals on past-gen products. We're still holding out hope that the Sony XM5 headphones will get a more notable price drop. The Mashable shopping team is working overtime to cover this shopping event, so don't miss out!

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Were tracking the best Apple deals in Amazons Spring Sale — new lows on AirPods, iPads, Apple Watches, and MacBooks

Mashable - Sat, 03/28/2026 - 05:00
The best Amazon Big Spring Sale Apple deals at a glance: Best AirPods deal AirPods Pro 3 $199 (save $50) Get Deal Best AirTag deal Apple AirTag (1st Gen, 4-Pack) $59.99 (save $39.01) Get Deal Best iPad deal Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $749 (save $50) Get Deal Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $949 (save $250) Get Deal Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $299 (save $100) Get Deal

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is back for its third consecutive year, with deals running across the site through March 31. The retailer began rolling out wide-ranging discounts earlier this week, with more to come as prices drop on such items as robot vacuums, TVs, and your daily essentials. And if there's one thing we can always guarantee, it's that this sale features a raft of much-welcome Apple deals.

Apple has kept us very busy so far in 2026. We've been hard at work testing the first-ever budget Neo MacBook, as well as the upgraded MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros, a new iPad Air, and the iPhone 17e. Next on our Apple to-do list: the upcoming AirPods Max 2.

With so many new Apple products, we're seeing a bunch of first-time discounts during the Amazon spring sale, as well as new record-low prices on last-gen models like the Apple Watch SE 2. What more could you want from a major sale event?

We'll be tracking prices on AirPods, MacBooks, and iPads between now and March 31, so keep checking back on this page for info on the lowest-possible prices across Apple products.

Best AirPods deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 at Amazon
$249 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

We've always been fans of the AirPods Pro, but the third generation really takes them to new heights. Mashable's reviewer called them, "without a doubt, one of the best products of the year" in 2025.

The latest premium buds feature outstanding noise cancellation (twice as good as the Pro 2), a solid eight hours of battery life with ANC on, and new foam-infused tips that come in five sizes to find the perfect fit. Apple also brought the heart rate monitoring tech from the Powerbeats Pro 2 (our favorite earbuds for working out) and Fitness app compatibility to the new AirPods Pro 3, and introduced a live translation feature.

While we've seen the buds drop as low as $184 in the past, this Amazon spring sale discount is still worth grabbing.

More AirPods dealsBest AirTag deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag (1st Gen, 4-Pack) $59.99 at Amazon
$99 Save $39.01   Get Deal Why we like it

This four-pack of Apple's Bluetooth trackers keeps going in and out of stock on Amazon, which is hardly surprising: It's never been cheaper there. (It dipped to $62.99 on Black Friday, but the $59.99 sale price is a new record-low price.) You wind up paying just $15 per AirTag. If it sells out, Walmart and Best Buy are both offering the same deal.

Best iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $749 at Amazon
$799 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

Just launched earlier this month, the 13-inch M4 iPad Air is already on sale for $84.50 off. The base configuration with WiFi connectivity and 128GB of storage is now just $714.50 (normally $799). Mashable's tech editor took the M4 iPad Air for a spin and found it pretty impressive — too impressive for the average user, even. "It delivers iterative updates that improve an already stellar tablet," he writes in his review.

More iPad dealsBest Amazon Big Spring Sale MacBook deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $949 at Amazon
$1,199 Save $250   Get Deal Why we like it

Apple released its new MacBook Air with the M5 chip this month, but honestly, they're not a whole lot different than the M4 Airs. The main differences are the upgraded processor and a new wireless chip. You can save some money by grabbing the M4 model with 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage, which is currently down to just $949 at Amazon. We're keeping our eyes on this laptop, as we expect to see it drop further as the sale nears. But make note that since it is now an older model, it could sell out fast.

More MacBook Air dealsMacBook Neo dealsMacBook Pro dealsBest Apple Watch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $299 at Amazon
$399 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

The Apple Watch Series 11 offers significant battery improvements over its predecessor. For that reason alone, it's worth the upgrade. It also features a tougher build with durable glass that's twice as resistant to scratches, 5G capability for quicker connectivity, and a Sleep Score and hypertension tool that can flag chronic high blood pressure. It's not a major upgrade (is anything in 2026?), but as Mashable's reviewer put it: "Buy it for the battery life." Now $100 cheaper, it's an even better value.

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What home will look like for the Artemis 2 crew headed to the moon

Mashable - Sat, 03/28/2026 - 05:00

Tired of having too much space? Step into Orion, NASA's compact deep-space rental, where you and three carefully selected crewmates — er, roommates — share a single "open-concept floor plan."

Move-in includes white-glove transport on a 322-foot mega-stretch limo from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The 3 to 4Gs along the way are simply part of the… atmosphere.

Your home away from Earth comes with a do-it-yourself toilet awaiting installation on Day 1, a suitcase-size kitchenette, a free-floating gym, a stowage compartment that doubles as a radiation shelter, and six windows. But what this cozy 330-cubic-foot cabin lacks in personal space more than makes up for in actual outer space.

Gravity not included. Serious astronauts only. Must be comfortable hanging a privacy curtain if you don’t quite fit in the bathroom, sleeping in a bag strapped to the wall — and, oh yeah, remembering you're on a 685,000-mile test flight.

"It’s going to feel a lot bigger in microgravity in 3D," said Christina Koch, one of Orion's first occupants. "I’m really counting on that."

In a capsule roughly the size of a minivan, four astronauts — Koch, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen — will spend about 10 days proving the spacecraft can safely sustain human life. The mission could launch as early as this Wednesday, April 1. 

The stakes reach far beyond comfort. Artemis II is NASA's first crewed mission beyond low-Earth orbit in more than a half-century — a critical test before astronauts attempt moon landings later this decade. If Orion cannot function as a reliable flying habitat, the agency's broader moon-return plans cannot proceed.

SEE ALSO: No guarantees: Inside the biggest risks facing NASA's Artemis 2 crew

The spacecraft, dubbed Integrity by the crew, must serve as cockpit, lab, dining room, bathroom, bedroom, and lifeboat all at once. Every bag, laptop, and checklist must justify its place. The astronauts will have over 50 percent more room than their Apollo predecessors — but far less than crews aboard the sprawling, 13,000-cubic-foot International Space Station.

The crew will spend their days running demonstrations and monitoring systems. One thing they won't do is leave the confines of the capsule: The mission will loop around the moon's far side — potentially carrying humans farther from Earth than ever before.

"For me, I actually feel completely 100 percent bought-in when I get in Orion. It's like climbing into my bed, and I'll feel warm and tucked-in." Engineers demonstrate how the Artemis 2 crew will sit for launch inside the Orion spacecraft, using a mock ship at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Credit: NASA / Robert Markowitz Going to the bathroom and eating

Once the launch phase ends, Koch and Hansen will begin transforming the vehicle into living space. They will set up the toilet, water dispenser, and food warmer — and fold away the seats. Afterall, why sit in microgravity when you can float? 

Meals will be simple. A compact hot plate warms food pouches that are rehydrated using water from pressurized tanks in the service module. Menu options tested by NASA's food lab include shrimp, macaroni and cheese, and tortillas.

The toilet occupies about 5 cubic-feet under the floor near the main hatch. Astronauts can close a door or hang curtains for privacy. That may matter: Hansen, a Canadian Space Agency astronaut, is about 6-foot-2. 

The airflow-based system resembles the American toilet on the space station, though Orion lacks its complex water recycling. If it fails — not uncommon in orbit — the crew will rely on backup urine collection bags. They can still use it to dispose of solid waste outside — a poop chute, so to speak.

Thanks to weightlessness, astronauts can use the entire volume of the Orion spacecraft, not just the floor space. Credit: NASA infographic

To Debbie Korth, Orion's deputy program manager, the setup represents progress.

"Much nicer creature comforts than maybe some of the previous lunar exploration missions had," she said.

Exercising on the spacecraft

On Artemis II, fitness is both necessity and experiment. Near the hatch, engineers installed a flywheel device that allows astronauts to row against resistance or perform strength exercises like squats and deadlifts.

The harder they pull, the harder it pulls back. Because each motion pushes against the spacecraft, NASA will study how exercise vibrations affect Orion's steering. Engineers will also monitor how life-support systems handle spikes in carbon dioxide and humidity after workouts.

"Canada did get more than its fair share of the volume on this mission by assigning me," Hansen said. "I'm getting a little bit conscious about my size."

Shelter and survival on Orion

During the four-day outbound journey — when Orion travels beyond much of Earth’s magnetic protection — astronauts will rehearse using a radiation shelter beneath the cabin floor. After clearing storage lockers, they can hunker into a shielded cavity designed to reduce exposure during a solar storm.

For emergencies such as depressurization, the crew will wear new orange survival suits for re-entry. These are essentially mini body-shaped survival shelters, capable of providing food, water, medication, and waste removal for up to 144 hours.

Years of training in confined environments, including practice sleepovers at Johnson Space Center and cramped recovery simulations at sea, have helped the astronauts build a family-like dynamic. Then again, sibling bonds also bring sibling squabbles. 

For most nights, all four of the crew will sleep at the same time, attaching their sleeping bags to Orion's interior walls. Credit: NASA

"For me, I actually feel completely 100 percent bought-in when I get in Orion," said Wiseman, who will command the mission. "It's like climbing into my bed, and I'll feel warm and tucked-in." 

"A metal-and-plastic bed," Glover quipped. 

After parachutes slow Orion for splashdown, Navy divers will open the hatch to assist the crew. When the astronauts emerge, they'll step onto an inflatable raft. 

NASA has a nickname for it: The front porch.

Kindles are just $95 — get them at their best price in months during the Amazon Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Sat, 03/28/2026 - 05:00

SAVE $15: As of March 28, you can grab a Kindle for only $94.99 at Amazon during the Big Spring Sale. That's 14% off its usual cost and its best price since early January.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle $94.99 at Amazon
$109.99 Save $15   Get Deal

If there's one thing we can always guarantee it's that Amazon devices will get the biggest discounts during the retailer's major sales events. And such is the case for Kindles during the Big Spring Sale (which runs through March 31). If you've had your eye on a Kindle, but didn't want to pay full price, now's a great time to grab one.

As of March 28, the basic Kindle is down to just $94.99 at Amazon during the Big Spring Sale. That's about $15 cheaper than usual and the best price we've seen since post-holiday season sales. Kindles do not see discounts very often, so this is likely the cheapest you'll find it until Prime Day in June.

SEE ALSO: I highly recommend grabbing Kindle Unlimited for 99 cents during the Big Spring Sale

The smallest and most affordable in Amazon's e-reader lineup, the basic Kindle is an excellent device I own this exact model in the matcha shade and am constantly recommending it to everyone I know. At only six inches, it's comfortable enough for one-handed reading and can easily slip into a purse. Though 16GB of storage may not sound like much, it's surprisingly enough to hold thousands of books. And if you ever come close to filling it up, you can simply offload books to make more space. It'll also last you up to six glorious weeks of reading before you even need to charge it.

While it's not waterproof like the Kindle Paperwhite, Mashable's resident e-reader expert's favorite, it does have the same screen resolution and adjustable front light. The display also looks just like paper has that same dose of magic that somehow makes you read incredibly fast. Just make sure if you read at the beach or in the bathtub you're extra cautious.

If you're in the market for an e-reader and don't want to spend over $100, I highly recommend grabbing the basic Kindle while it's down to just $95.

Say goodbye to monthly cloud fees with this 100TB lifetime plan

Mashable - Sat, 03/28/2026 - 05:00

TL;DR: Lock in enough cloud storage for life with this 100TB lifetime subscription to Internxt Cloud Storage, now only $974.97 (reg. $9,900) through March 31.

Opens in a new window Credit: Internxt Internxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription: 100TB $974.97
$9,900 Save $8,925.03   Get Deal

If you’re sick of continuously upgrading your cloud storage and paying a fortune every month, there’s now another way. Internxt Cloud Storage lets you lock in enough space to last a lifetime, and you only have to pay once. Right now, you can secure 100TB lifetime subscription to Internxt Cloud Storage for just $974.97 (reg. $9,900) through March 31.

If you rely on Apple for your cloud storage, the most space you can rent is 12TB. That sets you back $59.99 a month, or $1,080 every 18 months. Internxt Cloud Storage lets you lock in 100TB of space for life for less than that — and it’s super secure and encrypted.

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Say goodbye to monthly fees and clunky external hard drives, and let Internxt Cloud Storage provide a better solution. Unlike the competitors, who access and profit from your data, Internxt Cloud Storage provides end-to-end encryption, so not even Internxt itself can view anything. The company is also GDPR compliant, audited, and verified by Securitum.

Internxt offers cross-platform compatibility, so it’s easy to transfer data from your existing cloud storage provider. It also has user-friendly apps for Android, iOS, web browsers, and desktop. You’ll also enjoy speed without limits, so you’ll get the best performance out of your connection.

Get this 100TB lifetime subscription to Internxt Cloud Storage, now only $974.97 (reg. $9,900) until March 31.

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This Microsoft Office deal adds AI capabilities to your favorite apps

Mashable - Sat, 03/28/2026 - 05:00

TL;DR: Get the Microsoft Office suite, complete with AI capabilities, with this Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for Mac or PC Lifetime License, on sale now for $99.97 (reg. $249.99) through April 5.

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$249.99 Save $150.02   Get Deal

We all know how much more productive we can be with some help from AI, so imagine what your go-to Microsoft Office apps can do when they’re AI-powered. Right now, you can get a Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for Mac or PC Lifetime License for just $99.97 (reg. $249.99) until April 5.

Whether you need help with work or play, there’s a Microsoft Office app ready to make your life a little easier. This Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business license equips your computer with five helpful tools and works on both Mac and PC devices for ultimate flexibility.

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This lifetime license gives you permanent access to five apps, with no monthly subscription fees required. You’ll get Word to help with document creation, Excel to create spreadsheets, Outlook to manage your emails, PowerPoint to design presentations, and OneNote to elevate your note-taking.

Each app includes AI enhancements, such as text, formatting, and design suggestions, as well as AI assistance for analyzing data, identifying trends, and building better charts and graphics in Excel. A Focus Mode option in Word helps you concentrate on your work, and PowerPoint includes an option to record presentations with voice, video, and closed captions.

Get this Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for Mac or PC Lifetime License, on sale now for $99.97 (reg. $249.99) through April 5.

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This $60 app makes kids’ screen time easier to feel good about

Mashable - Sat, 03/28/2026 - 05:00

TL;DR: Get the Pok Pok lifetime subscription for $59.99 (reg. $250) and give kids ages 2 to 8 access to open-ended, Montessori-inspired learning games with no ads or in-app purchases.

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$250 Save $190.01   Get Deal

Handing a kid a screen is easy. Finding something on it that doesn’t feel like brain rot is harder. If you’re looking for something a bit more thoughtful for your little one, Pok Pok focuses on open-ended, play-based learning, and its lifetime subscription is on sale for $59.99 (reg. $250).

Screen time tends to get a bad reputation, and not without reason. A lot of apps are fast, loud, and designed to keep kids tapping and scrolling for as long as possible. Pok Pok takes a different approach. Built around Montessori principles, it focuses on hands-on exploration, independence, and letting kids learn at their own pace.

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To the uninitiated, Montessori is a child-centered learning approach that encourages curiosity through interaction rather than instruction. Pok Pok translates that to a digital format with a collection of games designed for kids ages 2 to 8, helping build early skills in areas like numbers, problem-solving, cause and effect, and language.

Why Pok Pok stands out:

  • Encourages creativity: Open-ended play lets kids explore without strict rules

  • Calm, low-stimulation design: Handcrafted visuals and sound avoid overwhelming kids

  • Grows with your child: Activities adapt to different ages and stages

  • Learning through play: Supports cognitive, social, and emotional development

  • Inclusive by design: Reflects diverse families and experiences

  • Regular updates: New activities keep things fresh over time

  • Privacy-focused: COPPA-certified, there are no ads or in-app purchases aimed at kids

Unlike many kids’ apps, there are no levels to beat or scores to chase. Kids can simply open the app, tap into an activity, and explore. It’s also built with real-life use in mind, whether that’s keeping kids occupied during travel or just giving parents peace of mind without worrying about what’s on the screen.

With the lifetime subscription, you get ongoing access to a growing library of activities across your family’s devices, along with regular updates over time.

Formerly a $250, a lifetime subscription to the parent-approved Pok Pok is on sale for $59.99.

Want to see more deals? Visit the shop and use code MARCH15 to save an extra 15% sitewide through March 29. Exclusions apply.

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Verizon is giving away the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL for free — how to claim yours this weekend

Mashable - Sat, 03/28/2026 - 05:00

TL;DR: Get the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL for free from Verizon when signing up for a new line on the Unlimited Ultimate plan.

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We know the focus right now is very firmly on Amazon's Big Spring Sale, but can we pull you away from all the Apple, Samsung, and DJI deals for a moment? There's a battle being waged between top mobile carriers to offer you flagship phones for free, and we'd hate for you to miss out.

We've already highlighted free promotions on the iPhone 17 and Samsung S26 Ultra, and now it's Google's time to shine. Verizon has quietly dropped a massive deal on Google's most powerful device: the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. For a limited time, you can score this powerful model for free. And the best part? This deal does not require a trade-in, making it one of the cleanest ways to upgrade your tech for less.

Here are the steps you need to take to get the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL for free this weekend.

How to claim a free Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

To score the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL for free with Verizon, you’ll need to follow these simple steps:

  • Add a new line — this promotion is reserved for new line additions

  • Pick the right plan — select the Unlimited Ultimate plan to qualify for the full credit

  • 36-month credit — the phone is paid via monthly bill credits spread over 36 months

With all these "free" deals, there are some costs to keep in mind. Verizon will still charge for sales tax on the full retail price of the phone upfront, and there is a one-time $35 activation fee.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is an absolute beast, boasting the latest Tensor G5 chip and Google's most advanced AI camera features to date. If you're undecided on whether to go with the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL or Samsung S26 Ultra, Mashable's Adam Doud says "Google has added some useful AI features (which isn't always the case), and the powerful main camera beat out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in our head-to-head test."

If you've been wanting to make the switch to Google, this limited-time offer from Verizon could be your best opportunity to upgrade for less.

TikToks mindfulness tips are getting better. These 3 worked for me

Mashable - Sat, 03/28/2026 - 05:00

TikTok has long been full of efficiency-driven wellness influencers offering tips on how to become more grounded, more calm, and more mindful. But over the last two years, a new era of TikTok influencing has risen. One that is less perfectionist — and more practical.

Back in 2024, the last time we investigated the state of mindfulness TikTok tips, what we found was a mix of traditional meditation routines, ASMR sound bath videos, and jargon-filled advice on "optimization." If I had followed the advice of the most watched mindfulness videos back then, my day might have looked something like this: 

  • Wake up early. Do guided meditation and/ or yoga. 

  • Breakfast. No external stimulation. Soak up the day. 

  • Get to work, girlboss.

  • Time for a mid-day walk. Remember: No external sounds! Stay present. 

  • Work some more. Check in with your body and do some breathwork at your desk. 

  • Dinner and after work activities. Allotted time for fun starts now.

  • Journal about the day. Junk journaling is allowed, so long as you make it visually pleasing. 

  • Before bed: No screens, sleep sounds on. Nighty night. 

SEE ALSO: 'Not everything needs to be known': How one day with no phone changed my life

This may at least be more achievable than most "biohacking" self-optimization routines that go viral online. But it's still a daunting list. I attempted to follow this routine at the time. According to my notes, this is what I actually managed:

  • Wake up at 8 am. Stretch and do a breathing meditation (via free trials on Open or Moments or Breathwrk). 

  • Try my best to finish all my tasks at work, fueled by at least two coffees and one sandwich. Read during lunch because it's the only time I have. Oh, the sun is gone now. 

  • Cook dinner, something I earnestly love to do. Crash on the couch with my roommate and a movie. 

  • Get ready for bed. Feel weird about journaling because I spent all day writing and what do I have to say about it? Another breathing exercise. Sleep.  

The exhausting effort to match up to TikTok's image of perfection left me pessimistic. I do well with a routine, ask any of my friends, but I simply wasn't interested in the apps and activities TikTok said I should try. Even if they were backed by science, they didn't feel like me.

But that was then. In 2026, TikTok's mindfulness culture (like the world itself) has changed dramatically — and this time, more in need of personal calm than ever, I found three mindfulness trends that actually worked.

Brainrot is the enemy: picking apart 75 Smart 

I may not like TikTok telling me what to do, but I do love feeling smarter. So as the app obsesses over curing "dopamine addiction," combating brainrot, and reclaiming attention, I can get behind trends like friction-maxxing — and I'm not opposed to 75 Smart, a riff on Andy Frisella's controversial "75 Hard" fitness regime that originally began as a simple 30-minute daily reading challenge. 

75 Smart seems to have become a TikTok trend as of December 2025. In the most strict 75 Smart routine, users commit to all of this every single day: two "deep focus" learning sessions, 15 minutes of meta-learning (learning about learning), an "intellectual" creation of any kind, nonfiction reading, and a ban on consuming "low value" dopamine content.  

In looser interpretations of 75 Smart — more akin to my interests — users commit to just one intellectual or creative act every day. Others take a middle ground approach, reconfiguring their daily to-do list around low stimulation goals, like silent 15-minute walks, no social media before and after work, and reading everyday. And this lower-stakes interpretation was what actually triggered small changes for me.

For example, I already read before bed every night. But instead of turning to doomscrolling once I put the book down, I began to read long articles I'd been putting off, or opted for a Wikipedia deep dive on a niche subject. Before long I returned to the breathwork apps I tried in 2024 — trying quick, 5-minute routines, often with moving visualizations so I wasn't going cold turkey on the screen altogether. 

Similarly, I couldn't go for one 75 Smart suggestion, entirely silent days. To me, sound is not an enemy. But I did want to feel more grounded after leaving dreamland, so I swapped out my usual mix of news podcasts, music, and the latest tabletop RPG session for Apple Music's "Sollos" playlists. 

This "audio-wellness venture" was launched in 2025, a collaboration with Universal Music Group, Apple Music, and a team of cognitive scientists to transform their music catalogues into audio experiences that promote focus, relaxation, and sleep. "Songs have been enhanced with auditory beats or colored noise to help encourage specific brain responses," Apple notes — such as Gamma waves and white noise for focus, or Delta waves and pink noise for sleep.

They're not all just sound bowls and ambient music, either. I could listen to radio stalwarts like Selena Gomez, Niall Horan, and Ariana Grande. Popular DJs and some of my faves (shoutout to AURORA) feature on the playlists, too. The idea is to take what people are already listening to daily, and make it a little better. For me, it offered a smoother transition into my busy, sound-filled mornings. I found that I didn't lose as much time to the distractions of podcasts, YouTube videos, and TikToks before starting a long work day.

Credit: Mashable Screenshot / Apple Music Credit: Mashable Screenshot / Apple Music

75 Smart doesn't completely avoid the pitfalls of perfectionism rampant on TikTok, via the same proclivity toward optimization I despised in 2024. Some 75 Smart "corporate girl edition" videos, for example, can be ruthless about "failing" at daily tasks.

So I wasn't going to succeed with a strict 75 Smart routine, but I could boost the things I already did, and add ones that fit in my life seamlessly. 

Stretching like a Chinese auntie

TikTok, according to multiple reports, is at a "very Chinese time in its life." The meme, a spin on the final line of Fight Club, is partly a backlash to the U.S. government's TikTok ban threat, partly widespread interest in Chinese tech and cultural exports. Bolstered by the popularity of the Lunar New Year and Chinese Zodiac discourse, feeds are spilling over with cross-cultural exchange.

Being "spiritually Chinese" — and, yes, it is as reductive as you think it is — has led to multiple wellness trends across the app. TikTok users are hitting up traditional medicinal healing shops; Ginseng 1668 & Herbs Inc. in New York City has become a viral sensation. They're also drinking hot water before bed to get better sleep, and adopting traditional herbal face masks.

And then there's the widespread embracing of our inner Chinese aunties.

During one scroll, I came across the account of yoga practitioner @MindfulnessWithKat, advising her followers how to "stretch like a Chinese auntie." To my surprise, I already did most of Kat's auntie exercises every morning, mainly natural body movements that I know feel good and have done for years to loosen my chronically tight limbs and creaky joints.

Once I followed Kat, my feed filled up with more "auntie" guidance, including tips for more peaceful sleep and videos praising Qi Gong, an ancient movement practice similar to Tai Chi. 

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I had long trained my algorithm to avoid fitness and dieting influencers, but this was different. The exercises looked like the way my body was already used to moving. So I locked in, following Kat's frequent uploads for a week, which incorporate the slow pace and tissue stretches of Yin yoga with mindful tension release.

Not a fad, not a joke, just something that works. And I loved every minute of it. 

Let your hands go

My body doesn't easily sit still. I'm always completing a task or doing an errand. If I'm at rest, my hands are twirling through my hair or over a fidget device. Oh, and I don't have a mind's eye. Meditation is hard for me. 

But this year, TikTok showed me that my noisy hands might actually be mindfulness tools in themselves.

Where 2024's trends beelined toward new tech — yoga apps, meditation podcasts on Spotify, the latest wearable — 2026 is all about going back to the days of yore. TikTok users are reviving old crafts in an effort to reclaim our attention spans from screens. They're obsessing over traditional lace work, needlepoint, and intricate beading projects. Fiber artists have become some of the most popular creators online.

Handcrafts are my bread and butter. I love an excuse to build something physical, or to copy art down to the finest detail. I love giving very thoughtful, time-intensive gifts fashioned with sweat and tears. So if the internet tells me I can reclaim my time and mental fortitude with a little crocheting or hand beading? Sign me up. 

After discovering this connection, I rushed to whip out my macrame rope and gathered supplies to needle felt another tiny animal to add to my collection (this time, a lamb finger puppet for my niece's first birthday). I put my phone away. I locked in.

My mind is still when my hands are busy. That internal voice quiets as I hyperfocus on getting the details right. And I am awash in a sense of fulfillment seeing the result of hours of patience held right there in my hands. 

I looked down at the little lamb at the tip of my pointer finger and thought: I could do this forever.

My birthday lamb <3 Credit: Chase DiBenedetto / Mashable

To sum up a week of reevaluation: TikTok's wellness influencers are finally starting to favor curiosity, critical thinking, and reflection over self-optimization. You see it in the promotion of an "anti-hustle" lifestyle, as well as the dumb phones now proliferating among the chronically online. Authenticity, including the failures that come with it, are cool now. 

TikTok, often prone to romanticizing detachment and aloofness, seems to have learned an important lesson over the last two years: Presence is more important than performance. 

We loved this 8K drone when it launched — land a $400 saving on the Antigravity A1 drone in Amazons Spring Sale

Mashable - Sat, 03/28/2026 - 04:49

TL;DR: As of March 28, the Antigravity A1 Infinity Bundle is marked down to $1,599 in the Amazon Big Spring Sale. That's $400 off the list price of $1,999.

Opens in a new window Credit: Insta360 Antigravity A1 Drone Infinity Bundle $1,599 at Amazon
$1,999 Save $400   Get Deal

Content creators have been spoiled for choice in the Amazon Big Spring Sale, with a solid selection of drone deals — particularly on drones from DJI, which usually flies ahead of the competition when it comes to drone technology and the flying experience. Now we’ve found a major price drop on one of the few non-DJI drones to feel like a genuine game-changer, the Antigravity A1 8K 360° camera drone. Our reviewer had a blast with this drone when it officially launched.  

Thanks to the Amazon Spring Sale, you can now land an Antigravity A1 Infinity Bundle for $1,599, a 20% discount from the regular list price of $1,999.

Why we love the Antigravity A1 camera drone

The camera tech brand behind this drone, Insta360, boasts that this is the world’s first consumer aerial drone with inbuilt 360° video capture. You fly it with a combination of lightweight Vision goggles and a one-handed grip controller (all included as part of the marked down Infinity bundle, including batteries, a charging hub, a carry case, spare parts, and more). It’s a kind of freaky but fun flying experience. When you turn your head in the goggles, you can see all 360° of the camera’s capture — it’s almost like drone flying combined with VR but it’s, erm, real.

Mashable’s Amanda Yeo said that the Antigravity A1 is “delightfully easy to fly, and the device makes it simple even for drone novices to capture spectacular, high quality aerial images.” There’s also simple landing, built-in obstacle avoidance, and lots of camera and video capture options. Its dual-lens camera system is based on Insta360’s X Series line and offers “beautifully smooth, clear, and seamless 8K 360 video,” according to our reviewer.

One of our few quibbles with Antigravity A1 was the price, but thanks to the Amazon Big Spring Sale, that’s no longer an issue. Land a great deal on the Antigravity A1 Infinity Bundle in the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Now just $1,599, a $400 saving on the regular list price of $1,999

Anker chargers, Casetify cases, and Brick are just some of the best phone accessory deals from Amazons spring sale

Mashable - Sat, 03/28/2026 - 04:30

We're in the thick of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, and as we sort through all the best home and tech deals, we're seeing plenty of great cell phone accessories on sale.

Whether you're looking to improve your creator setup with a built-in mount, refresh your case, or simply upgrade your ancient cell phone charger, we found something on sale that can help you out.

You'll want to shop these deals before Amazon's Spring Sale wraps up on March 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

The Octobuddy Octobuddy Max $14.44 at Amazon
$16.99 Save $2.55   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The Octobuddy is a creator favorite, and for good reason. The adhesive accessory makes mounting your phone basically anywhere a possibility, thanks to the suction cups lining the back of it. This Big Spring Sale discount saves you 15%, bringing the case down to $14.44 from $16.99.

SEE ALSO: The best creator-approved deals to shop in Amazon's Big Spring Sale — DJI drones and mics on sale An affordable Anker MagSafe charger Anker MagSafe Charger Pad $14.99 at Amazon
$29.99 Save $15.00   See It at Amazon See It at Walmart Why we like it

Don't feel like spending $40 on an Apple MagSafe charger? No problem. You can grab one from Anker for nearly one-third of the price. Thanks to this 50% off Spring Sale deal, Anker's 15-watt MagSafe charger is just $14.99.

A smart charger Anker Smart Display Charger $27.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $12.00   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

If you don't play about your phone battery's health, investing in a smart charger can be worth it. This one from Anker has a smart display that lets you check charging status, but the real noteworthy feature of this 45-watt pocket-sized charger is that it will automatically adjust its output for your device's specific needs. Grab it for $29.99, saving you $10 off its $39.99 list price.

The most convenient tripod setup Moft Phone Tripod $33.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $6   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Much like the Octobuddy, the Moft phone tripod can be spotted in many a creator's arsenal. The magnetic accessory can be slapped onto the back of your phone to add an instant tripod in basically any situation. Typically, you'd have to shell out $39.99 for the accessory, but for Amazon's Spring Sale, this case is down to $33.99 in a variety of colors.

The Casetify Impact case Casetify Impact case for iPhone 17 Pro Max $51.20 at Amazon
$64 Save $12.80   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

If you haven't owned a Casetify case yourself, you've almost certainly had someone in your life who has. They're pricey, but they're cute and offer 8.2 feet of drop protection. Pick one up over the Big Spring Sale for $51.20, saving you 20% on their usual $64.

The internet-famous Brick Opens in a new window Credit: Brick Brick $47.20 at Brick
$59 Save $11.80   Get Deal Why we like it

Scared of looking at your screen time report each week? Mashable's Samantha Mangino credits the Brick for cutting hers in half. If that's not convincing enough, the Brick is getting a rare deal — you can save 20% on one, nabbing it for $47.20 instead of $59, or 25% on two, grabbing them for $88.50 instead of $118. Note: this deal isn't available on Amazon, only Brick's website, but it was too good not to mention.

An all-in-one Anker charging station Anker Prime 3-in-1 Charging Station $104.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $45.00   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Constantly fumbling for chargers for your earbuds, phone, and smartwatch? Simplify your system with a charging station. This one from Anker is usually $149.99, but is currently all the way down to $104.99 during Amazon's sale.

Get productive with work from home essentials on sale at Amazons spring sale: Standing desks, monitors, more

Mashable - Sat, 03/28/2026 - 04:15
A quick look at the best work from home deals at Amazon's spring sale: Best noise-canceling headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM6 $398 at Amazon (save $61.99) Get Deal Best home office deal FlexiSpot Comhar Electric Standing Desk $249.99 at Amazon (save $100) Get Deal Best monitor deal Samsung 27-inch Essential S3 Curved Monitor $115.99 at Amazon (save $64) Get Deal

Emotionally, working from the comfort of home can be a blessing. But from a physical comfort or productivity standpoint, working from home can turn into a curse without the right setup. Amazon's Big Spring Sale is the perfect time to optimize your home office for getting shit done, even if your home office is just a corner in the living room.

SEE ALSO: Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Live updates on the top deals

One underrated WFH hack is just to keep your space clean. Even if it's not a conscious distraction, a mess in the background (or that weird smell from the washing machine) is hard to compartmentalize when you're at home all day. So, take advantage of Amazon's spring cleaning deals and get your big annual clean out of the way on a day off. And during the week, send the robot vacuum out and throw on some noise-cancelling headphones.

For other classic WFH struggles, we've picked eight work from home essentials on sale at Amazon that'll change the game on a daily basis.

An ergonomic mouse Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse $19.98 at Amazon
$29.99 Save $10.01   See It at Amazon Why we like it

An ergonomic mouse (or vertical mouse) looks like it would take some serious getting used to, but you'd be surprised at how natural it feels. These weird-shaped mice keep your hand in a neutral handshake position rather than making you twist your hand to lay flat on a traditional mouse. Relief can be felt all the way from wrist to shoulder.

This wireless vertical mouse from Anker is on sale for less than $20, making it $50 less than the sale price on the popular Logitech Lift Mouse.

A wireless charger Opens in a new window Credit: Twelve South Twelve South HiRise MagSafe Wireless Charger Stand $35.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $44.00   Get Deal Why we like it

On a stressful day, nothing sends you over the edge quite like wrestling with tangled cords when your laptop's about to die. One quick way to de-clutter your space is to switch to a wireless charging station for your phone. This MagSafe stand props your phone up while it charges and can charge AirPods, too. The glacier blue option is more than 50% off during the Big Spring Sale.

A standing desk Flexispot Comhar Electric Standing Desk $229.99 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $70   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Many WFH-ers accidentally find themselves taking fewer desk breaks than they would at the office, mostly because there are simply fewer reasons to stand up at home. A standing desk offers a physical change of pace from an otherwise sedentary workday. Benefits range from relieving back strain or achy legs to boosting productivity, especially on the days when you're nodding off.

The FlexiSpot Comhar desk can switch from sit to stand mode (46.5 inches) with the press of a button. It also features a built-in drawer and two USB charging ports.

A cervical neck stretcher Restcloud Neck and Shoulder Relaxer $19.99 at Amazon
  See It at Amazon Why we like it

Working location aside, neck and shoulder tension is a pretty universal side effect of staring at a computer for a living. This popular neck stretcher and cervical traction pillow from Restcloud is designed to hug the natural C-shape curve of the neck — the antithesis of tech neck. Lying on it for just a few minutes per day can relieve pressure on your neck muscles and spine.

An air purifier Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max air purifier $169 at Amazon
$229.99 Save $60.99   See It at Amazon Why we like it

Allergies or not, no one is completely immune to the respiratory irritants naturally floating around in our homes. But pollen season is a great time to grab an air purifier on sale — the Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max is our favorite air purifier deal at Amazon's spring sale. Its HEPA filter quietly captures airborne particles known to make us feel crappy, like pollen, dust, mold spores, and pet dander.

The 311i Max can clean up to 1,858 square feet in an hour (the largest capacity of any purifier on sale for less than $200).

Noise-cancelling headphones Sony WH-1000XM6 $398 at Amazon
$459.99 Save $61.99   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like them

Read Mashable's full review of the Sony WH-1000XM6.

A $61.99 discount on headphones doesn't seem that exciting if the headphones still cost almost $400. But it's a little different when we're talking about Sony's latest flagship headphones, which have only gone on sale a few times in their 10 months on the market.

The WH-1000XM6 and their pristine active noise cancellation are the best you can buy to get you in the zone at home, whether you need to seal out construction during a meeting or blast your eardrums with a focus playlist. Other upgrades from the 1000XM5 include improved mic and overall call quality. Plus, the whole headset finally folds.

A walking pad UREVO CyberPad Smart Walking Pad with 14% Auto Incline, Brushless Motorized Under Desk Treadmill for Office Fitness, Elegant Speed Lights, Spacious Surface, Digital Controller, AI-Powered App $379.99 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $70   See It at Amazon

We don't underscore the importance of going for at least a small walk in the sun around here. But since the typical work schedule doesn't block time off for an hour-long daily stroll, a walking pad is a game-changing way to squeeze in extra steps throughout the workday.

Make it an under-desk treadmill if you have a standing desk, or hop on while you listen to a camera-off presentation. If you're actually trying to break a sweat, the Urevo CyberPad can hit up to a 14 percent incline. It's compact enough to be stored under most beds or couches, or can be flipped up to store against a wall.

A curved monitor Samsung 27-inch Essential S3 Curved Monitor $115.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $64.00   See It at Amazon Why we like it

The freedom to work from the couch is certainly a pro of working from home, but hunching over like that for days (weeks? months?) on end can wreak havoc on your body. (Take it from someone who took way too long to curate a legitimate desk setup when working from home during COVID.)

Plus, pairing your work laptop with a monitor that doesn't suck to look at can positively impact productivity. It's much easier to jump between 30 open tabs when they're spread out between two screens, and the slight bend of my curved display really does feel more immersive than a flat screen. The 27-inch Samsung Essential S3 has one of the biggest discounts of all monitor deals during the Big Spring Sale, down 36% from its usual $179.99.

The Lego Vincent Van Gogh The Starry Night has hit its best-ever price in the Amazon Spring Sale — save over $30

Mashable - Sat, 03/28/2026 - 04:12

TL;DR: As of March 28, the Lego Ideas Starry Night is down to $136.99 in the Amazon Big Spring Sale. That's $33 off the list price of $169.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Ideas Vincent Van Gogh The Starry Night $136.99 at Amazon
$169.99 Save $33   Get Deal

Legos don’t often get significant discounts. The prices of these much sought-after building sets tend to hold firm through the year. So whenever there’s a good discount in a shopping event like Amazon's Big Spring Sale — now in its fourth day and running through March 31 — Lego fans have to seize the moment.

One such deal is on the Lego Ideas Starry Night, a 3D wall art recreation of the classic Vincent van Gogh painting. This deal is pretty as a picture, you could say. The Lego Ideas Starry Night is down to $136.99 in the Big Spring Sale. That’s a 10% drop from the list price of $169.99. You’ll save $33 — a record saving on this set.

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This 2,316-piece set, which comes with a minifigure of van Gogh himself, is still full price at Lego.com, where you’ll rarely find any kind of major sale outside of Black Friday. The lowest we’ve ever seen this Starry Night set before is $150. If you haven’t played with Legos since you were a kid, this a chance to find out what being an AFOL (adult fan of Lego) is all about. It's therapeutic fun.

Get artistic for less with the Lego Ideas Starry Night — now marked down to $136.99 in the Amazon Big Spring Sale. A rare 20% saving on the list price of $169.99.

Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on March 28

Mashable - Sat, 03/28/2026 - 00:00

The Moon is shining brightly tonight, with more than half of its surface lit up. Keep scrolling to find out what you could see tonight.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Saturday, March 28, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 77% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.

Tonight, without visual aids, you can spot the Tranquillitatis, Imbrium, and Vaporum Mares. With binoculars, you'll also be able to see the Mare Frigoris, Alphonsus Crater, and the Clavius Crater. A telescope can help you see even more, including the Caucasus Mountains and the Apollo 14 and 16 landing spots.

When is the next Full Moon?

In North America, the next Full Moon is predicted to take place on April 1.

What are Moon phases?

According to NASA, the Moon completes one orbit around Earth in roughly 29.5 days, cycling through eight distinct phases. While the same side of the Moon always faces us, sunlight illuminates varying portions as it travels, making it appear full, half, or a narrow crescent. These shifting appearances are known as the lunar phases, and there are eight in total:

New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 28, 2026

Mashable - Fri, 03/27/2026 - 22:00

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a physicist.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

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Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

  • Yellow: Get on

  • Green: Newton's law

  • Blue: School

  • Purple: Botany

Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

  • Yellow: Step onto, as a vehicle

  • Green: Quantities in mechanics

  • Blue: Textbook images

  • Purple: ___ Plant

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #1021 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

  • Step onto, as a vehicle: BOARD, EMBARK, ENTER, MOUNT

  • Quantities in mechanics: ACCELERATION, FORCE, MASS, MOMENTUM

  • Textbook images: FIGURE, ILLUSTRATION, PICTURE, PLATE

  • ___ Plant: FACE, PITCHER, POWER, ROBERT

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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NYT Strands hints, answers for March 28, 2026

Mashable - Fri, 03/27/2026 - 22:00

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a good communicator.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

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The words are related to communication.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe written communication.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Correspondence.

NYT Strands word list for March 28

  • Email

  • Missive

  • Correspondence

  • Text

  • Postcard

  • Letter

  • Memo

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 28, 2026

Mashable - Fri, 03/27/2026 - 22:00

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're always in the know.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 28, 2026 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for March 28, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Happening.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter O appears twice.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter A.

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Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

AFOOT

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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Its prime time to buy physical media: Shop these Blu-ray, CD, and vinyl deals during the Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Fri, 03/27/2026 - 20:19
The best Big Spring Sale Blu-ray, CD, and vinyl deals at a glance: Best Blu-ray deal 'Sinners' (Blu-ray + Digital) $13.99 (save $8.99) Get Deal Best 4K UHD deal 'The Housemaid' (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital) $25.79 (save $17.20) Get Deal Best CD deal Harry Styles 'Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.' CD $13.99 (save $3.99) Get Deal Best Vinyl deal Taylor Swift 'The Life of a Showgirl' Orange Glitter Vinyl $26.30 (save $10.68) Get Deal

Amazon's Big Spring Sale (which runs through March 31) has been surprisingly good in the streaming deals department, but they're also limited to new and returning subscribers in most cases. Plus, once the discounted subscription rate expires, you're back to spending an arm and a leg on movies and music each month. Not to mention, the movies you actually want to watch are always on the streaming service you don't have. If you're looking to dive back into the world of physical media, now's a great time to splurge.

Amazon has slapped the Big Spring Sale discount on plenty of Blu-ray and 4K UHD movies, as well as CDs and vinyl. We've rounded up some of the best deals below, but be sure to check out the sale pages for music and movies to get the full scope of the physical media deals at Amazon. There's something about holding a movie or album in your hands that streaming just can't touch. Long live physical media.

Best physical media deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Movies, Music, and Books Buy 3 for the price of 2 Get Deal Why we like it

While there's plenty of individual deals on movies and music, this buy three for the price of two deal at Amazon is the best way to grab more for your money in the Big Spring Sale. Some of the individual movies, CDs, and records we've rounded up below are actually included in the deal, which means you can save even more — including Harry Styles' Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.

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