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Ghost tapping scams use small contactless charges to test stolen card details, the BBB warns. Learn to spot unauthorized NFC charges before fraud spreads.

The Trump T1 smartphone has felt fake every step of the way, but a new FCC listing implies that it's actually a real product.

A Czech-to-English translator for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 took to Reddit to complain about AI making his job "obsolete."

Mini Kindle pods are going viral on TikTok, but what are they? We can tell you what they aren't: Kindles.

Woot has DeWalt cordless tools on sale for up to 52% off and is adding another 10% off with code DEWALT10.

All but two of Musk's 11 xAI co-founders departed before this week.

Get a lifetime Microsoft Office 2021 license and never pay a monthly fee again.

We’ve compiled a list of some of the best iPad apps for creativity that are available on the App Store. 

Meta and Entergy Louisiana agree to a deal that would have the tech giant underwrite the electricity costs of its latest, $27 billion data center.

Sony has suspended sales on almost all of its SD card models, a sure sign that the global RAM shortage is affecting everyone.

Apple is blocking an App Store app from receiving updates because it looks too much like Launchpad, a feature that Apple recently removed from Mac.

Estimates for total Claude consumer users are all over the map (we've seen figures ranging from 18 million to 30 million). Anthropic hasn't disclosed this data, but a spokesperson did tell TechCrunch that Claude paid subscriptions have more than doubled this year.

Are you an early adopter? Mashable-tested AR glasses from TCL and Xreal are on sale during the Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026.

A new lawsuit alleges that Google's artificial intelligence improperly published private information of Jeffrey Epstein's victims.

Here's how silence and softened policies can create legal blind spots for businesses, and how business owners can reduce liability and make their companies better, safer places to work.

Worried about consumer inflation to come from Strait of Hormuz closure? The economy has one word for you other than oil: plastics.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

Fusion, fission, and even natural gas are appeared tied in the race to deliver new power to the grid in the early 2030s.

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Boomboxes, instant cameras, and even landlines are making a comeback. Here are the coolest retro-inspired devices available.

The best deals on Hisense TVs from the Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026 — score $500 off a 100-inch monster.

As corporate policies change, Americans will feel higher oil prices in their pocketbooks beyond the gas pump.

The oil industry's grim outlook for global oil and gas supplies stands in contrast to the Trump administration's promise that the disruption is short term.

From Las Vegas to the Côte d’Azur, high-profile chefs are taking their cuisine on the road.

Managed futures, which track macro themes expected to play out over months, do well when traditional assets are falling. This could be one of those times.

We polled nearly a dozen VCs to find out which W26 startups are the sought after in the batch.

The entry of the Houthis in the war marks a significant escalation in the conflict as it enters its second month.

China and Russia have a big lead in efforts to control once impenetrable Arctic waters. The U.S. is spending billions on new icebreakers in a race to catch up.

Bose QuietComfort headphones are down to $249 in the Amazon Spring Sale.

Energy markets are starting to reflect the growing risk of physical supply disruptions.

Amazon's Big Spring Sale has the Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones for just $43.95 right now.

How to watch live football for free. Live stream Mexico vs. Portugal in a 2026 International Friendly for free.

The Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box is available to buy for $79.99 at Amazon.

The Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Booster Bundle is available to buy $49.95 at Amazon.

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is back until March 31. Take $100 off Apple Watch Series 11, 60% off Shark robot vacuums, and Kindles for $95.

Neal Mohan on A.I. slop, parental controls and his platform’s impact on our lives.

Propaganda and disinformation have flooded the internet in a sophisticated effort to undermine support for U.S. and Israeli attacks.

Gas lines and quadrupling oil prices freaked out American consumers. But the oil crises also transformed global finance.

As artificial intelligence takes on more and more tasks, tech executives are embracing teams as small as two: one person plus A.I.

Offshore wind is out. Geothermal power is in. And many climate technology start-ups are looking for ways to carry on without federal backing.

Get real-time updates on the Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026. We found record-low prices on Apple MacBooks, DJI drones, Kindles, Sony XM6 headphones, and more.

Thomas Jorling, adviser to Republicans who cosponsored the 1970 law, disputes the Trump administration’s claim that it shouldn’t apply to planet-warming greenhouse gases.

The challenges faced by a small-business owner near Moscow highlight how Russia’s war-drained economy is on the doorstep of a major crisis.

From If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You to Nightbitch and Die My Love, we look into the history of ‘bad moms’ on screen, and how recent films may be reflecting a wider cultural shift.

The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale for $1,099 in the Amazon Spring Sale. That's the record-low price at Amazon.

The cordless tool deals you can buy in the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

Shop Pokémon deals in Amazon's Big Spring Sale, from TCG boxes and tins to discounted Nintendo Switch games.

There are a ton of good deals on Legos hidden in Amazon's Big Spring sale, including new record-low prices on Lego Star Wars sets.

Shop gaming deals live Amazon's Big Spring Sale, including gaming monitors and video games for PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch.

Shop the best early Samsung deals at Amazon, including savings on the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+, The Frame Pro TV, and more.

Portable power stations from Bluetti, Anker Solix, Jackery, and more are over 50% off during the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

We gathered the best DJI deals from the Amazon Spring Sale. Save $20 on the cult-favorite Mic Mini; take 29% off DJI Mini 3 drones.

I spotted over 35 worthwhile headphones and earbuds deals live during Amazon's Spring Sale, from the Bose QuietComfort headphones to my favorite pair of sleep earbuds.

During Amazon's Big Spring Sale, the Kindle Colorsoft is back down to its lowest price ever. Get it now for just $169.99, saving you $80 off. Plus, save $150 on the Kindle Scribe.

Is Home Depot having a spring sale? Kind of. We found deals on cordless tools and lawn mowers, plus bedding, decor, rugs, and more.

I'm a tech editor, and I found the top tech deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Grab Sony headphones for $48, Kindles for $94, and $250 off MacBooks.

Shop the best iPad deals from Apple during Amazon's 2026 Big Spring Sale. One M3 iPad Air has never been cheaper.

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is live, and Apple AirTags are now at a record-low price.

We found the best AirPods deals to shop during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Grab AirPods 4 for $99, and save $60 on AirPods Pro 3.

Check out the best Apple Watch deals to shop during Amazon's 2026 Big Spring Sale. Save $60 on the Apple Watch SE 2 while it's 24% off.

We found the best MacBook deals at Amazon during the Big Spring Sale. Get a MacBook Neo for $689 and M4 MacBook Airs for $949, saving $250.

The best Big Spring Sale streaming deals include free offers on Spotify and Amazon Music Unlimited, plus $22 off Paramount+.

We found the best deals on last-gen tech during Amazon's Big Spring Sale, with discounts on M4 MacBook Airs and Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds.

See all the best Apple deals from the Amazon Big Spring Sale, including $50 off AirPods Pro 3 and $250 off M4 MacBook Air laptops.

NASA's Artemis 2 crew will live in a 330-cubic-foot capsule, Orion, as they fly around the moon. The flight could launch April 1.

The best e-reader deal under $100 is on the basic Kindle. Get it on sale for just $94.99 at Amazon during the Big Spring Sale.

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.

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 $139.97 (reg. $249.99) through April 5.

Save on Pok Pok lifetime subscription for $59.99 (reg. $250) and give kids a Montessori-inspired learning app with open-ended play, no ads, and no in-app purchases.

How to get free Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. Get the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL for free from Verizon when signing up for a new line.

I tried social media's latest wellness trends, from 75 Smart to advice from Chinese aunties.

As of March 28, the Antigravity A1 Infinity Bundle is down to $1,599, a saving of 20% from the list price of $1,999.

Amazon's Spring Sale is bringing cell phone accessories deal from Octobuddy, Anker, Moft and more. Here are the seven best deals we've found so far.

Amazon's Big Spring Sale has a ton of deals on WFH hacks, from standing desks and walking pads to curved monitors and ANC headphones.

LEGO Ideas Starry Night is down to $136 on Amazon, an all-time low price as of March 28, 2026.

Noise cameras are spreading across U.S. cities, issuing automatic tickets up to $2,500. NYC has already collected nearly $2 million in fines since 2021.

See the Moon phase expected for March 28, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Whoop founder Will Ahmed has spent 14 years building a health wearable beloved by elite athletes, and is now racing Oura — and the FDA, and the limits of consumer medicine — to turn it into something that could one day save your life.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1743 on March 28 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The suit claimed the bank had overlooked signs that Mr. Epstein’s accounts were being used to further his abuse of young women.

Physical media deals on Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD DVDs, CDs, and vinyl records are plentiful in Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Here are the best deals.

Meta's AI safety chief tested it. It went rogue in minutes.

The deal would effectively double the company's $5.6 billion valuation in just four months.

Save on 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan lifetime subscription for $85 (reg. $540) with code MARCH15 and use AI tools for writing, image editing, documents, and more in one platform.

With a new Harry Potter TV series, audiobooks, and a range of games in her pocket, J.K. Rowling's empire continues to grow — even as her own fans seek to deplatform her.

The president announced new loan guarantees at a White House event that appeared intended to reassure a group that has found itself caught in the cross hairs of some of his major policies.

A visionary evolutionary biologist, he drew comparisons to Charles Darwin with his theories on the genetic roots of seemingly detrimental behaviors like self-deception.

Wall Street giants JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are extending a 12-month, unsecured loan to the Japanese conglomerate.

True growth isn't linear — it's exponential, and thinking in zeros means setting bold targets and creating systems that multiply impact instead of adding it slowly.

How to watch live football for free. Live stream USA vs. Belgium in a 2026 International Friendly for free.

The Trump administration announces new White House mobile app, includes social media feeds, press releases, and even an ICE reporting line.

Meta's twin legal defeats this week and a big selloff in Micron spurred a drop in technology stocks, which were broadly hit by rising oil prices.

Wall Street’s bonus pool hit a record $49.2 billion in 2025, a 9% increase from the previous year.

Mr. Musk’s participation was notable because it is rare for a private citizen to be on a call between heads of state. It also suggests that Mr. Musk is back on better terms with the president.

SK hynix’s potential U.S. listing could raise $10-$14 billion to help it build more capacity, encourage others to follow, and end the 'RAMmageddon' memory shortage.

Waymo's weekly paid robotaxi trips have increased tenfold in less than two years.

How to watch live football for free. Live stream Scotland vs. Japan in a 2026 International Friendly for free.