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MrBeast bought up a bunch of houses for his employees and family to live in
Google will reportedly reveal a bunch of big AI updates at I/O
Google’s I/O event is less than two days away, and a new CNBC report might have just revealed some of the major AI-focused updates to be announced at the show.
One big component will be a new large language model (LLM), PaLM 2, which CNBC describes as a “general-use” LLM that is Google’s “most recent and advanced.” The LLM has apparently performed “a broad range of coding and math tests as well as creative writing tests and analysis,” according to CNBC, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see Google show off some of those capabilities onstage. (The first PaLM was announced in April 2022, months before the recent AI boom fueled by applications like ChatGPT.)
CNBC reports that Google will also announce “generative experiences” for search and…
CoD’s Season 3 update broke the game for a bunch of players, and they’re so upset one sent the devs a pizza
A bunch of Macs and MacBooks are down to record lows, plus more of the best Apple deals this week
UPDATE: Apr. 19, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EDT We’ve updated this post with the best deals from across the Apple universe. Here are our top picks:
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$599.99
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Apple may have an iron grasp on the general population, but when it comes down to it, their products look good, work well, and stay cutting-edge — so of course, people love ’em. Whether you build your calendar around Apple events or you just want solid tech no matter the brand, Apple’s got you covered. Sure, they’re a little notorious for their high prices, but we’ve rounded up the best deals on iPads, AirPods, MacBooks, and more to help you save where you can. Check them out below.
Mac and MacBook deals
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Our pick: 2023 Mac mini (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)
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Why we like it
At $500, the Mac mini is the most affordable way to get an M2-powered Mac, especially if you already own a monitor. The computer is only months old, so a price cut of just under $100 is definitely worth paying attention to — especially since it makes a return to its lowest price ever. Functionally, it’s not all that different from the M1 Mac mini, but it does have a slight edge in processor speed — and its starting price is $100 lower than the M1. At the time of writing, the older gen is actually more expensive than the M2.
More Mac and MacBook deals
2023 MacBook Pro
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14-inch MacBook Pro (M2 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,799
$1,999at Amazon (save $200) -
16-inch MacBook Pro (M2 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,549.99
$2,699at Amazon (save $300) -
16-inch MacBook Pro (M2 Max, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,299
$3,499at Amazon (save $200)
2022 MacBook Pro
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MacBook Pro (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,349
$1,499at Amazon (save $150)
2022 MacBook Air
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MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,049
$1,199at Amazon (save $150) -
MacBook Air (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB) — $1,049
$1,199at Best Buy (save $150) -
MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,349
$1,499at Amazon (save $150) -
MacBook Air (M2, 16GB RAM, 512GB) — $1,349
$1,499at Best Buy (save $150)
2021 MacBook Pro
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14-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,599
$1,999at Best Buy (save $400) -
16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,999
$2,499at Best Buy (save $500) -
16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,999
$2,499at Best Buy (save $500) -
14-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,999.78
$2,499at Amazon (save $499.22) -
16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,199
$2,699at Best Buy (save $500) -
16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Max, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,799
$3,499at Best Buy (save $700)
2020 MacBook Air
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MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $799.99
$999at Amazon (save $199.01)
More Mac deals
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2023 Mac mini (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $689.99
$799at Amazon (save $109.01) -
2021 24-inch iMac (M1, 8-core CPU and GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,199.99
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Apple Studio Display with Standard Glass — $1,499
$1,599at Amazon (save $100)
iPad deals
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Our pick: 2021 iPad (WiFi, 64GB)
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Why we like it
The best iPad for most people is still the classic one, and at the time of writing, it’s about $180 cheaper than its next-gen counterpart and only $20 away from its lowest price ever. We like the 9th generation because it doesn’t come with the bumped-up price of last fall’s 10th gen release, instead keeping things firmly in the entry-level tablet range. Despite not being the latest iteration, it still has up to 10 hours of battery life, a 10.2-inch Retina display, and more than enough processing power to get you through most standard tasks.
More iPad deals
iPad (9th Gen)
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2021 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) — $269.99
$329at Amazon (save $59.01 with coupon automatically applied at checkout) -
2021 iPad (WiFi, 256GB) — $399
$479at Walmart (save $80)
iPad Air
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2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) — $499.99
$599at Amazon (save $99.01 with on-page coupon) -
2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 256GB) — $659.99
$749at Amazon (save $99.01 with on-page coupon) -
2022 iPad Air (WiFi + cellular, 64GB) — $629.99
$749at Amazon (save $119.01)
iPad Pro
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2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro (WiFi + cellular, 256GB) — $999.99
$1,399at Best Buy (save $399.01)
iPhone deals
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Our pick: iPhone 13 Mini at Verizon
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Why we like it
Check out Mashable’s official review of the iPhone 13 Mini.
The iPhone 14 may be the shiny new(ish) phone in Apple’s lineup, but the iPhone 13 is by no means outdated. Unlike newer models, you won’t need a trade-in to score some savings with this Verizon deal. It’ll get you a free 13 mini if you open a new line at Verizon on an unlimited plan.
More iPhone deals
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iPhone 12 Mini (64GB) at AT&T — $315 on an installment and eligible unlimited plan.
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iPhone 13 (128GB) at AT&T — $540 on a $15/month 36-month installment plan and an eligible unlimited plan.
$729.99(save up to $190 in bill credits) -
iPhone 14 (128GB) at AT&T — $0 with an eligible trade-in on select unlimited plans.
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iPhone 14 Plus (128GB) at AT&T — $99.99 with an eligible trade-in on select unlimited plans.
$899.99(save up to $800) -
iPhone 14 Pro (128GB) at AT&T — $199.99 with an eligible trade-in on select unlimited plans.
$999.99(save up to $800) -
iPhone 14 Pro Max (128GB) at AT&T — $299.99 with an eligible trade-in on select unlimited plans.
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iPhone 13 (128GB) at Verizon — $0 on a new line and select 5G unlimited plans.
$699.99(save $699.99) -
iPhone 14 (128GB) at Verizon — $0 with an eligible trade-in on select 5G unlimited plans.
$799.99(save up to $800) -
iPhone 14 Pro (128GB) at Verizon — $199.99 with an eligible trade-in on select 5G unlimited plans.
$999.99(save up to $800)
Apple Watch deals
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Our pick: Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS)
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Why we like it
While it’s not an essential upgrade, especially if you already have a Series 7 on your wrist, the latest gen does bring all the fitness features you’ve come to love, plus fertility tracking and crash detection.
More Apple Watch deals
Series 8
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Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm GPS) — $329
$399at Amazon (save $70) -
Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS) — $359
$429at Amazon (save $70) -
Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS) — $359
$429at Walmart (save $70) -
Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS + cellular) — $429
$499at Amazon (save $70) -
Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS + cellular) — $459
$529at Amazon (save $70)
Series 7
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Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS + cellular) — $299
$379at Walmart (save $70) -
Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS + cellular) with graphite stainless steel case — $399
$650at Walmart (save $251)
SE (Second gen)
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Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $219.99
$249at Amazon (save $29.01 with coupon automatically applied at checkout) -
Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $249.99
$279at Amazon (save $29.01 with coupon automatically applied at checkout)
SE (First gen)
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Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $149
$249at Walmart (save $100)
Ultra
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Apple Watch Ultra (49mm, GPS + cellular) — $779.99
$799at Amazon (save $19.01)
Apple accessories deals
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Our pick: AirPods Pro (2nd gen)
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Why we like it
Read our full review of the second-generation AirPods Pro.
Although the second-gen AirPods Pro were “not the huge update we were hoping for,” as Mashable senior editor Stan Schroeder put it, they still make some nice improvements on the previous gen, which were already a great pair of earbuds. The active noise cancellation is even more effective, and the battery lasts up to six hours. They’re only $5 away from their lowest price ever and nearly or at full price at every other retailer, making it a great time to grab a pair.
More deals on Apple accessories
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Apple AirTag (4 pack) — $89.99
$99at Amazon (save $9.01) -
AirPods (2nd Gen) — $99
$129at Amazon (save $30) -
AirPods (2nd Gen) — $99
$129at Walmart (save $30) -
Beats Fit Pro — $144.95
$199.95at Woot (save $55) -
AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) — $199.99
$249at Walmart ($49.01) -
AirPods Max — $479.99
$549at Amazon (save $69.01) -
AirPods Max — $479.99
$549at Best Buy (save $69.01)
Steam Deck just got support for a bunch of new games – and some nifty bug fixes too
Best Buy Has A Bunch Of Great Gaming and Tech Deals Right Now
Best Buy is running an impressive sale right now, with a long list of gaming laptops, monitors, arcade cabinets, games, and other gaming accessories available at steep discounts. Many of the prices are among the best we’ve seen this year–so be sure to take a few minutes out of your day to see if anything on your wishlist is included.
Gaming laptops are heavily featured in the savings, with the Asus TUF Dash 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop (RTX 3070) seeing a $450 discount and the Acer Predator Triton 300 SE (RTX 3060) seeing a $600 discount. Both are solid for playing today’s most popular games and should treat you well for years to come. But if you just need a laptop for daily tasks like sending emails or streaming Netflix, consider stepping down to the HP 15.6-Inch Touchscreen Laptop, which is just $350 right now (down from $500).
Some notable video games are up for grabs too, including a handful of Nintendo Switch exclusives for $40: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Yoshi’s Crafted World, Super Mario 3D World, and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe. Grand Theft Auto V for $20, Madden NFL 23 for $35, and NBA 2K23 for $20, down from $40. And with the NBA playoffs starting this week, now is a great time to dive in.
There are plenty of other nice hardware and accessory deals, including Arcade1Up’s NFL Blitz cabinet for $100 off and the PS5 + God of War Ragnarok Bundle for $510 (down from $560), the Alienware Stereo Wireless Gaming Headset for $120 (down from $200), and the Corsair K100 RGB Wired Mechanical Keyboard for $225 (down from $250).
We’ve put together a roundup of the best deals at Best Buy below. But if nothing catches your eye, but sure to check out the full catalog of discounts.
Arcade1Up NFL Blitz
$500 ($600)
Acer Nitro 23.8-Inch FHD IPS Monitor
$130 ($220)
Samsung Odyssey G7 32-Inch 4K Monitor
$700 ($1000)
Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop (RTX 3050)
$750 ($950)
Acer Predator Triton 300 SE (RTX 3060)
$1000 ($1600)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14-Inch Gaming Laptop (Radeon RX 6700S)
$1100 ($1650)
Acer Predator Helios 300 (RTX 3070 Ti)
$1400 ($2100)
ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition (Radeon RX 6800M)
$1350 ($1700)
ASUS TUF Dash 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop (RTX 3070)
$1050 ($1500)
PlayStation 5 + God of War Ragnarok Bundle
$510 ($560)
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
$40 ($60)
Luigi’s Mansion 3
$40 ($60)
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
$40 ($60)
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
$40 ($60)
Yoshi’s Crafted World
$40 ($60)
Alienware Stereo Wireless Gaming Headset
$120 ($200)
HP 15.6-Inch Touchscreen Laptop
$350 ($500)
HP 17.3-Inch HD+ Laptop
$430 ($550)
HP Envy x360 2-in-1 Touchscreen Laptop
$550 ($800)
Corsair K100 RGB Wired Mechanical Keyboard
$225 ($250)
Logitech G Pro X Wireless Headset
$190 ($230)
Arcade1Up Terminator 2 Judgment Day
$500 ($700)
Arcade1Up Bandai Namco Pac-Mania Legacy Edition
$400 ($500)
FIFA 23
$35 ($70)
Grand Theft Auto V
$20 ($40)
Madden NFL 23
$35 ($70)
NBA 2K23
$20 ($40)
Sonic Frontiers
$40 ($60)
Ubisoft drops Rainbow Six Siege streamer after he makes a bunch of racist ‘jokes’
Resident Evil 4 remake gets a bunch of microtransactions and Mercenaries DLC
What’re ya buyin’?
God of War Ragnarök’s new game plus mode is here with a bunch of new content
Let’s all play dress-up with Kratos