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The eight-year partnership between audio company Sonos and furniture store IKEA has officially come to an end. This collaboration is what created the budget-friendly and high-quality Symfonisk line of speakers, but this product line will be discontinued.

When I first switched to Linux from Windows, I was intimidated by the terminal. The black screen with its blinking cursor seemed archaic compared to Windows' polished GUI. Why would anyone choose to type commands when you could just click buttons? Oh, how wrong I was.

Everyone's less favorite part of streaming services is the fact that they seem to be packed with more and more ads every time. If you have a Roku streaming device or TV, you now won't be able to escape ads even if you pause your playback.

Samsung's second-generation Freestyle smart projector is now available at its lowest price ever. You can get the 30" to 100" projector for $497.99 on Amazon. That is a huge $300 drop from its original price of $797.99.

TL;DR: Save A$109 on an Internxt 10TB lifetime cloud storage subscription with code STORAGE20 at checkout through June 1.

That A$23 monthly cloud storage fee might seem small now, but give it a year or two, and you’ll realize you’ve spent more on renting space for your files than you would owning it. Enter Internxt’s lifetime cloud storage plan: 10TB of encrypted storage for a one-time A$438 payment with code STORAGE20 at checkout (reg. A$547).

Dropbox vs. Internxt

Why should you break up with Dropbox? Let’s start with the obvious: no recurring fees.

But this Internxt cloud storage deal isn’t just about saving money — it actually delivers on features. You’ll get access to desktop and mobile apps for easy uploads, 10TB of storage space (enough for 2.5 million photos or 2,000 hours of HD video), and full end-to-end encryption to keep your files private.

Its privacy is another thing to brag about. Unlike the big-name providers, Internxt’s code is open-source. That means anyone — developers, or even yourself if you know how to examine it — can look for hidden risks. That level of transparency is a major green flag.

For anyone developing subscription fatigue, this is your chance to break away from one of the most annoying charges out there.

Get 10TB of cloud storage with an Internxt lifetime subscription at A$438 with code STORAGE20 at checkout (reg. A$547). This code expires on June 1 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Even though OpenAI walked back its decision to convert to a traditional for-profit, Elon Musk is going ahead with his lawsuit against the company.

"Nothing in today’s announcement changes the fact that OpenAI will still be developing closed-source AI for the benefit of Altman, his investors, and Microsoft," said Musk's lawyer Marc Toberoff in a statement to Reuters on Monday. Toberoff said OpenAI's decision to remain governed by a nonprofit entity "obscures critical details about the supposed 'non-profit control' arrangement."

OpenAI plans to transition its for-profit LLC to a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) that will be governed by the overarching nonprofit and will make the nonprofit a shareholder of the PBC. Toberoff described the new arrangement as a "sharply reduced ownership stake the non-profit will receive in Altman’s for-profit enterprise."

The ChatGPT maker's decision last year to restructure as a for-profit company prompted Musk, who was an early funder in OpenAI's nascent days, to sue the company for breach of contract. He alleged the company deceived him by promising the company's mission was entirely altruistic. More recently, Musk unsuccessfully offered to buy OpenAI for $97.4 billion, which OpenAI rejected, calling it a "sham bid," and accusing Musk of trying to take down a competitor. Musk owns xAI, which makes the Grok AI chatbot.

OpenAI's decision to remain a capped for-profit was a major reversal for the company, which is currently valued at $300 billion. In a blog post explaining the announcement, OpenAI's board chairman Bret Taylor said the decision was made "after hearing from civic leaders and engaging in constructive dialogue with the offices of the Attorney General of Delaware and the Attorney General of California." Last month, former OpenAI staffers and leaders of the AI community sent an open letter to California and Delaware attorneys general urging them to stop OpenAI's restructuring, citing societal safety concerns.

OpenAI may have alleviated the signatories' concerns, but Musk's lawsuit is still going forward. "The founding mission remains betrayed," Toberoff told Bloomberg.

SAVE $85: As of May 6, the Amazon Echo Buds with ANC with the wireless charging case are back down to just $54.99 from $139.99. That's 61% in savings and just $10 shy of their best price on record. If you want to save an extra $10, the wired charging case option is on sale for just $44.99, down from $119.99.

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When the third-generation Echo Buds dropped in 2023, the 2021 version became the Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation. And although they're a handful of years old, they're still some of our favorite wireless earbuds. "I'd call them a steal for anyone who wants to dip their toes into the world of ANC without setting their wallet on fire," Mashable's Alex Perry wrote in his review of the buds. And that was at their full price of $139.99.

As of May 6, the Echo Buds with ANC are down to just $54.99 if you prefer the wireless charging case, and $44.99 (originally $119.99) if you opt for the wired one. That's 61% or 63% in savings, respectively, and just $10 shy of the best price ever on either pair. It's hardly the first time we've seen this discount, but nevertheless, it's worth highlighting.

SEE ALSO: Beats Solo 4 headphones are back to their lowest-ever price at Amazon

While the battery life isn't much to write home about at five hours per charge (up to 15 hours with charging case), they stand out for their comfortable fit, effective noise cancellation, and solid sound quality. Plus, they're device-agnostic, making them a great choice for anyone who isn't particularly partial to Android or iOS. Although they're considered a budget pick and they're a few years old, they're ultimately "a really solid pair of noise-cancelling earbuds that will go easy on your wallet." And in this economy, that's practically a no-brainer.

Tesla's nosedive in the EU markets continued in April, as Elon Musk's EV company sold less than 900 vehicles in Germany last month.

According to a report from Germany's road traffic and transit authority Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), Tesla sold a total of 885 cars in the country in April 2025. That's down 45.9 percent from last April. 

Last month, Tesla announced that its profit for the first quarter of 2025 fell 71 percent. Tesla sales have also dropped globally since the beginning of the year. The company attributed its decline in part to the mass global protests against Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, due to Musk's involvement with the Trump administration.

Musk donated hundreds of millions of dollars to help elect President Donald Trump and other Republicans in 2024, and he has increasingly shared far-right political views. Since Trump's inauguration, Musk has played an integral part in Trump's DOGE initiative, which has seen federal programs slashed and government workers lose their jobs. As for German politics, specifically, Musk has vocally endorsed the country's controversial far-right AfD party.

It's important to note that these latest sales numbers out of Germany would not be reflected in Tesla's last earnings report, as April falls in Q2. This means that Tesla's troubles are far from over.

In fact, Germany's automaker data paints a much more dire picture for Tesla.

While Tesla's April sales numbers fell by nearly half, Germany saw a 53.5 percent increase in the total number of newly registered electric vehicles over the last year. While Tesla sales declined in Germany, sales for the Chinese EV company BYD's vehicles skyrocketed. 

In Germany, BYD has sold 1,566 vehicles in April and a total of 2,791 vehicles for 2025 so far.

Tesla has only sold 5,820 vehicles in Germany since the start of 2025, which is a drop of 60.4 percent from the same period last year.

No, that's not Katy Perry dripping in a dress made of thick, oily liquid. In fact, Katy Perry wasn't even at the Met Gala last night, and that photo, realistic as it may have been for the thousands who reposted it, was created entirely by artificial intelligence.

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In response, Perry posted the edit to her Instagram and captioned it, "couldn’t make it to the MET, I’m on The Lifetimes Tour (see you in Houston tomorrow IRL‼️) P.s. this year I was actually with my mom so she’s safe from the bots but I’m praying for the rest of y’all."

"Not once but twice 😂," her longtime partner, Orlando Bloom, commented under the photo. "still got it 🔥"

But despite Perry very clearly not being there, the internet fell for it. And it's kind of fair — there were multiple angles of the AI look, and even an AI-generated sketch of the outfit made to look like a custom dress illustration.

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This isn't the first time someone used AI to edit Perry into a dress for the Met Gala. Last year, the same thing happened, and she (once again) posted the edited images to her Instagram and captioned them, "couldn’t make it to the MET, had to work."

Please, I'm begging you, stop falling for AI — it's only going to get more convincing.

SAVE $25: Use code ECHOSPOT25 at checkout to get the Amazon Echo Spot for $54.99, down from the normal price of $79.99. That's a 31% discount thanks to the promo code.

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Mornings can be tough for some people. Sure, we all know we're supposed to get eight or more hours of sleep each night, but those shows won't watch themselves and sometimes we stay up too late. Waking up the following morning, though, is not always easy. Thanks to today's promo code at Amazon, you can make that morning alarm a bit more enjoyable.

As of May 6, the Amazon Echo Spot smart alarm clock is on sale for $54.99 with code ECHOSPOT25, marked down from the normal price of $79.99. That's a 31% discount that takes $25 off the cost.

The Amazon family of Echo devices is extensive and one of most versatile is the Echo Spot. First and foremost, it's an alarm clock that you can customize. Saying, "Alexa, start my day" gives you access to your pre-set morning routine that can include playing your favorite wake-up tunes since the Echo Spot is also a speaker. That also means you can use it to listen to your evening podcasts or pump up the tunes when you're changing the sheets.

SEE ALSO: Feeling sniffly? Grab a $55 Smart Air Quality Monitor with instant alerts

Since it's an Echo device that pairs with Alexa, you can use it to control other Alexa-enabled smart home gadgets like the thermostat, smart lights, and smart plugs. You can also make hands-free calls on the Echo Spot and check the weather.

If you're going for less screen time or have started charging your phone in the living room at night, the Echo Spot is the perfect nightstand accessory to make sure you still wake up on time.

Now's a great time to snag the Echo Spot while saving $25. You'll be getting an alarm clock, a smart speaker, and be able to control your other smart home gadgets for under $55. Be sure to use code ECHOSPOT25 to score the discount.

Digital storage manufacturer Buffalo is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the limited-edition HD-SKL Skeleton HDD. It's an attractive little showpiece—an external hard drive with a "window" that lets you see the spinning platter and R/W head—but it appears to be a Japan-exclusive item.

SAVE 25%: As of May 6, the JBL Tune 510BT Bluetooth Headphones are on sale at Amazon for $29.95, down from $39.95. That's a discount of $10, or 25% off.

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Subways, streets, airports, and office: a good set of headphones will follow wherever you lead. And you can nab a pair of Bluetooth headphones designed to accompany you anywhere for under $30 today.

As of May 6, the JBL Tune 510BT Bluetooth Headphones are on sale at Amazon for $29.95, down from $39.95. That's a discount of $10, or 25% off.

SEE ALSO: Beats Solo 4 headphones are back to their lowest-ever price at Amazon

JBL Tunes prioritize reliable sound quality and budget prices. These headphones are meant to last. They're comfortable, too, with cushioned on-ear cups and an adjustable headband.

This Bluetooth model has a long, 40-hour battery life. It also charges quickly; just five minutes of charging will get you two hours of playback, while the whole battery charges in only two hours.

These headphones also have a built-in mic, so you can take voice calls on the street or access Siri and Hey Google.

As good as Gemini is—it's personally my main AI chatbot, after all—it still has some limitations that keep it from reaching its full potential. Among them, the fact that it limits you to uploading one single image at a time. Now, this is finally getting addressed.

SAVE $100: As of May 6, get the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 for $199.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $299.99. That's a discount of 33%.

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Looking for a last-minute Mother's Day gift? Try something a little different this year, and get Mom a smartwatch. Skip the flowers and give her something she can use long after the holiday ends, and she'll remember this year forever. A smartwatch can of course do much more than track fitness goals and tell time, and if Mom is an Android user, she'll get a lot out of this particular Samsung watch that's on sale right now.

As of May 6, get the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 for $199.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $299.99. That's a discount of 33%

The Galaxy Watch 7 offers a variety of fitness tracking options and apps, with heart rate tracking with Galaxy AI, personalized wellness tips, sleep tracking, and more. It can even help to detect sleep apnea as well as analyze additional insights to offer a daily Energy Score so Mom can see whether she's ready to tackle the day or not. Meanwhile, Galaxy AI filters out small movements in the body to offer a more accurate set of readings.

If Mom is someone who likes pushing herself and improving her run times or other accomplishments, the watch also tracks and compares past performance times to current ones, giving her something to strive toward right on her wrist. And of course the watch can be used to sync with her phone to read and write texts, make calls, and handle other phone-related tasks. There's a lot more to it than just fitness.

Give Mom a smartwatch this year and she'll be able to do a lot more on the go. Plus, it's a lot more functional than a necklace or a Bath and Body Works gift set.

I carried around a Light Phone 2 for years, and I tried out various dumbphones before that. There are the sacrifices you expect, and then there are those you don't. It's the latter that really get you.

Thanks to the fallout from the Epic Games v. Apple ruling on April 30, you can now purchase books directly through Amazon's Kindle app on iOS.

California judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Apple can no longer take a 27 percent cut from purchases made outside the App Store or prevent developers from directing users to other payment options. (Apple is appealing the ruling, of course.) The court found those restrictions to be anti-competitive.

SEE ALSO: Meta lobbies Apple and Google to take over age verification for young people online

Apple has appealed the decision but is complying with it for now. The decision has allowed Fortnite to return to the app store, and apps like Spotify and Kindle for iOS have pushed out updates that make it easier to complete purchases within the app. It’s a welcome change, since part of Kindle’s dominance in the e-reader space came from the convenience of buying books directly on the device.

With the update, Kindle users on iOS now see a new "Get Book" button next to titles. Tapping it opens a mobile web browser to complete the purchase.

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This is far simpler than before, when users had to manually visit Amazon’s web store through a browser, sign in, and then wait for the book to sync back to the app.

That workaround existed to dodge Apple’s 2011 App Store policy requiring developers to strip out links to external purchasing. Then in 2024, Apple added a 27 percent fee for external payments, on top of the 30 percent it already takes for in-app purchases.

That 30 percent fee is still in place, plus Apple could still win its appeal. But for now, buying ebooks on the Kindle iOS app is finally less of a hassle.

Sleep is essential for your physical and mental health, cognitive function, and mood regulation, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. But, as many of us know all too well, a good night’s sleep can’t be forced, especially if you’re a hot sleeper.

If you’ve tried everything to help you doze off — floor fans, blasting the air conditioner all night, sleeping in your birthday suit — and nothing works, maybe your mattress is the culprit.

Many mattresses simply aren’t the right fit for people who sleep hot. Some are made of materials that can trap your body heat and actually make you feel warmer as the night progresses. Some mattresses also have poor ventilation, keeping heat close to your body.

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A cool sleep environment doesn't just feel better, it's also crucial to sleeping well. Our bodies prepare for and begin the transition into sleep by dropping in temperature, helping us feel drowsy. Sleeping cool helps to hasten the body's sleep onset — or the time it needs to fall asleep — and to stay asleep so we can cycle through its deepest stages.

The TEMPUR-Breeze collection stands apart from other Tempur-Pedic mattresses in that it’s specially designed to deliver a cooling experience that lasts from the minute you lie down to the moment you wake up.

Designed for space, perfected for hot sleepers

Tempur-Pedic has a fascinating origin story. In the late 1960s, NASA scientists created a groundbreaking viscoelastic, slow spring-back foam to cushion pilots during the rigors of test flights. In the 1980s, Tempur-Pedic took NASA’s foam technology and spent a decade perfecting it for sleep. And so, TEMPUR-Material™ was born.

Today, every Tempur-Pedic mattress is made with this exclusive TEMPUR-Material, which reacts to your body’s temperature and adapts to your unique weight and shape, delivering customized support. In addition, TEMPUR-Material absorbs an impressive amount of motion, so it feels like you have the entire bed to yourself, by limiting disturbances from your partner, pets, or kids.

How the cooling TEMPUR-Breeze collection stacks up

Both the ProBreeze® and LuxeBreeze® mattresses in the TEMPUR-Breeze collection feature Pure Cool or Pure Cool Plus material as their top layer. Pure Cool is an exclusive Tempur-Pedic technology that actually absorbs heat and pulls it away from your body. Pure Cool Plus, featured in all the LuxeBreeze mattresses, is an upleveled version of the Pure Cool material. Tempur-Pedic claims that a LuxeBreeze mattress can feel up to 10 degrees cooler all night long, making it a solid self-care investment for sweaty sleepers.

Each mattress in the TEMPUR-Breeze collection also contains a layer of Advanced Relief material — the most pressure-relieving material Tempur-Pedic has ever created. It helps to relieve those morning aches and it features added ventilation for increased airflow, another win for hot sleepers. 

To top it all off, each TEMPUR-Breeze mattress comes with a cool-to-the-touch and machine-washable SmartClimate® cover, made with cooling fibers that help you snuggle in under the blankets without heating up.

Get ready for deeper, cooler zzzs

We all need our sleep to feel our best and function during the day. If you’re having trouble falling and staying asleep, a Tempur-Pedic mattress might be a welcome respite. In addition to the adaptable body support and mind-blowing motion absorption, the TEMPUR-Breeze collection is a smart pick for hot sleepers because it can help you stay cool all night and wake up feeling refreshed and ready to roll.

TL;DR: Watch Inter Milan vs. Barcelona in the Champions League for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Fans were expecting big things from the Champions League semi final between Inter Milan and Barcelona, but the first leg exceeded all those expectations. Lamine Yamal was incredible, Inter Milan were aggressive, and it's all still to play for after an electric 3-3 draw. We can't wait to see how things unfold at the San Siro.

If you want to watch Inter Milan vs. Barcelona in the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Inter Milan vs. Barcelona?

Inter Milan vs. Barcelona in the Champions League starts at 8 p.m. BST on May 6. This fixture takes place at the San Siro.

How to watch Inter Milan vs. Barcelona for free

Inter Milan vs. Barcelona is available to live stream for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video.

If this fixture is not available to watch for free in your location, you should consider using a VPN to live stream the Champions League for free on Prime Video. The process is straightforward:

1. Sign up for a 30-day Amazon Prime trial (if you're not already a member)

2. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

3. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

4. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

5. Watch Inter Milan vs. Barcelona for free from anywhere in the world on Prime Video

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Inter Milan vs. Barcelona on Prime Video without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select Champions League fixtures before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Prime Video?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Prime Video, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Inter Milan vs. Barcelona in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

GET $700 OFF: As of May 6, the Bluetti Solar Generator Elite 200 V2 is available to Prime members for $700 off with an on-page coupon. You also get a free camping cookware set with purchase.

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A solar generator is your entry point to energy independence. Whether you're getting ready for a summer of car camping or making sure you have an alternate power source in case of emergency, you can grab a generator for a major 41% off today.

As of May 6, you can get the Bluetti Solar Generator Elite 200 V2 for just $999, down from $1,699, with an on-page coupon for Prime members. That's a discount of $700. Additionally, when you take advantage of the deal, you'll qualify for a free camping cookware set from Bluetti; follow Amazon's directions to claim the free set after you add the generator to your cart.

SEE ALSO: This PGYOB Portable Power Station Deal is right on time for outdoor season

The Bluetti Solar Generator Elite 200 V2 is a powerful solar generator and battery backup. The system has a 2073.6Wh capacity that can run a WiFi router for 72 hours. With fast charging, it can replenish 80% of its capacity in under an hour when plugged into a wall source. It can charge nine devices at the same time through a vast array of sockets.

At 53.35 pounds, this generator isn't featherweight, but it is on the small side and portable. Pack it in your truck and bring it with you to the backcountry.

A 17-year lifespan and around 6,000 cycles of full energy retention ensure this battery will be by your side for years.

People with big monitors can rejoice.

That's because Microsoft is reshaping the Start menu in Windows 11 to be bigger, among other things, per an official company blog post released on Tuesday. The new Start menu not only has a larger layout, but a new view will also sort apps by how often you use them, giving you quick access to your most important apps. On top of that, you can connect an iPhone or Android phone to your PC and get a new phone companion menu on the side of the Start menu, showing contacts and other information.

SEE ALSO: Microsoft reveals 2 compact Surface devices starting well under $1,000

That's just a smaller part of a bigger slew of announcements, which include an AI agent built into the Settings menu and new AI features in Paint. For users with Copilot+ PCs, the new AI agent tool will help them automate and execute tasks in the Settings menu. That means users can describe what they need help with using plain English, such as "I want to make my mouse pointer bigger," and the AI agent will take care of the rest.

The Start menu upgrades were first noticed back in April (courtesy of The Verge) and will roll out over the next month. Microsoft also announced two new Copilot-enabled Surface devices alongside all of this on Tuesday.

But seriously, the Windows 11 Start menu was way too small. Justice has been served.