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25+ of the best book deals in the Amazon Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 22:30
The best Amazon Big Spring Sale book deals at a glance: Best overall book deal 'Sunrise on the Reaping' by Suzanne Collins $19.59 (save $8.40) Get Deal Best sci-fi book deal 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir $13.98 (save $6.02) Get Deal Best non-fiction book deal 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear $9.66 (save $17.34 with on-page coupon) Get Deal Best fiction book deal 'God of the Woods' by Liz Moore $17 (save $13) Get Deal

Amazon sales are notorious for offering steep discounts on robot vacuums, Apple devices, tablets, and headphones. We're seeing plenty of sweet discounts in these categories now that the Amazon Big Spring Sale is underway, but we're also jazzed to see so many great deals in other categories — including books.

Nothing compares to the joy that comes from sitting in the warm spring air with a good book. Plus, these sale prices make this the perfect time to stock up on books for summer vacation.

SEE ALSO: The best Kindle deals in Amazon's Spring Sale

Check out these great book deals at Amazon if your bookshelf is feeling a bit bare after winter hibernation. The Big Spring Sale runs from March 25 through 31, so we'll update the list with any new deals that drop throughout the week.

Best overall book deal Opens in a new window Credit: Scholastic Press 'Sunrise on the Reaping' by Suzanne Collins $19.59 at Amazon
$27.99 Save $8.40 Get Deal Why we like it

The 50th annual Hunger Games is about to begin, and we're here for it. The latest novel in the saga, Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, is the fifth book in the Hunger Games series, which just released on March 18.

A beloved character from previous novels, this latest story in the realm takes us along with Haymitch Abernathy as his name is called to serve as tribute for District 12. Get ready for 400 pages back in the Panem universe by grabbing Sunrise on the Reaping for $19.59 in hardcover, down from the list price of $27.99.

Best sci-fi book deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ballantine Books 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir $13.98 at Amazon
$20 Save $6.02 Get Deal Why we like it

Ryland Grace wakes up feeling groggy and confused. Once he figures out what his name is, he might be able to progress in figuring it all out. Anyone who enjoyed Andy Weir's hit sci-fi book The Martian is bound to love Project Hail Mary. The paperback version is on sale during Amazon's Big Spring Sale for just $13.98, down from the standard price of $20.

Grabbing this title now is a great idea since you'll want to read Project Hail Mary before the motion picture starring Ryan Gosling hits theaters in 2026.

Best non-fiction book deal Opens in a new window Credit: Avery 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear $9.66 at Amazon
$27 Save $17.34 with on-page coupon Get Deal Why we like it

Although Atomic Habits isn't a brand new title, it's worth a read anytime — or a re-reading. Since the hardcover version is 56% off in the Amazon sale, there's no excuse not to add this title to your bookshelf. Author James Clear uses the 320 pages to dive into bad habits, good habits, change, goals, and more. If 2025 is your year of change, Atomic Habits is a great place to start.

Best fiction book deal Opens in a new window Credit: Riverhead Books 'The God of the Woods' by Liz Moore $17 at Amazon
$30 Save $13 Get Deal Why we like it

One of the best-selling thriller books of 2024, The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, is 43% off at Amazon, bringing the hardcover book down to just $17. Moore takes us back to summer camp in 1975 when early one morning a counselor realizes someone is missing from their bunk. It's not an ordinary camper. The missing teen is Barbara Van Leer — the daughter of the family that owns the camp. The complex thriller takes us down many storylines that weave together into the perfect thriller that's nearly impossible to put down.

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7 Linux Features I Miss Every Time I Boot into Windows 11

How-To Geek - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 22:30

Ever wondered what you're missing by sticking to Windows and not trying out Linux? As a dual booter, I jump between Linux and Windows every day, and I find Linux far more feature-rich compared to Windows.

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The best live deals under $50 in Amazons Big Spring Sale 2025

Mashable - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 22:29
Best Amazon Big Spring 2025 deals under $50: Best smart home deal under $50 Echo Pop $29.99 (Save $10) Get Deal Best earbuds deal under $50 Anker Soundcore Space A40 $44.99 (Save $35) Get Deal Best speaker deal under $50 JBL Go 3 $29.95 (Save $10) Get Deal Best tablet deal under $50 Amazon Fire 7 Tablet $44.99 (Save $15) Get Deal

Amazon is serving up a wide variety of deals during its Big Spring Sale, with a selection of great offers akin to what you might find for Prime Day. That goes double for sales on tech and adjacent categories. If you're looking for a new pair of earbuds at a great price or even a new tablet, you can snag some surprisingly great deals during the event. You just need to know where to look. We've done the legwork for you, so all you have to worry about is kicking back, relaxing, and getting your shop on.

Check out some of the best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals under $50 we've found so far below, from streaming devices to earbuds and everything in between. We'll continue to update it as the sales go on, as there are additional deals being added every day. Keep checking back for additional updates.

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Instagram pulls the plug on Content Notes

Mashable - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 22:28

You might not know what Instagram's Content Notes feature is, but your opportunity to familiarize yourself with it is gone.

A few months ago, Instagram introduced Content Notes. Apparently, not many people used it, so today, they're removing the feature.

"We're going to turn off Content Notes. If you don't know, Content Notes are the ability to add a note to a photo, a Reel, or a carousel on Instagram that your friends can see, but not everybody can see. And we launched it a few months ago in an effort to try to make Instagram more social and more fun," Instagram head Adam Mosseri said in a post on the social media platform. "But in practice, it just wasn't adopted by that many people."

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Often, the removal of a feature is met with disbelief and disappointment by those who use it. But not that many people used the feature anyway, so the responses are pretty supportive. Most of the comments under Mosseri's posts are the hand clap emoji or people saying things like, "I don’t think I even knew I had content notes." Of course, Mosseri has comments limited on the post, so this is likely swayed a bit.

SEE ALSO: Facebook, Instagram beta testing Community Notes in the U.S.

But that messaging does seem to align with how people reacted when the feature was launched. On Reddit, one user said, "It’s really annoying. Is there a way to turn it off? There’s some much shit clogging up my home feed already, the last thing I want is to see is MORE posts from accounts I don’t even follow." Multiple people responded in agreement.

And "clogging up" the home feed seems to be behind at least part of the reasoning behind Mosseri's decision to remove the feature.

"And we know Instagram has become too complicated over the years, and one of the ways we want to address that is being willing to turn off features that aren't used by enough or that many people, and Content Notes is one of those features," Mosseri said in his Instagram Reel. "We're going to continue to explore more ways of making Instagram fun and social and bring friends out in the experience, but Content Notes isn't it. So more things to come in terms of new features, but also in terms of things that we turn off."

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Microsoft Is Finally Fixing Remote Desktop on Windows 11

How-To Geek - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 22:22

If you've tried to use remote desktop on your Windows 11 computer after installing the 24H2 major update, you might have found the experience to be less than ideal. Now, Microsoft has acknowledged this, and a fix is on the way.

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Sarah Wynn-Williams Careless People is 30% off at Amazon

Mashable - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 22:20

SAVE 30%: As of March 26, you can get Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism for $23.09 at Amazon.

Opens in a new window Credit: Flatiron Books Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism (Hardcover) $23.09 at Amazon
$32.99 Save $9.90 Get Deal

The book Facebook doesn't want you to read? It's on sale.

Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism, Sarah Wynn-Williams' explosive tell-all, is sparking controversy and climbing bestseller lists. “Amazing: of all the books in all the world Mr. Free Speech Zuckerberg wants to ban, it’s the one about him,” says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde.

SEE ALSO: The book Facebook doesn't want you to read: What you need to know

Right now, you can get Careless People in hardcover for just $23.09 (list price $32.99) at Amazon. That’s a 30% discount and a seriously good price for a book critics call “unbelievable and necessary.” You can also get the Kindle edition for $16.99 or the audiobook for $0.99 with an Audible membership.

Almost immediately after its publication, an arbitrator (requested by Meta) issued Wynn-Williams a gag order, preventing her from publicly promoting or discussing the book. Despite this attempt to silence her, Careless People reached the top of the New York Times Best-Seller list and is now No. 3 on Amazon’s best-seller list.

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You Can Get the Newest Ring Doorbell for 45% Off

How-To Geek - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 22:04

Amazon's Big Spring Sale features a hefty discount on the Ring Battery Doorbell. This is the newest version, and it's getting a 45% drop in price, which is the lowest it has ever been.

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This Tiny and Rare Sony CRT Is My Holy Grail

How-To Geek - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 22:00

Every geek has a list of gadgets that, if you had the money and opportunity, you'd buy in a heartbeat. The Sony GDM-FW900 CRT monitor is one of mine, but at the other end of the spectrum is the teeny-tiny Sony WatchCube KVX-370.

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Heres where to buy legit solar eclipse glasses thatll arrive before Saturdays eclipse

Mashable - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 21:54

If you missed the lunar eclipse earlier this month, the sky has another treat in store for certain parts of the U.S. this Saturday morning.

Starting around 6:30 to 7 a.m. ET on Saturday, March 29, the Northeast region of the country will be treated to a partial solar eclipse. Weather and cloud cover pending, the solar eclipse means parts of Maryland, Massachusetts, Washington D.C., New York, Maine, and Pennsylvania will be privy to watching the moon pass by the sun.

According to NASA charts, you'll need to travel outside the country to get the largest eclipse coverage. Halifax, Canada, will get 83 percent coverage and Nuuk, Greenland, is posed to get 87 percent. In the U.S., Portland, Maine, is in for the highest totality, reaching 64 percent at 6:30 a.m. ET on Saturday.

Before you look up when the moon passes directly over the sun, consider protecting your eyes. Your everyday sunglasses won't cut it, so it's important to prepare in advance by snagging specialized solar eclipse glasses. Unfortunately, like much of the internet, illegitimate options exist, and since we're talking about the same two eyes you'll have for your whole life, it's worth doing the research to be sure you're wearing certified and legitimate solar eclipse glasses.

Buying certified solar eclipse glasses is both super easy and also frustratingly hard. The American Astronomical Society has a comprehensive list of solar eclipse glasses that meet ISO 12312-2 international standard. The problem is the list is impressively long. But if you don't feel like sorting through the list to find options that are both certified and will arrive before Saturday, we did the leg work for you.

Below is a list of solar eclipse glasses available at Amazon that should show up before the solar eclipse on Saturday morning. All options here come from legitimate manufacturers listed on the American Astronomical Society's roundup.

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These Are the 7 Best Ways to Run Home Assistant

How-To Geek - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 21:00

Home Assistant is powerful open-source home automation software that allows you to control a huge number of different smart home devices, regardless of which smart home ecosystem they're designed to work with. You can use it to create powerful automations to make your smart home do almost anything you can think of.

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Get $10 for free with this Amazon and TurboTax deal

Mashable - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 20:59

SAVE $34: As of March 26, get TurboTax Deluxe + State 2024 and a $10 Amazon gift card for just $55.99 at Amazon. That's a $34 discount, plus a free gift card.

Opens in a new window Credit: TurboTax TurboTax Deluxe + State 2024 + $10 Amazon gift card (PC/Mac download) $55.99 at Amazon
$89.99 Save $34.00 Get Deal

Getting your taxes done is just about as thrilling as making a trip to the DMV or dentist, but it’s also necessary. If you’re looking for a way to get ‘em done on the cheap (and on time), Amazon’s got a deal on TurboTax Deluxe + State 2024.

As of March 26, you can get TurboTax Deluxe + State 2024 for just $55.99 and receive a $10 Amazon gift card for free. That’s way cheaper than paying someone to do it for you, and thanks to the step-by-step walkthroughs TurboTax provides, it’s also not that hard. All you have to do is follow the download instructions, register or log in, and start filing.

SEE ALSO: How to manage quarterly taxes as a solopreneur

TurboTax’s Deluxe service is specifically designed for homeowners and people who donate to charity, so if either of those applies to you, you’ll definitely want to make sure you’re using this version.

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Google Assistant Will No Longer Work With Waze on iPhone

How-To Geek - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 20:58

Waze has long been one of the most reliable alternatives to Google Maps, which is why Google acquired it over a decade ago. But Google has left it out to dry for nearly a year with broken Assistant integration. The solution? Remove it altogether.

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Samsung's 50-Inch QLED 4K TV Is 36% Off Today

How-To Geek - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 20:43

Amazon is currently offering a big discount on the 50-inch Samsung QN90D Mini-LED TV as part of its Big Spring Sale. This deal could save you $500 on a great TV.

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The best travel deals to shop during the Amazon Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 20:38

Amazon's Big Spring Sale has officially commenced and is filled to the brim with deals on everything from laptops and TVs to robot vacuums and coffee makers. One seasonally appropriate category that's particularly popping off is travel deals. Whether you're looking to upgrade your luggage or in-flight entertainment, there are plenty of discounts to help you do so on a budget.

Mashable's shopping experts are keeping track of all the best travel deals the Big Spring Sale has to offer, including luggage, noise-cancelling headphones, Kindles, charging accessories, and more. Don't see what you're looking for? Check back for more throughout the week, as the sale runs until March 31.

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The Rally-Inspired Renault Hot Hatch America Will Miss Out On

How-To Geek - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 20:15

Throughout history, the French have been considered the mad scientists of the automotive world. Sometimes they produce absurd ideas and other times works of art that are era-defining. The latest chapter in this story comes from Renault in the form of a tribute to the brand’s rich rally heritage.

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Soak up the spring weather with 50% off the Tiki Smokeless Patio Fire Pit

Mashable - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 20:08

SAVE $196.02: As of March 26, get the Tiki Smokeless Patio Fire Pit for $198.98 at Amazon. That's 50% off its usual price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Tiki Smokeless Patio Fire Pit $198.98 at Amazon
$395 Save $196.02 Get Deal

As the weather heats up and the rain calms down for spring, you're probably thinking about doing more outdoor activities. That might include hanging out in your backyard or having get-togethers where folks hang out by your patio. If that's the case, you might want to invest in something that makes your backyard feel a bit cozier. And right now, thanks to the Amazon Big Spring Sale, that's going to be easier than ever.

As of March 26, get the Tiki Smokeless Patio Fire Pit for $198.98 at Amazon. That's a discount of $196.02 and 50% off its usual price. Currently, it's also cheaper than its price over at the official Tiki store, where you can get it for $295.

This 25-inch smokeless fire pit is a great way to sit back, relax, and chat by the fire. Thanks to its special airflow system, it won't choke you and your party out with smoke, and there's less ash. It'll give you a large flame with a 4-foot heat radius that can keep you and everyone around you warm even when it gets cool on those gorgeous spring and summer nights.

It's crafted with a 16-gauge stainless steel powder-coated black finish and comes with a removable ash pan for easy cleaning. It's easy to use and it's relatively affordable, so if you've been looking for a great centerpiece for your patio or outdoor hangouts as things get much less tumultuous outside, this might be it. Imagine a projector with your favorite movie, drinks and snacks, and a sizzling fire. Sounds nice, right? Make it a reality while it's available at this price.

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What's the Difference Between Video Game Remasters and Ports?

How-To Geek - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 20:00

Plenty of iconic games have been re-released on modern consoles, but not all of these new versions are made the same way. Some re-releases can be considered "ports" while others are known as "remasters." Both are used frequently, but there's an important distinction between them.

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Samsung smart glasses with touchless controls nearly ready, report says

Mashable - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 19:25

Samsung is reportedly nearing the finish line on its long-rumored smart glasses, codenamed Project HAEAN.

The company, according to Korean outlet ETNews, is finalizing the specs for the device, which now includes a built-in display — a notable shift from earlier plans that leaned toward a display-free XR wearable.

SEE ALSO: The best smart glasses at CES 2025 are inconspicuous

The glasses are designed to project visuals directly onto the lenses, showing "information or images on the glasses like the lenses." They’ll also include onboard speakers for audio feedback, aiming for a hands-free, frictionless experience that doesn’t rely on buttons or remotes.

Samsung first teased the idea of a smart glasses concept at its Unpacked event earlier this year, hinting at a product designed to feel as natural and unobtrusive as possible. The company reportedly wants the glasses to "tailor the experience to the human body," though it’s still unclear exactly what that means in practice.

While earlier leaks suggested the device wouldn’t feature a display, the new report suggests Samsung might have changed its mind. The glasses would reportedly feature some level of integration with Google’s Gemini AI platform, potentially making HAEAN a key player in the emerging battle for wearable AI dominance.

Samsung has already confirmed that it plans to launch “Project Moohan,” its Android-powered XR headset that’s made appearances at several events sometime this year.

There’s no official launch date for HAEAN yet, but a well-known leaker on X claims Samsung is targeting an unveiling of these XR smart glasses before the end of 2025.

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How to Exclude Folders and Files from Mac Spotlight Search

How-To Geek - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 19:15

Spotlight, by default, displays results for searches across various categories. Although helpful to some, this can be a privacy nightmare when you've shared your Mac with someone, as your personal information may pop up when they use Spotlight. Luckily, you can configure what shows up in Spotlight on your Mac to avoid this.

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20+ of the best coffee maker deals from Amazons Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 19:00
The best Amazon Big Spring Sale coffee maker deals at a glance: BEST SINGLE-SERVE COFFEE MAKER DEAL Keurig K-Elite single-serve coffee maker $99.99 (save $90) Get Deal BEST ESPRESSO MAKER DEAL Nespresso Vertuo coffee and espresso maker $129.99 (save $90) Get Deal BEST SPLURGE Philips 4400 fully automatic espresso machine $799.99 (save $200) Get Deal BEST COFFEE ACCESSORY DEAL Cuisinart Supreme Grind automatic coffee grinder $42.49 (save $17.46) Get Deal

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is officially underway (live through March 31) and it's filled to the brim with deals. While the majority of discounts are on major tech — laptops, headphones, TVs, robot vacuums, etc. — we're also seeing the price drops infiltrate home and kitchen products, including coffee makers of all shapes and sizes.

If you're looking to upgrade your coffee cart at home or cut down on spending at the local coffee shop, there are plenty of options on sale at Amazon. Mashable's shopping team will be keeping track of all the best coffee maker deals — single-serve brewers, fancy espresso machines, and more — from Amazon's Big Spring Sale throughout the week. We'll keep this list updated with any new and noteworthy deals we think you should know about.

Best coffee maker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Keurig Keurig K-Elite single-serve coffee maker $99.99 at Amazon
$189.99 Save $90.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Like most Keurig machines, the K-Elite makes brewing a quick cup of coffee a breeze. Just fill it up the reservoir with water, pop in a K-Cup or the Universal K-Cup reusable coffee filter (sold separately) filled with your own grounds, select a cup size (4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 ounces) and strength, and watch it do its thing. Where it stands out from the pack is its huge 75-ounce reservoir, hot water button (for tea, instant oatmeal, soup, etc.), and iced coffee setting. During the Big Spring Sale, its $189.99 price tag is slashed to just $99.99 at Amazon. That's 47% in savings and just $2 away from its best price ever. FWIW, it's currently $148.99 at Keurig's own website.

More coffee maker dealsBest espresso machine deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nespresso Nespresso Vertuo coffee and espresso machine $129.99 at Amazon
$219.99 Save $90 Get Deal Why we like it

Making coffee at home doesn't have to be boring. With the Nespresso Vertuo machine, you can brew single or double shots of espresso, straightforward black coffee, or iced coffee at the touch of a button. The coffee maker offers four different cup sizes (5oz and 8oz coffee, single and double espresso) that each has their own brewing technique and uses barcode technology to ensure you brew up the perfect blend. To get you started, you'll get a dozen Nespresso capsules included. Usually $219.99, it's on sale for just $129.99 during the Big Spring Sale — that's 41% in savings and its lowest price in years. Plus, if you drop an extra $30, you can get a milk frother included for even more fancy drink options.

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