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On its surface, Pee-wee as Himself is a loving two-part documentary looking at the life of the late Paul Reubens, the brilliant comic mind behind the iconic Pee-wee Herman. However, even from the film's opening moments, the battle is clear between subject and director. Reubens sits before a camera, looking straight down the lens, and speaking to his annoyance that his perspective may not be the dominant one in the finished product.

"It turns out you're not supposed to control your own documentary," he laments with clear frustration. He promises the unseen director that he will fight him on this point, adding, "You mark my words." The title card that comes up next plays like a punchline: A Film By Matt Wolf. 

As Reubens died in July of 2023, Wolf has the last laugh here. But the beloved yet controversial comedian is not the butt of the joke in Pee-wee as Himself. Instead, Wolf smartly sets up this battle between Reubens and himself as a parallel to the main thrust of this HBO original: Pee-wee versus Paul.

Over the two feature-length episodes, the documentary guides audiences through his cheerful childhood and wild years at CalArts, his rise to stardom, the turbulent sexual scandals that made him tabloid fodder for years, as well as his comeback. Through it all, Reubens and Wolf explore how Pee-wee was a blessing and a curse for the provocative artist. In doing so, Wolf creates as in-depth a portrait of Reubens as any fan of Pee-wee could ever hope for. However, that means seeing behind the playful boyish exterior, which had so long been a shield, to see the sensitive, wounded man behind him. 

Paul Reubens shares his queerness and inspirations in Pee-wee as Himself. 

A dedicated collector, Reubens not only opens his Los Angeles home with its absurd wealth of kitschy collectibles to Wolf, but also his family photo albums, revealing pictures of him dressed in drag in college and on a Halloween in his youth. With long, elegant dark hair down to his waist, he was an androgynous vision at the art school, playing Jesus in one student film and a sultry mermaid inspired in the next. (When he says he was channelling Cher, the inspiration is immediately clear.)

In interviews, Reubens speaks warmly about the creative discovery of these days, when he first became friends with Laraine Newman, Phil Hartman, and Elvira, the last of whom also shares warm recollections in the doc. But cozy remembrances of twenty-something performance art and first love takes a heart-wrenching turn as Reubens admits frankly that he realized his queerness would be an obstacle to success. So he cut his hair short and strove to "pass" so he might make it big.

When he looks into the camera to explain directly to a younger generation less accustomed to brutal homophobia of the 1980s what "passing" means, there's a familiar pull, like when Pee-wee would look right out to the kids at home, urging them to be their weird selves. Yet here, our hero admits how he hid. 

Reubens gets the last word, eventually.

Wolf's team is up front about the access they had to the star. In title cards they note two important elements to the film's context: 1) Wolf and his team interviewed Reubens for 40 hours, and 2) In that time Reubens never chose to reveal his cancer diagnosis to them. So, he was aware these might be his last days, but the filmmakers were not. The film was precious to its director and subject in different ways. As such, there's an electrifying tension watching his interviews, because while he insists he's not fretting about his "legacy," these very videos show it was on his mind. 

In one moment, he'll offer up a deeply personal revelation, but in the next, he'll insist with a sharp or bored tone that he was joking. As Pee-wee's creator and player, he was in control of his image for much of his professional career. On one hand, his alter-ego was a worldwide sensation, heading hit movies like Pee-wee's Big Adventure, the adored children's program Pee-wee's Playhouse and its spinoff Broadway revival, and endless appearances on talk shows — but always in character. This gave Reubens anonymity, but also denied him acclaim beyond his playhouse buffoonery. But all that changed in 1991, over an incident in an adult movie theater in Sarasota, Florida. 

When the film speaks on this scandal and the unrelated obscenity allegations that arose in 2002, Reubens' perspective takes a backseat. It becomes clear through his absence that Wolf and his team hadn't gotten much footage on these topics before the actor's death. In his place, the friends that stood by him, like his personal assistant Allison Berry, Debi Mazar, and David Arquette, share what those years of public scorn and isolation were like for him. There's an ache in his absence from this second half of the doc, which — intentionally or not — reflects the greater loss of Reubens in the world, both during his exile and now, in the wake of his death.

Yet there's a glorious resilience in his example. For each time he was knocked down and publicly scorned, he rose again, making movies and TV shows in character (2016's delightfully daffy Pee-wee's Big Holiday) and out (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Mystery Men, Pushing Daisies). For Wolf, it could have been easiest to make this upswing the end of his movie, remembering Reubens on a high note. Instead, he circles back to the man himself, playing the self-recorded audio that the multi-hyphenate phenomenon left behind for use in the movie. In it, Reubens' sounds painfully exhausted, but he speaks plainly about how he hopes to be remembered, trying one last time perhaps to take control over a project he worried would define him without his direction. 

In the end, Pee-wee as Himself is not a simple love letter to the iconic character or Reubens. That would suggest Wolf goes easy on either, fawning over them without reservation. This is something greater. Wolf gives Reubens the space to speak for himself, allowing in the edit even the moments when the actor — traumatized by tabloid coverage — second-guesses his desire to share himself. Yet, what's clearest in this marvelous movie is how Pee-wee was a kitschy collection of Reubens' greatest loves and most-treasured ideals. Pee-wee's Playhouse embraces queer performance art, Andy Warhol paintings, and punk band graffiti in a candy-colored vision that allowed its subversion to sneak under the nose of Reagan's ruthlessly conservative America. Through bonkers cartoons, outrageous characters, flailing puppets, and secret words of the day, Pee-wee urged children to be seen, heard, and unapologetically themselves. 

This was his gift to us as children. Thought-provoking, boldly funny, and emotionally riveting, Pee-wee as Himself is his gift to us as grown-ups, as it reveals how hard that lesson can be, and how we must keep pushing ourselves to learn it. 

Pee-wee as Himself is now streaming on Max.

UPDATE: May. 21, 2025, 2:57 p.m. EDT "Pee-wee as Himself" was reviewed out of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. This review, which was originally published on Jan. 25, 2025, has been updated to include current streaming information.

When it comes to Disney's live-action remakes of its own animated films, my position is firmly "against."

Aside from being nostalgia-baiting cash grabs, films like 2017's Beauty and the Beast and 2025's Snow White may boast solid performances, but they never manage to recapture the magic of the medium that built the Disney empire in the first place. Gorgeous, emotive fantasy worlds like The Little Mermaid's underwater kingdom or Aladdin's Agrabah are flattened into CGI sludge. Strange adaptation choices like extra subplots (who needed to know so much about Prince Eric?) clog up what were originally tight, often powerful stories.

Disney isn't even reaching that far back into its catalogue to create these movies. This year's Lilo & Stitch retells the story of a film released all the way back in... 2002. (Meanwhile, 2026's live-action Moana remakes an animated film that's barely a decade old.)

Despite my skepticism, 2025's Lilo & Stitch managed to win me over more than any other Disney live-action remake so far. Much of it comes down to the continuing charm of the original movie, which director Dean Fleischer Camp (Marcel the Shell With Shoes On) capably emulates in the remake. Aside from the occasional baffling change from the original, Lilo & Stitch cements itself as sweetly fun in its own right, thanks to its loving treatment of its central pairing.

Lilo and Stitch shine in live action, too. Maia Kealoha and Stitch in "Lilo & Stitch." Credit: Disney

Like many Disney remakes before it, Lilo & Stitch kicks off as a fairly beat-for-beat recreation of the original film. Exiled alien experiment Stitch (voiced by Chris Sanders, who co-directed and voiced Stitch in the original film) crash lands in Hawaii, where 6-year-old orphan Lilo Pelekai (Maia Kealoha) adopts him as a pet. Together, these two get up to heaps of trouble — but they also learn important messages about family and responsibility.

These familiar beats worked well in the animated film, and they translate well to live action. (Even if this movie is sorely lacking the vibrant colors of the original.) Much of that success comes down to the enduring power of the dynamic duo at Lilo & Stitch's heart, both of whom shine in "live action."

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Newcomer Kealoha is absolutely precious as Lilo, both a rebellious firecracker and a vulnerable outcast. She faces the tough job of acting opposite a completely CGI character, yet she makes every interaction with Stitch feel grounded and real. Any scene where she and Stitch hug? Instant tears.

Stitch himself proves a star in live action as well as animation. Camp and his team crafted a creature who looks and feels real (get a load of that fur!), all without sacrificing expression for photorealism. From his twitchy ears to his massive dark eyes, Stitch proves to be the most successful translation of an animated Disney creature to live action, in large part because the film maintains his dynamic sense of chaos. (A scene where he tears through a wedding is an early highlight.) Sanders' voice work remains impeccable as well, nicely bridging the two iterations of the character.

How is this Lilo & Stitch different from the original? Pleakley and Jumba. Billy Magnussen and Zach Galifianakis in "Lilo & Stitch." Credit: Zach Dougan

Not every Lilo & Stitch character translates as well to live action, though. Stitch's creator, scientist Jumba Jookiba (Zach Galifianakis), and his partner in hunting Stitch down, Earth expert Pleakley (Billy Magnussen), look uncanny as CGI aliens. In Jumba's case, it's a matter of having two many eyes (four), and in Pleakley's, too few (one).

Lilo & Stitch knows this looks less than ideal, which is why the pair spends most of the film in human forms — thanks to alien cloning technology. This allows Fleischer Camp to focus the creature effects on Stitch, as well as add the physical comedy of two aliens trying to look human. Magnussen excels here, his Pleakley all manic smiles and overzealous body language.

Tragically missing is Pleakley's penchant for female-coded clothing, which Camp has stated on TikTok that he tried to include. The omission feels like an attempt to erase any moment that could be read as queer (even though Pleakley and Jumba still feel very queer-coded), making for another disappointing instance of self-censorship on Disney's part. Earlier this year, Disney's Pixar cut a transgender storyline from its series Win or Lose, and in 2022 cut a same-sex kiss in Lightyear until staff pressure led to its restoration.

SEE ALSO: Pixar's LGBTQ employees say Disney censors same-sex affection

Also missing is Lilo's penchant for photographing tourists in Hawaii. What little critique the original had of overtourism in Hawaii is replaced with Lilo sneaking into resorts instead. This too feels like Disney removing Lilo & Stitch's more subversive elements. Given that this story centers on two wild balls of chaos, taming even the slightest edges of the original undermines Lilo & Stitch's very core.

Another disarming change is the removal of the original's ultimate antagonist Captain Gantu. A 20-foot-tall shark-like alien, he likely would have been difficult to render well considering Lilo & Stitch's $100 million budget, which makes it among the cheaper live-action Disney offerings. Still, his absence moves Jumba into a more antagonistic role. Galifianakis, while generally funny, doesn't channel much of Jumba's mad scientist energy. So his take on Jumba comes across as less menacing and more exasperated — an odd choice for a Big Bad.

Lilo and Nani's relationship is a highlight in Lilo & Stitch. Maia Kealoha and Sydney Agudong in "Lilo & Stitch." Credit: Matt Kennedy

While some of Lilo & Stitch's changes from the original don't function very well, the film's decision to focus even more on Nani's (Sydney Agudong) struggles in raising Lilo proves rewarding. The animated film painted a moving portrait of an overwhelmed young woman trying to do what's right for her sister. Camp takes his cues from that to further explore Nani's aspirations and her anxieties, which include securing health insurance for her and Lilo. Agudong is often heartbreaking in these scenes of real-world struggle. Her and Kealoha share a sweet, playful chemistry that brings their sisterhood to poignant life.

These tender scenes between Lilo and Nani are among the most powerful and grounded sequences I've seen in a live-action Disney remake. Also effective are Lilo's bonding scenes with Stitch, including a water fight and a sweet kiss on the nose. Again, much of that impact comes down to how well these same scenes worked in the original film, which makes talking about Disney remakes feel like grading on a curve.

Still, this Lilo & Stitch retains much of the fun of the 2002 film, and it comes with great performances and effects work that actually makes Stitch feel real. Like with every Disney remake, you'd be better off watching the original, but if you have to watch one of the remakes, make it this one.

Lilo & Stitch is now in theaters.

UPDATE: May. 21, 2025, 2:07 p.m. EDT This review was originally published on May 20, 2025. The article has been updated to include current viewing information.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning carries the weight of a meaningful farewell but lacks the courage to commit. The eighth film in the series begins with a sincere American president (Angela Bassett) entreating IMF agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) to take one last mission to save the world. This time, he must defeat a scheming AI called the Entity, which is hell-bent on wiping humans off the face of the earth through computer hacking and nuclear war.

As fans have come to expect of this espionage franchise, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning will deliver globe-trekking, tense twists, jaw-dropping action sequences that make grown-ups feel like kids again, the unrelenting star power of Tom Cruise, and a sentimental belief in the righteousness of one noble man playing by his own rules. But amid these treasures, The Final Reckoning is a film at war with itself. Rather than a fitting send-off to a film series rich in stunts and thrills, it feels like an exquisite corpse of warring artistic goals that is incredible to behold, but never really comes together.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning delivers a plot that refuses to make sense.

Ethan is still on the mission from Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One. He has the hard-won key that should allow him a crack at controlling the Entity. The relentless spy not only needs to outwit this intrepid AI, but also the assassin Gabriel (Esai Morales), who wants to seize its power for his own. Plus, the American president needs some convincing of Ethan's plan, which is not to capture this AI wonder and hand it over to any government. He wants to destroy it, even though stern American counselors to the president insist that killing the Entity would mean destroying cyberspace. How? Despite much, much exposition dropping in brow-furrowing war room scenes, that's never remotely clear.

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Actually, the script by Christopher McQuarrie (who also directs) and Erik Jendresen makes a lot of declarations about the Entity's intentions, powers, and drawbacks without giving much sense of how any of it is possible. This has the effect of making the movie feel less like a sci-fi espionage thriller and more like flat-out fantasy adventure. The Entity becomes effectively an evil spirit that must be captured to end its reign of terror and its influence on the power-hungry or weak-minded. Final Reckoning even offers a doomsday cult devoted to the Entity to unfurl a thin thread.

At 2 hours and 49 minutes, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning takes off running with the plot line from Dead Reckoning, but runs it into the ground by losing sense of what made audiences so excited about the last installment. This fuzzy focus on AI as some vague but almost inescapable demon makes many of the decisions by Ethan and his crew hard to follow if not impossible. Worse yet, McQuarrie and Jendresen's overstuffed plot forces too many of Ethan's allies into a dull box, where they become tools of the plot over engaging characters.

Tom Cruise is in top form, but Hayley Atwell is criminally misused in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

Cruise is a producer and star of this movie, and that's clear even without the title card announcing "A Tom Cruise Production." In Final Reckoning, he is an American action star in full, able to drop a powerful glower to underscore a dramatic moment better than any orchestra swell. He can perform a complicated and astonishing stunt with seeming ease. And truly, no one in cinema history can run as intensely as Cruise; his every speedy step seems to propel the iconic Mission: Impossible theme.

At 62, his latest mission pulls him into the depths of the ocean and into a sky-high dogfight. Whether pummeling cronies with his bare hands or leaping from one in-flight plane to another, Cruise (and his stunt team) make Ethan a one-of-a-kind hero, capable of anything, yet able to express keenly his own morality through a powerful glance. This works even amid Final Reckoning's meandering plotting.

Unfortunately, all the Ethan-centered heroics leave little room for his expansive crew to shine. Reprising their roles as IMF agents Luther Stickell and Benji Dunn, Ving Rhames and Simon Pegg have little screen time, but solid impact. They've mastered the art of making the most of these brotherly supporting roles. But more recent additions — like Hayley Atwell as pickpocket turned agent Grace and Pom Klementieff as assassin turned ally Paris — have achingly little to do.

Klementieff gets a fun opening fight scene and a tender sequence in the third act. But frankly, that finale feels in conflict with her chilly character, as everywhere in between her dialogue is the same one-note joke of being apathetic, in French. Atwell, who was established as Cruise's next love interest in Dead Reckoning, becomes an unrecognizable nag in Final Reckoning. Her spirited banter and self-assurance has been swapped for tedious dialogue filled with worry or bizarrely out-of-character proclamations, like that Ethan should take over Entity and effectively rule the world!

A collection of critically heralded actors, from Academy-Award winner Bassett to Emmy-winner Nick Offerman to Morales, Hannah Waddingham, Shea Whigham, and Janet McTeer, are similarly underused in scenes that involve a lot of furrowed brow-talking, but too little logic. Their intensity might have better sold the absurdity if McQuarrie didn't linger so long in these preposterous war room discussions.

Tramell Tillman steals Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

The underwhelming dialogue, which veers from exposition dumping to near-religious proclamations, proves a stumbling block for much of the Final Reckoning ensemble. Even Cruise struggles with comically dramatic lines like, "We can deceive the Lord of Lies!"

But Severance star Tramell Tillman strides where others stumble. It's not that he gets better dialogue. Many of his lines are unremarkable, like, "Oh, OK" in response to some intense Ethan declaration. But Tillman builds a world with his curious delivery.

Playing a smooth submarine captain, Tillman delivers every line as if he is welcoming Ethan into an exclusive resort. There's an almost seductive attitude to Tillman's captain, who moves suavely in the tight confines of the submarine and addresses his crew with a magnanimous warmth. As if he had not a concern in the world, he oozes charisma, which is reflected by his invitingly smirking crewmate Kodiak, played by Love Lies Bleeding's Katy O'Brian. Together they weave an underwater world of camaraderie and personality that had me wishing Ethan would abandon his mission and just hang out there for a spell. This series has offered scads of compelling characters. But I was sad to see the plot plunge away from this submarine crew so soon. I'd follow Tillman's captain anywhere, just because of the beguiling way he says "OK."

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is bloated but very fun.

The final hour of Final Reckoning is jam-packed with suspense as action sequences between Ethan and his crew are cut across each other. Editor Eddie Hamilton masterfully creates tension while underlying how everything in the impossible plan to defeat the Entity must come together in "the blink of an eye." When the action scenes are hitting as they should, it's hard to imagine anything better to experience in a theater than a Mission: Impossible movie. Even Cruise's old-school sincerity is contagious, as Ethan throws his life on the line one more time for life, liberty, and an idealized American way.

Very likely, you'll walk out of the cinema with a rush and joy, marveling over the stunts and heroics. But if you linger on the details of Final Reckoning, you begin to notice plot holes and dangling threads. You may get hung up on the tonal shifts that feel less like a flowing dance — as they did in Dead Reckoning — and more like a frenzied battle between ideas. In some ways, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning feels like the final chapter. Ethan's colleagues praise him so intensely that several scenes feel like a premature eulogy for the still (ass-)kicking agent. The title and the snarling threats of the antagonist Gabriel — who promises a "final reckoning" — suggest this is Ethan's last mission, should he choose to accept it. Cruise's drive to top himself with not one but two absolutely bonkers action set pieces feels like an encore before he retires the character for good. Plus, a reprisal of a character long forgotten in the franchise is not only a welcome surprise, but also suggests this story is coming to a comforting close. (Cheers to Rolf Saxon and Lucy Tulugarjuk, who are splendid scene partners.)

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However, McQuarrie also refuses to shut doors that seem to be closing. Without giving away third-act spoilers, I can say Final Reckoning pulls its punches, seemingly to allow for a IMF story to continue. Yet what might make for a happy ending isn't satisfyingly resolved either. Rather than providing a sense of resolution, McQuarrie ends the film with a sequence meant to speak to enduring connection, but it feels jarringly isolating because of how disjointedly it is presented.

Essentially, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning feels like the filmmakers were both trying to make this the final movie in a successful franchise — and also leaving the door open for more. In waffling over that, they deliver a final chapter that is in turns thrilling and frustrating. Rather than going out with a bang, Mission: Impossible may go out with the fizzled whimper of a message self-destructing in a tape deck.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is in theaters now.

UPDATE: May. 21, 2025, 2:44 p.m. EDT This review was originally published on May 14, 2025. The article has been updated to include current viewing information.

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Feathers, rhinestones, and visually stunning cinematography draw you in from the get-go in The Last Showgirl, but the heart and soul of the outstanding cast keep you hooked. Pamela Anderson, in her ostensible comeback role, leads Gia Coppola's gripping Vegas drama about aging and resilience alongside other big names — Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Kiernan Shipka, Brenda Song, and Billie Lourd.

As Mashable's reviewer noted, there are "several strokes of smart meta-textual casting, resulting in an ensemble that grounds the movie's visual chaos in distinctly human melodies." It's no surprise the film was nominated for several major awards.

As of May 23, you can finally stream The Last Showgirl at home. Here's what you need to know.

What is The Last Showgirl about?

The Last Showgirl follows 50-something Shelly (Anderson), a veteran Las Vegas burlesque dancer, who learns from her boss, Eddie (Bautista), that her show is unexpectedly being closed down after decades of success. Lost as to what to do next, she strives to reconnect with her estranged adult daughter, Hannah (Lourd), who has often taken a backseat to her showgirl family.

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Is The Last Showgirl worth watching?

The Pamela Anderson renaissance alone is reason enough to watch The Last Showgirl. The largely positive reviews are just a bonus. Currently, the film has an 83 percent critic rating and 72 percent audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, making it certifiably fresh. Unfortunately, it was snubbed by the Academy for any Oscar nominations, but it did earn nods at the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and BAFTAs.

"Gia Coppola's The Last Showgirl is a spellbinding film about aging, made with tremendous texture and soul," Mashable reviewer Siddhant Adlakha writes.

Read our full review of The Last Showgirl.

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Buy or rent on digital

The Last Showgirl originally opened for an awards-qualifying run in limited release, then opened nationwide on Jan. 10. Just a little over a month later, the Vegas drama officially became available to watch at home on Feb. 18. You can purchase the film at video-on-demand retailers like Prime Video and Apple TV or rent it for 30 days. If you choose to rent, just keep in mind that once you start watching, you'll only have 48 hours to finish.

Here are some quick links to buy the film on digital:

• Prime Video — $4.99 to buy or rent

• Google Play — $14.99 to buy, $4.99 to rent

• Fandango at Home — $14.99 to buy, $5.99 to rent

• Apple TV — $4.99 to buy or rent

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Streamers can finally tune into The Last Showgirl as well. The Pamela Anderson comeback movie officially made its debut on Hulu on May 23. Hulu subscriptions start at $9.99 per month, but there are a few different ways you can save. Check out the best Hulu streaming deals below.

The best Hulu streaming dealsBest Hulu deal for most people: Hulu annual subscription Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu Hulu (with ads) annual subscription $99.99 per year (save $19.89) Get Deal

The best way to cut back on streaming costs is to sign up for an annual Hulu plan instead of a monthly plan. Paying for a year up front costs just $99.99 ($8.33 broken down monthly), while a $9.99 monthly plan would add up to $119.88 in a year. That means you'll save about 16% or just shy of $20 in the long run.

Best bundle deal: Get Hulu and Disney+ for 45% off Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu / Disney+ Hulu and Disney+ (with ads) $10.99 per month (save $8.99 per month) Get Deal

Disney's bundle plans are the best way to slash the costs of multiple streaming services at once. You can bundle Disney+ and Hulu in the Disney Duo Basic bundle and get both streamers with ads for only $10.99 per month. That's just $1 more than paying for one streamer on its own, saving you about 45%. You can also throw HBO Max into the mix for a total of $16.99 per month, saving you about 44% on all three services.

Best for students: Hulu Student Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu Hulu Student (with ads) $1.99 per month (save $8 per month) Get Deal

College students can get a Hulu subscription for only $1.99 per month. That's 80% off the usual cost of a Hulu with ads plan. The only requirement is that you can verify your college email address using SheerID.

Best for T-Mobile users: Hulu (with ads) included for Go5G Next customers Opens in a new window Credit: T-Mobile / Hulu Hulu (with ads) free for select T-Mobile customers Get Deal

If you're looking for a way to get Hulu for free in 2025, this is it. Aside from the 30-day free trial, you can get a free Hulu subscription with ads if you switch your phone plan to T-Mobile's Go5G Next plan. Not only will you get Hulu, but also Netflix and Apple TV+. If you're already on the Go5G Next plan and have yet to take advantage of this deal, head over to the T-Mobile promo page and choose "redeem now" to claim the offer. You'll just have to enter your T-Mobile number and account details in order to sign up for Hulu. You can read more terms and details on the promo page as well.

Note: After your initial 12-month promotional period, you'll also have to take action in order to keep your subscription alive.

The best Memorial Day deals for under $100: BEST SPEAKER DEAL Sony ULT Field 1 $88 (save $41.99) Get Deal BEST TECH DEAL Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera $64.99 (save $64.99) Get Deal BEST TOY DEAL Tonies Toniebox Starter Set $99.99 (save $40) Get Deal BEST HOME DEAL Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 multicooker $59.99 (save $30) Get Deal

Memorial Day might be the holiday for reopening swimming pools, long days in the late spring sun, and kids getting out of school, but these days, it's also a time to secure excellent savings on products from online commerce platforms. And if you've got the itch to shop, you can upgrade a ton of your gadgets for less than $100. From noise-cancelling headphones to Lego sets, there's a little something for everyone.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's Memorial Day Sale has already started — shop tech, home goods, and more

Below, we're keeping a running list of the best deals under $100 that are available this Memorial Day. We'll keep this list updated with new deals that we find.

The best Memorial Day speaker and headphone deal under $100 Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony ULT Field 1 $88 at Amazon
$129.99 Save $41.99 Get Deal Why we like it

The Sony ULT Field 1 came out last year and quickly joined the ranks of our favorite Bluetooth speakers. Its battery life is just OK at 12 hours, but we love practically everything else about it — the sound quality, customizable EQ levels, low-profile design, bass-thumping ULT setting, and durable everything-proof build. As Mashable's Miller Kern put it in her review, "The ULT Field 1 speaker is impressive, there’s no denying that." During Amazon's Memorial Day sale, it's back down to its best price ever: just $88.

More Memorial Day speaker and headphone deals

• Sony SRS-XB100 — $38 $59.99 (save $21.99)

• JBL Go 4 — $39.95 $49.95 (save $10)

• Anker Soundcore Life Q20 noise-cancelling headphones — $39.98 $59.99 (save $20.01)

• Anker Soundcore Space A30 noise-cancelling earbuds — $44.99 $79.99 (save $35)

• EarFun Air Pro 4 noise-cancelling earbuds — $59.84 $79.99 (save $20.15)

• JBL Quantum 400 — $59.95 $99.95 (save $40)

• Anker Soundcore Sport X20 earbuds — $63.99 $79.99 (save $16)

• Calmbee Hybrid noise-cancelling headphones — $69.99 $109.99 (save $40)

• Anker Soundcore Liberty 4NC earbuds — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30)

• Anker Soundcore Space One noise-cancelling headphones — $79 $99 (save $20)

• Sony ULT Field 1 — $88 $129.99 (save $41.99)

• Treblab Z2 noise-cancelling headphones — $89.95 $129.97 (save $40.02)

• Sony WH-CH720N noise-cancelling headphones — $98 $149.99 (save $51.99)

• Beats Pill — $99.95 $149.95 (save $50)

The best Memorial Day tech deal under $100 Opens in a new window Credit: Blink Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera $64.99 at Amazon
$129.98 Save $64.99 Get Deal Why we like it

The floodlight version of the Blink Outdoor 4 camera shines a light — 700 lumens of motion-triggered light to be specific — on what's happening outside of your home at night. With two-way audio and crisp HD footage, you can speak to people and pets and get a better idea of whether the noise you heard was an intruder or just a raccoon. You can unlock even more features with a Blink subscription plan as well. Slash 50% off for Memorial Day and invest in your home security before your summer travels.

More Memorial Day tech deals

• Luckymore Wireless Carplay Adapter — $60.33 $99.99 (save $39.66)

• SinKeu 88.8Wh|65Watts Portable Laptop Charger — $61.99 $99.98 (save $37.99)

• Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera — $64.99 $129.98 (save $64.99)

• Ecobee smart sensor (2-pack) — $79.98 $99.99 (save $20.01)

• Blink Outdoor 4 with Sync Module XR — $83.99 $139.99 (save $56)

• Kingslim D4 Dual Dash Cam — $84.98 $139.99 (save $55.01)

• Blink Outdoor 4 (2-pack) — $84.99 $179.99 (save $95)

• Amazon Fire TV Soundbar — $89.99 $119.99 (save $30)

• Amazon Fire TV Cube — $99.99 $139.99 (save $40)

• Samsung 24-inch Essential Monitor S30GD — $99.99 $129.99 (save $30)

The best Memorial Day toy deal under $100 Opens in a new window Credit: Tonies Tonies Toniebox Starter Set $99.99 at Amazon
$139.99 Save $40.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Built for screen-free listening and play, the Toniebox inspires kids' imaginations with bedtime stories, music, and education. The starter set includes four Tonies to get your kids playtime started ASAP: Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and Playtime Puppy. Each one plays between 20 minutes and an hour of songs, stories, and more. Snag it while it's on sale for just below $100 and swap tablet time for something a bit more inspiring.

More Memorial Day toy deals under $100

• Melissa & Doug Ms. Rachel Wooden Learning Blocks — $16.50 $29.99 (save $13.49)

• Melissa & Doug Wooden Make-a-Cake Mixer Set — $18.50 $32.99 (save $14.49)

• Lego Classic Creative Brick Box — $31.99 $59.99 (save $28)

• Lego Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House — $39.49 $59.99 (save $20.50)

• Plugo STEM Pack by PlayShifu — $48.16 $119.99 (save $71.83)

• Lego Disney Stitch building kit — $51.99 $64.99 (save $13)

• Step2 Push Around Buggy Kids Push Car — $54.99 $79.99 (save $25)

• LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit building kit — $59.95 $74.99 (save $15.04)

• Teamson Kids Princess Gisele Polka Dot Print 2-Piece — $89.95 $152.99 (save $63.04)

• Tonies Toniebox Starter Set — $99.99 $139.99 (save $40)

The best Memorial Day home deal under $100 Opens in a new window Credit: Instant Pot Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 multicooker (3-quart) $59.99 at Amazon
$89.99 Save $30.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The Instant Pot is still worth all of the hype years later. The 7-in-1 Duo is a cult favorite multicooker that serves as seven different gadgets in one: pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, steamer, sauté pan and food warmer. It also includes 13 customizable smart programs for pressure cooking ribs, soups, beans, poultry, and more. At just $59.99 (about $20 shy of its record-low), it's a total steal.

More Memorial Day home deals under $100

• Hydro Flask 64-ounce bottle with flex straw cap —$48.71 $64.95 (save $16.24)

• Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 multicooker — $59.99 $89.99 (save $30)

• Levoit 200S-P smart air purifier — $74.99 $89.99 (save $15)

• Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite — $74.98 $89.99 (save $15.01)

• Instant Vortex Plus air fryer (6-quart) — $99.95 $169.99 (save $70.04)

• Nostalgia Retro Classic microwave — $99.99 $119.99 (save $20)

The best Memorial Day deals you can get right now, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)

• Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)

• Kodak Mini 2 Retro Instant Photo Printer With 68 Sheets Bundle — $89.99 (List Price $139.99)

• Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)

• Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99

• Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro 8-in-1 Wi-Fi Smart Lock With Fingerprint ID — $139.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $499.99 (List Price $699.95)

• Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $349.99 (List Price $599.00)

• Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case   — $199.00 (List Price $249.00)

The best Memorial Day deals for under $50: BEST HEADPHONES DEAL Anker Soundcore P20i earbuds $19.98 (save $20.01) Get Deal BEST TECH DEAL Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max $29.99 (save $30 with code MAX4KNEW) Get Deal BEST KITCHEN DEAL Chefman Roll n' Go food warming mat $39.95 (save $40.04) Get Deal BEST HOME SECURITY DEAL Blink Video Doorbell + Sync Module 2 $34.99 (save $35) Get Deal Best Beauty and Skincare Deal Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting BHA Exfoliant $28.00 (Save $7) Get Deal

Memorial Day weekend is (almost) finally here, and the sales have rolled out across the board. Despite the economically rocky first half of 2025, with tariffs catapulting prices across the board, we're pleasantly surprised by the number of deals floating around. You can even snag a handful of gadgets for less than $50. In fact, there's plenty to find at this affordable price point.

Whether you're looking to grab a pair of headphones for your summer travels, a Bluetooth speaker to jam out by the pool, a new streaming device to catch up on all your favorite shows, or a portable water bottle to up your hydration, there's a little something for everyone on sale for Memorial Day. Check out the best deals under $50 — we'll update this list as more sales go live, so stay tuned while you get your shop on.

Best Memorial Day headphones deal under $50 Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Soundcore P20i earbuds $19.98 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $20.01 Get Deal Why we like it

Our favorite budget earbuds of 2025, the Soundcore P20is, are on sale for less than $20 at Amazon during their Memorial Day sale. That's half off the usual list price of $40. It's hard to expect a lot from a pair of earbuds at that price, but we're shocked at how impressive they actually are. The battery life outshines the AirPods at 10 hours per charge, and with the equalizer presets on the companion app, they can produce the kind of well-rounded sound you'd expect from earbuds three times the price. You can even set up to three touch controls on each bud, and use the "find device" feature to keep track of them.

More headphones and speakers deals under $50

• Anker Soundcore P20i earbuds — $19.98 $39.99 (save $20.01)

• Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go speaker — $19.98 $34.99 (save $15.01)

• Anker Soundcore V20i open-ear headphones — $28.48 $49.99 (save $21.51)

• Anker Soundcore 2 Bluetooth speaker — $29.44 $44.99 (save $15.55)

• JBL Quantum 200 wired gaming headset — $29.95 $59.95 (save $30)

• Anker Soundcore P30i noise-cancelling earbuds — $29.98 $49.99 (save $20.01)

• Sony WH-CH520 headphones — $38 $59.99 (save $21.99)

• Sony SRS-XB100 speaker — $38 $59.99 (save $21.99)

• JBL Go 4 — $39.95 $49.95 (save $10)

• JBL Tune 510BT headphones — $39.95 $49.95 (save $10)

• Anker Soundcore Life Q20 hybrid headphones — $39.98 $59.99 (save $20.01)

• Anker Soundcore Space A40 noise-cancelling earbuds — $44.99 $79.99 (save $35)

• JBL Clip 5 — $49.95 $79.95 (save $30)

• JBL Endurance Race TWS earbuds — $49.95 $79.95 (save $30)

• EarFun UBOOM L Bluetooth speaker — $49.99 $85.99 (save $36)

Best Memorial Day streaming device deal under $50 Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max $29.99 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $30.00 with code MAX4KNEW Get Deal Why we like it

If you're in the market for a new streaming device, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max offers the most bang for your buck. It's the first and only Fire TV Stick with Ambient Experience, which lets you turn your TV into artwork like Samsung's The Frame, but for a small fraction of the cost. It packs over 2,000 pieces of museum-quality images to choose from. Plus, it has the most storage of any Fire TV Stick at 16GB; features WiFi-6E, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos support; and lets you play Xbox games sans console. Just $59.99 on a regular day, it's only $29.99 for Memorial Day when you use the code MAX4KNEW at checkout.

More tech deals under $50

• Amazon Fire TV Stick HD — $17.99 $34.99 (save $17 with code FTVHDWIN)

• Epicka universal travel adapter — $19.98 $24.99 (save $5.01)

• Blink Mini 2 — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20)

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25 with code WIN4KFTV)

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30 with code MAX4KNEW)

• Anker 6-port charging station — $29.99 $45.99 (save $16)

• Blink Video Doorbell + Sync Module 2 — $34.99 $69.99 (save $35)

• Anker 525 Charging Station — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)

• Square Reader (2nd gen) — $49.98 $58.99 (save $9.01)

• Blink Outdoor 4 — $49.99 $99.99 (save $50)

• Anker Prime USB-C 3-port charger block — $49.99 $84.99 (save $35)

Best Memorial Day home deal under $50 Opens in a new window Credit: Chefman Chefman Roll 'n' Go Food Warming Mat $39.95 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $40.04 Get Deal Why we like it

Before your Memorial Day shenanigans, you might want to grab this Chefman Roll 'n' Go food warming mat to keep all your delicious goodies hot for your guests. It'll only cost you $39.95 on sale, which is 50% off its usual cost and its best price on record. Its convenient rollable design makes it easy to travel with and store when you're not using it. Just unroll it, select between three temperatures, and you're ready to go.

More home and travel deals under $50

• Life360 Tile Mate — $19.99 $24.99 (save $5)

• Hydro Flask 12-ounce insulated food jar — $22 $34.95 (save $12.95)

• Chefman cordless portable blender — $25.92 $39.99 (save $14.07)

• Owala 40-ounce travel tumbler — $27.99 $39.99 (save $12)

• Black+Decker cordless handheld vacuum — $27.99 $39.99 (save $12)

• Thermacell E-Series rechargeable mosquito repeller — $31.98 $39.99 (save $8.01)

• Hydro Flask 32-ounce flex straw lid — $33.71 $44.95 (save $11.24)

• Chefman XL electric griddle — $33.95 $39.99 (save $6.04)

• Chefman Roll 'n’ Go food warming mat — $39.95 $79.99 (save $40.04)

• Dash Deluxe everyday griddle — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)

• LifeStraw Go Series 24-ounce water filter bottle — $44.96 $59.95 (save $14.99)

• Coleman Pro 16-can premium soft cooler — $44.99 $59.99 (save $15)

• Philips Hue Indoor 10-foot solo lightstrip base kit — $47.59 $69.99 (save $22.40)

• Bissell CleanView Compact upright vacuum — $49.99 $59.99 (save $10)

• American Soft Linen 4-Piece bath towel set — $36.99 $67.20 (save $30.21)

• Blissy silk pillowcase — $44.47 $58.87 (save $14.40)

Best Memorial Day beauty and skincare deal under $50 Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting BHA Exfoliant $28 at Amazon
$35 Save $7 Get Deal Why we like it

Physical exfoliants can sometimes cause more damage than you want for sensitive skin, especially when it comes to your face. This chemical exfoliant can protect your skin while removing that dreaded layer of dead stuff. When used properly, it can assist with reducing the appearance of pores and even fine lines. It's best used in tandem with a barrier-restoring skincare routine, but it's great when added to any regimen thanks to its variety of skin-loving ingredients.

More beauty and skincare deals under $50

• Coco & Eve Self Tanner Mousse Kit — $41 $31.36 (save $9.64)

• EltaMD Sport Sunscreen Lotion — $41 $31.36 (save $9.64)

• RoC Multi Correxion 5 in 1 Chest, Neck, and Face Moisturizer — $19.72 $25.95 (save $6.23)

• Peace Out Acne Healing Dots — $20.79 $33 (save $12.21)

• Clinique Take The Day Off Micellar Cleansing Wipes — $17.76 $22 (save $4.24)

The best Memorial Day deals you can get right now, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)

• Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)

• Kodak Mini 2 Retro Instant Photo Printer With 68 Sheets Bundle — $89.99 (List Price $139.99)

• Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)

• Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99

• Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro 8-in-1 Wi-Fi Smart Lock With Fingerprint ID — $139.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $499.99 (List Price $699.95)

• Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $349.99 (List Price $599.00)

• Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case   — $199.00 (List Price $249.00)

The best Memorial Day deals to shop on Amazon right now: Best tech deal Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet $174.99 (save $55) Get Deal Best vacuum deal Levoit LVAC-200 cordless vacuum cleaner $149.97 (save $50.02) Get Deal Best outdoor deal Char-Broil Patio Bistro TRU-Infrared Electric Grill $131.93 (save $118.06) Get Deal Best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones $229 (save $120) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine (stainless steel) $599.99 (save $249.96) Get Deal Best home security deal Blink Video Doorbell $34.99 (save $35) Get Deal

Memorial Day is just around the corner, and you know what that means: Sales galore. As usual, Amazon is ahead of the game with up to 55% off select items from Amazon devices, kitchen items, home goods, electronics, and more, so shoppers can start prepping for summer. The sale started on May 16 and runs through Monday, May 26. It's a great time to snag some new headphones, grab an affordable tablet to keep the kids busy on summer trips, or restock the outdoor gear.

SEE ALSO: Best Memorial Day mattress deals in 2025 that are already live: Shop Nectar, Brooklyn Bedding, Purple, and more

Of course, these deals might get even better as the holiday weekend gets closer. (We’ll be keeping an eye on prices and updating this story regularly.) But there’s no harm in snatching up a few discounts now, especially for high-demand items with limited availability.

Here are some of the best Amazon Memorial Day sales you can shop now.

Best tech deal Amazon Fire Max 11 64GB 11" 2000x1200 Tablet $174.99 at Amazon
$229.99 Save $55 Get Deal Why we like it

The Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet is currently on sale for $174.99, down from $229.99. This isn’t the lowest price we’ve seen for this tablet (around $139.99 in November), but it’s still a pretty good deal for a newish tablet (it’s a 13th-gen, released in 2023).

The Fire Max 11 has an 11-inch display, 64GB of storage (you can expand it to up to 1 TB with a micro-SD card), and 14 hours of battery life. It’s ideal for streaming your favorite shows or reading e-books on the go. (You can game on it, too.) It’s also equipped with Alexa and compatible with the Amazon Stylus Pen.

More tech deals

• Tile by Life360 Mate — $19.99 $24.99 (Save $5)

• Blink Mini 2 — $19.99 $39.99 (Save $20)

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K — $29.99 $49.99 (Save $20)

• AirFly Pro — $41.99 $54.99 (Save $13)

• Apple Pencil (2nd gen) — $99 $129 (Save $30)

• Amazon Fire TV Cube — $99.99 $139.99 (Save $40)

• Amazon eero 6+ mesh WiFi system — $224.99 $299.99 (Save $75)

• Nebula Capsule 3 GTV Projector — $399.99 $529.99 (Save $130)

Best vacuum deal LEVOIT Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Stick Vac with Tangle-Resistant Design, Up to 50 Minutes, Powerful Suction, Rechargeable, Lightweight, and Versatile for Carpet, Hard Floor, Pet Hair, Black & White $149.97 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $50.02 Get Deal Why we like it

Right now, you can get the Levoit LVAC-200 cordless vacuum cleaner for just $149.97, down from $199.99. That’s 25% off and only $10 away from its lowest price ever.

This isn’t a Dyson, but it’s still a good vacuum if you want something that’s lightweight and cordless. The Levoit LVAC-200 has a suction power of 70 AW and a run time of up to 50 minutes with the Crevice or Pet Tool in Eco mode. You can also really get into those tight spots with the LED lights and 180-degree rotation.

More vacuum deals

• Shark HV371 Rocket Pro DLX — $139.99 $199.99 (Save $60)

• Levoit Cordless Vacuum Cleaner — $149.97 $199.99 (Save $50.02)

• Shark Pet IX141 — $179.99 $259.99 (Save $80)

• iRobot Roomba (Q0120) — $199.99 $249.99 (Save $70)

• Dyson V8 Plus — $349.99 $469.99 (Save $120)

• Shark AI Ultra — $349.99 $599.99 (Save $250)

• Dyson V11 Origin — $469.99 $569.99 (Save $100)

Best outdoor deal Char-Broil Patio Bistro TRU-Infrared Electric Grill Black $131.93 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $118.06 Get Deal Why we like it

The Char-Broil Patio Bistro TRU-Infrared Electric Grill is currently on sale for $131.93, down from $249.99. That’s a 47% discount and a whopping $118.06 in savings. Again, it’s not the lowest we’ve seen on this grill (the lowest was $125.99), but it’s still a solid deal.

This is a great option for those who don’t have a lot of outdoor space or don’t want to deal with propane or charcoal. (Just be sure to read your lease! Some apartments don’t allow grills on balconies.) The TRU-Infrared technology cooks up to 50% juicier food (according to the manufacturer), and the grill has 320 square inches of cooking space, so you can still grill up plenty of food for friends and family.

More outdoor deals

• MiiR Camp Cup — $23.76 $27.95 (Save $4.19)

• Thermacell E-Series Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller — $31.98 $39.99 (Save $8.01)

• BioLite CampStove KettlePot & Coffee Set — $44.96 $59.95 (Save $14.99)

• Epic Water Filters Vostok Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle — $48.75 $65 (Save $16.25)

• Coleman Triton 2-Burner Propane Stove — $82.95 $129.99 (Save $47.04)

• Cuisinart indoor/outdoor electric grill — $129.99 $149.99 (Save $20)

• Osprey Poco LT Lightweight Child Carrier Backpack — $220.95 $295 (Save $74.05)

• Blackstone 28-inch flat top gas grill — $223.78 $249.99 (Save $26.21)

• Ninja FrostVault 45qt Wheeled Cooler — $249.99 $299.99 (Save $50)

• Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 — $279.99 $344.99 (Save $65)

• Ooni Koda 12 Gas Pizza Oven — $318 $399 (Save $81)

• Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station — $448.99 $999 (Save $550.01)

• BOTE Wulf Aero Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Kit (10 feet, 4 inches) — $475.15 $559 (Save $83.85)

Best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort Headphones $229 at Walmart
$672.63 Save $443.63 See It Why we like it

If you have upcoming travel plans for the long Memorial Day weekend or you'll be heading abroad this summer, your packing list surely includes noise-cancelling headphones for the flight. Bose makes some of the most impressive noise-cancellation in the industry and the Bose QuietComfort Headphones are on sale for just $229, marked down from the normal price of $349. This steep discount makes them a solid choice and might be a better fit if you've already dropped some serious money on flights. They're not quite as impressive as our favorite Bose QuietComfort Ultra, but those are still hanging out at full price, which is $429.

The Bose QuietComfort headphones come with bragging rights: getting up to 24 hours of playtime with a seriously comfortable design. The colorway options are also impressive, including your standard black and white but also a Chilled Lilac and Twilight Blue.

The best Memorial Day deals you can get right now, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)

• Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)

• Kodak Mini 2 Retro Instant Photo Printer With 68 Sheets Bundle — $89.99 (List Price $139.99)

• Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)

• Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99

• Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro 8-in-1 Wi-Fi Smart Lock With Fingerprint ID — $139.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $499.99 (List Price $699.95)

• Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $349.99 (List Price $599.00)

• Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case   — $199.00 (List Price $249.00)

More headphones, earbuds, and speaker deals

• Soundcore by Anker P20i Wireless Earbuds — $19.98 $39.99 (Save $20.01)

• JBL Go 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker — $39.95 $49.95 (Save $10)

• Soundcore AeroClip by Anker — $129.98 $169.99 (Save $40.01)

• Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro — $189.99 $249.99 (Save $60)

• Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones — $228 $348 (Save $120)

• Sonos Move 2 — $336 $449 (Save $113)

Best kitchen deal Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine (stainless steel) $599.99 at Amazon
$849.95 Save $249.96 See It Why we like it

While it's down to the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon, grab the Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine. Instead of paying the normal $849.95, you'll be able to become a professional home barista for just $599.99. Be sure to snag the stainless steel colorway options since the others are still well above this sale price.

With a sleek design and intuitive buttons, the Breville is your ticket to summer mornings spent in the backyard with an espresso. Or you could go with a latte thanks to the machine's manual milk foamer that achieves perfect texture. The dosing control grind is also incredibly useful, as is the built-in conical burr grinder.

More kitchen deals

• Brita Large Water Filter Pitcher — $23.49 $28.39 (Save $4.90)

• Owala Stainless Steel Insulated Travel Tumbler (40 ounce) — $27.99 $39.99 (Save $12)

• Drip EZ Secondz collapsible food storage containers — $38.99 $44.99 (Save $8)

• Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Mini Electric Pressure Cooker — $59.99 $89.99 (Save $30)

• Ninja Air Fryer Pro 5-in-1 (5-quart Max) — $114.99 $139.99 (Save $25)

• Nutribullet Triple Prep System — $179.19 $229.99 (Save $50.80)

• Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker (NC301) — $199.99 $229.99 (Save $30)

• De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo Espresso Machine — $510.99 $749.95 (Save $238.96)

Best home security deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Blink Video Doorbell + Sync Module 2 $34.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $35.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Since Memorial Day signifies the beginning of summer vacation season, it's wise to upgrade you home's security. The Blink Video Doorbell with Sync Module 2 is on sale at Amazon for just $34.99, marked down from the standard price of $69.99 which means you'll be getting a 50% discount. The sale price is also the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

The Blink Video Doorbell gives you a 1080p view of your home's front door which is useful both for when you're away on vacation but also when you're home. You'll be able to see the kids made it home from school on time or the grocery delivery arrived. Set-up takes just a few minutes with the included batteries and then connect up in the Blink app.

More home security deals

• Blink Mini 2 camera — $19.99 $39.99 (Save $20)

• TP-Link 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝗼 MagCam — $59.99 $89.99 (Save $30 with code 5C425CAM)

• SimpliSafe 9 Piece Wireless Home Security System — $179.98 $299.99 (Save $120.01)

The best Memorial Day deals: Best mattress deal Nectar Save up to 50% on mattresses and 65% on bundles Get Deal Best home deal Ruggable Take 20% off sitewide with code MEMDAY Get Deal Best tech deal Best Buy Save on laptops, OLED TVs, smartwatches, and more Get Deal Best kitchen deal Made In Save up to 25% off cookware Get Deal

While Memorial Day technically falls on May 26, the weekend's celebrations have already started. To kick off the unofficial start of summer, are a wave of great deals across retailers.

We've rounded up the best deals to shop right now. Leading the way are mattress deals, followed by home and kitchen deals. However, as we get closer to Memorial Day, tech deals are popping up too. Find savings up to $120 off on Sony's WH-1000XM line of headphones and earbuds.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's Memorial Day Sale has already started — shop tech, home goods, and more

But that's just the start of the deals, we've lined up. Here are all of the best Memorial Day sales to shop now.

Best Memorial Day mattress deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nectar Nectar $649 at Nectar
$1,598 Save $949 Save up to 50% on mattresses and 65% on bundles Get Deal Why we like it

A big sale event means big savings on mattresses. The absolute best savings we've found is on Nectar mattresses. This Memorial Day, save up to 65% on bundles and 50% on mattresses. Right now, you can grab Nectar's queen memory foam mattress for $649, down from $1,598 to save you $949.

More Memorial Day mattress and bedding deals

• Amerisleep: Save up to $6,000 on any mattress with promo code MD600

• Avocado: Take 10% off sitewide with promo code HONOR10

• Bear: Save 35% on mattresses and get two free pillows with promo code MEMORIALDAY

• Big Fig: Take 25% off sitewide with code MEMDAY

• Birch: Save 25% sitewide and get two free pillows with a new mattress with code MEMDAY25

• Brooklinen: Take up to 75% off sheets and pillowcase sets

• Brooklyn Bedding: Take 30% off sitewide with promo code MEMORIAL30

• Casper: Take up to 30% off on mattresses

• Citizenry: Save 20% sitewide

• Coyuchi: Take 20% off sitewide

• Double Stitch: Save up to 50% with code CS50

• DreamCloud: Save up to 60% on mattresses

• Eli & Elm: Save up to 45%

• Helix: Take 25% sitewide and get two free products with Helix Luxe or Elite mattress

• Leesa: Save 30% on mattresses and get a free sleep bundle

• Layla: Get free pillows with every mattress and take up to $1,018 off bundles

• Mattress Firm: Take up to 60% off and get a free adjustable base with select mattresses

• Naturepedic: Take up to 20% off organic mattresses

• Naturepedic: Take up to 20% off organic bedding

• Nectar: Save up to 50% on mattresses and 65% on bundles

• Nest: Take up to $60 off bedding

• Nest: Save up to $1,321 on new mattresses and get a free bundle

• Parachute: Save 30% sitewide

• Puffy: Take up to $1,350 off with code MEMORIALDAY

• Puffy: Save 15% on all mattress accessories including sheets and pillows

• Purple: Take up to $700 off on a mattress and base, plus 20% off bedding and pillows, now through June 3

• Saatva: Save up to $600 on mattresses

• Silk & Snow: Save up to 32% on bedding bundles

• Sleep Number: Save up to 50% on smart beds

• Tuft & Needle: Save 20% on select mattresses

• Tuft & Needle: Take 30% off on select bedding

• Viscosoft: Take 25% off all mattress toppers

• WinkBeds: Save $300 on all mattresses

Best Memorial Day home deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ruggable Ruggable Take 20% off sitewide with code MEMDAY, excluding select pillows, pet beds, spot cleaners, gift card Get Deal Why we like it

The leader in washable rugs is without a doubt — Ruggable. Their two-part system rugs provide beautiful, cozy decor for your floors that can be thrown in the washing machine for a thorough clean. This Memorial Day, you can find Ruggable's washable rugs for 20% off using code 'MEMDAY' at check out. This deal excludes select pillows, pet beds, spot cleaners, and gift cards.

More Memorial Day home deals

• Branch: Take up to 15% off home office furniture

• Dyson: Save on cordless vacuums and beauty products, including the Supersonic Nural hair dryer

• Home Depot: Save up to 25% on gardening supplies, 30% on outdoor furniture, and 35% on select appliances through May 28

• Overstock: Save up to 60% off patio furniture

• Revival: Spend $250 to $499 to take 10% off, $500 to $749 for 15% off, $750 to $1499 for 20% off, and $1500 and more for 25% off

• SimpliSafe: Get any new system for 60% off, plus a free outdoor camera ($199 value) when you sign up for professional monitoring

• Tumble: Save 30% on all washable rugs

• Windmill: Save up to 25% on the Windmill air conditioner

Best Memorial Day tech deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Best Buy Save on laptops, OLED TVs, smartwatches, and more Get Deal Why we like it

If you need a one-stop shop for your tech shopping this Memorial Day, look to the Best Buy. Not only do they have a vast collection of tech products like computers, headphones, and TVs, but you can even shop large appliances.

Some of the best deals we've spotted ahead of Memorial Day include $400 off the Apple iMac desktop with M3 chip, 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage. Or if you want a truly affordable deal, HP's 14-inch Chromebook is 60% off, bringing it down to $139.

More Memorial Day tech deals

• Anker Soundcore: Save 15% on speakers with code OUTDOOR15

• Best Buy: Save on laptops, OLED TVs, smartwatches, and more

• HP: Save up to 55% on select laptops, PCs, printers, and other HP tech

• Lenovo: Save up to 50% off on ThinkBooks, desktops, Chromebooks, monitors, and the X1 Carbon Gen 12

• Sony: Save up to 34% on Sony electronics. Get the Sony WH-1000XM5 for $100 off or the WH-1000XM4 for $120 off.

• Ultimate Ears: Save $30 off $150, $70 off $250, and $150 off $450

Best Memorial Day kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Made In Made In Save up to 25% off cookware Get Deal Why we like it

This Memorial Day, as you fire up the grill, you might be hyper aware of how your indoor cookware is lacking. Made In cookware is up to 25% off this Memorial Day.

Right now, you can get a full stainless steel set of cookware for 25% off. Get Made In's 10-piece set for $729.99, down from $974, saving you $244.

More Memorial Day kitchen deals

• HydroFlask: Save up to 25% on bestsellers, including tumblers, lunch boxes, and accessories

• Made In: Save up to 25% on cookware

• Ninja: Select outdoor grills are 15% off with code OUTDOOR15

• Ooni: Save up to 20% on pizza ovens, oven accessories, and cookware

• Owala: Take 30% off 24-ounce and 40-ounce tumblers through May 26

• Sodastream: Save 25% sitewide

Miscellaneous Memorial Day deals

• Eyebyedirect: Take 30% off lenses and 20% off frames with code MDWDEAL through May 25 and take 30% off designer brand glasses with code DB30 through May 26

• Shark: Save up to $300 off select products, plus 20% off select hair care with code BEAUTY20

• Solawave: Take 35% off kits

The best Memorial Day deals you can get right now, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)

• Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)

• Kodak Mini 2 Retro Instant Photo Printer With 68 Sheets Bundle — $89.99 (List Price $139.99)

• Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)

• Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99

• Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro 8-in-1 Wi-Fi Smart Lock With Fingerprint ID — $139.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $499.99 (List Price $699.95)

• Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $349.99 (List Price $599.00)

• Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case   — $199.00 (List Price $249.00)

Best Memorial Day headphones and earbuds deals: Best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort $229 (save $120) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Soundcore by Anker P20i Wireless Earbuds $19.98 (save $20.01) Get Deal

Headphones have become an essential part of life these days. We're tuned into our favorite playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks, and that's thanks to our favorite pair of headphones or earbuds. If you're in need of an upgraded pair, Memorial Day sales are coming in hot with the deals. You'll be able to save up to 50% on a new pair that'll be great for upcoming travel or lounging at the park this summer.

SEE ALSO: 50+ of the best Memorial Day deals and sales already live: Mattresses, headphones, outdoor furniture, and more

Here are some of our favorite deals to shop today.

Best headphone deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort headphones $229 at Amazon
$349 Save $120 Get Deal Why we like it

Like the name suggests, the Bose QuietComfort headphones bring ultimate comfort for all-day wear. The headphones usually sell for $349 but thanks to Amazon's Memorial Day sale, you can snag a pair for $229. Plus, this sale extends to the brand new Twilight Blue colorway.

Getting up to 24 hours of battery life, the Bose QuietComfort impress when it comes to sound and noise-cancellation. That'll come in handy during your upcoming summer travel plans. But you can also toggle them to Aware Mode should you wish to hear your surroundings.

More headphones deals

• Soundcore Anker Life Q20 Headphones — $39.98 $59.99 (Save $20.01)

• Beats Studio Pro Headphones — $199.95 $349.99 (Save $150.04)

• Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones — $228 $348 (Save $120)

Best earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Soundcore by Anker P20i Wireless Earbuds $19.98 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $20.01 Get Deal Why we like it

If you keep misplacing your earbuds, snag a fresh pair of Soundcore by Anker P20i earbuds for just $19.98 during Amazon's Memorial Day sale. At this price, you might as well grab a few pairs. Keep one in your work bag, one on your nightstand, and one in your travel bag, eliminating that heart-sinking feel of forgetting your earbuds at home.

On the Mashable list of the best earbuds, the Soundcore by Anker P20i are the top pick if you're shopping for a budget-friendly option. Getting an impressive 30 hours of battery life before they'll need a recharge, this pair is perfect for travel.

More earbuds deals

• Samsung Galaxy Buds FE — $64.99 $99.99 (Save $35)

• Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro — $189.99 $249.99 (Save $60)

• Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case — $199 $249 (Save $50)

• Sennheiser Momentum Earbuds — $249.95 $299.95 (Save $50)

The best Memorial Day deals you can get right now, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)

• Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)

• Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)

• Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99

• Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro 8-in-1 Wi-Fi Smart Lock With Fingerprint ID — $139.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $499.99 (List Price $699.95)

• Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $349.99 (List Price $599.00)

• Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case   — $199.00 (List Price $249.00)

The best Memorial Day TV deals at a glance: BEST 43-INCH TV DEAL Samsung 43-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV $699.99 (save $300) Get Deal BEST 55-INCH TV DEAL TCL 55-Inch QM6K QLED 4K TV $498 (save $301.99) Get Deal BEST 65-INCH TV DEAL Sony 65-inch Bravia 8 OLED 4K TV $1,499.99 (save $800) Get Deal BEST 75-INCH+ TV DEAL LG 77-inch C4 OLED evo 4K TV $1,999.99 (save $500) Get Deal

Memorial Day tends to be a huge day of deals for mattresses and home goods, but those are certainly not the only categories seeing major discounts. TVs of all shapes and sizes are also getting the deal treatment this holiday weekend, making it a particularly good time to upgrade your screen.

Many of the new releases from CES 2025 are officially on shelves and some of those are even seeing some surprisingly big price drops. We're tracking all the best Memorial Day TV deals at the three major tech retailers: Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. It's possible new deals will drop as we roll into the weekend, so we'll refresh this list with anything that catches our eye.

Best Memorial Day TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 55-Inch QM6K QLED 4K TV $498 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $301.99 Get Deal Why we like it

Just announced at CES 2025 and released in March, the TCL QM6K QLED 4K TV is already shaping up to be one of our favorite TVs of 2025. For a TV in its price range, it gets seriously bright. CNET (also owned by Ziff Davis) took it for a spin and also noted that its detailed shadows during darker movies clearly stood out compared to the similarly-priced Roku Pro. It's not as impressive as its more expensive sibling, the QM8, but ultimately, CNET summed up: "For the money, the TCL QM6K has some of the best picture quality, including great black levels, for an LCD-based TV. The QM6K has already seen some impressive discounts since its release, but this is the first time the 55-inch model has dropped this low.

More Memorial Day TV deals43-inch TVs

• Element 43-inch 4K TV — $118 $158 (save $40)

• Hisense 43-inch QD6 QLED 4K TV — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)

• Samsung 43-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV — $699.99 $999.99 (save $300)

50- to 55-inch TVs

• Onn. 50-inch 4K TV — $178 $329 (save $151)

• Amazon 55-inch 4-Series 4K TV — $309.95 $519.99 (save $210.04)

• Roku 55-inch Plus Series 4K TV — $349.99 $499.99 (save $150)

• Amazon 55-inch 4-Series 4K TV (2nd gen) — $359.99 $459.99 (save $100)

• TCL 55-Inch QM6K QLED 4K TV — $498 $799.99 (save $301.99)

• Hisense 55-inch U6 QLED 4K TV — $529.99 $799.99 (save $270)

• TCL 55-inch NXTFRAME QLED 4K TV — $698 $850 (save $152

• Hisense 55-inch S7 Canvas QLED 4K TV — $799.99 $999.99 (save $200)

• LG 55-inch B4 OLED 4K TV — $899.99 $1,099.99 (save $200)

• Samsung 55-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,499.99 (save $500)

• Samsung 55-inch QN90D QLED 4K TV — $1,199.99 $1,799.99 (save $600)

65-inch TVs

• Samsung 65-inch DU6900 4K TV — $349.99 $469.99 (save $120)

• Hisense 65-inch U6HR QLED 4K TV — $378 $498 (save $120)

• Hisense 65-inch QD6 QLED 4K TV — $379.99 $499.99 (save $120)

• Sony 65-inch Bravia 3 4K TV — $679.99 $799.99 (save $120)

• TCL 65-inch QM7K QLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,499.99 (save $500)

• Samsung 65-inch QN85D NEO QLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,499.99 (save $500)

• Samsung 65-inch S90D OLED 4K TV — $1,299.99 $1,599.99 (save $300)

• LG 65-inch C4 OLED 4K TV — $1,299.99 $1,599.99 (save $300)

• Samsung 65-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV — $1,299.99 $1,999.99 (save $700)

• Sony 65-inch Bravia 8 OLED 4K TV — $1,499.99 $2,299.99 (save $800)

• LG 65-inch G4 OLED 4K TV — $1,999.99 $2,399.99 (save $400)

75-inch TVs and up

• LG 75-inch UT70 LED 4K TV — $479.99 $699.99 (save $220)

• Hisense 75-inch U6 ULED 4K TV — $519.99 $758 (save $238.01)

• Amazon 75-inch Omni 4K Fire TV — $679.99 $839.99 (save $160)

• Roku 75-inch Plus Series QLED 4K TV — $698 $999.99 (save $301.99)

• Hisense 85-inch QD7 QLED 4K TV — $998.99 $1,298 (save $299.01)

• Hisense 75-inch U8 Mini LED ULED 4K TV — $1,099.99 $1,299.99 (save $200)

• Samsung 77-inch S90D OLED 4K TV — $1,999.99 $2,499.99 (save $500)

• LG 77-inch C4 OLED evo 4K TV — $1,999.99 $2,499.99 (save $500)

• Sony 77-inch Bravia 8 OLED 4K TV — $2,499.99 $3,199.99 (save $700)

The best Memorial Day deals you can get right now, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)

• Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)

• Kodak Mini 2 Retro Instant Photo Printer With 68 Sheets Bundle — $89.99 (List Price $139.99)

• Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)

• Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99

• Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro 8-in-1 Wi-Fi Smart Lock With Fingerprint ID — $139.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $499.99 (List Price $699.95)

• Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $349.99 (List Price $599.00)

• Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case   — $199.00 (List Price $249.00)

Google is trying out smart glasses again.

At its Google I/O keynote address on Tuesday, Google showed off a product that was referred to simply as "Android XR glasses" in both the presentation and the accompanying blog post. No price or release date was given, so between all of that and the fact that the product doesn't seem to have a real name yet, this could be quite a ways off from being on store shelves.

If you think these glasses are just a ripoff of Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, think again. While Meta's specs are really just a camera you wear on your face with zero augmented reality features of any kind, Google's glasses have a full AR UI built into the lenses, which you can use to search for information about things you're looking at or navigate with Google Maps while you're out and about. Google also mentioned that you can use these glasses to message your friends and make appointments. However, it's worth noting that Google described the in-lens UI as "optional" in the blog post. Of course, it's all powered by Google's Gemini AI tech.

Now with messaging functionality. Credit: Screenshot: Google A preview of a VR headset on the Android XR platform. Credit: Google SEE ALSO: All the Gemini announcements from Google I/O 2025: Free Gemini Live, a Sora competitor, AI Ultra

The glasses also have cameras, microphones, and speakers built-in. The one and only live demo Google attempted during the I/O keynote was for a conversational language translation tool that would theoretically enable two people speaking different languages to speak to each other in-person. However, "theoretically" is doing a lot of work there, as the demo failed after a couple of sentences, leading Google to hit the ejector seat before it could really get going.

During this segment, Google also announced that Samsung's Project Moohan XR headset will be the first consumer device to run on the Android XR operating system. Moohan will launch later this year, but other than that, Google didn't say a lot about it. On top of that, Google announced that the XR glasses will be manufactured in collaboration with glasses brands like Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, so there could potentially be a little bit more variety to the way they look than Meta's Ray-Ban glasses.

Some of the product types coming to the Android XR platform. Credit: Google The live translation demo from Google I/O 2025. Credit: Screenshot: Google

Readers with functional memories might remember Google Glass, a similar product Google released to nearly universal derision in 2015. Glass very quickly transitioned from a consumer-focused product to an enterprise device within a couple of years of release, before Google stopped selling it altogether in 2023. It didn't work then, but maybe infusing the Android XR glasses with Gemini AI features will give them a leg up over Glass.

It should also be noted that one of Google's biggest competitors is reportedly interested in developing smart glasses, but today's news would put that company way behind the ball. Apple has been rumored to be developing AR glasses for a while now, but a report earlier this year indicated the project was dead. A different report just last month suggested Apple is still working on smart glasses, but they would be more akin to the Meta device than Google's new glasses. That would give Google a serious advantage in the market, to say the least.

TL;DR: Save $90 on Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac through April 27.

You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it'll cost you way less in the long run.

Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you've been looking for. Instead of $10 monthly payments, simply pay $159.97 once and be set for life (reg. $249.99). It's that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.

What's included?

This license comes with: 

• Word

• Excel

• PowerPoint

• Outlook

• OneNote 

The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you're switching to a lifetime license doesn't mean you'll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations. 

Once you've redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they're yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about. 

Why rent when you can own? 

Get a Microsoft Office lifetime license on sale for $159.97 (reg. $249.99) with no coupon needed.

StackSocial prices subject to change.

Opens in a new window Credit: InterPlein Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac or PC Lifetime License $159.97
$249.99 Save $90.02 Get Deal

TL;DR: Unblock Pornhub from Utah with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN.

Pornhub has banned visitors from a number of U.S. states from accessing their website, but why? This move was in response to the introduction of laws that require visitors to upload ID before accessing porn sites. The stalemate is showing no signs of going anywhere, so potential users in these impacted states require a solution. Fortunately, a simple workaround exists.

If you want to unblock porn sites like Pornhub for free from Utah, we have all the information you need.

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The best VPNs for unblocking porn sites are not free, but most do offer free-trial peiods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock porn sites like Pornhub without actually spending anything. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you the opportunity to temporarily retain access to Pornhub before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to sites like Pornhub, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for bypassing content restrictions is on sale for a limited time.

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Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, 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 the latest 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 launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. 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.

Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Student classes

• Green: Southwest-based sports conference

• Blue: Famous players in the purple and gold

  Purple: NFL cities, unfinished

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

• Yellow: College Student Classifications

• Green: Big 12 Schools

• Blue: Lakers in the Basketball Hall of Fame

• Purple: First Words in the NFL Team Locations

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The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #241 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• College Student Classifications - FRESHMAN, JUNIOR, SENIOR, SOPHOMORE

• Big 12 Schools - COLORADO, TCU, TEXAS TECH, WEST VIRGINIA

• Lakers in the Basketball Hall of Fame - BAYLOR, O'NEAL, WEST, WORTHY

• First Words in the NFL Team Locations - GREEN, KANSAS, NEW, SAN

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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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: A rowdy gathering

• Green: Someone's personality

• Blue: Used in England

• Purple: The shape of an animal's facial feature

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

• Yellow: Quite the party

• Green: One's constitution

• Blue: British imperial units of weight

• Purple: What "Cat's Eye" can be used to describe

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The solution to today's Connections #712 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Quite the party: BASH, BLAST, BLOWOUT, RAVE

• One's constitution: CHARACTER, FIBER, MAKEUP, NATURE

• British imperial units of weight: DRAM, OUNCE, POUND, STONE

• What "Cat's Eye" can be used to describe: EYELINER, GLASSES, MARBLE, NEBULA

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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If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands 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 preferrined pace.

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The words are food-related.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words are types of seeds that grow in a pod.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Bean Salad

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• Green

• Kidney

• Black

• Fava

• Bean Salad

• Cannellini

• Navy

• Pinto

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Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

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.

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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's The Mini crossword answers for May 23, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Often done to corn on the cob.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter S.

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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.

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The solution to today's Wordle is...

SHUCK.

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.

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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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