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The iPhones that Apple sells in the U.S. might soon all be made in India.

This is according to a new report by the Financial Times which cites people familiar with the matter.

Apple reportedly sells more than 60 million iPhones in the U.S. every year; for comparison, the company sold roughly 226 million iPhones globally in 2024. One estimate says that 80 percent of all iPhones are currently produced in China, with the rest being manufactured in India.

According to the report, Apple would have to double its iPhone assembly in India to reach its goal.

SEE ALSO: How much would the mythical made-in-the-U.S. iPhone cost?

The fact that Apple is planning to partially move iPhone production to India isn't a secret. But now, the company seems to have accelerated these plans, as it reportedly plans to assemble all of the U.S.-sold iPhones in India by the end of 2026.

The reason is obvious: The Trump administration's tariffs have hit China the hardest, and while smartphones and smartphone parts have (temporarily) been exempt from the tariffs for now, Apple is looking to reduce its reliance on Chinese manufacturing.

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The Trump administration levied a 26 percent tariff on India as well (a far cry from the current 145 percent tariff on China), but it has temporarily been put on hold while the two countries work out a deal.

Trump and his aides indicated that they'd like Apple to move iPhone production to the U.S. This, however, isn't viable in the short term, and would likely dramatically increase the price of iPhones sold in America.

SAVE OVER $10: As of April 25, the LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 set is on sale for $81.99 at Amazon. That's 18% off its list price of $99.99.

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May 4 is coming up soon, and if you've been hoping to score some nice deals on Star Wars items, you don't have to wait for the day itself to save big. A few Star Wars Lego sets have been discounted already, so you can pick up some new builds ahead of the celebration. One of our favorites at the moment is the LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 set, which has received an 18% price drop at Amazon.

This has brought the price of the LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 set down from its list price of $99.99 to $81.99. This popular set comes in at a whopping 1,050 pieces.

SEE ALSO: This Lego Botanicals Wildflower Bouquet is a great Mother's Day gift — save 20% at Amazon

There's more to this build than meets the eye. This R2-D2 set has some fun little details that'll make it stand out in any collection, including a head that rotates 360 degrees, a detachable third leg, plus an attachable periscope and tools. This build also comes with an R2-D2 information plaque, which is a nice touch for display purposes, and minifigures of R2-D2 and Darth Malak.

Don't miss out on 18% off the LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 set at Amazon.

There are a few more Star Wars sets on sale right now that are worth checking out alongside this deal. Also at Amazon, the Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon set has been discounted along with the Lego Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Mos Espa Podrace Diorama. You can also score a free mini Grogu model at select Lego Stores on May 4 (from 12-2 p.m.) as part of a Lego Star Wars Grogu make and take event.

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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for April 25 Where did Wordle come from?

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 April 25, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Familiar.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter N appears twice.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter K.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

KNOWN.

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.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 25

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Wordle.

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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

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.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 25 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 25 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: It's in the stars

The words are visible in the dark.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words are things that can be found among the stars.

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 Constellations.

Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for April 25

• Constellations

• Hunter

• Swan

• Maiden

• Cross

• Centaur

• Dipper

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Strands.

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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for April 25 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Found in a chewy substance

• Green: The beginning

• Blue: Patriotic hymns

• Purple: They share a second word

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Gum flavors

• Green: Starting point

• Blue: Great American songbook songs

• Purple: __ Tube

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #684 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Gum flavors: BUBBLEGUM, CINNAMON, MENTHOL, WINTERGREEN

• Starting point: CATALYST, LAUNCHPAD, SPARK, SPRINGBOARD

• Great American songbook songs: AUTUMN LEAVES, SUMMERTIME, UNFORGETTABLE, WITCHCRAFT

• __ Tube: FALLOPIAN, INNER, TEST, VACUUM

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 25

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

SAVE $60: As of April 25, the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS, 40mm) is on sale for $189 at Amazon. That's 24% off its list price of $249.

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Warmer weather has arrived, which is a great excuse to spend more time outside. If you're taking this time to go out on more walks or exercise in the sunshine, a smartwatch can be a helpful item to track your progress. If you're looking for something that covers the basics, the Apple Watch SE is a great pick.

Right now, you can score the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS, 40mm) for $189 at Amazon. This is a 24% discount off its usual list price of $249, allowing you to save $60.

SEE ALSO: The best smartwatch for every wrist

If you're already an Apple device owner, the 2nd Gen Apple Watch SE will fit in perfectly with the rest of your setup. It boasts a variety of health and fitness features, including heart rate and sleep tracking, daily activity tracking, Fall Detection, Crash Detection, and Emergency SOS.

Don't miss out on 24% off the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS, 40mm) at Amazon.

If you'd prefer a smartwatch that's more fitness-focused, another great deal that's worth checking out right now is on the Garmin vívoactive 5.

If there's a Dyson beauty dupe you're curious about, the chances are I've tested it.

As a beauty tech reporter with three years (and counting) on the Dyson beat, I have put my hair through it all in the name of answering the question: "Are Dyson products really worth all that money?"

A quick glance at my coverage on the topic will tell you my short answer: no, not really. In many cases, I think there's a significantly cheaper dupe that does the trick. However, a long answer requires more nuance as to why, so for convenience, I've compiled all my thoughts on Dyson dupes into this single guide (which I'll inevitably be updating as more products hit the market).

SEE ALSO: The Dyson Airwrap is an impressive multi-styler that's by no means essential The cost of Dyson products

In our guide so far, we have dupes for the Dyson Airwrap and the Dyson Supersonic, which are the two most popular beauty products from the brand, but certainly not the only ones available. Their entire lineup is as follows:

• Dyson Airwrap — $599.99

• Dyson Airwrap i.d. — $599.99

• Dyson Supersonic — $429.99

• Dyson Supersonic Nural — $499.99

• Dyson Supersonic r — $569.99

• Dyson Corrale — $499.99

• Dyson Airstrait — $499.99

The list also shows that Dyson's products are expensive, which is why dupes tend to be a popular choice. At the time of writing, I'm testing out the Supersonic Nural and some potential dupes. I also plan to test dupes for the Airwrap i.d., Corrale, and Airstrait for future updates of this guide.

SEE ALSO: Want to avoid tariff price hikes? Shop our giant list of refurbished tech deals.

I've also reached out to a rep from Dyson to see if they anticipate any price increases with tariffs, and will update this guide when I hear back.

How to get Dyson beauty for less

If you're dead set on buying Dyson, there are ways of avoiding the full (painful) prices. Two of my favorite tips for getting Dyson on the cheap:

• Buy refurbished: Dyson's own refurbished marketplace, Dyson Renewed, is a great first place to look. The selection isn't the most extensive, but products can clock in at less than half their original price, along with a year-long warranty for parts and labor. Walmart is another place where refurbished Dyson often goes on sale, but you'll want to double-check the seller — I only recommend buying directly from Walmart or Dyson's authorized seller page, Dyson, Inc., as found on this Supersonic listing.

• Wait for a sale: Dyson products actually go on sale quite often, with Black Friday being the only real time they might drop lower in price than other sales throughout the year. Typically, price drops are $100, so I recommend waiting to buy until you see a sale pop up at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, or Dyson's website. As I'm writing this, the Supersonic, Supersonic Nural, and Corrale are all $100 off. If you prefer not to do your own scanning, our deals team stays on top of any Dyson sales.

Google's AI Overviews have had a rough run with search results, and now they're coming to YouTube.

In a blog post this week (h/t MacRumors), Google announced it has been "experimenting with a new video results carousel" on its video streaming platform that will add algorithmically generated summaries and suggestions in search.

SEE ALSO: Google AI overviews will explain any nonsense phrase you make up

"This new feature will use AI to highlight clips from videos that will be most helpful for your search query, providing another way to discover content when searching on YouTube as well as discover topics and information related to your search query," Google's post reads. The company added that the AI search results on YouTube will be focused on shopping and travel searches.

The feature will function exactly like Google's AI Overviews for search, a tool that's very much stumbled through its first year. Google launched the feature for U.S. users in May 2024 then worldwide in October to dubious results, hallucinations, mistakes, memes, and fudged answers. Essentially, things got immediately weird. Exactly how all this will go with a video streaming platform is beyond our wildest nightmares, but hey, it's happening.

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Google said it was rolling out tests of YouTube AI Overviews "to a small number of YouTube Premium members in the U.S. for some English search queries."

In the meantime, Google's AI Overviews' latest trick in search is that the feature will explain any nonsense phrase you make up. Get creative.

SAVE OVER $10: As of April 25, the Soundcore Sport X20 by Anker earbuds are on sale for $63.99 at Amazon. That's 20% off their list price of $79.99.

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A good pair of earbuds are essential for working out. Music can help pump you up to get what you need done. Or, if you're someone who loves to run or walk outside, they can keep you entertained while getting your steps in. If you've been on the hunt for a new pair to keep you company during your workouts, Amazon's here to save the day with a deal on the Soundcore Sport X20 by Anker earbuds.

These earbuds have received a 20% discount at the retailer, dropping their price from $79.99 to $63.99. There are a few different color options on sale as well, so you can choose between the black, green, and white earbuds to find the best pair that suits your personal style. These fitness-focused earbuds are worth the investment.

SEE ALSO: The 8 best earbuds to buy in 2025 from Bose, Sony, and more

What makes the Soundcore Sport X20 by Anker earbuds a great pick for active individuals is their design. They feature adjustable ear hooks that can fit around your ear to keep them in place. Your music will sound great as well thanks to Soundcore's BassUp technology and noise-canceling features that'll keep the sounds of the gym away from your ears.

On top of that, these earbuds offer an amazing battery life that can go up to 48 hours with the help of the charging case. Of course, this will vary when you're using noise-cancelation, but they'll still keep you going for multiple trips to the gym.

Amazon currently has these earbuds listed as a limited-time deal, so act fast to save on the Soundcore Sport X20 by Anker.

There are a couple of other earbud deals that have caught our eye recently. For another pair focused around fitness, it's worth having a look at this deal on the Beats Fit Pro at Amazon. Sony's WF-C700N earbuds are also on sale right now.

It's a tough time to be a gamer right now. You wait patiently for Nintendo Switch 2 preorders to go live, and then stock runs out in seconds. It all feels very familiar, because we've been here before. We've experienced the mess of next-gen console releases, so the "coming soon," "not available," and "out of stock" notifications are exactly what we expect to see.

Nintendo Switch 2 preorders went live on April 24, but in the blink of an eye, listings for the $449.99 console at Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart were gone. And bundles got the same treatment.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 vs Switch 1: All the differences I found while playing the new console

So where does that leave us now? It's important to not lose hope. Keep tabs on stock tracking websites and social media accounts for timely updates, and sign up for stock alerts from retailers so you're ready to go when new stock drops. And alternatively, you could always hit that refresh button at your go-to retailer. You might just get lucky.

We're keeping a close eye on stock from all the major retailers, and will update this page if the bleak situation changes.

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NASA's school-bus-sized telescope won't quit.

In what's become a brilliant investment for scientists and taxpayers alike, the Hubble Space Telescope launched into space 35 years ago, and for decades has returned detailed insights into the universe. In recognition of Hubble's longevity, NASA and the European Space Agency have released several new images from the orbiting observatory, including a rich photo of the Rosette Nebula, a sprawling star-forming region of space.

It's a view into a rapidly evolving, extreme cosmic realm.

"The clouds are being eroded and shaped by the seething radiation from the cluster of larger stars in the center of the nebula (NGC 2440)," ESA wrote in a statement. "An embedded star seen at the tip of a dark cloud in the upper right portion of the image is launching jets of plasma that are crashing into the cold cloud around it."

SEE ALSO: NASA scientist viewed first Voyager images. What he saw gave him chills.

The greater Rosette Nebula is 100 light-years across, but this view zooms into an area some 4 light-years wide (a light-year is nearly 6 trillion miles).

Silhouetted in the foreground are dark, dominant, V-shaped clouds of hydrogen gas. "It looks like thick smoke that has billowed out irregularly, thicker along the line from top left to bottom right, and looser on the piece that goes toward the top right," ESA explained. At the upper right tip of this shadowy feature is a conspicuous red glow, stoked by a star blasting hot gas into the cold dark cloud, which creates shockwaves.

Expansive clouds of illuminated background gas appear in vivid yellow and orange.

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Some 2,500 stars are located in the greater Rosette Nebula, which is some 5,200 light-years away in our Milky Way galaxy. Nebulae are vital engines in the cosmos, as they host clouds of dust and gas that can amass together, collapse into hot protostars, and form stars — many of which will host their own planets.

Hubble has captured over 1.6 million detailed observations because it orbits 320 miles above Earth, so its observations are not distorted by our planet's thick atmosphere. It also packs a nearly 8-foot-wide mirror, allowing for a high resolution of distant objects like the Rosette Nebula. "Hubble can resolve objects 1,000 times better than the human eye," NASA explained. "That’s enough to see two fireflies separated by about 10 feet (3 meters) from roughly the distance between New York City and Tokyo (about 7,000 miles or 11,000 kilometers)."

Perhaps its most revolutionary image was taken three decades ago, over a period of 10 days, in 1995. The Hubble Deep Field revealed a cornucopia of galaxies, including those not previously possible to see.

The first time I watched Labyrinth, The NeverEnding Story, and E.T., I remember being struck not just by their fantastic scope but by the very craft that went into building these fantasies. Thanks to the use of animatronics, puppets, matte paintings, and more, these films spun stories that were at once otherworldly yet tactile. I didn't feel like I was just watching a movie — I felt like I could step through the screen and be part of the adventure.

SEE ALSO: Watch the incredible puppets from A24's 'The Legend of Ochi' in action

That feeling of childlike wonder returned while watching A24's The Legend of Ochi, the feature debut from writer/director Isaiah Saxon. The Legend of Ochi's gorgeous practical effects place it in the tradition of nostalgic genre films, even when its story doesn't always measure up.

What is The Legend of Ochi about? Helena Zengel in "The Legend of Ochi." Credit: A24

The Legend of Ochi transports viewers to the fictional island of Carpathia, where humans are at odds with native creatures known as the Ochi. With their wide eyes, massive ears, and blue-and-gold coloring, the Ochi are what you get if you mix The Mandalorian's Grogu with real-life golden snub-nosed monkeys — but don't be fooled by their cuteness! The Ochi can be ferocious, to the point that Carpathian villager Maxim (Willem Dafoe) has formed a mini militia of children to hunt the wild creatures.

Maxim's daughter Yuri (Helena Zengel) takes part in these hunts, yet she doesn't buy into Maxim's warrior philosophy. Nor does she connect with the other children, including Maxim's adopted son Petro (Finn Wolfhard). Instead, she rages at the world around her and yearns to see her mother Dasha (Emily Watson), who's moved deeper into the mountains and who views the Ochi not with fear but with curiosity.

SEE ALSO: 'The Legend of Ochi' trailer unveils the cutest movie monster of the year

Yuri is driven to leave her home when she discovers a lone baby Ochi. Armed with nothing but a backpack and some fake fangs to convince the Ochi she's one of its own kind, Helena sets off into the Carpathian wilds to reunite the Ochi with its family — and maybe rethink her own familial relationships along the way

As a story of an outcast meeting a formidable creature, The Legend of Ochi treads familiar ground. Plus, its tale of a fractured family learning to heal never fully coalesces, lacking meaty character development for Yuri and her family even as the performers commit wholly to this human tragedy. But where The Legend of Ochi struggles on the human front, it wholly succeeds on the Ochi front.

The Ochi are movie creatures for the ages. The baby Ochi in "The Legend of Ochi." Credit: A24

Created through a combination of animatronics, puppetry, and suited performers, the Ochi are a marvel of filmmaking. We spend most of the film with the baby Ochi, whose movements range from the adorable to the ferocious, all of them wholly believable. Its every breath and expression are so full of energy that it's sometimes all too easy to forget that this creature is a puppet brought to life by seven skilled puppeteers, as opposed to a real animal.

The Legend of Ochi's movie magic doesn't stop with its titular critters (although they deserve at least one more round of applause before I move on). The entire fog-wreathed island of Carpathia is beautifully wrought as well. Matte paintings, hand-crafted set pieces, and retro-feeling cinematography by Evan Prosofsky combine to create a setting that seems both hyperreal and plucked out of time. It's a land that's ripe for adventure, populated by unforgettable creatures.

Even if The Legend of Ochi's story falters and drags at points, the movie is an undeniable triumph of craft. It's also a welcome addition to the currently underserved genre of live-action family fantasy adventures. More than anything, I hope that young audiences have the same reaction to The Legend of Ochi as I did to films like Labyrinth: one of pure awe, and of appreciation for the practical magic of moviemaking.

The Legend of Ochi is now in theaters.

TL;DR: Get a MacBook Pro on sale for $619.99 (reg. $2,799).

The end of the school year is right around the corner. How are you going to help your favorite student celebrate? They might appreciate a gift they can use next semester, and a MacBook is just the thing. Don't worry, you don't have to pay high Apple prices. This MacBook Pro is actually on sale for only $619.99 (reg. $2,799). 

A MacBook Pro for your favorite student

This MacBook is built for serious multitasking with a 2.6GHz Intel Core i7 processor and 32GB of RAM. Whether your student is designing, editing, coding, or just juggling a dozen browser tabs at once, this laptop has more than enough speed to handle it.

The Retina display is large, vibrant, and sharp. It’s perfect for everything from group projects to movie marathons. The 512GB SSD provides plenty of fast storage space for apps, files, and media. The Magic Keyboard is comfortable to type on, and the Touch Bar gives quick access to helpful shortcuts depending on the task.

This model also features a six-speaker sound system that delivers surprisingly rich audio. The battery lasts up to 11 hours on a single charge, which means your student can get through a full day of classes or work without scrambling for a power outlet.

Because it’s refurbished and graded in near-mint condition, you get the high-end Apple experience without the brand-new price tag. It’s a great way to give a graduating student or college freshman something useful, powerful, and fun to use every day.

It's only $619.99 to get a MacBook Pro, but we don't have many left. 

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TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2021 at just $49.97 (reg. $219) and enjoy lifetime access to essential productivity tools.

• Lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 — pay once and access it forever

• Includes must-have apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Teams, and Publisher

• Compatible with Windows — ideal for professional and personal projects

• Streamline your workflow with trusted tools for creating documents, managing data, and organizing emails

• Instant download with a product key for quick and easy setup

• No recurring costs — a single payment secures access to essential Office apps

Say goodbye to subscriptions — don’t miss this deal and get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for $49.97. 

Sale ends April 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT. 

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TL;DR: Keep a scanner at your fingertips forever with SwiftScan VIP, now just $41.99 (reg. $199) with code TAKE30. 

We may poke fun at the massive multitasking printers of yesteryear, but having a scanner really did come in handy. If you find yourself missing that addition in your family's old '00s computer room, let SwiftScan VIP fill the void. This versatile scanner app can preserve documents, images, and a lot of things your old desk scanner couldn't dream of.

A lifetime license is also only $41.99 (reg. $199). 

Scanning just got a whole lot easier

Scan anything right from your smartphone or iPad with a little help from SwiftScan. This genius app lets you create high-quality scans of anything from anywhere. It even enhances the scan quality, utilizing color filters, auto-optimization, and blur reduction. 

Save that receipt, record a whiteboard before it's erased, or safeguard a handwritten note with just one tap. SwiftScan can detect the edges of the page and can even scan multiple pages as a single document as needed. 

Once you have scanned the item, you can turn it into a PDF or JPG. From there, you can go old school and send it as a fax. Or if you'd prefer to stay in 2025, you can also send it via email or upload it to iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, or your own preferred cloud service. 

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Matt Damon better watch his back, because Jon Bernthal has such electric bro-y chemistry with Ben Affleck in The Accountant 2 that the Matt-and-Ben days may be firmly behind us.

Astonishingly, this sequel to Gavin O'Connor's hit 2016 action film is rip-roaringly funny, thanks to this unexpected comedy duo. Sure, Affleck and Bernthal are both reprising their respective roles as autistic accountant Christian Wolff and his mercenary brother Braxton. But the first film kept them apart for much of its runtime. In The Accountant 2 (pronounced The Accountant Squared, according to O'Connor), Christian and Braxton are thrust together in a chaotic buddy-cop mission that makes for comical clashing along with cheer-worthy fight scenes. 

Props to O'Connor. The heralded helmer behind such popular sports dramas as Warrior and Miracle has made one of the most entertaining comedies 2025 is likely to deliver.

The Accountant 2 offers a killer new enemy, a vengeance mission, and line dancing.  Credit: Warrick Page / Prime

True to the first film, The Accountant 2 presents a confounding puzzle for Christian to solve. Eight years after the events of the first film, his friend from the Treasury Department, Raymond King (J.K. Simmons) winds up dead after meeting with a stoic assassin (a cool-as-ice Daniella Pineda). To achieve justice, Ray's protege Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) reaches out to the accountant for help, but her by-the-book ways instantly clash with his neurodivergent reasoning. Matters only get more explosive when Christian calls on his powder keg brother Braxton to join their squad. 

While Pineda's mysterious assassin is on a mission of her own, the brothers bicker and battle, wringing excitement out of every fight scene and laughs out of every jibe. As established in The Accountant, Christian has a very regimented way of living in his trusty Airstream RV, relying on his ever-on-call assistant Justine (Alison Wright) for research or advice on how to dress for a speed-dating event. Where Christian is the brains, trying to outwit everything, including online dating algorithms, Braxton is brawn, fueled by impulse. But both are lonely. So The Accountant 2 — on top of all its espionage rigamarole — is about their reconnecting. 

Fans of superhero movies might most relish when the former Batman and Punisher stars barrel into a high-stakes climax with many lives on the line. But anyone could be charmed by the sequence at a Los Angeles honky-tonk bar, where Braxton urges Christian to flirt back with a cute cowgirl.

Props to Affleck, who told the SXSW audience at the film's world premiere that he practiced line dancing for months to get it right. It's not just the dance moves that his intensely focused anti-hero masters, it's the expression on his face of discovery and bubbling excitement that Christian can break out of his protective shell. And just when you think this sequence can't get anymore enthralling, a fight breaks out that leads to a freeze-frame of a brawl-ready Braxton, evoking not only '80s action nostalgia but also screams of laughter from the SXSW audience. 

Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal are hilarious in The Accountant sequel.  Credit: Courtesy of Prime Video

There are moments where The Accountant 2 feels unreal. I don't mean the movie's world feels false. I mean, it seems impossible that a studio sequel like this can exist.

On one hand, screenwriter Bill Dubuque smartly delivers on the expectations of a sequel to The Accountant, which he also penned. Essential is a fresh mystery for his unconventional sleuth to solve with a mix of brains and blood shed. Forgotten is the clumsy romance subplot with Anna Kendrick's law-abiding accountant, replaced by charmingly awkward bids to find a suitable romantic partner. Dubuque also leaned hard into the screen chemistry between Braxton and Christian, which only only became apparent in the first film's climax. And he did it with eccentric setups no one could have seen coming.

On paper, an action movie with Bernthal and Affleck should almost be guaranteed to be deeply serious, leaning into the brooding both mastered in their respective superhero projects. But we've been there, done that! What O'Connor and Dubuque tap into here is the comic brilliance of their famously intense leading men.

Affleck has gamely played a pompous clown in Matt Damon movies like The Last Duel, Air, and Good Will Hunting. But as Christian, he is solidly the straight man, vaguely bewildered by his brother's overwhelming emotions and flare for the dramatic. Yet Affleck weaves in self-satisfied smiles that give the audience a conspiratorial thrill as if we're all in on the same joke when Christian revels in his own cleverness. 

Less known for comedy, Bernthal has nonetheless becomes a fan favorite as the mercurial older brother in The Bear. As Braxton, he brings a kinetic little brother energy to his natural machismo, making a dynamic foil to Christian's reservedness. Their conflict is sparkily funny, whether they're bickering about being a dog person versus a cat person or the best course of action for an ambush.

Within that, O'Connor masterfully chisels a story of two brothers, long estranged, who teach each other how to open themselves up to a world that has frequently been a bully to them. Dubuque gives them a map of brotherly love and rivalry, providing challenges and treasure, like a daring rescue mission and a stray cat. But Affleck and Bernthal give it dimension with each shared glare, awkward back slap, and childish retort. 

That O'Connor delivered another terrifically tense thriller is no surprise. That he wove kidnapping, vengeance, action, and brotherly bonding into a wonderful feel-good movie is stunning. As was made clear at the SXSW premiere, where the audience roared with laughter and cheers throughout, The Accountant 2 is an undisputed crowdpleaser. You won't want to miss it. 

The Accountant 2 was reviewed out its world premiere at the 2025 SXSW film and television festival. The movie opens only in theaters on April 25.

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2024 was the year sex returned to cinema. There was the neo-noir thriller Love Lies Bleeding, the mega-viral love-triangle drama Challengers, the sex-worker-centered Cinderella story and Oscar winner Anora, and finally — just hitting theaters with a week left in the year — Nicole Kidman and A24's Babygirl. And they might've saved one of the best for last. As Mashable Film Editor Kristy Puchko puts it, "Amid stiff competition, [Kidman] delivers one of the sexiest, most thrilling films of the year."

The Oscars may have snubbed the movie, written, directed, and produced by Halina Reijn, but Kidman's performance earned her the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival. If you missed it in the theaters, Babygirl is now officially available to stream, purchase, or rent. Here's everything you need to know to watch it at home.

What is Babygirl about?

In Babygirl, Nicole Kidman stars as Romy, a powerful CEO trying to balance a demanding professional life with her personal life, which includes a loving husband (Antonio Banderas) and two teenage daughters (Vaughan Reilly and Esther McGregor). When cocky intern Samuel (Triangle of Sadness' Harris Dickinson) starts inappropriately flirting with her, she's both shocked and aroused. What follows is a lusty affair exploring dominance and submission that threatens to break her entire world apart.

Get a sneak peek at the erotic thriller in the official trailer:

Is Babygirl worth watching?

Interestingly, while critics have been loving Dutch writer/director Halina Reijn's latest flick, audiences are a bit more conflicted. Babygirl currently holds a 76 percent critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but just a 48 percent audience rating. This could very well change now that the film is available to a wider audience, but the conflicting numbers are definitely curious.

Puchko raved about the erotic thriller in her review out of TIFF. She wrote, "Altogether, the cast makes Babygirl a stunner, landing silly moments as well as sexy ones. Emotionally naked, unapologetically provocative, and defiantly playful, Reijn's film joyfully explores the complicated ties that bind. Amid stiff competition, she delivers one of the sexiest, most thrilling films of the year."

Babygirl even made the top 10 in our list of the best movies of 2024. We expected it to be a contender this awards season but were surprised to see it snubbed in all Oscar categories.

Read our full review of Babygirl.

How to watch Babygirl at home Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson in 'Babygirl' pool scene Credit: A24

Thankfully, A24 didn't tease us for long. Just a little over a month after the sexually charged thriller made its theatrical debut, it became available to watch at home via video-on-demand platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home (Vudu). You can either purchase the film for your digital collection or rent it for 30 days. Babygirl made its streaming debut on April 25 — scroll on to learn more.

You can purchase and rent the film at the following retailers:

• Prime Video — buy for $19.99, rent for $5.99

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• Fandango at Home (Vudu) — buy for $19.99, rent for $5.99

• Google Play — buy for $19.99, rent for $5.99

Note: Renting a film gives you 30 days to watch and just 48 hours to finish once you begin.

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Babygirl officially made its streaming debut on Max on April 25, 2025. Thanks to a multi-year output deal, A24's theatrical releases exclusively stream on Max before anywhere else. Thus, Kidman's erotic thriller joins other recent A24 hits like MaXXXine, Heretic, Queer, and eventually, The Brutalist.

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The cheapest Max subscription is $9.99 per month, but only if you don't mind a few ads here and there. You can sign up for a single month of service, watch Babygirl, and then cancel before you're charged for another. Or, you could stick around for the long haul and save some money on your subscription. An annual plan with ads will cost you $99.99 per year, which breaks down to just $8.33 per month. Of course, you'll have to pay upfront, but that'll keep 16% in your pocket as opposed to a monthly plan.

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Similarly, you can save an extra 16% by committing to a yearly plan of the Max ad-free tiers. If ads are a total deal breaker for you, you have two tiers to choose from: Max Ad-Free and Max Ultimate Ad-Free. The basic ad-free tier costs either $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year (about $14.17 per month), while the Ultimate tier costs either $20.99 per month or $209.99 per year (about $17.50 per month).

Note: Both tiers offer an ad-free viewing experience, but the Ultimate tier comes with 4K Ultra HD video quality and Dolby Atmos immersive audio.

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A Martian spacecraft spied a Martian rover rumbling through the red desert.

The new image captured by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter — which has orbited Mars since 2006 — shows the space agency's car-sized Curiosity rover traversing the terrain below as it scales the planet's 3.4-mile-high Mount Sharp.

"The image marks what may be the first time one of the agency’s Mars orbiters has captured the rover driving," NASA said in a statement.

The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter hosts a powerful camera — called the High Resolution Imaging Experiment, or HIRISE — which can spot surface objects as small as a kitchen table from some 160 to 200 miles above the surface. Here, we see the Curiosity rover as a dark spot, trailed by the robot's tracks as its six metallic wheels crossed the desert. 

SEE ALSO: Aliens haven't contacted us. Scientists found a compelling reason why.

These tracks, spanning 1,050 feet (320 meters), were created over 11 separate drives. The orbiter spotted the tracks and rover on Feb. 28.

On Feb. 28, 2025, NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured this view of the Curiosity rover exploring the Martian surface. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / University of Arizona This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.

The Curiosity rover has driven over 21 miles of uneven desert since it landed in 2012, and is now ascending Mount Sharp as it investigates Mars' climatic and geologic past. Curiosity's observations point to a Martian past, billions of years ago, that supported floods, lakes, rivers, and even rain. For example, the rover revealed ripple formations on the surface, which is telltale evidence of small waves breaking on lake shores long ago. Observations like this suggest that Mars once was warm, wet, and quite habitable before it gradually transformed into the extremely dry and frigid desert we see today. (Today, Mars is 1,000 times drier than the driest desert on Earth.)

Curiosity is currently headed to a new destination on Mount Sharp, a place home to expansive and compelling "boxworks" formations. From space, they look like spiderwebs. They are "believed to have formed when minerals carried by Mount Sharp's last pulses of water settled into fractures in surface rock and then hardened," NASA explained. "As portions of the rock eroded away, what remained were the minerals that had cemented themselves in the fractures, leaving the weblike boxwork."

As NASA's rovers find more and more evidence of past water on Mars, it's becoming clear that Mars was once a planet friendly to life, capable of hosting the temperate environs that could potentially host microbes.

Still today, however, there's no compelling proof that life ever existed on Mars. But there are quite a few Martian robots, both dead and alive.