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• A razor-thin AirTag alternative just went on sale for $24

  05-04-2025 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: The MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card looks like a credit card, works like an AirTag, and is only $23.97 (reg. $42) through April 27.Bluetooth trackers can be lifesavers, until they’re not. A lot of Bluetooth trackers are bulky, easy to knock loose, and obvious enough for thieves to toss. The MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card is a sleek, discreet alternative to AirTags, and it's cheaper, too. This razor-thin tracker syncs with Apple’s Find My network just like an AirTag but slips un
  
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• Axe leans on Pete Davidson’s wisdom to help men level up their rizz

  23-04-2025 16:33 via marketingdive.com
  The actor-comedian will host an Ask Me Anything-like discussion on Instagram and stars in a new ad giving a shorter individual a confidence boost.
  
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• Do the upfronts still matter?

  23-04-2025 16:12 via marketingdive.com
  The annual ad-buying bonanza can’t survive on nostalgia and sports alone and needs to modernize, says Juice Media CEO Mark Zamuner.
  
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• Zaxbys’ CMO on breaking through the chicken category with ‘sauce’

  23-04-2025 15:00 via marketingdive.com
  The chain’s first work from Goodby Silverstein & Partners introduces a brand character that speaks to both signature sauces and cool charisma.
  
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• What’s next as Google keeps cookies amid challenges to its dominance

  23-04-2025 15:00 via marketingdive.com
  The decision to not move forward with an opt-out option arose out of an “evolution” of the industry and regulatory environments, said a Google official.
  
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• I tried Instagram’s new Edits app. I’m blown away by the sheer fun and ease.

  23-04-2025 09:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Instagram's new Edits app is a fun, low-effort pathway to editing and posting videos. It has a decent selection of tools, but the real winner is a homely feel.
  
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• I tried Instagram Edits and it’s a must-have app for creators

  23-04-2025 09:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Instagram's new Edits app is a fun, low-effort pathway to editing and posting videos. It has a decent selection of tools, but the real winner is a homely feel.
  
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• The best robot lawn mowers in 2025

  23-04-2025 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.For some, mowing the lawn is a leisurely pastime — a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon. For the rest of us, however, it's a chore. In fact, we can think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon: relaxing in the sunshine while a robot lawn mower does the hard work for us. That really is a leisurely pastime. Indeed, a robot lawn mower is a worthwhile investment that will make cutting
  
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• The best headphones for running in 2025

  23-04-2025 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.For running fanatics, few things are more important than a good pair of running shoes. But ranking just below those running shoes is a quality set of headphones. Especially when combined with a killer playlist to help push you through those last miles.Let’s face it: Getting off the sofa to actually run can be challenging enough, never mind the 5K that follows. You need motivation, and ch
  
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• Hurdle hints and answers for April 23, 2025

  23-04-2025 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from pr
  
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• How to watch the 2025 Madrid Open online for free

  23-04-2025 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Live stream the 2025 Madrid Open for free on RTVE. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The French Open isn't all that far away, so it's time for the best players in the world to take to the clay to sharpen up before the second Grand Slam of the season. The good news for top players is that there is ample opportunity to do just that, with a number of high-profile tournaments taking place at this time of year.Following quickly behind the Barcelona
  
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• How to watch the 2025 Giro d’Italia online for free

  23-04-2025 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Live stream the 2025 Giro d’Italia for free on SBS on Demand or RaiPlay. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.There is something so special about watching the best cyclists in the world compete in the Grand Tours. The scenery is amazing, the fans are passionate, and the racing is incredibly intense. You quickly become aware that you're watching something otherwordly. These athletes are not normal, and we're blessed to be able to watch thes
  
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• How to watch Getafe vs. Real Madrid online for free

  23-04-2025 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Stream Getafe vs. Real Madrid in La Liga for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Real Madrid will be looking to turn things around after a disappointing few weeks. They lost the lead in La Liga to rivals Barcelona and got dumped out of the Champions League by Arsenal, and now they're fighting to finish the season on a positive note. A confident win against Getafe this week will help Real Madrid build some momentum before the Copa de
  
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• Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 23, 2025

  23-04-2025 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  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
  
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• NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 23, 2025

  23-04-2025 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  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
  
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• Instagram still posing serious risks to children, campaigners say - BBC

  23-04-2025 03:50
  Instagram still posing serious risks to children, campaigners say  BBC
  
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• What is BBY? A guide to Andor time

  23-04-2025 03:00 via mashable.com
  
  Other shows give you a ticking clock. Andor, which just returned to Disney+ for its second and final season, gives you a ticking calendar.That's the meaning of "BBY 4," which appears on screen at the beginning of Andor Season 2, episode 1. Casual viewers may not remember all the way back to Andor Season 1, episode 1, when we were given another time setting: BBY 5. SEE ALSO:'Andor' Season 2 review: The best Star Wars show goes out with a brilliant bang
  Get used to it, because time jumps are comin
  
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• Mon Mothma dancing in Andor is the meme we need now

  23-04-2025 03:00 via mashable.com
  
  When the galaxy is going to hell, you're fighting with your daughter at her wedding, and you've just learned an old friend will die for the sake of the Rebellion you're leading, how do you shake it off?If you're Senator Mon Mothma (Genevieve O'Reilly) in Andor Season 2, episode 3, here's your answer. You down some shots, hit the floor with other moms in a stunning gold number with shoulder capes when the DJ drops an EDM banger, and make like an X-wing: Lock S-foils in dance position. "We wanted
  
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• Pinterest wants teens to log off during school hours

  23-04-2025 00:01 via mashable.com
  
  Students won't be using Pinterest during class — or, at least, they will be heavily discouraged from doing so.The social media app is experimenting with a prompt that will encourage American and Canadian users between the ages of 13 (the minimum age for account holders) and 17 to close the app and pause notifications during typical school hours (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Pinterest confirmed in an email to Mashable that the prompt will reach "millions" of school-age users, and th
  
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• Google Abandons the Last Elements of its Cookie Phase-Out Plan

  22-04-2025 23:23 via socialmediatoday.com
  Google’s cookie phase-out is no more, with the last remnants of the initiative being shelved.
  
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• The 2025 guide to recycling electronics, beauty empties, and clothing

  22-04-2025 23:05 via mashable.com
  
  When you really think about it, life is just a constant cycle of acquiring new stuff and figuring out what to do with the old stuff. And when there's not a one-size-fits-all way to properly get rid of that old stuff, clutter happens.Most of us have been conditioned to recycle some common everyday materials, but curbside recycling isn't too helpful past paper, metal, glass, and certain types of plastic. Even then, a shockingly low percentage of recyclable items are actually recycled. I digress.Ot
  
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• Feeling eco-friendly? Save hundreds on a refurbished Samsung Galaxy S24 with a new battery

  22-04-2025 22:59 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE UP TO $280.99: The Samsung Re-Newed program has certified refurbished Samsung Galaxy S24 smartphones on sale that take between up to $280.99 off retail.Samsung Re-Newed dealsS24 dealSamsung Galaxy S24 (128GB)$619(save $80)Get DealS24+ dealSamsung Galaxy S24+ (256GB)$799(save $200)Get DealS24 Ultra dealSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (256GB)$1,019(save $280.99)Get Deal
  It's Earth Day, which means many of us are considering ways we can make our existence slightly less taxing on Mother Earth. Fortuna
  
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• YouTube Makes Auto-Dubbing Available to All YPP Creators, Adds ‘Combo Gifting’

  22-04-2025 22:49 via socialmediatoday.com
  Auto-dubbing is now available to more YouTubers.
  
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• Nintendo Switch 2 preorder retailer guide: Best Buy, Gamestop, Walmart and more

  22-04-2025 22:14 via mashable.com
  
  We're just days away from the official preorder date for the Nintendo Switch 2, which means you better start putting a plan in place.Major retailers in the U.S. like Best Buy, GameStop, and Walmart will all be taking pre-orders starting April 24, but not all at the exact same time, and they aren't all offering the same pickup and delivery options for the June 5 launch as each other. Allow us to help sort out the confusion here for anyone planning on desperately trying to secure a Switch 2 preord
  
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• LinkedIn Launches Qualified Leads Optimization for Custom Ad Targeting

  22-04-2025 22:03 via socialmediatoday.com
  The process will enable you to define lead quality based on past campaign results.
  
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• LinkedIn Updates Premium Company Pages With New Elements

  22-04-2025 21:40 via socialmediatoday.com
  LinkedIn says that Premium Company Pages is one of its fastest-growing products.
  
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• Pinterest Tests Alerts to Keep Teens Off the App During School Hours

  22-04-2025 21:00 via socialmediatoday.com
  Pinterest is backing several measures to curb potentially harmful app usage.
  
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• Meta Highlights Improving Performance of its AI-Powered Ad Campaigns

  22-04-2025 21:00 via socialmediatoday.com
  Some new stats on the improving performance of Meta’s AI ad tools.
  
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• Instagram Launches Video Editing App

  22-04-2025 21:00 via socialmediatoday.com
  Instagram’s new video editing app is here.
  
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• Instagram Launches ‘Edits’ Video Editing App

  22-04-2025 21:00 via socialmediatoday.com
  Instagram’s new video editing app is here.
  
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