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Pay once, use forever — get all the Microsoft Office tools in one A$87 package

10-03-2025 23:04 via mashable.com

TL;DR: Leave recurring costs behind and get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for just A$87 (reg. A$348) through 30 March.With this limited-time offer from the Mashable Shop, you can get an unlimited device license for Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2021 for Windows with a one-time purchase. Once it's set up on your device, your device's license will never expire.Here's what's included with your purchase:Lifetime access to essential Office apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

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Bluesky CEO: imagine a world without Caesars

10-03-2025 22:59 via mashable.com

In a world of billionare-owned social media, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber wants to send a clear message. Decentralized open-source platforms, like the one she runs, prioritize user control over corporate interests. And what better way to say that than with a T-shirt that calls out Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg?Speaking at SXSW 2025, Graber wore a shirt that read Mundus sine Caesaribus ("A world without Caesars" in Latin). It used the same design as the one Zuckerberg wore at Meta Connect 2024, a no

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OPM Watchdog Says Review of DOGE Work Is Underway

10-03-2025 22:51 via wired.com

The acting inspector general says the Office of Personnel Management is investigating whether any “emerging threats” have arisen as Elon Musk’s DOGE works to rapidly transform government systems.

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Its finally happening: Sniffies just launched its first-ever iOS app

10-03-2025 22:08 via mashable.com

If cruising is your thing, then you’re probably familiar with the uber-popular map-based cruising site Sniffies — it’s like Grindr, but for more adventurous gay and queer folks. On Sniffies, it’s implied that you’re there for sex, no pretense required. (That’s why we chose it as the best hookup site for gay men.) Until now, Sniffies was only available on web browsers, but the company has just announced the launch of its first-ever iOS app. So, they may actuall

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PlayStation plans to update the PS5 Pro with FSR 4-like technology in the near future

10-03-2025 21:42

While the PS5 Pro uses PSSR, PlayStation plans to level-up that technology with something closer to AMD's FSR 4 next year.Read More

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Elon Musk claims X crashed because of a massive cyberattack

10-03-2025 21:39 via mashable.com

Elon Musk claimed Monday that X suffered a "massive cyberattack," which caused the site and app to crash throughout the day. Musk quoted a post theorizing there was an attack on X, claiming that was, in fact, the case. He wrote: "There was (still is) a massive cyberattack against 𝕏. We get attacked every day, but this was done with a lot of resources. Either a large, coordinated group and/or a country is involved. Tracing …"This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loa

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Major AI market share shift revealed: DALL-E plummets 80% as Black Forest Labs dominates 2025 data

10-03-2025 21:30

New data reveals dramatic AI market share shifts in 2025 as Black Forest Labs and DeepSeek challenge OpenAI and Google's dominance.Read More

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Happy Face review: True crime fans, your next TV obsession has arrived

10-03-2025 21:27 via mashable.com

Understanding our parents can sometimes feel impossible, staring across a generational divide and an ocean of shared memories that we see differently from each other. Now imagine how much harder coming to grips with the complexity of your parent would be if your dad was an infamous serial killer. That's the premise of Happy Face, a new true crime drama from The Good Wife creators Robert King and Michelle King. Annaleigh Ashford, who recently thrilled on Broadway as the murderous Mrs. Lovett

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Mississippi Passes Bill Banning Lab-Grown Meat

10-03-2025 21:22 via wired.com

Three states have now passed legislation making it illegal to manufacture, sell, or distribute cultivated meat.

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What's Really Happening With Elon Musk and Those ‘Stranded’ Astronauts?

10-03-2025 20:49 via wired.com

Two NASA officials have weighed in on the public dispute over when and how to bring home Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been on the International Space Station since June.

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Meta built content censorship system to break into China, report says

10-03-2025 19:58 via mashable.com

Mark Zuckerberg tried to get Facebook into China, where it is blocked, for well over a decade. According to a whistleblower report, Zuckerberg and Meta considered some fairly unsavory tactics to make it happen, including a censorship system and sharing user data. The whistleblower in this case is Sarah Wynn-Williams, who filed a 78-page complaint with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The report, obtained exclusively by The Washington Post, alleges Facebook considered

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Secret commands found in Bluetooth chip used in a billion devices

10-03-2025 19:31 via mashable.com

A potential security issue has been discovered by cybersecurity researchers that has the capability to affect more than one billion devices.According to researchers at the cybersecurity firm Tarlogic, a hidden command has been found coded into a bluetooth chip installed in devices around the world. This secret functionality can be weaponized by bad actors and, according to the researchers, used as an exploit into these devices.Using these commands, hackers could impersonate a trusted device and

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How to pin a message to an Instagram DM

10-03-2025 19:06 via mashable.com

Instagram released a whole host of new features for app users in February, and most of them are intended to bring messaging to the forefront. Now, you can translate messages in your DMs, schedule them ahead of time, add music, and pin messages. These features might be familiar to iMessage users and people who use Slack, but they're actually pretty new for a social media app. "Last year, we introduced the ability to pin up to three chat threads in your DM inbox, making it easier to find important

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Can Gaming Save the Apple Vision Pro?

10-03-2025 18:45 via wired.com

A new patent could suggest that Apple may be ready to take VR gaming more seriously on the Apple Vision Pro—which is exactly what's needed to turn the device's fortunes around.

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Tesla used car prices are cratering

10-03-2025 18:39 via mashable.com

It’s a complicated time for car shoppers. President Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten to increase new car prices, and the used car prices are expected to rise in turn. That is, of course, unless you’re shopping for Teslas, which are getting more affordable versus the rest of the car market. Forbes reports that a used Model Y has dropped $6,000 on average over the last year. In March 2024, a Model Y with decent mileage would’ve gone for around $36,000. That price has dr

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Death of a Unicorn review: A24s fantastical monster parable is rich in laughs and gore

10-03-2025 18:35 via mashable.com

Imagine for a moment that unicorns were real, but don't resemble the fanciful fillies illustrated in children's books of Lisa Frank school supplies. Instead, they are feral creatures, with mighty muscles, sharp fangs protruding from a screaming maw, and a horn so girthy and sturdy it can run through a man's ribcage like a broadsword. These are the beasts that ferociously frolic in the wild A24 comedy Death of a Unicorn.The directorial debut of producer Alex Scharfman (Resurrection, Blow the Man

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What you need to know about Manus, the new AI agentic system from China hailed as a second ‘DeepSeek moment’

10-03-2025 18:29

Manus AI is designed as a multi-agent system, meaning it combines several AI models to handle tasks independently.Read More

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Reality Games raises $4.7M for location-based Monopoly World

10-03-2025 18:00

Reality Games has closed a $4.7 million seed round to accelerate the development of its location-based real-world Monopoly game.Read More

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Spend $50 on allergy items at Amazon and get $10 off your order — just in time for spring pollen

10-03-2025 17:50 via mashable.com

SPEND $50+ AND GET $10 OFF: Stock up by spending $50 or more on eligible allergy products at Amazon and receive $10 off your order.Opens in a new windowCredit: Puffs / Allegra / Bausch + Lomb / Claritin / Breathe RightSpend $50+ on eligible allergy items at Amazon and get $10 off your orderGet DealWhile we're all still in recovery mode from losing an hour of sleep during the shift to daylight savings time, we do have a few things to cushion the blow. Warmer temperatures are on the way with sprin

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Southwests spring sale is here: Book select one-way flights for just $49

10-03-2025 17:22 via mashable.com

$49 ONE-WAY: Southwest Airlines has one-way flights from $49 to select destinations. Book by March 13 and fly in April or May. Opens in a new windowCredit: Southwest$49 one-way Restrictions and exclusions applyLearn MoreIf you’ve been dreaming of sandy beaches, a lakeside getaway, or a weekend trip to explore a new city, Southwest Airlines just announced its spring sale, where you can get one-way flights for as low as $49. Of course, there’s some fine print to go over here: The disco

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4 European satellite firms are vying to replace Starlink in Ukraine

10-03-2025 17:17 via thenextweb.com

EU governments are in talks with four European satellite firms about providing a back-up service for Starlink in Ukraine, as the region pushes to boost tech sovereignty amid mounting transatlantic tensions. Starlink has provided a vital communications system to Ukraine’s military since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022. It allows the armed forces to coordinate drone strikes, identify targets, and stream battlefield data to troops on the ground in real-time. However, E

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14 Best Sleep Week Deals on Mattresses, Sheets, and More (2025)

10-03-2025 17:14 via wired.com

Have sweeter dreams with these deals to celebrate National Sleep Awareness Month.

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Its Mar10 Day at Nintendo — find all the best deals live now

10-03-2025 17:09 via mashable.com

UP TO 75% OFF: It's Mar10 Day, the iconic Mario holiday that takes place every March 10. And right now, you can save up to 75% on Mario titles at Nintendo. Opens in a new windowCredit: NintendoMar10 Day Deals for Nintendo SwitchSave up to 75% on Mario gamesGet DealThis sale will have you jumping on the back of a digital Koopa turtle. Mar10 Day is a day to celebrate Mario, and Nintendo is on board with major deals on a handful of Mario games for Nintendo Switch. Shop now to get up to 75% off Mari

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Chain-of-experts (CoE): A lower-cost LLM framework that increases efficiency and accuracy

10-03-2025 16:49

Chain-of-experts chains LLM experts in a sequence, outperforming mixture-of-experts (MoE) with lower memory and compute costs.Read More

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Donald Trump says 4 groups in talks to buy TikTok

10-03-2025 16:45 via mashable.com

TikTok has until April 5 to find a buyer, and President Donald Trump says that at least four are currently in the mix. The short-from video platform may need to find new ownership since the U.S. passed its sell-or-ban law last year due to security concerns. Per Reuters, the president spoke with reporters on Sunday about the potential sale, saying that he has been in contact with suitors leading up to the deadline. “We’re dealing with four different groups,” Trump told

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Instagram tests new Blend feature to share Reels with friends

10-03-2025 16:04 via mashable.com

Have you ever swiped through your Instagram Reels feed and thought, "Wow, the only thing that will make this better is if someone else could also watch what I am watching and know that this is what The Algorithm thinks of me?"Well, I have good news for you. Instagram is live testing a new feature called "Blend," which creates a private feed of recommended Reels for you and a friend. Think of it like the combined algorithm that creates your Spotify Blend playlists but for Instagram Reel

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New NC bill would ban minors from social media

10-03-2025 15:53 via mashable.com

A new bill filed in the North Carolina House of Representatives aims to ban children under 14 from social media and age-verify some sites — but not like other age-verification laws.HB 301, called the Social Media Protections for Minors Act, was introduced last Wednesday and passed its first reading, according to North Carolina station WFMY News 2. It'll now go to a committee for further review.SEE ALSO:Do age-verification laws work? Not according to this study.
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Is X down? Users report issues loading Elon Musks social media platform

10-03-2025 15:18 via mashable.com

UPDATE: Mar. 10, 2025, 2:37 p.m. EDT It has been a roller coaster day for X. The site has crashed and rebounded numerous times throughout Monday. Elon Musk has now claimed that X was crashing because of an attack.Musk wrote on X: "There was (still is) a massive cyberattack against 𝕏. We get attacked every day, but this was done with a lot of resources. Either a large, coordinated group and/or a country is involved."
X appeared to have crashed on Monday. Elon Musk's website wouldn't load

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Nvidia has teamed up with Utah to improve AI education and workforce training

10-03-2025 15:00

Nvidia has teamed up with the state of Utah on an AI education initiative to improve workforce training and economic growth.Read More

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8 Best Reusable Water Bottles of 2025, Tested and Loved by WIRED

10-03-2025 14:02 via wired.com

Stay hydrated in style and cut down on single-use plastic with our favorite bottles—now updated with information on lead.

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Inside Broadcom’s data simplification strategy that enables 26 business units to use the same data analytics platform

10-03-2025 14:00

Broadcom’s CIO explains how his organization has consolidated the data analytics needs of 26 different business units, including VMware onto a single platform and what other organizations can learn from the experience.Read More

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Apple iPad Air (M3, 2025) Review: A Powerful Tablet That Feels Stale

10-03-2025 14:00 via wired.com

Apple's midrange tablet is now an option for creatives and gamers alike, but it lacks exciting upgrades all round.

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The Last of Us Season 2 trailer: Hidden details you may have missed

10-03-2025 13:37 via mashable.com

The Last of Us Season 2 trailer has dropped, and you know what that means, don't you? It's time to take all the burning questions we had at the end of Season 2 and add a few new ones in.In the two-minute clip above we're reintroduced to Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) after a tumultuous ending to the first season, as they head back to the camp in Jackson, Wyoming where Joel's brother Tommy (Gabriel Luna) is based.SEE ALSO:'The Last of Us' Season 2 release date teased with haunting n

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Improve your running with one of our favorite fitness trackers — now over $30 off at Best Buy

10-03-2025 13:34 via mashable.com

SAVE $39: As of March 10, the Garmin Forerunner 55 smartwatch is on sale at Best Buy for $160.99. That's 19% off its list price of $199.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: GarminGarmin Forerunner 55$160.99 at Best Buy $199.99 Save $39Get DealWith so many options out there to choose from, finding the right fitness tracker to suit your preferred workout routine is important. If you're a runner, the Garmin Forerunner 55 is a top pick to keep up with your active routines. We even consider it the best fi

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Qualcomm acquires AI platform Edge Impulse to boost Dragonwing chips

10-03-2025 13:32 via thenextweb.com

Edge Impulse, a TNW community member that produces an AI platform for developers, has been acquired by American chip giant Qualcomm for an undisclosed sum. Qualcomm said it had bought Edge Impulse to boost its machine learning software capabilities, particularly for its Dragonwing line of AI-powered chips. Nakul Duggal, Qualcomm’s head of IoT, said the acquisition would strengthen his firm’s “leadership in AI” and bolster “critical sectors such as

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The Best Flannel Sheets, Tested & Reviewed (2025)

10-03-2025 13:06 via wired.com

Looking for something extra cozy to sleep in? These flannel sheets are the softest you'll find, whether you're looking for luxurious velvet flannel or something light enough for a hot sleeper.

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The Apple Watch SE 2 is down by $80 at Best Buy — score it for under $200

10-03-2025 13:02 via mashable.com

SAVE $80: As of March 10, the 2nd Gen Apple Watch SE (GPS, 40mm) is on sale at Best Buy for $169. That's 32% off its list price of $249.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple Watch SE $169 at Best Buy $249 Save $80Get DealIf you've been eyeing up an Apple smartwatch to help you keep up with your daily activities, but don't want to splash out on one of the fancy Ultra models, the 2nd Gen Apple Watch SE is the option to go with. Not only does this smartwatch cover all of your health and fitness b

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Is Instagram down? Users cant log in.

10-03-2025 12:35 via mashable.com

If you tried to log in to Instagram on Monday, you might have had a little trouble.Users are reporting errors with logging into the Meta-owned social media platform, with many unable to access their accounts. SEE ALSO:How to translate a message in Instagram DMs
According to DownDetector (owned by Mashable's parent company, Ziff Davis), users in the UK were experiencing the outages. Instagram users in the U.S did not report similar issues at the time of writing. However, the outage follows a simi

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How to Turn Cities Into Biketopias? Make it Harder to Drive There

10-03-2025 12:00 via wired.com

In New York and other cities where congestion pricing policies, bike infrastructure projects, and car bans have been put in place, cyclists are finding the streets more welcoming.

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for March 10, 2025

10-03-2025 11:48 via mashable.com

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections &mdas

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The new 2024 MacBook Air (512GB) has dropped to its lowest-ever price

10-03-2025 11:46 via mashable.com

SAVE $300: As of March 10, the 2024 Apple MacBook Air (M3, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is on sale at Amazon for $999. That's 23% off its list price of $1,299.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple 2024 MacBook Air (512GB)$999 at Amazon $1,299 Save $300Get DealApple's MacBooks are pricy laptops, which is why it's always an exciting treat when you can find one on sale. Thankfully, Amazon has dropped a stellar deal on the M3 2024 Apple MacBook Air with a 512GB SSD and 16GB RAM that's worth checking out i

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The White Lotus episode 5 trailer teases drinking and debauchery

10-03-2025 11:32 via mashable.com

The characters in The White Lotus Season 3 are bad enough when sober, so we can't imagine what heavy drinking will do to them.In the teaser for episode 5 it looks like that's exactly what will be happening next week though, with various characters — the Ratliff family boys (Patrick Schwarzenegger and Sam Nivola), Chloe (Charlotte Le Bon) and Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood), plus the three friends (Michelle Monaghan, Leslie Bibb, and Carrie Coon) — all glimpsed partying at night.Elsewhere th

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5 essentials for traveling in style

10-03-2025 11:22 via mashable.com

Travelling usually means compromising. Limited luggage space and the need to prioritise practicality often relegates matters of style to an afterthought, if they're thought of at all. This can result in you finally arriving at your picturesque holiday destination only to feel like the most disorganised, dishevelled person on the face of the Earth.You aren't the only one who's been left haggard by travelling, and hotel staff have likely seen it all before. Even so, a few thoughtful upgrades to yo

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Apple’s new AirPods 4 (with ANC) are on sale for under $150

10-03-2025 10:47 via mashable.com

SAVE $30: As of March 10, Apple AirPods 4 (with Active Noise Cancellation) are on sale for $148.99 at Amazon, down from $179. That’s a 17% discount on Apple’s latest earbuds.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple AirPods 4 (ANC)$148.99 at Amazon $179 Save $30.01Get DealApple’s new AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are already on sale at Amazon for $148.99, and considering how rarely Apple products get discounted, this is one to take seriously. These aren’t just a

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Apple’s new AirPods 4 just dropped to under $100 at Amazon. I might need a second pair.

10-03-2025 10:39 via mashable.com

SAVE $29: As of March 10, Apple AirPods 4 (USB-C, non-ANC) are on sale for $99.99 at Amazon, down from $129. That’s a 22% discount on Apple’s latest earbuds.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple AirPods 4 (USB-C, non-ANC)$99.99 at Amazon $129 Save $29.01Get DealApple’s newest AirPods just dropped to $99.99 at Amazon, and I can already hear my wallet sighing in defeat. If you’ve been using the same pair of earbuds for the past few years and they're starting to sound like

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Apple’s new M3 MacBook Air is $300 off at Amazon. And yes, I’m tempted.

10-03-2025 10:38 via mashable.com

SAVE $300: As of March 10, the 2024 MacBook Air (13-inch, M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is on sale for $799 at Amazon. That’s an 18% discount, including a $99 coupon at checkout.Opens in a new windowCredit: Apple2024 MacBook Air (13-inch, M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)$799 at Amazon $1,099 Save $300Get DealAmazon just did something wild. The brand-new 2024 MacBook Air with the M3 chip is down to $799, and I’m trying really hard to come up with a reason not to buy it. Spoiler: I can’t. App

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Yarnhub military history animator expands into gaming with community crowdfunding

10-03-2025 10:00

Yarnhub Animation Studios gets 35 million views a month on YouTube for its military history animated videos. Now it's expanding into gaming.Read More

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Tired of Adobe’s fees? This Mac PDF editor has no subscriptions

10-03-2025 10:00 via mashable.com

TL;DR: This week only, Mac users can save $42 on a PDF Expert Premium Plan lifetime subscription.There’s nothing wrong with Adobe Acrobat…until you realize you’re paying for it constantly when you really only edit a couple of PDFs each month. If you want a program you can own with a one-time payment, check out this Adobe Acrobat alternative. The features are nearly identical, except it’s $97.99 for life (reg. $139.99) — even if you upgrade your Mac.More about PDF E

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Stop carrying bricks — bring this palm-sized charger anywhere

10-03-2025 10:00 via mashable.com

TL;DR: While supplies last, you can get this lightweight 20,000mAh power bank for $67.99 with free shipping (reg. $69.99) — fewer than 50 are available.Is that a power bank in your bag, or a brick? You try to pack light when heading out for the day or a week-long trip, but that high-capacity power bank really weighs things down. The problem is it wasn’t built for travel like this one that fits in the palm of your hand.The INIU Leopard power bank packs in 20,000mAh capacity, yet it&rs

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I leave for Japan in three months, so I’m trying Rosetta Stone

10-03-2025 10:00 via mashable.com

TL;DR: Mashable readers can save $219 on a Rosetta Stone lifetime subscription while codes last, but fewer than 100 codes are available at this price.In three months, I’ll be in Japan, and I’d really like to avoid the whole ‘stereotypical tourist’ vibe. I’ve always heard that Rosetta Stone is one of the best language-learning apps, but I’m not sure if it can actually help me learn some Japanese in time for my trip. There’s only one way to find out &mdash

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