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Amazon Big Spring Sale – Day 3: New Daily Deals and Doorbusters now live: Ray-Ban, desk chairs, vacs, more
The day 3 Amazon big Spring Sale deals are now live. We are looking at a fresh batch of Doorbusters, alongside a host of new discounts landing in the Started Today and Daily Deals section. Much like yesterday, plenty of the big ticket offers in brand name gear, Apple products, and more are still live, but Amazon has now updated the sale with new offers and you’ll find some highlights waiting below.
Read MoreApple discontinues the Mac Pro with no plans for future hardware
It’s the end of an era: Apple has confirmed to 9to5Mac that the Mac Pro is being discontinued. It has been removed from Apple’s website as of Thursday afternoon. The “buy” page on Apple’s website for the Mac Pro now redirects to the Mac’s homepage, where all references have been removed.
Apple has also confirmed to 9to5Mac that it has no plans to offer future Mac Pro hardware.
Read MoreApple gives rare bonuses to iPhone designers to deter departures
Get 90% off this Microsoft Pro productivity bundle, now at $43
TL;DR: Increase productivity with 90% off this Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows 11 Pro Bundle for just $42.48 (Reg. $418.99).
Read MoreThursday’s Apple Books and audiobooks deals from $1
Today’s lineup of the best Apple Books deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Flight of the Intruder, Ember and Stone, The Alcoholics, The Rocketeer: The Island #1, The One Device, Wrath and Wing, and more. Just be sure to dive into the Day 2 Amazon Big Spring sale deals and our master roundup of the best offers right here.
Read MoreWWDC announced, iOS 27 Siri, AirPods Max 2
Benjamin and Chance talk about the surprise AirPods Max 2 announcement, WWDC 2026 is official, and the company confirms that ads are coming to Apple Maps. Also, Bloomberg reports on the latest Siri chatbot designs coming as part of iOS 27.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin talks about his trips to the Apple Store during his time in Japan. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Apple Watch SE 3 cell just hit the Amazon all-time low at $80 off, but Series 11 starts at $299 right now (Deals from $219)
Amazon has been serving up some notable price drops on various Apple Watch models as part of its Big Spring Sale this year. Alongside base model Series 11 models from $299 and the premium Titanium models at $150 off, we are also tracking some new all-time lows on the more affordable Apple Watch SE 3 – Apple’s most compelling SE model in years.
Read MoreTesla (TSLA) publishes Q1 2026 delivery consensus: 365,645 vehicles expected
Tesla published its company-compiled Wall Street consensus for first-quarter 2026 deliveries on Thursday, and the number — 365,645 vehicles — paints a picture of a company still struggling to return to meaningful growth after two straight years of declining sales.
The consensus, drawn from 23 sell-side analysts, implies an 8% increase from the 336,681 vehicles Tesla delivered in Q1 2025. But that comparison is misleading, and the market knows it.
Read MoreAmazon has Samsung OLED TVs at up to $2,800 off of the launch prices right now, more from $248
As part of the Amazon Big Spring Sale, we are tracking a large selection of heavy discounts on Samsung’s 2025 Smart TV lineup. Ranging from the higher-end OLED models right through to its far more affordable Crystal UHD models, this is a great chance to scoop up one of the brand’s lauded home theater experiences at, in some cases, thousands under the 2025 launch prices. It is also worth noting that many of these models are on sale over at Samsung right now as well, with Amazon slightly undercutting just about all of them by a few bucks (as per usual). All of the deals await below.
Read MoreiOS 27: Apple will reportedly let Claude and other AI chatbot apps integrate with Siri
Apple will unveil iOS 27 on June 8 at WWDC, and we’re learning new details about what to expect in the next big iPhone software release. In a new report, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has more information about changes coming to Siri, specifically.
Read MoreMassive collection of Apple spring deals: MacBook Neo/Air, AirPods Max 2, AirPods Pro 3, more
We have made our way into the gigantic Amazon spring sale with loads of fresh new discounts now up for grabs. We have collected all of the most notable deals on Apple gear down below, from the latest MacBook Neo through to sizable clearance price drops on M4 MacBook Air, to the first cash discount on the brand new AirPods Max 2 and holiday-worthy pricing on the lauded AirPods Pro 3, plus everything in between. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreToday’s Android app deals and freebies: Kingdom Rush 5, Wreckfest, Loop, and more
Alongside the Day 2 Amazon Big Spring Sale deals, your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll as well. Today’s highlights include titles like Loop, Kingdom Rush Origins TD, Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD, Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game, Wreckfest – Demolition Racing, Chicken Police – Paint it RED!, Devils & Demons Premium, and more. Check them out below.
Read MoreComparing wireless specs across Mac, iPad, iPhone, and more Apple products
Apple products use a wide mix of wireless specifications. Bluetooth 6, 5.3, and 5.0 appear in different iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more. Apple also uses different W-Fi technologies with currently sold products featuring Wi-Fi 7, 6, 6E, and even Wi-Fi 4. Visualize what hardware uses which spec below.
Read MoreCarrot Weather updated with new multi-model forecast feature, more
Hot on the heels of rolling out a major update last month, Carrot Weather is back with more. A new update today adds two new features to the versatile weather app: multi-model forecasts and analysis from the Storm Prediction Center.
Read MoreNext Xbox showcase live today: World premieres, Game Pass announcements, first-looks, more
Earlier this week Xbox announced its next Partner Showcase, and today is the day. Set to go live at 1 p.m. ET, Xbox is ready to put some of its prime time partner developers in the limelight to give us in-depth looks at upcoming releases, but it also has some surprises in store by the sounds of it.
Read MoreToday’s Apple TV deals up to 65% off: Grey’s Anatomy, The Powerpuff Girls, Battlestar Galactica, more
Alongside the fresh batch of discounts in day 2 of the Amazon Big Spring Sale, today’s lineup of the best Apple TV deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Grey’s Anatomy, The Powerpuff Girls (Reboot): The Complete Series, Battlestar Galactica (Reboot) Complete Series, Lovecraft Country, The Resident Complete Series, and more. As for the rest, everything is waiting down below.
Read MoreDeals – Big Spring Sale day 2: TCL NXTPAPER Android tablet $160 Amazon low, Lenovo Idea Tab $180, Nothing headphones, more
Day 2 of the Amazon Big Spring Sale is now live with some all-new discounts and today we are kicking things off new Amazon lows on TCL NXTPAPER 11 and TAB 10 Android tablets from $140 alongside Lenovo’s budget-friendly Android Idea Tab with stylus and folio case down at $180. We also still have FREE $100 gift cards with Nothing Phone (4a) as well as a new all-time low on Headphone Pro at $69, and Acer’s Chromebook Plus Spin 714 touchscreen 2-in-1 with Google AI down to its lowest price at $270 off. Everything else awaits below.
Read MoreDeals – Big Spring Sale day 2: AirPods Max 2 first deal, MacBook Neo, MacBook Air $300 off, more
We have now moved into Day 2 of the Amazon Big Spring Sale with a batch of fresh discounts now up for grabs. Alongside the ongoing holiday pricing on AirPods Pro 3, we have the first cash deal on the brand new AirPods Max 2 at Amazon (or $130 off with trade-ins at Best Buy). Those offers are joined by Apple’s silver 24GB M4 MacBook Air back in-stock at $300 off the list price, a chance to land MacBook Neo down at $558 shipped (‘excellent’ Best Buy open-box with 1-yr. Apple warranty), and the first deals on Apple’s new Spring Collection iPhone 17 Pro and 17e cases. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreCar owners turn to EVs as 30-40% of Gulf energy capacity is destroyed
France’s Finance Minister confirmed that between 30% and 40% of Gulf refining capacity has been damaged or destroyed by Iran’s retaliatory strikes, leaving a shortage of 11 million barrels per day on global oil markets. The destruction is now pushing consumers toward electric vehicles at a pace not seen since the 2022 gas crisis.
With gas prices approaching $4 per gallon nationally and already past $5 in California, data from multiple sources shows EV interest surging across the board — from Google searches to dealership inquiries.
Read MoreNothing Big Spring Sale deals from $29: Headphone Pro $69 all-time lows, Ear (3), Phone (4a) Pro, more
As part of the Amazon Big Spring Sale, we tracking a number of deals on Nothing earbuds and headphones from $29, as well as the ongoing FREE $100 gift card on the new Nothing Phone (4a). One of the highlight headphone offers is delivering a new all-time low on the latest 2025 Nothing CMF ANC Headphone Pro down at $69 shipped.
Read MoreWhatsApp joins the appalling trend for AI-written replies to messages
If there’s one aspect of Apple Intelligence I really detest, it’s the suggested replies to iMessages. Meta is now emulating this with a new update to its Writing Help feature in WhatsApp.
The idea is that instead of actually replying to our friends with, you know, genuine human communication, we can just have AI send something generic instead …
Read MoreFox McCloud from StarFox is in the new Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Nintendo confirms
Nintendo unleashed the final trailer for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie earlier this month, but the reveals ahead of the April 1 release aren’t quite done yet – it has now confirmed that Fox McCloud from StarFox is in the film.
Read MoreToday’s best iOS app deals and freebies: Kingdom Rush 5, Iron Marines, Wreckfest, more
We have now moved into Day 2 of the massive Amazon Big Spring Sale, and there are plenty of new deals now up for grabs (detailed right here), but we are taking a quick break to take a look at Thursday’s best iOS app deals. Highlights include Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD, Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game, Iron Marines RTS Strategy Game, Iron Marines Invasion RTS Game, Chicken Police, Tower of Fortune 4, Golden Enigma, Wreckfest, and more. Just be sure to check out the first cash deal on brand new AirPods Max 2 and the ongoing holiday pricing on AirPods Pro 3, but for now it’s all about the apps.
Read MoreLAST DAY: PlayStation launches ginormous PS5 Spring game sale – Over 5,400 titles at up to 75% off
Alongside the Amazon Big Spring Sale deals, Sony has also launched gigantic Spring PS5 game sale of its own. Now live on the PlayStation Store, the PlayStation Spring Sale is now in full swing with deals on “a vast range of games that include iconic blockbusters, acclaimed classics, and more.” We are talking about up to 75% off here from now through April 22 and when Sony says vast, it means it. Ther are over 5,400 games and DLC add-ons racing from Astro Bot and EA sports titles through to Arc Raiders, Avowed, Elden Ring, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and far too many t run through right here. You can browse all of the games on this page or on your machine next time you boot it up.
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