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We may earn a commission from links on this page. One of the easiest ways to turn off the noise of the world is to outsource what the phone does to other devices—ones that aren't perpetually online or requiring a subscription to function. This led me to rediscover an old favorite: the MP3 player. MP3 players are now, not surprisingly, far more capable than they were two decades ago. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, many of which emulate the design of favorite legacy MP3 players, and are manufactured by companies you've likely never heard of, like FiiO and AGPTEK. They come with support for the latest music codecs, Bluetooth, FM Radio, built-in speakers, and eve…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Action cameras usually ask you to choose between size and capability—smaller ones are easier to wear but often compromise video quality or controls. The Insta360 Go Ultra tries to bridge that gap. It’s a tiny, wearable camera that can also behave like a more traditional action cam when you need it to. Right now, it’s down to $379.99 (originally $449.99) during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (ending March 31), which is its lowest price yet, according to price trackers. It also helps that it earned an “excellent” rating from PCMag, which gives some context …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you have some spring chores to tackle in your yard, a good set of cordless outdoor tools can save you time—but cordless outdoor tools can also be expensive. Cordless lawn and gardening tools use high-capacity batteries, which can cause a steep increase in price. Amazon has some Big Spring Deals on landscaping tools that can save you up to 62% off on the equipment you need to tackle your spring to-do list. This 24-volt chainsaw is 35% offIf you need to trim a tree or clean up fallen branches, a chainsaw can speed up the process. Although most batt…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon's Big Spring Sale has a number of different headphones on discount. You can pick up options from a host of companies and brands, including JBL, Shokz, Sennheiser, and Sony. But if you're in the market for a new pair of Beats, especially an on-ear pair of headphones, take a look at the Beats Solo 4. Amazon currently has these discounted by up to 40%, depending on the color, meaning you can pick them up for as low as $119.99. Beats Solo 4 (Black & Gold) …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Fitness watches aren't always known for being polite, but I do know of one that is actually thoughtful and effective when it tells you to take a movement break. Normally $499.99, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is currently on sale for $369.99 as part of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic $369.99 at Ama…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. From the moment Mark Scout (Adam Scott) first rode an elevator down to his office and became a totally different person, we’ve been obsessed with Severance. Over two spectacular seasons, Ben Stiller’s sci-fi satire has explored the banality of corporate culture (and corporate cults), the impact of trauma, and the power of memory—or lack thereof. The story of a group of people who undergo the severance procedure, creating a separate workplace persona called an “Innie” who is essentially a separate individual lacking their outside memories, delivered one of the best finales of all time with its second-season ender “Cold Harb…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you work out at home, investing in some adjustable dumbbells is a no-brainer. The math is simple: Buying individual pairs of dumbbells from five to 80 pounds in five-pound increments would cost well over $1,500 and eat up valuable floor space. Adjustable dumbbells deliver the same versatility for a fraction of that price, whichever brand you choose. Right now, the PowerBlock Elite EXP Adjustable Dumbbells are $339.51, down from their usual $449 price tag. That's a solid $110 savings for Amazon's Big Spring Sale. …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I've been keeping an eye on all the best deals on fitness tech, and here are my top picks. Several wearables are on their lowest price ever. While many of the sales are on slightly older models, everything I'm including here is a device I think is very much worth buying, or at least considering, in 2026. There are deals on fitness brands like Garmin and Suunto, budget options from Fitbit, and even smartwatches from Apple, Google, and Samsung. The best deals on Garmin watchesGarmin Vivoactive 5, $179.99, down from $194.85, or $299.99 when it first la…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Old school boomboxes might be a relic of the past, but they’ve been reinterpreted in recent years with sleek, modern, and more portable silhouettes. While not as compact as some Bluetooth speakers, they pack a bigger punch in sound, especially when it comes to playing music outdoors. One of the best-rated ones on the market is the JBL Boombox 3, which earned a PCMag Editor’s Choice Award—and it's currently 40% off for Amazon’s Spring Sale, bringing it down to its lowest price ever of $299.95 (originally $499.95). …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. While companies might make you feel like you always need to buy their latest and greatest model, you can save quite a bit by opting for their older devices. These days, the hardware from reputable manufacturers tends to be good enough to last years, which makes one or two generation-old devices a great value. As such, if you're in the market for a new iPad, consider an "old" iPad instead. Amazon has Apple's cellular M3 iPad Air with AppleCare+ up to 23% off for its Big Spring Sale. iPad Air …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. One of my all-time favorite products is marked down during Amazon's Big Spring Sale: The Enabot EBO ROLA Mini FamilyBot. Enabot EBO ROLA Mini FamilyBot $128.34 at Amazon $150.99 Save $22.65 …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Amazon Big Spring Sale is in full swing, and it features some deep discounts to streaming tech. Whether you're looking for a budget-friendly option for the guest room or you want to upgrade your old gear to the newest thing, there's a deal for you. Roku Smart TV 2026 – 40-Inch Select Series, 1080p Full HD TV – RokuTV with Voice Remote – Flat Screen LED Television with Wi-Fi for Streaming Live Loc…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. This year’s Amazon Big Spring Sale doesn’t have too many deep discounts on premium watches, but we are seeing some sweet deals on budget models. One worth looking at is Amazfit’s Active 2 Sport, on sale today for $79.99. It’s a fitness watch with a solid feature set, and it will cost you half the price of other brands’ entry-level watches. Amazfit Active 2 Sport …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. This week is Amazon's Big Spring Sale, and I can think of no better way to celebrate the end of this interminable winter than a backyard film festival. Amazon has just the thing for it: this Onoayo digital projector. It's currently $219.98 from a list price of $439.99, and that's for a projector with a 4.6/5 rating with over 1000 reviews on Amazon. Onoayo Digital Projector …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If your wifi is too damn slow (and I bet it is), the bottleneck is probably the router. This TP-Link Archer AXE75 might be the solution, and it's 44% off for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, bringing it down to $112.99—and it's already a good deal at the full price. TP-Link Archer AXE75 $112.99 at Amazon …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Hisense’s mid-range TVs tend to land in that sweet spot of good features at a not-astronomical price. That certainly describes the 2025 U7 Series right now, as the 65-inch model is discounted by $800 at Best Buy, dropping to just $699. It's one of Lifehacker's picks for the best 65-inch TVs in 2026, especially at this price. The sale price is good through April 19, and Best Buy is sweetening the deal with a discount on mounting and free haul-away for members, which will make upgrading your older TV a bit less of a chore. …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is underway, and one of the more practical big-ticket deals right now is on the Anker Solix F2000 Portable Power Station. It’s down to $799.99 (from $1,999), which is about 60% off and the lowest price tracked so far, according to price tracking tools like Keepa. That kind of drop makes this a very different conversation. At full price, it’s a niche buy. At this price, it starts to feel like a realistic backup option for homes, road trips, or anyone who deals with frequent power cuts and wants something more reliable than a …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you want a high-quality OLED TV for gaming and movies but the options you’ve been seeing online are out of your price range (they often easily surpass the $1,000 mark), the 55-inch Samsung S85F OLED TV checks most of the necessary boxes and is currently down to $897.99 (originally $1,397.99) thanks to a 36% discount during the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Samsung S85F OLED TV …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Headphones! Earbuds! Bone-conducting headsets! There's a bargain for every pair of ears in Amazon's Big Spring Sale. I've combed through Amazon's listings to bring you the best deals, no matter what kind of headphones or earbuds you're looking for. Sony WH-100XM6 Headphones …

Tax time is high season for scammers, who target taxpayers with fraud campaigns ranging from IRS impersonation to "ghost" preparers that take your money and run. In fact, the IRS publishes its annual "Dirty Dozen," a list of the tax scams consumers should be especially aware of. And this year's list reveals that, as with romance scams and scams targeting travelers, AI is making tax scams appear more sophisticated—and harder to spot. AI is facilitating tax scamsOne of the IRS' top scams for 2026 is AI-powered impersonation by phone: fraudsters are using AI tools for voice cloning and caller ID spoofing so recipients believe they are talking to a legitimate IRS representat…

I find it satisfying to do a word puzzle (or three) each day. Wordle is great, but it’s not really exciting anymore. Crosswords are fun if you have the time (I love an NYT Thursday puzzle) but I don’t always bother. My sweet spot, lately, are games like Minute Cryptic and Parseword—which are entry points into the incredibly bizarre world of British “cryptic” crossword clues. What is a cryptic puzzle?Cryptics are a type of word puzzle unlike anything else. There exist whole crosswords full of them, but the daily puzzles I’m writing about are just one clue per day, so you can focus on exactly what’s going on in that single clue. Cryptics look like a regular crossword clue…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I'm practically an evangelist about this point: If you need a TV, you should get one right now. Not just because it's Amazon's Spring Sale—March and April are traditionally the time when retailers clear space on their shelves and in their warehouses to make room for the new models coming for the holidays. And this year, the RAM tax is coming too: Big tech companies are buying up the world's supply of memory to power AI data centers, so the price of televisions is expected to go up in the near future, and stay elevated for a while. That's all to say…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is still going strong, and smart home upgrades are getting some real price cuts. One among them is the Philips Wi-Fi Smart Lock with Handle, which is down to $149.99 (originally $229.99)—its lowest price so far, according to price trackers. That drop makes it a more approachable way to switch from a traditional lock to something smarter without committing to a full security system. It’s a complete set with handles included, so you’re not mixing and matching parts or dealing with awkward installs that don’t look right on your…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Most window air conditioners follow a simple formula: cool the room, maybe add a fan setting, and leave it at that. The LG LW8023HRSM window air conditioner, currently on sale for $399.99 on StackSocial, takes a slightly more flexible approach. It still installs like a typical window unit, but it adds heating and smart controls, making daily use easier. For someone cooling a bedroom, small apartment living room, or home office, the main appeal here is convenience. You can control the unit with a remote, the onboard buttons, or the LG ThinQ app on yo…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon's Big Spring Sale continues to march on. Within this sale, you can find deals on a range of different tech items, including laptops, power tools, fitness trackers, and even smart home devices. Computerized smart homes went from a science fiction dream in the 1970s to a full-time headache and money pit in the 2000s, but in 2026, we've finally hit the sweet spot, where you can fully automate your home without spending your life savings or needing a degree in programming. Thanks to the arrival of Matter-compatible gear and some serious discounts…