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People are panic buying iPhones ahead of possible price hikes, report claims

People are rushing to Apple stores to buy iPhones ahead of possible price hikes, a new report claims.

According to Bloomberg, Apple retail stores across the U.S. have registered increased shopping activity over the weekend, with shoppers "panic-buying" iPhones.

"Almost every customer asked me if prices were going to go up soon," one Apple employee told Bloomberg.

The shoppers are worried about iPhone prices increasing due to the wide-ranging set of tariffs that the Trump administration...

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The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey raps a glorious recap of Season 1

With The Last of Us Season 2 only a few days away, it's time for a recap of what happened in the first season. And what better way to do it than via a rap from Bella Ramsey herself, who joins Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show in the clip above.

"There's a girl named Ellie, she's a lot of fun / She's got a lot of knives, and even worse, puns," raps Ramsey, jumping through Season 1's key events in less than a minute.

"We meet Bill and Frank, their love was awesome," raps Fallon.

"Didn't think I...

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for April 8, 2025

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 —...

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 8

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, 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...

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Act fast to get a Lenovo laptop for $80 while supplies last

TL;DR: Bring home this Lenovo 300E 11.6" Touchscreen Chromebook for just $79.99 (reg. $284). 

Looking for a laptop that's actually affordable? How about one that's less than $100? Right now, you can get a Lenovo touchscreen Chromebook for just $79.99 — over $200 off the usual price — while supplies last. 

This truly affordable laptop offers plenty of perks

Don't be deceived by this super low price; this Lenovo Chromebook is still packed with power and ready to help you tackle work or...

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Why are read receipts so triggering?

The day after I turned my read receipts on, a guy I had gone on a couple of dates with texted me. "I don’t know if it was intentional, but your read receipts are on all of a sudden." His text wasn’t accusatory, but the change had certainly struck a chord. He seemed to imply that if I had turned them on, it must be a mistake. Surely no one would willingly admit to leaving people unanswered for hours on end. 

Poll a group of friends and you’ll realize: Most people hate read receipts. And...

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Upgrade your cars entertainment system for just $75

TL;DR: Bring your old car's entertainment system into 2025 with the PlayAIBox Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Wireless Adapter, now $74.97 (reg. $129) through April 27.

Road trip season is right around the corner. Is your car's entertainment system ready? 

If you want to be able to watch streaming services like YouTube, Netflix, and Disney+ on your car's display without having to spend the big bucks on a fancy new car, the PlayAIBox Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Wireless Adapter is the next...

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Turn nosebleed seats into a front-row view with this telescope, now $23

TL;DR: Get a good view from anywhere with this high definition monocular telescope, now $22.97, 58% off, through April 27.

The weather is warming up. If you want a reason to get outside more, this high definition monocular telescope can help. This portable, compact gadget lets you see the world in a whole new way, and right now, it's on sale for $22.97 (reg. $54). 

This portable telescope makes sure you always have a good view

Want front-row seats but have a nosebleeds budget? That's no...

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Let this 24,000mAh power bank be your laptops lifeline, now for $35 off

TL;DR: Stop hunting down electrical outlets midday with help from the Power Brick 24000mAh AC Laptop Power Bank, now $114.99 (reg. $149) for a limited time.

Small portable chargers are great, but they typically don't have that much juice. If you're looking for a charging solution that can fully power up your laptop, smartphone, and more, check out the Power Brick 24000mAh AC Laptop Power Bank. It's on sale now for $114.99 (reg. $149). 

Enjoy full-power laptop charging and more with this power...

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Nightly noise is no problem when youre wearing these specialized earbuds

TL;DR: Sleep tight with a pair of SleepEEZ Noise-Blocking Wireless Earbuds on sale for $25.99 (reg. $34).

Between loud roommates, snoring partners, kids, and neighbors with no concept of a normal time to vacuum, it's a wonder anyone gets any sleep at all. If you want to shut out the noise when you're getting some shuteye, pop in a pair of SleepEEZ Mini Noise-Blocking Earbuds.

These comfortable nighttime earbuds block the noises that keep you awake and replace them with soothing white noise,...

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This impressive Shark Matrix Plus robot vacuum and mop is only $380 at Amazon right now

SAVE $320: As of April 8, the Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $379.99 at Amazon. This saves you 46% on the list price.

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I think the Fire Stick is one of Amazons best products, and its back on sale for $30

SAVE $20: As of April 8, the Amazon Fire Stick 4K is on sale at Amazon for $29.99. That's a 40% discount on the list price.

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Ready to upgrade? The Google Pixel 9 is on sale for $650 at Amazon.

SAVE $200 : As of April 8, the Google Pixel 9 is on sale for $699.99 at Amazon. That's a 22% savings on the list price.

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The ASUS ROG Cetra wireless gaming earbuds are just $80 today, and I think they are criminally underrated

SAVE $20: As of April 8, ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless Gaming Headphones are available for $79.99 at Amazon. That’s 20% off their regular $99.99 price.

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Michael Grothaus

How much will an iPhone cost after Trump’s tariffs? A lot more. Or maybe not.

Apple has several options for dealing with the tariffs. Though it’s impossible to predict what the company will choose, we try anyway.

The markets are crashing, businesses large and small are worried about their future, and the world is increasingly looking toward a global recession. But most people I talk to about this chaotic economic landscape want to know one thing: “How much is my next iPhone going to cost?”

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Hunter Schwarz

The rhetorical genius of the ‘Hands Off’ protests

The first true demonstration of President Donald Trump’s second term provided a handy slogan for protesters to make their own.

With Saturday’s Hands Off protests against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, Resistance 2.0 has arrived with a handy new slogan.

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A ‘thorn forest’ once covered 1 million acres in the Rio Grande Valley. This man is trying to bring it back

Restoring even a fraction of the Tamaulipan thorn forest could help the region cope with the ravages of a warming world.

Jon Dale’s love affair with birds began when he was about 10 and traded his BB gun for a pair of binoculars. Within a year, he’d counted 150 species flitting through the trees that circled his family’s home in Harlingen, Texas. The town sits in the Rio Grande Valley, at the convergence of the Central and Mississippi flyways, and also hosts many native fliers, making...

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Jared Lindzon

Changing jobs no longer pays—and might not for a while thanks to tariffs 

Typically job hopping is the quickest way to keep your salary growing. But for the first time in more than a decade, that’s no longer the case.

Changing jobs is typically the shortest path to a higher salary, but for the first time in almost 15 years staying put is paying better than moving on.

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Jared Newman

How ChatGPT is helping bend websites to my will

You don’t need to know JavaScript to write powerful browser bookmarklets anymore.

I’m a writer, not a programmer, so until recently a lot of the hype around ChatGPT’s abitilies as a coding tool went over my head.

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Hunter Schwarz

Two famous athletes battled over the number 8. A font helped them call a truce

Who gets to own a number? That’s the question at the heart of a dispute between football star Lamar Jackson and Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s NASCAR team.

A dispute between a pair of pro athletes who both use the number 8 has been resolved, thanks to a change in font.

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