May 12, 2026
Spotify outage: Music streamer confirms outage on X (updated)
Music streaming service Spotify confirmed on X that the app experienced an outage on Tuesday, May 12.Updated at 3:57 p.m. CT: Spotify has confirmed the outage is resolved. The @SpotifyStatus account on X shared an update on Tuesday afternoon, stating that the service is all clear and thanking users
May 12, 2026
Amazon launches 30-minute delivery in dozens of cities
Amazon is rolling out Amazon Now across the U.S., giving users the ability to get what they need in half an hour.Amazon has long been known for fast delivery speeds, but for certain products in certain cities, that speed just got a lot faster.On Tuesday, Amazon announced a wide rollout for Amazon No
May 12, 2026
Meta made $14 million just off of these scam ads
A new report shows Meta failed to curb scam ads targeting seniors and Medicare recipients, instead bringing in millions of advertising revenue from their sale.Meta made millions off of scam ads specifically targeting seniors, according to a new report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH)
May 12, 2026
The biggest announcements from The Android Show: I/O Edition — Android 17 news, Google AI laptops
Google held The Android Show in advance of I/O again this year, revealing Googlebook laptops, new Android Auto features, and more.Google I/O 2026 takes place on May 19, but today, Google hosted a livestreamed warm-up event called The Android Show: I/O Edition. As you might have guessed, it's mostly
May 12, 2026
eBay rejects GameStop offer: neither credible nor attractive
eBay has rejected GameStop's unsolicited offer to buy its company.eBay's board of directors has formally rejected GameStop's unsolicited bid to acquire the e-commerce company, bringing an unceremonious end to one of the stranger corporate stories of the year. In a press release issued Tuesday mornin
May 12, 2026
Google announces the Googlebook, a new breed of built-for-Gemini laptops
At an Android event on May 12, Google revealed a new class of Gemini-powered laptops, dubbed Googlebooks.Welcome to the world, Googlebook. Google announced the new eponymous category of AI laptops at the Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday. Think of it as the lovechild of a Chromebook and a Copilot
May 12, 2026
Pre-order the Google Fitbit Air at Amazon and get a free Active Band
Pre-orders for the new Fitbit Air at Amazon come with a free Active Band worth $34.99SAVE $34.99: Pre-order the Google Fitbit Air at Amazon for its list price of $99.99 and get the Active Band for free, which usually costs $34.99. The release date is set for May 26.
May 12, 2026
Score $300 off the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 gaming laptop
SAVE $300: As of May 12, get the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 gaming laptop for $2,399.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $2,699.99. That's a discount of 11%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon
May 12, 2026
Nintendo just announced a new Switch 2 bundle that lets you choose your own game
A new Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game bundle launches this summer for $499.99 and will be available for a limited time only.The price hike on the Nintendo Switch 2 we all anticipated was made official earlier this month. Customers in the U.S. will now pay $50 more for the console ($499.99 instea
May 12, 2026
Edtech giant Instructure strikes deal with ShinyHunters hackers prior to ransomware deadline
Canvas-maker Instructure has reached an agreement with ShinyHunters hackers to stop the release of stolen data.Crisis averted?Edtech giant Instructure, maker of the popular learning management system (LMS) Canvas, announced that it made a deal with the hacking collective known as ShinyHunters to saf
May 12, 2026
Low price alert: The DJI Osmo 360 Essential Combo is on sale at Amazon for over $200 off
SAVE $209.65: The DJI Osmo 360 Essential Combo is on sale at Amazon for $389.35, down from the list price of $599 at DJI. That's a 35% discount that matches the lowest we've seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI
May 12, 2026
The beginner and budget-friendly Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop is $100 cheaper than usual
The beginner-friendly 2025 Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop is on sale at Amazon for only $699.99, which is $100 off its list price.SAVE $100: As of May 12, the Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop with and Intel Core i5-13420H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD is on sale for
May 12, 2026
Save over $2,500 while the Anker Solix F3800 Plus is on a major discount at Amazon
The Anker Solix F3800 Plus is on sale at Amazon for $2,294.99, down from the list price at Anker of $4,799. That's a 52% discount.SAVE $2,504.01: The Anker Solix F3800 Plus portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $2,294.99, down from the list price at Anker of $4,799. That's a 52% discount.
May 12, 2026
How to watch The Android Show live: See whats new from Google
Once again, Google is hosting a special Android event ahead of Google I/O. Tune in May 12 at 10 a.m. PT.Once again, Google is hosting a dedicated Android event ahead of its annual developers conference, Google I/O.Google I/O 2026 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, but you can watch "The Android Show"
May 12, 2026
Lenovo and Acer quietly raise prices on premium Chromebooks by up to $250
If you're looking for a premium Chromebook from Lenovo or Acer, then we have more bad news from the global memory crisis.Windows laptops aren't the only computers getting more expensive amid the global RAM shortage. Two PC makers just quietly raised the prices of their premium Chromebooks as well.As
May 12, 2026
The LG Ultragear WQHD OLED curved gaming monitor hits new record-low price at Amazon — save over $800
SAVE OVER $800: As of May 12, the LG 39-inch Ultragear WQHD OLED curved gaming monitor is on sale for $749.99 at Amazon, marking a new low price at the retailer. Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 39-in
May 12, 2026
The 11 best wireless earbuds weve ever tested
Mashable tested the best wireless earbuds at every price point. See how Apple AirPods, Sony XM6, and Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds compare.The best wireless earbuds range anywhere from $10 to $1,000, especially if you're going for professional-grade studio earphones. And if you care about active n
May 12, 2026
The Roborock Qrevo S5V robot vacuum has hit its best price in 2026 — save over $300
Get the best robot vacuum deal on Amazon. Save 39% on the Roborock Qrevo S5V at Amazon right now.SAVE $350: As of May 12, the Roborock Qrevo S5V is on sale for $549.99 at Amazon. That's a 39% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window
May 12, 2026
The Garmin Forerunner 165 is $50 off at Amazon — upgrade your training for less
Find the best Garmin deal. Save 20% on the Garmin Forerunner 165 at Amazon.SAVE $50: As of May 12, the Garmin Forerunner 165 is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Ga
May 12, 2026
The Roku 65-inch TV has dropped to its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $70 right now
Find the best TV deal at Amazon. Save 16% on the Roku Smart TV 65-inch at Amazon.SAVE $70: As of May 12, the Roku 65-inch Smart TV is on sale for $379.99 at Amazon. That's a 16% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Cred
May 12, 2026
The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus power station is massively discounted at Amazon — save over $1,000
Get the best portable power station deal. Save 38% on the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus at Amazon.SAVE OVER $1,000: As of May 12, the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus is on sale for $2,299.99 at Amazon. That's a 38% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window
May 12, 2026
T-Mobile just dropped the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to claim
How to get free Apple iPhone. Get the iPhone 17 for free from T-Mobile when you switch and bring your number on an Experience Beyond or Better Value plan.TL;DR: The iPhone 17 is free right now with T-Mobile. To claim yours, simply switch and bring your number on an Experience Beyond or Better Value
May 12, 2026
Save 75% on Voibe, the offline dictation app for faster typing
Save 75% on a lifetime subscription to Voibe, an offline AI dictation app for Mac that helps you write faster with voice transcription.TL;DR: Get a lifetime subscription to Voibe for $49.99 (reg. $199) and turn your voice into text with fast, offline AI dictation
May 12, 2026
The Hisense M2 Pro projector proves you dont need a normal TV anymore
Mashable's review of the Hisense M2 Pro projector with 4K resolution proves that not everyone needs to own a normal TV.Many of us are trying to cut down on screentime. We’re Bricking our phones and re-learning how to be present, instead of mindlessly scrolling. But for most of us, streaming a classi