The AirPods 4 are down to an all-time low price.Running out of time but still want to impress Mom this Mother’s Day? Don’t panic – there’s still time to grab a gift that ships fast and won’t scream “last-minute.” Whether you’re after something to make her life easier or something to help her unwind, we’ve rounded up the best gadgets and goodies to do just that. Even better, most are on sale, so you can treat yourself to some savings, too.One final note: non-Prime members may have to pay extra to get their presents in time from Amazon. Fortunately, retailers like Best Buy and Target often offer free shipping that still ensures your gift arrives by Mother’s Day — so there are options for everyone.The best last-minute gifts under $50You can gift the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker in time for the holiday when you buy it at its full price of $16.99 at Amazon and Target. The Dash Rapid Egg Cooker makes it easy for moms to grab a quick, nutritious breakfast on the go. The dishwasher-safe egg cooker can boil seven eggs in less than 15 minutes with few steps required, and can even be used to quickly whip up an omelette. If you’re looking for a location tracker that works well with both Android and iOS devices, the latest Tile Pro is $29.99 ($5 off) at Target while the Pebblebee Card Universal is available for $29.74 ($5 off) at Amazon. Both are excellent Bluetooth trackers that will help mom keep tabs on her valuables, but the thinner Pebblebee is more wallet-friendly and is compatible with both Apple and Google Find My networks.You can pick up a single Tapo Smart WiFi Light Bulb for $10.78 ($7 off) at Amazon. Best Buy will also ship it in time for the holiday, though you’ll have to pay $59.99 for a pack of five. The 1,100-lumen light bulb can display 16 million colors and supports Matter, so it’ll work with all major smart home platforms with no hub required.Amazon’s latest Fire TV Stick 4K Max is available for $39.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. The 4K-capable streaming device is faster than its predecessor, offering twice the storage (16GB vs. 8GB) and support for Wi-Fi 6E. It also functions as an Echo Show when idle, displaying widgets and artwork while offering impressive integration with Amazon Alexa.The best last-minute gifts between $51 and $200If mom’s into fitness, the Fitbit Charge 6 is on sale for $119.95 ($40 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, which is $20 shy of its all-time low price. The Fitbit Charge 6 will help mom keep tabs of essential health and fitness metrics like irregular heart alerts and sleep tracking, while offering built-in GPS and turn-by-turn navigation via Google Maps. It can also sync with compatible gym equipment via Bluetooth and comes with Google Wallet support, so mom can leave her wallet at home on runs.  Read our Fitbit Charge 6 review.The iRobot Roomba Combo i5 is a robot vacuum/mop hybrid that is down to an all-time low of $199 ($150 off) at Amazon, or for $279.99 ($70 off) at Best Buy.  Target will also ship it on time for the holiday, albeit at its full price of $349.99.  One of our favorite budget-friendly robot vacuums, the Combo i5’s dual roller rubber brushes do an excellent job of cleaning up dirt. It lacks virtual keep-out zones, but it does a good job of  mapping out your home and cleaning up designated areas.The Aura Carver digital picture frame isn’t on sale, but it can still arrive in time for Mother’s Day when you buy it for $149 at Amazon and Best Buy. The 10.1-inch cloud-connected frame lets Mom upload and showcase her favorite memories from an Android or iOS device, beautifully displaying each photo in either landscape or portrait mode.The latest Kindle also isn’t on sale, but you can still gift the e-reader in time for Mother’s Day when you buy it with ads and 16GB of storage for $109.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. Amazon’s entry-level e-reader is not waterproof like the pricier Kindle Paperwhite, but the Kindle is still our favorite budget-friendly option thanks to its sharp 300ppi screen, pocketable six-inch size, and USB-C support. Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 12 is on sale for $69.99 ($10 off) at Target and Best Buy, which is $10 shy of its best price yet.  The Instax Mini 12 is our favorite pick for most people, as all you need is point and shoot to quickly generate high-quality snaps. It also comes in a range of fun colors and features handy extras like a built-in selfie mirror.The best last-minute gifts over $200If mom’s got a sweet tooth, she’ll enjoy the Ninja Swirl, an ice cream maker that will ship in time for the holiday when you purchase it at its full price of $348 at Amazon and $349.99 at Best Buy. In just a few simple steps, the versatile 2-in-1 appliance makes everything from soft serve and hard ice cream to milkshakes, gelato, and frozen yogurt.If you’ve got the money to splurge, the 55-inch version of Samsung’s previous generation The Frame is on sale for $999.99 ($500 off) at Best Buy. If you prefer to buy a similar sized model from Amazon, the 50-inch model is on sale and will arrive in time for the holiday when you buy it for $867.99 ($430 off).  The 4K QLED TV displays artwork when idle while offering a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 support. However, it lacks the 2025 model’s faster 144Hz refresh rate, Neo QLED Mini-LED panel, and Wireless One Connect Box.The Oura Ring 4 is a smart ring that offers mom a stylish way to keep track of her health, and will arrive in time when you buy it for $349 at Amazon and Best Buy. The ring accurately tracks many of the standard metrics you’d expect like your heart rate, though it particularly excels as a sleep and recovery tracker. Read our review.

Microsoft's Bing or DuckDuckGo probably won't disrupt Google's dominance in search, said Apple senior vice president of services Eddy Cue - but AI services easily could.Cue was returning to a courtroom in Washington, DC where he last testified in the Justice Department's trial against Google's search monopoly in September 2023. During the current remedies trial on Wednesday, Cue said that in the time since, well-funded generative AI upstarts have made such significant advancements that they could ultimately disrupt that monopoly - perhaps more effectively than the court could. Cue was also, however, there to defend a significant source of Apple's revenue: the payments Google offers for default search engine placement on Apple's Safari browser.After the 2023 trial, Judge Amit Mehta found that Google illegally monopolized the online search market, in part through agreements like the Safari deal. For the last two and a half weeks, Google and the DOJ have pitched Mehta on what he should (or shouldn't) do to fix the problem. The DOJ says Google should be forced to share valuable search data with competitors and spin off its Chrome browser, while Google (which plans to appeal the …Read the full story at The Verge.

Google did away with its free photo backups quite a long time ago, instead opting to count even compressed backups against your overall Google Drive usage. While Google's pricing isn't bad for storage ($20 annually or $2 a month for 100GB), it's actually possible to get even cheaper elsewhere, all while maintaining control of your data. Combining Immich and Backblaze B2, a terabyte of storage is merely $6 a month, and you pay for what you use, so the costs are even less than that for most people.

It’s essential to have the right tool to optimize your Windows 11 PC. One previous CLI, now a traditional app that does the job, is Winhance. You can choose apps and features from a single interface, external software, compression, customization utilities, and more. It is a straightforward utility that will enable you to install your new Windows installation quickly. There is no more setting things up individually with Winhance. You simply check what you need, uncheck what you don’t, and install the selected items.

Some would say that Samsung's smartphone designs have been a little stale over the past few years. But despite offering only small refinements to its most popular devices, the brand has done quite well, selling its Galaxy series in record numbers. The good news is that Samsung is at least making things slightly interesting this year, with the early announcement of the Galaxy S25 Edge.

I was unhappy with the Outlook app built into Windows 11 and switched to the privacy-first email client Proton Mail. At first, I only used the free version of Proton Mail and Calendar, but I decided to upgrade to the rest of the Proton ecosystem with Drive, Docs, VPN, and Pass. I now have an unlimited subscription, which offers more storage in Proton Drive and additional features in the other apps.

It isn't all that hard to imagine a monitor pulling double-duty as our work display and smart TV, which is why brands like LG have the solutions ready to go, like this 32-inch monitor that combines the best of both worlds. Not only do you get a powerful monitor that's great for business, but it's also a smart TV that delivers all the features needed to make it an entertainment powerhouse.

Let’s face it, the concept and thought of ‘self-hosting’ can sound intimidating. You are probably thinking it’s reserved for developers, tech wizards, and code gurus only. But what if I told you that's a myth? Over the past few years, the self-hosting scene has evolved dramatically, and with the right tools, the ability to run our own applications has become surprisingly accessible, even for those who aren’t tech-savvy.

When a device connects to your home local area network (LAN), it is provided an internet protocol (IP) address, which allows all other devices (and external servers) to send and receive data without mistakenly communicating with some other device on the network. A router will usually use the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server to assign dynamic IP addresses to devices on the network. A static IP address is a device that wants the same IP address when communicating with the DHCP server.

When building your own DIY home server, it’s the operating system that can make or break your experience. How restricted or flexible your setup is going to be, and how much time you’ll spend fixing things when they break, should determine your platform choice. I’ve tried my hand with a few options, ranging from an OS that ships with pre-built NAS devices like Synology to Docker-only installs to virtualization layers added over a host OS. What I’ve realized is that Proxmox has been the most consistent at making my life easier — it’s capable, stable, and feels purpose-built for giving you better control over your home labs.

The era of 90s television may be over, but that doesn't mean it's gone forever. It's actually quite the opposite; there are plenty of resources out there for preserving all those cartoons, game shows, and PSAs you remember growing up with. Even the advertisements have been archived for eternity for toys, cereals, and locations that no longer exist.

It’s gonna be May. | Image: SamsungSamsung will formally unveil the Galaxy S25 Edge during a virtual Unpacked event on Monday, May 12th at 8PM ET. This answers at least one of our many questions about Samsung’s upcoming slim phone which the company teased back in January. A blog post published with today’s announcement reveals another tidbit or two, but for the rest of the answers we’ll have to tune in on Monday.Samsung isn’t being coy about what it’s announcing: it’s definitely the Galaxy S25 Edge. The blog post comes right out and names the device, saying it “…not only sets a new standard for what you can achieve with your smartphone, but it also unlocks a new era of growth for the mobile industry.” That would be great news for an industry that has seen slumping sales over the past few years. Also noted in the blog post: despite its slim profile, the S25 Edge will come with a 200-megapixel main camera, like the top-of-the-line Galaxy S25 Ultra does.That suggests the S25 Edge will clock in as more of a premium device than Apple’s rumored slim phone is rumored to be. The iPhone 17 Air could come with a single rear camera and a mix of high and low-end features. The S25 Edge, according to Samsung, will merge “flagship-level performance with superior portability.”So what does a flagship-level slim phone that’s supposedly going to set the ailing mobile industry on fire cost? And where will it be sold? Recent rumors pointed to a delayed US launch. It wouldn’t be too surprising to see the phone launch first in Korea, though the fact that Samsung US is offering a $50 credit to those who reserve the phone now bodes well for us. At least one thing looks certain: we won’t have to keep guessing for much longer. The virtual event will stream in plenty of places including Samsung’s YouTube channel.