May isn’t traditionally known for its laptop deals but the official Dell Store has some absolutely awesome choices right now across its entire range of machines.
For example, not only are there great cheap Windows machines starting at just $299, but you can also pick up a Dell XPS 13 for just $599. That’s the cheapest price we’ve ever seen for this premium Ultrabook – although it is on the relatively basic Core i5 configuration with a 256GB SSD.
If you want something more powerful, consider this compellingly priced mid-range Dell XPS 13 for $799 (was $999). This one features a much bigger 512GB SSD storage drive, 16GB of RAM, and a Core i7 chipset. That means it should speed through all but the most intensive of tasks.
Finally, we’d recommend Dell’s excellent range of gaming laptop deals today, which include this Dell G15 with an RTX 4060 for just $849, this Dell G16 with an RTX 4070 for $1,299, and this high-end Alienware x14 for $1,499.
You can read more about all these deals just down below or head on over to our main laptop deals page for recommendations from other retailers.
We’re approaching Memorial Day sales season, and while the event isn’t scheduled to start for another couple of weeks, the deals are already ramping up. In fact, there are dozens of offers live right now on Amazon so I’ve looked through and picked out 17 of the best deals you can shop this weekend.
Check out more of the best deals I’ve hand-picked below, including TVs, tablets, headphones, and appliances – many of which match or beat the lowest prices we’ve seen in recent months.
Sometimes, a weekend comes along that’s so stacked with new movies and TV shows to stream, we have a hard time narrowing down our list of recommendations to seven entries.
This weekend is one of those weekends, so rather than tease our chosen titles in today’s introduction, we thought we’d rattle off the four series that aren’t included in the below list, since they’re still worthy of your time: the third seasons of Clarkson’s Farm, Hacks and Welcome to Wrexham are all now streaming on Prime Video, Max and Disney Plus, respectively, while new period drama Shardlake comes to Hulu.
Below, we’ve rounded up seven more of the biggest new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend.
The Idea of You (Prime Video)
If the surprising box office success of Anyone But You taught us anything, it’s that audiences will turn out for a good old fashioned rom-com, and Amazon will be hoping that its latest star-studded melodrama, The Idea of You, proves similarly popular.
Adapted from Robinne Lee’s 2017 novel of the same name by The Big Sick director Michael Showalter, this Prime Video-exclusive movie stars Anne Hathaway as a 40-year-old divorcée who strikes up an unconventional romance with the lead singer of a popular boy band (Nicholas Galitzine).
Reid Scott and Annie Mumolo also star in The Idea of You, which critics have described as a “plane movie par excellence” and “a damn sight better than what we’ve been forced to get used to” in the rom-com genre. For the right viewer, then, this could be one of the best Prime Video movies of the year.
Now available to stream on Prime Video.
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A Man in Full (Netflix)
Jeff Daniels has made a habit of leading well-made TV dramas in recent years, and the veteran actor returns to do just that in A Man in Full, which is now streaming on Netflix.
This six-episode adaptation of the 1998 novel by Tom Wolfe centers on the fictional Charlie Croker (Daniels), a charismatic Atlanta real estate mogul who is suddenly faced with the prospect of bankruptcy and the collapse of his empire. Diane Lane, William Jackson Harper, Lucy Liu and Bill Camp also star; the latter reuniting with Daniels after starring alongside him in 2019’s The Looming Tower series.
Suffice to say, A Man in Full has left critics divided, with some calling it a “skin-crawling Trump satire” and others a “substandard Succession.” We haven’t seen the series yet, so we’ll leave you to decide whether it’s one of the best Netflix shows, or another Netflix flop.
Now available to stream on Netflix.
Unfrosted (Netflix)
Sticking with the best streaming service, Netflix also plays host to Jerry Seinfeld’s directorial feature debut, Unfrosted, this weekend.
This surprisingly star-studded biopic-of-sorts follows the real-life race between rival breakfast cereal companies to create a revolutionary toaster pastry product (read: a Pop Tart) in the early 1960s. Seinfeld himself leads the cast alongside – wait for it – Melissa McCarthy, Hugh Grant, James Marsden, Amy Schumer, Christian Slater, Daniel Levy, Bill Burr and many more.
Depending on who you read, Unfrosted is either a “deliciously silly, spoofy tale” or “one of the decade’s worst movies,” so don’t expect to see this one make our list of the best Netflix movies any time soon.
Now available to stream on Netflix.
The Veil (Hulu)
Less than two years after leading The Handmaid’s Tale to its fifth and final season, Elizabeth Moss returns to Hulu to front FX’s new spy thriller The Veil.
This six-episode series – which comes from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight – follows a globe-trotting MI6 agent (Moss) whose mission to extract and interrogate a suspected ISIS leader (Yumna Marwan) catches the attention of French and American intelligence services.
Josh Charles and Dali Benssalah also star in The Veil, which critics have described as a “compelling spy yarn with a few loose threads.” UK viewers will likely have to wait for this one to debut on Disney Plus later in the year.
Now available to stream on Hulu in the US.
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire (Disney Plus)
Disney’s follow-up to 2022’s Tales of the Jedi series comes to Disney Plus in its entirety this Saturday (or Star Warsday to those who celebrate).
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire charts the rise of the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two very different warriors: The Mandalorian‘s Morgan Elsbeth (Diana Lee Inosanto) and The Clone Wars‘ Barriss Offee (Meredith Salenger).
Grand Admiral Thrawn, The Grand Inquisitor and General Grievous are all confirmed to appear across the series’ six episodes, so Tales of the Empire sounds like a must-watch for nostalgia-loving Star Wars fans
Now available to stream on Disney Plus.
The Tattooist of Auschwitz (Peacock)
If you’re in the mood for a heavy-hitting wartime drama, a small screen adaptation of Heather Morris’ best-selling novel The Tattooist of Auschwitz is now streaming on Peacock.
This co-production between Peacock in the US and Sky in the UK chronicles the real-life romance between Auschwitz prisoners Lali (Jonah Hauer-King) and Gita Sokolov (Anna Próchniak), who strike up a lifelong romance in the most inhuman of circumstances.
Harvey Keitel and Melanie Lynskey also star in The Tattooist of Auschwitz, which critics have described as “well made, well acted, well intentioned” but ultimately “grotesque”, for reasons we’re sure you can guess.
Now available to stream on Peacock.
The Contestant (Hulu)
The third of three (three!) Hulu-based recommendations to feature on this week’s list is new documentary film The Contestant.
This feature-length production tells the hard-to-believe story of Tomoaki Hamatsu, a Japanese man who unwittingly became the star of a Truman Show-style Japanese reality show in which contestants are left alone in a room for months and forced to obtain food and clothing through sweepstakes.
Critics have described The Contestant as “mind-blowing” and “something [that’s] halfway between sensationalist exposé and intimate confessional,” so it sounds like a must-watch for fans of revelatory documentaries.
This weekend we’re tracking a pair of AirPods deals at Amazon, including savings on the AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro 2. The cheapest model starts at just $89.00 for the AirPods 2, down from their original price of $129.00.
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Secondly, the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C are available for $189.99, down from $249.00. Although this is another second-best price on the earbuds, it’s one of the most consistent deals we’ve tracked in 2024 and just a $9 difference compared to that record low price.
Both of these earbuds have an estimated delivery date around May 3, and they represent solid second-best prices on each model. There are a few minor changes to the AirPods Pro 2 besides the addition of USB-C, including additional dust resistance and support for lossless audio with the Vision Pro headset.
Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we’ve been tracking over the past week.
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It feels like the last one just ended but Best Buy is back with another three-day sale featuring TVs, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, headphones, and much more. I’ve scanned through the offers and uncovered 13 of the best deals available this weekend that get a nod of approval from me and TechRadar’s team of experts.
It’s a great time if you’re looking to buy some Apple tech as the retailer has record-low prices aplenty. You can get the top-rated MacBook Air 13-inch M2 for $849.99 (was $1,099.99), while the previous generation but excellent value iPad 10.2 is down to $249.99 ($329.99). Both are some of the best items in their categories that are well-reviewed here at TechRadar.
On top of this weekend’s deals, My Best Buy members get access to further discounts on select products, so be sure to use your membership or sign up for My Best Buy to secure those extra savings where available. You can also check out the latest Best Buy discount codes for some additional ways to save.
This weekend, Best Buy has a sale on MacBooks, including the previous generation 15-inch MacBook Air and the M3 MacBook Pro. As usual, Best Buy’s sale covers far more than just Apple products, and you’ll also find solid discounts on TVs, video games, and more during the event.
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15-Inch M2 MacBook Air
Starting with the 15-inch 256GB M2 MacBook Air, you can get this model for $999.00, down from $1,299.00. The 512GB model has hit $1,199.00, down from $1,499.00. Both of these are record low prices on the 15-inch M2 MacBook Air.
M3 MacBook Pro
14-Inch
Starting with the 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro, there are three total models on sale right now at Best Buy. The cheapest model is the 512GB M3 Pro model at $1,749.00, down from $1,999.00.
Note: My Best Buy Plus/Total membership required to see final deal price.
16-Inch
You’ll find bigger deals on the 16-inch MacBook Pro, particularly on the M3 Max models of the computer. For the M3 Pro models, prices start at $2,249.00 for the 512GB/18GB RAM 16-inch MacBook Pro and increase to $2,649.00 for the 512GB/36GB RAM model, both of which are all-time low prices.
Note: My Best Buy Plus/Total membership required to see final deal price.
More Deals
PS5
Sony’s PlayStation 5 Slim console launched last November and Best Buy and other retailers have been hosting solid deals on the hardware for a few weeks now. At Best Buy, you can get the PS5 Slim (Disc Edition) Spider-Man 2 Bundle for $449.99, down from its launch price of $499.99.
The PS5 Slim (Digital Edition) Spider-Man 2 Bundle is available for $399.99, down from $449.99. Sony increased the price of the Digital Edition by $50 at the launch of the new Slim consoles, so this deal effectively brings the price back down to the level of the original PS5 Digital Edition.
Both bundles also include the Spider-Man 2 game as a digital download, which is an extra value worth $69.99 when not on sale. You can also find video game gift cards on sale at Best Buy this week, as well as Nintendo Switch consoles and games.
TVs
A highlight of the TV sale at Best Buy is a new offer that includes a free 65-inch class Samsung 4K TV, and free installation, when you purchase select Samsung TVs. Additionally, My Best Buy Plus/Total members can save $100 on these TVs. You can find the full list of eligible TVs on Best Buy’s website.
Of course, there are many more deals on TVs beyond Samsung, including big savings on LG, TCL, Sony, Hisense, and Insignia. Many of these deals are available to all shoppers, but some do require a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership in order to see the all-time low prices.
Our full Deals Roundup has more information on the latest Apple-related sales and bargains.
England’s victory over Ireland last weekend has imbued Super Saturday – the triple-stacked final day of the Six Nations Championship – with a real sense of jeopardy. Can England win the Six Nations 2024? Or will it be Ireland’s day?
From the moment that Andy Farrell’s men tore pre-tournament favourites France apart in the opening match of the tournament, the writing was on the wall. Not only would they retain the trophy, but they’d do so as the first team to win back-to-back Grand Slams in the Six Nations era.
England shattered that illusion with an outstanding performance on the penultimate weekend of the championship, one capped by a last-gasp Marcus Smith drop goal. It sealed a shock 23-22 victory for the underdogs, who could yet snatch the trophy from Ireland’s fingertips on Saint Patrick’s Day.
Need to swot up before the rugby gets underway? Read on as we break down all you need to know about who can win the Six Nations 2024, plus the odds and teams.
Can England win Six Nations 2024?
England are the only team that harbour realistic ambitions of denying Ireland back-to-back Six Nations titles, but even then, they need a lot to go their way.
Their hopes hinge on Scotland not just beating Ireland in Dublin but doing so while denying them a bonus point. If that transpires, England would win the Six Nations with a bonus point victory over France.
What do Ireland need to do to win the Six Nations?
Ireland are the only title contenders that are in control of their own fate.
A solitary point would ensure they retain the Championship Trophy, which means they could lose their final game to Scotland and still win the title, as long as they secure a bonus point.
They’re in such a strong position that they could even end up winning fewer games than England and still lift the trophy. That’s because they’ve secured a bonus point in every game so far.
Can Scotland win the Six Nations?
While it’s still mathematically possible for Scotland to win the Six Nations, in reality they have no chance.
Not only are they five points behind Ireland, but they have a 76-point points differential to make up too.
Even if Scotland beat Ireland with a bonus point, deny Andy Farrell’s men a bonus point and gobble up that gaping points differential, they’ll only win the title if France beat England but do so without securing a bonus point of their own.
Can Wales avoid the wooden spoon? And is it a real spoon?
It’s not looking good for Wales. They’re four points behind Italy in the 2024 Six Nations standings and have an inferior points differential, which means they need to win – and win big – to stand any chance of avoiding the wooden spoon.
A bonus-point victory would do it, as long as they deny Italy a losing bonus point or make up the points differential between them, which stands at 11 points.
A victory without a bonus point would only be enough if they were to deny Italy a losing bonus point and overturn the points differential.
Wales haven’t been saddled with the wooden spoon since 2003, which was also the last time they failed to win a single game in the championship.
On the plus side, whoever finishes bottom won’t have to go through the ignominy of a wooden spoon presentation, as the kitchen implement is purely metaphorical.
What are the latest Six Nations odds?
Ireland are -10,000 favourites to retain the Six Nations Championship trophy, with England a +2,200 underdog, according to DraftKings. At +10,000, Scotland are a major long shot, though not quite to the same level as France, at +20,000.
What are the France vs England teams?
France XV: 15 Leo Barre, 14 Damian Penaud, 13 Gaël Fickou, 12 Nicolas Depoortere, 11 Louis Bielle-Biarrey, 10 Thomas Ramos, 9 Nolann Le Garrec, 8 Gregory Alldritt (c), 7 Charles Ollivon, 6 François Cros, 5 Emmanuel Meafou, 4 Thibaud Flament, 3 Uini Atonio, 2 Julien Marchand, 1 Cyril Baille. Replacements: 16 Peato Mauvaka, 17 Sebastien Taofifenua, 18 Georges-Henri Colombe, 19 Romain Taofifenua, 20 Alexandre Roumat, 21 Paul Boudehent, 22 Maxime Lucu, 23 Yoram Moefana.
England XV: 15 George Furbank, 14 Tommy Freeman, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Ollie Lawrence, 11 Elliot Daly, 10 George Ford, 9 Alex Mitchell, 8 Ben Earl, 7 Sam Underhill, 6 Ollie Chessum, 5 George Martin, 4 Maro Itoje, 3 Dan Cole, 2 Jamie George (c), 1 Ellis Genge. Replacements: 16 Theo Dan, 17 Joe Marler, 18 Will Stuart, 19 Ethan Roots, 20 Alex Dombrandt, 21 Danny Care, 22 Marcus Smith, 23 Manu Tuilagi.
Six Nations table 2024
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Team
W/D/L
Bonus
Total
Ireland
4/0/0
4
16
England
3/0/1
0
12
Scotland
3/0/1
3
11
France
2/1/1
1
11
Italy
1/1/2
1
7
Wales
0/0/4
3
3
How many times have France beaten England in rugby?
France and England have played each other 110 times, with Les Bleus trailing the head-to-head with 43 victories to 60 defeats. The other seven games ended all square.
How many times have England beaten France away?
Of their 54 encounters on French soil, England have won an extremely respectable 23 games. France have won 29, with the other two being draws.
However, England have won just one of their last six away games against France, with that sole victory coming in 2016.
How many times have France won the Six Nations?
France have won the championship 18 times, with six of those wins coming in the Six Nations era. They last won the tournament in 2022, which they achieved with a perfect record – known as the Grand Slam.
How many times have England won the Six Nations?
England are the most successful team in championship history, having taken home the title 29 times. Seven of those victories came in the Six Nations era, the most recent of which was in 2020. They last won the Grand Slam in 2016.
What is a bonus point in rugby?
The Six Nations bonus-point system is designed to reward attacking rugby. As such, an extra point is awarded to teams who score at least four tries or lose by seven or fewer points.
How much are France vs England tickets?
France vs England tickets start at €30 if you go via the Fédération Française de Rugby website. However, we expect any remaining seats to be snapped up sharpish.
Nanoleaf makes some of the best smart lights around, especially if you like something more creative – and now it’s unveiled Ultra Black Mini Triangles as the newest additions to its Ultra Black Shapes range, as well announcing some exciting Easter offers on its other product ranges.
Keeping up Nanoleaf’s modular and customization features, the new Mini Triangles continues to push the slick appearance of the Ultra Black Shapes range. Smaller in comparison to the existing Black Shapes products, Mini Triangles are designed to encourage users to explore making their colorful/deep-black RGB patterns more intricate – so they’re ideal for enhancing larger wall pieces using Nanoleaf’s broader Shapes and Lines products, or creating smaller displays. Consisting of 10 panels, the expansion pack will be available to pre-order on Nanoleaf’s website for £99 / €99 (approx. $126 / AU$192), though there’s no confirmed release date yet.
In addition to its design, the Ultra Black Mini Triangles expansion pack comes with the smart features that have made the Shapes range a staple product in smart lighting, including the option of Touch Controls and Screen Mirroring, making them perfect for gamers, as well as the Rhythm Music Visualizer.
(Image credit: Nanoleaf)
But Nanoleaf isn’t just giving us new smart lighting – it’s also offering early Easter special offers running between March 15 and March 18, 2024. So it’s the ideal opportunity to pick up some great smart lighting products from one of the leading brands. These offers are available in the UK and Europe, but not to shoppers in the US or Australia.
In its early Easter sale, you can get up to 30% off some of Nanoleaf’s most popular products from its smart lighting ranges. The standard Black Triangles starter kit has 20% off, as does the Black Hexagon starter kit – which can both be paired with the new Black Mini Triangles.
Nanoleaf has offers on its Canvas, Elements, Essentials, and 4D ranges, but the company says the offers will end when this weekend does. You can browse the full range at Nanoleaf’s website, if you’re interested.
Best Buy this weekend has a big sale on Apple MacBooks and iPads, including some of the first notable M2 iPad Pro discounts in months, alongside the best prices we’ve ever seen on MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iPad Air, and more. Some of these deals require a My Best Buy Plus or My Best Buy Total membership, which start at $49.99/year. In addition to exclusive access to select discounts, you’ll get free 2-day shipping, an extended 60-day return window, and more.
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iPad
Starting with the cheapest iPad in this sale, you can get the 64GB Wi-Fi 9th generation iPad at $249.99, down from $329.00. For a more recent model, Best Buy has the 64GB Wi-Fi 10th generation iPad at $349.00, which is an all-time low price at $100 off. You’ll find every model of the 10th generation iPad on sale at a record low price during this sale. This includes all Wi-Fi and cellular tablets, in all colors.
iPad Air
Best Buy has every model of the 5th generation iPad Air on sale at an all-time low price right now, starting at $449.99 for the 64GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $599.00. These are $150 off across the board, and also include best-ever prices on both cellular models.
iPad Mini
Best Buy has the 64GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 6 for $399.99 this weekend, down from $499.00, and the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad mini is available for $549.99, down from $649.00. Both of these are solid second-best prices on the iPad mini 6.
M2 iPad Pro
Best Buy has some of the first major discounts on the M2 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro that we’ve tracked in months, starting as low as $699.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch tablet. You will need a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership to see these low prices, but even if you don’t have one you can still find a few solid second-best prices in this sale.
11-Inch
12.9-Inch
MacBook Air
The cheapest MacBook Air deal you’ll find this weekend at Best Buy is on the now-discontinued 256GB 13-inch M1 MacBook Air for $749.99, down from $999.00. If you want a model with a larger display, the 256GB M2 15-inch MacBook Air is priced at $999.00, down from $1,299.00. You can also get the 512GB M2 model on sale at $1,199.00, down from $1,499.00. Across the board these are the best prices we’ve ever seen on the M1 and M2 MacBook Air.
MacBook Pro
Unlike the MacBook Air deals, Best Buy’s MacBook Pro sales all require a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership in order to see the all-time low prices. If you don’t have one, you can still get solid second-best prices on these computers at Best Buy this weekend.
These deals are focused on the 14-inch models of the MacBook Pro, but you can also find a few 16-inch M3 MacBook Pro deals.
Note: My Best Buy Plus/Total membership required to see final deal price.
Our full Deals Roundup has more information on the latest Apple-related sales and bargains.
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Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
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