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If you're eyeing a new pair of over the ear headphones, you have no shortage of options. But if you're looking for something that fits neatly into the Apple ecosystem without costing the same as a MacBook Neo (looking at you, AirPods Max), your best bet might just be the Beats Studio Pro. Right now, they're up to 35% off for Amazon's Big Spring Sale—so long as you don't mind the color grey.

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Beats Studio Pro come with features you'd expect from headphones with "Pro" in the name. That includes Active Noise Cancelling, of course, a must for over-the-ear headphones, but also Transparency mode, which pumps in external sounds so you don't need to take off your headphones to hear what people are saying to you. Beats says the Studio Pro have up to 40 hours of battery life, and reduce distortion by up to 80% when compared to Beats Studio. The headphones have a built in DAC, which makes them a great for listening to lossless music when connected via USB-C.

While all Beats are designed to work with both iOS and Android, Apple users will find the experience more ideal. Apple owns Beats, and, as such, integrates the headphones into their ecosystem just as they do with their own AirPods. When you turn on Beats Studio Pro, it will automatically pair with the first Apple device you have open—say, your iPhone. Once paired, it'll be able to automatically connect to any other Apple device you have under that iCloud account. You can switch to your Mac, play something in Apple Music, and hear it in your Beats, without having to manually pair them first. They even work with Find My, so you can locate your Beats with your Apple device if you misplace them.

As of now, the only color that gets Amazon's Big Spring Sale deal is Sand Gray. Amazon has discounts on the other colors as well, but they'll run you $199.95. If you aren't married to a particular color, Sand Gray is the best value as of this writing.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said what remains of Iran’s theocratic regime is scrambling to cut a peace deal with President Donald Trump because the U.S. military has pulverized the country and “crushed” its ambitions to develop a nuclear weapon.

Leavitt made the comment during a press briefing at the White House on Wednesday afternoon.

“You’re beginning to see the regime look for an exit ramp,” Leavitt said. “They recognize they are being crushed. Their ability to attack American and allied forces, as well as their ability to defend their own territory, is dwindling literally hour by hour.”

Leavitt said Iran “wanted to talk” about a deal after Trump threatened last weekend to bomb the country’s power plants one-by-one if it did not “FULLY OPEN” the Strait of Hormuz by Monday night.

“President Trump is willing to listen,” she said.

Leavitt continued:

The president’s preference is always peace. There does not need to be any more death and destruction. But if Iran fails to accept the reality of the current moment, if they fail to understand that they have been defeated militarily and will continue to be president trump, will ensure they are hit harder than they have ever been hit before. President Trump does not bluff and he is prepared to unleash hell.

Her comments come two days after Trump paused his planned attack on Iran’s power plants because he said there had been “VERY GOOD” talks with the country’s new leaders.

Trump on Tuesday told reporters the “war has been won,” and later that day it was reported Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are leading the administration’s push for a one-month ceasefire that would give both sides an opportunity to hammer out a long-term deal. The ceasefire would include demands from the U.S. that Iran dismantle its existing nuclear facilities, commit to never pursuing a nuke, and hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium to the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Leavitt on Wednesday said that if there is any more violence from this point forward, it will be because Iran failed to negotiate.

Watch above via Fox News.

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The best sale you’ll find on a Garmin watch during the ongoing Amazon Big Spring Sale is probably this Forerunner 265, which will run you $344.95. It’s an excellent watch—I said as much when I reviewed it. If this watch appeals to you, go ahead and buy it—but there are some caveats you should consider before buying one.

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It's a low price—but only a little cheaper than usual

The first to know is that older-model watches are not always as good a deal as they appear. This watch is $344.95 today, down from an original price of $449.99, and it’s got a “Big Spring Sale” tag; that makes it look like an excellent deal. But the price history tells a different story: Earlier this month, it was going for $349.99 (only $5 more) and the highest price in the last few days was $368.99 ($24 more). Looking over the last year or so of price data, the 265 and 265S have spent a month or more at $349.99 (or lower) on at least two occasions—the first big one when the 570 launched in early summer, and the second for the holiday shopping season.

Older watches reveice fewer updates from Garmin

And since the 265 has been replaced by the 570, I need to talk about what that means for people who buy the 265. The 265 is an older watch, having launched in 2023. Now, that’s not a problem in itself—Garmins tend to age well. Whatever you would have liked about the watch in 2023, it’s got all the same features now. It’s still a good watch. 

But ever since the launch of the 570 and 970, Garmin’s regular updates have been bringing new features to the ’70 series, but not the ’65. (Similarly, the Fenix 8 has been getting upgrades that the Fenix 7 does not.) In the past, Garmin hasn’t walked away from older models this quickly, but it seems like the new models are different enough from their predecessors that most new features only make sense to roll out on the newer hardware. 

The 265 is still getting updates for stability and bug fixes (here’s the latest, from just two months ago) so it’s still supported, it’s just not getting the best new features. For example, the new glances for battery health, sports scores, and lifestyle logging are only for the newer watches. 

The Garmin Forerunner 265 is still a strong buy

With all that in mind, is the 265 still a good watch? Honestly, yes, but it no longer occupies a “sweet spot” at the center of features and value. In 2026, if you want a watch with all the best Garmin features, it’s better to upgrade to the Forerunner 570 or 970, or for more of a lifestyle watch, the Venu 4. On the budget side, the Vivoactive 6 is a good pick from the newer generation. But none of those are currently seeing significant discounts, so if price is a major factor in your buying decision, I’d consider looking at Coros or Suunto too. 

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The state of Minnesota sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over access to evidence in the shootings of several Minneapolis residents by federal agents.

The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and named as defendants the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Earlier this month, Noem announced she was stepping down from her position and President Donald Trump nominated then-Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to take her place. Mullin’s nomination was confirmed by the Senate this week; the complaint will presumably be amended soon to switch out Noem’s name for his.

Trump’s immigration crackdown has sparked backlash across the country, sparking nationwide protests and multiple court challenges. Minneapolis has been at the epicenter of the controversy, specifically regarding two fatal shootings of U.S. citizens in Minneapolis: Renee Good on Jan. 7 by ICE agent Jonathan Ross, and Alex Pretti on Jan. 24 by Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.

In the immediate aftermath of Good’s shooting, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) accused the FBI of blocking its access to evidence, and it had “reluctantly withdrawn from the investigation” as a result.

In the 43-page complaint, Minnesota argues that federal authorities have continued to deny it access to evidence in both the Good and Pretti shootings, as well the Jan. 14 shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan immigrant who was shot in the leg by an ICE agent and survived.

In all three shootings, the narratives initially presented by the federal government were called into question by eyewitnesses, video and photos from the scenes, and other evidence. Two ICE agents have been suspended for their roles in shooting Sosa-Celis and a criminal probe has been opened into whether they lied to a jury.

The complaint describes how Minnesota’s state investigators “expected federal cooperation, consistent with longstanding historical practices” as they “responded to the scene of each shooting to investigate,” but instead the federal authorities thwarted their efforts:

At the scene of the first two incidents — the killing of Renee Good and the shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis — federal agents initially indicated that they would work with Minnesota authorities and share relevant information. State investigators thus began their work in reliance on that understanding.

But in both cases, federal agents quickly reneged on their pledges to cooperate. Instead of sharing information, federal authorities took exclusive possession of evidence that had been collected, and they denied Minnesota investigators access to key information.

At the scene of the third shooting — the killing of Alex Pretti —federal immigration officers physically blocked investigators of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (“BCA”) from accessing the scene. That physical obstruction persisted even after state officials obtained a judicial warrant authorizing access to the scene. As with the previous two shootings, federal authorities took exclusive control of evidence and refused state and local authorities access to even the most basic information related to the incident – such as the identities of the involved officers.

This was an “unprecedented noncooperation,” the complaint argued, further exacerbated when the requests that Minnesota authorities sent to DOJ and DHS were largely ignored or denied, establishing a federal policy that “has deprived state investigators of timely access to evidence in federal custody that is directly relevant to their investigations of potential violations of Minnesota criminal law.”

The complaint seeks “to secure access to the evidence necessary to investigate these shooting incidents and to ensure that the State of Minnesota can fulfill its sovereign duty to determine whether federal officers committed crimes within its borders,” and asks the court to grant “declaratory and injunctive relief to set aside Defendants’ unlawful policy of noncooperation and their resulting refusal to comply with the investigative demands of Minnesota authorities,” including specifically declaring that the actions by DOJ and DHS violated the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, declare that the denials of Minnesota’s requests were unlawful and compel the federal government to comply and “provide Plaintiffs access to evidence and investigative materials in the Good, Pretti, and Sosa-Celis shootings,” plus an award of costs and attorneys’ fees.

“At stake is not only Plaintiffs’ access to evidence central to these shootings but also a fundamental principle of our constitutional system: that the States retain the sovereign authority — and responsibility — to investigate crimes committed within their borders,” the complaint argued.

Read the complaint here.

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iOS 26.3 was a decidedly small update. It introduced a new tool to transfer data to Android, and gave some iPhones the ability to hide precise location data from cellular networks. But beyond some other small changes and security patches, that's all there was to write home about. iOS 26.4 is a different story. The update, which Apple dropped on Tuesday, adds a number of interesting new features to compatible iPhones, especially if you're an Apple Music user. Here's what's new:

iOS 26.4 comes with eight new emojis

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While this isn't a "major feature," new emojis are always fun when we can get them. In this case, Apple is taking iOS 26.4 as an opportunity to roll out its take on the Unicode 17 standard, which includes eight new emoji. That includes "Distorted Face," "Fight Cloud," "Ballet Dancer," "Orca," "Hairy Creature," "Trombone," "Landslide," and "Treasure Chest."

Playlist Playground lets you generate playlists with AI

The latest trend in streaming services seems to be AI-generated playlists. YouTube Music recently rolled out the option, while Spotify offers a couple different takes on the feature. The idea is to tell the AI what type of music you want to listen to, whether that be a specific artist or genre, or just a concept or mood (e.g., "Make me a playlist for drinking coffee on a lazy Sunday morning").

Now Apple Music is the latest service to introduce such a feature. iOS 26.4 comes with "Playlist Playground," which works about how you'd expect. You tell Apple Music's AI what you want to hear, and it generates a playlist with 25 different songs. You can adjust the playlist if you don't like the result, as well as edit the title, cover image, and description.

Apple Music gets a visual overhaul

In addition to Playlist Playground, Apple Music's UI is also changing in iOS 26.4. You'll see new full-page artwork when listening to music, as well as redesigned albums and playlists that adjust their colors based on the artwork. Plus, there's now a "Concerts Near You" feature that helps you find shows in your area, based on the music you like to listen to.

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You can start to identify songs without an internet connection

You can now use Offline Music Recognition in Control Center to identify songs you hear out and about, even when you don't have an internet connection. You'll get the results when your iPhone connects back to cellular or wifi. You'll have to wait for your answer, but at least you'll get one.

Apple is rolling out a new Ambient Music widget

Once you update your iPhone to iOS 26.4, you can add the new Ambient Music widget to your Home Screen. It comes with options for Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing playlists you can launch without opening the Music app.

Apple is finally fixing your buggy iPhone keyboard

If you've been having trouble typing on your iPhone's keyboard recently, you're not alone. Many users have been complaining online about inaccurate typing since iOS 26 dropped in the fall. Apple's latest update might just fix that: In the release notes for iOS 26.4, Apple says it has "improved keyboard accuracy when typing quickly." Hopefully, that's the end of everyone’s issues with the iPhone’s keyboard, though somehow I doubt it—users have been complaining about it for years at this point.

Apple changed how you choose wallpaper packs on iPhone

With iOS 26.4, Apple changed the Wallpapers settings menu. Before, you could select from pre-downloaded wallpaper packs on your iPhone; now, you can choose which packs you want to download instead. It's a small change, but an interesting one. It seems Apple doesn't want to assume you're interested in all of its wallpaper options anymore, and instead would rather pick and choose the ones you want to try. Apple also made similar changes to picking watch faces in the Apple Watch app.

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Your iPhone's Reminders now has an "Urgent" section

If you ever label reminders as "urgent" on your iPhone, you'll find them in a new location. Now, when you open Reminders, you'll find an Urgent section, alongside other options like Today, All, and Scheduled.

"Reduce Highlight Effects Accessibility" is now "Reduce Bright Effects"

Apple changed the name of its "Reduce Highlight Effects Accessibility" setting to "Reduce Bright Effects." Now, it comes with a description: "Minimize highlighting and flashing when interacting with onscreen elements, such as buttons or the keyboard." The is particularly an "issue" with iOS 26, which includes more lighting effects with its Liquid Glass design.

Reduce Motion reduces Liquid Glass animations

iOS 26.4 also gives "Reduce Motion" an update: Now, the Accessibility feature "more reliably" reduces Liquid Glass animations, according to Apple. This builds on some of the other ways Apple has allowed users to tone-down iOS 26's visual overhaul, while stopping short of letting users turn it off entirely.

Apple is now letting all adults choose their payment method in Family Sharing groups

Here's a small but meaningful change for families: All adults in a Family Sharing group can now choose their own payment method for Purchase Sharing. Previously, you needed to go through the payment option set up by the family organizer. This frees up members to make their own purchases to share with the group, without only going through one card.

Freeform is now a part of Apple Creator Studio

Freeform, Apple's "whiteboard" app, is getting an Apple Creator Studio upgrade with iOS 26.4. The app is still free for all users, but if you subscribe to Apple Creator Studio, you get "advanced image creation and editing tools," as well as access to Apple's "premium content library."

iOS 26.4 adds AirPods Max 2 support

This is a small but necessary addition to iOS: The latest update supports Apple's AirPods Max 2, which will be available to preorder starting Wednesday, March 25. The newest AirPods Max look the same as always, but come with some key features that Apple's earbuds have had for years. They still cost $549 though, which means if you want a pair of AirPods Max for less than the cost of a MacBook Neo, consider picking up the previous generation at a discount.

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Amazon's first big sale of the year is quickly approaching. If you're not done paying off your credit cards from the holidays, buckle up, because the online retailer is ready for another round. Here is everything you need to know about Amazon's upcoming Big Spring Sale, including some tips on how to shop for it properly.

What is Amazon's Big Spring Sale?

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is the spring version of Prime Day, although it lasts longer and features less impressive deals. It has historically been a seven-day sale, with deals focused on seasonal items, from winter and spring apparel, to travel products, sports equipment, furniture, gardening and lawn-care tools, grills, and storage solutions. (And, of course, tech products, which is good for any season.) The 2026 sale will be Amazon's third, after debuting it in 2024.

When is Amazon's Big Spring Sale?

Amazon officially announced the Big Spring Sale on March 16 in a press release. As predicted, it will take place on the last week of March, like previous iterations. The official dates for the Big Spring Sale are March 25 through March 31, 2026.

Do you need to be a Prime Member to shop for Amazon's Big Spring Sale?

You do not need to be a Prime Member to shop Amazon's Big Spring Sale. However, according to Amazon, Prime Members will get more and better deals. Prime membership starts at $14.99 per month. You can decide whether a yearly Prime membership is worth it for you, but remember that you can always cancel your Prime membership once the sale is over.

How to sign up for a Prime free trial before the sale

Amazon offers free 30-day trials, so you can shop the whole week of the event and cancel before your subscription payment is charged. (Read about how to sign up for a Prime account here.)

What can you expect from Amazon's Big Spring Sale?

Because the Big Spring Sale happens in the spring, you're going to see end-of-season deals from Amazon outlet stores on winter items, but also on upcoming spring products. Amazon says you can expect deals on spring fashion staples, new season beauty must-haves, seasonal refreshes for the home, and lawn and garden supplies. Here is what Amazon says you can expect this month:

• Up to 50% off Amazon Outlet

• Up to 40% off Fashion, and up to 30% off Beauty

• Up to 40% off Easter

• Up to 35% off Kitchen, and up to 25% off Home

• Up to 30% off Lawn & Garden

• Up to 25% off Grocery

There will also be "daily deal drops" for each day of the sale that you can find on the landing page. The "doorbuster deals" will be items starting at 40% off across fashion, beauty, electronics, and more.

Are there early Amazon Spring Sale deals?

As is usually the case, there are plenty of early deals to be had. Most will likely get better on the actual sale, but some will be just as good and available now. You can shop the early sale on this Amazon landing page. We've been curating the best tech deals on our deals page, which you can follow before, during, and after the sale. Some particularly good deals right now include the Soundcore Boom 3i portable speaker and the new M4 iPad Air.

Are there competing sales at other retailers?

Yes. Target already announced its March sale event. Walmart had Super Savings Week last year at the same time. Best Buy is another retailer that usually competes for your business during the Spring sale.

Some tips for saving during Amazon's Big Spring Sale

If this is going to be your first time shopping in an Amazon sale, there are some basic things you need to know.

• You can share your Prime membership with family members even if they don't live with you.

• You can set price alerts for products you want and your Alexa devices can notify you when they go on sale.

• Price-tracking tools can tell you if the deal you're looking at really is good or not.

But if you only take one bit of advice for shopping on Amazon's Big Spring Sale, let it be this one: Don't buy anything you weren't going to buy anyway. A good way to control your impulse spending is to make a list of the products you do want ahead of time, and focus solely on those. And if you need to talk to a human from Amazon during (or after) the sale, this is the fastest way to do it.

In the wake of the U.S.-Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the price of crude oil has risen sharply on the international market. Now, it's starting to impact gasoline and diesel prices in the U.S., with increases at the pump of as much as 30% in some areas. Gas prices are dynamic, \changing based on the day and even based on city or state lines. For example, the national average price for gas, according to AAA, is $3.96 as of today, March 2026. But in Iowa, the average was $3.33, and in Illinois, it was $4.17.

If you're heading out to fill up the tank, it might help to do a bit of research first, so you can save some money in the process. Using dedicated, community-sourced gas pricing tools, you can find the cheapest gas stations around your area, as well as cheaper options that are a short drive away. These apps can help.

Check GasBuddy to find low prices and earn free gas

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GasBuddy (available for iOS and Android) is a popular, crowd-sourced app for reporting gas prices. The app has over 10 million downloads on the Play Store alone, and a massive community of users who update fuel prices on a near real-time basis. It also includes official pricing feeds for popular gas station operators like Costco. Community members who update prices receive points that can then be redeemed to pay for gas.

You can use your current location to find gas stations near you, or you can use the search bar or the map view to find cheaper gas stations in your city or in neighboring areas. GasBuddy will show you the cheapest options first (for regular fuel, though you can also filter for midrange and premium options). Each gas station has a ratings and an indicator showing how long ago the price was updated. Occasionally it's a couple of hours, but frequently you'll find gas prices that are just an hour or a couple of minutes old. The app also mentions which gas stations are cash only, and if they have other amenities like an ATM, convenience store, or loyalty discounts.

In the event gas shortages become an issue, GasBuddy also has a Tracker that which gas station has fuel and power, and if they're running out of a particular kind of fuel. GasBuddy works best as an app because it has location and navigation features built-in. But if you just want to browse for cheap gas in your locality or your city, you can also simply use the Find Gas feature on their website.

Check Google Maps or Waze for prices along your route

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Google Maps has a built-in gas price tool as well, but it's not community supported and it doesn't update as often as you might like (many listings show prices that are over 24 hours old). Still, it's convenient because it's built right into an app you probably already use.

To find prices in your area, open Google Maps, and search for "Gas" to see a list of all nearby gas stations; on the map, you'll also see their price for regular gas. If you want to see more gas stations nearby, zoom in or out, or move the map around and tap the "Search this area" button. You can also just search for "[Town name] gas" to get gas prices in the particular area.

Each gas station on the map will have a little label with the price on it. Choose a gas station for a detailed view and prices for midrange, premium, and diesel. The app will also tell you if the price was updated more than 24 hours ago.

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If you don't use Google Maps, you can also check out a similar, more detailed feature in Waze. Simply search for "gas station" in the search bar to view all prices near you. Unlike Google Maps, Waze uses crowd-sourced data for gas prices. Above each price, you'll see when the data was last updated.