When is Amazon's Big Spring SaleThe sales event kicked off on Tuesday, March 25 and runs until Monday, March 31. Expect savings on all kinds of products the e-commerce giant sells coming and going throughout the week.Are deals really better during Amazon sales?While there are no guarantees that the prices you see are the lowest ever, Amazon -- and the various retailers and sellers it works with -- tends to keep promotions as competitive as possible. That's why you can expect discounts that match all-time-lows -- or at least somewhere near them.How did we choose these Spring Sale deals?While it's always helpful when products are discounted significantly (we usually cover ones that are at least 20% off), ZDNET experts also prioritize promotions on products we've personally tested and can vouch for. Since the products you purchase are considerable investments, we ensure that our recommendations are grounded by thorough research, testing, and value.We also source reviews from actual customers, whether through Best Buy and Amazon testimonials (with hands-on images) or online forums like Reddit.What are the best Amazon Spring Sale 2025 deals?ZDNET's experts are searching through Amazon's Spring Sale deals to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:You can also find the best Amazon Spring Sale deals by price:And the best deals from other retailers this week:Best anti-Amazon Spring Sale dealsLooking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites withZDNET Recommends.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 26: Jake Paul attends the premiere of "Paul American" at Tempo by Hilton ... More New York Times Square on March 26, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)FilmMagicJake Paul is looking for a fight.After his huge bout with Canelo Alvarez fell through last month, he has pivoted. Paul called out former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, but thats not a fight hed be able to have anytime soon, considering Joshua is likely already plugged into something in September.Paul took to social media on Thursday to call for a rematch with Tommy Fury, the only man who owns a win over him. Pauls offer$4 millionis nothing to sneeze at and likely dwarfs what Fury was offeredand turned downin his canceled fight with Darren Till earlier this year.Paul seemingly wants the rematch with Fury to take place in the United States, but he has a contingency offer in place for the younger brother of the legendary Tyson Fury. In their first fight, Fury won a split decision over Paul, with two of the judges scoring the fight 76-73 in his favor and one judge scoring it 75-74 for the YouTuber-turned-boxer.RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - FEBRUARY 26: Tommy Fury punches Jake Paul during the Cruiserweight Title ... More fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury at the Diriyah Arena on February 26, 2023 in RIYADH, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)Getty ImagesWhile Paul may have run into some impediments in his pursuit of a major fight against legends like Canelo and Joshua, he still has a wealth of options for his next fight. Fighting Paul still equates to a major payday for anyone involved, and offers like the one he just publicly offered to Fury are proof.While Paul could fight Fury next, it wont stop his pursuit of a bout against a more established, unquestioned pillar of boxing.According to longtime journalist Dan Rafael, Paul had discussions about an exhibition match with lightweight champion Gervonta Davis before Tank battled Lamont Roach Jr. to a draw on March 1.Now, Davis and Roach are seemingly locked in for a pay-per-view rematch later this year. Another strong option for Paul could be a fight with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.While Chavez Jr. is no longer a world-class fighter, he does have considerable notoriety because of his lineage and his in-ring accomplishments, including a run as a legitimate world champion.A fight with someone like Fury or Chavez Jr. could wind up being Pauls requisite next step before he gets a chance to prove what he can do against the sports most respected champions like Canelo, Joshua, and even Davis.Here is a look at the complete list of results for all of Pauls professional boxing matches.Jake Pauls Complete Boxing RecordJanuary 30, 2020Opponent: AnEsonGibLocation: The Meridian at Island Gardens, Miami, Florida, USAResult: Win via TKO, Round 1November 28, 2020Opponent: Nate RobinsonLocation: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USAResult: Win via KO, Round 2April 17, 2021Opponent: Ben AskrenLocation: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, USAResult: Win via TKO, Round 1August 29, 2021Opponent: Tyron Woodley ILocation: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio, USAResult: Win via Split DecisionJudges' Scorecards: 77-75 (Paul), 77-75 (Woodley), 78-74 (Paul)December 18, 2021Opponent: Tyron Woodley IILocation: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, USAResult: Win via KO, Round 6October 29, 2022Opponent: Anderson SilvaLocation: Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, USAResult: Win via Unanimous DecisionJudges' Scorecards: 78-73, 78-73, 77-74February 26, 2023Opponent: Tommy FuryLocation: Diriyah Arena, Diriyah, Saudi ArabiaResult: Loss via Split DecisionJudges' Scorecards: 75-74 (Paul), 76-73 (Fury), 76-73 (Fury)August 5, 2023Opponent: Nate DiazLocation: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas, USAResult: Win via Unanimous DecisionJudges' Scorecards: 98-91, 98-91, 97-92December 15, 2023Opponent: Andre AugustLocation: Caribe Royale, Orlando, Florida, USAResult: Win via KO, Round 1March 2, 2024Opponent: Ryan BourlandLocation: Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto RicoResult: Win via TKO, Round 1July 20, 2024Opponent: Mike PerryLocation: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, USAResult: Win via TKO, Round 6November 15, 2024Opponent: Mike TysonLocation: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, USAResult: Win via Unanimous DecisionJudges Scorecards: 80-72, 79-73, 79-73

During the Second World War, millions of women flooded into the workforce to produce materials the Allies needed for the war effort. Hundreds of thousands more served in the armed forces of Allied nations. But one woman, born 120 years ago today, not only worked in a factory that built fighter planes she ran it.A flight of Hurricanes in midair during WWII.National Air Force Museum of CanadaElizabeth (also called Elsie) MacGill was born on March 27, 1905 into quite an unusual family for the time. Her father was an immigration lawyer in Vancouver, which was normal enough -- but her mother was a journalist and suffrage advocate, which was much less typical (Helen MacGill would later become the first woman appointed as a judge in British Columbia). So it was no surprise to the MacGills when their youngest daughter Elizabeth became an engineer (although her classmates and professors in the University of Toronto' were in for a bit of a shock at first, having never seen a woman set foot in their engineering classrooms before. Reportedly, they got over it).But even the MacGills probably couldnt have predicted that a comic book would one day dub their daughter a queen of fighter aircraft at the fiery height of a world war.This issue of True Comics (an educational comic book series that ran in the 1940s) declared engineer ... More Elsie MacGill "Queen of the Hurricanes."National Archives of Canada (public domain)Queen of the HurricanesIn late 1940 and early 1941, the planes of the German air force, or Luftwaffe, rained bombs on London and other cities in the UK. Technically, the Nazi bombers targeted shipping ports, airfields, and factories, but in reality they killed more than 23,000 civilians and wounded 32,000 more just in the second half of 1940, during the Battle of Britain.The UK sent squadrons of fighter planes into the air to fight off the German bombers, and most of the countrys defense relied on two aircraft: the Hawker Hurricane and the Supermarine Spitfire. With a quartet of 19 mm machine guns and a 1,185 horsepower Rolls-Royce Merlin XX V-12 engine, the Hurricane was a fighter to be reckoned with. In level flight, it could reach a top speed of 320 miles an hour, and it could fly as high as 36,000 feet (about the altitude most modern commerical jets fly). And in an aerial dogfight, the Hurricane could maneuver toe-to-toe with the Germans Messerschimidt Bf 109.If you saw a 109 on your tail, and it hadnt shot you down at that point, you put on full throttle, fine pitch, full left rudder, full left stick and full forward stick. This resulted in a horrible manoeuvre which was, in fact, a negative g spiral dive, recalled Hurricane pilot decades later in Alec Baileys 1987 book Merlin in Perspective: the Combat Years. But you would come out of the bottom with no 109 on your tail and your aeroplane intact.Hawker employees Winnie Bennett, Dolly Bennett, Florence Simpson and a colleague at work on the ... More production of Hurricane fighter aircraft at a factory in Britain, in 1942.Imperial War Museums (public domain)And across the Atlantic, at a Canadian Car and Foundry factory in Fort William, Ontario, the engineer in charge of building Hawker Hurricanes for the war effort was Elsie MacGill.CanCar, with MacGill as its chief aeronautical engineer, started working on Hurricanes in 1938 under a private contract from Hawker Aircraft. The companys leadership realized that war in Europe was looming, and they wanted to prepare. In this case, preparing for war meant shipping designs, sample parts, and airplane prototypes to CanCars factory at Fort William late in 1938. The first Hawker Hurricane rolled off CanCars assembly line in 1940, just in time for the Battle of Britain.During the early years of the war, it was MacGill's job to take a peacetime airplane factory of 500 employees and scale it up to an operation of 4,500 employees, all working at a frenetic pace. She had to redesign and adapt the factory's machine tools to manufacture a whole new aircraft (one with more than 25,000 individual parts) to very precise standards. By 1943, MacGill has personally overseen the manufacture of 1,451 Hawker Hurricane fighters for the Royal Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force: more than a tenth of all the Hurricanes built during the war.Her fighters flew in every major theater of the war, from tropical Pacific islands to the chilly skies of northern Europe (where pilots lives depended on the cold-weather modifications MacGill herself had designed, like systems for de-icing the plane's wings and control surfaces and even a way to fit the aircraft with skis for landing in the snow).And thats when they made her their queen: a 1942 issue of the educational comic book True Comics dubbed engineer Elsie MacGill "Queen of the Hurricanes."After the war, MacGill opened her own aeronautical engineering consulting firm, where she focused on international safety regulations for commerical aircraft. She also threw herself headlong into advocating for equal rights for women in Canada.

The big picture: Nearly two decades ago, Shinya Yamanaka and Kazutoshi Takahashi discovered they could turn mature somatic cells back into stem cells. The scientists predicted these new cells could be the key to regenerative treatments for serious injuries and conditions. Today, another Japanese team has achieved the first promising results of this breakthrough. Researchers at Keio University have begun using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) to treat and maybe even cure severe spinal cord injuries. The iPS technology was first conceived by Shinya Yamanaka in 2006, who later received the Nobel Prize with John Gurdon for discovering that they could reprogram adult cells to return to their pluripotent, stem cell-like state.The Keio team began working on the iPS-based treatment shortly after Yamanaka announced his discovery. During a recent press conference, physiology professor Hideyuki Okano and his colleagues reported the results of their first clinical iPS trial. The scientists implanted four spinal cord injury patients with pluripotent stem cells to grow millions of new neural cells.Okano said two patients recovered "some" motor function, with one subject regaining the ability to stand by using a support mechanism. The other two patients didn't experience any improvement in their condition, although neither suffered any adverse effects after the procedure.The patient who received the iPS cells injured their spinal cords between 14 and 28 days before the treatment. They also received immunosuppressant drugs to prevent rejection. So far, the researchers have seen no signs of the transplanted cells growing malignantly. The patient who regained his ability to stand is now going through rehabilitation, and he could even regain the ability to walk.Around 100,000 people are affected by spinal cord injuries in Japan, with rehabilitation being the only treatment currently available to improve their living conditions. Only 10-12 percent of patients regain some motor function through rehabilitation, but the new iPS technology could increase this percentage significantly. // Related StoriesThe Keio researchers note that to hail their clinical trial as a potential cure for spinal cord injuries would be premature. While they considered the results successful, the sample size was too small to start getting ahead of themselves. However, having proven the iPS treatment safe, the researchers plan to execute much larger trials through K Pharma, a venture capital company established by Keio University.

Why it matters: Digital game purchases offer the convenience of instant gratification without leaving your couch, but they lack the portability of physical media. Nintendo wants to make it easier to play your digital library from any system with Virtual Game Cards. For the first time ever, Nintendo is hosting two Nintendo Direct events almost back-to-back. The first was today, featuring everything coming to the Switch (masthead). The second is set for April 2 less than a week away. That one will focus solely on the upcoming Switch 2.Aside from several new games and just about as many remasters, today's Direct introduced an interesting new concept called "Virtual Game Cards." It's a more streamlined way to share digital games between devices.Virtual Game Cards make digital purchases work more like physical media. Users with a second Switch can quickly transfer purchased games back and forth after a one-time local verification handshake between devices. It is a universal feature, so it will work for standard, Lite, and Switch 2 variants. Additionaly, since the Switch 2 is backward compatible, the feature will make game migration a breeze.The feature also provides a way to share games with friends or family. Users can have up to eight devices in their Nintendo Family Group. Owners can "loan" games to anyone in that group, with a few significant limitations.First, the two devices must be on the same WiFi network during the exchange. After that, the game is playable anywhere. Second, users can lend their friends only one game at a time. Unlike physical titles, users cannot just transfer their library to a friend en masse. Third, loaned games are good for 14 days. After that, the card automatically returns to the lender. Lastly, users cannot play games they have loaned out. // Related StoriesSimilar to physical media, a virtual card represents the game license, not a copy of it. The feature enforces this restriction even when the user owns both systems. For example, transferring Metroid Prime 4 from your Switch to your Switch 2 means it is no longer available on the first device until you move it back. This issue should not be too troublesome as long as the the interface is as simple as moving a game from one box to another.Nintendo Virtual Cards will not revolutionize digital downloads or make virtual libraries better than owning physical games. However, it does take some of the headaches out of Nintendo's digital rights management scheme. It should also make it much easier to make the switch to the Switch 2 (pun intended).Nintendo Virtual Cards are coming to first-gen systems in late April via a software update and will be available on Switch 2 at release. Watch next week's Nintendo Direct for an official launch date.

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsHomePod with a screen release date and price rumorsWhat the rumors say about the HomePod with a screenRumors about an Apple HomePod with a screen have been swirling for years now, with Apple industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo posting on X about a potential HomePod with a seven-inch touchscreen coming sometime in 2024. While that quite obviously didnt come to pass, the rumors of a smart display HomePod have never disappeared, and in the past few months have resurfaced, with Bloombergs Mark Gurman posting about the potential last November and then again this January, saying it could be Apples most significant release of the year. Add to it, on March 20, a team at Macworld discovered some changes in the iOS 18.4 beta that could point to a new display-laden HomePod, and Ming-Chi Kuo posted on X two days later their certainty of a HomePod with a screen entering production in Q3 of 2025, soon after WWDC 2025 begins on June 9.Theres a lot we expect to hear about at WWDC, including information on iOS19, the new macOS16, watchOS 12, iPadOS 19, and tvOS 19. With all signs pointing towards the announcement of the Apple HomePod with a Screen, heres everything we know so far.Recommended VideosBased on the information from Ming-Chi Kuo, its expected that the HomePod with a screen will enter into production sometime after WWDC in June, which would put it on track to be released this fall. While HomePod releases have often been during the beginning months of a calendar year, an end-of-year release would follow the release timing of the HomePod Mini, which came out in November of 2020.RelatedWere unsure what the new HomePod might cost, but judging from the current HomePod pricing of $299, the screen version will likely be more than that perhaps in the $400-500 range. This would put it at a step higher than any of its smarthome hub competitors. The Google Nest Hub Max currently priced at $229, and even the largest of the Echo Show line the Echo Show 21 is at the lower end of that range at $400. And thats with a 21-inch display, which is far larger than whats expected on the HomePod.Both Ming-Chi Kuo and Mark Gurman have indicated that the new HomePod will include the A18 chip, have a 7-inch screen, and incorporate Apple Intelligence. The Apple Intelligence integration has apparently been what held back its release.Theres practically nothing known about the potential physical design of the HomePod with a screen, apart from a now-deleted supposed leaked image. Speculation ranges from the screen found on the top of the current HomePod just getting a size increase, to something similar to the Nest Hub Max, with a front-facing screen.What we can be certain of, is that if we do see a HomePod with a screen, it will be touch-enabled.Editors Recommendations

AventonTable of ContentsTable of ContentsWhat is Aventons Level 3 commuter bike?The Aventon Level 3s improved geometry and designElectric upgrades and the ACU smart systemWhy the Aventon Level 3 improves you morning commuteDriving to work can be a pain for a multitude of reasons. Theres traffic, youre stuck in a car, you miss out on a morning workout, and you dont get a healthy breath of fresh air as you move about the city. A bike helps. But not just any bike will do. For example, mountain bikes are fairly attractive, but they arent exactly made for city movements and arent as commute-ready as they could be.Well, not as commute-ready as Aventons Level 3 commuter bike, that is. This bike is designed around your needs as a city-bound commuter. The great news is that it has been updated recently. Here, we explore the Aventon Level 3, its improved geometry, the ACU system that pumps the bike full of smart features, and what they can all do for your morning commute. Tap the button below to check out the bike yourself or keep reading to get our take on all of the features.AventonBefore you get started learning about the newest changes and evolutions of the Level 3, youll want to know what the bike is all about at a basic level. In short, its made to be the ultimate commuter bike that removes many of the issues you might face when commuting with other bikes. Racks, fenders, and security systems provide places for you to store your gear, protection to keep you dry in the face of puddles, and protection from having your ride stolen in the city. Its even got pedal assistance for when you need to avoid a veneer of sweat before that 8 a.m. presentation. If youre running late to a meeting with your boss, you can engage the throttle and get up to 20 MPH out of the Level 3.AventonNow, lets talk a little bit about how the Level 3 has recently been improved, starting with the physical components of the bike. First of all, the bike is more adjustable than ever, with better adjustability in its stem (the part that connects the handlebars to the bike frame) and seat, showing a dedication to making a more comfortable ride for more body sizes. Meanwhile, the braking system has been upgraded to Maguras hydraulic disc brakes. In short, this should mean a more responsive breaking system during tight, chaotic city moments. You can learn more about Magura, a company that specializes in bike brakes, from their brakes hub. Were also a fan of the new integrated cable routing system, which pushes wires through the stem of the bike. Not only does this improve the look of the bike, but it also reduces the chances of things getting caught on (and, pulling out) the wires that matter for your Level 3s important systems.In short, the physical changes to the bike may seem subtle, but they allow a wider range of riders to have a more comfortable, pleasant ride.Aventon / AventonIt wouldnt be aDigital Trends look at a product with looking at the digital parts and upgrades. Here, that means taking a look at the bikes new electronic components and taking a dive into what Aventon calls the ACU for security and smart tech.The ride tune feature of the Aventon Level 3 works across a display panel between your handle bars and an on-phone app. It is the heart, mind, and lungs of the Aventon ACU system. ACU, which stands for Aventon Control Unit, helps your bike function well and is also a smart security system that goes the extra mile to ensure that your bike stays your bike. One function of the ACU is to choose your bikes performance parameters. Its not a perfect analogy, but it should feel sort of like adjusting your headphones EQ settings in an app, except this time it is more about speeds and riding style. Aventons in-house estimates suggest that using this system to cater to your preferences can give the Level 3 an extra 10 miles of range (up to about 70 miles in total) as opposed to not using the system, all without sacrificing power. The important thing is that youre in control of how the bike operates.And that level of control also works with their security features. The Level 3 has a lot more security than meets the eye. For example, they have an electronic rear wheel locking mechanism thats going to make the bike an absolute pain to ride for thieves. Even if they were to somehow hop onto your bike after youve unlocked it via the keyless password system of the ACU, theyre still going to have a bad time. The Level 3s ACU has an integrated GPS system that lets you define its allowed operating area. If a thief moves your bike too far from your defined commute area (such as out of city or into the wrong suburb) theyre going to have problems. This is a very secure bike that is ready to take on the worst of what youll face in the city.The Aventon Level 3 is is built around the commute, handling difficult city environments in a comfortable (and clean) manner, and providing extra security and efficiency for your bike. By using an Aventon Level 3 for your commute you can get the best of both worlds. On the one hand you will be able to ditch the difficulties and disadvantages of the car being boxed in a vehicle, zero exercise, reduced maneuverability, and high fuel costs. On the other hand, the Aventon Level 3 dramatically improves upon the commuting experience of your standard everyday road bike much higher security, nottoo much exercise, less lockups and chains, reduced environmental splatter, and the ability to get where you want faster in a pinch with assisted speeds up to 20 MPH. With these factors combined, the Aventon Level 3 becomes a compelling commute alternative and a cool piece of tech.This content is paid for by the brands indicated. Digital Trends works closely with advertisers to highlight their products and services to our readers. Although this article is informational and not opinionated, it reflects thorough fact-checking by our team to ensure accuracy. Our dedicated partnerships team, not external advertisers, crafts all branded content in-house. For more information on our approach to branded content, click here.

The singer and fiddlers first album with her band in more than a decade has an overarching bleakness of vision, but it still finds glimmers of hope and opportunities for rousing music-making.

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