15 of the best weekend deals on iPads, espresso machines, and more

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 05.01.21 May has arrived, and with it comes a plethora of discounts on everything you might need to gear up for warm weather. Our expert reviewers enthusiastically recommend many of the picks mentioned below. Also recommended: sleeping in. Happy Saturday! If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. 🍏 Our Weekend Deals Roundup: Save on smartphones, laptops, Apple devices, and more. We don't often see sweeping tech discounts like those available this weekend, so if there's a gadget you've been wanting to upgrade, this roundup is worth checking out. There are some early Memorial Day deals for grilling season, too. 🔈 The newest, best Echo Dot is $30 ($20 off), its cheapest price. Echo Dot deals are frequent, but this one matches discounts we saw during the holidays last year. It's worth consideration if you're in the market and still have first- or second-generation smart speakers. The sound on this model is better. 🎧🤑Newsletter Exclusive: Headphone discounts! For over-ears, the noise-canceling Sony WH-1000XM4 are $70 off (9/10, WIRED Recommends), their best price yet. For wireless options, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are $40 off (7/10, WIRED Review). And for tighter budgets, the 1More ColorBuds are $80 ($20 off). Check our Best Wirefree Earbuds guide for more suggestions. 🏃‍ Newsletter Exclusive: Fitbit Charge 4 for $99 ($50 off). This price matches the best we've seen. This fitness watch hasn't been this cheap since last autumn. It's the Best Fitness Tracker you can buy. Our in-depth review has more details. While not featured in our official gift guide, this might make a good gift for Mother's Day or Father's Day. 🤙 We just updated our guide to the Best Cheap Phones. It's full of picks that cost anywhere from $200 to $500. Depending on what you want, you might want to wait—more inexpensive devices will be released this summer. 🖼️ Free advice: These are the best smartphone photo-editing apps. Take your pictures from good to great with the help of one of these services, all of which are free to use.   The 15 Best Weekend Deals on iPads, Espresso Machines, and More Out with the old, in with the new. It's a good time to grab a laptop or a robot vacuum at a discounted price. Amazon's Latest Echo Dot Is at Its Cheapest Sale Price Dot discounts aren't infrequent, but this is the best deal we've seen on it since the holidays. The Best Cheap Phones for (Almost) Every Budget There's little reason to pay top dollar for a phone these days. These are our favorite Android devices and iPhones for $200 to $500. 7 Great Apps to Edit Photos on Your Phone Before you share them, make sure your snaps look their best with the help of these tools. 21 Gift Ideas for Mom and Dad Whether you're celebrating Mother's and Father's Day in person or virtually, these gadgets might help bring your folks closer. GET WIRED Stare the future right in the eye. Get 1 year of unlimited access to WIRED for less than $2 per month. Plus, get a free tote. Subscribe now. Want to Start a Podcast or Livestream? Here's the Gear You Need Now is the time to create your own content. These tools can help you get great audio and video quality from the start. Adam Savage's Apron Is Tailor-Made for Your Toughest Projects Whether you paint nails or houses, the Savage Industries Apron can stylishly and comfortably hold all your tools. The Best Weighted Blankets for Calm and Comfort These accessories might not cure your anxiety or insomnia, but they can feel like a hug when you really need one. Celestron's Smart Telescope Makes Stargazing Simple With the help of the StarSense Explorer's companion app, even amateur astronomers can navigate the stars like a pro.         When you buy something using the retail links in this email, we earn a small affiliate commission. Read more about how this works.   This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions   Copyright © Condé Nast 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.

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How the media covered Biden’s early days in office

Plus, key facts about Asian Americans May 1, 2021 Weekly Roundup The latest findings from Pew Research Center · Subscribe ↗ As Biden hits 100 days, a look at how the media has covered his administration Pew Research Center has studied early news coverage of each presidency since Bill Clinton took office in 1993. This year’s study of President Joe Biden takes a new approach – combining our traditional analysis of news coverage with a survey that sheds light on public perceptions of that coverage. In some cases, public views about the early news coverage of the Biden administration align closely with the findings from our study. For example, the initiatives that Americans say they have heard more or less about match up well with those that have received more and less media attention. In other cases, there are notable differences between actual and perceived coverage, including in the proportion of stories carrying a positive, negative or mixed assessment of the administration. We are pleased to continue our long-running tradition of studying early coverage of each new administration, while also expanding this year's study in significant ways. Amy Mitchell Director of Journalism Research, Pew Research Center At 100 day mark: Coverage of Biden has been slightly more negative than positive, varied greatly by outlet type News coverage of President Joe Biden’s early days in office was modestly more negative than positive and focused much more on his policy agenda than his character. Overall, 32% of stories about the administration’s early days had a negative assessment, while 23% were positive and 45% were neither. But those numbers varied widely depending on the type of media outlet. Americans’ exposure to and sense of this early news coverage also varied widely by media diet. Comparing early news coverage of Biden with that of past administrations Q&A: How Pew Research Center studied press coverage of the Biden administration’s early days Key facts about Asian Americans, a diverse and growing population The U.S. Asian population is diverse. A record 23 million Asian Americans trace their roots to more than 20 countries in East and Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent, each with unique histories, cultures, languages and other characteristics. Together, the 19 largest Asian origin groups in the U.S. account for 97% of the nation’s total Asian population, and they differ significantly by income, education and other characteristics – providing a counterpoint to the “model minority” myth and the description of the group as monolithic. Video | Between the data: The unseen stories of Asian Americans Fact sheets: Asian Americans Key facts about Asian origin groups in the U.S. Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial or ethnic group in the U.S. Top tax frustrations for Americans: The feeling that some corporations, wealthy people don’t pay their fair share The public's frustrations with the U.S. tax system have not changed much in recent years. Far more Americans continue to say they are bothered "a lot" by the feeling that some corporations and wealthy people do not pay their fair share of taxes (59%) than by the complexity of the tax system (47%) or even the amount they pay in taxes (33%). Views on some aspects of the tax system vary widely by party. Most Black Protestants say denominational affiliation is less important than inspiring sermons 6 facts about Americans and marijuana From our research 43% The share of U.S. adults who live in a jurisdiction that has legalized the recreational use of marijuana at the local level. Support Pew Research Center In times of uncertainty, good decisions demand good data. Please support Pew Research Center with a contribution on the Center's behalf to our parent organization, The Pew Charitable Trusts. DONATE Newsletter preferences View in browser Unsubscribe Facebook Twitter Instagram Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank. As a neutral source of data and analysis, Pew Research Center does not take policy positions. © 2021 Pew Research Center

                                                           

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[New post] Video: Streets of Rage 4 Max Thunder reveal

Sickr posted: " Dotemu and developers Lizardcube and Guard Crush Games have recently uploaded the wonderful reveal trailer for Max Thunder in the hit game, Streets of Rage 4. Max Thunder will be the seventh playable character in the critically acclaimed beat em up " New post on My Nintendo News Video: Streets of Rage 4 Max Thunder reveal by Sickr Dotemu and developers Lizardcube and Guard Crush Games have recently uploaded the wonderful reveal trailer for Max Thunder in the hit game, Streets of Rage 4. Max Thunder will be the seventh playable character in the critically acclaimed beat em up revival. Streets of Rage 4 is available right now on the Nintendo Switch eShop. Check […] Read more of this post Sickr | May 1, 2021 at 9:15 am | Tags: dlc, max thunder, streets of rage 4, Switch, video games | Categories: playstation, Switch, xbox | URL: https://wp.me/pLMz-1bUq Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Nintendo News. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://mynintendonews.com/2021/05/01/video-streets-of-rage-4-max-thunder-reveal/

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[New post] Konami confirms it won’t be present at E2 2021

Sickr posted: " Long standing video game studio Konami has confirmed on Twitter that it won't be appearing at E3 2021 next month. While the company says that they won't be showcasing games at the annual video game event, they wanted to reassure fans that they are wo" New post on My Nintendo News Konami confirms it won't be present at E2 2021 by Sickr Long standing video game studio Konami has confirmed on Twitter that it won't be appearing at E3 2021 next month. While the company says that they won't be showcasing games at the annual video game event, they wanted to reassure fans that they are working on a number of key projects and they will be […] Read more of this post Sickr | May 1, 2021 at 9:04 am | Tags: E3 2021, gaming, konami, video games | Categories: Nintendo, Switch | URL: https://wp.me/pLMz-1bUh Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Nintendo News. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://mynintendonews.com/2021/05/01/konami-confirms-it-wont-be-present-at-e2-2021/

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