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1. Crunchyroll launches Witch Hat Atelier companion podcast

   Crunchyroll has launched "Witch Chat," a new companion podcast for "Witch Hat Atelier" featuring episode recaps, lore breakdowns, and character discussions.

2. Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.7: How to try it, benchmarks, safety

   Anthropic announced the release of Claude Opus 4.7 on April 16. The new frontier AI model is available now.

3. Why fans are so upset about Patrick Schwarzeneggers Beach Read casting

   Patrick Schwarzenegger's casting as Gus Everett in the "Beach Read" adaptation has sparked backlash online, with fans arguing he does not match the Emily Henry character.

4. Allbirds goes soleless and pivots to AI

   Allbirds was a brand that made wool shoes that were popular with Silicon Valley tech dudes. Emphasis on "was."

5. The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is back down to under $15

   The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is on sale for $14.99 with code SAVE4K, down from the list price of $39.99. That's a 63% discount.

6. Nano Banana can now make personalized AI Images based on your Photos library

   Google announced that it's bringing Personal Intelligence to Nano Banana. It can now make personalized AI images based on your Photos library.

7. Is The Pitt Season 3 going to focus on the night shift?

   "The Pitt"s night shift took center stage in the last episodes of Season 2. Will that continue? Here's what Noah Wyle said.

8. This 99-cent per month deal on Audible Standard makes the new tier worth it

   Get three months of Audible Standard membership for only 99 cent per months through April 30. That's $24 in savings.

9. Bluetti just launched the FridgePower portable power station — preorders save at least $540

   Preorder the new Bluetti FridgePower for $759, down from the normal price of $1,299. That's a 42% discount.

10. The Pitt fans, you need to watch the Season 2 finale credits

    "The Pitt" Season 2 finale airs tonight. Make sure to watch after the credits roll.

11. Students can get Microsoft 365 Premium and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free — but is it better than a MacBook Neo?

    Students can get one year of Microsoft 365 Premium and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free with the purchase of a Windows 11 laptop. But is that enough to sway you away from the MacBook Neo?

12. You can now turn off YouTube shorts entirely

    If you're tired of YouTube Shorts, or if watching them has become a brain rot problem, you can now eliminate them on mobile.

13. Grab the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera for its best-ever price at Amazon — save $80

    The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo pack is on sale for only $369 at Amazon. That's $80 cheaper than usual — its best price ever.

14. Character.AI users can now role-play classic books like Pride and Prejudice

    Users can become a character in "Alice in Wonderland" or reimagine the story entirely.

15. Street Fighter trailer packs a punch with Ryu, Ken, and Chun-Li

    "Street Fighter," based on the iconic video game franchise, hits theaters Oct. 16. Watch the trailer.

16. Lee Cronins The Mummy review: Gore and bores galore

    "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" features some inventive scares, but it's ultimately an uninspired new creepy kid movie.

17. The beginner-friendly DJI Mini 4K drone is down to its best-ever price at Amazon — save $90

    As of April 16, you can get the DJI Mini 4K for $209 at Amazon, down from $299. That's a 30% discount or $90 savings.

18. Sonys WH-CH720N headphones are under $100 at Amazon — save over $80

    As of April 16, the black Sony WH-CH720N headphones are on sale at Amazon for $92.95, 48% off their list price of $179.99.

19. Boses SoundLink Max Bluetooth speaker has dropped to $329 at Amazon — save $70

    As of April 16, the Bose SoundLink Max has dropped to $329 at Amazon, 18% off its list price of $399.

20. Google Gemini now has a Mac app

    Google's Gemini now has a dedicated Mac app, following in the footsteps of ChatGPT and Claude.

21. Target is celebrating Pokémon’s 30th anniversary with a massive exclusive collection — how to buy

    For four days, Walmart is dropping exclusive Pokémon TCG collectibles for Walmart+ members.

22. Josh Johnson talks Daily Show hosting with Stephen Colbert

    Josh Johnson sat down with Stephen Colbert on Wednesday for his first "Late Show" interview, and it was a delightful chat between late night show hosts.

23. Is Bluesky down? Heres what we know.

    The X alternative experienced issues on Thursday morning.

24. Stephen Colbert breaks down the reality of Trumps tax refunds

    It's Tax Day in the U.S. and Stephen Colbert gets real about those refunds promised in Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.

25. Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump for sharing another AI image of Jesus

    Jimmy Kimmel has reacted to Trump sharing yet another AI image of Jesus.

26. Best Buy is giving away a free TV when you buy the LG Class B5 Series OLED TV — how to claim

    Score 50% off the LG 77-inch class OLED 4K TV and get the LG 43-inch Class UA77 Series for free at Best Buy.

27. Regularly $2,000, the 45-inch curved LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor is over $400 off right now

    Save $452.47 on LG’s 45-inch UltraGear OLED monitor at Amazon, down to $1,547.52 from its $1,999.99 list price.

28. The Google Pixel Watch 4 is under $400 right now at Amazon — save $60

    As of April 16, the Google Pixel Watch 4 (41mm, LTE) is on sale for $389.99 at Amazon, 13% off its list price of $449.99.

29. The Bluetti Elite 10 Mini power station is under $150 for a limited time — save over $80 at Amazon

    Find the best portable power station deal. Save 43% on the Bluetti Elite 10 Mini at Amazon.

30. NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for April 16, 2026

    Answers to each clue for the April 16, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.