Spring Deals and Funding Rounds Heat Up

As the snow melts and the days get longer, the market is heating up with exciting deals and funding rounds. From travel discounts to innovative tools and electronics, there's something for everyone. Here's a snapshot of what's trending:

Southwest Airlines is kicking off the season with a sale, offering up to 30% off base fares for travel between April 7 and May 20. The promo code ONBOARD can be used to book flights to the continental U.S. and inter-island Hawaii, providing a welcome respite for those looking to escape the cold. While Southwest has introduced bag fees, the discount could still cover the cost of checking luggage.

Meanwhile, in the world of tech, Stripe has secured a $159B valuation through a tender offer, with investors providing liquidity to current and former employees. The company's Revenue suite is on track to hit an annual run rate of $1 billion, and its payment processing platform powers 90% of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and 80% of the Nasdaq 100.

For those looking to upgrade their home projects, Amazon is offering a 20% discount on the Craftsman Mechanics Tool Set, bringing the price down to $270. This 298-piece set includes a wide selection of tools, making it perfect for both beginners and experts. Additionally, the 55-inch Samsung The Terrace QLED 4K outdoor TV is on sale for $2,847.99, a 19% discount from its original price.

In other news, GitHub users can now tag @promptless on any open-source PR or Issue to get updated user-facing docs. Promptless, an AI teammate that drafts doc updates, has launched its 1.0 version, addressing learnings from the past 12 months.

As the season heats up, these deals and funding rounds signal a strong start to the year. Whether you're looking to travel, upgrade your tools, or invest in innovative companies, there's something for everyone.

Sources:

• Southwest Airlines sale: [Source 1]
• Stripe valuation: [Source 5]
• Craftsman Mechanics Tool Set sale: [Source 3]
• Samsung The Terrace QLED 4K outdoor TV sale: [Source 4]
• Promptless GitHub integration: [Source 2]