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The Bluetti AC200L portable power station is over half off at Amazon
SAVE $850: As of Feb. 23, the Bluetti AC200L portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $748.99. That’s 53% off its usual list price of $1,599 and its best price on record.
Portable power stations are having a moment for a reason: they can be real lifesavers in all sorts of circumstances. Whether you have an upcoming camping trip and need to access your computer for work or you live in a power outage-prone area, having immediate access to on-the-go power can keep you up and running. Of course, they’re not the cheapest investments, so when you find a good discount it’s worth grabbing.
As of Feb. 23, you can pick up the Bluetti AC200L portable power station at Amazon for only $748.99. That’s 53% or over $850 off its list price of $1,599 and the lowest price on record.
The Bluetti AC200L packs a 2,048Wh capacity (expandable up to 8,448Wh) with a 2,400W output. That’s enough to power to keep a campsite rolling for the weekend or keep your essentials charged up and running in a home power outage. It includes plenty of ports for all of your devices and appliances, including four AC outlets, two USB-A, two USB-C, a 30A RV port, and a 48V/8A DC port. A standard wall outlet will juice up the entire power station in just over an hour, but if you don’t have access to one, a solar panel (sold separately) will also get you full power in about 2.5 hours.
At 62 pounds, it’s not exactly light, but it’s still portable enough to pack in the car for camping trips, tailgates, and other off-grid adventures. It’s also small enough to store at home for emergency backup purposes.
The AC200L power station has a 10-year lifespan and a five-year warranty, making it a smart long-term investment for your home and adventures. And knowing it’s built to last helps justify the cost. Save over $850 while this deal is live.
Apple is testing a deep red color for iPhone 18 Pro, report says
Apple’s next pro-level iPhone is reportedly staying on the warm side of the color spectrum.
The latest newsletter from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who is usually correct when it comes to Apple predictions, is saying as much. Apparently, Apple has been testing out a new “deep red” color for the iPhone 18 Pro, using the same all-aluminum body type as last year’s iPhone 17 Pro. This would be the first red iPhone since 2022, and according to Gurman, it might exist alongside the cosmic orange color that made waves last year, instead of outright replacing it. The orange is very popular in China, which is why it might survive into 2026 and beyond.
The heavily rumored iPhone Fold, said to launch this year, may not be so fortunate with its color choices in its debut, Gurman says. As an aside, Gurman’s report notes that Apple is sticking to dark gray or black and white or silver for the colorways on that device. This aligns with previous leaks and rumors that said the iPhone Fold will only be available in black and white. Maybe we’ll get a fun iPhone Fold in year two.
The all-aluminum chassis Apple adopted on the iPhone 17 Pro allowed the company to get a little bolder with its color choices, but it also came with a catch.
Last year’s model was notoriously easy to scratch up, creating a minor controversy known as “Scratchgate.” Some have theorized that Scratchgate is why Apple didn’t release a black iPhone 17 Pro last year, even though black has been a mainstay color option for iPhones for a long time. The scratches were more easily visible on darker models, and the lack of a black color for the 17 Pro bothered some longtime fans on the internet.
If you want an expensive iPhone with a more muted color scheme, go with the Fold this year. If you want something vivid that will ultimately need to be covered with a case to avoid scratches, go with the 18 Pro.
The best DJI drone deals this week take almost $500 off great combos at Amazon
DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo with DJI RC 2
(save $490)
DJI Flip Fly More Combo With RC 2
(save $120)
DJI Neo
(save $50)
We live in perhaps the best era to be a content creator. We have access to incredible tech that gives us the freedom to create shareable content in a way that’s never been possible before. You can start your own channel that focuses on travel, cleaning, embroidery, sleep tips, or sharing the adorable things your dog does everyday. You can genuinely pick any topic to start a content creation journey, but there’s one brand that stands above the rest as a content-creator tech favorite and that’s DJI.
Between the brand’s cult-following DJI Mic Mini to the Osmo Pocket 3, DJI makes creating content so much easier. If your content could use the help of epic drone shots, we’ve found some excellent deals this week at Amazon. Here are the best DJI drone deals worth shopping.
Best combo deal
Why we like it
DJI combo deals offer some of the best all-in-one options to get extra batteries, a case, and more, but this combo deal is truly all-encompassing. The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo comes with the DJI RC 2, a shoulder bag, three DJI Intelligent Flight batteries, a two-way charging hub, and a filter set. You’ll be taking off with the right gear from the get-go thanks to this combo. It usually sells for $1,599 but it’s on sale at Amazon today for $1,109 which is the lowest price we’ve ever seen at Amazon.
The DJI Mini 5 Pro drone itself comes with excellent specs like a 1-inch CMOS that can record in 4K at 60fps. You can also get true vertical shots, and it comes with a 225 degree gimbal rotation. If you’ll be filming action shots, the DJI ActiveTrack 360° keeps your subjects in frame.
Best runner-up combo deal
Why we like it
Another great DJI drone combo option that’s on sale this week is the DJI Flip Fly More Combo. While it usually sells for $779, it’s on sale at Amazon for $659.
With foldable propeller guards, this could be a great model if you’ll be heading outside on drone adventures and packing it along in a backpack. The combo deal on the DJI Flip includes the drone itself, a carrying bag, the DJI RC 2, three DJI Flip Intelligent Flight batteries, and a charging hub. Each battery offers up to 31 minutes of flight time, so you’ll be able to fly for over 90 minutes with the three included.
Since the DJI Flip drone weighs under 249 grams, it doesn’t require an FAA registration, and the lightweight nature makes it easier for travel. Thanks to the DJI feature of palm takeoff, you’ll have the ultimate level of freedom when getting drone content.
Best controller-free deal
Why we like it
If you’re looking for an affordable DJI drone and you don’t need a combo model, the DJI Neo drone is down to just $149 at Amazon. That’s a 25% discount from the normal price of $199, and it marks a record-low price at Amazon.
Instead of using a remote control, the DJI Neo comes with the ability to fly with controls on your phone. That means there’s one less thing to pack along when on a drone journey. The built-in propeller guards are fantastic for easing the concern of getting damaged while in flight and you’ll be recording in 4K UHD. Plus, palm takeoff adds extra convenience.
3 new Google Chrome features to make your work day easier
Google announced new features on Friday to increase users’ productivity in its Google Chrome web browser.
Split view, PDF annotations, and Save to Google Drive are all new to Google Chrome; however, some users may have seen them previously during Google’s test run of the features.
Split view allows users to view two browser tabs side-by-side. Google provided some examples of how this feature can be used, with users being able to watch a YouTube video in one split-view tab and take notes in the second split-view tab. Unlike an operating system-level split view function, the split view feature in Chrome occurs within a single window in the web browser, with the two sites displayed next to each other simultaneously.
Google’s PDF viewer within Chrome now has annotations. Users can markup any PDF within Chrome with notes, highlights, and more. Users can write freehand, use shapes, utilize different colors for their highlights, provide digital signatures, and more. Google shared that this was the most-requested feature from users, and now it’s here.
Finally, Google has rolled out a new Save to Google Drive feature. Users no longer have to save documents and other downloadable files from the internet directly to their hard drive. Instead, Chrome users can choose to save downloads directly to Google Drive. Within Google Drive, every internet download can be found within the Saved from Chrome folder, so that nothing gets lost among all your other Google Drive files.
Your basic robot vacuum is no match for your shedding dog. This eufy is, and its $300 off.
SAVE 33%: As of Feb. 23, you can get the eufy E25 robot vacuum-mop combo for $599.99, down from $899.99, at Amazon. That’s a 33% discount or $300 savings.
If you’re a pet parent dealing with constant shedding, a standard robot vacuum might not cut it. You’re going to need a machine with serious suction and anti-tangle tech, and fortunately for you, Amazon just knocked the price of this eufy model down by $300.
As of Feb. 23, you can get the eufy E25 robot vacuum-mop combo for $599.99, down from $899.99, at Amazon. That’s a 33% discount or $300 savings.
This model is essentially tailor-made for homes with pets. It offers 20,000 Pa of turbo suction to pull embedded fur out of carpets, plus DuoSpiral anti-tangle brushes that prevent hair from clogging the rollers. If you’re hesitant about smelly robot mops, this system solves that problem: the E25 uses a HydroJet system that continuously washes the roller mop twice per second while it cleans your floors. When it returns to the base station, it uses hot air drying to completely dry the mop, so you’ll never have to deal with a musty wet-vac odor.
However, if the idea of a wet vac still makes you nervous (I had one bad experience, and I’ll probably never buy another wet vac), or if your home is mostly carpet, you might want to check out the Eufy E20 3-in-1. It recently earned a spot in our roundup of the best robot vacuums for pet hair because it combines a self-emptying robot vacuum and a cordless stick vacuum into one dock. It’s a great alternative if you just want to focus on dry messes — and at $349.99, it’s a bit cheaper, too.
UK fines porn company £1.35 million for lack of age checks
UK communications regulator Ofcom has fined the porn company 8579 LLC £1.35 million for not installing age checks, thus not complying with the Online Safety Act. Ofcom has also fined it an additional £50,000 for failing to respond to an information request.
The Online Safety Act went into effect in July 2025, requiring porn sites to have robust age assurance, such as with a credit card or facial recognition scan, going beyond the typical “yes or no” checkbox to verify someone is of age.
According to Ofcom’s investigation into 8579 LLC, its websites — such as crazyporn.xxx, hoes.tube, and love4porn.com — don’t have these robust age checks.
“We’ve been clear that adult sites must deploy robust age checks to protect children in the UK from seeing porn,” Ofcom’s director of enforcement, George Lusty, stated in the press release. “Those that fail to do this — or ignore legally binding requests from us — should expect to face fines.”
Ofcom has also investigated and fined other porn providers, like Kick Online Entertainment, which it fined £800,000. Last year, Ofcom threatened to fine and/or block controversial U.S. sites 4chan and Kiwi Farms for not implementing age checks. Now those sites are suing Ofcom, claiming they shouldn’t have to comply as they’re based in the United States.
In addition to finding non-compliant websites, people can avoid UK age checks using VPNs (virtual private networks). VPN usage has more than doubled since the law went into effect, to the point that the UK government is now weighing a VPN ban for children.
Pornhub, arguably the most well-known porn site, initially complied with the Online Safety Act. Towards the end of January, however, its parent company, Aylo, announced it would no longer comply due to these workarounds — both non-compliant sites and VPNs — and now blocks itself in the UK, aside from adults who have verified their age before February 2.
Want to see Project Hail Mary before the public? Your Prime membership unlocks early access.
SEE PROJECT HAIL MARY EARLY: Prime members have the chance to see the highly anticipated Project Hail Mary at an exclusive early screening four days before its nationwide release. Tickets are now available — secure yours while supplies last.
The highly anticipated film adaptation of Andy Weir’s best-selling sci-fi novel Project Hail Mary officially hits theaters on March 20, 2026. But Prime members have the opportunity to see it in theaters four days before its nationwide release. A Prime membership really is the gift that keeps on giving.
As an Amazon MGM Studios theatrical release, Amazon is giving Prime members access to an exclusive early screening of Project Hail Mary on March 16, 2026 at 7 p.m. local time in select theaters across the country. Tickets are now available through Fandango on a first-come, first-serve basis. Navigate to the Project Hail Mary landing page on Amazon.com and click on “buy tickets” in the bottom corner. You’ll then be prompted to sign into your Amazon Prime account and redirected to Fandango to select your tickets. All early access showings will be on premium large format screens, including IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, and 70mm, so you can watch astronaut Ryland Grace’s interstellar adventure in the most immersive way possible.
It goes without saying that tickets are going fast — be sure to snag yours ASAP if you want to see the film before everyone else.
Credit: Amazon MGM Studios
Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, Project Hail Mary stars Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, a middle school science teacher who wakes up on a spaceship millions of miles from Earth with no recollection of how he got there. As his memory slowly returns, he pieces together his mission: save Earth from the alien microorganisms causing the sun to die out. Those who have read the book (which I couldn’t recommend more — particularly the audiobook) know the gripping story is about a whole lot more than just science. It’s a story about survival and unexpected friendship, and you may want to bring some tissues along.
Not a Prime member? You can still sign up and gain access to the early screening, but you’ll have to act quick to secure your tickets. You’ll get a free 30-day trial to kick things off.
Grab this plug-and-play JLab USB microphone for under $25 at Amazon
SAVE 76%: As of Feb. 23, you can get the JLab Talk USB Microphone for just $23.99, down from $99, at Amazon. That’s a 76% discount or $75.01 savings.
If you want to start a podcast or upgrade your streaming setup without overspending, the JLab Talk USB Microphone is worth a look right now.
As of Feb. 23, you can get the JLab Talk USB Microphone for just $23.99, down from $99, at Amazon. That’s a 76% discount or $75.01 in savings. It’s also the best price we’ve seen on this microphone to date.
The mic features three studio-quality condensers and a 96kHz/24BIT resolution to ensure your voice comes through clearly. You can also choose from four directional pattern modes: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Stereo, and Bidirectional. This makes it easy to adjust your recording style for a solo podcast, a music session, or a game stream.
With the plug-and-play setup, you just connect the included USB cable to your device and start recording. You don’t need to download any extra drivers. Most microphones in the $25 price bracket are pretty bare-bones, so getting on-device gain and volume control, along with four recording modes for this price is a solid value.
The 3 best TV deals to shop this week: Save up to 50% on Samsung, LG, and Hisense
LG 75-Inch 85A QNED Mini LED 4K TV
(save $703)
Samsung 75-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV
(save $202)
Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini LED ULED 4K TV
(save $398)
It may not traditionally be the best time of year to buy a new TV, but rules are made to be broken. If you’re rocking an older TV set that’s lost its vibrancy, you can save a good chunk of change on a few excellent options from some of our favorite TV brands. I’ve rounded up the top three TV deals I could find heading into this week, with savings up to 50%.
While I focused on 75-inch models specifically, most sizes of each TV are discounted — just click through to the different sizes on the product pages for further pricing details.
Best LG TV deal
Why we like it
This mid-range Mini LED option from LG leans heavily on AI to find the perfect settings to enhance your viewing experience. The Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen2 adjusts HDR and brightness in real time to suit what you’re watching, boosts the dialogue over background noise, and refines the sound to your preferences. There’s even an AI Magic Remote that delivers content recommendations, picture and audio customizations, and an art gallery to transform your TV from a basic black rectangle. As far as gaming goes, it packs a 120Hz native refresh rate and VRR 144Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium, LG’s Game Optimizer, GeForce NOW, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. At under $900, it’s chilling at its best price on record.
Best Samsung TV deal
Why we like it
On the budget-friendly side of Samsung’s vast QLED TV lineup is the Q8F. It pairs a vibrant quantum dot display with a Q4 AI processor to upscale your content and integrated sensors that monitor and auto-adjust sound. Gamers will appreciate its dedicated gaming dashboard that offers a 144Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium VRR, and Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ for buttery smooth performance. Its sleek and slim build is also minimalist’s dream. While not quite its lowest price to date, you’re still getting impressive features for a sub-$900 price tag.
Best Hisense TV deal
Why we like it
The U7 Mini LED is Hisense’s “ultimate mid-premium” model from 2025. Its actual list price is nearly $2,000 (which you can see on Best Buy’s website), which means you’ll save just over 50% by picking up this deal at Amazon. The U7 combines mini LED backlighting with an impressive 165Hz refresh rate, making for a gorgeous, lag-free picture. It also features an AGLR-Antiglare low-reflection panel, up to 3,000 nits of brightness, and HDR10, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos. In other words, it looks brilliant no matter the lighting scenario.
How to watch England vs. Pakistan in the 2026 T20 World Cup online for free
TL;DR: Live stream England vs. Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The 2026 T20 World Cup continues with Super 8 action. England won their opening game from this stage of the competition against Sri Lanka, putting them in a strong position to qualify for the semi finals. Next they face Pakistan, a team that “drew” their game against New Zealand after the match was abandoned due to rain.
It’s still all to play for in the quest to make it through to the semi-final stage. If you want to watch England vs. Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is England vs. Pakistan?
England vs. Pakistan in the 2026 T20 World Cup starts at 8:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 24. This game takes place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
How to watch England vs. Pakistan for free
England vs. Pakistan in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup is available to live stream for free on ICC.TV.
This free live stream on ICC.TV is only available in select regions (see full list of territories here), but anyone can live stream the T20 Cricket World Cup for free with a VPN. These helpful tools can hide your IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in a location with free access. This simple process bypasses geo-restrictions so you can live stream on ICC.TV from anywhere in the world.
Live stream England vs. Pakistan in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free by following these simple steps:
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Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
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Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
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Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with access
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Visit ICC.TV
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Watch the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch every game from the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for ICC.TV?
ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ICC.TV, for a number of reasons:
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Servers in 105 countries
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Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
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Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure
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Fast connection speeds
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Up to 10 simultaneous connections
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30-day money-back guarantee
A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).
Watch the 2026 T20 World Cup for free with ExpressVPN.
Nothing shows us the Nothing Phone 4a ahead of time
“Hey, you know what would be cool,” a Nothing marketing person probably said at a recent meeting. “If we just posted a photo of our upcoming Nothing 4a online.”
“Great idea,” Nothing’s head of marketing probably answered. “That will give our fans something to chew on as they wait for the official reveal on March 5. And it totally won’t spoil the surprise.”
We have no proof that the conversation above actually happened, but we do imagine something of the sort did take place, as Nothing decided to post a photo of its upcoming Nothing 4a smartphone, scheduled for a March 5 launch, more than a week ahead of time. Here it is.
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“Built different,” the company tweeted, without revealing any additional details.
The image shows the phone from the rear, displaying Nothing’s trademark industrial/semi-naked design. It also reveals a new type of Glyph Bar, next to the camera bump, with nine mini-LEDs, likely offering even more customization options.
On March 5, the company will likely reveal the rest of the phone, alongside a more powerful option, the Nothing Phone 4a Pro. Both phones will likely come with Snapdragon 7-series chips, while the Pro variant will probably pack a more powerful camera.
Cord cutters should get a digital antenna if they havent already
ClearStream Flex Amplified
(save $18.11)
Mohu Lead Amplified
(save $10)
Mohu Leaf Supreme Pro
Are you a cord cutter who has freed yourself from the shackles of monthly fees for channels you’ve never before watched in your life? It’s a great feeling, but do yourself a favor if you haven’t already: get yourself a digital antenna.
It’s been more than a decade since I last had cable. Streaming services like Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Hulu, and others have filled my TV screen and filled any void that cable left behind. Many people have felt the same.
According to a Nielsen report earlier this year, streaming platforms broke records just months ago, with streaming making up a new high of 47.5 percent of TV viewing in December. That’s more than cable and broadcast TV combined.
However, networks still have a secret weapon that streaming platforms are only beginning to discover: live TV, namely sports.
That same Nielsen report found that Christmas Day was the “most-streamed ever,” with more than 55 billion viewing minutes, led by NFL games on Netflix and Prime. However, some live sports are still mainly a network or even cable TV thing. Other sports are simulcast on network TV and a streaming channel, meaning cord-cutters could skip paying for a streaming platform altogether if they’re only interested in one sport.
Here’s a great example: The Winter Olympics on NBC. The NBC-owned Peacock streaming service is showing all the games as well as the same highlight shows that are broadcast on NBC. But if you’re only interested in those primetime highlight shows, NBC has been airing them on its network every single night. All you need is a digital antenna to view it. No Peacock streaming subscription necessary.
The same thing was true for Super Bowl LX earlier this month, too. The same live game was being aired on NBC, free with a digital antenna, or on Peacock, which requires a subscription.
Furthermore, some network channels paywall streaming content with cable providers. For example, when trying to watch the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) championship game last year, many found that while it was airing on CBS for free, a paid subscription beyond the regular Paramount+ plan was required. Having a digital antenna would have allowed access to that free CBS network feed.
I went years without a digital antenna. Streaming provided access to all the shows and movies I was interested in. Until, as I mentioned, TV realized it had the upper hand with live sports. Streaming companies are realizing that with Netflix having picked up the weekly WWE Raw show and numerous special live combat sports events. Streaming platforms like Apple TV+ carry some MLB games, too, for example. However, there are still many live sports that can be accessed for free with a digital antenna.
So, what should you get?
There are many digital antenna options. Prices range from $20 or lower, even cheaper if you find a sale. Personally, I have tried out a few options from digital antenna brands Mohu and ClearStream.
Both the Mohu Lead Amplified digital antenna and the ClearStream Flex Amplified worked perfectly for my needs, and they’re priced at under $50 each.
Digital antennas seamlessly integrate with your Smart TV menus after a quick setup and sync process, so your choice of antenna shouldn’t be based on the user interface. Pick a digital antenna based on its range and the design of its hardware. Some digital antennas stand vertically, others lie flat. A common digital antenna design lets you mount it high on your wall or window for the best possible reception.
Both options I mentioned above provide around 50 miles of range to pickup channels. There are slightly more expensive options to expand that range, too, like the Mohu Leaf Supreme Pro, which extends that range to 65 miles.
Either way, these are big money savers. The cost of a single digital antenna is a one-time fee for purchasing the hardware. And that cost is only around 2-3 months of the monthly subscription of some of the biggest streaming providers.
Plus, you’ll never miss a free network TV live event again.
Animal Crossing fans can grab the Lego Nook’s Cranny and Rosies House set for under $60 at Amazon
SAVE OVER $20: As of Feb. 23, the Lego Animal Crossing Nook’s Cranny and Rosie’s House (77050) is on sale for $52.49 at Amazon. This 30% discount saves you $22.50 off its list price.
Animal Crossing fans have had quite a nice start to the year with Animal Crossing: New Horizons getting some new updates and making the jump to Switch 2. If booting it up again has reignited your love for it, why not grab an Animal Crossing-themed Lego set to work on in between sessions? The Lego Animal Crossing Nook’s Cranny and Rosie’s House (77050) is currently on sale at Amazon, but only for a limited time.
While it’s usually listed for $74.99, this adorable Lego set of Nook’s Cranny and Rosie’s House has dropped to $52.49 at Amazon. This saves you $22.50 off its overall price. Again, it has a “limited time deal” label on it right now, so this price may not stick around for long. Act fast to score this set at this discounted price.
While it’s recommended for younger builders, ages seven and up, this Lego set is a sweet little display piece to have up even if you’re an older Animal Crossing fan. It comes with 535 pieces that create Nook’s Cranny and Rosie’s house, complete with minifigures of Rosie and Tom Nook. There’s even fun little extras, including a DIY recipe card, bulletin board, cupcake, fish bait, and a tree that has a surprise on the inside.
If you’re a big Animal Crossing fan, this is a deal worth taking advantage of while it’s still live. Don’t miss out on the Lego Animal Crossing Nook’s Cranny and Rosie’s House (77050) on sale for a limited time at Amazon.
If you’re curious what new sets are coming out soon or have recently released from Lego, it’s also worth checking out our breakdown of the best new Lego sets to see if any of the latest releases catch your eye.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is almost here: Possible specs, colors, and release date
Usually, by this time of year, everyone who wants the newest Samsung Galaxy flagship phone already has one. However, we’re still waiting for the official announcement of the upcoming Galaxy S26.
There’s good news on that front, though: You don’t have to wait long. Samsung has confirmed a Galaxy Unpacked event for Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. ET. Since the Galaxy TriFold already went on sale (and immediately sold out) in the West, it’s time for Samsung to fully focus on the Galaxy S26. Of course, if you’re here, you want to know what the deal is with these phones right now.
Luckily, we’ve seen numerous leaks and reports before the big unveiling on Wednesday, from the colors and camera specs to cool-sounding display tech called Privacy Display. Catch up on everything we know about the Samsung Galaxy S26 specs, price, and release date.
What will the Galaxy S26 phones look like?
Recently, leaker @onleaks posted a gallery and video on X that claims to show dummy units of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. We can’t verify the authenticity of the video, but it looks plausible, at least.
Overall, it looks very similar to the S25 Ultra, as expected, with one notable change — it has a camera bump similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 7. As 9to5Google points out, because this bump is on the left side of the phone, it will make the phone wobble when placed down on a table or desk. (The TriFold has the same problem.) In comparison, the latest iPhone 17 Pro Max has a more symmetrical shape and thus no wobble.
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However, we would be a little skeptical of this leak. Android Police recently posted its own alleged S26 Ultra leaks, only without the camera bump.
As for colors, leaker Evan Blass posted what could be the full list of color options on X. The colors are:
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Black
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White
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Silver Shadow
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Sky Blue
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Cobalt Violet
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Pink Gold
Those all sound pretty standard for a Samsung phone, so it doesn’t seem like the company is doing anything wildly bold this year in terms of colors. That’s either a relief or a disappointment to you, depending on how you felt about the controversial cosmic orange iPhone last year.
What models will be included in the S26 lineup?
We’re expecting three phones at the next Galaxy Unpacked event:
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Samsung Galaxy S26
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Less than a year ago, rumors and leaks pointed to a significant shakeup in the Galaxy S26 line. It was said that Samsung would rename the base model to S26 Pro, drop the Plus model that sat in the middle of the annual lineup for years, and replace that with a new Edge phone modeled after last year’s S25 Edge (which was something of a flop). However, that’s apparently no longer happening, and you can thank Apple for that, per Korean outlet NewsPim (via 9to5google).
Credit: James Martin / Mashable
Due to Apple’s success in offering significant year-over-year upgrades to the base iPhone 17 (such as a 120Hz display) without raising the price, Samsung has reportedly dropped the Pro branding for the base model and reverted it back to just the Galaxy S26, which was corroborated by a separate report from SamMobile. According to that report, you can expect a retread of the usual S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra lineup in 2026. That may be disappointing to anyone who was expecting a big shakeup based on previous reporting, but if nothing else, it makes it easier to keep track of what’s going on.
As for the previously rumored S26 Edge, it’s unclear what’s going to happen with that. It might be dead, or it might come out later in the year as a separate release like the S25 Edge did. Given that phone’s relative lack of success, it might be smart to assume there won’t be an S26 Edge at this point.
Galaxy S26 rumored specs
For specs, the rumors aren’t particularly surprising. The Galaxy S26 series is currently rumored to have the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip, which Qualcomm rebranded to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. There is also a rumor that Samsung will equip some S26 models with an Exynos chip, which Samsung fans hope is the Exynos 2600, which has also been making some noise in the rumor mill lately.
In terms of the small stuff, like storage and RAM, there have been some small rumblings. One rumor says that the Galaxy S26 (all models) will feature 16GB of RAM, a 4GB increase from the last few years, and the most a Galaxy phone has had since the Galaxy S21 Ultra. In terms of storage capacity, there are no rumors that anything will change, so the 128GB base (256GB on the Ultra) is likely to remain in place for now, with upgraded storage available as an option.
Galaxy S26: Is a price hike coming?
We’re in the midst of a major global memory shortage, and this has been very bad news for smartphone and laptop shoppers (you can blame the AI industry for hogging all the RAM). And according to leaker @kro_roe, this could not only lead to an S26 price hike, but also the end of a popular launch offer.
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Typically, when Samsung launches a new phone, customers who pre-order or purchase at launch can claim double the storage at no extra cost. But with RAM in short supply, that may no longer be the case. The most recent rumors suggest that Samsung hasn’t landed on a final price for the S26 phones, however.
That last part is important because it’s very possible that the prices won’t change after all. At least one new report suggests Samsung is trying to make sure the prices don’t increase from last year, even if that means the company has to eat some of the cost of each unit sold.
Battery and charging
Based on early rumors, this may be one of the most interesting changes coming to the S26 lineup. Samsung has been working on a stacked battery design that would allow for more dense batteries in the same physical space. This could bring a long-awaited bump to battery size. According to early rumors, the S26 Ultra is slated to come with a 5,500 mAh stacked battery, a 10 percent increase from the S25 Ultra.
Samsung reportedly experimented with removing a camera to add even more battery capacity, but that doesn’t mean it’s certain to happen in the mass-produced model. While the S26 Pro was rumored to have a bigger 4,900mAh battery compared to previous base model Galaxy phones, NewsPim’s report claimed that the base S26 (now that it’s no longer a Pro device) has been adjusted down to a more modest 4,300mAh cell.
For charging, it’s unlikely that the Galaxy S26 series will get a serious upgrade. Samsung is definitely working on 60W wired charging, but so far, it seems that Samsung will wait for the Galaxy S27 series (or later) to implement it. This could change as we get closer to launch for the S26 series, but for now, it seems that 45W will be around for at least one more year. There are also rumors that wireless charging may see a bump to the Qi2 standard
Galaxy S26: What about the cameras?
The camera system in the Galaxy S26 series may change quite a bit, and there are a few different rumors that say different things. Jumping right in, one older rumor says that the S26 series will have the same megapixel count but will feature a new, as-of-yet unannounced sensor from the same ISOCELL GN series as prior Samsung models. On the Galaxy S26 Ultra, a 200MP camera is rumored, as is a 324MP lens with a 50MP, 3x telephoto lens. It’s more likely that Samsung will do the 200MP with a new sensor, but all leaks are being considered right now.
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In addition, there are rumors that Samsung will bring back its variable aperture on the main shooter, which Samsung hasn’t included on its camera system since the Galaxy S10 series back in 2019. As previously mentioned, Samsung may be considering dropping the number of cameras to three instead of four, like on prior models, to make space for a larger battery. Other rumors about the camera include a dual periscope design that’ll magnify to 8x, but that is just speculation at this time.
However, many of these rumors come from the time when we thought Samsung was significantly altering the S26 lineup. Newer reports indicate that, at least for the base S26 and S26 Plus, things won’t change that much from previous years. According to Korean outlet The Elec, those two phones will have the exact same megapixel count on the triple-lens rear array as previous Galaxy models: a 50MP wide lens, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 10MP 3x telephoto lens. Those have been the specs going all the way back to the Galaxy S22. If you were hoping for big changes in the cheaper S26 models this year, you have our condolences.
As we have gotten closer to the Unpacked event, Samsung has given us a little tease about photography that’s worth discussing briefly. The company announced in a very vague press release that AI editing tools for photos and videos will live in one unified app experience, rather than asking users to switch from one app to another for their AI editing needs. Whether this means all of that stuff will live in the basic camera app remains to be seen, but for frequent photo editors, this is worth keeping an eye on.
Other features and hardware
Android Police recently alerted us to a very interesting feature that could make its debut with the S26: A new mode called Privacy Display. This rumored feature would make the display resemble a frosted screen protector, except it would be built into the UI. This leak comes from Samsung itself, so it’s all but confirmed.
Other details on the Galaxy S26 lineup are pretty predictable. It’ll come with the latest One UI out of the gate with the latest version of Android. That is no surprise, and we don’t need rumors to predict that one. The S26 series will likely get One UI 8.5, which is slated for a rather large redesign along with a host of new features, including the aforementioned privacy screen feature. According to rumor, the redesign emulates Apple’s Liquid Glass in some ways with transparent UI elements.
The only other piece of hardware we haven’t talked about is the S-Pen. Samsung appears to be set to do something big with the S-Pen. The rumors speculate that the S-Pen is sticking around and will come with some upgrades. The new functionality may have something to do with how magnetic accessories work, and this seems to be linked to the aforementioned Qi2 wireless charging upgrade.
We’ll find out how much (if any) of this is true in just a matter of weeks, going by previous Samsung announcement timelines.
How to watch Zimbabwe vs. West Indies in the 2026 T20 World Cup online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Zimbabwe vs. West Indies in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The 2026 T20 World Cup group stage is over and a number of teams came away undefeated. West Indies were one of the most impressive sides from the opening stage of this tournament, topping a group that included England. Their reward? Being placed in a group with all the other undefeated sides: India, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
South Africa and India are probably favorites to progress into the semi-final stage, so this opening Super 8 game is absolutely vital for Zimbabwe and West Indies. A defeat here and it’s going to be very tough to recover.
If you want to watch Zimbabwe vs. West Indies in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Zimbabwe vs. West Indies?
Zimbabwe vs. West Indies in the 2026 T20 World Cup starts at 8:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 23. This game takes place at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
How to watch Zimbabwe vs. West Indies for free
Zimbabwe vs. West Indies in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup is available to live stream for free on ICC.TV.
This free live stream on ICC.TV is only available in select regions (see full list of territories here), but anyone can live stream the T20 Cricket World Cup for free with a VPN. These helpful tools can hide your IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in a location with free access. This simple process bypasses geo-restrictions so you can live stream on ICC.TV from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Zimbabwe vs. West Indies in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free by following these simple steps:
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Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
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Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
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Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with access
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Watch the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch every game from the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for ICC.TV?
ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ICC.TV, for a number of reasons:
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A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).
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John Oliver gives a brutal summary of the current state of Elon Musks X
John Oliver has given his opinion on the current state of X (formerly Twitter) — and as you can probably imagine, he doesn’t pull any punches.
In the Last Week Tonight episode above, the host summarises the many issues the platform has faced since Elon Musk took over — from changes to the verification system to users being fed right-wing content and misinformation.
“The fact is, a massive media platform has been shaped in the image of its poisonous owner, and it doesn’t seem like Elon’s gonna see the error of his ways anytime soon — seeing his brain seems to be thoroughly cooked by the garbage he consumes on his own site,” Oliver says.
The host’s conclusion? Stop posting on the platform altogether.
“There are certain areas, like news in particular, where Twitter is now worse than useless,” Oliver says. “In fact, for breaking news, it is an active liability, as people routinely push out false information in the wake of tragedies and crises, often for money, and there don’t seem to be many guardrails to stop them.
“All of which is really a long way of saying that the Twitter that we may have once relied on and the Twitter that was fun and occasionally useful is just well and truly gone. And collectively, while it might be sad, it might be past time for all of us to, if I may borrow a truly poisoned phrase, let that sink in.”
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 23, 2026
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you’re affectionate.
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that’s captured the public’s attention. The game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we’ve served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today’s puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today’s Connections solution. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
What is Connections?
The NYT‘s latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications’ Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there’s only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
Here’s a hint for today’s Connections categories
Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
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Yellow: “I’m starving!”
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Green: Same shape
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Blue: A facade
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Purple: Smooch
Here are today’s Connections categories
Need a little extra help? Today’s connections fall into the following categories:
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Yellow: Eat voraciously
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Green: Conical things
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Blue: Pose
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Purple: Settings for a kiss
Looking for Wordle today? Here’s the answer to today’s Wordle.
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today’s puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today’s Connections #988 is…
What is the answer to Connections today
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Eat voraciously: BOLT, GORGE, INHALE, SCARF
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Conical things: CHRISTMAS TREE, CONE, PARTY HAT, VOLCANO
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Pose: BLUFF, FRONT, MASQUERADE, POSTURE
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Settings for a kiss: BLARNEY STONE, MISTLETOE, NEW YEAR’S EVE, WEDDING
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today’s puzzle.
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Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Connections.
NYT Strands hints, answers for February 23, 2026
Today’s NYT Strands hints are easy if you’re a musician.
Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There’s always a theme linking every solution, along with the “spangram,” a special, word or phrase that sums up that day’s theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.
By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.
If you’re feeling stuck or just don’t have 10 or more minutes to figure out today’s puzzle, we’ve got all the NYT Strands hints for today’s puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.
NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Strike a chord
The words are related to music.
Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained
These words describe a string instrument.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?
Today’s NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.
NYT Strands spangram answer today
Today’s spangram is Guitar.
NYT Strands word list for February 23
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Headstock
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Neck
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Guitar
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Pegs
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Body
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String
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Bridge
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Fretboard
Looking for other daily online games? Mashable’s Games page has more hints, and if you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now!
Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Strands.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 23, 2026
Today’s Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love extra storage.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
An overhead space.
Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
The letter T appears twice.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter A.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
ATTIC
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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This Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution ETB has hit its lowest price of 2026 on Amazon — save vs. TCGplayer
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box (Mega Gardevoir edition) is down to $94.89 at Amazon — its lowest price of the year and about $5 off its typical $99.99 price.
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Elite Trainer Boxes tied to major Pokémon TCG expansions don’t dip below $100 as often as we’d like to see, but this Mega Evolution box has taken us by surprise. As of Feb. 23, the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box (Mega Gardevoir edition) is available for $94.89 on Amazon, shaving 5% off its usual $99.99 price.
When checking price tracker camelcamelcamel, we have confirmed that this is definitely the lowest we’ve seen for the Mega Gardevoir ETB on Amazon this year — not dropping lower than this since before December 2025. While it’s not a massive discount on paper, sub-$95 pricing on one of 2025’s most in-demand Mega Evolution ETBs is quite a big deal considering how stock fluctuates. The release of new expansions (like Ascended Heroes) hasn’t stopped demand from staying high.
This box will give you a chance for some of the expansion’s most valuable chase cards, including the Mega Hyper Rare Mega Gardevoir ex and Mega Lucario ex, which bring huge HP totals and high-risk, high-reward attacks into play.
Inside, you’ll get nine Mega Evolution booster packs, a full-art foil promo card featuring Alakazam, 65 card sleeves, 40 Energy cards, six damage-counter dice, a competition-legal coin-flip die, a plastic coin, a player’s guide to the expansion, and a collector’s storage box with dividers. There’s also a code card for Pokémon TCG Live.
For other solid Pokémon TCG deals, you can still get the Pokémon Day 2026 Collection for under $40 at Amazon. As for the new expansion, Amazon buyers can still grab Pokémon TCG: Ascended Heroes Tech Sticker Collections on sale.
Score the Apple Watch SE 3 for under $220 right now at Amazon — save $30
SAVE $30: As of Feb. 23, the Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) has been marked down to $219 at Amazon. This 12% discount saves you $30 off its list price of $249.
Are you dreaming of springtime and soaking up the sunshine? It’s not too far away now, and if you’re looking to get back in your athletic groove outdoors, now is a great time to look into a smartwatch. For Apple users, the Apple Watch SE 3 is an option worth checking out for basic fitness tracking, and it’s even on sale right now at Amazon.
As of Feb. 23, the Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) has dropped to $219 at Amazon, a $30 discount from its list price of $249. Both the starlight and midnight colors are available at this price, so you can scoop up your favorite and save some cash.
The Apple Watch SE 3 is a solid choice for those who aren’t looking to have all of the bells and whistles of its high-end smartwatch siblings. We consider it our favorite smartwatch for most people, with Mashable’s Timothy Beck Werth saying, “In addition to its gorgeous OLED display, it has the same S10 chip inside the Ultra 3, the same water resistance as the Series 11, and all the necessary features you’re looking for in a smartwatch — all for $150 less than the Series 11.” With a deal price like this, it’s really worth grabbing.
To get into the specifics of what you can expect from the Apple Watch SE 3, it comes with features like an activity tracker, heart rate monitor, a daily sleep score, temperature sensing, and safety features (Fall Detection, Crash Detection, and Emergency SOS). Its battery life will last you up to 18 hours as well.
If it’s caught your eye, now is an excellent time to pick up the Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) for less at Amazon.
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for February 23, 2026
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.
With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.
Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Monday, Feb. 23, 2026:
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Amorphous shape in a lava lamp
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The answer is Blog.
“Wonderful performance!”
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The answer is Bravo.
Social media currency
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The answer is Likes.
Cars that move around a miniature map
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The answer is Ubers.
Partner of relaxation
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The answer is Rest.
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Offer money corruptly
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The answer is Bribe.
Canada has an estimated 2 million of them, the most of any country in the world
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The answer is Lakes.
In-your-face
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The answer is Overt.
Work overseer
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The answer is Boss.
Memory of a hectic day, perhaps
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The answer is Blur.
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Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.
Honor has a humanoid robot, and its bringing it to Mobile World Congress
We knew that Honor is about to bring its oddball Robot Phone to this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
What we didn’t know, however, that the company is also bringing its first-ever AI-powered humanoid robot to the show.
Honor announced the news on Monday via a teaser video on X, featuring both the Robot Phone and its robotic camera, and the unnamed humanoid robot.
“Something revolutionary is about to step out of the shadows. We’ve combined cutting-edge robotics with the ultimate mobile experience. The result? Something you have to see to believe,” the company wrote in a tweet.
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The video actually gives us a decent glimpse of the robot, which looks just like you’d expect: a humanoid clad in matte black with a glass face, and a light bar where its eyes should be (the robot also appears to have a single camera on its forehead). In another image (below), sent to Mashable by Honor, the robot is seen from the side.
Credit: Honor
Honor shared some details about the upcoming robot with Bloomberg. Apparently, the robot will be a “service robot” which should be able to help you out with shopping, among other tasks.
Other details are scarce, except that the robot will somehow be connected with Honor’s Robot Phone, which will also be shown in Barcelona.
Mashable will be there to cover Honor’s event in Barcelona, which kicks off at 7 a.m. ET on March 1, 2026, so stay tuned for more updates on the company’s fast-expanding robotics portfolio of products.
All the states Pornhub is blocked in now
The explicit tube site Pornhub is now blocked in 23 U.S. states.
This is due to age-verification laws. These laws vary state by state, but typically require visitors of a site with over a third of explicit content to submit a government ID or other form of age authentication. Louisiana was the first state to enact such a bill a couple of years ago, and now others have followed suit. In June, the Supreme Court deemed Texas’s age-verification law constitutional, setting a precedent for such bills that come before and after.
According to one preliminary study, age verification won’t work to keep minors off porn sites. This is because of software like VPNs that allow someone to appear to be in a different location, and because of non-compliant websites. (The Florida attorney general is suing foreign-based porn sites for not instituting age verification.) Yet, these laws keep getting passed — and are encroaching on non-explicit websites as well, experts told Mashable.
While Pornhub is not blocked in Louisiana, it is blocked in these states, a Pornhub representative confirmed to Mashable:
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Alabama
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Pornhub isn’t blocked in Ohio despite the state’s age-verification law, due to a clause stating that establishing age verification methods doesn’t apply to a provider of an interactive computer service (Aylo considers itself one).
In Louisiana, where users must submit ID to view Pornhub, the site has seen traffic decline by around 80 percent, Aylo (Pornhub’s parent company) told Mashable.
“These people did not stop looking for porn. They just migrated to darker corners of the internet that don’t ask users to verify age, that don’t follow the law, that don’t take user safety seriously, and that often don’t even moderate content. In practice, the laws have just made the internet more dangerous for adults and children,” Aylo stated when asked for comment by Mashable back in January.
In a statement to Mashable, Aylo continued:
First, to be clear, Aylo has publicly supported age verification of users for years, but we believe that any law to this effect must preserve user safety and privacy, and must effectively protect children from accessing content intended for adults.
Unfortunately, the way many jurisdictions worldwide have chosen to implement age verification is ineffective, haphazard, and dangerous. Any regulations that require hundreds of thousands of adult sites to collect significant amounts of highly sensitive personal information is putting user safety in jeopardy. Moreover, as experience has demonstrated, unless properly enforced, users will simply access non-compliant sites or find other methods of evading these laws.
Industry experts say that, in addition to not working for their intended purpose, age verification laws also raise concerns about privacy protection and safety since websites now have to host (even more of) people’s personal information. It will be harder to be anonymous online, which experts warn is dangerous to free speech. Adult industry experts Mashable spoke to in an explainer on age-verification laws advocated for device-level filters, as did Aylo in its statement.
Some in the adult industry worry about what Trump’s second presidential term will bring due to the conservative policy outline Project 2025 and its measures to ban porn. One of Project 2025’s authors, Russell Vought, was caught on a secret recording stating that age-verification laws are the “back door” to a broader porn ban.
The Corsair Dark Core Pro SE wireless RGB gaming mouse is $40 off at Amazon — score the best price of 2026
TL;DR: The Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro SE wireless gaming mouse is down to $66.99 at Amazon — a $40 discount off its $109.99 list price and its lowest price of the year so far.
If you’ve been holding out for a premium wireless gaming mouse without paying triple digits, Corsair is giving you a solid reason to upgrade today. As of Feb. 23, Amazon has cut the Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro SE to $66.99, shaving $40 off its regular $109.99 price.
That’s a 39% discount on a fully loaded FPS/MOBA mouse built for speed and customization — the lowest price we’ve currently seen this year, confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel.
The Dark Core Pro SE gives you three ways to connect: sub-1ms Corsair Slipstream Wireless, low-latency Bluetooth, or wired via USB-C. Inside, it’s powered by a custom PixArt PAW3392 optical sensor with up to 18,000 DPI and hyper-polling technology that communicates with your PC at up to 2,000Hz. That’s twice the standard polling rate for gaming mice.
What’s more, you also get eight fully programmable buttons for macros and remaps, onboard storage for up to three profiles, and nine-zone dynamic RGB backlighting controlled through Corsair’s iCUE software. If you like to have specific loadouts for different types of games — MOBAs like League of Legends, shooters such Arc Raiders, or trading card-based games along the lines of Magic: The Gathering Arena — iCUE can have you ready for any title with just a quick switch.
The contoured shape includes interchangeable side grips for a more tailored feel, and Qi wireless charging support makes topping up its 50-hour battery effortless.
The Logitech G305 is also on sale at its lowest price this year — now as low as $26.99. If you’re keen on competitive features and RGB, Razer’s Basilisk V3 Pro wireless gaming mouse is now only $89.
The Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum and mop has hit its best-ever price at Amazon — save $700
SAVE $700: As of Feb. 23, the Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $1,299.99 at Amazon. This deal saves you $700 on its list price of $1,999.99.
It’s coming up on that point in the year when it’s time to think about spring cleaning. If you’re hoping to have a little extra help when it comes to tidying up your floors this year, it’s worth looking into a robot vacuum. And for those looking for a premium model that can tackle both vacuuming and mopping, there’s quite a few discounts to explore right now. At Amazon, this includes a deal on the Roborock Saros Z70.
The Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum and mop usually comes with a hefty price tag of $1,999.99, but for a limited time Amazon has dropped its price down to $1,299.99. This marks a return to its lowest-ever price, so if you’ve been hoping to splash out on this fancy device, now is a great time to grab it.
The Saros Z70 boasts powerful cleaning performance: 22,000Pa suction power for vacuuming and 200RPM pad spinning speed alongside 30 adjustable water flow levels for mopping. It also features the StarSight Autonomous System 2.0 for smart navigation and obstacle avoidance. It’s most unusual feature is the OmniGrip mechanical arm, which can move things like socks and tissues out of the way. In our review from Mashable’s Leah Stodart, she said “the arm has been so hit or miss for me that I’d probably just turn the feature off completely.”
However, she does note that mopping is where the Saros Z70 really shines, saying she’s “so glad that Roborock opted to give the Z70 dual spinning mopping pads like the Saros 10R has.” She continued on to say that, “they provide better angles and floor agitation to scrub drier stains.”
Since it’s listed as a limited-time deal, it may not stay on sale for very long. Now is the time to make a move on the Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum and mop.
BAFTA film winners 2026: See the full list
Awards season is into the very thick of it now, with the 2026 BAFTA winners announced on Sunday.
Ahead of the Oscars, the 79th British Academy Film Awards celebrated an outstanding 2025 in movies, with this year’s ceremony hosted by Alan Cumming at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London.
One Battle After Another topped the BAFTA total nominations with 14, winning six including Best Film, Best Director, and Adapted Screenplay for Paul Thomas Anderson. Sinners had 13 nominations, winning three including Best Original Screenplay for Ryan Coogler and Best Supporting Actress for Wunmi Mosaku.
Hamnet and Marty Supreme had 11 nominations each; the former won two for Outstanding British Film and Best Actress for Jessie Buckley, with the latter going home with no awards.
I Swear‘s Robert Aramayo had one of the biggest wins of the night, beating Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio for Best Actor and taking home the EE Rising Star award. British films that weren’t as represented at the Oscars, including Pillion, 28 Years Later, and The Ballad Of Wallis Island, saw well-earned nominations, though without awards.
So, did your favourite film make the cut? Here are the 2026 BAFTA Film Award nominees and winners (who are bolded).
Best Film
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Best British Film
28 Years Later
The Ballad Of Wallis Island
Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy
Die My Love
H Is For Hawk
Hamnet
I Swear
Mr Burton
Pillion
Steve
Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director and Producer
Pillion
The Ceremony
Eastman
A Want In Her
My Father’s Shadow
Best Director
Yorgos Lanthimos, Bugonia
Chloé Zhao, Hamnet
Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme
Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value
Ryan Coogler, Sinners
Best Leading Actor
Robert Aramayo, I Swear
Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme
Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another
Ethan Hawke, Blue Moon
Michael B Jordan, Sinners
Jesse Plemons, Bugonia
Best Leading Actress
Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Kate Hudson, Song Sung Blue
Chase Infiniti, One Battle After Another
Renate Reinsve, Sentimental Value
Emma Stone, Bugonia
Best Supporting Actor
Benicio del Toro, One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein
Paul Mescal, Hamnet
Peter Mullan, I Swear
Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
Stellan Skarsgård, Sentimental Value
Best Supporting Actress
Odessa A’zion, Marty Supreme
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Sentimental Value
Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners
Carey Mulligan, The Ballad Of Wallis Island
Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another
Emily Watson, Hamnet
Best Makeup and Hair
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
Sinners
Wicked: For Good
Best Original Score
Hamnet
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Begonia
Frankenstein
Best Original Screenplay
I Swear
Marty Supreme
Sentimental Value
Sinners
The Secret Agent
Best Film Not in the English Language
The Voice of Hind Rajab
It Was Just an Accident
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sirat
Best Costume Design
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
Sinners
Wicked: For Good
Best Cinematography
Frankenstein
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Train Dreams
Best Children’s and Family Film
Arco
Boong
Lilo and Stitch
Zootropolis 2
Best Casting
I Swear
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Best British Short Film
Welcome Home Freckles
Magid / Zafar
Nostalgie
Terence
This Is Endometriosis
Best British Short Animation
Cardboard
Solstice
Two Black Boys in Paradise
Best Animated Film
Elio
Little Amelie
Zootropolis 2
Best Adapted Screenplay
The Ballad of Wallis Island
Bugonia
Hamnet
One Battle After Another
Pillion
Best Documentary
2000 Meters to Andriivka
Apocalypse in the Tropics
Cover-Up
Mr. Nobody Against Putin
The Perfect Neighbour
Best Editing
A House of Dynamite
F1
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Best Production Design
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Best Sound
F1
Frankenstein
One Battle After Another
Sinner
Warfare
Best Special Visual Effects
Avatar: Fire and Ash
F1
Frankenstein
How to Train Your Dragon
The Lost Bus
Outstanding Contribution to British Cinema
Claire Binns
The Anker Solix C1000 power station is on sale right now at Amazon — save over $300
SAVE $370: As of Feb. 23, the Anker Solix C1000 is on sale for $429.99 at Amazon. That’s a 46% discount on the list price.
The winter weather isn’t done with just yet. If you’re in a storm prone area, a portable power station is always a good thing to have in your back pocket. And as of Feb. 23, the Anker Solix C1000 is back on sale at Amazon. Right now you can get this popular model for $429 at Amazon.
And with a name like Anker, you know you’re getting reliable power. It charges fast, reaching 80% in just 43 minutes and it can fully recharge in under an hour using AC. There’s also various upgrade options to add solar panels which make recharge times even faster.
It has a 2,400W output and 11 ports, so it’s capable of running most household appliances, and several at once. And despite its power, it’s compact. It’s a great option for power backup on vacations or camping trips. It’s also a long-term investment, with its LiFePO4 battery designed to last up to 10 years with thousands of charge cycles.
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The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins review: Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe are a match made in comedy heaven
Whatever mad scientist is responsible for bringing together Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe, you have my sincerest thanks.
The two star in NBC’s The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, a sports mockumentary from 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt‘s Robert Carlock and Sam Means. At first glance, Morgan and Radcliffe may seem like an unexpected pair: one a boisterous comedy legend, the other the lead of one of the most successful fantasy franchises of all time. Yet their odd-couple dynamic turns Reggie Dinkins into pure gold.
What’s The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins about?
Credit: Scott Gries / NBC
Morgan plays Reggie Dinkins, a former running back for the New York Jets whose career imploded after a gambling scandal. Years later, he’s ready for an image rehabilitation, so he enlists Academy Award–winning director Arthur Tobin (Radcliffe) to make a documentary about his life.
Of course, what Reggie wants and what Arthur wants are two very different things. Reggie wants to look perfect, scripting out his every on-camera move. Arthur wants the truth, hoping to paint a picture of the man behind the public disgrace. That contrast — as well as their clashing worlds of pro sports and documentary filmmaking — fuels Morgan and Radcliffe’s irresistible chemistry.
Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe lead an incredible cast.
Credit: Scott Gries / NBC
From SNL to 30 Rock, there’s no denying Morgan’s hilarity. Radcliffe, too, has shown off his comedic chops in projects like Miracle Workers and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs the Reverend. While their Reggie Dinkins characters gel like rubber and glue at first, Morgan and Radcliffe are the comedy equivalent of peanut butter and jelly: perfectly complementary, and a joy to savor.
Morgan brings a lot of his heightened 30 Rock zaniness to Reggie, dropping outrageous line reads that will burn in your brain. Radcliffe often plays more of the straight man to Morgan’s documentary-staging hijinks, but Reggie Dinkins quickly reveals that Arthur isn’t as buttoned-up as he appears. Whether he’s crashing out on a Marvel movie set or joyfully jazz scatting, there’s a high-energy dork beneath Arthur’s auteur surface, and Radcliffe brings that to life with gusto.
Morgan and Radcliffe are joined by a cast of comedy heavy hitters, including Bobby Moynihan as Reggie’s best friend Rusty and Erika Alexander as Reggie’s ex-wife and manager Monica. Moynihan is perfect as a lovably daffy wild card, and Alexander works wonders as a savvy businesswoman whose competitiveness is ready to jump out at any moment. Rounding out the main cast are Precious Way as Reggie’s fiancée Brina and Jalyn Hall as Reggie and Monica’s son Carmelo. The two younger actors fit right at home in this cast of more established names, and the result is an ensemble that blends brilliantly right off the bat.
The Rise and Fall of Reggie Dinkins is catnip for 30 Rock fans.
Credit: Scott Gries / NBC
Between Morgan, Carlock, and Means’ involvement, Reggie Dinkins spoke to my 30 Rock-loving soul. The show keeps up 30 Rock‘s same lightning-fast clip, peppered with unexpected, biting pop culture references and cutaway gags that will have you gasping for air. Clips from Reggie’s spokesperson days recall Jenna Maroney’s strangest advertisement work, while a glimpse of Reggie’s music career has me hoping for a “Werewolf Bar Mitzvah”-level banger down the line. (Brina’s ultra-catchy Reggie jingle, used as the song’s theme, is already an earworm.)
Reggie Dinkins being a mockumentary does switch up the 30 Rock formula a bit, adding in confessionals and some The Office-style Jim looks to camera. Carlock and Means have already proven they can nail the mockumentary style thanks to episodes like 30 Rock‘s reality show parody “Queen of Jordan” or Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt‘s true crime riff “Party Monster.” Their familiarity with the genre gets a bigger chance to shine across a full season, especially as they bring behind-the-scenes characters like Arthur in front of the camera. Watching Arthur embrace being on-camera adds a new dimension to the show’s mockumentary approach, setting it apart from the strong crop of current mockumentary sitcoms like Abbott Elementary, St. Denis Medical, and The Paper. As a result, and with the inspired combination of Morgan and Radcliffe, Reggie Dinkins is a winning sitcom that feels both familiar and fresh.
End of today’s Mashable roundup.
