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YouTuber claims he bought a Galaxy S26 early: Everything revealed
Samsung’s newest flagship may already be out in the wild.
A tech YouTuber known as Sahil Karoul posted a 15-minute unboxing and hands-on video with what appears to be a genuine Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra device. The video was posted on Monday, just a couple of days before the Galaxy S26 lineup’s expected unveiling at Galaxy Unpacked on Wednesday afternoon. It should be noted that there is no definitive proof that the phone in the video is the real deal at this point, but it certainly looks believable.
Karoul claimed to have gotten the device ahead of its release date in a Dubai market. In an Instagram Reel, he shows himself paying cash for the device on the street outside a mobile store.
Credit: Sahil Karoul/YouTube
In the videos, you can see the basic design of the phone, which is pretty similar to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, though with a slightly more prominent rear camera bump. The phone in the video comes with an S-Pen, as Ultra models typically do. Perhaps the biggest reveal here is the first real (we think) look at the new Privacy Display feature in action. It makes the phone’s display less visible to anyone looking at it from a side angle. The Privacy Display feature can reportedly be turned on and off in the phone’s settings and doesn’t require a separate screen protector.
Aside from that, it’s hard to tell what else is new about the S26 Ultra from a short video that mostly focuses on comparing the phone to other popular smartphones. Karoul does show off some sample photos taken with the device’s camera near the end of the video, but as far as I can tell, there’s no sign of the unified AI image editor Samsung is hyping up prior to Galaxy Unpacked tomorrow.
All of this will be moot in a little more than 24 hours. Be patient, folks.
Finish all your home projects with $70 off the 298-piece Craftsman Mechanics Tool Set
SAVE $70: As of Feb. 24, get the Craftsman Mechanics Tool Set for $270 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $349. That’s a discount of 20%.
Looking for a good reason to jump in and tackle all your DIY projects at home? How about a shiny new tool kit? A new set of tools can be just the thing to give you the push you need to finish all those important things you’ve been saying you’d handle at home since, well, forever ago. And this sale at Amazon has everything you need to do it all and then some.
As of Feb. 24, get the Craftsman Mechanics Tool Set for $270 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $349. That’s $70 off and a discount of 20%.
This massive 298-piece set comes with a wide selection of options for you to add to your tool collection. It’s perfect for newbies just getting used to working on home projects as well as experts who need a hardy set of mechanical tools to rely on.
It includes 166 sockets, 23 wrenches, 29 additional accessories to support them, 3 ratchets, 33 specialty bits, and 44 hex keys to round the kit out. Plus, this assortment of ratchets, sockets, and wrenches as well as specialty bits come in a full polished chrome finish, with all the tools packed into plastic trays to help organize and store them.
You can’t do much better than this kit if you need to round out your tool set, and it’s a great option for beginners, too. Pick it up while it’s still on sale.
The 55-inch Samsung The Terrace QLED 4K outdoor TV is on sale at Amazon for $650 off
SAVE $650: The 55-inch Samsung The Terrace Partial Sun QLED 4K outdoor TV is on sale at Amazon for $2,847.99, down from the list price of $3,497.99. That’s a 19% discount.
The outside temp might not be cooperating today, but in a few months we’ll all be outside basking in the warmth of spring and summer. Although it feels far away, now is a great time to start making plans like booking flights, grabbing the campsite reservation, and making plans for how you’ll make the most of summer. If you love to spend time outdoors, there’s a unique deal in store today at Amazon.
As of Feb. 24, the 55-inch Samsung The Terrace Partial Sun QLED 4K outdoor TV is on sale for $2,847.99 at Amazon, marked down from the standard price of $3,497.99. That works out to a savings of $650 from a 19% discount.
If you don’t want to wait until dark to watch a movie outside on the portable projector this summer, you can go with a TV that’s designed to withstand heat, rain, and sun. Not many TV models have these qualities but Samsung, one of most trusted TV brands, makes The Terrace TV. Like the name suggests, The Terrace is capable of staying outdoors without getting damaged, and the display is capable of reaching a brightness you can see even on sunny afternoons. Today’s deal applies to the 55-inch model that’s happy to work in full or partially shaded outdoor areas.
Even in bright daylight, The Terrace Partial Sun is designed to display a bright and vivid 4K picture. The IP56 weatherproof rating will add protection from dust and water. Samsung also added an anti-reflection technology that’ll help reduce glare.
As a bonus, Amazon is offering free deluxe delivery and unpacking service, which usually costs $29.99. This service comes with free delivery into the room of your choice, unboxing, and removal of packaging, so you won’t need to battle with getting the box into the recycling bin.
If you’re thinking ahead about patio upgrades for this summer, a 55-inch Samsung The Terrace Partial Sun QLED 4K outdoor TV is a great idea. Since it works in bright daylight as resists damage from rain, you’ll be in great shape for spring and summer outdoor entertainment.
This Apple MacBook Air is down to under $200 in a limited-time deal
TL;DR: A quality refurbished Apple MacBook Air from 2017 with a 13.3-inch display, Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB SSD is on sale for $199.97 (reg. $999).
If you’re seeking a reliable laptop for everyday essentials without breaking the bank, this refurbished Apple MacBook Air deserves a look. The 2017 model is now just $199.97 (reg. $999), putting a familiar Apple device within reach. The sale ends on Feb. 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
This MacBook Air features a 13.3-inch widescreen display, a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB solid-state drive. That’s a solid spec list for day-to-day tasks like web browsing, email, streaming, document editing, and file management. Intel HD Graphics 6000 provides smooth video playback, while Wi-Fi and Bluetooth cover all standard connectivity needs. Apple estimates up to 12 hours of battery life, which is beneficial for marathon study sessions or travel days.
Each unit is quality refurbished and ships in Grade A or Grade B condition. That means it’s been thoroughly tested, cleaned, and restored to full working order, with cosmetic wear that varies by device. For anyone open to minor signs of previous use, the value compared to buying new is hard to beat.
This deal is great for students, remote workers with light tasks, or anyone who needs a secondary laptop for travel or home use. It works well for writing projects, résumé updates, or online learning, without the premium price or complexity of newer machines. The storage capacity is modest at 128GB, so it’s not the best fit for vast media libraries or heavy creative projects, but cloud storage or external drives help bridge that gap.
Get this refurbished 2017 MacBook Air while it’s on sale for $199.97 (reg. $999) through Feb. 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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Samsungs stellar 55-inch S90F OLED 4K TV is the cheapest its ever been
SAVE $702: As of Feb. 24, the Samsung 55-inch S90F OLED 4K TV is on sale for just $1,097.99 at Amazon. That’s 39% off its list price of $1,797.99 and its lowest price on record.
If you want the best picture quality you can get on a TV, you have to go with an OLED display. But as you can probably guess, these TVs tend to come with a steeper price tag — unless, of course, you find a great deal. That’s where we come in.
Our sister site CNET called the Samsung S90F the best OLED TV for most people and as of Feb. 24, it’s on sale for its best price ever. The thing is, Amazon’s listing doesn’t do it justice. It’s actually even more on sale than Amazon is letting on. The 55-inch model was originally $1,799.99 (as seen on Samsung’s website) and is down to just $1,097.99. So technically, you’re saving $702 (not $500, as the listing shows). That’s the lowest price on record.
Its OLED panel is stellar for watching movies with deep black levels and rich colors. And thanks to its AI processor, even lower-resolution shows and movies will look better with intelligent 4K upscaling. Gamers will also love that it offers support for 144Hz VRR, so there’s minimal lag time and no screen tearing. CNET’s Ty Pendlebury calls it “the holy grail for gamers.”
The Samsung 55-inch S90F OLED 4K TV is an expensive pick at list price, but a price cut of over $700 makes it much more attainable. And if you prioritize picture quality over other features, this is the TV to buy.
Dont wait — Walmart just dropped the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Mini Tin Display for under $130
TL;DR: Walmart has dropped the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Mini Tin Display for $129.70. You need to be signed up to Walmart+ to shop this exclusive deal.
Walmart is dropping exclusive Pokémon TCG collectibles for Pokémon Day 2026. These drops take place at 10 a.m. ET on Feb. 23-26. You need to be signed up to Walmart+ to shop these exclusive deals, so make sure your membership is active before the next deal goes live.
The week started off strongly with Ascended Heroes ETBs going for just $59.99 on Walmart. That’s considerably cheaper than you could find over on TCGplayer, giving collectors reason to believe that what’s to come will offer real value.
On Feb. 24, Walmart has dropped the Ascended Heroes Mini Tin Display for just $129.70. A Walmart+ membership is required and you’re limited to five orders per account. Stock will move fast now it’s live, with a lot of shoppers reporting that they missed out on the first drop. It’s always a battle to secure stock before bots and scalpers, but these drops seem particularly brutal.
In each Ascended Heroes Mini Tin, you’ll find two Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes booster packs, one sticker sheet, and a Pokémon art card showing the art from this Mini Tin. With this display bundle, you get 10 units.
Act fast to score the best Pokémon Day deals on Walmart this week.
Walmart is dropping exclusive Pokémon TCG collectibles for Pokémon Day 2026 — heres how to buy
TL:DR: Walmart is dropping exclusive Pokémon TCG collectibles over four consecutive days before Pokémon Day 2026. New products drop at 10 a.m. ET on Feb. 23-26 for Walmart+ members.
Pokémon Day is an annual celebration of all things Pokémon. It is held every year on Feb. 27 to mark the release of the original game in Japan. You can expect a lot of exciting announcements and product launches to go live on the big day, but there’s actually no need to wait.
Walmart is dropping exclusive Pokémon TCG collectibles over four consecutive days before Pokémon Day 2026. These new products will drop at 10 a.m. ET on Feb. 23-26.
You do need to be a Walmart+ member to shop these exclusive drops — it’s easy to sign up and this should hopefully limit the impact of bots and scalpers. These products will likely sell fast, so if you’re interested in shopping, we recommend signing up well before the next drop. You don’t want to be going through the sign-up process when stock is disappearing before your eyes.
The first drop on Feb. 23 featured Ascended Heroes ETBs. Walmart+ members could score these boxes for $59.99 — way below the $120 price point on TCGplayer. This product is now back to $147.99 on Walmart.
There’s a lot of speculation about what products are going to featured in these drops. If rumours are to be believed, Pokémon fans can expect Ascended Heroes Mini Tin Displays, Journey Together Booster Bundle, and Destined Rivals Booster Bundles to go live this week.
Make sure your Walmart+ subscription is live, clear your schedule, and stock up ahead of Pokémon Day 2026.
How teens really feel about AI and their future
Whether or not their parents realize it, nearly two-thirds of American teens say they use artificial intelligence chatbots for activities including homework help, research, video creation, fun and entertainment, casual conversation, and emotional support or advice, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center.
The study’s survey of 1,458 U.S. teens and their parents last fall also revealed that the young participants had considered the complex tradeoffs of using AI. Nearly a third of respondents said that AI will positively affect society over the next two decades while a quarter of them believed it would have a negative impact.
The optimistic survey participants believed AI would lead to gains in efficiency, productivity, and learning. Those with a less hopeful outlook noted the risks of over-reliance on AI, job and creativity loss, and the threat of not being able to discern what’s real and what’s AI-generated.
“It will meet the needs of almost everything,” said one anonymous male survey respondent. “Answers to the hardest questions. No need for research!”
A skeptical teen girl had a different take: “People will be afraid to be creative, or won’t see a need for it anymore. It makes people lazy and takes away jobs.”
Overall, 36 percent of teens thought AI would benefit them personally whereas 15 percent expected the technology would have a negative influence on their lives. A third anticipated both positive and negative outcomes.
Colleen McClain, a senior researcher at the Pew Research Center, told Mashable that the findings contrast the center’s past research on adults, who tend to be more pessimistic about the long-term implications of AI adoption.
“We see teens are, yes, kind of navigating this rapidly changing world,” McClain said. “They’re making up their minds about how they feel, but they have some predictions for society into the future.”
The reality of how teens are using AI
Nikki Iyer, co-chair of the youth-led advocacy coalition Design It For Us, said she felt the report reflected what she sees in her day-to-day life as both an organizer and a third-year college student at the University of California, Berkeley.
She was unsurprised that 54 percent of the teens surveyed said they used AI for homework help.
“If you walk around the cafe, odds are you will see probably [that] percentage,” consulting a chatbot for schoolwork, Iyer said.
Yet, only 1 in 10 surveyed said they completed all or most of their assignments with the technology’s support.
The finding starkly highlights one of Iyer’s personal concerns about youth AI use: Cognitive outsourcing and the possible decline in critical thinking as a result. She believes AI literacy is essential for avoiding the pitfalls of over-reliance on the technology for thinking tasks.
The survey also illustrated emerging differences between teens depending on their race, ethnicity, and income.
Black and Hispanic teens, for example, were more likely to use chatbots in general and for schoolwork compared to white teens. Additionally, 21 percent of Black teens said they turned to AI chatbots for emotional support or advice compared to about one in 10 Hispanic and white teens.
Income also appears to be associated with how often teens use AI for schoolwork. Twenty percent of teens living in households making less than $30,000 a year said an AI chatbot helped them do most or all of their homework. Only 7 percent of teens in higher-earning households reported the same behavior.
AI and youth exploitation
Iyer, 20, acknowledges that AI could benefit student learning, but she wants to ensure the balance of power tilts away from design choices that undermine young people’s agency and attention span.
“I think the problem comes when we are serving AI, and we are being exploited by AI, and AI is using us to fulfill a mission of a corporation,” she said.
Iyer believes it’s critical for young people to help shape the future of AI through organizing, lobbying, and providing direct feedback to designers who create AI products. Design It For Us has previously backed AI safety, transparency, and accountability legislation in New York and California.
Notably, the Pew Research report didn’t ask whether teens seek mental health advice from chatbots or use them for romantic role-play.
Parents of teens who consulted ChatGPT about their mental health and suicidal feelings prior to taking their own lives have sued OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, alleging that the product coached their child on how to die. OpenAI has denied the allegations in one of the cases.
Separately, the online safety platform Aura, which monitors teen users as part of its family or kids membership, recently published a report showing how tweens and teens engage in romantic role-play with chatbots.
Sexual and romantic conversations with chatbots peaked at age 13, amounting to 63 percent of their exchanges. Those messages often turned violent. But Aura also found that role-playing decreased significantly after age 15.
Earlier this year, Character.AI, a chatbot platform popular with teens, settled lawsuits filed by bereaved parents alleging that the company’s chatbots contributed to their children’s suicide deaths. In some cases, those chatbots exchanged sexually explicit messages with the teen users. Character.AI stopped permitting teens to engage in open-ended conversations with chatbots in late 2025.
The Pew Research study also suggests that parents are unaware of their children’s AI use. Though two-thirds of teens reported using chatbots, their parents offered a much lower estimate of that figure, at 51 percent.
“We do find that some parents are relatively in the dark,” McClain said.
Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April 2025 filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.
Netflixs Pride and Prejudice teaser has bewitched us
Jane Austen fans, set your sights to dining at Rosings ninefold, as Netflix’s adaptation of Pride and Prejudice has a teaser.
In the 40-second video above, we get our first look at Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet and Jack Lowden as Mr Darcy, the Regency romance protagonists to rival them all. We spy Lizzie embracing the dawn (very Joe Wright version-coded), Darcy on horseback, Darcy seemingly at his grand home of Pemberley watching a carriage leave (very hand flex-coded), flashes of ballroom yearning, and some Gladiator-style hand shots. I wish to say something sensible about the latter, but I know not how.
But that’s all we get. Has Netflix no consideration for my poor nerves?
Looks like we’ll have to wait for the full trailer to see the rest of the cast, which includes Olivia Colman and Rufus Sewell as Mrs and Mr Bennet, Fiona Shaw as Lady Catherine de Bourg, Freya Mavor as Jane Bennet, Daryl McCormack as Mr. Bingley, Louis Partridge as Mr. Wickham, Jamie Demetriou as Mr. Collins, Rhea Norwood as Lydia Bennet, Siena Kelly as Caroline Bingley, and newcomers Hopey Parish and Hollie Avery as Mary and Kitty Bennet, respectively.
Written by Dolly Alderton (Everything I Know About Love) and directed by Euros Lyn (Heartstopper), the upcoming series will have six episodes, the same number as the iconic 1995 BBC adaptation starring Jennifer Ehle, Colin Firth, and a pond-soaked shirt.
You’ve still time to plan your feast of exemplary vegetables, as Pride and Prejudice hits Netflix in autumn 2026.
Is ChatGPT Changing the Way We Write?
Generative AI is doing a lot of harm – environmental, privacy-related, potentially even affecting the brain activity of those who use it all too often. So the demise of a punctuation mark may seem to pale in comparison, but this doesn’t mean that it doesn’t matter. In this video, we explore whether ChatGPT is killing the em-dash, its centuries-old tradition in English writing, and what the future of the ‘ChatGPT hyphen’ could look like.
Backrooms teaser brings an internet urban legend to terrifying life
Haunted houses are out. Liminal spaces are in.
That’s the case in A24‘s upcoming horror movie Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons. Backrooms adapts Parsons’ viral 2022 YouTube short films of the same name, which were in turn inspired by the internet urban legend of the Backrooms.
The term “the Backrooms” originated in 2019, when an anonymous 4chan user used it to describe an eerie photo of an empty HobbyTown. They said that if you leave, or “noclip” out of, reality, you’ll arrive in the Backrooms, a nightmare of moist carpet smell and buzzing fluorescent lighting.
That description has since become a copypasta, and it’s inspired the internet to create more Backrooms lore. Now, there are levels to the Backrooms, as well as strange entities that inhabit them.
Parsons’ original short film brings this lore to life through harrowing found footage of endless hallways and rooms. Based on the feature-length Backrooms‘ teaser, it looks like the original film will continue to do just that.
The teaser descends through a variety of iterations of the same, unremarkable room. Each time it goes down a level, though, something feels off. A couch melts into the floor. Windows open onto wall. The door vanishes, then takes a weird shape. All the while, a voiceover reveals that this space “remembers” these rooms as it builds them.
“And the more it remembers something, the less it does,” the teaser reveals. Consider us spooked.
Backrooms stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell.
Backrooms hits theaters May 29.
How to watch Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand in the 2026 T20 World Cup online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand 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 second round of Super 8 fixtures from the 2026 T20 World Cup showcases some really interesting matchups, including Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand.
Neither side could register a win in their opening fixtures, but in fairness to New Zealand, they’re match with Pakistan was abandoned due to rain. Sri Lanka were beaten by an impressive England. This all-important clash could decide whether or not these teams progress to the semi-final stage. A defeat for hosts Sri Lanka will guarantee their exit. It’s win or bust at this point.
If you want to watch Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand?
Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand in the 2026 T20 World Cup starts at 8:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 25. This game takes place at the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium.
How to watch Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand for free
Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand 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 Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand 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.
Get a 57-inch 4K Samsung gaming monitor for its best-ever price at Amazon — includes a free copy of Resident Evil Requiem
TL;DR: The Samsung 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 Dual 4K gaming monitor has dropped to $1,499.99 at Amazon, a massive $800 discount and includes a free game code for Resident Evil Requiem.
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If you’ve been waiting for one of Samsung’s most outrageous ultrawide gaming monitors to dip to a more affordable price, you should know that for a limited time, you can get a code for one of 2026’s most anticipated games thrown in for free.
As of Feb. 24, the 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 (G95NC) is down to $1,499.99 at Amazon, slashing $800 off its $2,299.99 list price. That’s a 35% discount on what Samsung calls the world’s “first Dual UHD monitor” — and includes a free code of Resident Evil Requiem on PC.
What’s more, this is the lowest-ever price we’ve seen for this monitor — as confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel. Resident Evil Requiem is among the most hyped games of the year, out in just three days at the time of writing on Feb. 27. Normally priced at $69.99 on Steam, this is a seriously nice sweetener.
A display of this size is essentially two 4K monitors fused into one massive 7680×2160 panel with a dramatic 1,000R curve. The immersive wraparound design is paired with a 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time via DisplayPort 2.1, making it a powerhouse for competitive gaming and high-end PCs that can push it to its limits.
In addition, Samsung’s Quantum Matrix Mini-LED technology and VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification help the Neo G9 deliver striking brightness, deep contrast, and improved local dimming across its enormous screen. AMD FreeSync Premium Pro also supports fast-moving scenes that look smooth and tear-free.
The limited-time Amazon promotion on the included PC code for Resident Evil Requiem is running through Aug. 23, 2026, while supplies last. After your monitor ships, Amazon will email redemption instructions within two business days.
In case you’re also shopping for an OLED monitor, the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 is also close to its best-ever price on Amazon. For a smaller alternative, the 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 is still $200 off.
John Oliver gleefully reacts to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsors arrest photo
Following the latest release of the Epstein files, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on his birthday in relation to misconduct in a public office — and the photo taken of him after he was released under investigation is truly one for the history books.
“I think it might be one of the best photos ever taken,” says John Oliver in the Late Night with Seth Meyers clip above. “I know it’s early in the year, but you know towards the end of the year they do Photo of the Year, and it’s often of like a frog leaping off a lily pad, or you know an eagle in flight with something in its mouth. Sure…but is it gonna be better than that?“
The image, taken through the windshield of a Range Rover, shows Mountbatten-Windsor slumped in the backseat, leaving police custody.
“That thousand yard stare with Dr Evil hands, it’s just…there’s nothing I don’t like about it,” Oliver says. “What’s been so confounding about the Epstein files is seeing people who feel they’re untouchable not being touched. And I think seeing someone like that in that position is why I love that image so much. I think it’s high art.”
Elsewhere, Stephen Colbert had similar thoughts.
The TCL 75-Inch Class QM6K Mini LED QLED TV is over $200 off at Amazon
SAVE OVER $200: As of Feb. 24, the TCL 75-Inch Class QM6K Mini LED QLED 4K TV has dropped to $797.99 at Amazon. This is $202 off its list price of $999.99.
If this is the year you’ve been hoping to upgrade to a massive TV, Amazon has some discounts worth considering. The sleek TCL 75-Inch Class QM6K Mini LED QLED 4K TV is among them, which offers great picture quality alongside a huge screen size.
As of Feb. 24, the TCL 75-Inch Class QM6K Mini LED QLED 4K TV is on sale for $797.99 at Amazon. This is just over $200 off its full list price of $999.99, but it’s marked as a limited-time deal right now. That means it might not stay at this discounted price for long, so you’ll want to be quick to add it to your digital shopping cart.
And what better way to watch all of the great shows and films on streaming this year than on this massive 75-inch TCL screen? It’s not just its screen size that’s worth celebrating, though. It also boasts 4K resolution and QD-Mini LED technology that make images on screen really shine with crisp clarity and vibrant colors. It even supports Dolby Vision technology for an added visual boost, along with Dolby Atmos audio that treats your ears to high-quality sound.
Picture quality comes through smooth thanks to a 144hz Refresh Rate and up to 288hz Variable Gaming Refresh Rate. On top of all that, it’s a smart Google TV, so you can easily access your favorite streaming apps from the home screen.
Again, this limited-time deal may not be available for long. Act fast to save on the TCL 75-Inch Class QM6K Mini LED QLED 4K TV at Amazon.
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.
You get the sense that neither side has really hit top form. England struggled to wins over Nepal, Italy, and Scotland in the group stage, and Pakistan came close to losing out to the Netherlands in the first game of the tournament. Could this be the moment for these teams to find something extra? Pakistan need it most, as a defeat here would make it almost impossible for them to progress.
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
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The Magic: The Gathering Bloomburrow Play Booster Box is over $60 off at Amazon
TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Bloomburrow Play Booster Box is now down to $139.25 at Amazon, shaving nearly $65 off its $203.40 list price.
We’ve been lucky enough to see a good share of Magic: The Gathering discounts on Amazon lately, but this one might top the rest, as it gives you 32% off a staggering 36 packs. As of Feb. 24, the Magic: The Gathering Bloomburrow Play Booster Box has dropped to $139.25 at Amazon, knocking nearly $65 off its $203.40 list price.
This deal almost brings the Play Booster Box to its TCGplayer market price. Price tracker camelcamelcamel has also confirmed this is the lowest price we’ve seen this year.
As an expansion to the beloved trading card game, Bloomburrow trades sprawling interplanar warfare for a cozy, storybook-inspired setting where mice, frogs, bats, birds, squirrels, and other woodland creatures defend their valley from raging elemental forces. It’s a tonal shift that resonated with longtime fans and newcomers alike.
The Play Booster Box includes 36 Play Boosters for a total of 504 cards. Each pack contains 14 Magic cards, 1-4 rares or mythics, 3-5 uncommons, 6-9 commons, and at least one Traditional Foil card. There’s also a chance at foil lands, Borderless Mythic Planeswalkers (in under 1% of boosters), and exclusive Art cards. At roughly $3.86 per pack, this is one of the most affordable ways to draft Bloomburrow right now.
As for MTG deals on other expansions, you can still save $7 on Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Play Boosters. For more boxes of packs at a great price, you can get the MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box for $124.98 on Amazon.
Jon Stewart goes on a brutal 3-minute rant about Punch the monkey
The internet is rooting for Punch, the tiny abandoned monkey who found comfort with a stuffed toy — but Jon Stewart has other ideas.
“Hear me out: I understand, and it’s adorable, and he’s breaking my heart. But that being said…who are we to question the wisdom of the tribe? No! I’m just saying! They’re the ones that know him best. They’ve decided he’s problematic!” says Stewart in the Daily Show clip above, before turning on his groaning audience.
“What the f***? Oh, you know better? You know monkeys better than the monkeys, is that it? All the little monkey experts decided, in the middle of a blizzard, to come here tonight? Let me tell you something! No, f*** all y’all! Who are we to question their lived experience for our parasocial attachment?! I mean look, they decided! The mom, the elders, the juniors…even that f***ing stuffed monkey looks like, ‘Hey, I don’t want to be here.'”
The good news? Ichikawa City Zoo says Punch is doing OK.
Cord cutters should get a digital antenna if they havent already
ClearStream Flex Amplified
(save $18.11)
Mohu Lead Amplified
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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.
The Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box hits its record-low price at Amazon — save almost $40
TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box has dropped to $124.98 at Amazon — nearly $40 off its $164.70 list price and its lowest-ever price.
Catching a brand-new set of Magic: The Gathering trading cards at a record-low price doesn’t happen often, but Lorwyn Eclipsed’s key selection of Play Boosters has taken us by surprise. As of Feb. 24, the Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box is down to $124.98 at Amazon, shaving almost $40 off its $164.70 list price and undercutting its previous discounts.
The new price tag is not only the Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box’s lowest-ever price on Amazon, as confirmed via camelcamelcamel, but also pushes it below market price vs. TCGplayer. What’s more, this Amazon listing beats any listing on TCGplayer when shipping costs are added.
This record-breaking price gets you 30 Play Boosters, each packed with 14 cards and designed specifically for Limited formats like Draft and Sealed. Every pack includes one traditional foil card, plus 1-4 cards of rare or higher rarity, with a slim chance at a foil borderless mythic rare for collectors chasing big pulls. It’s a type of expansion setup that balances competitive play with the thrill of cracking packs just to see what you’ll find.
Lorwyn Eclipsed returns players to the dual-aspect plane of Lorwyn and Shadowmoor, blending radiant high fantasy with darker, chaotic magic. You can expect to see fan-favorite creature types like Kithkin, boggarts, merrow, and Elves alongside new and returning mechanics. The set leans heavily into the tension between eternal day and perpetual night, giving longtime fans a nostalgic revisit while offering newer players a start to the game that’s both visually striking and, most importantly, still fun.
In other Magic: The Gathering deals, you can still get the MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender Collector Booster Box Beginner Box for at least 20% off at Amazon. Plus, you can score a three-pack lot of Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Play Boosters for only $24.97.
The Segway Cube 2000 power station is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save over $350
SAVE OVER $350: As of Feb. 24, the Segway Portable Power Station Cube 2000 is back to its lowest-ever price of $538.99 at Amazon. This 40% discount saves you $361 off its list price of $899.99.
If you’re planning ahead for camping trips and outdoor adventures this spring, a portable power station is worth considering. At the moment, Amazon is offering quite a few discounts on various models, making now a great time to buy. In particular, the Segway Portable Power Station Cube 2000 has dropped back to its lowest-ever price at the retailer.
While it’s usually listed for $899.99, the Segway Portable Power Station Cube 2000 is marked down to $538.99 at Amazon. This deal saves you $361 on list price.
A portable power station like this isn’t just helpful for having around on a camping trip. It’s also great backup power for your home in the event of a bad storm or other emergency. The Segway Portable Power Station Cube 2000 packs quite a punch when it comes to power, offering 2,200W AC power that’s extendable to 4,400W with the R-drive function. It’s also equipped with multiple ports for charging, including three AC outputs, a car outlet, two DC5525, four 18W USB Type-A, and two 100W USB Type-C.
This power station boasts quite a hefty build. It comes with a durable LiFePO4 battery and features an IP56 rating for water and dust protection. So no matter where you take it this year, it can handle tough environments.
If a portable power station has been on your shopping list, don’t miss out on this limited-time deal on the Segway Portable Power Station Cube 2000 at Amazon.
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for February 24, 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 Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026:
Across
Goosebumps-inducing
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The answer is Scary.
Buddy, informally
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The answer is Homie.
Rub off, as pencil markings
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The answer is Erase.
Enjoys a quiet weekend morning, perhaps
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The answer is Lazes.
David Szalay novel that won the 2025 Booker Prize
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The answer is Flesh.
Down
Section of a bookcase
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The answer is Shelf.
Color similar to salmon that’s also named for a sea creature
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The answer is Coral.
Leave speechless
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The answer is Amaze.
Gets out of bed
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The answer is Rises.
“Uff-da!”
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The answer is Yeesh.
If you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.
Jimmy Kimmel responds to Trump attacking him in a fundraising email
There’s no love lost between Jimmy Kimmel and Donald Trump, and it doesn’t look like the relationship will be healing anytime soon.
In the clip above the late night show host breaks down a recent fundraising email reportedly sent by the president to his followers in which he attacks Kimmel with insults and calls Jimmy Kimmel Live! a “failing late night show.”
“He thinks he can sit in his Hollywood studio and laugh at the greatest political movement in the history of our country,” reads Trump’s letter, per Kimmel. The host’s response? “Yeah, he does.”
The email ends, as Kimmel reads, “Join my MAGA Rally Blitz now & I’ll add you to my exclusive 2026 MAGA Membership!“
“Well, that is tempting,” says Kimmel. “We could be part of his MAGA Rally Blitz. What even is that? It’s like something you order at Dairy Queen, right? But please, give until his feelings don’t hurt anymore, folks. Why is a president in his second term even sending fundraising emails?”
Why does my robot vacuum suck now? Well, whens the last time you cleaned it?
Robot vacuums are clutch when they’re working correctly — and uniquely infuriating when they’re not. (A broken dishwasher could hardly incite the rage of stepping on crumbs that a robot vacuum should have easily sucked up.) If your robot vacuum isn’t cleaning your floors as well as it used to, consider how long it’s been since you cleaned your robot vacuum.
Obviously, general lifespan also plays a role in a robot vacuum’s declining abilities. Most robot vacuums last between three and six years, inevitably suffering from normal wear and tear, aging tech, and batteries that probably get worse over time. But if it’s a relatively recent purchase, sudden crappy performance could really just be your robot vacuum begging to be cleaned.
I tried the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow: It’s cracked the code to roller mopping along edges
A monthly maintenance routine is the best way to keep your vacuum in peak condition for as long as possible. From weird noises to loss of suction, here’s a checklist for when your robot vacuum is acting up.
My robot vacuum is just pushing dirt around
Loss of suction doesn’t necessarily mean that your robot vacuum is on the fritz. The “set and forget” tagline is a great selling point for self-emptying robot vacuums, but taking it too literally is a recipe for some sort of blockage that weakens suction power. There are a few inner parts that could be jammed here.
Check the brushes: Long hair starts to spool around the vacuum’s brush roll after a few months, even on vacuums with elite anti-tangle brush rolls. That wrapped hair can get so thick that it physically constricts the brush from spinning correctly, preventing optimal debris and hair pickup. (I’ve also experienced a similar incident with fake snow yanked from underneath our Christmas tree.) Every week or two, flip the vacuum over and pull or cut out any hairs that are caught.
Check the filter: Neglecting a vacuum’s filter is a universal habit for robot vacuum and stick vacuum owners, despite the fact that a clogged vacuum filter is guaranteed to affect suction power. If the filter is caked with dust bunnies, the motor doesn’t have the breathing room to pull air in to create suction in the first place. The gray gunk builds up way faster than you probably think.
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The filter really should be rinsed and air dried at least every two weeks, more often if you have multiple pets (or allergies). They’re typically located under the hood near the dustbin. Most robot vacuums come with a replacement filter in the box.
Check the dust bins and dust pathways: A full dustbin is probably the most “duh” maintenance issue that might cause your robot vacuum to spit debris back out. Plus, most self-emptying robot apps will alert you when the dust bin needs to be replaced. But you’ll also want to ensure that no dust pathways are backed up, like the opening where debris enters the vacuum or where debris sucks out of the vacuum into the dock.
Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable
Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable
Two heavy-duty mopping tests that I’ve conducted recently resulted in finding dried queso and strawberry daiquiri crusted along the pathways of two high-end robot vacuums. Not only was it vomit-inducing, but a reminder of how easily parts can get plugged up.
My robot vacuum is making a weird noise
You know what your robot vacuum sounds like normally. So if you’re hearing a sudden clanking sound, or it has just gotten really loud out of nowhere, there’s probably something trapped underneath. Most times, it’s a large or awkwardly-shaped object that the vacuum probably shouldn’t have tried to suck up. It might be wedged somewhere on the bottom of the vac or already rattling around inside the dustbin.
Off the top of my head, I’ve had to rescue mini nail files, skincare spray caps, twist ties, and a spider ring from the bottom of a robot vacuum. If you have cats, don’t underestimate the variety of small plastic items that could be lingering around the house.
One of my cats loves playing with bobby pins, specifically via bolting behind furniture or through her tunnel to chase them across the hardwood floor. I try my best to pick them all up before sending a robot vacuum out to clean, but I occasionally miss a few rogue ones. Once, the Dreame X60 Max Ultra was mopping my kitchen and making an uncharacteristically unsavory scraping sound. I flipped it over to find three bobby pins stuck to the magnets in the middle of the rotating mopping pads.
Your robot vacuum app should warn you if there’s a major clog involving a sock, but smaller soft items like tissues or pet toys could also cause a weird rumble.
My robot vacuum’s mopping pad stinks
There’s a large crowd who want a robot vacuum that doesn’t mop. Keeping up with mildewy mopping pads and leaky water tanks just isn’t worth it to them. That’s valid, especially when we’re talking about super basic 2-in-1 models that don’t wash and dry their own mopping pads. But even the best robot vacuum and mop combos can get gross if they’re not taken care of properly,
Most of us are all too familiar with the smell of damp clothes that were accidentally left in the washing machine overnight. Damp mopping pads get similarly stinky being tucked away against the floor or the wall of a dock — even self-washing mopping pads start to develop a brown tint and need a legitimate laundry day once every month or so.
Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable
The good news is that almost all robot vacuum mopping pads are machine washable. It’ll be attached by velcro, magnets, or a clicking or sliding mechanism. Most vacuums come with a backup pad in the box, so you don’t have to wait for the other one to be ready. Roller mops usually pop out of the bottom of the vacuum with the click of a button, and you can wash those by hand with dish soap. I also use my emotional support hypochlorous acid spray, which is an extremely effective, non-toxic odor eliminator and disinfectant.
Alternatively, the dock itself might be gross.
The mopping pad bay where the robot vacuum parks to charge can become a breeding ground for bacteria if it’s not wiped out every week or so. Aside from the small chunk of time that the robot vacuum is out cleaning, that area doesn’t see the light of day. The airflow used to dry the mopping pads isn’t enough to completely air out the moisture-prone space, covered in layers of nastiness that your robot vacuum brought back from countless cleaning runs.
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After I sent the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller to clean up spilled strawberry daiquiri, I found a few pink splatters both on the underside of the vacuum itself and on the dock’s mop tray. Until I gave both a good clean, there was a faint smell of strawberry in the dock and wherever the Aqua10 was mopping. I wasn’t about to walk barefoot on that.
If there’s a lot of shedding in your household, soggy clumps of pet hair could end up blocking the fan vents altogether, potentially leading to a malfunctioning drying system.
My robot vacuum is suddenly getting lost
If the issue is related to charging or not turning on at all, you’ll want to check the warranty or chat with customer service. Not all cleaning tips can troubleshoot technological or software errors. However, navigational blips could be due to something as simple as dirty sensors — a frequently-used robot vacuum encounters plenty of various splatters and puffs of dust. Use a microfiber cloth to gently wipe the lenses on the front, as well as sensors located in the dock near the charging magnets.
Moving furniture around can trip a smart mapping robot vacuum up, though most premium robot vacuums from 2025 and 2026 can update their maps in real time if they notice a change in a room’s layout.
I once tried to move a robot vacuum a foot away from its original spot in the corner, merely facing it toward a different wall so I could put a lamp in the old spot. The vac got confused enough that it gave up on getting back to the dock, requiring a total re-map.
Act fast to score the Skyrover S1 Mini Drone for its best-ever price at Amazon — save over $80
SAVE OVER $80: As of Feb. 24, the Skyrover S1 Mini Drone has dropped back to its lowest-ever price of $268.99 at Amazon. This 23% discount saves you $80.01 on list price.
With spring right around the corner, we can all start speningd a little more time outside. And if you’re hoping to use some of that time to send a fancy new drone into the sky, now is a great time to grab one on sale. Amazon has some excellent deals available at the moment, including on the Skyrover S1 Mini Drone.
As of Feb. 24, Amazon has slashed the price on the Skyrover S1 Mini Drone from $349 to $268.99. This marks a return to the drone’s lowest-ever price at the retailer. What better time to pick it up?
The Skyrover S1 Mini Drone captures crisply detailed and colorful images and videos, as it supports 4K/60fps video and 8K/48MP photos. It also has cool features that help it navigate the skies safely, such as forward obstacle avoidance which prevents it from running into anything, and a Smart Return-to-Home feature that helps it fly back to its original takeoff spot. That way, you don’t have to worry about losing it.
This drone also boasts up to 40 minutes of flight time per battery, so you have plenty of time to explore and capture what interests you before it needs a recharge. Again, it’s currently listed as a limited-time deal at Amazon. You might need to act fast to secure this low price.
If you’re curious what other options are worth checking out, the DJI Neo drone is another pick that has hit its lowest price at Amazon. Check it out, and be quick to make a move on your favorite model.
Verizon is giving away the new Google Pixel 10a for free — heres how to get yours
SAVE $499: If you pre-order the Google Pixel 10a through Verizon, you’ll get the mobile device for free when you open a new line.
OK, let’s get into it. This is indeed one of those “free” deals that actually isn’t free because you need to spend money to qualify for the giveaway. We’re guilty. Lock us up and throw away the key. You don’t get anything for free these days, so we’re doing our best. We’re doing our best, OK?
The Google Pixel 10a retails for $499 and is currently available for preorder. By all means, secure your preorder and pay full price for the privilege. But savvy shoppers should know that if you pre-order the Google Pixel 10a with Verizon, you can get Google’s latest midrange phone for free when you open a new line.
Usually these “free” deals offered by mobile carriers are locked behind the most expensive plans, but that’s not the case here. To get the free Google Pixel 10a with Verizon, you can add the phone to the Unlimited Welcome ($55 per month), Unlimited Plus ($70 per month), or Unlimited Ultimate ($80 per month) plan.
The Google Pixel 10a launches on March 5 — that’s when Verizon will ship the smartphone. There is a one-time $40 activation fee, but once you pay that off, the only thing you’ll have to pay is the monthly service plan cost.
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From Mashable’s hands-on with Google Pixel 10a, Joe Maldonado said “the Pixel 10a is looking like another high-value mid-range phone from a company that’s gotten very, very good at making those in recent years” and “delivers modest upgrades over its predecessor.” If you’re keen to get your hands on this new smartphone, we strongly suggest you check out Verizon’s latest offer.
These are the top 4 robot vacuums for carpet after passing the cat hair test on my rugs
Do robot vacuums work well on carpet?
Yes, several top robot vacuums that I’ve tested do a pretty phenomenal job on carpets and rugs. I’d ultimately recommend a cordless stick vacuum over a robot vacuum if you’re serious about deep cleaning carpeted rooms. But if you don’t have the time or motivation to keep up with manual vacuuming, there are a few deciding factors that make a robotic vacuum effective on soft floors with stubborn fibers.
Suction power is, of course, the most important stat in determining the best robot vacuums for carpet. Most robot vacuum brands measure suction power in Pascals, though iRobot and Shark are weird about disclosing Pascals sometimes. When suction power in Pascals (Pa) is advertised, you’ll ideally want to hit at least 8,000 Pa for sufficient carpet cleaning, and will almost definitely be underwhelmed with anything lower than 5,000 Pa. For reference, robot vacuums at the premium end of the spectrum clock between 18,000 and 35,000 Pa.
But beefy suction power needs to be aided by competent brush roll systems — a dual brush roll design is your best chance when it comes to pet hair pickup. These are designed to dig into carpet pile and physically pinch hair and large chunks, while the suction power itself inhales finer dust and powder that a weaker robot vac would pass right over.
If fine dust on hard floors is one of your non-negotiables when it comes to tidying, a robot vacuum that can mop should be a priority. Luckily, the most powerful robot vacuums on carpet are typically the best mopping robot vacuums, too.
Recent changes to this guide
February 2025: The Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete takes over as the most powerful robot vacuum, beating the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller by 5,000 Pa suction power. Due to the X60 Max Ultra Complete’s meticulous corner cleaning and market-leading suction power, the Roborock Saros 10R has been removed from the list.
September 2025: I added the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller as the best robot vacuum right now and shifted the Roborock Saros 10R (previously named the best robot vacuum right now) to the option for best corner cleaning.
July 2025: I removed the Shark Matrix RV2300S robot vacuum from this guide. While it was a solid budget mopping robot vacuum for its first year or so on the market, it’s now a little bit too basic compared to other newer budget robot vacuums.
June 2025: I replaced the Shark Matrix RV2300S with the 3i G10+ as the best budget robot vacuum for pet hair. While the Shark was a solid budget cleaner when it first came out, its suction power isn’t nearly as strong as the 18,500 Pa of the 3i G10+. The 3i G10+ also has small obstacle avoidance and a pet camera.
New robot vacuums announced at CES 2026
Several top robot vacuum brands unveiled new flagship models at CES in early January. These include the Roborock Saros 20 Sonic and Qrevo Curv 2 Flow, the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete, and the Narwal Flow 2. I’m in the process of testing these at home and will update this guide accordingly as each are officially released to the public.
How to unblock xHamster for free
TL;DR: Unblock porn sites like xHamster with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN.
Your access to porn sites like xHamster is not guaranteed in many locations around the world. There are obvious and legitimate reasons for online restrictions, but there is also something to be said for retaining your right to online freedom. When the time is right, you should be able to access your favorite sites without hassle.
Fortunately, it’s possible to bypass content restrictions in a few simple steps. f you’re looking for the best way to unblock porn sites like xHamster for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
How to unblock xHamster for free
VPNs are tools that can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure servers in other locations. This process bypasses geo-restrictions to secure access to porn sites like xHamster from anywhere in the world. It sounds complicated, but the process is actually really simple.
Unblock xHamster by following these steps:
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Sign up for a 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 that supports access to xHamster
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Unblock xHamster
The best VPNs for unblocking porn sites are not free, but most do offer free trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock porn sites and then recover your investment at a later date. This obviously isn’t a long-term solution, but it works well if you’re traveling to a location without access to your favorite sites.
If you want to retain permanent access to free porn sites from around the world, you’ll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for bypassing online restrictions is on sale for a limited time.
What is the best VPN for porn?
ExpressVPN is the top choice when it comes to unblocking porn sites like xHamster, 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
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Fast streaming speeds free from throttling
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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).
Unblock xHamster for free with ExpressVPN.
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs. Club Brugge online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Atletico Madrid vs. Club Brugge in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The Champions League playoff round has already produced some stunning moments. Atletico Madrid vs. Club Brugge was one of the most entertaining matchups in the first leg of this round. We got a penalty, an own goal, and a last-minute equalizer. What more do you need?
The score is tied 3-3 going into the second leg. Atletico Madrid are pretty formidable at home, so most fans will expect the Spanish side to progress to the next round. Club Brugge will need to produce a stunning performance to upset the odds, but anything can happen at this stage of the competition. Club Brugge will need to rely of big performances from the likes of Christos Tzolis and Hans Vanaken.
If you want to watch Atletico Madrid vs. Club Brugge in the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Atletico Madrid vs. Club Brugge?
Atletico Madrid vs. Club Brugge in the Champions League kicks off at 5:45 p.m. GMT on Feb. 24. This fixture takes place at the Metropolitano Stadium.
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs. Club Brugge for free
Atletico Madrid vs. Club Brugge is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player.
Virgin Media Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock Virgin Media Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Atletico Madrid vs. Club Brugge 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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Watch Atletico Madrid vs. Club Brugge for free from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Atletico Madrid vs. Club Brugge without committing with your cash. This isn’t a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select Champions League fixtures before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for Virgin Media Player?
ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Virgin Media Player, for a number of reasons:
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Servers in 105 countries including Ireland
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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 secure
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Fast connection speeds free from throttling
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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 Atletico Madrid vs. Club Brugge in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.
How to watch Newcastle vs. Qarabag online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Newcastle vs. Qarabag in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The first legs of the Champions League playoff round delivered drama, entertainment, and bags of goals.
Newcastle United scored six in their first-leg victory over Qarabag. Their place in the first knockout round is all but guaranteed, but they’ll still want to deliver a confident performance at St James’ Park. Qarabag will be looking to defend their honor in this second-leg clash. Expect an improved performance from the Azerbaijan Premier League champions.
If you want to watch Newcastle vs. Qarabag in the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Newcastle vs. Qarabag?
Newcastle vs. Qarabag in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on Feb. 24. This fixture takes place at St James’ Park.
How to watch Newcastle vs. Qarabag for free
Newcastle vs. Qarabag is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player.
Virgin Media Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock Virgin Media Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Newcastle vs. Qarabag 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 Ireland
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Visit Virgin Media Player
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Watch Newcastle vs. Qarabag for free from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Newcastle vs. Qarabag without committing with your cash. This isn’t a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select Champions League fixtures before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for Virgin Media Player?
ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Virgin Media Player, for a number of reasons:
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Servers in 105 countries including Ireland
-
Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
-
Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure
-
Fast connection speeds free from throttling
-
Up to 10 simultaneous connections
-
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 Newcastle vs. Qarabag in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.
End of today’s Mashable roundup.
