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Dunkin is giving away free iced coffee on Feb. 9 — how to redeem this limited-time offer
Did you catch the Dunkin’ ad during the Big Game? Dunkin’ reimagined Good Will Hunting as a sitcom, including cameos from the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Jason Alexander, Ted Danson, Alfonso Ribeiro, Jaleel White, and Jasmine Guy. It was a welcome hit of ’90s nostalgia.
During the commercial, Dunkin’ announced that it would be giving away 1.995 million free iced coffees of any size to customers who use the code GOODWILLDUNKIN in the Dunkin’ app on Feb. 9. Simply download the Dunkin’ app to your smartphone (it’s free) and use the code at the checkout. It’s that easy.
It’s worth noting that this offer is only valid while supplies last and you’re limited to a single redemption.
Dunkin’ has also dropped a collection of authentic vintage and ’90s-inspired clothing that very much fits the vibe of the commercial. This exclusive drop features vintage windbreakers, denim jackets, workout sets, and much more. The entire collection is available to shop now but items are selling out fast.
National Pizza Day 2026 is here — celebrate with deals and freebies from 7-Eleven, Chuck E. Cheese, and more
Monday, Feb. 9 is National Pizza Day. What’s that? This is news to you? You don’t have us fooled. This is one of the biggest days of the year for foodies. Don’t pretend for a second that you haven’t been eyeing up this date for months.
The great news for lovers of dough and melted cheese is that a bunch of popular retailers run promotions on National Pizza Day, including Chuck E. Cheese, Grubhub, Papa Johns, and Pizza Hut. That means you can celebrate this occasion with a cheap slice. We’ve tracked down everything that’s out there and lined up a selection of standout offers for your consideration.
If you want to make the most out of National Pizza Day 2026, check out some of the best freebies and discounts we found below.
National Pizza Day deals
7-Eleven
7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can buy one pizza and get another for just $3. Plus, use the code DELIVERY10 to get $10 off any first-time orders of $20 or more on the 7NOW Delivery app.
California Pizza Kitchen
Get $10 off $40+ orders at select California Pizza Kitchen locations with the code WINTER10 at checkout.
Cheez-It
On National Pizza Day, get Cheez-It Duoz Pesto and Mozzarella and Cheez-It Snap’d Margherita Pizza for 20% off plus free shipping with the code PIZZA20.
Chuck E. Cheese
Until Feb. 12, celebrate National Pizza Day with a $5 large one-topping pizza with a games purchase. Fun Pass holders can score this deal without a games purchase.
Grubhub
On National Pizza Day, enjoy BOGO on six-piece wings with orders of at least $15 at Popeyes, get $7 off orders of $30+ at Pizza Hut, and get 25% off orders of $30+ at 7-Eleven. Plus, all Amazon Prime Grubhub+ members can use the code GET10 at the checkout to get $10 off a $30 order.
Papa Johns
Get the XL NY Style Pizza for $11.99 on National Pizza Day.
Papa Murphy’s
Get $10 off $25+ orders with the code PZDAY26.
Pizza Hut
Join Hut Rewards to get a free large one-topping pizza on your next order through the Pizza Hut app. Place a qualifying order through the app or online with a minimum purchase of $7.99 and Hut Rewards members will get a coupon for the free pizza within 24-48 hours in the app.
The best last-minute Valentines Day gift? Discounted gift cards at Amazon
SAVE UP TO $30: Amazon has tons of gift cards on sale for up to 20% off, including Dave & Buster’s, DoorDash, Ulta, and more.
DoorDash e-gift card
(save $7.50)
Ulta Beauty physical gift card
(save $5)
Dave & Buster’s e-gift card
(save $10)
Valentine’s Day is this Saturday, which means we have officially entered the “panic buy” window. If you’re still scrambling to find a little something for your bestie or soulmate (or just want to treat yourself to what is essentially free money), Amazon is currently running a sale on digital and physical gift cards.
Right now, you can score 10% to 20% off brands like Uber, DoorDash, and Instacart. Since many of these are e-gift cards, they can be delivered instantly to your giftee’s inbox. Just make sure you double-check which delivery method is selected before checkout; if you accidentally choose a physical card, you might be cutting it too close for the holiday. (Though most offer overnight delivery with Prime.)
More gift card deals at Amazon
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Uber e-gift card — $45
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Fanatics e-gift card — $85
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Instacart e-gift card — $90
$100(save $10)
Starbucks is giving away free coffee on Monday, Feb. 9 — how to get yours
Need a pick-me-up after Sunday’s Big Game? Head to your local Starbucks: The coffee chain is giving out free drinks to its Starbucks Rewards members today (Monday, Feb. 9).
Members of the loyalty program can score a free tall (12-ounce) iced or brewed coffee with the purchase of any other beverage, so bring a friend — or your very tired, possibly hungover self. Note that any customizations you make to the free drink might cost extra, per a press release.
Starbucks is also debuting special-edition green paper cups and launching a new 1971 Roast coffee blend on Monday, according to the release. The cups will be available at participating U.S. Starbucks stores through February while supplies last.
This is the second year in a row that Starbucks has poured free coffee after the Big Game, marking what it’s calling “Starbucks Monday.”
Last month, Starbucks announced that it was updating its Starbucks Rewards program with a new tiered membership structure — which isn’t going over well with customers, judging by some Reddit threads. The changes won’t go into effect until Tuesday, March 10.
How to sign up for Starbucks Rewards
If you’re not a Starbucks Rewards member yet, you can join for free online or in the Starbucks app. Every purchase earns you “Stars” that you can redeem for free drinks, snacks, merch, and drink customizations. (Registering a gift card or preloading money on the app will earn you double the Stars per dollar.) Additionally, you’ll get a free drink or food item on your birthday.
Some fine print: You had to be signed up for Starbucks Rewards before today in order to be eligible for your free tall coffee. You’ll also need the Starbucks app on your phone. A coupon for the free coffee will appear in the “Offers” tab.
If you don’t see the coupon, the company recommends ordering in-store and letting your barista know that you’re a Starbucks Rewards member.
Heres a simple trick for getting over someone
Long ago, back when I was single, I lamented — as those who are in the midst of unrequited love are wont to do — to some friends in a group chat.
It was one of those situations where I was sick of hearing myself (or reading myself, as it were) talk about this unrequited love, so I knew my friends had to be sick of me talking about it, too. It was to the point where I even curtailed myself talking about this person with my therapist for fear that she was sick of the subject, even though I pay her to listen to my problems.
“Sorry to bring this up again, but…” became a running refrain over iMessage and in real life.
My friends, being the angels that they are, did not complain about my “circling back” to this issue or about trying to suss out the reasons this relationship imploded. At the same time, they did not really know how to help me.
Until one day, a then-coworker of mine made a suggestion I would never forget.
“Dude,” she said over text, “Just write out a list of all the ways they suck. It really helps.”
It was so simple, and yet it had never crossed my mind before. I propose this as something to add to your “toolbelt of getting over someone who doesn’t deserve your grief,” along with blocking on social media and distracting yourself with movies or TV.
Writing down a list of someone’s flaws may sound petty. And that’s because it is — but when heartbroken, a simple exercise that enables one’s pettiness without actually reaching out to the person who deserves said pettiness is a win. When I want to text someone about how much they suck, about how they hurt me — me! A wonderfully unique, hot, gainfully employed person — do I actually text them?
No. No. That would be embarrassing and only exacerbate the heartbreak. Instead, I type it furiously in my Notes app or, better yet, I text it to my own number.
Writing down a list of your ex’s flaws is another iteration of that. You are releasing your rage into a flurry of bullet points, all about how, actually, this person’s breath smells, and they don’t change their sheets often enough, and they have terrible taste in music. By writing it down, you are not bottling up your emotions, but you’re also not involving the other person. You still care about this person, but the key is you’re not letting them know.
There’s evidence that journaling helps manage stress and anxiety. Just the act of getting your feelings out of your head helps — it’s one reason why talk therapy is so helpful for many. They become tangible, more real. Furthermore, writing by hand commits what you’re writing to memory more so than typing. While the Notes app is my go-to for lists — to-do lists, grocery lists — a “flaws list” is fun to actually write in a journal. Or both! Go nuts!
What’s more, there’s nothing wrong with performing self-improvement out of spite. It’s petty. It’s silly, and probably won’t “cure” you of your affliction overnight. But if nothing else, it’s a step in the right direction: of realizing this person is not deserving of your love. So get your favorite pen and your Muji notebook and get writing.
This article was originally published in 2020 and updated in 2026.
The lonely state of getting over someone you never dated
You know you’ve got it bad when you start crying in public.
It happened on the District Line as I made my way home, weary and emotionally bruised. Many moons ago, I boarded the train and sat in the end carriage on purpose, so I could have my emotional breakdown around fewer people. I tried to hide the tears as soon as they coursed down my cheeks, but I couldn’t conceal the sharp intakes of breath that come when you’re trying so hard not to weep audibly. My chin was doing that ugly uncontrollable wobble that happens when you’re having a massive sobbing session.
Women sitting in the same carriage as me shot furtive, concerned glances my way. I wanted to tell them, “Don’t worry, nothing terrible has happened, not really. I’m just crying over a man I never even dated.” That last detail — the fact I couldn’t even call this man my ex-boyfriend — made me feel I didn’t have the right to feel heartbreak.
It was a lonely time. A time where I felt I couldn’t really talk about what had happened, a time where I felt I needed to apologise every instance I brought up my pain and the thoughts that paced back and forth through my mind. “Sorry to keep going on about this,” was the caveat that preceded all statements concerning the heartbreak I deemed invalid.
During a habitual pre-bedtime scroll through TikTok, I stumbled across a glut of videos that put into words the lonely state of getting over someone you never dated. I hit the heart so fast. Finally! A TikTok trend that speaks to my soul! But watching these videos made me wonder why we don’t talk about this type of heartache more.
As an anxiously attached girlie with a tendency to fall too hard, too soon, I’ve gone down the heartbreak-over-someone-I-never-dated road more times than I can remember. Whether it’s a situationship, an intense fling, a friends-with-benefitship, or an unrequited crush, each occasion is accompanied by a low-level feeling of stupidity, a kind of “I can’t believe I’m back here again” as if I should have learned my lesson by now. Perhaps I should have. But as I’m learning through therapy, beating myself up for feeling something deeply only amplifies the existing hurt. There’s no need to add more pain to the mix.
In the run up to my 30th birthday, I found myself embroiled in a very confusing talking stage with a guy. We’d been emailing back and forth (very You’ve Got Mail of us, tbh) and eventually we started messaging over Instagram. While chatting to this person, and spending time with them IRL, I started to like the guy and wonder where things were headed. It eventually became clear that this talking stage would be where things were going to stay. Or rather, that’s where things ended.
I felt rejected, and began questioning my self-worth, and wondering what I needed to change about myself in order to be deemed lovable. Not only that, I felt naive and angry at myself for allowing myself to feel something without even so much as kissing the guy. I wondered how I could have possibly misread this situation so badly – had I read too much into the emails and messages? A few years later, and with a much better relationship with my self-worth, I know my feelings were real and valid. I’m not a mindreader and I can’t speak to the other person’s motivations for behaving in that way, but I know it has nothing to do with me.
As someone who’s not had a long-term relationship for over a decade, my status as a perennial singleton who’s actively dating doesn’t mean I’ve been spared heartbreak during that time. Far from it. I know from my experience, and from that of my friends, that you can feel tremendous heartbreak, pain, and grief from any kind of relationship — be it in the very early stages of dating someone, the talking stage, or after sleeping with someone a couple of times. Just because you can’t call them your boyfriend, girlfriend, partner, whatever, doesn’t mean you don’t have the right to feel sorrow and heartache over something ending. Your feelings are valid no matter the duration of that connection.
Match’s dating expert, Hayley Quinn, says short romances and flings are easy to invalidate, but grieving over situationships is becoming increasingly common. “Modern dating often means that commitment takes time to form, and it’s often found that by the time you have ‘the conversation’ about what you are, you’re already attached — even if someone doesn’t want the same level of relationship as you do,” says Quinn. If you’re in a situationship that suddenly ends, just remember that time will heal. “Even if you don’t understand their reasons, and never get closure, the fact that they’re no longer present in your life is telling enough about what they can offer you,” she says. “Remember, you will grow out of believing this person is the only one for you, and there will be many other people who can give you the same level of connection as they did, whilst bringing more to the relationship, matching your wants and needs too.”
Rachael Lloyd, relationship expert at eharmony, says the amount of time spent together and the type of relationship are immaterial if you’ve caught feelings for someone that aren’t reciprocated. “All too often we are presented with the narrative that ‘breakup blues’ are only valid if you’ve been with a partner for years, experienced significant milestones or if the relationship ended badly,” says Lloyd.
“In my view, that’s nonsense. What about the guy you never heard from after two amazing dates? The girl who ghosted you despite the great sex, the funny back and forth online that suddenly becomes one sided. All still sting.” Lloyd says it’s important to acknowledge and sit with those emotions in order to get over such knock-backs. “It’s not silly to be sad about something that hurt you and dismissing these experiences could lead to you becoming more emotionally unavailable later down the line,” says Lloyd. “As with any breakup — focus on self-care, look to your friends for support and go easy on yourself.”
Recently I found myself saying the words “I hate myself for feeling this way” to my therapist. She stopped me in my tracks and told me, “What we resist persists.” How can you move on from a feeling if you’re fighting its very existence? With time, you’ll feel differently. But just know, your feelings are valid and you have every right to feel sad.
This article was first published in 2021 and republished in 2026.
This stunning LG UltraGear gaming monitor is over $300 off at Amazon
TL;DR: The LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD OLED gaming monitor is now down to $496.99 at Amazon. That’s over $300 off its usual $799.99 list price.
If you’ve been eyeing an OLED gaming monitor but waiting for prices to cool off, this latest Amazon deal might be the ideal upgrade to your setup. As of Feb. 9, the LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD OLED gaming monitor is available for $496.99 at Amazon, shaving over $300 off its regular $799.99 list price. That puts a high-refresh OLED display firmly into mid-range monitor territory, which is no small feat considering the specs on offer.
At the center of the experience is a 2560×1440 QHD resolution OLED panel with a standard 16:9 aspect ratio, making it a natural fit for competitive gaming setups and everyday desktop use alike. OLED technology delivers near-perfect black levels, rich contrasts, and vibrant colors that give games a noticeable boost in visual depth compared to traditional LCD panels. This is great for immersive adventure titles like Red Dead Redemption 2, but also full-scale MMORPGs like Where Winds Meet.
Performance is where this UltraGear monitor really shines. A blazing-fast 240Hz refresh rate paired with a near-instant 0.03ms response time keeps motion smooth and responsive in fast-paced titles like Fortnite, while NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro helps eliminate screen tearing across a wide range of GPUs. Support for VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 also adds extra punch to highlights without sacrificing shadow detail.
Connectivity is well covered, with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort support making this a solid option for both high-end PCs and current-gen consoles, like the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2.
If you’re willing to spend extra on a larger model, the 49-inch curved Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor is still $500 off. In the event you’re still set on a 27-inch model, but from a different brand, the Acer Nitro WQHD gaming monitor is at a record-low price at Amazon.
How to watch the 2026 winter sports speedskating online for free
TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 winter sports speedskating for free on streaming platforms like 9Now, CBC Gem, and BBC iPlayer. Access these free streaming services from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
We know you’ve got a lot on your schedule right now. It’s an amazing time to be a fan of winter sports, but it’s also stressful. How can you possibly find the time to watch the ice hockey, snowboarding, freestyle skiing, and everything else on your list? Fortunately, the speedskating is so electric that you won’t need to dedicate a lot of time to watch. These athletes absolutely fly around the ice.
If you want to watch the 2026 winter sports speedskating for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is the 2026 winter sports speedskating?
The international speedskating schedule takes place from Feb. 7-21.
How to watch 2026 winter sports speedskating for free
The 2026 winter sports speedskating is available to live stream for free on a number of services:
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Australia — 9Now
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Austria — ORF
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Canada — CBC Gem
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France — France TV
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Germany — ARD
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Ireland — RTÉ Player
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Italy — RAI
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Spain — RTVE
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UK — BBC iPlayer
These free live streams are geo-restricted, but anyone can bypass these restrictions with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in another location, meaning you can access free live streams of the 2026 winter sports speedskating from anywhere in the world.
Live stream the 2026 winter sports speedskating 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 free access
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Watch the 2026 winter sports speedskating 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 the speedskating before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for live sport?
ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, 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).
Live stream the 2026 winter sports speedskating for free with ExpressVPN.
HBO Max is launching in the UK and Ireland. How much will it cost?
HBO Max has announced its launch date and pricing for the UK and Ireland.
On Monday, the company revealed HBO Max will begin streaming in the UK on Thursday, March 26. The platform will launch equipped with its slate of originals including A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Pitt, Heated Rivalry, and Euphoria, which UK viewers have been watching through Sky and NOW via licensing partnerships (Industry lovers, the HBO/BBC co-production is still streaming on BBC iPlayer).
HBO Max is launching in the UK and Ireland with content partners Sky and Prime Video, so expect that to reflect on the TV, movies, and sports available on day one.
Three platforms dominate the UK’s streaming arena right now; in its 2025 report, Ofcom (the UK’s communications regulator) found that two-thirds of UK households subscribe to at least one of Netflix, Prime Video, or Disney+, with Netflix the most subscribed-to service (six in 10 households have it). And with Netflix set to acquire Warner Bros., including HBO, (yes, it’s still happening and under review by the U.S. Department of Justice), rival streamers are looking at a tough challenge.
Notably, according to Ofcom, though broadcast TV still accounts for the majority of in-home viewing (56 percent) in the UK, YouTube is the second most-watched service in the UK, just behind the BBC.
How much will HBO Max cost in the UK and Ireland?
HBO Max will have four different plans available in the UK and Ireland; two with ads, two without.
Basic with ads (£4.99/month)
Stream on two devices in Full HD (except movies that have an exclusive “first stream” on HBO Max after showing in cinemas).
Standard with ads (£5.99/month)
Stream on two devices in Full HD (including movies that have an exclusive “first stream” on HBO Max after showing in cinemas). Plus, 30 downloads for offline viewing.
Standard (£9.99/month)
Everything you get with the “Standard with ads” subscription but without ads.
Premium (£14.99/month)
Stream on four devices in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos (where available) and 100 downloads. No ads.
In the UK, Netflix’s ad-supported standard tier is £5.99 per month, while its Standard tier is £12.99 per month and Premium is £18.99 per month. Disney+ (where UK viewers can watch Hulu content), sits at £5.99 / £9.99 / £14.99 per month for the same tiers; Paramount+ (where Showtime lives for UK viewers) is £4.99 / £7.99 / £10.99. Prime Video costs £5.99 for ad-supported streaming and £8.99 for ad-free standard, while Apple TV is £9.99.
HBO Max in the UK will also allow people with a TNT Sports streaming subscription (£30.99 per month extra) to watch within the HBO Max app, which means Premier League, Emirates FA Cup, Adobe Women’s FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, etc.
Another day, another streaming service to fork out for — so, which one’s actually worth it?
The Pokémon TCG Trainer’s Toolkit is at a record-low price at Amazon — save over $20
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Trainer’s Toolkit (2025) is down to $34.45 at Amazon. That’s $22 off its usual list price.
Build-ready Pokémon TCG products don’t usually see deep discounts once they’ve found their audience, which makes this latest price drop on the Pokémon TCG Trainer’s Toolkit worth a closer look. As of Feb. 9, Amazon has the 2025 edition of the Pokémon TCG Trainer’s Toolkit down to $34.45, shaving $22 off its $56.99 list price.
This marks a new low price for the toolkit, as confirmed on price tracker camelcamelcamel. Unlike booster-heavy boxes aimed at collectors, the Trainer’s Toolkit is designed with playability in mind, as it has a mix of standard individual cards, promo cards, bonus accessories, and booster packs to get a collection started.
It’s a practical pickup for anyone looking to upgrade existing decks or start building competitive lists without hunting down individual Trainer cards. At this price, it’s also one of the more affordable ways to catch up on the modern meta of the trading card game.
Inside the box, you’ll find more than 50 useful cards to power up your decks, including dozens of Trainer cards, five promo cards, three ACE SPEC cards, and a copy of Fezandipiti ex.
The toolkit also comes with four Pokémon TCG booster packs (two Mega Evolution and two Destined Rivals), 65 card sleeves, a strategy guide, and all the essential accessories needed for play, such as damage-counter dice, condition markers, and a competition-legal coin-flip die. There’s even a Pokémon TCG Live code card to round out the package.
For more Pokémon TCG deals, the Weavile edition of the Phantasmal Flames 3-Pack Blister is down to its best-ever price at Amazon. What’s more, you can still get at least $20 off eight packs of Phantasmal Flames boosters.
Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show: See it now if you missed it
Whether you missed the cameo-filled Super Bowl LX halftime show or you just want to watch the whole thing again, the NFL has you covered.
In the early hours of Sunday morning, Bad Bunny’s full halftime show was shared on YouTube, complete with 13 hits, performances from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, and a political message (oh, and if you missed what the football said at the end, we have it here).
The show has already generated a huge (and hugely positive) reaction on social media, with one notable exception being the president — who unsurprisingly took to Truth Social to rant about it.
The best Hulu deals and bundles in February 2026
HULU BUNDLES: Hulu is offering a range of bundle deals so you can stream from its impressive library without breaking the bank.
Disney+ and Hulu Bundle
Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max Bundle
Hulu Student Deal
Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle
There’s a wide range of excellent shows and films to watch on Hulu. From Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere to the thrilling Alien: Earth series, it’s a library that’s full of options to keep you entertained through these winter months.
If these have caught your eye and have you itching to sign up for Hulu, we’re here to help you get the best deal. Outside of the standard ad-supported and ad free plans, there are quite a few bundle deals available with Hulu that are worth exploring if you’re looking to save some cash. This includes a great limited time deal on the Disney+ and Hulu Bundle, which is offering its first month for just $9.99. It only runs until Feb. 17, so the clock is ticking to take advantage of this offer.
Considering Hulu and Disney Plus have recently increased their prices, there’s no better time than now to find a way to save through bundles. Below you can find details on Hulu’s best bundles at the moment — alongside information on both its ad-supported and ad free plans, if you just want the basics — offering you a way to save on the service without going overboard on spending.
You can get additional streaming services thrown in at a lower cost, and what’s better than that?
Best Disney+ bundle deal
Why we like it
For those interested in the ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu Bundle, it’s enjoying a limited-time offer at the moment that runs until Feb. 17. Both new and eligible returning subscribers can get their first month of this streaming bundle for just $9.99. Usually it costs $12.99, which it will auto-renew at after the first month is up, but it’s still a nice deal to take advantage of.
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Disney+ and Hulu Bundle — Get your first month for $9.99, then $12.99 per month
Unfortunately, this deal does not apply to the Premium ad-free version of this plan. This option is still available for $19.99 per month, as usual.
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Disney+ and Hulu Bundle Premium — $19.99 per month
Best HBO Max bundle deal
Why we like it
Released last July, this is one of the best Hulu bundles available at the moment. Starting at $19.99 per month, this bundle grants you access to Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max’s streaming services for a much lower price than what you’d pay for the three of them separately. It’s an incredible deal to take advantage of, especially if you’ve already got Disney+ and HBO Max subscriptions. There are two plans to choose from with this bundle, and they are:
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Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle (with ads) — $19.99 per month (save 42%)
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Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle (no ads) — $32.99 per month (save 41%)
Best student deal
Why we like it
If you’re a student enrolled at a university, you can score a Hulu (with ads) plan for even lower than the above bundles. Hulu’s Student Deal gives eligible college students the ability to buy a Hulu (with ads) plan for just $1.99 per month. Hulu notes that the deal lasts “so long as student enrollment status remains verified,” then it goes back up to the standard monthly price.
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Hulu Student Deal — $1.99 per month
Best ESPN bundle deal
Why we like it
Alongside the big Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max bundle, Hulu also has plans for sports fans that throw in ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited. According to ESPN, “ESPN Select includes ESPN+ content only. Fans who want ESPN+ exclusively may subscribe to the ESPN Select plan. ESPN Unlimited includes all of the ESPN networks and services, including ESPN+.”
The Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle, which has ads, is available for $35.99 per month. The Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited premium bundle without ads is available for $44.99 per month.
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Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle — $19.99 per month
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Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle Premium — $29.99 per month
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Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle — $35.99 per month
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Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle Premium — $44.99 per month
Hulu’s monthly plans
If you’re just looking to jump straight into Hulu’s library without any fancy bundles, there are a couple of subscription options to consider. The ad-supported tier comes in at $11.99 per month, but you’ll get your first month free, which is a great way to test the waters and see if it’s the right fit for you. If you want to go ad free, that’ll cost you $18.99 per month. Unfortunately, this plan does not offer a free trial like its ad-supported sibling.
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Hulu (with ads) — $11.99 per month (get first month free), $119.99 per year
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Hulu Premium (no ads) — $18.99 per month
If you really want to go big on a streaming investment, there’s the Hulu + Live TV plan. This costs a whopping $89.99 per month for its ad-supported plan, but comes with plenty to keep you busy. Hulu + Live TV (with ads) gets you access to 95+ channels, unlimited DVR, Disney+ (with ads), ESPN Select (with ads), and Hulu (with ads). If you want to go even bigger with the ad-free plan — which offers Hulu (no ads), Disney+ (no ads), and ESPN Select (with ads) alongside Live TV — it’ll cost you $99.99 per month. The ad-supported plan also offers a free trial, but for just three days instead.
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Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, and ESPN Select (with ads) — $89.99 per month (three day free trial)
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Wondering what to watch once you get set up with a Hulu plan or bundle? We’re here to help with that as well. Have a look at our roundups of the 30 best comedies on Hulu, the 25 best sci-fi movies on Hulu, and the 26 best horror movies on Hulu to start building your watchlist. And if you’re in the mood to binge-watch a show, check out our breakdown of the 25 best shows on Hulu.
NASA clears the iPhone to go to space
Apple’s iPhone may be one of the most popular phones on Earth, but it’s about to start conquering space as well.
According to NASA administrator Jared Isaacman, NASA astronauts are now cleared to take smartphones into space, starting with the SpaceX Crew-12 and Artemis II missions.
“We are giving our crews the tools to capture special moments for their families and share inspiring images and video with the world,” he wrote in a tweet.
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The SpaceX Crew-12 is a planned mission to send up to four astronauts to the International Space Station aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft. The mission is scheduled to launch sometime post-Feb. 11, 2026. The Artemis II is a far more exciting mission as it’s a plan to send a crew of astronauts to orbit the moon aboard the Orion spacecraft. That mission is scheduled to launch no earlier than March 6, 2026.
While Isaacman didn’t mention specific models, an Apple spokesperson confirmed to Mashable that the iPhone is one of the phones that has been given the NASA green light.
The details on which iPhone models, exactly, will be going into space were not disclosed.
Until now, astronauts had to take those pretty orbital photos with legacy cameras. Now, they’ll be able to snap them much easier, which should mean we’ll be seeing a lot more beautiful space photography soon.
Lyft launches Lyft Teen for riders 13-17 years old
Young Lyft customers are getting their own app experience, as the ride share platform launches specialized teen settings for 13-17 year olds.
In response to a nationwide school bus driver shortage, rising costs, and what the company describes as transportation-induced stress on behalf of parents, Lyft Teen lets teens request their own rides with additional safety measures designed to expand on the app’s safe ride guarantees.
The Lyft Teen experience adds new levels of security to the standard Lyft experience, starting with trip tracking and oversight for parents. Parents will get notified when their teen is picked up and dropped off, and are alerted if the app detects an unusual route change. Parents can see payment information and get full driver details while also communicating directly with them. Teen rides are automatically opted-in to PIN authorization, which requires rider and driver to verify a 4-digit code before getting in the car, and the app will automatically record audio using on-device microphones during the length of the trip.
Lyft also says teen riders will only be paired with the highest-rated drivers, those who have “annual background checks, proven safe driving records, positive passenger interactions, and experience behind the wheel.” The company cited a 2022 survey from Bankrate that found only 25 percent of 16 year olds had a driver’s license. Federal Highway Administration data shows that rate has remained steady.
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“Here’s something I learned working for Jeff Bezos: the strongest businesses are built on things that never change,” wrote Lyft CEO David Risher in a blog post. “Teens will always need to get places. Parents will always want them safe. And families will always need transportation that actually works for their lives.”
Lyft competitor Uber was recently ordered to pay $8.5 million in damages to a rider who was raped by a driver in 2023, with the federal jury determining the platform was liable for the rider’s assault; the company is facing a flurry of sexual assault lawsuits. Both Lyft and Uber have been taken to court over alleged safety concerns, including dozens of pieces of litigation claiming the platforms do not do enough to prevent drivers from abusing their passengers. In response, the platforms have instituted additional rider-side safety measures, such as emergency alerts, gender-specific driver requests, and tools to block specific drivers.
Snapchat adds Arrival Notifications to help users feel safer
Ahead of Safer Internet Day (Feb. 10), Snapchat has launched a new way to feel safer while out and about (but still online).
Users can now turn on Arrival Notifications to alert their contacts when they’ve reached their intended destination — similar to the location alerts on Apple’s Find My, but designed for those addicted to their Snap Map. More than 400 million users visit the Snap Map every month, according to the platform.
The arrival alerts can be set for single, 24-hour periods or on a recurring basis for repeated trips beyond their home, and your location will only be sent to friends you choose to share your location with, the company explains. Location sharing on the public Snap Map is still turned off by default.
To share Arrival Notifications, users can tap on their friend’s profile, hit “view friendship,” and turn on “Arrival Notifications.” Users can customize the precise location and names for alerts.
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Snapchat added location alerts for parents monitoring teen users in 2024. When enabled, the app alerts parents when their child’s location has moved on the Snap Map and parents can request their child’s location at any time. The platform also added new parental control features in January, following the company’s settlement in a social media addiction lawsuit that also named competitors TikTok, Google, and Meta.
The Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames Triple Pack Weavile is down to its best-ever price at Amazon — save over $10
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames Triple Pack Blister featuring Weavile is down to $34.99 at Amazon. That’s the lowest-ever price on Amazon.
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More deals on the Phantasmal Flames expansion have been popping up for Pokémon TCG fans, and even the three-pack blisters are discounted right now. As of Feb. 9, the Pokémon TC: Phantasmal Flames 3-Pack Blister (Weavile edition) is available for $34.99, a 28% discount compared to its typical price of $48.44.
That’s also the lowest-ever price for this Pokémon blister, as confirmed by price tracker camelcamelcamel.
Released as an expansion to the Mega Evolution set in November 2025, Phantasmal Flames has followed the trend of trading card expansions in Pokémon by remaining high above MSRP — due to low supply versus demand. In fact, individual booster packs of Phantasmal Flames currently cost $13.45 each at Amazon.
That means by buying this Phantasmal Flames 3-Pack Blister at this new price, you’ll be saving $5.36 compared to purchasing three individually. Plus you’ll get a Weavile promo card, one Basic Energy, and one Pokémon TCG Live code card as a nice bonus.
This deal is a major steal compared to TCGplayer. The lowest listing available on the trading card platform is $31.79, but there is also an added shipping cost. Right now Amazon is the go-to place for saving on Phantasmal Flames booster packs (while stocks last).
For more bargains on this expansion, you can also get the Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames Booster Pack bundle for at least $20 off at Amazon. Meanwhile, you can still get the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Booster Bundle for a new low price.
Sony ULT Wear headphones are over $100 off at Amazon — score these stellar headphones for under $150
SAVE OVER $100: As of Feb. 9, Sony ULT Wear headphones are on sale for $148 at Amazon. This 41% discount saves you $101.99 off their full list price of $249.99.
If you’ve been looking for headphones that can offer a bass boost for your favorite songs, the Sony ULT Wear headphones can assist. These are our favorite headphones for bass lovers in our roundup of the best noise-canceling headphones, thanks to their “dedicated ULT button that lets you bump up the bass on demand”, and they’re even on sale right now at Amazon.
The Sony ULT Wear headphones usually go for $249.99, but Amazon has knocked over $100 off their list price — down to $148 for a limited time. It’s a deal that applies to both the off white and black headphones, so you can grab your favorite color option on sale.
If you enjoy big bass in your songs, the Sony ULT Wear headphones are a pair that can provide. Our hands-on review from Mashable’s Miller Kern said that, “You can actually feel the bass vibrating these headphones against your head. However, that doesn’t mean that the sound is blown out. It’s just the right amount of bass to feel the beat of the music without feeling overwhelmed by it.”
These headphones also feature noise-canceling technology, which Kern also had quite a lot of praise for in her hands-on review. She said that “The noise cancellation paired with the ULT bass power creates a personal music bubble that outside noise would really have to fight to break through.” Plus, they offer up to 30 hours of battery life.
If they tick all the boxes of what you’re looking for, now is your chance to save big on the Sony ULT Wear headphones at Amazon.
Make the most of Stuff Your Kindle Day with this discounted Kindle Paperwhite bundle at Amazon
SAVE $25: As of Feb. 9 the Kindle Paperwhite Bundle is on sale for $191.97 at Amazon. That’s a discount of 12% on the list price.
If you’ve been thinking about getting a Kindle, there couldn’t be a better time to buy. The Kindle Paperwhite Bundle is on sale and it’s Stuff Your Kindle Day. Sometimes things just work out nicely.
The bundle includes the Kindle Paperwhite, a Kindle Fabric Cover, and a 9W Power Adapter; everything you need to get going. As of Feb. 9, it’s on sale for $191.97. You can choose a specific color of fabric cover, with jade, black, and raspberry all at the same price. You can also choose from matching colors for the device itself.
Stats-wise, this Kindle has a 7-inch display with higher contrast and 25% faster page turns than previous models. It has an ultra-thin design that makes it easy to take with you on the go, and the glare-free screen makes it easy for you to read anywhere and in any lighting.
This device is for reading only. It has no social media apps available to download nor will it have any annoying notifications. The battery life will keep you going for ages too, with a single USB-C charge lasting up to 12 weeks. And if you’re a bath or pool reader, this device is waterproof so you’re safe to relax and read at the same time.
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The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is almost half off at Amazon — save $18 right now
SAVE $18: As of Feb. 9, the Amazon Fire Stick 4K Select is on sale for $21.99 at Amazon. That’s a 45% discount on the list price.
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your TV setup, you don’t need an expensive new screen. You just need a streaming stick.
And if you’re looking for an affordable option, the Fire TV Stick 4K Select is currently on sale. The Select is a new addition to the Amazon Fire Stick range, a more affordable 4K option that covers all your streaming basics, without the extra features of the 4K Plus. And as of Feb. 9, it’s currently on sale for $21.99, a saving of $18 on list price.
This model lets you stream in 4K Ultra HD quality with HDR10+, and with the Fire TV OS, you’ll have all your favorite apps in one place, including Prime Video and Netflix.
The best part of these Fire Sticks is the setup. It really couldn’t be simpler. Just plug it into your TV’s HDMI port and connect to WiFi. The included remote also includes Alexa, so you can search and launch shows across different apps, control smart home devices, and even more with just your voice. Gamers can also enjoy Xbox games from the cloud with an Xbox Game Pass subscription and compatible controller.
Get this Fire Stick deal at Amazon now.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 5 trailer teases a tense, misty battle
We’re now five episodes into A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and we’re finally going to see what kind of a knight Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) really is.
The trailer above teases the trial of seven, with Dunk answering for his alleged crimes by leading six other men into battle against Prince Aerion (Finn Bennett) and his team.
The good news? He now has Prince Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel), the heir to the Iron Throne, on his side. That’s got to count for something, right?
Apples iPhone 17e to launch imminently, report claims
Apple is about to launch a new version of its “affordable” iPhone.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the the iPhone 17e is due “imminently.” For reference, the original “e” model, the iPhone 16e, launched on Feb. 28, 2025, so it makes sense that Apple follows up with a new model this February.
Gurman also claims that the biggest change compared to the old model will be the A19 chip and (thankfully) MagSafe charging. The iPhone 17e will also have Apple’s latest in-house cellular and wireless chip. Finally, Gurman says the price for the iPhone 17e will remain the same as for the previous model: $599.
Oddly, Gurman did not mention anything about the Dynamic Island, which was previously rumored to be the biggest improvement on the iPhone 17e (the iPhone 16e sports a notch on top and doesn’t have Dynamic Island functionality).
By all accounts, Apple is about to have an incredibly busy 2026, with several iPhone launches scattered throughout the year. New iPads are also coming “soon” according to Gurman, including a new iPad and iPad Air, though those devices are said to look pretty much the same as the current ones. They’ll come with updated chips, as will the iPad mini, though that model will also get an OLED display for the fist time ever.
Finally, Gurman writes,new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros, and a new MacBook Air with an M5 chip are coming “shortly,” and new Mac Studio models should come fairly quickly afterwards.
It all kicks off with the iPhone 17e, and we’ll be here to cover it in detail when it gets official.
How to watch the T20 World Cup 2026 online for free
TL;DR: Live stream the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
There are so many incredible sporting events taking place in 2026. The schedule is stacked with the Winter Olympics, World Cup, and much more this year. And cricket fans don’t need to wait for arguably the biggest showpiece event on the calendar: the 2026 T20 World Cup.
The best international T20 teams are in India and Sri Lanks to compete for the top prize. You can expect the likes of India, Australia, South Africa, and England to be fighting it out in the knockout rounds. Those teams are the pre-tournament favorites, but this electric form of the game is always unpredictable. Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan possess the talent to beat anyone on their best day.
If you want to watch the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
What is the T20 World Cup?
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is a Twenty20 International cricket tournament organised by the International Cricket Council. The event is generally held every two years. India are the defending champions.
In 2026, 20 teams will compete in 55 matches across five venues. The 20 qualifying teams are divided into four groups of five. In the group stage, each team will play four matches in a round-robin format, with the top two teams in each group advancing to the Super 8 stage. At this point, teams will be placed into two groups of four, and will play three matches. The top two teams in each group will advance to the knockout stage.
When is the 2026 T20 World Cup?
The 2026 T20 World Cup is the 10th edition of the competition. This year’s event takes place from Feb. 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka.
How to watch the 2026 T20 World Cup for free
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.
Access free T20 Cricket World Cup live streams by following these simple steps:
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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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How to watch Love Island: All Stars online for free
TL;DR: Live stream the third season of Love Island: All Stars for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
We should all be seeking as little drama as possible in our private lives. There’s a lot of joy to be found in a peaceful existence. That being said, there’s also a great deal of joy to be found in watching other people’s messy lives play out. And that’s exactly what Love Island provides.
The hit show delivers weeks of flirting, breakups, and passionate debate between fame-hungry singles. It’s exactly what we all need to get through these bleak winter months. And the only thing better than Love Island is Love Island: All Stars. Someone came up with the great idea to invite some of the best Love Island contestants back for a second (or third) chance at finding love.
They’re looking for love, OK? They’re not heading back for a quick paycheck. How dare you even suggest that.
If you’re interested in watching Love Island: All Stars for free from anywhere in the world, we’ve got all the information you need.
When is Love Island: All Stars in 2026?
The third season of Love Island: All Stars starts on Jan. 15. This latest season is expected to run for six weeks.
How to watch Love Island: All Stars for free in 2026
The third season of Love Island: All Stars is available to live stream for free on ITVX.
ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone from around the world 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 the UK, meaning you can unblock ITVX to watch Love Island: All Stars from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Love Island: All Stars for free by following these simple steps:
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The best VPNs for unblocking streaming sites are not free, but they do tend to offer free trials and money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Love Island: All Stars without committing with your cash. This isn’t a long-term solution, but it gives you time to watch a large chunk of the season before recovering your investment.
If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming services from around the world, you’ll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming is on sale for a limited time.
What is the best VPN for ITVX?
ExpressVPN is the top choice for accessing free live streams on ITVX, for a number of reasons:
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A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month subscription for just $12.95 (including money-back guarantee).
Live stream Love Island: All Stars for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
Stuff Your Kindle Day just went live — download 100s of free romance books for your Kindle
FREE BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on Feb. 9-13. The new Free Romance Book Blast offers romance books in a variety of subgenres for your e-reader.
Have you got big plans for Valentine’s Day? Cancel them, because a new Stuff Your Kindle Day just dropped.
The Stuff Your Kindle Day schedule has been predictably hectic in 2026. We had a number of free giveaways in January, but February is on another level. We count nine events this month. Not all of them are huge, but between the niche events and massive drops, bookworms are going to be kept busy.
The latest giveaway is hosted by the Indie Author Collective. Be My Valentine is a romance book blast, offering (you guessed it) free romance books from a variety of subgenres. Everything that you download for free is yours to keep forever, so don’t hold back. So what if you’ve already got a huge stack of books waiting to be read. Add to your virtual pile without guilt.
Looking to make the most of the latest Stuff Your Kindle Day? We’ve lined up everything you need to know about this popular event.
When is Stuff Your Kindle Day?
Be My Valentine takes place on Feb. 9-13. Recent Stuff Your Kindle Days have only lasted 24 hours, meaning participants have needed to act fast. That’s stressful, so this five-day event is a welcome change. You can take stock of your options, pick your favorites, and download without getting worked up. It’s much more civilized.
Which ebooks are free?
Be My Valentine is all about romance titles. There’s a helpful hub page put together by the Indie Author Collective with filters for major tropes, spice levels, content levels, and representation. Here you can peruse the 100s of options or filter to find something that perfectly lines up with your preferences.
It’s important to note that anyone can participate in Stuff Your Kindle Day. Kindle and Kobo readers can download these romance books for free.
Is Stuff Your Kindle Day the same as Amazon Kindle Unlimited?
Everything you download on Stuff Your Kindle Day is yours to keep, and there’s no limit on the number of books you can download. Stuff Your Kindle Day downloads don’t count towards the 20 books that Amazon Kindle Unlimited subscribers can borrow at the same time.
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These popular e-readers help you take your entire library on the go. With weeks of battery life and an anti-glare display, you can read anywhere and anytime with the Kindle. Plus, you can get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free with your purchase.
Good Luck, Have Fun, Dont Die review: An earnest f*ck you to AI
Hollywood is currently at war over AI. While studios are looking into using artificial intelligence to draft screenplays, build background actors, and contribute to production design, artists and their guilds are banding together, demanding to keep humanity in the art of movie-making. American filmmaker Gore Verbinski has chosen his side with the anti-AI comedy Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die.
Written by The Invention of Lying scribe Matthew Robinson, this sci-fi satire stars Sam Rockwell as an unnamed time traveler from a dystopian future where half of mankind is dead and the other half is obliviously plugged into an enchanting video game, wasting their lives away. Forget the violent overthrows seen in The Terminator or The Matrix. In this vision of an AI-dominated future, humanity is all too willing to surrender ourselves to endless scrolling and enslavement to an AI overlord. That is, unless this grungy time traveler with poor social skills can stop it.
For reasons unclear, he’s come back to our time, specifically to Norms diner in Los Angeles, looking for a team who can help him stop the launch of a ruthless AI tyrant. Lacking the cool swagger of a leather-clad Arnold Schwarzenegger or a trench-coated Keanu Reeves, a trash-draped Rockwell has a hard time recruiting rebels for his bizarre mission. The motley crew he assembles seems more likely to ignore each other on a city bus than save the world. But he’ll work with what he’s got. And in this wild ride, storied filmmaker Verbinski channels the imaginative action of his Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, the haunting atmosphere of A Cure for Wellness, and the unapologetic weird streak of Rango. Simply put, this is one hell of a ride.
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die is earnest, ambitious, and wild.
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The world presented here is familiar, but with the AI hysteria cranked up as the Man from the Future (as Rockwell is credited) treks through Los Angeles to find the “9-year-old father of AI.” With this time traveler are a bewildered couple of school teachers (Michael Peña and Zazie Beetz), a fretful mom (Juno Temple), a pie-craving middle-aged woman, a Boy Scout troop leader, an impulsive Uber driver, and a sulking young woman in a princess dress and combat boots (Haley Lu Richardson). Average folk, they will face down an army of entranced teenagers, driven by their phone addiction to carnage. They will be chased by men wearing knitted pig masks. They will face off against AI slop turned towering real-world monster.
A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down. Within each action sequence, Verbinski offers a heap of sugar through inventive violence and eyesore AI antagonists. The medicine that must go down includes lectures from the Man from the Future, who rails about how humanity rolled over, accepting what was easy without considering its cost. They laugh at his predictions of a world destroyed. With his grizzled beard, dirt-smudged face, and discombobulated outfit, he looks like any other ranting sidewalk preacher. But as they get closer to the 9-year-old they seek, his words go from mad predictions to eye-popping certainties. And so, with Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, Verbinski pleads to his audience: We cannot idly sit by as we assume the rise of AI is inevitable. We can shape the future every day in the choices we make about how we engage with such tech.
Sam Rockwell and Haley Lu Richardson make a great pair.
Robinson’s screenplay leaps back and forward in time to build backstories — both the time traveler’s and his confused companions — but not all of the cast are smartly utilized. For instance, Peña and Beetz are pitched into a zombie subplot, where their high school students slowly but steadily pursue them, cellphones clutched in hand. Perhaps aiming to be appropriate to the old-school horror this section evokes, the usually charming actors offer flat portrayals that only gain depth as they fall under the influence of the time traveler’s frenzy. By contrast, Temple is a fragile portrait of grief, trembling in between emotional outbursts. Her story is intriguing, yet ultimately feels vexingly thin.
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Thankfully, Rockwell makes for a mesmerizingly manic leading man. Whether preaching to apathetic diner patrons, battling high-tech antagonists, or snarling at his disorganized teammates, his surly certainty keeps Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die chugging along. Yet it’s Richardson who grounds the film. At first disregarded by the Man from the Future, her backstory becomes the strangest and yet the most touching. Where each thread has a touch of Black Mirror horror, blending tech fear with social commentary, hers has a distinctive American sense of defiance. At first, the Man from the future and the “princess” — as he derisively calls her — interact with inexplicable static. But as they face down one danger after another, their chemistry clicks, and this unlikely duo seems destined for an epic climax.
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die is a bit bloated.
While there’s a lot of fun and thought-provoking satire to be found in Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, there’s also just a lot of Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. Clocking in at two hours and 14 minutes, this adventure gets less rollicking and more ragged. Given the passion in the presentation, you get a sense that every frame is precious to Verbinski, whose three Pirates of the Caribbean movies all come in at over 2 hours long, as did A Cure for Wellness. Still, there are diatribes that begin to feel didactic and action sequences that edge away from exciting into aggravating. Essentially, even after Verbinski’s made his point, he’s pushing past it. So, even an engaged audience might get restless, eager for what’s coming next.
All in all, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die is an exciting entry into the “rise of AI” movies, in no small part because it rejects the idea that defeating the machine — or even the machines themselves — will look cool. Heroism isn’t always bullet-time precision and sleek style. Sometimes, this madcap movie suggests, heroism is grungy, petty, and uncool, and requires showing up and getting out of your comfort zone. While Verbinski gets verbose in his execution, there’s no denying that Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die offers an entertaining adventure, rich in ideas and imagination. Sure, it gets a bit messy. But it’s also exciting to see something so earnest and human and utterly bonkers.
Digital freedom is 100TB of cloud storage for a single payment
TL;DR: Stop piecing together storage plans and get 100TB of secure, privacy-first Internxt cloud storage for life for $849.97 (reg. $9,900) through Feb. 22.
Digital storage has become one of those ongoing headaches. Multiple cloud accounts, storage caps you keep bumping into, and monthly fees that never seem to stop. That’s why the idea of owning your cloud storage outright feels so refreshing.
With lifetime access to 100TB of Internxt cloud storage, you can finally stop worrying about space altogether. This storage is designed to grow with you, for high-resolution photos, large video projects, business files, backups, and everything else that accumulates over time.
Internxt features a privacy-first design. Files are protected with zero-knowledge, end-to-end encryption, meaning only you can access your data (not Internxt, not third parties). The platform is fully open source, GDPR compliant, and audited, so its security claims aren’t just marketing language.
The experience itself stays simple. You can access files across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, or the web, with fast syncing and an intuitive interface that doesn’t get in the way. Internxt also uses post-quantum encryption, adding future-proof protection against next-generation threats.
This offer is limited to new users. It doesn’t bundle extras like email or antivirus — but for pure, massive, private cloud storage, that’s kind of the point.
Instead of constantly managing storage, you get to move on — and live a little freer, digitally speaking.
Get lifetime access to 100TB of Internext cloud storage for $849.97 (reg. $9,900) through Feb. 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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Turn your ideas into a book without the spiral with this tool
TL;DR: Youbooks helps you turn ideas, notes, and expertise into full non-fiction books without the stress, stalls, or burnout, and it’s on sale for just $49.
Writing a non-fiction book is often less about ideas and more about time, structure, and momentum. You know what you want to say, but turning that knowledge into a cohesive manuscript can feel overwhelming. Youbooks takes the overwhelm out of the equation.
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How to watch South Africa vs. Canada online for free
TL;DR: Live stream South Africa vs. Canada 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 opening round of games at the 2026 T20 World Cup includes some really interesting matchups, including South Africa vs. Canada. Sure, South Africa will be expected to win this game without too much hassle, but anything can happen in T20 cricket.
Group D is probably the toughest in the tournament, with South Africa, Afghanistan, and New Zealand gunning for the two qualification spots. There’s little room for error in this competition, so South Africa will be looking to start strongly here.
If you want to watch South Africa vs. Canada in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is South Africa vs. Canada?
South Africa vs. Canada in the 2026 T20 World Cup starts at 8:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 9. This game takes place at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
How to watch South Africa vs. Canada for free
South Africa vs. Canada 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 South Africa vs. Canada 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 (plus the Winter Olympics) 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 ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 for free with ExpressVPN.
How to unblock porn for free
TL;DR: Unblock porn sites with a VPN. The best service for unblocking free porn sites is ExpressVPN.
Your access to porn sites is restricted in many locations around the world, and we’re not talking about far away places on dodgy networks. We’re talking close to home.
A number of U.S. states have introduced laws that require visitors to upload ID before accessing pornography sites. As a result, Pornhub banned visitors from those states from accessing their website, and there’s no guarantee that things will stop there. The same situation is now taking place in other parts of the world.
There are valid reasons for restricting access to porn, but there is also something to be said for protecting online freedom. When the time is right, you should be able to access all your favorite porn sites without hassle. Fortunately, there is a simple workaround for these online restrictions.
Want to unblock porn sites for free from anywhere in the world? We have all the information you need.
How to unblock porn for free
VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to secure servers in other locations. This quick and easy process means you can bypass geo-restrictions to access your favorite porn sites from anywhere in the world.
Follow these simple steps to unblock porn sites:
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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 porn
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Watch porn from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for bypassing content restrictions are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock porn sites without actually spending anything. This obviously isn’t a long-term solution, but it does mean you can retain access to porn sites in an unsupported location.
If you want to retain permanent access to all your favorite sites, 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 best service for unblocking porn sites, 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 porn for free with ExpressVPN.
The Roku Streaming Stick HD is just $15 at Amazon — save over $10 right now
SAVE $14: As of Feb. 9, the Roku Streaming Stick HD is on sale for $15.99 at Amazon. That’s a 47% discount on the list price.
If you’re looking for a quick and affordable way to make your streaming easier, you need to invest in a streaming stick. These handy products can transform your TV, or even your laptop when traveling, into the streaming platform of your choice. And as of Feb. 9, one of the most popular and affordable options, the Roku TV Stick HD, is on sale at Amazon.
The Roku Streaming Stick is a compact, plug-in model that sits behind your TV, plugged into your HDMI port. This model can even power directly from the TV itself, so there’s no need for extra cables or a wall outlet. When you plug it in, all you need to do is connect it to the WiFi and turn on the TV with the included voice remote that lets you control power, volume, and streaming. From here on, you’re all set.
Enjoy access to the Roku user platform with easy access to apps like Netflix. It’s ideal for travel too, allowing you to take your streaming setup on the go without signing into multiple TVs in hotels or Airbnbs.
Get this streaming stick deal from Amazon now.
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