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Osgood Perkins's upcoming horror film The Monkey is full of gruesome deaths, from splatter-heavy lawnmower encounters to pool electrocutions. But could these out-there death scenes freak out a pair of professional morticians?

SEE ALSO: 'The Monkey' review: Osgood Perkins' take on Stephen King is a hell of a good time

The Longlegs director and The Monkey star Theo James try to find out in the video above, in which they show morticians Matt and Heather clips from The Monkey. Matt and Heather are total pros, evaluating each death based on plausibility and even giving us some inside scoops on the mortician trade, like whether corpses fart (they do) and how to reconstruct a mangled body.

But some of the movie's deaths and jump scares leave Matt and Heather shaken. To find out which ones, watch the full video above. And if all that blood and gore leaves you wanting more, check out The Monkey — which Mashable's Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko called "a hell of a good time" — in full.

The Monkey hits theaters Feb. 21.

Before you watch Pedro Pascal suit up in 2025's Fantastic Four: First Steps, catch him in the '80s-set Freaky Tales, written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (Captain Marvel).

Freaky Tales transports viewers to 1987 Oakland, where a world-weary criminal (Pascal, Gladiator II) is taking on one last job. (Aren't they always?) But his story is just one of four interlocking narratives in this anthology film, which deals with everything from aspiring rappers to NBA players who also happen to be cult leaders.

SEE ALSO: 2025 movie preview: All the films you'll want to know about

The film's first trailer touches on all of these briefly, showcasing a gnarly sword fight and a beatdown between punks and neo-Nazis. Also showcased are Freaky Tales' jam-packed cast, which includes Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn (Secret Invasion), Jay Ellis (Insecure), pop star Normani, Dominique Thorne (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever), Jack Champion (Scream VI), Ji-young Yoo (Expats), and the late Angus Cloud (Euphoria).

Freaky Tales hits theaters Apr. 4.

SAVE $30: The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 speaker is on sale at Amazon for $69.99, down from the usual $99.99. That's a 30% discount.

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Your summer Bluetooth speaker comes with a checklist of requirements. If it doesn't tick all the boxes (or at least most of them), it's not worth coming along on your adventures. If you struggled through last summer without a solid portable speaker, Amazon has a nice deal in store today.

As of Feb. 18, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 speaker is on sale for $69.99, down from the standard price of $99.99. That's a 30% discount that saves you $30.

On the list of Mashable's favorite portable Bluetooth speakers, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 earns the top spot as the best option under $100.

For long summer days, the Wonderboom 4 is a great companion thanks to its long battery life that can last for up to 14 hours. Its small and compact design with attached strap means it's a breeze to toss it into your backpack or your beach bag.

SEE ALSO: Oru's lightest foldable kayak is worth every penny

Like all good beach speakers, the Wonderboom 4 is dirt-resistant and waterproof, but it can also float. The speaker can handle being submerged in water for up to 30 minutes which is nice reassurance that a few splashes by the pool won't cause any harm.

The Wonderboom 4 was also drop tested from five feet which means the speaker will do just fine should it fall off a counter. Speaking of measurements, the Wonderboom 4 has a sound range of about 131 feet so you'll be able to hear it from anywhere in the backyard.

Before that first epic day of spring warmth comes around, get prepared by snagging the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 speaker for 30% off at Amazon. No backyard barbecue or beach trip has ever regretted bringing along tunes for great vibes.

GET $70 OFF: As of Feb. 18th, the Razer Viper V2 Pro Gaming Mouse is on sale at Best Buy for $79.99 for a savings of $70, or 47% off.

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Lightweight and hyper-precise, the Razer Viper V2 Pro Gaming Mouse is a champion among the legions of wireless mice. Plus, it wields a 30000 dpi optical sensor.

As of Feb. 18, get the Razer Viper V2 Pro Gaming Mouse for $79.99, down from $149.99, at Best Buy and save $70. Don't miss this 47% price cut.

SEE ALSO: Amazon just cut 40% off the Logitech G305 mouse, one of the fastest around for the price

This five button-mouse features two thumb buttons that are programmable to different functions in various apps, and unlock special attacks in game. At only 59 grams, the mouse is extremely light. It connects with proprietary Razer wireless tech, for maximum responsiveness, that will continue to function well even in a room with lots of wireless signals.

With a 30,000 DPI sensor, toggleable DPI settings, and impeccable switches, this is a gaming mouse made FTW.

SAVE $30: As of Feb. 18, get the OnePlus Watch 3 for $299.99 at OnePlus with promo code TIME1010, down from its usual price of $349.99.

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Need a new smartwatch? You've got plenty to choose from. While many might gravitate toward the Apple Watch, you shouldn't discount what OnePlus has to offer, especially if you're an Android user. The OnePlus Watch 2 has consistently been a good choice, but now that the OnePlus Watch 3 has arrived, that might be your best bet if you want the brand's latest and greatest, and it's on sale now that it's hit shelves.

As of Feb. 18, get the OnePlus Watch 3 for $299.99, down from its usual price of $329.99 with promo code TIME1010. That's a discount of $30. This price applies to both Obsidian Titanium and Emerald Titanium colorways.

This rugged smartwatch comes with a suite of features you'll appreciate whether you plan on using it to track your fitness and health or to keep in touch with friends and family. It runs on Google's Wear OS and runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 and the BES2800 chip. It boasts a lengthy battery life and can run up to 100 hours in Smart Mode, so it's there when you need it right on your wrist.

In addition to handling your calls and texts, it can track your workouts and offer insights into your other fitness needs. Plus, it uses apps like Pay, Maps, Wallet, and Calendar to help you organize your life.

If you're looking to go ahead and nab a smartwatch, now's the time to grab this one, especially since it just made its debut.

SAVE $645.38: As of Feb. 18, get the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro (Intel Core 5 Ultra, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $699.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,345.37. That's a discount of 48%.

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New year, new you. Sure, it's February, but that adage can still be true. And if new you needs a new laptop, you should check and see what Amazon has on offer, because there's a great discount there on one that you won't want to miss right now.

As of Feb. 18, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro (Intel Core 5 Ultra, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for just $699.99 at Amazon. That's $645.38 off its normal price of $1,345.37 and a discount of 48%.

This perfectly portable option boasts 16GB of RAM, an Intel Core 5 Ultra processor, and 512GB of storage, which means it can hold all your important documents, photos, presentations, and whatever else you need to rely on for work or for play. Its 3K AMOLED screen offers a 2880x1800 resolution and its HD webcam means you'll be able to take all those work calls on the go if you need to.

Otherwise, you can use this laptop as your daily driver with its lightweight body, slew of great features, and heavy-duty keyboard, making it a fantastic pick whether you need to get things done or you just want something rugged to take with you and watch your shows on the go. Either way, you're not going to find a better deal on this particular laptop right now, so you'd probably go ahead and lock yours in now while it's still in stock.

Scams on Zelle, the digital payments app, have apparently gotten so widespread that Chase Bank is moving to block users from sending payments to social media contacts.

Chase updated its user policy, indicating it may block these sorts of payments.

It read, in part:

"To help protect you from fraud and scams, the Zelle Service should be used for payments between friends, family, and others you trust and should not be used to pay for goods from recipients with whom you are not familiar. The Service is not intended, and should not be used, for the purchase of goods from retailers, merchants, or the like, including on or through social media or social media marketplaces or messaging apps."

The change was first spotted by Bleeping Computer, and is set to go into effect on March 23. Though it is unclear if Chase plans to block every payment to a social media contact, as reports have suggested.

The policy from Chase reads: "If you are sending a Zelle payment from your Chase account that is identified as originating from contact through social media, we may, in our discretion delay, decline or block that payment."

SEE ALSO: Zelle payment fraud gets major banks sued by the CFPB

So it seems like your payment may be blocked or declined, but that isn't necessarily always the case. The move from Chase comes months after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced an $870 million lawsuit against Zelle over "widespread fraud."

"The nation’s largest banks felt threatened by competing payment apps, so they rushed to put out Zelle," said then-CFPB Director Rohit Chopra in a December statement. "By their failing to put in place proper safeguards, Zelle became a gold mine for fraudsters, while often leaving victims to fend for themselves."

SAVE 53%: As of Feb. 18, the Roomba Combo j5 is on sale for $249 at Amazon. That's a $280.99 discount from its original $529.99.

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If you're on a tight budget or live in a tight space, one of the main calls to you'll have to make during robot vacuum shopping is whether you care about automatic emptying. If you're deciding to opt out, look no further than today's deal on a multitalented Roomba.

As of Feb. 18, the Roomba Combo j5 is on sale for $249, down from $529.99, at Amazon. That's 53% off, and the cheapest it's ever been.

SEE ALSO: Roomba models, explained: The guide to deciding which Roomba to buy in 2025

The Roomba Combo j5 is the cheapest Roomba with small obstacle avoidance technology: a camera system that can scope out and avoid items like cords and pet waste that more basic botvacs can't even see (and will therefore run over). With that agility, plus the ability to remember a map of your home and clean specific rooms on command, there should be few opportunities for the Roomba Combo j5 to get lost and piss you off — a frequent experience you'd typically have to settle for when eyeing a robot vacuum in this price range.

For example, the Combo j5's record-low $249 sale price is the regular asking price for the newest base tier Roomba, the Roomba Q0120 — which doesn't mop, can't map your home or clean specific rooms, and will definitely eat your phone charger. That model is currently on sale for $209.95, but spending an extra $40-ish for the smarts of the Roomba Combo j5 is almost comically worth it.

In terms of its actual cleaning performance, the Roomba Combo j5+ was pretty OK during the few months that I tested it in my apartment. Its four-stage suction system couldn't exactly deep clean my rugs covered in cat hair, but it was definitely enough to keep up with daily crumbs and kitty litter.

It's the same story with mopping: There's not much actual scrubbing going on with this mopping pad, but it's certainly nice to have on hand for spills in the kitchen or near the front door. The fact that mopping a specific room or spot on command is reason enough to make it the best mopping Roomba value in my eyes. Just remember to set a No Mop zone around your rugs, and click the water tank on and off depending on whether you need wet or dry cleaning that time.

GET $110 OFF: As of Feb. 18th, get the Acer Nitro 27-inch 180Hz 0.5Ms Gaming Monitor for $139.99 and save $110, or 44%.

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Speed freaks take note: this affordably priced gaming monitor is startlingly fast, and it's even cheaper than normal right now. If you're looking for an affordable monitor that can outpace your gaming rig's graphics card, this is the one — and it's on sale at Best Buy.

As of Feb. 18, the Acer Nitro 27-inch 180Hz 0.5Ms Gaming Monitor is on sale for $139.99, down from $249.99, at Best Buy, and save $110, or 44%.

SEE ALSO: Amazon just cut 40% off the Logitech G305 mouse, one of the fastest around for the price

There are two specs on the Acer Nitro 27-inch that really matter: 180Hz refresh rates with a 0.5Ms response time. This medium-size 27-inch monitor has a 24-inch screen width, a good size for a smaller room. It delivers 1920 x 1080 HD resolution, which lags many other monitors these days. Still, it's fast.

The screen hits 100 to 200Hz refresh times, with FreeSync, and response times down to 0.5 milliseconds.

If you're into competitive play, and you need to save money for the rest of your gear, this affordable monitor will treat you right.

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Feb. 18: OUR TOP PICK Garmin Forerunner 955 $349.99 (save $150) Get Deal BEST TRAVEL DEAL LG 27-inch StanByMe Go $696.99 (save $500) Get Deal BEST SPEAKER DEAL Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 $69.99 (save $30) Get Deal BEST HOME DEAL iRobot Roomba Combo j5 $249.99 (save $280) Get Deal BEST EARBUDS DEAL Apple AirPods 4 $148.99 (save $30.01) Get Deal

Presidents' Day may be over, but sales are sticking around. We've rounded up five of the best deals we could find at Amazon as of Tuesday, Feb. 18, with standouts from top brands like Apple and iRobot.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. If none of these are your cup of tea, be sure to check back each day this week as we select a new slew of deals.

Our top pick: Garmin Forerunner 955 Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Forerunner 955 $349.99 at Amazon
$499.99 Save $150.00 Get Deal

While there's plenty of general-purpose smartwatches on the market, the Garmin Forerunner series offers something specifically for runners. The Forerunner 955 offers specialized running and triathlon metrics like real-time stamina, stride length, ground contact time, balance, training status, and heart rate variability status. Plus, it gives you turn-by-turn route directions, race training guidance, and so much more. The battery life, like most Garmin watches, is also pretty impressive with up to 15 days in smartwatch mode. As of Feb. 18, it's down to just $249.99 at Amazon. That's 30% in savings and its best price to date.

LG 27-inch StanByMe Go Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 27-inch StanByMe Go $696.99 at Amazon
$1,196.99 Save $500.00 Get Deal

A bit niche, the LG StanByMe Go is a portable 27-inch screen built into a briefcase. It has up to three hours of battery life and is WiFi-enabled, so it requires no wires to set up. It's ideal for everything from camping and backyard barbecues to tailgating and working on the go. You can rotate the touchscreen from portrait to landscape mode based on your usage and easily tuck it back into its suitcase design for travel. It is a bit heavy at around 28 pounds, but the suitcase handle makes it easier to tote around. It's usually an exorbitant $1,196.99, but as of Feb. 18, it's down to its lowest price on record at just $696.99. That's 42% in savings.

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 Opens in a new window Credit: Ultimate Ears Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 $69.99 at Amazon
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The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is a tiny powerhouse that tops our list as our favorite sub-$100 Bluetooth speaker. It offers impressive, balanced sound for its size, can last up to 14 hours on a full charge, handles drops from up to five feet like a champ, and can be submerged in water for up to half an hour. We wish it offered a companion app for sound customization, but it still holds its own as is. As of Feb. 18, you can get it for only $69.99 instead of $99.99. That's 30% in savings.

iRobot Roomba Combo j5 robot vacuum Opens in a new window Credit: iRobot iRobot Roomba Combo j5 $249.99 at Amazon
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The iRobot j5 series is the cheapest Roomba with small obstacle avoidance — aka it can steer clear of pet waste, phone chargers, and kids' toys. Mashable's resident robot vacuum expert Leah Stodart tested out the Combo j5 model and called iRobot's obstacle avoidance "the best in the game." The Combo j5 doesn't have an onboard water tank like the Combo j7+ or j9+, but still allows you to switch to mopping mode by swapping the bin. While it's not as fancy as the other combo models, its price more than makes up for it. As of Feb. 18, the Combo j5 is on sale for just $249.99 — that's 53% off its usual cost. For comparison, the Combo j7+ is on sale for $599.

Apple AirPods 4 Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $148.99 at Amazon
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Need an earbud upgrade? The AirPods 4 with ANC are on sale for only $148.99 at Amazon as of Feb. 18, thanks to an on-page coupon. That's just $10 away from their record low. With personalized spatial audio, Siri interactions, voice isolation, a surprisingly snug fit, and up to five hours of listening time with ANC (up to 30 with the charging case), the AirPods 4 are a solid daily driver. Mashable's Kim Gedeon tested them and gave them a glowing 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Read our full review of the Apple AirPods 4.

None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.

SAVE $500: The 27-inch LG StandbyMe Go is on sale at Amazon for $696.99, down from the usual price of $1,196.99. That's a 42% discount and the lowest we've ever seen Amazon offer.

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Some occasions call for special equipment. Most of us have a laptop, smartphone, and a tablet in our arsenal of tech we use everyday. But some people need something more versatile and multi-functional. If you wind up in the boardroom for a presentation or you're heading out on a road trip, check out this LG sale today that could make life much easier.

As of Feb. 18, the 27-inch LG StandbyMe Go is down to $696.99 at Amazon, discounted from the normal price of $1,196.99. That means you're in for a 42% discount that takes $500 off the list price. This is also the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon.

With a 27-inch screen, the LG StandbyMe Go is designed for maximum versatility and portability. Built into its own protective briefcase, the touch-screen display is wireless with a built-in battery. The display is also fully adjustable, going vertical or horizontal as well as nesting into the case.

SEE ALSO: Dell’s G2725D 27-inch gaming monitor is down to under $130

The LG StandbyMe Go can connect online to your work presentation, stream Netflix on your next campout, or fill your room with tunes. There's an HDMI and USB port giving you better flexibility when connecting to traditional devices. The included remote control is also convenient, adding to the portability.

Keep in mind this model is listed as discontinued on the LG site, so snagging this incredible 42% off deal at Amazon might be your last change to grab the LG StandbyMe Go.

SAVE $200: As of Feb. 18, get the ASUS ROG Ally for $449.99 at Best Buy, down from its usual price of $649.99. That's a 35% discount.

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Love to take your games on the go, but need something a little more substantial than a Switch? You need a gaming handheld like the Steam Deck or the ASUS ROG Ally. True, they may be quite expensive, but if you can catch a deal on either, they're very much worth picking up. Today, you can save a significant amount on one that's grabbing for all your multipurpose gaming needs.

As of Feb. 18, the ASUS ROG Ally is $449.99, down from its usual price of $649.99 at Best Buy. That's $200 off and a 35% discount.

This lightweight handheld gaming device is the perfect option if you enjoy playing PC games but don't want to be tethered to your computer. It can play all your favorite games, including Steam and Xbox titles, and it's just under 2 pounds, making it perfect for portable play. With the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor and AMD RDNA3 architecture graphics, it can handle just about anything you throw at it with ease.

You get a few hours of battery life per charge, but you can charge it back up to 50% in just a half hour with its included USB-C adapter, then set it up with its included stand. And if you want to play it at home, you can connect it to a TV so it functions like a mini PC. There are tons of options, and it makes playing your favorite games super simple.

So whether you want to make gaming on the go easier or know someone who does, this is a significant discount that makes a great handheld even greater.

GET $120 OFF: As of Feb. 18th, the Samsung Odyssey 32-inch G51C Gaming Monitor is on sale for $229.99, down from $349.99, at Best Buy. That's a 35% discount.

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Action moves fast, and so should your monitor. The Samsung Odyssey G51C is built for competitive online play, with a 165Hz refresh rate, 1Ms response times, and FreeSync.

As of Feb. 18, the Samsung Odyssey 32-inch G51C Gaming Monitor is on sale for $229.99, down from $349.99, at Best Buy. That's $120 off, or a 35% discount.

SEE ALSO: Amazon just cut 40% off the Logitech G305 mouse, one of the fastest around for the price

This isn't the biggest monitor around, but with a width of 28.3 inches, it's a comfortable size for a desktop: about two standard laptop screens wide. It's certainly chock-full of capabilities.

The monitor has a 2560 x 1440 resolution, which is less than 4K but considerably better than HD, and has a 3000:1 contrast ratio.

The star of the show here is certainly the monitor's speed. The Samsung Odyssey 32-inch G51C hits 1 millisecond response times and runs 165Hz refresh speeds. This monitor is built for gaming, and if that's your aim, you'll love what this one can do.

If you're looking to upgrade your game experience, then this gaming monitor deal is not to be missed. Take advantage of its extreme speed to bring out the best of what your graphics card has to offer.

Samsung caught some flak recently for underwhelming new versions of its regular flagship Galaxy phone, but it sounds like the next round of foldables could be more exciting.

According to leaker Setsuna Digital on the Chinese social media site Weibo (via 9to5Google), the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 phone will have some substantial upgrades over last year's model. Namely, there are three big upgrades in this report that stand out:

SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: Not enough to justify an upgrade

• Camera improvements, for both the rear camera and under-display camera

• Better dust/water resistance

• An improved hinge

These improvements would add onto previously rumored upgrades for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which include a thinner overall profile and a bigger display. It's also expected that Samsung will overhaul the way the S Pen accessory works in order to make the phone's body thinner. Interestingly, Setsuna Digital mentioned that battery capacity is unlikely to change, so if you didn't like the battery life in last year's phone, you might be out of luck.

SEE ALSO: Samsung's Project Moohan surfaces in YouTuber Marques Brownlee's hands

Many of these changes actually came to the Galaxy Z Fold line last year in the Galaxy Z Fold SE, which only launched in Asia. Presumably, the Z Fold 7 will actually come out in other places, so those upgrades will be new to us, anyway.

SAVE $85: The Blueair Blue 211+ air purifier is on sale at Amazon for $254.99, down from the typical price of $339.99. That's a 25% discount.

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It might still be winter according to the calendar, but in just a few short weeks we'll be seeing spring blooms and setting the clock ahead to get those long summer nights. If you're looking forward to warmer temps but dread the pollen that accompanies spring, check out this deal at Amazon.

As of Feb. 18, the Blueair Blue 211+ air purifier is $254.99 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $339.99. That's a 25% discount, or a savings of $85.

SEE ALSO: The 10 best Amazon Echo devices for a smarter home

For so many reasons, it's a great idea to have at least one air purifier in your home. These devices keep your indoor air quality at a healthy level, purifier the air from smoke, pollen, mold, and viruses. While this deal happens to be timed well for making sure spring pollen doesn't cause you problems, an air purifier is great for protection from wildfire smoke in the summers and from viruses that tend to crop up in the winter.

On the Mashable list of the best air purifiers, the Blueair 211+ gets the award of the best option for large rooms. The Blueair 211+ is designed for larger rooms. In a 1,320 square-foot room, Blueair says it'll take just 30 minutes to clean the air with two air exchanges per hour. In a 550 square-foot room, the air will clean in just 12.5 minutes, getting 4.8 air exchanges per hour.

When operating on a low setting, the Blueair measures just 23 dB in sound produced while it also uses less energy than an LED lightbulb.

If you tend to suffer from seasonal allergies or the viruses keep circulating in your household this winter, help clean the air with the Blueair Blue 211+ air purifier. The sale price at Amazon brings this model down to just about $250.

GET $20 OFF: Feb. 18th, the Logitech G305 Lightspeed Gaming Mouse is on sale at Amazon for $29.99, for a savings of $20, or 40% off.

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In a tight online game, the barriers between you and your computer make a huge impact. Switching from a regular mouse to a quick, tight gaming mouse like the Logitech G305 Lightspeed is like changing from running shoes to cleats before the game. But a good gaming mouse doesn't have to for gaming exclusively, I use my G305 every day.

Right now, Amazon is running the Logitech G305 Lightspeed Gaming Mouse on sale for 40% off. Take advantage of this deal to get the mouse for $29.99 and save $20.

SEE ALSO: The best gaming laptops of 2025 no matter your budget

Connecting to your computer with a USB-A, the Logitech G305 Lightspeed runs wirelessly. It won't support USB-C or Bluetooth, so make sure you've got a compatible port before you buy.

The G305 has a precise 12000 DPI optical sensor and an extremely light design. The mouse jumps with your hand and accurately lands where you intend it to.

And, as of Feb. 18th, the Logitech G305 Lightspeed Gaming Mouse is available for 40% off at Amazon, get it now for $29.99 and save $20.

A button on the mouse's top face sets its sensitivity. Two auxiliary buttons on its left can be set to different functions in different apps.

Comfortable to use all day, even with larger hands, the mouse is a great all around buy, that's quick enough for an FPS game, and reliable enough to pull you through the work day.

Atlanta's Brian Tyree Henry leads Apple TV+'s brand new crime drama Dope Thief — one of the new TV shows we're looking forward to this year.

Based on Dennis Tafoya’s novel, this series from Ridley Scott and Peter Craig follows Philadelphia friends, Ray (Henry) and Manny (Wagner Moura), as they pose as DEA agents to rob drug dealers. But their run-of-the-mill heist goes awry when they hit the wrong house. Suddenty, they've got members of a global drug empire on a path of vengeance. With their families under threat and the hunters closing in, Ray and Manny have to find a way out.

Marin Ireland, Kate Mulgrew, Nesta Cooper, Amir Arison, and Ving Rhames also star.

Dope Thief premieres March 14 on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes, then streams weekly every Friday.

There is currently no better video game series to be a fan of than Sega’s Like a Dragon, formerly known (and still colloquially known to my friends and I) as Yakuza in the west.

Aside from perhaps train simulators on Steam that release 2,000 expansions per year, you just don’t get more juice from the squeeze with any other series in gaming right now. You never have to wait more than a year or two to play a new one, and developer Ryo Ga Gotoku Studio is constantly experimenting with the formula in fascinating ways. The latest experiment, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, is not only one of the most literally named video games of all time; it’s also a lot of fun.

“Let’s make a pirate game starring the one guy in the series who wears an eyepatch” is such a stupid idea that wouldn’t work in any other context, but for Yakuza, it’s totally cool. Thanks to excellent combat and an even-by-series-standards ridiculous and irreverent tone, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is almost guaranteed to put a smile on your face for the 20 hours or so it takes to finish it.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2: Every new feature and game spotted in the announcement This mad dog can swim Handsome fella. Credit: Sega/RGG Studio/Steam

Warning: This section contains minor spoilers for the early parts of the story

Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a game about a Japanese Yakuza member who travels to Hawaii and becomes a pirate. The title isn’t some clever metaphor, it’s just what the game is about. The Yakuza in this case is Goro Majima, who I imagine most fans would rank roughly among the top three Yakuza characters, but is rarely actually a playable protagonist outside of 2017’s Yakuza 0.

In the rest of the series, Majima is known as the “Mad Dog of Shimano,” an unpredictable wild card who loves knives and being shirtless. In Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, he awakes on an island near Hawaii with amnesia, befriends a young English-speaking boy named Noah who badly wants to go on nautical adventures, and goes from there. Before long, Majima, Noah, and a ragtag group of lovable, sweaty morons are performing a Disney-style musical number about the joys of adventure on the deck of an old-school, wooden pirate ship. 

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None of that is an exaggeration, and it’s a good example of what makes Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii stand out from the (relatively) self-serious mainline games. There isn’t a great deal of melodrama about real estate disputes or anxiety about the death of organized crime in Japan to be found here. Majima breaks the fourth wall within the first five minutes to tell you not to even worry about the fact that all of these people speak different languages.  For the most part, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a silly game about fighting silly pirates in silly places. 

Madlantis kicks ass. Credit: Sega/RGG Studio/Steam

It can occasionally be a bit much even for a seasoned Yakuza player like myself, but if you just give yourself over to what RGG Studio is cooking, you’ll find a lot to like. I have a real fondness for the notion that this series, which is known for painstakingly realistic depictions of contemporary Japanese neighborhoods, can also accommodate a fictional pirate city called “Madlantis” full of guys who have wooden pirate ships in the year 2024 for some reason. Also, it’s run by All Elite Wrestling’s Samoa Joe, or at least a guy played by Samoa Joe.

Having said that, I do think there’s a bit of a missed opportunity here. As tedious as stories about amnesia can be, they can also act as an easy springboard for a character study as the person in question slowly regains their memories. Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii gestures at this at times, but never really commits to it. It’s not until the end of the game that you get any new insight into Majima’s emotional state. That moment did hit me as a fan of the series, but don’t expect the rest of the story to do that.

That’s all to say that even though Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii takes place after the last mainline game, Infinite Wealth, it is not a sequel to that game in any meaningful sense. It gets by purely on vibes, which is fine by me. It doesn’t hurt that the soundtrack is full of stone-cold heaters everywhere you listen.

Mad Dog and Sea Dog…the duality of man Mad Dog style rocks. Credit: Sega/RGG Studio/Steam

After the first couple of linear and cutscene-heavy hours, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii opens up into a familiar structure for the series. You’ll spend a great deal of time running around a shockingly realistic depiction of Honolulu (the same one from Infinite Wealth), fighting thugs, doing side stories, and recruiting new crew members for your ship, the Goromaru. 

This is no better or worse than it has been in any other Yakuza game, aside from the notable lack of a business mini-game. I guess those are only for the mainline entries. Anyway, the side stories are as charming and funny as ever, all the crew members you can recruit are certified weirdos and freaks, and you can do karaoke. RGG Studio has gotten this part of every game down to a science.

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Majima’s new on-foot combat mechanics are what make it all work. Just like 2023’s Like a Dragon Gaiden, this is a spin-off game with action combat that should satisfy people who maybe aren’t as into the turn-based fights in the newer mainline entries. Majima has two combat styles you can switch between at any time, Mad Dog and Sea Dog. The former is typical Majima stuff, revolving around punches, kicks, and slashes with his tantō blade. It’s a ton of fun, but is mostly suited for one-on-one battles.

Sea Dog style also rocks. Credit: Sega/RGG Studio/Steam

For big groups of idiots (and you’ll be fighting a lot of idiots bunched together in groups), Mad Dog is the flavor of the week. In this style, Majima dual wields cutlasses while also having access to an old-school pistol and a grappling hook. He can throw his swords like boomerangs, take out as many as five dudes at once with a charged pistol shot, and fly across the arena with his grappling hook.

This is probably the most I’ve ever enjoyed action combat in any Yakuza game. Fluid, stylish animations, punchy feedback, and exciting camera angles on finishing moves make every fight as fun to watch as they are to play. Later in the game, Majma gets access to magical musical instruments, like an electric guitar that summons spectral sharks to gobble up everyone on the battlefield. 

Does any of it make sense within the context of the larger Yakuza series? Hell no. Why are there cursed musical instruments scattered around the Pacific Ocean? More importantly, who cares? There might eventually be a time when RGG Studio jumps the shark, but it skillfully avoided doing so in the game that has literal sharks in it, so I trust that it isn’t coming soon.

Assassin’s Creed with laser cannons The ship combat left a little to be desired for me. Credit: Sega/RGG Studio/Steam

The Goromaru isn’t just a plot device, it’s a fully controllable and customizable pirate ship that you use to navigate the high seas around Hawaii. 

This is, admittedly, the weaker side of Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, but also thankfully the part you have to do the least. Ship combat isn’t bad whatsoever, but after Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag more than a decade ago, nautical pirate combat in games has become a little samey. Fights largely involve getting in position to fire your powerful broadside cannons or ramming at full speed, with not much else in the way of tactics or special weaponry.

Occasionally, your crew members will be incapacitated and you’ll have to relinquish the helm to help them recover, which does add some much-needed tension to sea battles. Still, I never found anything I had to do in either the main story or the secondary pirate sub-story all that difficult. 

I do want to commend RGG Studio for letting me put laser cannons on a wooden pirate ship, though. That’s pretty neat. I just wish this part of the game was a bit deeper or more challenging. Repetitive side missions where you go to generic island stages and beat up a few waves of bad guys in order to find treasure are just about the only other thing to do out in the ocean. It feels just a tiny bit half-baked.

Is Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii worth getting?

Anyone who has any affection whatsoever for Goro Majima doesn’t need me to recommend this game to them. They’ve probably already pre-ordered it. 

Still, I feel the need to reassure you that it’s a fun time on the high seas. I wish there was just a bit more interiority given to Majima as a character, like what RGG Studio has done with longtime series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu in recent games, but I’m not going to complain about a pirate action game with multiple extremely sincere musical/dance numbers in it. 

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii launches on Feb. 21 for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series consoles.

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