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The Google Pixel Watch 3 is down by $70 at Best Buy

Mashable - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 09:32

SAVE $70: As of Feb. 18, the Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm, LTE) is on sale at Best Buy for $379.99. That's 15% off its list price of $449.99.

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The Presidents' Day sale events are starting to slow down, but that doesn't mean there aren't any deals still around to check out. Best Buy has quite a few offers available right now, including some great smartwatch deals. If you've had your eye on the Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm, LTE), you can save $70 on it right now at the retailer.

This has dropped its price from $449.99 to $379.99, which is a very nice discount to take advantage of while it's still live. This deal applies to all of the available colors as well so you can save on the polished silver with a rose quartz active band, matte black with an obsidian active band, polished silver with a hazel active band, and polished silver with a porcelain active band.

SEE ALSO: The best smartwatch for every wrist

This smartwatch boasts a large, bright display and a variety of health and fitness features, including enhanced running features, a Morning Brief, and more. In our hands-on review, Mashable's Kimberly Gedeon highlights the Morning Brief feature, saying "Each morning, Morning Brief delivers a summary based on your health and workout metrics. For example, you'll get a daily digest of how you slept, your readiness score (how prepared your body is for physical exercise), weekly exercise progress, heart-rate variability, breathing rate, and blood-oxygen level."

This deal may not stick around for long past Presidents' Day, so act fast to save on the Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm, LTE) at Best Buy.

There are a few more smartwatch and fitness tracker deals to check out right now as well. Also discounted at Best Buy is the Garmin Lily 2 and the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch7, while the Fitbit Charge 6 is still discounted at Amazon.

Elon Musk unveils Grok 3 and Deep Search tool

Mashable - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 06:25

Elon Musk took time away from infiltrating the White House on Tuesday to launch the latest edition of xAI's artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok 3.

The tech billionaire and "special government employee" unveiled his AI company's latest model during a demo livestreamed on Musk-owned X.

SEE ALSO: Elon Musk's DOGE.gov website can apparently be edited by anyone

Musk was joined by xAI co-founders Jimmy Ba and Yuhuai "Tony” Wu, and lead engineer Igor Babuschkin, who all went into detail about Grok 3's advanced reasoning, speed, and increased training.

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“We’re very excited to present Grok 3, which is, we think, an order of magnitude more capable than Grok 2 in a very short period of time," Musk said. "Our team’s been working extremely hard over the last few months to improve Grok as much as we can, so we can give all of you access to it."

The new model, which follows Grok-2, is now available for all paying subscribers with a Premium+ X account.

In the demo, Ba said xAI said Grok 3 had been tested under the codename "chocolate" on the LMSYS leaderboard— a system for testing large language models (LLMs) — and claimed even early versions of Grok 3 were outperforming rivals like Gemini-2 Pro, DeepSeek-V3, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and GPT-4o.

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The third iteration of Grok comes after the release of a standalone iOS app for the chatbot in January.

Grok launched in December 2023 after Musk launched xAI in July 2023. The AI chatbot hasn't been without controversy, including the generation of fake headlines promoted on X's Explore trending news section.

What Grok 3 can do Credit: Mashable screenshot: xAI

To demonstrate Grok 3's reasoning capabilities in physics, Babuschkin asked the AI chatbot to "generate code for an animated 3d plot of a launch from earth landing on mars and then back to earth at the next launch window." You can watch the "unscripted" result around 30 minutes into the video above.

The team also had Grok 3 write code to fuse Tetris and Bejeweled into a new game that works on its own, which Musk praised as "the beginning of creativity." 

During the demo, Ba also announced that X was adding a new "Deep Search” tool as a "next generation search engine" powered by Grok. The product, he said, is one that "not just helps the engineers and research and scientists to do coding, but actually helps everyone answer questions that you have day to day."

Credit: Mashable screenshot: xAI

Ba searched "when is the next Starship launch?" using Deep Search, to which it generated the answer Feb. 24 — notably, Wikipedia was one of the first sources it used. "It might be sooner," Musk commentated.

Score the Garmin Lily 2 smartwatch for under $200 at Best Buy

Mashable - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 06:04

SAVE $50: As of Feb. 18, the Garmin Lily 2 smartwatch is on sale for $199.99 at Best Buy. That's 20% off its list price of $249.99.

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Most of the major Presidents' Day deals may be behind us, but there are still some discounts hanging around that are worth taking advantage of while they're still live. If you've had a new smartwatch in mind, Best Buy has a deal right now on the Garmin Lily 2 that's worth jumping on if you're looking for a fashionable tracker to keep up with your day-to-day routine.

The Garmin Lily 2 is currently on sale for $199.99, $50 off its list price of $249.99. There are two color options on sale as well: cream gold with a coconut silicone band and metallic lilac with a lilac silicone band. If this sleek smartwatch has caught your eye, it's worth it to jump on this deal now as it may not stick around much longer past Presidents' Day.

SEE ALSO: The best smartwatch for every wrist

Alongside its stylish design that makes it more of a fashion-forward smartwatch, we found the Garmin Lily 2 to have "great tracking for the casual user" in our review. Writer RJ Andersen says that, "If you’re looking for a small, beautiful watch with some simple everyday health-tracking functionality, the Lily 2 might be the perfect smartwatch for you." With this watch, you can track energy levels throughout the day, get a sleep score, track your steps, and more, making it a great fit for those who just want the basics of a smartwatch.

As mentioned before, this deal may not last for long, so act fast to save on the Garmin Lily 2 at Best Buy.

It's not the only smartwatch and fitness tracker deal available right now, though. You can also still save on the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch7 at Best Buy and the Fitbit Charge 6 is still on sale at Amazon.

Best Buy has knocked $100 off the 11-inch M2 Apple iPad Air

Mashable - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 05:40

SAVE $100: As of Feb. 18, the 11-inch iPad Air (M2, WiFi, 128GB) has been discounted to $499 at Best Buy. This is 16% off its list price of $599.

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The deals from the Presidents' Day sale event are slowly starting to disappear, but a few retailers still have some great discounts available that are worth a look. Best Buy has a few nice deals leftover, including on select Apple products. If you've had your eye on a new iPad, you can still save on the Apple iPad Air there right now.

The 11-inch iPad Air (M2, WiFi, 128GB) is marked down to $499, $100 off its list price of $599. Your purchase also comes with Apple Fitness+ for free for three months, Apple Music for free for up to three months, up to three months free of Apple Arcade, and Apple TV+ for free for two months. This deal may not stick around much longer beyond Presidents' Day, so act fast to pick it up at this price.

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We consider this iPad Air to be the best option for most people in our roundup of the best iPads. This is because it's, "Equipped with the M2 chip, first introduced in the MacBook Air, it delivers the same processing power as a laptop. In our Geekbench 6 tests, it scored on par with the M2 MacBook Air, offering a high-performance experience at a fraction of the cost." Our review also praised its M2 chip, saying it brings "sweet energy efficiency and a performance uptick."

As mentioned earlier, this deal may not last long. Don't miss out on $100 off the 11-inch iPad Air (M2, WiFi, 128GB) at Best Buy.

If you're looking for even more Apple deals right now, you can still save on the AirPods Max headphones at Amazon and the Apple Pencil Pro is discounted there as well.

I just found this 75-inch Hisense U6 4K TV for under $600, and it’s packed with premium features

Mashable - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 05:24

SAVE $400: As of Feb. 18, the Hisense 75U6N 75-inch Mini-LED 4K Smart TV is on sale for $598 at Amazon. That is $400 off its usual $997.99 price.

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I have tested plenty of budget TVs, but the Hisense U6 Series 75U6N has no business being this cheap. You're getting Mini-LED backlighting, QLED Quantum Dot color, and Dolby Vision HDR, all for under $600. That is ridiculous. Amazon just dropped the price by 40%, making this one of the best big-screen TV deals right now.

At 75 inches, this TV is made for home theaters. Mini-LED tech means better brightness and deeper contrast, while Full Array Local Dimming keeps the picture sharp, even in dark scenes. Hisense cranked the peak brightness up to 600 nits, which is solid for this price range. Combine that with Dolby Vision and HDR10+, and you get an image that looks way more expensive than its sale price tag.

SEE ALSO: I can’t believe this 85-inch Hisense U7 4K TV is $900 off

Game Mode Plus pushes Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for smoother gameplay. It maxes out at 60Hz, so if you are looking for 144Hz for high-speed gaming, this is not the one. But for console gaming or casual play, Motion Rate 240 keeps things sharp during fast action.

The Hi-View Engine inside this TV does some heavy lifting, using AI processing to enhance details and adjust HDR dynamically. It even has Wi-Fi 6, which means faster, more stable streaming when you are watching Netflix, YouTube, or gaming in the cloud. Google TV is built-in, so you have access to all the major streaming apps without needing a separate device.

At $598 on Amazon, this is a serious bargain for a Mini-LED QLED TV with Dolby Vision. If you have been waiting for a big-screen upgrade, this is one of the best-value 75-inch TVs out there. Deals like this do not last, so if you want it, grab it while the price is this low.

I love this rugged smartwatch — save 50% on the Garmin tactix Delta

Mashable - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 05:21

SAVE $550: As of Feb. 18, the Garmin tactix Delta is on sale for $549.99 at Woot. That is $550 off its usual $1,099.99 price.

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I've tested my fair share of rugged smartwatches, but Garmin tactix Delta takes things to another level. This thing is military-grade tough, built to MIL-STD-810 durability standards, and packed with tactical features like stealth mode, night vision compatibility, and advanced navigation tools. Woot is selling it for $549.99, slashing $550 off the regular price. That is an insane deal for a smartwatch that can handle extreme conditions without breaking a sweat.

One of the biggest selling points is solar charging, which extends battery life well beyond what you would expect from a typical smartwatch. Garmin claims you can get up to 24 days in smartwatch mode, even more if you spend a lot of time outdoors during the day. If you rely on GPS for hiking, training, or fieldwork, this watch has you covered with multi-GNSS support, topographic maps, and even a barometer and three-axis compass for extra accuracy.

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For fitness and training, the PacePro feature helps keep your pace steady based on elevation changes, and there are advanced performance metrics that let you track your endurance, stamina, and recovery time. Sleep tracking is also built-in, and the watch gives detailed insights into your body’s stress levels, heart rate, and oxygen saturation.

If you want to go full tactical, this watch has a kill switch that wipes all data, a stealth mode that disables GPS tracking, and night vision compatibility, so it works with NVG goggles. It is the kind of tech you would expect to see on special forces ops, not just your average smartwatch.

At $549.99 at Woot, this is a serious bargain. You are getting solar-powered endurance, military-grade toughness, and cutting-edge GPS tracking in one package. Woot deals do not last long, so if you have been eyeing a high-end Garmin for training, outdoor adventures, or tactical use, now is the time to grab one before it is gone.

Stephen Colbert and John Oliver call a family meeting

Mashable - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 05:14

On Monday's Late Show, host Stephen Colbert said people have referred to him as their "TV Dad." So, with everything going on right now, he called a "Family Meeting" to unpack any stressful feelings you're experiencing. Joining him was guest John Oliver, or rather, "Uncle John from across the pond."

"We know that you've felt overwhelmed and depressed like you're powerless to help all of the chaotic things going on around you," said Oliver, sitting with Colbert on the couch.

"Well, we just want to say: you should," said Colbert.

The pair then pivoted to bullies, speaking about no one in particular...

"Do not under any circumstances bully your classmates," said Oliver.

"That just encourages them to start tech companies," added Colbert.

NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for February 18, 2025

Mashable - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 05:14

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, February 18, 2025:

AcrossUrban green space
  • The answer is Park.

Place to store computer files
  • The answer is Drive.

"Inside Out" girl
  • The answer is Riley.

The "E" of E.M.T.: Abbr.
  • The answer is Emer.

Word that can follow 1- and 5-Across to make locales for cars
  • The answer is Way.

Down___ donna
  • The answer is Prima.

Alvin of dance
  • The answer is Ailey.

One going cross-country in a camper, for short
  • The answer is RVer.

Escape room item
  • The answer is Key.

Played a round of Pictionary
  • The answer is Drew.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.

I can’t believe this 85-inch Hisense U7 4K TV is $900 off

Mashable - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 05:14

SAVE $900: As of Feb. 18, the Hisense U7 85-inch 4K TV is on sale for $1,299.99 at Amazon, down from $2,199.99. That’s a $900 discount on one of the best Mini-LED TVs you can get right now.

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I have tested enough 4K TVs to know that not all of them live up to the hype, but the 85-inch Hisense U7 is solid. It's loaded with mini-LED backlighting, full-array local dimming, and Dolby Vision, which means your movies, games, and shows look ridiculously good. Right now, Amazon has it for $1,299.99, knocking $900 off its usual price. That is a steal for a TV that brings premium-level brightness and contrast at this size.

What makes this set stand out is the QLED Quantum Dot technology, which delivers over a billion shades of color. If you have ever seen a Hisense ULED TV in action, you know they punch way above their price range. With 1500 nits of peak brightness, HDR content looks the way it should. Deep blacks, vibrant highlights, and no washed-out mess. It is IMAX Enhanced and comes with Filmmaker Mode, so movies play exactly as intended without weird motion smoothing ruining the experience.

SEE ALSO: The best Walmart Presidents' Day deals live now

Its 144Hz refresh rate with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro is a game-changer for, well, gamers! Motion looks buttery smooth, and input lag is kept to a minimum thanks to the low-latency Game Mode Pro. Hisense even threw in a new Game Bar, so you can tweak your settings from the TV without digging through endless menus. Whether you are on PS5, Xbox Series X, or a high-end gaming PC, this TV is built to keep up.

Sound is another big win here. Unlike most built-in TV speakers that sound like a tin can, the U7 has 2.1-channel audio with Dolby Atmos. There is a built-in subwoofer for actual bass, and the 40W speaker setup is designed to give a more immersive sound experience without needing a soundbar.

If you are after a massive TV that delivers premium performance without a premium price tag, this is the deal to jump on. $1,299.99 for an 85-inch mini-LED QLED TV with 144Hz and Dolby Vision? That is almost criminal. Amazon's discounts do not last forever, so grab this before the price shoots back up.

How to watch Colorado Rapids vs. LAFC online for free

Mashable - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 05:00

TL;DR: Live stream Colorado Rapids vs. LAFC in the Concacaf Champions Cup for free on Tubi. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The first round of the Concacaf Champions Cup showcases some really interesting matchups, including Colorado Rapids vs. LAFC. This all-American fixture is difficult to call. Both teams will fancy their chances of progressing, but that's not how knockout football works.

If you want to watch Colorado Rapids vs. LAFC in the Concacaf Champions Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Colorado Rapids vs. LAFC?

Colorado Rapids vs. LAFC in the Concacaf Champions Cup kicks off at 10 p.m. ET on Feb. 18. This fixture takes place at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.

How to watch Colorado Rapids vs. LAFC for free

Colorado Rapids vs. LAFC in the Concacaf Champions Cup is available to live stream for free on Tubi.

Tubi is the exclusive home of the Concacaf Champions Cup in Mexico, but anyone can access these free live streams with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Mexico, meaning you can unblock free live streams of the Concacaf Champions Cup from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Colorado Rapids vs. LAFC by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Mexico

  4. Visit Tubi

  5. Live stream Colorado Rapids vs. LAFC for free

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Colorado Rapids vs. LAFC in the Concacaf Champions Cup without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select Concacaf Champions Cup fixtures 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 live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for Tubi?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Tubi, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including Mexico

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Colorado Rapids vs. LAFC in the Concacaf Champions Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

Gamers, check it out—save nearly $200 on this ergonomic, curved gaming monitor

Mashable - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 05:00

Noise-canceling headphones with a mic to talk to your gaming buddies? Check. A sick gaming joystick with RGB lighting? Check. You might have almost everything you need to start duking it out on Fortnite. But is your gaming monitor taking your weekend (or nightly) gaming sessions up a level?

If not, it may be time to ditch it for this curved monitor. It sounds a little intense, but once you add this 45-inch, ergonomic gaming monitor — which was featured at CES 2025 — to your setup, you may question why you kept your old one around for so long. This one not only has expansive screen real estate, but also 16:9 QHD pixel space, a 165Hz refresh rate, and multiple ports for $999.99 (reg. $1,1999).

Just imagine playing Grand Theft Auto V or Mario Kart with this curved gaming monitor— you might just feel like you're actually zooming through Rainbow Road or committing an exciting bank heist. Characters like Mario and Luigi and gaming scenes like Fortnite's Weeping Woods will look incredibly crisp and vibrant, thanks to this monitor's 100% sRGB and HDR400.

With a 165Hz refresh rate, you can jump away from your enemies, speed away from the scene of a bank heist, or zoom past Bowser without experiencing any pesky blurs or lag. Playing Call of Duty? You won't worry about letting any targets slink away since its FPS mode provides easy target tracking in first-person shooter games.

Check out what else this curved monitor offers to level up your gaming sessions:

  • Dual integrated 2.1-channel speakers with 10W bass.

  • 90W USB-C reverse charging so you can power your laptop and enjoy speedy data, audio, and video transfer speeds.

  • Two HDMI 2.1 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, USB Type-C, 3.5mm Audio out, and RJ45 Ethernet for improved connectivity.

  • Simple height, tilt, and swivel adjustment for a more ergonomic viewing position.

Enjoy your most immersive gaming experience yet.

Upgrade your gaming setup with this ergonomic 45-inch curved gaming monitor for $999.99 (reg. $1,199.99) while supplies last. You'll save nearly $200 if you act now.

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Transcribe, summarize, and organize notes instantly with this discounted AI tool

Mashable - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 05:00

TL;DR: Get lifetime access to My Notes AI for $39.99 and let AI handle your transcriptions and summaries for effortless note-taking.

Keeping up with meetings, lectures, or brainstorming sessions can feel like a losing battle. My Notes AI makes sure you never miss a detail by automatically transcribing, summarizing, and organizing your notes for you.

For $39.99, you get a lifetime subscription to an AI-powered note-taking tool that works seamlessly across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

With unlimited transcriptions, you can record live audio or upload files and let AI do the rest. Need a quick recap? The built-in summarizer condenses long conversations into clear, actionable insights. If you're using a Mac, you can even record meetings directly from Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams — no extra software or bots required.

Everything stays organized with custom folders, making it easy to find notes by topic, date, or project. When you’re ready to share, simply export your notes in a few taps. Whether you're a student, professional, or someone who just hates typing, My Notes AI saves you time and effort.

Ditch manual note-taking and let AI do the heavy lifting.

Grab a lifetime subscription to this My Notes AI Pro Plan for $39.99 and make every meeting, lecture, or idea count.

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This all-in-one PDF tool is cheaper than dinner — and lasts a lifetime

Mashable - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 05:00

TL;DR: Get a lifetime license to PDF Converter Pro for $23.99 with code TAKE30 through February 23 and alleviate your PDF headaches.

If you’re tired of clunky online converters and endless subscription fees, PDF Converter Pro is your one-stop solution for all things PDF. For just $23.99 with code TAKE30 (until February 23), you’ll get a lifetime license to this powerful desktop software that lets you convert, edit, and protect your PDFs without relying on the internet.

Need to convert PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or even JPG and PNG images? Easy. Want to create PDFs from other file formats? You can do that, too. Thanks to built-in OCR technology, you can even extract text from scanned PDFs while preserving the original layout and graphics.

PDF Converter Pro doesn’t stop at simple conversions. You can merge multiple PDFs into one document, split files into individual pages, or compress large PDFs to free up space. Need to protect sensitive information? Add password protection with a click — or unlock PDFs just as easily. Plus, you can extract images from any PDF in a single step.

Designed for both Windows and macOS, the software offers batch processing for handling multiple documents at once, and it’s been updated with editing features like annotations, text changes, and image adjustments (editing features available on Windows only).

Stop relying on slow online tools. 

Manage your PDFs with ease with a lifetime license to PDF Converter Pro for just $23.99 with code TAKE30 until February 23 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Keep your side hustle private with this $20 lifetime second phone line

Mashable - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 05:00

TL;DR: Through February 23, grab a lifetime virtual phone number from Hushed for $19.99 with code SAVE20 — and keep your personal number private for good.

Your personal number doesn’t need to be everyone’s business. Whether you’re juggling side hustles, navigating the dating scene, or selling some old stuff on Craigslist, Hushed gives you a lifetime private number to keep your real one under wraps — all for just $19.99 with code SAVE20 until February 23.

With Hushed, you can call and text from a virtual number without signing up for another pricey phone contract. You even get to choose your area code from hundreds across the US and Canada, so your new number feels like home (or not — we won’t judge). Use Wi-Fi or data to avoid service charges, and when people call back, they’ll hit your custom voicemail instead of your personal inbox.

Perfect for entrepreneurs, freelancers, or anyone who likes to keep things compartmentalized, Hushed lets you send up to 6,000 texts or make 1,000 minutes of calls per year — without any monthly fees. Plus, you can forward calls, manage everything from one app, and add more credits whenever you need.

Whether you’re making deals, planning dates, or just don’t feel like giving out your real digits, Hushed has your back.

Get lifetime access to your own private number with a lifetime subscription to Hushed Private Phone Line for $19.99 with promo code SAVE20 before February 23.

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Sonos Ace headphones are back to their lowest-ever price at Amazon

Mashable - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 04:34

SAVE $100: As of Feb. 18, the Sonos Ace headphones are on sale for $349 at Amazon. That's 22% off their list price of $449.

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Even though a lot of Presidents' Day deals are winding down, there are still some nice discounts floating around at various retailers. If you've been hoping to get new headphones, Amazon's offering a great deal on the Sonos Ace right now that's worth a look. For a limited time, you can score them at their lowest price yet.

The Sonos Ace headphones are currently down to $349, 22% off their list price of $449. This also marks a return to their lowest-ever price, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel. Amazon has them listed as a limited-time deal, so you'll want to act fast to get them at this price.

SEE ALSO: For gym rats and picky audiophiles alike, these are the 7 best headphones of 2025

Alongside a sleek design, these headphones boast excellent sound quality and noise-canceling features that allow you to feel fully immersed in what you're listening to. We had high praise for them in our review, with Mashable's Miller Kern saying "Audio quality is Sonos’s wheelhouse and where the Ace headphones rise above competitors." And when it comes to noise-cancelation, she says that "The Sonos Ace’s aware mode is probably the best transparency mode I’ve experienced on a pair of headphones. It let me hear what was going on around me without making that all I could hear."

Another bonus to the Sonos Ace headphones is that they can be paired with Sonos soundbars to create an individual home theater experience. In regard to this function, our review says that, "This means you get Dolby Atmos spatial audio and head tracking, which create a surround sound-like experience in the headphones."

This limited-time deal won't last for long, so don't miss out on $100 off the Sonos Ace headphones at Amazon.

If you're looking for even more headphone and earbud deals, you can also save on the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones at Amazon and the AirPods Max are still on sale there, too.

Stock up on AirTags with this bumper 4-pack bundle deal

Mashable - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 04:31

SAVE $30: As of Feb. 18, the Apple AirTag four-pack bundle is on sale for $69.99 at Amazon. This deal saves you 29% on list price.

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The Apple AirTag is back on sale at Amazon, and we can't skip an opportunity to stock up. These little tracking devices can be attached to almost anything: keys, luggage, passports. Basically, anything you find yourself frequently losing. And as of Feb. 18, this Apple AirTag four-pack is reduced to just $69.99, saving you $30 on list price.

And the setup for these couldn't be easier. Just attach it to your item of choice and track it in the Find My app. It even has a small built-in speaker, so you can trigger a sound from the Find My app on your Apple device, making it easier to find the AirTag if it's nearby but out of sight.

SEE ALSO: Upgrade to the Apple Pencil Pro for less at Amazon

And don't worry about it running out of battery. According to Apple, all AirTags are designed to have a one-year battery life, if used regularly. They use a standard CR2032 coin cell battery, which is user-replaceable. When the battery is running low, you’ll receive a notification on your iPhone, giving you plenty of time to replace it. So with this four-back bundle, you'll always have active tracking.

It also has an IP67 water resistance rating, meaning it can cope with a maximum depth of one meter for up to 30 minutes.

Head over to Amazon to grab this great deal.

Upgrade to the Apple Pencil Pro for less at Amazon

Mashable - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 04:27

SAVE $30: As of Feb. 18, the Apple Pencil Pro is on sale for $99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 23% on list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Pencil Pro $99.00 at Amazon
$129.00 Save $30.00 Get Deal

The Apple Pencil Pro is the latest in Apple's lineup of stylus pens. Released in 2024, the new and improved pencil features a whole host of impressive upgrades and new features to shout about. And as of Feb. 18, you can get it for $30 cheaper at Amazon, now just $99.

But why upgrade to this new model? Well, this model has much more advanced control than previous Apple Pencils. By just rotating the pencil you can change the brush or pen tool settings mid-drawing. The squeeze interaction is also new and allows users to change modes or activate tools simply by squeezing the pencil.

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The Pencil Pro also includes haptic feedback. This clever feature essentially mimics the feeling of writing or drawing on real paper, delivering subtle vibrations to match the activity being performed on the iPad.

Similar to the Apple Pencil 2, the Pro can be charged wirelessly by magnetically attaching to the side of compatible iPads. According to Apple, the Apple Pencil Pro is compatible with the iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Air 13-inch (M2), and iPad Air 11-inch (M2).

Head to Amazon to snag this great deal.

Save $50 on Beats Studio Buds at Amazon

Mashable - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 04:18

SAVE $50: As of Feb. 18, the Beats Studio Buds are reduced to $99.95 at Amazon. That's a saving of 33% on list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Studio Buds $99.95 at Amazon
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Beats are some of the best headphones and earbuds you can get. Famed for their punchy bass and quality sound, there really are few names as reliable. And as of Feb. 18, you can get a pair of the Beats Studio Buds for less, currently reduced to $99.95 at Amazon.

These earbuds have two listening modes: Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) and Transparency mode. Transparency mode allows you to listen to your music or podcasts while still being able to hear noise around you such as cars, bikes, and other loud noises. This is also ideal for runners who want to remain safe and aware of their surroundings while listening to music.

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Like most Beats earbuds, these are designed with comfort in mind. They come with three soft ear tip sizes for a secure and comfortable fit. They also boast an eight-hour battery life, with an additional 16 hours provided by the charging case. And if you take your earbuds on the go, these are IPX4-rated sweat- and water-resistant earbuds, so there's more protection for strenuous use or any accidental mishaps.

Head to Amazon now to grab this limited-time deal.

How to watch Atalanta vs. Club Brugge online for free

Mashable - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 00:00

TL;DR: Live stream Atalanta vs. Club Brugge in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Champions League playoff round gives a select group of teams another chance of making the knockout rounds. Atalanta and Club Brugge are competing at this stage, with the Belgian side winning the first leg 2-1. Everything is still to play for as the action heads back to Italy.

If you want to watch Atalanta vs. Club Brugge in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Atalanta vs. Club Brugge?

Atalanta vs. Club Brugge in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on Feb. 18. This fixture takes place at the Gewiss Stadium.

How to watch Atalanta vs. Club Brugge for free

Atalanta vs. Club Brugge is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player in Ireland.

Virgin Media Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock Virgin Media Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Atalanta vs. Club Brugge for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Ireland

  4. Visit Virgin Media Player

  5. Watch Atalanta vs. Club Brugge for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the Champions League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Atalanta vs. Club Brugge (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Virgin Media Player?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Virgin Media Player, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Atalanta vs. Club Brugge in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

How to watch AC Milan vs. Feyenoord online for free

Mashable - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 00:00

TL;DR: Live stream AC Milan vs. Feyenoord in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Champions League playoff round has already delivered a number of excellent games, and we're expecting more of the same in the second legs. AC Milan vs. Feyenoord hangs in the balance after Feyenoord won the opening game 1-0. It's all still to play for as this playoff matchup heads to Milan.

If you want to watch AC Milan vs. Feyenoord in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is AC Milan vs. Feyenoord?

AC Milan vs. Feyenoord in the Champions League kicks off at 5:45 p.m. GMT on Feb. 18. This fixture takes place at the San Siro.

How to watch AC Milan vs. Feyenoord for free

AC Milan vs. Feyenoord is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player in Ireland.

Virgin Media Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock Virgin Media Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream AC Milan vs. Feyenoord for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Ireland

  4. Visit Virgin Media Player

  5. Watch AC Milan vs. Feyenoord for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Year Subscription + 3 Months Free) $99.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the Champions League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream AC Milan vs. Feyenoord (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Virgin Media Player?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Virgin Media Player, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream AC Milan vs. Feyenoord in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

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