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Humane, which marketed its Ai Pin as the next big thing after smartphones, had raised $240 million from investors, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman. The pin will be discontinued.

Did you notice what looks like a dislike button next to comments on your Instagram account? You're not the only one, but you are one of a select few.

Instagram is testing a new feature that would allow users to downrank comments that they don't like, be it because they're negative, harmful, or maybe just because they disagree with them, Social Media Today spotted. Instagram head Adam Mosseri said in a post on Threads that the downrank button "gives people a private way to signal that they don’t feel good about that particular comment."

But it isn't like downvoting a comment on YouTube or Reddit because these won't be public, and there won't be a total downvote tally shown.

SEE ALSO: Is Instagram blocking the #Democrat hashtag?

"I want to be clear: this is a test, there is no dislike count, nor will anyone know if you tap the button. Eventually, we may integrate this signal into comments ranking to move disliked comments lower down. Our hope is that this might help make comments more friendly on Instagram," Mosseri wrote.

This isn't the first time Meta has tested out downvotes, and, as is true with many Meta tests, this doesn't necessarily mean the feature will come to Instagram widely any time soon — or ever. In true Meta fashion, this might just be another test to see how they're going to keep the platform safe, fun, and addicting without stepping on any political toes.

We had Cobra Kai star, Ralph Macchio, go through a list of fighters from the entire Karate Kid saga and pick his top 5 fighters of all-time. Some of his picks surprised us.

The entire Cobra Kai series is currently streaming only on Netflix. 

After aggressively seeking access to the Treasury Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has its sights set on the Social Security administration, with the SSA’s top official abruptly resigning after refusing DOGE access to the agency’s data trove on millions of Americans.

Palace intrigue at the SSA

Former SSA acting commissioner Michelle King left the agency this weekend after more than 30 years of employment there. Numerous reports, including from the New York Times, indicate King chose to leave instead of handing over the proverbial keys to the kingdom to DOGE. Her temporary replacement is Leland Dudek, who ran the agency’s anti-fraud office and, on LinkedIn, praised DOGE’s stated goals of targeting waste and fraud and said he would assist with their mission. King’s permanent replacement will likely be Frank Bisignano, the CEO of payment processing company Fiserv and former high-ranking executive at both JP Morgan Chase and Citigroup. Bisignano still needs to be confirmed by the Senate, but he faces no significant opposition there.

SEE ALSO: What Elon Musk could do with the digital keys to the kingdom Why is DOGE targeting the SSA?

Social Security provides retirement funds for Americans who paid into the system via taxes taken out of their employment pay. Social Security accounts for one-fifth of federal spending, with about $1.5 trillion disbursed in 2024, according to an audit. That same audit found that between 2015 and 2022, a touch under $72 billion was wasted on fraud, mostly involving recipients receiving improper payments. That sounds like a large number, but it amounts to less than 1% of all benefit funds.

Still, Musk has claimed there is rampant fraud at the agency, which necessitates his team gaining access to SSA data. At the White House, Musk specifically made the claim that people born 150 years ago were receiving benefits; he made the same dead-people-getting-checks claim on X (but took it even further).

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President Biden’s SSA commissioner Martin O’Malley, a former Maryland governor, told the New York Times that Musk’s claims are nonsense.

Why was King hesitant to grant DOGE the data?

The DOGE team is seeking access to SSA’s internal data, with two anonymous sources telling the New York Times that the information contains “extensive” data on Americans, like addresses, banking information, medical records, earnings statements, and employment history. There is no confirmation yet on whether DOGE members successfully obtained the data and, if so, how many individuals are now in possession of it. Nancy Altman, president of Social Security Works, a nonprofit advocating for the expansion of Social Security, gamed out terrifying scenarios in a report in Kiplinger’s. Altman said granting access to the data could make the information susceptible to hackers and scammers, including those adept at targeting the elderly. Additionally, “if there is an intent to punish perceived enemies, someone could erase your earnings record, making it impossible to collect the Social Security and Medicare benefits you have earned,” Altman told the outlet.

Why Musk and DOGE make some people very nervous

The people powering DOGE are overwhelmingly young (most are in their 20s), and many have no prior government experience. The U.S. government’s Office of Personnel Management has listed some of the “experts” advising Musk as his former interns. In his role as a special advisor, Musk himself is boiling over with conflicts of interest, since his companies, like SpaceX and Tesla, have contracts with the U.S. government worth billions. Possibly to address this conflict, White House Office of Administration director Joshua Fisher declared on Monday that Musk is not an official employee of DOGE, but instead serves as a senior advisor to the president. To compound the confusion, Fisher did not make clear who does currently serve as the official head of DOGE.

TL;DR: Mashable readers can get an Internxt 10TB cloud storage lifetime subscription for A$385 (reg. A$4,718) by using the code STORAGE30 at checkout for a limited time. 

Are you doing a ‘low-buy year,’ like half the internet? Even if you're not, you’re probably looking for ways to save as much money as possible. Many people are canceling subscriptions, and the first one to go could be Dropbox or Google Drive. Instead, store your files with this lifetime cloud storage deal.

You’ll no longer be chained to expensive monthly payments — just pay once and be set on cloud storage for life. Get 10TB of storage with Internxt for A$385 with code STORAGE30 at checkout. That's 92% off. And if you don’t need that much space, 2TB and 5TB plans are also available on sale.

Cloud storage without fees

With Internxt, you may be paying more upfront, but your cloud storage plan will pay for itself in time, saving you money in the long run.

You also won’t have to worry about running out of storage space on your phone, computer, or tablet ever again with 10TB to go around. Here are how many files you can store with 10TB at your disposal:

• 2 million photos

• 250 hours of 4K video

• 6.5 million documents

Another thing you won’t have to worry about is security. All of your Internxt files are end-to-end encrypted for your peace of mind.

Imagine never worrying about cloud storage again. That’s Internxt. Use code STORAGE30 at checkout to get this affordable cloud storage plan for A$385 (reg. A$4,718) for a limited time.

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It comes as no surprise that Instagram Reels is copying TikTok in just about every way it can. The videos loop. The like, comment, and share buttons are on the right side of the screen. Even the buttons on the bottom match. But one of the most useful parts of TikTok — being able to speed up videos while you watch them — was long not a feature available to Reels users. Until now.

To speed up a video to twice its normal speed on Instagram Reels, you'll have to employ a tactic all too familiar to TikTok users. All you have to do is press and hold on the side of the video, and it'll speed right up. Unlike TikTok, which speeds up videos while users press down on the right side of their screen, you can press on the right or the left side of the Reel to achieve this. Like TikTok, it will only speed up while you're pressing and holding down.

People love to watch videos on 2x speed. Some people do it while watching movies (which, to me, is unhinged, but is your right), YouTube videos, TikToks, and, now Reels too. While this might seem like a problem — how long until we start trying to speed our loved ones up? — it's probably not that big of a deal. As Mashable deputy UK editor Sam Haysom reported in 2022, research shows that students who watched videos at faster speeds "performed just as well in the tests as those watching at normal speeds."

"I was surprised at how effective students are at learning at 2X and even 2.5X speed," Murphy told Mashable at the time. "Our results demonstrated that students are good learners and can remember information even in circumstances that conventional wisdom suggests should be bad for learning. Given students' resiliency to faster playback speeds, I was encouraged that students could potentially use this strategy to enhance their comprehension."

Whether this has a significant impact on our offline communication remains to be seen. But I, for one, am ecstatic that I might be able to watch old movie trailers and videos I already saw on TikTok much faster on Reels now.

Mira Murati, who left OpenAI last year, has helped establish Thinking Machines Lab, a new artificial intelligence start-up.

TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for A$86 through 30 March — boost productivity and upgrade your OS with one affordable bundle.

When productivity meets practicality, you get the Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 + Windows 11 Pro Bundle. This two-in-one deal for A$86 is tailored for professionals, students, and anyone looking to upgrade their workflow while keeping costs low. With lifetime access, no subscription fees, and seamless integration, it’s a must-have for anyone who wants to work smarter, not harder.

Microsoft Office 2021 Professional includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Publisher, and Access, giving you everything you need to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more. With tools like advanced co-authoring and Smart Compose, collaborating with teams or family has never been easier. Plus, its redesigned ribbon interface and customization options make every project efficient and visually stunning. Whether you’re drafting reports or designing creative presentations, Office 2021 ensures you stay on top of your game.

Pair that with Windows 11 Pro, a cutting-edge operating system designed to boost productivity and enhance security. Features like Snap Layouts, desktops, and improved voice typing simplify multitasking, while advanced encryption and biometric logins keep your data safe. Gamers will also appreciate DirectX 12 Ultimate for next-level visuals, while professionals can access Azure AD, BitLocker, and Hyper-V for streamlined workflows. And with AI-driven Copilot, you can optimize tasks like never before.

This bundle saves you the headache of recurring fees and ensures you have the tools to tackle your day — from running your business to staying secure online.

For a one-time payment of A$86 until 30 March at 11:59 p.m. PT, it’s time to invest in efficiency, creativity, and peace of mind with this combo. Head to the Mashable Shop to get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro.

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Apple is exploring ways to monetize its Maps app, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

In a recent report, Gurman details how Apple is looking to expand advertising across its services, with sources pointing to an all-hands meeting where the Maps team discussed potential strategies. Apple has previously explored the idea of search-based ads for Maps.

SEE ALSO: Apple is advertising on Elon Musk's X again

In practice, this could mean that when you search for a business or restaurant, the top results might not be the most relevant to your location or preferences but rather those that have paid for placement.

This also wouldn’t be the first Apple app to integrate ads; Apple News and Stocks already display them. Gurman also notes that this move aligns with Apple’s broader push into advertising, particularly as it looks to grow its presence in live sports. It’s unclear why Apple is pushing so hard to further monetize its services division, especially after the segment hit a record $26.3 billion in revenue in 2024. But at the end of the day, more revenue is still more revenue.

While details on how ads might appear in Maps remain unclear, the shift suggests Apple is increasingly focused on turning its ecosystem into a more significant ad-driven business.

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
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.