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Google Calendar Removes a Number of Cultural Events

NYT Technology - 1 hour 18 min ago
The Silicon Valley giant said it made the change last year because it was difficult to keep up with every occasion, but some users questioned the decision.

Sam Altman announces GPT-5 timeline update, cancels o3 as standalone model

Mashable - 3 hours 3 sec ago

OpenAI will ship GPT-5 in a matter of months and streamline its AI models into more unified products, said CEO Sam Altman in an update on Feb. 12.

"We want to do a better job of sharing our intended roadmap, and a much better job simplifying our product offerings," said Altman in an X post introducing several updates about the company's GPT and o series. Specifically, Altman says the company plans to launch GPT-4.5 as its "last non-chain-of-thought model" and integrate its latest o3 reasoning model into GPT-5.

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The estimated timing for GPT-4.5 is a matter of weeks, and GPT-5 in a matter of months, Altman responded in a comment about the ETA.

OpenAI's previously comfortable position atop the AI throne has been challenged lately with the introduction of DeepSeek's reasoning model R1. The Chinese company reportedly made the model for a fraction of the price and offered it free of charge as a chatbot, and significantly cheaper than OpenAI models for API access. In addition to rocking the stock market, DeepSeek's arrival on the scene threw OpenAI and other AI companies' business strategy into question, proving AI models can be made cheaply and more accessibly.

Perhaps, Altman's announcement represents changing tack. Instead of demanding $200 a month for exclusive or early access to certain model features with its Pro plan, the new strategy seems to be getting its products into as many hands as possible to beat the competition with market capture and user-friendly experience.

"A top goal for us is to unify o-series models and GPT-series models by creating systems that can use all our tools, know when to think for a long time or not, and generally be useful for a very wide range of tasks," said Altman in the lengthy post. That means OpenAI won't ship o3 as a standalone model and will instead incorporate its reasoning abilities, which improves accuracy and is better for more complex problems, into GPT-5.

GPT-5 in ChatGPT will also have voice mode, canvas, search, and deep research built in so that the chatbot automatically adapts to the user's needs without the user having to switch between various models and features.

Altman also said that GPT-5 will be available to the free ChatGPT tier, and Plus and Pro subscribers will get access to "GPT-5 at a higher level of intelligence," with the Pro subscription having the most advanced version.

Apple TV is now available on Android

Mashable - 3 hours 43 min ago

Apple TV+ and Apple TV are among those services you associate with Apple devices alone, but that changes today.

Apple just announced that the Apple TV app, as well as the Apple TV+ streaming subscription and MLS Season Pass content, are now available natively on Android.

To try it out, download and install the Apple TV app on Google Play on your device and sign up to start watching. If you don't have an Apple TV subscription, you don't have to commit right away, as Apple offers a 7-day free trial on launch. You can sign up right there from within the Apple TV app on Android.

Apple has taken great care to follow Google's Material Design principles in designing the app, so it should look good on all Android devices. If you've ever dreamed of natively watching Apple TV+ content on a Google Pixel Fold, now you can.

And while there are no hardware requirements, you do need a device that supports Android 10 or above.

If you're one of those users who have both Apple and Android devices in your household, worry not: All of the content will sync across different devices, such as Apple TV and a Pixel phone.

The app works over a WiFi or cellular connection, and enables users to download content and watch it offline.

SEE ALSO: Apple just announced the Powerbeats Pro 2, but the originals are 48% off at Best Buy

As for what type of content you can expect, some examples include Apple Original films such as Wolfs, The Instigators, The Family Plan, Killers of the Flower Moon, and CODA, and TV shows like Severance, Slow Horses, The Morning Show, Presumed Innocent, Shrinking, Hijack, Loot, Palm Royale, Masters of the Air, and Ted Lasso.

It's worth noting that Apple TV has been available for Android TV devices for some time now, but this is the first time it's made available for Android phones.

The Apple TV app for Android is now available globally as a free download.

The best deals from Samsungs Presidents Day sale: Save on The Frame TV, Galaxy Buds, and more

Mashable - 4 hours 11 min ago
The best deals from Samsung's Presidents' Day sale at a glance: Best TV deal Samsung 55-inch The Frame QLED 4K LS03D TV $899.99 (save $600 + save up to an extra $200 when you bundle with select speakers) Get Deal Best unlocked smartphone deal Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (256GB) $1,599.99 (save $300) Get Deal Best earbud deal Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro $199.99 (save $50) Get Deal Best smartwatch deal Samsung Galaxy Watch7 (Bluetooth/WiFi, 40mm) $239.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best laptop deal Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,499.99 (save $200) Get Deal Best gaming monitor deal Samsung 55-inch Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. Mini-LED Curved Gaming Screen $1,749.99 (save $950 with on-page upgrade credit) Get Deal Best soundbar deal Samsung Q-series 5.1.2 ch. Wireless Dolby Atmos Soundbar (HW-Q800D) $699.99 (save $300) Get Deal Best SSD deal Samsung Portable SSD T7 USB 3.2 (1TB) $109.99 (save $20 + free EVO Select + Adapter microSDXC (64GB)) Get Deal

Presidents' Day (Feb. 17) is the first major shopping holiday of the year, and in the days ahead, retailers are chomping at the bit: Many of their sales have started well ahead of the long weekend, so there's really no need to wait to shop. That includes Samsung's Presidents' Day event, which has packed its online storefront chock full of deals on TVs, smartphones, wearables, laptops, and other premium gadgets from its roster — to the tune of up to $2,000 off.

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After poring over every single offer in Samsung's sale, I've rounded up the best offers in a list below. I've noted competing deals at other tech retailers if they've matched (or one-upped) any of my top picks — Best Buy and Amazon are definitely giving Samsung a run for its money, for what it's worth, so don't limit yourself to one retailer. I've also only included deals that don't require trade-ins, which can save you even more money if you're willing to fork over an old device. For the full list of deals from Samsung's Presidents' Day sale, head to its event landing page.

For even more savings, check out Mashable's master list of Presidents' Day deals around the web, plus our individual breakouts for Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart's programming. All of their holiday sales are already live, too.

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The 2024 edition of the internet's favorite "art piece when it's off" TV earned a Pantone Validated ArtfulColor certification, a first for The Frame series. Translation: Its colors look super realistic. The larger sizes (55 inches and up) can also switch from a 120Hz refresh rate to a 60Hz refresh rate when in Art Mode, making them more energy-efficient than previous iterations. During Samsung's Presidents' Day sale, the 55-inch model is on sale for just $899.99 — an impressive 40% discount on its $1,499.99 MSRP. (If you want to go slightly bigger, the 65-inch model is marked down to $1,299.99, or 35% off.) Shoppers have the option of bundling their TV with their choice of two soundbars or Samsung's Music Frame speaker for an additional savings of $50 to $200.

For comparison's sake, the 55-inch The Frame was on sale at Amazon for $2 less at the time of writing (bringing it to an all-time low), but those bundle options weren't available there.

More TV deals48 inches and under50 to 55 inches65 inches75 inches and upBest unlocked smartphone deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (256GB) $1,599.99 at Samsung.com
$1,899.99 Save $300.00 Get Deal Why we like it

We haven't reviewed last year's Galaxy Z Fold6, but our sister site PCMag deemed it "the best foldable phone money can buy, thanks to its refined design, powerful internals, top-notch cameras, and superb screens." Compared to the previous-generation Galaxy Z Fold5 (which we did try and love), it's a tad thinner, lighter, brighter, matte instead of glossy, and equipped with a newer CPU. The base model with 256GB of storage is now on sale on Samsung's website for $1,599.99, or 16% off its $1,899.99 sticker price — a solid $300 savings. You can bump it up to 512GB of storage for $120 more.

Samsung's Presidents' Day deal is matched at Best Buy during its own holiday sale, but their available colorways differ. Samsung's exclusive white and crafted black finishes are the options it's discounted, while Best Buy has the standard navy, pink, and silver shadow variants on sale.

More unlocked smartphone dealsBest earbud deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro $199.99 at Samsung.com
$249.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal Why we like it

PCMag also has the scoop on Samsung's latest noise-cancelling earbuds, praising their "comfortable fit, quality sound, and clever AI features," but knocking their battery life and limited compatibility with iPhones. You won't be able to use all of their features if you don't have a Samsung phone, so I'd probably only consider them if you're already nestled in the brand's ecosystem (same as their predecessors). Available in silver and white, they're on sale for $199.99 during Samsung's Presidents' Day sale — a 20% discount.

Some important fine print: Amazon and Best Buy are both offering the same deal, and the latter will give you an extra $10 off if you're a paid My Best Buy (Plus or Total) member.

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Hackers are targeting your password manager app

Mashable - 4 hours 16 min ago

Do you use 1Password, LastPass, NordPass, or any other password manager? You're not alone. According to a 2023 Security.org study, roughly one in three people use a password manager to secure their login information. Password managers make logging in to your apps, social media accounts, and other online services easy.

They're also increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals.

According to a new report from cybersecurity firm Picus Security, cyberattacks on password managers and similar services, such as browser-stored credentials, have tripled compared to the previous year. The firm detailed these findings in its Red Report 2025.

SEE ALSO: Cybersecurity researchers discovered a scary security flaw with YouTube and Google

Researchers found that out of more than a million malware variants, 25 percent of all malware targeted password managers or other credential storage services.

"For the first time ever, stealing credentials from password stores is in the top 10 techniques listed in the MITRE ATT&CK Framework," Picus Security said, referencing an industry framework for classifying cyberattacks.

According to Picus, cybercriminals are increasingly deploying multi-stage attacks, which the firm's researchers have dubbed "SneakThief." SneakThief describes a new type of malware attack that involves "increased stealth, persistence, and automation." These new malware attacks contain dozens of "malicious actions," which aid the hacker in gaining access and exporting data without getting caught.

SEE ALSO: How to spot and avoid the E-ZPass scam texts everyone's getting

With so many apps and online platforms to manage logins for, more internet users have adopted password storage utilities to help manage them all. But, in turn, hackers have adjusted their malicious campaigns to shift their focus towards password managers. And it makes sense. Why would a hacker put their time and effort into stealing a target's login credentials to just one service when they could steal all their login credentials? Why steal a key to open just one door when you can take the master key and access everything?

"Threat actors are leveraging sophisticated extraction methods, including memory scraping, registry harvesting, and compromising local and cloud-based password stores, to obtain credentials that give attackers the keys to the kingdom," said Picus Security co-founder and VP of Picus Labs, Dr. Suleyman Ozarslan. "It’s vital that password managers are used in tandem with multi-factor authentication and that employees never reuse a password, especially for their password manager."

Yellowjackets Season 2 Recap: Everything you need to remember before watching season 3

Mashable - 5 hours 10 min ago

Yellowjackets Season 3 is finally here after almost a two year wait! Mashable Entertainment Reporter Belen Edwards is here to walk you through everything you need to remember going into season 3.

The first two episodes ofYellowjackets Season 3 will stream on Paramount+ with Showtime on Feb. 14, with new episodes weekly.

Cybersecurity researchers discovered a scary security flaw with YouTube and Google

Mashable - 6 hours 10 min ago

Google has fixed a security flaw that exposed the email addresses of YouTube users, a potentially massive privacy breach.

Google — which owns YouTube — has confirmed that the vulnerabilities discovered by cybersecurity researchers, who go by Brutecat and Nathan, have been addressed, according to a report in BleepingComputer.

Aside from the breach of privacy that would've affected all YouTube accounts, many YouTubers like controversial content creators, investigators, whistleblowers, and activists keep their identities anonymous to protect their safety. Exposing such users' emails could have had huge ramifications.

SEE ALSO: Google is reportedly developing a ‘fake’ email feature to help you avoid spam

Brutecat discovered that blocking a user on YouTube revealed a unique internal identifier Google uses for each user across all of its platforms (Gmail, Google Drive, etc.) called a Gaia ID. They then figured out that simply clicking the three dot icon of a user's live chat profile to access the block function triggered an API request that revealed their Gaia ID.

This in itself is already a security flaw since it exposed the unique identifiers for YouTube accounts that is only meant to be used internally. But now that Brutecat was able to retrieve users' Gaia IDs, they set out to see if they could reveal the email addresses associated with each ID.

With Nathan's help, the two researchers surmised they could do this with "old forgotten Google products since they probably contained some bug or logic flaw to resolve a Gaia ID to an email." Using Google's Recorder app for Pixel devices, they tested sharing a recording with an obfuscated Gaia ID and blocked the user from receiving an email notification by renaming the file with a 2.5 million letter name, which broke the email notification system because it was too long.

Now that the hypothetical victim wouldn't be notified, the researchers sent the file sharing request with the Gaia IDs, effectively converting the ID into an email address.

Thanks to Brutecat and Nathan's sleuthing, Google was able to lock down that vulnerability and prevent hackers from accessing everyone's email address associated with their YouTube accounts. The vulnerability was disclosed to Google in Sep. 2024 and was finally fixed on Feb. 9, 2025. That's a long time for potential exposure, but Google confirmed to BleepingComputer that there were "no signs that any attacker actively exploited the flaws."

In exchange for their work, the researchers received a cool $10,633. Phew, crisis averted.

Everything you need to know about Amazons February devices event

Mashable - 6 hours 16 min ago

Amazon is about to announce some new devices, but the software inside the devices might be the star of the show.

The e-commerce company sent press invites to an event on Feb. 26 hosted by SVP Panos Panay and Amazon's Devices & Services team for some big announcements. The event, which starts at 10 a.m. ET that day (but won't be livestreamed) seems like it should focus on hardware, right? Well, yes and no. Let's dig into it.

SEE ALSO: The 10 best Amazon Echo devices for a smarter home Amazon devices event: What to expect

The first thing to know about this event is that, per Engadget, Amazon sent out five separate invites to the press, which, when combined, spelled out "Alexa." That's the first clue that this event will potentially be more about software than hardware. Amazon has been working hard on an overhauled, AI-powered version of Alexa for a while now. It was supposed to launch in 2024, but that didn't happen. Instead, it got delayed into 2025.

The new Alexa should theoretically be more conversational and capable of more specific and granular commands. However, reports from beta users indicated that the AI version of Alexa had trouble executing basic smart-home commands like turning lights on or off and would hallucinate answers to questions. That's not ideal. Hopefully, Amazon has ironed those problems out and doesn't run into the same problem Google did with its Super Bowl commercial. 

A new version of Alexa most likely means new devices that support it, and that's where this becomes a de facto devices event. Amazon hasn't updated the Echo smart speaker brand in a minute, so that feels likely to show up here. Per Engadget, Amazon's Echo Buds brand of budget-friendly earbuds could also get a refresh, but that's not certain.

You shouldn't expect Kindles because Amazon released some new ones at the very end of 2024. So, in review, we're more than likely getting a new version of Alexa, with some Echo smart speakers that support it.

Book with Ticketmaster Travel and save up to 57% on tickets and hotel combos

Mashable - 6 hours 18 min ago

SAVE UP TO 57%: Through March 6, save up to 57% on hotels with Ticketmaster Travel. Book your event tickets and hotel together, or just a hotel near your event.

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If you’ve ever dreamt of being a roadie, or you’re just fed up with the super-high prices and fees that are usually associated with seeing your favorite bands out of town, Ticketmaster’s Stay and Save travel deals are a great way to cut down on the overall cost of your concert trip.

SEE ALSO: The best Presidents' Day deals in 2025: Sales on mattresses, TVs, more already live

Through Ticketmaster Travel, you can combine your tickets and hotel into one package, or book a hotel near your venue, and save up to 57% on the overall cost of your trip. For example, you could book two tickets to see Teddy Swims in Vegas and get a one-night stay for $290, depending on your seats and the hotel you choose. (That’s a really good deal for two concert tickets and a hotel stay.)

According to Ticketmaster, these exclusive travel deals are only available for a limited time, so if you're planning on seeing a show on the road before March 6, you'll want to jump on these savings before they disappear.

Apple just announced the Powerbeats Pro 2, but the originals are 48% off at Best Buy

Mashable - 6 hours 34 min ago

SAVE 48%: The original Powerbeats Pro earbuds are on sale at Best Buy for $129.99, down from the MSRP of $249.95. That's a savings of $119.96.

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We won't lie when we say the recently-launched Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds seem pretty awesome. The original Powerbeats Pro were impressive, and this second iteration brings a few new features to the party that we're jazzed about. But if you're looking for a great deal, you'll want to stick to the original model, because they're on sale for a massive discount today.

As of Feb. 12, the Powerbeats Pro earbuds are on sale at Best Buy for just $129.99, down from the list price of $249.95. That's a 48% discount that'll save you $119.96. Keep in mind the price for the new Powerbeats Pro 2 clocks in at $249.99.

SEE ALSO: The 7 best earbuds to buy in 2025 from Bose, Apple, and more

If you're one to wear earbuds while working out, the Powerbeats Pro are ready to serve. The adjustable secure-fit earhooks are there to keep those earbuds securely on/in your ears. That means no sprinting, jumping, or lifting will cause them to pop out. They're also resistant to sweat, so you won't have to worry about that summer workout.

Beats mentions you can get about nine hours of battery life which increases to over 24 with the included charging case. A quick, five-minute charge will add 1.5 hours of listening time.

Raymond Wong reviewed the Powerbeats Pro earbuds for Mashable in 2019, giving them a Mashable Choice Award. "Compared to AirPods, Beats Powerbeats Pro sound better, have longer battery life, and fit better," Wong said.

The only negatives of the review included the high price and chunky charging case. Of course, the charging case is the same size, but the price is now significantly lower thanks to today's sale price at Best Buy that takes 48% off the normal price.

Of course, you'll be skipping out on the upgrades that come with the latest model, including the addition of heart rate monitoring. The Pro 2 are also said to have improved sound, battery life, and call performance. They also come in fun colorway options like Hyper Purple and Quick Sand, while the sale price on the Powerbeats Pro means you'll be sporting black earbuds.

However, if price is a consideration, you might be better off with the original Powerbeats Pro earbuds. After all, they're still impressive earbuds that are great for working out, and it's hard to deny the super discounted price of $129.99.

Snag the Google Pixel Watch 3 for $50 off at Amazon

Mashable - 6 hours 40 min ago

SAVE $50: As of Feb. 12, get the Google Pixel Watch 3 for $349.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $399.99. That's a discount of 13%.

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Smartwatches can make several aspects of everyday life easier. They can help you keep in touch with your friends and family, make paying for items a cinch, and track your workouts, sleep, and even stress. If you haven't yet opted for one that works for you, the Google Pixel Watch has a suite of excellent features. And right now, you can get the latest model at a great price.

As of Feb. 12, you can get the Google Pixel Watch 3 for $349.99, down from its usual price of $399.99. That's a discount of 13%.

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The Pixel Watch 3 is a feature-rich watch that looks and feels great on your wrist. Mashable's Kimberly Gedeon found that Google "made a lot of useful improvements to the software" in her hands-on review. It also boasts a much bigger display than its predecessor, which gives it a leg up on the competition.

It can track everything you need it to in terms of workouts, sleep, and other areas of fitness. And if you're not so interested in those options, you can use it to answer calls, texts, and set reminders while tracking your calendar. Most importantly, it'll be there when you need it most, with 24 hours of battery when you use its always-on display, and up to 36 hours of battery with Battery Saver.

If you're ready to go ahead and lock in a purchase for your first (or tenth) smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 3 is a great option, especially at this price.

Captain America: Brave New World review: Can Harrison Ford and Anthony Mackie save the MCU from itself?

Mashable - 6 hours 43 min ago

Captain America: Brave New World is a perfect example of studio math gone wrong. On paper, the 35th MCU entry should be a sure-fire winner. 

First off, it's part of a long-running and successful movie and TV franchise that seems unstoppable. At its center is the dynamic Anthony Mackie, whose charmingly cocky Sam Wilson hero-lands into the role of Captain America, bringing with him some flashy upgraded gear like working wings made of Vibranium, courtesy of Wakanda. Then, to add some old-school grit to the proceedings, Star Wars and Indiana Jones icon Harrison Ford comes on board as a fiery politician destined to hulk out — as teased in promos — in the film's climax.

SEE ALSO: All Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, ranked worst to best

For a little bit of spice, give a dash of heralded character actors Giancarlo Esposito and Tim Blake Nelson. Fold in heaps of Marvel IP and get a whiff of prestige by hiring a celebrated director, Julius Onah (Luce, The Cloverfield Paradox). This should make for — if not one of Marvel's best movies — at the very least a satisfying political thriller with bursts of super-powered action spectacle. 

And yet, two plus two doesn't equal four, it equals womp womp. So what went wrong? Let's break it down.

In Captain America: Brave New World, Anthony Mackie is boxed in Danny Ramirez and Anthony Mackie in "Captain America: Brave New World." Credit: Marvel Studios

As a sidekick, Sam Wilson delivered playful attitude and petty arguments to lighten the mood — especially when the hero's chips were down. But as the noble hero of this entrenched sequel, the spark of his character is squelched by the pressure to follow in Steve Rogers' footsteps. 

Brief moments of Wilson wise-cracking are when this movie almost develops a pulse. But as Cap, he is so committed to honor, that he can't get cute. So, a fleet of screenwriters (Onah, Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, and Peter Ganz) instead offer as comic relief Sam's protege, big-mouthed but lovable Air Force lieutenant Joaquin Torres (Falcon and the Winter Soldier's Danny Ramirez). To Ramirez's credit, he has an affable Golden Retriever energy. But his comic sensibilities aren't as sharp as Mackie's, so his jokes here rarely land.

SEE ALSO: 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' has ruined Marvel movies forever — and that's a good thing

Together, Sam and Joaquin are on the hunt for the evil mastermind (Nelson) who's using a sneering mercenary (Esposito) and a bit of mind control to unbalance newly elected president Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross (Ford). Plus, Sam is on a side quest to exonerate his Falcon and the Winter Soldier mentor Isaiah Bradley (Carl Lumbly), from some serious charges. All this means Sam is given little opportunity to brandish that signature smile or even a quip as he chases down exposition dumps about characters new and old, and backstories mostly tedious. Instead, Mackie is constrained in a scowl that scuffs Sam's shine, making him fall in line with an endless supply of forgettable oh-so-serious military-thriller heroes.

What is Harrison Ford doing in Captain America: Brave New World? Harrison Ford in "Captain America: Brave New World." Credit: Marvel Studios

Sure, Ford has reprised the roles of Han Solo and Indiana Jones for subsequent sequels, but he's long shown an open boredom — or even charming hostility — about the fandoms that would confine him. So why join the MCU, cinema's biggest contemporary franchise, playing a role originated by William Hurt in The Incredible Hulk, an MCU movie even the most die-hard fans barely remember?

It can't be that the script spoke to him, not this script. Ross's dialogue is a solipsistic drivel about second chances and sacrifice. The plot relies heavily on the audience having retained plenty of details not only from Falcon and the Winter Solider, the recent TV series centered on Sam (and Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes), but also the notoriously unpopular Eternals and 2008's Incredible Hulk, which featured Ed Norton as the eponymous superhero before the role was recast with Mark Ruffalo for 2012's Avengers.

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Admittedly, this sequel gives enough context that you can follow along if you don't remember those titles — or skipped them altogether. But the bigger issue is that Onah relies on the groundwork laid by other filmmakers to get us to care about his characters. Meaning on its own, this movie is practically inert. The casting of Harrison Ford should have been a major help there, as he can play a gruff bastard over and over and we only love him more for it. But here, Ford is — and I take no pleasure in saying this — astoundingly bad.

Far from his Shrinking showing, he doesn't seem like he's having fun. Nor does he appear to feel at home in the world of a swaggering president who can talk diplomacy and throw a punch, which is wild because he's done that precisely in 1997's Air Force One. Instead, under the weight of MCU demands of world-building and callbacks, Ford struggles to turn in a compelling performance. Props to the VFX team; however, that made him into a hulk. The animation of this burly red beast is outrageously lifelike down to resplendent chest hair and Ford's signature Indy grimace. 

Captain America: Brave New World is a wasted opportunity.  Credit: Marvel Studios

Mackie is dazzling performer, who's proved adept at balancing a snarling intensity with a braggadocio allure. But here, wedged into the MCU machine, his once kinetic sidekick feels tamed. Ford, a living legend who inspires fans even as he eye-rolls at them, is given nothing interesting to do here, and so flounders. It's as if the filmmakers consider his star power as more IP to throw into Disney's ravenous hunger for cross-promotion, a superficial flare to add to their ad campaign.

Then, hilariously, the movies they chose to build their new Captain America's first big-screen adventure on provides little structural support, and even less fan love. Marvel is determinedly looking into its rear-view instead of ahead, where it might build a future with its current heroes that breaks new ground. So, we get the throwback futurism of Fantastic Four: First Steps and Robert Downey Jr, who retired his Tony Stark role through noble self-sacrifice, returning as Doctor Doom for Avengers: Doomsday.

The MCU could have given Sam Wilson a movie that boldly explored what it means to be a Captain America right now, especially to a Black man. A scene between Sam and Isaiah, two Black American soldiers who've seen the dark side of their government, teases the potential to delve into this Falcon and Winter Soldier territory in a grand cinematic way. But Onah won't deliver. Rather than a provocative political discussion as seen in Black Panther, Captain America: Brave New World limply pursues concepts of redemption and honor. It's safe and frankly boring. And coming in the wake of Kendrick Lamar's boldly political Super Bowl halftime show — which also delivered spectacle, Easter eggs, and sublime pettiness — Captain America: Brave New World feels all the more disappointing.

Captain America: Brave New World opens in theaters and IMAX on Feb. 14. 

This viral trend makes you sit down with your younger self

Mashable - 6 hours 52 min ago

If you've spent time scrolling on TikTok lately, you've probably noticed a new trend: getting coffee with your younger self.

The trend is usually text that says something to the effect of "I met my younger self for coffee, and this is how I've evolved" overlayed on top of a video or photo of a creator.

SEE ALSO: As TikTok faces a ban, creators brace for an uncertain future

Take, for instance, this TikTok video from Giuli, or @puffy817, with more than 3.4 million views and 334,000 likes. It's a shot of her typing at a desk in a blazer with text overlayed that reads: "I met my younger self for coffee today. She showed up 15 minutes early; so did I. She ordered an iced caramel latte, I ordered an iced americano with honey. She wore athletic shorts and a big t shirt, I wore a suit. She told me she wants to be a psychologist when she grows up so she can help people. I told her I went to law school & am a Public Defender. She told me her family of 5 still lives in an apartment; I told her I own a home & so do my mom & dad. She told me her dad's business is struggling, I told her my dad owns 3 businesses." The caption below the video reads, "Why did this trend heal a little bit in me while I wrote it."

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The trend was sparked after poet Jennae Cecelia posted a photo of one of her poems from her upcoming book, Deep In My Feels, on Instagram. The poem, titled "I met my younger self for coffee," goes like this:

"i met my younger self for coffee at 10:15.

she was late.

i was early.

i wore my dark brown hair in slick back bun.

her hair was faded red and in her face.

i had dark blue jeans on.

she wore sweatpants with a few stains.

she lets out a sigh and has a good cry.

i tell her to release her feelings one at a time.

the scars on her have now faded on me quite a bit.

i want to tell her it won't always be like this.

but i don't.

she doesn't need to hear

that things will be better.

she just wants a hug and reassurance of her feelings

during this uncertain season ahead of her.

we leave the aroma of coffee beans and baked goods.

i walk her home to our old neighborhood.

we won't meet again for 15 more years.

but each day she thinks of the woman

who acknowledged her tears."

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This trend, which has taken over Instagram Reels, TikTok, and other social media platforms, is an encouragement to treat your younger self with empathy. But, as Mia Khalaoife, aka @aoifeofarrell on TikTok, points out, not all of our past selves are worth celebrating. In a TikTok video with 4.6 million views and 1.1 million likes, she shows a fit check with the text "i met my younger self for a coffee today. she was such a bitch." The caption reads: "prob bc she didn't eat x this trend is so cute tho."

Let's be realistic, fellas.

Fly one-way for as low as $59 during Southwests From our Heart to Yours Sale

Mashable - 6 hours 55 min ago

$59 ONE-WAY FARES: Fly Southwest from just $59. Book select one-way trips through Feb. 13.

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If you’re looking for an affordable one-way flight, Southwest Airlines From our Heart to Yours Sale is offering tickets starting as low as $59.

Now through Feb. 13 (that's right, you have just one day left to snag these deals), Southwest is offering one-way fares as low as $59 on select flights across the United States. But here's the lowdown on the fine print: These fares require a 21-day advance purchase, and you'll need to book by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Feb. 13. Travel is valid from March 3 through May 21, 2025, and travel to Hawaii, international destinations, and San Juan, Puerto Rico, is blacked out from March 7 to April 19 for flights from the continental U.S., and from March 14 to April 27 for flights to the continental U.S.

SEE ALSO: Get flight deals to your inbox with a year of Dollar Flight Club Premium for just $30

These fares are nonrefundable, and seats, travel days, and markets are limited. Fares are valid on nonstop service where indicated; otherwise, they're good for single connecting service.

Just a heads-up: points bookings don't include government fees, which start at $5.60 per one-way flight.

Dysons Valentines Day gift to you: The Airwrap i.d. multi-styler in a gorgeous, limited-edition red velvet

Mashable - 7 hours 38 min ago

SAVE $100: As of Feb. 12, you can get $100 off the Dyson Airwrap multi-styler ($499.99) or the Supersonic Nural hair dryer ($399.99) in strawberry bronze/blush pink. Plus, the gorgeous red velvet/gold special edition Airwrap i.d. just landed.

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Dyson is celebrating Valentine’s Day early by giving shoppers $100 off select hairstyling tools, including the Airwrap multi-styler and the Supersonic Nural hair dryer.

But what we’re really here to talk about (even though a $100 discount is nothing to scoff at) is Dyson’s brand-new Airwrap i.d. multi-styler, which comes in a gorgeous, limited-edition red velvet finish. This new styler is available in Straight+Wavy and Curly+Coily barrel sets, just like the standard Airwrap, but what sets it apart is its exclusive accessories, new red velvet/gold colorway, and Bluetooth connectivity.

SEE ALSO: I tested the best Dyson Airwrap dupes under $300: The Shark FlexStyle is no longer your only option

The Airwrap i.d. comes with a brand-new Conical Airwrap barrel with a tapered tip (the Curly+Coily edition also includes a Wave+Curl diffuser). It also features a brand-new Bluetooth option where you can connect to the MyDyson app, create a hair profile, and tailor the settings to your specific hair type and style preferences.

The new Airwrap i.d. isn't on sale, but it’s definitely a luxe Valentine's Day gift that will have your special someone swooning. If you’d rather not spend $599, the Dyson Airstrait and Dyson Supersonic Nural are also available in the red velvet/gold colorway.

The Wheel of Time Season 3 trailer teases Rand and Moiraines Rhuidean visions

Mashable - 7 hours 43 min ago

The Wheel of Time's full Season 3 trailer is chock-full of fantasy goodness. A massive magical fight between the Aes Sedai in the White Tower! More looks at the Forsaken, like Lanfear (Natasha O'Keeffe) and Moghedien (Laia Costa)! Trolloc armies!

SEE ALSO: 'The Wheel of Time' Season 3 teaser hints at a major character death

But that's not all the trailer has cooking. The brunt of it focuses on Rand's (Josha Stradowski) journey to the Aiel Waste alongside Moiraine (Rosamund Pike, Saltburn), Egwene (Madeleine Madden), Lan (Daniel Henney), and Aviendha (Ayoola Smart). The trailer shows glimpses of their arrival in Rhuidean, pulling from Robert Jordan's fourth book in The Wheel of Time series, The Shadow Rising. In the city, both Moiraine and Rand undergo intense trials and witness important visions.

Rand learns about the history of Aiel, with the trailer teasing Stradowski stepping into multiple roles during the flashbacks. Moiraine, meanwhile, learns that there is no future in which both she and Rand survive. With that in mind, could The Wheel of Time be losing one of its key leads by the end of the season?

The Wheel of Time Season 3 premieres March 13 on Prime Video.

Amazon deal of the day: The budget-friendly Sony WH-CH520 headphones are now 37% cheaper

Mashable - 7 hours 48 min ago
Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Feb. 12: OUR TOP PICK Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones $38 (save $21.99) Get Deal BEST TABLET DEAL Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE (128GB, WiFi) $298.98 (save $201.01) Get Deal BEST EARBUDS SPLURGE Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds $249 (save $50) Get Deal BEST EARBUDS DEAL Beats Studio Buds+ $119.99 (save $49.96) Get Deal BEST SMARTHOME DEAL Amazon Echo (4th gen) $64.99 (save $35) Get Deal

Holidays are just an excuse for Amazon to offer deals. With Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day on the horizon, there are plenty of impressive discounts up for grabs from brands like Sony, Samsung, and Amazon itself. And to save you from having to sort through them all, we've rounded up some of the best ones we think are worth grabbing.

Here are our picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on Feb. 12. If these aren't catching your attention, take a peek at our picks from Feb. 10 and Feb. 11. Many of those are still live, including the best price ever on the Kindle Paperwhite Kids and a 23% price drop on the uniquely excellent Bose Ultra Open earbuds.

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The already budget-friendly Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones are down to just $38 at Amazon as of Feb. 12 — that's 37% in savings and just $2 shy of the record-low price they reached back on Prime Day 2024. They may not be the fanciest headphones in Sony's lineup, but they still offer up to 50 hours of battery life, a three-minute fast-charge feature, customizable sound quality and profiles on the app, and a lightweight and cozy fit. You can pick a preset to sync up with the genre you're listening to or create your very own from scratch.

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A solid pick for casual tablet users and Android fans, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE is a simplified version of the Galaxy Tab S9. The biggest differences between the two lie in the display and CPU, which probably won't make too much of a difference for you unless you're using your tablet like a laptop. Its battery will last you up to 18 hours on one charge and the Samsung Exynos 1380 processor will help you power through all kinds of tasks — even some light gaming. Plus, it features the same tough IP68 dust- and water-resistant rating as the S9 and the same included S Pen. The 128GB version with WiFi is usually $449.99, but you can slash 34% off at Amazon as of Feb. 12 and grab it for only $298.98.

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Mashable's Timothy Beck Werth reviewed the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds back in 2023 and wrote, "So far, I've had the chance to spend 45 wonderful days with the Bose Ultra earbuds, and they've become my new go-to buds for air travel, music, and work calls." Scoring a 4.6/5 in the review, the earbuds also earned a Mashable Choice Award. They come with multiple sets of ear tips for customizable comfort and offer three listening modes — quiet, aware, and immersive — which ultimately allow them to deliver the best ANC experience we've had with a pair of earbuds. Snag a pair on sale for $249 at Amazon as of Feb. 12. That's just $20 shy of their best price ever.

Check out our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds.

Beats Studio Buds+ Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Studio Buds+ $119.99 at Amazon
$169.95 Save $49.96 Get Deal

The Studio Buds+ not only introduced a new transparent color to the Beats lineup, but also improved active noise cancelling and transparency mode, enhanced battery life to up to 36 hours, and increased the size of the mics for better call quality. They also support spatial audio and come with four different ear tip sizes to choose from, allowing you to find the perfect fit to enjoy the ANC to its fullest. As of Feb. 12, the buds are on sale at Amazon for $119.99. That's 29% in savings and matches the record low from Prime Day 2024.

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$99.99 Save $35.00 Get Deal

If you're late to the smart home game, the Amazon Echo (4th gen) is one of the easiest ways to get your foot in the door. It's as basic as a new-ish model Echo device comes these days, essentially serving as a sleek speaker that responds to voice commands. Now in its fourth iteration, it delivers premium room-filling Dolby sound, can easily connect to other smart home devices you add into the mix, and looks sleek in just about any space. It also has a temperature sensor and motion detection that can sync up with your smart thermostat and smart lighting. It's usually $99.99, but as of Feb. 12, it's down to just $64.99. That's 35% in savings.

Read our full review of the Echo (4th Gen) here.

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

Hurry and snag $25 flights in celebration of JetBlues 25th birthday

Mashable - 7 hours 54 min ago

BOOK ONE-WAY FLIGHTS AS LOW AS $25: Celebrate JetBlue's 25th birthday with sale prices that dip as low as $25 for a one-way flight. Book before 11:59 p.m. ET tonight (Feb. 12) for travel dates ranging from Feb. 25 through June 11. Exceptions include traveling on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as well as dates between April 10-29.

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Birthday celebrations are the best. There's cake, confetti, presents, and an overall party in honor of one more rotation around the sun. JetBlue is currently celebrating birthday 25 by offering us some incredible discounts on flights that'll make us feel like it's our own birthday.

Until 11:59 p.m. ET tonight, Feb. 12, celebrate JetBlue's 25th birthday by snagging a one-way flight for as low as $25. In order to grab these extra-low fares, you'll need to travel between Feb. 25 and June 11, without selecting a flight on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays. Also be aware of blackout dates from April 10-29.

SEE ALSO: 75 birthday gifts we'd actually be excited to unwrap

A flight for just $25 seems like a dream in this economy, right? Boston to Savannah is in line for the $25 sale, as well as Fort Lauderdale to Charleston. You can also fly from New York (JFK) to Nashville for just $25 each way, or take off from Orlando to Manchester for the same low price.

The sale spans countless flight routes throughout JetBlue's network, although not all of them are quite as low as $25. Still, you'll be in line for a solid sale price. Consider Seattle to Boston for just $99 each way. That flight clocks in at just over five hours, which means you'll be flying for about $20 per hour. That's a heck of a deal.

Keep in mind most of the lowest sale prices are booking with JetBlue's Blue Basic fare, which entitles you to a free carry-on bag and doesn't allow for changes. You'll also be in one of the last boarding groups. If you're cool with those stipulations, you'll be flying at a super low price compared to typical airfare costs.

Instead of eating ramen for a week in order to pay for your next vacation, book flights included in the JetBlue 25th birthday sale and fly roundtrip for as low as $50.

Meta-funded program teaches tweens about online exploitation

Mashable - 8 hours 11 min ago

Parents and educators have a new tool in the fight against online exploitation.

Meta announced Tuesday the launch of curriculum designed to help middle schoolers spot and avoid online exploitation, including a technique commonly known as sextortion.

Victims of such exploitation often believe they are messaging with another teen and eventually share a graphic or explicit image of themselves. The person then threatens to make the picture public unless the victim pays them.

SEE ALSO: Parents need to talk to their kids about this online danger right now

Childhelp, a leading child safety non-profit organization, developed the curriculum in partnership with Meta, and in consultation with other topic experts, including the Department of Homeland Security and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Adults can access the educational materials for free.

The content offers videos, scripted lesson plans, and interactive classroom activities. The goal is to help young people learn about personal boundaries, safe relationships, and how to ask for help.

"With the increase in online dangers, this partnership will allow facilitators of the lessons to empower millions of young people to speak up and be comfortable in asking for help," Michael Medoro, chief of staff at Childhelp, said in a statement.

While sextortion can happen on any platform, and between people who know each other in person, criminals and scammers have used Meta to target victims.

Last year, the company removed at least 63,000 Instagram accounts in Nigeria that attempted to financially extort victims. The scams were highly coordinated and relied partly on thousands of since-removed Facebook assets, like accounts, pages, and groups, that sold scripts and guides for how to scam people using collections of photos to populate fake accounts.

In October 2024, the Meta social media platform Instagram launched its own campaign against sextortion, along with tools to help teen victims.

As Meta appears to add resources to prevent exploitation and aid victims, it has come under fire for abandoning fact-checking and relaxing certain hate speech policies.

"At Meta, we continue to do all we can to protect young people on our apps, and those protections will be even more effective if teens also feel confident in spotting potential harms and know where to go for help," Antigone Davis, Meta's global head of safety, said in a statement about the new curriculum.

If you are a child being sexually exploited online, or you know a child who is being sexually exploited online, or you witnessed exploitation of a child occur online, you can report it to the CyberTipline, which is operated by the National Center for Missing Exploited & Children.

G20 trailer: Viola Davis kicks butt as the U.S. president in this political thriller

Mashable - 8 hours 37 min ago

EGOT winner Viola Davis (The Woman King, Fences) steps into the U.S. presidency in G20, an upcoming thriller directed by Patricia Riggen.

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

Davis plays President Danielle Sutton, a veteran on her way to the G20 Summit with her husband (Anthony Anderson, Black-ish) and two children (Marsai Martin and Christopher Farrar). But the summit goes horribly awry when terrorists led by the menacing Rutledge (The Boys' Antony Starr) take over and hold everyone hostage. Their goal? To control the world economy by making deepfakes of each world leader present at the G20.

However, Rutledge's plan did not account for Danielle, who escapes the initial attack and launches a counterattack of her own. But can this one-woman army save her family and the world from total chaos?

Check out the full trailer above for a taste of the action to come, including Davis absolutely kicking butt in hand-to-hand combat.

G20 hits Prime Video Apr. 10.

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