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SAVE UP TO $120: Ulta Beauty Rewards members can save 20% on all hairstyling tools with code TOOLS20 through March 1.

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It's somehow only still February, but Ulta is treating its Beauty Rewards members to some of the best deals on hair tools we expect to see all year. Now through March 1, members can save 20% on its full lineup of hair dryers, straighteners, multi-stylers, curling irons, hot brushes, and hair rolls — including popular picks like the Dyson Airwrap ($120 off), the Shark FlexStyle ($60 off), the limited-edition Strawberry Bronze/Blush Pink Dyson Supersonic ($100 off), and the newer Dyson Supersonic Nural ($100 off).

Online shoppers just need to enter the promo code TOOLS20 in their shopping cart to apply the 20% discount, while in-store shoppers have to get a coupon bar code to scan at checkout. If you haven't signed up for an Ulta Beauty Rewards membership yet, the program is completely free to join.

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The sale is an especially good opportunity for shoppers interested in Dyson's famously pricey tools in particular: The Mashable Shopping team tracks deals on them year-round, and 20% off is the highest discount we see them get at most retailers. (It's also the same offer Dyson doles out during its Owner Rewards events.) For its part, the Airwrap was only $100 off last Black Friday and during Amazon's fall Prime event.

It's possible to find Dyson tools on sale for even cheaper if you go the refurbished route, but their warranties take a hit.

As for the FlexStyle, our favorite Airwrap dupe: While $239.99 isn't its lowest price ever — we've caught it at $199.99 before — Ulta's deal does bring it to its lowest price anywhere at present. The Shark website was selling it at MSRP, for comparison's sake.

SAVE $346.89: As of Feb. 26, get the WD Black 8TB Internal Gaming SSD for $533.10 at Amazon. That's a 39% discount and its lowest price yet.

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If you're a PC gamer, you're likely familiar with the fact that you need more hard drive space to handle all the latest games. Some of them require well over 100 GB, and those amounts seem to rise with all the new games coming to store shelves all the time. It can get old deleting and reinstalling things all the time, so what do you do? You get a new internal SSD, improve your loading times, and have plenty of storage space for all the titles you want to play regularly.

As of Feb. 26, get the WD Black 8TB Internal Gaming SSD for $533.10, down from its usual price of $879.99, at Amazon. That's $346.89 off and a discount of 39%. It's also the lowest price we've seen on this SSD.

SEE ALSO: Looking for great value gaming TV? Get the Hisense 55-inch U7N QLED 4K TV for under $500.

This lightning-fast SSD packs 8TB of space, so you've got more than enough storage for all the games you want to play and more. It also features speeds of up to 7,200 MB/s, so its performance is top-tier, and you won't have to be stuck waiting around as long for installs or even loading times. It's everything you need to install and play more games and ensure you can even get to them faster.

You can customize your drive even further thanks to the WD Black Dashboard software, which lets you monitor its health, customize the RBG lighting on versions with a heat sink, and even set it to automatically detect games when you run them to turn on Game Mode 2.0 on your PC. It also has features like predictive loading to give you even faster speeds, so you'll be covered no matter what it is you want to store or play.

If you need more storage space, this is the best time to go ahead and pick up this SSD. Just make sure you get it while it's still in stock.

After a lengthy delay, Amazon has finally jumped on the same AI chatbot bandwagon as everyone else. At an event in New York on Wednesday, Amazon lifted the veil off of the new AI-enhanced version of its Alexa voice assistant, called Alexa+.

Rumors about an AI enhancement to Alexa have been swirling around for a couple of years, but the rollout faced a severe setback in 2024. Beta testing at the time revealed that the new version of Alexa had trouble executing basic commands that the old version never had a problem with.

SEE ALSO: Looking for a new TV? The 43-inch Fire TV 4-Series is at its lowest-ever price at Amazon.

Evidently, Amazon has made enough progress on that front to reintroduce Alexa to the world.

This updated version of Alexa can theoretically do all of the same things as it could before, like control smart home devices with voice prompts, but it can also take in more conversational prompts to do a variety of other things. According to Amazon Devices & Services Senior VP Panos Panay, the new and improved Alexa+ can "plan a date, book the restaurant, and be your babysitter."

It seems like the upgraded assistant is designed to offer a more seamless, context-aware experience. It remembers past interactions so users can effortlessly pick up conversations where they left off, no matter which device they’re using. Amazon says its next-gen Alexa model will work with Echo devices (like your Ring camera), the Alexa mobile app, and an "all-new web browser experience."

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On larger-screen Echo devices, Amazon has introduced a redesigned user interface with an adaptive display. From a distance, it showcases your photos and personalized content, but as you approach, it transitions into a customized Home screen with quick access to your family calendar, music recommendations, a new “For You” panel with personalized updates, and advanced smart home controls.

Based on the demo at Amazon’s event, asking "Alexa, what happened around the house today?" triggers a highlight reel of activity detected by your Ring cameras. It’s clear that a full suite of Amazon smart home products is almost a necessity to unlock Alexa's new capabilities fully.

Alexa+ brings its AI capabilities to Amazon Kids+ subscribers with two new features: Stories with Alexa and Explore with Alexa. Both offer AI-generated storytelling and creative experiences designed for kids to "engage with and explore their imagination."

If you're eager to try the new Alexa+ experience, early access kicks off sometime in March. The AI-powered assistant will cost $19.99 per month, but Prime members get it for free.

SAVE 50%: The Anker P20i earbuds are just $19.99 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $39.99. That's a savings of $20 that matches the lowest price we've ever seen.

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Earbuds are a game-changer when it comes to working, commuting, working out, walking the dog, or hanging out at the café. Pop them in and your world fades away into a cheery showtune, a vibey pop song, or your comfort podcast. If you could use a new pair of earbuds, check out today's incredibly budget-friendly deal at Amazon.

As of Feb. 26, the Anker P20i earbuds are on sale for just $19.99, down from the usual price of $39.99, at Amazon. That's a 50% discount that saves you $20 on a pair of reliable earbuds. This sale price also matches the lowest we've ever spotted at Amazon. Grab the white, blue, or black colorway options to score this sale price.

SEE ALSO: Beats Studio Pro headphones are down by $150 at Best Buy

On the list of Mashable's favorite earbuds, the Anker P20i are the best budget-friendly option. Now that they're 50% off, it's a great opportunity to snag a pair for your gym bag, your office desk, and a pair for your nightstand.

Keep in mind that these affordable earbuds don't have active noise cancellation, so you might want to pack another pair along for that spring break flight. But using the P20is while on public transportation or while hanging out at the pool is a pro move.

The Anker P20i earbuds are excellent when it comes to battery life, getting 10 hours on a single charge (that bumps up to 30 hours with the included carrying case). The case comes equipped with a convenient carrying lanyard, so you can clip the case onto your bag or keys for safekeeping.

If you're in the market for a new pair of earbuds, or you could use a spare pair, there's no beating today's $19.99 sale price on the Anker P20i earbuds. It's even worth considering these for December stocking stuffers at this discount.

SAVE $20.99: As of Feb. 26, you can score a wireless Xbox controller in carbon black for just $39 at Walmart. That's a $20.99 discount.

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If you’ve been wanting to add a second controller to your Xbox setup, or need to replace a worn-out one, but didn’t want to shell out $60 to do it, today's your lucky day.

As of Feb. 26, you can get a wireless Xbox controller in carbon black for $39, down from $60, at Walmart. That's a $20.99 discount. They have other colors, too, but those are a bit pricier, ranging from $44 to $64.

SEE ALSO: This magnetic controller makes your phone feel like a console

The controller has all the standard features you'd expect, including dual analog sticks (with textured grip) and a hybrid D-pad. You can also customize button mapping through the Xbox Accessories app. It takes AA batteries, but you can always get a rechargeable battery pack to avoid constantly swapping them out.

This model is compatible with Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Windows 10 PCs, and Android devices.

Apple is on the defense after iPhone users noticed something weird with Apple's AI-powered dictation tool.

Over the past 24 hours, videos started to spread across the internet showing iPhone users trying to use Apple's voice-to-text dictation tool to transcribe the word "racist." The iPhone would temporarily transcribe "racist" as "Trump" before quickly overwriting the word with the correct dictation.

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As to be expected, President Donald Trump's supporters were not happy with Apple over the transcription, with conspiracy theorists like Alex Jones suggesting a conspiracy against Trump.

Trump's supporters are not likely to accept Apple's explanation either.

Apple says the transcription issue was a phonetic one, a flaw in iPhone's dictation feature where the tool has trouble with similar sounding words with the letter "R."

SEE ALSO: That C1 chip in the new iPhone 16e? It's a big deal for future iPhones, too

"We are aware of an issue with the speech recognition model that powers Dictation and we are rolling out a fix today," an Apple spokesperson said in a statement.

Bug or prank?

However, experts and insiders aren't convinced with Apple's explanation.

In BBC's report, speech technology professor Peter Bell said that Apple's version of what happened was "just not plausible." The New York Times spoke to a former Apple employee who had worked on the company's AI voice assistant Siri who said it seemed more like a "serious prank." 

While the prank explanation seems plausible, this wouldn't be the first time that Apple's AI has gone rogue. Recently, the company had to pull its AI news summaries from the iPhone after the Apple Intelligence-powered feature was providing users with completely false AI-generated headlines.

Mashable attempted to recreate the dictation issue, but it appears Apple has already rolled out its fix.

Following the heartbreaking/heartwarming holiday special, Doctor Who is coming back with a fresh season of sci-fi thrills and time-wimey goodness. Disney+ and the BBC have officially announced Ncuti Gatwa's second season as the Doctor will premiere April 12. And joining in on this season's shenanigans will be The Traitors' host with the most, Alan Cumming.

SEE ALSO: 'Doctor Who' showrunners on how 'Ode to Joy' paves the way for next season

As revealed earlier, the Fifteenth Doctor will find a new companion called Belinda Chandra, played by Varada Sethu, who previously appeared in the explosive episode "Boom." For his part, Cumming has previously played King James I in the 2018 episode "The Witchfinders." This time around, he'll be lending his voice to Mr. Ring-a-Ding, described in Disney+'s press release as "a happy, funny, singalong cartoon, who lives in Sunny Town with his friend Sunshine Sally." However, in episode two of this new season. Mr. Ring-a-Ding — as teased in the official still below — escapes his show and makes it into the real world. And he's not a fan of what he sees.

Mr. Ring-a-Ding enters the Whoniverse. Credit: Disney+ / BBC

In a statement, Doctor Who showrunner, executive producer, and writer Russell T Davies said, "Only Alan Cumming could give a runaway cartoon so much wit, malice, danger and fun. He makes the whole universe of Doctor Who wilder and madder than ever, and it's an absolute honour to welcome him on board the TARDIS."

We can't wait. And yet we must.

Doctor Who Season 2 debuts on Disney+ and BBC on April 12.

Google has redesigned its Results About You feature, a tool that lets users have more control over the personal information that shows up in Search.

The new proactive monitoring hub streamlines the company's existing feature, which notifies users of flagged search results containing their personal information, such as phone numbers and addresses, and lets them request removal — all in one place. Directly in Search itself, users can now immediately choose from expanded removal options by simply clicking on the three dots next to any result.

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Additionally, users have the option to request an update to an outdated Search result — such as a Search summary that still lists old information for a since-refreshed website — that prompts Google's systems to re-crawl the page for relevant information. To request an update, users can click on those same three dots and select "I want to request a refresh."

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Google launched Results About You in 2023, a tool designed to enhance users' online privacy and potentially prevent digital doxxing. At the time, the company released new features to address revenge porn and options to blur explicit images in Search alongside the new monitoring tool, as well.

Amid a flurry of Search updates (included those powered by generative AI) in 2024, Google announced additional initiatives to tackle misinformation and non-consensual personal imagery in Search, including new policies to curb the proliferation of explicit deepfakes and the prevalence of AI-enhanced misinformation. In December, the company came under fire for updating its platform programing and advertising policies to seemingly allow for "digital fingerprinting" of its users.

Today, dating app Hinge launches Match Note, a feature for users to privately share details about themselves with matches before starting a conversation.

Match Notes are for aspects of oneself you might not want to share on your public profile, but you do want potential dates to know. For example, if you're non-monogamous, sober, or recently out.

SEE ALSO: Comparing AI features for Bumble, Hinge, and Tinder

Hinge users can now add a Match Note when updating their settings. If someone has a Match Note, another user must acknowledge it in order to match (or they can decide not to match). Then, the note is automatically shared when two people Like each other.

How to try Match Note in the Hinge app. Credit: Hinge

Match Note was inspired by conversations the app had with organizations TransTech Social and Disability:IN, according to information shared with Mashable. Daters want a way to tell matches important life details without revealing them on their public profile.

In a survey of over 2,000 users who participated in a Match Note test, 68 percent said the feature improves their ability to determine compatibility with matches. Sixty-six percent said the feature improves their ability to "show up as their authentic self" on Hinge.

Match Note is preceded by Prompt Feedback, an AI-generated feature to help users write more unique answers to Hinge Prompts. This also follows an investigation into Match Group, the conglomerate that owns Hinge, about its failures to properly report bad actors on its dating apps.

Moo Deng might not be the internet's main animal attraction anymore, but there's clearly still a lot of love out there for the pygmy hippo.

In the deeply wholesome video above, The White Lotus Season 3 stars Sarah Catherine Hook and Sam Nivola (aka the two youngest siblings in the troubled Ratliff family) pay Moo Deng and her family a visit at Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo.

It's as adorable as you'd expect, and they even round the meeting off with a quick game of hippo-based trivia.

SAVE $150: As of Feb. 26, Beats Studio Pro headphones are on sale for $199.99 at Best Buy. That's 42% off their list price of $349.99.

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Good deals on headphones aren't only found during big sale events. Sometimes retailers will offer very nice discounts outside of these sales for shoppers to enjoy. If you've had your eyes on Beats Studio Pro headphones, Best Buy has a deal on them right now that you definitely don't want to miss.

At the moment, Beats Studio Pro are on sale for $199.99, $150 off their list price of $349.99. That's a great deal on its own, but to make it even better your purchase also comes with Apple Fitness+ for free for three months if you're a new subscriber and up to three months of Apple Music for free if you're a new or returning subscriber. What better way to start using these sleek new headphones?

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

Offering excellent sound quality, listening to your favorite songs through Apple Music will sound great, too. Paired with Active Noise Canceling technology you can take your listening experience up a notch to cancel outside noise and feel fully immersed. Or, if you'd rather be a bit more aware of your surroundings, Transparency mode will open things up for you without missing a beat.

In our review of these headphones, writer Alex Perry said, "Just as the Beats Fit Pro are the easiest earbuds to recommend, it's hard to find a pair of over-ear headphones with a better all-around experience than Beats Studio Pro."

If you're in need of new headphones, this deal on the Beats Studio Pro at Best Buy is worth a look before the discount disappears.

Looking for more headphone deals? Thankfully, there are a few more worth checking out right now. Also at Best Buy, you can save $50 on the Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) headphones. And over at Amazon, Sennheiser HD 599 headphones have been discounted as well.

SAVE $160: As of Feb. 26, the 43-inch Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K UHD TV is on sale for $209.99. That's 43% off its list price of $369.99.

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If you've been on the hunt for a new TV but don't want to shell out a ton of cash, the Amazon Fire TV 4-Series is a great smart TV budget pick. The 43-inch model, in particular, is currently enjoying a very nice discount at Amazon, bringing its affordable price tag down even more. For a limited time, it has hit its lowest-ever price.

The 43-inch Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV has been marked down to $209.99 from its $369.99 list price, saving you 43% overall. As mentioned before, this marks the lowest price this TV has hit according to price tracker camelcamelcamel, so if you've been waiting for the best time to grab it, now is your chance.

SEE ALSO: Best TVs under $500: Low-budget, high-quality TVs in every size

This TV offers great picture quality that's sure to make your favorite shows and films pop, with support for 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, HLG, and Dolby Digital Plus. You can even get Alexa's help to search for something new to watch just by using your voice. It's a wonderfully convenient smart TV for those who love to stream, and its size will fit perfectly into a smaller space like a bedroom.

This limited-time deal won't stay around for long, so act fast to save on the 43-inch Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV at Amazon.

If you're looking for even more TV deals, there are quite a few worth checking out right now for every budget. If you want to go big with a larger display, the 75-inch Sony Bravia XR Mini LED TV is $1,200 off right now at Walmart. Or, for a slightly smaller pick, you can scoop up an LG 55-inch QNED 4K Smart TV for $499 at Walmart, too.

The Monkey and Longlegs filmmaker Osgood Perkins reveals his major pop culture inspirations for his latest film. Spoiler, it's A LOT of National Lampoon's 'Vacation'.

The Monkey is now in theaters.

Whenever Conan O'Brien is a guest on a show, you know it's going to be a memorable appearance (hello Hot Ones).

The clip above of the upcoming Oscars host chatting to Jimmy Kimmel didn't disappoint either, with O'Brien roasting Kimmel over his Oscars hosting advice ("Jimmy is obsessed with sitting down as much as possible") before talking about his upcoming appearance in the A24 movie If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.

As with any O'Brien interview, there are plenty of unpredictable tangents along the way.