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xAI’s notorious data centers near Memphis, Tenn., are appropriately named Colossus 1 and Colossus 2. The supercomputers that power the Grok chatbot are indeed enormous — they’re also environmental menaces, according to the NAACP.

The civil rights organization sued Elon Musk's xAI last year over Colossus’ numerous methane gas turbines, saying the company used a legal loophole to install them without permits and, in doing so, threatened the health of the nearby Black-majority community of Boxtown. Somewhat shockingly, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agreed with the NAACP, ruling in January 2026 that Colossus’ turbines were not exempt from air quality permit requirements. Curtailing the turbines, which emit nitrogen oxide into a community already dealing with high levels of pollution, was a victory for the NAACP and Abre’ Conner, director of the organization's Center for Environmental and Climate Justice.

Just this month, Conner and the NAACP were buoyed when New York state introduced a three-year moratorium on data center construction, potentially giving legislators time to enact regulations for the energy-sucking facilities. Conner, a lawyer and longtime environmental justice leader, spoke with Mashable about her mission and how the data center build-out is reminiscent of the destructive highway construction of the last century.

Tell us why the NAACP is making data centers a priority.

Conner: A lot of the time, people will attribute the AI bubble that may pop up on their search screen to something that lives in the cloud, but it doesn’t. It uses physical infrastructure to power these AI requests.

The reason we’re so interested and concerned about this is that for decades, the NAACP has understood that environmental and climate justice issues are racial justice issues. A lot of the technology and promises, as it relates to energy, have shown up in Black communities and frontline communities in the past, from fracking to crypto mining.

SEE ALSO: Data center investments reached $61 billion in 2025, report finds

A lot of this industrial build-out tends to be concentrated in particular places, and we saw that very pointedly last year when Elon Musk and xAI decided to build a data center near Boxtown, which is in south Memphis, and that’s a historically Black community. What was even more concerning was that there was a typical process you went through to get a permit, and then, at that point, it would be decided whether you could operate and what that operation should look like. And that data center was operating with unregulated methane gas turbines.

So we had concerns about whether we would see more of these operations now that you have tech billionaires [showing interest] in other communities. Of course, we did start to see the AI boom [manifest] throughout the year in different ways; different nondisclosure agreements being signed, backroom deals, and more pollution that was starting to be more concentrated in communities that have been fighting back against environmental and climate justice concerns for years.

[B]ecause it’s people in the tech space, they’re promising that somehow [the data centers are] different. Even though they’re using the same industrial build-out — the same types of diesel generator backups, methane gas — somehow that’s going to be less harmful to people’s health when it was done in the past. What have these tech companies been telling community members?

[That's] if they even show up and talk to the community members at all. A lot of times, they’re not talking to community members; they might be talking to one or two elected officials. They might talk to someone at an agency level, maybe. But there aren’t a lot of conversations actually happening with the people most impacted. That’s part of the problem — there’s not a lot of transparency. By the time people find out about it, the zoning is being redone, and construction may already be happening. In the case of xAI, they’re already operating, and then they want to go and have a conversation with the community after they’re already in it.

Because [the tech companies are] going into places where there’s been disinvestment over decades and decades, we're seeing the same playbook used, like promising a community fair or investment in a school. That has nothing to do with the pollution they’re actually bringing into the communities, or the hundreds of millions of gallons of water they’re utilizing in order to run the data center, or the noise concerns. We’re seeing some of the same plays we saw in the coal-fired power plant boom, from fracking and crypto mining.

But what’s interesting and different is that because it’s people in the tech space, they’re promising that somehow [the data centers are] different. Even though they’re using the same industrial build-out — the same types of diesel generator backups, methane gas — somehow that’s going to be less harmful to people’s health when it was done in the past.

Abre’ Conner at an NAACP event in Los Angeles. Credit: Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images For NAACP It seems reminiscent of the construction of the U.S. highway system in the 20th century, when Black and minority neighborhoods were leveled for the expressways. Are there parallels?

Absolutely. Redlining, the idea of NIMBYism, all that kind of framing is what we’re seeing now. There’s also this promise of a better future, but when people working at these companies are asked, “Would you want that data center in your backyard?” They’re like, “Well, let’s take a pause.”

When we look at redlining to highways to trains, there was a systemic racism component to it. If the [tech companies are] getting advised to, for example, build in places where there is already existing infrastructure, that is just going to deepen the environmental and climate concerns from people who don’t want more pollution in [their] communities.

I imagine the reaction from governments to data centers is very different depending on where they are. Tennessee, for example, is not a hotbed of environmental activism, while a state like New York is considering moratoriums on data centers. How does that geographic inconsistency affect your efforts?

For me, as someone who’s been doing environment and climate justice work for a decade and a half, what’s extremely hopeful for me is where seeing people across political lines, in urban and rural communities, all asking questions. They're saying, “Do we have enough answers in order to move forward with a data center in our community?” That is something that’s really different than what we’ve seen in other industrial build-outs in the past.

People are asking, “Why are you signing a nondisclosure agreement about our public resources? Shouldn’t we be able to see what you’re all talking about if we’re paying taxes in this community? Shouldn’t we be part of that conversation?"

Because people are seeing their utility bills go up, they’re seeing the impacts of data centers even before one shows up. That’s changed the landscape of the conversation. That’s why we’re seeing places like New York, saying, “Do we have enough information to move forward?” In [the NAACP's] playbook for 2026, that was something we shared. If there’s not enough information, call for a moratorium until you have the information needed to move forward in a way that feels responsible to the community that will feel those impacts.

Questions are being asked [of the tech companies, like], “OK, you’re saying jobs. How many?” The highest we’re seeing is in the dozens; a lot of them are temporary. Are the tech companies trying to sell the idea of job creation with these data centers?

It’s absolutely the same playbook of, “There’s going to be jobs. It’s going to be good for the local economy. This is something we’re going to do in the cleanest way possible.” Questions are being asked [of the tech companies, like], “OK, you’re saying jobs. How many?” The highest we’re seeing is in the dozens; a lot of them are temporary, a lot of them are on the construction side, a lot of them are going to deepen the same concerns that we see when it comes to working on sites when you’re going to be exposed to a bunch of pollution non-stop.

In our frontline framework that we released last year, over 100 organizations, allies, and coalition partners came together to say that jobs cannot be more important than the health of the community members who live there.

What is it like working in environmental justice in 2026, when the federal government is so pro-AI and has expressed very little concern about the environment and minority communities?

When we saw Project 2025, we knew what that was going to look like. We knew there wasn’t going to be a rollback of our environment and climate protections. We knew that was coming.

For the NAACP, at our roots, it’s always been about people power. It’s been about highlighting what we could do with or without government support on the federal level.

Back in North Carolina, in Warren County, when you had a Black community saying, “We don’t want dumping in our community,” there wasn’t any federal government support per se at that time. The state was even saying, “Well, we’re not really sure we want to be involved in that.”

It was the people on the ground who mobilized and said, “We will not take this anymore.” They created the audience that was needed on the national level, and that’s what we’re seeing now. Even though we don’t have an administration at the federal level that is helpful, hopefully people are understanding just what this means. We’re in a midterm year; we have an opportunity to have people in office who represent our perspectives. The mobilization, the organizing, the work on the ground will always be there, and as long as we’re there with the communities willing to push back, I think we still have a fighting chance regardless of who’s in office.

Read more about the NAACP's environmental work here.

Our long national nightmare is over. We finally know when Samsung is going to show off the Galaxy S26 lineup.

The Korean tech giant confirmed that the next Galaxy Unpacked livestream will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. PT (9 a.m. ET). The event is in San Francisco this year, and it's widely expected that Samsung will show off three new Galaxy S26 phones.

As per usual, you can watch the event on Samsung's website or Samsung's YouTube channel.

Mashable will be at the event and reporting live on all of the announcements, so keep checking back for the latest updates on Galaxy Unpacked.

SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Phone quickly sells out online despite near $3,000 pricetag

Hosting the event this late in February is highly unusual for Samsung, which usually launches its next-gen Galaxy phones in January. It's not really clear why Samsung took as long as it did to put Unpacked together this year, as it doesn't seem like the S26 lineup is doing anything too wild to shake up the formula, though production delays and the global memory shortage may be factors.

All reports point to the usual lineup (S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra) returning this year, with typical upgrades like a newer processor and bigger batteries.

It also wouldn't be surprising to see some camera upgrades or new AI features, and we've already reported on a ton of S26-related leaks and rumors. We'll all find out together in a couple of weeks.

SAVE OVER $100: As of Feb. 10, the Apple MacBook Air M4 is on sale for $849.99 at Amazon. This 15% discount saves you $149.01 off its list price of $999.

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Amazon has knocked nearly $150 off the price of the Apple MacBook Air M4. If you've been hoping to upgrade your laptop for the year ahead, this is a great time to scoop up this popular model at a cheaper price.

The 2025 13-inch MacBook Air usually comes with a price tag of $999, but it's currently available for $849.99. In total, this saves you $149.01 off its list price. If you're in the Apple ecosystem already, it's a laptop that's certainly worth picking up on sale.

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We consider the 2025 13-inch MacBook Air to be the best MacBook for students, thanks to "its greater portability and even cheaper price," but it's an option for everyone. Whether you're using it for work or personal use, the M4 chip offers up speedy and smooth processing power, and with up to 18 hours of battery life, it'll keep you going throughout the day.

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TL;DR: A lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 bundled with Windows 11 Pro is on sale for $44.97 (reg. $418.99) through Feb. 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Microsoft Office remains a fundamental software for work and school, but subscription fees aren’t for everyone. For those who prefer a one-and-done approach, this bundle pairs a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 with Windows 11 Pro for $44.97 (reg. $418.99) through Feb. 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Office 2021 Professional delivers the core suite that remains central to many daily routines: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Access, and Teams. These are full desktop versions, which are ideal for those who want offline access and a traditional layout. The familiar ribbon interface streamlines document creation and analysis, offering customization for layouts, fonts, and formatting. For those who don’t need cloud-first tools, Office 2021’s setup is a practical advantage.

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The bundle’s other half is Windows 11 Pro, Microsoft’s current professional-grade operating system. Along with a streamlined design, it offers productivity and security features like BitLocker encryption, Windows Sandbox, Hyper-V virtualization, and advanced account controls. Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant, is also integrated — ready to summarize web pages, generate drafts, answer questions, or change settings from the taskbar.

This is a one-time purchase, not a Microsoft 365 subscription, so it does not include ongoing feature updates or cloud storage perks. Hardware requirements are modest — 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage — but users should still check compatibility before upgrading.

This deal is well-suited for professionals, students, or small-business owners who prefer to own their software and skip subscription extras. If you fall into that group, $44.97 is a stellar price for securing both Office tools and Windows 11 Pro with no recurring fees. For those weighing their options, this bundle offers value and simplicity in one purchase. Get it today at this low price until Feb. 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Charli XCX is going from pop star to movie star with a string of films, including the queer fantasy 100 Nights of Hero, the mockumentary The Moment, and the sapphic romantic drama Erupcja.

Charli XCX co-wrote the script for Erupcja with director Pete Ohs and co-star Lena Góra. Set in Warsaw, the film focuses on two women, a local florist named Nel (Góra) and a tourist named Bethany (XCX), who has repeatedly crashed her love life. But this time, Bethany's brought her current boyfriend Rob (Will Madden), who is looking for the perfect moment to propose.

In my review out of the film's premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is quoted in the above trailer, I cheered: "Shot with the kinetic yet poised cool of the French New Wave, this Polish production feels timeless. Its scenes play out with enough specificity for audiences to hook in, but enough ambiguity that they can feel like a dream. There's a touch of fairy tale to that. Ohs keeps his characters curious and fluid, refusing to shove them into easy-to-define roles of hero and villain. Instead, Erupcja embraces the feral nature of love, messy and wondrous.... Erupcja is a thundering rumble of drama and romance, leaving its audience excited and rattled."

Erupcja opens in theaters April 17.

The dating app Bumble has been known for "women making the first move" (messaging first) in straight matches since its 2014 launch. Now the company is reversing a more recent change to let men message first — but only in a couple of areas.

Last week, Bumble announced that it's removing the Opening Moves feature in Mexico and Australia. The feature has been removed automatically for those users.

SEE ALSO: All your Bumble questions, answered

Opening Moves was introduced in 2024 as a way for men to send the first message to women and was advertised as a way to lessen exhaustion with dating apps. The company's former CEO Lidiane Jones led the charge after taking over from founder and first CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd, who shortly thereafter returned to the CEO role after Jones held the position for only a year.

While the reputation of dating apps overall has been slipping in recent years due to burnout and bad actors, Bumble has been especially hit financially. The company laid off 30 percent of its workforce last year, and its stock price has fallen 95 percent from its IPO as of this writing.

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Bumble seems to be returning to its original ethos even amid legal challenges. The Observer reported Bumble introduced Opening Moves following lawsuits and legal threats in California, claiming that the app discriminated against men, according to sources familiar with the matter. The Observer states that the company is starting to remove Opening Moves in Australia and Mexico due to lower legal risks in those markets.

"At Bumble, we regularly test and innovate our features to foster healthy, respectful connections while staying true to our women-first mission and prioritizing member safety," a Bumble spokesperson told Mashable. "Supporting our community as they go from match to message is a key part of that work. As with all testing, we evaluate our learnings before considering a wider rollout, ensuring any changes continue to meet our community’s needs and deliver a positive experience for our members."

Facebook is rolling out a new, Meta AI-powered feature that will allow users to animate their profile pictures.

Was the online public necessarily clamoring for Facebook profile pictures that waved via AI? Well...not really. But it's here nonetheless.

Users will have access to preset animations that will turn a photo into an AI-powered, GIF-like moving profile picture. Wrote Facebook in a press release:

"You can now animate your profile picture, turning a still photo into a playful animation in seconds. Choose from preset animations — like natural, party hat, confetti, wave, and heart — to bring your profile picture to life depending on how you’re feeling. We’ll add more animation options throughout the year so you can celebrate and express yourself during seasonal moments and special events.

For the best results, we recommend using a photo that features a single person facing the camera with their face clearly visible, and not holding other objects. You can select photos to animate directly from your camera roll or choose photos you’ve already uploaded to Facebook. Once a photo is animated, you can share it to your Feed and view it on your profile."

How the animation process looks. Credit: Meta

Is it the coolest thing to animate your profile picture to make it look like you're making a heart with your hands? Not really. But honestly, I can imagine a kooky aunt or uncle loving it. And kooky aunts and uncles love Facebook as much as they love AI photos and images.

Facebook also announced it had added a "restyle" feature that uses AI to touch-up or change photos in Stories. So, a normal photo with a friend, for instance, could be reimagined to look like an illustration. The restyle feature has preset options and can also reimagine a photo based on a text prompt.

Bad Bunny's halftime show at the Super Bowl made waves even among porn watchers. During the game, Pornhub's traffic crashed the hardest not during the (admittedly snoozy) four quarters, but during the Benito Bowl.

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Compared to an average Sunday, Pornhub's traffic dropped 46 percent at 8:31 p.m. ET — right around the ending of Bad Bunny's performance. The big dip began between 8:11 and 8:19, and according to Men's Journal, the halftime show started at 8:12. Football and non-football fans alike turned off explicit content for a few minutes to tune in.

SEE ALSO: 11 Super Bowl ads from the past that were actually funny

Despite the Patriots' performance, Massachusetts fans had a bigger drop-off on Pornhub around halftime than fans in the Seahawks' home state of Washington: Massachusetts traffic was 44 percent below average at that time, while Washington's was only 14 percent below average. Once the game was over, though, Pornhub traffic in The Bay State crept up to 15 percent above average — maybe they were soothing their loss. Washington fans were celebrating, with traffic at a one percent below average at the same time.

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Surprisingly, Pornhub traffic in Bad Bunny's home of Puerto Rico had a smaller dip below average during halftime (29 percent below an average Sunday).

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Overall, the decline in Pornhub traffic during the Big Game was pretty typical. According to this graph from the tube site, it usually sees a 15 to 28 drop in traffic during those times. This year's game was somewhere in the middle (24 percent). Considering it wasn't the most exciting game of football, it's no wonder that most locked in to see Bad Bunny.

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If you want a glimpse at how far AI video generation has come since 2023, look no further than the "Will Smith eating spaghetti" test, which has basically become the Hello World of generative AI.

In a video from a Reddit user on the r/OpenAI subreddit, the post shows the evolution of the test — from its humble beginnings as a monstrous, pixelated mess to something far more cinematic, even if you can still tell it’s AI. This version was made using the Kling 3.0 video generator, developed by Chinese tech company Kuaishou Technology. In it, Will Smith is seen at a dinner table not just eating spaghetti, but actually talking with a younger man seated across from him.

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They discuss the capabilities of Kling AI to create videos like the one you’re watching, making it pretty clear that this is an ad. Still, it offers a striking look at just how much generative video has matured in a remarkably short period of time. Three years isn’t that long — though, in AI terms, it kind of is.

SEE ALSO: 9 ways to spot an AI-generated viral video

If you recall, the very first version of AI Will Smith eating spaghetti was made with ModelScope and could barely keep the actor’s face consistent from one frame to the next. By the following year, the video — and countless variations of it — had taken off as a meme, to the point that Smith himself poked fun at it, before later being caught using generative AI for a TikTok video of his own. Here's an example of the test in Veo 3.1 from last year.

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Among today’s major players in video generation, like Grok and OpenAI, passing the spaghetti test has become much harder. These companies have put extremely strict guardrails in place around third-party likenesses and copyrighted material, especially as Hollywood continues to crack down on AI models trained on its IP.

Mashable attempted to recreate the test using OpenAI’s Sora and Google Gemini’s Veo 3.1, but both attempts were denied on copyright grounds. For now, it seems that as more AI generators — particularly U.S.-based ones — pull back on the use of third-party likenesses, the spaghetti test may finally be nearing the end of the line.

BUY ONE GET ONE 50% OFF: Through Feb. 14, Target is running a sale where Circle members can buy one book and get another for half price, including new releases and bestsellers. The sale also applies to select games and movies.

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I'm a huge supporter of audiobooks, but nothing beats the feeling of physically turning pages. If you also love the dopamine hit given by physical books, Target's latest book, movie, and game sale can help you put paperbacks and hardcovers in your hands for less.

Through Feb. 14, Target is running a buy one, get one 50% off sale on select books, games, and movies exclusively for Target Circle members. And that's on top of most books already being discounted. If you're not already a Circle member, joining is as easy as filing out your name, email, and phone number.

As far as books go, there are tons of popular titles included in the sale, like People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry, Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid, My Friends by Fredrik Backman, Dear Debbie and The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, and the soon-to-be motion picture Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (Amaze! Amaze! Amaze!). Many of the eligible books are also already on sale, so you can definitely do some damage. For instance, Dear Debbie and Heated Rivalry are both on sale for $13.13 (reg. $17.99) and $15.19 (reg. $18.99), respectively. During the sale, you could grab both for $21.76 instead of $36.98 (a total savings of $15.22). With how expensive physical books are, this is a great way to pad your TBR list for less.

As far as games go, you can grab Twister, Battleship, Scrabble, plenty of versions of Monopoly and much more. Meanwhile, you can build your movie collection with Blu-ray and 4K versions of new movies like Wicked and Wicked: For Good, Sinners, and F1.

There are hundreds of thousands of eligible books, movies, and games to choose from in the sale — and you're free to mix and match. Just be sure to shop before the sale ends on Feb. 14 if you want to secure some deals.

TikTok loves labeling food. Remember Girl Dinner, which was basically a snacky meal? Or Slop Bowls, which effectively amount to the offerings at places like Cava or Sweetgreen? Well, guess what? Now we have Boy Kibble.

Yes, it is another silly name for relatively normal food. If there's anything TikTok loves, it's branding.

What is Boy Kibble?

In short: Boy Kibble is mostly ground beef over rice. Typically speaking, a kibble recipe involves lean ground beef over white rice. And, to be fair to the name, that pretty much is kibble. It's basic, lean protein and some carbs, as simple as could be, but effective. Naturally, folks mix in veggies or other nutritious additions — others go really wild and substitute chicken or turkey for beef — but the idea is to create a simple, easily repeatable, healthy meal. It should feel as easy as pouring kibble into your dog's bowl.

To be clear, Boy Kibble isn't just for men, just as Girl Dinner wasn't only for women. It's really just a clever branding for a meal that Gym People have been eating for ages. It's a simple meal with very little cooking experience needed. Though even an accomplished chef like Matty Matheson made his version of kibble.

So that's it, really: Boy Kibble or Human Kibble is just a protein-filled, no-fuss meal. It's diet food for gym-goers. But hey, there far worse meals than beef, veggies, and rice.

SAVE $45: As of Feb. 10, get the Anker Prime Power Bank for $134.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $179.99. That's a discount of 25%.

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How often have you been out and about somewhere and found yourself dealing with a dead phone? A dead tablet? It's frustrating to be sure, but nothing you can't overcome with a great power bank. And if you don't have one, now's a good time to invest with an excellent deal that'll get you a power bank that lasts and lasts.

As of Feb. 10, get the Anker Prime Power Bank for $134.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $179.99. That's a discount of 25%.

SEE ALSO: The Anker Solix C1000 power station is on sale for its best-ever price at Amazon — save over $400

This compact power bank is no slouch in terms of ability. It packs 20,100mAh into this small package, which is enough to power up your phone, tablet, or other small devices in a pinch. It has three ports for multiple items to be charged up simultaneously, and it can even handle your laptop if needed. With 140W fast charging, it can do it all in the blink of an eye, too, so you don't have to sit around and wait long.

You can recharge the device after it's depleted back up to 50% in just 25 minutes as well, and you can charge something like a 16-inch MacBook Pro (yes, a behemoth like that) to 50% in just 28 minutes. It's all about speed, and a lot of it, in a short amount of time.

So if you're someone who finds themselves needing a charge desperately here and there, be sure not to miss this power bank while it's still up for grabs at this price. It'll come in handy more than once.

SAVE 64%: The Blueair ComfortPure 3-in-1 air purifier (T10i) is on sale at Woot for $179.99, down from the list price of $499.99. That's a savings of $320.

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The calendar says February, but for those of us who live in spring pollen areas, we know that things can get intense any day now. Before the allergies take hold this year, equip your home and gift your sinuses an air purifier that'll cut down on the pollen count. One of Mashable's favorite models is on sale today.

As of Feb. 10, the Blueair ComfortPure 3-in-1 air purifier (T10i) is on sale for $179.99 at Woot, marked down from the normal price of $499.99. That's a massive 64% discount that works out to a savings of $320.

SEE ALSO: The Blueair ComfortPure 3-in-1 air purifier does it all: Heating, cooling, and purifying

When testing the best air purifiers for wildfire smoke, I loved the features on the Blueair ComfortPure 3-in-1. Like the name suggests, it can tackle several jobs at the same time. You can use the ComfortPure as a space heater, fan, and air purifier. That means there's a use for it all year long, and you'll never need to stash it away in a closet. Plus, the heating and cooling function are perfect for spring weather when it's 70 degrees one day and 40 the next.

Equipped with a HEPA filter, the Blueair will help rid your indoor air from pet dander, dust, pollen, and even some viruses. Those all give you an immediate level-up in terms of health. This model is designed to filter smaller areas, and it'll clean the air in an 840-square-foot room in 60 minutes.

Since this is a deal of the day at Woot, it could sell out at any moment, so if this model looks appealing, it's best to check out as soon as possible. Keep in mind Prime members get free shipping at Woot so long as you sign in.

Before it disappears, grab the Blueair ComfortPure 3-in-1 air purifier (T10i) from Woot and be sure you're ready for the upcoming pollen deluge.

During Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show, millions of viewers experienced the performance together — cheering in living rooms, filming on their phones, and reacting in real time. But for those of Latin American descent, hearing their home countries named out loud during Benito's grand finale made the moment especially meaningful.

In his closing act, Bad Bunny transformed the stage into a celebration of the Americas. Dancers carried flags from countries across North, Central, and South America, while a massive screen behind him flashed messages like "The only thing more powerful than hate is love." He capped the roll call of nations with a declaration that "together, we are America," framing the finale as a moment of shared identity and joy.

SEE ALSO: Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show Easter eggs: 15 things you might have missed

For those watching at home, the emotion didn't end when the music stopped. Viewers immediately took to social media to document their reactions, sharing clips of their friends and families cheering, hugging, and erupting with pride when their countries were named — turning a televised performance into a collective celebration.

Together, these clips formed a digital mosaic of diaspora, stitched from small, intimate moments across phone screens and time zones. Each video captured the same feeling: that for a few minutes, home — wherever it was — didn't feel so far away.

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Unless your recipient has explicitly expressed their disdain for receiving flowers (we all know at least one hater), you really can't go wrong with surprising someone with fresh blooms for Valentine's Day. Not when there are so many opportunities to pick out a truly unique bouquet that fits his or her tastes: Most of the best flower delivery services are offering great last-minute Valentine's Day deals on flower deliveries, saving you 25% to 50% on a gift for the upcoming romantic weekend.

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1-800-Flowers is your go-to spot for a classic bouquet of roses on a budget, while The Bouqs Co. and Urban Stems have elevated takes on traditional arrangements that aren't like anything you'd walk past in the grocery store. A majority of bouquets on sale can be delivered by Saturday, Feb. 14 (check the earliest possible delivery date for each). Either way, you're bound to find some pretty stems that scream "them" — so while the timing itself is rushed, the flowers they receive don't have to feel like an afterthought.

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SAVE $30: As of Feb. 10, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is on sale for just $69.99 at Amazon. That's 30% off its list price of $99.99.

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Mashable's shopping team has spent quite a bit of time with Ultimate Ears Bluetooth speakers and we're big fans. We love the Hyperboom and Epicboom, but the itty bitty Wonderboom is one of our absolute favorites. If you're in the market for a portable Bluetooth speaker, we highly recommend this tiny powerhouse — especially when it's on sale.

As of Feb. 10, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is down to just $69.99 at Amazon. That's 30% off its list price of $99.99 and just 10 bucks shy of its best-ever price from Black Friday.

Our favorite sub-$100 Bluetooth speaker, the Wonderboom 4 fits in the palm of your hand but offers surprisingly balanced and powerful sound. As Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard noted in our roundup, "the sound profile is well-rounded and can get loud."

It 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 do wish it offered a companion app to customize the sound profile, but for a ultra-portable no-frills speaker, it's an excellent value.

If you're in the market for a new pair of expensive earbuds, Sony may have some good news for you.

A new leak published by Dealabs (courtesy of Android Authority) revealed some alleged details of Sony's upcoming XM6 earbuds, which are supposed to get the grand rollout this week. Following a retailer leak that provided the first images of the headphones, this new leak gives us an idea of what the specs and price will look like.

We'll start with the latter: These headphones will reportedly cost $329.99 in the United States. That's a lot of money, but the specs might help justify it.

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For instance, the new QN3e processor is said to be three times faster than the previous WF-1000XM5 model, released almost three years ago. The speaker and amplifier have also gotten upgrades, while Sony has added two more adaptive microphones for a total of eight. On top of that, 360-degree audio with head tracking, better air flow, and more equalizer bands are also said to be part of the deal.

Sony has been on a little bit of a hot streak with headphones lately, as our reviewer Tim Werth really dug the XM6 over-ear headphones last year. Mashable reviewers have also been impressed by the newly launched Sony LinkBuds Clip open earbuds. Here's hoping the XM6 earbuds reach the same level of quality.

SAVE 30%: Sign for a free adiClub membership and take 30% off your purchase at Adidas with code SAVE until Feb. 12 at 11:59 p.m. PST. The sale applies to both full-price and sale items at Adidas including shoes, clothing, and accessories for men, women, and kids. Some items are excluded from the discount code.

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We're all about the sports these days. Between the end of football season, the Olympics, Heated Rivalry, and MLB spring training being right around the corner, we're in athleisure mode. If your wardrobe, shoe game, or accessories selection could use a refresh, Adidas has plentiful options. If you have time to shop today or tomorrow, there's an easy way to save 30% on your entire Adidas purchase.

Until 11:59 p.m. PT on Feb. 12, shop adidas.com and save 30% on your entire purchase with code SAVE. In order to grab this savings, you'll need to be a member of the adiClub and signed into your account at checkout. It's free to sign up for adiClub.

Adidas is making it easy for us to suit up for spring. The 30% discount applies to hundreds of items like this year's hot shoes, clothing, and accessories. You can easily browse which items are eligible for the discount by scrolling for the "members get 30% off" text under each item.

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Adidas mentions there are some items that don't qualify for this discount like items in the Y-3 family, Pharrell x adidas, and some Disney collabs. If you plan on signing up for spring or summer races, this could be a great opportunity to stock up on clothing and shoes to help kickstart the training season.

Before the clock strikes 11:59 p.m. PST on Feb. 12, sign into your free adiClub membership and load up your cart with savings. Be sure to enter code SAVE at checkout to score the 30% discount.

SAVE $152: As of Feb. 10, the Samsung 50-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV is on sale for only $497.99 at Amazon. That's about a 29% discount from its list price of $649.99 and matches its best price on record.

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Gone are the days where you'd have to empty your wallet to upgrade your TV. There are plenty of impressive options at reasonable prices in 2026 and you can find a ton of them on sale this season. For instance, the Samsung Q8F is a solid midrange 2025 model and the 50-inch option is on sale for under $500.

As of Feb. 10, the Samsung 50-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV is just $497.99 at Amazon. That's about 29% or $152 off its original list price of $649.99 and matches its best price on record.

While it may not be the fanciest QLED TV in Samsung's lineup, it's still a QLED TV, which means millions of quantum dots are packed into the display to offer a more vibrant range of colors and brightness. It pairs that quantum dot-display with a Q4 AI processor to upscale content and integrated sensors that monitor ambient sound and auto-adjust for the best listening experience. Translation: it looks and sounds more impressive than its price lets on.

Gamers will also appreciate its dedicated gaming dashboard that features a 144Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium VRR, and Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ for smooth, stutter-free performance.

For a host of premium features at an affordable price, add the Samsung Q8F QLED 4K TV to your cart ASAP.

First, the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations forced Apple and Google to make their platforms fairer. Now, it appears that the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will be extracting similar changes from Apple and Google too.

The CMA designated Apple and Google with "strategic market status" or SMS in mobile platforms last year, saying that the companies had an "effective duopoly" over the market in the UK. Under this designation, the CMA is allowed to introduce measures to demand changes to the platforms to ensure "fair dealing, open choices or trust and transparency."

Now, the CMA says it has "secured commitments" from both Apple and Google regarding their app stores.

According to the CMA, Apple and Google have agreed to make sure their app review processes for Apple's App Store and the Google Play store do not discriminate against mobile applications that compete with their own apps.

The CMA's commitments that the two Big Tech companies have agreed to include "fair, objective, and transparent" review of apps submitted to the app stores, and fair app rankings that do not give the company's own apps an unfair advantage. Apple and Google have also agreed to not use the data it collects for an unfair advantage. In addition, Apple has agreed to consider providing app developers with "interoperable access to features and functionality within Apple’s mobile operating systems."

These commitments will come into effect in April, according to the CMA.

Most interestingly, however, for developers around the world will be the data Apple and Google said it will provide to the CMA, which the CMA will make public. This data includes the "proportion of apps submitted for review, approved, rejected and appealed" and the time taken for app review. Some app developers have complained about the long wait times for the app store review process over the years, so this data should be valuable to them. Apple and Google will also provide the CMA with the number of complaints received and what the outcome of those are, as well as interoperability requests received and the outcome of those requests.

“Following designation of Apple and Google’s mobile platforms in October last year, the CMA has moved swiftly to secure a package of commitments from Apple and Google that will boost the UK’s app economy, giving developers the opportunity and confidence they need to invest and innovate," CMA Chief Executive Sarah Cardell.

Apple and Google both welcomed the changes in statements provided to the BBC.