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Valentine’s Day is only a week away (and hallelujah, it’s on a weekend this year). As one of Mashable’s sex and dating experts, my apartment is basically a revolving door of delivery boxes filled with the latest pleasure tech. I see most of these products months before they even launch, so I have a pretty good idea of what's worth your money and what's not.

Because I track pricing year-round, I can tell you which Valentine's "sales" are legit and which ones are just standard prices with a red bow on top. Now that we’re approaching the biggest vibrator sales day of the year, I’m sharing the best discounts you can grab right now.

SEE ALSO: Lovehoney has tons of V-Day goodies on sale: Get 50% off vibrators, lingerie, and more

You’ll notice most of these links go directly to the brands rather than Amazon. While I love Prime for convenience, buying direct is the best way to guarantee you’re getting a safe, authentic product — plus, the direct-to-consumer sales are usually stronger for V-Day anyway.

With that said, here are the best sex toy sales to shop right now. I’ll keep adding to this list as we get closer to the big day.

Lovehoney: Get up to 70% off everything

Lovehoney has a little bit of everything for everyone. Its toys are affordable (there’s almost always a sale going on), reputable (it’s one of the largest online retailers out there), and diverse — you can find everything from strap-ons to clit vibrators to bondage gear. Right now, the brand is throwing a huge Valentine's sale with up to 70% off sitewide. That means almost every item on the site is marked down, so there’s no excuse not to get a little something for your partner (or yourself).

What to buy: Looking to get the best bang for your buck? I recommend splurging on the Lovehoney Romance Gift Set. It includes 12 items, like the We-Vibe Jive 2 (which is worth $139 alone) and fun accessories, for just $99. That’s a 69% discount (a pretty good number, right?).

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$69.99 Save $7.00   Get Deal Good Vibes: Get up to 15% off sitewide (ends Feb. 4!) + 70% off clearance

Good Vibes usually has some pretty solid deals, but this year, the brand is being strict about the Valentine’s Day cutoff. Right now, you can take 15% off sitewide, but that deal technically ends Feb. 4. As long as you order by this evening, your stash will arrive by V-Day (shipping is free on orders of $85+). If you miss the deadline, you can still get it in time with second-day shipping if you order by Feb. 10. And of course, the clearance section is still stacked with items up to 70% off.

What to buy: There are honestly so, so many delicious options at Good Vibes, and what you buy really depends on the kind of night you’re trying to have, but here are some of the best deals that caught my eye:

• Good Vibes Valentine’s Pleasure Bundle — $95 $170 (save $75)

• Good Vibes Radiant Rose — $48.99 $69.99 (save $21)

• Candy Heart Dildo — $59.49 $69.99 (save $10.50)

Hello Nancy: Get up to 50% off select items

If you’re looking for something a little more discreet than a Candy Heart Dildo (it’s cute, but I get it), I highly recommend shopping Hello Nancy’s Valentine’s Day Sale before it’s over. The brand is offering up to 50% off select toys, and you don't even need a coupon code.

What to buy: The cutest toy I own is the Lem (it looks like a lemon, hence the name), and right now you can snag it for $89 ($70 off). This adorable device is all over social media for a reason: It’s super powerful, whisper-quiet, and uses air-pulse technology to make you come over and over again. It also makes for a great Galentine's Day gift — your bestie will love it (I gave one to my sister).

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Le Wand is known for its luxe wand vibrators, but the brand sells so much more than that, and right now you can take 30% off best-sellers with code LWVDAY30, which brings plenty of saucy gifts down to under $25. And if you’re really pinching pennies, the clearance section is currently seeing price cuts as deep as 85% off.

What to buy: Almost everything in Le Wand’s sale is add-to-cart-worthy. To help you choose, I’ve handpicked some of the best deals:

• The Rose Suction Vibrator — $14.99 $99.99 (save $85)

• Heart Suction Vibe — $28 $69.99 (save $41.99)

• Le Wand Point — $36.99 $129.99 (save $93)

More Valentine's Day sex toy deals

Here's a shortlist of other sidewide sales to have on your radar.

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Google looks to be adding AI to yet another popular Google product. In a new test, Gemini appears in a popular crowdsourced Google Maps feature.

As first discovered by Android Authority, Google is working on a chatbot conversation-style overhaul of the community edits feature.

Currently, users can click on "Suggest an edit" within Google Maps to submit relevant information about a location. For example, users can suggest an edit for a business and add updated store hours or correct a website URL related to the business. To do this, users navigate dropdown menus and input information into text boxes. Google then reviews the edits before pushing them live. With the crowdsourced feature, Google Maps is able to provide the most up-to-date information about locations to its users.

However, with the new Gemini-powered feature that's currently undergoing testing, "Suggest an edit" will receive a revamp that brings Gemini to the feature and provides a chatbot-type workflow. Users will be able to use natural language to share new information about locations and businesses, meaning they can provide the information as if they were having a conversation with another person. 

Gemini will even ask follow-up questions related to the crowdsourced information shared by Google Maps users. In the example provided by Android Authority, a user informs Gemini through the "Suggest an edit" feature that the opening hours for the Eiffel Tower are incorrectly listed. Gemini asks the user for the correct hours and then submits the info to Google once the user provides the chatbot with their answer.

This may not seem like a big change, but it is a significant update to a crucial feature in Google Maps. 

In recent weeks, Google has been updating various products across the company — from Google Search and now to Google Maps — in order to directly add Gemini-powered AI features. Google clearly wants to make Gemini a standard part of all of the company's services instead of a standalone product that consumers can choose to avoid.

Nintendo Direct is happening this week, so it's time to round up all our speculation about what the games giant will unveil.

The livestream will air on Nintendo's YouTube Channel at 6am PT/9am ET on Thursday, Feb. 5. It's listed as a Nintendo Direct partner showcase for third-party games, which means the likelihood of seeing any first-party Nintendo games is pretty low, if not zero.

That doesn't mean we can't expect excitement, however. The show is 30 minutes long and features games for both Switch and Switch 2.

Here's what we expect to see, and would like to see, from the showcase.

SEE ALSO: It's official: The Switch is Nintendo's highest-selling console ever More fantasy ports This would be a great Switch 2 game. Credit: Square Enix/Steam

Since this Direct will be largely focused on third-party games, it's reasonable to expect a decent chunk of it to be dedicated to ports of existing games. From Software (we'll come back to them later) has already announced a Switch 2 port of Elden Ring with a 2026 release, so I wouldn't be shocked if we got a precise launch date during this Direct.

There may be at least one more critically acclaimed RPGs getting Switch 2 ports. Nintendo YouTuber NateTheHate has predicted that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will show up during the Direct with a 2026 release date. Publisher Square Enix just released the Switch 2 version of that game's prequel, Final Fantasy VII Remake, in January, and it's apparently selling quite well.

Given that Square has already confirmed Rebirth would come to Switch 2 at some point, it would make sense for the next installment in the series to show up now.

The 2024 smash hit Metaphor: ReFantazio would also be a reasonable candidate for a Switch 2 release.

A second look at The Duskbloods? You should probably get that checked out. Credit: From Software/Nintendo

Near the end of the first big Switch 2 showcase last year, Nintendo announced The Duskbloods, a brand new Switch 2-exclusive game from the creators of Elden Ring, From Software.

Since then, we have not seen or heard anything about The Duskbloods, despite its announced 2026 release date. Given that this is technically not a first-party Nintendo game, it could, and arguably should, get prominent placement in this Direct.

007: First Light Finally, Gen Z James Bond. Credit: IO Interactive/Steam

I got a quick peek at 007: First Light, an upcoming James Bond game from the makers of Hitman. It seems an interesting mix of set-piece action sequences and creative stealth levels. And it is confirmed for a Switch 2 release when it launches on May 27.

It would be a pretty big deal for Nintendo if First Light showed up in any capacity during this Direct, but there's also an argument that we've already seen all we need to see of this game prior to release.

Resident Evil: Requiem and other Capcom games 'Monster Hunter Stories' rules. Credit: Capcom/Steam

Speaking of upcoming multiplatform releases with Switch 2 versions, Resident Evil: Requiem launches at the end of February. Capcom probably doesn't need to do much more marketing for this game, which seemed fantastic when I played it a few weeks ago, but it couldn't hurt to at least remind people that it exists and that it's coming to Switch 2.

The same goes for Pragmata, an exciting-looking science fiction shooter with a unique hacking mechanic. It's launching on Switch 2 (and everything else) in April.

I also wouldn't mind seeing more of Monster Hunters Stories 3, a new entry in what is lowkey one of the better spin-off series in gaming right now.

Monster Hunter Stories 3 turns the action game series on its head. It offers really fun turn-based combat and a distinct take on Pokémon-style monster collecting mechanics. This is one of my most anticipated games of 2026, and I'd love to see more of it during this Direct.

At least one thing we won't see coming

As with every Nintendo Direct, leave room for the unexpected. There will probably be a "one more thing..." announcement at the end that could be anything listed here, or something absolutely nobody has predicted.

Nobody in this business is better than Nintendo at preventing leaks and hiding secrets, which is part of what makes Nintendo Direct so compelling. We'll find out together on Thursday morning.

Madonna's iconic hit “Vogue" is all over the new trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2, but a much more obscure song of hers is currently en vogue on social media: 1992's "Thief of Hearts."

The house-inflected diss track from Madonna's divisive Erotica album is making the rounds via user dances and posts on TikTok and Instagram — and the star herself acknowledged the tune’s virality. Wearing sunglasses and a leopard-print jacket, The Queen of Pop lip-synched a few bars of “Thief” on Instagram recently and captioned the post, "Hearts are meant to be broken."

SEE ALSO: How TikTok is rewriting the soundtrack of music discovery View this post on Instagram

As seductive and danceable as the song is, it was never released as a single from Erotica, an album that, according to Madonna, never got its due from critics or the public, since it arrived alongside the artist’s controversial coffee table book, Sex. So, the song’s embrace by social media — it trended on TikTok and recently posted its biggest streaming day ever on Spotify — is satisfying for Madonna fans and the Queen herself, as evident in her Instagram post.

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Featuring the sound of glass crashing and angry interludes, "Thief of Hearts" takes aim at a woman who allegedly stole Madonna’s man (how is that possible?). Whether the song is truly autobiographical is not clear, though Queerty posits that a certain Oscar-nominated actress may be the tune’s intended target. 

Madonna's viral reach isn't a recent phenomenon. Songs like "La Isla Bonita" and "Frozen" have already been reborn on TikTok and Reels, fueling millions of videos and introducing her catalog to new generations.

The dating app Hinge is testing the facial recognition feature Face Check in a number of countries this quarter. That's according to its parent company, Match Group, which announced the test during its 2025 Q4 earnings call.

Tinder has required Face Check for all new U.S. users since October 2025, after making it mandatory for California users. By the end of this first quarter in 2026, Match Group expects Tinder to launch Face Check globally.

Where it has been rolled out, the company claims the face-checking feature has led to a more than 50 percent reduction in interactions with bad actors (accounts that engage in deceptive or harmful behaviors like spam and scam attempts).

SEE ALSO: Is Hinge really 'designed to be deleted'? I tested it to find out.

Hinge says it will test the feature in Mexico, Brazil, Australia, and Canada this quarter. More details about the U.S. rollout of Face Check are coming soon, with testing beginning as early as next month, a spokesperson told Mashable.

Hinge is also preparing to test Direct to Date, "which clarifies intent to accelerate IRL plans," according to the Q4 2025 prepared remarks.

Hinge told Mashable that the app is exploring a new way to help daters start planning for a first date as soon as they match — including sharing their availability, as well as date activities they're interested in. The test is planned for this spring.

Hinge continues to be the darling of Match Group's array of apps, as shown by the Q4 results. Paying users and direct revenue increased again quarterly and yearly, while Tinder's have decreased.

In December, Hinge founder Justin McLeod announced he was leaving Hinge to launch an AI dating service, which has yet to be unveiled.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sharply escalated his long-running feud with Elon Musk, responding to newly filed court documents and recent public comments with a series of posts on X, tracking their ongoing legal and business disputes.

This latest round of the feud began after court filings in Musk's lawsuits against OpenAI and Apple became public. Jason Kwon, OpenAI's chief strategy officer, wrote that Musk and his AI company, xAI, produced almost no substantive internal documents during discovery, allegedly relying instead on disappearing messages.

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Altman reposted those claims, along with what has become a Musk catchphrase: "Concerning!"

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Screenshots of the filings posted online by Kwon appeared to support OpenAI's argument that key communications were not preserved.

Altman didn't stop there. He followed up with a more direct jab, writing that he was "really excited to get Elon under oath in a few months." He called the prospect "Christmas in April."

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Altman and Musk are involved in several lawsuits challenging OpenAI's governance changes, including its restructuring from a nonprofit into a for-profit business. Musk has argued those moves betray OpenAI's original mission, while OpenAI has called Musk's suits frivolous.

Early last year, Musk led a $97 billion bid to acquire OpenAI, which Altman publicly rejected.

The posts build on years of tension over OpenAI's direction. Just two weeks ago, Altman was pushing back against Musk on X due to the latter's claim that ChatGPT posed a mental health risk to users. Altman noted Musk's criticism was inconsistent, and explained the difficulty of balancing safety with access for a massive user base.

In the same exchange, Altman pointed to Tesla's autopilot safety record as an example of Musk's own company facing public scrutiny.

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

On Feb. 3, Apple Studios rolled out a comprehensive press day, and Mashable was there for all the breaking news on Apple TV shows like Pluribus, Sugar, and Margo's Got Money Troubles, as well as upcoming films like the Keanu Reeves-fronted comedy Outcome. And it's a first look at that dark comedy that has drawn a lot of attention online, particularly from Jonah Hill fans.

Directed by Hill, Outcome centers on an adored Hollywood star named Reef Hawk (Reeves) whose reputation is threatened by a blackmailer with a mysterious video. Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer co-star, as does Hill. And it was the first look images of Hill that surprised the internet.

At the event itself (as you can see above), Hill sported thick glasses, short hair, and an auburn beard. This is fairly similar to how he looked in his last directorial effort, the 2022 documentary about his therapist, Stutz, and in the 2023 Eddie Murphy vehicle You People.

SEE ALSO: Everything we know about Keanu Reeves and Jonah Hill's 'Outcome'

However, in the production stills from Outcome, Hill is hard to clock opposite Reeves. Check it out:

Keanu Reeves and Jonah Hill in "Outcome." Credit: Apple TV

In profile with a shaved head and gray beard, Hill breaks from what audiences have come to expect of his onscreen appearance. So, already Outcome has some added mystique. Mashable's Entertainment Reporter Belen Edwards shared that Hill plays a crisis lawyer hired by Reeve's character in the film. But could this new look mark a new chapter in Hill's career, either as an actor or director?

We should know soon, as Hill has two movies slated for 2026 release, both of which he directs and co-stars in. (He also shares screenwriting credit on both films with Ezra Woods.) On top of Outcome, he's also got Cut Off, a dramedy about two rich siblings (Hill and Kristen Wiig) whose lives take a turn when their parents cut off their financial support. Cut Off doesn't yet have a release date. Outcome hits Apple TV on April 10.

How to watch: Outcome premieres April 10 on Apple TV.

SAVE $43.97: Through Feb. 9, new and returning subscribers can get three months of streaming on MUBI for only $1. Usually $14.99 per month, that's nearly $44 in savings.

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If you're looking to venture away from Netflix and its extravagant costs, MUBI is an excellent choice — especially if you're a movie lover. There are never any ads, it's brimming with hand-picked quality cinema, and for a limited time, it's just a buck.

Through Feb. 9, new and returning subscribers can get three months of streaming on MUBI for just $1. It typically costs $14.99 per month (or $9.99 per month with an annual membership), which means you'll save nearly $44 total across 90 days. After the promotional period, of course, the price will jump back up to $14.99 unless you cancel first.

MUBI is made for cinephiles, as it prides itself as a place to "discover ambitious films and series by visionary filmmakers — from iconic directors to emerging auteurs." You'll find mainstream and independent films, classics and new releases, award winners, and even Mubi originals. That includes one of our favorite movies from 2025, Die My Love, and one of our favorites from 2024, The Substance. It's also where you can watch Lili Reinhart's new show Hal & Harper, as well as Twin Peaks in its entirety.

Streaming deals this good don't stick around long — be sure to secure your $1 subscription by Feb. 9.

SAVE $33.01: The Insta360 Flow 2 Pro foldable gimbal is on sale at Amazon for $126.98, down from the list price of $159.99. That's a 21% discount that matches the record low at Amazon.

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These days, you don't have to be a professional content creator to share great clips on socials. We have tons of free tools that help us capture video to share on our feeds, whether it's your dog being silly or your latest trip to Europe. If you've been grabbing these videos by holding your phone in your hand, it might be time for an upgrade. Check out this deal at Amazon.

As of Feb. 4, the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro foldable gimbal is on sale at Amazon for $126.98, marked down from the list price of $159.99. That's a 21% discount that shaves $33.01 off the normal price. It also matches the record low at Amazon.

SEE ALSO: The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is down to an all-time low price — save $500 at Amazon

Insta360 packed the Flow 2 Pro with features that make filming much more convenient. For starters, there's the active zoom tracking, which can follow subjects even at 15x zoom. The multi-person tracking is also great for filming several subjects, and the 360-degree Infinite Pan Tracking is a standout highlight. This function allows for continuous rotation. Of course, it can also serve as a tripod for still recording.

While it's still at a record-low price at Amazon, upgrade to the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro foldable gimbal for under $127. Your content will look smooth and pro-level with this added accessory.

SAVE $600.01: As of Feb. 4, get the Bluetti Elite 400 portable power station for $1,298.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,899. That's a discount of 32%.

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If you live somewhere where you deal with power outages often, you probably get tired of being without electricity. It's frustrating to say the least, especially when it starts to stretch into longer periods of time. That's where a portable power station can come in. If you're ready to invest in one so you can stop dealing with these situations, now's the time to buy, thanks to this discount.

As of Feb. 4, get the Bluetti Elite 400 portable power station for $1,298.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,899. That's $600.01 off and a discount of 32%.

SEE ALSO: The 4 best power stations for camping keep you both online and off-grid

This power station boasts 3,840Wh and 2600W capacity, so it can handle just about any electricity-related situation you end up dealing with. It can run most appliances and devices, from your refrigerator to your laptop, tablet, and everything else you may need to keep charged. It's easy to charge as well, as you can get it up to an 80 percent charge in just 70 minutes with its 2800W AC and solar input. Not bad if you need juice in a pinch.

Since the backup is a bit on the larger side, it features a hardy shell with wheels, making it easy to maneuver and get where you need to go, and to take your electricity with you. You can toss it in the garage, keep it in your car, or anywhere you think it could be useful in a pinch.

If it's long past time for you to have your own power station, consider grabbing this one now that it's on sale for this significant discount.

Saturday Night Live is making its way across the pond to the UK — and we finally have a few more key details about what to expect.

The big one? Sky's six-episode series has announced its 11-person cast, with Celeste Dring, Hammed Animashaun, Larry Dean, George Fouracres, Jack Shep, Ayoade Bamgboye, Al Nash, Paddy Young, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, and Emma Sidi making up the core troupe of players.

'Saturday Night Live UK' has its cast. Credit: Sky

Interestingly, the show isn't necessarily stacked with huge names: Some of the cast have appeared in popular shows like Taskmaster, Starstruck, Big Boys, This Country, and Black Ops, but most are aren't extremely well known in the UK beyond comedy circles. It's likely this spinoff version is following in the footsteps of the original in its recruitment of grassroots and up-and-coming comics.

SEE ALSO: The 15 best British TV shows of 2025 and where to stream them

“The UK is absolutely packed with incredible comedy talent right now and this cast represents the freshest voices we have, they’re bold, exciting and of course, incredibly funny," said lead producer James Longman in a press release sent to Mashable. "The chemistry between them is something special and we can’t wait to share this funny group of people with the world.”

Saturday Night Live UK will feature a different guest host and musical guest each week, and will feature an opening monologue, a take on Weekend Update, and familiar SNL-style sketches.

Saturday Night Live UK launches on March 21 on Sky and NOW, with new episodes live each Saturday. U.S. streaming details are TBC.

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Have you ever had a caricature of yourself made? You know those funny drawings you can get made at Disney World or at most boardwalk spots where the artist accentuates your features in an over-exaggerated cartoon-style portrait? 

Well, if you missed out on your last summer vacation, AI chatbots like ChatGPT are generating caricatures now and they're currently all the rage on social media.

Here are a few examples.

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Looking to whip up an AI caricature of yourself? 

Just go to ChatGPT and upload a close-up image of yourself. From that point, there's a few ways to continue. The way most users are generating their caricature is by using this viral prompt: “Create a caricature of me and my job based on everything you know about me.”

However, in order to create an AI-generated caricature from that prompt, the user needs quite a bit of history with ChatGPT so that the chatbot can whip up an image with their relevant interests depicted. 

SEE ALSO: ChatGPT GPT-4o users are raging at OpenAI on Reddit right now

Don't have that kind of relationship with ChatGPT? That's not a problem. That just means you'll have to use a more detailed prompt, providing ChatGPT with a little bit about yourself. Some of the fun that users are having will be missed going this route as the chatbot can't exactly surprise you with the details it includes. But, you'll still get a caricature made nonetheless.

While ChatGPT seems to be most users' choice of chatbots for this, any generative image AI model should suffice in case you want to see what some of the alternatives whip up.

The wildly popular Lego Botanical collection just got a new addition and it might be my favorite. Meet the Lego Botanicals Flower Wall — a customizable floral masterpiece that's made for hanging.

Officially available to the public as of Feb. 4, the Lego Flower Wall features 879 pieces that build out to create a gorgeous modular flower trellis with several flower varieties: camellias, a clematis, a hydrangea, a ranunculus, a dark red rose, a cornflower and a mimosa flower. The set introduces several new flowers to the Lego world, as well as new shades of pink and purple.

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Not only is the trellis system itself customizable, but the flower elements are as well. Builders are encouraged to get creative and rearrange the flowers to suit their style and space. You can even mix and match Lego florals from other sets you may already own to change things up, giving those old bouquets entirely new life. Any Lego Botanicals set that allows you to remove the buds from the stems can be attached to the Flower Wall. You can also connect additional frames to create a bigger, more extravagant display. The design possibilities are virtually endless. Of course, you'll have to buy all of the extra flowers and frames separately.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, the Lego Flower Wall is officially available to purchase in Lego stores and at Lego.com for $89.99. I, for one, am actually surprised this highly customizable and stunning set is less than $100. Both a creative outlet and an elegant display piece, it's sure to be an instant fan-favorite.

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For ages, Alexa has been a staple of Amazon Echo devices, serving as the loyal voice assistant. But Amazon is upgrading Miss Alexa to Alexa+, an assistant that does far more than play music and answer your questions. Alexa+ is Amazon's AI assistant coming to all Echo devices for Prime members. Not a Prime member? Well, you can still chat with Alexa+, too. Here's everything to know about Alexa+, now free for Prime members.

What is Alexa+?

Alexa+ is Amazon's upgraded AI assistant. The program had been beta tested by millions of users since its announcement in early February 2025. Alexa+ combines the ease and convenience of the classic Alexa voice assistant with AI for an assistant that can perform more complicated tasks.

Where it differs from standard Alexa is that you don't actually need an Amazon smart home Echo device to use it. Now you can access Alexa+ on the web or through the Alexa app.

Prime members now get Alexa+ for free

So do you need to pay for Alexa+? Not if you're a Prime member. The AI assistant is now included as a Prime benefit. If you're not a Prime member, you can still use Alexa+'s chat function on Alexa.com for free, but that's it. If you want the full benefits of Alexa+ and you're not a Prime member, you can pay $19.99 a month for access. However, considering Prime membership is just $14.99 a month, just sign up for Prime, as you'll get additional benefits outside of Alexa+.

What can Alexa+ do?

Alexa+ takes Alexa to the next level. Alexa+ can be used anywhere with its web services and app, compared to Alexa, which is accessed through Echo devices. It has a chatbot feature where you can ask it all of life's questions. It also helps you stay more organized by planning meals, booking repairs, and managing calendars. It will also help you plan trips and date nights, write emails, craft workout schedules, and control your smart home devices.

In a series of Super Bowl LX ads released today, AI company Anthropic is taking shots at OpenAI and ChatGPT, its biggest rival.

As you may have heard, OpenAI is bringing advertisements to users' ChatGPT conversations, including in some paid plans. As recently as June 2025, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman described ads in ChatGPT as a "last resort."

But as the latest ChatGPT models fail to deliver the big leaps in performance many users were expecting, and as OpenAI faces fierce competition from Google, OpenAI is reportedly in "code red" mode. Hence, advertisements in ChatGPT. Now, Anthropic is rubbing salt in the wound.

Watch the Anthropic Super Bowl LX ads about ChatGPT

Anthropic uploaded four new videos to YouTube, which all follow a similar format. The videos have dramatic-sounding titles like "Betrayal" and "Deception." Per the Wall Street Journal, the ads were made for Super Bowl LX to promote the company's AI chatbot Claude.

In one video, a forlorn young man asks his therapist how he can communicate better with his mom. His therapist's answer sounds helpful at first, until she takes a hard pivot into sales mode.

“Or, if the relationship can’t be fixed, find emotional connection with other older women on Golden Encounters, the mature dating site that connects sensitive cubs with roaring cougars," the therapist says. "Would you like me to create your profile?”

In another, a scrawny 23-year-old asks for help building a workout plan, only for his personal trainer to pitch him on supportive insoles for "short kings."

All of the videos end with the same tagline: "Ads are coming to AI. But not to Claude."

You get the idea.

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April 2025 filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

SAVE $100: As of Feb. 4, get any size or color of the Samsung Galaxy Ring for $100 off at Best Buy. Discount is automatically applied at the checkout.

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Looking for the right wearable for you? You might want to consider a smart ring. Like smartwatches, they're capable of tracking important fitness metrics that can help you meet your goals. And if you're interested in trying one from Samsung's stable, you can take advantage of a deal that makes it possible to save some significant cash now.

As of Feb. 4, get any size or color of the Samsung Galaxy Ring at Best Buy for $100 off. Discount is automatically applied. Best Buy also offers a sizing kit so you can choose the best fit.

SEE ALSO: We tested the top fitness trackers of 2025: See our favorite wearables and smart rings

The Galaxy Ring is packed with smart features that don't require a subscription. It connects through Samsung Health, which means you'll need to be an Android user to utilize it. It analyzes a wide range of data about your heart rate, your sleep, and more to give youa daily Energy Score with Galaxy AI. This calculates your readiness for the day.

It'll also give you insights on your sleep and workouts in general so you're better equipped with data to tackle the day. Plus, it can hold a charge for up to seven days, meaning you don't have to juice it up nearly as often.

If you're ready to give a smart ring a try, this is a discount you won't want to pass up. Grab one from Best Buy that suits your tastes and enjoy that very flexible $100 discount.

NEW COSTCO MEMBER BENEFIT: Through March 1, sign up for a new Costco Gold Star membership for $65 and get a free $20 Costco shop card. New Costco Executive memberships cost $130 and come with a free $40 Costco shop card.

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Costco is a playground for adults. It's perhaps the only place we can stock up on affordable toilet paper that'll last for a year, get a rotisserie chicken for dinner, buy a bag of potato chips large enough for a football game party, and fill up on the infamous $1.50 hot dog combo. But the only issue with Costco is that you have to pay to play. The warehouse requires a membership to enter the magical gates, but there's a great sale happening for new members.

Through March 1, new members can get a free $20 Costco shop card when signing up for the $65 per year Costco Gold Star membership. Those who sign up for the Costco Executive membership will get a free $40 Costco shop card for investing in the $130 per year membership.

To qualify for this deal, you'll need to be a new Costco member. Costco considers this to be anyone who hasn't had a membership in the last 18 months, including primary members or those part of a household membership.

The Costco Gold Star membership gains you access to shop in-store at the warehouse or online at Costco.com. The Executive membership comes with extra perks like getting into the warehouse an hour before Gold Star members, a $10 monthly credit on same-day delivery orders, and a 2% reward on eligible purchases. Both types of memberships give you access to two cards, so you can invite someone from your family or a friend to join in on your membership.

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If you've never had the delight of entering a Costco warehouse, you're in for a real shopping treat. The bulk retailer sells everything from Apple products to Ninja kitchen appliances to massive TVs. Of course, there's also the deli, bakery, plentiful clothing selection, mattresses, and so much bulk food. You've always wanted to own 100 tortillas, right?

On top of the massive selection, Costco often has unique sales that you won't be able to find at any other retailer. Gift cards, for example, are a great deal at Costco. Two $50 gift cards for Gap Inc. brands (Gap, Old Navy, Athleta, and Banana Republic) are selling for $79.99 instead of the standard $100. Or just in time for Valentine's Day, Costco has two See's Candies $25 gift cards for $38.99, instead of the standard $50 price.

If you've been considering signing up for a Costco membership, the free shop card offer means your membership fee is significantly reduced. The $65 per year Gold Star membership comes with a free $20 shop card, and the $130 per year Costco Executive membership earns you a free $40 Costco shop card. In either case, you're getting free money to spend on your next trip. Sign up before March 1 to get these savings.

SAVE 10%: As of Feb. 4, the 77-inch Sony Bravia XR8B OLED 4K Smart TV is on sale for $1,798 at Amazon, down from $1,998. That's a 10% discount, or $200 in savings.

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With the Winter Olympics kicking off this week, you arguably have the best excuse of the year to upgrade your TV setup. If you want a screen that does justice to the opening ceremony in Milan (and isn't $3,000), this Sony deal is worth a look.

As of Feb. 4, the 77-inch Sony Bravia XR8B OLED 4K Smart TV is on sale for $1,798 at Amazon, down from $1,998. That's a 10% discount, or $200 in savings. It's also the lowest price we've tracked on this model to date.

SEE ALSO: How to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics: streaming guide

For an extra $19.99, Amazon offers "Room of Choice Delivery." It doesn’t include installation, but it ensures the delivery team carries the box to the specific room you need it in, rather than just dropping a monster-sized box in your entryway. (If you want them to unbox it and take the trash with them, the unpack and haul away upgrade is $69.99.)

Because it’s an OLED, you’re getting over eight million self-lit pixels for infinite contrast. It also runs at a 120Hz refresh rate, which is exactly what you want for watching sports or playing on a PlayStation 5 (Bonus: it has exclusive features like Auto HDR Tone Mapping that automatically kick in when you connect your console).

I don't mean to startle anyone, but Pokémon is 30 years old this year, and you're going to hear about it during Super Bowl LX.

The Pokémon Company put out a quick little teaser video on its YouTube channel on Wednesday morning that doesn't say much on its own, but does tease something more in the near future. There will apparently be some kind of Pokémon 30th anniversary ad during Super Bowl LX on Sunday, and this video serves as a tease for that.

SEE ALSO: How to qualify for the new and exclusive Lego Mini Pokémon Center

Again, the video itself isn't much. It's just Jigglypuff being bored and antsy on a couch.

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It's also not clear if what airs during the Super Bowl will feature any kind of news about upcoming video games, cards, toys, or TV shows, or if it'll just be a very expensive reminder that Pokémon exists and has existed for three decades.

After weeks of rumors and speculation, it's official: There's a Nintendo Direct livestream this week.

The Mario maker announced on social media channels on Wednesday morning that a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase stream will take place 24 hours after the announcement, at 6am PT/9am ET on Thursday, Feb. 5. You can watch the showcase live on Nintendo's YouTube channel. According to the company, it will be about 30 minutes long and will focus on games for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.

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As for what to expect from the stream, Nintendo is usually pretty tight-lipped about those sorts of things ahead of time. However, the words "Partner Showcase" give us a hint. Like previous Nintendo Direct Partner Showcases, I would expect this one to focus almost entirely on third-party games rather than anything made internally at Nintendo. You might think that makes this Direct less exciting, but previous Partner Showcases have delivered the goods in the past. Just last year, Octopath Traveler 0 made its debut during one, and ended up being one of the best games of 2025, for example.

Even with the news that the Switch is the most successful Nintendo console ever this week, the company isn't stopping anytime soon.