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Sony's latest flagship audio product, the WF-1000XM6 earbuds, is officially here as of Feb. 12.
Just like last year's XM6 headphones, these earbuds feature better active noise cancellation, improved sound quality, and an upgraded design. Also like their headphones counterpart, those updates come at a cost — Sony bumped up the starting price to $329.99, which is $30 more than the release price of the WF-1000XM5 earbuds released three years ago.
After spending a week testing out the earbuds, I can see why Sony raised the price point — they're some of the most well-rounded noise-cancelling earbuds I've ever tried. Still, $329.99 is no small chunk of change, so to help you make any purchasing decisions, I've broken down what's new, what's the same, and where to pick up Sony's latest release.
Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WF-1000XM6 Noise-Cancelling Earbuds $329.99 at AmazonSo what do you get for $329.99? Here's the basic breakdown:
Processor: QN3e
Equalizer: 10-band custom equalizer with app
Battery life: 8 hours per charge, 24 hours with case
Microphones: 8 mics
IP rating: IPX4
Charging: USB-C and Qi wireless charging
Bluetooth codecs: SBC/AAC/LDAC/LC3
Ear tips: XS, S, M, L
Colors: Platinum silver, black
If you've been paying attention to the recent leaks, these specs won't be a surprise. The headline is that these buds offer a zippier performance thanks to the new QN3e chip and better noise cancellation thanks to the eight microphones, up from six on the XM5 earbuds.
Sony WF-1000XM6: What's newAn updated design The XM6s bring a few minor, but important, changes. Credit: Joe Maldonado / MashableOne of the bigger changes on these earbuds is also one of the more visually apparent. The case loses some of the rounded sides of the XM5 for sharper edges (with rounded ends on either side). The earbuds themselves also take on a new, more oval shape, as compared to the circular design of the XM5s. Sony made this change so the earbud could better fit the inner ear.
I was able to achieve a more flush fit with these earbuds without sacrificing comfort, which I attribute in part to their shape. It's not significantly smaller — Sony says the buds are 11 percent slimmer than the XM5 buds — but less surface area means there's slightly more of a learning curve in using the touch controls.
Better noise cancellationThese earbuds also get a noticeable upgrade in their ANC power. While some parts of the system have remained the same from their predecessor (more on that shortly), the XM6 earbuds come equipped with eight microphones (four are housed in each bud) to the XM5's six. The result is ANC that's truly incredible — so much so that I find it to be some of, if not the best, I've ever tried.
On top of that, Sony says the ANC is now so good that even if you wear the buds more loosely in your ear, they still block out the majority of sound.
Improved sound qualitySony's best headphones and earbuds are known for their stellar sound quality, and the XM6 earbuds are no exception. When listening side-by-side to the XM5 earbuds, it's easy to hear a jump in the depth and clarity of the sound. The newer earbuds evoke a richness and attention to detail, whether you're listening to pop, rock, R&B, classical, or a podcast. (You can learn more about how they compare to other earbuds in my full review, and a more in-depth comparison to the XM5 earbuds is on its way.)
To power the improved audio features, the XM6 buds have a new processor. They also have a new driver with a high-rigidity dome and notched edges, which provides better clarity and clearer high-frequency audio.
The XM6 earbuds come with the best sound quality we've heard from Sony buds so far. Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable Clearer call qualityMore mics equal better call quality, and the difference is clear in the XM6 earbuds. In addition to the eight microphones, these earbuds use a new bone conduction sensor, two microphones for AI beamforming, and AI noise reduction to make sure your voice comes through as clear as possible on calls.
The price pointWhile the XM5 earbuds are technically priced at $329.99, they weren't released at that price. In fact, it wasn't until September 2025 that their price jumped up from its initial list price of $299.99. While not unheard of in the tariff economy, the price point makes slightly more sense on this new and improved model.
For comparison, Apple's AirPods Pro 3 were released last year at $249, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 earbuds were released at $299.
Sony WF-1000XM6: What's the same Credit: Joe Maldonado / MashableIn this era of iterative improvements, Sony didn't completely reinvent the XM6 earbuds, so naturally, they have some overlap with the XM5 earbuds. Here's what they have in common:
The same battery life: Both earbud generations come with eight hours of battery life per charge, with 24 hours in the case.
Noise isolation earbud tips: Unlike other buds that opt for super smooth silicone ear tips, Sony's noise isolation earbud tips have a more grippy, foam-like feel to help provide the best fit and passive ANC possible. Though parts of the design have changed, Sony hasn't touched the earbud tips between the XM5 and XM6 earbuds.
The same fine print: Like their predecessor, the XM6 have IPX4 water resistance and multipoint connection with two devices.
The Sony WF-1000XM6 are available in platinum silver and black for $329.99 at Sony's website. They'll be available for sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers as well.
Where to buy the Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds Sony Sony WF-1000XM6 Noise-Cancelling Earbuds $329.99 Shop Now Amazon Sony WF-1000XM6 Noise-Cancelling Earbuds $329.99 Shop Now Best Buy Sony WF-1000XM6 Noise-Cancelling Earbuds $329.99 Shop Now The previous gen Sony WF-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Earbuds $329.99 Shop NowWhen Ryan Murphy gets his hands on a landmark event in American history, you can never be quite sure how it will translate to TV. Will it be a canny re-examination of how the moment shaped American culture, in the vein of The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story? Or will it follow the more exploitative path of Netflix's Monster anthology?
SEE ALSO: 'The Beauty' review: Ryan Murphy's latest is gorgeous, unhinged ridiculousnessThat's the question facing Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, the beginning of a new anthology series created by Connor Hines and executive produced by Murphy. Over the course of nine episodes (eight of which were given to critics for review), Love Story offers viewers an intimate look at the rise of one of the most iconic '90s It Couples, as well as the extensive media pressure they faced. The show crafts a fittingly whirlwind romance, but the latter element hangs over said romance at all times. Because of this, the real fascination of Love Story becomes watching how the series avoids — and sometimes falls right into — the very pitfalls of obsessive media coverage it's trying to critique.
Love Story dramatizes the relationship between JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. Paul Anthony Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon in "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette." Credit: FXFrom its opening moments, Love Story had me worried that it would veer into the callous depictions of tragic past events that often plague Murphy productions.
The series begins on July 16, 1999, as John F. Kennedy Jr. (Paul Anthony Kelly), his wife Carolyn Bessette (Sarah Pidgeon), and her sister Lauren Bessette (Sydney Lemmon) prepare to take off in the plane flight that will eventually take their lives. Thankfully, the show cuts away before dramatizing the actual crash, but the hint of tragedy (and concerns over how Love Story might eventually handle it) do persist as the show continues.
From here, Love Story flashes back to John and Carolyn's lives before they met. He's the presumed next in line to continue the Kennedys' political dynasty, not to mention America's most sought-after bachelor. She's the ultra-confident, self-assured Calvin Klein publicist who doesn't immediately fall at his feet.
SEE ALSO: 'Industry' Season 4 review: HBO's criminally underrated drama thrills in most ambitious season yetWhile it takes a while for the pair to begin dating in earnest, their chemistry is palpable from the start. Newcomer Kelly brings a nervy charm to John's early flirtations with Carolyn, rarely slipping into Kennedy caricature. (Naomi Watts' Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis voice fits that criteria far more.) Pidgeon anchors the relationship in a pragmatic cool, although at a certain point her constantly deployed hair tousles and lip bites read less as natural mannerisms and more as an actor's heightened performance of a cool girl archetype.
Where Pidgeon really shines is the show's latter half, when John and Carolyn may be committed to one another, but the press is committed to hounding them. Here, Pidgeon turns every moment Carolyn spends in public into a kind of social calculus. You can see her working out just how much her presence is impacting those around her, and almost always making the heartbreaking call that she's too much of a burden.
Love Story critiques the media frenzy around JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette — but isn't it part of it? Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Anthony Kelly in "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette." Credit: Kurt Iswarienko / FXCarolyn's struggles with the press drive much of Love Story, and the result is undeniably compelling. The series may as well be called American Horror Story at parts thanks to the way it turns the paparazzi into a zombie-like horde. Once friendly enough to trade jokes with John (or even jump into a football game with him and his friends), they become vicious when Carolyn is in the mix. They swarm over the Kennedys' car and camp outside their building, even going as far as to try to buzz into their loft. In one scene, the buzzer rings out like a jump scare. In others, the creeping flash of camera bulbs serve a similar purpose.
But as much as Love Story highlights the strain all this press attention put on Carolyn, it still occupies a similar space to that same media circus, just 30 years later.
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After all, the paparazzi were trying to expose some inner workings of Carolyn and John's relationship to the public, to offer up their marriage as entertainment to the masses. Is that not Love Story's goal too? Even though the show emphasizes it's a fictionalized account of history, it still painstakingly recreates several public moments from its subjects' lives, including a 1996 fight that was caught on camera. At times, it also uses footage of the actual Kennedy family, blurring the line between fiction and reality.
Given how today's media landscape works, it won't be long before viewers are searching up the specifics of these moments, leading them down a rabbit hole of articles and TikToks dissecting the minutiae of the show's historical accuracy. It's the media frenzy of the '90s, resurrected in a new form. (The Kennedy family was not consulted about the series.)
To its credit, Love Story approaches its leads with far more empathy than the paparazzi. The show rejects salaciousness in favor of glossy romance, while also focusing on Carolyn's struggles to define herself beyond her husband and on John's efforts to define himself beyond his father. These choices help make for a better, more well-rounded portrait of the couple, but crucially, they also allow Love Story to avoid becoming a downright villain in its own story.
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette premieres Feb. 12 at 9 p.m. ET on FX and Hulu.
BTS will not only stream their first tour back after a hiatus on Netflix, but they're also bringing it to cinemas.
Announced on Thursday, the Bangtan Boys will bring their 'ARIRANG' world tour concerts to movie theatres. It's a collaboration between HYBE, BigHit Music, and Trafalgar Releasing, the team that brought Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour to theaters.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. SEE ALSO: Netflix will livestream BTS' first concert after hiatusBTS' first tour together in four years will hit 34 cities across the world with a total of 82 shows, starting with Goyang, Korea on Apr. 9 — and at this point, almost every show with tickets on sale is sold out or on last seats.
The live-streamed concerts will be Goyang's second show on Apr. 11 and the second Tokyo show on Apr. 18. Tickets are available through the event website from Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. KST / 5 a.m. PT / 8 a.m. ET / 1 p.m. GMT / 8 p.m. ICT. Specific cities and cinemas aren't listed at this point, but the release will be global.
All seven members of BTS — RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook — will perform songs from their upcoming fifth album ARIRANG as well as the huge BTS catalogue.
BTS announced a hiatus for the group in June 2022 in order to fulfill South Korea's mandatory military service (which they'd all completed by June 2025) and spend time on solo projects.
Featured Video For You How TikTok is Changing the Music IndustryI was at a funeral a few months ago when something was said to me that threw my status as my family's perennial singleton into sharp relief.
I was holding my cousin's new baby when a relative called out, "Get a good look at this. Because it'll be the last time you ever see Rachel holding a child."
My aunts, uncles, cousins, and even family friends turned their heads to do precisely as they'd been instructed: have a good gawp at me. Someone even took a photo to memorialise this moment.
SEE ALSO: The history of the single positivity movement goes back further than you thinkIt was the first good laugh I'd had during what had been an otherwise upsetting day.
That was the umpteenth time that day I'd had a comment about my absence of a partner. "Are you not married yet?" one relative asked me during the wake. "They haven't made the man for Rachel," someone else interjected. "Is that so?" I retorted.
This year, I'm celebrating 10 years of being single. A decade since I broke up with my last serious boyfriend and never looked back. This time has been an invaluable period of learning and personal growth.
That may well sound trite, but I've been reflecting on the knowledge this decade has brought me; the hard lessons reaped in moments of painful heartbreak, the experiences that brought with them unparalleled insights about myself. It's hard to distill 10 years of being boyfriend-free into one article, but I thought I'd share some of the most meaningful lessons I've learned during this time.
Some people are uncomfortable around single-by-choice womenThe first lesson I learned is twofold.
The moment at the family funeral is one of innumerable interactions I've had the displeasure of enduring. In learning that my protracted singledom leaves some people scratching their heads, I also developed strategies for deflecting those comments and feeling decidedly unbothered by them. Need I remind these people that they were the ones instructing me to "D-U-M-P" the last time I had a boyfriend. Like seriously, what do you want from me?
SEE ALSO: It's time to reclaim singledom as a symbol of powerIt's not just my extended family. I've noticed friends attempting to explain my status as an unattached human, inserting their own narrative each time. "I think I've figured it out," one friend informed me. "You just text guys without ever going on dates with them."
"You're so weird," another friend told me. "It's just not a priority for you right now, that's all," another concluded. The latter statement is closest to the truth. But, why is my lack of boyfriend something that requires an explanation or excuse? When was the last time you heard a couple explaining why they're not single?
When was the last time you heard a couple explaining why they're not single?I've become very skilled at deflecting the inane questions about my singledom with vaguely witty quips. "I've actually opted for a life of feminist separatism!" is my current favourite. But mostly I just laugh loudly and drink my wine.
During a recent family gathering, a younger female relative brought up the comments I get about my lack of boyfriend. "Does it not make you really angry? Because it annoys the hell out of me." The truth is, it really doesn't. "Oh I honestly couldn't give a fuck," was my reply.
Perhaps the absence of a boyfriend makes my family and friends uneasy. Perhaps they ponder how this peculiar anomaly ended up in their family. But the only opinion I care about on this particular subject is my own. And frankly, I feel chill as fuck about being single.
There is no 'if' and 'when'For much of my teens and twenties I told myself I’d go on a date once I’ve lost weight. I'd feel good about myself once I shed a few pounds. When I'm thin, I’ll be desirable and therefore "girlfriend material".
I, like many women and girls, ingested the patriarchal idea that to be desirable means to be thin. I have battled the perilously close relationship my weight and self-worth have had since girlhood. At school, I longed to switch places with someone else. I looked at other girls in my year who carried themselves with an air of confidence. I longed to be them. I yearned to know what it felt like to like the skin you're in. But the truth is, those girls may well have been fighting their own inner battles.
Those thoughts didn't go away. They got louder, more difficult to drown out. Sometimes they quietened down, but there was always a low hum thrumming in the background. I tried to address them in the worst way possible — by limiting my food intake. But the self-worth I had promised myself never arrived. I waited for it but it never came. I realised the change didn’t need to come from outside — it wasn’t the flesh on my body that needed to change, but the thoughts within it. My relationship with food is better now. But from time to time those thoughts rear their heads.
Loving yourself is hard. But it's the most important relationship any of us will ever have.A few months ago, I uttered some of those thoughts aloud to two of my dearest friends. That since adolescence I'd been promising myself a life that could only be unlocked if I looked a certain way. Like a video game with a level I just couldn't get to. "Man, the patriarchy has really done a number on us," one friend replied.
"One day," my other friend cut in. "You will look back at photos of yourself and realise just how hot you once were." When she said this, I started to cry. I'd already experienced the beginnings of that during one meandering down memory lane. I'd looked through photos of myself from several years ago and felt unspeakably sad that I hadn't realised how lovely I had looked.
Like Lizzo said: "It's so hard trying to love yourself in a world that doesn't love you back."
Loving yourself is hard. But it's the most important relationship any of us will ever have.
Alone time is a precious commodityAn older man once told me to make the most of my writing career while I'm young and child-free. "Because once you have kids, you won't have time." I wondered if he'd ever say that to a male journalist.
Speaking of gender and writing, a recent Guardian piece — entitled "A woman's greatest enemy? A lack of time to herself" — really crystallised everything I've felt as a woman with a desire to write.
"A few months ago, as I struggled to carve out time in my crowded days for writing, a colleague suggested I read a book about the daily rituals of great artists," writes Brigid Schulte in the piece. "But instead of offering me the inspiration I’d hoped for, what struck me most about these creative geniuses – mostly men – was not their schedules and daily routines, but those of the women in their lives." Schulte concluded that in order to create, long stretches of alone time are vital, but "that’s something women have never had the luxury to expect."
SEE ALSO: How to move on after a situationship endsSince I started writing creatively during my childhood and adolescence, I have struggled with a feeling of antsy nervousness that someone was going to come along and tell me to get up and make myself useful. Even when you have two feminist parents, it takes decades of work to unlearn the socially imposed idea that writing time is a guilty pleasure — time you've stolen from other more deserving tasks.
I am not very good at multitasking. I am prone to distractions. I am, in short, a writer. In order to get any writing done outside of my 9-5 workday, I basically need enormous swaths of uninterrupted creative alone time. My weekends and evenings are spent writing, punctuated with coffee or drinks with friends. As a writer, I find that aloneness is key. Both in terms of having space to think and plan, as well as unbroken periods of free time to just sit and write the damn thing.
NO. TIME. Credit: vicky leta / mashableAs my friend pointed out, I have prioritised writing above all else in my life — with the exception of my immediate family. But that often feels like it has come at a cost. Broken friendships. Cancelled dates. Endless guilt and feelings of complete selfishness.
Corollary statement: I know it's possible to do both. There are women writers in loving relationships. I just haven't yet figured out how to do both.
The reality for me, at least, is that I find dating one enormous distraction. One that I tend to dip my toe in and out of when I have the time and energy. Maybe I'm selfish. Or maybe I'm just doing what male writers have been doing for centuries — maybe even millennia.
But avoiding distraction is not always easy, and it teaches you some brutal lessons.
SEE ALSO: Access to this intuitive writing app is on sale for 50% off Some people mean more to you than you do to themA man I used to love came to stay at my flat three months ago. What ensued was probably one of the worst things I've ever put myself through.
We'd had a fling three years ago. But that fling was re-flung one or two more times after the first fling ended. I fell in love. I usually preface that sentence with "stupidly," but I know it didn't feel stupid at the time. Those feelings, it would appear, were not returned. Against the advice of my friends and family, I said yes to seeing him during a visit to London. In hindsight, I should have heeded their warnings.
As we sat drinking wine in the wee small hours, he veered the conversation in the dangerous territory of his love life. "The thing is, I'm just really difficult to love," he told me. I — a person who had, unbeknown to him, loved him once upon a time — told him he wasn't. He snapped at me: "you don't know my experience." Perhaps not, but I do know my own.
Sometimes you feel things. Sometimes other people don’t. Don’t take it personally.What happened next sparked an epiphany. He reeled off the important romances he'd had in recent years. My name was notably absent from the list. "Before my ex, there was no one for three years."
I nodded and made all the right noises, but my head was quietly totting up the maths. In this equation, the answer was clear: I was "no one". What had been a fallow period of unromance for him had been a phase of unparalleled heartbreak and self-torture for me.
Later, I cried down the phone to a friend as he slept peacefully on the sofa downstairs. It was a moment of realisation that I had lived an alternate reality in which I'd deluded myself that I'd mattered to someone. The truth of the matter was that I didn't make the cut of memorable romances.
Realising that he'd meant a lot more to me than I had to him was a necessary realisation, albeit a painful one.
Sometimes you feel things. Sometimes other people don’t. Don’t take it personally.
When to dump himA few days ago I was rooting through my old things at my parents' house when I found my old diary from the year I turned 21 — which coincided with my last serious relationship.
Several pages into the diary, I came across an entry dating back to 2009, around the time I decided to end things with my last boyfriend. "Had, at this stage, decided that I needed to dump Nick," I wrote. "What a bore. Don't understand why I hadn't done it already??!"
If you'll excuse the unabashedly heartless tone of the writing (I was 21), I think I might have been onto something. Not that I took that lesson remotely to heart back then, of course. Nope, it's taken me 10 years of lingering too long in toxic situationships and turbulent casual flings to finally get the hint: you should have dumped him a long time ago.
There was the guy who was so emotionally abusive that I used to throw up after I spent time with him. That same guy who would shake his head at me when I asked a question and say my name in admonishment. That same guy who would shush me and roll his eyes at me. Needless to say, I never want to see or hear from him ever again.
There was the guy in another city who invited me to come stay with him for a few days who casually dropped in one evening that he had a girlfriend — only after we'd slept together, of course! There was even a guy this summer who didn't listen when I said I wasn't free for a date that very afternoon, who promptly showed up at my house declaring "I've come to collect you, let's go!" Sorry, what?
If there's one thing you learn from a decade of dating, it's boundaries. Boy, do I have some serious boundaries now.
Being single has taught me to be kinder to myself. Credit: vicky letaThese men all outstayed their welcomes in my love life. The one blessing is that I now know what I will and will not put up with. I know the red flags. I know the things to be wary of. And crucially, I know when to utter those delicious three words: "We are done."
Life, as we all know, is brimming with lessons. Some of those lessons are harder than others.
There have been the lightning-flash epiphanies that arrived at my lowest ebbs. Moments like the time I stood crying on a New York City sidewalk, I made a promise to myself about how I should be treated by future men in my life. There have also been more gradual educational opportunities — things that have taken years to figure out, and others I'm still working on.
Most important of all, this decade of being single has taught me to be kinder to myself.
Knowing when to silence the inner critic, how I deserve to be treated, that my value lies not in whether or not I have a partner, that alone time is precious. These are the pieces of wisdom I will carry with me for decades to come.
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Well, that was fast. Just a day after Samsung finally decided to give us the date for its big Samsung Galaxy S26 series unveiling, the entire lineup leaked online.
Yes, the Galaxy Unpacked event is set for Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. PT (9 a.m. ET). And thanks to leaker Evan Blass, we just got an early glimpse of what the phones will look like.
Well, it's more than a glimpse: Blass actually obtained official-looking photos of the entire lineup. Don't get too excited, though; the phones look very similar to how they did last year.
The specs for the lineup, which consists of the Samsung Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra, have leaked as well, so there's very little left to the imagination before the official unveiling.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will be available in four colors: White, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, and black (pictured). Credit: Samsung/Evan BlassStarting with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, it's still gonna be a camera powerhouse, with a 200-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 10-megapixel 3x optical zoom camera, coupled with a 12-megapixel selfie camera. It has a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, 12/16GB of RAM, 256/512/1024GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus share pretty much the same specs. The big differences are battery and display size. Credit: Samsung/Evan BlassThe Galaxy S26 Plus (above) will have a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, an Exynos 2,600 chip, 12GB of RAM, 256/512GB of storage, and a 4,900mAh battery. It will have a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel main camera, 10-megapixel 3x optical zoom telephoto camera, and a 12-megapixel camera, with a 12-megapixel selfie camera on the front.
Samsung Galaxy S26 is the smallest of the three devices, with a 6.3-inch display. Credit: Samsung/Evan BlassThe Galaxy S26 will have nearly the same specs as the S26 Plus, the biggest differences being a smaller, 6.3-inch AMOLED display, and a 4,300mAh battery.
SEE ALSO: Samsung finally sets a date: Galaxy Unpacked is coming Feb. 25Of course, none of this is official, but it looks as accurate as rumors get. Hopefully, Samsung still has a surprise or two up its sleeve for its Unpacked event.
TL;DR: Live stream Australia vs. Zimbabwe in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The 2026 T20 World Cup group stage is slowly getting settled. Australia won their opening game against Ireland, and now face off against Zimbabwe. In fact, both sides have a perfect record going into this clash after Zimbabwe overcame Oman in Colombo.
Australia will be expected to win this fixture and basically guarantee progression into the Super 8 stage. Zimbabwe will fancy their chances of squeezing into second spot, but they'll need to get a result here or against hosts Sri Lanka. That's a tough test for any side.
If you want to watch Australia vs. Zimbabwe in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Australia vs. Zimbabwe?Australia vs. Zimbabwe in the 2026 T20 World Cup starts at 12:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 13. This game takes place at the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium.
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The dinner reservation is just the preamble. Valentine’s Day is the one night of the year you have a calendar-official excuse to shut the door and focus entirely on each other. But true romance shouldn't mean buying cheap novelty gags or uncomfortable lingerie you only wear once. There are much more impactful spicy gift ideas out there, and we narrowed down a list of the best sexy Valentine's Day gifts for your boyfriend, girlfriend, someone more permanent, or someone more casual.
We're talking about lubes that won't ruin your sheets, toys that do the heavy lifting, and games that help you skip the small talk. If they get turned on by the real sentimental stuff, just know that these DIY photo gift ideas aren't as innocent as they appear. Whether you're looking to break out of a routine or just want to see what happens when you introduce a projector to the bedroom, these are the gifts that pay off long after February.
The biggest annual event in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season, Daytona 500, kick-starts the auto-racing calendar this weekend. This year marks the 68th year of The Great American Race at Daytona International Speedway. This year, 41 drivers will compete in the 200-lap (500-mile) race. So far, 37 are locked and loaded and eight drivers must compete for the final four spots.
Want to tune in live? Here's what you need to know about the 2026 race and how to watch it for free.
When is the Daytona 500?The 68th Daytona 500 will take place on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. ET and will run through 6:30 p.m. ET.
The final four spots have yet to be decided. Two will lock in through single-car qualifying on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 8:15 p.m. ET and the final two will get in through the duels on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. ET.
What channel is the Daytona 500 on?The kickoff of the NASCAR Cup Series regular season, a.k.a The Great American Race, will be aired live on Fox for those with cable or an over-the-air antenna. To watch the qualifying and duels on Wednesday and Thursday, you'll need FS1.
How to watch the Daytona 500 without cableLucky for NASCAR fans (and other sports fans for that matter), Fox finally launched its own direct-to-consumer streaming service in 2025. Previously, cord-cutters would need a pay TV provider like YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, or Sling to watch live Fox channels, but the new streaming service Fox One offers a more affordable option. And if you only want to watch the Daytona 500, you can get it for free with a seven-day trial.
Fox One is essentially a one-stop shop for the entirety of the Fox TV portfolio, giving subscribers access to live local Fox stations, as well as Fox Sports, FS1, FS2, Big Ten Network, Fox News, Fox Business, Fox Weather, Fox Deportes, and Fox Network. It costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year and you can choose between subscribing directly through Fox or signing up as a Prime Video add-on. Plus, as mentioned above, you'll get your first week free if you're a new subscriber. That means you can watch Sunday's race for free.
Opens in a new window Credit: Fox One Fox One free 7-day trial, then $19.99/month Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Fox One Fox One (Prime Video add-on) free 7-day trial, then $19.99/month Get DealIf you've already exhausted your free trial for Fox One and are looking for another way to watch Daytona 500 for free, you could sign up for a free trial of cable replacement services like YouTube TV (10-day trial), Fubo (3-day trial), or Hulu + Live TV (3-day trial). Just be sure to cancel before the trial is up or you'll be hit with a hefty monthly subscription cost.
Opens in a new window Credit: YouTube YouTube TV free 10-day trial, then $59.99/month for 2 months Get DealI'd be remiss if I didn't mention digital antennas as an alternative way to watch. Digital antennas give you access to your local Fox, CBS, NBC, and ABC stations for free. As long as you live decently close to your local TV station broadcast towers, you'll be able to watch for free — just be sure to check the distance and range before making a purchase. Our friends at PCMag (which is owned by Mashable's publisher, Ziff Davis) have a few recommendations, including this basic one from Best Buy that retails for just $24.99. It's reversible to match your decor, multidirectional, and has a range of 50 miles.
Opens in a new window Credit: Best Buy Best Buy Essentials Ultra-Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna $24.99The first big shopping holiday of 2026 has nearly arrived and all the major retailers have deals popping up across all sorts of categories. While you may think of mattress deals when you think of Presidents' Day, there are plenty of other discounts on everything from TVs to headphones. If you prefer to shop at Walmart, we've rounded up all the best Presidents' Day deals you can shop now.
We expect more discounts to arise as the official holiday — falling on Feb. 16, 2026 — inches closer. We'll update this list with any new noteworthy deals. For now, here are the best Presidents' Day deals to shop at Walmart.
Best tech deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag (4-Pack) $64 at WalmartThe AirTag is the ring leader when it comes to Bluetooth trackers. As long as there's an Apple device nearby with Find My turned on, AirTags allow you to locate whatever you attach your AirTag to with ease. Now that a newer model has arrived, you can snag a four-pack of the still-great first-generation trackers for much less.
More tech dealsApple Watch SE 2nd Gen (GPS, 44mm) — $159 $279 (save $120)
Starlink Mini Kit — $249 $499.99 (save $250.99)
ASUS 15-inch Vivobook Go (Intel i3-N305, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $249 $296 (save $47)
PlayStation 5 Fortnite Flowering Chaos Bundle — $449 $549.99 (save $100.99)
ASUS 16-inch ROG Strix G16 (AMD Ryzen 9, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,229 $1,749.99 (save $450.99)
It's not everyday you can score a pair of AirPods for under 100 bucks. While the basic AirPods 4 don't offer noise cancellation, they do offer personalized spatial audio, voice isolation, Siri interactions, improved sound quality, and a comfier and more snug design. Mashable's reviewer said the sound is "like honey."
More headphones and earbuds dealsJLab Go Air Pop Earbuds — $19.99 $29.38 (save $9.39)
JLab Flex Open Earbuds — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)
Apple AirPods 4 — $99 $129.99 (save $30.99)
Beats Solo 4 Wireless Headphones — $129.99 $199.95 (save $70)
Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $139.99 $179 (save $39.01)
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds — $149 $179 (save $30)
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $449 $549 (save $100)
According to our pals at ZDNET (also owned by Mashable's publisher, Ziff Davis), "This QD Mini-LED display delivers stunning brightness and impressive contrast on par with OLED TVs at a far more accessible price." It combines QLED and OLED technologies to deliver a picture that's rich, deep, and bright in any circumstance. It also features a 144Hz refresh rate, Game Accelerator 288, Dolby Atmos Audio elevated by Bang & Olufsen speakers, and AIPQ Processor PRO. All in all, the 85-inch model is an excellent value for under $1,800.
More TV dealsVizio 50-inch 4K TV — $198 $268 (save $70)
Hisense 65-inch R6 4K TV — $295 $378 (save $83)
Samsung 65-inch U7900F 4K TV — $328 $429.99 (save $101.99)
Samsung 43-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $427.99 $549 (save $121.01)
Samsung 85-inch QN70F Neo QLED 4K TV — $1,697.99 $2,099 (save $401.01)
Dyson isn't exactly known for its affordability, but this $300 discount on the V9 Motorbar cordless vacuum makes luxury more accessible. It features a trademark Motorbar head, which glides across all floor types, as well as a hair screw tool that can detangle pet hair as it sucks it up. And of course, in true Dyson form, it can convert to a handheld device instantly.
More home and kitchen dealsStanley Quencher Flowstate Tumbler (30-ounce) — $24.97 $40 (save $15.03)
Dreo 1500W Space Heater — $35.99 $59.99 (save $24)
Bissell Little Green Portable Upholstery Cleaner — $87.94 $129.99 (save $42.05)
Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker (8.5-quart) — $98 $119 (save $21)
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Bagless Upright Vacuum — $118 $199 (save $81)
Ninja Crispi — $119 $139 (save $20)
KitchenAid Deluxe Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (4.5-quart) — $279 $449.99 (save $170.99)
U.S. attorney general Pam Bondi faced questions from Democrats about her department's handling of the Epstein files on Wednesday, and things quickly escalated into shouting and chaos.
In the clip above Jimmy Kimmel commentates on clips from the hearing, from Bondi clashing with various lawmakers to avidly defending Donald Trump and describing him as "the most transparent president in the nation's history."
"That's right. He's so transparent you had to black out his name like a thousand times," says Kimmel.
"Seriously, there's nothing to defend here. This Department of Justice is hiding the names of people who are not victims. Why are they doing that? If they have nothing to hide, why are they hiding names? That's the only question anybody needs to ask. It's maddening."
The Apple Store only runs sales during the back-to-school and Black Friday seasons (though they're usually skippable). That leaves third-party retailers in charge of picking up the slack for other holidays throughout the year, including Presidents' Day, which falls on Monday, Feb. 16 this year.
As we head into the long weekend, I'm seeing some pretty decent discounts on Apple gadgets across Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. They're not the steepest markdowns most of these devices have ever enjoyed, but they take some of the edge off a premium tech upgrade — or a really, really nice Valentine's Day gift for someone special.
SEE ALSO: All the new products Apple could release in March: iPhone 17e, iPad Air, MacBooksPro tip: Opt for a last-gen model to save the most. Walmart has an Apple Watch Series 10 with cellular connectivity on sale for $200 off, which makes it the same price as a non-cellular Series 11. The big-box store is also selling first-gen AirTags for only $17 a pop. They sold out on Amazon earlier this week after falling to the same price there.
For more good Presidents' Day deals on non-Apple stuff, check out our dedicated guides to Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart's sales this weekend.
Best AirPods deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $99 at Amazon and WalmartThe non-ANC AirPods are some of our top budget earbuds. They connect seamlessly with iPhones, sound great, and last for up to five hours at a time. (Their included charging case offers up to 30 total hours of juice.) Amazon and Walmart both have them on sale for $99, or 23% off. They're 99 cents pricier at Best Buy.
Read Mashable's full review of the Apple AirPods 4.
More Presidents' Day deals on AirPodsApple AirPods 4 with ANC — $139.99 $179 (save $39.01)
Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $209.99 $249 (save $39.01)
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $449 $549 (save $100)
The previous version of Apple's flagship wearable has a thin, bright OLED display, fast charging, and tons of built-in health sensors, including a blood oxygen monitor. It supports all the latest watchOS 26 features like Workout Buddy, Sleep Score, and hypertension notifications. Compared to the newer Series 11, the only "upgrades" the Series 10 lacks are a slightly better battery life and more scratch-resistant glass.
Read Mashable's full review of the Apple Watch Series 10.
More Presidents' Day deals on Apple WatchesApple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS, 44mm) — $159 $279 (save $120)
Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) — $219 $249 (save $30)
Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + cellular, 40mm) — $269 $299 (save $30)
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 46mm) — $279 $359 (save $80)
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) — $299 $399 (save $100)
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) — $399 $499 (save $100)
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS+Cellular, 49mm) — $549 $799 (save $250)
With a speedy processor and a long battery life, the M3 iPad Air is our favorite Apple tablet for most people. (The regular iPad is pokier and better for kids, while the iPad Pro is overkill.) "It will be your new go-to device for streaming, reading, or creative projects," writes Mashable's Samantha Mangino. The base model with 128GB of storage is on sale for $489.99 on Amazon, which is its lowest price since Black Friday. It's nearly $60 more expensive at Best Buy.
Read Mashable's full review of the Apple iPad Air (M3).
More Presidents' Day deals on iPadsApple iPad, 11-inch (A16 chip, WiFi, 256GB) — $299 $349 (save $50)
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) — $399 $499 (save $100)
Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $679.99 $799 (save $119.01)
Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $899 $999 (save $100)
Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,199 $1,299 (save $100)
Apple's current MacBook Air is an exceptional value at full price, so it's a no-brainer recommendation whenever it goes on sale. It features a nice 12MP webcam, a snappy keyboard, and a crisp display, and its M4 chip is miles faster than any other Windows laptop at its price point. It also comes in a slightly pricier 15-inch size if you want a bigger screen and better audio quality. That one's on sale for $150 off at Amazon, too. (Both versions are $50 more expensive at Best Buy, so stick with Amazon.)
Read Mashable's full review of the Apple MacBook Air (M4).
More Presidents' Day deals on MacBooksApple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,199 (save $150)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,449 $1,599 (save $150)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,799 $1,999 (save $200)
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,249 $2,499 (save $250)
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max, 48GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,599 $2,899 (save $300)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,899 $3,199 (save $300)
Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $549 $599 (save $50)
Apple iMac, 24-inch (M4 chip with 8-core CPU and GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,149 $1,299 (save $150)
Apple iMac, 24-inch (M4 chip with 10-core CPU and GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,349 $1,499 (save $150)
The original AirTag has fallen to its lowest price ever in the wake of its successor's release last month. They're very similar Bluetooth trackers; the newer one just adds a bigger tracking range and a louder speaker. If you need a couple extra for your keys, wallet, or pet, you can snag a four-pack on sale for only $64 at Amazon and Walmart (another all-time low). That works out to just $16 per AirTag. For reference, Best Buy is selling them individually for $24.99 and bundled for $69.99.
Read Mashable's breakdown of the differences between the first- and second-gen Apple AirTags.
More Presidents' Day deals on AirTagsApple AirTag (1st Gen), 4-pack — $64 $99 (save $35)
Apple Pencil (USB-C) — $69 $79 (save $10)
Apple Pencil Pro — $94.99 $129 (save $34.01)
Apple iPhone Air Bumper — $17.72 $39 (save $21.28)
Apple Crossbody Strap — $29.74 $59 (save $29.26)
Apple iPhone Air Case with MagSafe — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01)
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Clear Case with MagSafe — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01)
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Silicone Case with MagSafe — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01)
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Clear Case with MagSafe — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01)
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Silicone Case with MagSafe — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01)
Apple iPhone 17 Pro TechWoven Case with MagSafe — $49.99 $59 (save $9.01)
Apple iPhone FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe — $50.99 $59 (save $8.01)
Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery — $79 $99 (save $20)
Apple 60W USB-C to USB-C Woven Charge Cable (1 m) — $10.99 $19 (save $8.01)
Apple 20W USB-C Compact Power Adapter — $13.30 $19 (save $5.70)
Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable (1 m) — $13.47 $19 (save $5.53)
Apple 240W USB-C to USB-C Woven Charge Cable (2 m) — $18 $29 (save 11)
Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max — $27.30 $39 (save $11.70)
Apple MagSafe Charger (1 m) – $34.99 $39 (save $4.01)
Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter — $39 $59 (save $20)
TL;DR: The Samsung 40-inch Odyssey G7 curved gaming monitor is currently on sale for $749.99 at Amazon, down from its usual $1,199.99 list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 40-inch Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitor $749.99 at AmazonSamsung is one of the best premium gaming monitor brands, and this latest deal on a curved model might be what you need to finally upgrade. As of Feb. 12, the 40-inch Odyssey G7 model has fallen to $749.99 at Amazon, cutting nearly 40% off its list price for $450 off.
This monitor has a massive 21:9 WUHD panel that’s designed to wrap around your field of vision thanks to its aggressive 1,000R curve, making it ideal for sim racing games like Assetto Corsa Competizione, RPGs along the lines of Baldur’s Gate 3, or multitasking across multiple windows while working or streaming on key platforms like Twitch.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!When you consider that this model also promises a 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, any game you play will give you ultra-smooth performance. The boosts from VESA DisplayHDR 600 contrast with brighter highlights and deeper shadows, while the ultrawide resolution offers plenty of workspace for your editing, streaming, or running side-by-side apps using picture-by-picture modes.
Samsung isn’t the only brand with solid deals on gaming monitors. The 27-inch Asus ROG Strix is currently on sale. As for LG, you can grab the 300Hz UltraGear monitor for only $226.99.
Save $250: As of Feb. 12, the Eufy X10 Pro Omni robot vacuum is on sale for $449.99 at Amazon. That's a 36% discount on list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Eufy Eufy X10 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum $449.99 at AmazonThe Eufy X10 Pro Omni robot vacuum is back on sale at Amazon, and this time it's down to its lowest-ever price. As of Feb. 12, it is priced at $449.99, down from $699.99. That's a saving of $250, and the perfect excuse to treat yourself to some low maintenance cleaning.
And this model isn't just a robot vacuum, it's a mop too. It has mop pads that self-wash with fresh water and dry with 45°C heated air, so your floors will stay spotless. The 2.5 liter dust bag only needs replacing every two months. It also has a Pro-Detangling roller brush, so it's ideal for homes with pets. The 8,000 Pa suction power lifts even the toughest dirt.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!This vacuum handles its own navigation, with the AI.Map 3.0 letting you set No-Go Zones and virtual boundaries. The AI.See obstacle avoidance tool can detect over 100 objects it needs to avoid (shoes, wires, anything that you don't want vacuumed up).
Get this robot vacuum deal at Amazon.
SAVE $70: As of Feb. 12, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite is on sale for $279.99 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount on the list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite $279.99 at AmazonThe Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite is back on sale, and right now you can save $70 on the list price. As of Feb. 12, this impressive tablet has been reduced from $349.99 to $279.99. This price is for the 128GB option in the color gray. This model also comes with the S Pen which you can use for writing and drawing.
This Samsung tablet has a 10.9-inch display with Vision Booster adjusting brightness to suit your environment. The screen quality is impressive, making everything you do look bright and colorful. And if you plan to use it a lot, especially on the go, this is an excellent choice. Its battery will last up to 16 hours, and the Super Fast Charging feature means it can fully recharge in around two hours.
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Get this tablet deal at Amazon now.
SAVE $70: As of Feb. 12, Beats Studio Buds+ are on sale for $99.95 at Amazon. That's a 41% discount on list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Studio Buds+ $99.95 at AmazonIf you've been hoping to snag a great deals on earbuds, head to Amazon because as of Feb. 12, there's a top discount on the Beats Studio Buds+.
Right now you can save $70 on Beats Studio Buds+, with the price down from $169.95 to $99.95. You can get them in three different colors, including black, transparent, and ivory.
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The battery life is impressive too, and provides up to 36 hours of listening time with the charging case. They also benefit from one-touch pairing with both Apple and Android devices. For comfort and correct sizing you'll get four silicone ear tips, so you'll be sure to have a secure and comfortable fit. And if you want to use these for workouts or rainy runs, they are IPX4-rated for sweat and water resistance.
This Beats deal is a limited-time discount at Amazon, so don't delay.
SAVE $100: As of Feb. 12, the Apple Watch Series 11 is on sale for $329 at Amazon. That's a 23% discount on the list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 $299 at AmazonThe Apple Watch Series 11 is back on sale at Amazon. As of Feb. 12, it's down to its lowest-ever price of $329 at Amazon. That's a $100 discount on its list price.
The Apple Watch Series 11 is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to track their health and wellbeing. It can detect signs of chronic high blood pressure and send hypertension notifications, helping you keep on top of your health. It's also great as a fitness tracker, with stats that include heart rate zones, training load, Pacer, and Workout Buddy, along with three months of Apple Fitness+ included.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!It has advanced sleep tracking, giving you a sleep score to help you better understand your rest, and includes features like on-demand ECG readings, high and low heart rate alerts, irregular rhythm notifications, sleep apnea alerts, blood oxygen readings, and overnight health metrics in the Vitals app.
The battery life lasts up to 24 hours with normal use, and fast charging provides up to eight hours of use in around 15 minutes, so your set for all lengths of activities, even marathon training.
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TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Bundle is now down to $39.99 at Amazon, knocking $14 off its $53.99 list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Magic: The Gathering Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Bundle $39.99 at AmazonBundles have been a surprising category for Magic: The Gathering discounts, and the Aetherdraft Bundle is no exception. As of Feb. 12, the collection has dropped to $39.99 at Amazon — a solid discount that makes it easier to jump into one of the game’s more action-focused expansions without committing to a full booster box.
Unlike traditional fantasy-leaning sets, Aetherdrift leans into a multiversal ‘death race’ theme, built around speed, vehicles, and adrenaline-fueled gameplay. The set’s particular vibe makes it an interesting pick for players who want something a little different from classic Magic aesthetics, while still offering plenty of deck-building potential for casual sessions or returning players looking to refresh their collections.
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For more MTG bargains, the Bloomburrow Play Box has hit its lowest price for 2026 on Amazon. Alternatively, you can still save $25 off the Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities Play Booster Box.
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest (Fall 2025) has dropped to $39.85 at Amazon — $18 off its $57.99 list price and edging closer to current market value.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest Fall 2025 $39.85 at AmazonAs has been the case for a while, Pokémon TCG products rarely stay affordable for long, especially when sealed collections offer a mix of packs and exclusive extras. As of Feb. 12, the Pokémon TCG’s Fall 2025 Collector Chest has dropped to $39.85 at Amazon, taking $18 off its standard retail price. That’s a notable dip for a bundle that’s typically hovered above market value during recent restocks.
Inside the metal case is a spread of Pokémon TCG must-haves aimed at both casual collectors and regular pack-pullers, including:
Six Pokémon TCG booster packs (three Mega Evolution, two of Journey Together, and one Destined Rivals)
Three foil promo cards featuring Ralts, Kirlia, and Riolu
A Mega Lucario Pokémon coin
Four colorful sticker sheets
A mini portfolio for storing cards
The sturdy lunchbox-style tin also doubles as storage, which adds some practical value beyond the packs themselves.
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For saving more on Pokémon TCG packs, the Mega Evolution — Ascended Heroes Tech Sticker Collections are on sale at Amazon. Meanwhile, you can also save $10 on the Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames 3-Pack Blisters.
TL;DR: Live stream Latvia vs. USA in men's ice hockey for free on CBC Gem. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
Are we heading towards a showdown between USA and Canada in the international men's ice hockey? There's a lot of hockey to be played before medals come into the equation, and nothing is guaranteed at this level. Every side possesses a lot of talent, so USA will need to be at their best to overcome Latvia in their opening game.
If you want to watch Latvia vs. USA in men's ice hockey for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Latvia vs. USA?Latvia vs. USA in men's ice hockey takes place at 3:10 p.m. ET on Feb. 12. This fixture takes place at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
How to watch Latvia vs. USA for freeLatvia vs. USA in men's ice hockey is available to live stream for free on CBC Gem.
CBC Gem is geo-restricted to Canada, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Canada, meaning you can access free live streams of the 2026 winter sports ice hockey from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Latvia vs. USA in men's ice hockey for free by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in Canada
Visit CBC Gem
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TL;DR: Live stream Czechia vs. Canada in men's ice hockey for free on CBC Gem. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
There's a lot of top international ice hockey taking place right now, but Canada always get a lot of attention. The men's ice hockey schedule has officially started, and Canada face off against Czechia in their opening game. We're expecting an exciting battle between two talented sides.
If you want to watch Czechia vs. Canada in men's ice hockey for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Czechia vs. Canada?Czechia vs. Canada in men's ice hockey takes place at 10:40 a.m. ET on Feb. 12. This fixture takes place at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
How to watch Czechia vs. Canada for freeCzechia vs. Canada in men's ice hockey is available to live stream for free on CBC Gem.
CBC Gem is geo-restricted to Canada, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Canada, meaning you can access free live streams of the 2026 winter sports ice hockey from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Czechia vs. Canada in men's ice hockey for free by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
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Open up the app and connect to a server in Canada
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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch the ice hockey before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for CBC Gem?ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 105 countries including Canada
Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure
Fast connection speeds
Up to 10 simultaneous connections
30-day money-back guarantee
A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).
Live stream Czechia vs. Canada in men's ice hockey for free with ExpressVPN.
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