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I sold my dream BMW for a Tesla—my friends thought I’d lost it

How-To Geek - 10 min ago

My friends think I’m crazy—and honestly, that’s nothing new. But in August 2024, I made a decision that still blows their minds.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Think your password manager has you covered? Think again.

How-To Geek - 40 min ago

The digital world is messy, noisy, and occasionally hostile, and I've tried to stay at least a little security-conscious as more of my life has moved online. For a long time, that meant using a password manager and calling it a day. Strong, unique passwords everywhere felt like the finish line. The problem is that threats have changed, and habits haven't always kept up. These days, relying on a password manager alone is a lot like locking your front door while leaving the windows open.

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 10, 2026

Mashable - 1 hour 7 min ago

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a movie collector.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for February 10, 2026 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

  • Yellow: Conference

  • Green: Two syllables

  • Blue: Movie add-ons

  • Purple: They turn

Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

  • Yellow: Exhibition

  • Green: Words spelling out initialisms

  • Blue: DVD bonus features

  • Purple: Starting with parts of a wheel

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #975 is...

What is the answer to Connections today
  • Exhibition: CONVENTION, EXPOSITION, FAIR, SHOW

  • Words spelling out initialisms: DEEJAY, EMCEE, KAYO, OKAY

  • DVD bonus features: COMMENTARY, INTERVIEW, OUTTAKES, TRAILER

  • Starting with parts of a wheel: HUBBUB, RIMSHOT, SPOKESPERSON, TIRESOME

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 10, 2026

Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.

Categories: IT General, Technology

NYT Strands hints, answers for February 10, 2026

Mashable - 1 hour 7 min ago

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a great builder.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 10, 2026 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 10, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: It's on the house

The words are related to carpentry.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe building makeups.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Siding Material.

NYT Strands word list for February 10
  • Stucco

  • Stone

  • Wood

  • Composite

  • Brick

  • Vinyl

  • Siding Material

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Strands.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 10, 2026

Mashable - 1 hour 8 min ago

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a film buff.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 10, 2026 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for February 10, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A setting.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter E appears twice.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter S.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

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Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Wordle.

Categories: IT General, Technology

How to build a rapid and advanced search command on Linux with fzf, ripgrep, and bat

How-To Geek - 1 hour 10 min ago

Do you spend most of your time in the terminal? If you do, you’ve probably encountered the classic find, grep, and cat commands when searching for files. However, I find these awkward to use and think they could be a lot better, and I have a command that delivers a much more advanced search experience.

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for February 10, 2026

Mashable - 1 hour 20 min ago

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026:

AcrossGift wrapping flourish
  • The answer is Bow.

The "M" of D.M.V.
  • The answer is Motor.

What airlines often charge for selecting your seat
  • The answer is Extra.

Requiring constant emotional validation
  • The answer is Needy.

Workers doing rounds: Abbr.
  • The answer is Drs.

DownLike some wine and Christmas presents
  • The answer is Boxed.

Missing animal in "Zootopia"
  • The answer is Otter.

Crossplay plays
  • The answer is Words.

"Many ___" (50 Cent hit)
  • The answer is Men.

Bit of sunshine
  • The answer is Ray.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.

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Jimmy Kimmel responds to Trump and the rights reaction to Bad Bunnys Super Bowl halftime show

Mashable - 1 hour 23 min ago

Jimmy Kimmel is fed up with everything having to be an issue of right vs left.

Speaking about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show, and Donald Trump and the right's reaction to the show, Kimmel mainly seems to be exasperated in the clip above.

"The MAGA-verse was so hoppin' mad about Bad Bunny. It really is amazing how differently people can see the same thing," the host says. "Half of us saw a heartwarming story of immigrants who had dreams to come to America, work hard, get married, grow up, raises families, sing, dance, play backgammon — the other half, it was like the movie 28 Days Later. It was a terrifying attack on humanity led by Jessica Alba."

Kimmel goes on to talk about the alternative halftime show headlined by Kid Rock.

"I'm not jumping on the bash Kid Rock bandwagon," he says. "I don't like what he says either, but he's talented, I've seen him perform, he puts on a fun show. I don't want to get into that. This is not Kid Rock vs. Bad Bunny. I mean think about how dumb that sounds. This is not that. You could like one of them, you could like the other, you could like neither, you could like both. This is about the fact that everything has to be something. That we have to take a side on everything."

Elsewhere, Jon Stewart also responded to MAGA's reaction to Bad Bunny.

Categories: IT General, Technology

How to use Super Productivity to cure your procrastination

How-To Geek - 1 hour 40 min ago

Ever stare at your task list and feel completely paralyzed, not knowing where to start? Tired of productivity apps that add more complexity instead of actually helping you get things done? Well, here’s a free and open-source app that helped me finally beat procrastination.

Categories: IT General, Technology

How to watch the 2026 winter sports ski jumping online for free

Mashable - 2 hours 10 min ago

TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 winter sports ski jumping for free on streaming platforms like 9Now, CBC Gem, and BBC iPlayer. Access these free streaming services from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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There are a lot of incredible winter sports taking place right now, including ice hockey, curling, alpine skiing, snowboarding, and freestyle skiing. All of these events have something special, but ski jumping is on another level. This spectacular sport involves athletes soaring through the air over hundreds of meters. It needs to be seen to be believed.

And that's where we can help. If you want to watch the 2026 winter sports ski jumping for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is the 2026 winter sports ski jumping?

The international ski jumping schedule takes place from Feb. 7-16.

How to watch 2026 winter sports ski jumping for free

The 2026 winter sports ski jumping is available to live stream for free on a number of services:

These free live streams are geo-restricted, but anyone can bypass these restrictions with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in another location, meaning you can access free live streams of the 2026 winter sports ski jumping from anywhere in the world.

Live stream the 2026 winter sports ski jumping by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with free access

  4. Watch the 2026 winter sports ski jumping for free from anywhere in the world

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 ski jumping before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for live sport?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries

  • 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 the 2026 winter sports ski jumping for free with ExpressVPN.

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How to watch the 2026 winter sports luge online for free

Mashable - 2 hours 10 min ago

TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 winter sports luge for free on streaming platforms like 9Now, CBC Gem, and BBC iPlayer. Access these free streaming services from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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We're getting a lot of top competition from some of the best athletes in the world right now. It's a special celebration of incredible disciplines including alpine skiing, snowboarding, and figure skating. There's something for everyone right now, but if you're seeking pure adrenaline and speed, you should check out the luge.

There are some serious stars throwing themselves down the slopes of the Cortina Sliding Centre, including the likes of Felix Loch and Julia Taubitz. Historically, the Germans have dominated this event. Will that continue this year? Or are there new medal contenders waiting to emerge?

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If you want to watch the 2026 winter sports luge for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is the 2026 winter sports luge?

The full schedule of luge events is as follows:

  • Men's Singles Run 1 — 11 a.m. ET on Feb. 7

  • Men's Singles Run 2 — 12:32 p.m. ET on Feb. 7

  • Men's Singles Run 3 — 11 a.m. ET on Feb. 8

  • Men's Singles Run 4 — 12:34 p.m. ET on Feb. 8

  • Women's Singles Run 1 — 11 a.m. ET on Feb. 9

  • Women's Singles Run 2 — 12:35 p.m. ET on Feb. 9

  • Women's Singles Run 3 — 11 a.m. ET on Feb. 10

  • Women's Singles Run 4 — 12:34 p.m. ET on Feb. 10

  • Women's Doubles Run 1 — 11 a.m. ET on Feb. 11

  • Men's Doubles Run 1 — 11:51 a.m. ET on Feb. 11

  • Women's Doubles Run 2 — 12:53 p.m. ET on Feb. 11

  • Men's Doubles Run 2 — 1:44 p.m. ET on Feb. 11

  • Team Relay — 12:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 12

It's possible to follow all these events without spending anything.

How to watch 2026 winter sports luge for free

The 2026 winter sports luge is available to live stream for free on a number of services:

These free live streams are geo-restricted, but anyone can bypass these restrictions with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in another location, meaning you can access free live streams of the luge from anywhere in the world.

Live stream the 2026 winter sports luge by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with free access

  4. Watch the 2026 winter sports luge for free from anywhere in the world

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 luge before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for live sport?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries

  • 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 the 2026 winter sports luge for free with ExpressVPN.

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How to watch the 2026 winter sports alpine skiing online for free

Mashable - 2 hours 11 min ago

TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 winter sports alpine skiing for free on streaming platforms like 9Now, CBC Gem, and BBC iPlayer. Access these free streaming services from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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There are so many fascinating winter sports to follow right now, so clear your schedule, shut the doors, and gather necessary refreshments. You're sorted for the forseeable. We know that's not realistic. We're aware that not everyone is going to be able to completely dedicate themselves to this spectable. Most fans will need to be selective. If you're picking and choosing from the busy schedule, we strongly suggest you make some time for alpine skiing.

Do you like seeing brave individuals throw themselves down a mountain at incredible speed, aiming to shave off fractions of seconds in a desperate attempt to secure glory? Of course you do. This level of skiing is absolutely electric, and the best of the best are competing on this grand stage.

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If you want to watch the 2026 winter sports alpine skiing for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is the 2026 winter sports alpine skiing?

The international alpine skiing schedule is absolutely stacked right now. The full schedule of events is as follows:

  • Men's Downhill — 5:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 7

  • Women's Downhill — 5:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 8

  • Men's Team Combined Downhill — 4:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 9

  • Men's Team Combined Slalom — 8 a.m. ET on Feb. 9

  • Women's Team Combined Downhill — 4:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 10

  • Women's Team Combined Slalom — 8 a.m. ET on Feb. 10

  • Men's Super-G — 5:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 11

  • Women's Super-G — 5:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 12

  • Men's Giant Slalom Run 1 — 4 a.m. ET on Feb. 14

  • Men's Giant Slalom Run 2 — 7:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 14

The great news for fans is that it's possible to follow events live without spending anything.

How to watch 2026 winter sports alpine skiing for free

The 2026 winter sports alpine skiing is available to live stream for free on a number of services:

These free live streams are geo-restricted, but anyone can bypass these restrictions with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in another location, meaning you can access free live streams of the 2026 winter sports alpine skiing from anywhere in the world.

Live stream the 2026 winter sports alpine skiing by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with free access

  4. Watch the 2026 winter sports alpine skiing for free from anywhere in the world

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 alpine skiing before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for live sport?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries

  • 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 the 2026 winter sports alpine skiing for free with ExpressVPN.

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How to watch the 2026 winter sports curling online for free

Mashable - 2 hours 12 min ago

TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 winter sports curling for free on streaming platforms like 9Now, CBC Gem, and BBC iPlayer. Access these free streaming services from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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There are so many incredible sports on offer right now that we wouldn't usually get the opportunity to watch. We're circling our calendar for the alpine skiing, figure skating, ice hockey, and luge. In fact, we're making time to watch it all.

The busy schedule started with curling. You know, that strategic sport where players gracefully slide granite stones towards a circular target. The battle on the ice is intense. In the men's event, Sweden are defending champions but Great Britain and Canada will be confident of taking gold. In the women's event, Great Britain will be looking to defend their crown against the likes of Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, and South Korea.

If you want to watch the 2026 winter sports curling for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is the 2026 winter sports curling?

Curling is scheduled for Feb. 4-22 and takes place in Cortina D’Ampezzo.

How to watch 2026 winter sports curling for free

International curling is available to live stream for free on a number of services:

These free live streams are geo-restricted, but anyone can bypass these restrictions with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in another location, meaning you can access free live streams of the 2026 winter sports curling from anywhere in the world.

Live stream the 2026 winter sports curling by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with free access

  4. Watch the 2026 winter sports curling for free from anywhere in the world

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 curling before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for live sport?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries

  • 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 the 2026 winter sports curling for free with ExpressVPN.

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How to watch the 2026 winter sports cross-country skiing online for free

Mashable - 2 hours 12 min ago

TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 winter sports cross-country skiing for free on streaming platforms like 9Now, CBC Gem, and BBC iPlayer. Access these free streaming services from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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We're almost overwhelmed by the amount of winter sports on offer right now. If you can find the time between watching the ice hockey, curling, and alpine skiing, we highly recommend checkout out the cross-country skiing. This test of endurance might not have the electricity of snowboarding or freestyle skiing, but that doesn't make it any less entertaining.

This is also the last chance to see cross-country skiing legend Jessie Diggins compete. The decorated American is wrapping up an amazing career, and will desperately want to go out on a positive note.

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If you want to watch the 2026 winter sports cross-country skiing for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is the 2026 winter sports cross-country skiing?

The international cross-country skiing schedule takes place from Feb. 7-22.

How to watch 2026 winter sports cross-country skiing for free

The 2026 winter sports cross-country skiing is available to live stream for free on a number of services:

These free live streams are geo-restricted, but anyone can bypass these restrictions with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in another location, meaning you can access free live streams of the 2026 winter sports cross-country skiing from anywhere in the world.

Live stream the 2026 winter sports cross-country skiing by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with free access

  4. Watch the 2026 winter sports cross-country skiing for free from anywhere in the world

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 cross-country skiing before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for live sport?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries

  • 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 the 2026 winter sports cross-country skiing for free with ExpressVPN.

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How to watch the 2026 winter sports freestyle skiing online for free

Mashable - 2 hours 13 min ago

TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 winter sports freestyle skiing for free on streaming platforms like 9Now, CBC Gem, and BBC iPlayer. Access these free streaming services from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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There's so much winter sport on offer right now. It's time to sit back, relax, and watch curling, alpine skiing, ice hockey, and much more over the next couple of weeks. It's a stacked schedule, so we totally understand if you don't have time to watch absolutely everything. But if you've got a little time to spare, we strongly suggest you check out the freestyle skiing.

Freestyle skiing is all the best bits of the discipline. We're talking aerials, moguls, cross, half-pipe, slopestyle, and big air. It's also a sport that showcases some of the biggest names in the game, including Mikaël Kingsbury of Canada and Eileen Gu of China. We're expecting some spectacular moments from freestyle skiing.

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If you want to watch the 2026 winter sports freestyle skiing for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is the 2026 winter sports freestyle skiing?

International freestyle skiing takes place from Feb. 7-21.

How to watch 2026 winter sports freestyle skiing for free

Freestyle skiing is available to live stream for free on a number of services:

These free live streams are geo-restricted, but anyone can bypass these restrictions with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in another location, meaning you can access free live streams of the 2026 winter sports freestyle skiing from anywhere in the world.

Live stream the 2026 winter sports freestyle skiing by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with free access

  4. Watch the 2026 winter sports freestyle skiing for free from anywhere in the world

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 freestyle skiing before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for live sport?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries

  • 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 the 2026 winter sports freestyle skiing for free with ExpressVPN.

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How to watch the 2026 winter sports ice hockey online for free

Mashable - 2 hours 14 min ago

TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 winter sports ice hockey for free on CBC Gem. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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There are so many sports being showcased right now that you wouldn't usually get the opportunity to watch. Of course we're making time to watch speed skating, bobsleigh, figure skating, and ski mountaineering taking place over the next couple of weeks.

It's not like we don't get regular opportunities to watch ice hockey. Ever heard of the NHL? But international ice hockey is a different animal.

We get to see the best of the best from the NHL plus a bunch of athletes we've never heard of compete for their countries. There's something uniquely fun about international ice hockey. You get an amplified version of the game we all love, as teams do everything and anything to secure a medal.

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If you want to watch the 2026 winter sports ice hockey for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is the 2026 winter sports ice hockey?

The women's ice hockey schedule runs from Feb. 5-19. The men's ice hockey competition takes place from Feb. 11-22.

How to watch 2026 winter sports ice hockey for free

International 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 the 2026 winter sports ice hockey by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Canada

  4. Visit CBC Gem

  5. Watch the 2026 winter sports ice hockey for free from anywhere in the world

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 live sport?

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 the 2026 winter sports ice hockey for free with ExpressVPN.

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How to watch Houston vs. Utah online for free

Mashable - 2 hours 18 min ago
Want to watch college basketball this season? Here are your best options: BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $54.99/month for 1 month Get Deal Best for affordability Sling TV Orange + Blue $23/month for your first month, then $45.99/month Get Deal Best for top weekend games Paramount+ with Showtime $13.99/month or $139.99/year Get Deal BEST FOR SMALL SCHOOL FANS ESPN+ $29.99/month Get Deal Best for Big Ten games Peacock Premium $10.99/month Get Deal BEST for INTRODUCTORY OFFER YouTube TV 7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 2 months (save $99) Get Deal

With March Madness just around the corner, college basketball is quite simply can't-miss right now for basketball fans. One college game to watch this week is the Houston Cougars vs. the Utah Utes.

Houston are on a great run, ranked third in the national rankings with a 21-2 win-loss record and a four-game winning streak. It'll be a tough game for Utah, who sit at the very bottom of the Big 12. But can the Utes pull of an unexpected upset?

If you want to watch Houston Cougars vs. Utah Utes we have all the information you need.

When is Houston vs. Utah?

Houston vs. Utah takes place at 9 p.m. ET on Feb. 10. This game takes place at Jon M. Huntsman Center.

Houston vs. Utah is broadcast on ESP2.

How to watch college basketball in 2025/26

Fans can live stream college basketball on a wide range of recommended platforms, some of which include free trials, allowing you to follow the action without actually spending anything.

ESPN+ (no free trial) Opens in a new window Credit: ESPN ESPN+ $29.99/month Shop Now

Channels: ESPN+ only

If your favorite team plays in the America East, Atlantic Sun, Ivy League, or Southland conference, then ESPN+ is the only way to watch those teams without going to the games. For many other leagues that don’t have many games on traditional TV channels, ESPN+ is the primary way to watch games.

It's worth noting that an ESPN+ subscription gives you access to ESPN+ only. For the full range of ESPN and sports access, choose an alternative tier.

The ESPN Select tier (for classic content, studio shows, and replays) is priced at $12.99 per month or $129.99 per year. ESPN Unlimited (all ESPN live channels and ESPN+ content) costs $29.99 per month or $299.99 per year.

Peacock Premium (no free trial) Opens in a new window Credit: Peacock Peacock Premium $10.99/month Shop Now

The Big Ten Conference will have games exclusively on Peacock this season, so to catch all those conference contests, you’ll need Peacock.

Members of the Big Ten Conference in 2025-26 include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, Rutgers, UCLA, USC, and Wisconsin.

There are 58 Big Ten men’s basketball games scheduled to be broadcast exclusively on Peacock. Peacock Premium costs $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year.

FuboTV (free trial) Opens in a new window Credit: FuboTV FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $54.99/month for 1 month Shop Now

Channels: ACBS, FOX, Big Ten Network, CBSSN, ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, MSG, NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports Philadelphia, Pac-12 Network, SEC Network, and USA Network. 

FuboTV will be a great option for the college basketball regular season. Its Pro plan at $84.99 per month will give you access to hundreds of college basketball games. There is also a seven-day free trial. 

If you’re a fan of teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference, you’ll want to upgrade to the Elite plan to get the ACC Network. The Elite plan is $104.99 per month. 

The biggest channels missing from the FuboTV lineup are TBS, TNT, and truTV. Those carry a large chunk of games during the NCAA Tournament, and the 2026 Final Four and national championship game are scheduled to be broadcast on TBS. To get those games, you’ll need to go elsewhere such as the B/R Sports add-on with Max. 

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Channels: CBS, CBS Sports HQ

CBS mainly shows college basketball games on the weekends, so if you’re mainly a weekend viewer until March, this would work for you.

Paramount+ gives you a seven-day free trial. To live stream CBS on Paramount+, you need the Paramount+ with Showtime tier, and that is $12.99 per month. You can also choose the annual plan at $119.99 per year, and you save about $3 per month. 

Paramount+ also gives students a 25% discount. CBS Sports Network games are not available to live stream through Paramount+ on its own. You'll need the Showtime add-on.

Sling TV Orange + Blue (no free trial) Opens in a new window Credit: Sling Sling Season Pass $329 for 5 months Shop Now

Channels: ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN 3, ESPNews, ESPN U, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, Pac-12 Network, SEC Network

If you’re a casual college basketball fan, an option like Sling may be a good fit for you. It's a comprehensive sporting service with a wide range of benefits, but you will need to be careful when selecting your plan. The Orange and Blue packages give you access to FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and more in local markets — for $45.99 per month (with an introductory deal of 50% off for the first month) — but for access to ACC Network, SEC Network, Big Ten Network, and more, you'll need the Sports Extra package. We recommend checking your local market to ensure you get access to the channels you actually want.

YouTube TV (free trial) Opens in a new window Credit: YouTube TV YouTube TV 7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for your first 2 months Shop Now

Channels: CBS, FOX, ACCN, Big Ten Network, CBSSN, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, FS1, FS2, SEC Network, TBS, TNT, truTV, The CW, USA Network

YouTube TV offers a 7-day free trial. It is then $59.99 per month for the first two months. That will get you most of the way through the 2025-26 college basketball season. After the introductory rate, the rate is $82.99 per month starting in the third month. 

How to watch Houston vs. Utah from anywhere in the world

If you're outside the U.S. for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock your favorite streaming service. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., allowing you to unblock live streams of college basketball from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Houston vs. Utah from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

  4. Sign in to your favorite streaming service

  5. Watch Houston vs. Utah from anywhere in the world

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to 10 simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free. That means 49% off for a limited time. This plan also 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 $12.95 (which includes a money-back guarantee).

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How to watch TCU vs. Iowa State online for free

Mashable - 2 hours 19 min ago
Want to watch college basketball this season? Here are your best options: BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $54.99/month for 1 month Get Deal Best for affordability Sling TV Orange + Blue $23/month for your first month, then $45.99/month Get Deal Best for top weekend games Paramount+ with Showtime $13.99/month or $139.99/year Get Deal BEST FOR SMALL SCHOOL FANS ESPN+ $29.99/month Get Deal Best for Big Ten games Peacock Premium $10.99/month Get Deal BEST for INTRODUCTORY OFFER YouTube TV 7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 2 months (save $99) Get Deal

March Madness is just a month away, so it's a crucial time in the college basketball season. Next up is an exciting game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Iowa State Cyclones.

Both schools have had a good season in the Big 12 but Iowa have been the stronger team overall — they're currently fifth in the national rankings with a five-game winning streak. TCU have the capacity to cause problems so this game is absolutely one to watch.

When is TCU vs. Iowa State?

TCU vs. Iowa State takes place at 9 p.m. ET on Feb. 10. This game takes place at Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena.

TCU vs. Iowa State is broadcast on FS1.

How to watch college basketball in 2025/26

Fans can live stream college basketball on a wide range of recommended platforms, some of which include free trials, allowing you to follow the action without actually spending anything.

ESPN+ (no free trial) Opens in a new window Credit: ESPN ESPN+ $29.99/month Shop Now

Channels: ESPN+ only

If your favorite team plays in the America East, Atlantic Sun, Ivy League, or Southland conference, then ESPN+ is the only way to watch those teams without going to the games. For many other leagues that don’t have many games on traditional TV channels, ESPN+ is the primary way to watch games.

It's worth noting that an ESPN+ subscription gives you access to ESPN+ only. For the full range of ESPN and sports access, choose an alternative tier.

The ESPN Select tier (for classic content, studio shows, and replays) is priced at $12.99 per month or $129.99 per year. ESPN Unlimited (all ESPN live channels and ESPN+ content) costs $29.99 per month or $299.99 per year.

Peacock Premium (no free trial) Opens in a new window Credit: Peacock Peacock Premium $10.99/month Shop Now

The Big Ten Conference will have games exclusively on Peacock this season, so to catch all those conference contests, you’ll need Peacock.

Members of the Big Ten Conference in 2025-26 include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, Rutgers, UCLA, USC, and Wisconsin.

There are 58 Big Ten men’s basketball games scheduled to be broadcast exclusively on Peacock. Peacock Premium costs $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year.

FuboTV (free trial) Opens in a new window Credit: FuboTV FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $54.99/month for 1 month Shop Now

Channels: ACBS, FOX, Big Ten Network, CBSSN, ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, MSG, NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports Philadelphia, Pac-12 Network, SEC Network, and USA Network. 

FuboTV will be a great option for the college basketball regular season. Its Pro plan at $84.99 per month will give you access to hundreds of college basketball games. There is also a seven-day free trial. 

If you’re a fan of teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference, you’ll want to upgrade to the Elite plan to get the ACC Network. The Elite plan is $104.99 per month. 

The biggest channels missing from the FuboTV lineup are TBS, TNT, and truTV. Those carry a large chunk of games during the NCAA Tournament, and the 2026 Final Four and national championship game are scheduled to be broadcast on TBS. To get those games, you’ll need to go elsewhere such as the B/R Sports add-on with Max. 

Paramount+ with Showtime (free trial) Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount Paramount + with Showtime 7-day free trial, then $13.99/month Shop Now

Channels: CBS, CBS Sports HQ

CBS mainly shows college basketball games on the weekends, so if you’re mainly a weekend viewer until March, this would work for you.

Paramount+ gives you a seven-day free trial. To live stream CBS on Paramount+, you need the Paramount+ with Showtime tier, and that is $12.99 per month. You can also choose the annual plan at $119.99 per year, and you save about $3 per month. 

Paramount+ also gives students a 25% discount. CBS Sports Network games are not available to live stream through Paramount+ on its own. You'll need the Showtime add-on.

Sling TV Orange + Blue (no free trial) Opens in a new window Credit: Sling Sling Season Pass $329 for 5 months Shop Now

Channels: ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN 3, ESPNews, ESPN U, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, Pac-12 Network, SEC Network

If you’re a casual college basketball fan, an option like Sling may be a good fit for you. It's a comprehensive sporting service with a wide range of benefits, but you will need to be careful when selecting your plan. The Orange and Blue packages give you access to FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and more in local markets — for $45.99 per month (with an introductory deal of 50% off for the first month) — but for access to ACC Network, SEC Network, Big Ten Network, and more, you'll need the Sports Extra package. We recommend checking your local market to ensure you get access to the channels you actually want.

YouTube TV (free trial) Opens in a new window Credit: YouTube TV YouTube TV 7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for your first 2 months Shop Now

Channels: CBS, FOX, ACCN, Big Ten Network, CBSSN, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, FS1, FS2, SEC Network, TBS, TNT, truTV, The CW, USA Network

YouTube TV offers a 7-day free trial. It is then $59.99 per month for the first two months. That will get you most of the way through the 2025-26 college basketball season. After the introductory rate, the rate is $82.99 per month starting in the third month. 

How to watch TCU vs. Iowa State from anywhere in the world

If you're outside the U.S. for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock your favorite streaming service. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., allowing you to unblock live streams of college basketball from anywhere in the world.

Live stream TCU vs. Iowa State from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

  4. Sign in to your favorite streaming service

  5. Watch TCU vs. Iowa State from anywhere in the world

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • 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).

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The DJI Power 2000 power station has never been cheaper at Amazon — save $600 right now

Mashable - 2 hours 25 min ago

SAVE $600: As of Feb. 10, the DJI Power 2000 portable power station has returned to its lowest-ever price of $699 at Amazon (Prime members exclusive). That's $600 off its list price of $1,299.

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$1,299 Save $600   Get Deal

The DJI Power 2000 is a portable power station we consider to be the best pick for content creators. It's "a beefy option that’s awesome for camping, backyard parties, or content creators out on projects", according to our review. If you're a Prime member who's had your eye on this power station, it's back to its lowest-ever price exclusively for Prime members at Amazon.

The hefty DJI Power 2000 usually comes with an equally hefty price tag of $1,299, but as of Feb. 10, it's dropped down to $699 exclusively for Prime members.

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Our review from writer Lauren Allain said, "It can also work great when the power goes out at home. Plus, its quiet operation makes it ideal for use while sleeping." That makes it quite a versatile model, if you've been looking for a power station that can handle outdoor adventures plus provide backup supply for your house.

And as for why we chose it as our favorite portable power station for content creators, it's because it "packs in 2,048Wh capacity with great features for content creators...it comes with three standard AC ports, a 30-amp plug, four USB-A ports, four USB-C ports, and two SDC ports for quick recharging of drones." Plus, its portable design makes bringing it along to different locations simple and easy.

Don't miss out on the DJI Power 2000 portable power station at its lowest-ever price at Amazon.

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The Magic: The Gathering Bloomburrow Play Booster Box has hit its lowest price in 2026 — save over $60

Mashable - 2 hours 31 min ago

TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Bloomburrow Play Booster Box is now down to $142.99 at Amazon, marking a full $61 off its $203.40 list price. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen for this set in 2026.

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$203.46 Save $60.47 Get Deal

More Magic: The Gathering products are dipping below their usual market value. As of Feb. 10, the Bloomburrow Play Booster Box to $142.99 at Amazon — a deeper cut than earlier deals this year (price tracker camelcamelcamel confirms that it's the best price in 2026) and an easy one to recommend for anyone looking to stock up on packs for play or collection building.

After releasing in mid-to-late 2024, the Bloomburrow expansion quickly earned a reputation as a fan favorite thanks to its cozy storybook aesthetic, focus on heroic woodland creatures, and approachability for new players. Instead of sprawling cities or planeswalking epics, the set centers on mice, frogs, bats, birds, squirrels, and other critters battling to protect a picturesque valley. It was an interesting tonal shift for the trading card game at the time, making it especially appealing for new players or those jumping back into Magic after some time away.

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The Play Booster Box includes 36 Play Boosters, totaling 504 cards. Each booster comes with 14 cards and a token or art card, along with 1-4 rares or mythic rares and a guaranteed Traditional Foil in every pack. There’s also a chance to pull borderless cards, foil land cards, and other premium treatments. What’s more, this latest price drop further undercuts the offerings on TCGplayer.

Speaking of budget-friendly MTG boxes, you can still score the Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities Play Booster Box for only $139. For special set boxes, the Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Beginner Box is down to a record-low price on Amazon. 

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