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Plex users can now manage artwork directly in the mobile app—here's what changed

How-To Geek - 59 min 48 sec ago

Plex has rolled out a new update for Android and iOS, bringing a host of new features alongside fixes. Among the features, there’s a highly requested one that has finally been added. Plex will now allow users to upload custom artwork directly from their mobile app.

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Take to the skies with the DJI Neo Three-Battery Combo Kit for the lowest price weve seen

Mashable - 1 hour 40 min ago

SAVE $90: As of May 13, get the DJI Neo Three-Battery Combo Kit for $199 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $289. That's a discount of 21% and the lowest price we've seen.

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$289 Save $90   Get Deal

Whether you're just getting into drones or you've been flying for some time, it's always a good idea to save money on the next one you purchase. And despite the fact that it's been increasingly more difficult to obtain DJI drones as of late, it's the brand you'll definitely want to go to if you're ready to take the plunge. In fact, you can save big on one right now at Amazon that's perfect for any level of user.

As of May 13, get the DJI Neo Three-Battery Combo Kit for $199 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $289. That's $90 off and a discount of 21%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.

SEE ALSO: The DJI Flip drone is finally back at a record-low price at Amazon — save over $100

This affordable kit comes with the DJI Neo drone, three flight batteries, a two-way charging hub, a pair of propeller guards, a pair of spare propellers, four propeller screws, a gimbal protector, screwdriver, and a Type-C to Type-C PD cable. In short, it's everything you need to get you flying ASAP with as little oversight as possible.

The drone itself is palm-sized, and it can take off from your hand as well. At just 135 g, it's regulation-friendly so you don't need to worry about getting any sort of approval to fly it, and it can take 4K video. Not only that, but it can fly itself to help you take stunning footage.

Fly the drone with or without a controller with voice support, use it to explore your surroundings, or see how it can elevate your photography. It'll last up to 54 minutes per flight thanks to the additional batteries as well, so you won't be scrambling to recharge it when you need it the most.

Pick up this bundle and get flying ASAP and save some serious cash while you're at it.

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This AI-powered workspace cuts down on tab overload, and now it’s $50 for life

Mashable - 1 hour 40 min ago

TL;DR: Hive AI brings you AI tools together into one space, and right now, a lifetime subscription can be yours for just $49.97 (reg. $345) through June 14.

Opens in a new window Credit: Hive AI Hive AI - Productivity & Collaboration Workspace: Lifetime Subscription (Pro Plan) $49.97
$345 Save $295.03   Get Deal

Tired of keeping up with dozens of apps? Thanks to AI, we’re all relying on more tools than usual these days. Hive AI helps put that technology right into your workflow, helping you cut back on all the tab-hopping and second-guessing. It combines the best of Notion and Miro so you can enjoy a superpowered workspace.

Right now, you can lock in a lifetime subscription to the Hive AI Pro Plan for just $49.97 (reg. $345) until June 14.

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If you’re looking for an easy way to boost productivity, Hive AI Productivity and Collaboration Workspace can help. This workspace provides AI-powered assistance at every turn — whether you need to summarize, rewrite, refine ideas, or uncover insights. It also makes it easier to collaborate with coworkers in one convenient spot.

If you need help organizing your notes, creating documents, or task planning, Notion can help. If you’re working on mapping out ideas, brainstorming, or building a visual workflow, Miro’s there. Hive AI’s tools are geared toward getting you from concept to completion more efficiently.

You can access Hive AI on your desktop, smartphone, or via browser interface as needed.

This lifetime subscription to the Pro Plan gives you access to unlimited documents and visualization boards each month, plus unlimited AI requests. You can also take advantage of real-time multiplayer editing, shared workspaces, and the ability to add unlimited collaborators.

Secure your own lifetime subscription to the Hive AI Pro Plan for just $49.97 until June 14.

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How to find the right robotic cleaner for your pool

Mashable - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 23:27

Nothing beats summer days by the pool, but spending a hard-earned Saturday morning cleaning it by hand can leave you questioning whether all that fun is really worth the maintenance. 

Question no more, because Beatbot is here to save your summer. Its range of high-tech robotic pool cleaners takes the hard work out of pool maintenance, giving you time back to enjoy a swim in your beautifully clean pool. 

Beatbot has options to suit every need and budget. Read on to find the best fit for your pool. 

Make an impressive entry 

If you’re new or fairly new to robotic pool cleaners, Beatbot’s Sora series is the ideal place to start. Each product in the range is easy to adopt with simple settings and functions, and right now, you can score a deal as part of the Beatbot Anniversary celebration. 

Here’s the low-down on which Sora is right for you: 

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$699 Save $200 Sora 10 is accessible and easy to adopt, making it the best cordless cleaner for first-time robotic pool care users. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Beatbot Sora 30 Robotic Pool Cleaner $699 at Beatbot
$999 Save $300 Sora 30 is a 3-in-1 cleaner that covers floor, walls, and waterline, making it a stronger everyday cleaning product. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Beatbot Sora 70 Robotic Pool Cleaner $1,149 at Beatbot
$1,499 Save $350 Sora 70 offers 4-in-1 cleaning across floor, walls, waterline, and surface, making it the most complete Sora model. Get Deal The elite upgrade for true tech heads

Already made the transition to cordless pool cleaning? Graduate to a more premium smart pool care model with the AquaSense X, Beatbot’s most innovative and advanced model offering.

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The do-everything model with enhanced navigation features and elite cleaning performance. Shop Now

With advanced navigation, stronger automation, and high-performance all-zone coverage, it gives a more precise clean and boasts flagship-level engineering.

If you’re a pool-owning tech-head who wants the best of the best, the AquaSense X is for you. Available at Beatbot, $3,999, down from $4,250.

The long-term solution for busy people

For many of us, especially the parents, summer is about juggling priorities, and every minute is precious. 

The iSkim is Beatbot’s most hands-off pool cleaner. It has an extra-large 9L filter basket with a wide skimming inlet, significantly reducing the frequency of emptying. It’s also powered by a 10,000 mAh battery and a 24W solar panel, delivering up to 28 hours of operation and enabling 24/7 cleaning. 

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$499 Save $80 Capable of operating for up to 28 hours from a single charge. Get Deal

If you’re looking for truly hassle-free pool care, the iSkim is for you. Available at Beatbot, $419, down from $499 

The Beatbot Anniversary Promotion is running through May 25, 2026.

Categories: IT General, Technology

The cyberdeck trend is way older than you think

Mashable - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 23:09

Cyberdecks are having a moment. But they're not quite as original as many of their Gen Z makers might think.

These quirky, personalized DIY computer builds, often with impractically tiny keyboards, keep appearing in new forms on Instagram and TikTok. They include cyberdecks crammed inside Altoids tins, reading cyberdecks that look like books, and suitcase cyberdecks for music production.

Most telling are the so-called girly cyberdecks, mostly made by women with deliberately over-the-top bling, such as the gold clamshell model with gold ring-covered mouse from TikTok user Ube Boobey. The London-based 22-year-old has garnered more than 5 million views since posting her first cyberdeck, back in March.

"I have no previous experience with tech," noted Boobey, real name Annike Tan, on her first post. "That's not a cyberdeck, it's a load of components stuffed in a clutch bag," griped one commenter. "Yeah U right," Tan responded, deadpan.

And yet, the load of components worked — so much so that Tan got what most startup founders would kill for, a Wired magazine feature, a mere month later. This was no mere retro trend; these charmingly amateur computer builds caught a mood, an exhaustion with the tech establishment, a need to revolt against the prevailing winds of Silicon Valley.

Just like they did 50 years ago, in fact.

Everything old is new again: The origins of the cyberdeck

The name cyberdeck traces back to sci-fi author William Gibson's groundbreaking 1984 novel Neuromancer, where it was technically called a "cyberspace deck." (Gibson had invented the term "cyberspace" in an earlier story from 1982, but popularized it here.) In the first chapter, our protagonist is "jacked into a custom cyberspace deck that projected his disembodied consciousness into the consensual hallucination that was the matrix."

The only part of that description that really applies is "custom." Another Gibson novel, Idoru (1996), comes closer to the modern cyberdecker ideal with its description of "sandbenders" — charmingly amateur computers made by a commune in Oregon, with materials like coral, turquoise, and an aluminum chassis made from melting old cans found on the beach.

For the historical origins of cyberdecks, however, you have to go further south than an Oregon beach. You have to go back to the old Silicon Valley, a place where companies like Hewlett-Packard made deathly dull early computers for corporate use.

The Homebrew Computer Club was founded in March 1975 by engineer Gordon French and activist Fred Moore, both of whom believed that "personal" computers, rather than boxy IBM-style mainframes, were the future. The people they attracted (using fliers, in the absence of social media) were hobbyists and hippies. One was John Draper, who'd made himself infamous by building a "blue box" that allowed anyone to make free long-distance phone calls, earning the ire of AT&T. Another two were kids who'd turned a quick profit selling Draper's dubious blue boxes at UC Berkeley: Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs.

SEE ALSO: Notes on a panic: Y2K's 25th birthday

Attendees were encouraged to bring their homemade computers. They cooed over digital tape drives that could hold an unheard-of 500 kilobytes of data. They applauded when machines built from a kit could be made to play music.

"I expect home computers will be used in unconventional ways," Moore wrote in the first newsletter, "most of which no one has thought of yet."

Wozniak took that promise and ran with it. In 1976 he showed off a machine he'd designed while working at Hewlett-Packard, one so homebrew that his superiors at HP had refused to make it. It didn't even have a housing, so early users had to bring their own wooden boxes or suitcases. The parts were $500, but they made copies to sell to other members at cost. His friend Jobs was so enthusiastic, he wanted the pair to start a company and contributed the name of the device, based on a happy summer of fruit-picking in Oregon. It was called the Apple Computer A, later renamed the Apple I.

That, of course, was where modern personal computing began. You could argue Steve Jobs perverted the cyberdeck-style Wozniak machine when he made the pair of them millionaires, but you'd also have to note that he repeated the same lesson when he returned to Apple in 1997. PCs had become indistinguishable "beige boxes" in the 1990s, so Jobs brought us the candy-colored iMac — exactly what a cyberdecker might make with the help of unconventional designers like Jony Ive.

Now here we are, again, in a world where all computer-based devices are starting to look boringly similar. Apple doesn't make beige boxes, but it does make aluminum boxes that, if you're lucky, come in a choice of colors. Silicon Valley, with its emphasis on AI that consumers increasingly distrust, is starting to look as out of touch as it did in the 1970s. What better time for a homebrew-style rebellion?

The cyberdeck makers of the 21st century, are, of course, drawn from a much more diverse array of folks than the uniformly white and male members of the Homebrew Computer Club. Wozniak would never have thought of stuffing his components in a clutch bag and seeing what happened. But as with its 1970s predecessor, the cyberdeck movement will create computers that are used in unconventional ways. Most of which no one has thought of yet.

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Stop paying for gas—These 5 electric SUVs cost less than $40,000

How-To Geek - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 23:00

Electric vehicles used to come with one major compromise: affordability. If you wanted to stop paying for gas, you often had to accept a much higher monthly payment in return. That gap is finally starting to close, with a growing number of electric crossovers now landing comfortably below the $40,000 mark while still offering solid range, modern tech, and everyday practicality.

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7 awesome new features coming to Android 17, ranked

How-To Geek - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 22:51

Android 17 is shaping up to be one of the biggest and most important Android releases in years. It’s packed with new features and changes. Here’s my personal ranking of the seven features I’m most excited about in Google’s new “intelligence system”—yes, that’s what Google is calling Android now.

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Nevermind the Acura RDX—this Buick SUV is quiet and costs $5,000 less

How-To Geek - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 22:30

It might seem unlikely to compare a Buick to an Acura. For as long as any of us can remember, these two brands have operated on different wavelengths: Buick as a torchbearer of American "attainable luxury" and Acura as the high-tech, performance-oriented Japanese disruptor.

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Highlights from The Android Show I/O Edition 2026

Mashable - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 22:15

The Android Show I/O Edition showcased new Googlebook laptops and the latest updates in Gemini, which Google promises will work seamlessly across devices bringing agentic AI to the masses. See all the highlights from the online event.

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KPop Demon Hunters is going on tour. Heres how to get tickets.

Mashable - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 22:15

You've sung "Golden" while watching KPop Demon Hunters on Netflix in your living room. You've belted it out at movie theater singalongs. But soon, you'll be able to scream along to the Oscar–winning hit — and other KPop Demon Hunters bangers — at a full-on concert.

SEE ALSO: 'KPop Demon Hunters' stars Arden Cho and May Hong react to fans' TikTok videos

That's right: KPop Demon Hunters is going on tour, Netflix announced today. The streamer has partnered with AEG Presents for a global concert tour, described in a press release as "a live experience that will bring elements of the two-time Oscar–winning film to life in spectacular ways."

Does this mean that the tour will include reenactments of key movie moments? And that HUNTR/X singing voices EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami will be performing? Netflix has yet to release details on what the tour will actually entail or what stops it will be making. However, you can already put yourself in the running for tickets.

How do I get tickets to the KPop Demon Hunters tour?

While tickets are not on sale yet, fans can join the waitlist to learn more information about the KPop Demon Hunters tour as soon as it drops, including concert dates, cities, and when tickets are available.

KPop Demon Hunters is now streaming on Netflix.

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Trump Mobile CEO says the phones are shipping. The terms and conditions say it doesnt have to.

Mashable - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 22:08

It's been almost a year since the made-in-America Trump Mobile T1 smartphone for true patriots was announced. It's still not out, but this week, we got some conflicting information about whether or not it will ever come out.

Today, Trump Mobile CEO Pat O'Brien said the phone would finally start shipping this week. However, the Trump Mobile terms and conditions make it perfectly clear that the upstart mobile brand doesn't actually have an obligation to ship anything.

Over the past day or so, multiple news outlets such as The Hill and content creators such as moistcr1tikal (who paid the deposit and has been waiting for the phone to arrive) noticed strange language on the terms and conditions page on the Trump Mobile website

The terms explicitly state that "Trump Mobile does not guarantee that: the Device will be commercially released," that "production will commence or continue," or that "delivery will occur within any specific timeframe."

For the past year, the company has been accepting $100 deposits on the phone, with the promise that paying that price would "lock in your T1 phone promotional pricing" of $499 for early adopters. However, the terms and conditions page directly contradicts this language.

Which is it? Credit: Trump Mobile

According to the latest terms and conditions, a $100 deposit only gives you the opportunity to buy a phone if it ever comes out. And if it does, the terms also say it doesn't have to cost $499.

"A preorder deposit provides only a conditional opportunity if Trump Mobile later elects, in its sole discretion, to offer the Device for sale," the website reads. "The deposit does not lock in pricing...Pricing and promotional terms may change any time prior to purchase."

SEE ALSO: Trump Mobile T1 phone reappears, still no release date

There's also one last interesting nugget from the terms and conditions page regarding the specs and other features of the phone.

"Device specifications, features, software, hardware components, storage capacities, bundled accessories, colors, and configurations are subject to change prior to final sale. Images, prototypes, beta demonstrations, and marketing renderings are illustrative only and may not reflect final production units," the website reads.

The original T1 smartphone advertised by Trump Mobile. Credit: Trump Mobile The new T1 photo carries this disclaimer: Product features and images are for illustration only. Final product appearance and specifications may vary. Credit: Trump Mobile

This shouldn't be surprising, as the T1 has already changed quite a bit since it was first announced. Trump Mobile famously dropped its "made in America" branding, for example.

This is probably a bit discouraging to read if you're really looking forward to the T1 phone, but it is worth noting that there are some real signs that it exists. The website was recently updated with new specs (which, again, could change at any time), and it appeared in an FCC listing.

In other words, the Trump phone will either come out this week, or not at all, or maybe some other time in between those two. It's impossible to say.

Sad!

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I finally rewatched Tom Cruise's Top Gun and Top Gun Maverick, and the winner was clear

How-To Geek - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 22:00

Tom Cruise wants to know if you feel the need for speed. If you're like me, then the answer is always a resounding yes, especially when it involves Cruise and action. Starting on May 13, Paramount is rereleasing Top Gun for one week in select theaters to celebrate the 40th anniversary. The sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, will also head to the big screen during this run.

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We know whats making your phones battery drain so quickly

Mashable - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 21:58

Are you constantly anxious about your phone's battery percentage? We sit down with CNET experts to discuss the latest in mobile battery testing, why your lithium-ion battery naturally degrades over time, and simple tips to keep it healthier for longer.

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Stop chasing horsepower: These 5 lightweight sports cars are more fun to drive

How-To Geek - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 21:30

Modern performance cars have become obsessed with numbers. Every new launch seems to focus on bigger horsepower figures, faster acceleration times, and headline-grabbing lap records. The problem is that all this added performance has come with a major downside: weight. Sports cars are heavier than ever, and many have lost the playful, connected feel that once defined the segment.

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From F1 sets to new Botanicals plants and a massive Lord of the Rings set, these are the best new Lego sets of May

Mashable - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 21:21

One of the best parts of being a Lego fan is that it's almost guaranteed that at some point, one of your non-Lego interests will be plastic brick-ified.

May's newest Lego sets are proof of exactly that: there are Toy Story sets (ahead of the fifth installment's release next month), a Lewis Hamilton helmet for F1 fans, a Cristiano Ronaldo set ahead of the 2026 World Cup, and some adorable additions to the Botanicals line.

SEE ALSO: Our 15 favorite Lego sets, sourced from actual Lego fans

You can find them below, along with more of the best releases from the past few months, including Smart Play Star Wars-themed sets, the first-ever Lego Pokémon collaboration, the Lego Game Boy, and a gorgeous Lego-fied Claude Monet painting that I'm legitimately tempted to buy every time I update this list.

Coming soon... Credit: Lego

Also worth mentioning is the recently announced 8,278-piece The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith 25th anniversary set. Lego Insiders will have first dibs on the set during an Early Access sale period starting June 1. The set will be available to the general public starting June 4, and will retail for $649.99. If you get your hands on the set between June 1 and June 7, you'll receive The Lord of the Rings: Grond set as a gift with purchase.

Best new Lego sets as of May 2026Lego Botanicals Rocking Plants Look at how much fun they're having!!! Credit: Lego

Last year, Lego launched the Happy Plants set that was so cute, it made Mashable's Timothy Werth want to befriend the two little planters. Considering the continued adorable appearance of the next iteration, we imagine Werth will be looking for more pals in these Rocking Plants.

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  Shop Now Lego Disney Alien with Pizza Planet Rocket Ride The briiiccccckkkk. Credit: Lego

There are plenty of iconic aliens out there, but I would argue the little green guys from Toy Story sit in at least at least in the top five, if not top three, of all time iconic extraterrestrials. Factor in the Pizza Planet branding, the coin slot for the ride, and you have an excellent Lego set.

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  Shop Now Lego Editions Cristiano Ronaldo Soccer Legend The best World Cup viewing companion. Credit: Lego

He's a soccer great, and this set is pretty great, too. This 854-piece Cristiano Ronaldo can be put in his recognizable "siu" pose, or mid-bicycle kick. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, this Lego is a unique way to commemorate the occasion.

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  Shop Now Lego Editions Scuderia Ferrari HP Lewis Hamilton Helmet Complete with a mini Lewis Hamilton. Credit: Lego

Maybe you'll never know what it's like to be behind the wheel of a car as one of the greatest drivers of all time. But you can know what it's like to own a Lego version of his helmet, which is kind of the second-best thing?

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Editions Scuderia Ferrari HP Lewis Hamilton Helmet $89.99 at Lego
  Shop Now Best Lego sets coming soon Best Lego sets available for preorder or coming soon Preorder for May 1 Lego Editions FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Emblem $24.99 Pre-Order Here Preorder for August 1 Lego One Piece Tony Tony Chopper $69.99 Pre-Order Here Available June 1 Lego Ideas Peanuts: Snoopy's Doghouse $89.99 Learn More Available June 1 Lego Marvel Spider-Man Hero Figure $99.99 Learn More Preorder for June 1 Lego Jurassic Park Dinosaur Fossils: Triceratops $109.99 Pre-Order Here Preorder for June 1 Lego Shrek, Donkey & Puss in Boots $129.99 Pre-Order Here Best new Lego sets as of April 2026Lego Gift Box Celebration A birthday gift to celebrate any Lego lover. Credit: Lego

The universal human experience? Asking yourself what you want for your birthday. This gift celebration box is one festive answer, both for getting yourself a piece of decor or gifting a fellow brick lover.

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  Shop Now Lego Star Wars Darth Vader Bust Luke, I am your tastefully nerdy decor. Credit: Lego

I mean, it's a Darth Vader bust; is there much more to say? It feels fitting that one of the most recognizable film characters of all time has a museum-worthy bust in Lego form. This 349-piece set stands at just over seven inches tall, making it the perfect balance of a statement piece that doesn't threaten to take up your entire bookshelf.

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  Shop Now Lego Star Wars Grogu Grogu remains adorable in every form he comes in. Credit: Lego

When we knew him as Baby Yoda, Grogu was adorable. When we know him as a 1,200-piece, eight-inch-tall Lego set, he's adorable. In other words, you can't go wrong picking up Lego Grogu.

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  Shop Now Lego Super Mario Mario Kart Luigi & Mach 8 Blue shell not included. Credit: Lego

Maybe you haven't quite bitten the bullet on a Switch 2, and therefore Mario Kart World. Maybe you've been playing a lot of Mario Kart World and want to continue the fun IRL. Either way, this over 2,000-piece Luigi Mario Kart set is one worth considering.

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Super Mario Mario Kart Luigi & Mach 8 $179.99 at Lego
  Shop Now Lego Icons Douglas DC-3 PAN AM Airliner Vintage aircraft fans, this one's for you. Credit: Lego

You've heard of model trains; now there are Lego planes. This replica of the 1930s twin-engine aircraft comes with a kitted-out cockpit and passenger cabin, because this is Lego after all. The 1,903-piece set is recommended for builders 18 and over.

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Icons Douglas DC-3 PAN AM Airliner $219.99 at Lego
  Shop Now Lego Technic McLaren MCL39 F1 Car One of the more affordable ways to get an F1 car. Credit: Lego

You know what goes really well with the Lewis Hamilton F1 helmet? A Technic F1 McLaren. At least, it's just a bit more accessible than buying the real thing.

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Technic McLaren MCL39 F1 Car $229.99 at Lego
  Shop Now Best new Lego sets as of March 2026Lego London Bus It's a red bus, innit? Credit: Lego

Lego city-related sets are often targeted toward older fans, but this double-decker London bus is recommended for anyone 8 and up, and it's only 245 pieces. And for older folks, the red could be rather striking for some shelf decor.

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  Shop Now Lego BrickHeadz Sulley, Mike, and Boo Don't put these things back where they came from, or so help me. Credit: Lego

Personally, I can't get over how cute Mike Wazowski's single eye is in this set. The whole lineup is adorable, though, and at only 303 pieces, a great quick build.

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego BrickHeadz Sulley, Mike, and Boo $24.99 at Lego
  Shop Now Lego Disney Sally's Flowerpot Botanicals fans who also love Halloween, this is your set. Credit: Lego

At first glance, this set includes a Sally Minifigure and the exterior of her flowerpot. Plenty on its own to satisfy Nightmare Before Christmas fans, but Lego takes it a step further by making the interior of the flowerpot its own room filled with accessories for Sally.

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Disney Sally's Flowerpot $49.99 at Lego
  Shop Now Lego Technic BMW M4 GT3 EVO Race Car This set comes with a code to unlock content in the racing game Asphalt Legends. Credit: Lego

Live out your pit crew dreams by putting together a Lego-fied BMW race car. This 747-piece set is good for ages 11 and up, and comes with steering, a six-cylinder engine, and opening doors.

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Technic BMW M4 GT3 EVO Race Car $64.99 at Lego
  Shop Now Lego Technic Jeep Wrangler Rubicon SUV A Jeep appropriate for children to take the wheel of. Credit: Lego

Maybe your kiddo isn't quite old enough to get behind the wheel of a Jeep, but this Lego Wrangler Rubicon is good for anyone ages 10 and up. As expected from any actual Jeep on the road, this SUV comes packed with the sense of adventure and whimsy, from a surfboard to a rubber duck for the dash.

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Technic Jeep Wrangler Rubicon SUV $64.99 at Lego
  Shop Now Lego Icons Project Hail Mary Complete with a minifigure Rocky and Ryland Grace. Credit: Lego

Anyone else ugly cry over Rocky in the theater? Anyone else tempted to ugly cry over Lego Rocky? No. OK, well, this 830-piece replica of the ship from Project Hail Mary is also pretty sick, too.

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Icons Project Hail Mary $99.99 at Lego
  Shop Now Lego Ideas Orange Cat Probably a great way to freak out your real cat, tbh. Credit: Lego

Lego made a tuxedo cat, so naturally, they had to follow up with the creature that inspired the phrase "orange cat behavior" (iykyk). Unlike an actual orange cat, you'll have some level of control over this one, with the ability to adjust its eyes, ears, tail, paws, and even its facial expression.

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Ideas Orange Cat $99.99 at Lego
  Shop Now Lego Ideas Floating Sea Otter Impossible not to say aw when looking at this set. Credit: Lego

It's a Lego floating sea otter. It's cute as hell. It comes with a baby otter you can rest on its stomach. Somehow, the set gets even cuter. And it's almost a foot wide, so it's sure to be one of the better conversation starters in your space.

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Ideas Floating Sea Otters $119.99 at Lego
  Shop Now Lego Art Claude Monet Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies This set is legitimate art. Credit: Lego

Of all the Lego sets I've added to this list, this Claude Monet one has tempted me the most. At 3,179 pieces and $249.99, it's an investment in more ways than one. Still, I can't help but remain impressed by how well the Lego style works with the impressionism of Monet, making this one of the more striking sets from the Art line, in my humble opinion.

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Art Claude Monet Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies $249.99 at Lego
  Shop Now Best new Lego sets as of February 2026Lego Disney Piglet's Birthday Fun Only the most iconic friends get made into Lego sets. Credit: Lego

Oh, bother! These sets are almost annoyingly cute. For a more affordable option, you can celebrate Piglet's birthday with him for $39.99. Of course, it'd also be tempting to pick up Pooh and his pot of Hunny — but it'll run you slightly more at $149.99. Both Piglet and Pooh are available for preorder immediately and will be officially released come March 1.

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  Shop Now Lego Botanicals Magnolia Branches Tasteful flowers that never die? Say less. Credit: Lego

Lego has long been the savior for those of us without a green thumb, but even for the best gardeners out there, an indoor magnolia tree situation isn't exactly the most practical. Now, Lego has us covered with this new set that's an easy 435 pieces. Preorders are available now, and are set to be available starting March 1.

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  Pre-order Here Lego Icons The Lord of the Rings: Sauron's Helmet That's what I call a statement piece. Credit: Lego

One thing about Lego is that it's going to keep Lord of the Rings fans fed, but not exactly on the cheap. Out of the five LotR sets available, Sauron's Helmet is the only one less than $100, clocking in at $69.99. That lower price point isn't a sacrifice on size — the 538-piece set stands at over a foot tall, making it plenty viable as a statement piece.

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  Pre-order Here Lego Botanicals Flower Wall The aptly-named Lego Flower Wall. Credit: Lego

Many of the Lego Botanicals sets can be arranged in a vase or as a table centerpiece, but it's less common to come across ones that can easily be hung on the wall. For a year-round pop of color, Lego introduced the Flower Wall — it's also the only set on our list that's available for purchase immediately (without a preorder period). At $89.99, it is one of the pricier Botanicals sets (though it's also one of the bigger ones). Still, if you're looking for a cheaper option, the new Sunflower Botanicals set is available for preorder now, with a release date of March 1.

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  Shop Now Lego Editions Soccer Ball This Lego soccer ball does not come hollow. Credit: Lego

Maybe watching the Winter Olympics has got you hyped for the Summer Olympics in 2028, or maybe you're simply a big soccer fan. In either case, this Lego Soccer Ball set is sick. At first glance, it looks exactly what it sounds like — a plastic brickified version of the ball. Open it up, and you'll find a mini stadium in full-swing celebration.

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  Pre-order Here Lego Icons Ford Model T No assembly line required for building. Credit: Lego

Lego has modeled a lot of iconic cars over the years, but it's possible there's no car more iconic than the very first mass-produced one — the Ford Model T. The 1,060-piece set gives you plenty of accessibility in exploring the car, from the liftable seat that reveals the gas tank, to the accessible engine under the hood, and the foldable fabric roof top. Fans can preorder the set now, with full availability coming March 1.

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  Shop Now Lego Smart Play Star Wars sets Punch it, Chewie! Credit: Lego

Fan of the original trilogies? Whether your favorite setting is the Millennium Falcon, Endor (with its adorable Ewoks), Mos Eisley Cantina, Yoda's Hut, or Luke's landspeeder on Tatooine, Lego's newest batch of Smart Play sets has got you covered. The sets range in price, but all of them are available for preorder with a release date of March 1.

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars Smart Play sets (5 sets) Starting at $39.99 Shop Now Best new Lego sets as of January 2026Lego Pokémon Lego Pikachu, we choose you. Credit: Lego

The first-ever Lego Pokémon release actually is made up of three sets, all of which are available for preorder and set to ship out on Feb. 27. Each exists in a different price tier: there's the adorable and affordable Eevee, which clocks in at $59.99 for a 587-piece set, the more involved Pikachu and Poké Ball with 2,050 pieces for $199.99, and finally the massive Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise set, which is a whopping $649.99 for 6,838 pieces.

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Lego's Smart Play system just debuted at CES 2026, and already, the first three sets from the line are available for preorder, with a ship date set for March 1.

The Smart Play system includes three elements — the Smart Brick, Smart Minifigure, and Smart Tag — which can all be found on the debut sets of Darth Vader's TIE Fighter, Luke's Red Five X-Wing, and the Throne Room Duel & A-Wing. Star Wars fans aren't just getting the debut of a new type of Lego, but they're also getting relative affordability (in Lego terms, at least): the former two sets are below $100, with the latter set costing $159.99, and coming with the greatest number of Smart Bricks, Smart Minifigs, and Smart Tags.

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Smart Play Star Wars sets Ranging from $69.99 to $159.99, depending on the set Shop Now Lego Creator 3-in-1 Retro Gaming Console The gaming console can also be built into a computer or arcade machine. Credit: Lego

Can't quite swing the $60 Lego Game Boy? No problem. The 3-in-1 Retro Gaming Console delivers for just $19.99, offering the form of a handheld, computer, and arcade machine with its 268 pieces. For anyone who enjoys switching it up or prefers a low-key build, this might be the better option.

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  Shop Now Lego Bugs Bunny A Lego set with the potential to absolutely ruin Elmer Fudd's day. Credit: Lego

It's buying a (Lego) rabbit season, folks. Though this set is just 605 pieces, it stands at a decent seven inches high, nine inches wide, and five inches deep. Bugs's personality can shine through with the adjustable head, ears, arms, wrists, and fingers.

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The days of Minecraft creatures existing solely behind a computer screen are gone, thanks to the Lego Minecraft line. The Fox set comes in at just $39.99, and is a relatively simple build with 497 pieces. Like Bugs, this set can be positioned and posed, and depending on the build, can have opened or closed eyes.

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  Shop Now Lego Spring Wreath Ring in spring with a Lego wreath. Credit: Lego

Lego's holiday wreaths aren't just limited to the colder months. The straightforwardly-named Spring Wreath comes with 747 pieces and some decor options. One build of the set lets you go all-in on Easter theming, with a bunny head and eggs to adorn the wreath, while another aims for a classic spring look, with a yellow bow and flowers.

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  Shop Now Lego Botanicals Peace Lily Behold: a peace lily that will never droop. Credit: Lego

Cat owners, rejoice! The latest Botanicals release means you can finally own a peace lily without worry that you're putting poison within paws' reach. Non-cat owners can also appreciate that this peace lily will permanently flower and look healthy (never in my life have I encountered a plant as dramatic as a peace lily). At $49.99 and just 474 pieces, this set is a great addition for more casual and dedicated Lego fans alike.

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  Shop Now Lego Technic NASA Artemis Space Launch System Rocket Houston, we have a cool Lego set. Credit: Lego

Lego Icons released an Artemis launch set that goes for $249.99 and is currently on backorder. This Technics set, by contrast, is available for purchase and will ship immediately, and is a more stomachable $59.99. Sure, it's 632 pieces to the Icons' 3,601 pieces, but there's something to be said about affordability when nerding out over space.

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  Shop Now Lego Art Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape Lego Art decor is the best kind of decor. Credit: Lego

The Lego Art line has produced some of the most coveted sets from the brand, from Van Gogh's Sunflowers to Hokusai's The Great Wave. These sets are a) stunning and b) hangable just like non-Lego art. On both fronts, the latest addition — the Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape — is no exception. At $139.99 for 1,892 pieces, it's one of the less expensive and mid-size framed pieces from the line, but it certainly doesn't skimp on color and detail. Popular as it is, this set is currently on backorder, but will be shipped out on Feb. 1.

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  Shop Now Lego Icons Shopping Street Just have to pop around to the Lego shops. Credit: Lego

The Lego Modular Buildings collection just got a new addition in the form of the Lego Icons Shopping Street. This 3,456-piece set features a three-story building housing two floors of stores and a top-floor apartment, as well as a two-story music shop. You'll be able to adorn your shopping plaza with the seven included minifigures.

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  Shop Now Best new Lego sets as of December 2025Lego Creator 3-in-1 Space Exploration Telescope A tripod telescope is one of three available builds in this one set. Credit: Lego

What's just as cool as space? The fact that this 278-piece set can be built into three different configurations, including an adjustable telescope on a tripod, an adjustable microscope, or a UFO. It's the perfect set for the space enthusiast in your life, young or old, and best of all, it's just $34.99. Preorders ship out on January 1, 2026.

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  Shop Now Lego Fortune Firecracker Legos that serve as wall decor are elite. Credit: Lego

Lunar New Year isn't until February, but you can get prepared by pre-ordering this Lego Fortune Firecracker. The eight firecrackers "crackle" when they're moved, and the entire set can be mounted on the wall. The center can also be opened to reveal one of two scenes of your choice — a firework display or God of Fortune celebration scene. Preorders will ship out on January 1.

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In classic Lego style, this replica brings you more than meets the eye. The 2,842-piece set functions as a 14.5-inch brick version of the iconic World Cup trophy, but unlike the real deal, the top can also be opened to reveal a World Cup scene. The actual World Cup isn't until July of next year, but preorders for this set ship out on March 1, 2026.

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  Shop Now Lego Ideas The Goonies The Goonies Legos 'R' Good Enough. Credit: Lego

The Goonies turned a whopping 40 years old this year — what better way to celebrate than building this nearly 3,000 piece set, featuring the iconic Inferno pirate ship housing vignettes from the film? And unlike the full-scale ship built for the movie, it won't be devastating if you want to scrap this one and build it all over again. At the time of writing, this set is on backorder, but should be ready to ship out (no pun intended) 60 days from purchase.

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  Shop Now Lego Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D Your living room: The Final Frontier. Credit: Lego

The crew of the Lego U.S.S. Enterprise may be used to more exciting voyages than the one to your office shelves or living room sideboard, but the Star Trek fans will probably appreciate being greeted by the display every single day.

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This Next Generation-themed 3,600-piece set comes with nine minifigures, a detachable command saucer, secondary hull, warp nacelles with distinctive red and blue detailing, an opening shuttlebay, 2 mini shuttlepods, and an angled display stand with a schematic and ship statistics. Also currently on backorder, it will ship out 60 days after purchase.

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  Shop Now Lego Icons Tropical Aquarium All the aquarium essentials are in this set, including a treasure chest. Credit: Lego

This set may be a whopping 4,154 pieces, but after the initial build, it'll be way less work to maintain a real aquarium. Plus, it even comes with knobs and levers so you can "move" the sea life inside, from a striped brickfish to sea anemones and, of course, a sunken treasure chest. This backordered set will ship out 60 days after purchase.

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  Shop Now Best new Lego sets as of October 2025Lego Time Machine from Back to the Future Credit: Lego

It's relatively common to see Lego sets from popular IPs, but less so to see them at an under-$50 price point. This quaint 357-piece set is the perfect coffee table addition for Back to the Future fans. It's on preorder until its ship date of Jan. 1, 2026 (not 1955). This isn't the first time Marty McFly's DeLorean has been brickified, but this more-affordable set is part of the Lego Speed Champions line.

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  Shop Now Lego Up-Scaled Santa Minifigure Why not get into the holiday spirit before the end of October? Credit: Lego

Not to pit sets against each other, but I wasn't wowed by the $330 Christmas Tree (and neither were reviewers on Lego's site so far). This oversized Santa minifig is a much more palatable $54.99, has the positive reviews to back it up, and stands at a nice 10.5-inches tall, making it a great addition for any holiday setup.

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  Shop Now Lego Gingerbread AT-AT Walker Not pictured: the seasonally-appropriate snowy landscape of Hoth. Credit: Lego

Star Wars fans have another huge (literally) release lower down on this list, but for anyone looking to get into the holiday spirit while honoring their love of Star Wars lucked out with this Lego Gingerbread AT-AT Walker. It's just a bit smaller than the now-retired 1,267-piece AT-AT Lego originally released, but at 697 pieces and 7.5-inches tall, it's still plenty to ring in the holidays with.

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  Shop Now Lego Super Mario Game Boy The ultimate dose of nostalgia. Credit: Lego

I don't know if there's a combination of words more nostalgic than Lego Super Mario Game Boy. This set was announced for preorder in July, and as of Oct. 1, is finally available. As a small catch, it is on backorder for up to 60 days, so if you're looking to gift it to the gamer in your life this holiday season, I'd grab it sooner rather than later. The set comes with a customizable display and game paks, but if you want to play actual games on this Lego replica, you'll have to go the same path as this modder.

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  Shop Now Lego Ideas Mineral Collection For any Botanicals fans looking for something a little different, one of Lego Ideas newest releases has got you covered. Credit: Lego

They're (Lego) minerals, Marie. One of the latest releases from the Ideas line is an 880-piece set that allows you to create a nice display of Lego golden pyrite, purple amethyst, reddish-pink rhodochrosite, blue fluorite, watermelon tourmaline and tangerine quartz.

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  Shop Now Lego Batman Logo This easy to display Batman set celebrates 20 years of Lego Batman. Credit: Lego

It may be hard to come by your own personal bat signal if you don't live in Gotham, but Lego made it easy with this Batman Logo set. The 678-piece set celebrates 20 years of Lego Batman, hence the golden Batman and anniversary coin. Also included is the display stand, supports for wall-mounting the piece, and a code to unlock a character in Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight. As of now, it's only available for preorder, and will ship on March 1, 2026.

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  Shop Now Lego Wicked Emerald City & Kiamo Ko Castle One short day, in the Lego Emerald City. Credit: Lego

We're closing in on the release to the Wicked sequel. If you're looking to kill some time before the film's release, this relatively small (but adorable) 860-piece set will do the trick.

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  Shop Now Lego Ideas Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory The snozzberries do in fact taste like snozzberries. Credit: Lego

Come with me, and you'll be, in a world of 2,205 plastic bricks that make up the iconic scenes from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. This set comes with nine minifigures (you'll never guess who five of them are), along with depictions of the chocolate waterfall and Wonkatania boat.

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  Shop Now Lego Icons Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Ship And yes, it does come equipped with a row of cannons. Credit: Lego

The enduring power of Pirates of the Caribbean's popularity can be found in two facts about this Lego set. One, it's part of the Icons series, meaning it joins the ranks of other iconic IPs. Two, it's on backorder for the next 60 days, so if you're wanting to get an impressive display piece sooner rather than later, I recommend adding it to your cart ASAP.

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  Shop Now Lego Star Wars Death Star This 9,023-piece set might rival the build time of the actual Death Star. Credit: Lego

Step aside, $850 Lego Millennium Falcon. The Lego Death Star hits a $999.99 price point, making it the most expensive Lego from the brand. While its price point has raised some eyebrows, this is one of the top ten biggest sets Lego's ever made, and the biggest Lego Star Wars set to date, clocking in at a whopping 9,023 pieces, including 36 minifigures and two droid figures.

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  Shop Now Best new Lego sets as of August 2025Lego Jack-O'-Lantern Pickup Truck The farmer figurine nails the balance of fear and excitement known by every Halloween fan. Credit: Lego

The correct day to start celebrating Halloween season is Sept. 1, but as someone who absolutely loves Halloween, I will allow Aug. 1. This quaint Jack-O'-Lantern set (with a pumpkin you can open!) nails the vibe for adorable Halloween bookshelf decor for under $20.

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  Shop Now Lego Arcade Machine The perfect desk accessory. Credit: Lego

What is the point of being a gamer if not collecting adorable accessories through which to channel your passion? I guess actually playing games, but when your eyes need a break from your screen, building this mini arcade machine could do. The 468-piece set opens up to a mini gaming room for the included minifigure.

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  Shop Now Lego Halloween Wreath Credit: Lego

Between the bats, spiders, pumpkins, and ghosts, the only Halloween heavy hitter missing on this wreath is a skeleton (though it does feature bones). While this wouldn't be the best outdoor option, Lego's Halloween Wreath comes with a string for easy hanging in your home, making it a great option for getting in the spooky spirit.

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  Shop Now Lego 'Mario Kart' Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit Switch 2 owners aren't the only ones who get to enjoy new Mario Kart content. Credit: Lego

Don't quite have the funds to get your hands on the new Mario Kart game just yet? This set requires no Switch 2 to enjoy, featuring Koopa Troopa, Toadette, the Tanooki Kart and Cat Cruiser, and of course, a piranha plant you can attach to either kart.

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  Shop Now Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees Look at the serenity of these tiny Lego trees! Credit: Lego

Lego Botanicals fans: we did it. We finally got a set of bonsai trees that don't have any flowers or leaves actually made up of tiny pink frogs. (No shade to the frog fans, it's just a little unnerving for some of us!).

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  Shop Now Lego Botanicals Hibiscus A perfect addition for a Lego Botanical garden. Credit: Lego

If there's a Lego Botanicals flower set that isn't gorgeous, I've yet to come across it, and the Hibiscus set is certainly no exception. The 660-piece life-size flower set comes with posable petals in a pretty lilac shade, making it an excellent accent piece.

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  Shop Now Lego One Piece Battle at Arlong Park Credit: Lego

The Arlong Park arc of One Piece is what some fans consider the real hook — no small feat considering the original anime is over 1,000 episodes long (and still ongoing). Luffy's rubber powers get a fun feature in the arm-lengthening pieces, and a tap to the top of the pagoda causes it to explode in a nod to the show's unforgettable fight scenes.

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  Shop Now Lego Nike Dunk x Lego Who knew a Lego sneaker would look this good? Credit: Lego

There's a Lego collab for everyone, including Nike and basketball fans. This 1,180 set comes with a couple of tricks up its sleeve (or down its shoe?), in the form of a storage compartment in the sneaker (where you can drop the minifig or extra shoe lace colors to swap later) and the ability to spin the basketball. That's a slam dunk of a fun set.

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  Shop Now Lego Star Wars Wicket the Ewok What's more stunning decor, the Botanicals Hibiscus or Wicket the Ewok? Credit: Lego

Ewoks are the most adorable creature in the Star Wars universe, argue with the wall. While I think Lego could've made real magic with a life size Ewok set, this 1,010 piece that stands around nine inches tall is pretty adorable, too. And true to canon, he comes equipped with a spear and a little treat.

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  Shop Now Lego Marvel Spider-Man vs. Oscorp Display some of Spider-Man's most iconic heroes and villains in your living room. Credit: Lego

This Spider-Man set packs in the heavy hitters from the beloved series: Spider-Man, Miles Morales, Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin, and Venom — just to name a few of the minifigures found among the 808 pieces that make up this set. The city model features Miles Morales' apartment, the Oscorp building, and Venom's apartment, giving you plenty of opportunities for staging the perfect Spider-Man scene.

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  Shop Now Lego Icons Shelby Cobra 427 S/C From afar, this set almost doesn't look like Legos. Credit: Lego

Early buyers of the Shelby Cobra 427 S/C set are impressed: the attention to detail paid to the design makes the car look great from afar and up close. The working steering wheel is a nice touch, alongside Caroll Shelly's signature on the glovebox.

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  Shop Now Lego Star Wars AT-ST Walker A room isn't complete without a good statement piece. Credit: Lego

If you missed out on the Lego AT-AT set before it was discontinued (and fair — it was $849.99), this AT-ST set is much more reasonably priced at $199.99, and it doesn't require quite as much shelf space, making it overall a much more practical option. And it's still just as iconic to the Star Wars universe.

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  Shop Now Lego Architecture Neuschwanstein Castle From the Alps to your living room. Credit: Lego

Lego's architecture line depicts some of the most famous structures from around the globe, from Notre Dame in Paris to the Himeji Castle in Japan. For this latest release, Lego brings us to the impressive Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. It requires you build through 3,455 pieces, but it looks like the view is well worth it.

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  Shop Now Lego One Piece The Baratie Floating Restaurant Display this set on a repurposed trunk and you've got yourself a vibe. Credit: Lego

That's right — we have two iconic One Piece scenes on our list. With 3,402 pieces for building this set, you'll create the floating restaurant with detailed rooms where you can place 10 included characters and wanted posters.

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Googlebook is Google's answer to questions Apple and Microsoft solved years ago

How-To Geek - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 21:14

Google wants you to see Googlebook as the premium step above Chromebooks. It's the alternative to MacBooks and sleeker Windows PCs for people who want to go all-in with Android and Gemini.

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This free tool helped me catch the apps that were silently draining my Android battery

How-To Geek - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 21:01

Battery life on most Android phones is now pretty good, but apps can still drain your battery more than you realize, even when you aren't using them. As your phone gets older and the battery life shrinks, it's important to get them under control. I've started using the free app GSam Battery Monitor to do exactly that.

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The Audi Q9 isn't just chasing the BMW X7—it's trying to redefine what luxury means

How-To Geek - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 20:46

The arrival of the 2027 Audi Q9 is getting closer, the German manufacturer's new flagship that seats up to seven. Set for a full and proper reveal on July 28th, Audi gave us a glimpse of the Q9's interior, though it kept the exterior under a camouflage wrap.

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After deadly accidents, Amazon halts sales of high-speed e-bikes in California

Mashable - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 20:43

Amazon will halt California sales of e-bikes with top speeds over local limits, as local communities report an increase in dangerous accidents and even deaths.

Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced the new commerce rule on Monday, stating that the online retailer is actively removing listings for high-speed bikes that don't comply with California regulations.

An Orange County mother appeared in court on Tuesday to face charges, including involuntary manslaughter, after her 14-year-old son struck and killed an 81-year-old man while the teen was riding an e-bike.

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Last month, California attorney general Rob Bonta and a coalition of state district attorneys issued a consumer alert on e-bike safety, calling attention to state laws that define and regulate two-wheeled vehicles. Under state law, "vehicles that go over 28 miles per hour with pedal assistance or 20 miles per hour with throttle assistance" fall under regulations for Class 3 vehicles, which differ from standard e-bikes.

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Higher-speed two wheel vehicles face stricter licensing and age requirements, including, in some instances, operators being in possession of valid driver's licenses. Class 1 and Class 2 bikes, which max out at 20 mph either with or without throttle assistance, have no minimum age requirements. Riders of Class 3 vehicles, however, must be at least 16 years of age. Helmets are required for all classes.

"Sometimes, what looks like an e-bike or is marketed as an e-bike is not a bike at all," wrote Bonta in a press release. "We are seeing a surge of safety incidents on our sidewalks, parks, and streets. Bike riders and parents: If your or your teen's electric two-wheeled vehicle goes too fast, it might be a motorcycle or a moped — not an e-bike."

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Threads is adding a Grok-like AI search feature

Mashable - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 20:41

Meta is bringing its AI chatbot to Threads in a way that should feel familiar to anyone who has spent time on X.

According to Engadget, the company is testing a new feature that gives Meta AI a dedicated Threads account — @meta.ai — that users can tag in posts and replies to add additional context to the discussion. The premise is essentially the same as Grok on X, where tagging the bot to fact-check or contextualize a viral post has become its own genre of reply-guy behavior.

SEE ALSO: Meta finally adds direct messages to the web version of Threads

The feature is currently in early beta and rolling out first to users in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Argentina, and Singapore, per Engadget.

Meta's own blog confirms the broader rollout ambitions, noting that @meta.ai mentions in Threads posts and replies are part of a wider push to bring its new Muse Spark model across WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, and Threads — showing up in search bars, group chats, and posts.

For users who would rather not have an AI bot surfacing under their posts uninvited, Meta says the @meta.ai account can be muted and its replies hidden.

The Threads feature is part of a larger set of announcements around Meta's revamped AI push. The company is also testing "side chats" on WhatsApp, which let users privately query Meta AI for context on what's happening in a group conversation without the response being visible to the rest of the group — a meaningful distinction from the Threads version, where Meta AI's replies are public.

The Grok comparison is an obvious one, and not entirely flattering.

Grok has had a rough run on X, generating pro-Nazi content, producing sycophantic output about Elon Musk, and surfacing child abuse material. Meta has generally maintained tighter guardrails on its AI products than X has with Grok, but giving any AI chatbot this kind of public-facing visibility on a social platform invites the same potential for bad behavior, and it's worth watching as the rollout expands.

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