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How do you create a rock-solid development environment on Ubuntu? I'll show you how to do it in just a few minutes with VS Code and Docker Desktop.

I write thousands of words a day and share them online for others to see. I take photos, conduct research, and chat with colleagues. I do all of this remotely, and yet, despite living my professional life online, I do all of this without owning a PC. And you know what? With the other options available, I’ve never been happier to get to work.

Using simple CLI commands to manage and troubleshoot Docker containers gets really annoying, really fast. That is, if you even want to memorize and type in the commands over and over for simple things like checking logs, container status (whether it's healthy or crashing), and monitoring the resources each container is taking up. There's a better way to do just that without leaving the terminal.

HBO Max has got some real bangers on its hands right now, and your couch is calling this week. Don't worry, though, we know you need a machete to slash through all the weeds, so I'll just leave these three suggestions here, and you can do with them as you wish.

SSDs come in all shapes and forms, and depending on which one you buy, pretty much every internal component can vary in quality and capabilites. That includes the very NAND chips that actually store files.

SAVE OVER $20: As of Feb. 23, the Lego Animal Crossing Nook’s Cranny and Rosie's House (77050) is on sale for $52.49 at Amazon. This 30% discount saves you $22.50 off its list price.

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Animal Crossing fans have had quite a nice start to the year with Animal Crossing: New Horizons getting some new updates and making the jump to Switch 2. If booting it up again has reignited your love for it, why not grab an Animal Crossing-themed Lego set to work on in between sessions? The Lego Animal Crossing Nook’s Cranny and Rosie's House (77050) is currently on sale at Amazon, but only for a limited time.

While it's usually listed for $74.99, this adorable Lego set of Nook’s Cranny and Rosie's House has dropped to $52.49 at Amazon. This saves you $22.50 off its overall price. Again, it has a "limited time deal" label on it right now, so this price may not stick around for long. Act fast to score this set at this discounted price.

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While it's recommended for younger builders, ages seven and up, this Lego set is a sweet little display piece to have up even if you're an older Animal Crossing fan. It comes with 535 pieces that create Nook’s Cranny and Rosie’s house, complete with minifigures of Rosie and Tom Nook. There's even fun little extras, including a DIY recipe card, bulletin board, cupcake, fish bait, and a tree that has a surprise on the inside.

If you're a big Animal Crossing fan, this is a deal worth taking advantage of while it's still live. Don't miss out on the Lego Animal Crossing Nook’s Cranny and Rosie's House (77050) on sale for a limited time at Amazon.

If you're curious what new sets are coming out soon or have recently released from Lego, it's also worth checking out our breakdown of the best new Lego sets to see if any of the latest releases catch your eye.

One of the first things I learned about Power Query—and a rule I still follow religiously today—is to not select a column and delete it. To build a truly resilient dashboard, you must instead tell the editor what to keep, not what to remove. Here's why Remove Other Columns is your new best friend.

Usually, by this time of year, everyone who wants the newest Samsung Galaxy flagship phone already has one. However, we're still waiting for the official announcement of the upcoming Galaxy S26.

There's good news on that front, though: You don't have to wait long. Samsung has confirmed a Galaxy Unpacked event for Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. ET. Since the Galaxy TriFold already went on sale (and immediately sold out) in the West, it's time for Samsung to fully focus on the Galaxy S26. Of course, if you're here, you want to know what the deal is with these phones right now.

Luckily, we've seen numerous leaks and reports before the big unveiling on Wednesday, from the colors and camera specs to cool-sounding display tech called Privacy Display. Catch up on everything we know about the Samsung Galaxy S26 specs, price, and release date.

SEE ALSO: See Samsung Galaxy S26's rumored Privacy Display feature in action What will the Galaxy S26 phones look like?

Recently, leaker @onleaks posted a gallery and video on X that claims to show dummy units of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. We can't verify the authenticity of the video, but it looks plausible, at least.

Overall, it looks very similar to the S25 Ultra, as expected, with one notable change — it has a camera bump similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 7. As 9to5Google points out, because this bump is on the left side of the phone, it will make the phone wobble when placed down on a table or desk. (The TriFold has the same problem.) In comparison, the latest iPhone 17 Pro Max has a more symmetrical shape and thus no wobble.

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However, we would be a little skeptical of this leak. Android Police recently posted its own alleged S26 Ultra leaks, only without the camera bump.

As for colors, leaker Evan Blass posted what could be the full list of color options on X. The colors are:

• Black

• White

• Silver Shadow

• Sky Blue

• Cobalt Violet

• Pink Gold

Those all sound pretty standard for a Samsung phone, so it doesn't seem like the company is doing anything wildly bold this year in terms of colors. That's either a relief or a disappointment to you, depending on how you felt about the controversial cosmic orange iPhone last year.

What models will be included in the S26 lineup?

We're expecting three phones at the next Galaxy Unpacked event:

• Samsung Galaxy S26

• Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus

• Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Less than a year ago, rumors and leaks pointed to a significant shakeup in the Galaxy S26 line. It was said that Samsung would rename the base model to S26 Pro, drop the Plus model that sat in the middle of the annual lineup for years, and replace that with a new Edge phone modeled after last year's S25 Edge (which was something of a flop). However, that's apparently no longer happening, and you can thank Apple for that, per Korean outlet NewsPim (via 9to5google).

How will the S26 differ from the S25? Credit: James Martin / Mashable

Due to Apple's success in offering significant year-over-year upgrades to the base iPhone 17 (such as a 120Hz display) without raising the price, Samsung has reportedly dropped the Pro branding for the base model and reverted it back to just the Galaxy S26, which was corroborated by a separate report from SamMobile. According to that report, you can expect a retread of the usual S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra lineup in 2026. That may be disappointing to anyone who was expecting a big shakeup based on previous reporting, but if nothing else, it makes it easier to keep track of what's going on.

As for the previously rumored S26 Edge, it's unclear what's going to happen with that. It might be dead, or it might come out later in the year as a separate release like the S25 Edge did. Given that phone's relative lack of success, it might be smart to assume there won't be an S26 Edge at this point.

Galaxy S26 rumored specs

For specs, the rumors aren't particularly surprising. The Galaxy S26 series is currently rumored to have the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip, which Qualcomm rebranded to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. There is also a rumor that Samsung will equip some S26 models with an Exynos chip, which Samsung fans hope is the Exynos 2600, which has also been making some noise in the rumor mill lately.

In terms of the small stuff, like storage and RAM, there have been some small rumblings. One rumor says that the Galaxy S26 (all models) will feature 16GB of RAM, a 4GB increase from the last few years, and the most a Galaxy phone has had since the Galaxy S21 Ultra. In terms of storage capacity, there are no rumors that anything will change, so the 128GB base (256GB on the Ultra) is likely to remain in place for now, with upgraded storage available as an option. 

Galaxy S26: Is a price hike coming?

We're in the midst of a major global memory shortage, and this has been very bad news for smartphone and laptop shoppers (you can blame the AI industry for hogging all the RAM). And according to leaker @kro_roe, this could not only lead to an S26 price hike, but also the end of a popular launch offer.

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Typically, when Samsung launches a new phone, customers who pre-order or purchase at launch can claim double the storage at no extra cost. But with RAM in short supply, that may no longer be the case. The most recent rumors suggest that Samsung hasn't landed on a final price for the S26 phones, however.

That last part is important because it's very possible that the prices won't change after all. At least one new report suggests Samsung is trying to make sure the prices don't increase from last year, even if that means the company has to eat some of the cost of each unit sold.

Battery and charging

Based on early rumors, this may be one of the most interesting changes coming to the S26 lineup. Samsung has been working on a stacked battery design that would allow for more dense batteries in the same physical space. This could bring a long-awaited bump to battery size. According to early rumors, the S26 Ultra is slated to come with a 5,500 mAh stacked battery, a 10 percent increase from the S25 Ultra.

Samsung reportedly experimented with removing a camera to add even more battery capacity, but that doesn't mean it's certain to happen in the mass-produced model. While the S26 Pro was rumored to have a bigger 4,900mAh battery compared to previous base model Galaxy phones, NewsPim's report claimed that the base S26 (now that it's no longer a Pro device) has been adjusted down to a more modest 4,300mAh cell.

For charging, it’s unlikely that the Galaxy S26 series will get a serious upgrade. Samsung is definitely working on 60W wired charging, but so far, it seems that Samsung will wait for the Galaxy S27 series (or later) to implement it. This could change as we get closer to launch for the S26 series, but for now, it seems that 45W will be around for at least one more year. There are also rumors that wireless charging may see a bump to the Qi2 standard

Galaxy S26: What about the cameras?

The camera system in the Galaxy S26 series may change quite a bit, and there are a few different rumors that say different things. Jumping right in, one older rumor says that the S26 series will have the same megapixel count but will feature a new, as-of-yet unannounced sensor from the same ISOCELL GN series as prior Samsung models. On the Galaxy S26 Ultra, a 200MP camera is rumored, as is a 324MP lens with a 50MP, 3x telephoto lens. It’s more likely that Samsung will do the 200MP with a new sensor, but all leaks are being considered right now. 

S25 Ultra with its five cameras. Credit: James Martin / Mashable

In addition, there are rumors that Samsung will bring back its variable aperture on the main shooter, which Samsung hasn’t included on its camera system since the Galaxy S10 series back in 2019. As previously mentioned, Samsung may be considering dropping the number of cameras to three instead of four, like on prior models, to make space for a larger battery. Other rumors about the camera include a dual periscope design that’ll magnify to 8x, but that is just speculation at this time.

However, many of these rumors come from the time when we thought Samsung was significantly altering the S26 lineup. Newer reports indicate that, at least for the base S26 and S26 Plus, things won't change that much from previous years. According to Korean outlet The Elec, those two phones will have the exact same megapixel count on the triple-lens rear array as previous Galaxy models: a 50MP wide lens, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 10MP 3x telephoto lens. Those have been the specs going all the way back to the Galaxy S22. If you were hoping for big changes in the cheaper S26 models this year, you have our condolences.

As we have gotten closer to the Unpacked event, Samsung has given us a little tease about photography that's worth discussing briefly. The company announced in a very vague press release that AI editing tools for photos and videos will live in one unified app experience, rather than asking users to switch from one app to another for their AI editing needs. Whether this means all of that stuff will live in the basic camera app remains to be seen, but for frequent photo editors, this is worth keeping an eye on.

Other features and hardware

Android Police recently alerted us to a very interesting feature that could make its debut with the S26: A new mode called Privacy Display. This rumored feature would make the display resemble a frosted screen protector, except it would be built into the UI. This leak comes from Samsung itself, so it's all but confirmed.

Other details on the Galaxy S26 lineup are pretty predictable. It’ll come with the latest One UI out of the gate with the latest version of Android. That is no surprise, and we don’t need rumors to predict that one. The S26 series will likely get One UI 8.5, which is slated for a rather large redesign along with a host of new features, including the aforementioned privacy screen feature. According to rumor, the redesign emulates Apple’s Liquid Glass in some ways with transparent UI elements. 

The only other piece of hardware we haven’t talked about is the S-Pen. Samsung appears to be set to do something big with the S-Pen. The rumors speculate that the S-Pen is sticking around and will come with some upgrades. The new functionality may have something to do with how magnetic accessories work, and this seems to be linked to the aforementioned Qi2 wireless charging upgrade. 

We'll find out how much (if any) of this is true in just a matter of weeks, going by previous Samsung announcement timelines.

TL;DR: Live stream Zimbabwe vs. West Indies in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2026 T20 World Cup group stage is over and a number of teams came away undefeated. West Indies were one of the most impressive sides from the opening stage of this tournament, topping a group that included England. Their reward? Being placed in a group with all the other undefeated sides: India, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

South Africa and India are probably favorites to progress into the semi-final stage, so this opening Super 8 game is absolutely vital for Zimbabwe and West Indies. A defeat here and it's going to be very tough to recover.

If you want to watch Zimbabwe vs. West Indies in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Zimbabwe vs. West Indies?

Zimbabwe vs. West Indies in the 2026 T20 World Cup starts at 8:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 23. This game takes place at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

How to watch Zimbabwe vs. West Indies for free

Zimbabwe vs. West Indies in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup is available to live stream for free on ICC.TV.

This free live stream on ICC.TV is only available in select regions (see full list of territories here), but anyone can live stream the T20 Cricket World Cup for free with a VPN. These helpful tools can hide your IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in a location with free access. This simple process bypasses geo-restrictions so you can live stream on ICC.TV from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Zimbabwe vs. West Indies in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free 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 access

4. Visit ICC.TV

5. Watch the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch every game from the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for ICC.TV?

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

• Servers in 105 countries

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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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Luxury SUVs have gotten wildly good over the past decade—and wildly expensive. As buyers chased bigger screens, more power, and every badge upgrade imaginable, sticker prices climbed right along with them.

Netflix's homepage is probably where many customers find new movies and shows. The homepage is curated to show programs that you might like based on your streaming habits. If you know the type of movie you want to stream, then visit the specific genre page to explore popular categories like dramas, comedies, and romance.

Most Linux users settle into a stable setup. Pick a distro based on convenience or support, install it once, tweak it slowly, and then try not to think too hard about what is happening under the hood. That is fine, and often sensible, but sometimes, it is worth looking at the edges of the ecosystem, where people are asking stranger questions and building operating systems around them.

When the day is over, in comes the fun, so make sure you have plenty of popcorn in stock for this week’s movie recommendations on Amazon Prime Video.

John Oliver has given his opinion on the current state of X (formerly Twitter) — and as you can probably imagine, he doesn't pull any punches.

In the Last Week Tonight episode above, the host summarises the many issues the platform has faced since Elon Musk took over — from changes to the verification system to users being fed right-wing content and misinformation.

"The fact is, a massive media platform has been shaped in the image of its poisonous owner, and it doesn't seem like Elon's gonna see the error of his ways anytime soon — seeing his brain seems to be thoroughly cooked by the garbage he consumes on his own site," Oliver says.

The host's conclusion? Stop posting on the platform altogether.

"There are certain areas, like news in particular, where Twitter is now worse than useless," Oliver says. "In fact, for breaking news, it is an active liability, as people routinely push out false information in the wake of tragedies and crises, often for money, and there don't seem to be many guardrails to stop them.

"All of which is really a long way of saying that the Twitter that we may have once relied on and the Twitter that was fun and occasionally useful is just well and truly gone. And collectively, while it might be sad, it might be past time for all of us to, if I may borrow a truly poisoned phrase, let that sink in."

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

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 23, 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: "I'm starving!"

• Green: Same shape

• Blue: A facade

• Purple: Smooch

Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Eat voraciously

• Green: Conical things

• Blue: Pose

• Purple: Settings for a kiss

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 #988 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Eat voraciously: BOLT, GORGE, INHALE, SCARF

• Conical things: CHRISTMAS TREE, CONE, PARTY HAT, VOLCANO

• Pose: BLUFF, FRONT, MASQUERADE, POSTURE

• Settings for a kiss: BLARNEY STONE, MISTLETOE, NEW YEAR'S EVE, WEDDING

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 23, 2026

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

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 Connections.

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

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.

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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 23, 2026 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 23, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Strike a chord

The words are related to music.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe a string instrument.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Guitar.

NYT Strands word list for February 23

• Headstock

• Neck

• Guitar

• Pegs

• Body

• String

• Bridge

• Fretboard

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.

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love extra storage.

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 23, 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 23, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

An overhead space.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter T appears twice.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter A.

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...

ATTIC

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.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box (Mega Gardevoir edition) is down to $94.89 at Amazon — its lowest price of the year and about $5 off its typical $99.99 price.

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Elite Trainer Boxes tied to major Pokémon TCG expansions don’t dip below $100 as often as we’d like to see, but this Mega Evolution box has taken us by surprise. As of Feb. 23, the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box (Mega Gardevoir edition) is available for $94.89 on Amazon, shaving 5% off its usual $99.99 price.

When checking price tracker camelcamelcamel, we have confirmed that this is definitely the lowest we’ve seen for the Mega Gardevoir ETB on Amazon this year — not dropping lower than this since before December 2025. While it’s not a massive discount on paper, sub-$95 pricing on one of 2025’s most in-demand Mega Evolution ETBs is quite a big deal considering how stock fluctuates. The release of new expansions (like Ascended Heroes) hasn’t stopped demand from staying high.

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This box will give you a chance for some of the expansion’s most valuable chase cards, including the Mega Hyper Rare Mega Gardevoir ex and Mega Lucario ex, which bring huge HP totals and high-risk, high-reward attacks into play. 

Inside, you’ll get nine Mega Evolution booster packs, a full-art foil promo card featuring Alakazam, 65 card sleeves, 40 Energy cards, six damage-counter dice, a competition-legal coin-flip die, a plastic coin, a player’s guide to the expansion, and a collector’s storage box with dividers. There’s also a code card for Pokémon TCG Live.

For other solid Pokémon TCG deals, you can still get the Pokémon Day 2026 Collection for under $40 at Amazon. As for the new expansion, Amazon buyers can still grab Pokémon TCG: Ascended Heroes Tech Sticker Collections on sale. 

SAVE $30: As of Feb. 23, the Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) has been marked down to $219 at Amazon. This 12% discount saves you $30 off its list price of $249.

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Are you dreaming of springtime and soaking up the sunshine? It's not too far away now, and if you're looking to get back in your athletic groove outdoors, now is a great time to look into a smartwatch. For Apple users, the Apple Watch SE 3 is an option worth checking out for basic fitness tracking, and it's even on sale right now at Amazon.

As of Feb. 23, the Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) has dropped to $219 at Amazon, a $30 discount from its list price of $249. Both the starlight and midnight colors are available at this price, so you can scoop up your favorite and save some cash.

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The Apple Watch SE 3 is a solid choice for those who aren't looking to have all of the bells and whistles of its high-end smartwatch siblings. We consider it our favorite smartwatch for most people, with Mashable's Timothy Beck Werth saying, "In addition to its gorgeous OLED display, it has the same S10 chip inside the Ultra 3, the same water resistance as the Series 11, and all the necessary features you're looking for in a smartwatch — all for $150 less than the Series 11." With a deal price like this, it's really worth grabbing.

To get into the specifics of what you can expect from the Apple Watch SE 3, it comes with features like an activity tracker, heart rate monitor, a daily sleep score, temperature sensing, and safety features (Fall Detection, Crash Detection, and Emergency SOS). Its battery life will last you up to 18 hours as well.

If it's caught your eye, now is an excellent time to pick up the Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) for less at Amazon.

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.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, Feb. 23, 2026:

AcrossAmorphous shape in a lava lamp

• The answer is Blog.

"Wonderful performance!"

• The answer is Bravo.

Social media currency

• The answer is Likes.

Cars that move around a miniature map

• The answer is Ubers.

Partner of relaxation

• The answer is Rest.

DownOffer money corruptly

• The answer is Bribe.

Canada has an estimated 2 million of them, the most of any country in the world

• The answer is Lakes.

In-your-face

• The answer is Overt.

Work overseer

• The answer is Boss.

Memory of a hectic day, perhaps

• The answer is Blur.

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.