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In case you haven't visited a hardware store lately, there is a shortage of NVIDIA's RTX 5000 cards. The circumstances are not the exact same as the big shortage of GPUs back in 2021, but the whole situation is playing out in a similar way. So similar, in fact, that we now even have "waitlists" to buy NVIDIA's GPUs.

SAVE $350: As of Feb. 20, get the Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 Gaming Monitor for $549.99, down from its original price of $899.99, with an on-page coupon at B&H Photo. That's a discount of 42%.

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If you're a PC gamer or connect your handhelds to a monitor, you know the importance of having one that looks great and functions even better. A great gaming monitor is paramount to a good gaming battle station, and when you get one, you can immediately tell the difference. If you're looking for a significant visual glow up, or you just need something functional yet a bit flashy, you can save big one of Samsung's best gaming monitors today.

As of Feb. 20, get the Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 Gaming Monitor for $549.99, down from its original price of $899.99 at B&H Photo. It's currently $699.99 thanks to an instant discount, and you can clip the on-page coupon to save an additional $150 off of the monitor. This discount is only valid through Feb. 23.

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This 27-inch monitor features a 16:9 OLED panel with a 2560 x 1440 resolution and 360 Hz refresh rate and 0.03 ms response time. AMD FreeSync helps to remove screen tearing issues, and the display itself offers 250 nits of brightness, so you can see everything and appreciate it more than with your average monitor.

As for the frame, it's thin and lightweight, with two HDMI ports and a DisplayPort with USB-A charging options, so setup is convenient. You can also rotate the monitor 92 degrees in either direction as well as adjust its height, tilt, and swivel for a better viewing angle.

This is a great monitor to settle in and enjoy your favorite games with, and it's much more affordable than usual for a limited time. If you're ready to take the plunge, now's a good time.

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There are still freezing temps all over the U.S. this week, but in no time at all we'll be out enjoying the spring warmth. Like the daffodils and tulips, we're slowly crawling back into the sunlight and in no time at all, we'll be heading out for weekend camping adventures.

If your camping equipment could use an upgrade before booking your summer adventures, shopping during the off-season is a great way to score epic deals. Check out these serious discounts that'll get your prepped early for the upcoming camping season.

Best tent deal Opens in a new window Credit: The North Face The North Face Trail Lite 3 tent $174.73 at REI
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A home away from home is necessary when heading into the great outdoors. With room for three, The North Face Trail Lite 3 tent focuses on a roomy interior while remaining lightweight. While the tent typically costs $350, it's on sale at REI for just $174.73 which means your trail-side home will come with a 50% discount.

The North Face designed this tent with oversized doors, making it easier to get in and out. The two vestibules are great help when it comes to storing extra gear or taking off muddy boots before getting into the tent. The internal organization pocket are also handy for keeping essentials stored in easy-to-access spots.

The Trail Lite 3 comes with its own storage bag, but you'll want to grab a footprint or a tarp separately to pack along.

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When tucked in under the stars, be sure your sleep setup is comfortable with no rocks poking into your back. The Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Insulated Air Sleeping Pad measures four inches thick, ready to keep your cozy while camping in late spring through early fall. With Thermolite insulation, the sleeping pad offers a plush experience that's both lightweight and durable. There's also an anti-microbial treatment to keep things as hygienic as possible.

The regular size of the Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Insulated Air Sleeping Pad is marked down to just $99.50 which gives you a hefty 50% discount off the typical price of $199.

SEE ALSO: Oru's lightest foldable kayak is worth every penny Best water-filtration deal Opens in a new window Credit: LifeStraw LifeStraw Go Series water bottle (clear, 33.8 ounces) $37.46 at Amazon
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All good outdoor adventure are fueled by s'mores, granola bars, and hot dogs. But it's also critical to stay well hydrated. While that sounds easy, finding clean sources of water in the wilderness can be a challenge, but that's solved by packing along the LifeStraw Go Series water bottle. With a 33.8-ounce capacity, the water bottle filters out bacteria, parasites, sand, dirt, and even microplastics from your drinking water. Pack this along when you're camping and you'll be able to drink from the lake, stream, or river. The included membrane microfilter lasts for about 1,000 gallons which means you'll be hydrated to the max.

More camping deals:

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President Donald Trump is floating another taxpayer payout under his second presidential term, funded this time by the proposed savings achieved by his controversial "Department of Government Efficiency," or "DOGE."

Appearing at the Future Investment Initiative Institute Priority Summit on Feb. 19, Trump told attendees: "There’s even a... under consideration, a new concept where we give 20 percent of the DOGE savings to American citizens and 20 percent goes to paying down debt."

The genesis of the idea was not a discerning fiscal move out of Trump's government spending overhaul, but — par for the course under the current administration — a social media post. One day earlier, Elon Musk, leader of the de-facto government department, replied to an X post from James Fishback, CEO of investment firm Azoria and Trump ally, proposing the administration send out tax refund checks to every taxpayer to be known as "DOGE Dividends" and offering to meet with Trump and Musk in Washington, D.C. this week.

SEE ALSO: Robot, take the wheel: What you need to know about autonomous vehicles rolling out across the U.S.

Musk's answer: "Will check with the President." One day later, Trump proposed the idea to summit attendees, and only a handful of hours passed before the suggested "stimulus checks round 2" were being discussed as a potential, if not probable, taxpayer benefit — fuel for the DOGE fire.

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The short answer? No. DOGE Dividend checks are based on an unofficial proposal by an American businessman and not a federal act or executive order. The checks themselves are based on expected (not yet realized) federal spending cuts.

But that doesn't mean Trump and Musk-led DOGE won't try to make something like it happen as they seek to tackle inflation and balance the federal budget.

"Few in America knew precisely what to expect from DOGE. The early perceived turbulence around leadership, the uncertainty around legal structure, and the lack of precedent for such a bold initiative created a sense of 'show me' with DOGE. Just a month into President Trump’s second term, DOGE is delivering. Full stop," wrote Fishback in his full proposal.

DOGE Dividend checks, according to Fishback's reasoning, would incentivize American taxpayers "to report instances of waste, fraud, and abuse to DOGE, which increases the total amount DOGE saves and increases the size of their DOGE Dividend check. This is appealing to both Musk and Trump, who have led the charge against what they deem "unethical" or "corrupt" spending in a sweeping and what some deem unconstitutional takeover of federal agencies.

But others, including DOGE's proponents, were skeptical. "Love what DOGE is doing, but this is a bad idea. There’s no need to send 'dividend checks.' The dividend we get from slashing spending is that it brings inflation into check. But if the government sends out stimmy checks, inflation will come back with a vengeance," wrote Preston Brashers, a tax policy researcher for the Heritage Foundation.

Rather than seeing dividend checks as another "handout," Fishback argued they would be a form of restitution. "We are returning the peoples' money to them, enabling them to save and pay down debt rather than see it wasted and abused," Fishback said in a reply to another skeptical X user.

SEE ALSO: What Elon Musk could do with the digital keys to the kingdom How much would you get from a DOGE dividend check?

DOGE has set a goal of eliminating $2 trillion from the federal budget by July 4, 2026. According to Fishback's proposed plan, the Trump administration will take 20 percent of that expected $2 trillion (approximately $400 billion) and split it up by the expected amount of federal tax payers in 2025 (around 79 million U.S. residents).

Based on that rough math, Trump, parroting Fishback's plan, proposed a future $5,000 check per individual taxpayer, a number that would eclipse the $1,400 Economic Impact Payments (also known as stimulus checks) sent out to individuals in 2021.

The real life numbers aren't making it clear if that could even happen. So far, DOGE has reported that it's already uncovered and cut back $16 billion in federal contracts. It's supporters, including Fishback, claim the agency has slashed $1 billion in spending per day. Those numbers are widely disputed.

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Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Feb. 20: OUR TOP PICK Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 $135.44 (save $64.55) Get Deal BEST MONITOR DEAL Apple Studio Display $1,299.99 (save $299.01) Get Deal BEST SMART DEVICE DEAL Amazon Echo Frames $179.99 (save $90) Get Deal BEST TV DEAL Hisense 75-Inch U6N Mini-LED 4K Google TV $598 (save $399.99) Get Deal

With no shopping holidays or savings events on the immediate horizon, you may think you're out of luck for scoring a deal. Fortunately, that's not the case — especially at Amazon. You just have to do some digging. As of Feb. 20, we've found a few discounts we think are worth grabbing at the mega retailer.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. If none of these are your cup of tea, be sure to check out our picks from Feb. 18 and Feb. 19. Many of those are still live, including the best price ever on the Garmin Forerunner 955 and Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop.

Our top pick: Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 Opens in a new window Credit: Ultimate Ears Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 $135.44 at Amazon
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If you're looking for a portable speaker that actually sounds good, check out the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4. We haven't tested it ourselves, but we have spent some time with its pint-sized sibling (the Wonderboom 4) and it's one of our absolute favorites. We expect that the Megaboom offers similar features, but stepped up into a bigger package. It can pump out tunes for up to 20 hours on a full charge, is virtually indestructible thanks to IP67 waterproofing, and packs a full range driver for powerful 360-degree sound with balance, clarity, and impressive bass. As of Feb. 20, you can pick up the Megaboom 4 in black at its best price ever, just $135.44 at Amazon. That's 32% in savings.

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The Apple Studio Display is a premium monitor built for content creators. It's an all-aluminum 27-inch display with impressive 5K resolution, 600 nits of brightness, and support for 1 billion colors. It also has a built-in A13 chip that helps with image processing for the 8-megapixel camera, Spatial Audio, and Dolby Atmos support. "For Mac-centric content creators, the Studio Display is a stunning, plug-and-go 5K companion for a late-model Mac (especially the 2022 Mac Studio), but the pricing for the panel and its options is hard to swallow," our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) write in their review. Fortunately, if you've been eyeing it for awhile, it's on sale for $1,299.99 or 19% off its usual cost as of Feb. 20. That's still pretty hefty, but certainly beats the usual $1,599 price tag.

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If you're fully committed to a smart device lifestyle, the Amazon Echo Frames are for you. They look like regular prescription-ready glasses, but they're equipped with Alexa, so you can use them to control compatible smart home devices, ask the important questions, play music, stream podcasts, and take calls hands-free. No need to pop in earbuds. They'll last for up to 14 hours on a full charge, so you'll have to place them on the charging dock after a long work day. Choose from five glasses or four sunglasses styles — either way, they'll cost you just $179.99 at Amazon as of Feb. 20. That's up to 45% off, depending on which style you select.

Hisense 75-Inch U6N Mini-LED 4K Google TV Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 75-inch U6N Mini-LED 4K Google TV $598.00 at Amazon
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"With excellent color and contrast, a strong feature set, and a compellingly low price, the Hisense U6N is the best budget-friendly TV you can buy," according to our sister site PCMag's review. Its QLED panel and mini-LED backlight translate to impressive color and contrast. Plus, it's loaded with features like hands-free Google Assistant, Game Mode Plus, and AI Sports Mode. It's usually pretty affordable at just $997.99 for a 75-inch model, but as of Feb. 20, it's down to only $598. That's 40% in savings and its lowest price to date.

None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.

SAVE $40: As of Feb. 20, get the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids for $139.99, down from its usual price of $179.99, at Amazon. That's a discount of 22%.

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If you're a voracious reader, you probably already have a Kindle. It's a convenient way to devour tons of books, and with Kindle Unlimited, you've got a subscription to download tons of books to satisfy those cravings. It's not too late for your kids to follow in your footsteps, and a great way to engender a love of reading in your offspring is by gifting them their own. And right now, you can get one at a great price so you can feel good about what they're doing in their free time – and they can explore tons of awesome new stories.

As of Feb. 20, get the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids for $139.99, down from its usual price of $179.99. That's $40 off and a discount of 22%. This discount currently applies to the Cyber City and Starfish covers that come with the unit.

This is the latest model of Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite, with a 7-inch e-ink display complete with a higher contrast ration and 25% faster page turns than the previous model. It's waterproof, with an adjustable warm light and glare-free display, and it even has a set of parental controls that you can adjust to your liking while adding books from your account to your child's account so you can have control over what they read.

This particular purchase also comes with 6 months of Amazon Kids+, which offers unlimited access to kids' books and content, so you can give them free reign when you're comfortable to choose age-appropriate reading materials. If you're ready to send your kids off on their own reading journey, this is a great place to start, especially at a discount.

The automotive world is at a turning point, with several different routes leading towards zero-emissions transportation. While electric vehicles seem to be leading the charge for now, an enticing alternative comes in the form of hydrogen combustion vehicles.

Microsoft Word is a versatile tool for writing, editing, and formatting documents. While it's powerful on its own, you can boost your productivity even further by installing add-ins that enhance its functionality. Here are the best ones.

SAVE $102.75: The Sunny Health & Fitness magnetic rowing machine is on sale at Amazon for $147.23, down from the list price of $249.98. That's a 41% discount.

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Now that almost two month have gone by in 2025, it's not a bad idea to consider how those New Year's resolutions are going. There's still plenty of time left (10 months, in fact) to get in gear for feeling proud and accomplished about achieving those 2025 goals come Dec. 31. If you have fitness goals, but haven't loved heading to the gym, check out this great deal at Amazon.

As of Feb. 20, the Sunny Health & Fitness magnetic rowing machine is on sale for $147.23 at Amazon, down from the standard price of $249.98. That's a massive 41% discount that means you'll be saving $102.75.

When we consider the 10 months left in 2025 compared to the sale price of the Sunny Health & Fitness rowing machine, it boils down to under $15 per month to own a whole-body workout machine. That's likely less expensive than any gym membership and it comes with the convenience of zero commute time to your living room.

SEE ALSO: The 7 best Peloton alternatives for crushing those New Year's resolutions

One thing to always consider when looking into rowing machines is the seat comfort. Sunny Health & Fitness designed this model with an oversized and padded seat, making it a more enjoyable experience to get your cardio in.

The rowing machine's heavy-duty frame is suitable for bodies up to 285 pounds, and the magnetic tension is adjustable between 16 levels. The non-slip pedals keep your feet securely in place while the non-slip handlebars also make it easier to feel solid on the machine.

The digital monitor is a no-frills situation, but it gives you all the basic measurements like time, rowing count, and calories. Plus, there's a water bottle holder and a built-in device holder for your phone or tablet. Storage is also simple thanks to the foldable slide rail design and transportation wheels.

Instead of dropping thousands on a gym membership or a trendy stationary bicycle, grab the functional Sunny Health & Fitness rowing machine for a whole-body work out that'll cost you under $150.

Apple’s cheapest iPhone just got $170 more expensive. The iPhone 16e brings some big improvements to the budget end of the market, but its price hike will push it out of reach for many iPhone SE refugees.

Whether you’re a confirmed command line-dweller, or just terminal-curious, you’ve maybe wondered how easy it is to search the web with a simple text command. Well, Linux being Linux, there are several options at your disposal.

Want to upgrade the sound quality of your earbuds or headphones? There are two Android apps that I love for this. They don't need you to be an audiophile, and they require no technical knowledge, yet they produce amazing results.

If you've bought a new 4K monitor recently, you might have been puzzled by the array of ports on the back. HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C, and Thunderbolt are all commonplace now, but which is the best, and why?

SAVE $300: As of Feb. 20, the Apple Studio Display is on sale for $1,299.99 at Amazon. That's a 19% saving on the list price.

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If you're a MacBook user and you want to give your work setup an upgrade, you'll love this latest deal on the Apple Studio Display.

As of Feb. 20, this impressive monitor is reduced to $1,299.99 at Amazon, saving you $300 on list price. This deal is specific to the tilt-adjustable monitor with standard glass. This deal does not include AppleCare+.

SEE ALSO: Here's when you can preorder the new Apple iPhone 16e

The screen boasts a 27-inch 5K Retina display with 600 nits of brightness, P3 wide color, and support for a billion colors — so everything looks really high quality and vibrant. It’s got a 12MP Ultra Wide camera with Center Stage, meaning your video calls stay focused on you, even if you move around.

The three-mic system is seriously impressive, ensuring your voice comes through loud and clear, and the six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio delivers an immersive listening experience. Perfect for long calls or meetings, or watching movies and TV.

Connectivity-wise, you get one Thunderbolt 3 port and three USB-C ports, plus 96W of power delivery to keep your MacBook charged. And for added comfort, there’s an optional stand that lets you adjust both tilt and height.

You can find this great deal on the Apple Studio Display at Amazon.

Ever wondered when your Google account came into existence? It's surprisingly tricky to pinpoint that date, but there’s a round-about official way to find your Google account's birthday.

Despite what some billionaires might want, we aren't yet at the point where anyone can just book a ticket online to visit space, which means if you want to get a taste of the great beyond, you need to use some more mundane methods. Personally, these are some of the ways I've experienced outer space on Earth.

Oppo's Find N5, the world's thinnest book-style foldable phone, is now official.

The company teased the device back in January, but now it's officially launched globally. However, we currently only know the pricing in Singapore, where it starts at $2,499 SGD ($1,868).

That's 8.12 inches of screen real estate. Credit: Oppo

That's a lot of money for a smartphone, but the value proposition here is simple and probably resonates with a lot of people: The Oppo Find N5 is a powerful phone with a large battery, a huge, foldable display, and yet it's basically as thin as a regular phone when folded. At just 8.93 millimeters, it's just slightly thicker than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, which is 8.25 millimeters thick (despite, as you've probably noticed, not being foldable). And at 229 grams, the Oppo Find N5 is not the lightest phone around but it's definitely manageable.

SEE ALSO: Apple iPhone 16e doesn't have MagSafe, but there's a fix

It would all be in vain if the other specs didn't follow, but they do. Oppo Find N5 has an 8.12-inch main OLED display, and a 6.62-inch OLED cover display, both with a 120Hz refresh rate. Inside there's a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, paired with 12/16GB of RAM and 256/512/1,024GB of storage. On the back there's a triple camera system, with a 50-megapixel main shooter, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera; on the front, there's an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Finally, it's all powered by a massive, 5,600mAh battery with 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

You can tell friends it's not really a phone, but a very small laptop. Credit: Oppo

Other details of note include stereo speakers and IPX8/IPX9 water resistance (Oppo says it's the first foldable phone that has been tested to withstand water jets at extreme temperatures).

Oppo Find N5 is launching with Android 15, paired with Oppo's ColorOS 15.

The Oppo Find N5 becomes available for pre-order on Feb. 21, with global availability starting on Feb. 28.

In less than two weeks, Mobile World Congress will kick off in Barcelona, and remind us all that phones can still be exciting. Well, hopefully.

The world's premier mobile industry event, MWC was hurt pretty badly during the COVID pandemic, and it even went away entirely in 2020. But it's been slowly returning to form ever since, and this year is poised to be pretty interesting.

MWC 2025: What, where and when

The MWC, or Mobile World Congress, is a large mobile industry event held annually in Barcelona, typically with more than a hundred thousand visitors. It's essentially an enormous business meeting for mobile industry folks, but a lot of mobile phone makers and consumer electronics companies take the stage in Barcelona's massive Fira Gran Via venue to announce new products, and this is where we come in.

Here at Mashable, we've been covering MWC for 15 years, and we'll be there in person once again to sift through all of the new phones and gadgets and report back on the most interesting ones.

This year, MWC is held from March 3 to March 6 (Monday to Thursday). But some announcements typically come one or two days ahead of the actual event, so stay tuned for news on Saturday and Sunday.

By the way, if you're in Barcelona and want to attend the MWC as a regular visitor, you can do so: Tickets for the event start from 989 euros ($1,028), and can be bought here.

MWC 2025: What to expectXiaomi

In the past couple of years, Xiaomi has taken the lead at MWC, being one of the largest smartphone makers to launch their flagship devices during the event. This year, the company's got an event scheduled for Sunday, and we strongly suspect we'll see the company's new flagship for Europe. This will likely be the Xiaomi 15, which has already launched in China, but it's possible that we see a more powerful variant, too.

Xiaomi 15 (pictured) is already out in China, and now it's probably going global. Credit: Xiaomi

If the Xiaomi 15 Ultra does make an appearance, you can expect it to be more camera than phone, with monster specs all around and a different design from the regular Xiaomi 15.

Nothing

There are no huge surprises here, as Nothing has already sent out invites for the Phone (3a) (that's Nothing's more affordable series of phones). We can once again expect to see a partially see-through, cleverly designed Android phone that's good value for the money.

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The only mystery here is whether the company will also launch something else during the event; the official invite is for "Phone (3a) Series," so perhaps we'll see more than variant?

Samsung

Will Samsung have people in Barcelona for the MWC? Absolutely. But will the company have a big event there? Probably not, as we haven't seen much in way of invites, announcements, teasers, or leaks.

It's going to be thin. Credit: Samsung

Still, the company always makes sure it brings something new to the MWC. Last year, we've got our first glimpse of the Samsung Galaxy Ring. This year, the gadget everyone wants to see is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the super slim new flagship which was teased back in January; we're not holding our breath for that one, but it's a possibility.

Honor

Honor has an event scheduled for Sunday, March 2, and we presume the company's going to show new gadgets in Barcelona.

Last year, Honor launched the Magic6 Pro and the Honor MagicBook Pro 16 laptop.

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This year, however, the company is about to unveil something called the Honor Alpha Plan, and whatever it is, it'll have a lot to do with AI.

TCL TCL's NXTPAPER phones are due for an upgrade. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable

China's TCL always has a presence in Barcelona, and it typically brings a ton of new phones and tablets to the show. We expect to see more of those snazzy NXTPAPER phones, which are as easy on the eyes as e-readers, but as capable as regular phones.

Nokia (HMD Global)

Ever since the Nokia brand was acquired by HMD Global, the company keeps returning to MWC to scratch our nostalgia itch with a legendary Nokia do-over, and launch a couple of affordable phones on the side as well. We're not sure what HMD's got cooking for 2025, but we'll be there in Barcelona to find out.

HMD Global is hosting an event on Sunday, March 2. Credit: HMD Global

The company has an event scheduled for March 2, so expect to see some new Nokias on the date.

Lenovo

Lenovo is the king of weird laptops. Last year, the company brought a transparent laptop to Barcelona, and while we weren't quite convinced that the see-through bit was useful, it sure as heck was cool to look at.

Is this the new Lenovo laptop? We sure hope it is. Credit: Evan Blass

This year, rumors say Lenovo will unveil the ThinkBook Flip AI, a laptop with a gigantic, foldable display. Now that's something we could put to good use.

Lenovo's subsidiary Motorola also tends to bring cool stuff to Barcelona every year. In 2024, it was this bendy phone-that's-also-a-bracelet thingie, so we're pretty hyped to see what that company's been working on since.

MWC 2025: Anything else?

Oh, yes. The MWC is a high-tech event with tons of stuff like robots, cars, and AI-related announcements. In fact, we bet that every single company that's exhibiting will mention the words "artificial intelligence" at least once, if not seventy hundred times. Last year, we've seen some really cool stuff, including Xiaomi's CyberDog 2 that can do backflips, a bendy Motorola phone, and MediaTek's seriously impressive AI image generation demo. We expect to see more cool gadgets like these this year, too.

Most of the time, when you buy a Blu-ray version of a movie or TV show, it's just the physical version of the same show you saw in theaters or on TV. However, in the world of anime, Blu-ray releases are often significantly reworked, which means you shouldn't snub owning your favorite show on disc.

SAVE $100: As of Feb. 20, the Sennheiser Accentum headphones are on sale for $99.95 at Amazon. That's 50% off their list price of $199.95.

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For those who frequently listen to music, audiobooks, podcasts, and more, it's important to have solid headphones that offer a comfortable fit and a long battery life to keep you going. If you're looking to get new headphones but don't want to drop a lot of cash on them, look no further than Amazon. At the moment you can score the sleek Sennheiser Accentum headphones there for 50% off their list price.

This has dropped their price tag down to $99.95 from $199.95. This also marks the lowest-ever price for these headphones, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel, making now a great time to jump on this deal. However, they're currently marked as a limited-time deal, which means the discount may not stick around for long. So act fast to score these headphones at their lowest-ever price before the offer disappears.

SEE ALSO: For gym rats and picky audiophiles alike, these are the 7 best headphones of 2025

The Sennheiser Accentums provide excellent sound quality and even feature Hybrid Active Noise Cancelation. With this, you can focus in on what you're listening to and tune out the world around you, or be a bit more aware of your surroundings without missing a beat with their Transparency Mode. These headphones will keep the party going for a long time, too, offering up to 50 hours of playtime.

This deal won't last for long, so don't miss out on 50% off the Sennheiser Accentum headphones at Amazon.

Looking for even more headphone and earbud deals? There are quite a few worth checking out right now. Also at Amazon, you can save on the Sonos Ace headphones and, if you're looking for new earbuds, the Beats Studio Buds are on sale there right now alongside the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2.