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5 fast and functional 3D printing projects to make this weekend (February 27 - March 1)

How-To Geek - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 18:45

Not everything needs to be an hours-long project. Sometimes you just want to 3D print an item and have it in your hands in an hour or less. Sometimes the “project” is little more than bulk-printing a bunch of items and putting them all around your house.

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Camping season is around the corner — grab this Anker Solix C800x power station for over 40% off

Mashable - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 18:38

SAVE $269: As of Feb. 27, the Anker Solix C800x portable power station is on sale for just $379.99 at Amazon. That's over 40% off its list price of $649.

Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C800x portable power station $379.99 at Amazon
$649 Save $269.01   Get Deal

There may still be snow on the ground outside, but spring is only a few short weeks away. That means camping season is just around the corner. You can prepare yourself for those off-grid adventures to come by snagging a portable power station. Better yet, you can save some money by thinking ahead.

As of Feb. 27, the Anker Solix C800x portable power station is down to just $379.99 at Amazon. That's $269 cheaper than usual and almost down to its record low, making it an excellent time to grab it.

With a built-in lightbar, a three-mode camping light that packs into the top of the power station, 768Wh and 1200W rated power, and enough ports to plug in up to 10 devices at once, the Solix C800x makes a great companion for off-grid living. You can charge it up with a traditional outlet, a solar panel (sold separately), or a car port for convenience. And since it's just 24 pounds, it's easy to take with you on the move.

If you want to stay powered up this camping season, a portable power station is a smart investment. While it's not exactly cheap, this 41% off deal makes it much easier on the wallet.

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The Kia Niro is both the cheapest and the most efficient hybrid SUV in America

How-To Geek - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 18:31

Hybrid SUVs are usually marketed as fuel-saving alternatives, but affordability often takes a back seat to technology and features. In today’s market, finding a vehicle that delivers outstanding efficiency without pushing past budget limits is becoming increasingly rare. Yet one compact hybrid SUV manages to lead on both fronts, offering class-leading fuel economy while remaining the most affordable option in its segment.

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Spotify is trying to make audiobooks more like podcasts

How-To Geek - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 18:27

Spotify is obviously best known for music streaming, but it’s recently been making a huge push into audiobooks. Over the last year, the streaming service has added several features that bring it up to speed with and even go beyond Audible. The latest addition lets you see charts for books just like you can for podcasts.

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Watch these now—Everything leaving Netflix in March

How-To Geek - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 18:20

Netflix is the world's largest streaming service, chock full of its own award-winning original movies and shows, as well as titles it picks up from other studios. But when things get crowded each month with all the lovely new content coming in, and some of the licensed stuff starts to expire, it's time to trim things down. And that means you'd better hop to it and watch all these movies and shows leaving the service in March, before it's too late.

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The Pokémon TCG Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box is at its best-ever price on Amazon for Pokémon Day

Mashable - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 18:18

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box is being sold for $119.99 at Amazon — marking the lowest-ever price for the expansion’s newly released ETB.

Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box $119.99 at Amazon
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Getting the latest ETB in the Pokémon trading card game is as challenging as it’s ever been, but Amazon is currently the best of the leading retailers out there. As of Feb. 27, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box is available for $119.99 at Amazon, landing at its lowest price since launch.

Prices have been fluctuating compared to the other big retailers, but Amazon currently has the competition beat by far — along with only being $2.46 above market price at the time of writing. Walmart is selling Ascended Heroes ETBs for $149.99, TCGplayer for $199.95, and Target for a massive $299.99.

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Centered around Mega Dragonite ex and the dawn of Mega Evolution in the Pokémon X & Y and Pokémon Legends: Z-A eras of the Kalos region, Ascended Heroes brings back Mega Evolved Pokémon ex cards alongside Trainer’s Pokémon and Stellar Tera Pokémon ex cards. 

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

We expect these to sell out very soon, so act fast to secure this low price.

To save even more on Elite Trainer Boxes, you can still grab The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution ETB for just under $95 at Amazon. Meanwhile, the Pokémon TCG Pokémon Day 2026 Collection is still available for under $40 at Amazon — a great collection for celebrating the franchise’s 30th anniversary.

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Warning: The Gen 10 Pokémon starters will give you major cute aggression

Mashable - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 18:17

Three hot new bombshells have entered the Pokémon villa.

During its 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents livestream, The Pokémon Company officially unveiled two new paired games, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, the franchise's 10th mainline generation. Within minutes of the reveal, the online conversation swerved hard in one direction: the adorable starters.

SEE ALSO: 10 of the weirdest little freaks in Pokémon history

Set in a brand-new, island-dotted region surrounded by a vast, glittering sea, Winds and Waves promise open-water exploration and tropical flair. But while the developers were showing off sweeping ocean vistas, fans were busy zooming in on three small, extremely marketable creatures.

Meet the new icons.

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Browt, the grass-type starter, is a round little bird with the energy of someone who's already read your text and decided not to reply. This is an angry little puffball with full Eugene Levy-level eyebrows, aggressively arched with "say that again" energy, and fans immediately clocked it as the chaotic contender of the trio. It's giving Angry Birds. It's giving tiny union rep. It's giving "don't talk to me before I photosynthesize."

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Then there's Pombon, the fire-type Pomeranian who looks like it would absolutely commit arson but in a cute way. All fluff and spark, Pombon feels genetically engineered to dominate plush sales and social media edits. The fire-dog lineage is a sacred one in Pokémon history, and fans were quick to declare this tiny blaze ball their ride-or-die little guy.

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And finally, Gecqua, the water-type lizard with eyes nearly the size of its head and lashes that deserve their own beauty sponsorship. Gecqua doesn't blink; it poses. It's wide-eyed but fierce, adorable but dramatic. If confidence were a starter stat, Gecqua would be maxed out.

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Even the reveal of two tropical-styled versions of Pikachu — one rocking sunglasses, a floral shirt, and a sunhat, the other sporting a cap and dress — struggled to compete with the starter frenzy. Normally, special Pikachu forms would dominate the discourse. This time? Supporting cast.

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Thirty years after Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green first launched in Japan, Generation 10 has arrived with island vibes and ocean horizons. But if the immediate internet reaction is any indication, the real waves are being made by one grumpy grass bird, one chaotic fire pom, and one water lizard diva.

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3 hot Netflix documentaries to watch this weekend (February 27 - March 1)

How-To Geek - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 18:15

Netflix has more documentaries and docuseries than you can shake a remote at, and there are always new ones being added, which is awesome when you're in a curious mood, but brutal when you just want to find something to watch. I'm here to make that easy for you.

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Save over $50 on the Soundcore Work, an in-your-pocket translator and notetaker

Mashable - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 18:12

SAVE $59: As of Feb. 27, get the Soundcore Work, a pocket-sized translator and transcription tool, for just $99.95. That takes 37% off its list price of $159, saving you $59.05.

Opens in a new window Credit: Soundcore Soundcore Work $99.95 at Amazon
$159 Save $59.05   Get Deal

Being a reporter fills my days with fast-paced work, spotting trends, tracking new product releases, and testing the latest tech. Perhaps my favorite part of the job is when I get to talk to people, getting background or interviewing for a feature. Unfortunately, once the rush of the interview is over, I have to face the tedious task of transcribing. That's why the Soundcore Work is such a genius device.

The Soundcore Work is a coin-sized voice recorder powered by AI. It records conversations, translating and transcribing them as needed. All recording are encrypted with AES-256 and stored locally on the device. But best of all, you can find the device on sale now.

The Soundcore Work is now $99.95 at Amazon. That knocks $59.05 off its $159 list price. That's the best price we've spotted on the device, meaning it's a great time to buy.

The Soundcore Work comes with a six free months of a pro membership, which you need to operate the device. After the trial, it's $15.99 a month or $99.99 a year, which gets you 1,200 minutes of transcription every month.

Shop the Soundcore Work at Amazon now and get it for its lowest price ever of $99.95.

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Your Android phone already has a minimal phone built-in

How-To Geek - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 18:01

More and more people are looking for a break from screens and endless notifications. The good news is you might already have everything you need to build your own “minimalist phone,” and it’s already right there in your pocket.

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I’m tired of Apple treating my expensive accessories like e-waste

How-To Geek - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 18:00

If you’re like me, you’ve probably collected a pile of accessories for your Apple devices. No matter which device you own, there’s always an accessory explicitly made for it. The problem comes when it’s time to upgrade. Suddenly, those accessories may no longer be compatible, and Apple doesn't care.

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The $10 2TB flash drive scam: How hacked USB controllers silently overwrite your data

How-To Geek - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 17:45

If you spot a really good deal on a USB flash drive, you might be tempted to shop. I'm here to tell you: Stop for a second.

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Score Asuss burn-in-proof 34-inch OLED gaming monitor for a record-low price

Mashable - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 17:33

SAVE 20%: As of Feb. 27, you can get the Asus ROG Strix 34-inch ultrawide OLED HDR gaming monitor (XG34WCDG) for $797.35, down from $999, at Amazon. That's a 20% discount or $201.65 savings. It's also a new record-low price!

ASUS ROG Strix 34-inch ultrawide OLED HDR gaming monitor (XG34WCDG) $797.35 at Amazon
$999 Save $201.65   Get Deal at Amazon

Dropping a thousand dollars on an OLED monitor only to ruin it with screen burn-in a year later is a very real, very valid fear. But Asus built a smart workaround into this ultrawide display, and it just so happens to be on sale.

SEE ALSO: Pre-order LG's 52-inch gaming monitor and get a $200 gift card

As of Feb. 27, you can get the Asus ROG Strix 34-inch ultrawide OLED HDR gaming monitor (XG34WCDG) for $797.35, down from $999, at Amazon. That's a 20% discount or $201.65 savings. It's also a new record-low price, according to our trusty price tracker, CamelCamelCamel.

This gaming monitor features a 3440x1440 QD-OLED panel with a 175Hz refresh rate and a 0.03ms response time to keep your gameplay smooth. There's also an OLED Care Pro proximity sensor that detects when you walk away and automatically turns the screen black to prevent burn-in. And because the color accuracy is so high (it features true 10-bit color and VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black compliance), it doubles as a great screen for photo and video editing. They even throw in a free three-month subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud to prove it.

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Stop reading raw logs: Use these terminal tools to visualize your data instead

How-To Geek - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 17:31

If you spend significant time debugging systems, analyzing servers, or reviewing application behavior, you know that logs are the most valuable and most exhausting part of your workflow. They are detailed, precise, and completely chaotic depending on your system’s temperament that day. I have stared at hundreds of GB of logs in a single session, watching lines scroll past like a waterfall.

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RISC-V Linux will be ready for wide adoption in 2026, says Canonical

How-To Geek - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 17:19

RISC-V is the hot new CPU architecture on the block, with the potential to displace x86 and ARM processors in everything from tablets to servers. Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu Linux, says RISC-V computing will be ready for the masses in 2026.

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3 essential Home Assistant projects to try this weekend (February 27 - March 1)

How-To Geek - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 17:15

Smart home automation is fun, but it can also have a serious side. You can use Home Assistant to help protect you and your home. Here are some safety-focused projects you might want to try out this weekend.

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The top 3 TV deals to shop this weekend: Save up to $1,000 on Samsung, TCL, and Hisense

Mashable - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 17:13
The top three TV deals to shop this weekend: TCL 75-inch QM6K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $797.99 (save $502) Get Deal Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini LED ULED 4K TV $899.99 (save $398) Get Deal Samsung 65-inch The Frame Pro Neo QLED 4K TV $1,497.99 (save $702) Get Deal

So you've decided it's time to upgrade your crappy old TV. While we're not traditionally in the best season for great deals, I've found a few options to make your upgrade process a bit easier on your bank account. With new TVs announced at CES 2026 making their debuts this coming spring, a lot of our favorite releases from 2025 are already dropping down to record-low prices (or close to it).

I've rounded up the top three TV deals I could find heading into the weekend, with savings up to $1,100. Make note that while only one specific size of each TV is highlighted, most other sizes of each model are also discounted. Just click through to the different sizes on the product pages for more details.

Best TCL TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 75-inch QM6K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $797.99 at Amazon
$1,299.99 Save $502   Get Deal Why we like it

Not only did we name TCL's QM6K the "best budget mini LED TV," but our friends at CNET (also owned by Ziff Davis) dubbed it the "best TV under $1,000 in 2025." Buy this TV if you want impressive picture quality with vibrant colors, a smooth Google TV streaming interface, a solid refresh rate for gaming (144Hz), and an excellent price tag. Under $800 for a 75-inch Mini LED QLED TV is honestly a steal. Mashable's own TV expert Leah Stodart recently bought this TV herself and can't say enough great things.

Best Hisense TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini LED ULED 4K TV $899.99 at Amazon
$1,999.99 Save $1,100   Get Deal Why we like it

Most of the time, we see really stellar TV deals sell out as fast as they appeared. That's not the case for the 75-inch Hisense U7 Mini LED TV. We featured this "ultimate mid-premium" model from 2025 last week, but it's still down to just $899.99 at Amazon if you missed it. It's list price is actually near $2,000 (which you can see on the Best Buy website), which means this is an even bigger deal than Amazon is letting on. Standout features of the U7 include Mini LED backlighting with an AGLR-Antiglare low-reflection panel, up to 3,000 nits of brightness, and HDR10, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos. Plus, it features an impressive 165Hz refresh rate, which makes it a top pick for gamers.

Best Samsung TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch The Frame Pro Neo QLED 4K TV $1,497.99 at Amazon
$2,199.99 Save $702.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Samsung's The Frame's claim to fame is its ability to look just like framed wall art when the TV's not on. The Frame Pro, released in 2025, takes the original Frame's features up a notch. It's the first model to use Samsung's most premium QLED tech — dubbed Neo QLED. It offers more precise lighting, as there are significantly more mini LEDs and they can be individually controlled. It's also the first Frame model that can connect to a console or cable box wirelessly, allowing it to be completely wire-free for the true framed art experience. The 65-inch model is the sweet spot for most people and heading into the weekend, you can officially grab it for its best price ever.

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3 insightful Prime Video shows to binge this weekend (February 27 - March 1)

How-To Geek - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 17:00

Who's up for some insightful entertainment on Amazon Prime Video this weekend? I'm super excited because one of my absolute favorite TV shows on the planet is finally available to stream again, and it hasn't been for quite some time now. Don't worry; you know I've included it below in my recommendations.

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Why the redesigned 2026 Lexus IS is worth trusting

How-To Geek - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 16:45

Reliability is front and center for car shoppers in 2026, especially in the luxury space. With prices climbing and depreciation hitting harder than ever, more buyers are planning to hang on to their cars instead of flipping them after a few years.

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Get the 65-inch Samsung The Frame Pro for $600 less at Amazon

Mashable - Fri, 02/27/2026 - 16:44

SAVE 29%: As of Feb. 27, you can get the 65-inch Samsung The Frame Pro LED Smart TV (LS03FW, 2025) for $1,497.99, down from $2,097.99, at Amazon. That's a 29% discount or $600 savings. It's also the lowest price we've tracked to date!

65-inch Samsung The Frame Pro LED Smart TV (LS03FW, 2025) $1,497.99 at Amazon
$2,097.99 Save $600.00   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Best Buy

To say I despise the look of a giant TV sitting at the front of my living room would be putting it lightly. It's just not my idea of a relaxing setting. That's why I've always loved the concept of Samsung's The Frame TV. It's designed to blend in with your decor and doubles as a piece of art when it's not on.

As of Feb. 27, you can get the 65-inch Samsung The Frame Pro LED Smart TV (LS03FW, 2025) for $1,497.99, down from $2,097.99, at Amazon. That's a 29% discount or $600 savings. It's also the lowest price we've tracked to date!

SEE ALSO: The Samsung Frame Pro is finally here: What to know about the most advanced art TV yet

The 2025 Frame Pro upgrades the standard viewing experience with a virtually glare-free screen featuring a subtle matte texture that makes the digital artwork look like a real, physical print. When you aren't watching your favorite shows, it shifts into Art Mode, which lets you display a curated collection of museum-worthy pieces from the Art Store or even upload your own photos. Bonus: It comes with a Slim Fit Wall Mount to ensure the TV hangs nearly flush against your wall.

It uses a Neo QLED panel with mini LEDs for precise lighting, and it features a Wireless One Connect hub so you can hide all your messy cables away from the screen itself. It's basically the most aesthetic TV on the market.

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