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The fact that we have 3D printers in our homes is already something that would blow my teenage sci-fi loving mind, but now you can buy systems that not only print in 3D, but can do laser cutting, engraving, and even milling. On paper, this sounds like the perfect solution for small home workshops, or anyone who wants to tinker.

The popular eBook reader and manager app Calibre just got a big update. Calibre 9.0 is now rolling out with a new bookshelf view, more editing options, and much more.

I self-host almost every service I use in my homelab. If I can self-host it, chances are, I do—except for passwords. I refuse to self-host my password manager, and find that a hosted password manager gives me the peace of mind I need for my digital life.

The developers behind several Linux distributions and software that target gamers as their primary users have announced the creation of a coordinated development mission they're calling the Open Gaming Collective. The collective's aim is to unify efforts to avoid duplicating each other's work and to generally strengthen the Linux gaming ecosystem.

Travelers who are concerned about their network connectivity often think that they need a dedicated travel router, but in reality, an old Android phone can do the same job—and sometimes even better. Before spending money on extra hardware, you should consider putting your old phone to work as a portable hotspot instead.

When it comes to self-care and overall health, staying hydrated is at the top of the list (in addition to getting good sleep). But actually chugging down those ounces of H2O is sometimes challenging. As silly as it seems, having a water bottle you love can make staying hydrated way easier. And Mashable's favorite water bottle, the viral Owala FreeSip, just got a major upgrade with the addition of Owala Tattoos.

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Shop any Owala bottle or pet bowl, and you can now choose to engrave, print, or add a full sleeve to your water bottle. And maybe best of all, this addition only costs $10. Here's how to design your very own emotional support Owala bottle. Keep in mind, creating a customized bottle for a friend could win the best gift award.

Customization options with Owala Tattoos

Owala is giving us free creative range to add something permanent to our water bottles. The Owala Tattoos parlor allows for engraving, printing, or adding a full sleeve to the range of Owala products.

The laser engraving option etches text, a logo, or artwork into the bottle for a finish you can physically feel. You can also add more than one engraving element to the bottle without the price increasing. I added both text and an Owala Tattoo to a single bottle and adjusted the placement so the two didn't overlap.

I'm no graphic designer, but these were a joy to create. Credit: Screenshot: Owala

The print option on an Owala gives you access to the expansive tattoo artwork library, which includes nature, animals, holiday themes, and way more. You can add artwork to both the front and the back of the bottle.

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The full sleeve Owala Tattoo option wraps around the two larger FreeSip bottles (32 and 40-ounce), FreeSip Twists, 24-ounce Tumblers, and 12-ounce Kids Tumblers. The full sleeve catalogue has the smallest library of options, with 22 designs available. You can also upload your own designs and artwork to add to an Owala bottle.

Not all bottles are eligible to customize with the full selection of options. For example, you can only engrave the Owala Pet Bowl and the 40-ounce FreeSip Tumbler, meaning you can't add art or a full sleeve to these products. You also need to choose either engraving or adding art to a bottle, since it's not possible to add both to a single product.

A butter Owala FreeSip. Come on. Credit: Screenshot: Owala How to make your own Owala bottle

Owala has made crafting your own customized water bottle a breeze and actually really fun to play around with. Just head to the Owala Tattoo landing page and scroll through the list of bottle options that range in size and price. You can also customize kids' bottles.

How much does customizing an Owala cost?

There's great news on the pricing front because Owala Tattoos are way cheaper than tattoos IRL, and as a bonus, they're painless. Customizing a bottle comes with a flat $10 price tag. That means a 32-ounce FreeSip will go from its standard price of $34.99 to $44.99 for the addition of color print, engraving, or adding your own design. And remember, you can add more than one piece of art or engraving to a single bottle, so go wild because you'll still be paying the $10 fee regardless of a single or a double design.

Keep in mind it's not possible to return or exchange Owala Tattoo bottles since they're customized.

SAVE $403: As of Jan. 30, the LG 65-inch QNED85A Mini LED 4K TV is on sale for just $796.99 at Amazon and Best Buy. That's a savings of over $400 or about 34%.

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Upgrading your TV starts by selecting the right size. If you're unsure which option to go with, we find that 65 inches is typically the sweet spot for most folks. Next up, choose a brand. There are tons of options, but we're big fans of LG for its range of sizes and prices and its superior picture quality. If you need a little nudge in the right direction, we recommend checking out the LG 65-inch QNED85A TV, which is on sale for over $400 off this weekend.

As of Jan. 30, the LG 65-inch QNED85A Mini LED 4K TV is down to just $796.99 at both Amazon and Best Buy. That's about 34% off its original list price of $1,199.99 (Amazon actually cuts the savings short with its discounted list price).

A CES 2025 debut, the LG 85A is a mid-range Mini LED TV that delivers a heavy dose of AI to enhance picture and audio. It features an Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen2, which can find the perfect HDR and brightness settings for whatever you're watching, while boosting dialogue over background noise and refining your sound to suit your style. The included AI Magic Remote also offers content recommendations and viewing choices, a generative AI gallery to transform your TV into art, and picture and audio customization options.

Gamers will appreciate the 120Hz native refresh rate and VRR 144Hz refresh rate, as well as AMD FreeSync Premium, and LG Game Optimizer. Meanwhile, cinephiles will love that Filmmaker Mode automatically preserves the director's original colors, settings, and frame rates for the ultimate cinematic experience.

TV deals like this tend to move pretty fast. So if you want to secure the LG 65-inch QNED85A for over $400 off, we suggest adding it to your cart ASAP.

In Linux communities, especially among those new to the scene, I often see people hailing Linux as a security powerhouse in contrast to other operating systems. They imply that switching to Linux gives you some kind of shield of armor against common threats.

SAVE $200: As of Jan. 30, get the Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar for $899 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,099. That's a discount of 18%.

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If you're a big proponent of staying in and enjoying your favorite movies and TV shows at home, a soundbar can make a huge difference. It can help to better immerse you in whatever you're watching by giving you crisp treble and deep bass that puts you in the middle of the music. To give you a more complete entertainment system, you might want to splurge on this model we found that's available at an excellent price.

As of Jan. 30, get the Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar for $899 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,099. That's a discount of 18%.

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This soundbar can be used alone or paired with other Sonos speakers to give you fuller sound and a complete package, all with excellent, crystal clear audio. It uses Sound Motion technology to give you deeper bass while keeping the physical bar itself super slim.

With 9.1.4 spatial audio powered by Dolby Atmos, it also helps you feel like you're right in the middle of the action as well, with sound coming at you from every corner. Plus, it's super simple to set up and you don't need any complicated wiring to get it ready to go.

With the stamp of approval from Mashable's Timothy Beck Werth and a 4.8 review score, this is one soundbar you won't regret adding to your tech stack. But if you're going to get one, make sure you do so while it's on sale for this fantastic price.

Linux isn't necessarily "harder" than Windows, it's just different. Just like visiting another country, you need to adapt to the laws of the land. While a lot of your experiences with Windows translate well into the world of Linux, if you don't shake these habits your data, and even your whole system, could end up in a very bad spot.

Out of Sight Mounting Solutions was engineered to solve a problem traditional mantle mounts can’t: they force TVs to be mounted too high to clear the mantle, ruining sight lines and aesthetics. Our patented pivoting geometry allows the TV to mount dramatically lower, clear deeper mantels, and retract into a near-flush position, without motors, electronics, or maintenance-heavy components.

SAVE 31%: As of Jan. 30, you can get the Lego Looney Tunes Sweetheart Tweety Bird (40824) for $23.99, down from $34.99, at Amazon. That's a 31% discount or $11 savings.

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Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and if you're looking for a gift that'll last longer than a bouquet of roses, this Looney Tunes-themed Lego set is an adorable alternative, and right now, it’s down to a price that makes it an easy "add to cart."

As of Jan. 30, you can get the Lego Looney Tunes Sweetheart Tweety Bird (40824) for $23.99, down from $34.99, at Amazon. That's a 31% discount or $11 savings.

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With 412 pieces and two building modes, it's ideal for kids 12 or older (or nostalgic adults). You can pose Tweety as a classic romantic holding a flower bouquet, or switch it up to a "Cupid" mode where he stands on a cloud pedestal with a bow and arrow. Once assembled, the figure stands 6.5 inches tall and features a posable head, wings, and tail, so it looks great on a desk or bookshelf without taking up too much space. Plus, with Prime delivery, it'll arrive well before Feb. 14.

Prime Video's documentaries can be a bit sneaky, especially when you're looking for a lineup with a bit of range. With a bit of digging, you can find some sweet spots to make for an interesting watch.

On Jan. 30, 2026, Apple TV announced when their neo-noir series Sugar will return: June 19, 2026.

Speaking of returns, Colin Farrell, who headlines and serves as executive producer on Sugar, is back as private eye John Sugar. And according to Apple TV's official log line, he's got a new mystery to tackle, along with some old emotional scars.

"John Sugar returns for a new case, tracking the troubled older brother of an up-and-coming local boxer as his search for his beloved missing sister continues. As the investigation expands into a city-wide conspiracy with sinister intentions, Sugar must reckon with himself to answer the question –– how far will he go to do what’s right?"

For more of a sense of what Apple's got cooking with Sugar Season 2, take a look at the newly released images below:

Laura Donnelly and Colin Farrell in “Sugar” season two, premiering globally on Apple TV on June 19. Credit: A24 Credit: Apple TV

How to watch: Sugar Season 1 is now streaming on Apple TV, Season 2 will premiere on June 19, 2026.

Some Home Assistant projects can make a big impact on your smart home without a huge amount of effort. Others take a little more time, but the end results can be equally impressive. However much free time you have this weekend, there's a project you can try.

The February Full Moon is almost here, and fittingly it’s called the Snow Moon; perfect for the winter weather much of the country has been experiencing. Keep reading to find out more about this month's moon, and when you can see it.

When is the February Full Moon?

February's Full Moon will occur on Sunday, Feb. 1. Time and Date estimates it will peak at 5:09 p.m. ET.

What is the February Full Moon called?

Full Moons all have different names, and February's Moon is known as the Snow Moon according to Royal Museums Greenwich. There's not a lot of mystery behind this name, since February is often the snowiest month of the year.

When is the next Full Moon?

The next Full Moon is predicted to take place on March 3, 2026. This will also be a total lunar eclipse in parts of the world, including North America.

What are the lunar phases?

The Full Moon is one of the eight stages in the Moon’s 29.5-day cycle as it orbits Earth. Each phase reflects how much of the Moon’s surface is illuminated from what we can see on Earth. We always face the same side of the Moon, but as it travels around Earth, the angle of sunlight changes, which is why it sometimes appears full, sometimes half-lit, and sometimes nearly invisible.

The phases are:

• New Moon — The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

• Waxing Crescent — A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

• First Quarter — Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.

• Waxing Gibbous — More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

• Full Moon — The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.

• Waning Gibbous — The moon starts losing light on the right side.

• Last Quarter (or Third Quarter) — Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.

• Waning Crescent — A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

Have you noticed the Moon is getting a little bigger each night this week? That's because of where we are in the lunar cycle, a 29.5 cycle of the Moon's phases. Right now, we're just a few days away from the Full Moon. After this point, it will start getting smaller each night.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Friday, Jan. 30, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 92% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.

The Moon is so close to being full, so there's plenty to see. If you don't have any visual aids, you can still enjoy glimpses of the Mares Imbrium, Fecunditatis, and Crisium.With binoculars, you'll also be able to see the Gassendi Crater, Mare Frigoris, and Posidonius Crater. With a telescope, you should also be able to spot the Apollo 11 landing spot, Gruithuisen Domes, and Rima Hyginus.

When is the next Full Moon?

The next Full Moon will be on Feb. 1. The last full moon was on Jan. 3.

What are Moon phases?

According to NASA, the lunar cycle lasts around 29.5 days. This is how long the Moon takes to travel once around Earth. Over that period, it passes through eight recognised phases. The same side of the Moon always faces our planet, however the portion that appears lit changes as the Moon moves along its orbit. The amount of sunlight reaching the Moon is what makes it appear full, partially illuminated, or almost invisible at different points in the cycle. The eight lunar phases are:

New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

Dropout fans know Vic Michaelis as a mastermind of cringe comedy, whether they are badgering Sam Reich for a dollar on Game Changer, playing a fictional version of themselves for the interview improv show Very Important People, or joining Dimension 20 as a death-focused "dusty do-gooder" in Gladlands. But with Michaelis' role on the new Peacock series Ponies, they take their sharp wit to 1977 Russia, playing the frustrated office manager for the U.S. Embassy in Moscow.

Michaelis visited Mashable's Say More couch to talk all of this and more with Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko. In the video above, they dig into Vic's pitch for Game Changer's version of Shark Tank. In the episode, called "Fool's Gold," contestants are pitched videos that could go viral. While some involved goofy animation and breast milk taste tests, Michaelis pitched that Brennan Lee Mulligan quit Dropout to make American Girl Doll shoes.

"You take the thing people love most and the thing they fear most," they said of the pitch, noting, "Sam said pitch three to five ideas. And I said, 'I have one, and if you don't want to do it, then I don't want to come on the show.'"

The resulting video didn't just make waves on TikTok and Instagram, where fans were frantic about the joke and whether or not it was real. News of the fake resignation hit Google in the form of an Easter egg, which rained little shoes when you googled "Brennan Lee Mulligan."

In the full episode of Say More, available on YouTube, Michaelis speaks more on that particular moment of internet breakery. Above, they also reveal that it was either going to be American Girl Dolls or the Sylvanians (aka Calico Critters). "I ended up doing a bunch of research on what brand was most likely to interact with the video," Michaelis explained. "I had narrowed it down to Sylvanian dolls and American Girl Dolls."

We all know what went down with the Sylvanian dolls, right? A content creator called Sylvanian Drama went viral for using the dolls to create scandalous stories for TikTok, and then was sued by the toymaker in July of 2025.

"That lawsuit against that amazing Sylvanian Drama creator happened immediately after the episode dropped," Michaelis recounted, "or like right before it was supposed to come out. So, I was like 'Thank God' [I went with American Girl Dolls]."

Michaelis also touches on how their gag about Evelyn Tucci, who they claimed on Game Changer is the actor Stanley Tucci's paternal grandmother, has found new life online. Plus, they told Mashable about how their real-life background in martial arts came into play on Ponies. OK, so a kick-to-the-throat attack was cut from Season 1. But could we see Michaelis' black belt skills in Season 2? Here's hoping.

For more from Michaelis on Very Important People, Dimension 20, and the unexpected connection between Game Changer, Heated Rivalry, and Ponies, check out the full Say More episode on YouTube.

Ponies is now streaming on Peacock. Game Changer, Dimension 20: Gladlands, and Very Important People are all streaming on Dropout.

Sometimes you need a wholesome antidote to the news, and a frog puppet appearing on a talk show just so happens to tick that box.

In the clip above Kermit appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote The Muppet Show's return, discussing everything from his star on the Hollywood walk of fame to whether or not Miss Piggy would be upset with him meeting Kaley Cuoco backstage ("No, she watches Fallon," is Kermit's quick response).

All in all a delightful interview.

The Melania documentary has had its premiere, and all of the late night shows have similar questions.

"Amazon believed in this movie a lot. Like, suspiciously a lot," says Daily Show host Desi Lydic in the clip above. "Huh, why would Jeff Bezos, a billionaire who has tons of business with a government run by a famously-corrupt president known for loving bribes, overpay for a Melania documentary? Hmm, let me think."

Elsewhere, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert also had similar things to say about Amazon's big paycheck — especially on the same week the company has cut 16,000 jobs.