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The development team behind the Wine compatibility layer for Linux has announced the full release of Wine version 11.0, bringing several performance improvements with it.

The Raspberry Pi, especially the latest Raspberry Pi 5, is a versatile and popular computing solution. It's affordable, it's surprisingly powerful, and it's perfect for infinite projects that tinkerers love.

Mozilla rolls out new updates for the Firefox browser about once a month, delivering new features, web APIs, and bug fixes. Firefox 147 is now available with a handy new video playback option, as well as graphics and privacy improvements.

After quitting Spotify Premium last year, I've been on the lookout for other ways to listen to music online without ads or to acquire music without breaking the bank. One avenue for both I've discovered by checking out what my local library has on offer.

SAVE $40: The JBL Endurance 2 earbuds are on sale at Amazon for $49.95, down from the list price of $89.95. That's a 44% discount and a record-low price at Amazon.

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So your New Year resolution was to get more active, but so far, it's not going to plan. There's still plenty of time to make those resolutions come to life. We still have about 50 weeks left in 2026, after all. If you think some great workout tunes would help your motivation, there's a slick deal available at Amazon today on some workout-worthy earbuds.

As of Jan. 13, the JBL Endurance 2 earbuds are on sale at Amazon for $49.95, down from the list price of $89.95. That's a 44% discount and a record-low price at Amazon.

Workout earbuds need to meet several requirements. While we're usually focused on sound-first with headphones and earbuds, those we're wearing to workout need to be extra comfortable and even more secure. No one should be dealing with an earbud that pops out during a track workout. The JBL Endurance 2 earbuds are all about staying in place with movement. Plus, they come with extra benefits.

Of course, the JBL Endurance 2 earbuds are waterproof. They'll be able to survive a winter run in the rain or a sweaty summer workout. And since they're safe to get wet, you'll be able to rinse the sweat off once you get home.

SEE ALSO: CES 2026: JBL's new open earbuds lineup gives listeners 5 unique options

But the JBL Endurance 2 earbuds also shine in other aspects, like battery life. Expect to get about 48 hours of playtime with the include charging case. Just 10 minutes of charging will earn you another four hours playtime with ANC off.

I've been wearing these earbuds for my daily Hydrow workouts since the beginning of this year, and I managed to row a marathon distance in six workouts. I give major credit to the JBL earbuds for helping me achieve that goal. They're so comfortable that I often reached for them during non-workout listening sessions.

While they're sitting at a record-low price, gift yourself the JBL Endurance 2 earbuds, and you'll be set for workout playlists this year. Plus, Amazon is throwing in 90 days of free access to Amazon music with purchase.

Some smart home devices can pay for themselves over time. However, there are some common smart home habits that could be quietly costing you money.

Embark Studios is finally cracking down on cheaters in its hit multiplayer game Arc Raiders. The enforcement effort kicked off Monday, with suspected cheaters receiving an in-game pop-up informing them they’ve been hit with a 30-day ban.

SEE ALSO: 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' could be killer app for Switch 2 mouse

The move follows weeks of heated discussion across online forums, where players have been vocal about a growing cheating problem. Last week, Embark announced that it would take action against offenders using game-breaking tools, including wallhacks, invisibility exploits, and aimbots. Some players, however, argue that lumping in lesser exploits like abusing map telemetry glitches to access locked areas risks overreach, especially if those infractions lead to permanent bans.

For now, a one-month suspension appears to be the baseline punishment, with the expectation that repeat offenders will face permanent bans. Still, not everyone is satisfied. On Reddit, some players argue the initial penalty doesn’t go far enough.

“1 month only?” one user wrote. “I hope there is longer suspension for various severity of cheating.”

“Suspension? Sure, that’ll teach ’em,” another replied.

Others took a more creative approach. Suggestions in the thread ranged from making cheaters clip endlessly through the floor, to encumbering them with a permanent 10 percent movement-speed debuff. More extreme proposals included covering the map with infinitely respawning enemies or forcing cheaters into a single server that's entirely cut off from the rest of the player base.

Whether Embark tightens the punishment or sticks with progressive bans remains to be seen, but for now, Arc Raiders cheaters are officially on notice.

Google Home is rolling out a substantial update that introduces new starters, conditions, and actions, which will make complex smart home automations easier. This is great for anyone who felt limited by the simple time-based or motion-based routines that Google Home previously offered.

We recently highlighted some exciting new DeWALT tools coming in 2026, and this week, ahead of the annual World of Concrete Expo, the popular tool brand unveiled a few more impressive products. Sometimes you need a tool that's extra tough and powerful, and that's where the new DeWALT POWERSHIFT 12-inch Cut-Off Saw comes to save the day.

Apple's professional applications for photo editing, audio production, and music editing are fantastic, but the Mac and iPad versions have historically been sold separately, with the Mac versions only offered through expensive one-time purchases. Now, there's another option for getting all of them: the Apple Creator Studio subscription.

SAVE $51.70: As of Jan. 13, get the Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender Play Booster Box for $158 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $209.70 at Amazon. That's 25% off and close to its market value.

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There have been a ton of new Magic: The Gathering releases over the past year, and very recently, the card game made a stop over in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender. If you missed the expansion when if debuted, now's the time to add some of the set to your collection, thanks to this deal.

As of Jan. 13, get the Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender Play Booster Box for $158 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $209.70 at Amazon. That's $25% off and close to its market value.

SEE ALSO: Grow your card cache with 13% off the Pokémon TCG Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection Box

This set of Play Boosters comes with 30 packs of cards to dive into and rip open. Each booster contains 6-7 Common cards, 3 Uncommons, 1 Wildcard of any rarity, 1 Rare or Mythic Rare, 1 traditional foil card of any rarity, 1 Land, and 1 non-foil double-faced helper or token card.

These boosters contain a wide variety of different cards of varying rarities and are perfect for building a new deck or just trying to fill the gaps in your collection. Since you're paying close to market value for the set, it's an economical way to see what the expansion has to offer, bolster your cards for new decks, and have fun tearing into packs.

Grab your booster box while it's on sale and see what all you get to add to your stash.

After a long stretch with only minor updates, Infiniti unveiled a complete redesign of its flagship SUV, the QX80, for the 2025 model year. While consumers looking for a large luxury SUV may already gravitate toward stalwarts like the Lincoln Navigator, Lexus LX, and Cadillac Escalade, Infiniti makes a compelling case with its redesigned QX80.

SAVE $3: Through Feb. 17, new and returning subscribers can get their first month of the Disney+ and Hulu streaming bundle for just $9.99. That's $3 cheaper than the usual $12.99 per month list price and cheaper than buying one month of either individual service.

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Streaming deals are few and far between now that the special holiday discounts have all dried up. But I did manage to find one worth your time and money (you're welcome!).

Through Feb. 17, new and eligible returning subscribers can sign up for Disney+ and Hulu (with ads) for just $9.99 for the first month. It typically costs $12.99 per month for the bundle, so you'll save $3 on a month of streaming. Sure, it's not a groundbreaking discount, but a streaming deal is a streaming deal.

At full price, the Disney+ and Hulu streaming bundle is one of the best streaming deals around. By bundling the two services, each $11.99 per month individually, you already save about 46%. With the extra $3 savings on your first month, you end up saving about 58%.

There are a few things to note: This offer is only valid for new and eligible returning Hulu and Disney+ subscribers, which basically means anyone who hasn't been a Hulu or Disney+ subscriber in the past month or so. And, of course, after your first month, the price will automatically jump back to $12.99 per month unless you cancel before then.

Both Hulu and Disney+ have pretty expansive catalogs filled with award-winning original series and a boatload of movies fresh out of the theater. That includes several of Mashable's favorites from the past year, including Dying for Sex, The Life of Chuck, Andor, The Lowdown, and The Ugly Stepsister. Getting unlimited access to both of these libraries for under $10 is definitely a steal, even if you have to watch a few ads along the way.

SAVE $37.39: The Lego Spring Festival Good Fortune set is on sale at Amazon for $52.60, down from the list price of $89.99. That's a 42% discount.

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Spring Festival is quickly approaching and if you're looking for a fun way to celebrate, consider a Lego build. Not only are Legos an interactive activity that can be fun for all ages, the finished build makes for a great display as we welcome in a fresh beginning. If this sounds ideal, check out today's Amazon deal.

As of Jan. 13, the Lego Spring Festival Good Fortune set is on sale at Amazon for $52.60, down from the list price of $89.99. That's a 42% discount.

This 1,021-piece Lego build is designed to both celebrate the Spring Festival while also being educational. The objects in the set are symbolic of love, good health, joy, and prosperity, which can help kids learn the traditions of Lunar New Year.

The fan element of the build has a customizable element that lets builders decide from two design options. The calligraphy pen and scroll depict the Chinese text that means "spring," and the three golden ingots are a symbol of abundance.

SEE ALSO: The first-ever Lego Pokémon sets have arrived — where to pre-order Pikachu, Eevee, and more

It's an exciting time for Lego fans since the Danish brand just announced the new Smart Play bricks at CES. These new bricks bring on an interactive aspect to a build by introducing sounds, lights, and behaviors. The first three Lego Smart Play sets are Star Wars themed and already available for preorder.

But before those new sets drop, celebrate the Spring Festival with this Lego Good Fortune build. It's on sale for 42% off at Amazon and it'll make for a bright display that'll be lovely to look at as we enter a new season.

OpenAI is planning to run a Super Bowl ad again this year — reportedly shelling out millions of dollars in an effort to win the budding AI wars.

The Wall Street Journal reported, citing "people familiar with the matter," that the company was set to purchase a 60-second ad during the big game in February. That is surely an expensive decision from OpenAI.

Variety reported that Super Bowl 2026 commercials had sold out before the NFL season even started, with NBCUniversal — this year's broadcaster — seeking $7 million per 30-second ad. Peter Lazarus, executive vice president at NBC Sports & Olympics, said at the time that "Super Bowl LX has generated extraordinary interest from brands and allowed us to sell out of our ad inventory earlier than ever."

So, clearly, OpenAI would have paid a pretty penny to advertise during the big game. This follows the company running an ad in last year's Super Bowl. That ad featured an amorphous blob that eventually formed into people asking ChatGPT questions, while explicitly comparing the advent of AI to the discovery of fire and flying to the moon.

We don't yet know what OpenAI's ad for the 2026 Super Bowl will look like, but we don't have long to wait. The big game will take place on Sunday, Feb. 8.

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April 2025 filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

SAVE UP TO $1,500: As of Jan. 13, multiple sizes of the 2025 Samsung S90F OLED 4K TV are at record-low Black Friday pricing at Amazon. Get the 48-inch for $997.99, the 55-inch for the $1,197.99, or the 77-inch for $1,997.99.

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Now that all of the CES TV announcements are said and done, it seems that the beloved Samsung S90F OLED series isn't getting a direct successor in 2026. And that's a sign to scoop it up while it's quietly still at Black Friday pricing at Amazon.

The most convincing intel here is that these S90F TVs are actually more on sale than Amazon is even letting on. For instance, Amazon says the 77-inch S90F was originally $2,497.99 — that TV originally debuted at $3,499.99 when it first hit shelves after CES last year. (Samsung's website still has $3,499.99 as the MSRP, too.) So technically, you're saving $1,500 (not far off from 50%) on the 77-inch S90F.

SEE ALSO: At CES 2026, Samsung’s AI Living vision leaves no device un-AI’d

If $3,499.99 for a 77-inch TV, $1,800 for a 55-inch TV, or $1,500 for a 48-inch TV all sound way too steep for you, there's no reason to wait for the new Samsung OLEDs to come out in the spring. Those numbers, the original prices for the mid-range S90F from last year, are Samsung's idea of "mid-range," so we expect the new S90H mid range OLED to cost a similar amount. And look at it this way: You're getting the massive 77-inch version of one of the internet's favorite OLED TVs for nearly the same price that people paid for the 55-inch version last year.

Even with new OLED models coming out, the Samsung S90F will still be one of the best OLED TVs you can buy on a budget. Most professional reviewers who have tested both agree that the S90F actually gets brighter than the LG C5. Its 144 Hz refresh rate on all four HDMI ports offers pretty phenomenal gaming performance, and its dark scene and shadow handling isn't too far off from its pricier sibling, the S95F.

SAVE $9.44: As of Jan. 13, get the Pokémon TCG Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection Box for $64.94, down from its usual price of $74.49 at Amazon. That's a discount of 13%.

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Whether you're an avid collector or a newbie to the Pokémon TCG, a great deal on cards is really something to see. If you've been looking for an affordable way to treat yourself to some new additions to your growing cache of cards, we've got a fun deal at Amazon you won't want to miss.

As of Jan. 13, get the Pokémon TCG Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection Box for $64.94, down from its usual price of $74.49 at Amazon. That's $9.44 off and a discount of 13%.

SEE ALSO: The Pokémon TCG: Collector Chest is finally around market price on Amazon

This collection comes with one special foil promo card, an oversize lenticular promo card, and a tech sticker, all featuring Mega Venusaur. It also comes with 8 regular Pokémon TCG booster packs, which give you some additional cards that don't necessarily revolve around the Bulbasaur evolution.

Each regular booster pack comes with 10 game cads, including 4 commons, 3 uncommons, and 3 foils, with at least one of rare or higher rarity. You also get 1 Energy card and 1 code card to use in Pokémon TCG Live. So this set nets you some fun additions to your stash even if you aren't looking for Mega Venusaur goodies.

This is a great deal and an affordable way to make new decks or just collect more cards. Be sure to grab it while it's still on sale, as Pokémon cards that are discounted always go fast these days.

At CES 2026, I finally got to go hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold. I've been covering the phone for months, and so far it's only received a limited release in Korea, but mobile watchers are hoping it will make its U.S. debut in the coming months. Fingers crossed.

Of course, seeing something on YouTube or reading a specs sheet isn't the same as actually holding the device in your hands.

Or, in my case, almost dropping it (as you can see about 25 seconds into this TikTok video).

One of our go-to Android reporters has already gone in-depth on the phone, and it's definitely got some quirks. However, as Mashable's tech editor, I have to tell you that I can't stop thinking about this phone.

Up close, the TriFold is absolutely gorgeous. It's the closest we've ever gotten to those Westworld-style foldable tablets, and it really does feel like it was plucked right from the screen of a sci-fi drama on Apple TV.

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Most of the problems we found are software and UI quirks that could easily be addressed in an over-the-air update. And you can do things on its tablet-sized display that you just can't do on a typical foldable phone. For complex tasks like photo editing, gaming, or word processing, you'll suddenly have a lot more screen real estate.

During a demo, a colleague and I conducted a mini stress test, opening as many apps on the TriFold as possible, and it didn't break a sweat. The phone uses Samsung DeX, which brings a desktop-style display to your Galaxy tablet or smartphone. You can have four separate DeX going at once, and multitasking will definitely be a focus of the UI.

Credit: Timothy Werth / Mashable SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold hands-on: I'm excited, but it's got quirks

If you're watching a YouTube video on the 10-inch AMOLED inner display and click on the comments, they open in a side panel on the right-third of the page, which is a neat little trick.

Even simple things like searching for files or using the touchscreen keyboard are easier on the 10-inch display.

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I've seen commentators complain about how thick the phone is, and yes, it's on the thick side when it's all folded up. However, when unfolded, it's remarkably thin. We raved about the thinness of the 4.2mm Galaxy Z Fold 7, but Samsung says the TriFold measures just 3.9mm at its thinnest point.

Left: Credit: Timothy Werth / Mashable Right: Credit: Timothy Werth / Mashable This phone is going to be the ultimate flex in 2026

In my experience, foldable phones are still a big conversation starter. Whenever I break out my Motorola Razr Ultra, I get comments and questions. Personally, I strongly prefer these smaller flip-style foldables, but the TriFold could convert me.

For early adopters and mobile nerds, this first-of-its-kind phone will be a major flex — if you can get your hands on it.

Korean publication The Bell recently reported that Samsung is selling the TriFold at a loss, making it more of a proof of concept than a mass-market smartphone. That could explain why it's getting such a limited release, and probably means it will be hard to find, even when it's officially available here in the States.

In addition to being a flex, it's also quite the dunk on Apple.

While the world awaits Apple's first foldable, likely coming in the fall of 2026, Samsung is already showing off a tri-folding phone. And if the leaked renders of the iPhone Fold prove to be accurate, the design of the iPhone Fold is closer to the clunky Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold than the Z Fold 7, widely regarded as the superior handset, both in terms of design and performance.

The bottom line is this: After dancing with robots and trying on over a dozen pairs of smart glasses, the Galaxy Z TriFold is the CES product I'm still thinking about the week after. And this phone wasn't even a CES debut — it's been around.

If you're an early adopter with about $2,500 to spare, I would strongly consider hopping aboard the hype train for this tri-folding phone, despite its quirks. Just try not to drop it.

The AI arms race is driving up component costs for tech devices, and one major memory manufacturer believes it won't end this year.

That manufacturer would be Micron, a major player in the semiconductor space and the only American-based producer of computer memory components. In an interview with Wccftech, a Micron VP of marketing named Christopher Moore delved into the ongoing RAM shortage that has caused companies like Framework to increase device prices and PlayStation to potentially push its next gaming console into the a delayed launch.

SEE ALSO: Memory shortages could push PS6 release beyond 2027

You can read the full interview for all the nitty-gritty technical and business details behind Micron's process if you'd like, but the main thing to know is that existing production lines are all being used for AI data center components because that's where the money is, and it will take at least a year or two for new facilities Micron is building to reach full output. Hopefully, from there, the memory shortage can end and regular customers can start getting components at somewhat reasonable prices again.

"In order to dramatically increase the number of bits we need more clean room space. And that takes a lot of time. So we broke ground in Idaho in our ID1 facility three years ago. And that's gonna come online in mid-2027," Moore said. "But you're not really gonna see real output, meaningful output by the time we get all the qualification done and customers are accepting it and you get the tools, everything up and running until 2028."

So, in other words, this shortage could last in 2028 as far as Micron is concerned. Moore also left open the possibility that the AI demand could fade at some point, but if it doesn't, you might want to wait until a couple of years from now to build that beastly gaming PC you've been yearning for.

USB-C has become one of the most common and versatile ports on laptops, but not all USB-C ports are created equal. Many casual users don’t realize there’s a special kind of port that looks just like USB-C but is far more powerful—Thunderbolt. Having this special port in your next laptop matters more than you think.