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It's time for small TVs to make a comeback
Recently, I was looking for a small TV to put up above a bartop in our home, but finding anything under 32 inches was almost impossible. It used to be that you could find a small, and often truly small TV without much difficulty—no longer!
How to create your own custom map in Google Maps
Google Maps is one of the most popular apps of all time, and for good reasons—it helps us find places, navigate unfamiliar roads, discover restaurants, and so much more. You likely use it to get from point A to point B, but did you know the app has a core feature that can turn it into a personal travel journal and itinerary scratchbook?
Pokémon Presents February 2026 livestream: Watch live on Pokémon Day
It has been such a busy start to the year for Pokémon. We've been inundated with new Pokémon TCG releases, we've seen the launch of the first-ever Lego Pokémon sets, and we've prepared for nostalgic Pokémon games to make a return. Has Pokémon got anything left to give us? There's only one way to find out.
The Pokémon Presents video presentation is set to take place on Pokémon Day, providing all the latest Pokémon news. These presentations tend to provide updates on upcoming video games, spinoffs, mobile games, Pokémon TCG collectibles, and animated productions. We don't know what's in store from this latest edition, but we expect Pokémon to go big for its 30th anniversary.
When is Pokémon Presents 2026?The first Pokémon Presents of 2026 will take place on Feb. 27 (Pokémon Day) at 2 p.m. UTC. Here's the breakdown of start time by timezone:
PST — 6 a.m.
EST — 9 a.m.
BRT — 11 a.m.
GMT — 2 p.m.
CET — 3 p.m.
IST — 7 p.m.
CST — 10 p.m.
JST — 11 p.m.
AEDT — 1 a.m. (Feb. 28)
NZDT — 3 a.m. (Feb. 28)
This year's livestream is expected to run for 25 minutes.
How to watch Pokémon Presents 2026Pokémon fans can watch Pokémon Presents February 2026 via a wide range of streaming services. The entire event will be live streamed on The Pokémon Company's official YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, and TikTok channels.
Alternatively, you can watch everything right here:
The 3-tab rule: How to structure your Excel file like a software developer
Most Excel spreadsheets fail because they mix raw data, messy calculations, and final reports on the same screen. This Frankenstein setup makes workbooks impossible to audit and easy to break. By adopting the three-tab rule—source, logic, and interface—you can build spreadsheets that are lean, scalable, and professional.
Matthew Lillard reveals how hes back in Scream 7 — through telepathy
For over 30 years, Matthew Lillard has been bringing his signature verve to horror movies, including Scream, Thirteen Ghosts, Five Nights at Freddy's, and a wide array of silly, spooky Scooby Doo movies. But now he's back where it all began, returning to the Ghostface-fronted franchise with Scream 7.
Since his casting was announced, Scream fans have been debating how Lillard will come back. Will he reprise the role of Stu Macher, one-half of Scream's original killer duo, opposite Billy Loomis (Skeet Ulrich)? Will he be a ghost or delusion — like how Ulrich returned in Scream V & VI? Will Stu have a long-lost evil twin? Well, while Lillard visited our Say More studio to speak with Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko, he declined to talk spoilers. But he did agree to try to telepathically respond to our favorite fan theories about his return to the frightening film series.
SEE ALSO: 'Scream 7' review: Kevin Williamson makes Ghostface fun againLillard also talked about how he and Ulrich appreciate the fan theories that Stu and Billy were in love, and defends fans' rights to make these movies their own. Plus, to kick things off, he shares a ghost story that quite literally hits close to home.
For more from Mashable's interview with Matthew Lillard, including his thoughts on Thirteen Ghosts, his advice to young actors, what he learned from the Quentin Tarantino incident, and his love of Dungeons and Dragons, check out the full interview on our YouTube channel.
What's the deal with Bambu Lab 3D printers and why is everyone buying them?
If you ask the internet which 3D printer you should buy, there’s a good chance you’ll be recommended something from Bambu Lab. The company has taken the 3D printing world by storm, earning a huge market share and stirring up controversy along the way.
3 terrific Paramount+ shows to watch this weekend (February 27 - March 1)
Paramount+ is the kind of streaming service where you launch it to watch one episode, and suddenly you’re knee-deep in space marines and invested in the outcome of a fictional court case.
Homelab projects to try this weekend (February 27 - March 1)
It’s hard to believe that February is almost over, but with the weekend approaching, that means there’s another three homelab projects for you to try out. This weekend, you should spend some time configuring a pfSense firewall, Kometa, and even Traefik.
Connor Storrie makes out with Sarah Sherman in SNL promo
Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie is hosting SNL this Saturday, and in the clip above he takes on the time-honored tradition of filming a series of increasingly silly promo videos with a cast member (in this case Sarah Sherman) and the musical guest (Mumford & Sons).
There are an unsurprisingly large number of jokes about Heated Rivalry from Sherman, capped off by a bit in which the two pretend to make out with each other — and the entirety of Mumford & Sons get involved too.
Elsewhere, be sure to check out Storrie's undeniably impressive range of accents.
Why Kubuntu's next big update is a massive win for multi-monitor Linux users
Kubuntu Linux is set to release a major update later this spring, and I'm excited for that release for the sake of one specific area of my desktop setup: secondary monitors. Here's why.
Bose QuietComfort headphones have dipped below $200 at Amazon — save $149.01 right now
SAVE OVER $100: As of Feb. 27, Bose QuietComfort headphones are discounted to $199.99 at Amazon. This 43% discount saves you $149.01 off their list price of $349.
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If you've been shopping around for headphones that offer great sound quality and feel good when they're over your ears, you can't go wrong with Bose QuietComforts. Mashable's Samantha Mangino praised these elements in her review, saying these headphones "serve all-day comfort with stellar audio quality." If they've been on your radar, now is a great time to grab them as they're currently on sale at Amazon.
As of Feb. 27, a selection of Bose QuietComfort headphones have dropped from $349 to $199.99 at Amazon. There's a nice variety of colors on sale at this price, so you can choose between black, cypress green, moonlight grey, petal pink, and white smoke.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!Alongside their comfortable fit and excellent sound, Mangino also highlighted their battery life in her review, saying "Being able to wear them all day is one thing, but having them run all day is equally important. These are reliable headphones. When I wear them for a couple of hours per day, I can go a couple of weeks without charging them."
And as for their noise-cancelling features, Mangino says "The ANC on this pair of headphones is just right, too. It isn't the best I've ever experienced, which isn't entirely surprising since the ear cups aren't particularly snug; that's great for comfort, but less effective for passive noise cancellation. But I find that its ANC easily blocks out the noise of busy city streets and the clink and clatter of my local coffee shop."
If you've had your eye on the sleek Bose QuietComfort headphones, this is a great opportunity to grab them for just under $200 at Amazon.
Amazon has slashed $130 off the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for a limited time
SAVE OVER $100: As of Feb. 27, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is on sale for $369.99 at Amazon. This 26% discount saves you $130 off its list price of $499.99.
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Samsung's latest Galaxy Unpacked event may have delivered some exciting new announcements from the company, but if you're curious about some of its older releases, a few great deals have been popping up to check out. Among them is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic (46mm, Bluetooth), which has dropped to $369.99 at Amazon.
This is a $130 price drop from the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic's usual list price of $499.99. It also applies to both the black and white models, so no matter which of these sleek smartwatches has caught your eye, you can still grab it at a discounted price.
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If the stylish design calls to you, this is a great opportunity to save on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic at Amazon. Curious what new products Samsung has coming down the pipeline? Check out our breakdown of every Samsung Galaxy Unpacked announcement, including S26 phones.
120Gbps: Why Thunderbolt 5 is overkill for your SSD (but an eGPU miracle)
Thunderbolt 4 is great. Thunderbolt 5 is even better. But just like a lot of the newer standards coming out today, it might actually be overkill for most people. Here's why.
How to watch the 2026 SAG Actor Awards live
Another major event in the awards season circuit is upon us: the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The SAG Awards — now simply called The Actor Awards in 2026 — exclusively honor outstanding acting performances in movies and television from the previous calendar year. They also can give us some insight into what to expect at the Oscars.
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When are the 2026 SAG Actor Awards?The Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). For those heavily invested in awards season, that's just two weeks prior to the 2026 Academy Awards.
Who's nominated for the 2026 Actor Awards?On the film side, One Battle After Another leads this year's nominations with seven nods, followed by Sinners with five. Other contenders include Frankenstein, Hamnet, and Marty Supreme.
Meanwhile, on the TV side of things, The Studio picked up the most nominations with five, while The White Lotus and Adolescence each picked up four.
Read the full list of nominations on the SAG Awards website.
How to watch the 2026 SAG Awards at homeYou won't be able to catch the awards ceremony on cable. Instead, you'll need to be a Netflix subscriber to watch the Actor Awards. And since Netflix doesn't offer free trials (and since the platform cracked down on password sharing), you'll need to sign up for your own account before the show. Fortunately, Netflix has a few membership tiers and all three options will grant you access to the SAG Actor Awards broadcast.
Watching Netflix with ads is certainly the most affordable option at $7.99 per month, but if you can't stand ads, your next-best choice is to sign up for Netflix Standard for $17.99 per month. Finally, there's a third tier for new subscribers dubbed Netflix Premium. It'll cost you $24.99 per month and will let you watch on four household devices at once (as opposed to the other plans' two devices) in 4K Ultra HD + HDR with no ads.
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While the Netflix subscription is free for eligible customers, you'll have to manually activate it by navigating to the T-Life app and selecting Manage > See plans > Manage add-ons. From there, scroll down to select the Netflix streaming benefit and click continue. Then follow the prompts to link an existing account or create a new one. For help, head to the Netflix support page.
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The Pokémon TCG Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box is at its best-ever price on Amazon — save vs. TCGplayer and Walmart
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.
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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. 25, 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.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!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.
Buy Pokémon TCG Mega Charizard Y and X Tins for the best-ever price on Amazon — save vs. TCGplayer
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG: Mega Charizard X Tin and Mega Charizard Y Tins are available to preorder for $44.95 and $44.90 at Amazon — up to $7 off their typical list prices ahead of the Feb. 27 release.
Pokémon TCG: Mega Charizard Tins Best Mega Charizard Y Tin Deal Pokémon TCG Mega Charizard Y Tin $44.90 at Amazon (save $5) Shop Now best Mega Charizard X Tin deal Pokémon TCG Mega Charizard X Tin $44.95 at Amazon (save $5) Shop NowPokémon TCG Charizard tins are officially out onFeb. 27, and sellers have been dropping prices to bring them down to market value. As of Feb. 27, both versions of the upcoming Pokémon TCG Mega Charizard tins are up to 13% off at Amazon: the Mega Charizard Y Tin for $44.90 (from $49.90) and the Mega Charizard X Tin for $44.95 (from $51.95).
If stock runs out, Walmart is also selling the Mega Charizard Y Tin at $44.90. If you go for either on Amazon, you’ll be getting the best price so far — as confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel (Charizard Y Tin and Charizard X Tin).
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One foil promo card featuring either Mega Charizard X ex or Mega Charizard Y ex
Four Pokémon TCG booster packs (two Phantasmal Flames, one Mega Evolution, and one Destined Rivals)
A code card for Pokémon TCG Live
Although these tins are now closer to their market prices on TCGplayer, actual listings on the trading card selling platform cost so much that Amazon and Walmart listings represent better value for money.
If it’s the newest Pokémon TCG expansion you’re seeking, Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Boxes are still available for under $120 at Amazon. Meanwhile, Walmart is selling Pokémon TCG Ascended Heroes Tech Sticker Collections for $37.99.
3 excellent Netflix shows to watch this weekend (February 27 - March 1)
With the end-of-the-month crunch, the week has been a blur of errands, emails, and work-week-woes—not to mention the weather doing its late-winter thing. Time to clock out with some Netflix shows this weekend.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 27, 2026
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're disloyal.
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for February 27, 2026 Here's a hint for today's Connections categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Betrayer
Green: Vibe
Blue: One thing led to another
Purple: Iron
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: Backstabber
Green: Aura
Blue: Kinds of chain reaction "effects"
Purple: ___ Press
Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections #992 is...
What is the answer to Connections todayBackstabber: JUDAS, SNAKE, TRAITOR, TURNCOAT
Aura: AIR, IMPRESSION, MANNER, QUALITY
Kinds of chain reaction "effects": BUTTERFLY, DOMINO, RIPPLE, SNOWBALL
___ Press: BENCH, DRILL, FRENCH, PRINTING
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 27, 2026Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.
If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.
NYT Strands hints, answers for February 27, 2026
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you tend to overdo it.
Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableBy providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.
If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 27, 2026 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 27, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: It's a little muchThe words are related to extras.
Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explainedThese words describe more than is needed.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.
NYT Strands spangram answer todayToday's spangram is Enough Already.
NYT Strands word list for February 27Excess
Enough Already
Surplus
Overkill
Redundancy
Glut
Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!
Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Strands.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 27, 2026
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you sometimes feel faint.
If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 27, 2026 Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What's the best Wordle starting word?The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.
SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for February 27, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:Lightheaded.
Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?The letter Z appears twice.
Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...Today's Wordle starts with the letter D.
SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today's Wordle is...
DIZZY
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Wordle.


