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Apple is set to launch a few new products next week. What are they? Well, no one knows for sure. There have been rumors of a new iPhone SE or perhaps something new for the Apple Vision Pro line. 

But we do know of one of Apple's anticipated releases: iOS 18.4 beta, which, according to Bloomberg's Apple insider Mark Gurman, is set to roll out next week.

iOS 18.4 beta is set to bring the iPhone some new features and capabilities. Here are some of the cool things that iPhone users can expect.

New Emojis

Listen, this isn't the most innovative thing coming to the new iOS beta, but let's be honest: It's what users will be utilizing the most.

Credit: Unicode Consortium

Seriously, look at this "tired face with bags under its eyes" emoji. It's very likely you'll be seeing this one everywhere in your late-night iMessage group chats. There's also a harp, shovel, beet-like rootless vegetable, purple ink splatter, and a barren leafless tree that's expected to be on the way, too.

Apple usually includes the newest emojis approved by the Unicode Consortium in its latest iOS releases, so you'll likely see these added, too.

Apple Intelligence: Siri gets smarter

Siri is poised to get an Apple Intelligence upgrade, according to Bloomberg's Gurman.

And that upgrade could very well be coming in the iOS 18.4 beta.

Apple first announced its own set of AI features, Apple Intelligence, last June. Apple was already late to the AI space with the announcement. But, even then, the company took months to officially start rolling them out. On top of all that, quite a few of those Apple Intelligence features still haven't been released more than 8 months later.

SEE ALSO: iOS 18.3 is here. 3 major changes to know

On top of that list of upcoming AI features: A smarter, Apple Intelligence-powered Siri voice assistant.

Some of these Siri features include personal context or the ability for the voice assistant to utilize your own data to answer your questions and queries. Siri could also get an on-screen awareness capability, which would allow Siri to interact based on what you're already doing on your device. Apple also previously said that Siri will have a "richer language understanding, more natural communication" and the "ability to take action in and across apps."

Apple Intelligence: Better news summaries

Here's one feature that was taken away that we're expected to get back: News summaries.

Apple Intelligence was originally launched with a feature that generated news summaries via iPhone notifications. There was one problem, though. AI can often get these types of summaries wrong, and when we're talking about breaking news and current events, getting those summaries wrong could be dangerous.

After pushing out a few blatantly false AI-generated news summaries that went viral, Apple pulled the features for the News & Entertainment category of news and added a warning that the feature "may contain errors" in the settings sections for other news categories.

Apple said the AI news summaries that were disabled would return after the company made improvements. It seems likely that Apple will reintroduce the feature in the iOS 18.4 beta.

Default Map and Translation app

As MacRumors reports, Apple has been required by the EU's Digital Markets Act to allow users to set their own default Map and Translation app instead of using the default one provided by Apple.

Based on the timeline for rolling this out, it seems likely that those settings changes will be coming in the iOS 18.4 beta. Yes, Apple is only required to do this in the EU, and other DMA-required features haven't all rolled out in the U.S. But this one seems like a feature that Apple will bring to all of its users.

Home app updates

Apple's expected robot vacuum support was nowhere to be found in the Home app for the last iOS release. Well, to be clear, as MacRumors points out, it was found somewhere: Hidden in iOS 18.3's code. Yet, the feature didn't go live with iOS 18.3's launch.

Apple still mentions the feature on its website, which allows users to control their robot vacuum cleaner functions and monitor its status. Did Apple still need some more time to fine-tune robot vacuum support in the Home app? There's a good chance you'll be able to finally use Siri to control your robot vacuum very soon, possibly in the upcoming iOS 18.4 beta.

Take-Two's CEO has stated that if there is another version of Grand Theft Auto Online (possibly called GTA Online 2), it won’t take away from the current GTA Online. Basically, GTA Online will stay up for as long as there's an audience.

Hand and head tracking combined with a sense of immersion not possible on a TV mean that fitness games thrive in VR. While the popular martial arts games on Meta Quest 3 are too intense for me, I wanted to get in on the sweaty fun with intense Beat Saber sessions. It worked until it didn’t.

Planned Parenthood's official Instagram account went dark on Feb. 13, removing all of its posts and uploading a cryptic Instagram story complete with suspicious eyeball emojis and an "I bet you thought you'd seen the last of me" meme.

Reproductive justice advocates and some of the health organization's major opponents, like extremist hate-peddler Libs of TikTok, quickly jumped to the idea of a possible hack, amid growing concern that major social media platforms are censoring abortion and reproductive justice accounts. Patients and users expressed worry online that the vital resources routinely posted and archived on Planned Parenthood were lost. Conservative commentators suggested the account was shutting its doors as it bowed down to the far right campaign to defund the vital clinic network.

But, the organization confirmed to Mashable that the page wasn't the latest victim of a cybersecurity breach — just a cheeky attempt to "break the internet" in the name of safe, consensual sex.

SEE ALSO: Bookmark these abortion resources now

"Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s Instagram went dark temporarily as we prepared to mark National Condom Week, February 14-21. Organizations and brands sometimes do this to promote something new — it’s a normal thing you’ve seen if you’ve spent any time on Beyoncé’s internet, but it sent some known opponents of Planned Parenthood’s mission spiraling," Planned Parenthood clarified in a statement to Mashable. "As the foremost sexual and reproductive health care provider in the country, Planned Parenthood will never stop working to help people get the information and care — and condoms — they need to have safe and healthy relationships. "

The Instagram page now sports two new posts: A set of tongue-in-cheek Valentine's Day cards and a guide to "flirty ways" to ask your partner to wear a condom. National Condom Week, celebrated from Feb. 14-21, is a national public service campaign encouraging safe sex and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. "This National Condom Week, Planned Parenthood is celebrating the power of condoms in making sex safer and more fun. Condoms not only protect against STIs and unintended pregnancies, but also help remove stress or worry, allowing you to relax and focus on the fun part," said Julia Bennett, senior director of Digital Education & Learning Strategy at the Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

The organization has confirmed that the page's previous posts will be restored following National Condom Week's close.

The last few weeks the tech news has been mostly about how DeepSeek, the Chinese answer to western large language models (LLM), is sweeping the world—and sweeping away a lot of market value, besides. What sets DeepSeek apart from GPT, though, and is there more to it than just being cheaper to run?

The Toyota 4Runner is one of the most iconic off-road vehicles to ever be built. Its rock-solid reliability and sturdy frame have made it a favorite for adventurous folk. The Japanese brand has finally brought it into the 21st century for the 2025 model year, with the SUV entering a new generation.

As the International Space Station (ISS) approaches the end of its life, a new era of permanent space occupation is on the horizon. Countries and private companies around the globe are racing to become the next leading space station operators—and more than one may succeed.

The original Nokia 3310 from 25 years ago doesn't work on most modern networks now, with T-Mobile having shut down its 2G network at long last just five days ago, but it's still a memorable phone. Now, someone has got tired of using those annoying universal chargers, so they added a USB-C port to the phone.

The best defense against buyer’s remorse is to learn to spot a bad decision before you make it. Here are a few tricks you can use to be a more mindful shopper.

TikTok is poking fun at the idea of who we choose to be our emergency contacts.

A popular new trend involves folks showing their emergency contact — typically a partner — doing something silly, odd, or even reckless. The joke is basically: Can you believe this person is in charge during an emergency? Can you square the idea that the person doing this is going to get the phone call when something goes wrong for me?

It's mostly a cute trend, with folks showing their loved ones' weird sides, set to the Hannah Montana song "Ordinary Girl." Typically speaking, the posts involve men doing something odd or ill-conceived, but it's presented in a playful manner. These sorts of posts are going super viral online at the moment, racking up millions of views.

For instance, there's this guy shoving his head into the snow.

Or here's Detroit Lion Amon-Ra St. Brown mostly being goofy.

Here's Basement Yard podcaster Joe Santagato.

And, this guy just being a dude.

Some folks noted they switched out their mom as their emergency contact for...someone who is not quite their mom.

Or there's Will Ferrell being Will Ferrell. Imagine having Will Ferrell as your emergency contact.

Will Ferrell's kid aside, this TikTok trend rests on the idea that, at some point, you become the adult. So many people feel like they are perennially the child, or the young person, or the person who's not responsible. And yet, there you are, relying on some goofball as your emergency contact.

UPDATE: Feb. 14, 2025, 11:35 a.m. EST This article has been updated with the latest streaming details and pricing for "Nosferatu."

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It's been over 100 years since Max Schreck's Count Orlok creeped out of the darkness and onto the big screen in F. W. Murnau’s horror classic Nosferatu. But the undead never stay dead. Writer-director Robert Eggers has resurrected the dark and sinister vampire tale, and it's officially set to make its streaming debut on Feb. 21. This time around, Bill Skarsgård stars as the fanged villain, with Lily-Rose Depp and Nicholas Hoult playing Ellen and Thomas Hutter.

Here's everything you need to know to watch 2024's Nosferatu at home (and maybe even for free).

Is Nosferatu a remake?

Written and directed by Robert Eggers (The Northman, The Witch), Nosferatu reimagines F.W. Murnau's 1922 horror classic of the same name. Mashable's Shannon Connellan calls it "as literary history-accurate and painstakingly researched a Nosferatu remake we’re ever likely to see."

The film stars Depp as Ellen Hutter, a lonely woman who is haunted by vampire Count Orlok (Skarsgård) as the object of his infatuation. Ellen's real estate agent husband, Thomas (Hoult), is tasked with selling Orlok an estate. But as you can imagine, his intentions are much more sinister.

Check out the eerie official trailer:

Is Nosferatu worth watching?

Currently holding an 85 percent critic rating and 73 percent audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Nosferatu has certainly won the approval of most viewers. It's earned $156 million at the global box office, despite any major franchise backing or widespread marketing, making it the second-highest grossing film for its studio, Focus Features.

Connellan notes that Eggers' remake is done "with extreme reverence for the source material, meticulous production design, and an unrelenting parade of close-up shots of Lily-Rose Depp in moments of ecstasy and agony." She writes that she loved the minute detail and Gothic aesthetic, as well as creative approaches to the lore, but ultimately wanted more of Eggers' own "penchant for strange and terrible original creations."

Check out our full review of Nosferatu.

How to watch Nosferatu at home Credit: Focus Features

Surprisingly, less than a month after its theatrical debut, Nosferatu made its video-on-demand debut on Jan. 21. Thanks to digital retailers like Prime Video and Apple TV+, you can rent or purchase the film online. If you'd rather stream Nosferatu, keep scrolling for more information.

Here are some quick links to rent or purchase Nosferatu on demand:

• Prime Video — rent for $19.99, buy for $24.99

• Apple TV+ — rent for $19.99, buy for $24.99

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• Google Play — rent for $19.99, buy for $24.99

Is Nosferatu streaming?

Less than two months post-theatrical debut, Nosferatu is officially coming to streaming. It's set to hit Peacock on Feb. 21, which is exactly when we predicted based on the digital-to-streaming arc of previous Focus Features films(Conclave, The Holdovers, Dìdi). In addition to Nosferatu, Peacock will also be streaming Nosferatu: An Inside Look, a behind-the-scenes feature with insight from the cast and creatives.

Peacock raised its prices last year, with subscriptions now starting at $7.99 per month with ads or $13.99 per month without ads. But, we've found a few different ways you can save some money — check out the best Peacock deals below.

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It's February 14, 2025. You know what that means? Yes, Happy Valentine's Day, but there's also something else worth remembering today.

YouTube has officially turned 20 years old.

That's right, the internet's biggest video platform as well as one of the most trafficked websites in the world, was founded on Feb. 14, 2005. 

At least, that's when three former PayPal employees – Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim – got together and decided on a name: YouTube. As Karim later explained in an early re-telling of YouTube's history, "the work began" on YouTube on Feb. 14, 2005. The YouTube dot com domain name was registered 20 years ago on that date. 

However, the video platform you know and love today was certainly not what they had in mind. While the founders have previously shared other reasons behind starting YouTube, such as not being able to find clips of the infamous Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson Super Bowl halftime show online, the reality is that the first iteration of YouTube was a dating website.

That's right, YouTube was first intended to be an online dating site.

YouTube in April 2005 as saved by the Internet Archive Credit: Internet Archive

In fact, you can go check it out and confirm it yourself by looking at the earliest archived version of YouTube that's saved in the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine from April 2005. Prominently featured at the top of the page, right below the login section, is an area to input your gender identity, the gender of the type of person you're looking to find, and an age range you're willing to date.

The YouTube dot com domain being registered on Valentine's Day is starting to make sense now, right?

Unfortunately, for Chen, Hurley, and Karim, no one signed up for YouTube, the dating website. The three even posted on Craigslist, looking for women to upload a video for $20, in hopes that would kickstart activity on the website, according to a Vice story from 2015. No one took them up on that offer either, according to the YouTube founders.

The first YouTube video ever

YouTube's co-founders decided to ditch the dating aspect of the site shortly after and opened up YouTube to all types of video uploads. With that pivot, the YouTube founders themselves decided to upload the very first video to the site themselves. On April 23, 2005, Karim uploaded "Me at the zoo," a video featuring the founder talking directly to a camera about elephants while standing in front of the animals at the San Diego Zoo.

YouTube would officially launch in December 2005.

Even though YouTube is now synonymous with online video, it actually wasn't the first video platform on the internet. Vimeo, for example, had launched a whole year prior to YouTube's launch.

However, the same week as YouTube's official launch to the public, Saturday Night Live aired its "Lazy Sunday" sketch by The Lonely Island. An unauthorized upload of the video was published on YouTube and went viral, cementing YouTube early on as the online destination for viral clips.

Less than one year later, in November of 2006, Google would acquire YouTube for $1.65 billion.

SAVE $30: As of Feb. 14, get Super Mario RPG for Nintendo Switch for $29.99, down from its price of $59.99 at Woot. That's a discount of 50%.

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Need a little more whimsy in your life right now? We could all use some cheering up for one reason or another lately, and a great Nintendo Switch game starring everyone's favorite plumber is the perfect thing to do it.

As of Feb. 14, you can get a physical copy of Super Mario RPG for Nintendo Switch at Woot for $29.99. That's $30 off its normal price of $59.99, and a discount fo 50%.

Super Mario RPG is a remake of the SNES original Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. It's a much different adventure for Mario and the gang as it swaps platforming for role-playing as Mario works to track down the Smithy Gang. After crashing into the Mushroom Kingdom and stealing pieces of Star Road, someone has to bring the to justice, and that's going to be Mario, obviously.

Instead of running through level after level smashing question blocks and collecting coins, you'll work with a party of characters as you battle through the game and learn skills while fighting off colorful enemies. It's a challenging and addictive twist on the typical Mario formula, and a fantastic remake at that.

If you're ready to jump in with a fun alternative to Mario's greatest platforming hits, don't miss grabbing this remake. It's a surefire way to put a grin on your face if you're going through dark times.

OpenAI has removed the ChatGPT orange warning boxes that indicate whether a user may have violated its content policy.

Model behavior product manager Laurentia Romaniuk shared in a post on X that they "we got rid of 'warnings' (orange boxes sometimes appended to your prompts)."

Romaniuk also put the word out for "other cases of gratuitous / unexplainable denials [users have] come across," regarding ChatGPT's tendency to play it safe with content moderation.

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Joanne Jang, who leads model behavior, added to this request, asking "has chatgpt ever refused to give you what you want for no good reason? or reasons you disagree with?" This further addresses the issue that ChatGPT would previously stay away from controversial topics, but also flag chats that seemed innocuous, like one Redditor who said their chat was removed for including a swearword in their prompt.

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Earlier this week, OpenAI overhauled its Model Spec, which details its approach to how the model safely responds to users. Compared to the much shorter earlier version, the new Model Spec is a huge document, outlining its approach to current controversies like denying a request to share copyrighted content and allowing discussion that supports or criticizes politicians.

ChatGPT has been accused of censorship, with President Trump's "AI Czar" David Sacks saying in a 2023 All-In podcast episode that ChatGPT "was programmed to be woke."

However, both the previous and current Model Specs say, "OpenAI believes in intellectual freedom which includes the freedom to have, hear, and discuss ideas." Yet removing the warnings raised questions about whether this is related to an implicit change in ChatGPT's responses.

An OpenAI spokesperson said this is not a reflection of the updated Model Spec and the change doesn't impact the model responses. Instead, it was a decision to update how they communicate its content policies to users. Newer models like o3 are more capable of reasoning through a request and therefore hypothetically better at responding to controversial or sensitive topics instead of defaulting to refuse a query.

The spokesperson also said OpenAI will continue to show the warning sign in certain cases that violate its content policy.

SAVE 25%: As of Feb. 14, you can get up to 25% off some of their bestselling sleep essentials. Plus, get an additional 10% off with code WELCOME10.

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Investing in high-quality bedding is one of the easiest ways to get a better night’s sleep. A quick swap from cheap, scratchy sheets and a pancake pillow set to luxe, hotel-grade linens, and a dreamy, down-filled comforter pillow combo can make all the difference. The only problem? Upgrading your sleep setup can get expensive fast, especially if you're looking to bring home that five-star hotel feel.

Luckily, FluffCo's Presidents’ Day Sale is offering shoppers up to 25% off some of their bestselling sleep essentials, including the ever-popular Down Feather Pillow and Down Blended Comforter. You can also get an additional 10% off with the code WELCOME10. And, if you spend $150, you’ll score a free pair of hotel slippers. (Spending $200 will get you a free linen spray, and $300 scores a free robe.)

SEE ALSO: Sleepmaxxing is TikTok's latest wellness trend, but does it really work?

So, whether you're in the market for a whole new bedding set or want to treat yourself to an extra-cozy pillow, now’s the time to shop.

Here are some of our top picks from the FluffCo Presidents' Day Sale:

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SAVE $159.01: As of Feb. 14, get the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $639.99 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount and its lowest price yet.

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If you've been trying to decide on a new smartwatch, now's the time to lock one in. The Apple Watch is a great all-rounder of a pick that works well for just about everyone. But if you're looking for something more rugged and feature-rich that can do just about anything, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is your best bet, and it's on sale right now for its lowest price yet.

As of Feb. 14, get the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $639.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $799. That's a discount of 20% and the lowest price we've seen so far. This price applies to the GPS + Cellular model with a Rugged Titanium case and Indigo Alpine Loop band.

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the perfect companion for active users, thanks to its ability to withstand a variety of conditions while you run, cycle, hike, dive, and get out there and see the world. It has a 3000-nit display and a rugged build that you can take anywhere without having to worry about the repercussions. Bad weather? No problem. It keeps on ticking.

You get a whole suite of advanced tracking features, sleep analysis, and much more in addition to health features like fall detection and ECG monitoring as well. And if you don't want to use it for those things, it's still great for using for making calls, texting, and using your favorite wrist-based apps. And with up to 72 hours of battery life on Low Power Mode? You've got plenty of time to use it.

Time to lock your Ultra 2 in if you want to get it for the cheapest we've seen.

SAVE $350 As of February 14, the Lenovo Yoga 7i is on sale for just $549.99 ($350 off the usual price). It's our favorite Windows laptop under $1,000, so snag this deal while you can.

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Convertible laptops are the best of both worlds. Why buy a laptop and a tablet separately when you can have both at the same time? Buying one is a no-brainer, in our opinion.

And it just so turns out that one of our favorite convertible laptops is sitting at a deep discount right now — the Lenovo Yoga 7i is just $549.99, which is $350 off the original price. It's one of our favorite budget laptops in general, as well as our top pick for Windows laptops under $1,000, so we definitely recommend snagging this deal while you still can.

SEE ALSO: Best MacBooks 2025: Which model would we buy?

In our review, we highlighted the Yoga 7i's satisfying, responsive keyboard, port variety, and performance for the price. "If you want a convertible laptop that can double as a tablet, handle basic tasks with ease, last a decent while on a single charge, and you don’t mind a dim display or occasionally glitchy trackpad, the Yoga 7i 14 is a great deal at $899. If it’s on sale, it’s a fantastic deal," wrote Mashable Freelancer Sarah Chaney. While the hinges could be stronger and the display could be brighter, they definitely aren't dealbreakers, especially at this price. If you're currently in the market for a new laptop and want the most bang for your buck, the Lenovo Yoga 7i is a great option while it's on sale for just $549.99 ($350 off). Grab yours while the deal is still live.

It's Valentine's Day, and what's more romantic than Pornhub? (Don't answer that.)

The ubiquitous tube site sent Mashable a map of the top relative searches across the U.S. in the week leading up to Love Day. The term is that searched more often in each state than in others.

Credit: Pornhub

In New York, searches wanted more "emotional" videos, and Wyoming was wholesome with "hugging." Contrast that with BDSM in Oregon and strap-on in Georgia.

SEE ALSO: How to unblock Pornhub for free

You'll notice that many states are grayed out. Pornhub blocked 17 U.S. states (so far) due to age-verification laws, which are oftentimes requirements to submit ID to view websites with over a third of explicit content. The Supreme Court recently heard a case about age verification, but we'll have to wait a few months for the verdict.

For now, if Pornhub is blocked in your state, you won't know what terms make your fellow statespeople's hearts flutter, but you can use a VPN to access the site.

SAVE 20%: Get up to 20% off sitewide during Ruggable's Presidents' Day Sale. Use the code STARS.

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As the weekend gets closer, more and more retailers are gearing up for the first big shopping event of the year — Presidents' Day. While this federal holiday is supposed to be a time to reflect on the legacy of America's founding fathers, it’s also become synonymous with some of the biggest sales and discounts of the year (especially on mattresses and other home goods — you can check out our full list of the best Presidents' Day sales).

One sale we were pleasantly surprised to see this year is Ruggable's Presidents' Day sale, where shoppers can get up to 20% off sitewide (select rugs are 15% off) on all of the brand's popular washable and stain-resistant rugs. Just be sure to use the code STARS at checkout to take advantage of the savings.

SEE ALSO: Honest review of Ruggable: Are the washable rugs worth the price?

Shop large area rugs, doormats, runners, and more at a discounted price to refresh your floors just in time for spring.

Rug deals to Shop at Ruggable:

• Desert Sumac Rug (3'x5') — $103.20 $129 (save $25.80)

• Morris & Co. Strawberry Thief Indigo & Ivory Rug (3'x5') — $143.20 $179 (save $35.80)

• Justina Blakeney Josephine Midnight Rug (3'x5') — $143.20 $179 (save $35.80)

• Linear Striped Multicolor Rug (4'x6') — $151.20 $189 (save $37.80)

• goop Salerno Soft Black Re-Jute Rug (3'x5') — $186.15 $219 (save $32.85)