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BJ’s Wholesale Club membership prices just dropped to $20 (usually $60)
TL;DR: Right now, a 1-year BJ’s Club Card Membership is available for only $20 (reg. $60).
Opens in a new window Credit: BJ's Wholesale Club 1-year The Club Card Membership with BJ’s Easy Renewal® (Terms apply.) $20$60 Save $40 Get Deal
Making a budget last is hard enough, but when you factor in things like the price of the gas you burn running errands all over town, you’re basically spending money for the opportunity to spend money. If you want a new way to get your shopping done, check out BJ’s. Whether you’re picking up bulk home essentials or grabbing all your groceries, they’ve always got something to offer, and a BJ’s Club Card Membership is only $20 right now (reg. $60).
BJ’s Wholesale Club is a place to shop for family essentials, including fresh foods, produce, deli items, household staples, and more. BJ’s members can save up to 25% off grocery store prices, but that’s not the only reason to shop there. You can also look out for new clothes, seasonal décor, toys, tech, and furniture.
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!Tank running low? Fill up on your way out, and don’t forget you could get extra savings through the BJ’s Fuel Saver Program when you buy eligible products in the club. That’s a whole lot easier than making one more stop on top of all your other errands.
You don’t have to shop in-store to use the membership. BJ’s has an app that lets you shop online and choose curbside pickup or same-day delivery when it’s available in your area. You can also add digital coupons directly to your membership card, so the discount applies automatically at checkout.
This deal is for new members only and gives you a code you can redeem the code directly on BJs.com to create your membership.
Right now, it’s only $20 to get a BJ’s 1-Year Club Card Membership.
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Dolphin just went beyond Wii and GameCube emulation
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2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid defies trends with a surprising $1,800 price drop
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Don't throw away your old GTX 1060: Use it as a dedicated 'Frame Gen' card
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Switch 2 price, PS6 release could be impacted by memory shortage
The RAM shortage due to AI is impacting tech prices and release dates. In the video game space, the next PlayStation console may be delayed, and the Switch 2 could see a price spike, Bloomberg reports.
SEE ALSO: PlayStation State of Play February 2026: How to watch, top games we hope to seeSony is considering pushing back the debut of the PlayStation 6 to 2028 or 2029, according to people familiar with the situation interviewed by Bloomberg. Mashable reported back in December that this might happen, so there's only been confirmation of the bad news. Previous leaks estimated the PS6's release for 2027.
Further, due to memory shortages, Nintendo is apparently considering increasing the price of the Switch 2 later this year, according to Bloomberg. In 2025, rumors surfaced about the Switch 2's price increasing due to tariffs, but that didn't materialize.
Neither Sony nor Nintendo responded to Bloomberg's request for comment.
Why it makes sense to have a VPS as a homelabber
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Get the Acer Aspire 14 AI Copilot+ PC for $370 less at Amazon
SAVE 45%: As of Feb. 16, you can get the Acer Aspire 14 AI Copilot+ PC (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $459.99, down from $829.99, at Amazon. That's a 45% discount or $370 savings.
Acer Aspire 14 AI Copilot+ PC (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $459.99 at Amazon$829.99 Save $370 Get Deal at Amazon
Laptops with the new "Copilot+" badge usually start well over $800, and finding one from a major brand for under $500 is almost unheard of, but Amazon’s Presidents' Day sale has delivered one of the best laptop deals I've seen this year.
As of Feb. 16, you can get the Acer Aspire 14 AI Copilot+ PC (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $459.99, down from $829.99, at Amazon. That's a 45% discount or $370 savings. It's also the lowest price we've seen for this model this year. (It was around $439.99 last November.)
SEE ALSO: The best laptops of CES 2026It features a 14-inch WUXGA display and is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 5 processor (Series 2), which includes a dedicated NPU capable of 40 TOPS (trillions of operations per second) for handling local AI workloads. With 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, it offers just enough performance power for multitasking and getting through your workday.
Done with Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights? Stream the 2011 version next
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Solar eclipse 2026: An eclipse will happen Tuesday, but its only viewable from a remote spot
The first solar eclipse of 2026 will hit our skies this week, with an annular eclipse taking place on Tuesday. This type of solar eclipse creates a "ring of fire" around the sun, but unfortunately, many of won't be able to spot this solar phenomenon. Still curious? Keep reading to find out what's happening, and where in the world you need to be to see it.
When is the solar eclipse?The annular solar eclipse will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 17. According to Time and Date, the first sightings of the eclipse will begin at 6:42 a.m. ET.
Where can you see the solar eclipse?Unfortunately, this annular solar eclipse is a remote one. The only place to be able to view the full eclipse will be Antartica. However, some places in the Southern Hemisphere will get a glimpse of a partial eclipse, according to Time and Date.
What is an annular solar eclipse?An annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, but is slightly too far away to completely cover the Sun, according to NASA. This creates a bright “ring of fire” around the Moon. This is different to a total solar eclipse where the sun is fully hidden.
A partial solar eclipse happens when the Moon only covers part of the Sun. So, from these locations in the Southern Hemisphere, the Sun looks like it has a chunk taken out of it, rather than forming a full ring.
How to see a solar eclipseIf you happen to be in one of the viewing spots for the partial eclipse (or maybe, somehow, you're in Antartica?), it's important to follow specific guidance for looking at the eclipse. Even with an annular eclipse, the same rule of thumb applies to never look at the sun directly.
To safely view the eclipse, NASA recommends using solar viewing glasses or making your own eclipse projector using a cardboard box.
The best Presidents Day streaming deals: Starz, YouTube TV, Hulu, Spotify, and more
While we typically see the best streaming deals of the year around Black Friday, it's not the only time streaming services offer discounts. Presidents' Day is here and with it, several streaming deals we think are worth your attention.
While these discounts aren't technically labeled as Presidents' Day streaming deals, they're live for a limited time around the holiday, so that's what we're calling them. The prices won't wow you quite like Black Friday, but we could all use any savings we can get, right? If you're looking to sign up for a streaming service this season, you might as well save some money.
There aren't many, but we've rounded up all the best Presidents' Day streaming deals live right now — as well as some evergreen deals we think are worth snagging. We've also included the best streaming device deals in case your TV isn't as smart as you'd like. If it's your TV itself that needs upgrading, be sure to check out our selection of the best Presidents' Day TV deals.
Best Presidents' Day streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Starz Starz $2.99/month for 3 months (save $8/month) Get Deal Why we like itOne of the most slept on streaming services, this Starz Presidents' Day offer allows you to diversify your movie and TV lineup for only $2.99 per month for three months. It typically costs $10.99 per month, so you'll save about $24. Not only does Starz have its own original series like Sweetpea and Three Women, but it's also the first stop Lionsgate theatrical releases make in the streaming circuit. Recent additions include The Long Walk and The Strangers: Chapter 2, while upcoming films include The Housemaid and Greenland 2: Migration.
More Presidents' Day streaming dealsDirecTV MySports — free 5-day trial, then $49.99/month for 1 month $89.99/month (save $40/month)
Disney+ and Hulu bundle — $9.99/month for 1 month $12.99/month (save $3/month)
NFL Sunday Ticket — $16/month for 12 months $31.50/month (save $186)
Spotify Premium — Free for 2 months $12.99/month (save $12.99/month)
Sundance Now — $3.99/month for 3 months $7.99/month (save $4/month with code SN50)
YouTube TV — free 10-day trial, then $59.99/month for 2 months $82.99/month (save $23/month)
Apple TV and Peacock Premium bundle — $14.99/month $23.98/month (save $8.99/month)
Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus bundle — $19.99/month $29.98/month (save $9.99/month)
Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max (with ads) — $19.99/month $34.97 (save $14.98/month)
Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max (no ads) — $32.99/month $56.47 (save $23.48/month)
Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited — $35.99/month $53.97 (save $17.98/month)
ESPN + Fox One bundle — $39.99/month $49.98/month (save $9.99/month)
Fubo Sports — $45.99 for your first month $55.99 (save $10/month)
HBO Max Basic with ads — $109.99/year $131.88/year (save $21.89)
Hulu (with ads) — $119.99/year $143.88/year (save $23.89)
MGM+, Starz, AMC+ (Prime Video add-ons) — $21.99/month $29.97/month (save $7.98/month)
Paramount+ Essential — $89.99/year $107.88/year (save $17.89)
Paramount+ Premium — $139.99/year $167.88/year (save $27.89)
Peacock Premium — free with $98 Walmart+ subscription (save $109.99/year)
Roku Streaming Stick HD — $15.99 $29.99 (save $14)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select — $21.99 $37.99 (save $16)
Roku Streaming Stick Plus — $24.99 $39.99 (save $15)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)
Roku Ultra — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)
Amazon Fire TV Cube — $109.99 $139.99 (save $30)
Google responds to claim that it stole NPR hosts voice
Radio host David Greene is suing Google, alleging that the tech giant copied his voice for its NotebookLM AI tool, the Washington Post and others reported — and Google has responded.
Greene is the former co-host of NPR's Morning Edition and currently the host of the Left, Right, & Center podcast from the NPR member station KCRW. Greene found out about NotebookLM, which autogenerates podcasts, from a former coworker and was "completely freaked out," he told the Post.
SEE ALSO: OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger joins OpenAIThe complaint, which was filed on January 23 in California, states that Google "sought to replicate Mr. Greene's distinctive voice — a voice made iconic over decades of decorated radio and public commentary — to create synthetic audio products that mimic his delivery, cadence, and persona." The suit claims that Google violated California and common law statutory right to publicity, which concerns unauthorized uses of someone's likeness, and California's unfair competition law. It also alleges that Google unjustly benefited from Greene's voice.
Google told the Post and other publications that NotebookLM has nothing to do with Greene. "These allegations are baseless," Google spokesperson José Castañeda told Gizmodo. "The sound of the male voice in NotebookLM's Audio Overviews is based on a paid professional actor Google hired."
The use of people's likeness in AI models, as well as the use of copyrighted materials to train models, has been a contentious topic in recent years. In 2024, OpenAI took down its AI-powered voice, Sky, after allegations that it sounded like Scarlett Johansson, who explicitly didn't give the company permission to use her likeness. Several lawsuits have been launched against major tech and AI companies using copyrighted material to train their AI.
Back in January, major artists, including Johansson, launched a campaign against AI slop and theft.
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.
Presidents Day 2026: Live updates on the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and more
Presidents' Day is here. Yes, it's a three-day weekend, but it's also one of the first major sale events of the year.
Presidents' Day, which falls on Monday, Feb. 16, is delivering deals across the board. All our favorite retailers — Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart — have launched significant sales, offering heavy discounts on Apple AirPods, Samsung TVs, popular streaming services, premium mattresses, and so much more.
The best Presidents' Day deal at a glance: Best Apple Deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $299 (save $100) Get Deal Best Headphones deal Apple AirPods 4 $99 (save $30) Get Deal Best TV DEAL TCL 65-inch QM6K QD-Mini LED QLED 4K TV $529 (save $470) Get DealReady to really make the most of this long weekend? We've rounded up all of the best deals across retailers and categories, finding you the best savings available on Presidents' Day 2026.


