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Are you in the market for an ice maker? Even if not, you should be. It’s all too easy to see how quickly ice can disappear from the ice trays during a meal or get-together, and it’s not exactly easy to replace it.

Throughout the 2010s, The Hunger Games dominated pop culture, as Suzanne Collins' dystopian tale of teens forced to fight to the death for entertainment made the leap to the big screen and became one of the most successful movie adaptations of a book.

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Maybe you've seen a bunch of BookTok recommendations fly by without saving them, madly scribbled down titles talked about in your go-to podcasts, or have tried to remember the book your friend recommended over that third glass of Bourgogne aligoté? Sure, you could write them down in a notebook, but there's also a bunch of apps that let you track books you'd like to read, are currently reading, or want to read in the future.

And, maybe you'll find like-minded book pals on there too.

SEE ALSO: The 16 best fiction books of 2025, according to BookTok

Here's a bunch of apps I regularly use that track your TBR (to be read) pile, the books you DNFed (did not finish), and offer suggestions for your next read. Some are prettier than others, and most will allow you to import your Goodreads data.

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Probably the most social-friendly and elegantly-designed of the book-tracking apps, Fable is for readers who want to connect with other like-minded book lovers. Or those who enjoy very lovely UX. Launched in 2023 by Padmasree Warrior, the app lets you join book clubs, post your reviews to the main feed, generate cute round-ups of your monthly and annual titles with Pedro Pascal stickers, and keep track of what you're currently reading, want to read, finished, and DNF. The book clubs are extremely popular and fit every niche, from clubs based around Taylor Swift lyrics to those for people who've never read the classics (and you might even get a free ebook for these ones).

There's a premium subscription called Fable Plus, which costs $5.99 a month or $49.99 for the year, gives you weekly and monthly goal-setting and progress-tracking tools, and provides deeper reading data insights if you're a Wrapped fiend. The only tiny downside of Fable? The app hasn't yet introduced the ability to switch edition of the book you're reading, like other apps such as Goodreads, Storygraph, and Margins.

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Founded by Lucy Zhao and Jennifer Dobak and launched in 2025, Pagebound is a pro-indie, anti-AI platform that describes itself as "if Goodreads and Reddit had a baby" — and they’re not wrong. Probably the prettiest of the book tracking apps, Pagebound puts a modern spin on Y2K internet aesthetic. Some neat features here alongside the regular book app requisites are the ability to plan your TBR pile by month, Reddit-style upvoting on posts, half-stars and sub ratings for reviews, and they’re passionate about indie publishers, so you might find more of your favourite independent titles on here.

Like Fable, Pagebound has discussion groups so if you’re one for an online book club, this is a good option. Plus there's a $10 per month premium version called Pagebound Royalty, which gives you a little crown on your avatar, priority customer support, and more perks to be added.

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If you're a fiend for data, check out Storygraph. Founded by in 2019 by Nadia Odunayo, the app started as a book-tracker and has evolved into an online community. Operating the same way as a Goodreads or a Fable with TBR, DNF lists etc., the app visualises your reading habits into visually satisfying graphs — your go-to genres and moods, your pace, how many pages you regularly read. The app's Reading Goal will motivate you to read a certain number of books in a year and track your progress. Plus, Storygraph's buddy reads feature lets you add up to eight friends to the same book to read and comment as you go, or you can make a public readalong to engage a broader range of users.

Storygraph's premium version, Storygraph Plus, is $4.99 per month and gives you the ability to create your own custom pie and bar charts with tags and labels — a win for genre readers — extra stats filters and comparison options, additional year-on-year charts, and priority customer support.

Margins Credit: Margins / Mashable

Launched in 2024 by Paul Warren and Nick Punt, Margins is similar to its peers in a lot of ways (want to read, currently reading, finished reading, stopped reading piles). However, it sets itself apart with very slick design (those fonts!) and its "Search by vibe" feature. The latter allows you to type in exactly what you're looking for and generate a carousel of suggestions — I typed in "summer horror by the sea" and it suggested Daphne Du Maurier's The House on the Strand and Alma Katsu's The Deep, a pretty good outcome. The library also has the option to add series and authors to your lists, and it has the all-important Reading Recap tool with templates to let you create pretty social-friendly lay-ups of your monthly reads.

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Launched in 2017 by OverDrive, Libby is the best way to borrow e-books and audiobooks for free from your local library (shoutout to BorrowBox too). All you need to do is sign up with your library card, as the app has thousands of global library partners. Your loans and holds appear in the app's Shelf tab, but it's also got great reading tracking functionality, through the app's tag system. When you find a title you want to read, you can save it with a tag with whatever name you like, whether you want to categorise your reads by genre, emoji, or go with the traditional TBR, DNF etc. It's a great way to get books for free while you're tracking them.

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There's a few apps like Bookshelf and Book Buddy that allow you to add every book you personally own to your in-app library — this could take a while if you've got a lot of books, but in a dream feature in both, you can scan the barcodes to add them. After you've logged your library, the best features of these apps are the ability to create and organise shelves, get stats and discover new books according to your taste, see your friends' shelves (to have a peek and what you'd like to request to borrow), and track your loaned out books to your mates who conveniently never return them.

In a great hidden feature, BookBuddy has a random book suggestion tool, in which the app will go through your library and suggest your next read — go to Search, then tap the crossed arrows icon. This is perfect for people who stare blankly at their bookshelf in a state of panic over which title to pick.

Goodreads Credit: Goodreads/ Mashable

I use it, I don't love it. Yes, the design and UX of Amazon-owner Goodreads, one of the internet's legacy book-tracking apps, isn't great. And authors hate it, with many users dropping unnecessarily mean reviews as casually as painting their nails. But one (1) thing Goodreads does do well is the annual Reading Challenge, which lets you track the number of books you've read in a year and motivate you to hit a target number.

Goodreads allows you to export your data to other apps, just in case you ever feel like leaving!

Perhaps you use a different book tracker? Let us know in the comments, I'm keen to hear what you track your reads with.

With Greenland seemingly high on Donald Trump's shopping list, Daily Show host Ronnie Chieng spent some time on Wednesday reacting to the administration's stance on Denmark's territory.

"The point is, we need Greenland," says Chieng. "Why? For their freedom, or their oil, or for national defe— look, I don't remember what excuse we're using."

After saying "this congressman, he'll explain it," Chieng brings up a clip of Rep. Andy Ogles describing the U.S. as the "dominant predator in the Western hemisphere" in justification for why it's important America has a stake.

"Yes, Trump is the dominant predator in the Western hemisphere," says Chieng. "At least now that Jeffrey Epstein is dead."

If an old Samsung Galaxy phone is collecting dust in your drawer, or you have just switched to a new phone and don't know what to do with your old faithful Galaxy, here are eight ways to repurpose it.

When it comes to electric SUVs, Volvo has apparently saved the best for last.

Yes, the company already has a compact and a large electric SUV — the Volvo EX30 and EX90, respectively — but the mid-sized EX60 is likely to be the brand's most popular one.

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While the Volvo EX60 is scheduled for a full reveal on Jan. 21, the company just revealed some key figures for the upcoming SUV. Perhaps most important of them is the range: The EX60 has a 400 mile range in an all-wheel configuration. The figure isn't an official EPA rating, but Volvo says it used comparable testing to obtain it. Similarly, the EX60 should have a WLTP range of about 810 kilometers, which would make it best in class amongst European electric SUVs.

The EX60 is the first Volvo car built with mega casting, meaning "hundreds" of smaller parts are replaced with a single, high-precision casting. Credit: Volvo

For comparison, Tesla Model Y maxes out at 622 kilometers WLTP range.

When the EX60's battery starts running out of juice, you'll be able to charge it quickly. Volvo says the EX60 will get up to 340 kilometers of range in 10 minutes on a 400kW fast charger.

Finally, if you're worried about the battery's longevity, Volvo will offer an optional 10-year battery warranty.

The folded seats indicate the EX60 will be available as a 6- or 7-seater. Credit: Volvo

The company didn't share other specs for the EX60, but it did post several images. One of them shows additional storage compartments in the trunk's bottom, with folded seats visible in the corner. This indicates that the EX60 will be available in a six- or seven-seat configuration, which would make it more appealing for large families.

The EX60's official reveal will be livestreamed on Jan. 21; you can tune in to watch it on Volvo's website.

Your inbox is about to look a lot different. Google has slowly trickled out some Gemini tools to Gmail, but the floodgates are being opened. AI Overviews, proofreading, and a fully AI Inbox are coming to Gmail starting today.

TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Marvel’s Spider-Man Play Booster Box is down to $104.99 at Amazon — the lowest-ever price for this 30-pack booster display.

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Magic: The Gathering crossover sets don’t usually hang around at reasonable prices for long, especially when they pull in fans outside the usual MTG crowd. Marvel’s Spider-Man has been one of those releases, with strong demand from both Magic players and comic fans pushing prices well above launch levels for months. That being said, the market for some of MTG’s new sets seems to be calming down.

As of Jan. 8, the Magic: The Gathering Marvel’s Spider-Man Play Booster Box has dropped to $104.99 at Amazon; confirmed when checking price tracker camelcamelcamel, this marks its lowest price to date. That’s a notable 20% drop from its typical price of around $131, and a steep fall from the much higher prices seen closer to release. For a full 30-pack booster display, this is about as affordable as this set has ever been.

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This price cut is especially surprising since it further undercuts listings at dedicated trading card sites like TCGplayer, while also putting it more in line with its market value of just over $100. At the lowest, TCGplayer is selling the MTG Spider-Man Player Booster Box for $164.94 when shipping costs are considered — making Amazon’s selection the best choice by a mile.

Each box includes 30 Play Boosters, with 14 cards per pack. You’re guaranteed at least one rare or mythic rare and one Traditional Foil card in every booster, giving you plenty of chances at standout pulls while also providing enough packs to support multiple draft nights. Play Boosters are designed to give you a balance between cracking packs for fun and actually give you enough cards to make a decent deck for playing, which makes a full box especially appealing at this price.

The Spider-Man set isn’t the only MTG bargain going right now; the Magic: The Gathering Tarkir Dragonstorm Booster Box has been on sale at Amazon, as well. Meanwhile, preorders on the MTG Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Booster Box are down to the lowest-ever price at Amazon. 

SAVE OVER $20: As of Jan. 8, the Lego Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House (43217) has been discounted to $37.99 at Amazon. This is $22 off its list price of $59.99.

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Lego projects are great to work on during the winter months. If you've been looking for a new set to add to your collection without breaking the bank, the delightful Lego Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House (43217) has dropped to $37.99 at Amazon.

This deal saves you $22 on the Lego Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House list price of $59.99. Though it's recommended for ages nine and up, it's sure to be a build to delight Pixar fans of any age.

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The Lego Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House comes with 598 pieces, which is a good number to keep you busy. These bricks create a partial build of Carl's house from the film, complete with balloons, a variety of rooms, and accessories. It even sets you up with minifigures of Carl and Russell, alongside a very cute Dug the dog figure, so you can have everybody positioned alongside the house.

This deal may not last for very long, though. If you've been hoping to pick it up, now is as good a time as any to grab the Lego Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House (43217) for less. Looking for even more sets worth your time and money? Check out our breakdown of the best new Lego sets to see what the company has recently released.

The best Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box deals at a glance: Best Mega Lucario Deal Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box — Mega Lucario $103.89 (save $11.06) Get Deal Best Mega Gardevior Deal Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box — Mega Gardevior $97.87 (save $2.12) Get Deal

If you’ve been tracking Pokémon TCG prices lately, you already know how rare it is to see popular Elite Trainer Boxes settle anywhere near market value. For months, inflated listings and limited stock have kept Mega Evolution products out of reach for many collectors. Thankfully, as time has gone on since some of these newer sets launched, things are seemingly starting to change.

As of Jan. 8, both Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Boxes are now available at Amazon for prices that closely align with current market rates, thanks to new Amazon price cuts: the Mega Lucario ETB is now available for $103.89 and the Mega Gardevoir ETB is now being sold for as low as $97.87. While still currently above the market value stated on dedicated trading card sites like TCGplayer, Amazon is still the best place to buy Mega Evolution Elite Trainer boxes when you directly compare available listings. 

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For instance, the Mega Lucario ETB is being sold for $105 on TCGplayer when the lowest listing price and shipping costs are combined. For the Mega Gardevoir ETB, though, the lowest price is $133.95. 

Both versions include nine Mega Evolution booster packs, a full-art foil promo card featuring either Riolu or Alakazam, 65 card sleeves, energy cards, dice, a collector’s box, and a code card for Pokémon TCG Live. The only difference between the Mega Gardevoir and Mega Lucario Elite Trainer Boxes for Mega Evolution collectors is the artwork; so if you’re a Pokémon TCG fan who’s after the best value over aesthetic, we recommend grabbing Mega Gardevoir’s while stocks last.

For those who are after Phantasmal Flames cards, the booster display box is now on sale at Amazon, too. If you’re purely hunting lower-priced ETBs in the Pokémon TCG, the Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer box is now available for only $88 at Amazon. 

If you just got a NAS (Network Attached Storage), you probably noticed the number of settings can be overwhelming. There are a few basic settings I think of as essential for enabling when I set up a new NAS.

SAVE OVER $40: As of Jan. 8, the AirPods Pro 3 are on sale at Amazon for $199.99. This is $49.01 off their list price of $249.

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Amazon has knocked the price of the AirPods Pro 3 down to $199.99, which is just $0.99 away from their lowest-ever price. If these sleek earbuds — which we consider to be "a remarkable upgrade in functionality over their predecessors" in our review — have been on your radar, there's no better time to grab them and save.

Usually the AirPods Pro 3 are listed for $249, so this deal saves you $49.01. They've earned spots on both our lists of the best earbuds and the best headphones overall, so if you've been hoping to upgrade your earbuds for the new year, these are well worth a look.

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If noise-cancellation is a high priority for you when it comes to earbuds, the AirPods Pro 3 block twice as much outside noise around you compared to their predecessors. Pair that with great sound quality and a battery that lasts up to eight hours on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation (or up to 10 in Transparency mode), these earbuds are travel or commuting ready.

Our AirPods Pro 3 review had plenty of praise for them as well, with writer Adam Doud saying they're "a remarkable upgrade in functionality over their predecessors, with better battery life and ANC, as well as a new heart rate sensor."

No better time to grab some new earbuds for the new year. Don't miss out on the AirPods Pro 3 down to $199.99 at Amazon.

Sophie Turner has been training to play Lara Croft since last February, and there was only one way she wanted to showcase her strength on The Tonight Show: by dominating an unsuspecting Jimmy Fallon in a classic thumb war.

"My thumb strength is really, really...it's good," says Turner in the clip above. "I thought we could have a thumb wrestle."

The Game of Thrones star proceeds to ask Fallon if he wants "this smoke" to which he foolishly agrees — before he gets swiftly put in his place by a far stronger thumb.

I used to think a 50MB Excel file meant I had a lot of data. I was wrong. It actually meant my workbook was a cluttered mess of hidden caches and ghost data. I managed to reclaim my storage and speed by cutting that file down to 2MB. Here's how.

On a frosty, bitterly cold morning, I needed a little background music to motivate myself. On Spotify, I pressed play on The Gap Band's "Early In The Morning," a funk bop from 1982 currently having a resurgence on TikTok.

After Charlie Wilson's dulcet tones got me in the mood to do a bit of work, Spotify's Smart Shuffle feature carried on the old school funk and soulful R&B vibes. The audio streaming platform played the likes of "She's a Bad Mama Jama," by Carl Carlton, "Candy" by Cameo, "All Night Long," by Mary Jane Girls.

But then a song I didn't recognise began playing. "I'm Letting Go Of The Bullshit" by Nick Hustles. It blended in well with the other '70s and early '80s era songs that Spotify had shuffled through, inspired by The Gap Band. But the lyrics were strikingly modern. "This year I'm in my flow / F*ck anything that don't help me grow / Fake friends shiesty h**s." The song has a not-insignificant 1,823,488 listens on Spotify at the time of writing.

SEE ALSO: Spotify to introduce AI label and spam filter to stop AI music slop

Curious, I took a look at the artist's profile on Spotify to discover Nick Hustles has almost 600K monthly listeners and an array of popular songs with striking titles such as "Minding My Goddamn Business," "I Do Whatever The F*ck I Want," and "Stop B*tching". I noted there was no author bio in the "About" section of Hustles' profile, so I turned to Google.

That's where I discovered that this catchy little tune I'd been listening to was actually AI-generated. I'll admit: it hadn't even occurred to me that this '70s-sounding funk singer could be anything other than human. Given that 97 percent of people can't tell if a song is made by AI or humans, per a recent Deezer and Ipsos study, I don't feel quite so bad about my lack of discernment. But these are questions we will need to begin asking ourselves as we navigate the AI music era.

How did an AI artist end up in my Spotify queue?

Nick Hustles is an alias for Nick Arter, 35, a human producer who uses AI music tools Suno and Udio. Not only is Hustles not a 1970s era musician, but he also wasn't even born in the '70s. Arter did not immediately respond to Mashable's request for comment.

Then it occurred to me: Spotify actually recommended this artist to me. I hadn't found the track on TikTok or Instagram. It had been suggested in my Smart Shuffle queue — a 2023-launched feature which adds personalised recommendations to match the vibe of the first song you played. So, is Spotify now recommending AI artists to listeners who've previously shown zero interest in anything other than human-created music? Well, it certainly seems that way.

Spotify's mission statement is "to unlock the potential of human creativity". Is it really possible for that mission to sit alongside its role in not merely platforming, but recommending AI music?

A Spotify spokesperson told Mashable that "Spotify doesn't give AI-generated music any special treatment."

"While we don’t penalise artists for using AI responsibly, we are aggressive about taking down content farms, impersonators, or anyone trying to game the system," they added.

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Recommendation algorithms respond dynamically to online trends, often linked to viral social media activity, media coverage, or public conversations. That means if an AI-generated song is going viral on TikTok, or gains press attention, that could result in the song ending up in your Spotify Shuffle queue.

Spotify's track record with AI music isn't great. In July 2025, the streamer allegedly published AI-generated songs on the pages of deceased musicians, including Blaze Foley, who was killed in 1989. In summer 2025, viral band The Velvet Sundown released two albums and gained 1 million plays on Spotify before admitting that its music, images and band backstory were all created using AI.

Is it wrong to recommend AI songs to listeners?

How should we feel about AI-generated songs finding their way into our listener library? Some people aren't necessarily opposed to giving AI music a try, but their open-mindedness begins to shift once they feel deceived. Research by Deezer and Ipsos found that 80 percent of people want AI music clearly labeled on streamers. Transparency matters: a strong majority (72 percent) say they would want to be told if a streaming platform was recommending music created entirely by AI. Almost half would rather filter AI music out completely, and four in 10 say they’d skip it if it popped up anyway.

In Sept. 2025, following user feedback, Spotify introduced an AI labelling system via metadata disclosures, working with the Digital Data Exchange (DDEX). This means AI credits will appear in music metadata on the platform, but that doesn't mean you'll see a visible "AI-generated" badge when you're looking at a track on Spotify. Per the company's announcement: "It’s not about punishing artists who use AI responsibly or down-ranking tracks for disclosing information about how they were made."

Labelling songs and artist pages as AI-generated seems like the bare minimum to avoid misleading listeners.

This is a step in the right direction, but is it enough? Currently (as of Jan. 2026), there is no universal, front-and-centre badge on Spotify track pages to declare it "AI" or "not AI". Those AI disclosures are instead baked into the credits and metadata.

I'd like to know immediately when a song I'm listening to isn't being performed by a human. Labelling songs and artist pages as AI-generated seems like the bare minimum to avoid misleading listeners. I also think there should be an option in Spotify's Settings to exclude AI-generated music from Smart Shuffle. For those who feel strongly about AI-generated music, we should be given the option to opt out, so we don't threaten economic incentives for human-produced work.

It's important to note the distinction between entirely AI-generated work and work that's been produced by human artists with the assistance of AI tools. For generations, tech has played an integral role in the creation of music, such as multitrack recording, digital mixing consoles, Auto-Tune, audio editing software, to name a few. AI tools, when used responsibly to enhance human talent, are undoubtedly the next phase in technology's relationship with music.

What's the problem with AI-generated music?

Spotify's mission statement also states that it provides "a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it." But when the market is flooded with AI slop, we make it harder for musicians to earn a living. Research suggests that music sector workers could lose nearly a quarter of their income to AI by 2028. In the UK, MPs are calling on the government to regulate the use of AI in the music industry and to bring in protections to ensure the public is not duped into unknowingly listening to AI-generated music.

Part of the joy of music comes in marvelling that a human made it. Good music is born out of creativity, innovation, skill, talent, effort, vulnerability, emotion, and perseverance.

80 percent of people want to see legislation to prevent musicians' work being used to train AI without their consent, according to research conducted by UK Music. From the same study, 77 percent believe that AI music, which doesn't credit the original creator, is tantamount to theft, and 83 percent believe that a musical artist's creative "personality" should be legally protected against AI copies.

AI-generated art in general relies on material that already exists. It reduces art to a formula, which it replicates. The result is a homogenous, generic song, a regurgitated version of music that already exists. What you lose is the thrill of discovering a new sound, hearing an artist do something that's not been done before. AI just can't replicate that, and it never will.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG: Mega Charizard X ex Ultra-Premium Collection is on sale for $169.99 at Amazon.

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Last year was one of the biggest examples of how low stock and fluctuating prices can make the trading card market tough to navigate. Now the dust has settled, we're seeking the best deals.

The Pokémon TCG’s Mega Charizard X ex Ultra-Premium Collection is one of the best ways to get boosters from various sets and other key accessories. Still, the low units available mean this must-have collection has been subject to massive price hikes ever since it came out alongside the Phantasmal Flames set. Thankfully, new price cuts through various Amazon sellers have brought it down to closer to market value.

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As of Jan. 8, the Pokémon TCG: Mega Charizard X ex Ultra-Premium Collection has had 32% taken off its $249.99 list price, dropping down to $169.99. For comparison, the lowest price for the Mega Charizard X ex Ultra-Premium Collection is $167.96 on TCGplayer at the time of writing, but the lowest listing’s extra cost required for shipping means you’d need to spend more in total — making Amazon the go-to retailer right now.

In exchange for that lower price tag, the Mega Charizard X ex Ultra-Premium Collection gives you a mix of 18 Pokémon TCG boosters from recent sets that have been hard to find: four Phantasmal Flames, four Mega Evolution, four Destined Rivals, four Journey Together, and two Surging Sparks packs. In addition, you’ll get a foil promo card each of Mega Charizard ex and Oricoco ex, 65 Mega Charizard ex card sleeves, a Mega Charizard X playmat, a Mega Charizard X deck box, a matching metal coin, six damage counter dice, and a code card for Pokémon TCG Live. 

If you’ve been out of the Pokémon game for a while and want to see what the latest sets are about before playing again, this is the perfect collection for diving back in. If it’s more cards from a specific set you’re after, you can still get a Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box for around $88 at Amazon, along with the Phantasmal Flames Booster Display Box down to market value. 

Jimmy Kimmel has previously covered the phenomenon of Donald Trump appearing to fall asleep in meetings, but there was apparently a key explanation he's been missing.

"Teddy Dose-velt told the Wall Street Journal that, you know the many videos of him nodding off during meetings? He says he's not sleeping, he's blinking," explains Kimmel. "That's right, he has the rare ability to hold a blink for minutes at a time. And to showcase that ability, we've put together this video montage of some of the many times he most definitely wasn't falling asleep on live TV."

The evidence appears to speak for itself.

SAVE $100: As of Jan. 8, the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) is on sale for its lowest-ever price of $299 at Amazon. This is $100 off the list price of $399.

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A few different models of the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) have been marked down to the lowest-ever price of $299 at Amazon. If you've been hoping to pick up a smartwatch to keep track of your health and fitness goals, now is the time to grab it.

The return to this discounted price makes for $100 in savings. There are a few different color options to choose from at this sale price: the jet black aluminum case with a black sport band, the silver aluminum case with a purple fog sport band, and the space gray aluminum case with a black sport band. For $0.99 more, you can also score the rose gold aluminum case with a light blush sport band for $299.99.

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The Apple Watch Series 11 is a smartwatch we consider to be the best Apple upgrade, as it "takes everything we loved about the Apple Watch Series 10 and adds a new processor and longer battery life." Mashable's Stan Schroeder had plenty of praise for this smartwatch's battery life in his review, saying "After nearly a full week of use, I can say that the Apple Watch Series 11 is easily a one-and-a-half-day smartwatch now, and it's possible to extend that to a full weekend if you carefully use Low Power mode."

The battery life isn't the only exciting aspect of this smartwatch, though. It also packs plenty of features for its users, including hypertension notifications, a sleep score, heart rate notifications, and advanced workout features like Pacer, Heart Rate Zones, training load, and more.

The Apple Watch Series 11 is worth the investment for the new year, so don't miss out on this great deal at Amazon.

SAVE $69: As of Jan. 8, the Anker 3-in-1 charger is on sale for $160.99 at Amazon. That's a 30% discount on the list price.

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Nothing can mess up your desk or nightstand like cable clutter. The solution? Anker’s 3-in-1 charging station. This handy little device makes life so much easier for Apple users, letting you charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch at once, with one charger. And as of Jan. 8, it’s on sale for $160.99, a discount of $69 off the list price.

It's handy and it's fast, charging your devices with ultra-fast 25W wireless charging. If you have an iPhone 17 Pro, it'll reach 50% in just 22 minutes. And don't worry about overheating. Thanks to TEC active cooling, your devices are kept below 89°F, which protects battery health.

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There's also a 1.65-inch HD display that shows real-time charging status, temperature, and power, while different smart charging modes (Boost, Ice, and Sleep) let you choose from quick top-ups to quiet overnight charging. You can also connect via NFC or Bluetooth in the Anker app to track charging, switch modes, schedule cycles, and customize screens.

Pick up this charger deal from Amazon before the deal runs out.