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UPDATE: Jan. 26, 2026, 1:01 p.m. EST TikTok has shared more details about the cause of the outage that affected U.S. users over the past 24 hours.

TikTok has new U.S. owners (finally), but the app had a rough opening weekend, with many U.S. users unable to access the app, upload new videos, or refresh their feed. Now, TikTok has explained what went wrong.

According to TikTok, a power outage was the source of downtime on the app.

"Since yesterday we’ve been working to restore our services following a power outage at a U.S. data center impacting TikTok and other apps we operate," said an official statement from TikTok posted on X. "We're working with our data center partner to stabilize our service. We're sorry for this disruption and hope to resolve it soon."

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TikTok appears to be working normally at the moment.

SEE ALSO: Why everyone on TikTok is using punch cards to hit their goals

Over the weekend, the social media app was hit with thousands of user outage reports, with Downdetector showing spikes in users reporting problems in accessing the platform. (Disclosure: Downdetector is owned by Ziff Davis, the same parent company as Mashable.)

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It's worth noting that TikTok has had a very busy week, however. On Thursday, the Chinese-owned platform announced that it had reached a deal to continue operating in the U.S. after years of pressure from politicians, creating the catchily named, majority U.S.-owned TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC. Following the announcement, U.S. users were greeted with a pop-up asking them to read and agree to the app's new Terms of Service, causing confusion and alarm among some users.

Is it possible that the transfer in ownership, and whatever that entails behind the scenes, led to the issues users experienced on Sunday? It's difficult to say without any official word from TikTok, but the timing certainly seems notable.

Matt Binder contributed additional reporting to this story.

Save 63%: As of Jan. 26, the Bose QuietComfort headphones are available for $129.99 at Woot. These headphones are certified refurbished by Bose, and come with a one year manufacturer warranty. They also cost $229.01 less than QC headphones brand new, at full price.

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Despite what many recent flagship releases will have you believe, you actually don't have to pay $400+ to get some really great noise cancelling headphones.

In fact, you can spend as little as $129.99 for the Bose QuietComfort headphones at Woot as of Jan. 26. These headphones are certified refurbished, but according to Woot, have been restored by Bose's experts and are in "pristine condition." They also come with a one year manufacturer warranty. Oh, and they cost a good deal less than the $359 headphones at full price — $229.01 less, to be exact.

The Bose QuietComfort headphones may sit in the higher end of mid-range territory at full price, but there's a reason why they're one of Mashable's favorite pairs of Bose headphones. According to Shopping Reporter Sam Mangino, they rival both the comfort and noise cancellation ability of their much more expensive counterpart, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones. She also appreciated how easy their on-ear controls were to use, as well as their all-day battery life.

SEE ALSO: The 11 best headphones of 2026 — see the top contenders from Sony, Apple, Bose, and Beats

The main drawback of these headphones is that they don't come with spatial audio, but if that's not a feature you plan on using anyway, they're a much better value than the Ultra headphones. While it's not uncommon to see the new model on sale — they often drop down to $199.99, reaching an all time low of $159.99 over Black Friday — this $129.99 refurbished price is the lowest we've caught on the QuietComfort headphones.

This deal applies only to the black colorway of these headphones, and runs for the next five days, or until supplies last.

Save 63%: As of Jan. 26, the Bose QuietComfort headphones are available for $129.99 at Woot. These headphones are certified refurbished by Bose, and come with a one year manufacturer warranty. They also cost $229.01 less than QC headphones brand new, at full price.

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Despite what many recent flagship releases will have you believe, you actually don't have to pay $400+ to get some really great noise cancelling headphones.

In fact, you can spend as little as $129.99 for the Bose QuietComfort headphones at Woot as of Jan. 26. These headphones are certified refurbished, but according to Woot, have been restored by Bose's experts and are in "pristine condition." They also come with a one year manufacturer warranty. Oh, and they cost a good deal less than the $359 headphones at full price — $229.01 less, to be exact.

The Bose QuietComfort headphones may sit in the higher end of mid-range territory at full price, but there's a reason why they're one of Mashable's favorite pairs of Bose headphones. According to Shopping Reporter Sam Mangino, they rival both the comfort and noise cancellation ability of their much more expensive counterpart, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones. She also appreciated how easy their on-ear controls were to use, as well as their all-day battery life.

SEE ALSO: The 11 best headphones of 2026 — see the top contenders from Sony, Apple, Bose, and Beats

The main drawback of these headphones is that they don't come with spatial audio, but if that's not a feature you plan on using anyway, they're a much better value than the Ultra headphones. While it's not uncommon to see the new model on sale — they often drop down to $199.99, reaching an all time low of $159.99 over Black Friday — this $129.99 refurbished price is the lowest we've caught on the QuietComfort headphones.

This deal applies only to the black colorway of these headphones, and runs for the next five days, or until supplies last.

Interest in Clawdbot, an open-source AI personal assistant, has been building from a simmer to a roar. Over the weekend, online chatter about the tool reached viral status — at least, as viral as an open-source AI tool can be.

Clawdbot has developed a cult following in the early adopter community, and AI nerds in Silicon Valley are obsessively sharing best practices and showing off their DIY Clawdbot setups. The free, open-source AI assistant is commonly run on a dedicated Mac Mini (though other setups are possible), with users giving it access to their ChatGPT or Claude accounts, as well as email, calendars, and messaging apps.

Clawdbot has gone so viral on X that it's reached meme status, with developers sharing tongue-in-cheek memes about their Clawdbot setups.

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So, what is Clawdbot 🦞, how can you try it, and why is it suddenly the talk of the town in Silicon Valley?

Clawdbot is an AI personal assistant

As previously mentioned, Clawdbot is an open-source AI assistant that runs locally on your device. The tool was built by developer and entrepreneur Peter Steinberger, best known for creating and selling PSPDFKit. The tool is often associated with the lobster emoji, for reasons that should be obvious.

Clawdbot is an impressive example of agentic AI, meaning it's a tool that can act autonomously and complete multi-step actions on behalf of the user. The year 2025 was supposed to be the year of AI agents; instead, many high-profile agentic AI implementations failed to deliver results, and there's a growing sense that AI agents are hitting a wall.

However, Clawdbot users say that the tool delivers where previous assistants have failed. The personal AI assistant remembers everything you've ever told it, and users can also grant it access to their email, calendar, and docs. On top of that, Clawdbot can proactively take personalized action. So, not only does Clawdbot check your email, but it can send you a message the moment a high-priority email arrives.

Based on its viral success, I'd be shocked if Steinberger isn't being courted by AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. Mashable reached out to Steinberger to ask about Clawdbot, and we'll update this post if we receive a response.

How to try Clawdbot

Steinberger has uploaded the source code for Clawdbot to Github, and you can download, install, and start experimenting with Clawdbot right away. (Find Clawdbot on Github.)

That said, downloading and setting up Clawdbot isn't as simple as downloading a typical app or piece of software. You'll need some technical know-how to get Clawdbot running on your device. There are also some serious security and privacy concerns to consider. More on that in a moment.

You can run Clawdbot on Mac, Windows, and Linux devices, and the Clawdbot website has installation instructions, system requirements, and tips.

Don't try Clawdbot without understanding the risks

Part of the reason that Clawdbot succeeds where other AI agents have failed is that it has full system access to your device. That means it can read and write files, run commands, execute scripts, and control your browser.

Steinberger is clear about the fact that running Clawdbot carries certain risks.

Running an AI agent with shell access on your machine is… spicy," an FAQ reads. "Clawdbot is both a product and an experiment: you’re wiring frontier-model behavior into real messaging surfaces and real tools. There is no 'perfectly secure' setup." (Emphasis in original.)

Users can access a security audit tool for Clawdbot on Github, and the Clawdbot FAQ also has a useful security section. A sub-section titled "The Threat Model" notes that bad actors could "Try to trick your AI into doing bad things" and "Social engineer access to your data."

Tití me preguntó if we were ready for Super Bowl LX, and the answer is sí. With Bad Bunny set to take over the halftime show, the hype is already hitting reggaetón levels of excitement, and brands are racing to keep up.

Enter Duolingo. The language-learning app has launched a cheeky "Bad Bunny 101" campaign designed to help fans pick up just enough Spanish to keep up with the Puerto Rican rapper's lyrics. One prompt in the ads asks users to translate the title of his hit single "Tití me preguntó," while Duolingo's famously unhinged owl mascot gets a full Bad Bunny makeover — pava hat and all.

"Spanish is the second-most spoken language in the US, and it’s already part of how culture shows up," Duolingo chief marketing officer Manu Orssaud said in a statement via the San Francisco Chronicle, underscoring the app's pitch that learning the language isn't just practical, it's pop-cultural.

This isn't Duolingo’s first time tapping into Benito's orbit. Back in 2023, the brand published a blog post encouraging fans to discover the "lots of Spanish lessons hidden in Bad Bunny lyrics," positioning the artist’s catalog as both a vibe and a learning tool.

As part of the larger push for Bad Bunny 101, Duolingo's owl mascot has been doing what it does best: escalating. Over on X, Duo has been counting down the days until Super Bowl Sunday, reminding fans exactly how much time they have left to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny hits the stage. And in case anyone missed the point, the owl has also been spotted in the wild, recently turning up in New York City (sorry, NUEVAYoL) dressed as Benito himself.

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Not everyone, however, is ready to sing along. President Donald Trump has once again voiced complaints about the Super Bowl's musical lineup, taking aim at Bad Bunny's halftime slot and Green Day's pre-game performance alike.

The internet, unsurprisingly, seems far more on board. Estamos ready para bailar.

As of Jan. 20, 2026, Amazon is changing its policy on DRM e-books sold in the Kindle store. Now, you could read a book purchased in the Kindle store on a non-Kindle e-reader.

The biggest issue with e-books is the topic of digital rights management. When you purchase a book in the Kindle or Kobo store, these books have some form of digital rights management (DRM) on them, meaning that e-books are encrypted and can only be read on a certain type of e-reader. So when you buy an e-book in the Kindle store, you can only read it on a Kindle. This means that if you switch from a Kindle to a Kobo, you can't move books you've purchased in the Kindle store to your new e-reader.

However, Amazon is making it easier to access DRM-free files. The news arrived on the Kindle Direct Publishing platform, used typically by self-published authors and independent presses. The Digital Rights Management page on Kindle Direct Publishing states that as of Jan. 20, 2026, authors and publishers now have the choice to make files DRM-free.

As noted, the changes will only effect new files, not previously downloaded books. Credit: Screenshot: Amazon

If authors select DRM files, users can only read Kindle e-books on Kindle devices. If they select DRM-free, the file can be read on Kindle devices, but it can also be downloaded as an EPUB or PDF file, transferred to a non-Kindle device, and read on any kind of e-reader.

Does this mean that you can now download all of your Kindle books to a different e-reader? Not quite. According to the Kindle Direct Publishing site, the DRM changes only apply to future EPUB/PDF download access and don't affect files already downloaded.

SEE ALSO: Ready to read in color? These are the 3 best color e-readers Authors and publishers need to opt in to DRM-free files

This change in digital rights management won't be automatic; a key piece is that authors and publishers must opt in to DRM-free books. So while we're hopeful that it means a wave of DRM-free books is coming, there's no guarantee.

How to check for DRM-free books

So how do you check for a DRM-free file? Amazon makes it harder than Kobo, as the latter has a whole page dedicated to DRM-free files. As the change on Amazon is so recent, they've yet to signify which books are DRM-free. Currently, the only way to tell is after you download a book.

When a title says 'Download available in additional formats', you've got a DRM-free book. Credit: Screenshot: Amazon

When you view a book in your Content Library on Amazon, a book may say 'Download available in additional formats'. From there, under 'More Actions' select 'Download EPUB/PDF' to access the DRM-free file. From there, you can download an EPUB/PDF to your computer and transfer it to other devices.

SAVE 24%: As of Jan. 26, the Roborock Q7 M5+ Robot Vacuum and Mop is on sale for $249.99 at Amazon. That's a 24% discount or $80 in savings.

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If you're tired of babysitting your robot vacuum (or just vacuuming in general), this Roborock deal is worth a look.

As of Jan. 26, the Roborock Q7 M5+ Robot Vacuum and Mop is on sale for $249.99 at Amazon. That's 24% off the usual $329.99 price tag. Full disclosure: We've seen this model go for about $30 less in the past, but given the specs you're getting here, it's still a solid price if you need something right now.

SEE ALSO: I found the best robot vacuums for every floor, budget, and level of laziness (after testing 30+ models)

Its best feature is the RockDock Plus, which automatically empties the robot’s dustbin and holds up to seven weeks of debris, so you can literally ignore it for almost two months. It delivers 10,000Pa of suction power (which is overkill in the best way) and uses a Dual Anti-Tangle system to handle pet hair without getting clogged.

When Elon Musk's Grokipedia isn't just copying Wikipedia word-for-word, it's spreading falsehoods about the AIDS epidemic, justifying slavery, and citing white supremacist websites.

Now, at least two of the biggest AI chatbots, OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude, are reportedly citing Grokipedia as sources in their answers to user prompts.

According to a new report from the Guardian, the outlet found that ChatGPT, powered by OpenAI's latest GPT 5.2 model, cited Grokipedia in answering questions related to Iran and other topics. In one instance, ChatGPT cited Grokipedia to provide debunked claims about Sir Richard Evans, a British historian who was the lead expert witness against Holocaust denier David Irving at his 2000 libel trial.

SEE ALSO: Elon Musk's Grokipedia is here. A lot of it is just copied directly from Wikipedia.

The report also found that ChatGPT wasn't the only AI chatbot pulling information from Musk's Grokipedia. Anthropic's Claude was also citing Grokipedia for certain queries.

OpenAI told the Guardian that ChatGPT's web search "aims to draw from a broad range of publicly available sources and viewpoints.” The company also said it applies "safety filters to reduce the risk of surfacing links associated with high-severity harms" and that ChatGPT clearly cites the sources it uses for its responses to users.

Security experts have pointed out that AI models can be manipulated into sharing disinformation and falsehoods through tactics like "LLM Grooming." While it's unclear if there's any third-party maliciousness behind ChatGPT and Claude's usage of Grokipedia as a source, the Guardian notes that it's certainly concerning.

Grokipedia is powered by Elon Musk's AI company xAI and its AI chatbot Grok. Grok has had its own issues on Musk's social media platform X where last summer it started praising Hitler and referring to itself as "MechaHitler." In a separate incident months earlier, Grok started replying to every query on X with right wing conspiracies about "white genocide" in South Africa.

Musk created Grokipedia as an alternative to Wikipedia, which Musk has criticized in recent years. However, Grokipedia has quickly become a source for falsehoods and disinformation on politically-charged topics. 

Musk, himself, has delved further into far-right-wing ideology that goes beyond even his financial support of President Donald Trump. Just weeks ago, Grokipedia's founder Elon Musk shared an image on X that painted the apartheid state of Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe, in a positive light.  

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.

Apple's revamped Siri, powered by Google's Gemini model, could be revealed soon.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a frequent Apple newsbreaker, reported that the company planned to reveal the Gemini-powered Siri in February. The announcement is highly anticipated, as Apple is turning to Google’s technology to help deliver on its AI ambitions.

SEE ALSO: Siri might become an AI chatbot in iOS 27

Wrote Gurman in his Power On newsletter:

"Apple appears to be less than a month away from unveiling the results of this partnership. The company has been planning an announcement of the new Siri in the second half of February, when it will give demonstrations of the functionality.

Whether that takes the form of a major event or a smaller, tightly controlled briefing — perhaps at Apple’s New York media loft — remains unclear. Either way, Apple is just weeks away from finally delivering on the Siri promises made at its Worldwide Developers Conference back in June 2024. At long last, the assistant should be able to tap into personal data and on-screen content to fulfill tasks."

It's long been expected that Siri would receive a Gemini-powered, chatbot-style makeover. Now, that shift appears likely to arrive this year, potentially alongside iOS 27 in the fall. By then, using Siri could feel much like interacting with today’s popular AI chatbots. Gurman reported, however, that some Gemini-powered features are expected to arrive earlier, with an iOS 26 update in the spring.

The move surprised some earlier this month, when Apple announced it had struck a deal with Google to help power Siri. The two tech giants are, after all, nominal competitors. But Apple's AI efforts have lagged behind, and the companies reportedly reached an agreement that benefits both sides.

Google framed the partnership this way: "After careful evaluation, Apple determined that Google's AI technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and is excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for Apple users."

SAVE $46.55: The Mega Pokémon Pikachu build is on sale at Amazon for $58.20, down from the list price of $104.75. That's a 44% discount.

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Winter is the perfect time to dive into indoor hobbies. If you're trying to spend less time staring at a screen, building your favorite figures is a solid way to keep busy. Of course, we have the joy of Lego sets which include new Smart Play builds and new Pokémon figures. But if you're not looking to spend Lego money, check out this deal.

As of Jan. 26, the Mega Pokémon Pikachu build is on sale for $58.20 at Amazon, marked down from the standard price of $104.75. That shaves $46.55 off the price thanks to a 44% discount.

If you haven't been keeping up on Lego news, there are some new builds coming our way that we must catch. The first-ever Lego Pokémon sets are up for pre-order with shipping expected to begin at the end of February. But if you're in the mood to build now, there's an alternative that's truly adorable.

SEE ALSO: How to qualify for the new and exclusive Lego Mini Pokémon Center

The Mega Pokémon Pikachu build has 1,092 pieces of cuteness to make your own Pikachu to display at home. Not only will it look wonderful on your shelf, the build moves. Crank the wheel to make Pikachu run through the scene with motion in legs, feet, and tail. Plus, the Mega bricks are compatible with other name-brand bricks, should you want to use them for your own creation.

To help cut down on screen-time, grab the endless and wholesome entertainment of the Mega Pokémon Pikachu figure. It's on sale at Amazon for 44% off for a limited time only.

A large swath the United States was blanketed in snow over the weekend. If you need to drive in it, you should make a plan first.

Snow makes for fun social media videos, but it's not fun to travel in. Thankfully, the U.S. government maintains a website where you can find interactive, real-time road condition maps for basically every state or region in the country. It's mainly just a collection of links to other websites run by each state, but it's easy enough to find what you need. As a warning, you might need to scroll down and click through one or two links once you're at each state's Department of Transportation website, but I was quickly able to find good maps everywhere I looked.

SEE ALSO: Winter storm snowfall videos: Social media reveals how hard the storm is hitting Kansas is snowed out, folks. Credit: Kansas DOT

According to the National Weather Service's snowfall analysis map, much of the U.S. was covered in anywhere from three to 18 inches of snow in some places on Saturday and Sunday. Kids across the country are either doing snow days or remote days to start the week, while everyone else is just trying to stay warm.

If you absolutely must get out in the weather for any reason, just make sure you check one of these maps first.

SAVE 70%: As of Jan. 26, the Star Wars: Unlimited Jump to Lightspeed Booster Display is down to $36 at Amazon. That's a 70% discount or a $83.76 price cut.

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I honestly had to do a double-take on this one because sealed booster boxes rarely, if ever, drop this low. If you play Star Wars: Unlimited or just like cracking packs without spending a fortune, this is a pretty wild price.

SEE ALSO: The Pokémon TCG: Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection Box is almost $22 off at Amazon

As of Jan. 26, the Star Wars: Unlimited Jump to Lightspeed Booster Display is down to $36 at Amazon. That's a 70% discount or a $83.76 price cut. To put that in perspective, the current market price on TCGplayer is around $47 (right now, these boxes are selling for over $60 on eBay).

This is a full 24-pack booster display. Each pack comes with 16 cards, including guaranteed slots for a Rare/Legendary and a Foil. This specific set (the game's fourth expansion) introduces the new "Piloting" mechanic, so it’s a good way to get those specific cards into your rotation. At roughly $1.50 per pack, it's easily the most cost-effective way to build your collection right now.

SAVE 22%: As of Jan. 26, the Samsung 65-Inch Class QLED Q8F Smart TV (2025) is on sale for $697.99 at Amazon. That’s a 22% discount or $200 in savings.

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If you're on a budget, TV shopping usually means choosing between a good price and good specs, but this Samsung deal is letting you have both.

SEE ALSO: Best 65-inch+ TVs for watching in dark and bright rooms

As of Jan. 26, the Samsung 65-Inch Class QLED Q8F Smart TV (2025) is on sale for $697.99 at Amazon. That’s a 22% discount or $200 in savings. It's also the best price we've seen on this model since it launched.

The Q8f features a native 120Hz refresh rate, which is the spec you need for smooth motion on a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, or live sports. It runs on Samsung's Q4 AI Processor to upscale content instantly and uses an AirSlim Design that sits nearly flush against the wall. Basically, it looks and performs like a much more expensive TV.

SAVE $80.02: The 65-inch TCL Class S5 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $369.97, down from the list price of $449.99. That's an 18% discount.

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February is shaping up to be an exciting month for sports fans. On deck, we have the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy with an opening ceremony happening on Feb. 6. Olympic events will then take place throughout the month with a closing ceremony on Feb. 22. In addition to this international stage, we have the biggest game of the NFL season happening on Feb. 8. All of this action means you need to have a sports-worthy TV. Thankfully, there's a solid model on sale today at Amazon.

As of Jan. 26, the 65-inch TCL Class S5 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $369.97, marked down from the normal price of $449.99. That's an 18% discount that shaves a nice $80.02 off the price.

One of the best times of the year to buy a new TV with significant savings it during football playoff season, and this year has been no exception. We're seeing great discounts in all sizes to help get you prepared for the big game. Plus, this year we have the winter Olympics to look forward to.

SEE ALSO: The 65-inch Hisense Class U8 Mini-LED TV is on sale for under $1,000 at Amazon — save $500

A 65-inch TV is a great size for most rooms, and TCL is one of the best budget brands in the business. Pair those together, and the 65-inch TCL Class S5 4K TV proves to be a worthy model. The LED TV has 4K ultra-high definition resolution. The LED backlight helps with brightness, contrast, and showing deep blacks. Should you want to use this model for gaming, it comes with a 120Hz refresh rate.

This model also gets extra points for being a Fire TV. Built in to the TV, you'll have the power of a Fire TV to keep your favorite streaming apps easy to access. Plus, you get the help of Alexa.

Before the delivery date of a new TV passes the major sports weekend that begins of Feb. 6, secure your fresh, upgraded TV thanks to today's deal on the 65-inch TCL Class S5 4K TV. You'll be spending under $370, and Amazon is tossing in free deluxe delivery into the room of your choice with removal of packaging.

SAVE $500: The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale at Amazon for $1,099, down from the normal price of $1,599. That's a 31% discount that matches the record low at Amazon.

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Despite the FCC ban on foreign drones, you can still get yourself a DJI drone. The fine print of the ban explains that any drone already in the country are excluded from the new legislation, which means they're fair game for ownership and operation. However, that means stock is dwindling, so if you're searching for a DJI drone, check out this deal.

The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale for $1,099 at Amazon, marked down from the standard price of $1,599. That's a 31% discount that takes a hefty $500 off the price. It also matches the record low at Amazon.

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The DJI Mini 5 Pro is a premium drone and the Fly More Combo makes it just that much more appealing. The bundle includes the DJI Mini 5 Pro drone itself, the DJI RC 2 camera-drone remote controller, a set of filters, three DJI Mini 5 Pro Intelligent Flight batteries, three propeller sets, a shoulder bag, and more. Boiled down, this is everything you'd want for an epic drone set-up.

In terms of performance, the DJI Mini 5 Pro is a stellar model. It has a one-inch CMOS camera with 4K HDR filming at 60fps. You can also go with 4K 120fps for slow-motion filming. DJI also made this model especially appealing for night flying thanks to the 360 degree Nightscape Omnidirectional Sensing and Nighttime return-to-home function. DJI's ActiveTrack 360° technology is a must-have feature if you'll be filming moving subjects like a cyclist, skier, or surfer.

While it's still in stock and on sale for a record-low price, snag the DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo. The bundle is packed with advanced accessories while still being a perfect model for beginners.

Resident Evil is a series that, I'll admit, I appreciate more than I like. It has nothing to do with the quality of the games, mind you, but more to do with the fact that they're usually some combination of scary and anxiety-inducing. It's a compliment, really. They work a little too well on me.

So, when I sat down for a beefy three-hour demo of the next mainline game in the series, Resident Evil Requiem, I wasn't sure what I would get out of the experience. Requiem has an interesting two-pronged approach that tries to reconcile the more classic horror elements of the earlier games in the series with the balls-to-the-wall action vibes of games like Resident Evil 4, to the point where that game's protagonist, Leon S. Kennedy, is back as one of the two playable characters in this game. I figured I would like playing as Leon, at least, but I wasn't sure about Grace Ashcroft, the other character who represents the more exploratory, stealthy, and puzzle-solving-focused side.

Despite my worries that I wouldn't quite gel with what was going on in Requiem due to my own personal weaknesses, it turns out Capcom is really good at making video games, and I had nothing to fear. Except for all the horrible zombies who wanted to murder me, anyway. Resident Evil Requiem's dual-protagonist structure made a heck of a first impression in the demo I played and left me feeling pretty confident in Capcom's ability to make a game that satisfies both ends of the Resident Evil spectrum.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025: the hot console's first year evaluated Two characters, two play styles Leon finally gets to use a chainsaw this time. Credit: Capcom

Capcom has politely requested that I keep story details to a minimum in this preview, which is honestly fine because I didn't see that much to begin with, and what I did see didn't really speak to me as someone without much investment in RE lore. All you need to know for now is that, at least in the portion of Requiem that I played, Leon and Grace are both trapped in the same messed-up medical institution full of zombified mutants and other grotesqueries for different reasons, and their stories seem to overlap only sparingly.

I found the basic structure of what I played to be pretty fascinating, especially in contrast to Resident Evil 6, Capcom's last attempt to fit multiple campaigns with different play styles into a single RE game. In that one, you chose a campaign from a menu, played through the whole thing as whatever character it was centered around, then did the same thing three more times. In Requiem, it seems that whoever you're playing as is dictated by where you are in the overall plot; in the demo I played, I started as Leon, then transitioned to Grace for a while, then went back to Leon to finish things off, all in a way that felt smooth and well-paced.

Leon's bits were shorter and more linear, as his whole deal these days is being a cool guy who kicks zombie ass. These parts felt like a very satisfying third-person shooter, with enemies who respond dynamically depending on where on the body you hit them and a litany of stylish melee finishing moves that Leon can perform on stunned enemies. This will feel very familiar to fans of the RE4 design philosophy.

I hope you like inventory management, because there's a lot of it here. Credit: Capcom

Grace could not be more different. Her portion of the demo was significantly longer and focused on exploration, resource management, and finding creative ways to just get from one point of the facility to another without getting eaten alive. I was pretty impressed by how relatively non-linear this section was. There were entire cutscenes or setpiece moments that I did in a different order from the other people playing around me, and while there's almost certainly an ideal speedrun route to doing everything in Grace's area, I found that there was a decent amount of freedom to it. Every player will eventually solve all these puzzles, but they won't necessarily do so in the same order, or at least that's the impression I got.

Speaking of puzzles, that part felt very Resident Evil to me in a good way. I spent most of Grace's section feverishly reading notes left by others to figure out how to unlock a variety of figurative and literal puzzle boxes. There's also a puzzle element to just navigating with Grace, as she doesn't have Leon's arsenal of weapons and attacks. She can still shoot enemies, but ammo is scarce, and her melee attacks are more in the vein of shoving enemies to the ground so you can run past them, in contrast to the Leon method of roundhouse kicking someone's head until it explodes.

Enemy placement in this game feels extremely intentional, and getting into the designers' heads as I played was part of the fun. If there's a big guy with a meat cleaver at the end of a hallway, that means I'm probably not supposed to go that way right now. That said, you do have the option of sneaking or sprinting past, if you feel bold.

It's all a matter of perspective First-person. Credit: Capcom And third-person. Credit: Capcom

The real magic of the demo occurred after I shifted back to Leon at the end of Grace's section. At that point, I was able to freely explore the same level from the perspective of someone with nothing to be afraid of. Leon is not only better equipped to fight whatever monstrosities Grace left behind, but he can actually open certain doors that Grace can't, thanks to the hand-axe he carries around. Yes, you can also use it to split open zombie heads.

Giving players a chance to run through areas a second time in a way that is dramatically less scary provides a refreshing bit of catharsis that I appreciated. I really enjoy it when games manipulate player perspective in that way, and Requiem seems built around that idea. Speaking of perspective, the entire game is playable in both first- and third-person, after Capcom spent the last two games forcing players into first-person before eventually patching in a somewhat janky third-person mode in Village. By default, Leon is in third-person, and Grace is in first-person, but I chose to play the whole demo in third-person because I felt it reduced the tension by a small (but definitely noteworthy) degree.

The best thing I can say about that is that I eventually forgot that what I was playing was designed to be played in first-person. It works remarkably well either way.

While a three-hour demo is not insubstantial, it still felt like a pretty small and enticing taste of what Resident Evil Requiem has to offer. I went into the session worried I wouldn't be able to finish the demo at all due to my weak constitution, but smart game design and just enough player empowerment through Leon's gameplay made it a really enjoyable experience. If the rest of Requiem is as good as what I played, we could have another Resident Evil banger on our hands, this time in a form that satisfies fans of different eras of the storied series.

Resident Evil Requiem launches on Feb. 27 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Apple's long-rumored AirTag upgrade is finally here.

The company announced in a press release on Monday morning that the original AirTag is getting a product refresh with a higher range for finding items and a louder speaker for when you're closing in on your lost item. It's available now and comes at the same price as the previous models: $29 for one AirTag and $99 for a four-pack.

As of this writing, the AirTag 2 is not available on Amazon, but you can buy them online at the Apple store.

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Apple didn't reinvent the wheel with the new AirTag, opting to retain the same basic design that it had before. Instead, this upgrade seems to focus more on usability. It uses the same ultra-wideband chip as the most recent iPhones and Apple Watches, and Apple says that facilitates a juiced-up Precision Finding feature that now works from up to 50 percent farther away than the previous generation. The latest Apple Watches are also now compatible with Precision Finding, so you can track down your item from your wrist.

Credit: Apple Credit: Apple

According to Apple, the new speaker is also 50 percent louder than before. It also integrates with the Share Item Location feature in the Find My app on iOS. That means you can "temporarily and securely" share the location of a lost item with a third party like an airline that might need help tracking down lost luggage.

This may not be the foldable iPhone reveal everyone is waiting for in 2026, but it's a good start to the year for Apple, regardless.

TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Bloomburrow Play Booster Box has dropped to just $149.99 at Amazon. That's $53 off its usual $203.40 list price.

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More multi-pack products in our favorite trading card games are seeing discounts, and it’s nice to see this fan-favorite Magic set in the mix. As of Jan. 26, the Magic: The Gathering Bloomburrow Play Booster Box has been cut to $149.99 on Amazon. That's a steep $53 discount off its $203.40 list price — and one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen for this critter-packed expansion. 

Bloomburrow has been a standout since launch thanks to its storybook fantasy vibe and a cast of heroic woodland creatures. Instead of planeswalkers and sprawling cities, this set zooms in on mice, frogs, bats, birds, squirrels, and more, all fighting to restore balance to a charming but dangerous valley. It’s a refreshing tonal shift for Magic, and will resonate with any new or lapsed players returning to see what these latest expansions are all about. 

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At $149.99, Amazon is currently undercutting Bloomburrow’s usual pricing by a wide margin.

The Play Booster Box includes 36 Play Boosters (that’s 504 cards total), making it especially appealing for Draft nights, Sealed events, or anyone who just loves cracking packs. Each booster contains 14 cards and a token or art card, with 1-4 rares or mythic rares per pack and a guaranteed Traditional Foil in every booster. There’s also a chance at borderless cards, foil land cards, and even ultra-rare foil mythics.

Play Boosters are designed to blend the best parts of Draft and Set Boosters, so they’re balanced for gameplay while still being fun to open. Whether you’re building a cube, hosting a casual draft with friends, or hunting for shiny woodland legends, Bloomburrow offers plenty of reasons to jump in.

For more MTG deals, you can also grab the Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box at a massive discount right now. What’s more, MTG's Avatar: The Last Airbender Beginner Box is still down to its best-ever price on Amazon.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG: Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection Box is down to $52.95 at Amazon. That's nearly $22 off its usual $74.49 list price.

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Premium Pokémon TCG boxes don’t always age gracefully price-wise, but this Mega Venusaur set is offering eight boosters and more for a decent price. As of Jan. 26, the Pokémon TCG Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection Box is now only $52.95 at Amazon — a $21.54 cut off its list price.

Like most collection boxes in the Pokémon trading card game, the Mega Venusaur Premium Collection Box comes with a selection of booster packs, a promo card, and bonus accessories. Here’s exactly what you’ll get:

• Mega Venusaur ex foil promo card

• Eight Pokémon TCG booster packs

• Oversized lenticular version of the Mega Venusaur ex foil promo card

• Mega Venusaur tech sticker

This deal almost brings the Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection Box down to its market value price vs. TCGplayer. Individually, booster packs of Journey Together, Mega Evolution, and Destined Rivals usually cost around $9 each on Amazon — costing around $72-73 if you bought eight packs of trading cards separately. This deal means you’re saving up to $20 on the booster packs alone, with the added promo card, oversized version, and the tech sticker as a nice bonus.

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If you’re after more packs from one particular Pokémon TCG expansion, you can also buy an eight-pack lot of Journey Together on sale for $64.95. For more savings on a premium collection, the Pokémon TCG: Mega Charizard X ex Ultra-Premium Collection is $100 off at Amazon.

TL;DR: Live stream Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Edmonton Oilers face off against the Anaheim Ducks in this week's edition of Monday Night Hockey. It's second meets third from the Pacific Division. We're expecting a huge contest between two star-studded lineups. Expect big performances from the likes of Bouchard and McDavid.

If you want to watch the Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks?

Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks takes place at 8:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 26. This fixture will be played at Rogers Place.

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