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SAVE $18 & $17: As of Feb. 27, get Pokémon Scarlet for $42.99 and Pokémon Violet for $41.99 at Woot, down from their original price of $59.99.

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Pokémon Trainers have a lot to look forward to. Today's Pokémon Presents revealed a release date for the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A as well as a brand new game called Pokémon Champions in addition to other exciting news for fans. Since Pokémon Legends: Z-A is debuting this year, what better time than now to jump into the most recent titles and get ready for what's to come?

As of Feb. 27, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are on sale at Woot for $42.99 and $41.99 respectively, down from their usual price of $59.99. These prices are for physical Nintendo Switch copies rather than digital codes, so they'll be shipped to you.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet take you to the region of Paldea, where you'll be partnered with one of three new starters: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. You'll attend either the Naranja or Uva Academy depending on which version you buy, and you'll be tasked with exploring the region after encountering legendary Pokémon Koraidon or Miraidon.

It's an open-world Pokémon adventure that lets you choose which path you'll use to tackle the game, whether that means tackling the Victory Road challenge to defeat Gym Leaders or helping characters like Arven and Penny tackle different story-related missions. All three paths can be completed, so there's plenty to see and do, no matter where you decide to start.

Beyond the content already in-game, there are DLC expansions to complete and plenty of post-game content to satisfy you. Now's a good time to jump in and catch 'em all, especially with more Pokémon goodness on the way.

SAVE $100: As of Feb. 27, get the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 for $599, down from its usual price of $699, at Best Buy. That's a discount of 19%.

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If you need a new laptop but you spend a lot of your time out and about, a Chromebook might be just what you're looking for. They're perfectly portable options that do a lot more than facilitate work, especially the Acer Chromebook Plus line. There's one in particular that you'll want to pay attention to right now, since it's on sale at Best Buy.

As of Feb. 27, get the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 for $599, down from its usual price of $699 at Best Buy. That's $100 off and a discount of 19%.

Mashable's Kim Gedeon praised the Chromebook Plus Spin 714 for its "wallet-friendly price tag", "flexible design", and "military-tested durability" as well as its accessibility for anyone who's firmly entrenched in the Google ecosystem. It also features Google Gemini AI features, so it moves far beyond what you can expect from a typical Chromebook's feature set.

This model packs an Intel Core Ultra 5 Wqq5U processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. Its 14-inch touchscreen display boasts a 1920 x 1200 display as well, which you can bend backward to use as a tablet or in its usual laptop form factor. Its Steel Gray aluminum chassis is lightweight as well, with a flexible hinge that make it a great pick for anyone who likes to see their favorite tech in different orientations. It also supports a stylus if you have one, so you can use it to navigate.

This is a great opportunity to bring home a laptop that moves with you so you can get a whole host of things done, and at an excellent price, under $700.

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Feb. 27: OUR TOP PICK Sony Bravia 7 65-inch Mini-LED Google TV $1,198 (save $801.99 with Prime) Get Deal BEST SPEAKER DEAL JBL Authentics 500 $499.95 (save $200) Get Deal BEST TRAVEL DEAL Eufy Security SmartTrack Link $11.99 (save $8) Get Deal BEST APPLE DEAL Apple Pencil Pro $99 (save $30) Get Deal

While the deals this week aren't as abundant as they've been in the past, there are still discounts to be found. We've done a little digging at Amazon — our specialty — and hand-picked a few deals we think are worth grabbing on Feb. 27. So, before you ride off into the weekend sunset, check them out for a little retail therapy on a budget.

Here are our picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. If none of these are your cup of tea, be sure to check out our picks from Feb. 25 and Feb. 26. A few of those deals are still live, including a four-pack of Apple AirTags and 43-inch 4-Series Fire TV at their best prices ever.

Our top pick: Sony Bravia 7 65-inch Mini-LED Google TV Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony Bravia 7 65-inch Mini-LED Google TV $1,198.00 at Amazon
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In need of a TV upgrade? Prime members can score 40% off a 65-inch Sony Bravia 7 mini-LED Google TV as of Feb. 27. That knocks the price down to just $1,198, its lowest on record. While it's not quite as impressive as the Bravia 9, it's also about $1,000 cheaper at full price and comes with many of the same features. And most people won't notice much of a difference between the two. It packs mini-LED backlighting for captivating brightness, an XR processor that enhances scenes in real time, gaming optimization with exclusive features for PS5, and the Google TV experience to simplify your streaming setup.

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While the controls can be a bit finicky, overall the JBL Authentics 500 speaker delivers impressive sound with deep bass and crisp highs. Our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) tested it out and noted "The lows are robust, while the vocals and higher-register brass and strings have plenty of treble edge." You can stream through Bluetooth and WiFi and even use Google Assistant or Alexa to play your favorite tunes. The price is one of its downfalls at $699.95, but as of Feb. 27, you can save nearly 30% and pick it up at Amazon for just $499.95.

Eufy Security SmartTrack Link Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Eufy Security SmartTrack Link $11.99 at Amazon
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Like the Eufy Security SmartTrack Card we featured yesterday, the SmartTrack Link is essentially an AirTag dupe with a different shape. And as of Feb. 27, it's a whole lot more affordable at Amazon. Pick one up for only $11.99 and save 40%. The SmartTrack Link is small enough to slip onto your key ring or luggage and utilizes Bluetooth and Apple's Find My network to locate your stuff. It also features free left-behind alerts and allows you to find your phone even when it's in silent mode through the Eufy Security app.

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The new Apple Pencil Pro upgrades the simple stylus with vibration effects that match the actions performed on iPads, several new interactive features, pressure sensitivity, Find My support, and the ability to create customized interactions and shortcuts. If you use your iPad for photo editing, illustrating, or digital art of any kind, it'll be a game changer for enhancing your experience. For those who are more basic iPad users, we recommend the more affordable USB-C Apple Pencil (featured yesterday). It's usually $129, but as of Feb. 27, you can save 23% and pick up the Apple Pencil Pro for just $99 at Amazon. Just note that it's only compatible with the new M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro.

None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.

SAVE 62%: As of Feb. 27, get Shark's 3-in-1 air purifier, heater, and fan for 62% off at Best Buy. Normally, $399.99, it's down to $149.99 saving you $250.

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Things are starting to warm up as spring nears. As the snow and ice melt away and life starts to return back to the earth, so comes seasonal allergies. If you've been feeling a little extra sneezy around the home, plagued by post-nasal drip, it might be time to consider an air purifier.

Right now, you can find Shark's 3-in-1 air purifier, fan, and heater on sale for $149.99 at Best Buy. Normally priced at $399.99, this deal saves you $250 on the device for 62% off.

The Shark 3-in-1 air purifier, fan, and heater really does it all. It's ideal for the in-between seasons, cleaning your home's air of allergens with a nano-sealed HEPA filter. While it sucks dust and dander out of the air, it also features purified heat and fan modes you can adjust as the temperatures heat up or unexpectedly drop. It's best suited for rooms up to 500 sq. ft. and auto-senses the air quality and adjusts its settings as needed.

Shop the Shark 3-in-1 air purifier, fan, and heater at Best Buy now to save 62%.

Apple has a new iPhone out. Let's talk about it.

The newly launched iPhone 16e is a bit of a strategy shift for Apple. Rather than doing a budget-friendly iPhone SE model every two or three years, Apple has set itself up to potentially do a slightly compromised version of each year's flagship a handful of months later, if it wants to. It's not as cheap as the SE was, but in this case, you get what you pay for.

If you've been rocking an older iPhone or even an SE for the last few years, the 16e is well worth the upgrade. Here's why.

SEE ALSO: Apple iPhone 16e review: Battery life king Apple iPhone 16e: 5 reasons to upgrade

For reference, the iPhone 16e is basically the body of an iPhone 14 with some newer stuff inside of it. Here's how that all shakes out.

Bigger display

The last iPhone SE model, which launched in 2022, had a 4.7-inch display. That was fine if you were used to older iPhones (I rocked an SE until very recently so I get it), but these days, it's possible to make a phone with a bigger screen that's also comfortable to hold. That's what the new iPhone 16e is.

Its 6.1-inch display is a big upgrade over the screen on the SE. It doesn't have 120Hz support or the Dynamic Island you would find on the more expensive flagship iPhones, but that's OK. The bezel is smaller than it was on the SE, too. It's just a nice enhancement over what the SE offered.

Better camera

What you shouldn't expect from an iPhone 16e is a camera array that's anything close to what the iPhone 16 Pro offers. However, compared to the SE, it's a huge upgrade.

You still only get one lens, but it's a 48MP model this time around, compared to 12MP on the SE. More importantly, some of the more advanced software features that Apple included on recent iPhones (but not the SE) are here, such as nighttime photography. This is a godsend, as when I owned an SE, the inability to take decent low-light photos annoyed the heck out of me.

Longer battery life

One big bonus with the iPhone 16e compared to older budget models is the inclusion of Apple's A18 chip, the same one found inside the iPhone 16. That means performance won't be a problem on this phone. More importantly, it also contributes to substantially longer battery life than what the SE had to offer, and surprisingly, even longer battery life than the iPhone 16.

Apple rates the 16e for 26 hours of video playback, compared to 22 on the 16. Our reviewer Stan Schroeder noted that he was able to get about two days of heavy use out of the 16e on a full charge, which is incredible. My old SE couldn't make it through a day on a charge.

Face ID beats thumb print sensors

Personally, I never had much luck with the biometric thumb print sensors on older iPhones, including the SE. For whatever reason, they just didn't work consistently for me. Now, I have an iPhone with Face ID, and even though that has problems of its own, I find it faster and more convenient regardless.

Needless to say after that preamble, the iPhone 16e ditches the home button in favor of Face ID. That's a good thing, in my opinion. Just remember you need to be looking at the camera with your eyes for it to work most of the time.

USB-C means saying goodbye to the Lightning cable

Last but definitely not least, anyone who buys an iPhone 16e can hurl their Lightning cables into a river. Like every new iPhone, the 16e uses USB-C for charging. That not only enables you to use pretty much any cable you have lying around, but it means charging speeds should be faster, too. This has been my favorite thing about owning an iPhone 16, and now 16e owners can get in on the fun, too.

RESERVE ADVANCE TICKETS NOW: Grab tickets to the March Katniss movie event at select Cinemark locations across the U.S. between March 12 and 16, showing all films from The Hunger Games saga.

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We're volunteering as tribute between March 12 and 16. That last day overlaps with major March college basketball tournaments, but we're dedicated to freeing Panem. If you feel the same, you'll want to block off those dates and reserve tickets at your local Cinemark theater. Here's everything you need to know.

Tickets are on sale now for Cinemark's March Katniss movie event that brings all four films from The Hunger Games series back to theaters between March 12 and 16. In chronological order, the movie event shows all four films, with the fifth and final day serving as The Hunger Games marathon, screening will all four films in succession. Ticket prices vary depending on theater location and event day.

SEE ALSO: How to watch all of the 2025 Best Picture Oscar nominees

Sure, we've been rewatching The Hunger Games films at home for years, but there's something special about seeing them on the big screen again. While much of the U.S. will be jazzed about the major college basketball events in the middle of March, we're cheering for March Katniss.

Thankfully, Cinemark understands our love of the series. Here's what the movie schedule looks like:

• March 12: The Hunger Games

• March 13: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

• March 14: The Hunger Game: Mockingjay Part 1

• March 15: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2

• March 16: The Hunger Games marathon (all four films back-to-back)

Yes, on March 16, you can snag a seat to spend nine hours and eight minutes watching all four of The Hunger Games films. Grab some friends, pre-order snacks, and make an incredible day of reliving every moment from the series.

If you've never seen the series, this event is truly the best possible introduction to the epic world of The Hunger Games.

Reserve your seats now for the March Katniss event at Cinemark while there's still time to choose your ideal seat.

SAVE $30 WHEN YOU SPEND $100: At Amazon, stock up on pet supplies for your furry friend. Spend $100 on qualifying items and receive a $30 credit.

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We all love our feline and canine companions. They keep us active on walks or cozy on the couch when they're cuddled up by our side. Keeping them well-fed and cared for is an easy exchange for all they give us. If you already need to buy them their favorite treats and food, you may as well save a little money while doing so. Luckily, Amazon is running a sweet deal for pet owners.

Right now, when you spend $100 on qualifying pet supplies at Amazon, you'll receive a $30 credit. To get this deal, all you have to do is add the items to your cart, and it will be automatically applied at checkout. There are a ton of items available in this deal — for both cats and dogs. Stock up on litter or big bags of dog food to get some extra savings. And the best part? The supplies are delivered right to your door, so you don't have to lug them from the store to the car to your home. And beyond the essentials, make sure to add some treats for your cart (your dog definitely didn't tell us to say that.)

Already have enough supplies at home? If you have some extra money to spend, purchase some pet supplies to donate to your local pet shelter.

Shop this pet deal at Amazon now and receive a $30 credit when you spend $100 on food, treats, and more.

GET A $100 CREDIT: Sign up to get a $100 Reserve Credit at Samsung to use on pre-ordering Samsung's new AI appliances. Sign up before March 25 at 9 p.m. ET and preorder a qualifying product between March 25 at 9 p.m. ET and June 4 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

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The feeling of stepping into a kitchen that has new appliances is pretty spectacular. The same can be said for a laundry room with an updated washer and dryer, and we can't forget how awesome it is to use a fancy dishwasher that actually cleans dishes without pre-washing. If you're considering new appliances, check out this offer from Samsung.

Until March 25 at 9 p.m. ET, sign up to receive a $100 Reserve Credit when pre-ordering Samsung's new AI appliances. You'll be able to use the credit to reserve an eligible appliance between March 25 at 9 p.m. ET and June 4 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Samsung has long been a leader when it comes to innovative appliance features. The brand uses technology like cameras in the refrigerator to monitor when items run low and cameras in the oven so you can peek in on baking progress from your smartphone instead of opening the oven door.

Samsung also specializes in bespoke appliances, offering plenty of colorway options to find your ideal match. When it comes to kitchen appliances, Samsung offers many counter-depth models as well as door configuration options for refrigerators.

SEE ALSO: Every Samsung Galaxy Unpacked announcement, including S25 phones

This $100 credit deal extends to new Samsung AI appliances like refrigerators, wall ovens, washing machines, and dryers.

After signing up, you'll receive the $100 e-certificate to use when pre-ordering a qualifying appliance between March 25 at 9 p.m. ET and June 4 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

When signing up for the $100 credit, you can also select to enter yourself into a sweepstakes for a chance to win $5,000 in Samsung credit.

If your kitchen or laundry room could use a refresh and you're looking for top-of-the-line AI appliances, there's no loss in signing up to get a $100 credit at Samsung. Use this to pre-order one of the brand's 2025 AI appliances and you'll be well on your way to better performance and functionality in the kitchen or the laundry room.

SAVE $100: As of Feb. 27, get the GoPro Hero 12 Black Creator Edition bundle for $399 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $499. That's $100 off for a discount of 20%.

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Spring is nearly here, and, for many of us, that means getting outside and getting active. Whether that means biking, hiking, or even skydiving, if you like sharing what you get up to with the world, an action camera is the perfect way to record every minute. You can get a great GoPro bundle that comes with everything you need to do just that right now.

As of Feb. 27, get the GoPro Hero 12 Black Creator Edition bundle for $399 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $499. That's $100 off for a discount of 20%. This bundle comes with the GoPro Hero 12 Black action camera, Volta battery grip, tripod, and remote, Media Mod, Light Mod, Enduro Battery, and a carrying case.

SEE ALSO: Amazon deal of the day: The 43-inch 4-Series Amazon Fire TV is at an all-time low

The GoPro Hero 12 Black is a formidable action camera that you'll love to take with you to capture all the moments you encounter while out and about. Mashable's Timothy Werth awarded it a 4.7 in his review, calling it "an absolute beast" and praising its vertical video mode, improved video stabilization, intuitive controls, and lengthy battery life when compared to the previous Hero 11 Black model.

This is the camera you want when you're embarking on something exciting, like skating or mountain biking, as it's capable of tracking every movement and then some. And thanks to the bundled accessories with it, you've got everything you need to get started without having to spend an arm and a leg on all the extras.

Whether you're just tooling around at the skate park or you're a professional who needs a great action camera to capture footage, this bundle is an excellent option for $100 off.

Based on the title of A24's Death of a Unicorn, you know a gorgeous unicorn is going to bite the dust. The film's first trailer revealed not just how said unicorn would die (a tragic hit-and-run) but also who was responsible: father-daughter pair Elliot (Paul Rudd) and Ridley (Jenna Ortega).

SEE ALSO: 'Death of a Unicorn' trailer: Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd run over a unicorn. Chaos ensues.

But in the film's second trailer, it becomes clear that there are multiple unicorns in the picture — and they're on the hunt for revenge.

The trailer opens on Elliot and Ridley driving through a massive nature reserve donated by the billionaire Leopold family, played by Richard E. Grant, Téa Leoni, and Will Poulter. Apparently, it's been untouched by man, meaning it's the perfect place for magical creatures to flourish, unnoticed. At least, until someone hits them with a car. After that, it's all downhill.

That's because the discovery of Elliot and Ridley's dead unicorn has the Leopolds seeing dollar signs. If they can harness the unicorn's curative properties — especially its capacity for immortality — then they could make a killing.

"We have a moral imperative to harvest every last one," Poulter's character proclaims.

Not so fast, Leopolds! There are more unicorns out there, including a very scary dark unicorn. And they are bloodthirsty. Check out the beginnings of the unicorn gorefest in the trailer above.

Death of a Unicorn premieres March 8 at SXSW. It hits theaters March 28.

Lucy Liu and Christoph Waltz are undoubtedly artists, but what do they consider to be art? And how does one create art? The Old Guy stars let us know.

Old Guy is in select theaters and streaming.

SAVE $70: As of Feb. 27, the Beats Powerbeats Pro are on sale at Best Buy for $129.99. This is 35% off their list price of $199.99.

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For active individuals, it's important to have earbuds that'll keep up with your routine without falling out. The Beats Powerbeats Pro are designed just for this purpose, with earhooks that can stay on your ears through even the toughest workouts. If these have caught your eye, we have good news: you can save $70 on them right now at Best Buy.

This has dropped their price from $199.99 to $129.99. On top of that deal, your purchase also comes with three months of Apple Fitness+ for free if you're a new subscriber and up to three months free of Apple Music for new or returning subscribers.

SEE ALSO: The best noise-cancelling earbuds include the most comfortable buds I've ever tested

The Beats Powerbeats Pro offer great sound quality and up to nine hours of battery life. We even rank them as the best pick for running in our roundup of the best earbuds, saying, "They fit perfectly and stay put thanks to a slimline silicone nozzle (with different size options) and over-ear hooks that hold on tight — run as fast and hard as you like. The comfort doesn’t end there. The buds have barometric venting holes to relieve in-ear pressure."

Even our review had high praise for them, with Mashable's Raymond Wong saying, "Compared to AirPods, Beats Powerbeats Pro sound better, have longer battery life, and fit better."

There's no better time than now to give yourself an earbud upgrade with this great deal on the Beats Powerbeats Pro at Best Buy.

Looking for even more earbud deals? Also at Best Buy you can save on the Sennheiser Accentum true wireless earbuds, and over at Amazon, you can save on the Apple AirPods Pro 2.

In The White Lotus Season 3, Natasha Rothwell's character Belinda is spooked by the appearance of a monitor lizard.

Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in the interview above, Rothwell shares a behind-the-scenes clip of meeting her green co-star – and it's clear that she didn't have to do too much acting to appear nervous around the scaly beast.

Maybe she'd have been more comfortable joining co-stars Sarah Catherine Hook and Sam Nivola on their road trip to meet Moo Deng.

SAVE $116: As of Feb. 27, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones are on sale for $263.99 at Best Buy. This is 30% off their list price of $379.99.

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Whether you're looking for headphones or earbuds, there have been some great deals on Sennheiser products lately across various retailers. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones are also included with a nice little discount at Best Buy, saving you over $100 off their list price.

The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones are currently marked down to $263.99 at the retailer, which is $116 off their retail price of $379.99. If you've been looking for a headphones upgrade, this is a discount worth taking advantage of. On top of the deal itself, you can also score YouTube Premium for free for three months with your purchase if you're a new subscriber, which is a great way to test out your new headphones on new music and videos.

SEE ALSO: The 9 best noise-cancelling headphones we use and love

Sennheiser headphones are well known for offering excellent sound quality, and these headphones are no different. This is all thanks to the 42mm transducer system and aptX Adaptive feature, but they also have noise-canceling features that blocks out any outside noise to keep you fully immersed in what you're listening to. And for when you want to be more aware of your surroundings, there's also a Transparency mode.

These headphones also rank as the best for quality audio in our roundup of the best headphones in 2025 because, "sound doesn't get much better than you'll get with these: Big, nuanced, and full of character. They pick out details within a rich, full-bodied soundscape. The audio is further bolstered by high-end codecs and the souped-up ANC."

Don't miss out on this great deal on the Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones at Best Buy, saving you over $100.

There are quite a few more headphone deals worth exploring right now as well. If you're an Apple owner looking to pick up new headphones, the AirPods Max (USB-C) are also on sale at Best Buy. Or, if you'd like to stay within Sennheiser's range, you can also save on the Sennheiser HD 599 headphones at Amazon.

SAVE $50: As of Feb. 27, the Beats Studio Buds are on sale at Best Buy for $99.99. That's 33% off their retail price of $149.99.

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Looking for new earbuds but don't want to shell out a ton of cash? Best Buy's here to save the day with a great deal on the Beats Studio Buds. These sleek little earbuds are currently $50 off their retail price, which is a very nice deal to take advantage of while it's still available.

This has dropped the price of the Beats Studio Buds down to $99.99. Normally they retail for $149.99, so this is a great opportunity to score some high-quality earbuds for under $100. Not to mention, your purchase also comes with Apple Fitness+ for three months for free if you're a new subscriber and Apple Music for free for up to three months for new or returning subscribers to get you started.

SEE ALSO: The 7 best earbuds to buy in 2025 from Bose, Apple, and more

These earbuds boast powerful sound and noise-canceling features to either tune out the world around you or stay a bit more aware of your surroundings while listening. Our review had very high praise for them as well, with writer Alex Perry saying, "I'm a sucker for strong bass, and with the additional support of spatial audio, these earbuds create a hell of a listening experience for an agreeable price. Add top-notch comfort and nearly identical feature sets across iOS and Android, and you've got a good excuse to never use regular AirPods again."

If you're looking for earbud upgrades, don't miss out on $50 off the Beats Studio Buds at Best Buy.

There are plenty more earbud and headphone deals worth checking out right now alongside this one, too. Also at Best Buy, you can save $50 on the over-ear Apple AirPods Max (USB-C), and for more earbud deals, the Sennheiser Accentum true wireless earbuds are marked down under $100.

SAVE OVER $30: As of Feb. 27, the Garmin Forerunner 55 fitness tracker is on sale at Amazon for $169.50. That's 15% off its list price of $199.99.

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If you're someone with an active lifestyle, a fitness tracker can be a wise investment to help track your progress and stay on top of your goals. For runners, the Garmin Forerunner 55 is a great pick that even ranks in our list of the best fitness trackers as the best pick for running.

The Garmin Forerunner 55 is currently on sale for $169.50. This is 15% off its list price of $199.99, which is a nice deal to jump on while it's still available. If you've been looking to up your running game, this tracker will help you get where you want to go. And at this price? It's worth every cent.

SEE ALSO: The best smartwatch for every wrist

Garmin's Forerunner 55 features a heart rate monitor and GPS so you can track how far you've gone and how fast you're travelling. It also has an excellent battery life, lasting up to two weeks in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode. We consider this the best fitness tracker for running in our roundup of the best fitness trackers and the best for new runners in our best Garmin roundup.

In our roundup of the best fitness trackers, we note that "We hasten to call it a beginner’s watch, though it is perfect for new starters. It’s also packed with so many features, it’s sure to suit runners of most levels. Indeed, unless you’re a super serious runner with very specific goals, this smartwatch is a winner. It’s also very affordable in the grand scheme of premium-level fitness wearables."

Don't miss out on 15% off the Garmin Forerunner 55 at Amazon.

Another great Garmin deal that's worth checking out right now is on the Garmin vívoactive 5, which is over $60 off at Amazon. And if you're looking to spend a little extra to upgrade to a full on smartwatch, the Apple Watch Series 10 is back down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon.

Toxic Town, a new four-part Netflix drama out today, is a based on a sadly true story. Written by Jack Thorne (Enola Holmes, His Dark Materials), the limited series traces the child poisonings of Corby, Northamptonshire, and the long legal battle led by the families, primarily mothers, of children born with deformities caused by toxic dust from the former British Steel factory, closed in 1979.

In a heartbreaking video by Netflix, Toxic Town stars Jodie Whittaker and Aimee Lou Wood spoke to mothers Susan McIntyre, Tracey Taylor, and Maggie Mahon about their experiences, growing up in Corby, and the seemingly endless fight for their day in court — as well as how their story was represented in the Netflix series.

"All the years of fighting then finding out that, yes, that the judge believed us mums and we were right, was such a big sense of relief because we didn't do anything and it wasn't our fault," says Taylor. In 2010, Corby Borough Council was found negligent for waste management at the steelworks.

In the show, Whittaker plays McIntyre, Wood plays Taylor, and Bridgerton's Claudia Jessie plays Mahon. There's a deeply moving moment between Taylor and Wood, which honours Taylor's daughter Shelby Anne, who died at just four days old. "What you have done for her I am in debt to you, because you have done her justice, and you have done us justice and we will be forever grateful," says Taylor.

SEE ALSO: Netflix's 'Toxic Town' trailer traces one of the UK's biggest poisoning scandals

Whittaker described being part of Toxic Town as "a huge honour," and championed the women who lived through the series' very real events.

"For me and Aimee Lou, we had lots of scenes together that were within the hospitals, so we could appreciate without ever knowing what you've been through, what it must’ve have been like to go day in day out in those environments. And then for someone to question the validity of your claims is unimaginable, and completely unacceptable," she said.

"This will bring attention to something incredibly shocking, incredibly heartbreaking and totally avoidable."

Toxic Town is now streaming on Netflix.

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 27 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 27 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Living large

These words are large, physically or the idea of it.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

The words are things that follow the word big.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is BigStuff.

Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for February 27

• Spender

• PIcture

• Leagues

• Break

• Foot

• Bird

• Cheese

• BigStuff

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Strands.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

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Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Ways to reach someone over the phone

• Green: Essential car components

• Blue: Building blocks of living organisms

• Purple: References to measurement

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Contact via Telephone

• Green: Parts of a Car

• Blue: Levels of Biological Organization

• Purple: Ending with Units of Measure

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #627 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Contact via Telephone: CALL, DIAL, PHONE, RING

• Parts of a Car: BELT, HORN, MIRROR, WHEEL

• Levels of Biological Organization: ATOM, CELL, ORGAN, TISSUE

• Ending with Units of Measure: BIGFOOT, COMPOUND, INSTAGRAM, THERMOMETER

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for February 27 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for February 27, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A place to stay in the woods.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no reoccurring letters.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter L.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

LODGE.

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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