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TL;DR: As of Feb. 27, Amazon has the Pokémon TCG: Pokémon Day 2026 Collection in stock for $38.95, but you can currently snag it for a few bucks cheaper at TCGplayer.

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It's Pokémon Day, which means you're probably seeing a ton of hype around the franchise's 30th anniversary. But before you blindly add the official commemorative TCG collection to your Amazon cart, you should know you can get it way cheaper somewhere else.

SEE ALSO: Pokémon Presents February 2026 livestream: Watch live on Pokémon Day

As of Feb. 27, the Pokémon TCG: Pokémon Day 2026 Collection (which actually launched back in January) is sitting on Amazon for $38.95. However, the exact same box just dropped to a surprisingly low $25.49 (plus an additional $5.99 for shipping) over on TCGplayer. That means you have a choice: Save a few bucks on the secondary market, or pay a bit more at Amazon for fast Prime delivery and a better return policy, you know, just in case.

To celebrate the milestone, this collection features an exclusive foil Pikachu promo card stamped with the official Pokémon Day logo. You'll also get a metallic 30th-anniversary coin and three assorted booster packs to rip open. It's a fun commemorative pickup for the holiday — just make sure you weigh whether you care more about getting the absolute lowest price or the easiest shipping experience.

SAVE $269: As of Feb. 27, the Anker Solix C800x portable power station is on sale for just $379.99 at Amazon. That's over 40% off its list price of $649.

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There may still be snow on the ground outside, but spring is only a few short weeks away. That means camping season is just around the corner. You can prepare yourself for those off-grid adventures to come by snagging a portable power station. Better yet, you can save some money by thinking ahead.

As of Feb. 27, the Anker Solix C800x portable power station is down to just $379.99 at Amazon. That's $269 cheaper than usual and almost down to its record low, making it an excellent time to grab it.

With a built-in lightbar, a three-mode camping light that packs into the top of the power station, 768Wh and 1200W rated power, and enough ports to plug in up to 10 devices at once, the Solix C800x makes a great companion for off-grid living. You can charge it up with a traditional outlet, a solar panel (sold separately), or a car port for convenience. And since it's just 24 pounds, it's easy to take with you on the move.

If you want to stay powered up this camping season, a portable power station is a smart investment. While it's not exactly cheap, this 41% off deal makes it much easier on the wallet.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box is being sold for $119.99 at Amazon — marking the lowest-ever price for the expansion’s newly released ETB.

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Getting the latest ETB in the Pokémon trading card game is as challenging as it’s ever been, but Amazon is currently the best of the leading retailers out there. As of Feb. 27, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box is available for $119.99 at Amazon, landing at its lowest price since launch.

Prices have been fluctuating compared to the other big retailers, but Amazon currently has the competition beat by far — along with only being $2.46 above market price at the time of writing. Walmart is selling Ascended Heroes ETBs for $149.99, TCGplayer for $199.95, and Target for a massive $299.99.

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Centered around Mega Dragonite ex and the dawn of Mega Evolution in the Pokémon X & Y and Pokémon Legends: Z-A eras of the Kalos region, Ascended Heroes brings back Mega Evolved Pokémon ex cards alongside Trainer’s Pokémon and Stellar Tera Pokémon ex cards. 

Inside the box, you’ll get nine Ascended Heroes booster packs, a full-art foil promo card featuring N’s Zekrom, 65 themed card sleeves, 40 Energy cards, six damage-counter dice, a competition-legal coin-flip die, a plastic coin, a player’s guide, and a collector’s storage box with dividers. There’s also a code card for Pokémon TCG Live.

We expect these to sell out very soon, so act fast to secure this low price.

To save even more on Elite Trainer Boxes, you can still grab The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution ETB for just under $95 at Amazon. Meanwhile, the Pokémon TCG Pokémon Day 2026 Collection is still available for under $40 at Amazon — a great collection for celebrating the franchise’s 30th anniversary.

Three hot new bombshells have entered the Pokémon villa.

During its 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents livestream, The Pokémon Company officially unveiled two new paired games, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, the franchise's 10th mainline generation. Within minutes of the reveal, the online conversation swerved hard in one direction: the adorable starters.

SEE ALSO: 10 of the weirdest little freaks in Pokémon history

Set in a brand-new, island-dotted region surrounded by a vast, glittering sea, Winds and Waves promise open-water exploration and tropical flair. But while the developers were showing off sweeping ocean vistas, fans were busy zooming in on three small, extremely marketable creatures.

Meet the new icons.

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Browt, the grass-type starter, is a round little bird with the energy of someone who's already read your text and decided not to reply. This is an angry little puffball with full Eugene Levy-level eyebrows, aggressively arched with "say that again" energy, and fans immediately clocked it as the chaotic contender of the trio. It's giving Angry Birds. It's giving tiny union rep. It's giving "don't talk to me before I photosynthesize."

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Then there's Pombon, the fire-type Pomeranian who looks like it would absolutely commit arson but in a cute way. All fluff and spark, Pombon feels genetically engineered to dominate plush sales and social media edits. The fire-dog lineage is a sacred one in Pokémon history, and fans were quick to declare this tiny blaze ball their ride-or-die little guy.

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And finally, Gecqua, the water-type lizard with eyes nearly the size of its head and lashes that deserve their own beauty sponsorship. Gecqua doesn't blink; it poses. It's wide-eyed but fierce, adorable but dramatic. If confidence were a starter stat, Gecqua would be maxed out.

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Even the reveal of two tropical-styled versions of Pikachu — one rocking sunglasses, a floral shirt, and a sunhat, the other sporting a cap and dress — struggled to compete with the starter frenzy. Normally, special Pikachu forms would dominate the discourse. This time? Supporting cast.

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Thirty years after Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green first launched in Japan, Generation 10 has arrived with island vibes and ocean horizons. But if the immediate internet reaction is any indication, the real waves are being made by one grumpy grass bird, one chaotic fire pom, and one water lizard diva.

SAVE $59: As of Feb. 27, get the Soundcore Work, a pocket-sized translator and transcription tool, for just $99.95. That takes 37% off its list price of $159, saving you $59.05.

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Being a reporter fills my days with fast-paced work, spotting trends, tracking new product releases, and testing the latest tech. Perhaps my favorite part of the job is when I get to talk to people, getting background or interviewing for a feature. Unfortunately, once the rush of the interview is over, I have to face the tedious task of transcribing. That's why the Soundcore Work is such a genius device.

The Soundcore Work is a coin-sized voice recorder powered by AI. It records conversations, translating and transcribing them as needed. All recording are encrypted with AES-256 and stored locally on the device. But best of all, you can find the device on sale now.

The Soundcore Work is now $99.95 at Amazon. That knocks $59.05 off its $159 list price. That's the best price we've spotted on the device, meaning it's a great time to buy.

The Soundcore Work comes with a six free months of a pro membership, which you need to operate the device. After the trial, it's $15.99 a month or $99.99 a year, which gets you 1,200 minutes of transcription every month.

Shop the Soundcore Work at Amazon now and get it for its lowest price ever of $99.95.

SAVE 20%: As of Feb. 27, you can get the Asus ROG Strix 34-inch ultrawide OLED HDR gaming monitor (XG34WCDG) for $797.35, down from $999, at Amazon. That's a 20% discount or $201.65 savings. It's also a new record-low price!

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Dropping a thousand dollars on an OLED monitor only to ruin it with screen burn-in a year later is a very real, very valid fear. But Asus built a smart workaround into this ultrawide display, and it just so happens to be on sale.

SEE ALSO: Pre-order LG's 52-inch gaming monitor and get a $200 gift card

As of Feb. 27, you can get the Asus ROG Strix 34-inch ultrawide OLED HDR gaming monitor (XG34WCDG) for $797.35, down from $999, at Amazon. That's a 20% discount or $201.65 savings. It's also a new record-low price, according to our trusty price tracker, CamelCamelCamel.

This gaming monitor features a 3440x1440 QD-OLED panel with a 175Hz refresh rate and a 0.03ms response time to keep your gameplay smooth. There's also an OLED Care Pro proximity sensor that detects when you walk away and automatically turns the screen black to prevent burn-in. And because the color accuracy is so high (it features true 10-bit color and VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black compliance), it doubles as a great screen for photo and video editing. They even throw in a free three-month subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud to prove it.

The top three TV deals to shop this weekend: TCL 75-inch QM6K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $797.99 (save $502) Get Deal Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini LED ULED 4K TV $899.99 (save $398) Get Deal Samsung 65-inch The Frame Pro Neo QLED 4K TV $1,497.99 (save $702) Get Deal

So you've decided it's time to upgrade your crappy old TV. While we're not traditionally in the best season for great deals, I've found a few options to make your upgrade process a bit easier on your bank account. With new TVs announced at CES 2026 making their debuts this coming spring, a lot of our favorite releases from 2025 are already dropping down to record-low prices (or close to it).

I've rounded up the top three TV deals I could find heading into the weekend, with savings up to $1,100. Make note that while only one specific size of each TV is highlighted, most other sizes of each model are also discounted. Just click through to the different sizes on the product pages for more details.

Best TCL TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 75-inch QM6K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $797.99 at Amazon
$1,299.99 Save $502   Get Deal Why we like it

Not only did we name TCL's QM6K the "best budget mini LED TV," but our friends at CNET (also owned by Ziff Davis) dubbed it the "best TV under $1,000 in 2025." Buy this TV if you want impressive picture quality with vibrant colors, a smooth Google TV streaming interface, a solid refresh rate for gaming (144Hz), and an excellent price tag. Under $800 for a 75-inch Mini LED QLED TV is honestly a steal. Mashable's own TV expert Leah Stodart recently bought this TV herself and can't say enough great things.

Best Hisense TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini LED ULED 4K TV $899.99 at Amazon
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Most of the time, we see really stellar TV deals sell out as fast as they appeared. That's not the case for the 75-inch Hisense U7 Mini LED TV. We featured this "ultimate mid-premium" model from 2025 last week, but it's still down to just $899.99 at Amazon if you missed it. It's list price is actually near $2,000 (which you can see on the Best Buy website), which means this is an even bigger deal than Amazon is letting on. Standout features of the U7 include Mini LED backlighting with an AGLR-Antiglare low-reflection panel, up to 3,000 nits of brightness, and HDR10, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos. Plus, it features an impressive 165Hz refresh rate, which makes it a top pick for gamers.

Best Samsung TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch The Frame Pro Neo QLED 4K TV $1,497.99 at Amazon
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Samsung's The Frame's claim to fame is its ability to look just like framed wall art when the TV's not on. The Frame Pro, released in 2025, takes the original Frame's features up a notch. It's the first model to use Samsung's most premium QLED tech — dubbed Neo QLED. It offers more precise lighting, as there are significantly more mini LEDs and they can be individually controlled. It's also the first Frame model that can connect to a console or cable box wirelessly, allowing it to be completely wire-free for the true framed art experience. The 65-inch model is the sweet spot for most people and heading into the weekend, you can officially grab it for its best price ever.

SAVE 29%: As of Feb. 27, you can get the 65-inch Samsung The Frame Pro LED Smart TV (LS03FW, 2025) for $1,497.99, down from $2,097.99, at Amazon. That's a 29% discount or $600 savings. It's also the lowest price we've tracked to date!

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To say I despise the look of a giant TV sitting at the front of my living room would be putting it lightly. It's just not my idea of a relaxing setting. That's why I've always loved the concept of Samsung's The Frame TV. It's designed to blend in with your decor and doubles as a piece of art when it's not on.

As of Feb. 27, you can get the 65-inch Samsung The Frame Pro LED Smart TV (LS03FW, 2025) for $1,497.99, down from $2,097.99, at Amazon. That's a 29% discount or $600 savings. It's also the lowest price we've tracked to date!

SEE ALSO: The Samsung Frame Pro is finally here: What to know about the most advanced art TV yet

The 2025 Frame Pro upgrades the standard viewing experience with a virtually glare-free screen featuring a subtle matte texture that makes the digital artwork look like a real, physical print. When you aren't watching your favorite shows, it shifts into Art Mode, which lets you display a curated collection of museum-worthy pieces from the Art Store or even upload your own photos. Bonus: It comes with a Slim Fit Wall Mount to ensure the TV hangs nearly flush against your wall.

It uses a Neo QLED panel with mini LEDs for precise lighting, and it features a Wireless One Connect hub so you can hide all your messy cables away from the screen itself. It's basically the most aesthetic TV on the market.

SAVE $400: As of Feb. 27, get the brand new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with 512GB of storage for just $1,299.99, plus receive a $200 Amazon gift card. That saves you $200 off its list price, plus gives you $200 to spend at Amazon totally free.

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On Feb. 25 at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, the brand debuted its newest S Series smartphone: the S26. With its arrival, we expected to see some stellar markdowns on the previous generation, the S25, which has dropped as low as $899.99. Yet, there's an even better deal to shop now, and it's on the new S26.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with 512GB is priced at $1,499.99 on Samsung's website, yet we found a major deal on Amazon. As of Feb. 27, the phone paired with a $200 Amazon gift cart is a bundle worth $1,699.99, but it's on sale for just $1,299.99. That saves you $200 off the phone plus gets you a free gift card, saving $400 for 24% off.

So what's new with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra? Coming out of Samsung Unpacked, the biggest headline is the phone's new the new privacy display. The adjustable feature allows you to keep your screen hidden from those around you, as it shades the screen unless you're looking at it straight on. Additionally, Samsung combined its AI photo and video editing in one spot, the Creative Studio. It's an impressive device, which makes this deal tantalizing.

Plus, with your $200 Amazon gift card, you can use it to shop the new Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro or a Samsung Galaxy Ring.

TL;DR: The Nintendo eShop has dropped the digital versions of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Nintendo Switch — buy now for $19.99.

Where to buy Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Nintendo Switch: Pokémon FireRed Pokémon FireRed Version (Nintendo Switch) $19.99 at Nintendo Shop Now Pokémon LeafGreen Pokémon LeafGreen Version (Nintendo Switch) $19.99 at Nintendo Shop Now

The Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary, coinciding with the release date of the original Pokémon Red and Green Game Boy titles in Japan, is being celebrated in the best way possible. You can now buy digital Nintendo Switch versions of the Game Boy Advance’s Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen games at the Nintendo eShop for $19.99. 

For gamers in the UK, both games are available for £16.99 at the UK Nintendo eShop.

FireRed and LeafGreen’s Nintendo Switch ports will release on Feb. 27 (Pokémon Day 2026) at 6 a.m. PST, after the Pokémon Company’s Pokémon Presents stream has aired. 

Instead of being tied to a Nintendo Switch Online membership, paying for these games à la carte means you can have them both permanently as part of your digital library. Both games will also be fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2 consoles.

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Exclusively available digitally on the eShop, the Nintendo Switch editions of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen will be nearly exactly the same as they were when released on the Game Boy Advance back in 2004 — minus the need for Link Cables or the Game Boy Advance versions’ bundled GBA Wireless Adapter, which you originally needed to trade and battle with other players. You’ll now be able to use the Pokémon Wireless Club for those local multiplayer features instead.

Remakes of the original Pokémon Red and Green Game Boy games (Pokémon Red and Blue in the west) let you relive the original Pokémon adventure with updated Game Boy Advance graphics — journey across Kanto, take on Team Rocket, defeat all eight Gym leaders, and become champion of the Pokémon League. 

The Nintendo Switch editions will contain exclusive post-game content on the Sevii Islands: introducing both an additional storyline revealed once you defeat the Pokémon League and plenty of extra Pokémon to collect. 

For more Pocket Monster deals, you can also celebrate the 30th anniversary with the Pokémon TCG Pokémon Day 2026 Collection, which is still available for under $40 at Amazon. Meanwhile, you can still save at least $20 on eight Pokémon TCG: Phantasmal Flames booster packs.

TL;DR: Live stream England vs. New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2026 T20 World Cup semi finals are fast approaching. England didn't look particularly impressive in the initial group stage, but they've bounced back with wins over Pakistan and Sri Lanka. New Zealand are still unbeaten in this group but their match with Pakistan was abandoned due to rain — that could prove crucial as we approach the final round of group-stage fixtures.

England face off against New Zealand in their final game before the semi finals. England have already secured their spot in the semi finals, but New Zealand need a result. The pressure is all on the Black Caps.

If you want to watch England vs. New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is England vs. New Zealand?

England vs. New Zealand in the 2026 T20 World Cup starts at 8:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 27. This game takes place at the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium.

How to watch England vs. New Zealand for free

England vs. New Zealand in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup is available to live stream for free on ICC.TV.

This free live stream on ICC.TV is only available in select regions (see full list of territories here), but anyone can live stream the T20 Cricket World Cup for free with a VPN. These helpful tools can hide your IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in a location with free access. This simple process bypasses geo-restrictions so you can live stream on ICC.TV from anywhere in the world.

Live stream England vs. New Zealand in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with access

4. Visit ICC.TV

5. Watch the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch every game from the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming platforms from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for ICC.TV?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ICC.TV, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Watch the 2026 T20 World Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

It has been such a busy start to the year for Pokémon. We've been inundated with new Pokémon TCG releases, we've seen the launch of the first-ever Lego Pokémon sets, and we've prepared for nostalgic Pokémon games to make a return. Has Pokémon got anything left to give us? There's only one way to find out.

The Pokémon Presents video presentation is set to take place on Pokémon Day, providing all the latest Pokémon news. These presentations tend to provide updates on upcoming video games, spinoffs, mobile games, Pokémon TCG collectibles, and animated productions. We don't know what's in store from this latest edition, but we expect Pokémon to go big for its 30th anniversary.

When is Pokémon Presents 2026?

The first Pokémon Presents of 2026 will take place on Feb. 27 (Pokémon Day) at 2 p.m. UTC. Here's the breakdown of start time by timezone:

• PST — 6 a.m.

• EST — 9 a.m.

• BRT — 11 a.m. 

• GMT — 2 p.m.

• CET — 3 p.m. 

• IST — 7 p.m. 

• CST — 10 p.m. 

• JST — 11 p.m. 

• AEDT — 1 a.m. (Feb. 28) 

• NZDT — 3 a.m. (Feb. 28) 

This year's livestream is expected to run for 25 minutes.

How to watch Pokémon Presents 2026

Pokémon fans can watch Pokémon Presents February 2026 via a wide range of streaming services. The entire event will be live streamed on The Pokémon Company's official YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, and TikTok channels.

Alternatively, you can watch everything right here:

For over 30 years, Matthew Lillard has been bringing his signature verve to horror movies, including Scream, Thirteen Ghosts, Five Nights at Freddy's, and a wide array of silly, spooky Scooby Doo movies. But now he's back where it all began, returning to the Ghostface-fronted franchise with Scream 7.

Since his casting was announced, Scream fans have been debating how Lillard will come back. Will he reprise the role of Stu Macher, one-half of Scream's original killer duo, opposite Billy Loomis (Skeet Ulrich)? Will he be a ghost or delusion — like how Ulrich returned in Scream V & VI? Will Stu have a long-lost evil twin? Well, while Lillard visited our Say More studio to speak with Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko, he declined to talk spoilers. But he did agree to try to telepathically respond to our favorite fan theories about his return to the frightening film series.

SEE ALSO: 'Scream 7' review: Kevin Williamson makes Ghostface fun again

Lillard also talked about how he and Ulrich appreciate the fan theories that Stu and Billy were in love, and defends fans' rights to make these movies their own. Plus, to kick things off, he shares a ghost story that quite literally hits close to home.

For more from Mashable's interview with Matthew Lillard, including his thoughts on Thirteen Ghosts, his advice to young actors, what he learned from the Quentin Tarantino incident, and his love of Dungeons and Dragons, check out the full interview on our YouTube channel.

Scream 7 is now in theaters.

Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie is hosting SNL this Saturday, and in the clip above he takes on the time-honored tradition of filming a series of increasingly silly promo videos with a cast member (in this case Sarah Sherman) and the musical guest (Mumford & Sons).

There are an unsurprisingly large number of jokes about Heated Rivalry from Sherman, capped off by a bit in which the two pretend to make out with each other — and the entirety of Mumford & Sons get involved too.

Elsewhere, be sure to check out Storrie's undeniably impressive range of accents.

SAVE OVER $100: As of Feb. 27, Bose QuietComfort headphones are discounted to $199.99 at Amazon. This 43% discount saves you $149.01 off their list price of $349.

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If you've been shopping around for headphones that offer great sound quality and feel good when they're over your ears, you can't go wrong with Bose QuietComforts. Mashable's Samantha Mangino praised these elements in her review, saying these headphones "serve all-day comfort with stellar audio quality." If they've been on your radar, now is a great time to grab them as they're currently on sale at Amazon.

As of Feb. 27, a selection of Bose QuietComfort headphones have dropped from $349 to $199.99 at Amazon. There's a nice variety of colors on sale at this price, so you can choose between black, cypress green, moonlight grey, petal pink, and white smoke.

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Alongside their comfortable fit and excellent sound, Mangino also highlighted their battery life in her review, saying "Being able to wear them all day is one thing, but having them run all day is equally important. These are reliable headphones. When I wear them for a couple of hours per day, I can go a couple of weeks without charging them."

And as for their noise-cancelling features, Mangino says "The ANC on this pair of headphones is just right, too. It isn't the best I've ever experienced, which isn't entirely surprising since the ear cups aren't particularly snug; that's great for comfort, but less effective for passive noise cancellation. But I find that its ANC easily blocks out the noise of busy city streets and the clink and clatter of my local coffee shop."

If you've had your eye on the sleek Bose QuietComfort headphones, this is a great opportunity to grab them for just under $200 at Amazon.

SAVE OVER $100: As of Feb. 27, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is on sale for $369.99 at Amazon. This 26% discount saves you $130 off its list price of $499.99.

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Samsung's latest Galaxy Unpacked event may have delivered some exciting new announcements from the company, but if you're curious about some of its older releases, a few great deals have been popping up to check out. Among them is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic (46mm, Bluetooth), which has dropped to $369.99 at Amazon.

This is a $130 price drop from the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic's usual list price of $499.99. It also applies to both the black and white models, so no matter which of these sleek smartwatches has caught your eye, you can still grab it at a discounted price.

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Living up to its name, this Samsung smartwatch offers a classic design for those who don't want a standard smartwatch build on their wrist. It also comes with the usual health and fitness features to assist you throughout the day, such as an activity tracker and a sleep tracker. On top of that, it also has a Running Coach feature that can help you plot your next workout, plus vascular load tracking that analyzes sleep, diet, activity, and stress levels so you can keep a close eye on your health and much more.

If the stylish design calls to you, this is a great opportunity to save on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic at Amazon. Curious what new products Samsung has coming down the pipeline? Check out our breakdown of every Samsung Galaxy Unpacked announcement, including S26 phones.

Another major event in the awards season circuit is upon us: the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The SAG Awards — now simply called The Actor Awards in 2026 — exclusively honor outstanding acting performances in movies and television from the previous calendar year. They also can give us some insight into what to expect at the Oscars.

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The 32nd Annual Actor Awards will broadcast live globally on Netflix for the third year in a row. Kristen Bell will host the awards show once again at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. Here's everything you need to know to watch the Actor Awards live.

When are the 2026 SAG Actor Awards?

The Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). For those heavily invested in awards season, that's just two weeks prior to the 2026 Academy Awards.

Who's nominated for the 2026 Actor Awards?

On the film side, One Battle After Another leads this year's nominations with seven nods, followed by Sinners with five. Other contenders include Frankenstein, Hamnet, and Marty Supreme.

Meanwhile, on the TV side of things, The Studio picked up the most nominations with five, while The White Lotus and Adolescence each picked up four.

Read the full list of nominations on the SAG Awards website.

How to watch the 2026 SAG Awards at home

You won't be able to catch the awards ceremony on cable. Instead, you'll need to be a Netflix subscriber to watch the Actor Awards. And since Netflix doesn't offer free trials (and since the platform cracked down on password sharing), you'll need to sign up for your own account before the show. Fortunately, Netflix has a few membership tiers and all three options will grant you access to the SAG Actor Awards broadcast.

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TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box is being sold for $119.99 at Amazon — marking the lowest-ever price for the expansion’s newly released ETB.

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Getting the latest ETB in the Pokémon trading card game is as challenging as it’s ever been, but Amazon is currently the best of the leading retailers out there. As of Feb. 25, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box is available for $119.99 at Amazon, landing at its lowest price since launch.

Prices have been fluctuating compared to the other big retailers, but Amazon currently has the competition beat by far — along with only being $2.46 above market price at the time of writing. Walmart is selling Ascended Heroes ETBs for $149.99, TCGplayer for $199.95, and Target for a massive $299.99.

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Centered around Mega Dragonite ex and the dawn of Mega Evolution in the Pokémon X & Y and Pokémon Legends: Z-A eras of the Kalos region, Ascended Heroes brings back Mega Evolved Pokémon ex cards alongside Trainer’s Pokémon and Stellar Tera Pokémon ex cards. 

Inside the box, you’ll get nine Ascended Heroes booster packs, a full-art foil promo card featuring N’s Zekrom, 65 themed card sleeves, 40 Energy cards, six damage-counter dice, a competition-legal coin-flip die, a plastic coin, a player’s guide, and a collector’s storage box with dividers. There’s also a code card for Pokémon TCG Live.

We expect these to sell out very soon, so act fast to secure this low price.

To save even more on Elite Trainer Boxes, you can still grab The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution ETB for just under $95 at Amazon. Meanwhile, the Pokémon TCG Pokémon Day 2026 Collection is still available for under $40 at Amazon — a great collection for celebrating the franchise’s 30th anniversary.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG: Mega Charizard X Tin and Mega Charizard Y Tins are available to preorder for $44.95 and $44.90 at Amazon — up to $7 off their typical list prices ahead of the Feb. 27 release.

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Pokémon TCG Charizard tins are officially out onFeb. 27, and sellers have been dropping prices to bring them down to market value. As of Feb. 27, both versions of the upcoming Pokémon TCG Mega Charizard tins are up to 13% off at Amazon: the Mega Charizard Y Tin for $44.90 (from $49.90) and the Mega Charizard X Tin for $44.95 (from $51.95).

If stock runs out, Walmart is also selling the Mega Charizard Y Tin at $44.90. If you go for either on Amazon, you’ll be getting the best price so far — as confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel (Charizard Y Tin and Charizard X Tin).

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Honing in further on the Pokémon trading card game’s return to Mega Evolutions in its current titular set, each of the Mega Charizard tins includes the following:

• One foil promo card featuring either Mega Charizard X ex or Mega Charizard Y ex

• Four Pokémon TCG booster packs (two Phantasmal Flames, one Mega Evolution, and one Destined Rivals)

• A code card for Pokémon TCG Live

Although these tins are now closer to their market prices on TCGplayer, actual listings on the trading card selling platform cost so much that Amazon and Walmart listings represent better value for money.

If it’s the newest Pokémon TCG expansion you’re seeking, Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Boxes are still available for under $120 at Amazon. Meanwhile, Walmart is selling Pokémon TCG Ascended Heroes Tech Sticker Collections for $37.99.

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're disloyal.

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for February 27, 2026 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Betrayer

• Green: Vibe

• Blue: One thing led to another

• Purple: Iron

Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Backstabber

• Green: Aura

• Blue: Kinds of chain reaction "effects"

• Purple: ___ Press

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 #992 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Backstabber: JUDAS, SNAKE, TRAITOR, TURNCOAT

• Aura: AIR, IMPRESSION, MANNER, QUALITY

• Kinds of chain reaction "effects": BUTTERFLY, DOMINO, RIPPLE, SNOWBALL

• ___ Press: BENCH, DRILL, FRENCH, PRINTING

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 27, 2026

Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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