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SAVE $30: As of Feb. 5, Beats Flex wireless earbuds are available at Amazon for $39 (regularly $69.95). That’s a 44% discount on Bluetooth earbuds featuring Apple’s W1 chip, 12-hour battery life, and tangle-free magnetic design.

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Finding reliable wireless earbuds that don’t break the bank can be challenging, but today’s deal makes it easy. Right now, Beats Flex wireless earbuds are just $39 at Amazon ($30 off their regular $69.95 price). Fancy solid audio, seamless Bluetooth connectivity, and all-day comfort without spending a fortune? These are the best budget-friendly earbuds you can buy.

The Beats Flex is powered by Apple’s W1 chip. This means fewer dropouts, more extended range, and easy pairing across any device that supports Bluetooth. They also support audio sharing, so you can stream music or movies with a friend using AirPods or Beats.

SEE ALSO: Beats Studio Buds+ are $50 off at Amazon — upgrade your earbuds for less

Battery life is another highlight. Beats Flex offers up to 12 hours of listening time on a single charge, making them perfect for commutes, workouts, or long study sessions. When you need a quick boost, Fast Fuel charging delivers 1.5 hours of playback with just a 10-minute charge via USB-C.

Comfort and convenience set the Beats Flex apart. The flexible neckband design is lightweight and tangle-free. At the same time, the magnetic earbuds automatically pause your music when clipped together and resume playback when separated. This simple but smart feature prevents unnecessary battery drain. It makes them easy to wear around your neck when not in use.

Call quality is another win. The built-in microphone features wind noise reduction, ensuring clear conversations even in noisy environments. On-device controls let you adjust volume, take calls, and activate voice assistants without reaching for your phone.

At just $39, the Beats Flex wireless earbuds are an unbeatable deal for casual listeners, students, and anyone looking for affordable wireless audio. With this 44% discount, a better time to grab a pair is never better.

SAVE $50: As of Feb. 5, Beats Studio Buds+ are available at Amazon for $119.99 (regularly $169.95). That’s a $50 discount on these true wireless earbuds that feature Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Transparency Mode, spatial audio, and up to 36 hours of battery life.

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Beats Studio Buds+ is shedding the brand tax, so now’s the time to grab them. Right now, Amazon is offering these premium wireless noise-canceling earbuds for just $119.99 — $50 off their usual price of $169.95. Whether you’re an Apple or Android user, these earbuds are designed for seamless connectivity and powerful sound performance.

Beats Studio Buds+ are built to deliver deep, immersive audio with a custom acoustic platform that ensures a rich, balanced sound profile. They also feature spatial audio support, making them ideal for movies, music, and gaming. If you want complete focus, switch on Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) to block out background distractions. Need to hear your surroundings? Transparency Mode lets in ambient sound, keeping you aware of what’s happening around you.

SEE ALSO: The Beats Pill is now only $99.99 — save 33% on this powerful Bluetooth speaker

Battery life is another standout feature. The Beats Studio Buds+ offer up to 36 hours of total listening time with the charging case, meaning fewer interruptions for charging. The USB-C fast charging capability ensures that even a short charge gives you hours of playback.

Comfort is key with any earbuds, and the Beats Studio Buds+ come with four sizes of silicone ear tips to ensure a secure and comfortable fit. This creates an optimal acoustic seal, reducing sound leakage and enhancing audio quality.

Beats upgraded the phone call microphones with 3x larger voice-targeting mics, improving clarity and reducing background noise. Your calls will sound crisp and clear even on the windiest walks or the noisiest offices.

With one-touch pairing and native compatibility for Apple and Android devices, these earbuds seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem. They’re IPX4-rated, making them sweat- and water-resistant, perfect for workouts and outdoor adventures.

At $119.99, the Beats Studio Buds+ offers high-end features at a mid-range price. With this limited-time Amazon deal, now is the perfect chance to upgrade your audio experience.

2024 was a tough year for Sonos. The company completely revamped its mobile app, but instead of making it better, Sonos messed it up in a myriad of ways. Now it's scrambling to earn the trust of its user base once again.

The way to do that, it appears, is through a new product category. According to The Verge, Sonos is planning to launch a streaming box, with a price tag between $200 and $400.

The product, codenamed Pinewood, is going to be Android-based. It's going to look like most such devices — The Verge, who has seen images of the product, says it's a "flattened black square and slightly thicker than a deck of trading cards."

SEE ALSO: Sonos Ace headphones review: Hands-on with the first headphones from the audio giant

The Pinewood streamer will reportedly offer content from various streaming platforms, including Netflix, Max, and Disney+, with a unified user experience and universal search to find content across various accounts. It will come with a physical remote control unit with integrated voice control. This is tough to achieve — accessing all these various streaming platforms under one UI — but if Sonos could pull it off, it could be a big incentive to buy the product.

But the Pinewood streamer will come with other interesting options. Thanks to HDMI passthrough functionality, you'll be able to plug other devices, including gaming consoles and 4K Blu-ray players into it. And of course, the streamer will be able to send TV audio, lag-free, to its soundbars and speakers. User should also be able to configure surround sound by using the Sonos speakers they have in their household.

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It won't be easy to pull this off. Part of the controversy surrounding Sonos' new app is the fact that it broke integration between various Sonos products, which has always been one of the company's strengths. The new Pinewood streamer sounds like something that aims to become a core component of a user's home audio and video ecosystem, and this will require everything to go extremely smoothly.

There's also some strong competition in the streaming box arena, including devices such as Apple TV, Nvidia Shield TV, Roku's Streaming Stick, Google's TV Streamer, and Amazon's Fire TV stick (all of which cost way less than $200). Sonos reportedly doesn't plan any other new hardware soon, so the Pinewood streamer might turn out to be its most important product of 2025.

FREE 40-INCH TV: As of Feb. 5, the Samsung 85-inch DU7200 Series Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV is on sale for $799.99 at Best Buy (regularly $1,099.99). Not only do you save $300, but you’ll also get a Samsung 40-inch 5 Series Full HD Smart TV ($249.99 value) and a three-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription ($50 value) for free.

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If you’re looking for a massive 85-inch 4K TV, this impressive Best Buy deal will help you kit out the rest of your home. Right now, you can get Samsung 85-inch DU7200 Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV for just $799.99, which is $300 off its usual price. But here’s the epic bit: you’ll also get a free Samsung 40-inch TV and a three-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription included.

Samsung’s DU7200 Series packs stunning 4K visuals, an ultra-fast Crystal Processor, and HDR support, ensuring everything from movies to sports to gaming looks its best. This 85-inch display delivers an immersive home theater experience at a budget-friendly price. It even smashes gaming.

SEE ALSO: Where to preorder Samsung's new Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra smartphones

Tizen OS powers this Smart TV, giving you access to your favorite streaming apps, such as Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, and Prime Video. With Samsung’s Universal Guide, you can easily browse content across apps, making it even easier to find something to watch.

The included Samsung 40-inch 5 Series Full HD Smart TV is the perfect bonus addition for a bedroom, guest room, or office. It features full HD resolution, smart streaming apps, and Samsung’s reliable picture quality. It's a solid secondary TV that's completely free with your purchase.

On top of that, you’ll also score a three-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, worth $50. This means you’ll have access to hundreds of games across console, PC, and the cloud, including AAA blockbusters and day-one releases. If you’re a gamer, this adds even more value to an already fantastic deal.

Considering the 85-inch DU7200 alone usually retails for $1,099.99, getting it for $799.99 with two extra bonuses is an absolute steal. If you’ve been waiting for a big-screen upgrade, this is the perfect time to pull the trigger.

Long-distance relationships can be rough, but they are create an opportunity for some clever and thoughtful gift giving. Until teleportation is a thing, fill the void with these nifty gifts that can make you feel more connected, keep that spark alive, or simply help your S.O. feel less alone. With Valentine's Day coming up, this is an especially opportune time to let your long-distance loved ones know you're thinking of them with a gift. While some of these gifts are clearly for couples, others aren't limited to a romantic long-distance relationship. Living far away from family members or friends and not seeing them often can be just as hard. Many of these gifts would make just as sweet a gift for your BFF or your family.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Wednesday, February 5, 2025:

AcrossFacebook's parent company

• The answer is Meta.

Full-length skirts ... and a morning hour read backward

• The answer is Maxis.

Written with pen

• The answer is InInk.

N.B.A. team that nearly renamed itself the Swamp Dragons in the 1990s

• The answer is Nets.

"___ a Wonderful Life"

• The answer is Its.

DownFrench modernist painter … and a morning hour read backward

• The answer is Manet.

What lighted signs mark in theaters

• The answer is Exits.

Altoids containers

• The answer is Tins.

Pose a question

• The answer is Ask.

Short skirt

• The answer is Mini.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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

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

Google has quietly deleted its pledge not to use AI for weapons or surveillance, a promise that had been in place since 2018.

First spotted by Bloomberg, Google has updated its AI Principles to remove an entire section on artificial intelligence applications it pledged not to pursue. Significantly, Google's policy had previously stated that it would not design nor deploy AI technology for use in weapons, or in surveillance technology which violates "internationally accepted norms."

Now it seems that such use cases might not be entirely off the table.

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"There’s a global competition taking place for AI leadership within an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape," read Google's blog post on Tuesday. "We believe democracies should lead in AI development, guided by core values like freedom, equality, and respect for human rights. And we believe that companies, governments, and organizations sharing these values should work together to create AI that protects people, promotes global growth, and supports national security."

While Google's post did concern its AI Principles update, it did not explicitly mention the deletion of its prohibition on AI weapons or surveillance. 

When reached for comment, a Google spokesperson directed Mashable back to the blog post.

"[W]e're updating the principles for a number of reasons, including the massive changes in AI technology over the years and the ubiquity of the technology, the development of AI principles and frameworks by global governing bodies, and the evolving geopolitical landscape," said the spokesperson.

Google's AI Principles listing the "Applications we will not pursue" as of Jan. 30. Credit: Screenshot: Mashable / Google

Google first published its AI Principles in 2018, following significant employee protests against its work with the U.S. Department of Defense. (The company had already infamously removed "don't be evil" from its Code of Conduct that same year.) Project Maven aimed to use AI to improve weapon targeting systems, interpreting video information to increase military drones' accuracy. 

In an open letter that April, thousands of employees expressed a belief that "Google should not be in the business of war," and requested that the company "draft, publicize and enforce a clear policy stating that neither Google nor its contractors will ever build warfare technology."

The company's AI Principles were the result, with Google ultimately not renewing its contract with the Pentagon in 2019. However, it looks as though the tech giant's attitude toward AI weapons technology may now be changing.

Google's new attitude toward AI weapons could be an effort to keep up with competitors. Last January, OpenAI amended its own policy to remove a ban on "activity that has high risk of physical harm," including "weapons development" and "military and warfare." In a statement to Mashable at the time, an OpenAI spokesperson clarified that this change was to provide clarity concerning "national security use cases."

"It was not clear whether these beneficial use cases would have been allowed under 'military' in our previous policies," said the spokesperson.

Opening up the possibility of weaponised AI isn't the only change Google made to its AI Principles. As of Jan. 30, Google's policy listed seven core objectives for AI applications: "be socially beneficial," "avoid creating or reinforcing unfair bias," "be built and tested for safety," "be accountable to people," "incorporate privacy design principles," "uphold high standards of scientific excellence," and "be made available for uses that accord with these principles."

Now Google's revised policy has consolidated this list to just three principles, merely stating that its approach to AI is grounded in "bold innovation," "responsible development and deployment," and "collaborative process, together." The company does specify that this includes adhering to "widely accepted principles of international law and human rights." Still, any mention of weapons or surveillance is now conspicuously absent.

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TL;DR: A wide range of ChatGPT courses are available to take for free on Udemy.

Udemy is arguably the best place to find online courses covering popular topics.

Udemy hosts an absolutely massive range of online courses covering everything from Python programming to Microsoft Excel. And better yet, some of these online courses are available to take for free, including some highly-rated lessons on ChatGPT.

SEE ALSO: DeepSeek just taught the AI industry 5 hard lessons

We've checked out everything on offer from Udemy and lined up a selection of standout ChatGPT courses to get you started. These are the best online ChatGPT courses you can take for free this month on Udemy:

• AI For Beginners: Learn The Basics of ChatGPT

• AI Prompt Engineering Chatgpt

• Become an AI Accelerated Engineer Using ChatGPT

• Become an AI-Powered Engineer: ChatGPT, Github Copilot

• ChatGPT 101: The Complete Beginner's Guide and Masterclass

• ChatGPT for Developers

• ChatGPT in 30 Minutes: New Prompt Engineering and AI Skills

• ChatGPT Made Easy: AI Essentials for Beginners

• ChatGPT, Midjourney, Firefly, Bard, DALL-E, AI Crash Course

• ChatGPT Prompt Engineering

• ChatGPT Quick Guide: Prompt Engineering, Plugins, and More

• ChatGPT Security: Privacy Risks and Data Protection Basics

• Introduction to ChatGPT for Beginners

• Mastering ChatGPT 4.0: From Setup to Advanced Interactions

• Microsoft Excel: Excel for Beginners with ChatGPT

• Midjourney and ChatGPT: Unleash AI for Unique Image Generation

• Personalized Coaching with ChatGPT and Generative AI

• Practical Introduction to ChatGPT

• Prompt Engineering Principles: ChatGPT and DALL-E

• Self-Guided Learning with ChatGPT

• Smart ChatGPT Productivity Hacks for Business Professionals

• The Introduction into ChatGPT Content Creation for Beginners

So where's the catch? These free online courses do not offer certificates of completion or direct instructor messaging, but that's the only downside. You still get unrestricted access to all the video content, so you can start learning at your own pace.

Find the best free ChatGPT courses on Udemy.

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This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.

Is it time for a tablet upgrade? Surely no home can do without one. Along with the smartphone and laptop, a tablet is one third of the holy trinity of must-have smart devices. Compact and sleek, you can take at tablet anywhere.

But tablets aren't only about portability. Some tablets have the processing power and spec for serious work, creative tasks, and gaming. In fact, it's difficult to find your perfect tablet because there are so many options to suit a whole array of smart device needs.

The trick is to ask yourself the necessary questions: Are you Apple or Android? Do you need Alexa? Do you need a tablet for heavy duty graphic design or for casual streaming? And what kind of battery life do you need? The answers to these questions will ultimately decide which tablet works for you. To help cut through the jargon, we've put together a quick guide and a selection of the best tablets in 2025.

Do you need a tablet?

Sure, a tablet isn’t for everyone. It might be surplus to requirements, but they’re also super handy and productive. If you do lots of video streaming and eBook reading on the go, or you simply need a portable device for work and play, a tablet is almost certainly for you. There are other benefits too. They usually pack plenty of battery power and handle apps (of which there are thousands) at lightning speed.

What is the best tablet operating system?

It generally comes down to a choice of four — Apple, Android, Windows, or Fire. Each has its own benefits. Apple is generally accepted as the slickest all-rounder, with its simple-to-use interface and intuitive syncing between devices.

Android is more customisable and is supported across various manufacturers (such as Samsung and Lenovo). Windows is designed as a cross-platform OS, which suits pretty much any device. Often people stick to their preferred OS — it’s a lifestyle choice as much as tech preference — so we’ve included options for each OS. Fire is for Amazon devices only, so you'll get Alexa and other Amazon-specific features.

What features do tablets have?

Every model and operating system has its own spin on the user experience. Not to mention all those apps. But there a few basics that are worth bearing in mind:

• Battery Life — Tablets outstrip smartphones for battery life, but you’ll still want to make sure you get plenty of juice for your money. Look for 10 hours or more.

• Camera — Front and rear facing cameras are relatively standard on tablets and 12MP is pretty decent. Though even better cameras are available in top tablets.

• Ports — Make sure the tablet you’re buying has the ports you need. Do you have wired headphones? Then make sure there’s a headphone port (increasingly rare). Also check for USB and micro HDMI ports.

• Screen Resolution — This will be important if you’re a big time streamer or you like playing games. Tablets are generally HD — 1280 x 720 — or higher.

• Speakers — You might not buy a tablet expecting great sounds, but if streaming movies and shows is your thing, good sound is a must.

• Storage — This is important for keeping music, photos, and videos, plus offline downloads from streaming sites, such as Netflix. Around 38GB is standard for a mid-priced tablet, but they can go way over that — anything up to 1TB.

Keep these features in mind when shopping around for your next tablet.

What is the best tablet for kids?

Most tablets made specifically for kids are already equipped with parental controls. Things to keep in mind when shopping for a tablet for kids: screen resolution (depending on the amount of movie watching and gaming they'll be doing), storage (they'll probably have more apps than you do), the intensity of parental controls (for obvious reasons), and rugged-ness (because kids drop and break things — fact).

What is the best tablet?

To make your purchase easier, we've lined up a selection of the best tablets according to online reviews, with popular models from top brands like Apple and Samsung making the cut. You just need to consider all of these options and select the device that meets your day-to-day tablet requirements.

These are the best tablets in 2025.

It seems like since AI came into our world, creators have put a lead foot down on the gas. However, according to a new policy document, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg might slow or stop the development of AGI systems that are deemed "high risk" or "critical risk."

AGI is an AI system that can do anything a human can do, and Zuckerberg promised to make it openly available one day. But in the document "Frontier AI Framework," Zuckerberg concedes that some highly capable AI systems won't be released publicly because they could be too risky.

The framework "focuses on the most critical risks in the areas of cybersecurity threats and risks from chemical and biological weapons."

SEE ALSO: Mark Zuckerberg doubles down on Meta's submission to Trump

"By prioritizing these areas, we can work to protect national security while promoting innovation. Our framework outlines a number of processes we follow to anticipate and mitigate risk when developing frontier AI systems," a press release about the document reads.

For example, the framework intends to identify "potential catastrophic outcomes related to cyber, chemical and biological risks that we strive to prevent." It also conducts "threat modeling exercises to anticipate how different actors might seek to misuse frontier AI to produce those catastrophic outcomes" and has "processes in place to keep risks within acceptable levels."

If the company determines that the risks are too high, it will keep the system internal instead of allowing public access.

SEE ALSO: Mark Zuckerberg wants more 'masculine energy' in corporate America

"While the focus of this Framework is on our efforts to anticipate and mitigate risks of catastrophic outcomes, it is important to emphasize that the reason to develop advanced AI systems in the first place is because of the tremendous potential for benefits to society from those technologies," the document reads.

Yet, it looks like Zuckerberg’s hitting the brakes — at least for now — on AGI’s fast track to the future.

Valentine's Day shopping for your wife should be easy. You've known her forever. You hear her talk about her interests on a daily basis. But finding something to showcase how much she means to you is more of an enigma than it seems. How do you nail romance without being too cliché or too vague? We scoured the internet to find gifts with the perfect combination of thoughtful and practical. For even more ideas, check out our guides to the best Valentine's Day gifts for her, Valentine's Day gifts for your girlfriend, and gifts for your wife.

Chris Jericho, Ayisha Issa, and Lowell Dean break down how Dark Match uses themes, tropes and blends genres to make this unique film.

Dark Match is in theaters now.

Grubhub, the food delivery service, has been hacked. On Monday, the company confirmed a data breach that affects both its drivers and customers.

According to Grubhub, the malicious actor was able to gain entry into its systems via a third-party vendor that provides services for Grubhub's support team.

The hacker was able to access private information connected to customers, merchants, and drivers who previously interacted with Grubhub's customer service. Campus diners were also affected.

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Grubhub says the exact type of data stolen is different for each affected individual. The hacker obtained names, email addresses, and phone numbers. The unauthorized user also stole partial payment card information from some campus diners, which include the card type and last four digits on the card. Hashed passwords for "certain legacy systems" were also obtained.

It's unclear just how big the data breach is.

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Grubhub says an investigation found that the intrusion was carried out through an account connected to a third-party service provider. Upon noticing the intrusion, Grubhub said they immediately removed the compromised account's access and terminated the service provider entirely from their systems.

Grubhub shared that customer and merchant login credentials and passwords were not breached. Financial information such as full payment card numbers, bank account details, drivers licenses, and social security numbers were also unaffected.

A proposed new law would make it illegal for Americans to download the popular Chinese AI app DeepSeek.

On Monday, Sen. Josh Hawley, the Republican senator from Missouri, introduced legislation that would "prohibit the import from or export to China of artificial intelligence technology."

While the announcement mentions DeepSeek, the bill called the Decoupling America’s Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act doesn't explicitly mention the Chinese AI company. Instead it speaks more broadly about protecting U.S. intellectual property and preventing a foreign adversary from using technology that undermines national security.

SEE ALSO: DeepSeek just taught the AI industry 5 hard lessons

"America cannot afford to empower our greatest adversary at the expense of our own strength. Ensuring American economic superiority means cutting China off from American ingenuity and halting the subsidization of CCP innovation," said Hawley in the announcement, before referencing the "international concern" triggered by the launch of DeepSeek's R1 model.

In a matter of days, R1's arrival battered tech stocks and spooked the AI industry because the large language model (LLM) was reportedly made for a fraction of the cost of AI models like OpenAI's GPT-4, posing a threat to the American AI industry. OpenAI also claimed DeepSeek trained its AI off of OpenAI's data, which the internet found ironic since OpenAI is accused of doing the same thing to develop its own models.

There are also DeepSeek's ethics and privacy concerns. Users have discovered instances of censorship when using R1, such as not answering questions about Tiananmen Square or evading truths about Uyghur oppression. Then there's DeepSeek's privacy policy, which says it collects extensive data from users and stores it on Chinese servers, meaning it's vulnerable to access by the Chinese government.

With potential surveillance and data privacy issues in mind, the DeepSeek frenzy echoes the TikTok ban, which was put into effect for similar reasons. However, unlike the TikTok ban, Hawley's legislation seeks to penalize people for downloading DeepSeek, by making it a criminal act. If passed, the bill would enforce a $1 million fine, jail time for up to 20 years, or both, based on the Export Control Reform Act of 2018.

In addition to the ban of imports and exports of Chinese AI technology, Hawley's bill also proposes the prohibition of American companies "from conducting AI research in China or in cooperation with Chinese companies," and banning U.S. companies from investing in Chinese AI companies.

The language of the legislation is broad, which could be an effort to eliminate any loopholes that led to the rise of DeepSeek in the first place. Part of the reason why DeepSeek was developed so cost-efficiently was because of the U.S. restricted access to Nvidia GPUs imposed on China, forcing the company to work with chips that were possibly smuggled, less powerful, or purchased before the sanctions.

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However, some users on X commented on Hawley's post arguing that a reactionary bill hindering open source AI development could ultimately stifle U.S. innovation or push Chinese companies to find workarounds and innovate new technologies.

SAVE $50: The Nintendo Switch – OLED Model (Geek Squad Certified Refurbished) is on sale for just $299.99 at Best Buy as of Feb. 4. That's 14% off its $349.99 MSRP and $20 better than its price in the My Nintendo Store.

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Best Buy has the best deal on a current-generation Nintendo Switch ahead of its successor's release later this year: As of Feb. 4, a white OLED system in Geek Squad Certified Refurbished condition is on sale there for just $299.99, or $50 off its usual sticker price. It works like new and has a 90-day warranty.

For comparison's sake, the same refurbished Switch is going for $319.99 in the My Nintendo Store, Nintendo's official online storefront, though it comes with a one-year warranty. It's also worth noting that this particular Switch is the only discounted Switch that's still in stock at Best Buy: All of its bundle deals and other refurbished models listed for $10 to $50 off were sold out at the time of writing. (That includes the OLED Switch's neon blue/neon red counterpart.)

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2: Every new feature and game spotted in the announcement

Released in 2021, or four years after the original Switch console, the OLED variant features a sturdier kickstand, better speakers, and twice as much built-in storage (64GB) compared to its predecessor. The OLED in its name refers to its 7-inch OLED display, which is crisper and more colorful than the OG model's 6.2-inch LCD display. It's effectively a Switch 1.5.

Shortly after it launched, then-Senior Games Reporter Adam Rosenberg called the OLED model "the best Switch yet" while cautioning existing Switch owners against rushing to upgrade. That's probably still the case, but if you're running into issues with an existing console, this is a tough deal to beat. First-time Switch owners and those with a handheld-only Lite model would also be wise to consider it.

If you're waiting for an even more substantial upgrade, it could be worth holding out for the upcoming Switch 2, which will have an even bigger screen and new controllers that might function like computer mice. But just know that all signs point to it being around $100 pricier.

SAVE $50: Through Feb. 18, signing up for a year of ad-supported Peacock Premium is only $29.99 with code WINTERSAVINGS. That's more than 50% off the usual $79.99 annual price.

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The "a year of Peacock for $20" deal we saw on Black Friday probably won't happen again until next Black Friday, but Peacock's winter sale gets pretty damn close.

Through Feb. 18, a year of Peacock Premium is only $29.99 when you use code WINTERSAVINGS. That's still more than half off of the usual $79.99 annual price, and only $10 more than the Black Friday deal. New and returning users are eligible for the deal, but current Peacock Premium and Premium Plus subscribers are not.

SEE ALSO: Proof that Best Buy has the best cheap QLED TV deals ahead of the big game

Having a precious, precious Peacock password lets you watch viral originals like Yellowstone and The Traitors, classic shows like The Office and Vanderpump Rules, plus a ton of movies and unique documentaries. While there's no official word yet, Peacock is likely to be the streaming destination for Nosferatu — that's where most Focus Features films land when they finally hit streaming.

It's also a good streaming service to have for watching sports: you'll get access to select live events like college basketball and football games, NFL games, Premier League matches, WWE fights, and more.

SAVE $39.01: The 10-inch Skylight Frame is on sale at Amazon for $119.99, down from the list price of $159. That's a 25% discount which matches the lowest ever at Amazon.

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If you're searching for a thoughtful Valentine's Day gift, but don't feel like opting for flowers that'll wilt in a week or candy that'll get you in trouble at the dentist, you'll have to get a bit more creative. If you need a thoughtful gift for a partner, a great friend, or your parents, check out this deal at Amazon.

As of Feb. 4, the 10-inch Skylight Frame that displays digital photos is on sale at Amazon for just $119.99, marked down from the usual price of $159. That means you'll get a 25% discount on the frame, saving $39.01. The sale price also matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

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There's nothing sweeter than gifting memories which is exactly what the Skylight Frame is does. Displaying a rotation of digital images, the Skylight offers a perfect way to share memories with loved ones. The 10-inch color touchscreen lets users pinch, crop, and zoom right on the screen.

But one of the best features of gifting the Skylight Frame is that you're able to upload a gallery of photos without even unboxing the frame. This option makes it a perfect gift for someone who's less tech savvy. Viewing these pre-loaded photos also doesn't require a WiFi connection. However, if you want to upload new photos, you'll need the frame connected to the Internet.

The Skylight Frame can hold up to 8,000 images thanks to its 8GB storage capacity and it accepts images in JPEG, BMP, PNG, and GIF formats.

On the Mashable roundup of the best digital picture frames, the Skylight Frame earns the accolade of the best option for non-tech savvy people.

If you like the idea of gifting something your friend or family member will enjoy every day for years to come, the Skylight Frame fits the bill while also being a great way to stay in touch. Thanks to Amazon's sale price, the frame is discounted to just $120 today. That comes out to about 33 cents per day over one year of sharing memories, which is pretty priceless.

SpongeBob SquarePants' worst frenemy steps into the spotlight in Netflix's upcoming Plankton: The Movie.

That's right: Sheldon J. Plankton (voiced by Mr. Lawrence) is getting his own film. But SpongeBob (voiced by Tom Kenny) and his friends are still very much involved — much to Plankton's dismay.

Plankton: The Movie returns us to Bikini Bottom, where Plankton's constant failed efforts to take over the world have strained his relationship with his supercomputer wife Karen (voiced by Jill Talley). Finally, she decides to take matters into her own hands and goes for world domination all by herself — and based on the trailer, she gets further than Plankton ever has. (Maybe Plankton: The Movie doubles as a cautionary tale about AI?)

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To save the world and reconnect with his beloved wife, Plankton will have to do the unthinkable and team up with SpongeBob, Patrick Star (voiced by Bill Fagerbakke), and Sandy Cheeks (voiced by Carolyn Lawrence). Watch the chaos — including a handsome Plankton makeover — unfold above.

Plankton: The Movie hits Netflix March 7.

SAVE $10.40: As of Feb. 4, get the Anker Zolo Portable Charger for $15.59 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $25.99. That's a 40% discount.

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How many times have you been out and about, only to find that your phone is suddenly sitting at a dangerously low battery percentage? If you don't carry a charging cable or brick with you, you've got to scramble to find a place to juice back up. But there's a better way — one that doesn't require you to even carry around a cable.

As of Feb. 4, you can get the Anker Zolo Portable Charger for just $15.59, down from its usual price of $25.99, at Amazon. That's $10.40 off and a discount of 40%.

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This power bank boasts a 10,000mAh battery that can provide you two full charges for your iPhone 15 and 1.94 charges for a Samsung Galaxy S24. But it can also charge up your MacBook, iPad, and much more. It does so with an all-in-one, easy to use device that uses 30W fast charging that can get you from 0 to 57% in just 30 minutes.

Best of all, this charger has its own built-in USB-C cord that folds in on itself. The braided cable is rated for 10,000 bends, so you can rest assured it'll last long enough to actually use your charger more than a couple of times while out and about before it's time to get another.

No one wants to be caught out without the use of their phone, so grab one (or a couple) of these chargers, and you'll be good to go no matter what happens.

GET 3 FREE MONTHS OF PEACOCK PREMIUM: As of Feb. 4, buy any Samsung phone or tablet and get 3 free months of Peacock Premium.

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If you're thinking about buying a new Samsung phone or tablet in the coming days, Peacock is looking to sweeten the deal, or at least give you some content to enjoy on your new tech. You can take advantage of this limited-time deal to catch up on some of the shows and movies you've been wanting to watch with this offer, and it's super easy to sign up.

As of Feb. 4, you can get three free months of Peacock Premium when you buy any Samsung phone or tablet. You'll be saving $7.99 a month with this deal. All you need to do is visit the offer page and download the Peacock app from the Samsung Galaxy Store with your new device. You must be a new Peacock subscriber. The offer is valid through June 4, 2025.

Peacock Premium nets you access to over 80,000 hours of TV, movies, and sports. You can check out new and old shows, movies, and original content as well as live sports and events and 50 always-on channels in case you get the urge to pretend you're doing some classic channel surfing.

If you were thinking about grabbing either a new Samsung product or Peacock, this is a great reason to go ahead and take the plunge. And if you weren't, this might be a good excuse to go shopping. Peacock has quite the large library of content, and you'll be saving a decent amount by taking advantage of this discount.