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A good pair of headphones is worth its weight in gold, but what if I told you that you could enhance the sound quality of your existing ones without spending a dime? The solution lies in adjusting your equalizer, and you can do it effortlessly with AutoEq.

Discord has released a new feature called "Ignore" that gives users a new way to make someone stop interacting with users. This feature is being rolled out to every user and should be available soon.

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Feb. 10: OUR TOP PICK Kindle Paperwhite Kids $139.99 (save $40) Get Deal BEST SMARTHOME DEAL Amazon Echo Show 5 $69.99 (save $20) Get Deal BEST HEADPHONES DEAL Bose QuietComfort headphones $249 (save $100) Get Deal BEST EARBUDS DEAL Amazon Echo Buds $34.99 (save $15) Get Deal

Another week, another slew of deals at Amazon. We've rounded up the best discounts we could find today amongst the lengthy list of President's Day deals at the mega retailer. From Kindle to Bose, some of our favorite gadgets are down to impressive lows.

Here are our picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on Feb. 10. If these aren't sparking your interest, stay tuned this week as we select new deals each day.

Our top pick: Kindle Paperwhite Kids Opens in a new window Credit: Kindle Kindle Paperwhite Kids $139.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $40.00 Get Deal

The Paperwhite Kids is a heftier kids version of the standard Kindle Paperwhite, weighing in at 11.6 ounces compared to the adult version's 7.4 ounces. That means it's sturdier and can withstand most things a kid throws at it. It comes with built-in parental controls so you can monitor the content your kiddo is consuming. Plus, it comes with six free months of Amazon kids+, which is packed with tons of age-appropriate books. As of Feb. 10, you can snag it on sale for just $139.99 instead of the usual $179.99. That's a savings of 22% and matches its best price ever from Black Friday.

Amazon Echo Show 5 Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Show 5 $69.99 at Amazon
$89.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal

The third-generation Echo Show 5 upgraded its speaker system with double the bass, more clarity for calls, music, audiobooks, podcasts, video content, and more. Not to mention, its reengineered microphone array makes for better Alexa responsiveness and its AZ2 Neural Edge processor makes for a speedier experience overall. While the display is small at 5.5 inches, it's a great fit for a nightstand or desktop. Usually $89.99, it's on sale for just $69.99. That's 22% off.

Bose QuietComfort Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort $249.00 at Amazon
$349.00 Save $100.00 Get Deal

The Bose QuietComfort headphones check all the right boxes: top-notch noise cancellation, rich audio, comfortable fit, and affordable price tag. They're not quite as impressive as their more expensive sibling, the QuietComfort Ultras, but our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) say "they absolutely won't disappoint if you want to save a bit of money." They come in seven different color options, each of which are on sale for just $249. That's 29% off the usual cost.

Amazon Echo Buds Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Buds $34.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $15.00 Get Deal

Amazon's budget-friendly Echo Buds from 2023 completely revamped the design from the previous version. While they're pretty simple earbuds, they'll still get the job done. They don't offer noise cancellation or the most comfortable fit, but they sound great, last for up to 20 hours, and seamlessly pair with your other Alexa gadgets. Mashable's reviewer SaVanna Shoemaker put it simply: "For the price, the Echo Buds are a solid pair of wireless earbuds." As of Feb. 10, you can pick up a pair for only $34.99. That's 30% in savings.

Check out our full review of the Amazon Echo Buds.

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

A hardware security key is a physical gadget—like a USB stick or—that gives you an extra layer of security through multifactor authentication (MFA). When you sign in to certain services, you’ll plug it in and either tap or touch it on a compatible device to confirm it’s really you.

TL;DR: Learning doesn't end. Spend your life learning new skills in IT, marketing, business management, and more with lifetime access to the full 1,000+ course catalog on StackSkills Unlimited, just A$32. 

When you're in school, learning sort of happens at you. There are teachers and homework and tests, but when you're an adult, those aren't quite as common. Taking the initiative to learn something new can be tough, but there are plenty of courses out there to help. Plus, they might even help elevate your career. 

Whether you're an IT professional, a graphic designer, a business owner, or a hobby collector, StackSkills Unlimited has something for you to learn. This expansive learning platform is home to over 1,000 courses across fields as varied as IT, finance, and marketing, and it's only A$32 to unlock them all. 

Is StackSkills worth it?

Judging whether or not access to a learning platform is worth it is tough. If you want to expand your skillset professionally or personally, there's certainly quite a lot to learn here. You can check the catalog before buying to see if there's a few you're interested in, but it's unlikely anyone would want to finish every course. 

StackSkills isn't just about professional courses. You can check out guitar lessons, courses about different types of art, and more. If learning is your hobby, you have quite a lot to work with, and there's no rush to get through it all. If you leave a course and want to come back, you can track your progress from your account page. 

Lifelong learners, look out

Whether you want to practice a new skill to show off at work or finally figure out how to play piano, StackSkills has a course for you. 

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Generating random lists of numbers in Excel is handy for randomizing lists, statistical sampling, and many other uses. However, Excel's random number functions are volatile, meaning they change constantly. In this article, I'll show you how to generate and fix random numbers and remove duplicates.

The first beta of Apple's new iOS 18.4 is coming very soon, and it will include a much improved, smarter voice assistant Siri.

This is according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who claims that the first iOS 18.4 beta is coming in a matter of days; more precisely, "sometime between the middle of this week and the next one."

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It's a very important update for iPhone owners as it should finally include the long-promised changes to Siri. This will include the ability for Apple's digital assistant to tap into your personal data to provide better answer to your queries. In its promotional materials, Apple says that Siri will also have richer language understanding, more natural communication, and the "ability to take action in and across apps."

Gurman does say that this will not put Siri on the same level as the most advanced voice assistants out there, though integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT should help with that regard. It is, however, an important update for Apple, which unveiled a suite of Apple Intelligence features last June, but still hasn't gotten to launching them all yet.

A public version of iOS 18.4 is due in April, says Gurman.

In his latest newsletter, Gurman also mentioned that Apple is ramping up efforts to create a tabletop robot, which could hit the market in 2027.

Gurman also reiterated his previous prediction that Apple will launch a new, revamped iPhone SE this week, likely accompanied with Apple's new PowerBeats Pro 2 earbuds.

Have you ever blamed a problem on an app or website, only to learn that your computer was the problem? Yeah, well, macOS' predictive text feature interrupted my work for weeks, and I'm still mad about it.

AirPods rely on software updates to bring new features, fix bugs, device compatibility, and performance improvements. If things aren't behaving as expected, it's a good idea to check whether updates are available. AirPods should update automatically, but here's how to force a firmware update if needed.

Clean Slate's Laverne Cox and George Wallace describe their experiences working on the show, what the show hopefully means for the LGBTQ+ community, and which music icons they would invite to the Last Supper of Soul.

Clean Slate premieres on Prime Video on Feb. 6.

The Dimension 20 cast (Brennan Lee Mulligan, Ally Beardsley, Lou Wilson, Siobhan Thompson, and Zac Oyama) stopped by the Mashable studios to give out show superlatives to their most beloved campaigns, like the funniest campaign, the campaign they would most like to revisit, and the best campaign for beginners.

Dimension 20 is now streaming on Dropout. Gauntlet at the Garden will stream on Dropout at a later date.

Now that PlayStation 5 is receiving games previously exclusive to Xbox, it’s hard to deny that it’s the best all-rounder for current-gen gaming. However, it comes with some serious hidden costs and one crucial component that you may not even be able to buy.

Check In is a great way to notify someone that you've safely arrived at your destination, like when you go on a jog or head home after dark. Although it was released with iOS 17, Apple hasn't touched the feature for a while and a few extra features would take Check In to the next level.

SAVE $70: As of Feb. 10, the Bose Ultra Open-Ear earbuds are on sale for $229 in Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale. This is $70 off their list price of $299.

Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose Ultra Open-Ear Earbuds $229.00 at Best Buy
$299.00 Save $70.00 Get Deal

Best Buy is starting February off strong with its Presidents' Day sale. This event features an excellent variety of deals on everything from appliances to tech that are worth checking out. In particular, if you've been looking to upgrade your headphones or earbuds, there are quite a few offers to look through, including this discount on the Bose Ultra open-ear earbuds.

These earbuds have dropped from their list price of $299 to $229, allowing you to pocket $70. On top of that, your purchase also comes with YouTube Premium free for three months, so you can give them a test run on a variety of videos and music. This deal will not stick around for long though, as this sale event comes to an end on Feb. 17. So if they've caught your eye, act fast to grab them at this price.

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Unlike most earbuds, these have a open design that allows sound to pass through, ensuring that you are more aware of your surroundings rather than tuned out through noise-cancelation. That doesn't mean they don't have high-quality sound, though. In our review, writer RJ Andersen says that these earbuds, "have a unique design that prioritizes awareness over noise cancellation. Though we were skeptical at first, these buds are extremely comfortable and score top marks for battery life, spatial audio, and sound quality."

As we mentioned earlier, this deal may not stick around for very long, so act fast to save $70 on the Bose Ultra Open-Ear Earbuds today at Best Buy.

If you'd rather see what's going on in the world of headphone deals, there are quite a few worth checking out at Best Buy and over at Amazon. Best Buy's also offering an excellent discount on the Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) and Amazon has deals on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones and the Beats Solo 4.

I've been a fan of DOOM since I first got to play it in the late 90s, but fell off the wagon with DOOM 3. DOOM's 2016 reboot brought me back hard, but its sequel, DOOM Eternal left a bad taste in my mouth. Now my hopes are on DOOM: The Dark Ages to give us more of the real DOOM experience.

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about chocolates and flowers, it’s also the perfect time to invest in something truly lasting. Whether you’re looking for a gift for a loved one or simply want to treat yourself, pCloud’s Valentine’s Day 2025 offer gives you a chance to secure lifetime cloud storage at over 50% off.

Robert De Niro has been nominated for multiple Oscars and won twice, so who better to give advice to Anora star Mikey Madison, who is nominated this year for Best Lead Actress?

When the two appeared on The Graham Norton Show recently, the host was quick to see what gems of wisdom might be offered.

"So looking back, are there things you wish you'd known about going to the Oscars, or being involved in the Oscars, that you could share with Mikey Madison?" Norton asks.

De Niro's blunt, albeit cheerful, response? "No."

Undeterred, Norton follows up with a "speech or no speech?" question.

"Well, you know if you prepare one, if you prepare it you're probably definitely not gonna win," comes the reply.

Fortunately, he does then end on a more optimistic note. "But I would just say that the one thing is, if you're nominated, you've already won."

See the full list of 2025 Oscars nominees on Mashable.

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 Monday, February 10, 2025:

AcrossFlowers that bloom in late winter

• The answer is Croci.

Energy fields "read" by psychics

• The answer is Auras.

Conflict jarringly, as colors

• The answer is Clash.

Head, in French

• The answer is Tete.

Wrathful feeling

• The answer is Ire.

DownPrickly pears, e.g.

• The answer is Cacti.

What'll give you an inch, but not a mile

• The answer is Ruler.

Make a speech

• The answer is Orate.

Detective's assignment

• The answer is Case.

"Kinda sorta"

• The answer is Ish.

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

Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games

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.

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, 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 the latest Connections solution. 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 What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. 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.

Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Popular ways to burn calories or tone up

• Green: Sports fashion companies

• Blue: Different types of throwing the ball down into the hoop in the NBA

• Purple: Ways to describe the playmaker in football

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

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

• Yellow: Exercise classes

• Green: Sneaker brands

• Blue: Dunks

• Purple: __________Quarterback

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 Sports Edition #140 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Exercise classes - BARRE, PILATES, SPIN, YOGA

• Sneaker brands - ASICS, CONVERSE, NIKE, PUMA

• Dunks - ALLEY-OOP, REVERSE, TWO-HANDED, WINDMILL

• _______ Quarterback - BACKUP, DUAL-THREAT, MONDAY MORNING, STARTING

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.

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

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

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: 8NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for February 10 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 10, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Something tasty or pleasant to eat.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter O appears twice.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter G.

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...

GOODY.

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 10

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

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

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