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SAVE $300: As of Feb. 20, the Apple Studio Display is on sale for $1,299.99 at Amazon. That's a 19% saving on the list price.

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If you're a MacBook user and you want to give your work setup an upgrade, you'll love this latest deal on the Apple Studio Display.

As of Feb. 20, this impressive monitor is reduced to $1,299.99 at Amazon, saving you $300 on list price. This deal is specific to the tilt-adjustable monitor with standard glass. This deal does not include AppleCare+.

SEE ALSO: Here's when you can preorder the new Apple iPhone 16e

The screen boasts a 27-inch 5K Retina display with 600 nits of brightness, P3 wide color, and support for a billion colors — so everything looks really high quality and vibrant. It’s got a 12MP Ultra Wide camera with Center Stage, meaning your video calls stay focused on you, even if you move around.

The three-mic system is seriously impressive, ensuring your voice comes through loud and clear, and the six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio delivers an immersive listening experience. Perfect for long calls or meetings, or watching movies and TV.

Connectivity-wise, you get one Thunderbolt 3 port and three USB-C ports, plus 96W of power delivery to keep your MacBook charged. And for added comfort, there’s an optional stand that lets you adjust both tilt and height.

You can find this great deal on the Apple Studio Display at Amazon.

Ever wondered when your Google account came into existence? It's surprisingly tricky to pinpoint that date, but there’s a round-about official way to find your Google account's birthday.

Despite what some billionaires might want, we aren't yet at the point where anyone can just book a ticket online to visit space, which means if you want to get a taste of the great beyond, you need to use some more mundane methods. Personally, these are some of the ways I've experienced outer space on Earth.

Oppo's Find N5, the world's thinnest book-style foldable phone, is now official.

The company teased the device back in January, but now it's officially launched globally. However, we currently only know the pricing in Singapore, where it starts at $2,499 SGD ($1,868).

That's 8.12 inches of screen real estate. Credit: Oppo

That's a lot of money for a smartphone, but the value proposition here is simple and probably resonates with a lot of people: The Oppo Find N5 is a powerful phone with a large battery, a huge, foldable display, and yet it's basically as thin as a regular phone when folded. At just 8.93 millimeters, it's just slightly thicker than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, which is 8.25 millimeters thick (despite, as you've probably noticed, not being foldable). And at 229 grams, the Oppo Find N5 is not the lightest phone around but it's definitely manageable.

SEE ALSO: Apple iPhone 16e doesn't have MagSafe, but there's a fix

It would all be in vain if the other specs didn't follow, but they do. Oppo Find N5 has an 8.12-inch main OLED display, and a 6.62-inch OLED cover display, both with a 120Hz refresh rate. Inside there's a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, paired with 12/16GB of RAM and 256/512/1,024GB of storage. On the back there's a triple camera system, with a 50-megapixel main shooter, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera; on the front, there's an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Finally, it's all powered by a massive, 5,600mAh battery with 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

You can tell friends it's not really a phone, but a very small laptop. Credit: Oppo

Other details of note include stereo speakers and IPX8/IPX9 water resistance (Oppo says it's the first foldable phone that has been tested to withstand water jets at extreme temperatures).

Oppo Find N5 is launching with Android 15, paired with Oppo's ColorOS 15.

The Oppo Find N5 becomes available for pre-order on Feb. 21, with global availability starting on Feb. 28.

In less than two weeks, Mobile World Congress will kick off in Barcelona, and remind us all that phones can still be exciting. Well, hopefully.

The world's premier mobile industry event, MWC was hurt pretty badly during the COVID pandemic, and it even went away entirely in 2020. But it's been slowly returning to form ever since, and this year is poised to be pretty interesting.

MWC 2025: What, where and when

The MWC, or Mobile World Congress, is a large mobile industry event held annually in Barcelona, typically with more than a hundred thousand visitors. It's essentially an enormous business meeting for mobile industry folks, but a lot of mobile phone makers and consumer electronics companies take the stage in Barcelona's massive Fira Gran Via venue to announce new products, and this is where we come in.

Here at Mashable, we've been covering MWC for 15 years, and we'll be there in person once again to sift through all of the new phones and gadgets and report back on the most interesting ones.

This year, MWC is held from March 3 to March 6 (Monday to Thursday). But some announcements typically come one or two days ahead of the actual event, so stay tuned for news on Saturday and Sunday.

By the way, if you're in Barcelona and want to attend the MWC as a regular visitor, you can do so: Tickets for the event start from 989 euros ($1,028), and can be bought here.

MWC 2025: What to expectXiaomi

In the past couple of years, Xiaomi has taken the lead at MWC, being one of the largest smartphone makers to launch their flagship devices during the event. This year, the company's got an event scheduled for Sunday, and we strongly suspect we'll see the company's new flagship for Europe. This will likely be the Xiaomi 15, which has already launched in China, but it's possible that we see a more powerful variant, too.

Xiaomi 15 (pictured) is already out in China, and now it's probably going global. Credit: Xiaomi

If the Xiaomi 15 Ultra does make an appearance, you can expect it to be more camera than phone, with monster specs all around and a different design from the regular Xiaomi 15.

Nothing

There are no huge surprises here, as Nothing has already sent out invites for the Phone (3a) (that's Nothing's more affordable series of phones). We can once again expect to see a partially see-through, cleverly designed Android phone that's good value for the money.

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The only mystery here is whether the company will also launch something else during the event; the official invite is for "Phone (3a) Series," so perhaps we'll see more than variant?

Samsung

Will Samsung have people in Barcelona for the MWC? Absolutely. But will the company have a big event there? Probably not, as we haven't seen much in way of invites, announcements, teasers, or leaks.

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Still, the company always makes sure it brings something new to the MWC. Last year, we've got our first glimpse of the Samsung Galaxy Ring. This year, the gadget everyone wants to see is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the super slim new flagship which was teased back in January; we're not holding our breath for that one, but it's a possibility.

Honor

Honor has an event scheduled for Sunday, March 2, and we presume the company's going to show new gadgets in Barcelona.

Last year, Honor launched the Magic6 Pro and the Honor MagicBook Pro 16 laptop.

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This year, however, the company is about to unveil something called the Honor Alpha Plan, and whatever it is, it'll have a lot to do with AI.

TCL TCL's NXTPAPER phones are due for an upgrade. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable

China's TCL always has a presence in Barcelona, and it typically brings a ton of new phones and tablets to the show. We expect to see more of those snazzy NXTPAPER phones, which are as easy on the eyes as e-readers, but as capable as regular phones.

Nokia (HMD Global)

Ever since the Nokia brand was acquired by HMD Global, the company keeps returning to MWC to scratch our nostalgia itch with a legendary Nokia do-over, and launch a couple of affordable phones on the side as well. We're not sure what HMD's got cooking for 2025, but we'll be there in Barcelona to find out.

HMD Global is hosting an event on Sunday, March 2. Credit: HMD Global

The company has an event scheduled for March 2, so expect to see some new Nokias on the date.

Lenovo

Lenovo is the king of weird laptops. Last year, the company brought a transparent laptop to Barcelona, and while we weren't quite convinced that the see-through bit was useful, it sure as heck was cool to look at.

Is this the new Lenovo laptop? We sure hope it is. Credit: Evan Blass

This year, rumors say Lenovo will unveil the ThinkBook Flip AI, a laptop with a gigantic, foldable display. Now that's something we could put to good use.

Lenovo's subsidiary Motorola also tends to bring cool stuff to Barcelona every year. In 2024, it was this bendy phone-that's-also-a-bracelet thingie, so we're pretty hyped to see what that company's been working on since.

MWC 2025: Anything else?

Oh, yes. The MWC is a high-tech event with tons of stuff like robots, cars, and AI-related announcements. In fact, we bet that every single company that's exhibiting will mention the words "artificial intelligence" at least once, if not seventy hundred times. Last year, we've seen some really cool stuff, including Xiaomi's CyberDog 2 that can do backflips, a bendy Motorola phone, and MediaTek's seriously impressive AI image generation demo. We expect to see more cool gadgets like these this year, too.

Most of the time, when you buy a Blu-ray version of a movie or TV show, it's just the physical version of the same show you saw in theaters or on TV. However, in the world of anime, Blu-ray releases are often significantly reworked, which means you shouldn't snub owning your favorite show on disc.

SAVE $100: As of Feb. 20, the Sennheiser Accentum headphones are on sale for $99.95 at Amazon. That's 50% off their list price of $199.95.

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For those who frequently listen to music, audiobooks, podcasts, and more, it's important to have solid headphones that offer a comfortable fit and a long battery life to keep you going. If you're looking to get new headphones but don't want to drop a lot of cash on them, look no further than Amazon. At the moment you can score the sleek Sennheiser Accentum headphones there for 50% off their list price.

This has dropped their price tag down to $99.95 from $199.95. This also marks the lowest-ever price for these headphones, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel, making now a great time to jump on this deal. However, they're currently marked as a limited-time deal, which means the discount may not stick around for long. So act fast to score these headphones at their lowest-ever price before the offer disappears.

SEE ALSO: For gym rats and picky audiophiles alike, these are the 7 best headphones of 2025

The Sennheiser Accentums provide excellent sound quality and even feature Hybrid Active Noise Cancelation. With this, you can focus in on what you're listening to and tune out the world around you, or be a bit more aware of your surroundings without missing a beat with their Transparency Mode. These headphones will keep the party going for a long time, too, offering up to 50 hours of playtime.

This deal won't last for long, so don't miss out on 50% off the Sennheiser Accentum headphones at Amazon.

Looking for even more headphone and earbud deals? There are quite a few worth checking out right now. Also at Amazon, you can save on the Sonos Ace headphones and, if you're looking for new earbuds, the Beats Studio Buds are on sale there right now alongside the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2.

You may have heard that you can use Python's interactive mode as a calculator. There are plenty of functions that let you turn Python into a scientific or even a graphing calculator.

SAVE $70: As of Feb. 20, the Garmin vívoactive 5 smartwatch is on sale at Best Buy for $229.99. That's 23% off its list price of $299.99.

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A smartwatch is a great way to stay on top of your health and fitness goals, but quite a few of them can come with high price tags. Every once in a while, though, deals drop on some excellent brands that are worth checking out. If you've had a Garmin model in mind, you can save on the Garmin vívoactive 5 smartwatch right now at Best Buy.

The Garmin vívoactive 5 is currently enjoying a $70 discount from its $299.99 list price, dropping it down to $229.99. This smartwatch boasts plenty of features that make it worth picking up, especially at this low price.

SEE ALSO: The best fitness trackers in 2025

The Garmin vívoactive 5 provides personalized insights into your workouts, sleep, stress levels, and more so you can fully understand your body while working towards your goals. Alongside that, it features a bright AMOLED display and up to 11 days of battery life so you can stay focused on your day-to-day activities without worrying about recharging it too frequently.

Don't miss out on $70 off the Garmin vívoactive 5 at Best Buy.

Alongside this deal, there are a few more smartwatch deals worth taking advantage of after Presidents' Day sales. Also at Best Buy, you can save on the Garmin Lily 2 and the Google Pixel Watch 3. The hefty Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is discounted right now at Amazon, too.

Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each one!

Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We've got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, animation, and more.

But if you're seeking something brand spanking new (or new to streaming), we've got you covered there, too.

SEE ALSO: The best Netflix TV shows of 2024

Mashable's entertainment team has scoured the streaming services to highlight the most buzzed-about releases of this week and ranked them from worst to best — or least worth your time to most watchable. Whether you're looking for Hollywood glamor, grisly horror, family-friendly fun, juicy drama, a Bill Skarsgård double feature, or one of the most unexpectedly romantic movies of the year, we've got something just for you.

Here's what's new on streaming, from worst to best.

Honorable mention: The Screen Actors Guild Awards

Ahead of the Oscars, the Screen Actors Guild Awards will have many of the biggest names in Hollywood together to toast the greatest performers in the bunch! Covering both film and television, this will be a star-stuffed event, hosted by the charming Kristen Bell.

SEE ALSO: How to watch the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards

So whether you want an edge in your Oscar pool, have a deep love of gushing acceptance speeches, or just can't get enough of the glamor of Hollywood, you'll want to check out the SAG Awards. And with Netflix picking up the broadcast, tuning in has never been so easy for the cable-cutters among us. —Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor

How to watch: The SAG Awards are streaming live on Netflix on February 23 at 5 PM PST/8 PM EST.

12. The Crow

30 years ago, director Alex Proyas and leading man Brandon Lee teamed up for a scorching adaptation of James O'Barr's comic book series The Crow, with a face-melting soundtrack to match. Maybe if you've never seen that seminal movie, Rupert Sanders' grubby, ultra-violent, but uninspired reboot wouldn't feel like such a galling disappointment. But as a longtime lover of the 1994 movie, I dubbed its 2024 remake as "repulsive and abysmal."

The plotline is familiar. Eric Draven (Bill Skarsgård) and his girlfriend (FKA twigs) are murdered by malevolent criminals, only for him to become risen again for vengeance. But screenwriters Zach Baylin and William Josef Schneider make some notable changes — though not for the better.

As I wrote in my review, "In the end, 2024's The Crow is only an echo of an echo of the original, sometimes literally repeating the 1994 film's best lines, but in a new context that makes them more cringe than compelling...Ugly, incoherent, and ultimately cynical, The Crow evokes the words of wisdom from another horror movie about resurrected corpses on a rampage: Sometimes dead is better." —K.P.

Starring: Bill Skarsgård, FKA twigs, and Danny Huston

How to watch: The Crow is now streaming on Starz.

11. Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Teethgate aside, the latest batch of Sonic the Hedgehog films are completely fine movies with absolutely and shockingly killer cast performances. Jim Carrey's Dr. Robotnik is one of his most gloriously ridiculous and underrated roles to date. The second film saw Idris Elba crushing it as Knuckles. And for the third, Keanu Reeves joins the cast as Shadow the Hedgehog.

SEE ALSO: 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' review: Two times the Jim Carrey in this third movie

Directed by Jeff Fowler and written by Pat Casey, Josh Miller, and John Whittington, Sonic The Hedgehog 3 sees Ben Schwartz back as Sonic, Colleen O'Shaughnessey voicing Tails again, and Carrey making a triumphant return this time playing both Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik and his grandfather Gerald, Shadow's creator. That's a lot of villain firepower.* — Shannon Connellan, UK Editor

Starring: Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, Idris Elba, Keanu Reeves, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter

How to watch: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is now streaming on Paramount+.

10. Grosse Pointe Garden Society

If you miss Big Little Lies or Desperate Housewives, you may well relish Gross Pointe Garden Society. Created by Bill Krebs (Good Girls) and Jenna Bans (Desperate Housewives), this mystery series kicks off with a motley crew of murderers burying a body in their prized community garden.

Who are these curious killers? A garden club made up of a sugary sweet high school teacher, a put-upon divorced dad, a picture-perfect real estate agent with a sultry secret, and a sharp-witted socialite. Who'd they kill? Well, White Lotus-style, that's not for us to know right out the gate. Instead, the series will leap back to six months before the apparent homicide, setting up its quirky anti-heroes — and the could-be victims in their life. Even from episode 1, juicy twists and cheeky turns will pop up. But how will this murder mystery bloom? You'll have to tune in to find out. —K.P.

Starring: Melissa Fumero, Aja Naomi King, Ben Rappaport, and AnnaSophia Robb

How to watch: Grosse Pointe Garden Society premieres Feb. 23 at 10p ET/PT on NBC, and will stream on Peacock on Feb. 24.

9. Things Will Be Different

If you like your sci-fi slight and sly, you'll relish director Michael Felker's unusual family drama, which first entranced us at SXSW 2024.

Things Will Be Different begins with a bank-robbing brother and sister duo, Joseph and Sidney (Adam David Thompson and Riley Dandy), who are planning to flee not only the scene of the crime but their current timeline altogether. A mysterious safe house on a remote farm transports them and their bags of cash to the past, where they can lie low as their former present ticks by. But their plan hits a snag when their way out is blocked, and a masked stranger shows up guns blazing. Marooned on this farm in the past, the siblings will learn whether family bonds will keep them together or tear them apart. —K.P.

Starring: Adam David Thompson and Riley Dandy

How to watch: Things Will Be Different begins streaming on Hulu on Feb. 21.

8. A Thousand Blows

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight returns with an energetic new show inspired by real figures of 1880s London — where the fist fights are bare-knuckled and the thieves long-gloved. Two friends Hezekiah (Black Mirror's Malachi Kirby) and Alec (Small Axe's Francis Lovehall) emigrate to the UK from Jamaica, the former being a talented boxer. This draws the attention of the best fighter on the Thames, Sugar Goodson (screen icon Stephen Graham), and their rivalry promises to draw more than a crowd. Beyond the ring, however, an all-women gang of thieves run by Mary Carr (The Crown's Erin Doherty) are looking for their own piece of the action. — S.C.

Starring: Malachi Kirby, Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty, Francis Lovehall, Ziggy Heath, and Jason Tobin

How to watch: A Thousand Blows begins streaming on Disney+ and Hulu on Feb. 21.

7. Zero Day

Robert De Niro takes on his first lead TV role in Zero Day, a political thriller also starring Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Plemons, and Angela Bassett. De Niro plays former U.S. president George Mullen, who finds himself back in the political fray after a nationwide cyberattack causes fear and discord across the country. Now heading a commission meant to root out wrongdoers, George must sort through a vast conspiracy and battle personal demons in order to find the truth.

Zero Day is a serviceable thriller, boasting some slick twists and a stacked cast. But it falters when it comes to its examination of American politics and division, both of which are at the heart of the show. Wishy-washy discussions about reaching across the aisle mean less when we don't which side of the aisle people are on. That same reticence to classify people by party indirectly places blame for division on the American public, when most of it is stoked by those in power for their own gain. The frustrating approach means that Zero Day can't meet or speak to this current political moment. Instead, it turns away. — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

Starring: Robert De Niro, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Plemons, Joan Allen, Connie Britton, Bill Camp, Dan Stevens, McKinley Belcher III, and Angela Bassett

How to watch: Zero Day begins streaming on Netflix on Feb. 20.

6. Win or Lose

Pixar's first original TV series follows the Pickles youth softball team in the week leading up to their championship game, with each episode focusing on a related character. Anxious players, a lovesick umpire, parents getting too invested in the game; each get their moment in the spotlight.

In typical Pixar fashion, Win or Lose brilliantly uses animation to externalize the characters' emotional states. Pickles player Laurie's (voiced by Rosie Foss) worst fears materialize as an ever-growing ball of sweat (Jo Firestone) that eggs on her anxiety, while umpire Frank (Josh Thomson) suits up in imaginary armor to deflect the ire of critical spectators. Thanks to this fanciful visual storytelling, Win or Lose highlights that everyone has a story worth exploring.

It's unfortunate, then, that Win or Lose can't even follow that ethos. In Dec. 2024, The Hollywood Reporter broke the story that Win or Lose would be cutting a plot about a transgender character on the team. Instead of being trans, the Pickles' star player Kai (Chanel Stewart) is now cisgender. The move is disappointing and disheartening, especially when the U.S. government is working overtime to erase trans and queer stories and rights. With Pixar similarly erasing a trans storyline from its own work, Win or Lose's many charms suffer by comparison, and the show's message of empathy feels hollow. — B.E.

Starring: Will Forte, Rosie Foss, Josh Thomson, Milan Elizabeth Ray, Rosa Salazar, Dorien Watson, Izaac Wang, Chanel Stewart, Lil Rel Howery, Melissa Villaseñor, Jo Firestone, Flula Borg, Kyleigh Curran, Jaylin Fletcher, Erin Keif, Tom Law, Beck Nolan, Orion Tran, and Rhea Seehorn

How to watch: The first two episodes of Win or Lose are now streaming on Disney+, with new episodes every Wednesday.

5. The World According to Allee Willis

One of the gems out of SXSW 2024, The World According to Allee Willis welcomes you into the life and times of an extraordinary and influential musician — whose name may not ring bells.

Ever got down to Earth Wind and Fire's "September" or "Boogie Wonderland?" Did you love The Color Purple Musical? Do you know the Friends' theme by heart? Then you've had a brush with the incredible creativity of the American singer-songwriter, who not only penned a barrage of hits but also inspired countless artists and colleagues. Documentarian Alexis Spraic sits down with a slew of them to explore the weird and wonderful world of Allee Willis. Enlightening, engaging, and entertaining, this fun bio-doc offers food for thought.—K.P.

Starring: Paul Reubens, Julie Brown, Paul Feig, Michael Patrick King, and Cyndi Lauper

How to watch: The World According to Allie Willis is now available for rental or purchase on Prime Video.

4. American Murder: Gabby Petito

In the fall of 2021, the disappearance of Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old aspiring vanlife influencer, made headlines nationwide, as police, her loved ones, and the public quested to find her — or her the last person she was seen with, her fiancé Brian Christopher Laundrie. As widely covered as this true crime tragedy was, you might think you know everything about this case. But this documentary mini-series speaks to her friends and family, revealing not only new details but also a warning for those in abusive relationships.

Over the course of three episodes, American Murder: Gabby Petito reveals the young woman behind the headlines, through family photos and warm recollections from her loved ones. But also, they recount the red flags about Laundrie's controlling behavior and that of his mother ahead of Pepito's death. The careful conversation around the topic of abuse and domestic violence doesn't shame the dead, but rather urges the audience to investigate their own lives for warning signs. From there, the series even explores how social media played a role in cracking the case, and even how Pepito's story is one of many.

There's a seemingly endless flood of true crime content on streaming to choose from. But American Murder: Gabby Petito is rare, in that it's mindfully done, keeping the victim and her survivors in focus, and doesn't feel like it was stretched thin to feed demand of more episodes. —K.P.

How to watch: American Murder: Gabby Petito is now streaming on Netflix.

3. Nosferatu (2024)

From The Witch to The Lighthouse to The Northman, writer/director Robert Eggers has carved out a series of stories dark, lusty, and brutally violent. His remake of F.W. Murnau's 1922 horror classic Nosferatu pulled no punches, unfurling a story of infernal love between a haunted young bride (Lily-Rose Depp) and an ancient, ravenous vampire (Bill Skarsgård).

Studded with stars and gruesome spectacle, Eggers' Nosferatu thrilled audiences, becoming a box office hit, inspiring cosplays, fan art, and thirst traps on Tiktok, and scoring four Academy Award nominations for its lusciously realized costumes, decadent design, and putrid make-up looks. Whether you've missed out on all this twisted fun, or are hungry for more, this horror offering is now on digital, easier to bite into than ever before. —K.P.

SEE ALSO: Willem Dafoe and Robert Eggers reveal their inspirations for 'Nosferatu'. It goes deeper than you may think.

Starring: Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, Simon McBurney, and Willem Dafoe

How to watch: Nosferatu is now available for digital purchase on Prime Video.

2. The Brutalist

Nominated for 10 Academy Awards and winning four BAFTAs, Brady Corbet's epic drama has been awing critics and artists alike. However, a runtime of three hours and 43 minutes — including a 15 minute intermission — might have been a bit much for some cinephiles to handle in theaters. Good news for them — or anyone who wants to see The Brutalist again — this heralded drama about an immigrant architect's struggles in post-World War II Pennsylvania is now available to view at home.

One of the best films of 2024, The Brutalist awed our reviewer, Siddhant Adlakha, who wrote in his review for Mashable, "Comparisons to The Godfather have abounded since its Venice International Film Festival premiere (though as a vast immigrant saga, a more fitting analogy might be The Godfather Part II). Time will tell whether these are hyperbole, but while watching The Brutalist, it's hard not to think of the truly great American stories of the 20th century, like Once Upon a Time in America, and, on occasion, even Citizen Kane...The Brutalist is, deep in its bones, a collectivist film that not only places immense emotional value on people and their history, but creates and embodies that value too." —K.P.

Starring: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, Joe Alwyn, and Alessandro Nivola

How to watch: The Brutalist is available for digital purchase on Prime Video.

1. Love Me

Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun star as will-they-won't-they lovers on a post-apocalyptic Earth in Love Me. But not like you might expect, considering these actors.

Written and directed by Sam Zuchero and Andy Zuchero, Love Me is a romance not between two impossibly beautiful humans, but between two AI robots who cross paths long after humanity's left the chat. One is a buoy programmed to learn. The other is a satellite equipped with a deep vault of information about mankind — including the cached videos of a couple of influencers who relish silly onesies, date night, Friends, and Blue Apron.

SEE ALSO: 'Love Me' review: Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun explore love at the end of the world

Naturally, these long-dead lovers become the model upon which robots try to understand relationships. It may sound bonkers or even cynical. But, incredibly, Love Me is warm, funny, and occasionally shocking, finding not only the humanity in its AI bots, but also what's real in the virtual.* —K.P.

Starring: Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun

How to watch: Love Me is now available for rental or purchase on Prime Video.

* denotes that this blurb appeared in a previous Mashable list.

From a geek's perspective, having a device that can do two things instead of one is always preferable. So the Nomad Universal Cable for Apple Watch is a clever way to trim down a travel bag or cut the clutter from your desk. The only problem is that this 2-in-1 cable is far more expensive than simply having two charging cables.

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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

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's The Mini crossword answers for February 20 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: Signs of warning or emergency

• Green: Ways to stay overnight

• Blue: Things related to dawn

• Purple: Shapes associated with popular South Korean Netflix show

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

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

• Yellow: Alert

• Green: Spend The Night (At)

• Blue: Associated with Early Morning

• Purple: Cookie Cutter Shapes in "Squid Game"

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 #620 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Alert: ALARM, FLARE, SIGNAL, SOS

• Spend The Night (At): BUNK, CRASH, SLEEP, STAY

• Associated with Early Morning: DEW, ROSTER, SUNRISE, WORM

• Cookie Cutter Shapes in "Squid Game": CIRCLE, STAR, TRIANGLE, UMBRELLA

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

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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.

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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 19, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Gross, annoying bug.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no reoccurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter R.

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The solution to today's Wordle is...

ROACH.

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

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

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

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

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

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These words are popular among married couples.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

The words are traditional gifts and the year they are gifted.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Anniversary.

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• First

• Paper

• Fiftieth

• Gold

• Sixtieth

• Diamond

• Anniversary

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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: Played on grass, maybe in a backyard

• Green: Nascar-related

• Blue: Runs in the family

• Purple: Athletes turned comedians

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

• Yellow: Lawn games

• Green: Parts of a racetrack

• Blue: Members of the Manning family

• Purple: Athletes to guest host 'SNL'

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What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Lawn games - BOCCE, CORNHOLE, CROQUET, KANJAM

• Parts of a racetrack - INFIELD, PITS, STRAIGHTAWAY, TURN

• Members of the Manning family - ARCH, COOPER, ELI, PEYTON

• Athletes to guest host 'SNL' - BRADY, PHELPS, ROUSEY, WATT

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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.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Thursday, February 20, 2025:

AcrossSound of hard impact

• The answer is Bam.

"Hoo-wee!"

• The answer is OhBaby.

With 8-Across, kind of bus associated with London

• The answer is Double.

See 7-Across

• The answer is Decker.

Sponsored posts in one's newsfeed, e.g.

• The answer is Ads.

DownDessert described as "half-bread, half-cake"

• The answer is Babka.

Having a full range of physical or mental abilities

• The answer is Abled.

Mike who played Austin Powers

• The answer is Myers.

Quirky

• The answer is Odd.

Garden tool used for weeding

• The answer is Hoe.

Tampa Bay football player, for short

• The answer is Buc.

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A moon of Jupiter about the size of Mercury likely has a several-miles-deep ocean under its icy shell, according to a new study. 

This Jovian moon, Callisto, is the outermost of 95 circling the gas giant planet. Back in the 1990s, NASA's Galileo spacecraft discovered something strange about it: The moon seemed to react to Jupiter’s changing magnetic field. Knowing that saltwater can conduct electricity, scientists suspected the world might have a layer of liquid ocean deep down. 

But it wasn't an open-and-shut case. Callisto also seemed to have an ionosphere, a layer of electrically charged particles high in its atmosphere. That meant scientists couldn't rule out the possibility it was the ionosphere — not a subsurface ocean — causing the magnetic reactions. 

Now researchers are more optimistic than ever that Callisto is among the pantheon of water worlds in the solar system. And where there's water, there's the chance for life as we know it. 

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Callisto, the third largest moon in the entire solar system, orbits Jupiter from about 1.2 million miles away. The rocky world, discovered in 1610 by Italian Renaissance man Galileo Galilei, has earned a reputation as the most heavily cratered moon in our solar system.

The new evidence regarding Callisto comes from a somewhat surprising place: old data. NASA's Galileo mission, which launched into space in 1989, was designed to study Jupiter, its moons, and its surrounding invisible magnetic bubble, called the magnetosphere. The spacecraft had 35 encounters with Jupiter's major moons, including eight with Callisto, before the mission ended in 2003. 

Recently, a team of scientists took another look at Galileo's data, using advanced computer models and statistical techniques. Unlike prior studies, the team analyzed all the magnetic measurements from the close flybys of Callisto. Their findings revealed that Callisto’s ionosphere alone could not explain the magnetic reactions — and when they factored in an underground ocean, the data made more sense. The research, published in the journal AGU Advances, helps substantiate the ocean theory. 

The team predicts the ocean is locked beneath a solid ice shell that could be tens to hundreds of miles thick. The flowing water likely wraps around a solid rocky core. If true, that would make Callisto a close sibling to Europa, another moon of Jupiter.

Though the existence of an ocean remains inconclusive, future spacecraft measurements should be able to confirm once and for all whether Callisto is hiding liquid water. NASA's Europa Clipper and the European Space Agency's JUICE, a wonky acronym for Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, are expected to capture data when they make flybys. China's planned Tianwen-4 mission may also observe Callisto.

After a successful October 2024 launch, Europa Clipper has been hurtling through space. It's on schedule to make its first flyby of Mars on Feb. 27, where it will get a gravity assist to continue its journey. The craft won't arrive at Europa until 2030. JUICE, which launched in 2023, will have a Venus flyby this August. The spacecraft isn't expected to reach Jupiter to begin its science mission until 2031. 

Whether the moon could harbor life is unknown, but it's "on the list" of possible places NASA would like to look. Not only does it probably have a salty ocean, but a layer of rocks more than 150 miles beneath the surface. Both are key conditions known for leading to life on Earth. Oxygen and hydrogen have also been detected in Callisto's extremely thin atmosphere. 

SAVE OVER $30: As of Feb. 20, the Apple iPhone 15 Silicone Case is just $9.99 at Amazon, down from $49. That’s 80% off, making it the cheapest official MagSafe case I’ve ever seen.

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I’ve always liked Apple’s Silicone Cases, but I’ve never been able to justify paying $49 for one. That’s borderline ridiculous for a phone case, especially when there are solid third-party options for less. But at $9.99 via Amazon, this is an instant buy if you’ve got an iPhone 15. You’re getting Apple’s fit and finish, MagSafe compatibility, and solid protection for your phone for the price of a fancy coffee.

I’ve used these silicone cases in the past, and they always feel great to hold. The soft-touch silicone finish has this slightly grippy texture, which makes it feel secure in the hand while still sliding into pockets easily. It also helps with accidental drops, since it’s not slippery like some hard-shell cases.

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And speaking of drops, this case actually does a decent job of absorbing impact. The microfiber lining on the inside helps cushion the phone, while the raised edges around the camera and screen give extra protection where it matters most. If you’ve ever set your phone down on a table and cringed at the thought of tiny scratches forming, those raised edges will save you from that stress.

Another underrated feature is how well it keeps dust and lint away. With some cheaper cases, I’ve noticed dust collecting around the side buttons and inside the camera cutout, which is annoying to clean. Apple’s precise fit prevents that from happening, keeping the phone looking clean and polished for longer.

Of course, MagSafe compatibility is a big win here. The built-in magnets make wireless charging effortless, whether you’re using Apple’s MagSafe charger or a third-party Qi pad. It also works perfectly with MagSafe wallets, car mounts, and stands, so you’re not sacrificing any of the iPhone 15’s best features.

The only downside? This price won’t last. Apple rarely discounts their accessories, and an 80% Amazon price cut like this is unheard of. If you’ve been meaning to get a case, now’s the time — before this deal disappears.

SAVE $24: As of Feb. 20, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are on sale for $125.99 at Amazon, down from $149.99. That’s 16% off, making them an excellent pick for anyone who wants AI-enhanced sound, active noise cancellation, and real-time translation.

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I’ve gone through my fair share of wireless earbuds, and Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are easily one of the best I’ve tried. They deliver top-tier sound quality, smart noise cancellation, and actual AI-powered features that make a difference. Right now, they’re only $125.99 at Amazon, which is $24 off the usual price.

The sound quality is fantastic. Samsung’s SSC HiFi and UHQ audio codecs ensure clear highs, deep bass, and crisp vocals. Thanks to the 24bit/96KHz support, listening to music, watching a movie, or taking a call sounds amazing. The 360 Audio feature even creates a surround sound effect that works especially well with Samsung Galaxy devices.

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The Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is next-level. It adapts in real time to block unwanted noise while letting in voices when needed. If I’m in a noisy café, it drowns out background chatter without making everything sound unnatural. AI-powered voice enhancement also makes calls crystal clear, even in busy environments.

One of the most surprising features is the real-time translation. Using Samsung’s Galaxy AI, these buds can translate conversations on the fly, which is incredibly useful for travel. I tested it with a friend speaking Spanish, and the live translation was surprisingly accurate.

Battery life is solid, too. You get five to eight hours of playback on a single charge, with the case providing up to 18 hours total. It supports wired and wireless charging, so a quick top-up is always easy.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro is a steal at $125.99 on Amazon. If you want great audio, next-level noise cancellation, and AI-powered features, grab this deal while it lasts.

SAVE OVER $100: As of Feb. 20, the Garmin Instinct 2 is on sale for $194.83 at Amazon, down from $299.99. That’s 35% off, making it a steal for anyone who loves hiking, running, or outdoor adventures.

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I’ve put my Garmin Instinct 2 through serious wear and tear, and it has never disappointed me. If you need a GPS smartwatch that can actually handle the outdoors, this is the one to get. Right now, it’s only $194.83 at Amazon, which is $105 off the usual price.

This thing is built like a tank. It’s water-rated to 100 meters, shock-resistant, and made with fiber-reinforced polymer. I’ve banged it against rocks, dunked it in water, and taken it on freezing winter hikes. It still works perfectly. The scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass means the screen doesn’t end up a scratched-up mess like other fitness watches I’ve owned.

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The battery life is incredible. It lasts up to 28 days in smartwatch mode and 30 hours with GPS tracking. That means I can go on multi-day hikes without constantly worrying about charging. The built-in GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo tracking make it easy to follow trails and find my way back with TracBack routing.

The health tracking is solid too. It monitors heart rate, sleep, Pulse Ox, stress, and even respiration. I’ve used it to track my runs, hikes, and swims, and the built-in sports apps are surprisingly helpful. The VO2 Max feature is great for anyone who likes pushing their fitness limits.

If you’ve been looking for a reliable, tough-as-nails smartwatch that won’t die on your mid-adventure, now’s the time to grab the Garmin Instinct 2. It’s rarely this cheap, and $194.83 via Amazon is an absolute steal.