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Here's How Much It Costs to Replace a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Battery
The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is one of the brand's most successful electrified vehicle offerings in the U.S., so there are plenty of people keen to know how much it costs to replace the RAV4's supplementary hybrid battery pack. Whether you already own a RAV4 or you're just curious as to the cost, we're here to help.
Is Netflix Still Worth It in 2025? Pros, Cons, and Alternatives
When I first subscribed to Netflix Streaming many years ago, it was an unbelievable deal. But now with price increases and many other competitors, it's a lot harder to say the same. So is 2025 the year you should pause that Netflix sub?
Cybersecurity group sues DOGE over data access
Elon Musk's encroachment into U.S. governance has hit another legal obstacle.
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (or EPIC) filed a lawsuit against the Department of Government Efficiency (or, sigh, DOGE) on Monday, per the privacy-focused non-profit's website. According to the lawsuit, DOGE and its leader Elon Musk have "illegally forced" the Office of Personnel Management and Treasury Department to disclose huge swaths of digital information about U.S. citizens to "unauthorized, untrained personnel." The lawsuit calls Musk's actions "the largest data breach in American history."
SEE ALSO: DOGE staffer resigns after racist posts uncovered. Elon Musk might bring him back.All of this follows a firestorm of reports over the past couple of weeks detailing what some have called a sort of coup of the U.S. government. Musk and his team, which includes people as young as 19 years old, seized access to a system with sensitive data about government employees, like home addresses, Social Security numbers, and birth dates. Further reporting, including that of Mashable's own Rebecca Ruiz, has painted a grim picture about what a politically motivated group of people could do with that data.
This isn't the first and likely won't be the last lawsuit attempting to halt Musk and DOGE in their tracks. A group of labor unions similarly filed suit against Musk this week, as well.
The New Powerbeats Pro 2 Finally Adds Noise Cancellation
Beats by Apple has released the Powerbeats Pro 2. This is supposed to be an upgraded version of its fitness earbuds.
Judge demands Trump officials restore websites on HIV, contraception
A federal judge appointed by a Republican President has castigated Trump administration officials — and ordered them to immediately restore public health websites that they abruptly abruptly shut down.
The lawsuit against the website removal, brought by a group of physicians known as Doctors for America, concerns sites operated by the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration. Doctors for America says the scrubbing of the sites makes it more difficult for them to treat patients.
U.S. District Judge John Bates, appointed by George W Bush, agreed. He ordered the government to restore the pages by the end of the day of his ruling (Tuesday Feb. 11).
SEE ALSO: Thousands of datasets from Data.gov have disappeared since Trump's inauguration. What's going on?The TL;DR of Bates' ruling? It "was done without any public rationale, recourse or ability to challenge the decisions, despite laws and regulations that typically require them," as Politico summarized.
Sites removed by Trump officials concern HIV care, plus information on contraception drugs and student health. In their lawsuit filed against the Office for Personnel Management, HHS, CDC, and the FDA, Doctors for America says the removal of websites offering them guidance on these subjects is creating confusion, which eats up time that is better spent treating patients.
SEE ALSO: Bookmark these abortion resources nowJustice Department attorneys defended the government's decision to remove the sites, saying doctors could still access the information by using the Wayback Machine, which archives offline websites. But that didn't fly with the judge.
"The Wayback Machine does not capture every webpage, and there is no information to suggest that is has archived each removed webpage," Bates wrote. "Additionally, pages archived on the Wayback Machine do not appear on search engines. In other words, a particular archived webpage is only viewable to a provider if the provider knows that the Wayback Machine exists and had recorded the pre-removal URL of the requested webpage."
Elon Musk is now Harry Bolz again. Commemorative memecoins now available.
This is real: You can buy Harry Bōlz memecoins now.
Elon Musk — the owner of X, CEO of Tesla, billionaire, and leader of the U.S.'s Department of Government Efficiency — changed his name on X to Harry Bōlz on Tuesday. (Say it out loud.) Almost immediately, a few Solana meme coins popped up.
One token has been live since February 7 and increased 54,637 percent in just an hour on Tuesday. It has since fallen from a peak of $25.14 million to $8.5 million, according to Decrypt. Another token is sitting at a $3 million market cap, Decrypt reported.
Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deletedMusk first changed his name to Harry Bōlz in April 2023 in an effort to make media publications call him that. (I am playing right into it.) As Rolling Stone reported back in 2023, it's a prime example of what makes Musk and his "routine of garbled gags, corny jokes, and pilfered memes" so deeply unfunny.
10 Most Reliable Used American Cars You Can Buy for Under $15,000
Buying a used car can be a gamble. That’s why reliability is easily one of the most important factors in choosing a second-hand vehicle. However, if you know where to look, there are plenty of sturdy American-built options that won’t drain your bank account.
Apples iPhone SE 4 could be released this week: Everything we know so far
A new iPhone SE is reportedly days away.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to launch the iPhone SE 4 this week. The tech giant hasn't released an iPhone SE since 2022, so it's a big deal for Apple users looking for an updated version of the budget-friendly iPhone. Speaking of which, the Bloomberg reporter says the iPhone SE 4 will cost around $500, which is a decent bargain considering the iPhone 16's starting price of $800. Here's what else we know so far.
Tweet may have been deleted Bigger displayGurman reports that the iPhone SE 4 will have a significantly bigger display. It will be 6.1 inches across, which is a major step up from the 2022 iPhone SE which has a 4.7 inch display. That means the iPhone SE 4 would have the same display size as the most recent iPhone 16 and earlier iPhone 15.
SEE ALSO: Listen up: Get a pair of Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $80 off at Amazon Apple IntelligenceNot even the iPhone SE can escape Apple Intelligence's grasp. Like it or not, the new device will reportedly have Apple Intelligence features, thanks to the A18 chip. Currently, only the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and full iPhone 16 lineup have Apple Intelligence.
The A18 processor also powers the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus (iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max have the A18 Pro chip) so the iPhone SE essentially leapfrogs over iPhone models released before 2024.
Design changesBesides a bigger display and more powerful processor, the iPhone SE 4, tipster Majin Bu posted images of what it might look like. The screen has a camera notch instead of the dynamic island which comes with later models and a single rear camera which is the same as the 2022 iPhone SE 3. The images show a matte black colorway, although there might be other options.
Tweet may have been deletedRegardless, we won't have to wait long for confirmation on the specs.
Duolingo kills its owl mascot Duo
Duolingo, the language-learning app, killed off its owl mascot named Duo on Tuesday in what is assuredly some kind of publicity stunt.
In fact, here were are writing about it. So, well played, Duolingo.
Duolingo posted the news on social media.
"It is with heavy hearts that we inform you that Duo, formally known as The Duolingo Owl, is dead," the company's post reads, while joking that authorities were investigating the matter.
View this post on Instagram"[To be honest], he probably died waiting for you to do your lesson, but what do we know," the post contined. "We're aware he had many enemies, but we kindly ask that you refrain from sharing why you hate him in the comments. If you feel inclined to share, please also include your credit card number so we can automatically sign you up for Duolingo Max in his memory."
The internet, predictably, made jokes and memes about Duolingo killing off its mascot. The company itself retweeted posts from gossip sites about it.
Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deletedDuolingo has long leaned-in to internet culture, positioning its owl mascot and brand accounts as unhinged — or as unhinged as corporate comms gets. Killing off its mascot is just another example of that branding.
In fact, it's not really even an original stunt. Planters killed off Mr. Peanut ahead of the Super Bowl five years ago. This was, of course, just a method for launching a mascot rebrand.
SEE ALSO: The Mr. Peanut ad saga is a strange byproduct of the internet's death obsessionSo, sure, Duo the owl is dead. But I suspect it'll be back soon, in one form or another.
iOS 18.3.1 update patches a physical iPhone exploit
Apple's iOS 18.3.1 — the latest version of its iPhone operating system — features a key security update to patch a physical exploit.
Apple hasn't released too many details about the issue — after all, it wouldn't want to alert potential wrongdoers to a flaw they could exploit — but it involves Apple's USB Restricted Mode feature. Effectively, the patch prevents hackers from accessing data on a locked device.
"A physical attack may disable USB Restricted Mode on a locked device," wrote Apple on its support page. "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals."
SEE ALSO: iOS 18.3 is here. 3 major changes to knowThe security update was also part of iPadOS 18.3.1, and an identical fix for older iPads was included in iPadOS 17.7.5.
If security is a major concern, you should update your operating system as soon as possible.
Recreate SZAs sizzling Super Bowl hair with 20% hair tools at GHDs Valentines Day Sale
20% OFF + FREE GIFT: As of Feb. 11, get 20% off GHD hair tools during the GHD Valentine's Day Sale. Plus, get a free GHD Curly Ever After hold spray with promo code TREATYOURSELF.
Opens in a new window Credit: GHD 20% off hair tools at GHD Valentine's Day Sale Get a free GHD Curly Ever After hold spray with promo code TREATYOURSELF Get DealKendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance may have been the talk of the weekend, but superstar SZA's show-stopping hair was a sight to behold as well. If you've been curious about how you could emulate those fiery red curls that made the "Saturn" singer look like a flame-haired goddess, we've got one word for you: GHD.
Celebrity stylist Devante Turnbull worked on SZA's hair for the big game, and as it turns out, he used a combination of GHD tools to bring SZA's gorgeous curls out and give them a fun, amped-up twist. Thanks to GHD's Valentine's Day Sale, you can snap up the same tools to do it at home.
As of Feb. 11, you can save up to 20% off GHD hair tools during the GHD Valentine's Day Sale. Plus, you can get a free bottle of GHD Curly Ever After hold spray with your purchase with promo code TREATYOURSELF while supplies last.
Turnbull used the GHD Curve Creative Curl Wand and Thin Wand to curl SZA's hair in different directions to "add dimension", and you can do the same with your own locks. Both are currently discounted as part of the sale, so you can experiment with gorgeous big hair like SZA's without having to consult a celeb stylist.
There are tons of other items to choose from as well, like flat irons if you prefer straight hair, hot brushes for volumizing, and plenty of other goodies to give you the best hair yet just in time for the most romantic day of the year. But if you're looking to emulate SZA, you know what to do. Head to GHD, and grab some fire truck red hair dye.
Snag the Wednesday & Enid Dorm Room Lego set for 15% off in the Best Buy app
SAVE $13.50: Get the Wednesday & Enid’s Dorm Room Lego Building Set through the Best Buy app for just $76.49, down from the standard price of $89.99. That's a 15% discount.
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Nevermore Academy has never looked better. If you're a fan of the Netflix series Wednesday that follows Wednesday Addams on her (mis)adventures, you'll want to log into the Best Buy app ASAP, because there's a special deal worth jumping on.
As of Feb. 11, the Wednesday & Enid’s Dorm Room Lego Building Set is on sale with the Best Buy app for $76.49, marked down from the typical price of $89.99. That means you'll be saving $13.50 with the 15% discount.
SEE ALSO: Lego is giving away a Valentine's Day Heart for free. Here’s how to get yours.Before we dive into the wow-factor of this Lego set, here's how you can snag this deal at Best Buy. For starters, this deal is exclusive to the Best Buy app, so go ahead and download that on your phone. After that, you'll need to create or sign into your free Best Buy account. Once that's done, you're eligible to head into the Best Buy Drops tab and snag this Lego deal.
Keep in mind this is part of Best Buy Drops, which offers us a few special products each week, discounted exclusively in the Best Buy app. Since these deals usually have impressive discounts, they tend to sell out quickly. Boiled down, if you're a Wednesday fan and enjoy Legos, jump on this one quickly.
Pro tip: Once you're in the app, you can check on the percentage of inventory left. You can also sign up for future alerts about Best Buy Drops.
Back to the set itself: it's hard to get over how adorable Thing looks as a Lego character, with scars from stitches and all. But we also need to point out the detail of Wednesday's freckles and the incredible gargoyles that stand guarding the balcony.
Recreating the dorm room of opposites Wednesday and Enid, the Lego set perfectly portrays the colorful and cheery side that Enid decorated. That stands in stark contrast to Wednesday's side of the dorm which is purely black, white, and brown. The set also includes fun reminders from season one, like Wednesday's cello, Enid's colorful clothing, and the incredible spiderweb window.
The 750-piece set is recommended for builders aged 10 and up. If you're anxiously awaiting season two of Wednesday to drop sometime this year, recreate Wednesday & Enid's Dorm Room thanks to this Lego set that's on sale on the Best Buy app at a 15% discount.
The Ooni wood pellet pizza oven is $100 off ahead of backyard cookout season
SAVE $100: The Ooni Fyra 12 wood pellet pizza oven is on sale for $249, down from the usual price of $349. That's a 30% discount.
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It might have snowed this week where you live, but eventually we'll crawl out from winter's chill and head back outside. Once the warm spring sun hits the backyard, we'll be setting up the hammock, planning camping trips, and reapplying sunscreen. If you're onboard with backyard cookouts, check out this deal before spring season hits.
As of Feb. 7, the Ooni Fyra 12 wood pellet pizza oven is on sale for $249, down from the normal price of $349. That's a 30% discount that'll save you $100.
Mashable Associate Editor Tim Marcin tested out the Ooni Fyra pizza oven and found it can make incredible pizza, but it takes some practice to get them perfect. Marcin explains the super high heat of the Ooni oven means it can bake up delicious pizza (800 degrees and up is ideal, according to Marcin), but that also means it bakes quickly and requires some sharp attention. "Once I got the hang of it, I was definitely churning out pies in about two minutes, the added 60 seconds due to my turning skill being far from perfect," writes Marcin.
SEE ALSO: The Ninja Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker just dropped to under $80 at AmazonHe also mentioned the Ooni's lightweight design makes it quite portable. "It's pretty sharp looking and light, just 22 pounds. You could carry it anywhere. I imagine it would be a hit at a tailgate," says Marcin.
Overall, he considered the pizza oven to be great. "And the wood pellet version, especially, I found to be neat," Marcin says. "It produced restaurant-quality wood-fired pizza at home. You could taste the sweet smoke. And the super high heat gave you that pleasant char, bubbly crust, and impossibly fast cook time. There is no way, that I know of, to replicate this with an oven or stove."
If you plan to spend the spring and summer in the backyard, the Ooni Fyra pizza oven might be your new favorite way to make dinner. Thanks to this off-season sale, you can save $100 on the oven and get ready to impress your neighbors come summer.
Google Calendar cuts Black History Month, Pride Month, and more
Google has removed select holidays from its default Google Calendar, a move that has put users on watch as the company makes worrisome product changes amid a sweeping anti-diversity push.
The affected cultural and identity-based holidays include the start of Black History Month (which the nation is currently celebrating), Women's History Month, Pride Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day, National Hispanic Heritage Month, and Indigenous People Month — The events were added over the last few years as part of an integration with TimeAndDate.com.
SEE ALSO: Google Maps has changed the Gulf of Mexico to AmericaAccording to the company, these changes have been happening for months, as the product shifts to only acknowledging public holidays.
"For over a decade we’ve worked with timeanddate.com to show public holidays and national observances in Google Calendar. Some years ago, the Calendar team started manually adding a broader set of cultural moments in a wide number of countries around the world," Google spokesperson Madison Cushman Veld told the press. "We got feedback that some other events and countries were missing — and maintaining hundreds of moments manually and consistently globally wasn’t scalable or sustainable. So in mid-2024 we returned to showing only public holidays and national observances from timeanddate.com globally, while allowing users to manually add other important moments."
SEE ALSO: DEI programs at Meta are done, company saysThe general public wasn't as convinced, however, with many taking to Google's Help forums and social media to accuse the company of censoring its products or to plead with the company to reinstate the observances. "@/Google please change this back," wrote one X user. "It's such an important time that those holiday months should be acknowledged. Our government is trying to erase them please don't assist in this. I know logistically it might be difficult but this is important. Please reconsider."
Last month, Google quickly capitulated to President Donald Trump's decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," and announced it would be abandoning its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring program along with other DEI initiatives. Other tech giants have made similar, suspiciously eager, concessions, including Meta's decision to remove its DEI programs and Hateful Conduct policy, allowing previously banned forms of hate speech on its platforms.
Just for reference, here's those dates so you can add them back to your personal calendar:
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Jan. 27
Black History Month: Feb. 1 to March 1
Women's History Month: March 1-31
Jewish American Heritage Month: May 1-31
Pride Month: June 1-30
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept. 15 to Oct. 15
Indigenous Peoples Month: Nov. 1- 30
Deli Boys trailer sees Pakistani American brothers uncovering their dads secret life
How much do you actually know about your parents? Would you believe them if they happened to have a secret life of crime they hid your entire life, living under the guise of a successful bodega owner?
That's exactly what happens in Deli Boys, created by Abdullah Saeed and produced by Disney's Onyx Collective, with Dollface's Michelle Nader as showrunner.
In the upcoming 10-episode series, rich and spoiled Pakistani American brothers Mir (Asif Ali) and Raj (Saagar Shaikh) are dealing with the sudden death of their father mainly by debating who gets what. But he wasn't the convenience store king they thought he was; Dad was an underworld criminal running a very different kind of family business. Not the inheritance they wanted, but the inheritance they've got.
Never Have I Ever's Poorna Jagannathan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's Alfie Fuller, and Seinfeld legend Brian George also star, and from the looks of the trailer, the show looks like a lot of fun.
Amazon deal of the day: Take $70 off the Bose Ultra Open earbuds in any color
With both Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day around the corner, Amazon is flooded with great deals this week. We've rounded up the best ones we could find at the mega retailer on Feb. 11, with standouts from top brands like Apple and Samsung.
Here are our picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. If these aren't sparking your interest, take a peek at our picks from Feb. 10. Many of those are still live, including the best price ever on the Kindle Paperwhite Kids.
Our top pick: Bose Ultra Open earbuds Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose Ultra Open earbuds $229.00 at Amazon$299.00 Save $70.00 Get Deal
If you like to stay in touch with your surroundings while listening to music, audiobooks, or podcasts, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds' unique design might be up your alley. Each earbud fits like an earring cuff, which loops around the edge of your ear instead of actually going inside. This makes them a particularly good option for cyclists, runners, or commuters looking to stay aware and alert. Our tester RJ Andersen writes, "Though we were skeptical at first, these buds are extremely comfortable and score top marks for battery life, spatial audio, and sound quality." Usually $299, you can slash 23% off and pick up a pair in any color variety for just $229 at Amazon as of Feb. 11. That's the lowest price ever for a few of the color options.
Read our full review of the Bose Ultra Open earbuds.
Motorola razr+ Opens in a new window Credit: Motorola Motorola razr+ (256GB, Unlocked) $579.99 at Amazon$999.99 Save $420.00 Get Deal
While we haven't had a chance to test the 2024 Motorola razr+, we did test the previous generation and deemed it "solid — not spectacular." The latest version made some significant improvements, however, including a quicker processor, a larger outer display, and a waterproof design, making us more inclined to recommend it to flip phone enthusiasts. We do still wish the camera was better, but as our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) noted, "The Razr+ is one of the best folding phones you can buy." Slash 42% off an unlocked model with 256GB at Amazon as of Feb. 11.
Fitbit Charge 6 Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Charge 6 $115.95 at Amazon$159.95 Save $44.00 Get Deal
The Fitbit Charge 6 was one of our readers' top purchases during Cyber Week 2024, which isn't surprising. It's one of the best fitness trackers you can buy, packing a seven-day battery life, over 40 exercise modes, a heart rate monitor, sleep tracking, a built-in GPS, and solid insights into health and habits. Mashable's reviewer puts it simply: "It packs a powerful punch into a tiny device." To kick off your new health and fitness routine, it even comes with six months of Fitbit Premium. Grab it on sale as of Feb. 11 for $115.95 instead of $159.95. That's 28% in savings.
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max $479.99 at Amazon$549.00 Save $69.01 Get Deal
Apple's AirPods Max are powerful, stylish, and way overpriced. While we like them for Apple enthusiasts, we wish they had longer battery life (or a headphone jack) and a better carrying case. It's easier to look past their flaws, however, when they're on sale. As of Feb. 11, the newer USB-C model is down to $479.99 at Amazon, which is about $69 cheaper than usual.
Samsung T7 portable SSD Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung T7 portable SSD (2TB) $139.99 at Amazon$269.99 Save $130.00 Get Deal
Digital storage is a hot commodity in 2025. If you prefer to keep your files and photos in a physical location instead of the cloud, Samsung's Portable SSD T7 is a "crowd-pleasing, compact external drive with strong security (256-bit AES hardware encryption) and a rough-and-tumble aluminum chassis," according to our pals at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis). One of top picks for a solid-state drive, it packs 2TB of storage space, read and write speeds up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s, and fall protection from up to six feet. Whether you need storage for business or pleasure, you'll appreciate the T7, especially since it's on sale for just $139.99 at Amazon as of Feb. 11. That's 48% in savings.
None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.
PlayStation State of Play: When is it, how to watch, and what to expect
The next couple of months are astoundingly busy for video games, and Sony just ensured that things are about to get a lot busier.
The company behind PlayStation announced a State of Play stream on the PlayStation Blog on Tuesday. These streams typically shuttle viewers from one trailer to the next, showcasing a bunch of previously announced or entirely new games coming to PlayStation consoles. Here's how you can watch and what to expect from the February 2025 State of Play stream.
SEE ALSO: PlayStation apologizes for major network outage with free Plus time for members PlayStation State of Play: When is it and how to watch Tweet may have been deletedThe next State of Play stream has been officially confirmed for Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET. You can watch it on PlayStation's YouTube and Twitch channels.
PlayStation State of Play: What to expectThis part is a little tricker because, of course, Sony didn't bother to tell anyone what's going to be in the stream. Surprises are more fun, I suppose.
That said, we can make some educated guesses. Sony was willing to confirm that the stream is more than 40 minutes long and focuses on upcoming PS5 games, so don't go expecting anything other than that. PlayStation recently did a little feature on upcoming PS5 games specifically for the year 2025, and it included some interesting titles that I would bet might show up at this event.
Namely, Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Yotei. The former hasn't gotten a new trailer in a little more than a year, and if it's actually coming out in 2025, it makes sense for Sony to start showing it more now. The latter was announced more recently, so maybe it's not ready to show just yet, but again, Sony said it's coming in 2025.
Aside from that (which is just speculation on my part), it's impossible to say what will show up in this stream. All the more reason to watch it.
Save up to 60% off Jackbox Games for you and your fave Player 2
SAVE 60%: As of Feb. 11, save 60% on select Jackbox Games titles at Steam and Jackbox Games.
Opens in a new window Credit: Steam 60% off select Jackbox Games titles Get DealValentine's Day is days away. Have you created the perfect date night yet? If you're looking for some last-minute fun, you might consider a Jackbox Games night. The developer is known for its hilarious Party Packs as well as the insanely popular trivia game series You Don't Know Jack. And right now, you can save big on some of the brand's biggest party games so you and your Player 2 (or your best friends) can have some serious fun for the holiday.
As of Feb. 11, you can save up to 60% off select Jackbox Games titles over at Steam as part of the Steam Co-Op Couch Fest, and as Jackbox's Pal-entine's Day Sale, respectively.
On offer are the Jackbox Party Pack games, most of which are on sale separately, and some available as special bundles. You can also pick up some of the games that come as part of the Jackbox Party Packs, like Quiplash and Drawful, solo.
These are some of the most fun you'll have with whoever you choose to play with. From classic trivia to robot rap battles and hilarious word games, there's a little bit of everything to the Jackbox Party Packs. And best of all, anyone can join in, no PC or console required. Anyone who wants to be a part of the fun can use their phone, so no one has to feel left out.
There are plenty of family-friendly options, and even an adult pack, so you can jump in when Mom and Dad are around. This sale makes the collection pretty affordable, so if you need a quick Valentine's fix or just want some new games to play, these are some great picks.
Best tax software deals: Score a discount, rack up deductions, and file early
SAVE UP TO 30%: Amazon has several versions of TurboTax tax software on sale for up to 30% off — get max deductions and file early this year.
Best 2024 tax software deals Best overall TurboTax Deluxe 2024 Tax Software (federal and state) $55.99 (save $24) Get Deal Best deal for self-employed folks TurboTax Home & Business 2024 Tax Software (federal and state) $95.99 (save $34) Get Deal Best deal for business owners TurboTax Business 2024 Tax Software (federal) $143.99 (save $46) Get Deal Best deal for investors TurboTax Premier 2024 Tax Software (federal and state) $82.99 (save $32) Get DealWe haven't quite yet broken out the Valentine's Day candy yet, but that means spring is right on our heels. Sure, warmer temps, flowers, and the allure of summer all come with spring, but it also means there's a stressful event coming up: Tax Day.
This year we're all on the hook for the Tuesday, April 15 deadline, which means we have just two months to get all our paperwork gathered and start crunching numbers. Instead of having a mini freak-out session on April 14, why not get taxes done early this year?
The IRS is already accepting returns, which means that if you're in line for a refund, there's no reason to wait on filing. Doing so will likely mean your money will get back you soon(er) than if you wait to file until April.
SEE ALSO: Tax season is here: All the details on IRS Free FileIf you're not in line for a refund, why not rip the Band-Aid off and get it over with ASAP? Amazon has digital versions of TurboTax software up to 30% off. That means you'll not only be filing early this year, you'll be getting an impressive discount on the software to make it happen (correctly).
Here are the best tax software deals to shop at Amazon.
Best overall deal Opens in a new window Credit: TurboTax TurboTax Deluxe 2024 Tax Software (federal and state) $55.99 at Amazon$79.99 Save $24.00 Get Deal Why we like it
At 30% off, Turbo Tax Deluxe is ideal for anyone who owns a home, has tax-deductible charitable donations, paid high medical expenses, or those who need to file both state and federal returns in 2025 for the 2024 tax year. Normally, TurboTax Deluxe costs $79.99, but Amazon has it discounted to just $55.99 for a digital version of the software that's suitable for both PC and Mac.
This version of TurboTax is designed to get you the maximum refund possible, including over 375 potential deductions and credits. You'll be able to import W2 forms, investments, mortgage information, and more from participating companies which will streamline the process.
Keep in mind that this deal gives you five federal e-files and one state file, meaning you can share the federal filing option with family members or friends to get their taxes done early, too.
Best deal for self-employed folks Opens in a new window Credit: TurboTax TurboTax Home & Business 2024 Tax Software (federal and state) $95.99 at Amazon$129.99 Save $34.00 Get Deal Why we like it
Filing taxes as a freelancer or self-employed person can get complicated. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, pick up TurboTax Home & Business 2024 Tax Software (federal and state). This version focuses on filing for contractors, small business owners, sole proprietors, and other self-employed folks.
Typically, TurboTax Home & Business comes in at $129.99, but the software is on sale at Amazon for $95.99 as of Feb. 11. This version of TurboTax is well-equipped to deal with new business start-up costs, refinances, business expenses, and rental property income, making the task of filing much less daunting. There's also protection that checks your return for audit triggers, helping you sleep better after filing.
Best deal for business owners Opens in a new window Credit: TurboTax TurboTax Business 2024 Tax Software (federal) $143.99 at Amazon$189.99 Save $46.00 Get Deal Why we like it
Feeling nervous to file your 2024 return as a business owner? Understandable, but enlist the help of TurboTax Business 2024 Tax Software (federal) and you'll be taking major steps in the right direction. With easy-to-navigate guidance, TurboTax helps business owners with maximizing industry-specific credits and deductions. It'll also let you create K-1 forms electronically.
TurboTax recommends opting for this version if you own an S- or C-Corp, have a partnership, manage a trust, or have a multi-member LLC.
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How to watch Cruz Azul vs. Real Hope online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Cruz Azul vs. Real Hope in the Concacaf Champions Cup for free on Tubi. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The Concacaf Champions Cup first round includes some really interesting matchups, including Cruz Azul vs. Real Hope. The Mexican side won the first leg 2-0, but it's not over yet. Tournament football often delivers surprise results, so Real Hope will still believe that they can turn things around in the second leg.
If you want to watch Cruz Azul vs. Real Hope in the Concacaf Champions Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Cruz Azul vs. Real Hope?Cruz Azul vs. Real Hope in the Concacaf Champions Cup kicks off at 10 p.m. ET on Feb. 11. This fixture takes place at the Olympic Stadium.
How to watch Cruz Azul vs. Real Hope for freeCruz Azul vs. Real Hope in the Concacaf Champions Cup is available to live stream for free on Tubi.
Tubi is the exclusive home of the Concacaf Champions Cup in Mexico, but anyone can access these free live streams with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Mexico, meaning you can unblock free live streams of the Concacaf Champions Cup from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Cruz Azul vs. Real Hope by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in Mexico
Visit Tubi
Live stream Cruz Azul vs. Real Hope for free
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Cruz Azul vs. Real Hope in the Concacaf Champions Cup without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select Concacaf Champions Cup fixtures before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for Tubi?ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Tubi, for a number of reasons:
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Live stream Cruz Azul vs. Real Hope in the Concacaf Champions Cup for free with ExpressVPN.