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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 Monday, Feb. 23, 2026:

AcrossAmorphous shape in a lava lamp

• The answer is Blog.

"Wonderful performance!"

• The answer is Bravo.

Social media currency

• The answer is Likes.

Cars that move around a miniature map

• The answer is Ubers.

Partner of relaxation

• The answer is Rest.

DownOffer money corruptly

• The answer is Bribe.

Canada has an estimated 2 million of them, the most of any country in the world

• The answer is Lakes.

In-your-face

• The answer is Overt.

Work overseer

• The answer is Boss.

Memory of a hectic day, perhaps

• The answer is Blur.

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

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

With a smart thermostat, ceiling lights plus fans we can control via a voice assistant, and doors I can unlock remotely, our home is clearly smart. The question is—can anyone in the house make sense of it all but me? This is a question it's vital to ask as early as possible in your smart home journey, or you will find yourself swapping out technology like I am now.

We knew that Honor is about to bring its oddball Robot Phone to this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

What we didn't know, however, that the company is also bringing its first-ever AI-powered humanoid robot to the show.

SEE ALSO: MWC 2026: What to expect at the world's largest phone show

Honor announced the news on Monday via a teaser video on X, featuring both the Robot Phone and its robotic camera, and the unnamed humanoid robot.

"Something revolutionary is about to step out of the shadows. We’ve combined cutting-edge robotics with the ultimate mobile experience. The result? Something you have to see to believe," the company wrote in a tweet.

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The video actually gives us a decent glimpse of the robot, which looks just like you'd expect: a humanoid clad in matte black with a glass face, and a light bar where its eyes should be (the robot also appears to have a single camera on its forehead). In another image (below), sent to Mashable by Honor, the robot is seen from the side.

Slightly odd head shape on this one, but we'll let it slide for now. Credit: Honor

Honor shared some details about the upcoming robot with Bloomberg. Apparently, the robot will be a "service robot" which should be able to help you out with shopping, among other tasks.

Other details are scarce, except that the robot will somehow be connected with Honor's Robot Phone, which will also be shown in Barcelona.

Mashable will be there to cover Honor's event in Barcelona, which kicks off at 7 a.m. ET on March 1, 2026, so stay tuned for more updates on the company's fast-expanding robotics portfolio of products.

I used the NETGEAR Nighthawk 5G M7 Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot every day for close to two weeks. This hotspot is ultra-portable and delivers reliable speeds for moderate use, making it an excellent mobile option for workers on the go. Speeds vary by location and network conditions, so it may not always hit peak performance. But its functionality is top-tier.

The explicit tube site Pornhub is now blocked in 23 U.S. states.

This is due to age-verification laws. These laws vary state by state, but typically require visitors of a site with over a third of explicit content to submit a government ID or other form of age authentication. Louisiana was the first state to enact such a bill a couple of years ago, and now others have followed suit. In June, the Supreme Court deemed Texas's age-verification law constitutional, setting a precedent for such bills that come before and after.

SEE ALSO: Porn censorship is going to destroy the entire internet

According to one preliminary study, age verification won't work to keep minors off porn sites. This is because of software like VPNs that allow someone to appear to be in a different location, and because of non-compliant websites. (The Florida attorney general is suing foreign-based porn sites for not instituting age verification.) Yet, these laws keep getting passed — and are encroaching on non-explicit websites as well, experts told Mashable.

While Pornhub is not blocked in Louisiana, it is blocked in these states, a Pornhub representative confirmed to Mashable:

• Alabama

• Arizona

• Arkansas

• Florida

• Georgia

• Idaho

• Indiana

• Kansas

• Kentucky

• Mississippi

• Missouri

• Montana

• Nebraska

• North Carolina

• North Dakota

• Oklahoma

• South Carolina

• South Dakota

• Tennessee

• Texas

• Utah

• Virginia

• Wyoming

Pornhub isn't blocked in Ohio despite the state's age-verification law, due to a clause stating that establishing age verification methods doesn't apply to a provider of an interactive computer service (Aylo considers itself one).

In Louisiana, where users must submit ID to view Pornhub, the site has seen traffic decline by around 80 percent, Aylo (Pornhub's parent company) told Mashable.

"These people did not stop looking for porn. They just migrated to darker corners of the internet that don't ask users to verify age, that don't follow the law, that don't take user safety seriously, and that often don't even moderate content. In practice, the laws have just made the internet more dangerous for adults and children," Aylo stated when asked for comment by Mashable back in January.

In a statement to Mashable, Aylo continued:

First, to be clear, Aylo has publicly supported age verification of users for years, but we believe that any law to this effect must preserve user safety and privacy, and must effectively protect children from accessing content intended for adults.

Unfortunately, the way many jurisdictions worldwide have chosen to implement age verification is ineffective, haphazard, and dangerous. Any regulations that require hundreds of thousands of adult sites to collect significant amounts of highly sensitive personal information is putting user safety in jeopardy. Moreover, as experience has demonstrated, unless properly enforced, users will simply access non-compliant sites or find other methods of evading these laws.

Industry experts say that, in addition to not working for their intended purpose, age verification laws also raise concerns about privacy protection and safety since websites now have to host (even more of) people's personal information. It will be harder to be anonymous online, which experts warn is dangerous to free speech. Adult industry experts Mashable spoke to in an explainer on age-verification laws advocated for device-level filters, as did Aylo in its statement.

SEE ALSO: YouTube will begin using AI for age verification next week

Some in the adult industry worry about what Trump's second presidential term will bring due to the conservative policy outline Project 2025 and its measures to ban porn. One of Project 2025's authors, Russell Vought, was caught on a secret recording stating that age-verification laws are the "back door" to a broader porn ban.

TL;DR: The Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro SE wireless gaming mouse is down to $66.99 at Amazon — a $40 discount off its $109.99 list price and its lowest price of the year so far.

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If you’ve been holding out for a premium wireless gaming mouse without paying triple digits, Corsair is giving you a solid reason to upgrade today. As of Feb. 23, Amazon has cut the Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro SE to $66.99, shaving $40 off its regular $109.99 price. 

That’s a 39% discount on a fully loaded FPS/MOBA mouse built for speed and customization — the lowest price we’ve currently seen this year, confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel.

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The Dark Core Pro SE gives you three ways to connect: sub-1ms Corsair Slipstream Wireless, low-latency Bluetooth, or wired via USB-C. Inside, it’s powered by a custom PixArt PAW3392 optical sensor with up to 18,000 DPI and hyper-polling technology that communicates with your PC at up to 2,000Hz. That’s twice the standard polling rate for gaming mice.

What’s more, you also get eight fully programmable buttons for macros and remaps, onboard storage for up to three profiles, and nine-zone dynamic RGB backlighting controlled through Corsair’s iCUE software. If you like to have specific loadouts for different types of games — MOBAs like League of Legends, shooters such Arc Raiders, or trading card-based games along the lines of Magic: The Gathering Arena — iCUE can have you ready for any title with just a quick switch.

The contoured shape includes interchangeable side grips for a more tailored feel, and Qi wireless charging support makes topping up its 50-hour battery effortless.

The Logitech G305 is also on sale at its lowest price this year — now as low as $26.99. If you're keen on competitive features and RGB, Razer’s Basilisk V3 Pro wireless gaming mouse is now only $89.

SAVE $700: As of Feb. 23, the Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $1,299.99 at Amazon. This deal saves you $700 on its list price of $1,999.99.

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It's coming up on that point in the year when it's time to think about spring cleaning. If you're hoping to have a little extra help when it comes to tidying up your floors this year, it's worth looking into a robot vacuum. And for those looking for a premium model that can tackle both vacuuming and mopping, there's quite a few discounts to explore right now. At Amazon, this includes a deal on the Roborock Saros Z70.

The Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum and mop usually comes with a hefty price tag of $1,999.99, but for a limited time Amazon has dropped its price down to $1,299.99. This marks a return to its lowest-ever price, so if you've been hoping to splash out on this fancy device, now is a great time to grab it.

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The Saros Z70 boasts powerful cleaning performance: 22,000Pa suction power for vacuuming and 200RPM pad spinning speed alongside 30 adjustable water flow levels for mopping. It also features the StarSight Autonomous System 2.0 for smart navigation and obstacle avoidance. It's most unusual feature is the OmniGrip mechanical arm, which can move things like socks and tissues out of the way. In our review from Mashable's Leah Stodart, she said "the arm has been so hit or miss for me that I'd probably just turn the feature off completely."

However, she does note that mopping is where the Saros Z70 really shines, saying she's "so glad that Roborock opted to give the Z70 dual spinning mopping pads like the Saros 10R has." She continued on to say that, "they provide better angles and floor agitation to scrub drier stains."

Since it's listed as a limited-time deal, it may not stay on sale for very long. Now is the time to make a move on the Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum and mop.

Awards season is into the very thick of it now, with the 2026 BAFTA winners announced on Sunday.

Ahead of the Oscars, the 79th British Academy Film Awards celebrated an outstanding 2025 in movies, with this year's ceremony hosted by Alan Cumming at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall in London.

SEE ALSO: Oscars 2026: The biggest surprises out of the nominations list

One Battle After Another topped the BAFTA total nominations with 14, winning six including Best Film, Best Director, and Adapted Screenplay for Paul Thomas Anderson. Sinners had 13 nominations, winning three including Best Original Screenplay for Ryan Coogler and Best Supporting Actress for Wunmi Mosaku.

Hamnet and Marty Supreme had 11 nominations each; the former won two for Outstanding British Film and Best Actress for Jessie Buckley, with the latter going home with no awards.

I Swear's Robert Aramayo had one of the biggest wins of the night, beating Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio for Best Actor and taking home the EE Rising Star award. British films that weren't as represented at the Oscars, including Pillion, 28 Years Later, and The Ballad Of Wallis Island, saw well-earned nominations, though without awards.

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So, did your favourite film make the cut? Here are the 2026 BAFTA Film Award nominees and winners (who are bolded).

Best Film

Hamnet

Marty Supreme

One Battle After Another

Sentimental Value

Sinners

Best British Film

28 Years Later

The Ballad Of Wallis Island

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy

Die My Love

H Is For Hawk

Hamnet

I Swear

Mr Burton

Pillion

Steve

Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director and Producer

Pillion

The Ceremony

Eastman

A Want In Her

My Father’s Shadow

Best Director

Yorgos Lanthimos, Bugonia

Chloé Zhao, Hamnet

Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme

Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another

Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value

Ryan Coogler, Sinners

Best Leading Actor

Robert Aramayo, I Swear

Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme

Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another

Ethan Hawke, Blue Moon

Michael B Jordan, Sinners

Jesse Plemons, Bugonia

Best Leading Actress

Jessie Buckley, Hamnet

Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

Kate Hudson, Song Sung Blue

Chase Infiniti, One Battle After Another

Renate Reinsve, Sentimental Value

Emma Stone, Bugonia

Best Supporting Actor

Benicio del Toro, One Battle After Another

Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein

Paul Mescal, Hamnet

Peter Mullan, I Swear

Sean Penn, One Battle After Another

Stellan Skarsgård, Sentimental Value

Best Supporting Actress

Odessa A'zion, Marty Supreme

Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Sentimental Value

Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners

Carey Mulligan, The Ballad Of Wallis Island

Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another

Emily Watson, Hamnet

Best Makeup and Hair

Frankenstein

Hamnet

Marty Supreme

Sinners

Wicked: For Good

Best Original Score

Hamnet 

One Battle After Another

Sinners

Begonia

Frankenstein

Best Original Screenplay

I Swear

Marty Supreme

Sentimental Value

Sinners

The Secret Agent

Best Film Not in the English Language

The Voice of Hind Rajab

It Was Just an Accident

The Secret Agent

Sentimental Value

Sirat

Best Costume Design

Frankenstein

Hamnet

Marty Supreme

Sinners

Wicked: For Good

Best Cinematography 

Frankenstein

Marty Supreme

One Battle After Another

Sinners

Train Dreams

Best Children’s and Family Film

Arco 

Boong

Lilo and Stitch

Zootropolis 2

Best Casting

I Swear

Marty Supreme

One Battle After Another

Sentimental Value

Sinners

Best British Short Film 

Welcome Home Freckles 

Magid / Zafar

Nostalgie

Terence 

This Is Endometriosis

Best British Short Animation

Cardboard 

Solstice

Two Black Boys in Paradise

Best Animated Film

Elio

Little Amelie

Zootropolis 2

Best Adapted Screenplay

The Ballad of Wallis Island

Bugonia

Hamnet

One Battle After Another

Pillion

Best Documentary 

2000 Meters to Andriivka

Apocalypse in the Tropics

Cover-Up

Mr. Nobody Against Putin

The Perfect Neighbour

Best Editing

A House of Dynamite

F1

Marty Supreme

One Battle After Another

Sinners

Best Production Design

Frankenstein

Hamnet

Marty Supreme

One Battle After Another

Sinners

Best Sound

F1 

Frankenstein

One Battle After Another

Sinner

Warfare

Best Special Visual Effects

Avatar: Fire and Ash

F1

Frankenstein

How to Train Your Dragon

The Lost Bus

Outstanding Contribution to British Cinema 

Claire Binns

And now for the Oscars...

SAVE $370: As of Feb. 23, the Anker Solix C1000 is on sale for $429.99 at Amazon. That's a 46% discount on the list price.

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The winter weather isn’t done with just yet. If you’re in a storm prone area, a portable power station is always a good thing to have in your back pocket. And as of Feb. 23, the Anker Solix C1000 is back on sale at Amazon. Right now you can get this popular model for $429 at Amazon.

And with a name like Anker, you know you’re getting reliable power. It charges fast, reaching 80% in just 43 minutes and it can fully recharge in under an hour using AC. There's also various upgrade options to add solar panels which make recharge times even faster.

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It has a 2,400W output and 11 ports, so it’s capable of running most household appliances, and several at once. And despite its power, it’s compact. It’s a great option for power backup on vacations or camping trips. It’s also a long-term investment, with its LiFePO4 battery designed to last up to 10 years with thousands of charge cycles.

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Whatever mad scientist is responsible for bringing together Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe, you have my sincerest thanks.

The two star in NBC's The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, a sports mockumentary from 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt's Robert Carlock and Sam Means. At first glance, Morgan and Radcliffe may seem like an unexpected pair: one a boisterous comedy legend, the other the lead of one of the most successful fantasy franchises of all time. Yet their odd-couple dynamic turns Reggie Dinkins into pure gold.

SEE ALSO: Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez dish on bringing 'Merrily We Roll Along' from stage to screen What's The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins about? Daniel Radcliffe, Erika Alexander, and Tracy Morgan in "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins." Credit: Scott Gries / NBC

Morgan plays Reggie Dinkins, a former running back for the New York Jets whose career imploded after a gambling scandal. Years later, he's ready for an image rehabilitation, so he enlists Academy Award–winning director Arthur Tobin (Radcliffe) to make a documentary about his life.

Of course, what Reggie wants and what Arthur wants are two very different things. Reggie wants to look perfect, scripting out his every on-camera move. Arthur wants the truth, hoping to paint a picture of the man behind the public disgrace. That contrast — as well as their clashing worlds of pro sports and documentary filmmaking — fuels Morgan and Radcliffe's irresistible chemistry.

SEE ALSO: 'Paradise' Season 2 review: Great things lie beyond the bunker Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe lead an incredible cast. Credit: Scott Gries / NBC

From SNL to 30 Rock, there's no denying Morgan's hilarity. Radcliffe, too, has shown off his comedic chops in projects like Miracle Workers and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs the Reverend. While their Reggie Dinkins characters gel like rubber and glue at first, Morgan and Radcliffe are the comedy equivalent of peanut butter and jelly: perfectly complementary, and a joy to savor.

Morgan brings a lot of his heightened 30 Rock zaniness to Reggie, dropping outrageous line reads that will burn in your brain. Radcliffe often plays more of the straight man to Morgan's documentary-staging hijinks, but Reggie Dinkins quickly reveals that Arthur isn't as buttoned-up as he appears. Whether he's crashing out on a Marvel movie set or joyfully jazz scatting, there's a high-energy dork beneath Arthur's auteur surface, and Radcliffe brings that to life with gusto.

SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 teaser gives fiery glimpse of the Battle of the Gullet

Morgan and Radcliffe are joined by a cast of comedy heavy hitters, including Bobby Moynihan as Reggie's best friend Rusty and Erika Alexander as Reggie's ex-wife and manager Monica. Moynihan is perfect as a lovably daffy wild card, and Alexander works wonders as a savvy businesswoman whose competitiveness is ready to jump out at any moment. Rounding out the main cast are Precious Way as Reggie's fiancée Brina and Jalyn Hall as Reggie and Monica's son Carmelo. The two younger actors fit right at home in this cast of more established names, and the result is an ensemble that blends brilliantly right off the bat.

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Between Morgan, Carlock, and Means' involvement, Reggie Dinkins spoke to my 30 Rock-loving soul. The show keeps up 30 Rock's same lightning-fast clip, peppered with unexpected, biting pop culture references and cutaway gags that will have you gasping for air. Clips from Reggie's spokesperson days recall Jenna Maroney's strangest advertisement work, while a glimpse of Reggie's music career has me hoping for a "Werewolf Bar Mitzvah"-level banger down the line. (Brina's ultra-catchy Reggie jingle, used as the song's theme, is already an earworm.)

Reggie Dinkins being a mockumentary does switch up the 30 Rock formula a bit, adding in confessionals and some The Office-style Jim looks to camera. Carlock and Means have already proven they can nail the mockumentary style thanks to episodes like 30 Rock's reality show parody "Queen of Jordan" or Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt's true crime riff "Party Monster." Their familiarity with the genre gets a bigger chance to shine across a full season, especially as they bring behind-the-scenes characters like Arthur in front of the camera. Watching Arthur embrace being on-camera adds a new dimension to the show's mockumentary approach, setting it apart from the strong crop of current mockumentary sitcoms like Abbott Elementary, St. Denis Medical, and The Paper. As a result, and with the inspired combination of Morgan and Radcliffe, Reggie Dinkins is a winning sitcom that feels both familiar and fresh.

The first episode of The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins is now streaming on Peacock. New episodes air Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, and stream the following day on Peacock.

TL;DR: Give the whole team a productivity boost with this lifetime subscription to Hive AI, on sale now for just $79.

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If you’re already using AI for part of your workflow, why not build it into your workspace? That’s what Hive AI sets out to do, combining the best of Notion and Miro to give you a superpowered workspace. Right now, you can secure a lifetime subscription to Hive AI for just $79.

Stop tab-hopping and guessing which AI model will best help your workflow — let Hive AI consolidate it all in one convenient spot. This AI-powered workspace can give you a much-needed productivity boost while making it easy to collaborate with coworkers in the same space.

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Tackle document creation, note organization, and task planning just like Notion, then map out ideas, brainstorm, and build workflows on the Visualization Board like Miro. As you work, AI-powered assistance is available at every turn. Let it help you summarize, rewrite, refine ideas, or uncover insights, with the end goal of taking things from concept to completion.

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TL;DR: The LG 34-inch UltraGear OLED curved gaming monitor (34GS95QE) is down to $699.99 at Amazon — a massive $600 discount off its $1,299.99 list price.

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If you’ve been waiting for a serious price drop on LG’s OLED UltraGear gaming lineup, now is a great time to jump in. As of Feb. 23, the 34-inch LG UltraGear OLED curved gaming monitor (34GS95QE) has fallen to $699.99 at Amazon, slashing $600 off its regular $1,299.99 price. That’s a hefty 46% discount on an OLED unit from LG’s ambitious range of UltraGear displays. 

Even without diving deep into the feature list, the 34-inch 21:9 curved OLED panel speaks for itself. The WQHD 3440x1440 resolution delivers sharp detail across a dramatic 800R curve, wrapping gameplay around your field of vision for a more immersive feel.

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What’s more, with DisplayHDR True Black 400 support, a 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio, and up to 98.5% DCI-P3 color coverage, this UltraGear is built to showcase deep blacks and vibrant color, whether you’re exploring cinematic single-player worlds or grinding ranked matches. Performance is equally impressive when you consider the 240Hz refresh rate paired with a near-instant 0.03ms (GtG) response time — ideal for fast-paced shooters and competitive titles like Overwatch or Fortnite. 

NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support also keep motion smooth and tear-free during intense gameplay.

If you’re targeting an OLED monitor that’s cheaper, Samsung’s 27-inch G5 QHD & QD-OLED model is still $200 off at Amazon. Plus, you can still save at least $500 on LG's dual-mode 5K2K OLED gaming monitor.

SAVE $14: As of Feb. 23, the Roku Streaming Stick HD is on sale for $15.99 at Amazon. That's a 47% discount on the list price.

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The Roku Streaming Stick HD is back on sale at Amazon, and if you've been eyeing up a streaming device that can hack your setup, now is the time to make the plunge. This model is affordable and impressive, giving you access to a whole range of apps and channels. And it's a great option if you have a non-smart TV that is still in perfect working condition.

As of Feb. 23, this streaming stick is down to $15.99, a saving of $14 on list price. This is its best price in 2026, according to camelcamelcamel.

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Its compact design is another plus for this model, with a straightforward setup. You plug it straight into your TV and this model doesn't even need power from an outlet — it's powered directly from the TV. So there’s no extra cables or clutter. And there's no remote clutter either, as the included remote handles everything from power and volume to voice search.

You can also take it on the go — it's the perfect companion for watching your favorite shows when traveling. Just plug it into any TV without having to sign into your accounts on unfamiliar devices.

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SAVE $35: As of Feb. 23, the Apple AirTag four-pack is on sale for $64 at Amazon. That's a 35% discount on the list price.

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We all know what a new product release means: discounts on the previous generation. And that's exactly what's happening with Apple's AirTags.

Apple recently announced a second generation of the famed tracker, so of course, the first generation AirTag is seeing some great discounts. As of Feb. 23, the four-pack bundle is down to just $64, saving you $35. That works out at just $16 per AirTag, so this is the perfect time to stock up and save.

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Not heard of AirTags before? Prepare to be amazed. These little devices are the perfect way to keep track of everyday essentials. These trackers simply attach to your chosen item and connect instantly to your iPhone or iPad using the Find My app. Here you can locate your item and even share access with up to five people.

If something’s nearby, you can play a sound or use Precision Finding with Ultra Wideband technology to guide you straight to it. You can also turn on Lost Mode to get notified when your AirTag is found and you can even share its location with third parties, like airlines, when needed.

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SAVE OVER $100: As of Feb. 23, the Hisense 75-inch QD7 TV is on sale for $547.96 at Amazon. That's a 16% discount on the list price.

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If you're looking to upgrade your TV to something bigger and better, take a look at this latest Amazon deal on the 75-inch Hisense QD7 TV. Currently down to its lowest-ever price, this TV is a perfect choice for an at-home cinema experience or watching sports on a big screen.

As of Feb. 23, you can get this popular TV for over $100 off at Amazon, now priced at $547.96 (down from $649.99). You can even go bigger than 75-inch, with the 85-inch and 100-inch models also on sale for a limited time.

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

The best international T20 teams are in India and Sri Lanka to compete for the T20 World Cup. This competition always delivers incredible drama and huge performances from the best players in the world, and this edition in no different.

You can expect the likes of India, South Africa, and England to be fighting it out in the latter stages. Those teams were the pre-tournament favorites, but this electric form of the game is always unpredictable. Australia were dumped out in the group stage, but the likes of Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan made it through to the Super 8 stage. We can't wait to watch the top teams come together over the next couple of weeks.

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

What is the T20 World Cup?

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is a Twenty20 International cricket tournament organised by the International Cricket Council. The event is generally held every two years. India are the defending champions.

In 2026, 20 teams will compete in 55 matches across five venues. The 20 qualifying teams are divided into four groups of five. In the group stage, each team will play four matches in a round-robin format, with the top two teams in each group advancing to the Super 8 stage. At this point, teams will be placed into two groups of four, and will play three matches. The top two teams in each group will advance to the knockout stage.

When is the 2026 T20 World Cup?

The 2026 T20 World Cup is the 10th edition of the competition. This year's event takes place from Feb. 7 to March 8.

How to watch the 2026 T20 World Cup for free

The 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup is available to live stream for free on ICC.TV.

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

Access free T20 Cricket World Cup live streams by following these simple steps:

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

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

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

4. Visit ICC.TV

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

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TL;DR: Lego Insiders can exchange Insiders points for the Mini Pokémon Center. Points are available to redeem from Feb. 27, while stocks last.

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The release of the first-ever Lego Pokémon sets has naturally caused a stir. Whether or not you like what you see, you just know that these sets are going to sell like mad. We regularly see huge interest in anything released by Lego and Pokémon, so any sort of collaboration between these two brands was always going to send the world into a frenzy.

There are three main sets in this initial launch, featuring fan-favorites Pikachu, Eevee, Charizard, Venusaur, and Blastoise in Lego brick form. That's where most of the focus has been directed since preorders went live on Jan. 12, but there's more for fans to consider if you cast your net a little wider.

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From Feb. 27, Lego Insiders can redeem 2,500 Lego Insiders points for the brand-new Mini Pokémon Center. This member-exclusive build is filled with mini-scale details inspired by all the different versions of the Pokémon Center from the Pokémon games, including sliding doors that open and close using lever functions, a healing station, seating area, and PC. It's recommended for ages 18+ and contains 233 pieces.

Not already a Lego Insider? Don't panic, you can sign up here for free.

This set is available in select markets, while stocks last. Members will get a code to add to their next order. The code is valid for 60 days and must be entered during checkout in the field labelled "enter promo code."

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

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The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for February 23, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for Feb. 23 Pips

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 1-1, placed horizontally; 6-5, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-5, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-4, placed vertically; 2-0, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 2-0, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 0-4, placed horizontally.

Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 0-4, placed horizontally; 2-0, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Feb. 23 Pips

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 6-1, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (2): Everything in this space must be greater than 2. The answer is 3-2, placed vertically.

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 0-2, placed horizontally; 5-4, placed vertically.

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 3-2, placed vertically; 5-4, placed vertically; 1-0, placed horizontally.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Feb. 23 Pips

Number (4): Everything in this purple space must add up to 4. The answer is 2-2, placed vertically.

Number (11): Everything in this space must add up to 11. The answer is 0-5, placed horizontally; 6-2, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this orange space must add up to 4. The answer is 0-2, placed vertically; 6-2, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this red space must add up to 4. The answer is 1-1, placed vertically; 0-1, placed vertically; 1-2, placed vertically.

Number (17): Everything in this space must add up to 17. The answer is 6-6, placed horizontally; 5-2, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this green space must add up to 4. The answer is 0-4, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this light blue space must add up to 4. The answer is 1-2, placed vertically; 5-2, placed vertically.

Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 0-6, placed vertically; 6-3, placed vertically.

Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 6-3, placed vertically; 3-3, placed horizontally.

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Today's Connections: Sports Edition is for people who have watched Space Jam.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a 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.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. 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: What you do to a rival team

• Green: Space Jam

• Blue: Sunshin State universities

• Purple: Sounds like an NFL team

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Heckle

• Green: Characters in Space Jam

• Blue: Florida College Teams

• Purple: NFL Teams, With The First Letter Changed

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 #518 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• Heckle - BOO, HISS, HOOT, JEER

• Characters in Space Jam - BUGS, JORDAN, LOLA, TWEETY

• Florida College Teams - BULLS, GATORS, OWLS, SEMINOLES

• NFL Teams, With The First Letter Changed - BOLTS, CROWNS, HACKERS, PAINTS

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports 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.

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

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