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Score the most affordable Galaxy S25 phone you can buy from $413 ($200+ off)
As we mentioned earlier, the Samsung Galaxy TriFold is scheduled to be back in stock starting tomorrow morning – details on that await right here, and the Galaxy S26 will debut next week, but for folks looking for a new Galaxy device for a whole lot less than those, you can land the latest and most affordable S25 device from $450 or less right now.
Read MoreTesla fans think this reviewer will have to shave his hair due to Musk’s $30,000 Cybercab claim
Elon Musk has reiterated his claim that Tesla will sell the Cybercab directly to consumers for under $30,000 before the end of the year, following the first production unit rolling off the line at Giga Texas on February 17. The announcement immediately set Tesla fans ablaze, not with discussions about the vehicle’s autonomy challenges, but with AI-generated images of YouTuber Marques Brownlee sporting a freshly shaved head.
Calm down, everyone. You almost certainly won’t get to see MKBHD’s bare head.
Read MoreApple event confirmed, iOS 26.4 features, Apple AI devices
Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new features in iOS 26.4, which turned out to be a pretty packed release, even with the Siri features missing in action. Also, Apple confirms a product event for March 4, with rumors of new Macs and more in the air. Finally, Bloomberg reports Apple is advancing work on a suite of new AI devices, including glasses and a clip-on pendant.
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Today’s Apple Books and audiobook deals from $2
Today’s lineup of the best deals on Apple Books awaits below, including titles like Death Behind Every Door by Heather Graham, Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas, Polostan by Neal Stephenson, The Cad by Edith Layton, Fire Must Burn by Allison Montclair, and much more. Hit the jump for a closer look at today’s best.
Read MoreiPhone satellite features helped Lake Tahoe avalanche survivors get rescued
According to a report from The New York Times, survivors of the catastrophic avalanche near Lake Tahoe this week used Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone to stay in contact with first responders.
It’s the latest example of the life-saving impact of Apple’s Emergency SOS and satellite features on iPhone and Apple Watch.
Read MoreScan unlimited documents with this AI-enabled app for almost 80% off
Don’t care about Galaxy Buds 4? Score a deep deal on Galaxy Buds 3 FE at over 50% off: Open-box at $70 (Reg. $150)
The new Galaxy TriFold restock goes live tomorrow morning, the new Galaxy S26 lineup launches next week, and we are going to be getting all-new Galaxy Buds 4 too. But if you’re looking to save some cash and side-step the premiums on the new gear, we just spotted a chance to land the latest $150 Galaxy Buds 3 FE at $70. Details below.
Read MoreToday’s Android app deals and freebies: Deadly Desert, DREDGE, Tiny Terraces, more
Thursday’s collection of the best Android game and app deals awaits below, including titles like 1943 Deadly Desert, Aces of the Luftwaffe, an ongoing deal on the wonderful DREDGE, Tiny Terraces, some freebie icon packs, and more. If you don’t need any of the details on the Galaxy Z TriFold restock tomorrow, be sure to dive into the new Google Pixel 10a pre-order deals while you still can – FREE $100 gift cards from Amazon, a FREE set of Pixel Buds, and more – as well as this deal on Lenovo’s 2025 OLED Chromebook Plus 14 and a chance to score the originally $500 Google Pixel Watch 3 LTE now at $170 on Amazon. As for the apps, hit the jump for a closer look.
Read MoreGrab this official Galaxy Watch Ultra Peakform Band for just $10 (Samsung used to charge $80 for these)
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Peakform Band
Buy for $10 (Reg. $55+)
What we love
I like the way Samsung does the sort of more sporty bands but still includes a buckle-style clasp on the back. While perhaps not the best for intensive cross-fit action, it does allow for a more sporty casual vibe without looking like you’re wearing the same band around town you went for a run in this morning. Best of all, it’s only $10 – no brainer here.
Spigen’s metal bracelet-style Apple Watch Ultra band down at its best price in nearly a year
I am a big fan of the metal bracelet-style Apple Watch bands and regularly flip back and forth between one of those, a traditional leather strap, and some kind of sport band (the perfect wrist wardrobe trifecta if you ask me). The metal bands though – they can be very pricey sometimes and we just spotted one of the best prices on Spigen’s Modern Fit Titanium model at $70.
Read MorePerplexity bringing its AI ‘Comet’ browser to iPhone next month
Last summer, Perplexity launched one of the first AI-focused web browsers with Comet on the Mac. Soon, the long promised iOS counterpart to Comet will follow.
Read MoreThursday’s Apple TV deals from $5: Snatch, Bottle Rocket, Portlandia complete, Superbad, more
Today’s lineup of the best deals on Apple TV shows and movies is now ready to roll, including titles like Falling Down, Wes Anderson’s Bottle Rocket, Snatch, Superbad 2-Movie Bundle, the complete Portlandia series, and more. Everything awaits after the fold.
Read MoreDeals: Google Pixel Watch 3 LTE $330 off orig. price, Galaxy Tab A11+ $210, Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, more
The official Galaxy Z TriFold restock is quickly approaching and the pre-order deals on the new Pixel 10a are still flying – $100 in Google Store credit or a FREE set of Pixel Buds 2a, or a FREE $100 Amazon/Best Buy gift card and more, but we do have some new deals to scope out today. We have the quickly-selling out Galaxy Tab A11+ down at a $210 all-time low and the most affordable current-gen Samsung Galaxy Flip phone now at Amazon low ($330 off list price), but we also spotted a particularly notable chance to score the originally $500 Google Pixel Watch 3 LTE at $170 via Amazon ($330 less than series 4 model). On top of that Lenovo’s 2025 OLED Chromebook Plus 14 with exclusive Google AI features is $171 off for today only and we are still tracking the best price ever on Google’s Pixel Flex Dual 67W USB-C Fast Charger. Scope it all out below.
Read MoreZuckerberg says he went to Tim Cook to discuss ‘wellbeing of teens and kids’
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified this week in what’s viewed as a landmark court case around the mental health impact of social media. As part of that testimony, Zuckerberg revealed that he reached out to Apple CEO Tim Cook to talk about the “wellbeing of teens and kids.”
Read MoreDeals: 1TB M4 MacBook Air rare $200 off, iPhone 15 Pro for $539, 40% off Sport Band, M5 iPad Pro lows, more
Alongside the ongoing all-time lows on some of the more affordable 11-inch M5 iPad Pro models at nearly $200 off, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is also highlighting a rare $200 price drop on this 1TB M4 MacBook Air config. From there, folks not interested in current models can land the most affordable iPhone 15 Pro at $460 off the original list price (deals from $539), the best price to date on Apple’s latest Neon Yellow Sport Band at 40% off, and its official 40W Dynamic Power Adapter at $27. Everything awaits below.
Read MoreTesla claimed first ‘autonomous car delivery’ 8 months ago and never did it again
Eight months ago, Tesla made headlines around the world when it claimed to have completed the “world’s first autonomous delivery of a car”, a Model Y that “drove itself” from Gigafactory Texas to a customer’s home about 30 minutes away. Tesla never did it again. Not once.
Read MoreNintendo’s new My Mario app now live: FREE on iOS, Android, and the eShop
Nintendo unveiled its new My Mario toy and collectible lineup last summer before officially launching it stateside last month. Fast forward today and you’ll now find some of the Nintendo Store exclusive live in its New York and San Francisco storefronts as well as the new and very FREE My Mario app available for download on iOS, Android, and on the eShop.
Read MoreMost affordable current-gen Samsung Galaxy Flip phone now at Amazon low ($330 off list price)
While we anxiously await tomorrow’s official Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold restock and the Galaxy S26 launch next, those looking to land a more affordable Samsung foldable might want to scope out the latest Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE – the 256GB model is $330 off the list price right now.
Read MoreRivian launches new Apple Watch app with vehicle controls, digital key & more [Hands-on]
Just a few weeks after rolling out the Rivian Digital Key update, which helped tremendously with proximity-based features, Rivian has doubled down and is rolling out a new dedicated Apple Watch app. The Apple Watch update was designed as an extension of the Rivian iPhone app, giving you all the most used features right on your wrist. It has customizable quick controls, glanceable vehicle status, and support for digital key functionality (depending on your vehicle generation). I got some early access to the app, so here is what you should know.
Read MoreToday’s best iOS app deals and freebies: 1943 Deadly Desert, Evoland 2, ChronoMon, more
Today’s lineup of the best iOS game and app deals awaits below, including titles like Way of the Hunter Wild Europe, 1943 Deadly Desert, Evoland 2, ChronoMon, Samorost 2, and more. On your way down be sure to check the new Amazon all-time lows on Apple’s M5 iPad Pro at $199 off, the best deal yet on its vibrant Neon Yellow Sport Band, and this 1TB Midnight M4 MacBook Air at a rare $200 off. As for the apps, hit the jump for a closer look.
Read MoreXenoblade Chronicles X Switch 2 Edition launches today, here’s how to score a deal
Nintendo just launched the new Xenoblade Chronicles X Switch 2 Edition on the eShop with a new announcement trailer and an upgrade pack for folks who own the Switch 1 version of the game. The upgrade pack will be live on the eShop today for $4.99 and that means if you can score a deal on the Switch 1 version you can upgrade to the new edition for less than buying the actual Switch 2 version of the game:
- Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (physical, Best Buy) $42 (Reg. $60)
- Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (digital, Amazon) $40 (Reg. $60)
Check out the details on the new Switch 2 Edition and upgrade pack right here, as well as the new Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition announcement trailer.
Read MoreAn upcoming Meta smartwatch probably won’t compete with the Apple Watch
A new report suggests that a Meta smartwatch will launch at some point this year, but it likely won’t compete with the Apple Watch.
Based on previous comments by the company, it may serve as more of an accessory to a future Meta smart glasses product …
Read MoreNintendo releases Xenoblade Chronicles X Switch 2 Edition today with 60fps, 4K visuals, more
Nintendo just revealed the Xenoblade Chronicles X Switch 2 Edition launch trailer on its official YouTube channel and via the Nintendo Today! app. The digital version of the game is available today.
Read MoreTesla admits it still needs drivers and remote operators — then argues that’s better than Waymo
Tesla filed new comments with the California Public Utilities Commission that amount to a quiet admission: its “Robotaxi” service still relies on both in-car human drivers and domestic remote operators to function. Rather than downplaying these dependencies, Tesla leans into them — arguing that its multi-layered human supervision model is more reliable than Waymo’s fully driverless system, pointing to the December 2025 San Francisco blackout as proof.
The filing, submitted February 13 in CPUC Rulemaking 25-08-013, reveals the massive operational gap between what Tesla calls a “Robotaxi” and what Waymo actually operates as one.
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