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Last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts don’t have to be bad, or impersonal, or something you found in the bargain bit at CVS. Maybe you’ve just been doing a bit of unconscious research this whole time so you could find the absolutely perfect gift this year. (Yeah, that’s it.) If you waited until the last minute to find a gift for your loved one this Valentine’s Day, then rest assured that you still have plenty of options for a thoughtful gift. Thanks in large part to spe

OpenAI will ship GPT-5 in a matter of months and streamline its AI models into more unified products, said CEO Sam Altman in an update on Feb. 12. "We want to do a better job of sharing our intended roadmap, and a much better job simplifying our product offerings," said Altman in an X post introducing several updates about the company's GPT and o series. Specifically, Altman says the company plans to launch GPT-4.5 as its "last non-chain-of-thought model" and integrate its latest o3 reasoning mo

Apple TV+ and Apple TV are among those services you associate with Apple devices alone, but that changes today. Apple just announced that the Apple TV app, as well as the Apple TV+ streaming subscription and MLS Season Pass content, are now available natively on Android. To try it out, download and install the Apple TV app on Google Play on your device and sign up to start watching. If you don't have an Apple TV subscription, you don't have to commit right away, as Apple offers a 7-day free tria

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Do you use 1Password, LastPass, NordPass, or any other password manager? You're not alone. According to a 2023 Security.org study, roughly one in three people use a password manager to secure their login information. Password managers make logging in to your apps, social media accounts, and other online services easy.They're also increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals.According to a new report from cybersecurity firm Picus Security, cyberattacks on password m

Google has fixed a security flaw that exposed the email addresses of YouTube users, a potentially massive privacy breach.Google — which owns YouTube — has confirmed that the vulnerabilities discovered by cybersecurity researchers, who go by Brutecat and Nathan, have been addressed, according to a report in BleepingComputer. Aside from the breach of privacy that would've affected all YouTube accounts, many YouTubers like controversial content creators, investigators, whistleblowers, a

Amazon is about to announce some new devices, but the software inside the devices might be the star of the show.The e-commerce company sent press invites to an event on Feb. 26 hosted by SVP Panos Panay and Amazon's Devices & Services team for some big announcements. The event, which starts at 10 a.m. ET that day (but won't be livestreamed) seems like it should focus on hardware, right? Well, yes and no. Let's dig into it.SEE ALSO:The 10 best Amazon Echo devices for a smarter home
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SAVE 48%: The original Powerbeats Pro earbuds are on sale at Best Buy for $129.99, down from the MSRP of $249.95. That's a savings of $119.96.Opens in a new windowCredit: ApplePowerbeats Pro$129.99 at Best Buy $249.95 Save $119.96Get DealWe won't lie when we say the recently-launched Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds seem pretty awesome. The original Powerbeats Pro were impressive, and this second iteration brings a few new features to the party that we're jazzed about. But if you're looking for a great

SAVE $50: As of Feb. 12, get the Google Pixel Watch 3 for $349.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $399.99. That's a discount of 13%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonGoogle Pixel Watch 3$349.99 at Amazon $399.99 Save $50.00Get DealSmartwatches can make several aspects of everyday life easier. They can help you keep in touch with your friends and family, make paying for items a cinch, and track your workouts, sleep, and even stress. If you haven't yet opted for one that works for you, t

Captain America: Brave New World is a perfect example of studio math gone wrong. On paper, the 35th MCU entry should be a sure-fire winner. First off, it's part of a long-running and successful movie and TV franchise that seems unstoppable. At its center is the dynamic Anthony Mackie, whose charmingly cocky Sam Wilson hero-lands into the role of Captain America, bringing with him some flashy upgraded gear like working wings made of Vibranium, courtesy of Wakanda. Then, to add some old-schoo

If you've spent time scrolling on TikTok lately, you've probably noticed a new trend: getting coffee with your younger self.The trend is usually text that says something to the effect of "I met my younger self for coffee, and this is how I've evolved" overlayed on top of a video or photo of a creator. SEE ALSO:As TikTok faces a ban, creators brace for an uncertain future
Take, for instance, this TikTok video from Giuli, or @puffy817, with more than 3.4 million views and 334,000 likes. It's a sho

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TL;DR: Live stream Feyenoord vs. AC Milan in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Eight teams are meeting in the Champions League playoff round, with a place in the last 16 up for grabs. There are a number of interesting matchups at this stage, including Feyenoord vs. AC Milan. These teams had similar records in the group stage, but which side will gain the advantage in the first leg of this contest?I

TL;DR: Live stream Celtic vs. Bayern Munich in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.After eight tough group-stage fixtures, Celtic secured a place in the Champions League playoff round. And their reward for a decent showing? Bayern Munich. Sometimes, life isn't fair.The sides will meet in a two-legged matchup, with a place in the last 16 up for grabs. If you want to watch Celtic vs. Bayern Munich in the

SAVE $100: As of Feb. 12, you can get $100 off the Dyson Airwrap multi-styler ($499.99) or the Supersonic Nural hair dryer ($399.99) in strawberry bronze/blush pink. Plus, the gorgeous red velvet/gold special edition Airwrap i.d. just landed.Opens in a new windowCredit: Dyson Dyson Airwrap i.d. (red velvet/gold) $599.99 at DysonShop NowDyson is celebrating Valentine’s Day early by giving shoppers $100 off select hairstyling tools, including the Airwrap multi-styler and the Supersonic Nural

The Wheel of Time's full Season 3 trailer is chock-full of fantasy goodness. A massive magical fight between the Aes Sedai in the White Tower! More looks at the Forsaken, like Lanfear (Natasha O'Keeffe) and Moghedien (Laia Costa)! Trolloc armies!SEE ALSO:'The Wheel of Time' Season 3 teaser hints at a major character death
But that's not all the trailer has cooking. The brunt of it focuses on Rand's (Josha Stradowski) journey to the Aiel Waste alongside Moiraine (Rosamund Pike, Saltburn), Egwene

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BOOK ONE-WAY FLIGHTS AS LOW AS $25: Celebrate JetBlue's 25th birthday with sale prices that dip as low as $25 for a one-way flight. Book before 11:59 p.m. ET tonight (Feb. 12) for travel dates ranging from Feb. 25 through June 11. Exceptions include traveling on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as well as dates between April 10-29.Opens in a new windowCredit: JetBlueJetBlue 25th birthday saleFlights as low as $25 each wayGet DealBirthday celebrations are the best. There's cake, confetti, present

Parents and educators have a new tool in the fight against online exploitation. Meta announced Tuesday the launch of curriculum designed to help middle schoolers spot and avoid online exploitation, including a technique commonly known as sextortion. Victims of such exploitation often believe they are messaging with another teen and eventually share a graphic or explicit image of themselves. The person then threatens to make the picture public unless the victim pays them. SEE ALSO:Parents need to

EGOT winner Viola Davis (The Woman King, Fences) steps into the U.S. presidency in G20, an upcoming thriller directed by Patricia Riggen.SEE ALSO:2025 movie preview: All the films you'll want to know about
Davis plays President Danielle Sutton, a veteran on her way to the G20 Summit with her husband (Anthony Anderson, Black-ish) and two children (Marsai Martin and Christopher Farrar). But the summit goes horribly awry when terrorists led by the menacing Rutledge (The Boys' Antony Starr) take ove

The United States is divided politically, but how about by fetish preference?SEE ALSO:What the Supreme Court hearing about age verification could mean for you
As it turns out, we're pretty divided on that, too. Adult video site Clips4Sale has gathered the most-searched-for fetishes in each state in its "United States of Fetish." While some are growing in popularity across the land, others are one-state wonders.Credit: Clips4Sale
Vore (the desire to be wholly consumed) and giantess fetishes domin

TL;DR: Live stream Memphis Grizzlies vs. LA Clippers in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.The Memphis Grizzlies head to Intuit Dome to face the LA Clippers in a Western Conference matchup. The Grizzlies are 35-17, which puts the team in second place. The Clippers are 29-23, which puts the team in sixth place.The Grizzlies have won four of their last five games, but are coming off a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Clippers have lost three of their last five games, but are coming

TL;DR: Live stream Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.The Los Angeles Lakers head to Delta Center to face the Utah Jazz in a Western Conference matchup. The Lakers are 32-19, which puts the team in fourth place. The Jazz are 12-40, which puts the team in 14th place. The Lakers have won six games in a row, including a win over the Utah Jazz on Monday, which gave the city their first taste of the newest Laker: Luka Doncic. The Jazz have lost four of th

TL;DR: Live stream Golden State Warriors vs. Dallas Mavericks in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.The Golden State Warriors head to American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference matchup. The Warriors are 27-26, which puts the team in 10th place. The Mavs are 28-26, which puts the team in eighth place.The Warriors have won three of their last five games, and are coming off back-to-back wins over the Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls. The Mavs have lost

TL;DR: Live stream Phoenix Suns vs. Houston Rockets in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.The Phoenix Suns head to Toyota Center to face the Houston Rockets in a Western Conference matchup. The Suns are 26-26, which puts the team in 11th place. The Rockets are 33-20, which puts the team in fifth place.The Suns have lost four of their last five games, and are coming off a loss to the Denver Nuggets. The Rockets have also lost four of their last five games, but are coming off a win over

TL;DR: Live stream Miami Heat vs. Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.The Miami Heat head to Paycom Center to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a non-conference matchup. The Heat are 25-26, which puts the team in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. The Thunder are 43-9, which puts the team atop the Western Conference and vying for the best record in the league.The Heat have lost three of their last five games, and are coming off back-to-back losses to the B