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One of the greatest things Netflix has ever done is produce the Fear Street trilogy. Pulling inspiration from R.L. Stine's seminal Fear Street novels, director Leigh Janiak's triptych slasher transported horror lovers back to 1994, then 1978, and finally 1666, for a winding tale of witchcraft and sapphic love. Now, the torch has been passed to Matt Palmer (Calibre), as he helms Fear Street: Prom Queen. Can it live up to Janiak's sensational slasher trilogy? This teaser gives us a taste of what t

It's so hard to make sense of money. One second, you're intent on saving; the next, you've somehow blown through an entire paycheck. The internet's chock full of folks offering financial advice. And the information can be helpful. It can also be dangerous since not everyone has your best interests in mind. The best advice about financial advice is to be careful who you trust. Mashable previously listed some of the savvy TikTok finance accounts that appear to have their audience's best interests

More than 20 Department of Government Efficiency ("DOGE") employees resigned Tuesday (Feb. 25), saying they would no longer aid in leader Elon Musk's technological overhaul of federal services. The group — made up of technologists previously employed at digital giants like Google and Amazon — comprised about one-third of the U.S. Digital Service, the government office subsumed and rebranded as DOGE by Musk following President Donald Trump's instatement. Musk previously fired around 4

Google’s Pixel 9a just got hit with a major leak, and this time, it’s a full-on hands-on video. The yet-to-be-announced phone reportedly made an early appearance, showcasing its familiar minimalist design — but with a build that leans more budget than premium, according to 9to5Google.Google’s A-series Pixel phones have always been about balancing cost savings with flagship-tier features, but the Pixel 9a might take a slightly different approach. If the latest leaks hold u

SPEND $25, SAVE $5: Through 3 a.m. ET (12 a.m. PT) on Feb. 25, you can save $5 when you spend $25 on over 4,000 eligible paperback and hardcover books at Target.Opens in a new windowCredit: Red Tower Books / Entangled PublishingSpend $25 on books, save $5Shop NowE-book deals are popping up pretty much every week these days. But if physical page turning is what really gets your dopamine dopamine-ing, Target's current book sale is about to do a real number on your 2025 reading list — an

As the US and China pursue dominance in the global technology race, concerns are mounting among European founders that the region’s entrenched bureaucracy is impeding its capacity for innovation and growth. The EU is going “overboard on tech regulation,” said Job van der Voort, CEO and founder of Remote, an HR tech company valued at over $3bn. “It’s stifling innovation and it’s a massive risk for Europe.” Van der Voort told TNW that many business leader

TL;DR: Enjoy a lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons for just A$235 (reg. A$470).Anyone interested in learning to play the piano should take a closer look at Skoove. This app is more like your personal piano coach. Using cutting-edge AI technology, Skoove listens to the notes you play and offers real-time feedback to help you improve. A lifetime subscription is on sale for just A$235 (reg. A$470).The lessons are tailored to your pace and skill level, ensuring a customized experie

SAVE $79.01: The Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ (Mango Yellow) is on sale for just $69.99 at Woot, down from the normal price of $149. That's a 53% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: NespressoNespresso Vertuo Pop+ (Mango Yellow)$69.99 at Woot $149.00 Save $79.01Get DealMorning coffee is serious business for some of us. We go to bed thrilled that the hours until coffee are dwindling. Many coffee-lovers are incredibly picky about how they like their brew, and rightfully so. But sometimes it pays off to

SAVE UP TO 30%: Through Feb. 27, Southwest Airlines is running a Splash Sale where travelers can save up to 30% on base fares for select domestic and international flights with code 30SPLASH.Opens in a new windowCredit: SouthwestSave up to 30% on select Southwest flightswith code 30SPLASHGet DealLooking to get away this spring? Thanks to Southwest's Splash Sale, your travel plans just got up to 30% more affordable.From Feb. 25 through Feb. 27, travelers can use the code 30SPLASH to knock up to 3

GET $300 OFF: As of Feb. 25th, the Asus ROG Strix G16 (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, Intel Core i7-13650HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Gaming Laptop is on sale for $1,099.99, saving you 21%, or $300.Opens in a new windowCredit: AsusAsus ROG Strix G16 (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, Intel Core i7-13650HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Gaming Laptop$1,099.99 at Amazon $1,399.99 Save $300.00Get DealIf you're eyeing a new gaming laptop, this Amazon deal is a good excuse to buy. Gaming laptops are built for performance, with incl

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LinkedIn — the platform where your boss humblebrags about "leading with empathy" while denying your raise — is doubling down on its casual games suite.SEE ALSO:LinkedIn and dating apps are failing users in the same ways
The app is rolling out a games widget that puts word and logic puzzles just a tap away from your home screen. The games widget launched in May 2024, but this update makes them easier to access without opening the app. Competing with viral puzzles like The New York Tim

SAVE $120: As of Feb. 25, get the Nebula Capsule 3 GTV Projector for $379.99, down from its usual price of $499.99, at Amazon. That's a discount of 24%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonNebula Capsule 3 GTV Projector$379.99 at Amazon $499.99 Save $120.00Get DealYou can enjoy your favorite shows and movies wherever you want with a projector. That makes it fun to plan movie nights under the stars, and much easier to go to someone's house and enjoy those things together when there isn't a great T

Liars, beware — we've got our first look at Poker Face Season 2.On Tuesday, Peacock dropped new images for the upcoming season of Rian Johnson's Emmy-winning series, with Natasha Lyonne's lie-detecting Charlie Cale back to weed out the con artists and murderers. Plus, we're looking at a spring release date.This 12-episode season promises another journey across America for its murder-of-the-week format, with Lyonne's detector of deception hitting the road again to undo every hoax, sham, and

In Paradise, the world ends not with a bang, but with many loosely related bangs all happening at once. A supervolcano, a megatsunami, nuclear war — the show even throws an earthquake in there for good measure. SEE ALSO:'Paradise's big twist is exactly why you need to watch it: Review
The more is more approach is par for the course for Paradise, a series whose first episode opens with the murder of U.S. President Cal Bradford (James Marsden) and ends with the bonkers reveal that the show i

One of the big problems with early foldable phones was how bulky they were, but we've come a long way since then.As an example, Samsung is apparently working to make its next flagship foldable the thinnest one it's ever built. According to a joint leak including device renders from Android Headlines and Onleaks, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 will be just 4.5mm thick when unfolded, and 9.5mm when folded up. That'd make it a full millimeter thinner than the Galaxy Z Fold 6, which would be a h

You's Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) is back for one last ride — and according to the Season 5 teaser above, he's "the luckiest guy in New York."The whole teaser is full of Joe's trademark creepy monologue as he and his (very rich) partner Kate (Charlotte Ritchie) prepare for what looks like a fancy night out."Love tests us. I've been tested more than most. This is the last time," Joe thinks to himself. He then turns to waxing poetic about Kate, thinking, "You opened doors for me I could have

Nicole Kidman (Babygirl) finds herself at the heart of an unsettling mystery in the trailer for Holland.Directed by Mimi Cave (Fresh), Holland introduces us to teacher Nancy Vandergroot (Kidman), who lives an idyllic life alongside her well-respected husband (Matthew Macfadyen) and son (Jude Hill) in the town of Holland, Michigan. The trailer starts with a picture-perfect portrait of the neighborhood, complete with rolling tulip fields, clog dances, and picturesque windmills. But things take a s

SAVE $50: The 16-inch Asus ZenScreen portable monitor is on sale at Amazon for just $99, down from the usual price of $149. That's a 34% discount and the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.Opens in a new windowCredit: AsusAsus ZenScreen portable monitor (16 inch, kickstand)$99.00 at Amazon $149.00 Save $50.00Get DealWorking from home or the cafe with a tiny laptop? We're all in agreement this isn't the best setup, but the freedom of working outside of the office is pretty great for many people. If

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GET $60 OFF: As of Feb. 25th, the Corsair M75 Wireless Lightweight RGB Gaming Mouse is on sale for $69.99, saving you 47% or $60. Opens in a new windowCredit: CorsairCorsair M75 Wireless Lightweight RGB Gaming Mouse$69.99 at Best Buy $129.99 Save $60.00Get DealA gaming mouse is the tool that keeps you in control of the action. A top-tier performance mouse provides the edge in fierce competition.The Corsair M75 Wireless Lightweight RGB Gaming Mouse is currently on sale at Best Buy for $69.99, get

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Feb. 25:OUR TOP PICKApple AirTags (4-pack)$67.99(save $31.01)Get DealBEST SMART HOME DEALEufy Video Smart Lock$167.99(save $112)Get DealBEST AIRTAG ALTERNATIVE DEALTile Mate (4-pack)$55.99(save $24)Get DealBEST TABLET DEALLenovo Tab Plus$239.99(save $65)Get Deal
The deals are a bit slim this week, but that doesn't mean they're non-existent. We did a little bit of extra digging at Amazon to pull out a handful of discounts on top brands — like

SAVE $300: As of Feb. 25, get the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL at Amazon for $799, down from its usual price of $1,099. That's a 27% discount and the lowest price we've seen. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL$799.00 at Amazon $1,099.99 Save $300.99Get DealIf you're tired of your current smartphone, it might be time to make the jump to something new. You've got options. You don't have to spend over $1,000 for a great new phone that you'll love using. Especially not today, when you

SAVE $120: Get the Dyson V8 vacuum for just $349.99, down from $469.99. That saves you $120 for 26% off — the vacuum's lowest price of 2025.Opens in a new windowCredit: DysonDyson V8 vacuum$349.99 at Amazon $469.99 Save $120.00Get DealAs we inch closer to warmer weather, it's time for a home refresh. As you prepare for spring cleaning, you need the right tools. After trudging in salt and sand to your home all winter long, your floors are in need of some TLC, and a good vacuum helps you suc

GET $40 OFF: As of Feb. 25th, the Bella Pro 4-Qt. Air Fryer is on sale for $29.99 at Best Buy, saving you 57% or $40. Opens in a new windowCredit: BellaBella Pro 4-Qt. Air Fryer$29.99 at Best Buy $69.99 Save $40.00Get DealAir fryers are the small appliance of the 2020s. Frying without copious amounts of oil, they'll crisp fries like a restaurant kitchen and quick cook veggies or meats. Currently, the Bella Pro 4-Qt. Air Fryer is on sale at Best Buy for $29.99, get it now and save $40, or 57%.SEE

SAVE $31.01: A 4-pack of Apple AirTags is on sale at Amazon for just $67.99, down from the usual price of $99. That's a 31% discount — and the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple AirTag (4-pack)$67.99 at Amazon $99.00 Save $31.01Get DealSpring and summer are on their way, which means it's time to book those flights and pack your bags. Just don't forget to pack one tiny essential: a Bluetooth tracker for your luggage (and carry-on and purse and dog, etc.

Adobe has rolled out two new Firefly plans at early-access pricing that creative professionals of all abilities will definitely want to check out. Both the new Adobe Firefly Standard and Firefly Pro plans give users unlimited access to Firefly imaging and vector features like Text to Image and Generative Fill, plus a tiered capacity for Firefly’s all-new premium video and audio features.In a nutshell, Firefly’s newest AI capabilities let you turn your text prompts or still image

Elon Musk wants federal workers to tell him what they've been doing recently via email or risk losing their jobs, and his request has resulted in some inevitable trolling. In the Late Show video above, Stephen Colbert gets gleefully in on the action."Now obviously the only proper email response to that is: 'What did I do last week? 1. Your mom. 2. Your mom. 3. Your mom. 4. Your mom. and 5. Your mom.'" says Colbert. "But please don't do that, because you know Elon Musk is going to use AI to scree

Two European sports tech startups are heading to the US for an R&D programme run by media giant Comcast. Ireland’s Orreco will cross the Atlantic with a trove of athletic performance software, while Iceland’s Oz Sports will bring an AI-driven camera system. On arrival, the duo will join Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech, a six-month accelerator.  During the programme, the companies will tap into expertise from various industry leaders. Among them are Comcast broadcasting netw

Australia vs. South Africa has been abandoned due to rain.TL;DR: Live stream Australia vs. South Africa in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy has been absolutely electric so far, with India and New Zealand making a big impression in Group A. The other group is still taking shape, but Australia and South Africa both made strong starts with victories over England and Afghanistan respectively. Now Australia and South Afric

SAVE OVER $20: As of Feb. 25, the Soundcore V20i open-ear headphones are on sale for $28.49 at Amazon. That's 43% off their list price of $49.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: SoundcoreSoundcore V20i by Anker Open-Ear Headphones$28.49 at Amazon $49.99 Save $21.50Get DealWhen looking for new headphones and earbuds, sometimes you just want a reliable pair to get you through the day that won't make a massive dent in your wallet to purchase. If that's what you're currently after, Amazon's offering a n