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February has been a turbulent month for DJI. The Chinese tech giant, best known for making drones, escalated its fight against the U.S. drone ban by suing the FCC. Then the internet erupted over an entirely different DJI device: The Romo robot vacuum. Thousands of Romo vacuums and their live cameras worldwide were reportedly hacked — and not by an evil mastermind sitting in a room surrounded by screens, but by a guy trying to get his PS5 controller to control his robot vacuum.Sammy Azdoufa

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OpenAI is speaking out about changes and overhauls coming to its safety protocols and communications with law enforcement after a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, that left nine dead, including the shooter, earlier this month.The perpetrator of the shooting had their ChatGPT account suspended in June 2025 after OpenAI detected content from the user that presented "an indication of potential real-world violence." OpenAI banned the user and considered alerting authorities.

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FREE BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on Feb. 28. Indulge in the Darkness, hosted by The Book Club Fest, is offering free dark romance books for your e-reader.Another Stuff Your Kindle Day is dropping, merely days after the Sapphic Shelf Explosion. We're certainly not complaining. It's very much a case of "the more the merrier" with Stuff Your Kindle Day. We're always greedy for more.Indulge in the Darkness, hosted by The Book Club Fest, is offering participants the chance to

NASA will trade the Artemis mission that was expected to land astronauts on the moon for a new plan intended to increase launch frequency of the agency's mega rocket.At a news briefing on Friday, NASA administrator Jared Isaacman described a vast overhaul to the moon-to-Mars program. The changes scrap the Artemis III lunar landing and instead make it a flight in low-Earth orbit for a crew to practice meeting up with either the SpaceX or Blue Origin-built lunar landers — or, perhaps, both.&

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Pokémon Day is here!On this day, 30 years ago, the original Pokémon games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, were first released in Japan. SEE ALSO:Warning: The Gen 10 Pokémon starters will give you major cute aggression
And today, Feb. 27, 2026, The Pokémon Company held a special event broadcast on its YouTube channel to share some news and updates regarding upcoming Pokémon games and products.Here's everything you need to know about what was a

TL;DR: As of Feb. 27, Amazon has the Pokémon TCG: Pokémon Day 2026 Collection in stock for $38.95, but you can currently snag it for a few bucks cheaper at TCGplayer.Opens in a new windowCredit: Pokémon StorePokémon TCG: Pokémon Day 2026 Collection$38.95 at Amazon  Shop Now Opens in a new windowCredit: Pokémon StorePokémon TCG: Pokémon Day 2026 Collection$25.49 at TCGPlayer  Shop NowIt's Pokémon Day, which means you're prob

SAVE $269: As of Feb. 27, the Anker Solix C800x portable power station is on sale for just $379.99 at Amazon. That's over 40% off its list price of $649.Opens in a new windowCredit: AnkerAnker Solix C800x portable power station$379.99 at Amazon $649 Save $269.01 Get DealThere may still be snow on the ground outside, but spring is only a few short weeks away. That means camping season is just around the corner. You can prepare yourself for those off-grid adventures to come by snagging a port

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box is being sold for $119.99 at Amazon — marking the lowest-ever price for the expansion’s newly released ETB.Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyPokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box$119.99 at Amazon  Shop NowGetting the latest ETB in the Pokémon trading card game is as challenging as it’s ever been, but Amazon is currently the best of the

Three hot new bombshells have entered the Pokémon villa. During its 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents livestream, The Pokémon Company officially unveiled two new paired games, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, the franchise's 10th mainline generation. Within minutes of the reveal, the online conversation swerved hard in one direction: the adorable starters.SEE ALSO:10 of the weirdest little freaks in Pokémon history
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SAVE $59: As of Feb. 27, get the Soundcore Work, a pocket-sized translator and transcription tool, for just $99.95. That takes 37% off its list price of $159, saving you $59.05.Opens in a new windowCredit: SoundcoreSoundcore Work$99.95 at Amazon $159 Save $59.05 Get DealBeing a reporter fills my days with fast-paced work, spotting trends, tracking new product releases, and testing the latest tech. Perhaps my favorite part of the job is when I get to talk to people, getting background or int

SAVE 20%: As of Feb. 27, you can get the Asus ROG Strix 34-inch ultrawide OLED HDR gaming monitor (XG34WCDG) for $797.35, down from $999, at Amazon. That's a 20% discount or $201.65 savings. It's also a new record-low price! ASUS ROG Strix 34-inch ultrawide OLED HDR gaming monitor (XG34WCDG) $797.35 at Amazon $999 Save $201.65 Get Deal at Amazon
Dropping a thousand dollars on an OLED monitor only to ruin it with screen burn-in a year later is a very real, very valid fear. But Asus built a s

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So you've decided it's time to upgrade your crappy old TV. While we're not traditionally in the best season for great deals, I've found a few options to make your upgrade process a bit easier on your bank account. With new TVs announced at CES 2026 making

SAVE 29%: As of Feb. 27, you can get the 65-inch Samsung The Frame Pro LED Smart TV (LS03FW, 2025) for $1,497.99, down from $2,097.99, at Amazon. That's a 29% discount or $600 savings. It's also the lowest price we've tracked to date!65-inch Samsung The Frame Pro LED Smart TV (LS03FW, 2025) $1,497.99 at Amazon $2,097.99 Save $600.00 Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Best Buy
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TL;DR: Best Buy is running free Pokémon Trade and Play events on Feb. 28 (12-2 p.m. local time). Participants can score free packs, trade cards, and shop exclusive collections.We've made a lot of noise about Pokémon's 30th birthday celebrations, and so has the rest of the world. We've seen genuine excitement over new Pokémon TCG releases, the first-ever Lego Pokémon sets, and the return of nostalgic Pokémon games, and it feels like there's more to come from thi

SAVE $400: As of Feb. 27, get the brand new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with 512GB of storage for just $1,299.99, plus receive a $200 Amazon gift card. That saves you $200 off its list price, plus gives you $200 to spend at Amazon totally free.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (512GB) and Amazon gift card bundle$1,299.99 at Amazon $1,699.99 Save $400 Get DealOn Feb. 25 at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, the brand debuted its newest S Series smartphone: the S26. With its arri

TL;DR: The Nintendo eShop has dropped the digital versions of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Nintendo Switch — buy now for $19.99.Where to buy Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Nintendo Switch:Pokémon FireRed Pokémon FireRed Version (Nintendo Switch)$19.99 at NintendoShop NowPokémon LeafGreenPokémon LeafGreen Version (Nintendo Switch)$19.99 at NintendoShop Now
The Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary, coinciding with the release dat

TL;DR: Live stream England vs. New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The 2026 T20 World Cup semi finals are fast approaching. England didn't look particularly impressive in the initial group stage, but they've bounced back with wins over Pakistan and Sri Lanka. New Zealand are still unbeaten in this group but their match with Pakistan was abandoned due to rain — that could prove crucial a

It has been such a busy start to the year for Pokémon. We've been inundated with new Pokémon TCG releases, we've seen the launch of the first-ever Lego Pokémon sets, and we've prepared for nostalgic Pokémon games to make a return. Has Pokémon got anything left to give us? There's only one way to find out.The Pokémon Presents video presentation is set to take place on Pokémon Day, providing all the latest Pokémon news. These presentations te

For over 30 years, Matthew Lillard has been bringing his signature verve to horror movies, including Scream, Thirteen Ghosts, Five Nights at Freddy's, and a wide array of silly, spooky Scooby Doo movies. But now he's back where it all began, returning to the Ghostface-fronted franchise with Scream 7. Since his casting was announced, Scream fans have been debating how Lillard will come back. Will he reprise the role of Stu Macher, one-half of Scream's original killer duo, opposite Billy Loomis (S

Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie is hosting SNL this Saturday, and in the clip above he takes on the time-honored tradition of filming a series of increasingly silly promo videos with a cast member (in this case Sarah Sherman) and the musical guest (Mumford & Sons).There are an unsurprisingly large number of jokes about Heated Rivalry from Sherman, capped off by a bit in which the two pretend to make out with each other — and the entirety of Mumford & Sons get involved too.Elsewhere

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Another major event in the awards season circuit is upon us: the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The SAG Awards — now simply called The Actor Awards in 2026 — exclusively honor outstanding acting performances in movies and television from the previous calendar year. They also can give us some insight into what to expect at the Oscars. The best Netflix deals at a glance:BEST FOR T-MOBILE CUSTOMERSNetflix Standard (with ads)Free for those on select plans (see details below)(save $7.99

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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you sometimes feel faint. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. 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 SEE ALSO:NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 27, 2026
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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you tend to overdo it.Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phras

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're disloyal.Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. 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 th

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet Journey Together Booster Bundle is down to $34.97 at Amazon. That's the best-ever price at Amazon.Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyPokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet Journey Together Booster Bundle$34.97 at Amazon $59.99 Save $25.02 Shop NowPokémon Day 2026 is already in full swing. We've got the much-anticipated Lego sets going live, Pokémon Presents giving us a peek at what's to come, and a bunch of lim

The ratings for Donald Trump's State of the Union address are out, and it looks like the public found it just as long and rambly as the late night hosts did."The Nielsen ratings for he speech are in, and Trump's talk-a-thon saw an 11 percent decrease from last year. Donald Trump is really dragging down broadcast television. I mean, if I were CBS I'd cancel him," says Stephen Colbert in the Late Show clip above, winking directly at the camera."But you know linear television is doomed, and everyon

Hillary Clinton spent six hours answering questions about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday after being compelled to testify, and Jimmy Kimmel has thoughts.In the clip above the host shared Clinton's statement, in which the former Secretary of State suggested the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform "ask [Donald Trump] directly under oath about the tens of thousands of times he shows up in the Epstein files.""I do want to say, in defence of the president that is not

Donald Trump comes up a lot in the Epstein files, but an investigation by NPR reported that the Department of Justice withheld documents mentioning his name in relation to allegations that he sexually abused a minor.The revelation has not only dominated headlines but late night show monologues, including The Daily Show, on which host Desi Lydic reacted to the allegedly missing files."Huh, that's strange. Trump's DOJ did that?" Lydic said. "The same DOJ that promised to release the Epstein files

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SAVE $70: As of Feb. 27, the Jackery Explorer 300 is on sale for $189 at Amazon. That's a 27% saving on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: JackeryJackery Explorer 300$189 at Amazon $259 Save $70 Get DealIf you long for camping season (and better weather), why not pass the time by upgrading your kit? If you've ever toyed with the idea of adding a portable power station to your lineup of equipment, there couldn't be a better time to invest. As of Feb. 27, the Jackery Explorer 300 is