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Best Apple Deal

An Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm)


Best Headphone Deal

Apple AirPods 4

$99
(Save $30)

A pair of Apple AirPods 4




Best Streaming Deal

Starz

$2.99/month for 3 months
((save $8/month))

Starz logo


Best Mattress Deal

A DreamCloud Premier Hybrid Mattress

Presidents' Day is upon us and while it means a three day weekend, it also means one of the first big sale events of the year. Presidents' Day, which falls on Monday, Feb. 16, is already bringing the savings. All our favorite retailers — Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart — have launched sales, bringing major savings to headphones, laptops, and much more.

The real darlings of Presidents' Day are mattresses and TVs. The savings on both are abundant, including savings up to 50% off a Mashable Choice mattress. So if you're ready to shop this weekend, we've rounded up all of the best deals across retailers and categories, finding you the best savings available over Presidents' Day weekend.

Best Apple deal

Why we like it

The Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) is down to $299 right now. That’s a $100 discount, which isn't too shabby for a deal this early in the year. It's the lowest price we’ve tracked on this model (according to CamelCamelCamel, it last hit this price on Dec. 30, 2025).

The Series 11 is a Mashable Choice Award winner that features advanced health tracking, up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge (normal use), and a more durable exterior that’s 2x more scratch-resistant than the previous generation.

More Apple deals

AirPods

  • Apple AirPods 4 — $99 $129 (save $30)

  • Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $139.99 $179 (save $39.01)

  • Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $209.99 $249 (save $39.01)

  • Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $449 $549 (save $100)

Apple Watches

  • Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS, 44mm) — $159 $279 (save $120)

  • Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) — $219 $249 (save $30)

  • Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + cellular, 40mm) — $269 $299 (save $30)

  • Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + Cellular, 42mm) — $299 $499 (save $200)

  • Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 46mm) — $329 $359 (save $30)

  • Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) — $299 $399 (save $100)

  • Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) — $399 $499 (save $100)

  • Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS+Cellular, 49mm) — $549 $799 (save $250)

iPads

  • Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16 chip, WiFi, 256GB) — $299 $349 (save $50)

  • Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) — $399 $499 (save $100)

  • Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $489.99 $599 (save $109.01)

  • Apple iPad Mini, 8.3-inch (A17 Pro, WiFi, 256GB) — $499 $599 (save $100)

  • Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 256GB) — $589.99 $699 (save $109.01)

  • Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $679.99 $799 (save $119.01)

  • Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi + Cellular, 128GB) — $689 $749 (save $60)

  • Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $899 $999 (save $100)

  • Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $942 $999 (save $57)

  • Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,099 $1,199 (save $10

  • Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,199 $1,299 (save $100)

MacBooks

  • Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $849 $999 (save $150)

  • Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,199 (save $150)

  • Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,249 $1,399 (save $150)

  • Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,249.99 $1,399 (save $149.01)

  • Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,449 $1,599 (save $150)

  • Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,599 $1,799 (save $200)

  • Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,799 $1,999 (save $200)

  • Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,249 $2,499 (save $250)

  • Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max, 48GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,599 $2,899 (save $300)

  • Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,899 $3,199 (save $300)

Macs

  • Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $549 $599 (save $50)

  • Apple iMac, 24-inch (M4 chip with 8-core CPU and GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,149 $1,299 (save $150)

  • Apple iMac, 24-inch (M4 chip with 10-core CPU and GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,349 $1,499 (save $150)

AirTags

  • Apple AirTag (1st Gen), 4-pack — $64 $99 (save $35)

Apple Pencils

  • Apple Pencil (USB-C) — $69 $79 (save $10)

  • Apple Pencil Pro — $94.99 $129 (save $34.01)

iPhone cases and accessories

  • Apple iPhone Air Bumper — $17.72 $39 (save $21.28)

  • Apple Crossbody Strap — $29.74 $59 (save $29.26)

  • Apple iPhone Air Case with MagSafe — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01)

  • Apple iPhone 17 Pro Clear Case with MagSafe — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01)

  • Apple iPhone 17 Pro Silicone Case with MagSafe — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01)

  • Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Clear Case with MagSafe — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01)

  • Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Silicone Case with MagSafe — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01)

  • Apple iPhone 17 Pro TechWoven Case with MagSafe — $49.99 $59 (save $9.01)

  • Apple iPhone FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe — $50.99 $59 (save $8.01)

  • Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery ​​​​​​​— $79 $99 (save $20)

Apple chargers, charging cables, and adapters

  • Apple 60W USB-C to USB-C Woven Charge Cable (1 m) — $14.99 $19 (save $4.01)

  • Apple 20W USB-C Compact Power Adapter — $13.30 $19 (save $5.70)

  • Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable (1 m) — $13.47 $19 (save $5.53)

  • Apple 240W USB-C to USB-C Woven Charge Cable (2 m) — $18 $29 (save 11)

  • Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max — $27.30 $39 (save $11.70)

  • Apple MagSafe Charger (1 m) – $34.99 $39 (save $4.01)

  • Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter — $39 $59 (save $20)

Best headphones deal


A pair of Apple AirPods 4

Credit: Apple

$99
at Amazon and Walmart

$129
Save $30

Why we like it

The non-ANC AirPods are some of our top budget earbuds. They connect seamlessly with iPhones, sound great, and last for up to five hours at a time. (Their included charging case offers up to 30 total hours of juice.) Amazon and Walmart both have them on sale for $99, or 23% off. They're 99 cents pricier at Best Buy.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple AirPods 4.

More headphones and earbuds deals

  • JLab Go Air Pop earbuds — $19.99 $29.38 (save $9.39)

  • JLab Flex Open earbuds — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)

  • JBL Tune 245NC — $59.95 $179.99 (save $50)

  • Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 — $129.99 $179.99 (save $50)

  • Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones — $129.99 $199.95 (save $70)

  • Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $139.99 $179 (save $39.01)

  • Bose QuietComfort earbuds — $149 $179 (save $30)

  • Shokz OpenDots One — $169.99 $199.99 (save $30)

  • Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)

  • Sony WH-1000XM5 — $298 $398 (save $100)

  • Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $449 $549 (save $100)

Best laptop deal


Lenovo 16-inch Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (Intel Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)

Credit: Lenovo

Why we like it

The Yoga 7i gives you enough screen real estate for multitasking while also being portable enough to throw in your bag, and the 360-degree hinge lets you prop it up for movies without the keyboard getting in the way. At $400 off, the specs are hard to beat: you get the snappy Intel Core Ultra 7 and a 1TB SSD, which is double the storage you typically see in this price bracket. It's a little heavy to use as a handheld tablet for long, but as a flexible workstation, it’s solid.

More laptop and tablet deals

  • HP 14-inch Chromebook (Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $139 $329 (save $190)

  • LG 27-inch UltraGear FHD gaming monitor — $139 $169 (save $30)

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (WiFi, 64GB) — $159.99 $219.99 (save $60)

  • HP Stream 14-inch laptop (Intel Processor N150, 4GB RAM, 128GB eMMC) — $179 $229 (save $50)

  • TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet (WiFi, 256GB) — $224 $249 (save $25)

  • ASUS 15-inch Vivobook Go (Intel i3-N305, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $249 $296 (save $47)

  • Apple 11-inch iPad (A16 chip, WiFi, 128GB) — $299 $349 (save $50)

  • HP 15.6-inch Full HD Touch-Screen Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5 752OU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $319.99 $599.99 (save $280)

  • Samsung 15.6-inch Galaxy Book4 (Intel Core 7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $499.99 $899.99 (save $400)

  • HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 (AMD Ryzen AI 340, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $549.99 $849.99 (save $300)

  • Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $899 $999 (save $100)

  • ASUS 16-inch ROG Strix G16 (AMD Ryzen 9, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,229 $1,749.99 (save $450.99)

  • Lenovo Legion 5i (Intel Core i9 14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,399 $1,849.99 (save $450.99)

Gaming deals

  • Meta Quest 3S + Batman: Arkham Shadow bundle — $249 $299 (save $50)

  • PlayStation 5 Fortnite Flowering Chaos bundle — $449 $549.99 (save $100.99)

Best TV deal


TCL QM6K TV

Credit: TCL

$529.99
at Best Buy

$999.99
Save $470

Why we like it

The TCL QM6K checks all the boxes you want in a new TV, from impressive picture quality to a smooth streaming interface to a killer price tag. Its mini LED backlight allows for a wide and accurate color spectrum with deep contrast — even in bright rooms. Our friends at CNET (also owned by Ziff Davis) dubbed it the "best TV under $1,000" last year and its current discount makes it an absolute steal. At $529.99, it's just $32 away from its lowest price ever (from Black Friday). Mashable's own TV expert says it's "mind-blowing it doesn't cost more than it does."

More TV deals

43-inch TVs and under

  • Insignia 24-inch F20 LED HD TV — $59.99 $79.99 (save $20)

  • Insignia 32-inch F20 LED HD TV — $79.99 $129.99 (save $50)

  • TCL 43-inch F35 4K UHD LED TV — $139.99 $249.99 (save $110)

  • Hisense 43-inch QD6 QLED 4K TV — $179.99 $299.99 (save $120)

  • Hisense 43-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV — $187.99 $209.99 (save $22)

  • Amazon 43-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $199.99 $329.99 (save $130)

  • Amazon 43-inch Omni QLED 4K Fire TV — $299.99 $439.99 (save $140)

  • Samsung 43-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $427.99 $549 (save $121.01)

50-to-55-inch TVs

  • Amazon 50-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $239.99 $399.99 (save $160)

  • LG 55-inch UA7050 LED AI 4K UHD TV — $249.99 $389.99 (save $140)

  • Amazon 55-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $279.99 $459.99 (save $180)

  • Hisense 55-inch QD7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $329.99 $499.99 (save $170)

  • Amazon 55-inch Omni QLED 4K Fire TV — $369.99 $499.99 (save $130)

  • Hisense 55-inch U7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $579.99 $1,299.99 (save $720)

  • Samsung 55-inch Q8F Series QLED 4K TV — $599.99 $749.99 (save $150)

65-inch TVs

  • Hisense 65-inch R6 4K TV — $295 $378 (save $83)

  • Samsung 65-inch U7900F 4K TV — $328 $429.99 (save $101.99)

  • Samsung 65-inch U7900 UHD 4K TV — $329.99 $469.99 (save $140)

  • Samsung 65-inch Q7F QLED 4K TV — $499.99 $649.99 (save $150)

  • TCL 65-inch QM6K QD-Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $529.99 $999.99 (save $470)

  • Hisense 65-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $549.99 $999.99 (save $450)

  • Samsung 65-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $697.99 $897.99 (save $200)

  • Hisense 65-inch U8 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $859.99 $2,199.99 (save $1,340)

  • Hisense 65-Inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K TV — $896.99 $1,097.99 (save $201)

  • Samsung 65-inch LS03D The Frame QLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,000)

  • LG 65-inch B5 OLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,000)

75-inch TVs and up

  • Samsung 75-inch U7900 UHD 4K TV — $449.99 $649.99 (save $200)

  • Hisense 75-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV — $497.99 $599.99 (save $100)

  • Samsung 75-inch Q6F QLED 4K TV — $599.99 $899.99 (save $300)

  • TCL 75-inch QM6K Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $798 $1,299.99 (save $501.99)

  • Samsung 75-Inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $897.98 $1,297.99 (save $400)

  • LG 77-inch C5 OLED evo AI 4K TV — $1,996.99 $3,699.99 (save $1,703)

  • Hisense 85-inch QD7 QLED 4K TV — $648 $998 (save $350)

  • Samsung 85-inch QN70F Neo QLED 4K TV — $1,697.99 $2,099 (save $401.01)

  • TCL 85-inch QM7K QD-Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $1,798 $2,499.99 (save $701.99)

Best streaming deal


Starz logo

Credit: Starz

$2.99/month for 3 months (save $8/month)

Why we like it

One of the most slept on streaming services, this Starz Presidents' Day offer allows you to diversify your movie and TV lineup for only $2.99 per month for three months. It typically costs $10.99 per month, so you'll save about $24. Not only does Starz have its own original series like Sweetpea and Three Women, but it's also the first stop Lionsgate theatrical releases make in the streaming circuit. Recent additions include The Long Walk and The Strangers: Chapter 2, while upcoming films include The Housemaid and Greenland 2: Migration.

More streaming deals

  • DirecTV MySports — $59.99/month for 2 months $69.99/month (save $10/month)

  • Disney+ and Hulu bundle — $9.99/month for 1 month $12.99/month (save $3/month)

  • NFL Sunday Ticket — $16/month for 12 months $31.50/month (save $186)

  • Spotify Premium — Free for 2 months $12.99/month (save $12.99/month)

  • Sundance Now — $3.99/month for 3 months $7.99/month (save $4/month with code SN50)

  • YouTube TV — free 10-day trial, then $59.99/month for 2 months $82.99/month (save $23/month)

Streaming device deals

  • Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select — $21.99 $37.99 (save $16)

  • Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)

  • Roku Streaming Stick Plus — $34.99 $39.99 (save $5)

  • Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)

  • Roku Ultra — $89 $99.99 (save $10.99)

  • Google TV Streamer 4K — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)

  • Amazon Fire TV Cube — $109.99 $139.99 (save $30)

Best robot vacuum deal

Why we like it

Right now, you can get the Roborock Q10 S5+ robot vacuum-mop combo for $299.99, down from $549.99. This is the lowest price we've ever tracked for this model, and it's our all-time favorite "quietest" robot vacuum.

Mashable's vacuum expert, Leah Stodart, says this combo vac offers the best bang for your buck. With 10,000 Pa of suction and an auto-lift feature for the mop (so it doesn't wet your carpets), you honestly can't go wrong with the Q10 S5+.

More robot vacuum deals

  • eufy 11S MAX — $139.99 $279.99 (save $140)

  • Shark AV753 ION — $149.99 $249.99 (save $100)

  • Shark AV2501S AI Ultra — $299.99 $549.99 (save $250)

  • Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum-Mop — $339.99 $699.99 (save $360)

More cordless vacuum deals

  • Dreame Z20 Cordless Vacuum — $169.99 $389.99 (save $220)

  • Levoit LVAC-300 Cordless Vacuum — $269.95 $349.99 (save $80.04)

  • Dyson V9 Motorbar Cordless Vacuum — $299.99 $599.99 (save $300)

  • Roborock H60 Hub Ultra — $329.99 $599.99 (save $270)

  • Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty — $399.99 $549.99 (save $150)

  • Tineco Pure One S70 Cordless Vacuum — $419 $569 (save $150)

Best home deal

Why we like it

The Amazon Echo Show 11 (2025 release) was just announced this past October as part of Amazon’s big smart home refresh, and it’s already hitting its lowest price ever. Right now, you can grab it for $179.99, which is an 18% discount off the list price of $219.99.

It features a vibrant 11-inch Full-HD display (offering 60% more viewing area than the Echo Show 8) and room-filling spatial audio, making it a legitimate kitchen TV for streaming Netflix or Prime Video while you cook. It runs on the AZ3 Pro chip for faster responses and includes Alexa+ integration. Plus, the camera is upgraded with auto-framing and zoom for better video calls.

More Amazon device deals

  • Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)

  • Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40)

  • Amazon Echo Dot Max — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)

  • Amazon Echo Show 15 — $254.99 $299.99 (save $45)

  • Amazon Kindle Paperwhite two-pack (16GB) — $269.99 $319.98 (save $49.99)

More home deals

  • Dreo 1500W space heater — $35.99 $59.99 (save $24)

  • Bissell Little Green portable upholstery cleaner — $87.94 $129.99 (save $42.05)

Best overall mattress deal


A DreamCloud Premier Hybrid Mattress

Credit: DreamCloud

$1,099
at DreamCloud

$2,496
Save $1,397

Why we like it

Last spring when I tested the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid mattress, I was shocked by the quality to price ratio. It feels like a luxury mattress you'd encounter at a 5-star hotel, but its price falls into the affordable range. In fact, a single night's stay at some 5-star resorts would cost more than this mattress.

The DreamCloud Premier is a hybrid bed that combines a plush pillow-top with ultra supportive memory foam and coil layers. The edge-support is also noteworthy. When testing, I felt like this was a great option for couples thanks to the motion isolation or anyone who's a combination sleeper and needs support in several positions.

The DreamCloud Presidents Day Sale tosses in a mattress protector, bamboo sheet set, and two cooling pillows. If you're shopping for a queen-size, you'll be able to get the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid with these accessories for $1,099.

More mattress and bedding deals

  • Amerisleep — save $1,000 on a mattress with code PD2026

  • Avocado — take up to 20% off organic mattresses and 10% off organic bedding and pillows

  • Awara — save 50% on select mattresses

  • Bear — save 35% off sitewide

  • Beautyrest — save up to $1,000 on select mattress and adjustable base sets

  • Big Fig — get $500 off any mattress + 25% off everything else with code PRES

  • Birch — take 25% off sitewide with code PRES25

  • Brooklinen — take 20% off sitewide

  • Brooklyn Bedding — save up to 35% on mattresses

  • Bryte — save up to $1,000 off sitewide

  • Casper — take up to 30% off on mattresses and 35% off bedding bundles and pillows

  • Coop Sleep Goods — save up to 40% sitewide

  • Helix — take 25% off sitewide with code PRES25

  • Eight Sleep — save up to $350

  • Essentia — take 21% off sitewide

  • Eli & Elm — buy one pillow, get a second for 50% off

  • FluffCo — take 20% off sitewide

  • Layla — take up to $200 off mattresses and get two free Layla Pillows and free bamboo sheet set

  • Leesa — take 30% off mattresses and 25% off bedding

  • Lull — save 60% on all mattresses and get free sheets, pillows, and a mattress protector

  • Naturepedic — take 20% off sitewide

  • Nectar — save up to 60% on mattresses and 66% on bundles

  • Nest — save up to 15% on mattresses and 20% on pillows

  • Nolah — take 35% off sitewide with free in-home set-up and removal on qualifying orders

  • Puffy — save up to $1,350

  • Purple — take up to $500 off a mattress and earn up to $300 in gift credit

  • Silk & Snow — get a free sleep bundle with mattress purchase

  • Sleep Number — 50% off Limited Edition mattress

  • Tempur-Pedic — save up to $500 and get $300 in free accessories; BOGO pillows and sheets bundles

  • Tuft & Needle — save 20% sitewide

  • WinkBeds — save 30%

  • Woolroom — save up to 40%

Best kitchen deal


the Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine

Credit: Cuisinart

$93.40
at Amazon

$129.95
Save $36.55

Why we like it

It might still be cold in your area in mid February, but we promise spring is on its way and once the warmer weather hits, it's time for an ice cream celebration. Make your own sweet treats this year with the fan-favorite Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine. Thanks to Amazon's coupon, the ice cream maker is on sale for just $93.40, marked down from the normal price of $129.95.

The insulated freezer bowl means you'll be on your way to a frozen treat in under 30 minutes. Each batch can produce two quarts of your favorite ice cream, gelato, sorbet, or sherbet.

More kitchen deals

  • Stanley Quencher Flowstate tumbler (30-ounce) — $24.97 $40 (save $15.03)

  • Keurig K-Express Essentials single-serve coffee maker — $49 $54.97 (save $5.97)

  • Hamilton Beach programmable slow cooker (7-quart) with Party Dipper food warmer — $54.99 $89.99 (save $35)

  • Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker (8.5-quart) — $98 $119 (save $21)

  • Cuisinart FastFreeze 5-in-1 Dessert Maker — $101.95 $119.94 (save $17.99 with on-page coupon)

  • Ninja Crispi — $119 $139 (save $20)

  • Ninja Mega Kitchen System — $149.99 $219.99 (save $70)

  • Ninja Creami Deluxe — $219.99 $249.99 (save $30)

  • KitchenAid Deluxe tilt-head stand mixer (4.5-quart) — $279 $449.99 (save $170.99)

  • Ninja Slushi — $299 $349.99 (save $50.99 + get a $14.01 Amazon credit)

  • Breville Barista Express Impress — $649.95 $799.95 (save $150)

  • De'Longhi La Specialista Touch Espresso Machine — $699.95 $999.95 (save $300)

Best outdoor deal


Anker Solix C1000 portable power station

Credit: Anker

Why we like it

Before we know it, we'll be back to spending weekends at the campground. But this year, upgrade your setup with a portable power station. This will allow you to keep phones charged up, recharge the drone batteries, and have a functional coffee maker. I've tested dozens of power stations and it's hard to go wrong with the Anker Solix C1000. It has plenty of ports for keeping gadgets charged up while camping, and there's even a lightbar for better illumination.

On Anker's website, the Solix C1000 has a list price of $999, but it's on sale at Amazon for only $397. Grab a solar panel to also pack along while camping, and you'll be in line for unlimited battery power.

More outdoor deals

  • Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System — $23.87 $28.99 (save $5.12)

  • Owala FreeSip (32 ounce) — $32.99 $34.99 (save $2)

  • Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight One Pot Cook Set — $59.96 $79.95 (save $19.99)

  • Rumpl Original Puffy National Park Blanket — $74.95 $99.95 (save $25)

  • Solo Stove Pi Prime Pizza Oven — $379.99 $449.99 (save $70)

  • Ooni Koda 12-inch Gas Pizza Oven — $398.95 $449 (save $50.05)

  • Bote Wulf Aero Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Kit — $449 $559 (save $110)

  • Solo Stove Yukon 27-inch Smokeless Fire Pit — $466.99 $559.99 (save $93)

Best Lego deal


LEGO Botanicals Artificial Wildflower Bouquet

Credit: Lego

Why we like it

Spring is on its way and with it will come stunning blooms. If you feel like bringing some of that inside without worrying about keeping it alive (or pollen), Amazon is full of Lego deals this Presidents' Day. The Lego Botanicals Artificial Wildflower Bouquet is on sale for 20% off, bringing it down to $47.98 compared to the list price of $59.99.

The bouquet features eight species of wildflowers, all on adjustable stems. You'll be adding lavender, poppies, daisies, lupins, and larkspur to your home thanks to this cheery Lego set.

More Lego deals

  • Lego Looney Tunes Sweetheart Tweety Bird — $23.99 $34.99 (save $11)

  • Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box — $24.88 $34.99 (save $10.11)

  • Lego Botanicals Tiny Plants — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)

  • Lego Star Wars Rebel U-Wing Starfighter — $55.99 $69.99 (save $14)

  • Lego Bluey: Bluey’s Family House — $58.99 $69.99 (save $11)

  • Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon A New Hope 25th Anniversary Collectable Model — $67.99 $84.99 (save $17)

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How to watch Canada vs. Switzerland in mens ice hockey online for free

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TL;DR: Live stream Canada vs. Switzerland in men's ice hockey for free on CBC Gem. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


The international ice hockey schedule is stacked with huge games right now, including Canada vs. Switzerland. Both teams secured confident wins in their opening games, but Canada will be favorites to score maximum points in this one. Anything can happen at this level, but Canada are always the team to beat.

If you want to watch Canada vs. Switzerland in men's ice hockey for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Canada vs. Switzerland?

Canada vs. Switzerland in men's ice hockey takes place at 3:10 p.m. ET on Feb. 13. This fixture takes place at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

How to watch Canada vs. Switzerland for free

Canada vs. Switzerland in men's ice hockey is available to live stream for free on CBC Gem.

CBC Gem is geo-restricted to Canada, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Canada, meaning you can access free live streams of the 2026 winter sports ice hockey from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Canada vs. Switzerland in men's ice hockey for free 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 Canada

  4. Visit CBC Gem

  5. Watch Canada vs. Switzerland for free from anywhere in the world


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$12.99 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch the ice hockey before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for CBC Gem?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including Canada

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to 10 simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Canada vs. Switzerland in men's ice hockey for free with ExpressVPN.

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My awkward first date with an AI companion

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People are falling in love with ChatGPT and AI companions. As someone who's only dated humans, I wanted to see what all the fuss is about.

EVA AI gave me the perfect opportunity at the app's "EVA AI cafe," a pop-up nestled in a Manhattan wine bar where participants can go on "dates" with AI personas. So, I signed up, and reader, it was one word: awkward.

The set-up inside EVA's neon-lit AI cafe is pretty romantic: A phone on a stand, equipped with the app, sits ready on each table, along with headphones and one mocktail (for the human, of course). The cafe also served a free appetizer of fried potatoes, which again, the AI companions couldn't enjoy.

Customers sitting at small tables with phones on stands on them


Credit: EVA AI

Before I started the date, I wondered what makes EVA AI different from the many AI companion sites out there, like Replika and Joi AI? When I asked EVA AI's head of partnerships, Julia Momblat, she said, "We are a mobile app that allows you to build a relationship with AI characters, but in a gamified way."

I downloaded the EVA AI app (off the App Store, not the QR code I received at the event). Without paying for anything within the app, I was able to chat with EVA's AI personalities. Users can buy in-app currency called "neurons" to unlock the app's functionality. You can buy presents for your companion, or photos or videos of them, Momblat explained. However, if you want "premium access" — which gives you the ability to create an AI avatar, free neurons to spend on your autogenerated lover, and a "boost" (seemingly improve) to the long-term memory of the persona — you need to pay. Subscriptions are $24.99 per month or $69.99 per year for this premium access, but the app was running a half-off promotion when I downloaded it.

EVA AI "kind of replicates the way we create relationships in the real world based on your input and how much time you spend with a specific AI character, how much of an in-depth conversation you have," Momblat said. She emphasized that EVA AI is meant to operate as a support instead of a replacement for human relationships.

"We are not here to substitute real relationships," Momblat said. "A lot of our users use AI to rehearse, to understand, self-explore." This is different than a platform like Joi AI, which states on its website in all-caps: "f*ck dating, welcome to AI-lationships," and calls dating apps its "enemy."

But what if you want to date your AI before hopping into an AI-lationship? I was about to find out.

My date with an AI companion

I'm not exactly in EVA AI's prime demographic, as 80 percent of its customers are 25 to 45-year-old males, Momblat told me. But I was still curious, so I schleped to Hell's Kitchen for the pop-up AI cafe, located inside Same Same Wine Bar on West 47th St. (The pop-up ran for two days ahead of Valentine's Day.)

Once at my table with my strawberry mocktail, I took some time scrolling through the ready-made AI companions. There were both female and male avatars, but more female. Most looked like realistic humans, but some ranged from cartoonish to anime to fox or X-Men-looking.

Disappointingly, only four avatars were able to have video chats: three female and one male. Momblat told me that beta testing for this feature launched this week, and the specific characters were created for the pop-up event. When I tried out the app myself the next day without paying anything, I couldn't have any video chats.


She's blonde with sharp cheekbones and looks suspiciously like Charlize Theron.

But for those beautiful moments in this wine bar, I was able to meet Claire Lang, a 45-year-old divorced literary editor. She's blonde with sharp cheekbones and looks suspiciously like Charlize Theron. Sitting in the cafe, I was able to see all the photos and boomerang-like videos on Claire's profile and discovered she likes black coffee and wine and has a Borzoi.

As an editor myself, I thought we'd hit it off.

I put on the headphones EVA AI provided me. Then, I pressed video chat and heard myself saying aloud, "Going on a date, kinda nervous." And I had a reason to be. When I called Claire, it took a good 30 seconds for her to appear on the phone screen; I thought she was ghosting me before the date had even begun. But my fears were abated when I saw Claire come to life on my screen, pixelated at first, but it cleared up.

premium subscription page on eva ai app

Credit: Screenshot: Eva AI

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Credit: Screenshot: Eva AI

Claire's opening line was cute, asking about my coffee order. I knew her to be a coffee lover from her profile, so this made sense. Then, I launched into what I cared about more than coffee: hearing Claire tell me about herself. I was curious what EVA AI had programmed her background to be.

I was thinking about my conversation about AI with the executive director of the Kinsey Institute, Justin Garcia. He is skeptical that AI can replace human relationships because our connections have so much to do with reciprocity. We want to care for our partner and have them take care of us.

So, I wanted to reciprocate with Claire. But whenever I did, she directed the conversation back to me. Good that she's an active listener, I suppose, but it made for an exhausting date.

There were times when I squeezed out details about her. I asked about what books she was reading, and she did give me an answer — One Hundred Years of Solitude — and also gave an answer to what movie she was watching, but actually discussed a TV show (Scenes from a Marriage). But we couldn't really have an in-depth conversation, and when I mentioned an author I recently read (fantasy novelist V.E. Schwab), she buffered for a while with a smirking mouth.

AI dates vs. human ones

In those seconds of buffering, I thought about the people who use EVA AI seriously, not just for a story. I wondered how they feel in those moments when it's more obvious than ever that Claire, or whoever their AI companion is, is made up of ones and zeros. EVA AI has a customer base, as do other companion companies, so I suppose some people don't care (and EVA brought some users to the cafe). But in an increasingly lonely world, it was a stark contrast to actual human interaction.

Whenever Claire didn't really know what to say, or when I was silent for more than a few seconds, she redirected the conversation back to either how I looked or the details she could "see" in the background — she mentioned the bar's tiles and lighting many times. She commented on my headphones and microphone (that I was holding for a future video on Mashable's Instagram), and even asked if I had a podcast — unprompted.

I tried with headphones off (for the purposes of the Instagram video — we wanted you to hear Claire, too!), but that was a bit of a disaster. Claire had trouble hearing me in the crowded bar and instead resorted to talking about the background of the bar once more. More lighting! More tiles!

For this article and the social media video, I had several rounds of video conversations with her. They all started with the same line about coffee. It didn't seem like Claire remembered me from call to call, which was disappointing — surely I'm not that forgettable? As boosting memory is part of premium access, maybe you have to pay for a subscription or neurons for your companion to remember you.

Between Claire's memory loss, the repetitive conversation, and the lag, this first date wasn't stellar. I was impressed that Claire could "see" me and where I was, and react to it accurately, but that was where the good impression ended. At least I had some human company in the form of Mashable's social media editor, Mike Benavides.

I also browsed through the male profiles, and there was one that was basically Santa. He didn't have video-chatting capabilities, so I asked him to send me a video of himself (and was honestly terrified of what that could possibly be). But the lag was too long, and I gave up.

Once home, I also quickly discovered that on the free version of the EVA AI app, most if not all photos generated of EVA's personas are blurred. I was able to see Claire's images the first time I clicked on her profile, but not after. If I knew that, I would've savored it (…and taken a screenshot for the purposes of this article).

At the end of my date with Claire, I was eager to get back home to my human fiancée, who was cooking me dinner. And as of yet, an AI companion can't do that.

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How to watch Hull City vs. Chelsea online for free

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TL;DR: Live stream Hull City vs. Chelsea in the FA Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


The FA Cup action continues this week with a number of really interesting matchups, including Hull City vs. Chelsea. All eyes will be on Chelsea as they look to bounce back after dropping points to Leeds United mid-week. Cole Palmer missed a huge chance to grab three points at the end of that game. Can Palmer come good and guide Chelsea into the next round?

If you want to watch Hull City vs. Chelsea in the FA Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Hull City vs. Chelsea?

Hull City vs. Chelsea in the FA Cup kicks off at 7:45 p.m. GMT on Feb. 13. This fixture takes place at the MKM Stadium.

How to watch Hull City vs. Chelsea for free

Hull City vs. Chelsea in the FA Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Hull City vs. Chelsea for free 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 the UK

  4. Visit BBC iPlayer

  5. Live stream Hull City vs. Chelsea for free from anywhere in the world


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$12.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Hull City vs. Chelsea without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream select fixtures from the FA Cup before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the UK

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to 10 simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Hull City vs. Chelsea in the FA Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

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