Switch 2 pricing and next PlayStation release could be impacted by memory shortage
Sony and Nintendo are reportedly feeling squeezed by RAM shortages as demand from AI data centers takes up an increasing share of memory chip production. In response to rising costs and dwindling chip supplies, Sony is considering pushing back the release of its next PlayStation console "to 2028 or even 2029," according to industry sources cited by Bloomberg, while Nintendo may increase the $450 price of its Switch 2 console this year.
That delay would be a considerable divergence from Sony's usual release schedule, having launched a new console generation every six to seven years since the original PlayStation debuted in 1994. As the curre …
Samsung ad confirms rumors of a useful S26 ‘privacy display’
Samsung has released a new advertisement for its upcoming Galaxy S26 launch that all-but confirms rumors of a new display with a built-in privacy mode. Leaked videos show that the feature could be capable of entirely blacking out content from specific apps or parts of the display when viewed at an angle.
The new advert shows a woman reading a racy romance novel on a subway, while curious passengers look over her shoulder. An overlay shows a quick flick of a "Zero-peeking privacy" toggle, which blacks out the titillating content for the nosy onlookers.
That might sound similar to existing privacy filters, which have been available as after …
After spooking Hollywood, ByteDance will tweak safeguards on new AI model
TikTok creator ByteDance says that it is working to improve safeguards on its new AI video generator after Disney, Paramount, and Hollywood trade groups accused the tool of violating copyright protections. Concerns were raised after hyperrealistic videos generated by the Seedance 2.0 model went viral last week, with the likeness of actors, such as Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt, and characters from Dragon Ball Z, Family Guy, and Pokémon.
"ByteDance respects intellectual property rights and we have heard the concerns regarding Seedance 2.0," a ByteDance spokesperson said in a statement shared by CNBC. "We are taking steps to strengthen current saf …
A Star is born
Two hours before one of the most important live events in Netflix's history, LA's sprawling CBS Radford Studio Center is abuzz with the strangest combination of things. As I walk through one cavernous soundstage on a Tuesday afternoon, I hear multiple people warming up their voices to sing. I pass a man carefully waving a hair dryer in front of a piano. Outside, a man and a woman, both in scant black leather, walk past with a wave. I'm told they're aerialists. Somewhere in this enormous rehearsal space, there's also a 74-year-old budding standup comedian, an 11-year-old gospel singer, and a dancing border collie.
Such is the wondrous, bizar …
OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI
Sam Altman announced on X that Peter Steinberger, the man behind the trendy AI agent OpenClaw, was joining OpenAI. He said that Steinberger has "a lot of amazing ideas" about getting AI agents to interact with each other, saying "the future is going to be extremely multi-agent." He also said that this ability for agents to work together will "quickly become core to our product offerings."
OpenClaw, previously known as Moltbot and Clawdbot, exploded on the scene earlier this year and became the darling of the tech world. Its rise was swift, but not without its bumps along the way. Earlier this month, researchers found over 400 malicious skil …
You need to watch the intensely surreal cult classic Possession
Let me just say that I highly recommend you go into Possession blind. Don't watch a trailer. Don't even finish reading this. Go watch it now over on Shudder, Criterion, or Metrograph. It's also available through Kanopy or Hoopla if your library provides access. Then come back so we can talk about it in the comments. Though this probably isn't one for the squeamish.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
Possession is the sort of film that, even if you've had the whole plot spoiled for you, can be difficult to follow. After watching it twice, listening to three different podcasts, and reading multiple articles about it, I'm still not 100 percent sure wha …
Here are the 55 best Presidents Day deals we’ve found so far
Deals have been admittedly pretty dry since the holidays, but now that February is in full swing, we’re starting to see strong discounts return across a range of categories. In fact, thanks to Valentine’s Day, the Super Bowl, and — as of this weekend — Presidents Day, retailers are once again offering a slew of notable tech deals, making now a great time to shop if you’ve been holding off on making a larger purchase.
Although the Super Bowl and V-Day have technically come and gone, plenty of discounts are still around. A few have been rebranded for Presidents Day — including the discounts we recently saw on Sonos soundbars and speakers — but others are part of a new wave of limited-time deals, letting you save on OLED TVs, wireless earbuds, iPads, and other gadgets through the end of tomorrow, February 16th.
Below, we’ve rounded up the best Presidents Day deals we’ve seen so far. As in previous years, we’ll continue updating this list with new picks throughout the long weekend.
Headphone and earbud deals
Sony WH-1000XM6

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Shokz OpenFit Air

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- You can currently buy the Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus at Best Buy for $149.99 ($50 off), which is just $10 more than their all-time low. The open-style earbuds boast wireless charging and support for Dolby Audio, but are otherwise nearly identical to the Shokz OpenFit 2, with one dedicated bass speaker and another for mids and highs. They don’t sound as clear as the OpenRun Pro 2, but they do sound better than the OpenFit Air and offer helpful onboard touch controls.
- The latest pair of AirPods Max are on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart for around $449 ($100 off), which is $50 shy of their best price to date. Apple’s stainless steel / aluminum headphones offer a high-end look few headphones can match, along with a natural-sounding transparency mode and some of the best noise cancellation available. They also play well with other Apple devices, providing Apple users access to automatic device switching, head-tracking spatial audio, built-in Find My support, and other notable features. Read our original review.
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

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- The Sonos Ace are currently available from Amazon and Best Buy for $319 ($80 off), which is the best price we’ve seen since they dropped to $249 in December. Sonos’ first pair of headphones deliver great ANC and sound, but what really makes them stand out is that you can easily swap TV audio from a compatible Sonos soundbar to your headphones for private listening. Read our review.
- You can buy a pair of the noise-canceling AirPods Pro 3 for $209.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, which is about $10 more than their most recent sale price. Apple’s premium earbuds boast the best ANC and sound quality of any AirPods to date, along with a built-in heart-rate sensor that allows you to use them as a fitness tracker. The wireless earbuds also improve upon the prior model with an additional ear tip size (XXS) and a more robust IP57 rating for sweat and water resistance. Read our review.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

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Nothing Headphone 1

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Speaker deals
Sonos Era 100

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- The Sonos Era 300 is also on sale for $379 ($100 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Sonos, which is $20 shy of its best price to date. The fantastic smart speaker delivers more powerful, Dolby Atmos-enabled sound than the Era 100, allowing for room-filling spatial audio. It also supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and line-in audio via USB-C (with Sonos’ optional adapter), as well as voice controls via Amazon Alexa. Read our review.
JBL Authentics 200

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- You can buy the JBL Charge 6 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart for $159.95 ($40 off), which is $10 shy of its lowest price to date. The rugged Bluetooth speaker builds on its predecessor with improved sound, a more robust IP68 water resistance rating, and up to 28 hours of continuous playback on a single charge. It also supports lossless audio with compatible services like Spotify, and features a removable strap so you can carry it around easily. As an added bonus, it even doubles as a power bank.
- The tiny JBL Clip 5 is available from Amazon, Best Buy, and JBL for $59.95 ($20 off), which is $10 more than its best-ever price. The Clip 5 offers up to 12 hours of battery life on a single charge while delivering surprisingly powerful sound for its size, which you can adjust using JBL’s companion app. It also features an IP67 rating and a built-in carabiner, so you can clip it to your bag, handlebars, or anything else you can latch it to.
Soundbar, TV, and streaming deals
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus

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LG B5 OLED TV

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LG C5 OLED TV

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- LG’s high-end G5 OLED TV is on sale in the 83-inch configuration for about $5,299.99 ($1,200 off) at Amazon and LG’s online storefront (where you’ll also receive $200 off one of several soundbars). LG’s step-up OLED offers all the features of the midrange C5, but it’s noticeably brighter, with a higher maximum refresh rate of 165Hz. It also features a more powerful chip, enabling better image processing and upscaling, so lower-res content looks sharper and more detailed.
- If you’re looking for a high-end soundbar, the Sonos Arc Ultra is down to $899 ($200 off) — $20 shy of its best-ever price — at Amazon, Best Buy, and Sonos’ online storefront. The Arc Ultra is more powerful than the Beam and better suited for larger spaces, largely thanks to its upward-firing Dolby Atmos drivers, which help create a more immersive, theater-like experience. It also builds on the last-gen model with Bluetooth support, deeper bass response, and clearer, more defined dialogue. Read our review.
Sonos Beam (second-gen)

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Sony Bravia 8 II OLED TV

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Smartwatch and fitness tracker deals
Apple Watch Series 11

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Amazfit Active 2

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- You can buy the Fitbit Charge 6 starting at $129.95 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. The Charge 6 is our favorite Fitbit, one that combines several notable health features — including an FDA-cleared EKG reader and blood oxygen sensors — with built-in GPS and an NFC chip so you can use Google Wallet. You can also pair it with select gym equipment via Bluetooth and get turn-by-turn directions via Google Maps. Read our review.
Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm, Wi-Fi)

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Smart home deals
Echo Dot Max

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Aura Aspen

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- The second-gen Blink Mini is on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target for $23.99 ($16 off), or just $6 more than its lowest price to date. The basic 1080p security camera is a solid pick if you want an affordable way to keep an eye on your home. It offers improved video and audio quality over its predecessor, along with USB-C power and a wider field of view, while still providing essential features like two-way audio, motion alerts, and an adjustable design. It’s primarily designed for indoor use, but you can also use it outside when you buy it with a weather-resistant power adapter for $33.98 ($16 off).
- The latest Blink Video Doorbell is on sale with a Sync Module Core for $35.99 ($34 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, which is $5 shy of its all-time low. The terrific budget doorbell boasts 1440p resolution and a 150-degree field of view with a 1:1 aspect ratio, meaning you get a much wider view of your porch than before. You also get all the essential features found on the last-gen model, including motion detection, night vision, and the ability to hardwire it.
Echo Show 11

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Amazon Echo Show 15

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- As part of eBay’s ongoing Presidents Day sale, you can grab a refurbished Eufy X10 Pro Omni with a two-year warranty for $279.99 (which is $620 less than buying it new) using code LONGWKND20. The X10 Pro Omni is a powerful robot vacuum / mop hybrid, with dual oscillating brushes and 8,000Pa of suction. Its all-in-one dock can automatically empty the dustbin, refill the water tank, and dry the mop pads, while the onboard water reservoir lets it clean for longer stretches before needing to dock.
- If you don’t need a robot vacuum that can sweep your baseboards or empty its own bin, the Eufy 11S Max is on sale at Amazon for $139.99 ($140 off), which is one of its better prices to date. The entry-level robovac isn’t the smartest option available, but it’s at least aware enough not to bump into walls or tumble down stairs. The 11S Max offers good carpet and hard surface cleaning with relative quietness, too, and its 600ml bin is roomy enough to go through several cleanings before it needs to be dumped.
Mill Food Recycler (second-gen)

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Gaming deals
Battlefield 6

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Star Wars Outlaws

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- You can pick up a physical copy of Assassin’s Creed Shadows starting at $29.99 ($20 off) at Best Buy, or $34.99 ($15 off) at Amazon and Target. Set in feudal Japan, the open-world third-person action game follows two protagonists — a shinobi assassin and a powerful samurai — as they navigate political unrest and power struggles. It’s a challenging, thoughtful game that offers a good balance of action and stealth. Read our review.
- Amazon and Best Buy are selling a physical copy of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X for an all-time low of $34.99 ($25 off). The remake updates the original 1988 turn-based RPG with HD-2D visuals, modern gameplay improvements, and small yet helpful tweaks, including clearer maps. The welcome quality-of-life upgrades, as well as the additional story elements, make it a great entry point for newcomers, even though it’s technically the third game in the series. Read our review.
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening

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Other great Presidents Day deals
Anker 2-in-1 USB C to USB C Cable 140W (six-foot)

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iPad Mini (2024)

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- The latest iPad is on sale with Wi-Fi and 128GB of storage for around $299 ($50 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. While it doesn’t support Apple Intelligence like its pricier siblings (or the rumored next-gen iPad), it’s a solid tablet for everyday use. It offers snappy performance for light productivity tasks and even casual gaming, and it features the largest display ever offered on an entry-level iPad, making it even better for streaming, reading, and other tasks. Read our review.
- The Dyson Airwrap i.d. is available for $499.99 ($150 off) from Best Buy and Dyson. Dyson’s first smart hair styler can automatically adjust heat, timing, and airflow based on your hair profile, letting you dry, curl, wave, smooth, volumize, or manage flyaways much more easily. The special edition — which is what’s on sale here — also includes a presentation case and a detangling comb.
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Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty air purifier

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- You can buy the DJI Osmo Mobile 7P for around $99 ($20 off), its lowest price to date, at Amazon and Best Buy. The three-axis smartphone gimbal physically stabilizes your phone, so you can take clearer selfies and videos. It also comes with a built-in tripod, a telescoping extension arm, and a built-in camera that automatically follows you, starts and stops recordings, and adjusts the framing when you perform a hand gesture.
- The Nespresso VertuoPlus, a Verge favorite, is currently on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for $101.39 (about $68 off), which is easily the best price we’ve seen this year. It’s a shame that the versatile espresso machine relies on Vertuo pods rather than Nespresso’s cheaper options, though we do admire its one-button operation and the fact that it can also brew an 8-ounce cup of coffee when needed.
Lego Fortnite Battle Bus

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Anker Nano Charger (45W, Smart Display, 180° Foldable)

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- Now through February 15th, you can grab an annual subscription to MasterClass starting at just $60 (50 percent off). An annual membership provides access to classes taught by world leaders and other subject matter experts, from screenwriters and bakers to well-known musicians and entrepreneurs. Opting for a Plus or Premium subscription allows concurrent viewing on two or six devices, respectively, and also unlocks offline viewing.
- Levoit’s Core 300-P is currently on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for around $84.95 ($15 off), nearly matching its best price to date. The basic air purifier — which can cover up to 1,074 square feet — uses replaceable HEPA filters and runs quietly as it reduces dust and odors; you can also opt for a special filter that removes pet allergens.
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Update, February 15th: Updated to reflect current pricing / availability and several new deals, including those for Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 and the Mill Food Recycler.
I hate my AI pet with every fiber of my being
After a few weeks living with Casio's AI-powered pet, Moflin, I finally understand why my mother hated my Furby so much. The fuzzy, guinea-pig-adjacent puffball fits snugly in the palm of my hand. It's undeniably cute, in a weird kind of way, but the second it starts to squeak or twitch, I am hit with an overwhelming desire to hurl it as far as I can.
My antipathy surprises me. By any metric, I am the exact kind of person Moflin was made for: I long for the companionship of a pet, but can't own one thanks to a mixture of lifestyle, allergies, a small London flat, and a broadly irresponsible temperament that makes caring for another living …
Logitech’s new Superstrike is a faster, more customizable gaming mouse
Enthusiast gaming keyboard tech has made the jump to gaming mice - well, to one gaming mouse so far. The $179.99 Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike is the first to feature analog sensors that use induction to register clicks faster than microswitches used in many mice.
Those sensors allow for a host of cool features beyond just lower latency. There's a rapid trigger setting, popularized by Hall effect keyboards, that lets them quickly reset after being pressed to receive another input. The sensors in this mouse also let you customize how much you need to press each of the main buttons to send an input, requiring almost no pressure at all, a cli …
Apple’s first-gen AirTags are still worth buying now that they’re $16 apiece
With Apple’s second-gen AirTags now widely available, we’re already seeing inventory of the first-gen model begin to dwindle. Case in point? Amazon is no longer selling a single AirTag, and it’s unclear when — or if — the retailer will restock the first-gen model. Thankfully, you can still grab a four-pack of the first-gen location trackers for around $64 ($35 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for Presidents Day, which is $2 shy of the bundle’s best price to date. If you just want one, you can also buy a single tracker at Walmart for $17 ($12 off).
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If you’re an iPhone owner, you’d be hard-pressed to find another tracker that’s as precise or as helpful as Apple’s AirTag. That’s because, like the second-gen model, the original can tap into Apple’s vast Find My network and leverage ultra wideband (UWB) technology. As a result, all you need to do is open up the Find My app on your phone and follow the on-screen arrows, sounds, or vibrations, which will guide you to the exact location of your item, even if it’s slipped between your car seats. That’s a level of precision many rival trackers, notably Tile’s, lack.
On top of that, you also get access to a growing list of helpful software features. You can, for example, share an AirTag’s location with up to five people — which comes in handy for families while traveling — and you can even temporarily share an AirTag’s location with some airlines (including American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic).
In addition to the aforementioned software perks, Apple’s handy location trackers are designed to last. The battery can last up to a year, and when it dies, you just need to swap in a standard CR2032 cell instead of replacing the tracker entirely. Each AirTag also carries an IP67 rating, meaning it can withstand both dust and a little bit of rain.
There are some features you’ll miss out on if you go with the last-gen AirTag instead of the newer model, including an upgraded UWB chip that enables more precise location tracking. The second-gen version can also help you track items further away, and the speaker is 50 percent louder. But if you want to save some cash, the original is still one of the better trackers on the market and definitely worth picking up while you still can.