February 16, 2026
Was Twitter down? What users reported.
X appeared to be down on Monday morning.Thousands of people had trouble loading X this morning.On Downdetector, reports of problems with X spiked to nearly 40,000 at 8:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. ET on Monday morning. (Disclosure: Downdetector is owned by Ziff Davis, the same parent company as Mashable.)
February 16, 2026
Upgrade to 4K for under $280 with this Presidents Day markdown
SAVE 39%: As of Feb. 16, you can get the 55-inch Amazon Fire TV 4-Series for $279.99, down from $459.99, at Amazon. That's a 39% discount or $180 savings. It's also the lowest price we've seen on this TV. 55-inch Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K Fire TV$279.99 at Amazon$459.99 Save $180Get Deal at AmazonP
February 16, 2026
Amazon has the DJI Flip drone with RC 2 on sale for a record-low price
SAVE $100: The DJI Flip drone with RC 2 is on sale at Amazon for $539, down from the normal price of $639. That's a 16% discount and the lowest we've ever spotted at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI
February 16, 2026
Apple to host a special experience on March 4. What might happen.
Apple invites notable fans and publications to a 'special Apple experience' in several cities on March 4.Notable Apple fans and publications have begun receiving invites to a "special Apple experience" in New York, London, and Shanghai.The experience is scheduled for 9 a.m. ET on March 4, 9to5Mac re
February 16, 2026
You have until midnight to secure 1TB of cloud storage for life
TL;DR: Secure 1TB of cloud storage for life with this Koofr Cloud Storage lifetime subscription, on sale now for $129.99 with code KOOFR through tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. Opens in a new window Credit: Koofr
February 16, 2026
OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI
Founder of the viral AI assistant OpenClaw, formerly Clawdbot, just announced he is joining OpenAI.The founder of viral AI assistant OpenClaw, formerly known as Moltbot and Clawdbot, is now joining OpenAI. The recent, quick name change may have been a hint.Developer Peter Steinberger made the announ
February 16, 2026
Presidents Day 2026: Live updates on the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and more
Get live updates on Presidents' Day sales. We found deals on Samsung TVs, Apple AirPods, streaming services, and more.Presidents' Day is here. Yes, it's a three-day weekend, but it's also one of the first major sale events of the year. Presidents' Day, which falls on Monday, Feb. 16, is delivering d
February 16, 2026
Get this curved QD-OLED Alienware monitor for its lowest-ever price — save nearly $200 at Amazon
Alienware’s curved QD-OLED gaming monitor (AW3423DWF) drops to $499.99 at Amazon, marking one of its lowest prices ever.TL;DR: The Alienware (AW3423DWF) 34-inch curved QD-OLED gaming monitor is currently on sale for $499.99 at Amazon, down from its usual $699 list price — a nearly $200 saving on a
February 16, 2026
The best Presidents Day Apple deals — huge discounts on AirPods, MacBooks, iPads, Apple Watches, and more
The best Presidents' Day Apple deals at a glance: Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods 4 $99(save $30) Get Deal
February 16, 2026
The Amazon Presidents Day sale is live — score huge deals on Apple, Lego, Roborock, and more
Shop Amazon's Presidents' Day deals on robot vacuums, AirPods, Legos, and more. The best Presidents' Day deals at Amazon: Best Apple deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $2
February 16, 2026
The best Presidents Day TV deals: Save big on TCL, Samsung, Hisense, and more
The best live TV deals at Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart for Presidents' Day. Shop deals on brands like TCL, Hisense, and Samsung. The best Presidents' Day TV deals at a glance: Best 43-inch TV deal Hise
February 16, 2026
Walmart is running a huge Presidents Day sale — find live deals on TVs, Apple, laptops, and more
Shop the best Presidents' Day deals at Walmart live now: earbuds, TVs, tech, kitchen appliances, and more. The best Walmart Presidents' Day deals at a glance: Best tech deal Apple AirTag 1st gen (4-Pack
February 16, 2026
The Best Buy Presidents Day sale is live — shop deals on AirPods, TVs, laptops, headphones, and more
Best Buy’s Presidents' Day sale is live now. Here are the best deals on TVs, laptops, headphones, and more. Best Buy Presidents' Day deals at a glance: Best TV deal 55-inch Insignia Class F50 Series LE
February 16, 2026
A parents guide to Lego Smart Bricks
Here's everything parents should know about Lego Smart Bricks.By now, you might have heard about Lego Smart Play system, which Lego calls the biggest evolution in brick-building technology in 50 years. You may have even heard of the Smart Bricks from your kids. Or perhaps you saw Mashable's own CES
February 16, 2026
This Apple MacBook Air is down to under $200 in limited-time deal
Save on an Apple MacBook Air 2017 with a 13.3-inch display, Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB SSD, on sale for $199.97 (reg. $999).TL;DR: A quality refurbished Apple MacBook Air from 2017 with a 13.3-inch display, Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB SSD is on sale for $199.97 (reg. $999).
February 16, 2026
One $25 lifetime tool, endless PDF fixes
Get AcePDF Converter & Editor lifetime access for $24.97 and convert, edit, and manage PDFs across Mac and Windows with one all-in-one tool.TL;DR: Convert, edit, OCR, and manage PDFs with a $24.97 AcePDF lifetime license — one tool that replaces multiple document apps.
February 16, 2026
Lock in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for just $50
Get Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac for $49.97 and enjoy lifetime access to essential productivity apps with no monthly subscription fees.TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more for Mac for $49.97 — a one-time purchase that replaces ongoing subscription
February 15, 2026
Thanks a lot, AI: Hard drives are already sold out for the entire year, says Western Digital
Western Digital says its all sold out of hard drives for 2026, less than two months into the year.Looking to buy a new hard drive? Get ready to pay even more this year.According to Western Digital, one of the world's biggest hard drive manufacturers, the company has already sold out of its storage c
February 15, 2026
Airbnb is testing AI-powered search to help users with bookings
Airbnb is testing out an AI-powered search for its guests.The next time you book a rental on Airbnb, you might be getting some help from AI.Airbnb is currently testing out a new AI-powered search feature. According to the company's Q4 shareholder letter, Airbnb is currently "integrating AI" into its
February 15, 2026
Worried about your digital privacy? I tested the top 3 VPNs to find the best of the best.
A virtual private network lets you skirt the prying eyes of your ISP. After testing the best VPNs, we think Proton VPN is the safest bet.Why do you need a VPN?Even the best VPNs can't make you 100 percent anonymous on the web. Cookies and other trackers can still follow you around, and your ISP can
February 15, 2026
Lifetime access to ChatGPT, Gemini, and more comes with this $75 tool
Get text, image, video, PDF, and more AI tools in 1min.AI. Skip multiple subscriptions with this all-in-one AI deal.TL;DR: Get forever access to ChatGPT, Gemini, and other top AI tools with a 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan lifetime subscription, now $74.97 through Feb. 22 (reg. $540).
February 15, 2026
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft: Amazon added color and finally got this e-reader right
Amazon's note-taking e-reader adds color, but at a steep, steep cost. Still, after trying it out, its appeal is undeniable.I love Kindles. Among e-readers, Kindles are still the best option for most readers. (I do love Kobos, though, don't get me wrong.) But within the Kindle line-up, there's been o
February 15, 2026
Economic strike effort: Quit these tech services
Amazon, Apple+, ChatGPT, and other tech subscriptions at the heart of economic strike campaign.The way marketing professor Scott Galloway puts it, the primary way to get President Donald J. Trump's attention is by influencing the market. Don't like Trump's deployment of immigration authorities to Mi
February 15, 2026
AdGuard is your one-time fix for pop-ups, autoplay ads, and online tracking — now $16
Block ads, stop trackers, and protect up to nine devices forever with a lifetime AdGuard Family Plan for $15.97 through Feb. 22.TL;DR: Through Feb. 22, grab a lifetime AdGuard Family Plan for $15.97 (reg. $169.99) and remove ads and trackers on up to nine devices for good.