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.
February 15, 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 14, 2026
This weekend you can get the DJI 4K drone for $60 off
This weekend Amazon has the DKI Mini 4K drone for 20% offSAVE $60: As of February 14th, Amazon has the DJI mini 4k drone on sale for $239, down from its list price of $299. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI
February 14, 2026
This 57” Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Gaming Monitor is 35% off for President’s Day weekend
This 57” Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Gaming Monitor is 35% off for President’s Day weekendSAVE $800: As of February 14th, Amazon has this 57” Samsung Odyssey gaming monitor on sale for $1,499, which 35% off down from its list price of $2,299. Opens in a new window
February 14, 2026
A controversial dating app uses credit scores to create matches
Would you feel comfortable giving a dating app your credit score? A controversial new app wants to make financial responsibility a core matchmaking value.Just when you thought the outcry against dating app culture couldn’t get any louder, an old app returns to remind us that there truly is no floor.
February 14, 2026
Homeland security pushes social media giants to dox anonymous accounts critical of ICE
Four whistleblowers reveal the extent to which the Department of Homeland Security is pressuring social media companies to identify users critical of government policy.In the latest escalation of their efforts to push back against opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Departme
February 14, 2026
Bitcoin biopic Killing Satoshi leans into generative AI
The revelation that an upcoming biopic about Bitcoin creator Satoshi will rely heavily on AI has actors and industry creatives worried.An upcoming biopic about the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, starring both Casey Affleck and Pete Davidson, is causing controversy for its willingne
February 14, 2026
Amazons 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 14, 2026
ExpressVPN review: A stylish VPN service with proven privacy and a large U.S. presence
Founded in 2009, ExpressVPN is one of the biggest names in the online privacy space. Does it deserve the prestige?When I first reviewed ExpressVPN back in 2023, I was impressed with its strong privacy practices and stylish app, but took issue with its expensive subscriptions and ownership. In the ye
February 14, 2026
Skip the new laptop and modernize your PC instead with Windows 11 Pro for $12.97
Upgrade your PC with Windows 11 Pro and get a faster, more secure, AI-powered Windows experience for a limited-time low price.TL;DR: Upgrade your PC with Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $12.97 — a limited-time deal that delivers a faster, safer, and more up-to-date Windows experience (reg. $199).
February 14, 2026
I tested the best battery-life laptops of 2026. This HP OmniBook shocked me.
The HP OmniBook 5 14 is the best battery life laptop we've tested to date. It lasts for more than 32 hours on a single charge.What's the best laptop for battery life? It's a question I encounter often when doling out laptop recommendations, and understandably so: Battery life is one of the most cruc
February 14, 2026
Microsoft Office 2024 is worth the upgrade — and it’s 60% off
Get Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac or PC for $99.97.TL;DR: Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business delivers modern features, better performance, and familiar apps — all for a one-time $99.97 payment (reg. $249.99). Opens in a new window
February 13, 2026
DoorDash drivers are getting paid to close Waymo car doors
Waymo is paying DoorDash drivers to close doors that are left ajar on their self-driving robotaxis.Waymo's fleet of robotaxis can drive passengers to various destinations without a human driver at the wheel. However, when it comes to closing the car door, Waymo's self-driving cars apparently still n
February 13, 2026
OpenAI is retiring GPT-4o, and the AI relationships community is heartbroken
OpenAI retired the GPT-4o model on Feb. 13, the day before Valentine's Day. The AI relationships community is heartbroken.Updated on Feb. 13 at 3 p.m. ET — OpenAI has officially retired the GPT-4o model from ChatGPT. The model is no longer available in the “Legacy Models” drop-down within the AI cha
February 13, 2026
YouTube TV will soon offer cheaper bundles, including a new sports plan
YouTube TV is offering new plans that cost less than the main plan, which is priced at $82.99 per month.Streaming services were once viewed as a cheaper alternative to paying for cable. However, over the years, as cord-cutting became more popular, streaming subscriptions have gotten just as expensiv
February 13, 2026
ChatGPT caricature trend: What to do if OpenAI clearly knows too much
The ChatGPT caricature trend has gone mega-viral, with countless people sharing AI-generated images of themselves on Reddit, X, and other social media platforms. These images are usually quite cute (though they can be bizarre and unsettling). A typical ChatGPT caricature depicts the user in cartoon