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‘The Mandalorian and Grogu,’ 50 Cent and More of the Biggest Super Bowl 2026 Ads So Far

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If you’re watching Super Bowl LX live right now, you’re in for another epic run of ads. Besides seeing the Seahawks vs. Patriots matchup, we are taking in movie teasers, funny app promos (looking at you, Ben Stiller) and food commercials on our TVs (or phone). The night isn’t done yet, so be ready for more companies to crank out their campaigns. 

We’ve gathered a small roundup for you — including those featuring artificial intelligence and Supergirl’s pop-up for Puppy Bowl. While some of these are full-length commercials meant to make you laugh, feel inspired or question what’s creepy, some are short teasers that will pique your curiosity (hey there, Jigglypuff). 

Get into The Mandalorian and Grogu, Ken (without Barbie), 50 Cent and much more, and stick with us all night for even more Big Game ad reveals. 

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The Mandalorian and Grogu

In a short Big Game teaser clip, The Mandalorian and Grogu trek through the snow, reminding us “the journey never gets any easier.”

Supergirl for the Puppy Bowl

Okay, so this isn’t an official gameday ad, but Supergirl showed up for the Puppy Bowl today, and DC dropped a teaser for the movie due out June 26. 

Liquid Death’s exploding heads

No, it’s not an episode of The Boys. Liquid Death’s new spot aims to blow your mind with its energy drink — but without losing your head. 

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DoorDash and 50 Cent’s ‘beef’

Follow 50 Cent on Instagram, and at any moment, you’ll catch him trolling some of his famous peers — mostly to their detriment. This DoorDash gameday ad makes fun of his reputation for beefing with people (with a slick joke about Diddy), while he schools us on the “art of delivering beef.” Take notes. 

Manscaped serenade

You’ll have to watch this for yourself and arrive at your own conclusion, but we’re only posting the short version here. Head to YouTube for the extended cut. 

Southwest Airlines pokes fun at seating chaos

You know the airline recently switched to assigned seating, and this timely SB commercial jokingly looks back at the mayhem of an era before the new policy.

Scream 7

It’s the return of Sidney Prescott, Ghostface and a fan theory about Stu with this new, flame-filled big-game trailer that makes Sidney’s daughter a target. The movie arrives in theaters Feb. 27.

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Google Gemini helps design a dream home

Google adds a human touch to showcase its Gemini AI assistant in this SB spot, where a little kid is genuinely excited to dream up what his new home will look like — including a place for his pup. 

Oakley Meta AI glasses

Marshawn Lynch is among the stars in Oakley Meta’s first Super Bowl ad that will debut this Sunday. Check out how the AI-powered glasses capture what Sky Brown, Sunny Choi, IShowSpeed, Spike Lee, Kate Courtney and Akshay Bhatia are doing on and off the ground. 

Anthropic throws shade at AI competition

We’ve covered how this Claude ad from Anthropic takes shots at OpenAI and its plans to test ads, but Dr. Dre’s What’s The Difference playing in the background kind of nails the message’s tone, in case it wasn’t clear. 

Dairy Queen’s Taylor and Swift

It’s a play on words in this DQ spot starring Tyrod Taylor and D’Andre Swift that’s urging fans to order platters for their own halftime snack breaks.  

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Backstreet Boys for T-Mobile

A T-Mobile store performance from the Backstreet Boys earns tears from Druski, and a couple of cameos from Machine Gun Kelly and The Wrong Paris actor Pierson Fodé.

State Farm teaser livin’ on a prayer

Danny McBride and Keegan-Michael Key rep “Halfway There Insurance” and serenade Hailee Steinfeld in this comedic teaser for State Farm’s ad. The girl group Katseye also makes a brief appearance.

Xfinity’s Wi-Fi saves Jurassic Park?

Xfinity goes the full nostalgia route in its Jurassic Park-themed Super Bowl ad starring Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill, where Xfinity stops the dino disaster at the park from ever happening.

Melissa McCarthy in an e.l.f. telenovela

Dramatic. Glamorous. High stakes. Melissa McCarthy. What more can you ask for in a gameday ad/telenovela? 

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Eos fragrance x Netflix fake-out

In a nod to Netflix’s Is It Cake, this body spray spot from Eos has contestants guessing if the scent is real or if it’s coming from a dessert. 

Uber Eats: Matthew McConaughey annoys Bradley Cooper

Uber Eats is back for this year’s Super Bowl LX ad run, and Eagles fan Bradley Cooper isn’t trying to hear what Matthew McConaughey has to say about… food. Will they come to blows? Check out Jerry Rice, Parker Posey and a few other celeb cameos.

Pepsi nabs a polar bear

We’ve seen polar bears working as mascots for years for one particular cola brand, but Pepsi’s blind taste test for this bear has it feeling disloyal.

Super freaky Svedka Vodka

Vodka brand Svedka has used robots in its ads before, but the company hits a couple of firsts with this commercial, which is soundtracked by Rick James’ Super Freak. It’s the first time a vodka ad has rolled out during the Super Bowl in 30 years, and it’s the first brand to use mostly AI to create its ad.

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Pokemon’s big anniversary

Who’s hitting the big 3-0? Pokemon! In honor of the franchise turning 30, the company is dropping a new Super Bowl ad to jumpstart a year-long celebration. Jigglypuff is the only star in this teaser, but don’t be surprised if you catch more Pokemon in Sunday’s full ad. 

Be a hero with Ring 

Ring reminds us that pets are truly family with its tender new ad that showcases its Search Party feature. AI tech to help find and reunite lost pets? Sounds like a win. 

Ken travels solo with Expedia

No, Barbie isn’t tagging along with Ken on his jet-setting travel adventures. But he does have Expedia every step of the way in this gameday spot that may be one of our favorites this year. Go, Ken!

Toyota’s superhero belt

Not all commercials are made to be chaotic or cameo-filled surprises, and Toyota’s spot marries nostalgia, family and charm in this tender ad for the RAV4.

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Kinder Bueno brings babies and merciful aliens together

Actor William Fichtner commands a space center in this Kinder Bueno ad with intergalactic travel, astronaut babies and cute little aliens that spare the planet for one reason. 

Chris Hemsworth is creeped out by Alexa Plus AI

If you haven’t been able to picture Chris Hemsworth afraid of anything, here’s your chance to see how he reacts to Alex Plus in his home. Amazon’s AI assistant works hard to prove its worth and trustworthiness in this ad.

Instacart in its disco era

Instacart recruited Ben Stiller and Benson Boone as disco-loving performers for a series of Super Bowl commercials to introduce its new app feature: Pick bananas the way you like them. Look out for these harmonizing brothers to drop another fresh ad during the big game. 

Liquid I.V. and EJae of KPop Demon Hunters 

Singer EJae goes a cappella with a version of Against All Odds in this Liquid I.V. teaser dubbed as a Tiny Vanity Concert. Who can’t relate to singing in front of a mirror? The full ad will go live for game week.   

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Squarespace doesn’t want you to lose it

A laptop doesn’t stand a chance against Emma Stone in the Squarespace spot titled Unavailable. Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos team up in this black-and-white ad directed by Lanthimos, where the actor destroys a few laptops over the domain name emmastone.com being unavailable. 

Pringles x Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina’s new man is constructed entirely out of Pringles in the full Super Bowl spot for the stackable chip brand. He’s tall and mustached, but is he too much of a snack? You’ll have to watch yourself to see if the pop star and her edible lover last.

Budweiser rings in a milestone

The beer brand gets sentimental in celebration of its 150th anniversary this year, and this ad features a Budweiser horse mascot taking flight. (No, that’s not Pegasus.)

Tree Hut 

Tree Hut is known for its sugar scrubs and other body care products, and this goopy ad redefines what a smear campaign can look like. 

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Hims on rich people

Opening with a few lines and images about rich people and health care, this Super Bowl ad from Hims — narrated by Common — asks you to consider your own wellness. 

Grubhub teases money… and food

Grubhub has delivered on its promise to “put their mouth where their money is” — and it’s not just about the food. Listen to what George Clooney has to say. 

Fanatics Sportsbook and Kardashian Kurse 

OK, technically Kendall Jenner isn’t a Kardashian, but you get the drift — and the rumors — with this cheeky Super Bowl ad from Fanatics Sportsbook, a sports betting platform.

Oikos powers you up

Kathryn Hahn impressively pushes a trolley uphill in this Oikos ad that also features Derrick Henry.

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Michelob Ultra and Kurt Russell’s wisdom

Ante up for Kurt Russell and Lewis Pullman hitting the slopes in the newest Michelob Ultra big game spot, which also features two Olympians: T.J. Oshie and Chloe Kim. 

Nerds hang with Andy Cohen

It might be weird seeing Andy Cohen outside of his Bravo hosting duties and trading banter with Real Housewives of any city, but here he is. Nerds Candy suits up and hits the red carpet with Cohen in this SB spot. 

Bud Light keg roll

In this commercial, wedding attendees go after a Bud Light keg in a slow-motion scramble set to Whitney Houston’s I Will Always Love You. It’s Post Malone, Shane Gillis and Peyton Manning versus a particularly steep hill.

Universal Orlando Resort wants to change everything

Through the lens of four different visitors (and ads), the theme park is launching a campaign called This Changes Everything to encourage guests to take “transformative” vacations. You can follow one family in this “Lil’ Bro” Super Bowl spot.

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Chris Stapleton and Traveller Whiskey make a moment

The singer strikes a chord in this whiskey ad, recalling Stapleton’s past Super Bowl performance when he was tapped to sing the National Anthem. 

Too salty to party with Ritz? 

This spot transports viewers to Ritz Island, but this isn’t a reference to the popular reality franchise, Love Island (as far as we can tell). Jon Hamm and Bowen Yang observe a party — and tantalizing Ritz crackers — from afar. They end up joining the function with a bit of help from Scarlett Johansson.

YouTube TV: Don’t support what’s ‘Meh’

Jason and Kylie Kelce contemplate the worst aspects of a world filled with meh in this ad for YouTube TV.

Lay’s potato tear-jerker

Who knew a potato chip ad could be so softhearted? It’s a family affair when it comes to farming potatoes, and sweet memories line the way to retirement. 

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Volkswagen wants you to jump around

You know what? Hell yeah to House of Pain’s Jump Around, no matter the context. In the VW Big Game ad, the auto company beckons you to get out, get up and get around. 

Turbo Tax drama with Adrien Brody

To ease everyone into our least-favorite time of year, Adrien Brody acknowledges that death and taxes are sure things for us, but do they need to be painful? 

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How to watch, schedule of events, and everything else you need to know about the Winter Games

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The 2026 Winter Olympics are taking place in Italy this year, with all the action taking place in Milan and the Alpine city of Cortina. This year marks the fourth time Italy has hosted the Winter Games; most recently, Turin hosted in 2006. Of the 16 sports that will be featured at the Winter Olympics, there will be 15 returning favorites, including figure skating, Alpine skiing, curling, ice hockey, speedskating, snowboarding, freestyle skiing and ski jumping, and one entirely new sport, snow mountaineering. (Will it be as big a hit as the 2024 Summer Games’ new addition, breaking? It remains to be seen.)

Live coverage of every event at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 will be available to stream on Peacock — though thanks to the time difference between Italy and the U.S., to watch many of the events live, you’ll have to wake up (or stay up) until 2AM or 3AM ET. Primetime replays and select live coverage will air on NBC. The games officially kick off with the opening ceremony on Feb. 6, 2026.

Here’s what else you need to know about watching the 2026 Winter Olympics.

How to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics

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Dates: Feb. 6 – Feb. 22

TV channel: NBC

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Streaming: Peacock

When are the 2026 Winter Olympics?

The Winter Olympics officially begin with the opening ceremony on Feb. 6, although some events will start as early as Feb. 4). The Milano Cortina 2026 games will run through Feb. 22. The closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics will take place in the Arena di Verona on Feb. 22.

Where are the Winter Olympics this year?

The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Northern Italy, primarily in Milan and also the Alpine mountain resort town of Cortina d’Ampezzo, where events like bobsled, skeleton, alpine skiing, curling, para snowboard, and more will take place.

What channel are the Olympics on?

The 2026 Winter Olympics will air on NBC and stream live on Peacock.

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How to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics without cable

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For $11/month, an ad-supported Peacock subscription lets you stream live sports and events airing on NBC, including the 2026 Winter Olympics, Super Bowl LX and more. Plus, you’ll get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office, every Bravo show and much more.

For $17 monthly you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.

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When is the Winter Olympics opening ceremony?

The Milano Cortina 2026 opening ceremony will be held on Feb. 6, 2026. Due to the time difference, the ceremony will kick off around 2PM ET/11AM PT.

Winter Olympics time difference

This year’s Olympic Games are in Italy, which is 6 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Time. Meaning that some events will start bright and early for U.S. viewers, and live coverage will likely wrap up around 4PM ET each day. NBC will have primetime replays of the biggest moments each night.

2026 Winter Olympics TV/streaming schedule:

All times Eastern.

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Wednesday, Feb. 4 (early competition starts)

  • Curling (round robin) – 2AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Curling (round robin) – 8AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Alpine skiing training – 3–6AM (Peacock – Live)

Thursday, Feb. 5

  • Curling (round robin) – 2AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Curling (round robin) – 8AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Freestyle skiing qualifications – 4AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Snowboard qualifications – 6AM (Peacock – Live)

Friday, Feb. 6 – opening ceremony

  • Curling (round robin) – 2AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Figure skating (team event short programs) – 6AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Snowboard slopestyle qualifications – 6AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Speedskating (early distances) – 8AM (Peacock – Live)

  • opening ceremony – 2PM (Peacock – Live)

  • opening ceremony – 8PM (NBC – Primetime)

Saturday, Feb. 7

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  • Alpine skiing (men’s downhill) – 3AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Snowboard slopestyle finals – 6AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Speedskating medals – 7AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Figure skating (team free programs) – 8AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Hockey (group play begins) – 10AM (Peacock – Live)

Sunday, Feb. 8

  • Alpine skiing (women’s downhill) – 3AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Freestyle skiing moguls finals – 6AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Figure skating (pairs short program) – 8AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Luge (singles runs) – 9AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Hockey (group play) – 12PM (Peacock – Live)

Monday, Feb. 9

  • Biathlon sprint – 5AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Speedskating medals – 7AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Figure skating (pairs free skate – medals) – 8AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Curling (round robin) – 9AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Skeleton (heat 1–2) – 11AM (Peacock – Live)

Tuesday, Feb. 10

  • Alpine skiing (giant slalom) – 4AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Snowboard halfpipe qualifications – 6AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Figure skating (men’s short program) – 8AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Curling (round robin) – 10AM (Peacock – Live)

Wednesday, Feb. 11

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  • Nordic combined – 4AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Freestyle skiing aerials finals – 6AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Figure skating (men’s free skate – medals) – 8AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Speedskating medals – 11AM (Peacock – Live)

Thursday, Feb. 12

  • Alpine skiing (slalom) – 4AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Snowboard halfpipe finals – 6AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Figure skating (ice dance rhythm dance) – 8AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Curling (medal round qualifiers) – 10AM (Peacock – Live)

Friday, Feb. 13

  • Biathlon pursuit – 5AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Figure skating (ice dance free dance – medals) – 8AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Skeleton finals – 10AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Hockey (quarterfinals) – 12PM (Peacock – Live)

Saturday, Feb. 14

  • Alpine skiing (team combined) – 4AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Cross-country skiing distance race – 6AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Figure skating (women’s short program) – 8AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Speedskating medals – 11AM (Peacock – Live)

Sunday, Feb. 15

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  • Snowboard cross finals – 6AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Figure skating (women’s free skate – medals) – 8AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Luge relay – 11AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Hockey (semifinals) – 1PM (Peacock – Live)

Monday, Feb. 16

  • Freestyle skiing dual moguls – 6AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Cross-country skiing team sprint – 8AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Curling (medal games) – 10AM (Peacock – Live)

Tuesday, Feb. 17

  • Biathlon relay – 5AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Speedskating team pursuit – 7AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Hockey (placement games) – 12PM (Peacock – Live)

Wednesday, Feb. 18

  • Alpine skiing (final technical events) – 4AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Freestyle skiing big air – 6AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Curling (gold medal match) – 9AM (Peacock – Live)

Thursday, Feb. 19

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  • Cross-country skiing marathon – 6AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Snowboard parallel events – 8AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Hockey (bronze medal games) – 1PM (Peacock – Live)

Friday, Feb. 20

  • Biathlon mass start – 6AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Speedskating final medals – 8AM (Peacock – Live)

  • Figure skating gala – 1PM (Peacock – Live)

Saturday, Feb. 21

  • Men’s hockey gold medal game – 12PM (Peacock – Live)

  • Women’s hockey gold medal game – 3PM (Peacock – Live)

  • Men’s hockey gold medal game – 8PM (NBC – Primetime)

Sunday, Feb. 22 – closing ceremony

  • Cross-country skiing final event – 6AM (Peacock – Live)

  • closing ceremony – 2PM (Peacock – Live)

  • closing ceremony – 8PM (NBC – Primetime)

More ways to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics on NBC

While Peacock is the best way to watch the Winter Olympics, there are other options if you restrict yourself to the NBC broadcasts. As our guide to the best live TV streaming services to cut cable notes, both YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV are excellent options, but you’ll want to skip Fubo until and unless the service resolves its contract dispute with Comcast, as NBC channels remain unavailable for now.

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There’s a simple way to watch Bad Bunny for FREE – replay halftime show now

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Looking to watch Bad Bunny free live streams – aka the Super Bowl 2026 Apple Music Halftime Show? The Patriots may be 0-9 down, but you won’t want to miss a replay of Bad Bunny’s halftime concert with special guests!

Good news: We found out you can watch Bad Bunny FREE live streams and replays online, and from anywhere with a VPN – including the UK, US, Australia, Canada, Spain, Mexico and Brazil.

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Today’s NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 9 #1696

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Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today’s Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.


Today’s Wordle puzzle is a bit tricky, thanks to a double letter and a vowel at the end. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints and the answer, read on.

Read more: New Study Reveals Wordle’s Top 10 Toughest Words of 2025.

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Today’s Wordle hints

Before we show you today’s Wordle answer, we’ll give you some hints. If you don’t want a spoiler, look away now.

Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats

Today’s Wordle answer has one repeated letter.

Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels

Today’s Wordle answer has two vowels.

Wordle hint No. 3: First letter

Today’s Wordle answer begins with C.

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Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter

Today’s Wordle answer ends with O.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer can refer to a musical instrument.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is CELLO.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

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Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Feb. 8, No. 1695 was EMBED.

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Feb. 4, No. 1691: CHIDE

Feb. 5, No. 1692: SWOOP

Feb. 6, No. 1693: GAVEL

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Feb. 7, No. 1694: BLEAT

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Cheaper MacBook with iPhone chip still expected in early 2026

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The often-rumored budget MacBook is still expected to arrive at some point in the first half of 2026, as Apple prepares to compete directly with Chromebooks.

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The MacBook should be cheaper than the MacBook Air at launch

Rumors have repeatedly insisted that Apple will bring out a MacBook with an iPhone chip running the show instead of an M-series chip. As more forecasts come in, it seems the rumor mill is more insistent than ever that it will launch this year.
The latest volley, coming from Mark Gurman’s “Power On” newsletter for Bloomberg on Sunday, the MacBook will be the centerpiece Mac launch for early 2026. Gurman doesn’t offer much new about the model, recapping previous claims about it, but he also doesn’t narrow down the timing to beyond the first six months of the year.
Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely
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San Francisco’s pro-billionaire march draws dozens

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A march supporting California’s billionaires didn’t exactly attract a huge crowd on Saturday — the San Francisco Chronicle counted around three dozen attendees, along with another dozen tongue-in-cheek counter-protesters.

To be fair, organizer Derik Kauffman had predicted attendance of only “a few dozen” beforehand. But the incongruous idea of the “March for Billionaires” has provoked an outsized response on social media. And according to Mission Local, journalists nearly outnumbered demonstrators at the event itself, where marchers carried signs with messages like “We ❤️ You Jeffrey Bezos” and “It’s very difficult to write a nuanced argument on a sign.” 

The ostensible reason for the demonstration was to protest the Billionaire Tax Act, a proposed state ballot measure that would require Californians worth more than $1 billion to pay a one-time, 5% tax on their total wealth. If the measure actually passes, Governor Gavin Newsom said he will veto it.

Kauffman, who founded the AI startup RunRL and is not a billionaire himself, told reporters, “California is, I believe, the only state to give health insurance to people who come into the country illegally. I think we probably should not be providing that.” (Fourteen states offer health care to undocumented immigrants.)

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Kodak MC3: Everything But A Phone In 2001

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One of the constants in consumer electronics is that designers will try to put as many features into a single device as possible, whether it’s a Walkman with a radio tuner or a new class of devices that crams a photo and video camera in the same enclosure as a music player. At the time that the Kodak MC3 was released this made it a rather unique device, with it in hindsight being basically a smartphone without the phone, as [Tech Tangents] aptly notes in his recent video on the device.

Six years before Apple’s iPhone would be announced, and eight years before the first iPod with a video camera, the Kodak MC3 was in many respects bleeding edge technology targeted straight at tech enthusiasts. For less than $300 you got VGA-quality images, CompactFlash storage, and MP3 playback capability. The videos it produced were 320×240 resolution, h.263 encoded MOVs with a maximum length of 4 seconds at 20 FPS, or 4 minutes with a 64 MB CF card.

The unit that [Tech Tangents] got used came with a 128 MB CF card, but couldn’t use a 2 GB CF card, which is a shame. The screen on it got a lot of flak for not not having a backlight, but this was common for the era, as were the poor viewing angles. Ditto for the poor video quality, as anyone who invested in consumer digital cameras in the early 2000s can attest to. In that respect this Kodak device was probably a bit too ambitious with its features for the era, maybe to compensate for it completely missing the boat on the rise of digital camera technology around the time.

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‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Drops Super Bowl Trailer

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The Super Bowl gifted us a new trailer for the upcoming Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu, and for that fact alone, we’re truly thankful. Pedro Pascal is back as Din Djarin (aka the Mandalorian), along with Grogu — or I suppose you could still call him Baby Yoda or The Child. 

It’s been three years since season 3 of The Mandalorian ended on Disney Plus, so Mando’s return is a welcome one. The Mandalorian and Grogu will find the duo doing what they do best: Being best buds while traveling the galaxy. There’s a catch, though. They’ve been enlisted to protect the New Republic. The Galactic Empire may have fallen, but there are insidious evil-doers out there who threaten this new era of peace.

Sigourney Weaver also stars alongside The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White, who plays Rotta the Hutt (the son of Jabba), and Jonny Coyne, who plays an Imperial Warlord who leads a crew of those looking to keep the evil glory of the Galactic Empire alive. 

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu was directed by Jon Favreau, who co-wrote the script with Dave Filoni. It’ll premiere in theaters on Friday, May 22.

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Mophie 3-in-1 Travel Charger with MagSafe is Perfect On-the-Go or at Home

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The Mophie 3-in-1 Travel Charger with MagSafe, priced at $40 (was $150), sits quietly on your nightstand, desk, or kitchen counter, charging three devices simultaneously without taking up too much space. People who use this charger frequently reach for it, even when they are not on a trip. A few days in, it’s easy to see why: it just makes sense to have one compact accessory that can handle all of your gadgets rather than a mess of cables and individual pads scattered about.



When folded up, the charger is incredibly compact, measuring 3.3 by 3.1 by 1 inches and weighing less than half a pound, allowing it to nestle neatly in a drawer or backpack without being noticed. When you open it, you’ll find three small spaces waiting to be filled: one magnetic pad for your iPhone, a flip-up module for your Apple Watch, and a flat bit for your AirPods or AirPods Pro.

Mophie developed the entire thing with MagSafe in mind, and it’s also Qi2 certified, so any iPhone 12 series and up will just snap into place securely. That connection provides up to 15 watts of wireless power, quickly charging your phone from dead to “good enough to get through breakfast or a quick meeting.” The Apple Watch spot supports fast charging and even allows you to put it up in nightstand mode if desired. AirPods simply sit on the third pad and deliver up to 5 watts; it’s not rocket science, but it’s consistent and reliable.


The package includes a 40-watt wall converter, a USB-C cable, and a set of international plug heads for outlets in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. People who travel will undoubtedly appreciate the global coverage, but the converter also works well for powering the charger at home. The entire package folds flat into a small travel pouch that keeps everything neat and safe.

Mophie 3-in-1 Travel Charger with MagSafe
Just set it on the bedside table, drop your iPhone on the MagSafe pad, flip up the Watch charger and pop the AirPods case below. By morning, everything is charged and you can just pick up your phone and go, with no miles of cables strewn across the bed to tangle in. Plus, the elevated iPhone pad is nicely oriented, allowing you to view your phone screen in landscape mode, which is a great small convenience.

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VMware Workstation Pro 25H2 expands hardware and OS support

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Is Car Debadging Illegal In The US? Here’s What You Should Know

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A very inexpensive and highly effective small modification you can make to your car, at least from a visual standpoint, is to debadge it. As the name implies, this involves removing the factory badging, typically on the rear hatch or trunk lid. You can either remove all the badging or just the trim level and model designations. As well as cleaning up the rear end and making it look nicer, you can also potentially mask up if you have one of the lower-end powertrains or trim levels for your particular car model, although you shouldn’t be embarrassed about that.

On occasion, some car owners also completely remove the front badging. Whether that means simply removing the badge or installing an aftermarket grille insert without it, a completely badgeless car is not uncommon. For the most part, debadging your car is 100% legal — you won’t face any repercussions for removing the SEL badge from your stock Jetta with GLI bumpers.

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Why is it actually legal to debadge a car?

Because the badging on a car’s exterior is purely for marketing and identification, it is completely legal to remove it. Only intentionally removing — or in some cases, adding — badging to make your car look like a different car because of various shady reasons can get you in trouble, but if you’re doing it for cosmetic purposes, you’re totally fine. 

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Depending on what you drive, it might be a more or less involved process to remove the badges. Most older cars had screwed-in badges, which would require you to unscrew them, but then you’d be left with a cutout for a badge and two screw holes in the bodywork, which would have to be patched up. 

Mercifully, most modern cars have glued-on badging; a little bit of heat and a very careful use of a plastic wedge or a string, then another wipe-down should give you that clean, debadged look. Just be careful when removing it, as it’s easy to damage the paint. Some people wax the area after the badging is removed, and you should err on the side of caution with that as well, since it might eat into the clearcoat. If you do decide on the car wax, make sure you get the right one.

Also, don’t get them confused — shaving the bodywork is different from debadging. While debadging simply involves removing all the exterior markings, shaving is often a much more involved process that requires smoothing out areas of the bodywork — often door handles and molding strips — to make them look as if they were never there. In any case, if you do decide to hide the fact that your Civic Si is an Si, you definitely won’t get in trouble with the law.

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