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There are just a handful of hours left to shop Best Buy’s massive blowout sale for Presidents Day. The holiday has brought with it tons of deep discounts across the board on many popular items. You’ll find bargains on tablets, laptops, kitchen stuff, TVs, washing machines and a whole lot more. It’s the perfect time to grab yourself something if you missed your chance during the past few big sales, such as those tied to Black Friday and the new year. But act soon, because time is running out to scoop up the savings.

To save you some time, we’ve gone through and highlighted some of the best offers on popular items. Keep in mind that the sale ends tonight, Monday, Feb. 19, at 9:59 p.m. PT, so be sure not to wait too long if you don’t want to miss out. You can also check out CNET’s roundup of other Presidents Day sales for more bargains.

More Presidents Day deals at Best Buy:

• Xbox Series X console: $450 (save $50)
• Up to $200 off unlocked Google Pixel phones
• HP Envy 2-in-1 touchscreen laptop (512GB): $450 (save $400)
• LG 65-inch C3 Series OLED 4K smart TV: $1,600 (save $500)
• Apple Watch SE (2nd-gen): $189 (save $60)
• Dyson V8 cordless vacuum kit: $350 (save $120)
• Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop (512GB): $680 (save $270)
• Apple Pencil (1st-gen): $79 (save $20)
• Dell 27-inch IPS S2721NX monitor: $95 (save $95)
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro: $300 (save $150)
• Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (512GB): $1,050 (save $400)
• Ring Video Doorbell: $60 (save $40)
• Samsung 75-inch Q80C QLED 4K smart TV: $1,700 (save $200)
• LG large capacity (5 cubic feet) washer/dryer combo: $2,000 (save $1,000)
• Apple MacBook Air (M1): $750 (save $250)
• Philips Hue A19 smart lighting starter kit: $90 (save $40)
• Asus 15.6-inch OLED laptop (1TB): $1,000 (save $300)
• Apple AirPods 2: $90 (save $40)
• Samsung 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 curved monitor: $2,000 (save $500)
• Samsung Jet 60 Pet cordless stick vacuum: $259 (save $71)
• Bose smart soundbar 900 with Dolby Atmos: $600 (save $150)
• Shark 3-in-1 Max air purifier, heater and fan: $300 (save $150)
• Samsung 85-inch TU690T Crystal 4K smart TV: $1,000 (save $300)
• GoPro Hero12 Black action camera: $350 (save $50)
• SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro wired gaming headset: $200 (save $50)
• TP-Link Tapo smart Wi-Fi outdoor plug with Matter: $20 (save $10)
• Whirlpool 1.7-cubic-foot over-range microwave: $180 (save $180)
• Bella Pro Series 8-quart digital air fryer: $30 (save $80)
• Yummly smart meat thermometer: $50 (save $50)
• Up to 40% off major appliances

Some items may have additional discounts available for My Best Buy Plus or Total members, so you may want to consider signing up if you haven’t yet. Those are paid accounts, but you could make the money back in exclusive savings during this event or throughout the year if you shop at Best Buy regularly. There are some other perks too, like like free two-day shipping with no minimum amount and extended return windows.

And if you want even more Presidents Day deals, check out our posts on mattresses, home security devices, Amazon devices, home goods and other great items.

The start of the 2024 MLS season is almost upon us, and Apple TV’s soccer service MLS Season Pass is once again the only way to catch all the soccer action live.

Free-scoring Columbus Crew enter the new campaign as the defending MLS Cup Final champions, but all eyes will inevitably be on the challenge put up by a full season of a Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami.

While the offseason hasn’t seen as seismic a signing as the one that saw the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner join the club last year, Miami have nevertheless made a significant new recruit for 2024 with the addition of Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez. The move reunites Suárez with Inter’s trio of fellow golden-era Barcelona veterans Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Messi.

Other big-name new players to the MLS for the new campaign include experienced French international goalkeeper Hugo Loris who joins from Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur while the New York Red Bulls have been boosted by the addition of Swedish attacking midfielder Emil Forsberg from sister club RB Leipzig.

Apple TV Plus will once again be the exclusive provider of every Major League Soccer match, with the company’s MLS Season Pass giving viewers access to watch games on TVs, phones and other devices, for $15 a month or $99 for the season.

If you’re already a subscriber to the Apple TV Plus streaming service, that fee is reduced to $13 a month or $79 for the season.

While a handful of select matches will also air on Fox and FS1, MLS Season Pass remains the only way to watch every Major League Soccer game this season. There are no blackouts for local games and no need to switch between different apps or channels to find different matches, while the service will also be carrying Leagues Cup matches, plus games from MLS Next.

And it’s not only available in the US: Soccer fans in over 100 countries can subscribe, including Canada, Mexico, the UK and Australia.

Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch Major League Soccer on Apple TV this year.

Franklin Armstrong moved into Charlie Brown’s neighborhood back in 1968, and it was a big deal. Charles Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip featured only white characters at the time, and when he brought in Franklin as a Black friend for Charlie Brown and crew, the Civil Rights Movement was raging, and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., had been assassinated just months before.

Despite some pushback, Schulz, as noted by The Washington Post, stood his ground, and Franklin became a regular character, if not an especially major one. Now, however, he’s starring in his own origin story and TV special, “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin,” which began airing Feb. 16 on Apple TV Plus, midway through Black History Month.

How to watch ‘Welcome Home, Franklin’

You’re going to need Apple TV Plus. If you already have a subscription, perhaps to watch Ted Lasso or Severance, you’re good. Just log in and search for the show.

If you don’t have an Apple TV Plus subscription, you can sign up for the site’s seven-day free trial and either cancel or choose to subscribe when your free week ends.

Franklin’s little-known life — and last name

In the comic strip, Franklin met Charlie Brown at the beach, and they bonded over a beach ball. That meeting is referenced in the special, where Franklin’s family moves into Charlie Brown’s neighborhood. The boys end up partnering for a local soapbox derby race, and if you know anything about Charlie Brown’s skills and luck with any sporting event, you know they face a bumpy road.

The special also delves deeper than the strip ever did into Franklin’s life. Turns out he’s an army kid who has to move often, but he finds strength in a notebook filled with his grandfather’s advice on friendship.

Franklin has a last name now — Armstrong. As noted by NPR, Schulz chose it to honor his friend and fellow cartoonist, Robb Armstrong, who created the pioneering comic strip JumpStart, about a Black family. In the 1990s, Schulz asked Armstrong if he could use his name for Franklin, and Armstrong agreed, calling it a “tremendous honor.”

Controversy over Peanuts on Apple TV Plus

Fans feel protective of the Peanuts gang, which has been a part of American (and global) lives since 1950. The animated holiday TV specials hold a special place in many hearts as an annual family tradition.

But in 2020, Apple TV Plus bought the rights to the Peanuts catalog, upsetting many who wanted the programs to stay free. Apple compromised, and now the popular holiday specials have a short period each year where they’re free to anyone, before going back behind the subscription paywall.

There’s no similar free period for “Welcome Home, Franklin,” though the Apple TV Plus seven-day free trial mentioned above comes close — if you haven’t already burned through yours.

Getting a new monitor can be a great way to make your computer feel like new without actually buying a new computer. It can give you more desktop space to play with and depending on the model you choose, offer features like HDR and high refresh rates that are great for gaming. There are absolutely tons of monitors on the market right now but many of the best monitors tend to have a Samsung logo on the front.

But as is so often the case, getting the best means spending a lot of money — so when we get the chance to save you some cash while still getting one of those great Samsung monitors, we jump at it. Right now, Amazon is offering some deep discounts ranging all the way up to a massive 44% off and all you have to do is place your order. That means that there are no discount codes or coupons required, but you might need to act quickly — we don’t know how long we can expect these prices to last.

There are far too many different monitors available at a discount in this sale for us to go through them all individually, but a couple do stand out. The huge 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 will stand out on any desk, and right now, it’s just $1,800 rather than the $2,500 you’d normally have to pay. It’s a 4K curved display that has all of the bells and whistles that you’d expect from a monitor in this price range, and it looks stunning to boot.

At the opposite end of the scale, we have the Samsung 24-inch S43GC Essential monitor, a product that has few bells and whistles to shout about but is also a 24-inch 100Hz display that you can pick up for just $160 — perfect for home office use and more.

Prefer your monitors with a different logo on the front? No worries, this list of the best monitor deals we could find will have something for everyone.

If you’re looking to get yourself or your student all set up with everything needed to handle basic web browsing and streaming, along with word processing capabilities and access to popular productivity apps, QVC has a bundle deal you won’t want to miss.

Normally listing for $469, QVC has marked down this HP laptop bundle to just $400 right now. It includes an HP laptop, a wireless mouse, a subscription to Microsoft 365 and a voucher for other free services. We don’t expect this deal will stick around for long, so we recommend making your purchase sooner rather than later if you want to snag one at this price.

This HP laptop has a 15.6-inch HD touchscreen display, AMD Radeon graphics, 128 GB of SSD storage and 4GB of RAM, which is should serve your well if you’re just looking for a basic laptop to keep you connected and productive while you’re on the go. It comes with Windows 11 Home and a dual-core AMD Athlon Silver processor. And you can pick from four different colors to get a laptop that matches your personal style: moonlight blue, sea foam, silver or winter lavender.

Collaborating online will be a breeze with the built-in webcam and dual-array digital microphones. And you’ll get a one-year Microsoft 365 Personal subscription thrown in for free, which typically costs $70 per year. It includes access to popular programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote and more, including 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage. There is also a voucher that provides you with a year of access to online classes that should help you master Windows and Microsoft programs, as well as a year-long VPN subscription to keep you save online, three free months of Pandora Premium and Lifetime Move Club to keep you entertained and much more.

And if you’re new to QVC, you can get an extra $10 off your first order when you use promo code WELCOME24 at checkout.

However, if this laptop doesn’t quite meet your needs, you can check out other deals on laptops including MacBooks, gaming laptops and more.

Whether you’re working in a noisy office or just trying to survive the commute, you’re probably being inundated with all kinds of noise just going about your day. That’s where a good set of active noise-canceling headphonescome in, allowing you to get some peace and quiet even in pretty noisy environments with the added bonus of making it easier to listen to your songs and podcasts. Some of our favorite sets of ANC headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM5, are going for $295 right now, a saving of $105

You do need to make sure to enter the discount code PRESIDENT20 when checking out at BuyDig’s eBay store to get this special price, and it’s important to do so soon as well. We don’t know how long this deal is going to hang around. Given this is part of a limited-time Presidents Day sale it’s unlikely to be long.

The Sony WH-1000XM5s are not only Sony’s flagship headphones, they’re a winner of a CNET Editors’ Choice award. They usually go for $400 and don’t usually drop this low, making now a great time to pick up a set if you’ve been waiting for a discount.

These headphones have everything you’d expect from a high-end pair of ANC headphones including a battery life of up to 30 hours per charge and a quick charge feature that will have you up and running in no time if needed. Great noise cancelation is a given, as is great comfort and a pretty stellar look.

While these headphones are definitely cheaper thanks to this deal be sure to check out these other excellent headphone deals if you’re on the hunt for something a little less costly. And eBay’s Presidents Day sale is worth peeping if you’re in the market for other gadgets, home goods or fashion finds.

Read more: Best Noise-Canceling Headphones of 2024

The Apple iPad, in its various guises, is pretty great. No matter which of the models you pick you’ll get one of the best tablets that money can buy — especially if you’re shopping at the high end of the lineup. There are tons of use cases for an iPad, including drawing and note-taking, but you’re going to need a stylus to make the most of it. The second-generation Apple Pencil is the best Apple makes, but at $129 it’s not a cheap addition to your setup.

Thankfully, Presidents Day sales have hit the the Apple Pencil 2 hard, dropping it down to just $79 at Amazon — a huge $50 off. That price is also available at Best Buy and Walmart.

The Apple Pencil is a great way to take notes and get creative when using an iPad, and the second-gen model is the best of the bunch, with support for advanced features like pressure and tilt sensitivity, tapping to change tools and more. It also magnetically connects to the side of compatible iPads to wirelessly charge and pair, ensuring that it’s always charged and ready to go when inspiration strikes. The second-gen Apple Pencil works with the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (third-, fourth-, fifth- and sixth-gen models); all 11-inch iPad Pro models; iPad Air (fourth- and fifth-gen models); and the sixth-gen iPad Mini.

Need a new iPad to work with your new Apple Pencil? Our collection of the very best iPad deals should have you ready to roll in no time. We also regularly update that list so be sure to check back if you don’t see a deal that suits your needs just yet.

If you drop your phone in a puddle or spill a glass of water on it, it could end up costing you a lot of money. Though many smartphones are water-resistant, that doesn’t mean they’re waterproof, so it’s still important to dry out your phone. Here are three ways to get your phone dry after dropping it in water, and hopefully save yourself from having to buy a new one.

None of these methods are guaranteed to work, however, and while there’s a lot of anecdotal evidence there are very few scientific studies on the subject. The most recent study we could find was from 2014 by Gazelle, a company that buys and sells used and broken phones. According to that study, the make and model of phone were found to influence whether or not a phone could return to working order, with Android phones typically faring better than iPhones.

Sources agree that getting your phone out of the water as quickly as possible helps by minimizing how much water comes into contact with your device. If you follow these instructions and your phone won’t turn on, or it turns on and has some issues, you should take it to a phone shop to see if they can help.

What Apple and Samsung recommend

The two biggest phone manufacturers have some tips for users in case your phone is dropped in water.

If your iPhone gets wet, it might display a warning that there’s water in your phone’s charging port. If you see this warning, were’s what Apple says to do:

1. Remove your iPhone from the water, turn it off and dry it with a soft, lint-free cloth.
2. Tap your phone gently with the charging port facing down to get excess water out.
3. Place your iPhone in a dry area with good circulation and wait at least five hours. Pointing a fan at your iPhone’s charging port might help the process.

After five hours, try turning your iPhone back on. If you’re still having issues, you can try the other methods mentioned in this article, or you could take your phone to an Apple store for further assistance.

Samsung has similar instructions:

1. Remove your phone from the water, turn it off and dry it off with a dry towel or a clean cloth.
2. Place your phone in a well-ventilated area or in the shade with cool air from a fan. Samsung doesn’t specify a length of time to wait, though.

Samsung says even after you’ve followed these steps that there might still be water inside your phone so you should bring it to a Samsung Electronics Service Center.

Both manufacturers also say if you drop your phone in a liquid other than clean water — like soda or pool water — you should quickly rinse your phone using tap water before drying with a towel and then air drying.

Apple and Samsung say to never use a heating source, like a blow dryer or oven, to dry your phone off. The heat could damage your phone.

Silica gel beads could help

You could also try silica gel. According to Gazelle, silica gel beads are a good option to absorb moisture out of phones. Silica gel beads can be found in those white packs labeled “Do not eat” that many products come packed with. You can save these packs from packages you’ve received, or buy packs through online stores like Amazon or companies like Dry & Dry.

Once you have your silica, here’s what to do after dropping your phone in water:

1. Get your phone out of the water and turn it off.
2. Dry the outside of your phone with a lint-free towel.
3. Place your phone in a large container.
4. Fill the container with your silica gel beads and seal the container.
5. Gazelle recommends waiting 72 hours to let your phone dry.
6. Remove your phone from the container and try turning it back on.

Other household items might help

If you don’t have silica gel beads on hand, you could try other household items. Gazelle found couscous and instant rice both work well as drying agents.

Follow the steps in the above section, but replace the silica beads with either of these, wait for the same amount of time and then try restarting your device.

Gazelle also tested conventional cat litter, oats, chia seeds and uncooked white rice but doesn’t recommend these products because they leave behind debris that could damage your phone.

For more tips, check out how low-frequency sounds can get rid of water from your phone’s speakers, how to get two days out of a single iPhone charge and how to easily manage your Android permissions.

Best Buy’s massive blowout sale for Presidents Day is continuing through the holiday with deep discounts across the board. You’ll find bargains on tablets, laptops, kitchen stuff, TVs, washing machines and a lot more. It’s the perfect time to grab yourself something if you missed your chance during the past few big sales, such as those tied to Black Friday and and the new year.

To save you some time, we’ve gone through and highlighted some of the best offers on popular items. The sale ends tonight, Monday, Feb. 19, at 9:59 p.m. PT, so be sure not to wait too long if you don’t want to miss out. You can also check out CNET’s roundup of other Presidents Day sales for more bargains.

More Presidents Day deals at Best Buy:

• Xbox Series X console: $450 (save $50)
• Up to $200 off unlocked Google Pixel phones
• HP Envy 2-in-1 touchscreen laptop (512GB): $450 (save $400)
• LG 65-inch C3 Series OLED 4K smart TV: $1,600 (save $500)
• Apple Watch SE (2nd-gen): $189 (save $60)
• Dyson V8 cordless vacuum kit: $350 (save $120)
• Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop (512GB): $680 (save $270)
• Apple Pencil (1st-gen): $79 (save $20)
• Dell 27-inch IPS S2721NX monitor: $95 (save $95)
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro: $300 (save $150)
• Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (512GB): $1,050 (save $400)
• Ring Video Doorbell: $60 (save $40)
• Samsung 75-inch Q80C QLED 4K smart TV: $1,500 (save $400)
• LG large capacity (5 cubic feet) washer/dryer combo: $2,000 (save $1,000)
• Apple MacBook Air (M1): $750 (save $250)
• Philips Hue A19 smart lighting starter kit: $90 (save $40)
• Asus 15.6-inch OLED laptop (1TB): $1,000 (save $300)
• Apple AirPods 2: $90 (save $40)
• Samsung 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 curved monitor: $1,800 (save $700)
• SteelSeries Arctis 9X wireless headset (Xbox): $130 (save $70)
• Samsung Jet 60 Pet cordless stick vacuum: $280 (save $50)
• Bose smart soundbar 900 with Dolby Atmos: $600 (save $150)
• Shark 3-in-1 Max air purifier, heater and fan: $300 (save $150)
• Samsung 85-inch TU690T Crystal 4K smart TV: $800 (save $500)
• GoPro Hero12 Black action camera: $350 (save $50)
• Up to 40% off major appliances

Some items may have additional discounts available for My Best Buy Plus or Total members, so you may want to consider signing up if you haven’t yet. Those are paid accounts, but you could make the money back in exclusive savings during this event or throughout the year if you shop at Best Buy regularly. There are some other perks too, like like free two-day shipping with no minimum amount and extended return windows.

And if you want even more Presidents Day deals, check out our posts on mattresses, home security devices, Amazon devices, home goods and other great items.

Even though Presidents Day is tomorrow and there are a ton of greatdeals to take advantage of across the board, there are also some solid bargains to be had as well. From Rotary cutters to white noise machines, you don’t have to spend hundreds to get yourself some good products. Also, be sure to check out CNET’s gift guides as you do your weekend bargain-hunting.

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