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GET $20 OFF: As of Feb. 24th, the Belkin 10,000mAh Portable Powerbank is on sale at Woot! for $19.99, saving you 50%.

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When your battery goes down at the wrong time, you're screwed. If you rely on technology, a portable power bank can be as crucial a tool for travel as it is for day to day excursions.

Currently, the Belkin 10,000mAh Portable Powerbank is on sale at Woot! for 50% off, get it for $19.99 and save $20.

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This small Belkin Powerbank is a whole different type of travel insurance. Plug in to take your phone or tablet from 0 to 50% in under half an hour — Belkin claims it can get an iPhone 15 to 50% in 28 minutes.

The device has a built-in USB-C cable as well as a second USB-C cable, so it's capable of charging two devices at once. With both plugs in use, it has a 15W shared output.

An indicator light shows you when the Powerbank is getting low.

As of Feb. 24th, the Belkin 10,000mAh Portable Powerbank is on sale for $19.99, saving you 50%.

Whether you're going backpacking in Europe or just heading out to the city for the day, this powerbank is about ensuring that you've got access to your digital life whenever you need it.

The White Lotus Season 3 is only two episodes in, and the list of underlying tensions is already growing nicely.

The latest, and perhaps most intriguing, to add to the mix? The strange interaction between Victoria (Parker Posey) and Kate (Leslie Bibb) at breakfast.

So what exactly happens, and what might it mean? Let's recap.

SEE ALSO: 'The White Lotus' Season 3: Why is Tanya's husband Greg at the hotel? What happens between Victoria and Kate in Season 3, episode 2?

During breakfast, Kate breaks away from her friends Laurie and Jaclyn (Carrie Coon and Michelle Monaghan) to approach the Ratliff family and address Victoria. They have the following exchange, which quickly goes from awkward to even more awkward:

Kate: "Do you know Claire Popovich?"

Victoria: "Yes, I do."

K: "You and I were at a baby shower in Austin together! Kate Bohr. Claire is one of my great friends in Austin and yeah, we spent a weekend together! Hi!"

V: "Yes."

K: "But, do you remember meeting me?"

When Kate gets back to her table, Jaclyn says, "I don't think she remembers you." Kate's response? "We spent a whole weekend together. I mean, a whole weekend. Am I not memorable?"

Meanwhile, back at the Ratliff family's table, Victoria's son Lochlan (Sam Nivola) calls his mom out for being rude to Kate.

"Oh please, what does she want from me? We met at a baby shower 10 years ago. I mean, so what? Who cares?" is Victoria's response. "I'm on vacation with my family. I don't know her."

Credit: Fabio Lovino / HBO Why doesn't Victoria like Kate?

If there's one thing we know about The White Lotus, it's that conversations like this aren't throwaways. Victoria's reaction to Kate is likely going to be significant to the plot in some way. So the big question is, why is she so rude and dismissive?

Realistically, there are only three possibilities: 1) Victoria is embarrassed about something Kate may know about her, possibly through their mutual friend; 2) Victoria has been given some information about Kate from their mutual friend that has led to her not wanting to associate with Kate; or 3) Victoria has fallen out with their mutual friend, and doesn't want a reminder.

At this stage, any of those things seems possible. We just don't have enough information to make a more specific guess about what's gone on. But this is definitely one of those interactions that'll be worth filing away for later. Maybe the name Claire Popovich will become significant further down the line.

The White Lotus is streaming now on Max, with new episodes dropping weekly.

SAVE 28%: As of Feb. 24, you can get the Tile by Life360 Mate (2024) Bluetooth Tracker for just $17.99, down from $24.99 at Amazon. That's a 28% discount or a $7 price cut.

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One of my toxic traits is that I lose the most important things at exactly the worst time. If you’ve found yourself in a similar position, frantically searching for your keys or wallet as you’re rushing out the door, then you might want to invest in a Bluetooth tracker like Tile by Life360 Mate.

As of Feb. 24, you can get this nifty little gadget for just $17.99, down from $24.99 at Amazon. That’s a 28% discount and at least $10 cheaper than an Apple AirTag.

The Tile Bluetooth tracker attaches to your keys, wallet, bag, or anything else you tend to misplace. Using the free Tile app, you can ring your Tile to locate nearby items. The app also shows you the item's last known location. For items lost outside of Bluetooth range, the Tile Network leverages millions of Tile users to help you find them.

Google is shaking up its two-factor authentication system in Gmail.

In an exchange with Forbes, a Google spokesperson confirmed that the company is working on ditching SMS text messages as a form of account authentication in Gmail. For years, this has been one of the main ways to gain access to a Gmail account; you just enter your phone number, and then enter the six-digit code Google sends as a text message.

But, as Google puts it, the company will work to replace those with QR codes "over the next few months."

SEE ALSO: Apple Intelligence with Google Gemini integration looks to be coming soon

Google's stated reasons for doing this are understandable. SMS authentication is subject to phishing scams, and receiving a text message necessarily puts the end user's service carrier in the mix as a middleman. Carriers all have different security practices, and more importantly, are fallible. In other words, there are clear and obvious security risks to having users input codes received as text messages for account authentication, and QR codes would eliminate some of those risks.

There's no firm date for when this change will happen, but look out for it as we roll through 2025.

GET $149.96 OFF: As of Feb. 24th, the Hisense HP100 Party Rocker Bluetooth Speaker is on sale for $149.99 at Woot!, saving you 50%.

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Sometimes turning up the volume ain't enough, the party needs a lightshow too! The Hisense HP100 Party Rocker Bluetooth Speaker is brings both volume and lights. Connect this powerful speaker to your phone and go all night (or day).

Right now, you can get the Hisense HP100 Party Rocker Bluetooth Speaker from Woot! for $149.99 and save 50%.

SEE ALSO: The 7 best Bluetooth speakers for any situation

Whether you're poolside, pool-table side, or keeping the neighbors up all night in your third floor walkup, parties benefit from good sound. The Party Rocker delivers a powerful 300 watts.

With 15 hours of battery life, the speaker won't tire out after just one evening entertaining the campsite. When your phone battery begins to drag the speaker will help it along, with wireless charging from the top splash guarded panel.

The speaker sports five pulsing LED color options, making this speaker a visual focal point as well as the source of the beat.

As of Feb. 24th, the Hisense HP100 Party Rocker Bluetooth Speaker is on sale at Woot! for $149.99, for a savings of 50%, or $149.96 off.

For 50% off, the Hisense Party Rocker is an investment in good times. Don't miss this opportunity.

There's a terrifying new doll on the horror scene, and her name is Jenny Pen.

This bald, eyeless children's puppet is one half of the twisted pair at the heart of The Rule of Jenny Pen, directed by James Ashcroft (Coming Home in the Dark). The other half is retirement home resident Dave Crealy (John Lithgow, Conclave), who wanders the home's halls at night and forces his fellow residents to succumb to Jenny's "rule."

But Crealy finds resistance in one of the home's newest residents, the arrogant Judge Stefan Mortensen (Geoffrey Rush). As Mortensen struggles to recover from a near-fatal stroke, he'll also endeavor to end Crealy and Jenny's reign of tower, since none of the home's oblivious orderlies seem to care. Based on the film's trailer, the resulting conflict is a bloody one, with residents around Crealy and Mortensen meeting bloody ends, and Jenny looming large over it all.

Watch the full trailer above to see Jenny Pen in action, and to see why Stephen King calledThe Rule of Jenny Pen "one of the best movies I've seen [in 2024]."

The Rule of Jenny Pen hits theaters March 7.

SAVE 49%: A 20-pack of Duracell AA batteries is on sale at Amazon for just $9.70, down from the normal price of $18.99. That's a savings of $9.29.

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A few things in life pose quite an issue when your household runs dry. Think of daily essentials like toilet paper, dishwasher pods, and toothpaste. These are all items that are much better put on the shopping list far in advance, avoiding the inconvenience of running out. Batteries should also be included on that list and if your stash is running low, stock up with this deal at Amazon.

As of Feb. 24, a 20-pack of Duracell AA batteries is on sale at Amazon for just $9.70, down from the ordinary list price of $18.99. That's a 49% discount that shaves $9.29 off the usual price.

Every weekday at Mashable, our shopping team scours the internet for the best deals. We search for tech that makes life more enjoyable or easier. We're looking for deals to replace those earbuds you accidentally left on the train or a laptop that'll be perfect for taking to college. But we also look for less sexy deals, which includes this one.

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Every home, apartment, studio, tiny house, RV, and office could use some extra batteries. Never in the history of the world has anyone said, "I have too many batteries." That's because batteries are always a handy thing to keep around. When the TV remote dies or the flashlight doesn't work or the wall clock quits, you'll want replacement batteries on hand.

With today's deal at Amazon each Duracell AA batteries costs just 49 cents which means it's worth grabbing a 20-pack (or two or three) to keep around. Duracell touts that these are made with Power Boost ingredients, which are long-lasting. And in terms of stocking up, the brand says these are guaranteed to work for 12 years in storage.

Instead of running out, stock up on AA batteries at Amazon while the Duracell 20-pack is discounted to just $9.70. You'll thank yourself later for stocking up now.

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and Nvidia have developed a system called ASAP, which helps humanoid robots move more like real humans by bridging the gap between simulation and real-world physics. By first learning movements in a virtual environment and then refining them with real-world data, robots can replicate the agility and coordination of legendary athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo and Kobe Bryant. This breakthrough could lead to more capable robots that assist in workplaces, homes, and even high-risk environments, bringing us closer to a future where machines move as naturally as we do.