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This week has seen a flurry of activity in the world of tech and culture, with deals, controversies, and Pokémon taking center stage. Let's dive into the latest updates. For fans of Magic: The Gathering, Amazon is...

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    Jon Stewart goes on a brutal 3-minute rant about Punch the monkey

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    The Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box hits its record-low price at Amazon — save almost $40

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    The Segway Cube 2000 power station is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save over $350

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    Walmart is dropping exclusive Pokémon TCG collectibles for Pokémon Day 2026 — heres how to buy

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026 • 3 min read • 5 source references

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This week has seen a flurry of activity in the world of tech and culture, with deals, controversies, and Pokémon taking center stage. Let's dive into the latest updates.

For fans of Magic: The Gathering, Amazon is offering a record-low price on the Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box. The box, which contains 30 Play Boosters, each packed with 14 cards, is now available for $124.98, a nearly $40 discount from its original list price of $164.70. This is not only the lowest price ever for the Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box on Amazon but also undercuts its previous discounts.

Meanwhile, the Segway Portable Power Station Cube 2000 has also hit its lowest-ever price on Amazon, with a 40% discount bringing the price down to $538.99 from its original list price of $899.99. This portable power station is perfect for camping trips and outdoor adventures, offering 2,200W AC power and a capacity of 2048Wh.

In other news, Walmart is dropping exclusive Pokémon TCG collectibles over four consecutive days leading up to Pokémon Day 2026. These new products will be available to Walmart+ members starting at 10 a.m. ET on February 23-26. The exclusive drops are expected to sell fast, so fans are advised to sign up for Walmart+ ahead of time to get their hands on these limited-edition collectibles.

However, not all news is positive. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has been facing criticism for his response to a question about the environmental impact of generative-AI models. At a recent AI summit in India, Altman compared the energy required to train and run AI models to the energy required to train and raise a human, stating that "it takes, like, 20 years of life and all of the food you eat during that time before you get smart." His comments have been met with widespread criticism, with many accusing him of losing his grip on humanity.

Finally, comedian Jon Stewart has gone on a brutal 3-minute rant about Punch, the tiny abandoned monkey who found comfort with a stuffed toy. Stewart expressed his frustration with the public's reaction to the story, saying "who are we to question the wisdom of the tribe?" and "what the f***? Oh, you know better? You know monkeys better than the monkeys, is that it?" Despite Stewart's criticism, Ichikawa City Zoo has confirmed that Punch is doing okay.

As the world of tech and culture continues to evolve, one thing is clear: there's always something new and interesting happening. Whether it's record-low prices on Magic: The Gathering booster boxes, exclusive Pokémon TCG collectibles, or controversies surrounding AI and animal welfare, there's always something to catch up on. Stay tuned for more updates!

This week has seen a flurry of activity in the world of tech and culture, with deals, controversies, and Pokémon taking center stage. Let's dive into the latest updates.

For fans of Magic: The Gathering, Amazon is offering a record-low price on the Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box. The box, which contains 30 Play Boosters, each packed with 14 cards, is now available for $124.98, a nearly $40 discount from its original list price of $164.70. This is not only the lowest price ever for the Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box on Amazon but also undercuts its previous discounts.

Meanwhile, the Segway Portable Power Station Cube 2000 has also hit its lowest-ever price on Amazon, with a 40% discount bringing the price down to $538.99 from its original list price of $899.99. This portable power station is perfect for camping trips and outdoor adventures, offering 2,200W AC power and a capacity of 2048Wh.

In other news, Walmart is dropping exclusive Pokémon TCG collectibles over four consecutive days leading up to Pokémon Day 2026. These new products will be available to Walmart+ members starting at 10 a.m. ET on February 23-26. The exclusive drops are expected to sell fast, so fans are advised to sign up for Walmart+ ahead of time to get their hands on these limited-edition collectibles.

However, not all news is positive. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has been facing criticism for his response to a question about the environmental impact of generative-AI models. At a recent AI summit in India, Altman compared the energy required to train and run AI models to the energy required to train and raise a human, stating that "it takes, like, 20 years of life and all of the food you eat during that time before you get smart." His comments have been met with widespread criticism, with many accusing him of losing his grip on humanity.

Finally, comedian Jon Stewart has gone on a brutal 3-minute rant about Punch, the tiny abandoned monkey who found comfort with a stuffed toy. Stewart expressed his frustration with the public's reaction to the story, saying "who are we to question the wisdom of the tribe?" and "what the f***? Oh, you know better? You know monkeys better than the monkeys, is that it?" Despite Stewart's criticism, Ichikawa City Zoo has confirmed that Punch is doing okay.

As the world of tech and culture continues to evolve, one thing is clear: there's always something new and interesting happening. Whether it's record-low prices on Magic: The Gathering booster boxes, exclusive Pokémon TCG collectibles, or controversies surrounding AI and animal welfare, there's always something to catch up on. Stay tuned for more updates!

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